“Lords of war.” Brazil’s president condemns UN Security Council

AlJazeera • Apr 18, 15:30

Brazilian president has described the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as “Lords of War".

Should Timmy, the whale stranded off the German coast, be saved?

France24 • Apr 18, 12:39

Rescuers in northern Germany are trying to save a sick humpback whale nicknamed 'Timmy', which has repeatedly become stranded off the Baltic Sea coast. Experts are using air cushions and tugboats to refloat the animal, a

Armenia, Russia agree to implement military-technical agreements — Pashinyan

TASS • Apr 18, 11:09

The negotiations were held in Moscow on April 1 at the highest level

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,317,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

KyivIndependent • Apr 18, 06:14

The number includes 1,080 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that could affect midterms voting

PBS • Apr 17, 22:38

The top election official in Arizona's most populous county will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the local board that shares responsibility for

Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets

BBC • Apr 17, 19:50

The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information.

Voices of the past: Seoul in spring

KoreaTimes • Apr 19, 09:22

April is arguably one of the best months to visit Seoul — not only because of the mild temperatures, but because the city and surrounding mountains become breathtaking mosaics of fragrant pink, white and lavender blossom

Former death row inmate's sister slams Japan's retrial review plan

JapanTimes • Apr 18, 11:26

Iwao Hakamata's elder sister called for public prosecutors to be barred from appealing court decisions granting retrials.

Why Japan’s bond moves could see shift in East Asia’s financing model

SCMP • Apr 18, 08:30

East Asia’s “economic miracle” in the post-World War II period was predicated upon a number of factors, such as the region’s export-led growth model, but critically it also depended on an assured supply of capital to fin

Legendary creator of ‘Saturday Night Live’ remains an enigma in ‘Lorne’

CSMonitor • Apr 17, 18:33

Lorne Michaels, the creator and longtime producer of “Saturday Night Live,” is the subject of a new documentary promising unprecedented access.

Six dead after gunman opens fire and barricades supermarket in Kyiv

ABC_AU • Apr 19, 01:23

At least six people have been killed and 14 are injured after a gunman opened fire in the streets of Kyiv.

French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack

AlJazeera • Apr 18, 15:16

The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.

Lens keep Ligue 1 title hopes alive with comeback win over Toulouse

France24 • Apr 18, 12:38

Lens came back from 2-0 down to claim a crucial home win over Toulouse on Friday night. The title-chasers are now just one point adrift of PSG, who have two games in hand.

Senior Russian senator says he cannot imagine pro-American forces coming to power in Iran

TASS • Apr 18, 09:06

If this situation continues, it will be a political defeat for Washington, said the Chairman of the Federation Council's Information Policy Commission Alexey Pushkov

US renews Russian oil sanctions waiver for 1 month, days after signaling it would not do so

KyivIndependent • Apr 18, 01:39

The effective extension of the waiver comes just two days after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that the Trump administration "will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil," as well as ano

One in three Americans forced to make financial sacrifices for health coverage

PBS • Apr 17, 22:35

At a moment when there's a lot of political attention around questions of affordability, rising health care costs are a growing concern for many Americans. That's especially true for those who are worried about being abl

'K-hiking' boom turns Seoul peaks into must-visit destinations

KoreaTimes • Apr 18, 14:57

Marlon stood at the trailhead of Mount Surak on April 5, fully equipped and eager to introduce his friend to the steep trails of the South Korean capital. The 32-year-old from the Philippines, who works at a food company

Japan on track to log highest number of measles cases since COVID-19 pandemic

JapanTimes • Apr 18, 10:37

About half of patients are age 10 to 29, and the Japan Pediatric Society is calling on people to get vaccinated.

Hong Kong charity breeding Labrador with golden retriever to boost guide dog supply

SCMP • Apr 18, 08:00

A Hong Kong charity is attempting to fast-track the supply of guide dogs for the blind by breeding a Labrador with a golden retriever for the first time, as only 10 per cent of applicants for canines were ready for immed

The wages are subminimum. But is the offer of something more? (video)

CSMonitor • Apr 17, 17:14

“Sheltered workshops” are often charged with exploiting workers diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. But many workers and their caregivers support such workshops and the sense of purpose and community they can bring