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.
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.
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.
Novak Djokovic could play in France under latest COVID-19 vaccine rules
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Pentagon places 8,500 troops on standby
The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.
The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The British government on Saturday accused Russia of seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration.
Meet the US soldiers aiming for Olympic gold in the 2022 Winter Games
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
Biden predicts Russia will invade Ukraine, warns Putin country could pay 'dear price'
President Joe Biden warned Vladimir Putin that Russia could pay a "dear price" if Russia invades Ukraine.
President Joe Biden warned Vladimir Putin that Russia could pay a "dear price" if Russia invades Ukraine.
19-year-old pilot Zara Rutherford sets world record as youngest woman to fly solo around the world
Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford flew to 52 countries and five continents in five months.
Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford flew to 52 countries and five continents in five months.
COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
World’s oldest man dies in Spain at 112, weeks shy of 113th birthday
Guinness World Records announced Saturnino de la Fuente García died at his home.
Guinness World Records announced Saturnino de la Fuente García died at his home.
Airlines worldwide rush to cancel, change flights amid 5G wireless service dispute
Major international airlines canceled flights to the U.S. in relation to a dispute over 5G wireless service impacting aircraft operations.
Major international airlines canceled flights to the U.S. in relation to a dispute over 5G wireless service impacting aircraft operations.
Rescued driver appears to take selfie while car sinks in icy river in Canada
Authorities said local residents used a kayak to rescue a driver after a car started to sink in an icy river.
Authorities said local residents used a kayak to rescue a driver after a car started to sink in an icy river.
Officials: Tonga volcanic eruption triggered 50-foot tsunami waves, at least 3 dead
Government officials in Tonga said tsunami waves nearly 50 feet high rushed inland, destroying everything in their path on the western coasts of the Tongatapu Islands, 'Eua and Ha'apai Islands. At least three people died.
Government officials in Tonga said tsunami waves nearly 50 feet high rushed inland, destroying everything in their path on the western coasts of the Tongatapu Islands, 'Eua and Ha'apai Islands. At least three people died.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after pet store hamsters, employee test positive for COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Novak Djokovic's deportation over vaccination status exposes Australian border policy
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's deportation over his vaccination status sheds light on Australia's border policy.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's deportation over his vaccination status sheds light on Australia's border policy.
FBI: Former Pennsylvania dentist allegedly killed wife in Africa to collect $4.8M life insurance
Lawrence Rudolph, 67, is being held without bail on charges of foreign murder and mail fraud.
Lawrence Rudolph, 67, is being held without bail on charges of foreign murder and mail fraud.
Novak Djokovic lands in Serbia after deportation from Australia
Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.
Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.