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July 5, 2022

Sweden and Finland closer to joining NATO as member nations sign accession protocols

All 30 NATO allies signed accession protocols for Sweden and Finland to join the alliance on Tuesday after Turkey dropped its opposition to the expansion.

July 5, 2022

Brittney Griner's coach on Russian detention: 'If it was LeBron, he would be home, right?'

Brittney Griner's coach said if it was LeBron James held abroad he would have been home by now as the WNBA superstar faces 10 years in prison.

July 5, 2022

WNBA star Brittney Griner's wife laments Biden's 'disheartening' silence on Russian detainment

As her wife Brittney Griner languishes in Russian detainment, Cherelle Griner has begun publicly calling out the Biden administration's lack of response.

July 5, 2022

Zelenskyy says Belarus involvement in war with Russia can be avoided

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Belarusian involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine can be avoided.

July 5, 2022

Russia's war on Ukraine: 5 reasons why Putin won't stop

Putin believes he's forced a tipping point on the ground in Ukraine, that economic sanctions have backfired, and that war fatigue and "energy attacks" will weaken the West's resolve.

July 5, 2022

Ukraine announces $750 billion 'recovery plan' as Russia hones in on Donetsk

Ukrainian officials announce a $750 billion recovery plan and urge the international community to join for the "maintenance of global peace."

July 5, 2022

Brittney Griner calls on White House to bring her, other Americans detained in Russia home: 'I miss my family'

Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February after she was arrested for allegedly bringing vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport.

July 4, 2022

Wimbledon appeals fine from WTA over Russia ban

The All-England Club announced it was appealing a fine from the WTA over its decision to bar Russian and Belarusian players from the Grand Slam tournament.

July 4, 2022

European support for Ukrainian recovery may rely on country reforming 'social policies'

The Ukrainian Recovery Conference says Ukraine's continued progress on human rights and LGBT inclusion "will be essential" to Ukraine's recovery after Russia's invasion.

July 4, 2022

Pope Francis dismisses rumors about resigning, says he wants to visit Moscow, Kyiv

Pope Francis shot down rumors that he will soon resign and said he is planning to visit Canada this month. He hopes to then travel to Moscow and Kyiv.