Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years

“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.

Queen Elizabeth II turns 96 Thursday

According to reports, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her birthday privately at her Sandringham estate.

Liverpool, Manchester United fans honor Cristiano Ronaldo after death of newborn son

A moving moment of the Liverpool vs. Man United match, held at Anfield stadium, came at seven minutes — in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo’s No. 7 United jersey.

Community raising money for family of Minnesota couple killed in Mexico

A Coon Rapids couple visiting Mexico was murdered by gunmen on a highway near the popular tourist destination of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Now, the community is raising money to pay for their funerals and help their children stay in school.

Russia steps up scattered strikes on Kyiv, western Ukraine

Russian forces resumed scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians that the whole country remains under threat.

Prince Harry and Meghan make 1st public appearance in Europe after moving to US

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have made their first public appearance in Europe since they gave up formal royal roles and moved to the U.S. more than two years ago.

Ukraine police: Over 900 civilian bodies found near Kyiv after Russian withdrawal

The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following Russia's withdrawal — most of them fatally shot, an indication that many people were "simply executed.”

Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt marry in Mumbai

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, popular Bollywood stars, were married Thursday in a private ceremony at their Mumbai residence.

Russia has yet to slow Western countries' pouring of weapons into Ukraine

Western weaponry pouring into Ukraine helped blunt Russia’s initial offensive and seems certain to play a central role in the approaching battle for Ukraine’s contested Donbas region.

Texas keeping most truck inspections despite border gridlock

Since Monday, Mexican truckers have blocked the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge in protest after Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week directed state troopers to stop and inspect trucks coming into Texas. Unusually long backups — some lasting 12 hours or longer — have stacked up elsewhere along Texas’ border.

Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says

WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.

Putin vows to press invasion of Ukraine until Russia's goals are met

Putin insisted Tuesday the campaign was going as planned, despite a major withdrawal in the face of stiff Ukrainian opposition and significant losses.

Holland America Line cruise ship to accommodate Ukrainian refugees

Evacuees aboard the Volendam will be provided three hot meals a day, rooms, housekeeping services and other amenities. The ship will be staffed with 650 crew members.