French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive in China Wednesday for a three-day state visit aimed at discussing trade, human rights, and especially Ukraine…
How Will Bulgarian Election Impact Country’s Support for Ukraine?
After a relatively low turnout of 40% in Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections that were held on Sunday, results show there was no outright winner, and the parties are headed to coalition…
Ukraine’s Destruction Brought to Life Through Virtual Reality Exhibit
An exhibition currently on display in Poland uses virtual reality to show the level of destruction Russia’s war has brought on Ukraine. For some visitors, the VR videos that can…
Violence Rising in Eastern Ukraine City Chasiv Yar
Analysts say the war in Ukraine has been largely a stalemate in recent months, despite high casualty counts on both sides. But in the city of Chasiv Yar, the war…
TikTok Fined $15.9M by UK Watchdog for Misuse of Kids’ Data
Britain’s privacy watchdog hit TikTok with a multimillion-dollar penalty Tuesday for misusing children’s data and violating other protections for users’ personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office said it issued a…
Finland Joins NATO, Dealing Major Blow to Russia
Finland joined the NATO military alliance Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a historic realignment of Europe’s post-Cold War security landscape triggered by Moscow’s invasion…
One Killed in Train Accident Near The Hague, 30 Injured
At least one person was killed and 30 injured, many seriously, when a passenger train carrying about 50 people derailed in the Netherlands early on Tuesday after hitting construction equipment on…
As Russia’s Invasion Grinds On, Young Ukrainian Dancers Resume Training
After an extensive warmup, the dance students break into groups. The most experienced children — from 12 to 16 years old — show off complex jazz-funk and hip-hop routines to…
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Heralds New Era of Warfare
There are growing concerns among top U.S. military and intelligence officials that Russia’s use of cyberattacks during its war against Ukraine is ushering in a new era of combat in…
«Укртатнафта» додатково перерахує до бюджету 687 мільйонів гривень податків – СБУ
Колишньому директору компанії повідомили про підозру в несплаті акцизного податку …
Germany Could Block ChatGPT if Needed, Says Data Protection Chief
Germany could follow in Italy’s footsteps by blocking ChatGPT over data security concerns, the German commissioner for data protection told the Handelsblatt newspaper in comments published on Monday. Microsoft-backed MSFT.O…
Україна отримала перший транш за програмою МВФ на 2,7 мільярда доларів – Пишний
«Вже активно працюємо для успішного проходження першого перегляду програми і отримання наступного траншу від МВФ», заявив голова Нацбанку …
France Pension Protests Raise Tension Between Police, Demonstrators
French authorities see the police as protectors who are ensuring that citizens can peacefully protest President Emmanuel Macron’s contentious retirement age increase. But to human rights advocates and demonstrators who…
What Do We Know About Russian Blogger Tatarsky and the Bomb That Killed Him?
Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was killed in a bomb attack in a St Petersburg cafe on Sunday in which some 30 other people were wounded. Here’s what we know…
War Crimes Trial of Kosovo Ex-President Thaci Begins
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci goes on trial at a Hague war crimes tribunal Monday, accused of a bloody campaign of murder and torture in the 1998-1999 independence war with…
Russian Military Blogger Killed in St Petersburg Bomb Blast
Well-known Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was killed by a bomb blast in a St. Petersburg cafe on Sunday in what appeared to be the second assassination on Russian soil…
Latest on Ukraine: Blinken Calls for Release of Russia-Held US Journalist
New developments: In Kostiantynivka, eastern Ukraine, six civilians were killed and eight wounded from Russian shelling Sunday morning, a senior Ukraine official said, according to Reuters. A top Ukrainian official…
Finns Vote in Close Election
Finns cast ballots on Sunday in a closely contested parliamentary election that could cost left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin power amid voter concern over the future of generous public services…
Weary Bulgarians Go to Polls for Fifth Time in Two Years
Bulgarians vote in their fifth parliamentary election in two years on Sunday amid rising resentment towards political elites who many see as unwilling to tackle graft and economic reforms. Opinion…
Latest in Ukraine: Alcohol Contributing to Russian Casualties, UK Says
New developments: “Russian UNSC presidency is a slap in the face to the international community,” said Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba in a tweet. On Saturday, Russia took…
VOA Interview: Latvian FM Says Russia Must be Shown Nuclear Blackmail Won’t Work
On March 29 Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, along with several other counties, marked 19 years since they joined NATO. All three Baltic nations have long warned of the Kremlin’s imperialistic…
3 British Men Being Held in Afghanistan, UK Nonprofit Group Says
Three British men have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Presidium Network, U.K. nonprofit group, said on Saturday. “We are working hard to secure consular contact with British…
Pope Francis Leaves Hospital; ‘Still Alive,’ He Quips
A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away that he’s “still alive.” Francis, 86,…
IMF Approves $15.6 Billion Ukraine Loan Package
The International Monetary Fund has approved a $15.6 billion support package for Ukraine to assist with the conflict-hit country’s economic recovery, the fund said in a statement Friday. Russia’s invasion…
Україна може отримати від МВФ перший транш вже найближчим часом – Мінфін
Рішення ради директорів МВФ дозволяє негайну виплату близько 2,7 мільярда доларів США …
Україна отримала від Канади 1,8 млрд дол пільгового кредиту – Мінфін
Кредит надається на 10 років, процентна ставка – 1,5% річних …
Guard Killed in Gun Attack on Albanian TV Channel
A security guard was killed in a gun attack on Albania’s largest broadcaster early Monday, with the country’s prime minister calling the assault on the media outlet “worrying”. The 60-year-old…
New Russian Campaign Tries to Entice Men to Fight in Ukraine
Advertisements promise cash bonuses and enticing benefits. Recruiters are making cold calls to eligible men. Enlistment offices are working with universities and social service agencies to lure students and the…
У 6 областях опалювальний сезон завершать раніше, ніж планувалося – Чернишов
«Україна успішно завершує найважчий опалювальний сезон. Погодні умови дозволяють це зробити раніше, ніж було заплановано» …
German Transportation Unions Strike for Higher Wages
Germany’s public transportation workers are striking Monday as unions demand higher wages for their members. The schedules of trains, buses and planes are being disrupted by the 24-hour work stoppage. …
