Pope Francis hospitalized for pulmonary infection, had difficulty breathing in recent days
The 86-year-old pope doesn't have Covid-19, spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement late Wednesday.
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US has replaced Russia as Europe's top crude oil supplier
Turkey set to approve Finland’s NATO membership on Thursday
Czech Nuclear Plants To Switch From Russian To US Fuel
Germany to send additional 12 billion euros in military support to Ukraine
The German government has agreed to send an additional 12 billion euros ($13.01 billion) worth of military support to Ukraine.
Putin admits sanctions may hurt Russia's economy
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin admitted that Western sanctions imposed on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine could negatively affect the country’s economy, as reported by the Russian state-controlled RIA Novosti agency on March 29.
Poland discusses creation of coalition to boycott 2024 Olympics over Russian participation.
Poland is considering creating a wider coalition of countries to block the 2024 Olympics in Paris due a the decision by the International Olympic Committee not to exclude Russians and Belarusian athletes from the international sporting event.
‘I love you. You’re my hero’: Russian girl sent to orphanage over anti-war drawing writes letter to her father
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Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers.
Russia is forcing Western companies exiting its market to make a donation to the country -- and it's making it harder for them to leave
Over 2,000 foreign companies are seeking approval to exit the Russian market, per the Financial Times.
Russian man whose daughter made anti-war painting sentenced to two years in prison | CNN
Sweden summons Russian envoy over NATO membership threats
The Russian ambassador in Stockholm had said that Sweden and Finland joining NATO would make them "legitimate" military targets. Both countries applied to join the military alliance last year.
Zelenskyy invites Xi Jinping to Ukraine: We are ready to see him here
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced inviting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Ukraine.
Swedes will be 'sent to their deaths' if they join NATO, warns Moscow
Russia has reignited threats against Sweden and Finland after their historic decision to try and join the Western military alliance.
Putin prepares Russia for ‘forever war’ with west as Ukraine invasion stalls
The Russian president has managed to rally people around the flag with talk of a fight for national survival
Amsterdam launches 'stay away' ad campaign targeting young British men
The Dutch city targets UK men aged 18-35 in an ad campaign aimed at changing its reputation.
New US drone routes over Black Sea 'definitely limit' intelligence gathering, says US official | CNN Politics
Ministry confirms deportation of over 19,000 Ukrainian children to Russia
Russian forces have unlawfully transferred or deported 19,514 Ukrainian children to Russia, violating the Geneva Conventions, the Reintegration Ministry reported on March 28.
Putin's 'Half-God' Persona Has 'Degraded,' Spends Most Of His Time In Bunkers: Ex-Kremlin Insiders
Police using ‘excessive force’ at France protests, rights groups say
Police are under fire for their heavy-handed response to protests against plans to raise France's retirement age.