Big Cheez-Its, escaped bees, Boris Johnson's pecs: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines

Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about gigantic Cheez-its, a Burger King employee's incredible gift, and Arizona burn survivors conquering Africa's highest mountain to brighten your week.

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.

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.

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.

Supreme Court allows Biden to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.

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.

Ukrainian survivor: Only a 'monster' would attack a mall

“You have to be a real monster,” the survivor said about the mall attack. “I don’t have words anymore.” Authorities say at least 18 people are dead, and more than 20 are missing.

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.

U.S. to establish permanent military base in Poland

Vladimir Putin thought NATO members would splinter after he invaded Ukraine, but got the opposite response instead, President Biden said.