Live briefing: Israeli strikes kill 52 across Lebanon; Hungary vows to disregard ICC warrants

Russia seeks to intimidate Ukraine with new missile, officials say

The attack with an intermediate-range ballistic missile has spurred fears of a major escalation in the ongoing war and prompted Ukraine to request new air defenses....

American businessman makes play for Russian natural gas pipelines

An American businessman is seeking to acquire the Swiss company that controls Russia’s Nord Stream 2, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post....

ICC warrants put spotlight on Israel and its U.S. defenders

Many Western countries — including stalwart U.S. and Israeli allies — called for the International Criminal Court’s ruling against Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to be respected....

Israel and U.S. condemn ICC arrest warrants; other nations vow to enforce

The court issued warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the former defense minister “for crimes against humanity and war crimes.” It also issued a warrant for a Hamas military leader....

Russia debuts new missile in Ukraine strike as Putin threatens West

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States and Ukraine’s other partners that the weapon could be deployed against their interests as well....

ICC arrest warrants accuse Netanyahu, Gallant of war crimes in Gaza

The International Criminal Court said the alleged crimes include starvation as a method of warfare, murder, persecution and other inhumane acts....

What the ICC arrest warrants mean for Netanyahu and Gallant

The warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant could affect their international travel, as some European leaders affirmed they would uphold their obligations as member states of the court....

Iceland volcano spews glowing lava in seventh eruption in a year

The eruption — the 10th on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021 — began with little warning. The nearby town of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon were evacuated....

ICC says it found ‘reasonable grounds’ to blame Netanyahu, Gallant for war crimes

Fearing war, Georgia chooses a return to Russia’s embrace

The pro-Russian ruling party claimed victory in an election rife with violations with the message that angering Moscow risks turning Georgia into another Ukraine....

Can Lebanon’s army secure the south? A cease-fire deal could depend on it.

The readiness of Lebanon’s army is a matter of growing urgency as the Biden administration makes a new push for an end to the war between Israel and Hezbollah....

U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closes over attack fears after Ukraine strikes Russia

The announcement came a day after Ukraine used U.S.-supplied missiles to strike inside Russia, raising fears of retaliation against the capital....

What are antipersonnel mines, widely banned weapons Biden is giving Ukraine?

President Joe Biden agreed to provide antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine as Russian troops advance. The weapon is banned in over 160 countries....

How Trump’s tariffs could spark a trade war and ‘Europe’s worst economic nightmare’

European countries could be among those hardest hit if Trump follows through on tariffs. The European Union says it wants to negotiate but is prepared to retaliate....

Biden approves antipersonnel mines for Ukraine, undoing his own policy

The controversial White House move to send Kyiv land mines comes as Russia’s advances in eastern Ukraine threaten to overwhelm front-line defenses....

Ukraine fires U.S.-made ATACMS missiles into Russia for first time

Ukraine’s ATACMS strike in Russia’s Bryansk region marks an intensification of the war amid uncertainty over Donald Trump’s return to the White House....

What is ATACMS, the U.S.-made weapon Ukraine used to strike Russia?

The Biden administration gave Ukraine permission to use the powerful guided-missile system inside Russian territory, reversing previous restrictions....

Israel’s war on Hezbollah takes terrible toll on Lebanon’s children

At least 231 children have been killed and 1,330 injured, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry....

Sweden and Finland, wary of war, give new guidance on how to survive one

The two Nordic nations joined NATO after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With tensions rising, they are preparing their citizens in the event the threat spreads....

Russia says U.S. adding ‘fuel to the fire’ by letting Ukraine use ATACMS

Vladimir Putin has warned that allowing U.S. weapons to strike inside Russia would make the United States a direct party to the conflict....

Pope calls for investigation on whether genocide is taking place in Gaza

While Pope Francis has criticized the war before, this is the first time he has publicly suggested an investigation, according to excerpts from a new book....

Russia launches more than 200 missiles and drones at Ukraine

The attack damaged energy infrastructure and killed at least two people just ahead of the 1,000-day mark since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine....

Biden approves Ukraine’s use of long-range U.S. weapons inside Russia, reversing policy

The Biden administration will allow Kyiv “limited” use of the ATACMS long-range missile system to strike enemy positions in Kursk, a significant reversal of U.S. policy....

Live Briefing: 70 killed in Israeli airstrikes on north Gaza, Health Ministry says

Israel has intensified military operations in north Gaza, saying it is to stop Hamas from regrouping. U.N. and aid officials warn of a humanitarian collapse....

Russia wants Kursk back before negotiations. Ukraine isn’t budging.

Ukrainian troops are facing down a ferocious Russian counteroffensive in Kursk as Putin seeks to take back Russian land before any talks....

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has never been more brazen — or in demand

Donald Trump says the North Korean leader ‘misses him.’ But Kim Jong Un has a new ally now in Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and that’s emboldening him like never before....

Trump taps Rubio for secretary of state. What are his foreign policy views?

Donald Trump said Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida will be secretary of state. Here’s where Rubio stands on the Israel-Gaza and Russia-Ukraine wars, NATO and more....

IDF strikes Beirut suburbs for third day; Gaza safe zone hit

The Israel Defense Forces issued fresh evacuation alerts for Beirut’s suburbs, warning it intends to strike Hezbollah targets around the Lebanese capital....

Tulsi Gabbard’s past comments on Russia cloud her nomination by Trump

Gabbard was named Wednesday by President-elect Donald Trump as his pick for director of national intelligence....

Russia pushes forward in Ukraine amid talk of negotiations

A buildup of Russian troops in Ukraine’s southeast comes as uncertainty looms over how a Trump presidency will affect the war....