Deadly secret: Electronic warfare shapes Russia-Ukraine war

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — On Ukraine’s battlefields, the simple act of powering up a cellphone can beckon a rain of deathly skyfall. Artillery radar and remote controls for unmanned aerial vehicles may also invite fiery shrapnel showers.

Russia may be in Ukraine to stay after 100 days of war

When Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in late February, the Russian president vowed his forces would not occupy the country. But as the invasion reached its 100th day Friday, Moscow seemed increasingly unwilling to relinquish the territory it ha...

Deadly secret: Electronic warfare shapes Russia-Ukraine war

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — On Ukraine’s battlefields, the simple act of powering up a cellphone can beckon a rain of deathly skyfall. Artillery radar and remote controls for unmanned aerial vehicles may also invite fiery shrapnel showers.

German lawmakers vote to approve huge fund for military

BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers voted Friday to approve a 100 billion-euro ($107 billion) special fund to strengthen the country's military, preparing the way for a massive procurement drive three months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine jolted the gov...

Live updates | U.N. says talks on food exports constructive

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations on Friday said humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths had “frank and constructive discussions” with Russian officials as part of U.N. efforts to reach a deal on agricultural exports amid an escalating food crisis.

Queen Elizabeth II skips Platinum Jubilee church service

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, joined other members of Britain’s royal family on Friday for a church service honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, making their first public appearance in the U.K. since

Doug Ford pitches message of unity after securing second majority in Ontario

TORONTO — Hours after being handed a second majority government even larger than his first, Ontario Premier Doug Ford delivered a message of unity Friday to supporters new and old, as well as those who don't support him at all. The

‘Anxiety’ over 3-year decriminalization plan in B.C.: former federal health minister

A former federal health minister who championed decriminalization in Canada says a three-year model approved for British Columbia may not provide ample evidence to ensure the success of a policy that should have been implemented across the country. Jan...

Tory leader candidates should learn from Ford, appeal to political foes: strategists

OTTAWA — Doug Ford's victory in Ontario — and capture of NDP and Liberal seats — has prompted Tory strategists to urge federal leadership candidates to take a leaf out of his book and try to turn political foes into

Government to review money-laundering inquiry report before public release, says Eby

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has received the final report from the public inquiry into money laundering. The Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed Friday the 1,804-page report is being reviewed and will be released to the pu...