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The rediscovered Santa Marta sabrewingan, an emerald green hummingbird, has been only documented three times. The first was in 1946 and the second in 2010. — A feared extinct hummingbird has been spotted in Colombian mountains

California's Oak Fire has burned more than 18,000 acres and destroyed at least 41 structures near Yosemite National Park. — Oak fire destroys over 41 structures near Yosemite National Park

Wild tigers now have an estimated population of 3,726 to 5,578 worldwide - up 40% from 2015. Much of the increase is because of improvements in monitoring the animals. — Wild tiger population 40% higher than previously estimated

Bill Gates, concerned about the 'significant suffering' caused by global setbacks including the COVID-19 pandemic, announced that he will donate $20 billion to his foundation. — Bill Gates donates $20 billion

Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Prime Minister after many top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him. — Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns

North Korean activists have flown balloons from the South across the border, carrying leaflets and humanitarian aid, which may be related to the comment. — North Korea blames 'alien things' near South border for COVID outbreak

Bilal Ahmed, a maths teacher from Srinagar in Kashmir, shows off his solar-powered car, a solo project 11 years in the making. — Teacher from India, builds a solar car from scratch

In an effort to combat plastic waste and address climate change, Canada is banning single-use plastics by the end of the year, the government announced. — Canada is banning single-use plastics

South Korea's second test launch of its domestically produced Nuri rocket successfully placed several satellites in orbit. — South Korea launches rocket into space

Microsoft released the first version of Internet Explorer in 1995 and today announced it will no longer support the once-dominant web browser. — Microsoft Internet Explorer, first released in 1995, retires today

Justin Bieber says a rare disorder that paralyzed half of the superstar performer’s face is the reason behind his tour postponement. — Justin Bieber reveals rare disorder that paralyzed half of his face

This year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people. — The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Kenichi Horie: 83 year old Japanese man becomes oldest person to sail solo non-stop across the Pacific. — 83 year old becomes oldest person to sail solo across the Pacific

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other top officials discussed revising stringent anti-epidemic restrictions during a meeting — Kim Jong Un discusses COVID-19 restrictions

Scientists had difficulty observing it due to obstacles in the way, earning it its — Hubble Space Telescope spots stunning hidden spiral galaxy

A German museum has agreed to return a collection of Namibian antiquities as part of reparations for a period of colonial rule during which Germany committed a genocide against the Namibian people. — Germany returns stolen colonial treasures to Namibia

Betty Sandison started studying at the University of Minnesota about 67 years ago, only to finish her degree after a long pause. — Grandma earns college degree at age 84

Some 2,000 Ukrainian fighters were holed up at Mariupol’s sprawling Azovstal steelworks, the last pocket of resistance in a city. — Mariupol steel mill battle rages

Tech investors and businesses in California have been betting on crypto for well over a decade. Now, the governor of the U.S. state with the largest economy is joining the party. — California moves to embrace cryptocurrency

Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft court opinion that would toss out longstanding abortion rights. — U.S. Supreme Court documents leak to the press

Spanish authorities have detected — Spanish prime minister's mobile phone hacked

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made an unannounced trip to Kyiv, becoming the most senior US official to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky. — Pelosi meets with Zelensky in Kyiv

Twitter today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk. — Elon Musk to Acquire Twitter

Emmanuel Macron has won France’s presidential election, fending off a historic challenge from far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. — Emmanuel Macron wins France's presidential election

After enduring years of torturous conversion therapy, the prince is fighting to make the practice illegal. — India's first openly gay prince to fight for conversion therapy ban

A Russian warship that was damaged by an explosion has sunk, Russia's defence ministry has said. — Photos of Russian warship Moskva before it sank

The company is intent on fending off the billionaire’s bid to buy it in a deal that could be worth more than $40 billion. — Twitter board adopts 'poison pill'

The maverick billionaire Elon Musk says he wants to buy Twitter and take it private. — Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter

Germany says it has authorised raising the rainbow flag at federal government buildings to mark Pride marches or global LGBT+ events. — Germany approves rainbow flags on ministry buildings

Pink Floyd have reunited to record their first new material in 28 years, a protest song against the Ukraine war. — Pink Floyd reunite for Ukraine protest song

