World Regions - Page 356

August 20

Pope Leo opts to share papal residence with four associates, breaking with tradition

Pope Leo XIV breaks with tradition by moving into the papal apartment with companions, contrasting Pope Francis who chose a Vatican guesthouse over the official residence.

August 20

Controversial US-born Chinese Olympic skier Eileen Gu involved in 'terrible accident' in training: report

Eileen Gu, the controversial U.S.-born Chinese skier, had a "terrible accident" in training Friday in New Zealand, according to a report.

August 20

Russian drone crashes in Polish field; Warsaw protests airspace violation and plans formal complaint

A drone believed to be a Russian Shahed variant hit the Osiny village in Poland's Lublin province, shattering windows in homes but causing no injuries to residents.

August 20

US announces more sanctions on ICC officials for targeting Americans, Israelis

The State Department announced sanctions against four ICC officials over their actions against Americans and Israelis. The ICC denounced the sanctions as an attack on the court's independence.

August 20

Russians made concessions ‘almost immediately,’ Trump envoy says of Putin summit

Russia made quick concessions during a Trump–Putin meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, as the U.S. works with European allies on Ukraine security guarantees for a potential peace deal.

August 20

Ukraine’s stolen children crisis looms large as NATO meets on Russia’s war

Ukrainian officials say more than 19,000 children have been unlawfully deported to Russia or occupied areas, with reports suggesting the number could be far higher.

August 20

Irish bikini designer Martha Nolan laid to rest in Ireland as cause of death remains unknown

Toxicology report pending for Martha Nolan, 33-year-old Irish designer found dead on yacht in Montauk, as boyfriend delivers eulogy at funeral in Carlow, Ireland

August 20

Leo Terrell shows America how to stand up to antisemitism

Leo Terrell emerges as a powerful voice against rising antisemitism in America, calling out hate and standing with Jewish communities when others stay silent.

August 20

House Democrat clashes with activists over Israel 'genocide' as pro-Palestinian protests derail town hall

Rep. Wesley Bell faced constant protests and accusations during a heated town hall, where demonstrators called him a war criminal over his Israel-Gaza position.

August 20

Giving Putin the Donbas would hand Moscow powerful leverage over Kyiv’s financial survival

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands to cede the Donbas region, citing sovereignty concerns and the area's economic and strategic importance.