
International
World hurtling to climate danger zone, brakes half-pulled
The IPCC’s report found the limit for global warming agreed in the 2015 Paris accord would be missed if countries continue to release as much planet-heating gas as planned.
3 years ago
Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine’s streets
European leaders and the United Nations human rights chief condemned the bloodshed, some of them also branding it genocide.
3 years ago
Ukraine accuses retreating Russians of civilian massacre
Ukrainian troops are finding brutalized bodies and widespread destruction in the suburbs of Kyiv, sparking calls for a war crimes investigation and sanctions against Russia.
3 years ago
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps
Ukraine and its Western allies on Saturday reported mounting evidence of Russia withdrawing its forces from around Kyiv and building up troop strength in eastern Ukraine.
3 years ago
USMNT to play England, Iran and possibly Ukraine at World Cup
The 15th-ranked Americans were drawn to start against the European playoff winner on Nov. 21, the tournament’s opening day in Qatar, then meet No. 5 England on Nov. 25.
3 years ago
Europe has designs on making the ‘fast fashion’ industry more sustainable
Under the proposal, the European Commission would set new durability standards and require companies to include how sustainable and recyclable a clothing item is on its label.
3 years ago
Ukraine: Russians leaving Chernobyl after radiation exposure
Its forces seized the Chernobyl site in the opening stages of the Feb. 24 invasion, raising fears that they would cause damage or disruption that could spread radiation.
3 years ago
This toy maker wanted to help Ukrainian refugees. The response stunned him
A custom LEGO store in a Chicago suburb has raised more than $145,000 for Ukraine relief by selling figurines of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Molotov cocktails.
3 years ago
WNBA players break silence on Brittney Griner
Most WNBA players have been hesitant to talk about Griner’s detention on apparent drug charges in Russia, hoping to avoid potentially hurting her case.
3 years ago
Maternity patients among 20,000 civilians forcibly deported to Russia, Mariupol says
Under the Geneva Conventions, it is a war crime for an occupying power to deport people to any other country or territory during an international conflict.
3 years ago
Russia hits near Kyiv, other city despite vows to scale back
The shelling further tempered optimism about possible progress in talks aimed at ending the punishing war.
3 years ago
Russia says it will cut back operations near Ukraine capital
Russia’s deputy defense minister said that Moscow has decided to “fundamentally ... cut back" operations near the capital and another major city to “increase mutual trust."
3 years ago
In response to the war, Americans flee Russia in droves
Russia's war in Ukraine has prompted an exodus from Russia, including many Americans living there.
3 years ago
Ukraine refugees near 4 million. Will exodus slowdown last?
While the number of refugees who have flooded out of Ukraine nears 4 million, fewer people have crossed the border in recent days.
3 years ago
NATO, explained: Why the alliance was formed — and what it’s doing for Ukraine
Russia's attack on Ukraine has put a focus on the North Atlantic alliance. Here's what you need to know about NATO.
3 years ago