Australian megachurch founder steps down amid allegations of misconduct
“We would like to advise you that Pastor Brian Houston has resigned as Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church, and the board has accepted his resignation,” the church said in…
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden lands in Europe, set to announce new sanctions against Russia
War in Ukraine: What you need to know The latest: Russian forces are shelling from the sea and vivid new satellite images show widespread destruction, as Moscow’s siege of the…
Biden, Western allies gather at tense moment in Ukraine war
BRUSSELS (AP) — As the war in Ukraine grinds into a second month, U.S. President Joe Biden and Western allies are gathering to chart a path to ramp up pressure…
Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) — As war rages on in Ukraine, President Joe Biden will huddle with key allies in Brussels and Warsaw this week to talk through plans for imposing punishing…
Blinken says U.S. assesses Russian forces committed “war crimes” in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the U.S. assesses that Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine and will work to hold them accountable. “Today, I can announce…
Putin wants ‘unfriendly’ countries to pay for Russian gas in roubles
LONDON, March 23 (Reuters) – Russia will seek payment in roubles for gas sold to “unfriendly” countries, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, and European gas prices soared on concerns…
NATO: 7,000 to 15,000 Russian troops dead in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — NATO estimated on Wednesday that 7,000 to 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in four weeks of war in Ukraine, where fierce resistance from the country’s…
Colombia could elect first black female vice-president as poll leader names pick
Colombia could elect first black female vice-president as poll leader names pick Francia Márquez, 40, an environmental campaigner who has survived at least one assassination attempt, is leftist Gustavo Petro’s…