A majority of people in six out of seven EU countries surveyed thought a Russian invasion of Ukraine would happen in 2022.

"Science gave us the tools to fight COVID-19; if they are shared globally in solidarity, we can end COVID-19 as a global health emergency this year," said the World Health Organization's chief.

From Wednesday, bars and restaurants no longer have to close at 11pm, rules on gatherings are being eased, and travel restrictions from EU countries are lifted.

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A number of videos have shown anti-vax protesters handing out fake legal documents to medical workers and other professionals claiming that vaccines are an alleged threat to public health.

A small group of protesters set fire to excavators used by a private contractor to build a new migrant camp on Lesbos, authorities say.

Although the club condemned Zouma for his behaviour and pledged to deal with the incident internally, manager David Moyes still selected him for the Tuesday night match against Watford.

At least 13 people were killed in the blast and dozens more injured.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has apologised to victims' families after the ombudsman report.

Hirske's position near the frontline in eastern Ukraine has shaped how it views US warnings of a Russian invasion.

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The incident was reportedly filmed and uploaded to YouTube earlier this year.

Galina Dzjucik, who's had no news of her son Viktor since 2017, says the conflict between Russian-backed separatists and the Ukrainian army has been personally devastating.

The body of a 70-year-old woman was found in her Prestino home, more than two years after her death.

Malta is the only European state that has legalised possession of small amounts of cannabis without incentivising the criminal gangs that traffic and grow the drug.

A recent report found that Pope Benedict had failed to handle cases of sexual abuse at the Munich diocese.

US government officials have reached a deal to lift a 25% tariff that former President Donald Trump imposed on imported Japanese steel.

The opposition bloc says the mandate should be suspended nationwide “until central legal and practical questions are answered”.

The US pulled out of the deal in 2018 during the presidency of Donald Trump.

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After Moscow and Kyiv, Macron landed in Berlin on Tuesday evening, where he said a challenging dialogue with the Kremlin was "the only way to make peace possible in Ukraine".

Several Conservative MPs have linked a baseless slur made by the prime minister about Starmer to an incident on Monday when the opposition leader was hounded by protesters.

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The Turkish President announced on Saturday that he and his wife were suffering from "mild" COVID-19 symptoms.

Agriculture minister Spilios Livanos has resigned after seemingly endorsing an "unacceptable" proposal, the Greek government said.

The incident occurred in the central city of Västerås on Monday afternoon.

Queen Elizabeth does not actually celebrate the anniversary of the date she became queen — known as Ascension Day — as it is also the anniversary of her father’s death.

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The 19-year-old victim was allegedly killed by supporters of a rival football team last week.

The UK and Ireland have dropped plans for a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup to focus on hosting the 2028 Euros tournament instead.

Germany is sending 350 troops to the NATO eFP battle group in Lithuania, while the UK will send an additional 350 units to Poland.

20 years ago, cannabis cost Kevin Bellotti his apartment and five years of his life. As of 2022, he'd never have been arrested in the first place.

“We will not accept people downright celebrating the cold-blooded killing of our two police colleagues and mocking the victims."

Slovyansk was the first city to fall to Russian-backed separatists in 2014.

The funeral took place in the northern village of Ighrane, where the drama unfolded.

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Thousands of protesters against vaccine mandates and other restrictions have descended on Canada's capital in what the police chief has likened to a 'siege'.

Senegal won a penalty shootout 4-2 after the final in Yaoundé ended 0-0 after extra time, to claim their first Africa Cup of Nations title.

The Chinese tennis star's new claim came in an interview held under controlled conditions in Beijing, but she failed to answer key questions about her initial accusations and her treatment by the authorities.

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Nevertheless, mandatory outdoor mask-wearing is expected to be lifted by 10 February in Spain.

Germany's Chancellor Scholz visits the US amid criticism of his government's stance towards Russia, while the French president hopes to convince Moscow to stand down over Ukraine.

Cyclone Batsirai devastates areas of Madagascar with several death and thousands made homeless by 200 km/h winds and heavy rain

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A week before his 50th birthday, surfing legend Kelly Slater defeated 24-year-old local favourite Seth Moniz to win the 2022 World Surf League's Billabong Pro Pipeline title in Hawaii.

Mahmood and Blanco win the Sanremo music festival and say they will now represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

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The queen is celebrating her 70th anniversary on the throne on Sunday and made her "sincere wish" known in a public message released to mark the occasion.

Rayan fell into a 32-metre well located outside his home in the village of Ighran in Morocco’s mountainous northern Chefchaouen province on Tuesday evening.

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