Ukraine Court Sentences 2 Russian Soldiers for Shelling Civilians
A Ukrainian court sentenced two Russian soldiers to 11½-year prison terms on Tuesday after they had pleaded guilty last week...
In Commonwealth, Queen’s Jubilee Draws Protests, Apathy
After seven decades on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II is widely viewed in the U.K. as a rock in turbulent...
After Oil Deal, EU Turns to Defense – and Ukraine Aid
European Union leaders are wrapping up a two-day summit Tuesday with discussions on energy, defense, and food security — key...
Russia Sanctions Seen Loosening Moscow’s Grip on Central Asia
Russia’s influence in the former Soviet republics of Central Asia is expected to decline as its overstretched military struggles in...
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 31
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine. The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and...
EU Agrees to Ban Majority of Russian Oil
European Union leaders agreed late Monday to ban two-thirds of Russian oil imports as part of a compromise deal to...
France Blames Ticket Fraud for Champions League Final Chaos
French authorities defended police on Monday for indiscriminately firing tear gas and pepper spray at Liverpool supporters at the Champions...
Greece Planning Major Wall Extension on Border With Turkey
Greek authorities say they are planning a major extension of a wall along the country’s border with Turkey and are...
Erdogan Discusses Turkey’s Syria Incursion Plans With Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Ankara’s planned military operation in northern Syria and the war in Ukraine with...
Fierce Fighting Erupts on Streets of Sievierodonetsk in Eastern Ukraine
Fierce fighting has erupted on the streets of the eastern Ukraine city of Sievierodonetsk, with Kyiv’s forces trying desperately to...
EU Leaders Try to Break Deadlock on Russian Oil Sanctions at Summit
The European Union heads of state meeting in Brussels Monday remain deadlocked over an oil embargo against Russia, with Hungary...
French Journalist Killed in Ukraine
The French news broadcaster BFM TV said a 32-year-old French journalist was killed Monday in eastern Ukraine, fatally hit by...
COVID-Hit Archbishop of Canterbury to Miss Queen’s Service
The Archbishop of Canterbury said Monday he would miss a national service of thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee...
Mona Lisa Left Unharmed But Smeared in Cream in Climate Protest Stunt
The Mona Lisa was left shaken but unharmed on Sunday when a visitor to the Louvre tried to smash the...
Zelenskyy Seeking More Help from Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to address the European Council Monday as he pushes for more help for Ukraine...
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 30
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine. The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and...
Pope Names 21 New Cardinals, From Asia, Africa, Elsewhere
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, most of them from continents other than Europe — which dominated Catholic hierarchy...
France Denounces Iran’s Seizure of Two Greek Tankers
Iran’s seizure of two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Gulf waters is “a serious violation of international law,” France’s foreign ministry...
Serbia Ignores EU Sanctions, Secures Gas Deal With Putin
As the war in Ukraine rages, Serbia’s president announced that he has secured an “extremely favorable” natural gas deal with...
Blame Game in France After Soccer ‘Chaotic’ Champions League Final
Chaotic scenes at the French national stadium before and during Saturday night’s Champions League final were branded a national embarrassment,...
Strawberry Farms Threaten Spanish Wetlands
Standing in the middle of a stretch of land surrounded by dunes and pine forest, Juan Romero examines the cracked...
‘Now I Am a Beggar’: Fleeing the Russian Advance in Ukraine
As Russian forces press their offensive to take the eastern Ukrainian cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, civilians who have managed...
