As citizens embrace the technology for entertainment, babysitting and even farming advice, the government is stepping up efforts to set limits.

Ukraine showed European partners what it said were intercepted Russian plans to cut off major cities from power, heat and water this winter.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the co-pilot who set upon the pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination” but did not elaborate.

The new pipeline from Alberta’s oil sands to the Pacific Coast may lower separatist tensions in that province while also loosening energy ties with the U.S.

The Nigerian secured office space in a federal building, opened bank accounts and even held meetings with foreign diplomats. He says he is innocent.

British police said a 27-year-old British-Iranian dual national was arrested Thursday. British officials have said they believe Iran played a part in planning the incident at R.A.F. Fairford.

The government claims that reporters from Matsaddash, a well-known news outlet that debunks false reports, spread disinformation for the banned Muslim Brotherhood.

The State Department has denied its funding for the next two years, jeopardizing the education of hundreds of female Afghan students.

Wicknell Chivayo was riding in a helicopter with his wife when it plunged into a field. Dogged by corruption allegations, the businessman drew polarizing reactions even in death.

Both sides are finding it increasingly difficult to finance the conflict in Ukraine. Russia’s 2027 budget envisions more debt, higher taxes and lower social benefits.