Ukraine appears to end battle in Mariupol, evacuates troops from Azovstal steel plant

The fall of Mariupol appears at hand as Ukraine is moving to abandon a sprawling steel plant where its soldiers had held out under relentless bombardment for months, which would make it the biggest city to fall into Russian hands.

Spain proposes expanding abortion rights to teens, paid menstrual leave

A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.

Jamaican phone scammer captured after calling former CIA, FBI director and his wife

A scammer from Jamaica chose the wrong targets by calling the former FBI and CIA director and his wife and because of their quick actions, they helped the FBI capture the caller.

4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say

British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.

First all-Black climbing team reaches Mt. Everest summit

Seven members of Full Circle Everest conquered the highest point on Earth, hoping to inspire people of color to also reach new heights.

Biden signs order to redeploy troops to Somalia, reversing Trump

Reversing Trump, Biden has signed an order to deploy US troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about al-Shabab extremists.

Finland wants to join NATO; Russians losing momentum, west says

“The brutal invasion (by) Russia is losing momentum. We know that with the bravery of the Ukrainian people and army, and with our help, Ukraine can win this war.”

Eurovision 2022: Ukraine's band wins popular, whacky song contest as war rages back home

This year's Eurovision brought the usual - flames, whacky costumes and dance moves - and a somber win for Ukraine's band, Kalush Orchestra, as war rages on back home.

'Very unlucky' Indian couple sues son for $675,000 for not giving them grandchild

A retired Indian couple is suing their son and daughter-in-law, demanding that they produce a grandchild within a year or pay them 50 million rupees ($675,000).

Israeli police beat pallbearers at funeral for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The incident occurred as mourners carried the coffin of Abu Akleh, causing them to briefly drop the casket in a shocking start to the procession.

UK unveils winning pudding for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee

Jemma Melvin’s sunshine bright, sweet and sour concoction topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookies beat 5,000 other recipes.

World’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Czech Republic resort

Sky Bridge 721, as it is known, is 2,365 feet long and offers unusual views for visitors who enjoy heights and it can hold up to 500 people at a time.

Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case

Russian troops are accused of killing, torturing and abusing possibly thousands of Ukrainian civilians.

Why Koreans could all get younger soon

The country is unique in that it uses three different systems to calculate ages, including one that means a baby born on December 31 could be 2 years old by the next day.

Egg-sized white diamond sold for over $21 million, plus fees

Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.