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Russia's Putin holds first call-in Q&A session since he launched invasion of Ukraine

7:36am December 14, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a call-in question-and-answer session for the first time since he launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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EU summit begins with future funding for Ukraine in doubt

4:59am December 14, 2023

A two-day European Union summit begins with future aid for Ukraine in doubt.

An Israeli air strike damaged this ambulance in front of Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City on November 3. Israel said the vehicle was "identified ... as being used by a Hamas terrorist cell" and that a "number of Hamas terrorist operatives were killed." Hamas denied the presence of fighters in the ambulance convoy, calling the claims "baseless."

Attacks on health care are on track to hit a record high in 2023. Can it be stopped?

5:11am December 13, 2023

by Ari Daniel

The targeting of hospitals and medical workers is a fact of modern warfare — in Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Gaza and Israel. International law say such attacks are unacceptable. Are there any consequences?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and others in Congress to ask for more aid for his country's war against Russia.

Zelenskyy is making a last-ditch push to get more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine

7:37pm December 12, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

President Biden has asked Congress for billions more in help for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. But Republicans have made it contingent on major changes in U.S. border policy.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Washington for a last-ditch effort to secure U.S. aid

4:32pm December 12, 2023

by Deirdre Walsh

Ukraine's president is making a last-ditch trip to Washington to try to convince Congress to give more weapons and aid for his fight against Russia.

Parliament vote upholds UK policy to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda

4:32pm December 12, 2023

by Lauren Frayer

The British House of Commons voted to keep one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's signature policies alive: a plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda.

Can Ukraine continue its fight against Russia with dwindling U.S. support?

4:32pm December 12, 2023

by Tom Bowman

U.S. support for Ukraine's war against Russia is fast eroding. Ukraine's Volodymr Zelenskyy visited Washington today to make a last-ditch push for more U.S. weapons and aid.

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Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman discusses Zelenskyy's push for more U.S. aid

7:02am December 12, 2023

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin talks with retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's push for additional U.S. aid to fight Russia.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is in Washigton to make plea to Congress for funding

5:57am December 12, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes to Washington to meet President Biden. Together, they'll make a last-ditch plea to Congress for aid as funding has stalled.

Paris is cleaning up the Seine River in preparation for the 2024 Olympics

5:57am December 12, 2023

by Eleanor Beardsley

Paris, host of the 2024 Olympics, intends to use the Seine River for opening ceremonies and swimming events. But cleaning up the river is a major undertaking.