The war in Ukraine in 12 key moments
This weekend marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, a conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives, upended long-held international norms and has no clear end in sight.…
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Two years of war for Russia has plunged the country ever deeper into darkness
Two years ago, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I was among the many long-time observers of the Kremlin who got it wrong. Few could fathom why Vladimir…
At least 15 killed in fire thought to have been started by electric bicycle in eastern China
At least 15 people were killed in a fire thought to have been started by an electric bicycle parked at a high-rise residential building in eastern China early Friday morning, state…
As US Congress stalls on aid, Ukrainian soldiers head to the frontlines knowing they don’t have enough ammunition
Artem spends a lot of time thinking about the shots he can’t afford to take. As a battery commander in the 26th Artillery Brigade of the Ukrainian military, he decides…
Navalny’s widow accuses Putin of ‘satanism’ and breaking ‘both human and God’s’ law
The widow of the late dissident Alexey Navalny said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is engaging in “satanism” by refusing to release her husband’s body. “No true Christian could ever…
Gigantic new snake species discovered in Amazon rainforest
Scientists working in the Amazon rainforest have discovered a new species of snake, rumored to be the biggest in the world. A team from the University of Queensland traveled to…
Gigantic new snake species discovered in Amazon rainforest
Scientists working in the Amazon rainforest have discovered a new species of snake, rumored to be the biggest in the world. A team from the University of Queensland traveled to…
This weekend’s full moon will be a ‘micromoon.’ Here’s what that means
February’s full moon, known as the snow moon, is set to peak on Saturday, shining bright around the world in the night sky. The moon will be at its most…
This weekend’s full moon will be a ‘micromoon.’ Here’s what that means
February’s full moon, known as the snow moon, is set to peak on Saturday, shining bright around the world in the night sky. The moon will be at its most…
Hungary’s Viktor Orban lauds new phase with Sweden ahead of vote on its NATO bid
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said his country had opened a new phase with Sweden during a joint press conference with Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson on Friday as Budapest prepares…