London’s Heathrow Airport drops indoor mask mandate
“The removal of the mandatory requirement reflects society’s move towards learning to live with COVID longer term,” airport officials said in a statement.
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.
North Korea's latest weapons launch ends in failure, South Korea says
South Korea's military says North Korea’s latest weapons launch apparently ended in failure.
Biden to talk Ukraine with NATO in Europe, White House says
Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24.
American mom in Ukraine races to get adoptive daughter out of Russian war zone
This teen in Ukraine was in a war zone the night Russia invaded — now, a mother from Kentucky is trying to bring her to safety.
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.
France lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for unvaccinated
France is lifting most COVID-19 restrictions.
Fox News journalist Benjamin Hall injured covering Ukraine war
Hall was newsgathering outside Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, as Russian forces approach the city.
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.
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.
Russia seeks military aid and equipment from China amid Ukraine conflict, U.S. official says
A U.S. official said that Russia is seeking military aid for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Officials from the U.S. and China are meeting Monday amid tensions between both countries over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia-Ukraine war: Relentless bombing happening '24 hours a day' in Mariupol, Zelenskyy says
Russia's war on Ukraine is now in its third week with Russian troops pressing their offensive across the country.
Americans joining Ukrainian forces eager to fight against Russia: ‘We’re going to straighten it out’
The American public has shown overwhelming support for Ukraine as Russia wages war, and some U.S. citizens are ready to ship off to join the battle.
17 reported hurt when Ukraine children's hospital, maternity ward hit by attack in Mariupol
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter that there were “people, children under the wreckage” of the hospital and called the strike an “atrocity.”
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Russia-Ukraine war: What to know as violence stops planned civilian evacuations
Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumed talks on Monday following failed attempts to begin evacuating civilians from besieged Ukrainian cities, including the port city of Mariupol.
US sends suspected 9/11 hijacker home from Guantanamo for mental treatment
Mohammad Ahmad al-Qahtani was flown back to Saudi Arabia, to a treatment facility.
Stoli rebrands vodka after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The vodka will no longer be sold as Stolichnaya.
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.