It's not yet clear what caused blasts at a Crimea air base. But analysts say Russia suffered a significant loss

US warns Russia not to touch American nuclear tech at Ukrainian nuclear plant

The US has sensitive nuclear technology at a nuclear power plant inside Ukraine and is warning Russia not to touch it, according to a letter the US Department of Energy sent to Russia's state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom last month....

Draymond Green ejected for stamp on chest of Domantas Sabonis in Game 2

Golden State forward Draymond Green was ejected for an apparent stamp on the chest of Sacramento forward Domantas Sabonis in the Warriors' Game 2 loss to the Kings in the NBA playoffs on Monday....

A series of concussions saw this Olympic champion admitted to a psychiatric ward

Three years after becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic gold in wrestling, Helen Maroulis was told she was about to be admitted to a psychiatric ward with suicidal thoughts....

Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war

A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg....

Video shows moment of deadly explosion at cafe in Russia

A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports....

Russian authorities detain a woman in connection with St. Petersburg cafe blast

• Born in Ukraine, killed blogger became an outspoken proponent of its destruction • Opinion: Russia's nuclear blackmail is a spectacular success for Putin...

Russia arrests 26-year-old anti-war activist following blast

Russian authorities have detained a 26-year-old anti-war protester, claiming she was involved in the blast that killed well-known military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky at a cafe in St. Petersburg on Sunday....

McCarthy to meet with Taiwan's president

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is poised to meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday -- a historic event that comes amid warnings from China....

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals against arrest, Russian state media says

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals against arrest, Russian state media says

Detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has filed an appeal against his arrest in Russia, the Russian state news agency TASS reported Monday....

'Scary, cold, hungry and lonely': Volunteer soldier shares experience on front line

A young volunteer soldier, Akula, who signed up for the war at the beginning of the Russian invasion is now dealing with the trauma of war. He spoke to CNN's David McKenzie about his time on the front lines and how it has affected his mental health....

Born in Ukraine, Vladlen Tatarsky became an outspoken proponent of its destruction

Vladlen Tatarsky, who was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg on Sunday, was one of Russia's most outspoken and ultranationalist military bloggers, known for his ardent pro-war commentary and occasional criticism of Moscow's battlefield failures....

Prominent Russian military blogger killed in St. Petersburg cafe blast

• Born in Ukraine, Vladlen Tatarsky became an outspoken exponent of its destruction • Live updates: Number of injured in St. Petersburg blast rises to 32: Russian news agency...

Blinken speaks to Russian foreign minister about WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Sunday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and called for the "immediate release" of detained Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, according to the US State Department....

WSJ editor says paper is still not in contact with reporter arrested in Russia

The talk between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about detained journalist Evan Gershkovich has been "hugely reassuring," Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker said on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday....

Blinken calls for reporter's 'immediate release' in conversation with Russian foreign minister

• Full hotels, busy ski resorts: Why Ukraine's tourism sector is having a busy war...

Full hotels, busy ski resorts: Why Ukraine's tourism sector is having a busy war

The Covid pandemic caused the Hotel Leopolis in Lviv, Ukraine, to close for two months in 2020. Yet, since then, and a little more than a year after Russia invaded, the Leopolis has continued to be open for business without a pause....

See 'Star Wars' legend react to Acosta's Darth Vader impression

Actor Mark Hamill joins CNN's Jim Acosta to discuss his thoughts about a potential spinoff series based around his legendary "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker....

Gerasimov was expected to launch a winter offensive to extend control over Ukraine's Donbas region. Eighty days on, it's clear the 'project has failed,' UK says

Russia runs the UN Security Council this month. Ukraine says it's the worst April Fools' joke

• LIVE UPDATES: Zelensky calls Russia's UN Security Council presidency 'absurd'...

Chronic stress can affect your health. One activity can help

These days, many people find it hard to unplug. Inflation, global warming and gun violence are on the rise. Bullies proliferate on social media. The 24/7 news cycle constantly blares distressing news, and people often face difficult personal or professional situations....

Hear US official's warning for Americans in Russia

In light of the arrest of a US journalist in Russia, White House Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council John Kirby is urging Americans in Russia to leave immediately....

With the arrest of an American journalist, the Kremlin sharpens confrontation with Washington

American journalist Evan Gershkovich made a pointed observation last year following the arrest of prominent Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin....

Their faces were disfigured by the war. Now these doctors are giving them back hope

A group of American and Canadian surgeons called "Face the Future" work across the globe focusing on delicate reconstructive surgery. The foundation's work included Russia, until recently, but they quickly pivoted their efforts to Ukraine after the full-scale war began. CNN's David McKenzie has the...

'Leave now,' US official warns Americans in Russia

U.S. NSC official John Kirby says, given the detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, Russia is not a safe country for Americans to travel or to be in....

Lukashenko says Putin could deploy more powerful Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus

Syrian children traumatized by war are listening to a special lullaby to fall asleep

Syrian radio stations are broadcasting a new kind of lullaby every evening to help traumatized children across the country fall asleep....

'We will never forgive': Zelensky marks one year since the liberation of Bucha

• A Wagner soldier returned home after fighting for Russia. Days later he was a murder suspect • Finland's NATO bid clears last major hurdle...

A Wagner soldier came home after fighting for Russia. Days later he was a murder suspect

• Analysis: Kremlin sharpens confrontation with Washington by arresting US journalist...

Wimbledon to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete this year

Wimbledon will accept entries from Russian and Belarusian players for this year's tournament if they agree to compete as neutral athletes and comply with "appropriate conditions," organizers announced Friday in a statement....