Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 1)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
World News
Top US envoy takes trip to remind the world that millions inside Syria still need aid
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield travels to the Turkey-Syria border to remind the world of the need for continued aid for Syrians who are fleeing or in opposition-held parts of the country.
Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee comes at a challenging time for Britain's monarchy
Queen Elizabeth II is marking 70 years on the throne, but recent years have been bumpy for the British monarchy. Public support for the institution has fallen, even as the queen remains popular.
Sex Pistols aim to give Queen Elizabeth's jubilee a touch of punk
A certain anti-authoritarian anthem linked to the punk rock pioneers and the British monarch, is being re-released as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her platinum jubilee.
A rare visit by Pakistanis to Israel has caused furor in Islamabad
Pakistan doesn't recognize Israel. After a delegation visited Israel and even met with its president, Pakistani senators were outraged and one visitor got fired.
This secretive network helps Ukrainian refugees find abortions in Europe
Ukraine has very liberal abortion laws. In Poland, it is almost entirely illegal. Millions of Ukrainians discovered this when they fled the war in their home country and crossed the Polish border.
The U.S. is sending advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, but not to be shot into Russia
President Biden said in a guest essay in The New York Times that he's decided to provide Ukraine with more advanced rockets that will enable it to more precisely strike targets on the battlefield.
To fight the opioid crisis, Canada tests decriminalizing possession
Overdose deaths have risen sharply across Canada in the past five years, with deaths linked to fentanyl doubling. Officials hope decriminalization will make more users willing to seek medical care.
In Britain, it took just one school shooting to pass major gun control
After the Dunblane massacre in Scotland left 16 students dead, parents organized to make sure it could never happen again. What can the U.S learn from them as we struggle to combat gun violence?
DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate
The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early 2021 "falls easily within the CDC's statutory authority."