Russia releases US Marine vet Trevor Reed in prisoner exchange

As part of a prisoner exchange with the United States, Russia released Trevor Reed, a former Marine from Texas who was arrested in the summer of 2019.

Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation

A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to send more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin upped the ante, using its most essential export as leverage.

Delta to pay flight attendants during boarding

Delta Air Lines, which has narrowly fought off several attempts to unionize its flight attendants, will begin paying cabin crews during boarding starting June 2 on all flights. Currently, pay for flight attendants starts when all the passengers are seated and the plane’s doors close.

Chernobyl: On 36th anniversary of disaster, Russia’s seizure of nuclear plant seen as ‘nightmare’

Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.

Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv more weapons

The U.S. defense secretary promised to “keep moving heaven and earth” to get Ukraine the weapons it needs to repel Russia, while Moscow has warned such support risks widening the war.

Girl left behind on rail platform reunited with mom thanks to good Samaritan, officers

A little girl became stranded at a Melbourne train station when she jumped onto the platform and the train doors closed before her mother could follow. Thankfully, some kind strangers were there to help.

Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.

Kane Tanaka, world's oldest person, dies at 119 in Japan

Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.

3 Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps as worldwide numbers dwindle to 400

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.

'Uniting for Ukraine': Biden streamlines process to welcome refugees to US

The U.S. is launching “Uniting for Ukraine,” a streamlined process to welcome Ukrainian refugees, including the opportunity for Americans to sponsor those applicants.

Biden taps Bridget Brink as ambassador to Ukraine as US promises more aid

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia is failing in its war aims and “Ukraine is succeeding,” following a secrecy-shrouded visit to Ukraine's capital.

French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term

The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.

Zelenskyy meets top-level US delegation Blinken and Austin, Ukraine official says

The U.S. secretaries of state and defense arrived in Kyiv Sunday for the highest-level visit to Kyiv by an American delegation since the start of Russia’s invasion.