Australian Open: Ash Barty wins women's title becoming first Australian to win tourney in 44 years
Ash Barty won the Australian Open women's singles title becoming the first Australian to win the title in 44 years.
North Korea launches suspected missile amid stalled nuclear talks
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the North launched one suspected ballistic missile from a northern inland area but didn’t immediately say how far it flew.
Russia's daily COVID-19 infections spike above 110,000 as omicron variant impacts country
The daily count of new coronavirus infections in Russia spiked above 110,000 as the highly contagious omicron variant races impacts the country.
CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Antisemitism rises during pandemic
Commemorations are taking place amid a rise of antisemitism that gained traction during lockdowns as the pandemic exacerbated hatred online.
WHO staffers complaint, email alleges racism and abuse by top director in Asia
The top director of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific is accused of racist, unethical and abusive behavior.
Ukrainian serviceman kills 4 fellow soldiers, 1 civilian, Interior Ministry says
The soldier was on guard duty when he opened fire on his fellow soldiers.
Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
'There is nothing to cure': France bans gay 'conversion therapy' with new law
The new law authorizes jail time and fines for people using practices to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ individuals.
Spanish emergency crews rescue 319 migrants at sea, 18 more feared dead
Nine adults and one baby were among the 319 survivors taken to local health facilities.
Ukraine says Russian invasion not imminent, urges calm
Ukraine’s leaders are seeking to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia is not imminent.
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation,’ detected in US
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
Snow blankets Athens, Greek islands and Turkey’s Istanbul
Heavy snowfall disrupted air traffic Monday in the Greek capital of Athens and neighboring Turkey’s largest city of Istanbul, while several Aegean islands and much of Turkey were blanketed by snow.
Russian invasion of Ukraine concerns soaring, here’s what’s happening
Tensions are soaring between Russia, Ukraine and the West. Here’s an overview of what’s happening in the region, and how it could impact the U.S.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange granted appeal in UK to fight extradition to US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s battle to avoid extradition to the U.S. will go to Britain’s Supreme Court after he was granted the right to appeal a lower court ruling.
UAE: 2 ballistic missiles intercepted over Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates intercepted two ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the skies of Abu Dhabi early Monday, authorities said.
U.S. embassy families in Ukraine ordered to leave country as war fears mount
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.
Dutch tourist arrested, fined for Nazi gesture at Auschwitz
According to local reports, prosecutors said the woman was caught making a Hitler gesture at the Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance gate.
Russia denies British claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader
Russia has denied a British claim that it's seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration.
Russia seeking to replace Ukraine government with pro-Moscow group, Britain says
The British government on Saturday accused Russia of seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration.