Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate

This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.

Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years

“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.

Feeling blue? Belgian bluebells can help cure the pandemic blues

The famed bluebells are in bloom again at the Hallerbos in Belgium. Visitors can enjoy the flowers to take their mind off the pandemic and other issues in the world.

Sweden links riots to criminal gangs that target police

Swedish police say the riots that have shaken several cities and towns in the Nordic country are extremely serious crimes against society and suspect some protesters were linked to criminal gangs that intentionally target police.

Russia steps up scattered strikes on Kyiv, western Ukraine

Russian forces resumed scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians that the whole country remains under threat.

Prince Harry and Meghan make 1st public appearance in Europe after moving to US

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have made their first public appearance in Europe since they gave up formal royal roles and moved to the U.S. more than two years ago.

Ukraine police: Over 900 civilian bodies found near Kyiv after Russian withdrawal

The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following Russia's withdrawal — most of them fatally shot, an indication that many people were "simply executed.”

Notre Dame Cathedral: Restoration continues on 3rd anniversary of fire

Notre Dame Cathedral was ravaged by a massive fire on April 15, 2019, and restoration of the famous landmark continues three years later.

Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt marry in Mumbai

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, popular Bollywood stars, were married Thursday in a private ceremony at their Mumbai residence.

Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says

WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.

Holland America Line cruise ship to accommodate Ukrainian refugees

Evacuees aboard the Volendam will be provided three hot meals a day, rooms, housekeeping services and other amenities. The ship will be staffed with 650 crew members.

Mimi Reinhard, secretary who typed up Schindler's list, dies at 107

Mimi Reinhard was one of 1,200 Jews saved by German businessman Oskar Schindler after he bribed Nazi authorities to let him keep them as workers in his factories.

Video shows man saving goose from python's coils

The man not only saved the goose, he relocated the python to a nearby nature reserve.

Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine

Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."

Pakistan's prime minister Imran Khan ousted in no-confidence vote

Imran Khan has accused his opponents of colluding with the United States to unseat him over his foreign policy choices, which often seemed to favor China and Russia and defy the U.S.

More civilians flee east Ukraine after deadly station strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded a tough global response to Friday's train station attack in Kramatorsk, calling it the latest sign of war crimes by Russian forces