Russians rush to leave country after Putin's partial military reservist call-up

Large numbers of Russians have rushed to book one-way tickets out of the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.

UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly

During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.

With Brittney Griner in jail, WNBA players skip Russia in offseason

Brittney Griner’s highly publicized legal woes in Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine has the top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: World gives final farewell to British monarch

Following the state funeral and procession, the queen’s coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, where Elizabeth spent much of her time — and it is now her final resting place.

What did the note atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin say?

Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was filled with symbolism and connections to the many moments and places she touched during her 70-year reign. 

Germany’s Oktoberfest returns after 2-year hiatus

The Oktoberfest has typically drawn about 6 million visitors every year to packed festival grounds in Bavaria’s capital.

Biden, S. African leader meeting to discuss Ukraine, climate issues, trade

The White House meeting between the two leaders is also an effort for the Biden administration to improve relations with South Africa to handle global issues.

A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.

How long is the line to view queen's coffin? UK posts live 'queue tracker'

Thousands of mourners are waiting for their chance to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and the livestream shows just how long the line stretches.

Pandemic turning point as weekly deaths reach March 2020 low

Nearly 6.5 million people have died worldwide in the past two-and-a-half years of the pandemic, but on Wednesday, some encouraging news came from the World Health Organization in Geneva that the world might be reaching a turning point.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lies in state after somber procession

King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry, and other members of the royal family walked behind her coffin during the procession to Westminster Hall.