Colombia decriminalises abortion in first 24 weeks

No one will be prosecuted for having an abortion within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, a court rules.

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RT sees its influence diminish as TV providers and tech companies take action against the Russia-backed outlet

RT, the Russia-backed media outlet infamous for promoting Vladimir Putin's talking points, has seen its influence significantly diminish in recent days as cable carriers and social media companies have taken swift measures to block its reach.

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How a 1936 treaty could force Turkey to take sides in the Ukraine war

Turkey has officially labeled Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a war, in a move that experts said could potentially hinder some of Moscow's military activities in the region.

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Across Ukraine's Black Sea coast, Russia's strategy is hard to see

Battered by intense shelling, peppered with gunfire and then ... everything goes quiet. Along Ukraine's strategic Black Sea coast, Russian forces are playing a strange game, testing defenses, spilling blood and raising tensions but failing to drive home any significant gains.

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The world is careening towards crucial tipping points that could alter the Earth forever, major UN report shows

Climate change is on course to transform life on Earth as we know it, and unless global warming is dramatically slowed, billions of people and other species will reach points where they can no longer adapt to the new normal, according to a major report published Monday.

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How an Indian company is transforming palm leaves into tableware

It's time for lunch in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad and locals are crowding at Prahalad Tiffin Point, a popular roadside eatery serving regional staples like dosa and idli.

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BP will dump its 20% stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft

BP is cutting ties with Rosneft in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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How the Ukraine conflict could redraw the world air map

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and aviation bans are creating huge no-go areas in the sky, with major implications for long-haul carriers that normally criss-cross the skies of Eastern Europe en route to Asia.

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Pregnancy risk tool cuts baby loss in black and Asian women

A study suggests it works far better than the current system at detecting high-risk pregnancies.

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UK has highest lung disease rates in Western Europe - study

Charity experts say UK death rates are a "national scandal" and want more research spending.

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Christian Eriksen makes first appearance since cardiac arrest 259 days ago

Christian Eriksen made his first appearance in a game since suffering a cardiac arrest 259 days ago.

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The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep

The vicious circle of too little rest and too much of the wrong food.

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Putin's plan: Annexations, a rump state or puppet rulers?

It took a matter of hours on Thursday for Russian President Vladimir Putin to rupture Europe's peace and security in his attempt to strip Ukrainians of their right to self-determination.

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Russian tennis stars speak out against war

Two top-10 Russian tennis stars, including world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev, have addressed their country's invasion of Ukraine this week.

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Analysis: Europe in a bind on Ukraine response

It was only a week ago that the major powers and institutions that hold the Western alliance together were triumphant in their unity over Russia's aggression toward Ukraine. What a difference a full-scale invasion has made.

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Boxing legends the Klitschko brothers vow to fight for Ukraine

Former heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko said he would take up arms alongside his brother and fellow Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko to fight in what is a "bloody war" following Russia's invasion of their country, Ukraine.

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UEFA moves Champions League Final from St. Petersburg

UEFA announced that this year's Champions League Final will no longer take place in St. Petersburg following an extraordinary meeting of the governing body's Executive Committee on Friday.

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'We just wanted to be together,' says Ukrainian couple who rushed to marry amid attacks

It was not the wedding day they envisaged, but as Russia attacked their country Thursday Yaryna Arieva and her partner Sviatoslav Fursin rushed to tie the knot with the sound of air raid sirens ringing in their ears.

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Covid-19 tests: Southern Health Trust investigates 'inaccurate' results

The issue affects up to 200 people and may be linked to a bottle of solution used in the tests.

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Covid: How we already understand long-term vaccine safety

Despite concerns over Covid vaccines, most side effects occur with hours or weeks of having a jab.

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Covid: Millions of vaccine doses destroyed in England

Nearly two million were AstraZeneca shots that advisers said should not be given to younger adults.

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Covid and flu jabs could be given at same time in the autumn

The Welsh government's plan is to move away from an emergency response to the pandemic.

