India and South Africa are among the nations that have not criticized Russia for invading Ukraine. Some others have supplied military aid.
Author: DANIEL VICTOR
‘Navalny’ Wins Oscar for Best Documentary and His Wife Issues Message of Defiance
The film followed Aleksei Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, as he investigated his own near-fatal poisoning in 2020.
Denmark Scraps ‘Great Prayer Day,’ Adding Money to Military Budget
The government estimated that eliminating Great Prayer Day would produce $430 million that it could spend on the military.
Betty Boothroyd, Britain’s First Female House of Commons Speaker, Dies at 93
The speaker made Britain’s parliamentary proceedings must-see TV, even in other countries.
Tom Whitlock, Co-Writer of ‘Top Gun’ Anthem ‘Danger Zone,’ Dies at 68
Mr. Whitlock wrote the words for that song and the chart-topping “Take My Breath Away,” central elements in the success of the hit 1986 movie.
John Motson, BBC’s Voice of Soccer for Five Decades, Dies at 77
The broadcaster was a commentator for English soccer’s biggest moments, including 10 World Cups.
Thief Steals Nearly 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs in Britain
Unable to resist jokes, the police credited themselves with having “helped save Easter” by solving the “eggs-travagent” crime.
Metal Detector Hobbyist Finds a 500-Year-Old Pendant Linked to Henry VIII
Researchers say the jewelry, found in a field outside Birmingham, England, is an extraordinary piece of treasure.
England Is Banning Some Single-Use Plastics. Activists Say It’s a Small Step.
Starting in October, the country will prohibit plastic plates, cutlery and other items. Environmental advocates are pushing for a more comprehensive measure.
Southwest and Other Airline Meltdowns in Recent History
Flight delays and cancellations over the holiday weekend have left thousands of passengers stranded. Here’s a look at a few other notable episodes like it in recent memory.