Climate
Spain: More than 95 deaths, floods and total disaster after climate phenomenon
The European country will allocate 250 million in aid for the catastrophe and 6,000 euros for each affected person, the authorities said
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Russia likely to ramp up Ukraine attacks despite military setbacks, U.S. intel officials tell Congress
Top U.S. intelligence officials see Putin as frustrated, angry but preparing to "double down"
Business
McDonald's closing all Russian locations, signaling rebirth of Cold War
McDonald’s announced Tuesday that it would temporarily close all 847 Russian locations under pressure from investors and consumers over the invasion of Ukraine. The chain said it would continue to pay the salaries of its 62,000 employees as it keeps an eye on when and how it would be able to reopen its restaurants.
Sports
Outrage over Russian gymnast who competed with warmongering symbol at the World Cup
The International Gymnastics Federation opened a case against Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who wore a symbol in favor of his country's invasion of Ukraine on his chest when he stood on the podium
Sports
Ukrainian kickboxing champion killed during Russian bombardment of Chernobyl
Yevhen Zvonok, who was runner-up in the World Cup, died during the Russian shelling of Chernobyl
Politics
Captured Russians complain about dead general and comms meltdown in leaked call
Ukrainian defense officials have released audio from a call in which two captured Russian officers allegedly discuss the death of a top Russian general and the collapse of its secure communications network throughout Ukraine
Politics
Ukraine claims to have killed Russia's second general Vitaly Gerasimov
Ukrainian intelligence says the major general of Russia's 41st army was killed outside Kharkiv
Business
Putin's political party suggests nationalizing Western companies
A high ranking official of the United Russia party said Moscow should nationalize the operations of Western companies withdrawing from the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The official said the move would prevent job losses and help retain the domestic production of goods
Politics
Captured Russian commander says Moscow misled troops into war
After his capture, Russian Lt. Col. Astakhov Dmitry Mikailovich condemned Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine as a “genocide” and said troops were duped into believing Kyiv had been overthrown by Nazis, according to a striking video statement aired on Ukrainian television Monday.
Entertainment
Putin removed from Paris wax museum
One of the world's most important wax museums has removed the figure of the Russian president after it was vandalized
Politics
Zelensky honored with Ronald Reagan Freedom Award
"The world applauds President Zelensky and all that he stands for—democracy, individual liberty, freedom and hope," chairman of the foundation and institute board of trustees, Fred Ryan, said in a statement.