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Audit Scotland: NHS staffing could threaten post-Covid recovery

Audit Scotland says the health service remains on an emergency footing as patient waiting lists soar.

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This is how your wallet could be affected by the Russia-Ukraine crisis

President Biden has announced new sanctions against Russia amid growing tensions between the country and Ukraine. CNN's Brian Todd explains how the move could affect your pocketbook.

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New sickle cell treatment given to first patients in England

Crizanlizumab is thought to cut visits to A&E by 40% for patients with the blood disorder.

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The dress that changed British pop history

Remember when being British was cool?

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Covid: End of legal need to self-isolate in England

All Covid legal restrictions are over in England, as part of the government's Living with Covid plan.

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Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act, saying existing laws are enough to deal with protesters

The Canadian government announced Wednesday it will lift the Emergencies Act, nine days after it was invoked, saying police have the tools they need to continue to deal with unlawful protesters.

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Why markets care about Putin's aggression

In 2021, investors might have averted their eyes from a military conflict in Ukraine. But as concerns about inflation and reduced support from central banks loom, geopolitical tensions that could hurt the global economy are taking center stage.

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The mothers who helped uncover the biggest maternity scandal

Next month, a report will be published into one of the biggest scandals in the history of the NHS - why were so many failures allowed to happen?

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NHS to tackle 'unfair' maternity outcomes

A taskforce wants improvements for women belonging to ethnic minorities and those living in deprived areas.

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Seven-week gap advised for elective surgery after Omicron

Patients should avoid routine surgery in the weeks after infection as a precaution, experts advise.

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Extra blood test could help spot heart-attack death risk

Testing suspected heart attack patients for the C-reactive protein could save lives, experts say.

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The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is on the scrap heap because of the Ukraine crisis. Here's why that matters

There are few energy projects in the world as controversial as the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, and on Tuesday, it all but died in the water as Germany's leader halted its approval process over the Ukraine crisis.

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Why Donbas is at the heart of the Ukraine crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized two separatist territories in eastern Ukraine as independent states, ordering the deployment of Russian troops there in a dangerous gambit that defies international law and risks a deadly military confrontation.

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At least 60 people killed in blast at gold mine in Burkina Faso, state TV reports

About 60 people were killed and dozens more wounded on Monday in an explosion at an informal gold mining site in southwest Burkina Faso, state television reported, citing local officials.

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Covid-19: Most restrictions to be ended by Irish government

The cabinet agrees to end most restrictions - including mandatory mask wearing - from Monday.

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North Korea breaks ground on 10,000-home high-rise district

North Korea has started work on a sprawling 10,000-apartment residential project as the country embarks on a housing drive in its capital, Pyongyang.

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Nigerian startup is fighting baby jaundice with solar-powered cribs

In 2015, Virtue Oboro experienced every mother's worst nightmare: at just 48 hours old, her newborn son was rushed into hospital for emergency treatment.

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Colombia becomes latest Latin American country to partially decriminalize abortion

Colombia became the latest country in Latin America to partially decriminalize abortion on Monday, marking a major victory for the nation's feminist movements and reflecting a wider shift in views toward the procedure across the region.

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This could become the most expensive photo ever sold

Man Ray's famed "Le Violon d'Ingres" is poised to make history as the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction.

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Australia demands answers from China over alleged laser incident at sea

• Beijing says it is 'seriously concerned' as India cracks down on Chinese companies • 50 years after Nixon's historic visit to China, questions hang over the US-China future

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Haiti hikes minimum wage by up to 54% following worker protests

Haiti's government on Monday hiked the minimum wage by as much as 54%, following weeks of demonstrations by garment workers who say their wages are not enough to keep up with the rising cost of living.

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Solid earnings season wasn't enough to calm investors

Corporate earnings season was supposed to turn around Wall Street's sour mood. In the end, it wasn't much of a diversion.

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An entire group of men is being left out of the workforce. Here's why

The labor shortage has been a defining feature of the pandemic job market and it's not getting better any time soon. But there is a whole group of workers who are being overlooked even though they could be part of the solution.

