World Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling Addressing a lawsuit filed by the Justice Ministry, the court labeled the LGBTQ+ "movement" in Russia an extremist group and banned it. The case was classified, and the ministry disclosed no evidence. The Associated Press
World Ukraine says spy chief's wife is being treated for poisoning with heavy metals Marianna Budanova is the wife of Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence agency. She is undergoing treatment in a hospital. The Associated Press
World Russian court extends Evan Gershkovich's detention until the end of January A court extended the detention of the Wall Street Journal reporter, arrested on espionage charges, until Jan. 30, Russian news agencies reported. Gershkovich and the Journal deny the allegations. The Associated Press
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
Science Russia is scrapping its ratification of a key nuclear test ban. Here's what that means The world's major nuclear powers haven't tested a bomb this century, but experts worry that may be about to change. Geoff Brumfiel
World Putin begins visit in China, underscoring Moscow's ties with Beijing Russia and China have forged an informal alliance against the United States and other democratic nations that is now complicated by the Israel-Hamas war. The Associated Press
National Jews around the world send Rosh Hashana wishes to detained reporter Evan Gershkovich The Wall Street Journal reporter has been held in Russia since March. Thousands have written him letters for the Jewish new year, as the campaign for his release hones in on next week's U.N. meeting. Rachel Treisman
World North Korea's Kim vows full support for Russia's 'sacred fight' after meeting Putin The leaders met at Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome for a summit that underscores how their interests are aligning in the face of their countries' separate, intensifying confrontations with the U.S. The Associated Press
World U.S. says Russia has made 'shameful' moves toward new North Korea arms deals According to new U.S. intelligence, the potential agreement would allow North Korea to ship "significant quantities and multiple types" of weapons to Russia for deployment in Ukraine. Michele Kelemen
Technology Meta says Chinese, Russian influence operations are among the biggest it's taken down Facebook's parent company says both operations used fake accounts across social media sites to promote Chinese and Russian interests Shannon Bond
