Researchers say global warming might be responsible for albatrosses, one of the most monogamous birds in the world, divorcing more often.

Climate change affects Albatross mating, leading to 'break-ups'

Sweden is all set to script history, Magdalena Andersson has been approved by Sweden's parliament as the country's first ever woman prime minister, after replacing Stefan Lofven as leader of the Social Democrats.

Sweden to get first woman prime minister Magdalena Andersson

Europe remains in the firm grip of deadly covid-19 pandemic, several countries in the region continue to report worrying trends. The World Health Organization has warned that the death toll in Europe can top 2.2 million this winter if the current trends continue.

Europe remains in the grip of Covid-19, WHO fears death toll could top 2.2 million till march

Tensions between the Russia and the West continues, in the latest Russia's Defence minister has now accused US bombers of rehearsing a nuclear strike on Russia from two different directions.

Russia accuses US bombers of rehearsing nuclear strikes | US-Russia News

Three months since the Taliban takeover, it's acting government has now issues nine media guidelines. Many have pointed out that the latest rules are more on the lines of religion which includes banning shows with women, here's the report.

Afghanistan: Taliban government's new 'religious' rules unfairly target women

A NASA mission to deliberately smash a spacecraft into an asteroid to see if its course can be altered blasted off Tuesday from California. The SpaceX rocket carrying the experiment lifted off at 10:21 pm Pacific Time (0621 GMT Wednesday) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, NASA TV's live stream showed.

NASA spacecraft to crash into Asteroid, mission might save planet Earth

Web hosting company GoDaddy said email addresses of up to 1.2 million active and inactive Managed WordPress customers had been exposed in an unauthorized third-party access.

Global web hosting company GoDaddy's security breach exposes WordPress users' data

Indian and Japanese officials are working their ways to lease national reserves of crude oil in tandem with the US and other major economies. However, the reports suggest that timings of the lease remains unclear.

India, Japan working on oil-stock release

It's been a week since Nepal began vaccinating children above the age of 12, using Pfizer jabs donated by the United States. WION's Saloni Murarka brings this ground report from Kathmandu.

Covid News updates: Nepal administers covid-19 jabs to children above 12 years

In a bid to push to push the unvaccinated to get inoculated, Kenya has now imposed vaccination mandate as well barring all those who are yet to get the doze.

Kenya imposes restrictions on unvaccinated people

A day after Hamas militant carried out mass shooting attack in Jerusalem, Israel has now arrested dozens of Hamas members in the occupied West Bank.

50 Hamas members nabbed in West bank; weapons, bomb-making material seized

The holiday season is near and this time streets in Europe are usually buzzing with people. But this year the shadow of covid-19 is looming over the continent once again.

Health Minister to Germans: Get vaccinated or get virus

A week after some 200 nations struck an agreement aimed at intensifying global efforts to fight climate change, the finance minister of France warned that the cost of the energy transition will be “much higher than expected.”

French finance minister warns of climate action cost

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have been escalating for several years. Russia has been amassing troops near the Ukraine border, now there are concerns that Russia might invade Ukraine.

US Intel: Russia calls up for reservists for invasion in Ukraine

Multiple people were taken to the hospital after an SUV ran over a crowd at a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, killing 5 people and injuring nearly 40 people. A number of deaths from the incident are not yet clear as the officials are still investigating. Suspect will be produced in the court today.

Wisconsin reels from shock and grief, suspect to be charged with homicide

Thousands of migrants are stuck at Europe's border, what they hope was for a better future but they have instead become pawns in a geopolitical politics.

Humanitarian crisis at Poland-Belarus border, hundreds attempted crossings to Poland | World News

China is holding tennis star Peng Shuai hostage. China has put Uighurs in concentration camps. China is guilty of quashing peace in Hong Kong. China is guilty of systemic abuse. Palki Sharma asks- Why is the World still not boycotting China's Genocide Games?

Gravitas: Will the world boycott Beijing Winter Olympics?

At least 5 people died after an SUV plowed into a Christmas parade in Wisconsin. It comes 3 days after Kyle Rittenhouse, a teen who shot 2 men, was acquitted of all charges. Are the two cases related? Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: 5 dead after SUV plows into Christmas parade in Wisconsin

Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine? U.S. intel suggests 100,000 troops have descended on Ukraine's border, they could cross into Ukraine by next year. Does this mean war is certain? Palki Sharma decodes the possibilities.

Gravitas: Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine? | Russian troops amassing at Ukrainian border

20 days and counting. Peng Shuai hasn't spoken about the sexual assault allegations again. But, the Chinese press is releasing her videos as "proof of life". Why can't Peng speak out? Palki Sharma tells you why Peng Shuai is a hostage of the Chinese state.

Gravitas: Chinese mouthpieces release videos of "hostage" Peng Shuai

A woman employee at Tesla has been accused the company of 'rampant sexual harassment'. She has also blamed Tesla CEO Elon Musk for promoting misogyny at workplace through his conduct. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Tesla accused of 'rampant sexual harassment' by woman employee | Trouble for Elon Musk?

Pakistan's acting high commissioner to India Aftab Hasan Khan has termed Indo-Pakistan pilgrimage movement as "good omen" for ties. He had accompanied over 50 Pakistani pilgrims who visited the famous Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi on Monday. The batch was the first such batch of Pakistani pilgrims to visit India since March 2020.

Nizamuddin Dargah| Pilgrims' movement a 'good omen' for India-Pak ties: Aftab Hasan Khan

China has issued stern warning to Taiwanese firms against supporting the island's independence, hours after Taiwanese conglomerate was fined by mainland regulators as tensions flare between Taipei and Beijing.

China: Supporters of Taiwan independence threatens peace

French Prime Minister Jean Castex condemns days of rioting against Covid-19 restrictions which have taken place in Guadeloupe. The damage from violence remained visible as several buildings and vehicles were left burning.

France: Buildings, cars set ablaze, French Prime Minister Jean Castex condemns Guadeloupe violence

The Arab coalition said that it had carried out airstrikes in Yemen’s capital. The coalition cautioned civilians in Sanaa from approaching or gathering near the military sites. According to reports, violent explosions have rocked the northern neighborhoods.

Saudi-led coalition launches air raids, explosions rock Yemen's Sanaa

President Joe Biden nominated Jerome Powell to serve a second term as chair of the US Federal Reserve, allowing him to lead the response to the economic damage caused by Covid-19 while dealing with a wave of record inflation.

Joe Biden: Jerome Powell 'right person' to lead federal reserve

According to reports, the number of people with Dementia in Australia is expected to rise to more than a million by 2060. Apart from medical care, people living with Dementia need support and now a cafe in Queensland is trying to do that.

Australia: Queensland cafe for Dementia patients aims to improve community engagement

UAE's national carrier Emirates has welcomed the Indian government's decision to divest the national carrier in India. In an exclusive conversation with WION, Emirates president Tim Clark said that the Indian government should also provide unhindered access to all international airlines under open sky policy, listen in to this excerpt.

UAE welcomes Air India sale, Emirates president Tim Clark in an exclusive conversation with WION

Charging points for electric vehicles will be required to be installed in new buildings in Britain from next year under the new legislation.

UK to require charge points for electric vehicles in new buildings in Britain

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador president has said that he plans to build the world's first Bitcoin city, the construction will be initially funded by bitcoin-backed bonds.

El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele Plans World's First Bitcoin City

Crude oil fell to seven-week lows today, on concerns about excess supply after Japan said it was weighing releasing oil reserves and over demand from a worsening Covid-19 situation in Europe.

Oil hits 7-week lows on supply release expectations, Europe covid surge to impact demand

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