Russia launches what Ukraine is calling the biggest aerial barrage of the war
Russia launched 122 missiles and 36 drones against Ukrainian targets, officials said Friday, killing at least 18 civilians across the country.
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More Ukrainian children from Russia-held regions arrive in Belarus despite outrage
Belarus' authoritarian president attended a government-organized meeting with children brought from Russia-controlled areas of Ukraine, openly defying an international outrage over such deportations.
U.S. announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as Congress is stalled on aid bill
The U.S. announced military aid of up to $250 million. It could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation now stalled on Capitol Hill.
Breaking with tradition, Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 this year
In a stark rebuke of Russia, Ukraine joins the West in celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25 instead of Jan. 6-7 as it traditionally has done.
Congress passed so few laws this year that we explained them all in 1,000 words
Lawmakers didn't have a very productive year, but they did manage to pass 27 pieces of legislation. Here's what the laws accomplish.
Ukraine gets a boost toward EU membership, but Hungary blocks an aid deal
The aid package for Ukraine was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The EU did approve opening membership negotiations with Ukraine and its neighbor Moldova.
A program helps Ukraine's veterans find sexual healing after the trauma of war
More than 120,000 Ukrainian soldiers, men and women, have been injured since Russia's invasion last year. A program helps service members reclaim intimacy and desire, a vital part of healing.
These are some Christmas traditions around the world, from fistfights to KFC
Some of these traditions' origin stories and how they are implemented can vary by region or households, but they nonetheless help bring holiday cheer to those who celebrate.
Ukraine is trying to keep its lights on this winter. Russia aims to turn them off
Utility workers have raced to repair Ukraine's damaged energy grid. Russia has resumed targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy system — and parts of it may be more vulnerable than ever, experts warn.
Attacks on health care are on track to hit a record high in 2023. Can it be stopped?
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?