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Oscar winner Sean Penn skips ceremony to visit Kyiv

Sean Penn, who won an Oscar for best supporting actor for "One Battle After Another" on Sunday, was in Ukraine on Monday where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of support for the war-torn country. An AFP reporter saw the "Mystic R…

Zelenskyy to i24NEWS: 'We want the world to stop Iran as quick as possible'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for the overthrow of the regime in Iran and reveals Russian components in drones that struck Gulf countries.

Pope Leo XIV to accept Liberty Medal from National Constitution Center via telecast on July 3

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will accept the award and offer live remarks virtually.

Sean Penn Wasn’t At The Oscars To Accept Award Because He Was Off On A Sean Penn Adventure With Ukraine’s President

Sean Penn loves and supports Ukraine, this much we know. He supports Ukraine so much, though, that he bailed on the Academy Awards — where he took home his third Oscar — to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During this year’s Academy Awards c…

Sean Penn's Wild Reason For Skipping Oscars 2026 Despite Winning Revealed

Sean Penn's wild reason for skipping the 98th Academy Awards, despite winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, has been revealed.

Sean Penn Wins Best Supporting Actor Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another,' Skips Ceremony for Ukraine Visit

Sean Penn won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s political drama “One Battle After Another.” The post Sean Penn Wins Best Supporting Actor Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another,’ Skips Ceremony for Ukraine …

US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU is not keen

As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices to the detriment of Ukraine and its allies in Europe.

US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU isn't keen

As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices to the detriment of Ukraine and its allies in Europe.

Pope Leo will accept the Liberty Medal in a remote broadcast from Rome

Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia on July 3 in a remote broadcast from the Vatican

Volodymyr Zelensky Posts Image With Sean Penn In Ukraine Soon After Actor’s Oscar Win: “We Know What A True Friend Is”

Sean Penn was a notable absentee from last night’s Oscars as he scooped the Best Supporting Actor prize for his star turn in One Battle After Another. Turns out he was on a different continent, spending time with his good friend Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrain…

Best Supporting Actor Winner Sean Penn Skipped the Oscars Because He’s in Ukraine

“He just wants to support Ukraine," a senior Ukrainian official reportedly said. Best Supporting Actor Winner Sean Penn Skipped the Oscars Because He’s in Ukraine Ben Kaye

In Ukraine’s Kharkiv, 20,000 children go underground to study

Subway schools provide safety as Russian assaults have killed dozens of children in Ukraine's second-largest city.

Trump's Calls on Zelensky to Make Deal Confirm It Is Ukrainian Side That Stalls Settlement - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's calls for Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make a deal confirm that it is the Ukrainian side that is mainly stalling the conflict settlement process, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday.

Sean Penn’s Bold Life: Oscar Triumph, Ukraine Frontlines & Romance with Valeria Nicov

In a bold statement that redefines the boundaries of fame, Sean Penn has once again captured global attention. On March 15, 2026, the three-time Academy Award winner earned Best Supporting Actor at the 98th Academy Awards for his powerful role as Colonel Stev…

Iran, Ukraine involved in bitter dispute as Kiev reportedly offers anti-drone expertise to US, Gulf allies

While the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has continued to draw global attention, a bitter dispute has erupted between Iran and Ukraine over Kiev's offer to share anti-drone expertise in the Middle East.

Sean Penn Would Rather Be in Ukraine

Where was Sean Penn during the 2026 Oscars? He may have won Best Supporting Actor, but Penn was reportedly busy traveling to Ukraine so he couldn’t accept the award in person.

Sean Penn Reportedly Skipped Oscars For This Major Reason

The Best Supporting Actor winner wasn't on hand to accept his statuette for his performance in "One Battle After Another."

Why Did 'One Battle After Another' Star Sean Penn Skip the 2026 Oscars?

Sean Penn picked up the third Academy Award of his career at the 2026 Oscars — but he wasn’t there to accept it. Penn, 65, won Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Col. Steven J. Lockjaw in One Battle After Another at the Sunday, March 15, ceremony, tri…

Orbán and challenger Magyar summon rival rallies in show of strength before Hungary's April election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his main political opponent, Péter Magyar, each drew throngs of their supporters to the streets of Hungary's capital on Sunday for a show of strength before the two men face off in pivotal elections just four weeks aw…

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on U.S. and Russia to set the next round of talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in comments released Sunday that he was ready for the next round of trilateral peace talks to end Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine, but that it was up to Washington and Moscow to agree on where and…

Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

In the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump increasingly has been knocked on his political heels. He's grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to find a way to explain why he started the war — or …

Ukraine eyes money and tech in return for Middle East drone support

Ukraine leader previously said advisers were sent to Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to help thwart Iranian drone attacks.

