Russia’s ruble drops to 14-month low after “rebellion” challenges Putin’s leadership
The ruble reached a 14-month low against the dollar and major equity markets were agitated Monday after an aborted weekend mutiny in Russia that stoked...
Wagner Group’s Russia rebellion “doesn’t speak well” for Putin, former U.S. ambassador says
In a shocking turn of events, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, has taken center stage as the leader of an armed...
Your Friday Briefing – The New York Times
Biden weighs cluster munitions for Ukraine After more than six months of deliberation, President Biden appeared on the verge of agreeing to ship cluster munitions...
Princess Diana’s iconic “black sheep” sweater is going up for auction
More than 40 years ago, Diana wore an iconic sweater that became known as the “black sheep.” Now that piece of clothing could be sold...
Biden says U.S. and allies “had nothing to do with” Wagner rebellion in Russia
Washington — President Biden said Monday that the U.S. and its allies made clear to Moscow that they were not involved in the Wagner mercenary...
Tourist filmed carving his fiancée’s name onto the Colosseum: “A sign of great incivility”
Anger over tourist graffiti at Colosseum Video of tourist carving name into Rome’s Colosseum sparks outrage 00:57 A man was filmed carving his fiancée’s name...
Putin delivers first speech since Wagner revolt, thanks Russians for defending “fate of the Fatherland”
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday thanked Russia’s government and citizens for rallying behind “the fate of the Fatherland” in the face of armed rebellion....
Guantanamo detainees subjected to “ongoing cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment,” U.N. investigator says
United Nations — The first U.N. independent investigator to visit the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay said Monday the 30 men held there are...
Fresco of possible pizza “ancestor” from ancient Pompeii found at dig site
Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii said Tuesday they had found what might have been the precursor to the modern-day pizza depicted on...
Protesters say school kids swung dead cats to mock them at New Zealand feral animal hunt weigh-in
Wellington — A New Zealand school’s “cat hunt” fundraiser has caused outcry after children dangled dead feral cats in front of animal rights activists while chanting...
Prince William launches “Homewards” initiative in a bid to “finally end homelessness” in the U.K.
London — Britain’s Prince William has announced a new project aimed at eradicating homelessness in the U.K. through partnerships with local communities and businesses. It’s...
Time-lapse images show bus-sized asteroid zoom “very close” to Earth at over 2,000 mph
Expert warns of danger posed by asteroids Expert stresses the importance of monitoring comets and asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth 02:42 An...
These giant beautiful flowers can leave you with burns, blisters and lifelong scars. Here’s what to know about giant hogweed.
In nature, it’s often better to look and not touch. And when it comes to one particular flower that can inspire awe with its great...
India, Pakistan to clash at Cricket World Cup in October, politics permitting
New Delhi — Pakistan’s national cricket team are scheduled to travel to India later this year to take on the neighboring nation in a much-anticipated Cricket...