Trump names billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has named billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain, a prestigious posting for...
From VOA Russian: Polish broadcasting seeking audiences in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine
The new head of the International Broadcasting department at Polish Television tells VOA Russian about plans to increase programming for...
Biden seeking additional $24B to support Ukraine, replenish US weapons stockpiles
PENTAGON — President Joe Biden has asked Congress for an additional $24 billion to support Ukraine and replenish U.S. weapons stockpiles,...
Greek islands Rhodes and Lemnos declare state of emergency after deadly storm wreaks havoc
ATHENS, Greece — Authorities on the Greek islands Rhodes and Lemnos declared a state of emergency Monday after storms battered the...
Despite leader’s death, Russian Wagner mercenaries still fight abroad
Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group remains active, even after the death of its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in August of 2023. Russian...
Exiled Russian opposition searches for unified strategy ahead of Trump’s return
The exiled Russian opposition is looking to organize a common strategy while waiting for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to fulfill...
EV industry hoping for continued growth under Trump
Electric vehicle manufacturers are hoping for continued growth under President-elect Donald Trump, especially as Tesla CEO Elon Musk now appears...
Chad orders French troops’ departure, triggers fresh anti-French military sentiment
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby has defended his decision to break military ties with France, saying at a...
Top Romanian court validates first round of presidential race after vote recount
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA — A top Romanian court on Monday validated the first round of a presidential race in which a far-right...
French PM’s bold budget move spurs opposition parties to pledge no-confidence
Paris — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier invoked a special constitutional tool on Monday to push through the controversial 2025 budget...
US unveils fresh export curbs targeting China’s chip sector
Washington — The United States announced new export restrictions Monday taking aim at China’s ability to make advanced semiconductors — used...
Chief of ICC lashes out at US and Russia over threats, accusations
The Hague, Netherlands — The president of the International Criminal Court lashed out at the United States and Russia for interfering...
World leaders and faithful expected at Notre Dame’s reopening
Notre Dame cathedral reopens this weekend (Dec 7/8) five years after a massive fire devastated the iconic Paris landmark. Political...
German FM urges China to stop backing Russia, work for Ukraine peace
Beijing — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Monday warned her Chinese counterpart that Beijing’s support for Moscow would impact ties...
Romanian leftists win parliamentary election amid uncertainty over presidency
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian centrist and leftist parties looked to have fended off a surge by the nationalist right in Sunday’s...
Georgian opposition leader arrested after fourth night of protests
TBILISI, Georgia — Georgian police arrested a prominent opposition leader early on Monday after using water cannon and tear gas to...
Germany announces Ukraine military aid as chancellor makes Kyiv visit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged $680 million in military aid for Ukraine as he pledged support for the country during...
Nine Volkswagen plants to strike as labor battle escalates
BERLIN — Workers at nine Volkswagen car and component plants across Germany will strike for several hours on Monday, IG Metall...
Georgia police fire tear gas to scatter protesters, Russian agencies say
TBILISI, Georgia — Police in Georgia fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters in Tbilisi, the capital, who opposed...
Serbia rejects responsibility for a water supply explosion in Kosovo as tensions rise
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia on Sunday rejected any responsibility for a powerful explosion that temporarily cut water and power supplies to...
Romanian leftists ahead of resurgent far right in election
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s ruling leftist Social Democrats (PSD) looked set to win the most votes in a parliamentary election on...
Ireland’s incumbent parties look likely to hang on to power after a fractured election
DUBLIN — Ireland’s two long-dominant center-right parties looked likely to form a new government as results came in Sunday from a...
