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.

Dead man taken to post office to collect pension

The body of a dead man was allegedly brought to a post office in an attempt to collect his pension.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Skier charged with manslaughter after killing 5-year-old in crash

A man faces manslaughter charges in connection with a high-speed crash on a ski slope that left a 5-year-old girl dead.

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.