21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’

The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch hopes to house Ukrainian refugees

The Marvel superhero hopes to take part in the British government’s “Homes for Ukraine” program, which aims to reward people who offer their homes for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 35

Russia has escalated attacks in western Ukraine, striking a military base where its troops had trained with NATO forces and bringing the conflict closer to Poland and other members of the bloc.

Russia seeks military aid and equipment from China amid Ukraine conflict, U.S. official says

A U.S. official said that Russia is seeking military aid for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Officials from the U.S. and China are meeting Monday amid tensions between both countries over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Former NYT contributor killed, other journalists wounded by Russian fire, Kyiv police say

Ukrainian national police said Sunday an American journalist was killed and at least two others were wounded when they came under fire by Russian forces near the capital city of Kyiv.

China amplifies unfounded Russian claim of US funding Ukraine biolabs

As Russia’s attack on the Ukraine continues, China is spreading unfounded claims that the U.S. is financing biological weapons labs in Ukraine.

China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases

Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.

Kamala Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia over Ukraine invasion

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris embraced calls for an international war crimes investigation of Russia, citing the “atrocities” of bombing civilians in Ukraine.

Russia now has the most sanctions of any country in the world, database shows

The U.S. and international partners have sanctioned Russia’s largest banks, its central bank and finance ministry, and moved to block certain financial institutions from the SWIFT messaging system for international payments.

McDonald's to temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia

McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance

An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.

Russia-Ukraine war: What to know as violence stops planned civilian evacuations

Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumed talks on Monday following failed attempts to begin evacuating civilians from besieged Ukrainian cities, including the port city of Mariupol.