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Russian missile attack damaged Ukrainian energy facilities

Russian missile attack damaged Ukrainian energy facilities

US soldier detained in Russia; White House says 2nd American newly detained

US soldier detained in Russia; White House says 2nd American newly detained

PENTAGON — The U.S. Army has confirmed that a U.S. soldier was arrested last week during an unauthorized visit to the...

Xi Jinping’s visits to Serbia, Hungary reflect China-EU tensions

Xi Jinping’s visits to Serbia, Hungary reflect China-EU tensions

Vienna — After “frank” discussions in France where President Emmanuel Macron pressed him on Russia’s war in Ukraine, trade disputes and...

China suspected of cyberattack on Britain’s military

China suspected of cyberattack on Britain’s military

While visiting France, Xi offers few concessions over trade, Russia

While visiting France, Xi offers few concessions over trade, Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his two-day visit to France Tuesday — his first trip to Europe in five...

Xi, in France, offers few concessions on trade, support for Russia

Xi, in France, offers few concessions on trade, support for Russia

LONDON — Chinese President Xi Jinping offered few concessions to his counterpart and host Emmanuel Macron as he wrapped up a...

TikTok sues US to block potential ban

TikTok sues US to block potential ban

Russian hacker sanctioned by UK, US, Australia

Russian hacker sanctioned by UK, US, Australia

Russia bans US-funded rights group Freedom House

Russia bans US-funded rights group Freedom House

Moscow — Russia on Tuesday said it had declared U.S.-funded rights group Freedom House an “undesirable organization”, effectively banning anyone from...

Former British carpenter works as combat medic in Ukraine

Former British carpenter works as combat medic in Ukraine

British citizen Peter Fouche has been volunteering with Ukraine’s Armed Forces since March 2022. Before Russia’s invasion, he was working...

Police break up pro-Palestinian student protest in Berlin as demonstrations spread across Europe

Police break up pro-Palestinian student protest in Berlin as demonstrations spread across Europe

Amsterdam — German police on Tuesday broke up a protest by several hundred pro-Palestinian activists who had occupied a courtyard at...

Ukraine thwarts Zelenskyy assassination plot by Russia, says Kyiv counterintelligence

Ukraine thwarts Zelenskyy assassination plot by Russia, says Kyiv counterintelligence

Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

Moscow — Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another...

Hungary, Serbia to roll out red carpet for China’s Xi 

Hungary, Serbia to roll out red carpet for China’s Xi 

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small...

Moscow threatens UK with strikes if Ukraine hits Russia with British weapons

Moscow threatens UK with strikes if Ukraine hits Russia with British weapons

US, most of EU boycott Putin inauguration

US, most of EU boycott Putin inauguration

China’s President Xi begins state visit to France

China’s President Xi begins state visit to France

Swinney named new leader of Scotland’s SNP

Swinney named new leader of Scotland’s SNP

London — Scottish political veteran John Swinney on Monday was named head of the pro-independence SNP party, leaving him poised to...

Germany recalls its ambassador in Russia for a week in protest over a hacker attack

Germany recalls its ambassador in Russia for a week in protest over a hacker attack

BERLIN — Germany said Monday it recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged...

D-Day veteran spreads message of peace ahead of 80th anniversary

D-Day veteran spreads message of peace ahead of 80th anniversary

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed 6 in Belgorod

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed 6 in Belgorod

EU chief to urge ‘fair’ China competition in talks with Xi

EU chief to urge ‘fair’ China competition in talks with Xi

Brussels — EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday she will press for “fair” competition with China in talks with...