How Biden’s trip to Kyiv was kept secret — but not from Russia

WASHINGTON — President Joseph R. Biden by all accounts was having a quiet weekend at the White House, joining his wife Jill

Italy faces drought alert as Venice canals run dry

MILAN — Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer’s emergency, with the

$3.7-B UK mass action vs Facebook over market dominance rejected — for now

LONDON — Facebook on Monday temporarily fought off a collective lawsuit valued at up to 3 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) over allegations

Russian gas out, renewables in? Europe clings to green goals

LONDON — After Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, European nations faced an onslaught of crippling new challenges – including working out

Pacific islanders head to Australia for jobs as climate fears grow

SYDNEY — Over the years, Claire Anterea has waved goodbye to numerous friends and family members as they left the Pacific island

G7 finance chiefs to meet on Feb 23 to discuss measures against Russia

TOKYO — Financial leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) will meet on Feb. 23 to discuss measures against Russia that will

Belarus to form 100,000-150,000 strong volunteer military force

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday he had ordered the formation of a new volunteer territorial defense so everyone knows how to “handle weapons”