World Russia says it downed dozens of Moscow-bound Ukrainian drones after it struck Kyiv Russia says its air defenses intercepted at least 24 Ukrainian drones a day after it launched its largest drone strike on the Ukrainian capital of the war. The Associated Press
World House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds Democrats want Israel and Ukraine funding to be linked together. House Republicans are proposing a standalone bill with roughly $14 billion for Israel offset with cuts to the Internal Revenue Service. Rachel Treisman
World The White House is asking for almost $106 billion for Israel, Ukraine and the border Congress declined to give the White House $24 billion in aid for Ukraine in late September. Now there's a much bigger request, which also includes money for Israel and other priorities. Deepa Shivaram
World Can the U.S. stand with both Israel and Ukraine? You know that old saying about being able to walk and chew gum at the same time? Julianne Smith, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, is living it. Mary Louise Kelly Elena Burnett Tinbete Ermyas
The White House wants $44 billion in emergency funding. Here's what that covers The White House has asked Congress for emergency funding for Ukraine, disaster recovery, and the border. The package would be tied to a broader deal to keep the government running. Tamara Keith
World The Cossacks' traditions live on near the front lines in Ukraine Zaporizhzhian Cossacks are warriors who have been revered for centuries in Ukraine. A family is maintaining the Cossack traditions by training people with swords, maces and their bare hands. Joanna Kakissis Claire Harbage Hanna Palamarenko
World Russia's nixing of Ukraine grain deal deepens worries about global food supply Since the war began, there's been concern about getting Ukrainian grain to countries in need. A deal was struck in 2022 to keep exports flowing — but Russia put an end to it on Monday. Andrew Connelly
World Ukraine can't join NATO yet. But Biden says Zelenskyy is OK with that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the NATO summit satisfied with offers of long-term security aid from the United States and other G-7 countries, according to President Biden. Lexie Schapitl
The U.S. is sending cluster bombs to Ukraine despite humanitarian warnings U.S. officials maintained Friday that Ukraine has provided written assurances to minimize civilian casualties with the use of the controversial munitions. Washington Desk Emma Bowman
World Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is back in Russia, says Belarus' Lukashenko That's in contrast to the deal worked out after the failed uprising last month. The Kremlin had said the Wagner group leader would be exiled to neighboring Belarus but would not face charges. Charles Maynes Laurel Wamsley