The United States and allied nations denounced the Russian government's recognition of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and its order to deploy Russian troops to them.

The U.N. Security Council is meeting to discuss the Russian government's recognition of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and its order to deploy Russian troops to them.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain said it was time to end legal restrictions and 'learn to live with this virus' a day after it was announced Queen Elizabeth II had been infected.

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said his country would recognize the two territories in eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists. The U.S. has said Russia could use the recognition to deploy forces to the region.

Officers in riot gear pushed to regain the area around the Parliament building in Ottawa, where demonstrations have roiled the nation's capital for weeks and parked trucks have blocked the city's downtown core.

Vice President Kamala Harris said the United States and its allies and partners would impose 'unprecedented economic costs' on Russia if it invaded Ukraine.

A judge sentenced the white former police officer far less than the standard of about seven years for manslaughter, for killing Daunte Wright, a Black man.

Officials have warned people protesting against coronavirus restrictions in the Canadian capital to leave immediately or face arrest.

The Japanese prime minister noted that while they will allow students to enter and more business travelers, the country's borders will remain closed to tourists.

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California unveiled the state's new approach to living with the coronavirus, moving away from what he called a 'crisis mindset' and beginning to treat the virus as a manageable risk.