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Iran war could help Russia, Zelenskyy warns

Ukrainian leader cites higher oil prices and U.S. distraction as risks to ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict

Hungary's rival parties hold parallel rallies ahead of vote

Viktor Orban is facing his first serious challenge in years in Peter Magyar. The two politicians held rallies on Hungary's national day that outlined very different visions for the country's future. Hungary's ruling and opposition parties each held major rall…

Zelenskyy: Ukraine Wants Money, Technology in Return for Middle East Drone Help

KYIV, March 15 (Reuters)—Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations that have sought its expertise as they defend against Iranian kamikaze... Read More The post Zelenskyy: Ukraine Wants Money, Technology in Return for Midd…

Trump Says Iran’s New Leader Might Already Be Dead

President Trump said he's heard reports Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be dead, as Defense Secretary Hegseth called him wounded, disfigured.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talks

He said it was up to Washington and Moscow to agree on where and when to meet.

As Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out a news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures

Meanwhile, Moscow is getting a boost from the war's early days after Trump eased sanctions on some Russian oil shipments.

Two Weeks Into War With Iran, Trump Has Been Knocked Back On His Political Heels

Even some of the president's supporters are questioning his plan and his overall poll numbers are declining.

Ukraine waiting on U.S. and Russia to agree on next round of peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow.

Ukraine's anti-drone tech is in high demand as Iran attacks its neighbors

KYIV, Ukraine — As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Ukraine could prove to be an invaluable trove of battle-tested expertise from its own bitter and costly fight against Russia

Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow

Russian Air Strikes Kill 6 In Ukraine, As Kyiv Pounds Oil Refinery In Krasnodar

Russian drone and missile strikes killed six people and injured dozens across Ukraine, while Kyiv said it targeted a port and an oil refinery in Russia's southern Krasnodar region.

Shadow fleets of sanctions-skirting ships facing global crackdown: analysis

A CBC News analysis reveals the global scope of an enforcement crackdown on ships belonging to shadow fleets — vessels often flying under false flags in order to skirt sanctions — as the scale of seizures and detentions has skyrocketed in recent months.

Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

Two weeks of war in Iran has President Donald Trump increasingly knocked back on his political heels

War for Ukraine Day 1,479: The Butcher’s Bill from Russia’s Overnight Attacks

Russia opened up on Ukraine last night/this morning after I published yesterday’s update. The cost: Kyiv Region Today in Brovary, Russians killed Andriy Tyshchenko, a father of two ​His friend reported a tragedy on his Facebook: ​”It is with great sadnes…

Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he's not ready to make a deal

In a wide-ranging interview, President Donald Trump said he’s not ready to make a deal to end the war with Iran, despite Iran’s willingness to do so.

Japan eyes introduction of Ukraine-made drones for defense

The Japanese government is considering introducing Ukraine-made attack drones to bolster its defense capabilities, banking on the Eastern European country's combat experience against Russian military aggression, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday.…

Six killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones on Saturday, killing six people and inflicting damage across several regions of the country, Ukrainian officials ‌said. Five of the dead were in Kyiv region outside the capital, where President Volodymyr Zelens…

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4, wounds 15

A combined Russian missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded 15, a Ukrainian official said Saturday, after the United States postponed Russia-Ukraine talks due to the war with Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen…

Four killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv region as war in Iran halts peace talks

Zelenskyy has said the 30-day US waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is ‘not the right decision’.

U.S. lifts sanctions on Russian oil already loaded onto tankers, equal to 5-6 days’ worth of normal shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Analysts estimate about 125 million barrels of Russian oil are currently being shipped.

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds at least 15

The attack hit four districts, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions and critical infrastructure, officials said.

Russian strike on the Kyiv region kills 4, with peace talks stalled

A combined missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded at least 15 overnight into Saturday.

Germany news: Merz faces new election test in Hesse

The far-right AfD is poised for fresh gains in local elections in western Hesse state. As fuel prices soar, German MPs are urging measures to offset the pain. DW has the latest.

Videos and satellite images show Iran's drone army puncturing U.S. and allied defenses

An NBC News analysis of 30 videos and satellite images shows Iranian drones are presenting a new type of struggle for the U.S. and its allies.

