Young Ukrainian woman killed delivering food to dog shelter

Anastasiia Yalanskaya, 26, was shot and killed alongside two men she volunteered with while delivering food to a dog shelter.

Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.

Mexico soccer riot leaves dozens injured, league suspended

Mexico's top-division soccer league has suspended all matches scheduled for Sunday after a massive brawl among fans.

Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling

What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.

Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.

Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner jailed in Russia after vapes found in luggage: reports

Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.

Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.

Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland

Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.

Russian lawmakers approve 15-year prison penalty for 'fake' war reports

Russians could face prison sentences of up to 15 years for spreading information that goes against the Russian government's position on the war in Ukraine, a move that comes as authorities block access to foreign media outlets.

Russia-Ukraine: Georgia troops assist NATO allies, residents reflect on their community impact

Hundreds of troops left Georgia Wednesday to provide assistance to NATO allies in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, those who live in the Fort Stewart area said the impact of the deployed soldiers was almost immediate.

Russian troops shelling Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant sparking fire, officials say

Russian artillery fire is blasting Ukraine's largest nuclear plant, sparking a fire, hours after international atomic regulators warned combat at the facility could wreak havoc, according to Ukraine authorities.

Ukranian President Zelenskyy asks Putin to meet: 'I don't bite'

“I don’t bite. What are you afraid of?” President Zelenskyy said at a Thursday news conference, directing his comments at Vladimir Putin. “Any words are more important than shots.”

Fire erupts at historic UK mill used as 'Downton Abbey,' 'Peaky Blinders' set

The historic Dalton Mills set in England erupted into flames on Thursday. The site has been used as a set for “Peaky Blinders” and “Downton Abbey.”

Airbnb offering free housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees

Airbnb announced that they will help provide housing to some of the thousands of refugees fleeing Ukraine during the Russian invasion.