International

The royals dropped 'consort' from Queen Camilla's title. What's the big deal?
The invitation to King Charles' May coronation refers to his wife as Queen Camilla, dropping the word 'consort.' Royal experts unpack the significance of the title and the history behind it.
Finland joins NATO over Russia's objection
The Nordic nation's decision to join the defense alliance is seen as a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the Stimson Center's Emma Ashford argues it could have downsides for NATO too.
Finland joins NATO in major blow to Russia over Ukraine war
Finland has joined the NATO military alliance, dealing a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a historic realignment of Europe's post-Cold War security landscape triggered by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. 
An explosion at a Russian cafe kills a prominent military blogger and wounds 30 others
Russian officials said Vladlen Tatarsky was killed at a cafe in St. Petersburg. He was a well-known military blogger and strident supporter of the war in Ukraine. Some 30 people were wounded.
Vice President Harris wiped away tears as she toured Ghana's Cape Coast slave castle
The vice president visited a castle that was one of the last stops before enslaved people were transported across the Atlantic. "The horror of what happened here must always be remembered," she said.