Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (July 1)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Shredded trees, dead dolphins and wildfires — how Russia's invasion is hurting nature
The environmental impacts from Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be felt far longer than the war itself.
India begins to ban single-use plastics including cups and straws
Other items like water or soda bottles or snack bags aren't banned yet. But the government has set targets for manufacturers to be responsible for recycling or disposing of them after their use.
New monkeypox cases have tripled in Europe since June 15, the WHO regional chief says
The monkeypox outbreak is expanding, and Europe is at its center, says Dr. Hans Kluge.
UNESCO declares borsch cooking an endangered Ukrainian heritage
Ukraine's culture minister declared victory in "the war for borsch" as Russia also claims the hearty beet soup. UNESCO says the invasion threatens Ukraine's borsch culture with "extreme urgency."
Deadly missile strike hits residential buildings in Ukraine's Odesa region
Video of the pre-dawn attack showed the charred remains of buildings in the Ukrainian port city.
Are sanctions actually hurting Russia's economy? Here's what you need to know
Russia's economy is weathering sanctions over the war in Ukraine, but tough times may be ahead, according to an assessment from experts.
The Hong Kong handover turns 25. So does an entire generation.
Two teenagers bonded over high school Model United Nations. A decade later, one is in self-exile. The other waits for her and their other friends to return to the Hong Kong they once knew.
Xi defends vision of Hong Kong while marking 25-year anniversary of handover
China's president says the "one country, two systems" framework is working — even as recent changes have all but eliminated dissenting voices in the territory.
A Texas woman accused in a pro cyclist's death is arrested in Costa Rica
Kaitlin Marie Armstrong (shown), suspected in the fatal shooting of professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson at an Austin home, has been arrested in Costa Rica, the U.S. Marshals Service said Thursday.