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Facebook is rebranding everything but faces the same old problems

Nearly four months ago, amid a firestorm of critical coverage stemming from a whistleblower's leaks, Facebook shifted its strategic focus to building an immersive version of the internet it calls the "metaverse" and changed its company name to Meta.

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US adds sites operated by Tencent and Alibaba to 'notorious markets' list

E-commerce sites operated by China's Tencent and Alibaba Group were added to the US government's latest "notorious markets" list, the US Trade Representative's office said Thursday.

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Hundreds arrested in Ottawa protests as investigators look into 2 police-related incidents

A weeks-long blockade in the Canadian capital has led to almost 200 arrests and prolonged suffering for businesses caught in the middle of protests against Covid-19 mandates.

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Survivor found alive after Greece ferry fire

A passenger who was among the 12 people missing after a ferry caught fire early Friday has been found alive, a spokesperson from the Hellenic Coast Guard told CNN on Sunday. 

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Sickle cell: ‘The revolutionary gene-editing treatment that gave me new life’

Jimi Olaghere feels like he's been reborn after a pioneering new treatment for sickle cell disease.

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These sisters fled Afghanistan, hoping to find safety. Now they fear war in Ukraine

Sisters Fazila and Shagufa Haidary once travelled the world as flight attendants, rubbing shoulders with politicians and pop stars.

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Harris says US 'stands with Ukraine' while warning Russia of 'swift, severe and united' consequences

Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday vowed there would be a "swift, severe and united" response if Russia invades Ukraine and assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the US "stands with Ukraine."

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Covid isolation laws set to end in England

Boris Johnson says the virus will not "suddenly disappear" but people can now protect themselves.

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A Chilean indigenous language vanishes as last native speaker dies

An indigenous language from South America's extreme south has all but vanished after the death of its last living speaker and guardian of its ancestral culture.

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Why some North Korean defectors return to one of the world's most repressive regimes

He risked his life fleeing from one of the world's most repressive regimes, traversing a militarized stretch protected by barbed wire fences. Then a year later, he went back -- the way he came.

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Australia says Chinese warship 'illuminated' one of its planes with a laser

A Chinese warship used a laser to "illuminate" an Australian Air Force jet in what Canberra called a "serious safety incident" in a statement released on Saturday.

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NHS stops taking gambling funds to treat addiction

The health service will instead fund its own gambling services from 1 April, says mental health boss.

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12 people still missing after Greece ferry fire

Twelve people are still missing after a blaze swept through a ferry sailing from Greece to Italy early on Friday, Greek authorities said on Saturday, as firefighters battled to control the flames.

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Opinion: China and Russia want to surf Latin America's 'pink tide.' It's not so simple

Right wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow Wednesday in the thick of the Ukrainian crisis. Given his disastrous handling of Covid-19 and his standing in polls forecasting next October's elections, it may be Bolsonaro's last trip to Russia, or anywhere, as president. If what many observers have called a "new pink tide" of support for left-leaning politicians continues to sweep through Latin America, former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva may banish an increasingly isolated Bolsonaro from office.

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'Cool Runnings': 'Most people die before their legacy is revealed, but I've had to live it,' says Dudley 'Tal' Stokes

It's been 34 years since Jamaica made its Winter Olympic debut in bobsled at the 1988 Games in Calgary, an unlikely appearance which was later immortalized in the Disney feature film, "Cool Runnings."

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Analysis: The Queen showed how far she was willing to go to distance the institution from her son

When British newspapers go in for the kill, they don't hold back.

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Canadian police begin major operation to clear the capital city of protesters and their convoys

Police in Ottawa are making clear they are prepared to end a protest over Covid-19 regulations which has shut down portions of the capital and impaired the daily lives of residents for nearly three weeks.

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Paris exhibit brings 'The Little Prince' home

"The Little Prince" has arrived in Paris, nearly eight decades after it was written.

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Covid: NHS bosses call for free tests and isolation to remain

Senior NHS staff say they disagree with the prime minister's planned changes to English Covid rules.

