Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leak issues

The new, empty Soyuz capsule will arrive at an orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan. The Russian Space Agency delayed the ship's launch to check for defects, but none were found.

China offers peace proposal to end conflict in Russia-Ukraine war

China’s proposal calls for a cease-fire and peace talks, while condemning Western sanctions against Russia, and saying “relevant countries” should do their part to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine.

UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

The U.N. General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw its forces, sending a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary of the invasion that Moscow's aggression must stop.

Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia

Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.

Prolonged low tides in Venice see smaller canals dry up

Some of Venice's secondary canals have practically dried up due a prolonged spell of low tides linked to a lingering high-pressure weather system.

The Caribbean's most expensive home just went on the market for $200M – see inside

The Terraces estate is located on the small private island of Mustique, where Princess Margaret once built a villa and serves as a private hideaway for the rich and famous.

Ed Sheeran plays for sick patients at children's hospital in Australia

British pop star Ed Sheeran treated young patients to a concert when he visited a children's hospital in Brisbane, Australia while he was on tour. .

Romanian court rules to hold controversial social media star Andrew Tate for 30 more days

A court in Romania’s capital has agreed Tuesday to extend social media influencer Andrew Tate’s detention on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking by another 30 days.

Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury

The 6-foot-9 center last played for the Mercury in 2021 and helped the team reach the WNBA Finals. She averaged 20.5 points and 9.5 rebounds that season.

Death toll rises to 8 from new Turkey-Syria earthquake

Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.

Magnitude-6.4 earthquake again rocks devastated areas of Turkey, Syria

Monday's earthquake was centered in the town of Defne, in Turkey's Hatay province, one the worst-hit regions in the magnitude-7.8 quake that hit on Feb. 6. A number of buildings collapsed in the new quake, trapping people inside.

North Korea makes new threats, US bombers fly after missile test

North Korea said its launch of the Hwasong-15 ICBM was organized "suddenly" without prior notice at Kim Jong Un's direct order.

US captures ISIS official after helicopter raid in Syria

The capture of the ISIS official comes the day after another top ISIS official was killed by U.S. forces.