Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the U.K. would accelerate the country's coronavirus vaccine booster program to counter what he called a 'tidal wave' of cases from the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.

Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said the state had confirmed 64 deaths from the devastating swarm of tornadoes and he expected the number to fluctuate as search-and-rescue efforts continued.

Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said that the tornado killed at least 70 people and that the death toll was expected to rise.

The president said he believes the country is at 'the peak' of the inflation crisis, during a speech at the Summit for Democracy in Washington.

The new requirement applies to all indoor public spaces in New York State that do not require vaccination for entry.

While speaking at a memorial service, President Biden praised Bob Dole, the former senator, presidential nominee and World War II veteran, for his legacy and contributions to the country.

The new German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, made his first foreign trip to France, where he and President Emmanuel Macron discussed strengthening Europe and their nations' ties.

Jussie Smollett, an actor in the Fox music-industry drama 'Empire,' was found guilty of filing a false police report after staging a hate crime against himself.

During the opening of a two-day meeting with more than 100 countries, President Biden stressed the importance of protecting democracy globally and domestically.

Mr. Dole, a decorated World War II veteran, Kansas Republican lawmaker and presidential nominee, died Sunday at the age of 98.