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'My child is in pain - but I'm helpless'

How children are becoming the forgotten victims of pandemic after disruption to care and support.

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French-led western forces to withdraw from Mali

France and Western countries involved in French-led anti-terrorist operations in West Africa will begin their withdraw from Mali, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday.

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Advert for women train drivers in Saudi Arabia gets 28,000 applicants

A job advert to recruit 30 female train drivers in Saudi Arabia has attracted 28,000 applicants, highlighting the scale of pent up demand as the conservative kingdom opens up more opportunities to women.

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Dry January was more popular than ever. That's good news for the alcohol industry

More people than ever participated in Dry January this year, but they didn't totally ditch the bottle.

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Hollywood actor's Ponzi scheme, explained: Why investors keep falling for scams

The tale of Zachary Horwitz made headlines this week after he was sentenced to 20 years for bilking investors out of $650 million by peddling bogus licensing deals with HBO and Netflix.

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Uber now lets you see how many one-star ratings you received from drivers

Confused how you ended up with a low rating on Uber? A new feature will offer a bit more insight.

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Surprising world of Stonehenge revealed in new exhibition

The distinctive silhouette of Stonehenge in the flat landscape of Salisbury plain in southwest England is instantly and iconically familiar.

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At least 13 dead after wedding guests fall into well at Indian ceremony

At least 13 people, including a one-year-old child, have died after falling into a well during a wedding ceremony in northern India, authorities from Uttar Pradesh state said on Wednesday.

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'I lost my dad to prostate cancer, don't lose yours'

Danielle Ray's father died aged 63 and more than 14,000 UK men are thought to be undiagnosed.

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Decision on Iran nuclear deal 'days away,' says French foreign minister

Negotiations over the revival of a 2015 deal that would see Iran curb uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief will conclude in days, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told the country's lawmakers on Wednesday.

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American detained in Russia says he is coughing up blood

Trevor Reed, an American who has been detained in Russia for more than two years, says he is coughing up blood and has not received medical care after prolonged exposure to tuberculosis in Russian prison, according to the US Embassy in Moscow.

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Indonesia court sentences Islamic school teacher for life for raping students

An Indonesian court on Tuesday sentenced an Islamic school teacher to life in prison for raping 13 students in a case that has spotlighted the need to protect children from sexual violence in the country's religious boarding schools.

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Why the sky is still full of empty 'ghost' flights

In the early days of the pandemic, when demand for air travel abruptly flatlined and international borders closed, "ghost flights" became a common phenomenon.

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They met on Valentine's Day while hiking in the Himalayas

It was Valentine's Day 1996 when Lee Green walked into a mountain lodge in Nepal, surrounded by the snowcapped Himalayas, and encountered Mandy Halse for the first time.

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Mansfield woman awaiting surgery to remove 8kg tumour

Stephanie Coles was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer after she found a lump on her stomach.

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Masks 'aggravated' fatal dosage miscommunication at Watford Hospital

A man was given more than three times the intended dose of a drug after instructions were misheard.

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Surgery delays: Man feels forgotten after six-year wait

At 475,000 people, Northern Ireland's waiting lists are the worst in the UK.

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How 'Amapiano', South Africa's soulful sound, has become one of the hottest new music genres

A distinct sound is currently vibing on social feeds around the world: the deep house, log-drum driven basslines and soulful piano melodies of "Amapiano." While Amapiano dance challenges are currently sweeping TikTok, the streets of South Africa have been thrumming with its sound for years.

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'Once-in-a-decade talent': Why Eileen Gu is fashion's dream model

For followers of freestyle skiing and fashion alike, the buzz surrounding Winter Olympian Eileen Gu at this year's Games has come as little surprise.

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Pharmaceuticals in rivers threaten world health - study

Paracetamol, nicotine, caffeine and epilepsy and diabetes drugs were widely detected, research finds.

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Rotherham hospital: Man dies after fight between patients

A man, 47, is arrested on suspicion of murdering a patient who died after a fight in Rotherham.

