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NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House
Read full article: NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White HouseNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is leading a fresh push for European countries to ramp up defense spending.
Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler
Read full article: Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial rulerChadās government says it is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the nation's sovereignty.
Trump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia
Read full article: Trump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and RussiaPresident-elect Donald Trump has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity
Read full article: Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanityA key U.N. General Assembly committee has adopted a resolution paving the way for negotiations on a first-ever treaty on preventing and punishing crimes against humanity after Russia dropped amendments that would have derailed the effort.
Russia and China oppose changing the Kenya-led force in Haiti to a UN peacekeeping mission
Read full article: Russia and China oppose changing the Kenya-led force in Haiti to a UN peacekeeping missionRussia and China oppose changing the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti into a U.N. peacekeeping mission.
A makeshift memorial grows in Ukraineās capital after 1,000 days of war
Read full article: A makeshift memorial grows in Ukraineās capital after 1,000 days of warAfter 1,000 days of war, a makeshift memorial has grown in the heart of Kyiv with thousands of blue-and-yellow flags honoring soldiers who died defending Ukraine.
A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses at a critical point in war
Read full article: A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses at a critical point in warA French military task force with the festive name āChampagneā is wrapping up a mission thatās no party.
North Korean troops sent to Russia may be pleased to be there, even as they face ferocious fighting
Read full article: North Korean troops sent to Russia may be pleased to be there, even as they face ferocious fightingThe thousands of young soldiers North Korea has sent to Russia, reportedly to help fight against Ukraine, include many elite special forces, but that hasnāt stopped speculation theyāll be slaughtered because they have no combat experience, no familiarity with the terrain and will likely be dropped onto the most ferocious Russian-Ukraine battlefields.
Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco
Read full article: Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant AramcoFormer U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 womenās soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFAās sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco.
US warns of growing North Korean military support for Russia's war
Read full article: US warns of growing North Korean military support for Russia's warU.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says Washington and its allies are āalarmedā by North Koreaās nuclear and missile threats as well as its increasing military support for Russiaās war in Ukraine.
Poland's leader defends his decision to suspend the right to asylum
Read full article: Poland's leader defends his decision to suspend the right to asylumHuman and civil rights groups are expressing concern after Poland's leader said he would suspend the right to asylum because of its alleged abuse by eastern neighbors Belarus and Russia.
MI5 spy chief says Russia and Iran are behind a 'staggering' rise in deadly plots
Read full article: MI5 spy chief says Russia and Iran are behind a 'staggering' rise in deadly plotsThe head of MI5 says Britain is facing a staggering rise in attempts at assassination, sabotage and other crimes backed by Russia and Iran.
Belarusian-American has his prison sentence extended amid continuous crackdown on dissent in Belarus
Read full article: Belarusian-American has his prison sentence extended amid continuous crackdown on dissent in BelarusA Belarusian-American has had his prison term extended to a total of 13 1/2 years in the latest move in a multi-pronged crackdown on dissent by Belarusā authoritarian government.
A faith is on the edge of vanishing in Georgia after being exiled from Russia centuries ago
Read full article: A faith is on the edge of vanishing in Georgia after being exiled from Russia centuries agoMembers of a pacifist Christian sect that emerged in 18th century Russia were expelled to the fringes of the Russian Empire almost two centuries ago for rejecting the Orthodox church and refusing to serve in Czar Nicholas Iās army.
Norway is mulling building a fence on its border with Russia, following Finland's example
Read full article: Norway is mulling building a fence on its border with Russia, following Finland's exampleNorway may put a fence along part or all of the 123-mile border it shares with Russia, a move inspired by a similar project in its Nordic neighbor Finland.
Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia
Read full article: Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in RussiaGeorgiaās parliament has approved draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, echoing laws adopted in neighboring Russia.
In Belarus, the native language is vanishing as Russian takes prominence
Read full article: In Belarus, the native language is vanishing as Russian takes prominenceBelarusians are experiencing a new wave of Russification as Moscow expands its economic, political and cultural dominance to overtake the identity of its neighbor.
Pride march held in conservative Serbia under heavy police protection
Read full article: Pride march held in conservative Serbia under heavy police protectionA Pride march in Serbiaās capital of Belgrade has pressed for the demand that the government improve rights for the LGBTQ+ community who often face harassment and discrimination in the highly conservative Balkan country.
