Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on Sunday there were casualties among civilians and law enforcement officers after rare protests in the Central Asian country, and an exiled opposition politician said…
Germany, Ireland Tell UK: No Justification for Breaking Brexit Deal
Germany and Ireland on Sunday told Britain there was no legal or political justification for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to override parts of the Brexit deal governing trade with…
Pub Numbers in England, Wales Hit Record Lows, Study Shows
The number of pubs in England and Wales has plunged to its lowest ever level, according to analysis published on Monday which blames the coronavirus pandemic and soaring costs. In…
Glacier Chunk in Italian Alps Detaches, Killing at Least 6 Hikers
A large chunk of an Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and roared down a mountainside in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers on a popular trail…
Visionary British Theater Director Peter Brook Dies Aged 97
Peter Brook, one of the world’s most innovative theater directors who perfected the art of staging powerful drama in bizarre venues, has died aged 97, his publisher said Sunday. The…
Russia Says Blasts in Russian Border City Kill 3
Blasts Sunday in a Russian city bordering Ukraine have killed at least three people, Russian officials said. Dozens of residential buildings were damaged in the explosions in Belgorod. Russian lawmaker…
Scottish Voters Remain Split Over Independence After Fresh Referendum Bid
Voters in Scotland remain evenly split over supporting independence from the rest of Britain, a poll published by the Sunday Times showed, days after the Scottish government set out plans…
Report: Dozens of Russian Weapons Tycoons Have Faced No Western Sanctions
As Russia’s military continues to pound Ukraine with missiles and other lethal weapons, Western nations have responded in part by targeting Russia’s defense industry with sanctions. The latest round came…
Norwegian Anti-Islam Extremist in Car Crash After Burning Quran
The leader of an extremist Norwegian anti-Islamic group was in a spectacular car chase and collision Saturday, minutes after burning a Quran on the outskirts of Oslo. Norwegian police said…
Congressional Candidate: US Hasn’t Done Enough to Prevent War in Ukraine
Ukrainian-born Karina Lipsman is running for a seat in the US House. VOA’s Yurii Mamon has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Kostiantyn Golubchyk …
Foreign Firefighters Arrive in Greece for Summer Wildfire Season
Several dozen Romanian and Bulgarian firefighters took up their posts in Greece on Saturday, the first members of a European force being deployed to the country to provide backup in…
US Announces $820 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The United States announced details Friday of $820 million in additional military aid for Ukraine, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radar. The latest aid package is designed to…
Monkeypox Cases Triple in Europe, WHO Says; Africa Concerned
The World Health Organization’s Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the past two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the…
Wikileaks’ Assange Lodges Appeal Against US Extradition
WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange has appealed to the High Court in London to block his extradition to the United States to face criminal charges, his brother said on Friday, the…
Німеччина перерахувала Україні грант на 1 мільярд євро через спецрахунок МВФ
Ці кошти планують спрямувати на першочергові видатки під час воєнного стану …
Amid Ukraine War, Volunteers Help Displaced People and Pets
As Ukrainians seek refuge in any way they can – inside and outside Ukraine – many take their pets with them wherever they go. Maxim Moskalkov has the story. …
Норвегія надасть Україні 1 мільярд євро допомоги – Стьоре
Цю допомогу Норвегія планує передати до кінця цього року або на початку наступного …
WNBA Star Griner’s Court Case to Begin in Russia
The trial of professional women’s basketball player Brittney Griner is set to begin Friday in a Russian courtroom. The WNBA star has been detained in Russia for more than four…
How Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Helping Ukraine During War With Russia
Elon Musk’s deployment of thousands of Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine has been a major help for the country in its fight against Russia. VOA’s Russia Service has the story. …
Mattis: Putin Goes to Bed at Night ‘Fearful’
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday lobbed insults at Russian President Vladimir Putin and slammed his invasion of Ukraine as “incompetent” and “foolish.” At a speech in Seoul,…
Explainer: Why Indonesia’s Leader is Visiting Kyiv, Moscow
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations, is visiting Ukraine and Russia for meetings with the leaders…
Erdogan Warns Turkey May Still Block Nordic NATO Drive
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday told Sweden and Finland that he could still block their drives to join NATO if they fail to implement a new accession deal…
Turkey Blocks Access to VOA Turkish Language Content
Turkey’s media regulator blocked access Thursday to the Turkish language services of Voice of America and Deutsche Welle after the international public broadcasters did not apply for licenses the regulator…
NATO Ends Summit with Strengthened Posture Against Russia, China
NATO leaders concluded their three-day meeting in Madrid Thursday with the Western security alliance strengthening its defense against Russian aggression, warning of global challenges posed by China and inviting neutral…
Фінансова система України справляється, а за виплати у липні «можна не хвилюватися» – Марченко
Але економіка України втратила багато в період війни і втрачає досі. …
Report: Only 15% of World Enjoys Free Expression of Information
A Britain-based group says its latest study of worldwide free expression rights shows only 15% of the global population lives where people can receive or share information freely. In its…
144 Ukraine Fighters Freed from Russian Captivity in Prisoner Exchange
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that 144 of the country’s fighters were freed from Russian captivity via “an exchange mechanism” and that nearly 100 of the freed fighters…
US Boosts Deployments in Europe as NATO Summit Warns of Russian Threat
The United States will strengthen its forces in Europe as NATO faces up to the threat from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. President Joe Biden announced the deployments at…
Biden Thanks Erdogan for Dropping Veto on Sweden, Finland NATO Bids
U.S. President Joe Biden thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday for dropping his objections to the bids by Sweden and Finland to join NATO, leading the way for…
Lone Surviving Attacker in Paris Massacre Guilty of Murder
The lone survivor of a team of Islamic State extremists was convicted Wednesday of murder and other charges and sentenced to life in prison without parole in the 2015 bombings…