Oct 05 A Russian report says a worker at a Siberian plague research institute fell ill and died of an unknown cause By Associated Press Although unconfirmed reports suggest pneumonic plague, officials have not publicly identified the infection. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 10:40 Evan Gershkovich reflects on arrest in Russia and reclaiming his life after release By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold In 2024, Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was freed from detention in Russia, as part of a complex prisoner swap that included 16 people from seven countries. Gershkovich sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss his arrest, his time… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 7:24 Poland braces for potential confrontation as Russia tests NATO defenses By Malcolm Brabant, Łucja Skolankiewicz Estonia formally accused Russia of an arson attack on a robotics company this past August that it said was part of a wave of Russian sabotage across Europe. In Poland, leaders are warning that Russia is planning a major attack… Continue watching
Sep 28 Pope Leo wraps up France trip by urging Europe to blunt 'desire for domination' driving today's wars By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV is urging Europe to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to confront the thirst for domination driving today's wars. Continue reading
Sep 28 Russian drones hammer apartments and cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7 By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Russia’s round-the-clock bombardment of targets in Ukraine killed at least seven people and wounded more than 80 others, officials said Monday. Continue reading
Sep 26 Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward the country By Jamey Keaten, Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Lavrov was dismissive after the German and Russian foreign ministers met Saturday on the sidelines of the meeting, holding what’s believed to be the first such tête-à-tête since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading
Sep 25 Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he asked U.S. President Donald Trump to press China’s leader to use Beijing’s influence over Moscow in a diplomatic effort to get Russia to end its 4½-year-long invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 24 Russian strikes kill 8 civilians in Ukraine as UN debates how to end the war By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed in a speech at the United Nations late Wednesday for countries to starve Russia of revenue through sanctions and trade bans, denying Moscow the money it needs to prolong the war. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 7:07 Moldova's PM on confronting Russian threats and backing Ukraine By Nick Schifrin Moldova is an Eastern European nation of almost three million people nestled between NATO member Romania and Ukraine. It has become a stage for Russian interference and drone incursions. Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan spoke with Nick Schifrin about Russia’s… Continue watching
Sep 23 Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer spoke to The Associated Press at a security conference in Estonia amid warnings from some European leaders that Moscow is planning to test NATO's collective defense pact with bolder attacks that have already included… Continue reading