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Ukraine Conflict

Merkel Urges Europe to Lead Ukraine Diplomacy, Not Leave Talks to Washington or Mediators

Her call signals a push for a united European line pairing military aid with active talks.

EU and Ukraine Reject Putin’s Bid to Install Gerhard Schröder as Mediator

Fragile U.S.-Brokered Ukraine Cease-Fire Buckles as Both Sides Trade Violation Claims

Venice Biennale Confronts Street Clashes, Pavilion Closures, and a Vacant Jury

Trump Signals Quick Exit From Iran, Ties Any Ceasefire to Reopening Hormuz

Iran War’s Energy Shock Hits Germany: New Fuel Rule Triggers Price Jump, Outlook Cut

Russia Requests Probes of Oscar-Winning ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Over Use of Minors

NHL, NHLPA Name Calgary, Edmonton and Prague as 2028 World Cup of Hockey Hosts

UN Security Council Condemns Iran Strikes as UAE Reports Intercepts and Casualties

Ukraine Logs 137 Frontline Clashes, Confirms Bryansk Arms‑Plant Hit

Merz Concludes China Trip With Reported Airbus Order and Government Consultations Set to Resume

Russian Embassy in Seoul Removes 'Victory Will Be Ours' Banner, Cancels Outside Event

Charli XCX Disavows Knowledge of Alleged Russia-Linked Berlin Afterparty as 'The Moment' Opens in the UK

Rubio Wraps Central Europe Tour With Open Backing for Orban and Pledge of a 'Partner' Europe

Horishima Wins Dual Moguls Silver as Japan Adds to Milan–Cortina Medal Haul

NATO Rebalances as U.S. Urges Europe to Lead Conventional Defense

Russia Conditions Nuclear Limits on U.S. Compliance as Europe Weighs a Deterrence Gap

Macron Presses ‘Greenland Moment’ as EU Leaders Split on Autonomy Push

AfD’s Chrupalla Clashes With ARD Host Over Russia, Calls Drone Warnings ‘Fake News’

HRW’s 2026 Report Says Trump Undermines U.S. Democracy, Accelerates Global Rights Erosion