For many people worldwide, having cotton swabs thrust up their nose or down their throat to test for Covid-19 has…
Russian ambassador doused in red by anti-war protesters in Poland
Protesters in Poland drenched the country’s Russian ambassador in red paint on Monday (May 9) as he attended a ceremony…
Prince Charles delivers Queen’s Speech for the first time
Britain’s Prince Charles set out the government’s legislative agenda on Tuesday (May 10), outlining Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s return to…
Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’ sells at auction for $195 million
Pop artist Andy Warhol’s famed 1964 silk-screen portrait of Marilyn Monroe sold for $195 million at auction on Monday (May…
Asked about possible nuclear strike, Russia says: it’s all in our military doctrine
When asked if Russia would rule out a preventative tactical nuclear strike on Ukraine, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday…
In government reset, UK’s Johnson looks to Queen’s speech to win back voters
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is hoping to reset his government on Tuesday by setting out plans aimed at winning…
Biden says he is worried Putin does not have a way out of Ukraine war
U.S. President Joe Biden said late on Monday he is worried that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have a…
Putin speaks at Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square
Following are quotes from a televised speech on Monday by President Vladimir Putin at Moscow’s annual Victory Day parade on…
U.S. first lady Jill Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine
U.S. first lady Jill Biden made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Sunday (May 8) to show support for its…
Chinese space startups completes reusable launchers test
China’s DeepBlue Aerospace’s Nebula-M test rocket completed a 1km VTVL (vertical take-off and vertical-landing) flight test on May 6, 2022…