Germany’s Dresden city area briefly evacuated over hostage incident December 10, 2022 Europe The Altmarktgalerie shopping center and nearby areas were evacuated Saturday morning. Police later said two people had been freed and the hostage incident resolved. Washington Post +
Ukraine live briefing: Russia is expanding its nuclear arsenal, U.S. says December 09, 2022 Europe U.S. Defense Secretary Austin said nuclear powers should avoid escalating conflicts after Russia's Putin raised the possibility of a preemptive military strike. Washington Post +
Brittney Griner lands in San Antonio after release from Russian prison December 09, 2022 Europe Washington Post who has arrived in Moscow. WNBA star Brittney Griner landed in her home state of Texas after an exchange with convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout +
Ukraine strikes another Russian air base, showing vulnerability of defenses December 06, 2022 A drone attack attributed to Ukraine rocked a Russian airfield Europe one day after two other airbases inside Russia were struck. Washington Post +
Dominique Lapierre, author of best-selling historical narratives, dies at 91 December 06, 2022 Europe Mr. Lapierre used a mix of journalism and historical research in books that sold more than 50 million copies around the world. Washington Post +
2,500 endangered Caspian seals found dead on Russian shores December 05, 2022 Caspian seals are the only marine mammals in the landlocked sea. Conservation officials said they will be examined in a lab to determine the cause of death. Europe Washington Post +
Ukraine allows perilous Dnieper River crossings to flee Russian occupation December 04, 2022 according to Kherson City Council. Europe Those willing to dare the journey face peril: A 65-year-old woman attempting to cross the river died under gunfire Sunday Washington Post +
Kandinsky sale halted after Poland claims artwork was stolen in 1984 December 03, 2022 Europe The work by Russian artist Kandinsky was allegedly stolen from Poland's National Museum. German auction house Grisebach tried to sell it this week. Washington Post +
After Kherson, Ukraine’s military ponders new push south and east December 02, 2022 A logical step for Ukraine would be to press south through the Zaporizhzhia region and sever the "land bridge" between Russia and Crimea. Europe Washington Post +
Pentagon eyes major expansion of Ukraine military training December 01, 2022 deepening U.S. involvement in the war. Europe The plan would build on Western arms transfers by showing Ukrainian forces how to wage a more sophisticated campaign Washington Post +