US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinals
Read full article: US Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to reach the semifinalsTop-ranked Jannik Sinner has reached the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time by getting past 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4.
Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official says
Read full article: Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official saysA top Kremlin official says Turkey has formally applied for a membership in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as Russia and China seek to counter the West's global influence.
Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history that finally begins after midnight
Read full article: Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history that finally begins after midnightAryna Sabalenka finally got rolling after a bad beginning to the latest-starting match in U.S. Open history and beat No. 29 Ekaterina Alexandrova 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the fourth round.
Biden to dispatch adviser to China as he looks to manage complex US-China relations in final months
Read full article: Biden to dispatch adviser to China as he looks to manage complex US-China relations in final monthsPresident Joe Biden is dispatching his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to China next week.
Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary without U.S. and other ambassadors after excluding Israel
Read full article: Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary without U.S. and other ambassadors after excluding IsraelNagasaki has marked the 79th anniversary of its atomic bombing at the end of World War II at a ceremony eclipsed by the absence of the American ambassador and other Western envoys in response to the Japanese cityās refusal to invite Israel.
Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says
Read full article: Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft saysA new report from Microsoft finds that Iran is accelerating online activity that appears intended to influence the U.S. election.
NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's troubled capsule
Read full article: NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's troubled capsuleNASA is delaying its next astronaut launch to buy more time at the International Space Station for Boeing's troubled new crew capsule.
3 US citizens released in historic prison swap discharged from San Antonio hospital
Read full article: 3 US citizens released in historic prison swap discharged from San Antonio hospitalThree citizens who were freed in a prison swap between the United States and Russia were discharged from the Brooke Army Medical Center on Monday.
Bloomberg apologizes for premature story on prisoner swap and disciplines the journalists involved
Read full article: Bloomberg apologizes for premature story on prisoner swap and disciplines the journalists involvedBloomberg News is apologizing for a premature story written last week about the prisoner exchange involving the United States and Russia and says it has disciplined the journalists involved.
Trinity professor explains conditions in Russian prisons after 3 Americans returned to US
Read full article: Trinity professor explains conditions in Russian prisons after 3 Americans returned to USDr. Bruce Holl, associate professor of Russian Literature at Trinity University, said Russian prisons are known for being āharshā compared to their Western counterparts.
KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Express-News reporter discusses US-Russia prisoner swap
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Express-News reporter discusses US-Russia prisoner swapOn Friday, Sig Christenson, a military reporter with the San Antonio Express-News, joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the United Statesā recent prisoner swap.
High-profile detainees who have been treated at BAMC in San Antonio
Read full article: High-profile detainees who have been treated at BAMC in San AntonioA program at Brooke Army Medical Center has long been the place where former detainees and prisoners of war continue or begin their reentry processes.
3 US citizens released in historic prison swap arrive in San Antonio
Read full article: 3 US citizens released in historic prison swap arrive in San AntonioThe three citizens freed in a prison swap between the United States and Russia landed in San Antonio early Friday morning, capping a whirlwind day after the Biden Administration secured their historic release.
Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China
Read full article: Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, ChinaA new Pentagon strategy says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based technologies in the Arctic to keep pace with China and Russia who are increasingly operating there, including in joint military exercises.
Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer
Read full article: Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closerFour Indo-Pacific countries attending the NATO summit have issued a joint statement to āstrongly condemn the illicit military cooperationā between Russia and North Korea.
NATO allies call China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: NATO allies call China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in UkraineIn their most serious rebuke against Beijing, NATO allies have called China a ādecisive enablerā of Russiaās war against Ukraine and expressed concerns over Chinaās nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space.
Ukraine opens DC weapons office and Europe bolsters defense spending as November US election looms
Read full article: Ukraine opens DC weapons office and Europe bolsters defense spending as November US election loomsNATO countries are moving to shore up their weapons production capabilities as a hedge against the November presidential vote, signing a nearly $700 million contract for more Stinger missiles and making pledges to boost their own defense production.
NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years
Read full article: NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more yearsNASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.
Death toll from attack in Russia's Dagestan reaches 21
Read full article: Death toll from attack in Russia's Dagestan reaches 21Russian authorities say that the death toll in the attack by Islamic militants in Russiaās southern region of Dagestan has risen to 21 after a wounded police officer died in a hospital.
