Sammy Westfall

• War in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces are hoping to encircle Russian troops in the eastern city of Bakhmut, where Ukraine’s presence has dwindled.

• Americas

Some authorities attributed the bloodshed at the "Cachanillazo" ride to a fight between organized crime groups, but no group has claimed responsibility.

• War in Ukraine

Explosions rocked Kyiv as Russia continued barrages of airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital.

• War in Ukraine

A U.S.-made air defense system was hit in a Russian attack. Ukraine shot down 18 missiles over Kyiv, but the whole country needs protection, Zelensky noted.

• Africa

The convoy was carrying nine Nigerian nationals: five U.S. Mission employees and four Nigeria Police Force members, the State Department said.

• War in Ukraine

Russian airstrikes in Kyiv injured at least three people. The attack included drones, cruise missiles and possibly ballistic missiles, officials said.

• Asia

Six people have been confirmed dead in a fire that broke out in a Wellington hostel, officials said.

• Middle East

The recent flare-up of violence between Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip has brought new attention to an old problem.

• War in Ukraine

The claimed Ukrainian advance came on the heels of Victory Day, when Russia commemorated the Soviet Union’s role in defeating Nazi Germany in World War II.