British police detain 2 teens in relation to Colleyville synagogue hostage case

Police in Britain said they have detained two teenagers in relation to the hostages being taken at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville on Saturday.

Pacific tsunami warning recedes; Tonga covered by ash cloud

The tsunami threat throughout the Pacific from a huge underwater volcanic eruption has begun to recede, though the massive ash cloud covering Tonga is preventing surveillance flights from New Zealand to assess the extent of damage.

Novak Djokovic deported, will miss Australian Open

Novak Djokovic was being deported rather than playing his first-round Australian Open match on Monday.

Satellite images show volcanic eruption that caused tsunami in Pacific

An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.

Novak Djokovic: Visa revoked for 2nd time in Australia, faces deportation

Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after Australia revoked his visa for a second time ahead of the Australian Open. His lawyers are expected to appeal.

Magawa, 'hero' rat who found over 100 land mines, dies in retirement

A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.

Boris Johnson apologizes for attending Downing Street BYOB party during UK lockdown

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for attending a “bring your own booze” garden party at his office, though he said that he had considered it a work event.

Rock falls on boats in Brazil, killing 10

A rock wall fell on a group of boaters in Brazil Saturday, killing at least six people and hurting dozens more.

Novak Djokovic hearing: Judge reinstates tennis star’s visa but saga not over

Novak Djokovic won a court battle to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open after his exemption from COVID-19 vaccination rules was questioned.

Pope Francis baptizes 16 babies in Sistine Chapel after pandemic break

Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, resuming a decades-old Vatican tradition that had been interrupted last year by the pandemic.

Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says

The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”

Novak Djokovic held at Australian border over visa mix-up

Novak Djokovic had to spend the night at the Melbourne airport as officials refused to let him enter the country for the Australian Open.

How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic

Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns, cites political turmoil

Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation Sunday amid political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests following a military coup that derailed the country’s fragile transition to democratic rule.

Holocaust survivor 'Mrs. Gertrude' dies at 94

Gertrude Pressburger died Friday after a long illness, her family told the Austrian press agency APA on Saturday.

12 dead, 15 injured in crowd surge at popular Hindu shrine in Kashmir

At least 12 people died and 15 others suffered injuries in a crowd surge at a popular Hindu shrine in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022

New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.

France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling

In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.