Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia amid media crackdown
Netflix said it was suspending its service in Russia but didn’t provide additional details.
Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling
What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland
Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.
FedEx, UPS halting shipments to Russia and Ukraine amid conflict
FedEx and UPS have both temporarily stopped all shipments to and from Ukraine, as well as deliveries to destinations in Russia.
UN security council to hold emergency meeting amid Ukraine crisis
A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.
Mexican beach resort shooting leaves 2 people dead, 1 injured, officials say
Two men were killed and a third was injured Saturday night after members of suspected rival drug cartels opened fire at a popular Mexican beach resort, officials say.
Biden says US has not verified Russia's claim of troop withdrawal from Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t commit to a full pullback of troops near Ukraine, saying Russia’s next moves in the standoff will depend on how the situation evolves.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
US suspension of avocado imports part of conspiracy, Mexican president says
The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.
Beijing punishes traders in Olympics mascot dolls souvenir scam
Police are punishing traders for cashing in by reselling scarce dolls of Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen at up to 10 times retail price.
Judge bans honking from truckers in downtown Ottawa for 10 days
"Tooting a horn is not an expression of any great thought I'm aware of," the judge said. The so-called "freedom convoy" has been stationed in Ottawa for more than a week now.
Israeli, Palestinian representatives propose 2-state confederation to work towards peace efforts
Israeli and Palestinian public figures have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation. They hope this will offer a way forward after a decade-long stalemate in peace efforts.
'There is nothing to cure': France bans gay 'conversion therapy' with new law
The new law authorizes jail time and fines for people using practices to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ individuals.
Russia prepared to retaliate if Ukraine demands not met, foreign minister says
Russia has demanded guarantees that NATO will never admit the country and that the alliance will roll back troop deployments in other former Soviet bloc countries.
Airlines worldwide rush to cancel, change flights amid 5G wireless service dispute
Major international airlines canceled flights to the U.S. in relation to a dispute over 5G wireless service impacting aircraft operations.
Rock falls on boats in Brazil, killing 10
A rock wall fell on a group of boaters in Brazil Saturday, killing at least six people and hurting dozens more.
Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns, cites political turmoil
Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation Sunday amid political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests following a military coup that derailed the country’s fragile transition to democratic rule.
South Africa to stop most contact tracing as 80% of population gain some immunity
COVID-19 safety measures like contact tracing and quarantining are, for the most part, coming to an end in South Africa.