US and Gulf states race for Ukrainian interceptor drones, 3D printed model costs $1,000 apiece — Shahed-136 kamikaze drone threat spurs rush for interceptors

Ukraine has sent drone interceptors and training crews to the U.S. and its Gulf State allies as the Iran War rumbles on.

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kyiv region kills at least 4, wounds over a dozen

A Russian missile and drone strike hit the Kyiv region and killed at least four people, Ukrainian officials said

Iran war is squeezing the global economy—and exposing new ironies

The Iran war is disrupting global oil supplies and unsettling markets. But beyond the economic shock, the conflict is also exposing striking geopolitical ironies—from energy policy to trade tensions.

Ukraine Peace Talks Appear Paused Amid Middle East Conflict. What Happens Next?

Efforts to negotiate an end to Russia's war against Ukraine have slowed to a crawl as the United States focuses on a widening conflict with Iran, leaving Ukrainians and their allies weighing what comes next for diplomacy -- and the battlefield. and the battle…

Ukraine Warns US Easing Of Russian Oil Sanctions Will Boost Moscow's War Chest

Kyiv has warned that a move by the United States to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian oil to stabilize the global energy markets amid its military campaign against Iran could add around $10 billion to the Kremlin's war chest to use against Ukraine.

Zelenskyy says Russia oil waiver won't help end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that a U.S. decision to ease ‌sanctions on Russian oil was not helping to end the conflict in Ukraine as he sought reassurances of support in Paris amid the war in the Middle East. Oil ‌prices have surged…

Trump says U.S. will hit Iran 'very hard' after easing sanctions on Russian oil

President Donald Trump said the U.S. was going to be hitting Iran "very hard over the next week", shortly after issuing a partial 30-day waiver for purchases of sanctioned Russian oil, hoping to ease prices fuelled by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. P…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy concerned as U.S. suspends Russia sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to increase pressure on Russia, as the U.S. suspends oil sanctions.

Ukraine, EU allies slam US decision to roll back Russia oil sanctions

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says move 'does not help peace' as Europe reels from soaring energy prices linked to Iran war.

Ukraine finds new role as protector of US, Gulf allies amid Iran war

Having abandoned Ukraine, the US has sought Kyiv's support in defence from Iranian drones.

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine

The D Brief: 6 die in tanker crash; Russia’s US-war windfall; Iran’s industry ‘functionally defeated’; Escorts for Hormuz vessels?; And a bit more.

Zelenskyy meets Macron as Iran war overshadows Ukraine

The Ukrainian president is in Paris for talks with one of Kyiv's staunchest allies. The meeting comes as the US-Israeli war on Iran has removed pressure on Moscow, and derailed Ukraine peace talks.

Oil for cash? Ukraine–Hungary tension continues to escalate

Hungary has seized a Ukrainian cash transporter and is pressuring Kyiv to resume oil deliveries. As Zelenskyy decries "banditry," will Ukraine get its cash back?

Iran's Shahed war is turning into a booming business for the world's small drone manufacturers

Interceptor drone manufacturers say they've been flooded by business inquiries from potential buyers, with most coming from the Middle East.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on U.S. drone production deal

Ukraine is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday, as countries scramble to modernize their air defenses after the Iran war exposed shortcomings. T…

Ukraine: Kyiv's anti-drone tech in demand in Gulf and NATO

The war in the Middle East is dominating the news but Ukraine is still under fire from Russia. Kyiv is now offering insight into shooting down Iranian drones in exchange for continued support from its allies.

Fighter jets are downing Iranian drones—a dangerous, expensive mission

Former pilots laud the arrival of cheap munitions and help from Ukraine.

How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran?

CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Bucharest

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at Cotroceni Palace, where he was welcomed by President Nicușor Dan.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year

War has gripped the Middle East, but the turmoil is giving Russia an opportunity

The Kremlin wants to exert its influence in the Middle East and has publicly said its support for Iran, a strategic ally, is unwavering. But experts say there are limits to how far Moscow will go: It does not want to antagonize Washington, and it also stands …

Moscow Raises Toll In Attack Ukraine Says Hit Russian Military Electronics Plant

Russia said the death toll in a Ukrainian air strike that Kyiv claimed did substantial damage to a missile-components plant in the Russian border-region city of Bryansk increased to seven on March 11, and lashed out at Britain over the attack.

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What’s gotten into Volodymyr Zelenskyy?

As the war drags on and talks stall, the Ukrainian president’s frustration with the West is spilling into public view.

