Nearly half of Ukraine's territory needs to be cleared of mines, state news agency reports
An average of 2,000 to 6,000 explosive devices are being removed and neutralized each day, Ukrainian officials say, but they still have a long way to go as the war rages on.
An average of 2,000 to 6,000 explosive devices are being removed and neutralized each day, Ukrainian officials say, but they still have a long way to go as the war rages on.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
'It's not the end': The children who survived Bucha's horror
Vlad watched as his mother was carried out of the shelter last month and to the yard of a nearby home. Her coffin was made from pieces of a closet. In a dark basement under a building shaking from the bombardment of war, there were few other options.
Vlad watched as his mother was carried out of the shelter last month and to the yard of a nearby home. Her coffin was made from pieces of a closet. In a dark basement under a building shaking from the bombardment of war, there were few other options.
Taxidermy museum with 1,000 animals under investigation
Authorities are investigating a businessman who owned a private taxidermy collection with more than 1,000 stuffed animals, including just over 400 from protected species and at least one specimen of a North African oryx, already extinct.
Authorities are investigating a businessman who owned a private taxidermy collection with more than 1,000 stuffed animals, including just over 400 from protected species and at least one specimen of a North African oryx, already extinct.
Germany may have to trash millions of COVID shots
Germany may have to discard 3 million doses of expired COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June, the health ministry said. The country has more doses than it can use and donate, an official said.
Germany may have to discard 3 million doses of expired COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June, the health ministry said. The country has more doses than it can use and donate, an official said.
Holland America Line cruise ship to accommodate Ukrainian refugees
Evacuees aboard the Volendam will be provided three hot meals a day, rooms, housekeeping services and other amenities. The ship will be staffed with 650 crew members.
Evacuees aboard the Volendam will be provided three hot meals a day, rooms, housekeeping services and other amenities. The ship will be staffed with 650 crew members.
10,000 civilians dead in Mariupol, mayor says
The mayor of Mariupol says that more than 10,000 civilians have died in the siege of the city by Russian forces.
The mayor of Mariupol says that more than 10,000 civilians have died in the siege of the city by Russian forces.
Majority of Ukraine's children have fled their homes
The U.N. children’s agency says nearly two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have fled their homes in the six weeks since Russia’s invasion.
The U.N. children’s agency says nearly two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have fled their homes in the six weeks since Russia’s invasion.
Mimi Reinhard, secretary who typed up Schindler's list, dies at 107
Mimi Reinhard was one of 1,200 Jews saved by German businessman Oskar Schindler after he bribed Nazi authorities to let him keep them as workers in his factories.
Mimi Reinhard was one of 1,200 Jews saved by German businessman Oskar Schindler after he bribed Nazi authorities to let him keep them as workers in his factories.
Video shows man saving goose from python's coils
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.
Ukraine says Russia beefing up its forces; Putin appoints new war commander
The Ukrainian military command said Russian troops are expected to launch a new offensive in eastern Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military command said Russian troops are expected to launch a new offensive in eastern Ukraine.
Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Pakistan's prime minister Imran Khan ousted in no-confidence vote
Imran Khan has accused his opponents of colluding with the United States to unseat him over his foreign policy choices, which often seemed to favor China and Russia and defy the U.S.
Imran Khan has accused his opponents of colluding with the United States to unseat him over his foreign policy choices, which often seemed to favor China and Russia and defy the U.S.
Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics
Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.
Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.
More civilians flee east Ukraine after deadly station strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded a tough global response to Friday's train station attack in Kramatorsk, calling it the latest sign of war crimes by Russian forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded a tough global response to Friday's train station attack in Kramatorsk, calling it the latest sign of war crimes by Russian forces
Chinese government paid TikTok, Instagram stars in discreet campaign
A "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described "brand king" were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal.
A "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described "brand king" were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal.
Winemakers consider switching to boxes due to glass costs
Winemakers may have to turn to alternative packaging due to surging costs related to glass wine bottles.
Winemakers may have to turn to alternative packaging due to surging costs related to glass wine bottles.
Priest dies after stabbing on seaside promenade in Egypt
A knife-wielding man mortally wounded a Coptic priest in an attack at the popular seaside promenade in Egypt.
A knife-wielding man mortally wounded a Coptic priest in an attack at the popular seaside promenade in Egypt.
Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years to cool market
The Canadian government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.
The Canadian government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.