Niger's junta ends cooperation with U.S., putting military operations at risk across Sahel
US faces uncertainty in Sahel counterterrorism cooperation with Niger post-military junta's decision to end cooperation.
Russia
Putin Warns Of World War 3 In First Comment After Landslide Win
Putin warns West of potential for World War Three in conflicts with NATO and discusses Ukraine tensions, NATO presence, and criticism of Russia's recent election.
Ten years since its illegal annexation, Crimea is a template for newly occupied parts of Ukraine | CNN
Crimean Tatar woman highlights oppression and repression under Russian occupation of Crimea.
Six more years: Putin claims landslide election victory
Vladimir Putin wins fifth term as President of Russia amid controversy and allegations of election rigging.
Putin says Navalny's name for the first time - after declaring victory in sham vote
Putin acknowledges Navalny's death for the first time publicly after Russian presidential elections.
News Wrap: Israel conducts airstrikes in central Gaza as aid airdrops continue
Israeli airstrike kills 20 in Central Gaza, talks for Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners to resume, shooting suspect barricaded in Trenton, protests in Russian election, marriages in U.S. return to pre-pandemic levels.