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9h ago

Cuban protests and celebrations mark World Baseball Classic semifinal against the U.S.

For prideful expats eager to separate sports from politics, Cuba's first ever baseball game in Miami was cause for celebration on Sunday. But for hundreds of others, it was reason to protest the political oppression they escaped.
Image: World Baseball Classic Semifinals: Cuba v United States
Image: World Baseball Classic Semifinals: Cuba v United States
11h ago

North Korea's Kim oversees simulated nuclear counterattack against U.S. and South Korea

The North’s drills included a short-range missile launch from a buried silo, which analysts believe will improve speed and stability for future ICBM tests.
North Korea’s Kim oversees simulated nuclear counterattack against US, South Korea
North Korea’s Kim oversees simulated nuclear counterattack against US, South Korea

Putin tours Russian-occupied city of Mariupol

Russian President Vladimir Putin toured the war-ravaged city of Mariupol in what is believed to be his first trip to a recently Russian-occupied Ukrainian city since the war began. The news comes after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin, accusing him of war crimes. NBC News’ Matt Bradley has the story.
Putin tours Russian-occupied city of Mariupol
Putin tours Russian-occupied city of Mariupol
1d ago

Inspired by their mom, these sisters share the same dream. The Taliban shattered it for one of them.

Sadaf is studying in the U.S. Back in Afghanistan, her sister Zolheja's studies have been thwarted by the Taliban's ban on women's education.
Photo Illustration: Two hands reaching out to each other, against the backdrop of a worn Afghan flag
Photo Illustration: Two hands reaching out to each other, against the backdrop of a worn Afghan flag

Millions of dead fish wash up amid heat wave in Australia

The deaths were most likely caused by low oxygen levels as floods recede, a situation made worse because fish need more oxygen because of the warmer weather.
Specialist contractors will remove millions of rotting fish from an Outback river after an unprecedented die-off caused by depleted oxygen levels due to recent floods and hot weather, police said on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Specialist contractors will remove millions of rotting fish from an Outback river after an unprecedented die-off caused by depleted oxygen levels due to recent floods and hot weather, police said on Monday, March 20, 2023.
1d ago

North Korea launches missile into sea amid U.S. and South Korean military drills

The missile traveled 500 miles, a range that suggests the weapons could be used to target South Korea.
Image: SKOREA-NKOREA-POLITICS
Image: SKOREA-NKOREA-POLITICS
2d ago

Earthquake kills at least 15 in Ecuador and Peru, causes wide damage

The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 in the country’s coastal Guayas region.
Rescue workers stand next to a car crushed by debris after an earthquake
Rescue workers stand next to a car crushed by debris after an earthquake

Chaos in Paris as protesters clash with police

Demonstrators took to the streets for the third night in a row after French President Emmanuel Macron forced through a pension reform bill that raises the country’s retirement age from 62 to 64. From smashed storefront windows to a ransacked town hall, NBC News’ Meagan Fitzgerald takes a closer look at the chaos in Paris.
Chaos in Paris as protesters clash with police
Chaos in Paris as protesters clash with police

Biden says Putin warrant is 'justified' as U.K. intel suggests Kremlin will widen conscription age range

The International Criminal Court accused the Russian President of committing the war crime of overseeing the unlawful abduction and deportation of children.
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin
2d ago

Almost 800,000 have signed up to fight against U.S., North Korea says

The claim came after the secretive communist state launched and intercontinental ballistic missile, in response to ongoing U.S.-South Korea military drills.
Soldiers from North Korea's military march during the parade celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army.
Soldiers from North Korea's military march during the parade celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army.
2d ago

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan appears in court as police raid home

Khan has led nationwide protests after his ouster from power last year and has had a spate of cases registered against him.
Image: PTI supporters continue to clash with police to avoid arrest of former PM Khan
Image: PTI supporters continue to clash with police to avoid arrest of former PM Khan

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