Russian court extends Brittney Griner's detention
A Russian court has again extended the arrest of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. Her trial on drug charges starts July 1.
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Russian missile strike hits a crowded shopping mall in central Ukraine
Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in the city of Kremenchuk. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post that the number of victims was "unimaginable."
What's happening with Russia's 1st default on foreign debt in a century
The clock ran out on Russia's payments. But there's a twist: Russia does not consider itself in default because the country has the money, just its payments have been blocked by Western sanctions.
WNBA star Brittney Griner is seen at court, but Russia extends her detention again
The star with the U.S. Olympic and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was bracketed by four security officers and a dog as she was led down a stairwell to a courtroom for Monday's hearing.
Russian missiles end weeks of relative quiet across the western half of Ukraine
More than four dozen Russian missiles hit cities across Ukraine over the weekend as G7 leaders met in Germany to discuss Russia's war on Ukraine and other topics.
The war in Ukraine is looming large at a meeting of the G7 nations
Leaders of the seven wealthiest democracies began three days of talks Sunday in Germany's Bavarian Alps — as Russia fired a barrage of missiles at the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
News brief: abortion battleground, G7 meeting, Ukraine requests more weapons
In several states, abortion access looks very different now than it did last week. President Biden is in Germany for the G-7 meeting. Ukraine's president asks the G7 for more weapons to fight Russia.
Swiss artists' hotel room offers sleepless nights to ponder the world's crises
The art installation — "zero star hotel" — is meant to keep you tossing and turning, and inspire you to take action. There are no walls, ceiling or doors to provide any privacy or shelter.
Biden announced a $600 billion global infrastructure program to counter China's clout
A decade after China's global infrastructure program started, the U.S., G7 countries and private capital will invest in clean energy, technology and other projects in developing countries.
Russia bombs Kyiv in a weekend missile barrage across Ukraine
A Russian missile slammed into the top floor of an apartment building in the capital, killing at least one person and injuring several others.