EU Agrees on New Sanctions Against Russia
contact@hellonews.website BRUSSELS — European Union countries on Wednesday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia to target individuals and businesses suspected of assisting Moscow in its war against Ukraine,…
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US Lawyers Say Assange Wanted for 'Indiscriminately' Publishing Sources' Names
LONDON — Julian Assange is being prosecuted for publishing sources’ names and not his political opinions, lawyers representing the United States said on Wednesday as the WikiLeaks founder fights to…
French WWII Resistance Hero Inducted into Panthéon
PARIS — While France hosts grandiose ceremonies commemorating D-Day, Missak Manouchian and his Resistance fighters’ heroic role in World War II are often overlooked. French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking…
Ukraine Destroys 13 Russian Drones
Ukraine’s military reported Wednesday that Russia attacked overnight with 19 drones and multiple missiles. The Ukrainian air force said the country’s air defenses shot down 13 of the 19 drones,…
Farmers Paralyze Greek Capital with Massive Protest
ATHENS — Farmers in Greece have stepped up their protests, storming the country’s capital with tractors and farming equipment, gathering outside the nation’s parliament. In the largest agricultural demonstration in…
Zelenskyy Welcomes Sweden's $683 Million Military Aid Package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday welcomed a $683 million military aid package from Sweden, which comes as Ukrainian leaders continue to push for more international help in their fight…
Navalny's Mother Pleads With Putin to Release Her Son's Body
The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny pleaded Tuesday with President Vladimir Putin to intervene and release her son’s body to her so he can be buried with dignity.…
Ex-FBI Informant Charged With Lying About Bidens Had Russian Intelligence Contacts, Prosecutors Say
Las Vegas — A former FBI informant charged with making up a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, his son Hunter and a Ukrainian energy company had contacts with…
Isolated in Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Hopes for Trump's Return
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is the European Union’s longest-serving head of state – and his critics say he has tightened his grip on power by eroding democracy. He has…
Two Years of War in Ukraine
Ukraine Political battles away from the frontline have stalled progress By Alex Gendler | VOA NewsLast updated: February 20, 2024 at 12:40 PM February 24 will mark two years of…
Russia Labels RFE/RL 'Undesirable Organization’
WASHINGTON — The Russian government on Tuesday labeled VOA’s sister outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as an “undesirable organization” in a move that underscores the Kremlin’s harsh repression of media.…
Polish Farmers Block Ukraine's Border as They Intensify Protests Against Non-EU Imports
WARSAW, Poland — Polish farmers blocked border crossings with Ukraine, spilled Ukrainian grain and burned tires on Tuesday as they intensified a nationwide protest against the import of Ukrainian foods…
EU Welcomes New Polish Government's Plan to 'Restore Rule of Law'
Warsaw — The European Union on Tuesday welcomed Poland’s plan to “restore the rule of law” and dismantle policies by the former nationalist government which led to the freezing of…
Here's Why Farmers Are Protesting in Europe
PARIS — Farmers are protesting across the European Union, saying they are facing rising costs and taxes, red tape, excessive environmental rules and competition from cheap food imports. Demonstrations have…
Strike at Eiffel Tower Turns Visitors Away for Second Day
A strike at the Eiffel Tower over poor financial management turned away visitors on Tuesday for the second consecutive day. Denis Vavassori of the CGT union, which represents a large…