4 of Boris Johnson's key aides quit, marking latest blow for the UK PM

Four top aides to Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, marking the latest setback for the British prime minister whose government has been embroiled in scandal in recent days.
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'No admission of guilt': UK virginity testing ban opens historical wounds

Last week the UK government added a clause to its Health and Care Bill that would make hymenoplasty -- or "virginity repair" surgery -- illegal in England and Wales. In November 2021, "virginity testing" also became a criminal offence.
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Xi's Olympic guest list heavy on strongmen and autocrats

When China's leader Xi Jinping opens the Beijing Olympics on Friday he will be flanked by leaders who are unlikely to quell the chorus of concerns these Games are bolstering an authoritarian regime.
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Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin still a 'presence' among Australia's Olympic snowboarding team following his death

Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin continues to affect Australia's Olympic snowboarding team 'in a positive way' following his death, according to former teammate Cam Bolton.
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12 people found frozen to death, sparking diplomatic row between Turkey and Greece

Twelve migrants were found dead in a small Turkish town near the border with Greece, officials said Wednesday, a week after a rare winter storm blanketed both countries in snow.
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UAE intercepts and destroys 3 'hostile' drones

Three hostile drones were intercepted over the United Arab Emirates at dawn on Wednesday, the country's defense ministry said.
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White House is no longer calling potential Russian invasion of Ukraine 'imminent'

The White House says it's no longer describing a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine as "imminent," suggesting the word sent an unintended message.
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