New French Government To Be Announced Friday: Presidency
France’s new government lineup will be announced later on Friday, the presidency said, with the new Cabinet set to meet...
In Paris, Green Forum Traces More Durable Footprint for the Planet
People suffering from eco-anxiety — the fear of environmental catastrophe — may get a boost from a green forum in...
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 20
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine. The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and...
US Senate Approves $40 Billion Ukraine Aid Package
The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a new $40 billion aid package for Ukraine as the country combats Russia’s invasion....
1955 Mercedes Sells For Record $143 Million: Sotheby’s
A 1955 Mercedes-Benz, one of only two such versions in existence, was auctioned off earlier this month for a whopping...
US Congress Passes $40B in Military, Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
The US Senate passed a $40 billion bill Thursday that provides humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine. After a week...
Memorial Celebrating WWII Alliances Resonates as Ukraine War Simmers
More than 70 years ago the United States launched a massive reconstruction effort to help rebuild Europe following the end...
Canada to Ban Huawei and ZTE From 5G Networks
Canada will ban Chinese telecommunications giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless networks because of national security concerns, officials...
Twitter Policy Aims to Clear Fog of War Misinformation
Twitter is stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous...
US Senate Overwhelmingly Approves More Ukraine Aid
The U.S. Senate completed congressional action Thursday on a new $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, overwhelmingly approving it and...
Biden Supports Sweden, Finland’s Bids to Join NATO
President Joe Biden on Thursday enthusiastically welcomed Sweden and Finland’s bids to join the NATO security alliance — a move...
Russia: 1,730 Ukrainian Troops Have Surrendered in Mariupol
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Thursday hundreds more Ukrainian soldiers had surrendered at the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, bringing...
Monkeypox Spreads in Europe; US Reports Its First Case
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Wednesday said it had confirmed a single case of monkeypox virus infection in...
US Senate to Vote on Ukraine Aid
The U.S. Senate is set to vote Thursday on a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. The measure includes money...
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 19
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine. The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and...
Jailing of Georgian Media Owner Sends ‘Bad Message’
The jailing of a politician turned media owner sends a “bad message” from Georgia about the country’s commitment to press...
Russian Soldier Pleads Guilty to Killing Ukrainian Civilian
A 21-year-old Russian soldier pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing an unarmed Ukrainian civilian in the first war crimes case Kyiv...
Families Scattered as Mariupol Falls to Russian Forces
After months of siege, Russia is taking control of Ukraine’s strategic port city, Mariupol, and aid workers say they do...
Burkini Disputes Resurface in Southwestern France
A simmering controversy over burkinis — a type of head-to-toe swimsuit favored by conservative Muslim women — has roared back...
Pope Remarks on Needing Tequila Go Viral
Pope Francis recently joked with seminarians about needing some alcohol to deal with severe pain in his knee. He recently...
German Ex-Leader Schroeder Loses Privileges Over Russia Ties
Germany’s three governing parties plan to strip former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder of his office and staff after he maintained and...
Finland and Sweden Formally Submit Application to Join NATO
Finland and Sweden have officially applied for membership in the NATO military alliance, spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NATO...
