Pope Wants to Meet with Putin in Moscow
contact@hellonews.website Pope Francis said in an interview published on Tuesday that he has asked for a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to stop the war in…
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Spain Says PM Targeted by Pegasus Spyware
Barcelona — Spain said Monday that the mobile phones of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defense Minister Margarita Robles were tapped using Pegasus spyware in an “illicit and external”…
Turkey Becomes an Oasis for Russian Exiles
Turkey is one of the few countries where Russian airplanes can fly and Russian passport holders can enter without visas, making it a prime destination for Russians seeking to escape…
Conservatives, Progressives Raise Concerns About Biden Approach to Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has strong bipartisan support in Congress for his latest $33 billion aid request for Ukraine, in addition to the $13.6 billion in economic, humanitarian and military…
US Diplomats Resume Some Activities in Ukraine
A U.S. diplomat said Monday the United States could reopen its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, soon. Chargé d’affaires Kristina Kvien said during a press conference in Kyiv that the U.S.…
EU Says Apple Pay May Violate EU Antitrust Laws
The European Union on Monday accused Apple of abusing its dominant Apple Pay market position to prevent other companies from competing in contactless payment technologies. “Apple has built a closed…
Russia's Bolshoi Scraps Performances by Critical Directors
Moscow — Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre has announced it is cancelling the performances directed by Kirill Serebrennikov and Timofey Kulyabin who have spoken out against Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine. Late…
Israel Lashes Out at Russia Over Lavrov's Nazism Remarks
Israel on Monday lashed out at Russia over “unforgivable” comments by its foreign minister about Nazism and antisemitism — including claims that Adolf Hitler was Jewish. Israel, which summoned the…
Ukraine Expects Further Evacuation of Ukrainian Civilians from Mariupol Steel Plant
Ukrainian officials said they expect more civilians will be able to evacuate from the besieged city of Mariupol on Monday. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video message late Sunday…
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 2
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine. 12:15 a.m.: The White House announced first lady Jill Biden will begin a trip Thursday to Romania and Slovakia…
US Vows Increased Support for Ukraine Amid Continued Russian Aggression
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi became the highest-ranking elected official to visit Ukraine’s president in Kyiv. She led a U.S. congressional delegation that promised more support for Ukraine and unwavering solidarity…
Combat Death Puts Spotlight on Americans Fighting in Ukraine
Harrison Jozefowicz quit his job as a Chicago police officer and headed overseas soon after Russia invaded Ukraine. An Army veteran, he said he couldn’t help but join American volunteers…
Look for the Orange Vest: Ukrainians in Romania Help Others
Bucharest — Elena Trofimchuk fled Ukraine to Romania more than a month ago. She now sees Bucharest’s North Railway Station as a second home. She doesn’t live there, but it’s…
Germany: Quitting Russian Oil by Late Summer Is 'Realistic'
Berlin — Germany says it’s making progress on weaning itself off Russian fossil fuels and expects to be fully independent of Russian crude oil imports by late summer. Economy and…
Violence Erupts in May Day Protests in Paris, Marchers Criticize Re-Elected Macron
Paris — Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in Paris on Sunday during May Day protests against the policies of newly re-elected President…