Ukraine: Russia shifts elite troops from Mariupol to new battleground

Ukrainian authorities say Russia has shifted a dozen crack units from the shattered port of Mariupol to eastern Ukraine and is pounding away at cities across the region.

Madeleine McCann: Portuguese prosecutors identify suspect in probe of missing girl

Portuguese prosecutors said Thursday a man had been formally identified as a suspect in the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished from her bed during a family vacation to the country nearly 15 years ago. 

UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows

Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.

Hockey Hall of Famer, Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur dies at age 70

Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur, who helped the Montreal Canadiens win five Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died at age 70.

Satellite photos show possible mass graves near Mariupol as Russia attacks in east

Satellite photos of what appeared to be rows upon rows of freshly dug mass graves on the outskirts of Mariupol as other eastern cities came under Russian fire overnight.

Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate

This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.

Ex-president of Honduras indicted on drug, gun charges

Honduras has extradited former President Juan Orlando Hernández to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Armenian History Month: What has changed since President Biden recognized the genocide?

It's been exactly a year since the genocide was recognized by the United States. Many people called it a huge milestone, but they say a lot of work still needs to be done but Biden's recognition was a huge step forward.

Putin tries to claim Mariupol victory but won't storm Ukraine holdout

Putin expressed concern for the lives of Russian troops in deciding against sending them in to clear out the sprawling Azovstal steel mill, where the die-hard defenders were hiding in a maze of underground passageways.

Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years

“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.

'Days or hours left': Russia tightens the noose in Mariupol

Russian forces tightened the noose around the defenders holed up Wednesday in a mammoth steel plant that represented the last known Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol, as a fighter apparently on the inside warned in a video plea for help.

Queen Elizabeth II turns 96 Thursday

According to reports, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her birthday privately at her Sandringham estate.

Ukraine zoo workers who stayed behind to care for animals found shot to death

Two EcoPark zoo workers in Ukraine who stayed behind to help care for animals at the facility — despite Russian shelling — were found dead, officials said.

Feeling blue? Belgian bluebells can help cure the pandemic blues

The famed bluebells are in bloom again at the Hallerbos in Belgium. Visitors can enjoy the flowers to take their mind off the pandemic and other issues in the world.

Liverpool, Manchester United fans honor Cristiano Ronaldo after death of newborn son

A moving moment of the Liverpool vs. Man United match, held at Anfield stadium, came at seven minutes — in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo’s No. 7 United jersey.