Russia-Ukraine war: What to know as violence stops planned civilian evacuations

Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumed talks on Monday following failed attempts to begin evacuating civilians from besieged Ukrainian cities, including the port city of Mariupol.

Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.

Russian attacks halt planned civilian evacuations in Ukraine for 2nd time, official says

On Day 11 of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Russian troops shelled encircled cities, and it appeared that a second attempt to evacuate civilians had failed due to continued violence.

Mexico's top soccer league suspends matches after massive brawl

Queretaro state authorities said 23 remained hospitalized. Ten were in serious condition and three others were in critical condition with very severe injuries.

Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling

What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.

Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.

Russia-Ukraine war: What to know after Russians take Europe's largest nuclear plant

Russia's war on Ukraine is in its ninth day. U.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.

Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland

Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.

Vladimir Putin needs to be assassinated, U.S. senator says

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says someone in Russia needs to step up and kill President Vladimir Putin for the good of the world.

Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO says

Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.

Fire out at Ukraine's key nuclear plant amid Russian attacks

A fire at Europe's biggest nuclear plant ignited by Russian shelling has been extinguished, Ukrainian authorities said Friday, and Russian forces have taken control of the site.

Russia-Ukraine War: Biden administration offers humanitarian relief to Ukrainians

Russian forces pressed their war Thursday on Ukraine, shelling a nuclear power station even as the two sides negotiated safe corridors to safely evacuate citizens.

Russian troops shelling Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant sparking fire, officials say

Russian artillery fire is blasting Ukraine's largest nuclear plant, sparking a fire, hours after international atomic regulators warned combat at the facility could wreak havoc, according to Ukraine authorities.

Ukranian President Zelenskyy asks Putin to meet: 'I don't bite'

“I don’t bite. What are you afraid of?” President Zelenskyy said at a Thursday news conference, directing his comments at Vladimir Putin. “Any words are more important than shots.”

Fire erupts at historic UK mill used as 'Downton Abbey,' 'Peaky Blinders' set

The historic Dalton Mills set in England erupted into flames on Thursday. The site has been used as a set for “Peaky Blinders” and “Downton Abbey.”