Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's powerful speech moves translator to tears

A German interpreter responsible for translating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech on live TV Saturday evening was so moved by its contents that she abruptly stopped before she broke down into tears, she said.

Shell, BP pull out of energy investments in Russia over Ukraine invasion

Both Shell and BP announced they are pulling out of Russia, as President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues to take its toll on the country's economy, which is heavily dependent on foreign investments in its energy industry. “We are shocked by the loss of life in Ukraine, which we deplore, resulting from a senseless act of military aggression," Shell's CEO said. “Our decision to exit is one we take with conviction. We cannot — and we will not — stand by."

Toyota suspends Japan factory production over suspected cyberattack

Toyota says it is suspending production at all 28 lines of its 14 plants in Japan because of a “system malfunction” that a domestic supplier suspects is a cyberattack.

Russia-Ukraine updates: What to know as Ukrainian troops resist advance on key cities

There was a tense calm Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but explosions and gunfire were heard in embattled cities in eastern Ukraine as Russia's invasion met unexpectedly stiff resistance.

FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer

International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan attends prayer service at Ukrainian church

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan attended a special prayer service at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in Baltimore City on Monday.

UN report on climate change: Urgent action needed to secure a 'liveable' future

A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.

FedEx, UPS halting shipments to Russia and Ukraine amid conflict

FedEx and UPS have both temporarily stopped all shipments to and from Ukraine, as well as deliveries to destinations in Russia.

What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet

On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.

Ukraine latest: West to impose Russian SWIFT bans; gas pipeline blown up in Kharkiv

The United States, European Union and United Kingdom have agreed to put in place crippling sanctions on the Russian financial sector in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine.

Russian invasion of Ukraine puts US-space collaboration in question

President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday targeting Russian financial and technology sectors, including its space program.

Ukrainian marine sacrifices himself to blow up bridge, Ukrainian Military says

The Ukrainian military has released a statement thanking a marine for allegedly sacrificing himself in order to demolish a bridge that would allow Russian tanks to advance.

Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces head toward Kyiv

Invading Russian forces are closing in on Ukraine’s capital, in an apparent encircling movement after a barrage of airstrikes on cities and military bases around the country.

Who is the 'Ghost of Kyiv'? Tale of Ukrainian fighter pilot trends on social media

Videos of a jet flying over Ukraine have social media buzzing about unconfirmed claims that a fighter pilot called the “Ghost of Kyiv” took down six Russian jets.