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Good sex can be safer sex, say WHO researchers

Safe-sex education should include how to make it enjoyable for maximum benefit, say researchers.

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Cook Islands braces for first community Covid-19 cases

Cook Islands, a small South Pacific nation that has not experienced Covid-19 in its community, is readying for its first coronavirus infections after an infected traveler visited, Prime Minister Mark Brown said on Sunday.

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Opinion: Canadian trucker protests are the latest example of Covid-19 absurdity

We've officially hit peak Covid absurdism.

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Some US Marines contradict Pentagon account of Kabul attack

Newly released testimony from US military survivors of the August 26 attack at Kabul airport has cast doubt on the findings of the Pentagon's investigation into the incident, which concluded that nobody was hit by gunfire in its aftermath.

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A comedian performed a powerful monologue addressing India's rape crisis. A right-wing activist called for his arrest

This time last year Nalin Yadav was detained in an Indian prison, not knowing when he would be let out.

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US 'actively working' for release of American held by the Taliban in Afghanistan, Sullivan says

The US is "actively working" for the release of an American citizen who was detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in early December, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday.

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Cisco makes $20 billion-plus takeover offer for Splunk

Network gear maker Cisco Systems has made a takeover offer worth more than $20 billion for software maker Splunk, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Former Amazon employee sentenced to federal prison for involvement in bribery scheme

A former Amazon employee was sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined $50,000 for an international fraud and bribery scheme, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced.

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Tongue-tie: Mums and babies 'let down' by poor services

A mother describes the struggle of trying to get a tongue-tie diagnosis for her newborn.

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Travel roundup: Two Caribbean islands are making entry easier

All around the world, restrictions are easing for vaccinated travelers, and more and more people will soon be on the move. But with traffic set to rise, airlines are keen to put a stop to bad behavior in the skies.

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Biden unfreezes Afghan funds for in-country relief and 9/11 legal fight

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday allowing $7 billion in frozen assets from Afghanistan's central bank to eventually be distributed inside the country and to potentially fund litigation brought by families of victims of the September 11 terror attacks, senior administration officials confirmed Friday.

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Analysis: Russia may be on the brink of war. In Moscow, you might not know it

Read most headlines coming out of the West around Ukraine, and the situation looks dire.

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China censors lesbian plotline in 'Friends'

Major Chinese streaming platforms have censored an LGBTQ plotline in the popular TV series "Friends," causing fans of the show to express their anger on social media.

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At least 7 British citizens and 1 American are being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan

At least eight Westerners have been arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan during different incidents in the last two months, CNN has learned, marking a sharp escalation of Taliban actions against Westerners living in the country.

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Boy, 12, killed in Ireland after car he was driving collided with truck

A 12-year-old boy has died after the car he was driving collided with a truck in County Limerick, Ireland, early Friday morning, CNN affiliate Virgin Media News reported.

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Opinion: Putin's massive table is more than a massive table

With Russian troops massed on Ukraine's borders, the United States and its allies are scrambling for the right formula to communicate to Russian President Vladimir Putin their determination to prevent war -- and dissuade him from launching an invasion.

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Timeline of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's failed drug test

The doping scandal surrounding Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) figure skater Kamila Valieva has rocked the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

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Australia says koalas are now an endangered species in two states

Australia on Friday listed koalas along much of its east coast as endangered after the native marsupial's habitats were hit by prolonged drought, bushfires and developers cutting down trees.

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France announces plans to build up to 14 nuclear reactors

France has announced plans to build up to 14 new nuclear reactors in a move that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a buffer against volatile energy prices.

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Boris Johnson's go-to economic boast obscures the painful truth

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fond of saying the United Kingdom has the fastest growing economy in the G7.

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End of Covid regulations: What if I'm still worried?

What would ending isolation rules in England mean for people who are worried about getting Covid?

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My toddler died after swallowing a button battery

The family of Hugh McMahon say the battery burned a hole the size of a 5p coin in his heart.

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Covid: Wales' face mask law could be scrapped in March

Covid passes will not be needed from 18 February under plans to ease Wales' remaining restrictions.

