With Russia and Ukraine to Meet Again, Here’s What to Know About the Peace Talks
The warring sides are still far apart heading into the third round of U.S.-brokered peace negotiations, set for Wednesday in Istanbul.Read More
Zelensky Faces Criticism in Ukraine Over Effort to Rein In Corruption Agencies
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill limiting two Ukrainian agencies leading efforts against corruption. Critics say it was an overstepping of his authority.Read More
Deferring to Trump, Senate Pulls Back on New Russia Sanctions
Republican leaders said they were ready to vote as soon as this month on punishing penalties against Moscow but have paused after President Trump threatened to act unilaterally within weeks.Read More
State Dept. Opens Investigation Into Harvard’s Use of International Visas
The Trump administration has continued to pressure the university despite continuing talks to settle a monthslong dispute over the federal government’s role in higher education.Read More
Global Markets Rally on Japan Deal Euphoria
But more big tests loom with trade talks still continuing between the Trump administration and counterparts in China and the European Union.Read More
What to Know About the U.S. Move to Withdraw From UNESCO
The Trump administration plans to pull out of the U.N. cultural agency, putting UNESCO back at the center of geopolitical rivalry.Read More
Chinese Hackers Are Exploiting Flaws in Widely Used Software, Microsoft Says
The company said state-backed hacking groups were breaching systems through flaws in SharePoint, which is used by the U.S. government and companies around the world.Read More
On ‘The Osbournes,’ Ozzy Osbourne Became the Most Unlikely Relatable Reality TV Dad
“The Osbournes” turned the heavy metal innovator into a reality TV star. Here are some moments that defined the show’s run.Read More
Ozzy Osbourne’s Style Influenced Heavy Metal for Decades
Osbourne and Black Sabbath pioneered a horror-inspired heavy metal look that was an alternative to the colorful tie-dye of the hippies, and a prototype of things to come.Read More
Behind Japan’s Trade Deal: 8 Rounds of Talks and ‘Hurrying Slowly’
After months of fraught negotiations with the United States, Japan clinched a deal just days before punitive tariffs were scheduled to take effect.Read More