Ex-government employee charged with falsely accusing co-workers of joining Capitol riot

A former government employee has been charged with repeatedly submitting fake tips to the FBI reporting that several of his co-workers in the intelligence community were part of a mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to court filings unsealed Friday.

A new sea route for Gaza aid is on track, USAID says. Treating starving children is a priority

The United States expects to have on-the-ground arrangements in Gaza ready for humanitarian workers to start delivering food, treatment for starving children and other urgent assistance by early to mid-month when the American military expects to complete a floating pier for the effort, an official with the U.S. Agency for International Development said.

Trump lurches into vacuum created by Biden’s days of silence on campus protests

Protests on college campuses that turned violent this week handed President Joe Biden a political headache and former President Donald Trump a new attack line. It was not until late Thursday morning that Biden broke his silence on the matter, which lasted for more than a week.

Shallow yet satisfying, Stellar Blade is a showcase of Korean beauty

Cyberpunk adventure a fantastic, if flawed, attempt at a big-budget single-player action game

Judge in Trump’s hush money case clarifies gag order doesn’t prevent ex-president from testifying

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s hush money trial has clarified that the gag order pertaining to the former president doesn’t prohibit him from testifying on his own behalf.

Ethnic celebrations help outsiders discover rich local traditions

Dozens of ethnic groups with rich cultures and traditions are just waiting to be discovered and celebrated on the Continent. Here are some events and activities where you can get to know the minorities of Europe:

Ukrainian men abroad voice anger over pressure to return home to fight

Ukrainian men abroad are under pressure as Kyiv prepares to enforce a mobilization law aimed at conscripting desperately needed soldiers.

German foreign minister says Russia will face consequences for monthslong cyber espionage

Germany on Friday accused Russian military agents of hacking the top echelons of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party and other sensitive government and industrial targets, and was joined by NATO and fellow European countries in warning that Russia’s cyberespionage would have consequences.

Tories drop bid to oust Sunak after he avoids election wipeout

Rishi Sunak looks likely to lead the Conservative Party into the UK general election due this year after internal critics called off a planned effort to depose him after the local elections.

DODEA school in Bahrain reopens following damage from historic storm

Students at the Department of Defense Education Activity’s school in Bahrain are set to return to classrooms Sunday, nearly three weeks after water damage caused by torrential rainfall forced the campus in Juffair to close.