The Russian government officially recognizes the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine as Russian territories, completing a weeklong process.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is combating widespread unrest for the first time amid the invasion of Ukraine after ordering an unpopular "partial mobilization."
The Netherlands plan to cull over 100,000 farm chickens in order to contain the highly infectious bird flu that impacted several countries across Europe.
Morale in Russia's ranks remains low, according to calls obtained by the New York Times after they were intercepted by Ukraine's defense ministry from the front lines.
An avalanche at India’s Garhwal Himalayas has killed 10 mountain climbers. Another 11 mountaineers went missing. However, rescuers have found eight survivors from the group.
The Russian court has set Brittney Griner’s appeal date for late October. The U.S. basketball star was sentenced to prison in Russia for possessing drugs.
Russia sentences U.S. Marine veteran Robert Gilman to 4.5 years in a penal colony Tuesday. Experts say Russia is seeking American prisoners to use as bargaining chips.
Iran's deadly crackdown on human rights is nearing its 20th day as students across the country resist the regime's enforcers. Protesters chant for the death of Iran's dictator.
A U.K. Royal Navy frigate has delpoyed to the North Sea to join up wiht Norwegian forces in protected oil pipelines in the wake of the explosions in the Nord Stream Pipeline network.
Russian lawmakers unanimously accept annexation of four Ukrainian regions, which will be absorbed into the Russian Federation following what is being referred to as a "sham" referenda.
The Russian military has conscripted over 200,000 citizens into service since President Vladimir Putin ordered a mobilization. The order seeks to bolster losses in Ukraine.
The US and South Korea carried out drills with precision bombs after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday. The US condemned the launch as "reckless."
Lula won 48% in Brazil’s election despite convictions for corruption and accusations of being mastermind of a kickback and bribery scheme involving some of Brazil’s largest companies.