Russia’s Lavrov spars with Western officials at U.N.
In a contentious meeting at the Security Council, the Russian foreign minister attempted to deflect criticism of his country’s invasion of Ukraine.
By Karen DeYoungUkraine live briefing: War fuels record defense spending in Europe
In February, officials in Kyiv were making plans to attack Moscow — an effort Washington worked to head off, according to leaked documents.
By Niha Masih, Jennifer Hassan and Adam TaylorAt U.S. behest, Ukraine held off anniversary attacks on Russia
Kyiv’s head of military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, planned bold strikes deep behind enemy lines that unnerved officials in Washington.
By Shane Harris and Isabelle KhurshudyanUkraine live briefing: China criticized for questioning sovereignty of ex-Soviet states
Lu Shaye, China's ambassador to Paris, falsely claimed that former Soviet Union states "don’t have actual status in international law."
By Kelsey Ables, Jennifer Hassan and Nick ParkerPrince William has American ancestors — dating to the Revolution
Prince William is part American through his mother, the late Princess Diana, records show. The family traces to the Revolution — and rebels against the crown.
By Stephanie GreenWrexham levels up: What to know about the celebrity-owned soccer club
The team in Wales, purchased by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney two years ago, is champion of the fifth tier of English soccer.
By Frances VinallWagner Group surges in Africa as U.S. influence fades, leak reveals
THE DISCORD LEAKS | Wagner’s influence in Africa is a source of alarm to the U.S., prompting a push to find ways to hit the group, according to the documents.
By Greg Miller and Robyn DixonIn Bakhmut, Ukrainian troops cling to western edge of a destroyed city
The longest, bloodiest battle of the war now involves close combat on the streets and between apartment blocks. Russia and Ukraine continue to pour reinforcements into Bakhmut.
By Susannah George and Serhii KorolchukUkraine live briefing: Moscow to expel German diplomats; Kyiv readying new brigades
More than 20 German diplomats will be expelled in response to Frankfurt's similar move, Russian state media reported.
By Andrew Jeong, Victoria Bisset, Nick Parker and Loveday MorrisBarry Humphries, performer who embodied Dame Edna, dies at 89
Dame Edna began as a satire about suburbia and evolved into a global goddess of bling and irreverence.
By Brian MurphyAfghanistan has become a terrorism staging ground again, leak reveals
THE DISCORD LEAKS | A classified Pentagon assessment portrays the Islamic State threat arising from Afghanistan as a growing security concern.
By Dan Lamothe and Joby WarrickAbortion pill at heart of Supreme Court ruling is approved in over 90 countries
The Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone — amid legal wrangling over abortion — place the U.S. on a different trajectory from much of the rest of the world.
By Miriam Berger and Mikhail KlimentovUkraine live briefing: Austin says Ukraine to begin training on Abrams tanks; Russia accidentally strikes its own city, state media says
A Russian warplane accidentally fired on the Russian city of Belgorod, the country’s Defense Ministry said, describing it as “an accidental discharge of aviation ammunition.”
By Andrew Jeong, Victoria Bisset, Natalia Abbakumova, Adam Taylor, Karen DeYoung and Mikhail KlimentovRussia bombed its own city, Defense Ministry says
In the latest mishap in Vladimir Putin's war, a Russian plane dropped a bomb on Belgorod, a city near the border with Ukraine.
By Mary IlyushinaBritish Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns after bullying findings
Britain's No. 2 leader posted a resignation letter after an investigation found he bullied staff, in another blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government.
By Adela SulimanKing Charles coronation souvenirs: The most popular, elaborate, awkward
Official mugs and a teddy bear are among coronation memorabilia in high demand.
By Jennifer HassanKremlin tries to build antiwar coalition in Germany, documents show
Marrying Germany’s far right and far left is a Kremlin goal, according to a trove of Russian documents reviewed by The Washington Post
By Catherine Belton, Souad Mekhennet and Shane HarrisUkraine live briefing: NATO chief visits Kyiv, says Ukraine’s ‘rightful place’ is in alliance
Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's secretary general, is in Ukraine for the first time since Russia's invasion began.
By Annabelle Timsit, Kelsey Ables, Adam Taylor and Sammy WestfallUkraine defended Bakhmut despite U.S. warnings in leaked documents
THE DISCORD LEAKS | Leaked top secret intelligence assessments show Washington warned Kyiv that defending besieged Bakhmut was costing too many casualties and would inevitably fail.
By Susannah George and Serhii KorolchukUkraine planned attacks on Russian forces in Syria, leaked document shows
THE DISCORD LEAKS | Last winter, Ukraine’s military intelligence directorate proposed striking Russian troops and Wagner mercenaries in Syria, before President Volodymyr Zelensky directed a halt to the operations
By Evan Hill and Alex Horton