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Police Search for Motive in Brooklyn Subway Suspect’s Videos
Frank James posted dozens of videos ranting about race, violence and his struggles with mental illness. One stands out for its relative calm: A silent shot of a packed New York City subway car in which he raises his finger to point out…
Mariupol Mayor Says Siege Has Killed More Than 10K Civilians
The mayor of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol said Monday that more than 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege of his city, and that the death toll could surpass 20,000, as weeks of attacks and privation leave the bodies of…
‘It’s Not the End’: The Children Who Survived Bucha’s Horror
The coffin was made from pieces of a closet. In a darkened basement under a building shaking from the bombardment of the war, there were few other options.
US Inflation Jumped 8.5% in Past Year, Highest Since 1981
Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities squeezing American consumers and wiping out the pay raises that many people have received.
Guangzhou Closes to Most Arrivals as China’s Outbreak Grows
The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities.
French Duel: Macron vs Le Pen Fight for Presidency
French President Emmanuel Macron may be ahead in the presidential race so far, but he warned his supporters that “nothing is done” and his runoff battle with far-right challenger Marine Le Pen will be a hard fight. And she’s ready for it.
Russia Hits Ukraine’s Air Defenses Ahead of Eastern Push
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said Monday that it destroyed air defense systems in Ukraine over the weekend, in what appeared to be a renewed push to gain air superiority and take out weapons Kyiv has described as crucial ahead of a broad new…
UN Assembly Suspends Russia From Top Human Rights Body
The UN General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the world organisation's leading human rights body over allegations of horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, which the United States and Ukraine have called…
Obama and Biden Reunite at White House to Tout Obamacare, New Provision
Former President Barack Obama returned to the White House on Tuesday for the first time since leaving office in 2017 to tout the benefits of his signature healthcare law and bolster his friend and former governing partner, President Joe…
Germany Takes Control of Gazprom Unit to Ensure Energy Supply
Gazprom subsidiaries in Europe are coming under pressure as clients and business partners refuse to do business with them.
Biden Oil Move Aims to Cut Gas Prices ‘Fairly Significantly’
President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months, a bid to control energy prices that have spiked after the United States and allies imposed…
Shanghai Moves to 2nd Part of Lockdown as Testing Lines Grow
About 16 million residents in Shanghai are being tested for the coronavirus during the second stage of the lockdown that shifted Friday to the western half of China’s biggest city and financial capital.
Kremlin Demands Rubles for Gas, Leaves Currency Loophole
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree Thursday demanding payment for natural gas in rubles but appeared to temper the order by allowing dollar and euro payments through a designated bank, the latest twist over energy supplies…
Walmart Ends Cigarette Sales in Some Stores
Decisions about removing cigarettes at Walmart will be made on a store-by-store basis, the retail giant said on Monday.
Biden Visits Poland, a Complex Ally on Ukraine’s Doorstep
President Joe Biden’s visit to Poland on Friday gave him a chance to underscore the U.S. commitment to protect a key NATO member on Ukraine’s doorstep and to thank Poles for their generous welcome to refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion.