Russian airstrike on Mariupol theater likely left 600 dead, AP evidence suggests
The Russian bombing of the drama theater in Mariupol on March 16 stands out as the war's single deadliest known attack against civilians to date.
The Russian bombing of the drama theater in Mariupol on March 16 stands out as the war's single deadliest known attack against civilians to date.
EU chief calls for ban on Russian oil imports by end of 2022
The plan would phase out crude oil imports within six months.
The plan would phase out crude oil imports within six months.
Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill available on Airbnb for $1
Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.
Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.
Baseball autographed by Zelenskyy to be sold at auction, proceeds go to Ukraine
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy autographed a baseball for an American collector in 2019, he probably had no idea it would one day be used to help his nation during a time of need.
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy autographed a baseball for an American collector in 2019, he probably had no idea it would one day be used to help his nation during a time of need.
Brittney Griner now considered wrongfully detained, US officials say
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
Russian forces storm Mariupol steel plant as some evacuees reach safety
Ukrainian defenders of a steel plant in Mariupol say Russian forces have started to storm the the last pocket of resistance.
Ukrainian defenders of a steel plant in Mariupol say Russian forces have started to storm the the last pocket of resistance.
Madeleine McCann: Search for missing girl continues 15 years later
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals
Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.
Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.
United Methodist bishops acknowledge breakup is imminent
The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops acknowledged the inevitable breakup of their denomination – a schism that will widen this weekend with the launch of a global movement led by theologically conservative Methodists.
The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops acknowledged the inevitable breakup of their denomination – a schism that will widen this weekend with the launch of a global movement led by theologically conservative Methodists.
100-year-old man breaks world record for longest career at same company
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
Civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant head for safety
More than 100 people — including elderly women and mothers with small children — left the rubble-strewn Azovstal steelworks on Sunday and set out in buses and ambulances for the Ukrainian-controlled city of Zaporizhzhia.
More than 100 people — including elderly women and mothers with small children — left the rubble-strewn Azovstal steelworks on Sunday and set out in buses and ambulances for the Ukrainian-controlled city of Zaporizhzhia.
COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants dodge immunity from past infection, South African study finds
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
European Union moves forward in antitrust case against Apple
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.
'Ghost of Kyiv' fighter pilot is a myth, Ukraine's air force says
The “Ghost of Kyiv” was a military hero, an ace fighter pilot hailed for supposedly shooting down multiple Russian planes. But authorities admitted the pilot was a myth.
The “Ghost of Kyiv” was a military hero, an ace fighter pilot hailed for supposedly shooting down multiple Russian planes. But authorities admitted the pilot was a myth.
China building collapse: 2 injured, 9 arrested including owner
Separately, police arrested nine people including the building owner on suspicion of causing a major liability accident, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Separately, police arrested nine people including the building owner on suspicion of causing a major liability accident, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Evacuations underway in Mariupol; Pelosi visits Ukraine
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the most senior American lawmaker to visit Ukraine since the war erupted.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the most senior American lawmaker to visit Ukraine since the war erupted.
1st solar eclipse of 2022 appears in southern skies
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
Hologram marriage, decades-old McDonald's, AriZona iced teas: Our top uplifting, weird headlines this week
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about a marriage with a 2-D computerized pop singer, decades-old McDonalds and the world's oldest woman to brighten your week.
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about a marriage with a 2-D computerized pop singer, decades-old McDonalds and the world's oldest woman to brighten your week.
Civilians 'begging to get saved' from Mariupol steel mill as Russian attacks intensify
The United Nations is trying to broker an evacuation of civilians from the increasingly hellish ruins of Mariupol, where an estimated 1,000 civilians are still sheltering in a steel mill.
The United Nations is trying to broker an evacuation of civilians from the increasingly hellish ruins of Mariupol, where an estimated 1,000 civilians are still sheltering in a steel mill.
Munich to host 1st Oktoberfest after 2-year pause due to COVID-19
The city of Munich says the annual Oktoberfest festival is on again this fall following a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The city of Munich says the annual Oktoberfest festival is on again this fall following a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.