A prominent humanitarian group on Thursday blasted Greece over its treatment of asylum-seekers on the island of Lesbos, repeating allegations of illegal deportations back to Turkey and claiming authorities are…
Man Drives Into Gates of Downing Street; Police Say Not Terror Related
A car crashed Thursday into the gates of Downing Street in central London, where the British prime minister’s home and offices are located, setting off a rapid, intense security response…
Turkey’s Erdogan Faces Unprecedented Presidential Runoff
Turkish voters will cast ballots in the country’s presidential runoff election on May 28. Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the front-runner after narrowly scoring an outright win in the…
Russia to Relocate Some Tactical Nuclear Weapons to Belarus
Russia and Belarus signed a pact Thursday allowing Moscow to relocate an undisclosed number of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus as Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine enters its 16th month….
Greece Probes Video Purportedly Showing Migrants Forcibly Abandoned at Sea
Greek authorities have been caught on film apparently forcing asylum seekers into a life raft and abandoning them at sea. Human rights groups have long accused Athens of such practices….
VOA on the Scene in Ukraine: Dnipro Holding Steady Despite Russian Airstrikes
The city of Dnipro in southeastern Ukraine has been the scene of heavy bombardment by Russian forces. Ukrainian officials say at least eight people were wounded and scores of buildings…
Enough With Fossil Fuels, Pope Says in Latest Climate Appeal
The world must rapidly ditch fossil fuels and end “the senseless war against creation”, Pope Francis said on Thursday, in a fresh plea over climate change that called on people…
Lebanon Slaps Travel Ban on Central Bank Chief Wanted by France
A Lebanese judge has banned the country’s central bank governor Riad Salameh from travelling, days after Beirut received an Interpol Red Notice following a French arrest warrant, a judicial official…
US, Czech Republic Skeptical of China’s Diplomacy to End Ukraine War
As a Chinese envoy continues talks in Europe after meetings in Ukraine, a senior U.S. State Department official said there is not much indication that China is willing to use…
Election Monitors Step Up Efforts Ahead of Turkey’s Second Round
Ahead of Turkey’s presidential runoff vote on Sunday, independent election monitors are stepping up their efforts amid voter concerns following reports of irregularities in the first round. Dorian Jones reports…
White House Probes Claims US-Made Gear Was Used in Russia Raid
The White House says it is looking into reports about the alleged use of U.S.-provided equipment in what appeared to be a raid by anti-Putin Russian volunteers Monday in the…
Ukraine Foreign Minister Urges African Nations to Ditch Neutrality in Russia War
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is urging African countries to abandon their stances of neutrality towards his country’s war with Russia. Many African countries have refused to take sides in…
Шмигаль обговорив розбудову Повітряних сил із прем’єром Словаччини
«Переконався в цілковитій підтримці України з боку нового уряду», заявив голова уряду …
Germany Cracks Down on Climate Activists After Scholz Calls Protest Group ‘Nutty’
German police raided 15 properties linked to the Last Generation climate activist group Wednesday, seizing assets as part of an investigation into its finances in a sign of growing impatience…
Russian Prime Minister Praises Ties with China
Visiting Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has praised his country’s ties with China, saying relations “are at an unprecedented high level.” Mishustin made the comment during a meeting Wednesday in…
Geneva Airport Briefly Closed as Climate Activists Protest Private Jet Fair
Geneva’s airport was briefly closed to flights on Tuesday as climate activists stormed a private jet fair on a nearby tarmac by ripping down or scaling fences, handcuffing themselves to…
Dutch Government to Hold 3M Liable for ‘Forever Chemicals’ Harm
The Dutch government said on Tuesday it would hold U.S. industrial group 3M Co. liable for polluting the Western Scheldt river with potentially harmful substances known as PFAS, or “forever…
UN Chief: Warring Nations Must Protect Civilians
The U.N. Secretary-General said Tuesday that the world is failing to live up to its commitments to protect civilians, an obligation that is preserved in international humanitarian law. “Peace is…
Понад 10 мільйонів гектарів в Україні вже засіяли – Шмигаль
Загалом планується засіяти понад 13 мільйонів гектарів, цього має вистачити на внутрішні потреби і експорт …
Russian Court Extends Pre-Trial Detention for US Journalist Evan Gershkovich
The United States has called for Russia to immediately release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after Moscow sought to extend his pre-trial detention by three months. Gershkovich’s original pre-trial…
Germany Detains 3 More Suspects Linked to Far-Right Coup Plot
Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office said Tuesday that criminal police have detained three more suspected far-right extremists who are linked to an alleged plot by the Reichsbuerger, or Reich Citizens, movement…
Україна отримала четвертий транш 1,5 млрд євро від ЄС
Український уряд 23 травня підтвердив отримання четвертого траншу у розмірі 1,5 млрд євро …
4 Men Arrested in Spain on Suspicion of Hanging Vinícius Júnior Effigy Off Bridge
Four men suspected of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge in Madrid in January have been arrested, Spanish police said Tuesday. The arrests…
As Interpol Turns 100, Criticism Persists Over Abuse of Its Red Notice System
Interpol, the international police organization founded in 1923 to facilitate cooperation among law enforcement agencies, has transformed into a formidable crime fighting force in recent years. However, recent controversies over…
Ray Stevenson, of ‘Rome’ And ‘Thor’ Movies, Dies At 58
Ray Stevenson, who played the villainous British governor in “RRR,” an Asgardian warrior in the “Thor” films, and a member of the 13th Legion in HBO’s “Rome,” has died. He…
Vatican Confirms August Trip by Pope to Lisbon for World Youth Day
Pope Francis will travel to Portugal for World Youth Day in the first week of August and include a stop at the popular Marian shrine in Fatima, the Vatican said…
Russia Denies Consular Access to American Journalist for Second Time
The U.S. State Department and media analysts have criticized Russia over its refusal to allow regular consular access to a U.S. journalist who has been detained in Moscow since his…
South Korea, EU to Boost Pressure on Russia, Condemn North Korean Missile Tests
Leaders of South Korea and the European Union agreed Monday to increase pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine and condemn North Korea’s ballistic missile tests. South Korean President…
EU Fines Facebook Parent Meta $1.3 Billion for Transferring User Data to US
The European Union fined Meta a record $1.3 billion on Monday and ordered it to stop transferring user data across the Atlantic by October, the latest salvo in a decadelong…
Spanish Football Admits It Has Racism Problem After Vinicius Incident
Spanish soccer has a racism problem, football federation chief Luis Rubiales said on Monday, after Real Madrid lodged a complaint following alleged insults hurled at their Brazilian star Vinicius Jr. …