Ukraine live briefing: Putin says Griner talks have not led to further dialogue
Brittney Griner arrived in San Antonio after Viktor Bout landed in in Moscow; Putin threatened to continue strikes on energy infrastructure.
By Ellen Francis, James Bikales and Natalia AbbakumovaRussian court sentences war critic to eight years for spreading ‘fake news’
Ilya Yashin, a longtime critic of President Vladimir Putin, was convicted under harsh new laws prohibiting criticism of the Russian military or the war in Ukraine.
By Mary IlyushinaDozens of Americans are being detained abroad. Here are some of their stories.
Even as Brittney Griner made her way home, dozens of Americans are still imprisoned abroad, including those wrongfully detained by U.S. adversaries.
By Erin CunninghamWho is Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer swapped for Brittney Griner?
Viktor Bout, whose wild exploits once inspired a Hollywood film starring Nicolas Cage, was serving a 25-year sentence in a U.S. prison.
By Adam Taylor and Claire ParkerPublic execution, whippings in Afghanistan mark revival of Taliban punishments
The Taliban has been stepping up the pace and severity of Islamic punishments, drawing international condemnation.
By Pamela ConstableDestroying Maya treasures to build a tourist train
Mexico is building a $15 billion tourist train that will barrel over and through the relics of Maya civilization. The destruction is now coming into view.
By Kevin Sieff and Whitney LeamingChina prepares for exit wave of infections as it relaxes covid policies
"Zero covid" was never officially declared over but the goal now appears to be safeguarding vulnerable groups and minimizing deaths rather than trying to stop the virus.
By Christian Shepherd, Lyric Li and Lisa MoviusWho is Paul Whelan, the former U.S. Marine held in Russia?
Convicted of espionage charges that both he and U.S. officials say are baseless, the American remains imprisoned in Russia despite two high-profile exchanges this year.
By Paulina Villegas and Kelsey AblesSteve Aoki, K-pop star T.O.P to fly around moon with Japanese billionaire
Space enthuasiast and entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa on Friday announced the eight people who will join him on a trip around the moon.
By Andrew JeongAn empire built on coal
The tale of Gautam Adani's giant power plant reveals how political will in Modi's India bends in favor of the dirty fuel.
By Gerry Shih, Niha Masih and Anant GuptaFuel made from ramen, dishes from coffee grinds: Japan rethinks food waste
Some Japanese companies are using discarded foodstuffs to make entirely different products — and help save a bit of the planet in the process.
By Michelle Ye Hee Lee and Julia Mio InumaAfter missile strikes, Ukrainians persist without electricity, water, heat
Ukrainians are adopting survival skills as Russian bombing disrupts critical infrastructure services, but some wonder if they will have to leave the country for winter.
By David L. SternQatari identity comes into focus amid Gulf tensions
The National Museum of Qatar, which opened in 2019, conveys an idealogical project of nation-building amid the legacy of the crisis within the Gulf Cooperation Council.
By Ishaan TharoorBrittney Griner freed in swap for Russian ‘Merchant of Death’
The deal left in Russian custody another American prisoner, Paul Whelan, who U.S. officials had hoped to free as well in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout.
By Missy Ryan, Mary Ilyushina, John Hudson and Claire ParkerRussia wanted Viktor Bout back, badly. The question is: Why?
Many U.S. officials and analysts believe that Russia was motivated by Bout’s links to military intelligence.
By Adam Taylor and Claire ParkerBrittney Griner to land in San Antonio after release in prisoner swap
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
By Mary Ilyushina, John Hudson, Ellen Francis, Missy Ryan, Jennifer Hassan, Claire Parker, Maham Javaid and Alex HortonDon Luce, activist who exposed Vietnam War horrors, dies at 88
Mr. Luce brought attention to a secret "tiger cage" prison run by South Vietnam, stirring outrage that helped turn U.S. public opinion against the war.
By Brian MurphyHeinrich XIII, Germany’s ‘Putsch Prince,’ lamented monarchy’s demise
The Prince of Reuss cuts an unusual figure for the head of what German authorities describe as a “terrorist organization.”
By Loveday Morris and Souad MekhennetPutin admits attacks on civilian infrastructure, asking: ‘Who started it?’
The Kremlin insists that the bombardments have a military purpose, but in his remarks Thursday Putin cast them as tit-for-tat revenge.
By Francesca EbelGroup leading Covax decides ‘in principle’ to end vaccine-sharing initiative
The board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance said it will remain flexible in case of pandemic developments next year.
By Claire Parker