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Ukraine needs more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure, UNESCO says

By Associated Press

UNESCO says that some 1,443 scientific facilities, many attached to universities, have been damaged or destroyed along with 750 pieces of vital technical equipment, most of which is beyond repair.

Sweden's flag raised at NATO headquarters, cementing its membership in the military alliance

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Sweden set aside decades of post-World War II neutrality when it formally joined NATO on March 7. Finland joined last year in another historic move ending years of military nonalignment.

Navalny's widow calls for Russia election day gatherings on March 17 to show dismay with Putin

By Associated Press

Yulia Navalnaya asked in a video message released Wednesday for Russians opposed to President Vladimir Putin to get in line at voting stations on March 17. Putin is certain to win a fifth term in office that could potentially extend…

Few Americans want U.S. more involved in current wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP-NORC poll says

By Farnoush Amiri, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

The findings underscore the difficult dynamics that Joe Biden and Donald Trump face in the lead-up to November's election, with significant swathes of the electorate frustrated by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the costs of assisting Ukraine.

International court seeks the arrest of 2 Russian officers over attacks on Ukraine infrastructure

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking Russian military officers on charges linked to attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

News Wrap: Ukraine claims it sank another Russian warship

In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine claimed it sank a Russian warship in the Black Sea, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two top Russian commanders, China sets an ambitious economic growth target, the Dartmouth men's basketball team…

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High-tech sea drones used to sink another Russian warship in the Black sea, Ukraine claims

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Kyiv officials say some 20% of Russian missile attacks on Ukraine are launched from the Black Sea, and hitting Russian ships there is embarrassing for Moscow.

UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia after Navalny's death

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Volker Türk lamented dozens of conflicts around the world, widespread violations of human rights law that have impacted millions, and displacements caused by war — which could escalate in places like the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and Sudan.

International Atomic Energy Agency director says he's heading to Moscow for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine

By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press

The U.N. atomic watchdog agency's director said that he's due to depart for a trip to Moscow on Tuesday for high-level talks with Russian officials to discuss the issue of nuclear safety in Ukraine.

Death toll rises from Russian drone strike on Odesa, as China's envoy tours Moscow

By Susie Blann, Joanna Kozlowska, Associated Press

The death toll rose to 11 on Sunday from a Russian drone strike that destroyed an apartment block in Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa the previous day.