Photos: Russian bombing leaves Ukraine’s Kharkiv in ruins
Local officials say at least 500 people have been killed and 600 buildings destroyed since Russia launched its invasion.
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Human costs mount in the third week of war in Ukraine
Refugees, displaced Ukrainians pass the five million mark, as Russia encircles cities and pounds them with missiles.
Olga Smirnova: Ballerina quits Russian company over Ukraine war
Smirnova, who previously expressed her opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, will join the Dutch National Ballet.
UN court orders Russia to halt invasion of Ukraine
The ICJ orders Russia to halt invasion, says it is 'profoundly concerned' by Moscow's use of force in Ukraine.
This Ukrainian Mother Buried Both Of Her Sons Just Six Days Apart
What Zelenskyy said in his address to the US Congress
'We need you right now' Ukrainian president tells US Congress as Russian invasion continues - here are his full remarks.
COVID-19: Namibia ends mask and PCR testing
Namibia's relaxation of the rules comes amid declining COVID-19 infection rates.
Nigeria: 100 million barrels of oil unaccounted for in 2019
Allegations of corruption have often been levelled against the Nigerian oil company.
Biden administration shields Afghans in US from deportation
US grants TPS to Afghans, but advocates say law securing path to permanent residency for refugees still needed.
At least four killed after 7.4-magnitude quake shakes east Japan
Dozens reported injured after quake off the coast of Fukushima revives memories of 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
At least 2 dead, including infant, in Peru landslide
Local authorities say the vegetation-covered mountain where the landslide occurred is not suitable for building homes.
Putin says Russia will achieve Ukraine goals, decries sanctions
Russian president says West aims to damage the Russian economy but insists the it could withstand the sanctions.
Johnson meets Saudi, UAE leaders as Ukraine war roils oil prices
British PM Boris Johnson visits Gulf for talks aimed at moving away from reliance on Russian oil and gas supplies.
‘They are so young’: Corpses pile up in Mykolaiv morgue
Forensic institute in Ukrainian city under Russian attack says it has received 120 bodies since war began.
India’s Hindu groups want wider ban on hijab after court verdict
Hindu supremacists seek wider ban on Muslim girls wearing hijab in class after Karnataka court's controversial verdict.
‘Bodies in the street’: The harrowing escape from Mariupol
About 20,000 people have evacuated the port city under siege by Russian troops.
Paris ready to discuss ‘autonomy’ for Corsica after riots: France
The government plans to appease the island's independence movement with an offer of 'autonomy', according to a minister.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe leaving Iran after lengthy prison term
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori are heading to the UK, according to their lawyer and a British MP.
Sri Lankan protesters demand president quit over economic crisis
Protests in capital demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign as country suffers worst economic crisis in decades.
Chad military gov’t, armed groups peace talks in Doha on hold
Successful negotiations are seen as a prelude for a national dialogue in N'Djamena - and transition to civilian rule.