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First LookGerman firms, unions say 鈥榥ein鈥� to Russian energy boycottAmid calls worldwide to boycott Russian energy exports, which fund Vladimir Putin鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine, Germany鈥檚 largest union and industry groups have come out in opposition. They fear a natural gas boycott could throw the country into a recession.
First LookRussian attacks on Donbas signal new phase of Ukraine warThe Kremlin declared the capture of the Donbas its main goal after its attempt to storm Kyiv failed.聽鈥淭he Russian troops have begun the battle for the Donbas," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Monday evening.
First LookWhy Russian missiles are hitting Lviv and other Ukraine cities now聽At least seven people were killed Monday by a Russian missile strikes in Lviv, Ukraine.聽The Russian military said its missiles struck more than 20 military targets in eastern and central Ukraine in the past day.
First LookUK wants to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda: Is that humane?The U.K. government is set to sign an 鈥渆conomic development partnership鈥欌�� with Rwanda that will relocate asylum seekers to the East-African country. The deal has drawn outrage from opposition and refugee groups for being inhumane,聽ineffective, and聽wasteful.聽
First LookIn Russia, protesters risk prison charges to speak out about UkraineIn Russia, a law was passed last month that outlaws the spread of 鈥渇alse information鈥� about聽the invasion of Ukraine and disparaging the military. Now, hundreds of Russians are facing charges聽and possible prison sentences for聽speaking out聽against the war.聽
First LookRussia's Putin vows to continue war, sets focus on DonbasRussian President Vladimir Putin said he'll press Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine as the war neared its seventh week on Wednesday. Ukraine said it was investigating a claim that a poisonous substance had been dropped on its troops.聽
First LookPolice fine UK鈥檚 Boris Johnson for pandemic partyLondon police fined British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday for celebrating his birthday party at government offices in violation of COVID-19 measures. The announcement set off a storm of condemnation, but the prime minister says he won鈥檛 resign.
Cover StoryNotes from a war: Resilience and anguish in a Ukraine under siegeTraveling from the Donbas to Lviv, our correspondent collects the tales of ordinary Ukrainians tossed about by a war that came slowly, then all at once.
Images from Ukraine resonate on visit to 鈥榣iving ruin鈥� in SpainA tour of a Spanish Civil War site that showcases the destructive power of war holds parallels with Russia鈥檚 war of aggression in Ukraine.
First LookRussian military preps for new offensive in eastern UkraineRussia appointed聽Gen. Alexander Dvornikov, one of its most seasoned military chiefs, to oversee the Ukraine invasion.
First LookMacron and Le Pen to face off in final round of French electionExit polls and early results Sunday show聽President Emmanuel Macron just ahead of far-right rival Marine Le Pen after the first round of France鈥檚 presidential election. The next round is scheduled for April 24.聽
First LookUkraine update: Residents flee the east; show of support from the WestA day after a missile strike at a Ukraine train station killed at least 52 people trying to escape a Russian advance, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer visited Kyiv.
First LookCongress agrees to revoke Russia鈥檚 鈥榤ost favored nation鈥� statusThe U.S. Congress voted Thursday to revoke Russia鈥檚 鈥渕ost favored nation鈥� trade status, intensifying its response to the country鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine.聽The U.S. had previously banned Russian oil, gas, and coal, eliminating 60% of imports from Russia.聽
As French election tilts right, voters still favor leftist issuesFrance鈥檚 presidential campaign reveals a growing gap between the values of voters and the right-wing candidates who command attention.聽
Tear gas, arrogance, and resistance: Life in Russia-occupied KhersonThe brutality in Bucha has reverberated around the world. Ukrainian residents of Russian-occupied Kherson have their own stories to tell about tear gas and people who disappear.
First LookFrom rural France, warning signs for Macron's election bidIncumbent French President Emmanuel Macron has long been considered the heavy favorite to win a second term in April鈥檚 election. However, discontent simmering in France鈥檚 rural areas聽indicates that lead may be less solid than originally believed.
First LookWhy Hungarian voters embrace right-wing leadership, againWith around 91% of votes tallied, Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared victory Sunday. It's his fourth term since 2010.
First LookAs Russia retreats from Kyiv, signs of war crimes in Bucha, UkraineIn the wake of Russian troops retreating north, back to Belarus,聽scores of civilians were found slain on the streets of Bucha and the Kyiv suburbs of Irpin and Hostomel.
Putin鈥檚 friendship has hampered Europe鈥檚 right. Not Hungary鈥檚 Orb谩n.For some Hungarians, Prime Minister Viktor Orb谩n鈥檚 ties to Russia are a reason he is best suited to keep Hungary safe from the war in Ukraine.
鈥楽cum and traitors鈥�: Hostile environs for Russia鈥檚 anti-war activistsThe atmosphere inside Russia has turned cold amid the 鈥渟pecial military operation鈥� in Ukraine. Some are still standing up for their anti-war values.
