One man in Ireland has set an unusual challenge for himself: Record the sound of every bird species in the country. The mission is not frivolous, though. Many of the birds may soon be extinct.

The tropical storm that hit eastern Australia’s shores battered many beaches along a 300-mile stretch of coastline that draws millions of tourists each year. Now, local governments and volunteers are working to clean up the destruction.

The worst terrorist attack in Japan’s modern history happened 30 years ago, on March 20, 1995, during the morning rush hour on the Tokyo subway system. Members of a violent cult called Aum Shinrikyo released packages of deadly sarin gas on several subway cars, ultimately killing 14 people and injuring nearly six thousand more. Japanese authorities say the group remains an “ongoing problem.”

Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and the hundreds of years of tradition behind the popular drink.

In a highly anticipated phone call on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the potential of a ceasefire in Ukraine. During a meeting last week with US officials in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine supported a proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. However, many Ukrainians, both military and civilian, are skeptical that Russia is at all interested in ending the war.