Multiple studies suggest lower risk of hospitalization with Omicron
Scientists warn that the picture could change as more people become ill with the highly transmissible new variant, and that health systems could still be overwhelmed.
Dubai leader ordered to pay $730 million to ex-wife in divorce
Princess Haya fled to the U.K. in 2019, saying she was "terrified" of her husband, the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates.
Moderna says its booster raises Omicron-fighting antibodies 37-fold
"It will protect people... through these winter months, when we're going to see the most severe pressure," the company's chief medical officer said.
Russia ordered to pay damages to domestic violence victims and survivors
The European Court of Human Rights said domestic violence against women in Russia is occurring on a "staggering scale."
Chinese tech giant Alibaba fires employee who claimed sexual assault
The employee, identified only as Ms. Zhou, went public in August with allegations that she was raped by a colleague on a business trip.
First Omicron death confirmed in U.K. as PM warns of "tidal wave" of infection
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the variant will account for a majority of new COVID cases in London within a day as it spreads at a "phenomenal rate."
U.K. reimposes COVID rules amid claims government itself ignored them
Scandal over an apparent party at PM Boris Johnson's own house, of which he denies any knowledge, shakes trust in the government as the U.K. grapples with rising Omicron cases.
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar hate speech
Coordinated lawsuits in the U.S. and the U.K. allege the tech giant contributed to ethnic cleansing by allowing hate speech to be spread on its platform.
Coach accused of assaulting French judo star is acquitted
French politicians and athletes have expressed outrage over the acquittal of a judo coach accused of domestic violence against judo champion Margaux Pinot.
Hours after Chinese boycott, IOC speaks to star player Peng Shuai
The IOC said that "a team" from the committee held a video call with Peng, but it did not outline what was discussed or provide any photos or video.
British spy chief on why China is the "single greatest priority"
"To stay secret, we are going to have to become more open," head of the U.K.'s foreign intelligence agency says in a rare speech. "Unlike 'Q' in the Bond movies, we cannot do it all in-house."
U.K. woman demands change after "strange" spiking at nightclub
In the last two months, police in the U.K. have received at least 56 reports of people fearing they've been stuck by needles in drugging attempts, and boycotts of clubs have taken place in cities across the country.
Palestinian families reject deal to delay east Jerusalem evictions
The families said the Israeli court's proposal to end a decades-long legal battle forced them to "choose between our own dispossession or submitting to an oppressive agreement."
Pope urges "radical" action on climate change ahead of COP26
"These crises present us with the need to take decisions, radical decisions that are not always easy," Pope Francis says.
Queen Elizabeth pulls out of climate summit following medical advice
"Her Majesty is disappointed not to attend the Reception but will deliver a message to the assembled delegates via a recorded video message," Buckingham Palace said.