
International
Biden wants $33B more to help Ukraine battle Russia
The new proposal would be more than twice as large as the initial $13.6 billion package of defense and economic aid for Ukraine and Western allies.
3 years ago
Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases
Researchers found that cross-species virus spread will happen thousands of times among mammals if the world warms by 2 degrees Celsius.
3 years ago
Ukraine says Russian offensive in east picks up momentum
The fighting gathered pace after Russia suddenly cut off natural gas to two NATO nations on Wednesday, in what was seen as a bid to punish and divide the West.
3 years ago
Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation
A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to speed more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin used its most essential export as leverage.
3 years ago
Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv new arms
Two months into the devastating conflict, Western arms have already helped Ukraine stall Russia’s invasion — but its leaders have said they need more support fast.
3 years ago
Female artists dominate the Venice Biennale for 1st time
For the first time in its 127-year history, the world’s oldest and most important contemporary art fair features a majority of female and gender non-conforming artists.
3 years ago
Russia hits rail, fuel facilities in attacks deep in Ukraine
As both sides in the 2-month-old war brace for what could be a grinding battle in the country’s eastern industrial heartland, top American officials pledged more help.
3 years ago
U.S. promises more Ukraine aid, Biden announces veteran envoy
The trip by Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was the highest-level American visit to Kyiv since Russia invaded in late February.
3 years ago
France’s Macron is reelected but far-right rival raises game
French President Emmanuel Macron has comfortably won reelection to a second term.
3 years ago
Ukraine leader pushes for more arms; U.S. officials to visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed the West for more powerful weapons as he prepared to meet with top U.S. officials in the war-torn country’s capital.
3 years ago
2 U.S. Cabinet officials will meet with Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Sunday.
3 years ago
Ukraine: Russians try to storm Mariupol plant, strike Odesa
The reported assault came after the Kremlin claimed its military had seized all of Mariupol except for the seaside plant.
3 years ago
Canadian hockey legend Guy Lafleur dies at 70
Guy Lafleur is the Montreal Canadiens' all-time high scorer, with an astonishing 1,246 points.
3 years ago
Why France’s presidential election matters far beyond its borders
French voters cast their ballots Sunday. Polls show incumbent president Emmanuel Macron ahead of his rival, populist candidate Marine Le Pen.
3 years ago
Another possible mass grave with as many as 9,000 bodies is found near Mariupol
Satellite imagery has revealed what Ukrainian officials say appears to be another mass grave in Ukraine.
3 years ago