Google closed its Russian business in May 2022, three months after Moscow’s invasion, but Google-owned YouTube continues to operate there.
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Reports: Drunk American tourists found sleeping inside Eiffel Tower
Security guards for the Eiffel Tower discovered the men sleeping inside the famed French monument on Monday morning, according to multiple reports.
Land-for-NATO swap proposal that drew ire in Ukraine was ‘a mistake’: Live updates
A NATO official walked back his suggestion that Ukraine give up land to Russia in exchange for membership in the military alliance.
As Typhoon Lan looms, Japan issues mass evacuations and cancels over 900 flights: Reports
As Typhoon Lan reaches the western parts of the Japan, Evacuation warnings have been issued to more than 237,000 people throughout 11 prefectures.
Search for survivors continues after 10 killed in explosion at Dominican Republic market
An explosion at a shopping center in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic killed 10 people and injured over 50 and casualties could mount, officials say
Afghanistan marks year two of the Taliban takeover
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021 created a humanitarian crisis and crushed women’s rights.
Sicily’s Catania international airport closes until Tuesday after Mount Etna eruption
After Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, erupted Sunday evening, the Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, was forced to close until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich ‘in good health’ in Russian prison: Updates
Gershkovich is being held at Moscow’s Lefortovo Prison on espionage charges that he, his employer and the Biden administration deny.
2 Nigerians extradited to face trial on sextortion charges linked to Michigan teen’s death
Samuel and Samson Ogoshi are accused of running an international sextortion ring, resulting in the suicide of Jordan DeMay, 17, of Marquette, Michigan
Bird feeding can be great for humans but could harm the birds we love, study shows
A new study shows that bird-feeding dramatically increased near the beginning of lockdowns. But is it actually safe to feed wild birds?