Kyiv opera house reopens after 3 months
Ukraine's National Opera was built to celebrate Russian opera at the height of the imperial era. Performances were suspended after the war began but have recently re-started.
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Paddington Bear joins Queen Elizabeth II for tea at Buckingham Palace
Paddington and the queen have more in common than you might think. The two always keep a marmalade sandwich hidden away ... for emergencies.
The leader of the African Union met with Putin to tackle the food crisis issue
More than three months into the Ukraine war, one of its major consequences is taking the spotlight: growing concerns of a global food crisis.
Ukraine's hoping to keep the surprises coming in the men's World Cup Qualifiers
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with sports podcaster Roger Bennett about the Ukraine national soccer team's upset win over Scotland, and tomorrow's match against Wales.
Russia closes in on a city in eastern Ukraine after 100 days of war
Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has intensified around Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine. A victory there would be a major accomplishment for President Vladimir Putin.
Her Majesty has been unifying the United Kingdom for 70 years
As Queen Elizabeth II marks 70 years on the throne, many Britons say the monarchy is still relevant in the 21st century, playing a big role in unifying the country.
Ukraine has Russian war wreckage on display as a reminder
Ukrainian officials have put up a display of destroyed Russian vehicles in front of the country's Foreign Ministry, intending to show the residents Kyiv and the world that Russia can be defeated.
The EU moves to bar insurance on ships carrying Russian oil. It'd be a big blow
While the European Union cuts its purchases of Russian oil, it's also making a move to strike another, less-noticed blow to the Russian economy — depriving insurance for ships carrying its oil.
Russia has blocked 20 million tons of grain from being exported from Ukraine
20 million tons of grain are trapped in Ukraine because of a Russian blockade of its ports. Getting the grain out by rail or truck is proving to be a huge logistical challenge.
One Ukrainian man finds solace tending to his pigeons while war draws nearer
Many civilians have fled the fighting in eastern Ukraine. Even as the fighting intensifies, some Ukrainians who remain are still trying to go about their normal lives.