Russian troops are gaining ground in eastern Ukraine Russian forces are making small but steady gains in eastern Ukraine and seem to be targeting a key town. Ukraine is getting more Western weapons, but Russia still has more firepower and more troops. Greg Myre
'Grandmas Against the Far-Right' hope to change AfD supporters' minds in Germany The far-right Alternative for Germany party is leading the polls ahead of state elections. A group called "Grandmas Against the Far-Right" is trying to get German voters to shun the AfD party. Esme Nicholson
Former UK Prime Minister says Bezos should reconsider 'Washington Post' publisher Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown says Washington Post CEO Will Lewis told police a "clearly fabricated" account in 2011 to justify destroying emails amid a scandal. Lewis denies wrongdoing. David Folkenflik
Prisoner swap with Russia frees Americans including Wall Street Journal reporter, ex-Marine The Wall Street Journal reporter and the former U.S. Marine have been released by Russia in exchange for Russian prisoners held in the U.S. and Europe, in what the U.S. calls a historic prisoner swap. Rob Schmitz
Ozempic's biggest side effect: Turning Denmark into a 'pharmastate'? Novo Nordisk is powering Denmark's economy with huge sales of Ozempic. But could its stratospheric growth pose a risk? Sofia Shchukina
An arson attack in France stranded tens of thousands ahead of Olympics Authorities are searching for the arsonists who set fire to high-speed train infrastructure in France, stranding tens of thousands at the start of the Paris Olympics. Eleanor Beardsley
France's high-speed train lines are sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony Just hours before the Olympic opening ceremony in the French capital, rail networks around the country were brought to a standstill Friday by a series of arson attacks on train lines in what officials called “coordinated acts of malice.” Fatima Al-Kassab
After a 3-year hiatus due to Russia’s invasion, music festival is held in Ukraine Ukraine's largest music festival was held over the weekend in Kyiv for the first time since 2021. Going to the festival is about a lot more than just the music. Ashley Westerman
The head of the UNHCR says it's time to think about the future of Ukrainian refugees The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has pledged $100 million of support for people in Ukraine as they prepare for winter. Ashley Westerman
France’s snap elections made the far-left and the far-right stronger than ever When French President Emmanuel Macron called snap legislative elections in June, he shocked even some of the closest members of his cabinet. Extremes dominate parliament. Rebecca Rosman