Wildfires in Siberia have burned down an area larger than Greece
Nearly 50 million acres are estimated to have burned across Russia this year — and the fires do not seem to be slowing down.
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U.K. releases long-delayed report on Russian election meddling
No smoking gun to prove Moscow meddled, but the parliamentary committee does take the government to task for failing to address the problem earlier.
Internal dispute erupts among lawyers for detained migrant children
Lawyers representing families held by ICE say the lead lawyer in a landmark case over detention conditions for migrant minors is supporting a "coercive family separation process."
Ukrainian president endorses Joaquin Phoenix movie to end hostage situation
All 13 hostages are safe and unharmed, according to police.
EU agrees on huge $858 billion virus aid fund at tense 4-day summit
Almost unprecedented bickering gave way to pushing for the common good in pact French President Macron said will have "historic" consequences.
How Gen Z is revolutionizing activism
"We're looking at a world where there is so much injustice and brutality and unfairness and bias, and we're saying, damn it, we can't just let this keep going," one 21-year-old said.
Polar bears could be wiped out by end of century
On current trends, the study concluded, polar bears in 12 of 13 subpopulations analyzed will have been decimated within 80 years.
Top Democrats ask FBI for briefing on foreign interference targeting Congress
The leaders say they "believe it is imperative that the FBI provide a classified defensive briefing to all Members of Congress."
Rare yellow turtle discovered in India
Wildlife experts say it is possibly an albino mutation of a common turtle.
Explosion hits another power plant in Iran
The incident is the latest in a string of fires and explosions at military and civilian sites across Iran in recent weeks.
Olympic skater dies by apparent suicide at age 20
The 20-year-old fell out of the window of her 6th-floor apartment in Moscow, police sources told Russian news agencies.
Monsoon flooding kills over 80 people and 9 endangered rhinos in India
Assam state is taking a direct hit as the entire region is inundated by heavy rains, displacing millions of people, and wild animals
Hackers with "direct link" to Russian state targeting vaccine work
"These aren't common criminals," former U.K. spy agency chief says of "Cosy Bear" hackers accused of going after COVID-19 research.
Iran executes man it says spied on top general U.S. later killed
Tehran says he gave info to CIA and Israel's spy agency about Qassem Soleimani, who was targeted by a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad in January.
Nadia Murad's mission to hold ISIS accountable
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells "60 Minutes" why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide.
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
3 injured in shooting at Des Moines, Iowa, post office
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
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