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What the US is watching that could signal Russia is launching an invasion of Ukraine

It might be a cyberattack targeting Ukraine's energy grid. Or the movement of Russian battalions and tanks along the border and into firing range. Or perhaps even a long-range missile attack.

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Luc Montagnier, co-discoverer of HIV, dies aged 89

The French virologist jointly won the Nobel Prize but later drew criticism for unscientific claims.

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Ghibli Park, a new anime theme park destination in Japan, to open in November

Fans of "My Neighbor Totoro," "Kiki's Delivery Service," and other films from director Hayao Miyazaki of the legendary Studio Ghibli, will have a new destination to add to their travel bucket list later this year.

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Iranian ​husband beheads teenage wife, authorities say, shocking the country

The beheading of a 17-year-old girl​,​ allegedly by her husband​, in ​western Iran's Khuzestan province last week has once again raised concern over ​the country's laws around murder and gender-based violence.

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The world's most fascinating abandoned towns and cities

Once thriving spots, these villages, towns and cities now stand abandoned. Their empty buildings, streets and even cars left for nature to reclaim over the years.

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Search efforts resume in Colombia after landslide kills 15, injures dozens

Fifteen people have died and four are missing following a landslide in Colombia, the country's disaster management agency said Wednesday, with search efforts set to continue.

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Oil could 'easily' hit $120 if Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates, JPMorgan warns

Oil prices could soar to $120 a barrel if Russia's crude exports are derailed by tensions with Ukraine, according to projections from JPMorgan.

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Main suspect in deadly 2015 Paris terror attacks told a court he never killed or wounded anyone

Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in a jihadist rampage that killed 130 people in coordinated attacks across Paris in November 2015, on Wednesday told a French court he had never killed or wounded anyone.

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Top oncologist says Tayside cancer crisis was 'avoidable tragedy'

A top oncologist says the health board should have publicly supported doctors who were criticised in a report.

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Pope Benedict asks forgiveness but denies wrongdoing over child sex abuse cases

Pope Benedict XVI has pushed back against accusations that he knew in 1980 that a priest under his control was an abuser, while denying he had intentionally concealed his presence at a meeting about the priest that year.

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US-Iran talks near endgame: Here's what to look out for

Iran and the United States return to Vienna on Tuesday for another round of talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement abandoned by the Trump administration.

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Canadian protesters block access to major border crossing as demonstrations against Covid-19 measures continue

Canadian protesters have blocked access to the busiest international crossing in North America in yet another demonstration of their grievances against the nation's Covid-19 preventative measures.

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Three Palestinian militants killed in Nablus in Israeli counter-terror operation

Three Palestinian militants have been shot dead by Israeli counter-terror police in the West Bank city of Nablus. The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry accused Israel of carrying out an assassination.

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US report finds Mexico is dominant source of fentanyl trafficked into US

A new government report out Tuesday details how opioid trafficking in the United States has changed in recent years, with Mexico now a "dominant source" of the country's fentanyl supply and synthetic opioids rapidly saturating drug markets.

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NHS spending: How much money does it need?

Life-changing treatments don't always come cheap, so how should the NHS cut its cloth?

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Long Covid: Brain fog causes work absence but swimming helps

Sian Griffiths swims to aid her recovery but feels ashamed she cannot go back to work.

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Covid in Scotland: 'Lack of planning' put NHS in crisis

The Scottish government is criticised for not doing more to prevent record waiting times and staff shortages.

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Duchess of Cambridge to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

The Duchess is the first member of the Royal Family to appear in the famous children's TV slot.

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Macron meets with Putin

In the tense standoff between Russia and Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as a central figure in Europe's diplomatic efforts to diffuse potential conflict.

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Facebook has successfully overhauled its business before. This time will be harder

Ahead of its 2012 initial public offering, Facebook was in trouble. Its revenue growth was slowing, expenses were surging and it was falling behind competitors in the transition to smartphones and other mobile devices.

