Russia May 22, 2024 Russia's Kremlin denies US claims that Moscow put anti-satellite weapon in space Russia's top arms control diplomat has dismissed U.S. claims that Russia has launched a space weapon capable of inspecting and attacking other satellites.
United Kingdom May 21, 2024 UK zoo keeps its rhinos warm with upgraded heating system Chester Zoo in northern England is partnering with Mitsubishi Electric to implement more sustainable heating, starting with the habitat of its critically endangered black rhinos.
Russia May 21, 2024 Russian physicist accused of treason sentenced to 14 years in prison Anatoly Maslov, a Russian physicist, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his alleged involvement in researching super-high flight speeds, officials say.
Australia May 21, 2024 First Australian flight evacuating citizens from New Caledonia touches down The French territory of New Caledonia has been consumed by riots sparked by electoral changes by the French government. Australia has begun to evacuate its citizens who are stuck there.
Ukraine May 21, 2024 Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges faster aid, direct Western involvement to counter Russian advances Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has voiced frustration with Western allies' slow military support decisions and urged for direct involvement in intercepting Russian missiles.
Turkey May 21, 2024 Thousands of Russians flee Turkey due to residency struggles and soaring costs Many Russians fled to Turkey for its visa-free travel, but residency challenges and rising living costs led tens of thousands to move elsewhere, officials say.
China May 21, 2024 China criticizes South Korea, Japan for lawmakers' visits to Taiwan China criticized South Korean and Japanese lawmakers for visiting Taiwan. China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, opposes such visits, officials say.
India May 20, 2024 4 Sri Lankan nationals arrested in India over suspected ties to ISIS A group of Sri Lankan nationals were apprehended in India over alleged links to ISIS. The arrests occurred at the airport based on a tip-off, authorities say.
Supreme Court May 20, 2024 US Supreme Court rejects appeal of former Guantanamo Bay detainee who killed US soldier The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by Omar Khadr, a former Guantanamo Bay detainee, seeking to vacate his convictions, officials say.
Russia May 20, 2024 Pro-Russia official accuses Ukraine of using French supplied missiles to attack Luhansk The leader of the Russia-installed administration in Ukraine's Luhansk region accuses Kyiv of using French-supplied missiles in an attack near Luhansk.
Brazil May 17, 2024 Refugees fleeing crisis in Haiti and Venezuela face new nightmare as floods ravage southern Brazil Tens of thousands of Haitians and Venezuelans who fled to southern Brazil are struggling to rebuild their lives after severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.