Ukrainians hone survival skills as Russia tensions mount
In a forest on the outskirts of Kyiv, a group of Ukrainian civilians build shelters from snow and tree branches as part of a crash course in survival techniques.
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UAE intercepts Yemen rebel missile in third week of attacks
The United Arab Emirates said Monday it shot down a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Huthi rebels, in the third such incident this month, as Israel's president visited the country.
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Security Council to meet on Ukraine as US warns of Russia sanctions
The UN Security Council meets Monday to discuss the Ukraine crisis, with Washington vowing to hold Moscow to account as it works with NATO allies to beef up sanctions should Russia invade its neighbor.
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Hong Kong cabinet minister steps down over tapas party
A Hong Kong cabinet minister resigned on Monday for attending a birthday party alongside dozens of officials and lawmakers just days after the city's government had called on people to avoid large gatherings to fight a coronavirus outbreak.
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Spotify to link virus content to Covid facts after misinformation row
Music streaming giant Spotify announced Sunday it would start guiding listeners of podcasts discussing Covid-19 to facts about the pandemic, after artists including Neil Young pulled their songs from the platform in anger at misinformation.
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Ukraine tensions jumble up Germany's energy puzzle
Rising tensions with Moscow over Ukraine have exposed Germany's problematic dependence on Russian gas, inflaming an already heated debate over soaring energy prices.
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Top oil producers to meet amid record crude prices
The world's top oil-producing countries will meet on Wednesday to discuss a further increase in output, while crude prices have reached seven-year highs rattled by geopolitical tensions.
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From Novak to Nadal: talking points from the Australian Open
The Australian Open ended in the early hours of Monday morning with one of the all-time great men's finals.
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Nadal, Barty give Australian Open desperately needed happy ending
An Australian Open like no other began in controversy with the deportation of Novak Djokovic but culminated in one of the greatest comebacks in tennis history by Rafael Nadal on Sunday.
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Eyeing new term, Macron walks tightrope on vaccinations
Emmanuel Macron's uncompromising stance against the unvaccinated has drawn praise from supporters, but his combative Covid strategy could backfire in a French presidential election that is far from a foregone conclusion.
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