World Aug 13 Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian attempt to expand incursion. Kyiv says it won’t keep land A Ukrainian Foreign Ministry official said Tuesday that Kyiv has no intention of occupying Russian territory in the operation that has been shrouded in secrecy.
World Aug 09 Russia declares emergency in Kursk, under large-scale attack by Ukraine Also on Friday, authorities in eastern Ukraine said a Russian plane-launched missile hit a shopping mall late morning, killing at least 11 people and injuring 44.
World May 28 Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit The aid pledge for 2024 came from Belgium, which topped up the money with a commitment to give 30 F-16 fighter jets over the next four years.
World Apr 04 Drone attack in Kharkiv kills 4 people as Russia’s aerial barrages escalate Analysts say the goal of Russia’s escalated attacks on civilian areas and the country’s power grid may be to compel Ukraine’s army to deploy air defense systems away from the front line, allowing Russia to provide more air cover for…
World Mar 10 As populists surge, Portugal’s election may be too close to call, according to exit polling An exit poll in Portugal’s general election Sunday suggested that the race was too close to call, with two moderate mainstream parties apparently poised to gather the most votes amid a predicted surge in support for a radical right populist…
World Feb 17 Russia claims control of Avdiivka after outnumbered Ukrainian defenders withdrew Russia said its forces took complete control Saturday of a city in eastern Ukraine that was the focus of intense combat for months, a development that Moscow could use to boost morale as the second anniversary of its full-scale invasion of…
World Feb 16 Ukraine to withdraw from Avdiivka, where outnumbered defenders held out for 4 months In a short statement posted on Facebook early Saturday, Oleksandr Syrskyi said he had made the decision to avoid encirclement and "preserve the lives and health of servicemen."…
World Dec 21 Ukraine ends year in disappointing stalemate with Russia and anxious about aid from allies The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia.
World Sep 24 Young activists from Portugal take 32 governments to court for failing to address climate change Six Portuguese children and young adults are set to take 32 European governments to court Wednesday for what they say is a failure to adequately address human-caused climate change in a violation of their human rights.
World Aug 05 Pope Francis cuts appearances at youth vigil, Catholic shrine short amid Portugal heat An estimated 1.5 million young people filled a field in the Portuguese capital Lisbon on Saturday for Pope Francis’ World Youth Day vigil, braving scorching heat to secure a spot for the evening prayer and to camp out overnight for…