Brittney Griner's agent calls on Biden, Harris to 'do whatever it takes to bring' WNBA star home from Russia

Griner was arrested in February for allegedly trying to bring vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport. She’s been held ever since with limited public appearances. A Moscow court extended Griner’s detention until July 2.

WHO creating vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears

The World Health Organization is creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa.

Strawberry moon: When, where to look for June’s supermoon event

June’s supermoon has been dubbed the strawberry moon because it traditionally happens during the time of year when many species of berries are ready and at their ripest for harvest, especially sweet strawberries.

Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for third time

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time.

Is monkeypox an emergency? U.N. gathering experts

The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency. More than 1,600 cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported this year in 39 countries.

Biden to visit 'pariah' Saudi Arabia and Israel next month

President Joe Biden plans to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who U.S. intelligence officials determined ordered the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Saudis say they look forward to welcoming Biden.

United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing in theaters

A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.

Video shows cow taking over office on England farm

“Someone left the door open and she wandered in from the pasture on her own,” the owner said.

Volunteers retrofit demolition derby cars for Ukrainian soldiers

A city council member in the region said the cars are useful for battle because they’re fast and “handle well.”

Ukraine: 100-200 soldiers die daily, new plea for more arms

Up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia’s military onslaught, according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president — and only more and more advanced Western weaponry will turn back the Russian offensive.

Fighting bears tumble down mountain in Spain

A dramatic and violent encounter between two bears in nature was captured on video over the weekend.

North Texas couple adopts 7 siblings

A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.

Summit of the Americas: Biden lauds democratic unity despite no-shows

President Joe Biden says democracy is an “essential ingredient” for the Western Hemisphere's future, an implicit rebuttal to leaders from around the world who boycotted the Summit of the Americas because authoritarians were not invited.

US seizes Russian-owned superyacht Amadea in Fiji after legal win

The court ruling represented a significant victory for the U.S. as it encounters obstacles in its attempts to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs around the world.

15-year-old Ukrainian boy dubbed a hero after using drone to help defeat Russian forces: report

The teenager was reportedly the only person in the area that was experienced with drones and could help fight off a Russian convoy that was just over 24 miles outside of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.