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Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson in absentia to six years in prison
A Russian court has sentenced a Meta spokesperson in absentia to six years in prison. It claims that Andy Stone was "publicly defending terrorism."
Zelensky says new U.S. aid will give Ukraine ‘a chance for victory’ against Russia
"We want to get things as fast as possible," Zelensky said of the urgency to receive U.S. aid.
Which countries have nuclear weapons?
Nine countries currently have nuclear weapons – some legally and some illegally – with an estimated 12,100 warheads between them as of early-2024.
How the moon will change this decade during new 'space race'
By the end of the 2020s, human beings will have revisited the moon and three of the world's biggest nations will be at the forefront of a new space race.
U.S. marks 1 year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia
Fellow journalists, news organizations and U.S. officials are marking the grim milestone by putting a spotlight on his detention and calling for his release.
Death toll rises to 133, suspects in custody in Moscow music hall attack. Here's what we know.
The death toll rose Saturday to at least 133 and a number of suspects were in custody after gunmen stormed a Moscow concert hall Friday.
Austin says he's determined to continue security assistance to Ukraine, saying the country's 'survival is in danger'
After meeting in Ramstein Air Base, Germany, with allies who are supporting Ukraine against Russia's invasion, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he is determined to keep military aid flowing to the country, saying it's "a matter of survival and sovereignty for Ukraine and it's a matter of honor and security for America."
How likely is a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine?
Two years into the war in Ukraine, international figures are suggesting it is time to negotiate, but how realistic is the prospect of peace?
Mourners gather for the funeral of Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny, opposition leader and a longtime critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was laid to rest in Moscow on Friday. Navalny died two weeks ago in an arctic Russian prison where he was being held. In remarks shortly after he died, President Biden said "Putin is responsible" for Navalny's death.
Schumer pressures Johnson to pass Ukraine funding bill: 'It's in his hands'
Speaking to reporters after an Oval Office meeting with President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged the speaker to work toward passing a bill in the House to fund Ukraine. Saying the meeting on Ukraine funding was "one of the most intense" he had ever had in the Oval Office, Schumer spoke about the possible consequences of not funding the country and urged Johnson to "get it done." Schumer added, "It's in his hands."
Putin already at war with Europe and penny hasn't dropped, warns Tory MP
Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood says Russia's president is 'surviving' and his nation's economy on a war footing.
Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu says Israeli forces will push into Rafah despite protests over their assault in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israeli forces will push into Rafah with or without a temporary ceasefire agreement, and bristled at Biden’s suggestion that their response in Gaza has been "over the top."
Biden announces more than 500 sanctions against Russia over Navalny's death and its 2-year war in Ukraine
The sanctions, unveiled on the eve of the anniversary of Russia’s military invasion, come a week after the death of the outspoken Putin critic in a remote Arctic prison.
FBI informant accused of lying about the Bidens is rearrested
Alexander Smirnov, who was charged last week with making up false bribery claims central to the effort by Republicans in Congress to impeach President Biden, was rearrested Thursday in Las Vegas.
Biden marks Ukraine war anniversary with new sanctions against Russia
President Biden on Friday announced more than 500 new sanctions against Russia over the death of imprisoned dissident Alexei Navalny and Vladimir Putin’s ongoing war in Ukraine. “Two years ago, shortly before dawn, Russian troops marched across the border into Ukraine. Putin believed he could easily bend the will and break the resolve of the free people of Ukraine. ... Two years later, he remains wrong. ” Biden said. “I'm announcing more than 500 new sanctions in response to Putin's brutal war of conquest, in response to Alexei Navalny's death. Because make no mistake, Putin is responsible for Alexei's death.”
FBI informant accused of lying about the Bidens says Russian agents passed him a story about Hunter
Alexander Smirnov told federal agents that Russian intelligence officials fed him a story about Hunter Biden, prosecutors say.
U.S. promises new sanctions on Russia ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
The Biden administration announced a "major sanctions package" against Russia to be enacted this Friday, the day before the two-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. While not detailing specific measures, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told members of the press the new sanctions are designed to "hold Russia accountable for [Russian opposition leader Alexei] Navalny's death in prison and for its actions over the course of the vicious and brutal war they have waged in Ukraine for the past two years."
A recent history of Putin's warnings against the UK
Russia's reported threat to attack London is not the first time the Kremlin has referenced the UK or the West in recent years.
Alexei Navalny's 'far-right racist' past back in spotlight after Putin-critic's death
As world leaders pay tribute to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, some have drawn attention to some inconvenient aspects of his past.
London is still 'laundromat' for 'dirty money' from Russia despite sanctions, Labour warns
Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has said not enough has been done to tackle Russian corruption and interference in the UK.
Who was Alexei Navalny? Fierce Putin critic reportedly found dead in arctic jail
The 47-year-old jailed opposition leader and one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critics is dead, Russian state media announced Friday.
Harris, Blinken on reports of Navalny's death: Russia is responsible
Speaking at separate events in Munich, Germany, Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken commented on reports of the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison. The officials said they are waiting to get confirmation of Navalny's death, but both stated that, if so, Vladimir Putin's Russia is responsible.
Alexei Navalny latest: Yulia Navalnaya calls for Putin to be held accountable for husband's death
Navalny died in an Arctic penal colony on Friday, the prison service said.
What we know about Alexei Navalny's 'death in prison'
Here's a full rundown of everything we know - and what we don't know - about the reported death of Russia's most prominent opposition leader.
White House addresses Russian anti-satellite capability after warning from House intel chief about 'serious national security threat'
National security communications adviser John Kirby told reporters at the White House press briefing on Thursday that Russia is developing anti-satellite capability, but the weapon is not active and has not been deployed. Kirby's remarks came a day after House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner released a statement requesting President Biden to declassify information regarding a "serious national security threat."
20,000 British military personnel in Nato war games as Russia threat looms
The call-up is part of Nato’s Steadfast Defender exercise, aimed at testing allies on their ability to engage in a large conflict.