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At Ukrainian training ground, growing confidence about coming battleUkrainian forces training for the critical spring counteroffensive know what they lack and need, but also what they have. Among their assets is growing confidence.
First LookRussia’s Victory Day: Ukraine war challenges May 9 celebrationsRussians mark the anniversary of their 1945 triumph over Nazi Germany with Victory Day parades. But this year, the war in Ukraine undermines the image of Russia’s military strength. Some regions have canceled celebrations in fear of Ukranian attacks.
First LookKing Charles III crowned with regal pomp, cheers, and shrugsAt a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain, King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey.
First LookWhy the coronation of King Charles III still holds significanceThe coronation of King Charles III on Saturday will formally confirm his role as head of state. Despite controversies that have plagued the Royal family in recent years, the event will celebrate an institution that has long drawn global fascination.
Ukraine rebuilds: Schools, roofs, water, lights – and citizensBy restoring vital services in liberated areas of Ukraine, where many had pro-Russian sympathies, local officials aim to rebuild residents’ trust in Kyiv’s government and hope for a shared Ukrainian future.
First Look'Not my king': Why some Brits won't pledge allegiance to CharlesUK Opinion polls suggest opposition to the monarchy is growing. Over 1,500 republican activists plan to dress in yellow and stand along the coronation route in protest as King Charles’ coronation procession makes its way to Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
First LookWhy King Charles has planned a religiously inclusive coronationKing Charles III is trying to bridge the differences between faith groups that make up Britain’s increasingly diverse society. His coronation on Saturday will include religious leaders representing the Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh traditions.
Why fighters from post-Soviet world flock to Ukraine’s bannerWhat motivates foreigners to fight and die for Ukraine? Those from Chechnya, Belarus, and Georgia say their countries will never enjoy freedom or democracy unless Russia is defeated.
Nuance in the fog: Plumbing for honesty in Russian opinion pollsRussia’s government allows public opinion polls, but some say the surveys are skewed by the reluctance of opposition supporters to express themselves.
Pentagon leaks? Ukrainians more focused on must-win battle.Ukrainian troops preparing for an important spring offensive are choosing to shrug off the Pentagon leaks story. In war, as in life, it’s perhaps best to focus on what you hope to control.
First LookMariupol women’s soccer team kicks back against Russian occupationA new women’s soccer team was formed in Kyiv, Ukraine, after Mariupol was destroyed and captured by Russian forces. Despite funding shortages and other challenges, the team aimed to remain in the top league and represent Mariupol as a proud Ukrainian city.
FocusCan a soccer team revive hope in a Welsh city? Welcome to Wrexham.Can a soccer team in Wales boost the morale and prospects not only of fans, but a whole city?
First LookEU develops a collaborative migration policy. What will it look like?The European Union is adopting a new approach to the continent’s migration policy. When migrants arrive in any EU country, the European Commission will use “meaningful links,” such as family or cultural ties, when granting them access to a host country.
Dolphins as casualties: The environmental costs of Ukraine warUkrainian prosecutors are preparing to take the Russian military to court on ecocide charges, based on a spike in Black Sea dolphin deaths
New king, new expectations: What does Britain want from its monarchs?The May 6 crowning of King Charles promises to swathe Britain in pomp and circumstance. But what does the monarchy represent to Britons today?
First LookKremlin vs. press freedom: Judge rejects Gershkovich's appealAmerican journalist Evan Gershkovich remains in a Russian jail on espionage charges after a judge rejected his appeal on Tuesday. The U.S. government and Mr. Gershkovich’s employer deny the allegations, while the case elicits outrage in the West.
Will Pentagon leak sour US relationship with its allies?The Pentagon leak has put sharp focus on both the strength of U.S. alliances and the fragility of relationships that need constant tending – especially in an era of disinformation.
Making crime pay for the public? France gives seized property to charity.Selling criminals’ ill-gotten property to benefit the state is not new. But France is trying something different: giving confiscated real estate directly to charity, to transform crime into public gain.
Cover StoryFor Ukrainians, memory fuels the fight for sovereigntyIn Ukraine, remembering does more than honor those lost in the war. It charts a path forward to a future free of Russia.
First LookDelays cost lives: UN flags rising migrant crisis in MediterraneanThe U.N. migration agency reports 441 migrant deaths in 2023, the deadliest quarter in six years, and cites delayed rescue operations as a contributing factor. The agency expresses concerns about the normalization of this “intolerable” humanitarian crisis.
