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Hong Kong is saying “goodbye” to one of its most legendary floating landmarks.

WATCH: Hong Kong’s Iconic Floating Restaurant Closes

WATCH: BTS Joins White House to Address Asian Representation

Despite fleeing their homes amid Putin’s war, these high schoolers proved Ukraine’s strength by earning international science fair awards — here’s what they’ve been working on🔬.

WATCH: Ukrainian Students Win International Science Fair Awards

ICYMI: An activist smeared cake on the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris on Sunday, in an apparent protest meant to draw attention to the climate crisis.

WATCH: Eco-Activist Throws Cake at Mona Lisa

Two towers in Doha, Qatar, were lit up in tribute to Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian American journalist who was shot & killed during a raid by Israeli forces on a West Bank refugee settlement on May 11.

WATCH: Doha Towers Show Tribute to Shireen Abu Akleh

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France’s ban on some short domestic flights comes into effect in April 2022.

France Is Banning Some Short Domestic Flights To Combat Emissions

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The chief minister of an Indian state called “ripped jeans” a sign of societal and cultural degradation— prompting widespread outrage and the mass sharing of perfectly wearable jeans across social media.

Why Women Across India Are Sharing Photos Of Themselves In Ripped Jeans

President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin will “pay a price” for attempted interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in a new interview with ABC News where he also confirmed he believes Putin is a “killer.”

Biden Agrees Putin Is A “Killer,” Says He’ll “Pay The Price” For Election Interference

Prince William said “we’re very much not a racist family” when asked by a reporter Thursday about troubling allegations raised by his brother Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle in a widely-viewed interview with Oprah that aired earlier this week in both the U.S. and UK.

Prince William Says “We’re Very Much Not A Racist Family” After Allegations From Harry & Meghan

The world’s two biggest democracies, the U.S. and India, both saw significant declines in freedom in 2020, according to a new report from nonprofit, pro-democracy organization Freedom House.

U.S. And India Saw Startling Declines In Freedom Over Last Decade, Report Finds

President Joe Biden sent a clear message to Russia and Vladimir Putin Friday when he put out a statement that said unequivocally: “Crimea is Ukraine.”

Biden Condemns Russia, Sends Clear Message To Putin: “Crimea Is Ukraine”

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A young Indian climate activist was arrested on February 13 for working on a protest “toolkit” shared widely by Greta Thunberg, and has been sentenced to a further three days in jail by a Delhi court on Friday.

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WATCH: Hong Kong’s Iconic Floating Restaurant Closes

Hong Kong is saying “goodbye” to one of its most legendary floating landmarks.

WATCH: BTS Joins White House to Address Asian Representation

“It is not wrong to be different.

WATCH: Ukrainian Students Win International Science Fair Awards

Despite fleeing their homes amid Putin’s war, these high schoolers proved Ukraine’s strength by earning international science fair awards — here’s what they’ve been working on🔬.

WATCH: Eco-Activist Throws Cake at Mona Lisa

ICYMI: An activist smeared cake on the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris on Sunday, in an apparent protest meant to draw attention to the climate crisis.

WATCH: Doha Towers Show Tribute to Shireen Abu Akleh

Two towers in Doha, Qatar, were lit up in tribute to Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian American journalist who was shot & killed during a raid by Israeli forces on a West Bank refugee settlement on May 11.

France Is Banning Some Short Domestic Flights To Combat Emissions

France’s ban on some short domestic flights comes into effect in April 2022.

Why Women Across India Are Sharing Photos Of Themselves In Ripped Jeans

A chief minister said women — from children to professionals and parents — shouldn’t be wearing ripped jeans. In 2021.

Biden Agrees Putin Is A “Killer,” Says He’ll “Pay The Price” For Election Interference

In a new interview with ABC News, Biden said he agrees that Putin is a "killer" and spoke about a newly declassified report about Russian interference in the 2020 election against his campaign.

Prince William Says “We’re Very Much Not A Racist Family” After Allegations From Harry & Meghan

Prince William also says he hasn’t spoken to his brother since the Oprah interview aired Sunday.

U.S. And India Saw Startling Declines In Freedom Over Last Decade, Report Finds

Fewer than 20% of people around the world live in “fully free” countries, according to Freedom House.

Biden Condemns Russia, Sends Clear Message To Putin: “Crimea Is Ukraine”

On the seventh anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine, President Joe Biden put out a forceful statement defending Ukraine’s sovereignty.

21-Year-Old Indian Climate Activist Jailed Over Protest “Toolkit” Shared By Greta Thunberg

A Delhi court sent 21-year-old activist Disha Ravi to jail for three days for charges of sedition over a protest document. Ravi was arrested and detained for five days after Greta Thunberg shared the “toolkit” supporting the Indian farmers’ movement.