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Russia-Ukraine live updates: House approves $40 billion in Ukraine aid
Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, [Read More…]
Queen Elizabeth misses opening of Parliament for first time in 60 years
Ben Stansall – WPA Pool/Getty Images (LONDON) — Queen Elizabeth did not attend the opening of Parliament Tuesday, marking the first time in six decades the queen has not been present. Her absence Tuesday is [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia is running out of missiles
John Moore/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: US suspends tariffs on Ukrainian steel
John Moore/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian [Read More…]
What South Korea’s new president means for North Korea
Lee Jin-Man – Pool/Getty Images (SEOUL, South Korea) — The inauguration of Yoon Suk-yeol as the 20th president of South Korea took place at the National Assembly compound in Seoul on Tuesday, marking the start [Read More…]
1st group of refugees start arriving under ‘Uniting for Ukraine’ program
kolderal/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Biden administration is officially welcoming the first group of refugees coming to the U.S. under the “Uniting for Ukraine” program, the Department of Homeland Security announced Monday. So far, about [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: ‘Very soon there will be 2 Victory Days in Ukraine’
*EDITOR’S NOTE: This picture was taken during a trip organized by the Russian military.* – Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: US, G7 allies announce new sanctions against Russia
*EDITOR’S NOTE: This picture was taken during a trip organized by the Russian military.* – Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine [Read More…]
Putin defends Ukraine invasion while marking WWII victory
ANTON NOVODEREZHKIN/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — During a military parade in Moscow on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed his troops fighting in neighboring Ukraine, but offered little insight into his next steps. “You [Read More…]
Why Russia has suffered the loss of an ‘extraordinary’ number of generals
Getty Images/Anastasia Vlasova (NEW YORK) — During its war in Ukraine, Russia’s top military leadership has proven to be particularly vulnerable, experts say. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has claimed that 12 Russian generals have been [Read More…]
3 Americans found dead at Bahamas resort, cause of death under investigation
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (EXUMA, Bahamas) — An investigation is underway after three American tourists were found dead at a Bahamas resort on Friday, officials said. The guests were staying at the Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma, [Read More…]
Russia’s Victory Day to mark key milestone in war with Ukraine
Christophe Coat / EyeEm/Getty Images (LONDON) — On May 9, Russia will celebrate Victory Day, its huge national holiday commemorating the anniversary of the defeat of the Nazis during World War II with a military [Read More…]
18 dead in apparent gas explosion at hotel in Cuba
ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP via Getty Images (HAVANA) — At least 18 people are dead, including one minor, from an explosion at a hotel in Havana, Cuba, apparently caused by a gas leak, officials said. Cuban President Miguel [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Italy freezes $700M yacht allegedly belonging to Putin
Leon Klein/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to [Read More…]
Eight dead in apparent gas explosion at hotel in Cuba
ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least eight people are dead from an explosion at a hotel in Havana, Cuba, apparently caused by a gas leak, officials said. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: US shared intel that helped Ukraine sink Russian ship
Leon Klein/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to [Read More…]
Prince Harry, Meghan to bring kids to Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee celebration
Karwai Tang/WireImage (NEW YORK) — Prince Harry and Meghan plan to travel to the United Kingdom next month to attend the public celebrations for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, a first for the couple since stepping [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Mariupol official describes Russian ‘filtration camps’
Leon Klein/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to [Read More…]
Dairo Usuga, alleged Colombian drug lord, extradited to US
Colombian Presidency/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An alleged Colombian drug lord believed to control the “largest and most powerful cocaine trafficking and paramilitary organization in Colombia” arrived in New York Thursday to [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Over 300 civilians evacuated from Mariupol, surrounding areas
Leon Klein/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to [Read More…]