Forty years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, officials are grappling with the impact of a 2025 Russian drone strike that set back decades of efforts to contain it. Ukrainian officials said the Russians deliberately targeted the structure, but the Kremlin has denied responsibility.

One week into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, thousands of Americans remain stranded. Despite official promises of help, many say they’ve been left to navigate closed airports, canceled flights and uncertainty on their own.

Nepalis expressed hope for their country as people head to the polls on Thursday for the first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last September.