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 BrownSeptember 12, 2024

As 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 FrancisSeptember 11, 2024

Trump 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 BradySeptember 11, 2024

Global 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 SulimanSeptember 11, 2024

Meet 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 DixonSeptember 11, 2024

U.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'GradySeptember 10, 2024

Apple, 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 ZakrzewskiSeptember 10, 2024

Ukraine 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 DixonSeptember 10, 2024

As 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. SternSeptember 10, 2024

Princess 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 AdamSeptember 9, 2024

In 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 KhudovSeptember 9, 2024

Russia 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 IlyushinaSeptember 8, 2024

CIA 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 MillerSeptember 7, 2024

Paris 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 VinallSeptember 7, 2024

Ukraine’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 MorgunovSeptember 7, 2024

Telegram 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 OremusSeptember 6, 2024

Beloved 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 EdwardsSeptember 6, 2024

Ukraine’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'GradySeptember 6, 2024

How 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 KhudovSeptember 6, 2024

German 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 BradySeptember 6, 2024