Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case
Russian troops are accused of killing, torturing and abusing possibly thousands of Ukrainian civilians.
Russian troops are accused of killing, torturing and abusing possibly thousands of Ukrainian civilians.
Al-Jazeera reporter killed during Israeli raid in West Bank
A journalist for Al-Jazeera was shot and killed while covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin, Palestinian officials said.
A journalist for Al-Jazeera was shot and killed while covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin, Palestinian officials said.
Why Koreans could all get younger soon
The country is unique in that it uses three different systems to calculate ages, including one that means a baby born on December 31 could be 2 years old by the next day.
The country is unique in that it uses three different systems to calculate ages, including one that means a baby born on December 31 could be 2 years old by the next day.
Egg-sized white diamond sold for over $21 million, plus fees
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
Sherpa woman breaks her own record by climbing Mount Everest for 10th time
After her record-breaking accomplishment, Lhakpa Sherpa said she wanted to inspire all women so they too can achieve their dreams.
After her record-breaking accomplishment, Lhakpa Sherpa said she wanted to inspire all women so they too can achieve their dreams.
Why a Finland, Sweden NATO membership would be a big deal
Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join NATO because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.
Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join NATO because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.
COVID-19 lockdowns in China cause global shortage of ‘contrast material’ used for medical imaging
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Russia pummels vital port of Odesa, targeting supply lines
Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles pummeled the vital port of Odesa, part of apparent efforts to disrupt supply lines and weapons shipments.
Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles pummeled the vital port of Odesa, part of apparent efforts to disrupt supply lines and weapons shipments.
Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report
Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.
Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.
Colombia cartel shuts down dozens of towns after leader extradited to US
The retaliation closed businesses, shut schools, suspended intercity bus service, and a professional soccer match couldn’t be played.
The retaliation closed businesses, shut schools, suspended intercity bus service, and a professional soccer match couldn’t be played.
As Putin marks Victory Day, his troops make little war gains
While Western analysts in recent weeks had widely expected Putin to use the holiday to trumpet some kind of victory in Ukraine or announce an escalation, he did neither.
While Western analysts in recent weeks had widely expected Putin to use the holiday to trumpet some kind of victory in Ukraine or announce an escalation, he did neither.
Sandals Bahamas deaths: 3 Americans found dead at resort are identified
3 Americans were found dead on Great Exuma island on Friday
3 Americans were found dead on Great Exuma island on Friday
U2’s Bono, The Edge do surprise concert for Ukrainian troops in Kyiv
The bandmates played in metro station converted into a bomb shelter.
The bandmates played in metro station converted into a bomb shelter.
Dozens feared dead after Russian bomb levels Ukraine school
“Most likely, all 60 people who remain under the rubble are now dead," a Ukraine official said.
“Most likely, all 60 people who remain under the rubble are now dead," a Ukraine official said.
Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady
The first lady traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.
The first lady traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.
Putin's alleged $700M superyacht seized in Italy
Zelenskyy pushes for harsher sanctions as the war in Ukraine persists
Zelenskyy pushes for harsher sanctions as the war in Ukraine persists
Afghanistan's Taliban order women to cover up head to toe
The decree says that women should leave the home only when necessary, and that male relatives would face punishment for violations.
The decree says that women should leave the home only when necessary, and that male relatives would face punishment for violations.
Ukraine: Women, kids, older adults evacuated from Mariupol steel mill
All women, children and older adults have been evacuated from a Ukrainian steel mill that's been under attack by Russian forces for weeks.
All women, children and older adults have been evacuated from a Ukrainian steel mill that's been under attack by Russian forces for weeks.
Cocaine found in coffee shipments sent to Nespresso facility
The cocaine is estimated to be worth over $50M.
The cocaine is estimated to be worth over $50M.
Hotel Saratoga explosion: Rescuers look for victims after blast kills at least 25
A natural gas leak was the apparent cause of a deadly blast at Havana’s historic Hotel Saratoga.
A natural gas leak was the apparent cause of a deadly blast at Havana’s historic Hotel Saratoga.