Russian superyacht seized by American authorities in Fiji
The Justice Department says a superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji.
NASA astronaut who has feuded with Russian space director shares tweets on how to disable Russian tanks
Retired U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly, who has publicly sparred with the head of Russia’s space agency, recently shared a Twitter thread containing advice on how to disable Russian tanks.
Kremlin says Western intel will not stop war as US reportedly helps Ukraine target Russian generals
Ukraine claims it has killed a dozen Russian generals.
Cooking oils see historic price hikes due to Ukraine war
The United Nations says prices for world food commodities like grains and vegetable oils have reached their highest levels ever because of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Fiji judge rules US can seize Russian superyacht but not right away
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
Russian airstrike on Mariupol theater likely left 600 dead, AP evidence suggests
The Russian bombing of the drama theater in Mariupol on March 16 stands out as the war's single deadliest known attack against civilians to date.
EU chief calls for ban on Russian oil imports by end of 2022
The plan would phase out crude oil imports within six months.
Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill available on Airbnb for $1
Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.
Russian forces storm Mariupol steel plant as some evacuees reach safety
Ukrainian defenders of a steel plant in Mariupol say Russian forces have started to storm the the last pocket of resistance.
Madeleine McCann: Search for missing girl continues 15 years later
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
100-year-old man breaks world record for longest career at same company
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
Civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant head for safety
More than 100 people — including elderly women and mothers with small children — left the rubble-strewn Azovstal steelworks on Sunday and set out in buses and ambulances for the Ukrainian-controlled city of Zaporizhzhia.
COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants dodge immunity from past infection, South African study finds
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
European Union moves forward in antitrust case against Apple
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.
China building collapse: 2 injured, 9 arrested including owner
Separately, police arrested nine people including the building owner on suspicion of causing a major liability accident, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Evacuations underway in Mariupol; Pelosi visits Ukraine
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the most senior American lawmaker to visit Ukraine since the war erupted.
1st solar eclipse of 2022 appears in southern skies
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
Munich to host 1st Oktoberfest after 2-year pause due to COVID-19
The city of Munich says the annual Oktoberfest festival is on again this fall following a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Foul play not suspected at this time in death of whistleblower investigating Deutsche Bank
Authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time in the death of Valentin Broeksmit, the self-described "comically terrible spy" who is believed to have worked with federal authorities investigating the activities of Deutsche Bank and its ties with former President Donald Trump.
American tourists bring 'souvenir' artillery shell to Israel airport, prompting bomb scare
A bomb scare set off scenes of panic at Israel's airport after an American family showed up with an unexploded artillery shell they had found in the Golan Heights and intended to bring back as a souvenir.