Police in Colombia seize shipment of cocaine disguised as potatoes

A video of the seized cocaine was shared by Colombia’s Ministry of National Defense, which showed officers extracting the drug from the fake food bound for Spain.

Scientists explain how some dogs can remember their favorite toys

Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.

US sending $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine

President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.

WHO creating vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears

The World Health Organization is creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa.

Biden to visit 'pariah' Saudi Arabia and Israel next month

President Joe Biden plans to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who U.S. intelligence officials determined ordered the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Saudis say they look forward to welcoming Biden.

US seizes Russian-owned superyacht Amadea in Fiji after legal win

The court ruling represented a significant victory for the U.S. as it encounters obstacles in its attempts to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs around the world.

15-year-old Ukrainian boy dubbed a hero after using drone to help defeat Russian forces: report

The teenager was reportedly the only person in the area that was experienced with drones and could help fight off a Russian convoy that was just over 24 miles outside of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.

Teacher killed, 9 hurt after driver hits school group in Berlin

Authorities say a teacher was killed and nine people were seriously injured after a man drove a car into a German school group standing in a popular Berlin shopping district.

Indian man reportedly divorces wife because she only cooked instant noodles

The judge presiding over the divorce case reportedly called it the “Maggi case” because Maggi instant noodles were the woman’s food of choice when feeding her husband.

Milwaukee firefighter evacuates Ukrainians
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A firefighter from our area decided he couldn't sit by and watch what was happening in Ukraine, so he started a nonprofit and assembled a team of volunteers. Since April, he's helped rescue more than 100 people in the country.

British Prime Minister Johnson survives no-confidence vote

Boris Johnson, who's been plagued with many scandals throughout his time as Britain's prime minister, survived a no-confidence vote Monday.

Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women

The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”

World's largest 4-day workweek pilot program begins in UK

Over 3,300 employees across 71 U.K. companies began the six-month pilot program that explores a four-day workweek and its potential benefits.

US-bound migrant caravan with up to 5K people sets out in southern Mexico

It was estimated to include 4,000 to 5,000 migrants, mostly from Central America, Venezuela and Haiti. It is the largest migrant caravan to attempt to leave southern Mexico this year.

Nigeria church attack: More than 50 feared dead

The attackers targeted the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state just as the worshippers gathered on Pentecost Sunday.