The head of Russia’s space agency said that he would submit a proposal to the Russian government to end cooperation on the International Space Station program. — Russia's space agency proposes end to cooperation

Russian soldiers who seized the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster drove their armoured vehicles without radiation protection through a highly toxic zone. — Russia's forces withdraw from Chernobyl after likely radiation exposure

The House has voted with a slim bipartisan majority to federally decriminalize marijuana. — U.S. House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana

The world generated a record 10% of its electricity from wind and solar in 2021 and clean sources accounted for 38% of total power supply. — Wind and solar generated a record 10% of the world's power

At least one person was killed as a storm damaged homes, knocked out power and prompted a search for residents who may be trapped. — Tornado touches down in New Orleans

State media reports that China Eastern 737 went down near city of Wuzhou, sparking mountainside fire. — Chinese airliner carrying 132 people crashes

There are now enough solar panels installed throughout the world to generate 1 terawatt of electricity from the sun, according to the latest estimates. — World surpasses one terawatt of solar installations

Three cosmonauts from Russia boarded the International Space Station wearing yellow and blue, in an apparent statement of support for Ukraine. — Russian cosmonauts board Space Station wearing Ukraine colors

Arnold Schwarzenegger annonces 'I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth.' — Arnold Schwarzenegger's video trends on Russian social media

Ukraine has accused Russian forces of bombing a theatre where civilians were sheltering in the besieged southern city of Mariupol. — Russia strikes theatre sheltering Ukrainian civilians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to Congress for help in a historic speech, telling US lawmakers 'we need you right now'. — President Zelensky appeals to the U.S. Congress for help

Legislation that passed unanimously would end the practice of setting clocks back one hour in the United States. — U.S. Senate makes Daylight Saving Time permanent

Ukraine appealed for a global army of IT experts to help in the battle against Putin. — Volunteer hackers come together to fight Russia

Each day thousands of loaves of bread are baked and delivered to people who are increasingly being cut off from outside food. — Baker helps feed the people of Kherson, amongst a war

Ukrainians refuse to leave their animals behind due to the immense comfort and familiarity they've provided during a time of unprecedented turmoil. — Pets provide emotional support as Ukrainians escape war

Women and children queue at Lviv station for a train to Poland. Hundred of thousands are passing through the station every day — Thousands try to catch a train out of Ukraine

YouTube is immediately blocking access to channels associated with Russian state-funded media, citing a policy put in place. — YouTube blocks Russian state-funded media channels

South Korean candidate Yoon Suk-yeol was elected president in election, with ruling party candidate conceding defeat and congratulating his opponent. — South Korea elects a new President

Scientists have found and filmed one of the greatest ever undiscovered shipwrecks 107 years after it sank. — Ernest Shackleton's ship, lost in 1915, is found in Antarctic

As the United States moves toward banning Russian oil imports, retail gasoline prices in the United States surged to an all-time record. — Retail gasoline prices hit all-time record high

Apple, H&M Group, Nike, Ikea, Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel said they would temporarily close stores in Russia. — Retail stores pull out of Russia

French authorities seized the Amore Velo. The 280-foot yacht was seized in the La Ciotat shipyards, on the south coast of France. — Russian oligarch's super yacht seized in France

Russian tanks and other military vehicles are being abandoned and taken over by Ukrainians. — Abandoned Russian tanks in Ukraine

Fire at a Ukrainian nuclear plant is out, but Russian troops take control of the site. — A fire breaks out at a Ukrainian nuclear plant

As many as 15,000 people have taken refuge in the subway system to escape bombing and artillery fire. — Thousands shelter in Kyiv's Subway

Russian forces have struck a TV tower in Kyiv, Ukraine said. — Russia strikes a television tower in Kyiv

Ukrainian official says Russian missiles hit administration buildings and residential areas. — Russia targets residential buildings in Ukraine

Subway stations are being used as shelters in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, as fighting intensifies. — Ukrainian civilians seek shelter in the subway

President Volodymyr Zelensky out in public rallying Ukrainians, and the world, against Putin. — President Zelensky rallies the public

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