Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump Like other NATO members, the U.K. has been reassessing its defense spending since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The Associated Press
How Ukraine pulled off its drone attack on valuable Russian warplanes Ukraine has carried many highly creative drone attacks against Russia. Now, they've destroyed some of Russia's most valuable warplanes, parked at military bases deep inside Russia. Greg Myre
Nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election Far-right historian and amateur boxer Karol Nawrocki has become Poland's new president. He won by about one single percentage point in an election where voter turnout was high. Rob Schmitz
Mount Etna erupts, shooting a massive ash cloud into the sky and raising alerts Mount Etna produced a spectacularly explosive eruption Monday, sending a ripple of reddish clouds down from the southeast summit of Europe's highest active volcano. Bill Chappell
Ukraine destroys Russian bombers with shocking barrage of drones ahead of peace talks Officials from Russia and Ukraine are meeting in Istanbul today for the latest round of peace talks. Both countries are trying to get the upper hand militarily ahead of possible negotiations. Charles Maynes
Trump promised peace in Ukraine within a day. Here's what actually happened Russia has proposed another attempt at peace negotiations with Ukraine on Monday in Istanbul, but both sides remain firmly entrenched in positions likely to prolong the war. Scott Neuman
Ultramarathon runner breastfeeds her baby 3 times on her way to a surprise win The extreme sport of ultrarunning is known for seemingly impossible feats. But Stephanie Case's recent performance — six months after giving birth — is making waves far beyond the running community. Bill Chappell
French health ministry extends smoking ban France to ban smoking at beaches, parks and outside schools from July 1st to protect children. Eleanor Beardsley
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges in U.K. On Friday, Brand pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and assault that date back more than 25 years. He says the charges are politically motivated. His trial is set for 2026. Lauren Frayer
Hungary's Viktor Orbán chips away at the country's judiciary Hungary's Viktor Orbán has chipped away at institutions that make a democracy healthy, including the judiciary, where he has stacked courts with loyalists, reduced judges' pay and limited expression. Leila Fadel