China Eastern Boeing 737 plane crashes with 132 aboard in Guangxi province

The Boeing 737-800 plane, operated by China Eastern Airlines, crashed in China’s southern province of Guangxi with 132 people on board, officials said.

Biden to add Poland to NATO trip, White House says

Poland, which neighbors Ukraine, has taken in more than 2 million refugees from the fighting.

World leaders push to nominate Zelensky for Nobel Peace Prize, despite missed deadline

In a letter, European politicians called on the committee to re-open and reconsider the 2022 nomination rules for Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine.

Great Barrier Reef suffers widespread coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures

An Australian government agency says the Great Barrier Reef is suffering widespread and severe coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures two years after a mass bleaching event.

7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan; tsunami risk receding

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.

The Eiffel Tower grows even taller, thanks to new antenna

The Eiffel Tower grew by nearly 20 feet following the addition of a new antenna placed at the very top of the iconic landmark.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces step up bombardment of Kyiv

Russia’s war on Ukraine is taking a devastating human toll. More than 3 million people have fled and thousands of soldiers and civilians have been killed.

21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’

The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch hopes to house Ukrainian refugees

The Marvel superhero hopes to take part in the British government’s “Homes for Ukraine” program, which aims to reward people who offer their homes for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion.

Elon Musk challenges Vladimir Putin to "single combat" over Ukraine

Tesla founder Elon Musk has fighting words for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The world's wealthiest man challenged Putin to "single combat" due to his nation's invasion of Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 35

Russia has escalated attacks in western Ukraine, striking a military base where its troops had trained with NATO forces and bringing the conflict closer to Poland and other members of the bloc.