europe
Seven months after he left office, Britain is still reeling from Boris Johnson
World
February 26, 2023
Seven months after he left office, Britain is still reeling from Boris Johnson
London CNN — Seven months since he announced his resignation as prime minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson’s shadow…
China calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as claims to neutrality questioned
World
February 25, 2023
China calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as claims to neutrality questioned
Hong Kong CNN — China has reiterated its calls for a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict on the one-year…
Kyiv marks one year of war with anxiety and a rallying cry from Zelensky
World
February 25, 2023
Kyiv marks one year of war with anxiety and a rallying cry from Zelensky
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — One year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine believing he’d take Kyiv…
Ukraine becomes a test of the US’ two-front clash with China and Russia
Features/Interviews
February 22, 2023
Ukraine becomes a test of the US’ two-front clash with China and Russia
President Joe Biden’s trip to mark the anniversary of the war in Ukraine is highlighting an even more grave challenge…
Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought
Environment
February 21, 2023
Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought
Venice Reuters — Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer’s…
After nearly one year of war, how Ukraine defied the odds — and may still defeat Russia
Features/Interviews
February 20, 2023
After nearly one year of war, how Ukraine defied the odds — and may still defeat Russia
“When you attack us, you will see our faces. Not our backs, but our faces.” The words of Ukrainian President…
Faint cracks emerge in the facade of Putin’s rule, one year after Ukraine invasion
World
February 19, 2023
Faint cracks emerge in the facade of Putin’s rule, one year after Ukraine invasion
CNN — Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny is fond of a phrase, “the wonderful Russia of the future,” his shorthand…
‘Better than nothing’: Outgunned Ukrainian pilots take the fight to Russia in ancient Soviet-era helicopters
World
February 18, 2023
‘Better than nothing’: Outgunned Ukrainian pilots take the fight to Russia in ancient Soviet-era helicopters
The horizon disappears for a moment as the nose of the helicopter rears. There’s a faint thump as rockets trailing…
‘Just to survive’: Wagner fighters recount the horrors of battle in eastern Ukraine
World
February 12, 2023
‘Just to survive’: Wagner fighters recount the horrors of battle in eastern Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Two former fighters of the Russian private military company Wagner have told CNN of their horrific…
Spain will offer citizenship to freed political prisoners from Nicaragua
World
February 11, 2023
Spain will offer citizenship to freed political prisoners from Nicaragua
Spain will offer a path to citizenship for 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners who were recently released from prison and many…