Feb 17 Watch 7:25 Israeli attack on Rafah would have ‘severe repercussions,’ Egypt’s foreign minister says By Nick Schifrin, Andrew Corkery, Kaisha Young As Israel steps up its bombing across Gaza this week, talks aimed at negotiating the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas and a pause in fighting have stalemated. At the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Nick Schifrin sat down… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 5:28 ‘We have reached the end of our rope.’ Why farmers around the world are protesting By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson From quiet fields to busy city streets, farmers around the world have launched protests in recent weeks, demanding relief from what they say is a crisis driven by climate change policies, red tape and crop prices. Ali Rogin reports. Continue watching
Feb 17 U.S. envoy says Israel has not shown evidence that Hamas is diverting UN aid in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel has not presented specific evidence for its claim that Hamas is diverting U.N. aid, and its recent targeted killings of Gaza police commanders safeguarding truck convoys have made it “virtually impossible” to distribute the goods safely, a top U.S. Continue reading
Feb 17 Alexei Navalny’s death in prison confirmed by his team as his mother searches for his body By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Alexei Navalny’s spokesperson confirmed Saturday that the Russian opposition leader had died at a remote Arctic penal colony, saying he was “murdered," but it was unclear where his body was as his family and friends searched for answers. Continue reading
Feb 16 Ukraine to withdraw from Avdiivka, where outnumbered defenders held out for 4 months By Illia Novikov, Barry Hatton, Associated Press 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."… Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 5:04 Reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny sparks global outcry By Amna Nawaz, Teresa Cebrián Aranda Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny reportedly died on Friday at a remote Arctic prison where he was held. The anti-corruption campaigner and politician had long incurred the wrath of top Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, for exposing their hidden… Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 5:21 Why Alexei Navalny’s legacy after news of his death is ‘one of tragedy’ for Russians By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn Alexei Navalny was Vladimir Putin’s most prominent political opponent in Russia. Amna Nawaz talks with Andrew Weiss of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about Navalny’s reported death and legacy. Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch 9:09 ‘Statements from United States are making us worried’: Estonian leader reacts to Trump comments By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev, Dan Sagalyn World leaders gathered in Germany on Friday for the start of the annual Munich Security Conference. Nick Schifrin reports from the conference and sits down with one of the attendees, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, for an interview. Continue watching
Feb 16 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Paris signed security agreement with France after similar deal with Germany By Geir Moulson, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press It's a signal of long-term support as Kyiv works to shore up Western support nearly two years after Russia launched its full-scale war. Continue reading
Feb 16 Top UN court rejects South Africa’s request for urgent measures to safeguard Rafah By Associated Press The International Court of Justice last month ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in Gaza, but stopped short of ordering an end to the military offensive that has laid waste… Continue reading