Putin signs treaties annexing Ukraine regions, defying international law
The signing represents a sharp escalation in the seven-month conflict in Ukraine, and it comes after a Russian strike killed 25 people in Ukraine.
The signing represents a sharp escalation in the seven-month conflict in Ukraine, and it comes after a Russian strike killed 25 people in Ukraine.
Russian attack kills 25 as Kremlin seeks to annex Ukraine regions
The attacks come as Moscow prepares Friday to add four occupied regions. The Kremlin paved the way for the land grabs with “votes,” sometimes at gunpoint, that Ukraine and its Western allies consider a sham.
The attacks come as Moscow prepares Friday to add four occupied regions. The Kremlin paved the way for the land grabs with “votes,” sometimes at gunpoint, that Ukraine and its Western allies consider a sham.
Hundreds of children from Ukraine stranded in Russian summer camps
The children are ages 9 through 16 and are stranded nearly 600 miles from home. Parents who sent their kids to the camps are now desperately trying to get them back.
The children are ages 9 through 16 and are stranded nearly 600 miles from home. Parents who sent their kids to the camps are now desperately trying to get them back.
Senate OKs stopgap to avert government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine
Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.
Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.
NATO believes damage to natural gas pipelines in Baltic Sea were sabotage
NATO believes that damage to two natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea is the result of sabotage.
NATO believes that damage to two natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea is the result of sabotage.
2022 World Cup: Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for fans attending tournament
Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.
Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.
Queen Elizabeth II's official cause of death released
Queen Elizabeth II died from old age, according to the monarch's death certificate.
Queen Elizabeth II died from old age, according to the monarch's death certificate.
Moscow reportedly sets up draft offices at borders to intercept fleeing Russians amid military call-up
A Russian region that borders Georgia, North Ossetia, restricted many passenger cars from entering Wednesday, according to Interfax Russia. A day earlier, authorities there announced plans for a draft office at a border crossing where cars and pedestrians have lined up for days.
A Russian region that borders Georgia, North Ossetia, restricted many passenger cars from entering Wednesday, according to Interfax Russia. A day earlier, authorities there announced plans for a draft office at a border crossing where cars and pedestrians have lined up for days.
Americans urged to leave Russia ‘immediately,’ U.S. Embassy warns
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”
Cuba begins restoring power after Hurricane Ian blacks out island
Thousands of people were evacuated and others left the area ahead of the arrival of Ian, which caused flooding, damaged houses and toppled trees.
Thousands of people were evacuated and others left the area ahead of the arrival of Ian, which caused flooding, damaged houses and toppled trees.
Hilaree Nelson: Body of famed American ski mountaineer, raised in Seattle, found in Nepal
The body of a famed U.S. extreme skier who went missing this week after falling from the world’s eighth-highest mountain was recovered Wednesday and transported to Nepal’s capital.
The body of a famed U.S. extreme skier who went missing this week after falling from the world’s eighth-highest mountain was recovered Wednesday and transported to Nepal’s capital.
Gas leak in Nord Stream pipelines likely caused by sabotage, Germany says
Russia says sabotage on the Nord Stream system cannot be ruled out
Russia says sabotage on the Nord Stream system cannot be ruled out
Japan’s ex-leader Shinzo Abe honored at controversial state funeral
High-ranking officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris, attended the funeral as protests were held in the streets opposing the late leader.
High-ranking officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris, attended the funeral as protests were held in the streets opposing the late leader.
Record-breaking: Man walks nearly 1.4 miles across highline 100 meters above ground
Nathan Paulin now holds the record for longest highline walked at nearly 1.4 miles.
Nathan Paulin now holds the record for longest highline walked at nearly 1.4 miles.
Magnus Carlsen rips Hans Niemann in latest chapter of chess feud, accuses him of cheating
The Magnus Carlsen-Hans Niemann feud has gripped the chess world
The Magnus Carlsen-Hans Niemann feud has gripped the chess world
Officials: 98,000 Russians cross into Kazakhstan to avoid call-up to fight in Ukraine
People with and without military experience are reportedly being recruited to participate in the ongoing war. Last week, President Vladimir Putin announced a mobilization of reservists to join the fight.
People with and without military experience are reportedly being recruited to participate in the ongoing war. Last week, President Vladimir Putin announced a mobilization of reservists to join the fight.
Shakira to face trial on charges of tax fraud in Spain
The pop singer is accused of failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($13.9 million) in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014. Shakira has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
The pop singer is accused of failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($13.9 million) in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014. Shakira has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
The 3 things a person can do to keep peak brain health, according to researchers
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 2 in Caribbean; Tampa Bay, Florida braces for major threat
A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Tampa Bay area as mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of the region.
A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Tampa Bay area as mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of the region.
17 dead, 24 injured after gunman opens fire at school in central Russia
Authorities say a gunman has killed 17 people and wounded 24 others in a school in central Russia.
Authorities say a gunman has killed 17 people and wounded 24 others in a school in central Russia.