For Russia and China, ties with the West are strained
China's leader Xi Jinping is in Moscow this week on a highly watched state visit.
Europe
Burrowing badgers have halted some train service in the Netherlands
Badgers burrowing under rail tracks have forced lengthy cancellations on at least two lines. Rail operators have to get permission to move the protected animals before repairs can begin.
Germany might ask drivers to pump the brakes on the Autobahn
The country is considering putting speed limits on its highway network — and the move is leading to some soul searching.
West watches Xi-Putin meetings to see what they might mean for the war in Ukraine
China's president Xi Jinping and Russia's president Vladimir Putin begin their second day of a state visit in Moscow. Center stage is what this may — or may not mean — for the war in Ukraine.
Japan's prime minister arrives in Ukraine for talks with President Zelenskyy
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a surprise visit to Ukraine early Tuesday, hours after Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in neighboring Russia for a three-day visit.
What France's revolt over raising the retirement age says about the attitude to work
France is in turmoil over President Emmanuel Macron's move to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
France's leaders fight 2 no-confidence motions as the pension backlash rages on
The motions were filed by lawmakers angry with President Macron for forcing through an unpopular bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. It's been 60 years since a no-confidence motion passed.
Latest on Ukraine: Xi Jinping visits Moscow to meet Putin (March 20)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Swiss bank UBS will take over its competitor Credit Suisse for more than $3 billion
The deal was brokered by the Swiss government to try to contain a crisis of confidence in global financial markets.
China's President Xi Jinping is in Moscow for a 3-day state visit with Russia's Putin
The meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin is expected to focus heavily on the war in Ukraine, and comes after a surprise weekend trip by Putin into Ukrainian territory occupied by Russia.