After a week of failed diplomatic efforts, tension between Russia and the U.S. builds
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine seem to have ratcheted up.
Europe
U.K. prime minister and monarchy each face separate scandals
Recent scandals have rocked two major British institutions: the prime minister's office and the monarchy.
More than half of Europeans could be infected with COVID-19 in the next two months
Coronavirus cases are surging in Europe. German and Austrian leaders are calling for mandatory vaccinations of their citizens. Spain is taking a far less aggressive approach.
North Korea is testing hypersonic weapons. Should the West be worried?
The tests of the fast and maneuverable class of weapons that purport to be able to evade missile defense systems, has garnered the attention of the White House, which responded with new sanctions.
In Ukraine, life goes on despite threat of Russian invasion
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ukrainian journalist and author Nataliya Gumenyuk about the Ukrainian public's perspective on tensions with Russia and the possibility that Russian troops may invade.
Europe braces for the omicron wave
The World Health Organization said more than half of Europe will be infected with COVID in the coming weeks. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Hans Kluge of the WHO on what that means for the region.
For the 36 countries with the lowest vaccination rates, supply isn't the only issue
Even as wealthy countries hit 80% vaccination rates, a number of countries have not even vaccinated 1 in 10 citizens. Our interactive map shows the vaccination landscape.
Boris Johnson's office apologizes for a party held before Prince Philip's funeral
Farewell parties for the prime minister's departing communications chief and another staffer, complete with late-night drinking and dancing, took place the night before the royal funeral last April.
Ukraine is hit by a massive cyberattack that targeted government websites
A message posted by hackers in Ukrainian, Russian and Polish warns Ukrainians that their personal data has been breached and to "be afraid and expect the worst."
Britain's Prince Andrew is stripped of his royal patronages and military titles
Prince Andrew has given up his military's titles and royal sponsorships, and will defend himself as a private citizen in a civil suit in New York accusing him of sex abuse.