Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?: How this comedian became a wartime president

He portrayed a high school teacher fed up with politicians who accidentally becomes president. Fast forward a few years, and Zelenskyy is the president for real — and his role is as an unlikely hero to many around the world.

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."

Ukraine-Russia war: CCTV shows missile strike on government building in Kharkiv

Video appearing to show a Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian government building has been released by Ukrainian officials. A child is believed to be among those injured by the explosion.

As refugees flee Ukraine, aid groups step up

For Jewish communities across the globe, the Ukraine crisis reminds them all too well of the Holocaust, which wasn't so long ago. The Jewish Community Center in Krakow, Poland, is preparing to receive refugees fleeing the Russian invasion.

Column: Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko join fellow Ukrainian boxers in fight against Russian invasion

From Kyiv, Ukraine's mayor, Vitali Klitschko and his brother, Wladimir Klitschko, to two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasiliy Lomachenko, Ukraine's heavyweight boxers are joining the fight against the Russian invasion.

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.

NYC protest against Russian invasion of Ukraine

Thousands of people gathered on the streets of New York City to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian chef turns restaurant into bomb shelter to feed civilians fighting Russian forces

A Ukrainian chef is taking matters into his own hands to aid his country's resistance in the war against Russia – by turning his restaurant into a bomb shelter to feed civilians fighting Russian forces. 

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.

EU shuts airspace to Russian airlines, will buy Ukraine arms

The European Union agreed Sunday to close its airspace to Russian airlines, spend hundreds of millions of euros on buying weapons for Ukraine and ban some pro-Kremlin media outlets in its latest response to Russia’s invasion, EU officials said.