The New York Times reported there was evidence Russia was responsible for blowing up the dam. Meanwhile, Kyiv thanked allies for disaster aid, following the floods caused by the dam collapse. DW has the latest.
Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces has not yet gained the momentum that some overly optimistic observers anticipated. So far it feels like the prelude to a more expansive act.
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, was convicted by a federal jury on all 63 charges against him. This was the deadliest attack ever on Jewish people in the US.
The three stations set to be outfitted with these gates include the 7 train at Times Square, the L train at 3rd Avenue and the E train at Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue in Queens.
Authorities say an American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle in southern Germany after he allegedly pushed the two women down a steep slope. The incident close to the popular tourist attraction happened on Wednesday afternoon. Police said Thursday that...
German lawmakers released advance payments of up to 560 million euros on Wednesday ahead of a planned purchase of the Israel-built Arrow-3 missile defence system for almost 4 billion euros ($4.30 billion) in total, a member of the budget committee told Reuters. It is the top layer of Israel's missile defence array, which extends...
Items available at no cost from the shiny blue device include naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips, birth control packs and baggies with tools for safer smoking.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is raising the cost of its HBO Max streamer in the Nordics, Iberia and Bulgaria, ahead of the roll-out of the Max branded offering.
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who is a minister, was investigated after hiding Bibles in the Arizona House lounge. Republicans narrowly voted to censure – but could not expel – her.
Authorities in Kenya say the number of people who died after a pastor ordered his followers to starve to death in order to meet Jesus has surpassed 300. The death toll rose to 303 after 19 more bodies were removed from mass graves in the vast forested land where pastor Paul Mackenzie and his followers lived. Kenya's interior...
The last time UPS workers walked of the job more than two decades ago, it crippled the shipping company. An emboldened union is threatening to do the same and this time the disruption would be far greater. The 24 million packages UPS ships on an average day amounts to about a quarter of all U.S. parcel volume, according to the...
Canada is set for its worst year on record for out-of-control wildfires as millions of people in North America breathe unhealthy air from the intensity of the smoke.
In June 2023, WHO will take up the European Union (EU) system of digital COVID-19 certification to establish a global system that will help facilitate global mobility and protect citizens across the world from on-going and future health threats, including pandemics.
See inside the massive new Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn (www.timeout.com)
It even includes a specialized ninja and parkour center.
Brooklyn fire: Firefighters pull off dramatic rope rescue after heavy blaze in Park Slope building (abc7ny.com)
"I was just doing my job," said Patrick Gale, the firefighter who was lowered down and secured the victim. "My training kicked in."
True Detective: Why Season 2 Was Much Better Than You Remember (movieweb.com)
With Season 4 of True Detective releasing later this year, we take a look at Season 2, and why it deserves more praise than it initially received.
My 7 favorite new to Max movies that you should watch this month (www.tomsguide.com)
Max's June movies prove it's still the "home box office," even without "HBO" in its name
Ukraine updates: Dam collapse a Russian 'inside job' (www.dw.com)
The New York Times reported there was evidence Russia was responsible for blowing up the dam. Meanwhile, Kyiv thanked allies for disaster aid, following the floods caused by the dam collapse. DW has the latest.
Ukraine's counteroffensive is now underway. Here's what's happened so far | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces has not yet gained the momentum that some overly optimistic observers anticipated. So far it feels like the prelude to a more expansive act.
Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting found guilty of all 63 federal charges | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, was convicted by a federal jury on all 63 charges against him. This was the deadliest attack ever on Jewish people in the US.
MTA moves forward with plans to install platform doors in three subway stations (abc7ny.com)
The three stations set to be outfitted with these gates include the 7 train at Times Square, the L train at 3rd Avenue and the E train at Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue in Queens.
American arrested for pushing 2 US tourists into ravine at German castle, leaving one woman dead (apnews.com)
Authorities say an American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle in southern Germany after he allegedly pushed the two women down a steep slope. The incident close to the popular tourist attraction happened on Wednesday afternoon. Police said Thursday that...
Germany releases funds for Israel's Arrow-3 missiles in planned 4 billion euro deal (news.yahoo.com)
German lawmakers released advance payments of up to 560 million euros on Wednesday ahead of a planned purchase of the Israel-built Arrow-3 missile defence system for almost 4 billion euros ($4.30 billion) in total, a member of the budget committee told Reuters. It is the top layer of Israel's missile defence array, which extends...
Vending machine providing free birth control and overdose prevention products debuts in Brooklyn (gothamist.com)
Items available at no cost from the shiny blue device include naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips, birth control packs and baggies with tools for safer smoking.
Exclusive: Warner Bros. Discovery raises HBO Max prices in Nordics, Iberia & Bulgaria (tbivision.com)
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is raising the cost of its HBO Max streamer in the Nordics, Iberia and Bulgaria, ahead of the roll-out of the Max branded offering.
Amazon’s Freevee to Launch FAST Channels From Warner Bros. Discovery, MGM (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Films and shows like 'The Pink Panther,' 'Stargate,' 'Cake Boss' and 'Say Yes to the Dress' will stream for free on the Amazon service.
El Niño planet-warming weather phase has begun (www.bbc.com)
Storms, droughts and record high temperatures lie ahead as US scientists confirm El Niño has arrived.
Arizona Republicans try and fail to expel Democratic lawmaker over Bible prank (www.npr.org)
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who is a minister, was investigated after hiding Bibles in the Arizona House lounge. Republicans narrowly voted to censure – but could not expel – her.
Trump pleads not guilty at federal arraignment in Florida (www.aljazeera.com)
Former US president makes first court appearance as he faces federal charges of mishandling classified government files.
Death toll from Kenya cult tied to pastor surpasses 300, with more exhumations planned (apnews.com)
Authorities in Kenya say the number of people who died after a pastor ordered his followers to starve to death in order to meet Jesus has surpassed 300. The death toll rose to 303 after 19 more bodies were removed from mass graves in the vast forested land where pastor Paul Mackenzie and his followers lived. Kenya's interior...
Pakistan gets first shipment of Russian crude under discount deal (www.aljazeera.com)
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls arrival of the Russian crude a ‘transformative day’ for the crisis-ridden country.
Ukraine counter-offensive: Kyiv says it has liberated villages in Donetsk region (www.bbc.com)
The four small villages are the first officially publicised gains in Kyiv's counter-offensive.
Colombia plane crash: Four children found alive in Amazon after 40 days (www.bbc.com)
It is a "magical day", says the president, as the four siblings are found after 40 days missing.
Resignation statement in full as Boris Johnson steps down (www.bbc.com)
The former UK prime minister has resigned as a MP, saying there is no evidence that he misled Parliament.
UPS strike looms in a world grown reliant on everything delivered everywhere all the time (apnews.com)
The last time UPS workers walked of the job more than two decades ago, it crippled the shipping company. An emboldened union is threatening to do the same and this time the disruption would be far greater. The 24 million packages UPS ships on an average day amounts to about a quarter of all U.S. parcel volume, according to the...
Canada is on track for its worst-ever wildfire season (news.sky.com)
Canada is set for its worst year on record for out-of-control wildfires as millions of people in North America breathe unhealthy air from the intensity of the smoke.
The European Commission and WHO launch landmark digital health initiative to strengthen global health security (www.who.int)
In June 2023, WHO will take up the European Union (EU) system of digital COVID-19 certification to establish a global system that will help facilitate global mobility and protect citizens across the world from on-going and future health threats, including pandemics.
Donald Trump indictment: Seven charges over classified documents case (www.bbc.com)
He "never thought it possible that such a thing could happen" to a former US president, he says.