Live updates: Xi and Putin sign agreements as Japan’s leader visits Ukraine
The visit by Chinese Presiden Xi Jinping's is Beijing's strongest show of support yet for Russian President Vladimir Putin since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
By Adela Suliman, Rachel Pannett, Andrew Jeong, Miriam Berger, Robyn Dixon and Natalia AbbakumovaXi’s cocoon in Moscow: A Chinese-owned hotel over Red Square opulence
Sino-Russian relations have grown substantially closer since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the West’s imposition of punishing sanctions.
By Mary Ilyushina and Francesca EbelXi and Putin showcase their alliance but offer no path to peace in Ukraine
On the second day of a state visit, the leaders-for-life emphasized economic ties, which have grown far stronger between their countries since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
By Robyn Dixon and Lily KuoBoris Johnson lays out his ‘Partygate’ defense ahead of Parliament grilling
The former prime minister plans to tell Parliament on Wednesday that he told the truth about the lockdown parties according to what "he believed at the time."
By William Booth and Karla AdamAnother art museum chief quits as Russia pressures cultural institutions
As war rages in Ukraine, museum officials in Russia are being told that their exhibitions must reflect the nation's spiritual and moral values.
By Francesca EbelU.K. scientists plead for return of rare shark’s head, promise ‘no judging’
The smalltooth sand tiger shark was called a “once-in-a-lifetime find in British waters” — but the head and tail were chopped off before scientists could see them.
By Victoria BissetU.S. pushing Canada to lead international force to Haiti
The Biden administration wants Ottawa to assume a "leadership role." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Washington needs to do "much more" on sanctions.
By Amanda Coletta and Widlore MérancourtTaiwan’s president to stop in U.S., raising prospect of friction with China
Tsai Ing-wen will stop in New York and Los Angeles on her way to and from Central America, and is expected to meet House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during the trip.
By Meaghan Tobin and Ellen NakashimaSaudi Arabia frees U.S. citizen imprisoned over tweets about crown prince
Saad Almadi, a 72-year-old living in Florida, was arrested in Riyadh in 2021 after posting tweets critical of Mohammed bin Salman's government.
By Leo SandsVisit by Japan’s Kishida to Kyiv gives sharp contrast to Xi in Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is in Kyiv to see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as China's Xi Jinping meets Russia's Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
By Michelle Ye Hee LeeU.S. finds Ethiopian troops committed crimes against humanity
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the Ethiopia assessment as he unveiled the State Department’s annual report on global human rights.
By Missy RyanChina portrays Xi’s Russia trip as bid for leadership of non-Western world
Chinese media was awash with coverage of the visit as evidence of China’s mettle when it comes to standing up to Washington and offering a model to the rest of the world.
By Lily KuoRacism, misogyny rampant in London police force, ‘damning’ report finds
Louise Casey's report recommended that specialized units be vetted again or disbanded and said that if progress in reforms wasn't made, options should include breaking up the Met.
By Bryan PietschAs G-20 meetings come to India, Modi launches a public relations blitz
The campaign seeks to hammer home a message that the prime minister is winning clout and respect for India internationally.
By Karishma Mehrotra and Gerry ShihXi meets Putin in show of anti-West unity, but there’s unease, too
The Russian and Chinese presidents will tout their countries’ great friendship. But in reality, the Kremlin is turning into Beijing’s de facto vassal.
By Ishaan TharoorSailboat crew rescued in Pacific after abandoning ship sunk by whale
Raindancer owner Rick Rodriguez and his three friends escaped the sinking ship and sent out a distress signal after an encounter with a massive whale.
By Karen SchwartzSomalia drought caused 43,000 deaths in 2022, report estimates
Somalia has endured five consecutive failed rainy seasons, and may soon see its sixth.
By Sammy WestfallXi and Putin hold talks in Russia, trading compliments, amid war in Ukraine
With war raging in Ukraine, Chinese leader Xi Jinping landed in Russia for a three-day state visit that Russian officials have billed as the most important diplomatic event of 2023.
By Francesca Ebel and Lily KuoXi and Putin end initial meeting in Moscow, affirm ties amid Ukraine war
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit, billed by Beijing as a peace mission, is playing out as a show of solidarity with an increasingly isolated Vladimir Putin.
By Rachel Pannett, Leo Sands, Kelly Kasulis Cho, Robyn Dixon, Lily Kuo, Miriam Berger and Adam TaylorEarthquake-battered parts of Turkey hit by severe flooding
Piles of debris, cars, and in some cases, people, were carried away by fast-racing floodwater, after heavy rains last week.
By Joe Snell