France and Kylian Mbappe are headed back to the World Cup final for a much anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament. France…
Ukraine’s ‘Brave People’ Receive 2022 Sakharov Prize
Representatives of Ukraine have received the European Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought on behalf of “the brave people of Ukraine” amid their battle to repel invading Russian…
Німецькі сховища газу все ще заповнені більш як на 90% – міністерство економіки
«Ми не схвильовані», – заявив речник на пресконференції в Берліні …
Європарламент погодив надання Україні 18 мільярдів євро пільгової позики
Позика «покриватиме основні державні послуги, в тому числі роботу лікарень, шкіл та забезпечення житлом» …
Turkish Court Sentences Istanbul Mayor, Slaps Political Ban
A court in Turkey sentenced the mayor of Istanbul, the country’s most populous city, to two years and seven months in prison Wednesday on charges of insulting members of Turkey’s…
Pope Urges ‘Humble’ Christmas to Help Ukrainians
Pope Francis called Wednesday for people to restrain spending ahead of the upcoming Christmas holiday and use the money saved to help the people of Ukraine. Speaking during his weekly…
US Officials: US Preparing to Send Patriot Defense System to Ukraine
The United States is preparing to send the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine to shoot down incoming Russian missiles, a decision that could be announced as soon as this…
US Prosecutors Charge 7 With Running Procurement Network for Russian Military
U.S. prosecutors announced criminal charges on Tuesday against five Russians and two American nationals suspected of operating a network to obtain sensitive U.S. technologies and ammunition for Russia’s military. The…
UN: Half of Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Destroyed by Russian Attacks
The United Nations reports Russia has destroyed 50% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, putting millions of people at risk of sickness and death as temperatures continue to plunge. Regular blackouts and…
Кличко розкритикував новий законопроєкт про містобудування, в уряді відповіли
Міністерство інфраструктури назвало критикою документу «маніпуляціями» …
Верховна Рада дозволила безмитне ввезення до України генераторів та іншого енергообладнання
«Ми звільнили від сплати мита та ПДВ не тільки генератори, а й Starlink», заявив ініціатор докуметів Разумков …
French Court Sentences Eight over 2016 Truck Attack in Nice
A French court found seven men and one woman guilty on Tuesday for their roles in a 2016 truck rampage in the southern city of Nice in which 86 people…
Donors Focus Conference on Ukraine’s Infrastructure Needs
France is bringing together international donors Tuesday for a conference focused on helping Ukraine cope with Russian attacks on the country’s infrastructure. The meeting includes government representatives as well as…
EU Targets Iran Over Protest Crackdown, Russia Drone Sales
European Union foreign ministers imposed new sanctions Monday on Iranian clerics, senior officials and top state media employees over the brutal crackdown on protesters and also on experts they believe…
UK Spy, Defense Chiefs Among 32 Sanctioned by Iran
Iran on Monday sanctioned the heads of the U.K.’s domestic spy agency and military along with British and German political figures, hitting back at Europe before it imposes new sanctions…
VOA Interview: How US Enforces Russia Sanctions
Veteran federal prosecutor Andrew Adams is the director of the Justice Department’s Task Force KleptoCapture, an interagency initiative launched in March to enforce sweeping sanctions that the United States and…
Europe Shifts Focus to Avoiding Energy Shortage Next Year
The heads of the International Energy Agency and European Union’s executive branch said Monday that the 27-nation bloc is expected to weather an energy crisis this winter but needs to…
Turkey Impasse Causes Logjam of Russian Tankers
An international price cap on Russian oil has inadvertently caused a logjam of supertankers outside Istanbul as Ankara imposes new regulations despite Western pressure. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul. …
Alleged Qatar Corruption Scandal Rocks EU
European Union member states expressed alarm Monday over allegations that Qatar bribed some European Parliament members to influence their decision making. One of the body’s vice presidents has been arrested…
France to Offer Free Condoms for Those 25 and Younger
French President Emmanuel Macron says free condoms will be available in pharmacies for any adult up to the age of 25 starting next year. The new measure comes as the…
Ціна нафти мінімально зростає після обвалу – через події у США, Китаї та Росії
Зростання на Brent і WTI відбулося після того, як обидва сорти впали минулого тижня до найнижчого рівня з грудня 2021 року на тлі побоювань, що можлива глобальна рецесія вплине на…
Britain Experiences Unseasonal Weather
Britain is experiencing an Artic blast of unseasonal weather. Three children playing on an icy lake near Birmingham Sunday have died after falling through the ice. The BBC says the…
EU Considers Military Aid for Ukraine, New Russian Sanctions
European Union foreign ministers are considering fresh sanctions against Russia and more money to help Ukraine’s military at a meeting Monday, while the United States is pledging ongoing support for…
Tensions Run High in North Kosovo as Serbs Block Roads
Tensions were high in northern Kosovo Sunday, with Serbs blocking roads as shots and explosions rang out and the Serbian president warned that Serbian troops are ready to defend their…
509 Migrants Arrive in Italy as Rescue Ships Dock
Italy, which has vowed a tough line on immigration, took in more than 500 migrants Sunday as two charity rescue ships were allowed to dock at ports in the south…
Body of Zambian Killed in Russia’s War on Ukraine Returned Home
The body of a 23-year-old Zambian student who died while fighting for the Russian army in the war in Ukraine has been returned home. The body of Lemekani Nyirenda, who…
US – Russia Prisoner Swap Panned and Praised
Officials in Washington are continuing to react after the United States and Russia last week finalized a prisoner swap exchanging WNBA standout Brittney Griner for convicted Russian arms dealer, Viktor…
Ukraine, Russia Launch New Attacks on Each Other’s Strongholds
Ukraine has launched multiple missile attacks on the Russian-occupied town of Melitopol and targeted the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula, according to reports from the war zone, while Russian drones attacked Ukraine’s…
Germany to Tighten Gun Laws After Suspected Coup Plot
Germany plans to tighten its gun laws in the wake of a suspected plot by a far-right group to violently overthrow the government and install a minor royal as national…
UK Defends Royals After Race Row and Harry Documentary
Britain’s government Sunday rallied to the defense of the beleaguered royal family after a new racism row and explosive Netflix documentary. Following recent trips overseas, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said…
