Hotel Saratoga explosion devastates icon of Cuban capital; at least 18 dead

A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak has blown away outer walls from a five-star hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens.

50 more civilians rescued from besieged Mariupol steel plant

Some 2,000 Ukrainian fighters are believed to be holed up beneath Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol. Ukraine said a few hundred civilians were also trapped there.

US shared intel before Ukraine sank Russian warship, official says

The Pentagon denied Friday any involvement in the attack on the Russian warship but acknowledged that the U.S. does share intelligence with Ukraine.

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.

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.

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.

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.