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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian forces enter Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russia’s military launched a long-feared invasion of Ukraine early Thursday, attacking its ex-Soviet neighbor from multiple directions despite warnings of dire consequences from the United States and [Read More…]
Camilla gives first interview after Queen Elizabeth named her future queen consort
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images (LONDON) — Camilla, the duchess of Cornwall, has described it as a “great honor” that Queen Elizabeth requested that she be known as queen consort when her husband, Prince Charles, becomes king. [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia claims it neutralized Ukraine military infrastructure
DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russia announced early Thursday that military operations have begun in Ukraine, kicking off a long-feared attack on its ex-Soviet neighbor. After weeks of escalating tensions in the [Read More…]
What to know about economic sanctions and how they will affect Russia
Sergey Alimov/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the separatist-controlled Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine as “independent” states, President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Russia in [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced early Thursday local time that military operations had begun in Ukraine, kicking off a long-feared attack on their European neighbor. Earlier Wednesday, Ukraine had taken [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine updates: Ukrainian president said he tried to call Putin, got ‘silence’
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — To address the crisis at its border after publicly downplaying warnings, Ukraine on Wednesday took steps to brace for a possible Russian invasion, declaring a nationwide state of emergency and [Read More…]
Stolen antiquities taken from billionaire’s collection repatriated to Greece
Alexandra Svokos (NEW YORK) — Dozens of stolen antiquities, including “The Kouros,” a sculpture valued at $14 million, were repatriated to Greece in a ceremony at the New York District Attorney’s office in Manhattan on [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine updates: US says Russian forces ‘as ready as they can be’ to invade
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — To address the crisis at its border after publicly downplaying warnings, Ukraine on Wednesday took steps to brace for a possible Russian invasion, declaring a nationwide state of emergency and [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia to meet US sanctions with ‘strong response’
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President Joe Biden said the world is witnessing “the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine” after weeks of escalating tensions in the region as he announced new economic sanctions [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine to declare nationwide state of emergency
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President Joe Biden said the world is witnessing “the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine” after weeks of escalating tensions in the region as he announced new economic sanctions [Read More…]
Number of extreme wildfires will rise 50% by 2100: UN report
Brais Seara/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The world will soon experience a steep increase in the number of devastating wildfires as a result of human activity, according to new research released by the United Nations [Read More…]
Duchess Kate slides down kids’ slide in solo visit to Denmark
Samir Hussein/WireImage (COPENHAGEN, Denmark) — Duchess Kate arrived in Denmark Tuesday for a rare solo overseas trip and wasted no time showing her fun side. Kate, 40, whizzed down a slide while visiting the Lego [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine updates: White House vows stronger actions if Putin escalates
pop_jop/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could cross into Ukraine “any moment” amid escalating tensions in the region with the White House set to announce new sanctions on [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine updates: Biden announces new sanctions on Russia
pop_jop/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could cross into Ukraine “any moment” amid escalating tensions in the region with the White House set to announce new sanctions on [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine updates: US to impose new sanctions on Russia
pop_jop/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could cross into Ukraine “any moment” amid escalating tensions in the region with the White House set to announce new sanctions on [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine updates: Germany halts pipeline approval in major blow to Russia
pop_jop/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region, with President Joe Biden telling reporters Friday he’s “convinced” Russian President [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine updates: US to announce new sanctions against Russia
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region, with President Joe Biden telling reporters Friday he’s “convinced” Russian President [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin intends to recognize separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, Kremlin says
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region, with President Joe Biden telling reporters Friday he’s “convinced” Russian President [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin intends to recognize separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, Kremlin says
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region, with President Joe Biden telling reporters Thursday that the threat is [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden, Putin agree to summit later this week
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region, with President Joe Biden telling reporters Thursday that the threat is [Read More…]