WORLD
Fossils of Earliest Ancestors a Million Years Older Than Previously Thought: Scientists
The Sterkfontein Caves in Johannesburg, South Africa, reveal nearly 4 million years of evolution, scientists say.
Putin Ally Creating Four New Battalions to Bolster Russia's Military
"They will replenish the composition of the troops of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation," Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said of the battalions.
Scientists Create Fish-Shaped Robots to Absorb Microplastics in Oceans
Chinese scientists have developed a small, self-propelled robot that can "swim" into the oceans' hard-to-reach spots and clean them up.
Tourists Caught Smuggling Hundreds of Seashells, Tons of Sand Out of Italy
Tourists trying to steal hundreds of pebbles and seashells, as well as sand from the Italian island of Sardinia, are set to be handed hefty fines, police say.
Drunk Mayor Crashes Car After Meeting Families of Drunk Driving Victims
Redland City mayor Karen Williams admitted to drinking "several glasses of wine" before crashing her car into a tree.
Gang on Personal Watercraft Smuggled Drugs at High Speeds: Police
The cops said they arrested 20 people and seized 4 tons of cannabis in hashish form.
Ukraine Police Send Hundreds of Men to Military Office After Club Raids
Ukrainian law enforcement officers carried out the raids in order to verify citizens' compliance with martial law restrictions and to prevent curfew violations.
Watch: Ukrainian Forces Strike Column of Russian Rocket Launcher Vehicles
A column of Russian multiple rocket launcher vehicles was purportedly blown to pieces by artillery with the help of Ukrainian special forces.
Watch: Ukrainian Forces Destroy 2 Russian Armored Personnel Carriers, Tank
Ukrainian artillery reportedly took out two Russian MT-LB armored personnel carriers and one T-72B tank.
Lithuania Targeted by Massive Russian Cyberattack Over Transit Blockade
Lithuania's defense ministry said similar cyberattacks are likely to continue after Moscow warned of "serious consequences" related to the transit blockade.
Putin's Nuclear-Capable Missiles Only 50 Miles From Polish Border
In 2018, Russia reportedly sent the missiles to the region, which is sandwiched between NATO members Poland and Lithuania.
Russia Says It Hit Ukrainian Positions Using Multiple Rocket Launchers
Russian soldiers deployed BM-21 "Grad" vehicles and calibrated their targeting apparatus before they opened fire, as images reportedly show.
Russia Says Images Show Artillery Systems Taking Out Ukrainian Troops
Russian artillery allegedly targeted Ukrainian forces before opening fire on them and quickly moved to new locations.
Male Black Mambas in 'Full Combat Mode' Fight over Female at Top of Tree
"They were intertwined, wrestling, moving in the canopy at speed. I was in disbelief!" said snake rescuer Nick Evans.
Video Shows Massive Fire at Ukraine Mall After Russian Missile Attack
Ten people are confirmed dead and numerous others injured after a mall was attacked by Russian forces in central Ukraine.
Russia Says Footage Shows Attack Helicopters Conducting Electronic Warfare
A pair of Russian Mi-8 attack helicopters take to the sky before they are seen traveling close to the ground over the countryside somewhere in Ukraine.
How Kaliningrad Blockade Could Spark Escalation of Russia-Ukraine War
The region is sandwiched between NATO member countries Lithuania and Poland and has been Russian territory since 1945.
Ukraine Blows Up Russian Anti-Aircraft System on Snake Island
Ukrainian military officials posted footage of its forces striking Russian targets on the occupied island.
Photo of 'Obese Russian General' in Putin's Army Prompts Speculation
According to reports, Putin ordered 67-year-old General Pavel back to active service last month to lead Russian special forces operating in Ukraine.
Microplastics Heath Risk Discovered in Hitchhiking Vomiting Viruses
Viruses that cause sickness in humans can attach to microplastics, remaining infectious for much longer than they would otherwise.
Russia Ready for Direct Confrontation With All of NATO, State TV Host Says
Vladimir Solovyov said that Russia was only using 18 percent of its army in Ukraine and a "peacetime" army.
NATO's Army to Get Seven Times Larger in Biggest Overhaul Since Cold War
The NATO Response Force (NRF) is currently made up of around 40,000 troops, but it will swell to 300,000.