Russia claims capture of Lysychansk, a pivotal city in eastern Ukraine
The capture brings Moscow closer to its stated goal of seizing all of Ukraine’s Donbas region.
Alpine glacier breaks loose, kills at least 6 hikers on popular trail
A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose and slid down an Italian mountainside, slamming into more than a dozen hikers on a popular trail on the peak.
Worker disappears after he was accidentally paid more than 300 times his salary
The worker initially alerted his manager of the massive overpayment.
US announces additional $820M in aid to Ukraine, including new missile systems
The U.S. has announced it will provide Ukraine with $820 million in new military aid, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars to respond to Russia’s heavily reliance on long-range strikes in the war.
Airline to debut next-level sleeping pods for economy class flights
Passengers can now get some shut-eye in their very own sleeping space to ease the burden of a long flight.
North Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Trial for US basketball star Brittney Griner begins in Moscow-area court
Brittney Griner was arrested in February on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
Boris Johnson’s pecs would be a ‘disgusting sight,’ Putin says after G-7 leaders mock him
Russian President Vladimir Putin says unlike him, Western leaders abuse alcohol and don't do sports.
New Zealand designates Proud Boys as a terrorist organization
New Zealand officials said the group's involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot amounted to an act of terrorism.
FBI names ‘Cryptoqueen’ to Ten Most Wanted list
The FBI has added Ruja Ignatova, a.k.a. 'Cryptoqueen', to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $4 billion in a scam.
'World's largest' chocolate factory halts production after salmonella infection
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
Ukraine mall airstrike: Stunning video shows debris raining from sky as locals seek cover
Stunning footage has emerged of debris raining out of the sky in a public park — sending terrified Ukrainians running for cover — documenting the immediate aftermath of a shopping mall airstrike.
NATO Summit: Russia, China slam Western military alliance after leaders raise alarm
During the 2022 summit in Madrid, NATO declared Russia a “direct threat” and said China posed “serious challenges" to global stability.
NATO pivots to highlight Chinese 'challenges' for 1st time
While Russia’s war against Ukraine has dominated discussions at the NATO summit, China earned a place Wednesday among the Western alliance’s most worrying security concerns.
2015 Paris attacks: Sole surviving assailant gets life without parole, 19 others convicted
Salah Abdeslam was the chief suspect in an exceptional trial over the 2015 attacks. He received the most severe sentence possible in France.
People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
Video shows Russian missile attack on Ukrainian mall
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack “one of the most daring terrorist attacks in European history.”
Finland, Sweden closer to joining NATO after Turkey drops opposition, leader says
After urgent top-level talks, alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said “we now have an agreement that paves the way for Finland and Sweden to join NATO.”
Women tried to smuggle 109 live animals through Bangkok airport, officials say
X-ray scans led security officials to two white porcupines, two armadillos, 35 turtles, 50 chameleons and 20 snakes.
A global look at suffocation deaths of trafficked migrants
The scene still unfolding in Texas is just the latest tragedy to claim the lives of migrants who put their fate in the hand of smugglers.