Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine

Russia, whose war on Ukraine spurred Finland and Sweden to join the military organization, has warned that it wouldn't welcome such a move and could respond.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Watch: Man saves drowning antelope after elephant alerts zoo staff

A dramatic rescue played out at a zoo in Guatemala City after an antelope fell into a pool of water and began to struggle – and it was all thanks to a vigilant elephant named 'Trompita.'

Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war

President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.

Tonga volcanic eruption forced hurricane-speed winds to space

When the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano erupted, it caused pressure disturbances that led to winds of up to 450 mph to reach space.

Russia pummels vital port of Odesa, targeting supply lines

Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles pummeled the vital port of Odesa, part of apparent efforts to disrupt supply lines and weapons shipments.

Colombia cartel shuts down dozens of towns after leader extradited to US

The retaliation closed businesses, shut schools, suspended intercity bus service, and a professional soccer match couldn’t be played.