War for Ukraine Day 1,476: A Brief Wednesday Night Update

I am fried and exceedingly out of sorts, so I’m just going to run through the basics so I can go offline. Iranian Shahed drones mass-produced by Russia are successfully penetrating Gulf air defenses. Moscow is now reportedly sharing the drone targeting strate…

Russia accuses Britain of helping Ukraine in missile strike that killed 6

The Kremlin on Wednesday accused British specialists of involvement in a deadly Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of ‌Bryansk that used British Storm Shadow missiles and said it would take Britain's role "into account."

Ukraine records first territorial gains since 2023 amid Russian army woes

As Kyiv liberates parts of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia, Zelenskyy says Russia losing up to 35,000 soldiers a month.

Iran promises: We'll attack economic institutions

Iranian forces announce that US- and Israeli-affiliated banks and economic institutions in the Middle East will now be targeted.

Ukraine Says Key Missile-Parts Plant Hit; Russia Claims Civilians Killed

Kyiv and Moscow gave differing accounts of a Ukrainian strike on Russia's Bryansk border region, with the local governor saying six civilians were killed and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reporting a hit on a missile-component plant.

Lessons from Ukraine for Defending Gulf Airspace from Shaheds

In early March 2026, U.S. Central Command confirmed the first U.S. fatalities of the Iran conflict. A drone strike at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait killed six American servicemembers.A counter-drone system can intercept “most” threats and still fail at the mission t…

Kharkiv drone strike kills two, Ukraine hit missile plant

A Russian drone hit a civilian business in Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing two people and injuring five, local officials said.

Europe’s plan to keep Ukraine afloat — even if Hungary keeps blocking €90B loan

Kyiv was expected to run out of money at the end of this month, but an IMF lifeline and help from the Nordics and Baltics are set to keep it solvent.

UN determines Russian deportation of Ukrainian children are crimes against humanity

A UN investigation has found Russia's deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children since Moscow's full-scale invasion in 2022 amounts to crimes against humanity.

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with U.S.-brokered talks on hold

Russian and Ukrainian officials on Tuesday made rival claims of battlefield successes in their 4-year-old war, with Ukraine saying it pushed Moscow’s forces back across places on the front line and the Kremlin insisting Russia’s invasion of its neighbor is ma…

Can the US military sustain a long war in Iran?

Trump says the US has a "virtually unlimited" supply of weapons. His defense secretary says Iran has "no hope" of outlasting the US. But with reportedly low defensive missile stocks, how bullish should Washington be? On February 28, the United States launched…

Russian attack kills four in Ukraine’s Sloviansk as both sides claim gains

Ukrainian and Russian officials have claimed battlefield successes in the more than four-year war.

Why Vladimir Putin may be the big winner from Trump's Iran war

President Vladimir Putin may have lost an ally, but the Iran war could prove a boon for Russia, whose economy is dependent on energy exports.

Mary Robinson and U2 among first to receive EU award for promotion of 'European values'

More than 20 figures, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Angela Merkel, will receive the new European honour in May.

Ukraine offers to help countries counter Iranian drone attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered assistance to the U.S. and Gulf Arab states to fight against Iranian drone strikes. CBS News reporter Aidan Stretch has more details.

What are the Ukrainian drone interceptors sent to counter Iranian attacks?

Ukraine has battle experience with Iranian-made Shahed drones and has mass-produced cheap interceptors.

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Russian and Ukrainian officials are making contradictory claims of battlefield successes in their 4-year-old war

How a byelection in Quebec could help the Liberals win a majority government

Every vote counts in the Montreal-area federal riding of Terrebonne, and after the Supreme Court annulled the last results over a single uncounted ballot, it’s time for electors to head back to the polls on April 13 — potentially securing a majority for the L…

Ukraine says it's fought over 57,000 Shaheds. Now, the US and its allies are clamoring for help with the same battle.

Zelenskyy said Ukraine has fielded nearly a dozen requests from the US, Europe, and countries neighboring Iran since the regional war began.

War for Ukraine Day 1,474: With Friends Like These

It’s been a long day, the time change is kicking my dupa, so I’m just going to run through the basics again tonight. The cost: The Ukrainian Air Force reported that today, during an air battle while carrying out a mission, Hero of Ukraine and commander of the…

'Unprepared' to defend against Iranian drones, US calls on Ukraine for help

Ukraine is being called upon to provide drone defence expertise to the US and Gulf states as the region struggles to counter swarms of Iranian attack drones.