Nuclear-armed nations are deepening their reliance on their nuclear weapons, watchdog finds
Read full article: Nuclear-armed nations are deepening their reliance on their nuclear weapons, watchdog findsA Stockholm-based watchdog says the world's nine nuclear-armed states continue to modernize their nuclear weapons as the countries deepened their reliance on nuclear deterrence in 2023.
Presidential election a prime target for foreign disinformation, intelligence officials say
Read full article: Presidential election a prime target for foreign disinformation, intelligence officials sayU.S. officials who track disinformation campaigns say they're issuing more warnings to political candidates, government officials and others targeted by foreign groups as Americaās adversaries seek to influence the 2024 election.
At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine's Zelenskyy and calls him a savior
Read full article: At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine's Zelenskyy and calls him a saviorAn American veteran and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment at a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion to liberate France in World War II.
No marathons as Swiatek and Gauff sprint into the French Open quarterfinals. Sinner and Alcaraz win
Read full article: No marathons as Swiatek and Gauff sprint into the French Open quarterfinals. Sinner and Alcaraz winDefending champion Iga Swiatek swept into the quarterfinals at Roland Garros in just 40 minutes with a 6-0, 6-0 win against Anastasia Potapova.
OrbƔn stages a 'peace march' in Hungary in a show of strength before European Parliament election
Read full article: OrbĆ”n stages a 'peace march' in Hungary in a show of strength before European Parliament electionA crowd of tens of thousands has gathered in Hungaryās capital in a show of strength behind Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n.
China says it's 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements
Read full article: China says it's 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangementsChina says it will be āāhard to meetā calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war because of problems with arrangements.
Rublev falls in the French Open third round while Swiatek, Gauff, Sinner move on
Read full article: Rublev falls in the French Open third round while Swiatek, Gauff, Sinner move onSixth-seeded Andrey Rublev has lost to Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets in the French Open third round and berated himself for his behavior.
12 years later, American Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus will get gold medal at ceremony in Paris
Read full article: 12 years later, American Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus will get gold medal at ceremony in ParisThereās no making up for what Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus lost on the day she finished.
A French player at the French Open gets only a warning when his ball strikes a fan
Read full article: A French player at the French Open gets only a warning when his ball strikes a fanA French player at the French Open has been allowed to continue his first-round match without being penalized after hitting a ball angrily and accidentally striking a spectator in the stands at one of the eventās smaller courts.
Naomi Osaka has more going on than tennis at the French Open: Her daughter is learning to walk
Read full article: Naomi Osaka has more going on than tennis at the French Open: Her daughter is learning to walkThe big news in Naomi Osakaās life has nothing to do with the French Open or clay-court tennis: Her 10-month-old daughter, Shai, is taking her first steps.
UK inflation lowest in 3 years. Prime Minister Sunak makes it a focus in election call for July 4
Read full article: UK inflation lowest in 3 years. Prime Minister Sunak makes it a focus in election call for July 4Inflation in the U.K. fell sharply to its lowest level in nearly three years in April on the back of big declines in domestic bills.
Now armed with AI, America's adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn
Read full article: Now armed with AI, America's adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warnTop U.S. security officials say Americaās foreign adversaries will again seek to influence the upcoming U.S. elections.
Thousands of protesters in Armenia demand the prime minister's resignation over Azerbaijan dispute
Read full article: Thousands of protesters in Armenia demand the prime minister's resignation over Azerbaijan disputeThousands of protesters angered by the governmentās decision to hand over control of some border villages to Azerbaijan have demonstrated in the center of the Armenian capital for a second day to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections
Read full article: FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US electionsA senior FBI official says the agency is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a way to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation.
Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who played in Russia after Brittney Griner's arrest
Read full article: Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who played in Russia after Brittney Griner's arrestTwo WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who opted to play in Russia this past offseason following Brittney Grinerās incarceration in 2022.
Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st time
Read full article: Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st timeAndrey Rublev has rallied to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets and win the Madrid Open for the first time.
Why did bill to stem āforeign influenceā trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?
Read full article: Why did bill to stem āforeign influenceā trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?Georgia has been engulfed by huge protests triggered by a proposed law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the countryās aspirations to join the European Union.
