Military action in radioactive Chernobyl could be dangerous for people and the environment
With Russian troops rolling through the Chernobyl exclusion zone in Ukraine, a biologist describes the risks of disturbing this radioactive landscape.
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France seizes superyacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch
France has seized a yacht owned by Russian oligarch Igor Sechin, the French finance ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
The teenager that tracked Elon Musk's jet is now tracking Russian oligarchs
Jack Sweeney, a Florida teen who tracks Elon Musk's private jet online, has a new aviation-themed target: Russian oligarchs and billionaires.
Ukrainian tennis player defeats Russian opponent, will donate prize money to Ukraine's army
"I was focused. I was on a mission for my country," Elina Svitolina, wearing her country's yellow and blue, said after her victory.
Russia takes aim at urban areas; Biden vows Putin will 'pay.'
Get complete coverage of the latest developments in Ukraine and the war's impact across the world. Note: Photos include some images that may disturb viewers.
From banking to sports to vodka, Russia's isolation grows
The actions against Moscow are happening in diverse, far-reaching ways that are remarkable for the extremely connected world in which we live.
Photos of war: Russia's invasion doesn't spare Ukraine's children
For many children of Ukraine, the war has meant sheltering in basements and subway stations. For others, it has meant leaving their homes and fathers.
Watch now: Ukraine's president addresses EU: 'Nobody's going to break us'
The translator got emotional when sharing the Ukrainian president's message to the EU. Watch the video here.
How Mexico's lucrative avocado industry found itself smack in the middle of gangland
The recent U.S. ban on avocado imports from Mexico underscores the risks of being so heavily reliant on a product that comes from one region in one country that’s rife with violence and corruption.
What to know about the 'house on fire' UN climate report
The landmark UN climate report released today is being called an "atlas of human suffering." Here's what it predicts and the world's reaction so far.
Analysis: How Zelensky changed the West's response to Russia
The Ukrainian leader's defiance has inspired and shamed the United States and the European Union into going far further -- and far faster -- in turning Russia into a pariah state.
The unlikely journey of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, from comedy to wartime leader
The Ukrainian president's bravery and refusal to leave as rockets have rained down on the capital have made him an unlikely hero to many around the world.
The path to war in Ukraine — how we got here
The warnings of an imminent crisis between Russia and Ukraine started last year, ebbing and flowing with clashing information from all sides. Here's how we got here.
'I need ammunition, not a ride': Zelensky refuses US offer to evacuate
"The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride," Zelensky told the US, according to the embassy.
Ukraine's capital under threat as Russia presses invasion. Complete coverage here
Russian troops stormed toward Ukraine’s capital early Saturday as explosions reverberated through the city and the president urged the country to “stand firm” against the siege: “The fight is here.” Hundreds of casualties were reported.
For Russia's richest, will sanctions hurt? Probably not
Sanctions touted by President Joe Biden this week following the Ukraine invasion may do little to dim the jet-setting lifestyles of Russia’s ultra-rich and infamous – much less force a military withdrawal. Find out more here.
Analysis: Why is Putin obsessed with Ukraine?
Plus: Sorting out facts and disinformation on the invasion, how to talk to kids about war, and live updates including latest video reports.
Soldiers' defiant last words as Russian warship targets Snake Island
A Ukrainian soldier on a tiny island in the Black Sea didn't hold back when threatened with bombing by a Russian warship as Moscow continued its assault on Ukrainian territory.
Complete coverage: Ukraine war escalates as Russia appears headed for capital
It's the largest ground war since World War II, an attack that could destabilize global security and economies. Get the latest and find out how this affects the U.S.
Kyiv, Ukraine capital, appears threatened as it mobilizes military
In another escalation of the conflict, President Volodymyr Zelensky said the military would call up reservists and assess how many others would be eligible to join them. Get the latest.
