Europeans accuse Putin of weaponizing energy but a mild winter has helped
Predictions of rolling blackouts across Europe this month have not come to pass — so far. It's not only because of the mild winter.
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Germany's defense minister resigns after missteps during her short term
The resignation of Germany's defense minister is shining a spotlight on what many see as the country's lackluster support of Ukraine.
France's new far right
For decades, France's far right party has been led by a Le Pen: first father, then daughter. Marine Le Pen's replacement hails from a younger generation, and party supporters hope he attracts voters.
Amid the rubble in Dnipro, Ukraine, a frantic search grows increasingly desperate
Rescuers have been racing to find survivors at an apartment complex attacked by Russian forces on Saturday. At least 40 people were killed, and more than 25 others are missing and feared dead.
Boris Johnson lands a deal to write memoir of his turbulent time as prime minister
It will be a prime ministerial memoir "like no other," publisher HarperCollins said. The former U.K. leader's time in office began with a vow to "get Brexit done" and ended in scandal and resignation.
Andrew Tate's cars and watches, worth $4 million, are confiscated by Romanian police
Romanian authorities hauled away a $3.9 million trove of luxury cars, watches and cash as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation involving into the self-styled male dominance influencer.
Germany's defense minister steps down after a string of widely criticized missteps
Christine Lambrecht said "media focus on my person" had clouded the debate about Germany's security policy. Her exit comes as Berlin faces mounting pressure to step up military aid to Ukraine.
Sweden to end a decades old dance ban
The current law requires venues to apply for a special permit before allowing patrons to boogie down on their floor.
Russia relies on 'shadow fleets' for crude oil sales
Facing sanctions for its Ukraine invasion, Russia's looking further afield to find customers for its crude oil, and it is having to rely on so-called "shadow fleets" to do so.
What Russia's claim on the capture of Soledar means for Ukraine
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies about Russia's claim to have captured the eastern Ukrainian town of Soledar.