Iran turns to Hells Angels and other criminal gangs to target critics
Iran has cultivated ties with criminal networks in the West to carry out a recent wave of violent plots in the United States and Europe.
By Greg Miller, Souad Mekhennet and Cate BrownAs U.S. and Ukraine debate arms restrictions, Blinken visits Kyiv
Kyiv’s attempt to sway the Biden administration comes as Ukraine has faced heavy bombardment from Russia in recent days — especially on its power sector.
By Michael Birnbaum, Siobhán O'Grady and Ellen FrancisTrump debate claims about German energy policy are wrong, says Berlin
“We are shutting down — not building — coal and nuclear plants,” Germany’s Foreign Ministry said on social media in response to Trump’s debate comments.
By Kate BradyGlobal outlets pick apart debate, with many saying Harris came out on top
Reactions to the Trump-Harris debate showed how closely countries are watching for signs of how November’s presidential election could affect their U.S. ties.
By Adela SulimanMeet Margarita Simonyan, queen of Russia’s covert information wars
While the Kremlin has denied U.S. accusations of information operations, Simonyan proudly admits that her work is at the behest of the Russian government.
By Robyn DixonU.S. accuses Iran of sending ballistic missiles to Russia
Tehran has sent missiles to Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, escalating the conflict in Ukraine and exacerbating tensions with the West.
By Michael Birnbaum and Siobhán O'GradyApple, Google must pay billions in back taxes and fines, E.U. court rules
The European Court of Justice said Apple must repay about $14.35 billion after reaping illegal tax benefits in Ireland and backed a $2.65 billion antitrust fine on Google.
By Ellen Francis and Cat ZakrzewskiUkraine launches largest drone attack yet on Moscow, killing 1, Russia says
Russia’s Defense Ministry said at least 140 drones were launched against targets across the country but most were shot down, including 14 in Moscow itself.
By Robyn DixonAs Trump looms, Ukraine turns to its evangelicals to woo the Republicans
Ukraine has the largest evangelical community in Europe and its outreach to Republicans could prove crucial in securing additional American aid.
By David L. SternPrincess Kate says she has finished cancer chemo treatment
Catherine, largely out of the public eye since Christmas, said she was “looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.”
By Karla AdamIn Ukraine’s Poltava, soldier buries a father he thought safe from war
One of the deadliest single bombardments of the war left dozens of victims to be buried more than 100 miles from the front lines.
By Lizzie Johnson and Kostiantyn KhudovRussia throttles YouTube, popular with kids, celebrities and dissidents
Russia is cracking down on alternative sources of information, especially online, and is pushing citizens away from foreign-based social media apps.
By Mary IlyushinaCIA chief says Ukraine’s incursion into Russia unnerved Moscow elites
CIA Director William J. Burns made the remarks Saturday during a rare public appearance with his British counterpart, Richard Moore, in London.
By Greg MillerParis to name sports venue in honor of slain Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei
The Ugandan marathoner was set on fire in Kenya by her ex-partner, police allege. “Paris will not forget her,” its mayor said, according to AFP.
By Frances VinallUkraine’s Kursk incursion already has its own museum exhibit in Kyiv
The museum director crossed into Russia days after Ukrainian troops and brought back a haul of items to portray a “picture of the war.”
By Siobhán O'Grady and Serhiy MorgunovTelegram chief Durov condemns his arrest but promises to ‘improve’
Durov argued that if CEOs are held responsible for misuse of a platform, no one would ever innovate.
By Robyn Dixon and Will OremusBeloved whale suspected of spying for Russia was shot to death, activists say
Hvaldimir the beluga won hearts in Norway’s coastal communities after showing up wearing a harness that read “Equipment St. Petersburg.”
By Jonathan EdwardsUkraine’s Zelensky sharpens appeal to end restrictions on weapons
Zelensky’s appearance at the meeting of arms-donating nations in Germany underscores the critical juncture in Ukraine’s war with Russia.
By Missy Ryan and Siobhán O'GradyHow a Russian airstrike ripped through people’s lives in Ukraine’s Poltava
The central Ukrainian city had been relatively untouched by air strikes. Then came one of the biggest attacks of the war.
By Lizzie Johnson and Kostiantyn KhudovGerman police fatally shoot gunman near Israeli Consulate in Munich
The attacker fired several shots near the consulate and was killed by police. The incident occurred on the anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.
By Kate Brady