Russian state media is posting more on TikTok ahead of the U.S. presidential election, study says
Read full article: Russian state media is posting more on TikTok ahead of the U.S. presidential election, study saysA study by the nonprofit Brookings Institution says Russian state-affiliated accounts have boosted their use of TikTok and are getting more engagement on the short-form video platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Russia is violating UN limits on petroleum shipments to North Korea, the White House says
Read full article: Russia is violating UN limits on petroleum shipments to North Korea, the White House saysThe White House says Russia is shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that exceed U.N. Security Council limits.
A Russian actress who called for peace was fined for hosting an 'almost naked' party
Read full article: A Russian actress who called for peace was fined for hosting an 'almost naked' partyA Moscow court has imposed a 50,000-ruble ($560) fine on a TV presenter and actress who gained notoriety for hosting an āalmost nakedā party, saying her social media posts calling for peace discredited the military.
Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill
Read full article: Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid billU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as force TikTokās China-based parent company to sell the social media platform -ā all areas of contention between Washington and Beijing.
US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims
Read full article: US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victimsThe American envoy to the United Nations has called for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan.
Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwise
Read full article: Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwiseThe U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says America and its allies are discussing options āboth inside and outside the U.
Thousands are evacuated after floods break a dam in the Russian city of Orsk
Read full article: Thousands are evacuated after floods break a dam in the Russian city of OrskFloods caused by rising water levels in the Ural River broke a dam in a city near Russiaās border with Kazakhstan, forcing some 2,000 people to evacuate, local authorities said.
Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine
Read full article: Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in UkraineSeveral central and Eastern European countries have begun marking the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc.
Russian veto brings an end to the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions
Read full article: Russian veto brings an end to the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctionsRussia has vetoed a U.N. resolution in a move that effectively abolishes the monitoring by United Nations experts of U.N. sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear program, though the sanctions themselves remain in place.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a Ramadan cease-fire
Read full article: The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a Ramadan cease-fireThe U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, but the United States warned the measure could hurt negotiations to halt Israeli-Hamas hostilities.
The EU will impose tariffs on Russian grain, fearing Moscow will use exports as a weapon of war
Read full article: The EU will impose tariffs on Russian grain, fearing Moscow will use exports as a weapon of warThe European Commission wants to prevent Russia from using agriculture products as a tool to wreak havoc on the EU market and will impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus.
UK inflation falls by more than expected in February, triggering talk of lower interest rates
Read full article: UK inflation falls by more than expected in February, triggering talk of lower interest ratesPrice rises in the U.K. eased by more than anticipated in February, raising expectations that the Bank of England may start cutting interest rates in the next few months.
NATO's biggest drills since the Cold War send a signal to Russia and aim for a real-life feel
Read full article: NATO's biggest drills since the Cold War send a signal to Russia and aim for a real-life feelLarge NATO drills in the frigid fjords of northern Norway may be just war games meant to hone the skills of the newly expanded 32-nation military alliance in the event of conflict.
UN Security Council urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during holy month of Ramadan
Read full article: UN Security Council urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during holy month of RamadanThe U.N. Security Council is urging Sudanās warring parties to halt hostilities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and allow desperately needed aid to reach 25 million people.
OPEC+ production cuts deepen with extensions from Saudi Arabia, Russia and other oil giants
Read full article: OPEC+ production cuts deepen with extensions from Saudi Arabia, Russia and other oil giantsSome members of oil cartel OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and allied producers like Russia are again deepening their voluntary crude supply cuts.
Ukraine premier in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new US aid to come through
Read full article: Ukraine premier in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new US aid to come throughUkrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said his country needs long-range missiles and other ammunition to end Russiaās invasion, and said he expects a U.S. aid package thatās stalled in Congress to come through, at a new conference in Tokyo a day after a conference on rebuilding Ukraine.
Top diplomats from US, China hold 'constructive' talks on issues dividing them
Read full article: Top diplomats from US, China hold 'constructive' talks on issues dividing themThe State Department says the top U.S. and Chinese diplomats held a ācandid and constructiveā discussion on issues including Taiwan, Russia's war against Ukraine and synthetic opioids.
Ex-Prime Minister Alexander Stubb wins first round of Finland's presidential vote to set up a runoff
Read full article: Ex-Prime Minister Alexander Stubb wins first round of Finland's presidential vote to set up a runoffFormer Prime Minister Alexander Stubb has won the first round of Finlandās presidential election and will face runner-up ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto in a runoff next month.
