A three‑story summary: the detention of former Ukrainian energy minister tied to a major corruption inquiry, Waymo recruiting gig workers to close robotaxi doors, and continued legal and rights concerns around a detained mayor
a new lithuanian law can lead to the loss of a residence permit for russian citizens who make frequent trips to russia or belarus; ambiguity over allowed exceptions and mixed court decisions have split families and legal experts
From Addis Ababa to washington, Giorgia Meloni is pitching Italy as a connector — urging unity between Europe and the United States, defending engagement with the Trump administration, and advancing a pragmatic Italy–Africa agenda.
firsthand letters and images from Kyiv and frontline towns portray freezing homes, disrupted mines, frontline offensives, and everyday resilience as Ukraine faces intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure
supporters gathered at borisovskoe cemetery on february 16 to honor alexey navalny; days earlier independent analyses pointed to the frog-derived toxin epibatidine in his system
With the next eu parliament reshuffle still a year away, maneuvering for leadership and committee posts is under way—here are five developments to follow and why they matter.
A high school hockey event in Pawtucket turned deadly when shots were fired at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena; two people were killed, three critically wounded and the suspected shooter was found dead, authorities say
Lebanon’s cabinet noted a military plan to strip weapons in southern zones, but Hezbollah insists arms north of the Litani remain exempt and renewed Israeli raids complicate implementation.
Thomas Pritzker quits as Hyatt executive chairman after documents tie him to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell; the disclosures deepen investigations and trigger resignations and oversight demands.
Sheriff Chris Nanos calls the Guthrie family victims as DNA from a glove and surveillance footage steer the search; the FBI and local police differ over lab testing while offers of reward and public appeals continue
Arrests in a Greenville home invasion and renewed calls from advocacy groups spotlight crime, immigration enforcement, and the global fight against antisemitism.
Marco Rubio told Hungarian leaders that us ties depend on orban’s continued leadership, a message delivered against a backdrop of disputes over pipelines, calls from kyiv for more air defenses, and wider security debates in europe.
after a harsh domestic crackdown that left thousands dead, iranians remain furious while washington presses iran in advance of nuclear discussions, creating a tense backdrop for diplomacy
A three-day multiagency operation based in Mount Kisco located 43 children reported missing in Westchester County, combining investigative resources, digital analysis, and victim services to reunite youngsters with care.
Fifteen governments have publicly held Russia responsible for Alexey Navalny’s death and demanded the release of political prisoners while calling for an open investigation and adherence to international obligations.
Cuba’s tourism, long called an economic locomotive, has lost more than half its visitors since 2018; sanctions on fuel, pandemic shocks and centralized investments have left the sector—and the national economy—at severe risk.