Ukraine’s Zelensky sharpens appeal to end restrictions on weapons
Zelensky’s appearance at the meeting of arms-donating nations in Germany underscores the critical juncture in Ukraine’s war with Russia.
By Missy RyanTelegram chief Pavel Durov condemns his arrest, says it stifles innovation
Durov argued that if CEOs are held responsible for misuse of a platform, no one would ever innovate.
By Robyn DixonGerman police fatally shoot gunman near Israeli Consulate in Munich
The attacker fired several shots near the consulate and was killed by police. The incident occurred on the anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.
By Kate BradyD.C. lobbyists battle over future of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine
Critics say Kyiv is attacking religious freedom in its efforts to break the Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s ties with Moscow. Ukraine says it’s acting in self-defense.
By Catherine Belton and David L. SternGermany’s firewall against the far right isn’t working
Recent elections in Germany show the limits of the nation’s statist efforts to stamp out far-right extremism and ultranationalism.
By Ishaan TharoorRome floats plan to charge tourists at Trevi Fountain
Italy’s most famous fountain has an overtourism problem, but locals say restricting access might not be the best solution.
By Natalie B. ComptonFrance’s Macron picks Michel Barnier as prime minister to end deadlock
The French president named Michel Barnier, the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator, nearly two months after elections that kept the far right from power but resulted in political deadlock.
By Ellen Francis and Annabelle TimsitUkraine taps former ambassador Andrii Sybiha as top diplomat
The replacement of prominent Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba comes amid a wide-ranging government reshuffle ahead of the president’s trip to the United States.
By Siobhán O'GradyWoman testifies husband drugged her for years, recruited dozens to rape her
The alleged victim told a court in Avignon, France, that her husband and the 51 other men accused in the case of raping her while she was unconscious destroyed her identity.
By Annabelle TimsitRussia dismisses charges of election meddling; Putin claims he backs Harris
Despite calling the U.S. charges of interference nonsense, Russian officials have publicly celebrated attempts to influence the American public.
By Robyn Dixon and Catherine BeltonAll 72 deaths in U.K.’s Grenfell Tower fire avoidable, final report says
The burning of Grenfell Tower and the deaths of dozens horrified Britain and put renewed scrutiny on building codes and safety measures.
By Karla AdamZelensky reshuffles cabinet at key moment in war and ahead of U.S. trip
The reorganization of the administration comes as Russia unleashes a new wave of aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities, including one on Lviv that killed seven overnight.
By Siobhán O'Grady and Serhii KorolchukSpanish singles found a new dating strategy. It’s in the fruit aisle.
The method, which grew popular on TikTok, involves placing a pineapple in your cart at the Mercadona grocery store at night. People say it’s a reaction against dating apps.
By Leo SandsBack to school in Ukraine’s embattled Kharkiv means heading underground
After years of distance learning, Kharkiv’s students finally get back to school — in a purpose built underground bunker safe from the Russian drones and missiles.
By Lizzie Johnson and Anastacia GalouchkaMore than 50 killed in Russian missile strike on Ukrainian city of Poltava
Two missiles hit a military educational institution and nearby hospital. President Volodymyr Zelensky called for lifting restrictions on Western-supplied weapons.
By Lizzie Johnson, Tetiana Burianova , Siobhán O'Grady and Jennifer HassanHusband drugged wife, recruited over 70 men to rape her, prosecutors say
The case of Dominique Pélicot, accused of repeatedly sedating his wife and inviting men to rape her while she was unconscious, has caused outrage in France.
By Annabelle Timsit12 dead after migrant boat in English Channel capsizes
A boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized in the English Channel off the coast of northern France. At least two people are missing.
By Jennifer HassanHarry Potter fans boo as ‘miserable muggles’ nix annual King’s Cross event
The train station in London canceled its annual “Back to Hogwarts” tradition, a public announcement that the Hogwarts Express was ready to depart.
By Adela SulimanPutin travels to Mongolia, defying international court arrest order
Signatories to the Rome Statute are expected to carry out its arrest warrants, but Mongolia has close ties to Russia.
By Robyn DixonHvaldimir, beloved beluga whale and alleged Russian spy, found dead
The beluga whale was found in Norway wearing a St. Petersburg-marked harness, prompting speculation that he was a Russian intelligence asset.
By Leo Sands