Ukraine says animal eyes sent to some embassies, consulates
The parcels arrived after a package containing an explosive device sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid ignited upon opening on Wednesday and injured an employee. That was one of multiple explosive parcels found in Spain this week.
The parcels arrived after a package containing an explosive device sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid ignited upon opening on Wednesday and injured an employee. That was one of multiple explosive parcels found in Spain this week.
Massive wave kills US passenger, injures 4 others on Antarctic Viking cruise
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
The Ukrainian history of 'Carol of the Bells'
We have Ukraine to thank for giving "Christmas magic to the world."
We have Ukraine to thank for giving "Christmas magic to the world."
Only 5%-6% of world’s plastic is recycled and production is only increasing, report says
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
Bidens entertain big names in entertainment, politics, business at first state dinner
The first White House state dinner of President Joe Biden’s administration drew big names Thursday from fashion, entertainment, politics and business who turned out to help celebrate French President Emmanuel Macron and the return of large social events after the pandemic.
The first White House state dinner of President Joe Biden’s administration drew big names Thursday from fashion, entertainment, politics and business who turned out to help celebrate French President Emmanuel Macron and the return of large social events after the pandemic.
Ukrainian soldiers come to Minnesota for prosthetics — and then return to the fight
"I go back so that every person in my country, whether they be in my family or anyone else, can stop hiding in the basement," a Ukrainian soldier who received prosthetic care in Minnesota said of his decision to return to the military after losing a limb.
"I go back so that every person in my country, whether they be in my family or anyone else, can stop hiding in the basement," a Ukrainian soldier who received prosthetic care in Minnesota said of his decision to return to the military after losing a limb.
Ghana and Uruguay face off 12 years after 2010 World Cup drama
If you've been following the World Cup over the years, you know that Friday's match-up of Ghana vs. Uruguay is bigger than a game. For soccer fans of Ghana in the DMV, it's a redemption match 12 years in the making.
If you've been following the World Cup over the years, you know that Friday's match-up of Ghana vs. Uruguay is bigger than a game. For soccer fans of Ghana in the DMV, it's a redemption match 12 years in the making.
World Cup guide: Croatia, Morocco advance, Germany out of tournament
Both Croatia and Morocco advanced to the last 16 on Thursday and Germany was unfortunately eliminated from the world tournament despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica.
Both Croatia and Morocco advanced to the last 16 on Thursday and Germany was unfortunately eliminated from the world tournament despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica.
Iranian man shot, killed celebrating US victory in World Cup
One man was shot dead by Iranian security forces in northwest Iran for honking his car horn in support of the U.S. victory, the Oslo-based rights monitor Iran Human Rights reported on Thursday.
One man was shot dead by Iranian security forces in northwest Iran for honking his car horn in support of the U.S. victory, the Oslo-based rights monitor Iran Human Rights reported on Thursday.
Biden acknowledges 'glitches' in climate law after Macron criticism
President Joe Biden is acknowledging "glitches" in his clean energy law that has raised concerns in Europe but said there are "tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies.
President Joe Biden is acknowledging "glitches" in his clean energy law that has raised concerns in Europe but said there are "tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies.
4 lion cubs saved from Ukraine war arrive at Minnesota sanctuary
Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home.
Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home.
Uber to offer free reindeer sleigh rides in Finland — world's first on-demand excursion of its kind
Uber Sleigh will take riders on a two-hour journey to the hometown of Santa Claus.
Uber Sleigh will take riders on a two-hour journey to the hometown of Santa Claus.
Decorated Ukrainian Olympian selling his medals to support war effort
“My Olympic medals won’t matter if Ukraine can’t stand for this fight for freedom and independence,” two-time canoe champion Yuri Cheban said.
“My Olympic medals won’t matter if Ukraine can’t stand for this fight for freedom and independence,” two-time canoe champion Yuri Cheban said.
European Union to Musk: Beef up hate speech controls on Twitter or face fines, ban
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
Prince William, Kate begin US visit as royal racism scandal erupts in UK
“Racism has no place in our society," Prince William's office said. “These comments were unacceptable, and it’s right that the individual has stepped aside with immediate effect.”
“Racism has no place in our society," Prince William's office said. “These comments were unacceptable, and it’s right that the individual has stepped aside with immediate effect.”
Egypt calls on British Museum to return The Rosetta stone
Thousands of Egyptians are demanding that the British Museum return the Rosetta stone.
Thousands of Egyptians are demanding that the British Museum return the Rosetta stone.
For Mexico, World Cup heartache and four years of regret
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
DNA tests help holocaust survivors reconnect with family torn apart in World War II
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
World Cup Wednesday guide: Messi and Argentina advance; Mexico falls short
Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. Meanwhile, Mexico's win over Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance to the next round.
Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. Meanwhile, Mexico's win over Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance to the next round.
Prince William, Kate arriving in Boston with focus on environmental program
It's the first trip for the Prince and Princess of Wales to the United States in eight years.
It's the first trip for the Prince and Princess of Wales to the United States in eight years.