Syrian forces have ramped up their attacks on rebel bases and weapons depots, targeting dozens of fighters, the defense ministry said on Wednesday amid an upsurge in violence. Both the…
Ukrainian Intelligence Says It Lured Russian Helicopter Pilot to Land in Ukraine
Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency deliberately lured a Russian military pilot to land his Mi-8 helicopter at a Ukrainian airfield, spokesperson Andriy Yusov said on Wednesday, amid differing media reports…
Greece Cracks Down on Attacks on Migrants as Wildfires Rage
Greece’s Supreme Court has ordered an urgent investigation into racist attacks that followed the outbreak of ferocious wildfires in the country’s northeast. The court order came after search teams found…
Jet Crash in Russia Kills 10; Wagner Chief Was on Passenger List
A private jet crashed in Russia on Wednesday, killing all 10 people aboard, emergency officials said. Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, but it wasn’t immediately clear…
Мінфін пояснив, навіщо питав у ЦВК вартість виборів на наступний рік
Міністерство складає прогноз показників бюджету «на середньострокову перспективу, а саме на 2025 – 2026 роки» …
Daughter Pleads With US, Germany to Help Father on Iran’s Death Row
The daughter of a German citizen of Iranian descent who was sentenced to death by Tehran pleaded Tuesday for the United States and Germany to act urgently to save him. …
Turkey Orders VOA Turkish to Obtain License or Face Charges
Turkey’s media regulator has given Voice of America’s Turkish Service a three-day deadline to apply for a broadcast license or face potential criminal charges. The Radio and Television Supreme Council,…
Advocates Hope Spain’s World Cup Win Might Help Fight Sexism
In a gloomy, indoor football camp on an industrial estate on the edge of Barcelona, Marta dives into tackles with the boys without fear. The 11-year-old has been playing with…
Europe’s Sweeping Rules for Tech Giants Are About to Kick In
Google, Facebook, TikTok and other Big Tech companies operating in Europe are facing one of the most far-reaching efforts to clean up what people encounter online. The first phase of…
Reporter’s Notebook: Kupiansk Families Prepare for Feared Attack
A public kitchen closes early so workers can get home on a day of heavy bombing. Police officers stuff the windows of their station with white sandbags. Every few minutes…
Will F-16 Fighter Jets Turn War in Ukraine’s Favor?
Ukraine’s president has described the decision by the Netherlands and Denmark to supply his country with F-16 fighter jets as “historic and inspiring.” The Western allies will supply dozens of…
Russia’s Prigozhin Posts First Video Since Mutiny, Hints He’s in Africa
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin posted his first video address since leading a short-lived mutiny in late June, appearing in a clip — possibly shot in Africa — on Telegram…
Кубраков: запрацювала перша ланка водогону, який почали будувати після руйнування Каховської ГЕС
Близько мільйона українців мають перебої з водопостачанням через атаку на Каховську ГЕС, заявив міністр …
Two Injured in Moscow From Shot-Down Ukrainian Drone
Two people were injured in Moscow on Monday when debris from a Ukrainian drone destroyed by Russian air defenses fell on a house, according to the regional governor. Russian officials…
Major Wildfires Burn in Greece, Spain’s Canary Island of Tenerife
Major wildfires were burning in Greece and on one of Spain’s Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa Monday, with hot, dry and windy conditions hampering the efforts of…
Spaniards Back Home Celebrate La Roja Winning Women’s World Cup
Spaniards erupted in joy after La Roja won the Women’s World Cup on Sunday, with some following coach Jorge Vilda’s call to take to the streets and celebrate Spain’s first…
Olympics-triathlon Swimming Leg Canceled in Paris 2024 Test Event
The swimming leg of a triathlon test event ahead of next year’s Olympic Games in Paris was canceled on Sunday due to poor water quality in the River Seine, the…
More Villages Evacuated as Large Wildfire in Northern Greece Rages for Second Day
Greek authorities Sunday evacuated another five villages near the northeastern border with Turkey where a large summer wildfire that has already destroyed several homes over the weekend drew dangerously close….
The Netherlands, Denmark to Supply US-Made F-16s to Ukraine
The Netherlands and Denmark announced Sunday they will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. During a visit to the Netherlands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the “historic” announcement making Denmark…
Ukraine Using Soviet-Era Missiles in Strikes on Russia
The British defense ministry said Sunday in its daily report about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that Ukraine is striking deep inside Russia and the leadership of Russia’s Aerospace Forces is…
Wildfire Spreads on Spain’s Tenerife, Forcing Thousands from Homes
A wildfire on the Spanish island of Tenerife that has forced thousands of people to flee their homes remained out of control on Sunday, despite a slight improvement in weather…
Thousands Displaced as Wildfire Rages on Tenerife
Firefighters battling a vast wildfire on Tenerife are facing another difficult night after severe weather conditions worsened the blaze, forcing thousands to flee their homes on the Spanish holiday island,…
New Wildfire Ravages Northeastern Greece
Large wildfires are ravaging northeastern Greece near the border with Turkey. Local authorities have evacuated residents from eight villages where out-of-control flames have reportedly damaged homes and other property. So…
Russia’s Luna-25 Spacecraft Suffers Technical Glitch
An “abnormal situation” occurred at Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft Saturday as it was preparing to transfer to its pre-landing orbit, Russia’s national space agency Roskosmos said. The Russian spacecraft is scheduled…
Russian Missile Strike Turns Holiday Into Day of Horror
From a hospital bed, her legs still covered in blood, Diana Kazakova described the horror of a Russian missile hitting the heart of Chernihiv city in northern Ukraine on Saturday. …
Humanitarian Workers Risk Their Lives to Help Others
This year’s World Humanitarian Day is being commemorated at a time of increased risk for the thousands of aid workers who put their lives on the line every day to…
Zelenskyy Visits NATO Candidate Sweden for 1st Time Since Russian Invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Sweden on Saturday — his first visit to the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year, the Swedish government said. It said…
Russia Launches Overnight Drone Attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Sweden on Saturday, where he is scheduled to meet with government officials and King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. It is the Ukrainian leader’s…
Camp Teaches Ukrainian Soldiers Blinded in Combat to Navigate the World Again
RIVNE, Ukraine (AP) — Along a bustling street in a western Ukrainian city, Denys Abdulin takes his first independent strides since he was severely wounded and blinded while fighting invading…
Ukrainian Children’s War Diaries Displayed in Amsterdam
The city where Anne Frank wrote her World War II diary while hiding with her family from the brutal Nazi occupation is hosting an exhibition about the Ukraine war with…