In 1808, the Chinese Qing government, overwhelmed by pirates in the South China Sea, decided the time had come to take out the worst of them all. The Red Flag Fleet, under the command of the ...

That's all for our live coverage today, but we'll be back with more updates and analysis tomorrow. If you're just checking in, here is a recap of the key developments today: The US and Russia held ...

A bitter and bloody war in Ukraine has devastated the country, further isolated Russia from the West and fueled economic insecurity around the world. The assault underscored the deep mistrust ...

European leaders are struggling to find the money and the political will to replace the bulk of the U.S. contribution to Ukraine and to their own defense. By Steven Erlanger and Jeanna Smialek ...

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