In Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict, a Bloody End in Nagorno-Karabakh

After decades of wars and tense stalemates, almost no one saw it coming: Azerbaijan seized Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenian control seemingly overnight.

In Italy, Rape Cases Seize Attention and Expose Cultural Rifts

A summer of horrific crimes, including the gang rapes of two young girls, has put a new focus on the country’s attitudes toward women and the amplifying role of social media.

Investigators Seize ‘Marcus Aurelius’ Statue From Cleveland Museum

The Manhattan district attorney’s office said the headless bronze, valued at $20 million, is a depiction of the Roman emperor and was looted from Turkey.

Gabon Coup: Military Officers Seize Power From Ali Bongo

The coup was announced hours after President Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose family has controlled the country for a half-century, was declared to have been re-elected for a third term in a disputed election.

Ukraine Says It Retook Robotyne Village From Russians

It took weeks of fierce combat for Ukrainian forces to seize the village of Robotyne from the Russians, and they have advanced just a few miles since June — signs of the daunting task ahead.

Deadly Russian Strike Hits Chernihiv, Ukraine Says

The attack, which killed at least seven people and wounded more than 100, came after President Vladimir V. Putin visited a Russian city that was briefly seized by the Wagner group.

Kansas Newspaper Raid: Seized Items to Be Returned to Marion County Record

The raid of the newspaper, The Marion County Record, has drawn condemnation from First Amendment advocates.

Kansas Paper Warns Police Not to Review Information on Seized Devices

Newspaper raids are rare in the United States, and the one that happened at The Marion County Record last week has drawn condemnation from First Amendment advocates.

Coups in Africa Run Coast to Coast After Niger Turmoil

This past week’s military takeover in Niger completed a domino chain of countries ruled by leaders who seized power by force, fueling instability and presenting a conundrum for the United States.

Niger’s Detained President Vows to Save Democracy From Coup

The army chief declared his support for a group of mutineers that seized power on Wednesday. President Mohamed Bazoum and his allies insisted the coup could be reversed.

At the Met, She Holds Court. At Home, She Held 71 Looted Antiquities.

Shelby White has given the museum generous gifts and 33 years of service as a trustee. But investigators recently seized many of her ancient artifacts, including 17 that were on loan to the Met.

Biden Announces More Aid for Ukraine as G7 Powers Convene in Japan

President Volodomyr Zelensky of Ukraine received vows of resolute support and promises of further weapons shipments even as Russian forces claimed to have seized the war-torn city of Bakhmut.

Republicans Question Officials Who Cast Doubt on Hunter Biden Laptop Contents

House G.O.P. lawmakers who claim the federal government has tried to damage conservatives have seized on a 2020 letter signed by 51 former intelligence officials as a prime piece of evidence.

Jets: Russia moves to seize hundreds of planes from foreign owners

Russia's richest may lose their yachts as US and its allies move to seize assets

Here's what we know about the 40-mile-long convoy outside Ukraine's capital

• France seizes superyacht owned by Russian oligarch • Banks scramble to figure out what they'll lose if Russia's economy implodes

Gold bars stolen from 1746 shipwreck returned to France

The United States returned several stolen artifacts to France on Wednesday, including five gold bars from a 1746 shipwreck after a decades-long investigation led US federal agents to seize the items from an online auction in California.

Mexican army captures 3 tons of cocaine in high-speed chase at sea

Three tons of cocaine were seized by Mexico's army as a helicopter captured the high-speed chase at sea about 68 nautical miles from resort city Cabo San Lucas.

Trump advisers drafted more than one executive order to seize voting machines, sources tell CNN

Former President Donald Trump's advisers drafted two versions of an executive order to seize voting machines -- one directing the Department of Defense to do so and another the Department of Homeland Security -- as part of a broader effort to undermine the 2020 election results, multiple sources tell CNN.

Reporter calls Trump WH draft executive order 'fictional thriller'

CNN's Tom Foreman examines a draft executive order that was unsigned by former President Donald Trump that would've directed the Pentagon to seize voting machines in key states and hunt for evidence of fraud.