Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan

"I hope you’ll join me in writing to Paul Whelan and continuing to advocate for other Americans to be rescued and returned to their families," Griner wrote.

Pope Francis warns Vatican staff the devil, an 'elegant demon,' lurks among them

Francis said Thursday that Vatican bureaucrats are in fact "in greater danger than all others, because we are beset by the ‘elegant demon’ who does not make a loud entrance, but comes with flowers in his hand.”

Ali Ahmed Aslam, often credited as inventor of chicken tikka masala, dies at 77

Ali Ahmed Aslam said in a 2009 interview that he first came up with the dish in the 1970s when a customer asked if there was a way of making his chicken tikka less dry.

'I thank every American family': Zelenskyy says US support is vital to defense against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has paid a defiant wartime visit to Washington to thank U.S. leaders and “ordinary Americans” for their support in fighting off Russia’s invasion.

More arms to Ukraine will aggravate war, Kremlin warns

The Kremlin is warning that increasing the supply of U.S. arms to Ukraine would aggravate the devastating 10-month war ignited by Russia’s invasion.

German court convicts 97-year-old ex-Nazi camp secretary

The ex-Nazi camp secretary was convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders during World War II.

Iconic Berlin Christmas tree decapitated by climate activists

The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”

Taliban bans women from universities until further notice

Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.

More choices: Amazon to make big business changes in EU settlement

Amazon will make major changes to its business practices to end competition probes in Europe by giving customers more visible choices when buying products and, for Prime members, more delivery options.

Holocaust survivors share message of hope during Hanukkah

Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.

Thai warship sinks in rough seas, leaving 31 sailors missing

Survivors described chaotic scenes as they struggled to survive while the ship went down with not enough life jackets for everyone on board.

Woman dies after London concert crush; 2 others still critical

The 33-year-old woman was one of eight people hospitalized after being caught in the mayhem outside a London concert venue.

Giant aquarium containing 1,500 fish bursts open in Berlin hotel

The 82-foot-tall AquaDom aquarium was the biggest cylindrical tank in the world, and held about 1,500 tropical fish before the incident.

Russia warns of ‘consequences’ if US missiles are sent to Ukraine

U.S. officials have confirmed an agreement to send missiles to help Ukraine fend off Russian airstrikes that are damaging its infrastructure.