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Ukrainians cede land on eastern front, but hold on to hopeA war of attrition, by definition, tests resilience. Even as Ukraine bows to Russian artillery in the east, defenders cling to hope that Western arms will help turn the tide.
First LookBritish elections: Has the Conservative Party finally had enough?British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has yet again found himself in a tight spot after his government was rocked by the resignation of two top ministers and a slew of more junior officials. Mr. Johnson remains steadfast in his resolve to come out on top.
Amid war, Kharkiv residents repair city and plan its restorationCleaning up war-torn Ukraine is a daunting task. But in Kharkiv, local professionals and volunteers are already taking it on, with an eye toward the city's eventual reconstruction.
First LookCan Russia afford to make it past Donbas?Russia has claimed full military control over one of the two provinces in Ukraine鈥檚 eastern industrial heartland. But there are signs Russia is sustaining heavy losses. Will the Kremlin muster enough strength for a new offensive to make gains in Donbas and beyond?聽
First LookFrance soccer tournament champions diversity and unsung talentThe National Neighborhoods Cup in France is intended to shine a positive spotlight on working-class areas with large immigrant populations. It's also drawing soccer talent scouts and sponsors.聽
First LookRussia claims control of key eastern Ukrainian provinceRussia has claimed control over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of Moscow鈥檚 grinding war.
First LookA political hostage for Moscow? Brittney Griner's trial begins.Four and a half months after her arrest, professional basketball star Britney Griner鈥檚 trial in Moscow begins Friday. Ms. Griner was arrested in February for cannabis possession and now faces up to 10 years in prison, if found guilty of large scale transportation of drugs.聽
First LookMessage to Moscow: NATO invites Fins and Swedes to joinRussian President Vladimir Putin鈥檚 efforts to weaken NATO may have backfired, as his aggression toward Ukraine pushed Sweden and Finland to apply for membership in the alliance. And now it鈥檚 official: On June 29, NATO leaders welcomed both nations鈥� applications.
First LookYa毛l Braun-Pivet elected first woman speaker in French AssemblyYa毛l Braun-Pivet, a member of the French National Assembly who belongs to President Macron鈥檚 centrist alliance, became the new house speaker on Tuesday. In her inaugural speech, Ms. Braun-Pivet stressed the need for cordial debate and understanding across the aisle.
In Pictures: In Romania, ancestral villages swell each wedding seasonEach year, the sleepy hills of northern Romania explode in population as summer wedding season brings back locals working abroad.
Tale of two cities: Ukrainians鈥� war experiences differ starklyUkraine may be at war, but how Ukrainians endure depends greatly on where they live. For those in the west, life can seem almost normal. In the east, the conflict is an intrusive reality.
First LookNATO and US vow more help for Ukraine after Russia strikes mallA Russian missile attack on a crowded shopping mall caused havoc and tragedy in a Ukrainian city south of Kyiv on Monday. The strike, although seemingly intended to warn NATO and test Ukrainian鈥檚 resilience, triggered a fresh outpouring of support for Ukraine.
The ExplainerWith Sinn F茅in in driver鈥檚 seat, what鈥檚 next for Northern Ireland?Northern Irish politics are in limbo after republican party Sinn F茅in topped the polls for the first time. But its victory suggests the island is entering a new era in sectarian relations.
First LookSeven decades later, German court sentences 101-year-old NaziA man identified as 鈥楯osef S.鈥� has been sentenced in Germany for his role as a Nazi security guard at a concentration camp during World War II. He denies the allegations, while leaders in the German Jewish community say the sentencing brings closure.
First LookIn Ukraine, crowd-funding strategies bolster war effort and moraleAs the war in Ukraine pushes on, civilian volunteers are raising funds and rounding up supplies for troops. From making camouflage聽nets, to setting up hotlines, to emptying their own savings, ordinary citizens are doing whatever they can to help.
First LookAfter Ukraine, NATO wonders if Africa is Russia鈥檚 next targetAs Spain hosts NATO allies this week, it鈥檚 pushing them to guard against Russian encroachment in an unexpected place: Africa.聽
First LookG7 Summit plans new bans on Russian gold importsThe G7 Summit opened Sunday with leaders planning new bans on imports of Russian gold - and more oil and gas sanctions聽- in the latest moves intended to further isolate Russia economically.聽
First LookRussian missiles hit Kyiv: A message to G7 leaders?Russian cruise missiles hit at least two residential buildings.聽Kyiv's mayor said the airstrikes were 鈥渕aybe a symbolic attack鈥� ahead of the G7 and NATO summits this week.聽
Ukraine鈥檚 candidacy for EU sends a signal. Now the hard part begins.European Union leaders granted Ukraine candidacy to be a member of the bloc, bolstering morale in Ukraine and EU solidarity. But the practical difference could be a decade or more away.
For Russian public, how full a view of war do front-line reporters give?Russians鈥� view of the war may be antithetical to that of the West, but it is not rose-colored. Russian journalists are providing the public with their front-line, detailed take on the conflict.
