Latest reporting from the World desk, in reverse chronological order.
Ethiopia has declared its first Marburg virus outbreak over, closing a tense chapter that began in late 2025 and killed most of those infected. Health officials say the country completed the required monitoring period with no new confirmed cases.
Ethiopia says its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease has ended after the country went the required 42 days without a new confirmed case, following an outbreak that began in November 2025.
Ethiopia says it has ended its first Marburg outbreak after completing the required period without new confirmed infections, marking a milestone after a deadly episode that included infections among health workers.
British police say 86 people were arrested after a protest supporting a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike escalated when demonstrators entered the grounds of Wormwood Scrubs prison in west London.
Officials described recent trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi as constructive, though no breakthrough was announced. The negotiations are part of a U.S.-led effort to end the war sparked by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with territorial control and postwar security guarantees still central points of disagreement.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told EU lawmakers that Europe remains dependent on American military power, arguing that even ambitious spending targets wouldn’t be enough to replace U.S. capabilities. His remarks come amid renewed strain between Washington and European allies over security and trade disputes.
After successive storms soaked parts of Europe, forecasters warned that Storm Joseph could bring another round of heavy rain to Portugal and northwest Spain. The new surge raised concerns about flash flooding and saturated ground as authorities prepared for renewed disruption.
UK police arrested 86 people after a protest at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London. Authorities said demonstrators supporting a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike entered prison grounds and refused to leave when instructed.
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos ended after several days of speeches and dealmaking framed by strained relations among the U.S. and allies and a broader debate over economic security, supply chains, and conflict diplomacy.
A near-total internet shutdown in Iran has sharply limited access to communications and online services, reinforcing the country’s isolation and complicating independent verification of events during a period of unrest.
A new round of in-person talks between Ukrainian and Russian representatives is expected after an initial set of meetings described by US officials as showing progress. The discussions unfold as fighting continues and diplomacy competes with battlefield realities.
Iran displayed a new mural in Tehran warning against a U.S. military strike as regional deployments increased. The message arrives amid heightened tensions following Iran’s deadly crackdown on protests and an extended internet blackout that has limited communication and reporting.