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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.

WATCH: ‘I will not bow down’ to Putin on Ukraine, Biden says

By Hannah Grabenstein

Biden also condemned former President and likely Republican nominee Donald Trump for not strongly repudiating Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling Trump's remarks dangerous and unacceptable.

Blast rocks Ukrainian city of Odesa during visit by Zelenskyy and Greece’s prime minister

By Susie Blann, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Zelenskyy said the explosion caused an unknown number of dead and wounded. Russian officials made no immediate comment.

Ancient stone tools found in Ukraine may have been used by early humans over 1 million years ago

By Christina Larson, Associated Press

It’s not certain which early human ancestors fashioned the tools, but it may have been Homo erectus. The tools could mark the oldest known evidence of early human presence in Europe.

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.