Huge Berlin aquarium bursts, unleashing flood of devastation
A huge aquarium in Berlin burst, spilling debris, water and hundreds of tropical fish out of the AquaDom tourist attraction in the heart of the German capital early Friday.
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Bali's water crisis threatens local culture, UNESCO sites
The tropical tourist destination of Bali, Indonesia, is facing a worsening water crisis from tourism development, population growth and water mismanagement.
Ukraine stalemate sets stage for possible winter escalation
With the war in Ukraine grinding through its 10th month, both sides are locked in a stalemated battle of attrition, which could set the stage for a new round of escalation.
UK royal aide says sorry to Black charity boss for asking where she 'really came from'
Lady Susan Hussey "offered her sincere apologies" to Ngozi Fulani in a meeting Friday at Buckingham Palace.
UK royal aide says sorry to charity boss over race comment
A royal aide who resigned after asking a Black British charity director where she was “really” from has apologized in person and promised to educate herself about racism.
Huge Berlin aquarium bursts, releases 'veritable tsunami,' 1,500 tropical fish
A huge aquarium in Berlin burst, spilling debris, water and hundreds of tropical fish out of the AquaDom tourist attraction in the heart of the German capital.
'God's plan': Family flees amid catastrophic Nigeria floods
When the floodwaters reached Aisha Ali’s hut in northeastern Nigeria, she packed some belongings and set off on foot with her eight youngest children. Like many in their remote village, the family was used to frequent floods. But this time, they knew it was different. Not all in the family would make it.
Doctors from occupied Ukraine city open hospital in Kyiv
One by one, the staff of Mariupol's Hospital No. 2 slipped away as Russian forces seized control of the city's center. Now, about 30 staff members are opening a pared-down version of a public hospital in Kyiv to help displaced Ukrainians.
A week into China's loosening of rules, uncertainty over virus direction
BEIJING — A week after China dramatically eased some of the world's strictest COVID-19 containment measures, uncertainty remained Thursday over the direction of the pandemic in the world's most populous nation.
Harry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodes
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, vent their grievances against the British monarchy in the second half of their Netflix documentary series.
BTS member Jin begins military duty at front-line boot camp
Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, has begun his 18 months of mandatory military service at a front-line South Korean boot camp.
Dog therapy helps kids facing the trauma of war in Ukraine
Bice is an American pit bull terrier with an important and sensitive job in Ukraine — comforting children traumatized by the war.
Europe shifts focus to avoiding energy shortage next year
The heads of the International Energy Agency and European Union’s executive branch say the 27-nation bloc is expected to weather an energy crisis this winter. But they say Europe needs to speed renewables to the market and take other steps to avoid a potential natural gas shortage next year.
Ukraine utility crews adapt, overcome after Russian strikes
Ukrainian utility crews struggling to patch up power lines during a Russian military blitz targeting Ukrainian infrastructure are learning to adapt. Technicians pivoting between routine work and emergency response are working to keep lights on and space heaters warming as Russia focuses on trying to freeze Ukrainians into submission.
New Zealand imposes lifetime ban on youth buying cigarettes
New Zealand has passed into law a unique plan to phase out tobacco smoking by imposing a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes. The law states that tobacco can’t ever be sold to anybody born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
Friction over LGBTQ issues worsens in global Anglican church
Friction has long-simmered within the global Anglican Communion over its 42 provinces’ sharp differences on whether to recognize same-sex marriage and ordain LGBTQ clergy. The divisions widened this year.
Biden aims to narrow trust gap with US-Africa leaders summit
President Joe Biden will play host to dozens of African leaders in Washington this week as the White House looks to narrow a gaping trust gap with Africa — one that has grown wider over years of frustration.
2nd Oath Keepers Jan. 6 sedition trial to get underway
After securing seditious conspiracy convictions against two leaders of the Oath Keepers, the Justice Department began Monday to try to make its Capitol riot case against four others affiliated with the far-right extremist group.
Rising COVID-19 risk seen for US seniors
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States, with older adults a growing share of U.S. deaths and less than half of nursing home residents up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations.
Dog therapy for kids facing the trauma of the war in Ukraine
With the kids gathered, they're asked if they want to meet someone. Yes, they did, came the response. The door opened. The faces of the children glowed. They smiled. And in came Bice, the tail-wagging therapist.
