Week in Ukraine war: new Russian strikes, oil price cap, no Biden-Putin talks (Dec. 5)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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The first woman speaker of France's parliament defends the right to abortion
The National Assembly elects Yael Braun-Pivet as speaker as it prepares to tackle proposals on fighting inflation and enshrining abortion rights in the French Constitution.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts European leaders, welcomes more U.S. weapons
Ukraine says it urgently needs the heavy artillery to counter Russia on the battlefield. Also, President Zelenskyy is looking for additional support as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy visit.
Why France's presidential election matters far beyond its borders
Sunday's contest has implications for the spread of far-right ideology, France's relationship with the rest of Europe and the country's posture toward Russia.
France's Macron to visit Russia and Ukraine next week on mediation trip amid tensions
While France is a major player in NATO, President Macron has also been actively pushing for dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two are set to meet Monday one-on-one.
The G-20 gets together for the 1st time since the pandemic. Here's what you missed
It's been two years since the heads of most leading economies met in person. "We can finally look at the future with great — or with some — optimism," said Italy's Mario Draghi, the summit host.
French President Macron Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Élysée Palace said President Emmanuel Macron will quarantine for seven days following his positive test results.
At Virtual Summit, World Leaders Pledge $298 Million In Aid To Lebanon
World leaders, including President Trump, attended a virtual donor summit Sunday for recovery efforts after last week's blast. The event was co-hosted by the U.N. and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Work Is Started On Removing Damaged Scaffolding Around Notre Dame Cathedral
The scaffolding had initially been placed on the cathedral's old spire for renovation, but was caught in a 2019 blaze that destroyed the spire and roof .
Several European Leaders See A Popularity Boost During Coronavirus Pandemic
Even after Europe became an epicenter in the global spread of COVID-19, a number of leaders have had growing approval from their citizens.