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First LookRussia targets Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities in retaliatory strikesRussia launched deadly strikes against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin said they were retaliation for what he called Kyiv鈥檚 鈥渢errorist鈥� actions.
Sans mustard? France gets creative amid shortage.The French are doggedly seeking mustard anywhere they can get it as grain shortages crimp production. But the surge in demand is also opening up opportunities for mustard innovation.
Putin鈥檚 nuclear threat: Now the West takes it seriouslyUkraine鈥檚 Western allies are taking Vladimir Putin鈥檚 veiled nuclear threats seriously, and seeking to deter him without risking Armageddon.
First LookRecent shipwrecks highlight continued mishandling of migrant crisisDespite a decrease in migrants crossing the Mediterranean, the sinking of two boats off of Greece highlight the persistent dangers of migrant and refugee passages. E.U. member states continue to pass blame as the death toll mounts.聽
Ukraine: In bid to create 鈥楻ussian World,鈥� education was weaponizedTo sway hearts and minds, what better place to start than schools? In liberated Ukrainian territory is evidence that schools were a focal point of Moscow鈥檚 efforts to build 鈥淩ussian World.鈥�
Remaking the draft: Northern Europe infuses conscription with valuesNorthern European nations are reestablishing conscription in the shadow of a belligerent Russia. But they are balancing the needs of the military with the sensibilities and values of modern society.
When war came, it was time to go. Stories on the Kupiansk bridge.For residents of one long-occupied area of eastern Ukraine, the dramatic shift in the war鈥檚 front lines meant it was time to flee their homes. A bombed-out bridge was their path to safety.
First LookAs Putin issues illegal annexation, Ukraine moves to join NATOIn a fiery speech, President Vladimir Putin illegally annexed four regions of Ukraine on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a formal request for NATO membership in response.
In Ukraine鈥檚 restored grain trade, relief for farmers 鈥� and the worldThe Ukraine grain deal reached last summer helped lower world food prices. Eager to bring their crop to market, Ukrainian farmers remain mindful of the nation鈥檚 role as a global breadbasket.
Is war in Ukraine costing Russia control of its own backyard?Russia was able to impose a certain peace among the post-Soviet states for three decades through diplomacy and intimidation. But its invasion of Ukraine may have shattered that stability.
First LookKremlin unmoved: Russia prepares to annex occupied UkraineArmed Russian troops collected ballots during five days of voting in Kremlin-organized referendums in Ukraine that asked if the occupied areas should become part of Russia.聽Western countries say the move is an attempt to justify Russia鈥檚 invasion.聽
First LookMystery attack on gas pipelines prompts EU safety measuresEuropean officials are vowing to defend their energy infrastructure after apparent sabotage caused leaks in two natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea. Authorities and energy companies are hurrying to protect pipelines against any further attacks.
Planned English town reveals Charles鈥� recipe for an ideal futureKing Charles III has put his controversial opinions on architecture and planning into practice by founding an experimental town, now home to 3,800.
First LookRussian online propaganda? Meta says yes, shuts down network.Facebook鈥檚 parent company Meta disabled what it described as the largest, most complex Russian propaganda network since the Ukraine invasion began. The network created websites filled with pro-Russian disinformation and spread them throughout Europe.
First Look鈥楻ather curious timing鈥�: Russia grants citizenship to Edward SnowdenEx-NSA contractor Edward Snowden, who fled to Russia in 2013 to escape prosecution in the U.S. for leaking national security information, has been granted Russian citizenship. The U.S. State Department still wants Mr. Snowden to face trial.
They are Black. They are Italians. And they are changing their country.It鈥檚 not easy for Black Italians to grow up feeling Italian when significant portions of Italy treat them as outsiders. But legally, artistically, and socially, Black Italians are staking their claim to Italy.
First LookPound falls to all-time low as UK announces sweeping tax cutsThe pound is plunging to new lows against the dollar after Britain's new Conservative government announced sweeping tax cuts.
First LookAs Russian men flee military call-up, Europe split on letting them inGerman officials have voiced a desire to help the men and called for a European-wide solution. But Latvia says those fleeing now can鈥檛 be considered conscientious objectors since they did not act when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Why is Italy swerving far right? Many feel they have no choice.Italians have seen a variety of governments come and go over recent decades, but with few results that they want. Now they look set to elect a new leader, despite her fascist ties: Giorgia Meloni.
First LookPutin's draft divides families, spurs vows of more protestsAs Russia escalates its military campaign against Ukraine, shock over the mobilization is reverberating across the country.