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Why there's no need to fear a bear market

Stocks tumbled sharply in January and the market has remained choppy in February. There are worries globally about earnings, inflation, interest rates and Omicron. But some market experts think investors shouldn't be too concerned.

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The big reason the US and UK are facing such a massive labor shortage

Almost two years after the pandemic upended labor markets, job openings are plentiful in many advanced economies, yet workers have not fully returned.

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Covid: Tough new targets will tackle NHS backlog, Boris Johnson says

Boris Johnson promises action after plans to tackle record waiting lists in England are delayed.

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Tinnitus biobank needed to explain ringing ears condition

A charity says a biobank library of human tissue is needed so experts can try to cure tinnitus.

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Australia to reopen to vaccinated international travelers this month

Australia will open its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers from late February, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Monday, February 7 after a meeting of the government's national security committee.

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Prince Andrew to give statement under oath

Britain's Prince Andrew has agreed to give a statement under oath on March 10 in the UK as part of the civil case against him, a source close to the Duke of York told CNN on Saturday.

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Covid: Plan to tackle England's NHS backlog delayed

A detailed plan by NHS England to reduce waiting lists for procedures is held back by one section of government.

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Senegal beats Egypt to win Africa Cup of Nations trophy

Senegal defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations championship match on Sunday, winning the continental championship for the first time on penalty kicks at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

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Costa Rica mandated Covid-19 vaccines for children. But not everyone's on board

It started as a heated discussion between a father and his son's doctor. But it quickly escalated to a multi-person fist-fight that shocked the nation.

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Colombia struck a peace deal with guerrilla groups years ago. So why is violence surging?

This year kicked off with a violent start on the Colombia-Venezuela border, where dissident militant factions have been competing for territorial control of lucrative drug routes that connect the South American country to the US and Europe. At least 23 people were killed in violent clashes at the start of the year, followed by a deadly car bomb and the murder of a local community leader and his wife.

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Why China won't put its economy on the line to rescue Putin

Russia has one obvious ally to turn to as geopolitical sparks fly with the West over Ukraine.

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Opinion: France is on a dangerous collision course with its Muslim population

French lawmakers last month voted to ban women and girls from wearing hijab while playing sports -- showing the world once again that when it comes to further politicizing, targeting and policing European Muslim women, our clothing choices and bodies, France is in a league of its own.

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Rotterdam may dismantle historic bridge for superyacht reportedly owned by Jeff Bezos

Rotterdam is considering a request to dismantle part of an historic bridge to allow a yacht reportedly owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to leave the shipyard where it is being built.

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France launches inquiry after spill of over 100,000 dead fish off Atlantic coast

A spill of more than 100,000 dead fish in the Atlantic Ocean off the French coast has been described by the French Maritime Minister as "shocking" in an incident that has drawn the attention of environmental activist groups.

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Afghan mom had to decide whether to forgo escape -- or leave some of her kids behind

It was August 26 in Kabul, just barely evening, and Nasema was holding on tightly to two of the most important things in her life, not knowing that she would lose one of them before the sun completely set.

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Iceland to end whaling from 2024 amid controversy and falling demand

Iceland says it will end whaling from 2024 amid dwindling demand and continuing controversy.

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Analysis: No one knows what to do about Boris Johnson

What will it take to finish him off? That's the question that close observers of Boris Johnson's premiership have been asking for weeks.

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'Sleeper cells and hundreds of fighters': Why ISIS remains a terrorist threat

Just two days after the leader of ISIS killed himself during a US raid in northern Syria, a United Nations report says the terror group is far from vanquished. In fact, it remains a potent force in Iraq and Syria, with a growing presence in Afghanistan and West Africa, according to the UN analysis.

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It's been 70 years since the Queen took the throne, but she's not celebrating yet

Queen Elizabeth II is adding yet another achievement to her record-breaking reign, becoming the first British monarch to mark a platinum jubilee on Sunday.

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Suspected Chinese hackers hit News Corp with 'persistent cyberattack' in January

News Corp suffered a "persistent cyberattack" in January, the company said Friday, and investigators believe Chinese spies may be responsible.

