Vladimir Putin has a stern warning for Ukraine: If the nation uses cluster munitions, Russia “reserves the right to take reciprocal action.”
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Chinese kindergarten teacher executed after poisoning students, killing 1
A former kindergarten teacher was executed in China this week for after she poisoned 25 of her students in 2019 with sodium nitrite, killing one.
Island owners stand trial in volcanic explosion that killed 22 tourists in New Zealand
Court proceedings began this week for brothers Andrew, James and Peter Buttle after 22 people died in 2019 after a volcanic eruption in New Zealand.
‘Loss of democracy’ would push more Guatemalans to U.S., top election candidate says
Bernardo Arevalo urged his supporters to ‘stay calm’ amid an attempt by officials in Guatemala to prevent him from progressing to an election runoff.
Zelenskyy leaves NATO summit with major ‘security victory,’ though no invite: Live updates
NATO communique reflects strong support for Ukraine in the war and for Ukraine membership when the war is over. But no promises.
Zelenskyy prioritizes Ukraine’s NATO membership ahead of meeting with President Joe Biden
While at a NATO summit, leaders presented Ukraine with a plan to join the alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met.”
Biden will send cluster bombs to Ukraine: What to know about the controversial weapon
The Biden Administration’s decision to provide Ukraine with a controversial weapon known as “cluster bombs” ignited swift condemnation. Here’s why.
Zelenskyy’s anger over ‘absurd’ lack of timeline jars NATO summit: Live Ukraine updates
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Tuesday for the two-day the NATO summit. He was not happy.
‘The whole country is stuck’: Israel’s protests reignite as overhaul to judiciary resumes
After a three-month pause, Israel’s right-wing government presses ahead with a bill that would restrict oversight powers of the country’s top court.
Volcanic eruptions follow ‘seismic activity’ in southwest Icelandic valley
Iceland has now seen eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula three years in a row.