Author: Damien Henderson, Associated Press

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. He passed away at the age of 95.

Russia launched its fiercest attack in weeks, hitting power and water infrastructure in Ukraine amid freezing temperatures.

25 people were detained in Germany under the suspicion of being far-right extremists planning to overthrow the government in an armed coup.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces continued power outages caused by Russian missile strikes.

At least 17 missiles were fired by North Korea, according to South Korea who retaliated with their own missile testing.

As Ukrainian forces press offense in the city of Kherson, a Russian leader is urging residents to “take your children and leave” for Russia.

The Russian-won election was condemned by the U.S. and Western allies. The State Department has warned Americans in Russia should leave the country.

Italy is expected to elect its first female prime minister, the far-right Giorgia Meloni after exit polls show her leading the election.