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Ice that took roughly 2,000 years to form on Mt. Everest has melted in around 25 years

The highest glacier on the world's tallest mountain is losing decades worth of ice every year because of human-induced climate change, a new study shows.

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Improving cancer care a huge challenge post-pandemic

Charities warn of more missed diagnoses because of Covid, as the government plans a "war on cancer".

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Libmedly: World's 'most expensive' drug recommended for NHS use

The gene therapy Libmedly treats babies and children with a very rare genetic condition.

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Surgical mesh centres not working, warn MPs

A debate in Westminster hears that GPs are not always aware of the referral process.

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4 of Boris Johnson's key aides quit, marking latest blow for the UK PM

Four top aides to Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, marking the latest setback for the British prime minister whose government has been embroiled in scandal in recent days.

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'No admission of guilt': UK virginity testing ban opens historical wounds

Last week the UK government added a clause to its Health and Care Bill that would make hymenoplasty -- or "virginity repair" surgery -- illegal in England and Wales. In November 2021, "virginity testing" also became a criminal offence.

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Xi's Olympic guest list heavy on strongmen and autocrats

When China's leader Xi Jinping opens the Beijing Olympics on Friday he will be flanked by leaders who are unlikely to quell the chorus of concerns these Games are bolstering an authoritarian regime.

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Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin still a 'presence' among Australia's Olympic snowboarding team following his death

Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin continues to affect Australia's Olympic snowboarding team 'in a positive way' following his death, according to former teammate Cam Bolton.

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12 people found frozen to death, sparking diplomatic row between Turkey and Greece

Twelve migrants were found dead in a small Turkish town near the border with Greece, officials said Wednesday, a week after a rare winter storm blanketed both countries in snow.

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UAE intercepts and destroys 3 'hostile' drones

Three hostile drones were intercepted over the United Arab Emirates at dawn on Wednesday, the country's defense ministry said.

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White House is no longer calling potential Russian invasion of Ukraine 'imminent'

The White House says it's no longer describing a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine as "imminent," suggesting the word sent an unintended message.

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Congolese man beaten to death in Brazil over unpaid wages, family say

Brazilian authorities have shut down a beachside kiosk in Rio de Janeiro after a 23-year-old Congolese migrant was beaten to death, Rio de Janeiro's Civil Police said Wednesday.

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As relations deteriorate with the West, Putin and Xi are getting closer

• US officials prepare for potential Russian cyberattacks as Ukraine standoff continues • Russian troops are massed 20 miles away, but these Ukrainian troops aren't alarmed

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European country lifts all restrictions, saying Covid is no longer a 'socially critical sickness'

Denmark has lifted all Covid-19 restrictions within the country, with coronavirus no longer considered a "socially critical sickness," according to the government.

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Disaster-hit Tonga goes into lockdown after recording first local Covid cases

The Pacific island nation of Tonga has gone into lockdown after reporting its first community cases of Covid-19, weeks after a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami devastated parts of the archipelago.

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NHS 'riddled with racism' against ethnic minority doctors

Ethnic minority doctors describe a toxic work culture as a BMA survey finds systemic discrimination.

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In eastern Ukraine they don't expect an invasion, but people are watching

On the frontlines east of the port city of Mariupol, the Ukrainian army's defensive positions look much as they did two years ago: Platoons shelter in improvised bunkers and ruined houses, and trenches curl through the frigid landscape.

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Putin says the West has 'ignored' Russia's key concerns over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Russian government was studying the responses from the United States and NATO to Russia's security concerns, but said his country's main concerns "had been ignored."

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At least 22 dead in Ecuador landslide

At least 22 people have died after heavy rainfall triggered a landslide on Monday in Quito, Ecuador, authorities said.

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West African bloc ECOWAS says coup attempt underway in Guinea-Bissau

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for peace in Guinea-Bissau, as gunfire was heard around the government palace in the capital Bissau on Tuesday, triggering concerns of a coup.

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The myth of a 'super-charged' immune system

Suddenly we are all talking about immunity but how much do we really understand?

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