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Ukrainian villagers can go home now. Rebuilding is a different matter.Ukrainian villages like Partyzanske are the lowest priority for government rebuilding efforts, but residents are still returning to war-torn homes to pull their lives back together.
First LookThe world's most wanted Mafia boss caught in private clinicMatteo Messina Denaro, Mafia boss and Italy’s most wanted fugitive, was arrested on Monday, after three decades on the run. The third mafia fugitive boss to be arrested in Sicily, Mr. Denaro was tried and convicted of murders and involvement in bombings.
First LookEU plan promotes clean energy, reduced reliance on Russia, ChinaThe European Union presented a plan on Tuesday that would ease the process of subsidizing green energy industries. The EU’s member nations are pursuing cleaner energy for the continent and reduced dependency on fuel from China and Russia.
First LookSearch for survivors in Ukraine, day after Russian missile barrageUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll from the strike on the Dnipro apartment building rose to 25 Sunday. “We continue to fight for every life,” he said.
First LookRags to riches: Restored Pompeii house offers hints to its pastA newly restored house in Pompeii, Italy, reopened to the public on Tuesday. The ancient house includes paintings and architecture that tell mythological stories and offer clues about the daily lives of the owners, former slaves who became wealthy merchants.
FocusFreedom vs. responsibility? Musk and EU butt heads over online rules.Elon Musk seems to want to run Twitter like a classic American forum for speech. There’s a problem: Twitter is global, and Europe plans to impose the responsibility it thinks such forums require.
Once influential, Russian soldiers’ mothers speak softly amid Ukraine warAfter decades of apathy, Russian officials seem to recognize the military needs to communicate better with families of missing and injured soldiers. But will that mean more honesty or obfuscation?
First LookWarm winter melts lingering fears of European energy crisisWarm weather is helping Europe keep the lights and heat on this winter despite Russia cutting off most of its natural gas supply to the continent. With untouched gas reserves, politicians and analysts say the risk of blackouts or rationing is over.
Under occupation in Ukraine, a dairy cow makes a differenceMany older Ukrainians were unable, or unwilling, to evacuate their homes when Russian troops invaded last year. Liberated, they recount their travails.
First LookIn Germany, divided opinions on Pope Benedict's legacyA decade after his resignation, deep divisions are apparent in the German church between traditionalists in Benedict’s mold and relative liberals.
First LookFrance affirms support of Ukraine, continues negotiation effortsFrance has pledged further military support for Ukraine while efforts continue with Moscow to reach an eventual negotiated end to Russia’s invasion.
UK’s National Health Service is beloved. And now, it’s fraying.The British people rely upon the National Health Service like no other institution. With the NHS “on the brink of collapse,” the country is fretting over the future of its long-trusted safety net.
Human reindeer bring Christmas to front-line kids in UkraineSt. Nicholas’ Reindeer, a Ukrainian charity, invites kids near the front lines to ask Santa Claus for a present, then finds a donor who will buy it.
As Russian oil flow ends, a German refinery town rethinks its futureEast Germans who have felt overlooked by Berlin see it happening again as sanctions against Russia threaten their livelihoods. In one town, they’re trying to use dialogue to take back control of their future.
Kherson survived Russian occupation. Now winter tests liberation.Kherson residents erupted in joy when Ukrainian soldiers freed them from Russia. But heavy artillery fire and shortages are testing their patience.
Russia has its troops. But does it have the economy to supply them?The invasion of Ukraine is transforming Russia’s economy, as war costs mount. But while Western sanctions are hampering it, Russian industry is still delivering the materiel needed.
Freed, but still fearful, Kherson residents weigh evacuationThough Ukrainian troops freed Kherson, Russian shelling and the lack of water and electricity are prompting thousands of citizens to evacuate the city.
In Ukraine, families scramble for news of their POWsNobody has an accurate idea of how many POWs have been captured in the Ukraine war, nor can families easily find out about their loved ones.
First LookInfluence peddling: EU Parliament scandal triggers ethics reviewThe European Union’s top official has called for the creation of an independent ethics body following accusations of gifts being exchanged for political favors. Allegations have led to the dismissal of European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili of Greece.
First LookBakhmut in 'ruins' as Russia works to make gains in eastern UkraineUkraine’s military reported dozens of airstrikes and rocket attacks across the country between Friday and Saturday, with the most active fighting in the Bakhmut district.
