By Scott Simon In Ukraine, news of the apparent death of Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash is being greeted with satisfaction and gallows humor. Source: Zelenskyy denies any role in the plane crash that killed Wagner Group chief Prigozhin
By Emily Feng Flash floods and years of unusual rainfall — likely linked to climate change — are degrading ancient cave art along China’s historic silk road at a rapid pace. Source: Ancient cave art along China’s silk road is damaged in harsh rains
By Kate Bartlett The BRICS group of emerging economies have invited six new members to join — expanding their reach to cover over a third of the world’s population in an attempt to reshape the global world order. Source: BRICS invites six new members to join, covering over 1/3 of the world’s population