Demoralised Moscow forces withdraw from Kharkiv, aim to take Severodonetsk

Bitter political rivals to find common cause following week of deadly violence

41% of Lebanon’s 3.9 million registered voters cast ballots yesterday

Democratic Unionist Party refuses to help form Northern Ireland govt unless its demands are met

BA.4, BA.5 first reported by South Africa early this year, notes health ministry

Leader strongly criticises healthcare officials, cabinet for failure to keep pharmacies open

Grieving residents from Buffalo hold vigils yesterday

Rebecca Gomperts and NGO Aid Access working with doctors to fill requests

Promise comes as Finland hails historic bid to join alliance

Shooting comes just a day after gunman kills 10 at New York grocery store

As energy prices soar due to Russia-Ukraine conflict, sanction-hit nation offers supply

Helsinki makes official its intention to join, while Stockholm faces resistance from Turkey

Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveys his condolences, notes importance of independent press