Ukraine live briefing: Russian troop mobilization targets ethnic minorities, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kremlin-backed troops are targeting ethnic minorities. Russia vowed "protection" for Ukrainian areas annexed in its staged referendums.
By David L. Stern, Annabelle Timsit, Rachel Pannett, Marisa Iati, Robyn Dixon and Nick ParkerRussian mobilization prompts backlash as Ukraine annexation effort plows ahead
New protests erupted Sunday over a mobilization effort so poorly handled that it has triggered widespread anger and controversy, even among top Russian officials and propagandists.
By Robyn Dixon, Natalia Abbakumova, David L. Stern and Karoun DemirjianItaly on course for far-right government after vote, according to projections
A right-wing victory in the Italian election would elevate Giorgia Meloni and her Fratelli d'Italia party.
By Chico Harlan and Stefano PitrelliProtests continue in Iran as president threatens ‘decisive’ response
The protests are the largest since nationwide demonstrations three years ago and have posed a growing challenge to Iran’s hardline clerical establishment.
By Kareem Fahim and Babak DehghanpishehFiona damage is widespread in eastern Canada
Residents are sifting through the rubble in search of lost keepsakes that were swept away by the storm, while emergency crews clear debris and block off dangerous zones.
By Sydney PagePhilippines on high alert as ‘explosive’ Super Typhoon Noru makes landfall
The typhoon is forecast to bring large waves, torrential rains and wind gusts of up to 127 miles per hour to the northern Philippine island of Luzon.
By Rachel Pannett and Annabelle TimsitAs Ukraine’s fathers fight, mothers go it alone with their children
Some women have thrown themselves into volunteering. Others are consumed by child care, financial worries and family expectations.
By Miriam Berger and Heidi LevineGiorgia Meloni could become Italy’s first female prime minister. Here’s what to know.
Her right-wing bloc is expected to prevail in the general election Sunday.
By Chico Harlan and Stefano PitrelliN. Korea fires missile ahead of regional visit by Vice President Harris
North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile off its east coast ahead of a visit by Vice President Harris to the region.
By Min Joo Kim and Rachel PannettUkraine live briefing: Hundreds arrested in Russia during anti-mobilization protests
The Kremlin's staged referendums in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhizhia continued on Saturday.
By Nick Parker, Katerina Ang, Ellen Francis, Robyn Dixon, Andrea Salcedo and Praveena SomasundaramFiona slams Atlantic Canada, leaving destruction, outages in its wake
The storm walloped Atlantic Canada with hurricane-force winds and storm surges that took out entire houses.
By Selena Ross, Sydney Page, Scott Dance and Laura ReileyWith Kalashnikov rifles, Russia drives the staged vote in Ukraine
The speed at which the referendums were announced and carried out and the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of Russian reserves, all within one week, reflect the Kremlin’s tacit acknowledgment of its deteriorating position in Ukraine.
By David L. Stern and Robyn DixonCuba sent gay men to work camps. Now it’s voting on same-sex marriage.
Cubans vote Sunday on a government-backed family code that would expand LGBTQ+ rights. But it could draw a protest vote from those frustrated with the communist state.
By Mary Beth SheridanWhat’s behind the protests in Iran?
The death of Mahsa Aminia in the custody of Iran’s so-called morality police has sparked days of anti-government demonstrations — and a violent crackdown.
By Miriam BergerElton John ‘flabbergasted’ and teary after Biden surprises him with medal
“I will treasure this so much,” an emotional Elton John told President Biden, as he received his surprise national humanities medal at a White House concert.
By Adela Suliman‘Fat Leonard’ had life of leisure, relaxed security before escape, capture
On home confinement in San Diego, "Fat Leonard" Francis hired servants and undermined the security requirements aimed at keeping the mastermind of a $35 million Navy bribery scandal from fleeing, according to interviews and records obtained by The Washington Post.
By Jonathan O'ConnellPropaganda newspapers show how Russia promoted annexation in Kharkiv
With cellphone and internet service cut in Izyum, occupying forces tried to use the information vacuum to promote Moscow's vision of a "Russian world."
By Siobhán O'Grady and Sergii MukaieliantsLong before his war in Ukraine, Putin waged war on Russian journalists
President Vladimir Putin has sought for more than two decades to control — or shut down — reporters and editors in the country.
By Robyn DixonIran warns protesters against unrest, stages counter-demonstrations
Iran's military warned protesters against continued unrest and demonstrations spread around the country.
By Miriam BergerUkraine live briefing: Russia stages annexation referendums, announces exceptions to military call-up
The referendums for Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia lay the groundwork for Russia to annex swaths of Ukraine.
By Ellen Francis, Andrew Jeong, James Bikales, Robyn Dixon, Karina Tsui, David L. Stern and Karoun Demirjian