Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady

The first lady traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.

Afghanistan's Taliban order women to cover up head to toe

The decree says that women should leave the home only when necessary, and that male relatives would face punishment for violations.

Ukraine: Women, kids, older adults evacuated from Mariupol steel mill

All women, children and older adults have been evacuated from a Ukrainian steel mill that's been under attack by Russian forces for weeks.

Hotel Saratoga explosion devastates icon of Cuban capital; at least 18 dead

A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak has blown away outer walls from a five-star hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens.

50 more civilians rescued from besieged Mariupol steel plant

Some 2,000 Ukrainian fighters are believed to be holed up beneath Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol. Ukraine said a few hundred civilians were also trapped there.

US shared intel before Ukraine sank Russian warship, official says

The Pentagon denied Friday any involvement in the attack on the Russian warship but acknowledged that the U.S. does share intelligence with Ukraine.

Canadian visitor who went missing in Hernando County found dead

A 74-year-old from Canada, who went missing sometime early Wednesday morning, leaving his wife asleep in their parked van, was found dead, according to Hernando County authorities.

Russian superyacht seized by American authorities in Fiji

The Justice Department says a superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji.

Cinco de Mayo: What you should know about the famous unofficial holiday

It's not a major holiday in many parts of Mexico, but it is marked by celebrations across the United States. Here's what you should know about the history (as well as some misconceptions) about Cinco de Mayo.

NASA astronaut who has feuded with Russian space director shares tweets on how to disable Russian tanks

Retired U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly, who has publicly sparred with the head of Russia’s space agency, recently shared a Twitter thread containing advice on how to disable Russian tanks.

'Seemed like goodbye': Mariupol defenders make their stand

Some 2,000 Ukrainian fighters, by Russia's most recent estimate, were holed up in the tunnels and bunkers under the sprawling Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.

Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says

Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.

Cooking oils see historic price hikes due to Ukraine war

The United Nations says prices for world food commodities like grains and vegetable oils have reached their highest levels ever because of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Fiji judge rules US can seize Russian superyacht but not right away

The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.