When Russia invaded Ukraine, Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink was providing satellite internet connections to Ukraine’s military and citizens within days. By providing high-speed internet connections where there is no ground-based infrastructure, Starlink became a key to Ukraine's resistance. From Kyiv, Myroslava Gongadze tells the story.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Elon Musk's SpaceX saves Ukraine

After the party leadership's productive first day at Davos, the Labour Party moved closer to being the potential government-in-waiting that the polls predict. In their efforts to show that the opposition is "open to business," Labour leader Keir Starmer and his shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves charmed British business leaders and bankers.

Switzerland: Starmer promoted Labour's green plan for UK at Davos 2023

There's a large jump in Covid-19 hospitalisations in the last week. This is the highest since the pandemic began as per the World Health Organization data. Hospitalizations rose 70 percent over the previous week to more than 63,000 cases.

China: Highest hospitalisations since pandemic began

United States has laid out its red lines in front of China, warning Beijing against material and security assistance to Russia who has been in war with Ukraine.

Top defence officials interact ahead of Blinken's China visit

Heavy rainfall this week across the Balkans has caused rivers to rise dangerously in Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Kosovo.

WION Climate Tracker: Heavy floods threaten flood defense in Balkans

Intending to keep his promise, President Lula has now ordered the Brazilian environmental agents to cut through the rainforest in search of criminals responsible for deforestation in the Amazon.

WION Climate Tracker: Brazil launches first anti-deforestation raids

Yellow Iguana population at Galapagos of Fernandina island has grown to some 46,000 specimens according to the Galapagos and National Park authorities.

WION Climate Tracker: Yellow Iguana population on the rise

The India's directorate general of civil aviation has imposed a fine of about 37,000 on Air India. The fine is for the airlines' failure to comply with applicable rules in the 26th of November urination case.

WION Dispatch: Air India fined over urination case

The British police are looking into a rather interesting case which involves Prime Minister Rishi Sunak himself. The police response has been prompted by a vital social media clip in which Sunak is seen sitting in a moving car but without a seat built on.

WION Dispatch: Video shows Rishi Sunak in a moving car without his seat belt on

Former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley hints that she may run for the White House in 2024. A Fox news interview that aired on Thursday, Haley said that if she runs she will be running against Joe Biden in what seems like a dig at Biden's age.

US: Nikki Haley hints at Presidential bid in 2024, calls for generational change

Former US President Donald Trump has been asked by a federal judge to pay nearly one million dollars for what's been called a quote-unquote 'frivolous lawsuit' against a former US Secretary of State.

US: Federal court imposes $1 Million fine on Donald Trump

Let's take a look at what's trending across the news - A rare theft scene has gone viral in India where a group of robbers posing as telecom company employees uprooted a 29-foot-long mobile tower in Patna's Sabzibagh and took off.

Trending on WION: Thieves steal 29-foot tall mobile tower in Indian states of Bihar

For anyone who is a fan of body art but too wary to take the leap of permanent ink tattoos, there is an alternative that’s been around for centuries—henna. did you know, that henna has an extensive history behind its origin and spread to the West? We tell you everything in this video.

Beyond the Runway S2 | the alternative to permanent tattoos : Henna

Vincenzo de Luca, the ambassador of Italy to India, has stated that his nation will support India's G20 Presidency and has praised it for bringing up concerns affecting the developing world.

Italian Envoy: Will contribute to India's G20 Presidency success

Gardening is a wonderful, calming hobby to incorporate into our Spring-time routine. But, did you know that it can also help reduce cancer risk?

Gardening helps reduce cancer risk: Study

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have created a robot with the ability to smell. In peer reviewed research, the study suggests that the robots can be trained to find drugs, explosives – and even diseases.

Israeli scientists create robot with superpower

Israeli scientists create robot with

Residents in Kharkiv brave the January cold to strip off into their swimsuits and plunge into an icy pool to mark Epiphany. One of the most important holidays in the Orthodox Christian calendar, Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.

Watch: Residents of Ukraine's Kharkiv plunge into icy waters to mark Epiphany

Let's take a look at what's trending across the news - A US-born great-grandmother of Spain has become the world’s oldest living person, the Guinness World Records declared Wednesday. The woman, Branyas Morera, is 115-years-old and is in good health.

Trending on WION: 115-years-old Branyas Morera becomes the world's oldest living person

The Taliban-ruled Afghanistan which is already facing a humanitarian crisis, the country is now facing a fresh blow after a cold wave struck the country.

WION Climate Tracker: Afghanistan hit by a cold wave

A beautiful Ghanian woman married the man she loved while wearing a colourful and beautiful wedding dress. WION’s Louisa Olaniyi tells you more.

Bride wears Kente dress for her white wedding ceremony

Fighting back tears, Ardern told reporters in Napier that Feb. 7 will be her last day as prime minister. She also announced that New Zealand’s next general elections would be held on Oct. 14 and that she would remain a lawmaker until then.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation to be with family

While fires are ravaging the Santa Fe province of Argentina, the government said that much of the country is on extreme alert because of an extended drought in the region.

WION Climate Tracker: Temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius recorded in Argentina

Iran's top diplomat says Tehran welcomes steps toward a reconciliation between Turkey and Syria and is ready to help move the efforts forward. Watch this report to know further.

Iran welcomes steps toward Turkiye-Syria reconciliation

#WIONFineprint | The World Population Review says that India's population has overtaken China's. This makes India the world's most populous country. What does that mean for India's economy?

WION Fineprint | India the world's most populous country?

#WIONFineprint | Researchers have detected atomic hydrogen in a distant galaxy, using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope based in the Indian city of Pune.

WION Fineprint | Hydrogen detected in distant galaxy using Indian telescope

#WIONFineprint | Human rights groups say Iran is conducting sham trials and speedy executions to strike fear in the hearts of protesters. there are allegations of torture, forced convictions and 15-minute trials.

WION Fineprint | Iran giving just 15 minutes to defend against death penalty?

Amid the ongoing World Economic Forum Summit 2023 in Davos, Tackling the climate crisis is one of the top priorities. Watch this report to know all the latest developments.

WION Climate Tracker: Tackling climate crisis at World Economic Forum Summit 2023

British billionaire Ratcliffe intends to buy the football club Manchester United. Ratcliffe already has several sporting giants under his portfolio.

British billionaire Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United

90-year-old Johana Butuk married 40-year-old Alice Jemelil in the country of Uasin Gishu in Nigeria. The two dated for 20 years. WION’s Louisa Olaniyi tells you more.

90-year-old man marries 40-year old woman

In a shocking feat for fans all around the world, defending champion and top seed Rafael Nadal has crashed out of the Australian Open in round 2. According to reports, an injury ended the top seed's title defence.

Defending champion and top seed Rafael Nadal crashes out of the Australian Open

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