Politics

President Zelenskyy says Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has begun

By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

"Now we can already state that the Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas, for which they have been preparing for a long time," he announced Monday in a video address.

Turkey launches new ground and air offensive in northern Iraq

By Associated Press

Turkey's defense minister says Turkish jets and artillery struck targets belonging to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, and commando troops then crossed into the region by land or were airlifted by helicopters.

WATCH: Russia 'putting in more forces' as they attack Ukraine's east, says Pentagon

By News Desk and Associated Press

Russian forces launched missile attacks on multiple targets across Ukraine on Monday in what appeared to be an intensified bid to grind down the country’s defenses ahead of an all-out assault on the east.

German employers and unions jointly oppose boycott of Russian natural gas

By Associated Press

They say a ban on Russian gas would lead to factory shutdowns and the loss of jobs in Germany, the bloc's biggest economy.

WATCH: White House press secretary Psaki holds briefing after judge voids travel mask mandate

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that federal agencies were still assessing a Florida federal judge's decision on Monday that voided the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation.

Florida judge voids national mask mandate for airplanes, other travel

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials.

WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds briefing amid tensions in Israel

By Associated Press

State Department spokesperson Ned Price held a news briefing on Monday as tensions soar in Israel.

France investigating EU fraud agency report on presidential candidate Marine Le Pen

By Angela Charlton, Associated Press

Paris prosecutors are studying a report by the EU fraud agency accusing French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen of misusing public funds while serving in the European Parliament.

U.S. officials call for strong response to North Korean missile tests

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

The U.S. special envoy for North Korea says Washington and Seoul have agreed on the need for a strong response to North Korea's recent spate of missile tests, though they remain open to dialogue with the country.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on a rainy 2022 White House Easter egg roll

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Undaunted by rain, President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, kicked off the equivalent of a daylong garden party for some 30,000 kids and adults, including celebrities and costumed characters.