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Europe
Russia marks Victory Day — although celebrations are scaled back
The annual event commemorates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. But it's hard to watch without thinking about that other war — Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Latest on Ukraine: Russia will mark WWII Victory Day, as Ukraine war rolls on (May 8)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
What to expect with King Charles as head of British monarchy
Following King Charles III's coronation, Sarah McCammon speaks with professor Pauline MacLaran of the Royal Holloway University of London about King Charles and the future of the monarchy.
Ukraine buries a 'brave son' from America
Christopher Campbell is one of at least nine Americans known to have died fighting for Ukraine since Russia's invasion began in February 2022.
The coronation of King Charles III
King Charles III was crowned today — in a display of pomp and pageantry in London.
Ukraine says its newly fielded U.S. Patriot system downed a Russian hypersonic missile
The Russian Kinzhal was intercepted during an air strike over Kyiv earlier this week, a Ukrainian official said. It is the first known time the sophisticated Russian missile has been shot down.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned in elaborate ceremony
The U.K.'s King Charles III was officially crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey, followed by a large procession.
King Charles III is formally crowned monarch of the United Kingdom
King Charles III is being formally crowned the monarch of the United Kingdom during an elaborate ceremony in London Saturday, the first British coronation since 1953.
In Ukraine, an American volunteer is laid to rest
An American volunteer in the Ukrainian Foreign Legion is laid to rest in Kyiv.