Liza, a 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome, was en route to see a speech therapist with her mother in central Ukraine when a Russian missile hit. She never made it…
Ukraine, US Say Rocket Strikes Significantly Slowing Down Russia
U.S. and Ukrainian officials say U.S. rocket systems provided to Ukraine are having a large impact in the fight against Russia, helping Ukrainian forces to hold off Russia’s military in…
Europe Warns of Russian Pressure From Africa
Across Europe, there is a growing uneasiness that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is serving to overshadow another critical, even existential threat that could do severe damage to the West while…
EU Takes Hungary to Highest Court Over LGBT, Media Rules
The European Union’s executive intensified its legal standoff with Hungary on Friday by taking the country to the EU’s highest court over a restrictive law on LGBT issues and media…
US, Canada Condemn Russia’s War on Ukraine at Indonesia G20 Talks
Western finance ministers condemned Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine at G-20 talks in Indonesia on Friday, accusing Russian officials of complicity in atrocities committed during the war. The two-day meeting on…
ICC Prosecutor: ‘Overarching Strategy’ Needed to Bring Ukraine War Criminals to Justice
“The simple truth is that, as we speak, children, women and men, the young and the old, are living in terror,” International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan said at…
Azerbaijan Denies Parole Appeal of Jailed Journalist
An Azerbaijani journalist imprisoned on what rights groups believe are trumped-up charges has had his appeal for parole rejected. The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan on Wednesday rejected the appeal of…
Ex-Iranian Official Imprisoned in Sweden for Executions
Stockholm’s District Court sentenced a former Iranian official to life in prison on Thursday for war crimes and the murder of political prisoners during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s….
Міністр екології назвав суму збитків довкіллю внаслідок російської агресії – вона не остаточна
«Загальна сума збитків вже перевищила 202 мільярди гривень, і це абсолютно не всі кейси» …
Name of Russian Arms Dealer Surfaces in Possible Prisoner Swap
A Russian arms dealer labeled the “Merchant of Death” who once inspired a Hollywood movie is back in the headlines with speculation around a return to Moscow in a prisoner…
Arson Damages Athens Building Housing Greek Media Outlets
An arson attack on a suburban Athens building that houses the offices of a Greek radio station and newspaper caused significant damage early Wednesday and drew condemnation from political leaders…
Italian Premier Draghi Says He Will Resign After Losing Ally
Italian Premier Mario Draghi has told his Cabinet he will offer his resignation on Thursday evening to the nation’s president, following the refusal of a populist coalition ally to support…
Turkey Notes Progress in Talks on Stalled Ukrainian Wheat Exports
Turkish officials say there is a potential breakthrough in efforts to release Ukrainian grain to world markets as global food prices soar amid Russia’s war with Ukraine. Turkey’s defense minister,…
Spain’s Running of Bulls Ends With Swift Race, 6 Hurt
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Bulls from Spain´s revered Miura ranch starred in a fast and uncomplicated final running of the bulls at this year´s San Fermín Festival on Thursday. The…
Scorching Heat Wave Sparks Wildfires in Europe
Thousands of firefighters battled more than 20 blazes that raged across Portugal and western Spain on Wednesday, menacing villages and disrupting tourists’ holidays amid a heat wave that pushed temperatures…
US Accuses Russia of Forcibly Deporting Ukrainians
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused Russia of forcibly deporting hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians from areas it controls in the east and south of the country to…
US, Allies Aim to Cap Russian Oil Prices to Hinder Invasion
With thousands of sanctions already imposed on Russia to flatten its economy, the U.S. and its allies are working on new measures to starve the Russian war machine while also…
UK Conservatives Vote in First Round of Leadership Race
British Conservative Party lawmakers cast ballots Wednesday in the first round of the election to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Eight candidates have secured the necessary support of 20 of…
Завершився перший раунд переговорів щодо експорту зерна з України – міноборони Туреччини
За заявою, переговори завершилися приблизно через півтори години після їх початку …
Україна потребує 9 млрд доларів щомісяця для покриття дефіциту бюджету – радник Зеленського
Це майже вдвічі перевищує попередні запити …
UK Conservative Hopefuls Strikingly Diverse, Firmly on Right
Like most of his predecessors as Conservative Party leader, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is wealthy, white and male. There’s a good chance his successor will be different. The eight candidates…
НАБУ і САП вручили ексочільнику АРМА підозру в розтраті понад 426 мільйонів гривень
Антикорупційні органи стверджують, що здобули докази щонайменше чотирьох епізодів його протиправної діяльності …
Four-way Talks Aim to Aid Ukrainian Grain Exports
Officials from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations are due to meet Wednesday in Istanbul in an effort to resume grain exports from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. Russia’s invasion…
Мінфін: Україна отримає 200 млн євро безвідсоткового кредиту від Італії
Кошти будуть направлені до держбюджету України на фінансування заробітних плат педагогічних працівників …
France: Only a Few Weeks Left to Save Iran Nuclear Deal
France’s new foreign minister said on Tuesday there were only a few weeks before the window of opportunity to revive Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers would close. Speaking…
Nearly One-Fourth of World’s Population at Risk of Floods: Study
More than 1.8 billion people worldwide are at risk of severe floods, new research shows. Most reside in low- and middle-income countries in Asia, and four out of 10 live…
8 British Lawmakers Make Cut to Replace Outgoing PM Johnson
Eight British Conservative Party lawmakers have made the cut to replace outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who resigned earlier this month amid scandals. Each of the eight needed support from…
Gazprom’s Maintenance Cuts Raise EU Energy Fears
As parts of Europe endure sweltering heat, fears are growing of a cold winter ahead after Russia’s Gazprom energy company cut off a key pipeline to Germany this week —…
Переговори щодо експорту зерна повинні проходити під егідою ООН – МЗС України
«Ключовим елементом позиції української сторони залишатимуться питання безпеки», заявив речник міністерства …
UN Aid Operation to NW Syria Gets 6-Month Extension
A U.N. aid operation from Turkey into opposition-held areas of northwest Syria may now resume for six months — with the possibility of six additional months — after its authorization…