How genocide officially became a crime, and why South Africa is accusing Israel of committing it
Read full article: How genocide officially became a crime, and why South Africa is accusing Israel of committing itIn the aftermath of World War II and the murder by Nazi Germany of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust, the world united around the pledge: Never again.
'Doomsday Clock' signals existential threats of nuclear war, climate disasters and AI
Read full article: 'Doomsday Clock' signals existential threats of nuclear war, climate disasters and AIA science-oriented advocacy group has announced that their famous āDoomsday Clockā will remain at just 90 seconds before midnight for a second year as several existential threats endanger life on Earth.
Oscar nomination for '20 Days in Mariupol,' AP's first, comes as bombs fall on filmmaker's hometown
Read full article: Oscar nomination for '20 Days in Mariupol,' AP's first, comes as bombs fall on filmmaker's hometownā20 Days in Mariupol,ā Mstyslav Chernovās harrowing chronicle of the besieged Ukrainian city and the international journalists who remained there after Russia invaded, has been nominated for best documentary at the Academy Awards.
Fire destroys thousands works of art at the main gallery in Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia
Read full article: Fire destroys thousands works of art at the main gallery in Georgia's separatist region of AbkhaziaThousands of artworks have been destroyed in a fire that swept through the main art gallery in Abkhazia in a severe blow to the cultural heritage of the separatist Georgian region.
More than 300 journalists around the world imprisoned because of their work, report says
Read full article: More than 300 journalists around the world imprisoned because of their work, report saysAn estimated 320 journalists around the world were imprisoned because of their work toward the end of 2023.
Europe's biggest economy shrank last year as Germany struggles with multiple crises
Read full article: Europe's biggest economy shrank last year as Germany struggles with multiple crisesGermanyās economy shrank 0.3% last year as Europeās former powerhouse struggled with more expensive energy, higher interest rates, a lack of skilled labor and a homegrown budget crisis.
Australian Open 2024: The singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka
Read full article: Australian Open 2024: The singles champions are Jannik Sinner and Aryna SabalenkaThe first ever 15-day Australian Open ended with Jannik Sinner winning his first Grand Slam title with a comeback from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev for the championship on the third Sunday of the tournament.
What is the Epiphany? Why is it also called Three Kings Day? And when do Christians celebrate it?
Read full article: What is the Epiphany? Why is it also called Three Kings Day? And when do Christians celebrate it?Christians around the world will mark Epiphany on Jan. 6 with a series of celebrations.
As a missile hits a Kyiv apartment building, survivors lose a lifetime's possessions in seconds
Read full article: As a missile hits a Kyiv apartment building, survivors lose a lifetime's possessions in secondsResidents of a Kyiv apartment building are salvaging what they can a day after a Russian missile attack set it ablaze, tore off parts of its facade, and gouged a crater next to it.
Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical marijuana and help ease stress from the war with Russia
Read full article: Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical marijuana and help ease stress from the war with RussiaUkraineās parliament has voted to legalize medical marijuana after the war with Russia left thousands of people with post-traumatic stress disorder that many believe could be eased by the drug.
U.S. imposes new round of sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Read full article: U.S. imposes new round of sanctions over Russia's invasion of UkraineThe U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Belgian involved in procuring electronics for the Russian military, his companies and a group of Belarusian firms and people tied to Russiaās invasion of Ukraine.
Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Read full article: Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'Russian security forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow less than 48 hours after the countryās top court banned what it called the āglobal LGBTQ+ movementā as an extremist organization.
Rafael Nadal to return to playing at Brisbane International in January after being out for a year
Read full article: Rafael Nadal to return to playing at Brisbane International in January after being out for a yearRafael Nadal says he will return to playing at the Brisbane International in Australia in January.
Russiaās Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling
Read full article: Russiaās Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark rulingRussiaās Supreme Court has effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly conservative country.
Tornadoes forecast in the Black Sea region as storm reportedly impacts Russian military operations
Read full article: Tornadoes forecast in the Black Sea region as storm reportedly impacts Russian military operationsTornadoes have been forecast for the Black Sea region after a storm left more than 2 million people without electricity in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine.