Here is today’s selection of top stories from The Associated Press at this hour to begin your day. 

Today’s Headlines

Russia says it’s cutting gas to two EU nations in escalation

POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia opened a new front in its war over Ukraine on Wednesday, deciding to shut off gas to two European Union nations that staunchly back Kyiv, a dramatic escalation in a…Read More

Reelection bolsters France’s Macron as powerful player in EU

PARIS (AP) — Soon after his victory was announced, French President Emmanuel Macron took the stage to the sound of the European Union’s anthem, the “Ode to Joy.” The symbolism was strong: The…Read More

Myanmar court sentences Suu Kyi to 5 years for corruption

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison Wednesday. Suu Kyi, who was ousted by an…Read More

Live Updates: EU begins emergency gas talks BRUSSELS — European Union officials are holding emergency gas talks following Russia’s decision to abruptly turn off supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, according to the bloc’s top…Read More

Major Japan railway now powered only by renewable energy TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo’s Shibuya is famed for its Scramble Crossing, where crowds of people crisscross the intersection in a scene symbolizing urban Japan’s congestion and anonymity. It may have added…Read More

Oklahoma panel says candidate can’t be called ‘The Patriot’ OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Republican lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as “The Patriot” on the ballot can’t use that nickname, the Oklahoma Election Board has ruled. The board decided Monday that…Read More Cross Section Lebanon vote holds little hope for change despite disasters SIDON, Lebanon (AP) — Running for parliament for the first time, independent Hania Zaatari walks down the meandering alleyways of the old souk in the port city of Sidon, telling impoverished workers…Read More Kim Kardashian testifies, causes stir at ‘Blac Chyna’ trial LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kim Kardashian testified Tuesday that she had no memory of making any attempt to kill the reality show that starred her brother Rob Kardashian and his former fiancée Blac Chyna. But…Read More AP-NORC Poll: Older people fret less about aging in place WASHINGTON (AP) — The older you are, the less you fret about aging in place. That’s a key insight from a new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs poll, which found that U.S. adults ages 65…Read More