Europe

As Russia-Ukraine war nears 2-year mark, Putin says no peace until goals are achieved

5:12am January 01, 2024

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Nina Khrushcheva, professor of international affairs at The New School in New York City, about Russian President Putin's vision as Moscow grows increasingly isolated.

Queen Margrethe II announces her abdication from Christian IX's Palace, Amalienborg Castle, in Copenhagen, on Sunday, Dec. 31 2023, during her New Year's address.

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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to step down on Jan. 14 after 50 years on the throne

2:23pm December 31, 2023

by The Associated Press

The queen announced during her New Year's speech that she would abdicate on the 52nd anniversary of her own accession to the throne at age 31 following the death of her father, King Frederik IX.

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In a year of gains for the far-right in Europe, Poland became the outlier

7:53am December 31, 2023

by Rob Schmitz

In a year in which the European far-right made electoral gains in several countries, Poland proved an exception. This month the ruling Law and Justice Party left power.

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How Ukrainian commercial ships are evading Russia's blockade

5:15pm December 30, 2023

by Joanna Kakissis

The once-sleepy river ports on the Danube River have become a main route for Ukraine's food exports — and regular targets for Russian missiles.

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Inside Sarajevo's War Childhood Museum

5:15pm December 30, 2023

by Adrian Ma

Children who live through war don't often have a chance to tell their stories. One museum in Sarajevo hopes to change that.

Scenes from the year's top global TikToks.

Top global TikToks of 2023: Mr. Bean of math, makeup demo, capybaras!

12:57pm December 30, 2023

by Danielle Preiss

The most popular global TikToks of the year are a mix of the over-the-top, the weird and the wonderful. Here's a closer look at five favorites.

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Ukrainians fear being forgotten as Russian missiles strike

8:07am December 30, 2023

An update on the Russian missile and drone attack that struck cities across Ukraine Friday. There are worries that the world is "growing tired" of the news from the war there.

The latest on U.S. funding to the Ukraine after this morning's airstrike

6:13pm December 29, 2023

by Ashley Lopez

With news of the large airstrike against Ukraine, U.S. aid to Ukraine is once again under a microscope as the Pentagon announces its final shipment without additional funding from Congress.

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Russian missiles killed 16 and wounded more than 160 in Ukraine this morning

5:53pm December 29, 2023

by Elissa Nadworny

More than 100 Russian missiles and drones fell on Ukrainian cities Friday morning, killing at least 16 people and wounding at more than 160.

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Odesa: Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a damaged apartment building.

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See the aftermath of Russia's aerial assault on several cities in Ukraine

2:52pm December 29, 2023

by Polina Lytvynova

Several large Ukrainian cities were attacked, including the capital, Kyiv, as well as Dnipro, Lviv, Odesa and Kharkiv.