Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner to be detained in Russia until May: report

The Phoenix Mercury player had been detained at a Moscow airport after a drug-sniffing dog reportedly found vapes with cannabis oil in her luggage.

Can diplomatic efforts work to free WNBA star Brittney Griner?

Efforts are continuing to free Houston-native and WNBA all-star Brittney Griner from Russian detention. She was taken into custody, before the invasion of Ukraine, as she entered the country to play basketball and is now accused of smuggling hashish-oil into the country.

World leaders push to nominate Zelensky for Nobel Peace Prize, despite missed deadline

In a letter, European politicians called on the committee to re-open and reconsider the 2022 nomination rules for Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine.

Great Barrier Reef suffers widespread coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures

An Australian government agency says the Great Barrier Reef is suffering widespread and severe coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures two years after a mass bleaching event.

7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan; tsunami risk receding

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.

The Eiffel Tower grows even taller, thanks to new antenna

The Eiffel Tower grew by nearly 20 feet following the addition of a new antenna placed at the very top of the iconic landmark.

21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’

The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch hopes to house Ukrainian refugees

The Marvel superhero hopes to take part in the British government’s “Homes for Ukraine” program, which aims to reward people who offer their homes for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 35

Russia has escalated attacks in western Ukraine, striking a military base where its troops had trained with NATO forces and bringing the conflict closer to Poland and other members of the bloc.

Russia seeks military aid and equipment from China amid Ukraine conflict, U.S. official says

A U.S. official said that Russia is seeking military aid for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Officials from the U.S. and China are meeting Monday amid tensions between both countries over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Former NYT contributor killed, other journalists wounded by Russian fire, Kyiv police say

Ukrainian national police said Sunday an American journalist was killed and at least two others were wounded when they came under fire by Russian forces near the capital city of Kyiv.