Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin talks with awarded Russian servicemen at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Friday.

World News

Putin will seek another presidential term, aiming to extend his grip on Russia

9:25am December 08, 2023

by The Associated Press

Vladimir Putin moved to prolong his repressive and unyielding presidency for at least another six years, announcing his candidacy in the election next March that he is all but certain to win.

President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass funding for Ukraine in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Dec. 6, 2023.

Senate fails to advance Ukraine aid despite dire warnings from Biden

5:43pm December 06, 2023

by Lexie Schapitl

Republicans blocked a procedural vote on a national security funding bill over demands for additional border security measures.

Former PM Boris Johnson testifies over Britain's botched COVID-19 response

5:27pm December 06, 2023

by Lauren Frayer

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been testifying before a public inquiry into his government's botched response to COVID-19. Britain had one of the worst COVID-19 death tolls in Europe.

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Another Ukrainian wartime winter brings long-range Russian missile and drone strikes

4:59pm December 06, 2023

by Nathan Rott

Ukrainian officials and power companies are preparing for Russia to ramp up its attacks on energy infrastructure again as temperatures dip.

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How Ukraine's tech experts joined forces with the government despite differences

4:59pm December 06, 2023

by Jenna McLaughlin

Across Ukraine, tech experts are at the forefront of the defense against Russia, from drones to cybersecurity. But it's after the war that their innovation might help bolster Ukraine's future.

Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks with reporters during a news conference at the Department of Justice on Wednesday as Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, right, looks on.

Politics & Government

U.S. unveils war crimes charges against 4 Russian-allied troops

1:05pm December 06, 2023

by Washington Desk

The indictment, unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia, marks the first time the U.S. has brought war crimes charges in connection with the Russian assault on Ukraine.

The Sycamore Gap tree drew visitors and fame to a section of Hadrian's Wall near Hexham, in northern England. It's seen here in June and, at bottom, after it was felled in September.

'Signs of life': Sycamore Gap tree will live on, experts say

10:20am December 06, 2023

by Bill Chappell

There is good news about a beloved tree that was cut down in September. Arborists in England say they're encouraged after seeds and cuttings show signs of successful propagation.

Ukraine approaches another winter of war with U.S funding stuck in Congress

7:19am December 06, 2023

Ukraine's counteroffensive has resulted in little gain on the battlefield. Some EU members and some members of Congress are questioning whether aid to Ukraine should continue.

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Politics & Government

A plan to fund Ukraine's defense is blocked in the Senate. What happens next?

7:19am December 06, 2023

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about the ongoing fight in Congress over additional funding for Ukraine and border security.

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Politics & Government

Morning news brief

5:13am December 06, 2023

Ukraine's counteroffensive has resulted in little battlefield gains. Sen. Tuberville drops hold on military promotions. Four of the remaining GOP presidential candidates debate Wednesday night.