WNBA's Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison on drug charges
Brittney Griner reacted with little emotion. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden denounced the verdict and sentence as “unacceptable.”
Russian prosecutors seek 9 1/2-year sentence for Griner
Russian prosecutors asked a court outside Moscow to sentence American basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison as closing arguments in her cannabis possession trial were made Thursday.
BP earnings triple to $8.5 billion as prices soared during Russia-Ukraine war
The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.
Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for cannabis possession amid U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release.
Brittney Griner's trial in Russia: Houston expert weighs in on International exchange talks
The latest moves between the Russian government and the White House could possibly set a new standard in international prisoner exchanges, according to a Houston-based expert.
Russia to drop out of International Space Station after 2024 and build own outpost
The decision to quit the ISS project comes amid soaring tensions between Russia and the West over the Kremlin's military action in Ukraine.
Missiles hit Ukrainian port hours after Russia agrees to export grains
Ukraine denounced the strike as “spit in the face” of Turkey and the United Nations.
Houston missionary rescued from Russian-occupied Ukraine speaks with FOX 26
Houstonian Terry Gateley spoke with FOX 26 grateful to be alive after being rescued from Russian-occupied Ukraine.
Ukraine's first lady appeals to US lawmakers for more weapons amid war's toll
Ukraine's first lady has appealed face to face to U.S. lawmakers for more air defense systems to help guard her country’s skies.
Instagram video captures young girl's last moments before deadly Ukraine bombing
The 4-year-old girl happily pushes a stroller in the video, moments before she would become one of the youngest victims of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
WNBA’s Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea
WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial after she pleaded guilty to drug possession charges last week.
France's Bastille Day military parade pays homage to Ukraine
France’s traditional Bastille Day parade featured warplanes, military vehicles and a drone in a performance showing off its might and military efforts to support Ukraine.
White House: Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia
The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get her home
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.
Sugar Land woman's mother escapes wrath of Russian-Ukraine War after local help
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entering its 134th day, and thousands continue to try and escape the wrath of the war. One Ukrainian was successfully able to do that and come to Houston.
Russia claims capture of Lysychansk, a pivotal city in eastern Ukraine
The capture brings Moscow closer to its stated goal of seizing all of Ukraine’s Donbas region.
US announces additional $820M in aid to Ukraine, including new missile systems
The U.S. has announced it will provide Ukraine with $820 million in new military aid, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars to respond to Russia’s heavily reliance on long-range strikes in the war.
Boris Johnson’s pecs would be a ‘disgusting sight,’ Putin says after G-7 leaders mock him
Russian President Vladimir Putin says unlike him, Western leaders abuse alcohol and don't do sports.