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Native American tribes and big drug firms have reached a historic agreement over the devastation caused by opioid addiction. The provisional agreement, which includes Johnson & Johnson and three big pharma distributors, is valued at $590 million (£436 million). "Knowingly marketing addictive medications into vulnerable neighborhoods," the businesses were accused. Johnson & Johnson said in a statement that the settlement did not include any admissions of wrongdoing. The business said that its actions in promoting its painkillers were "acceptable and responsible." On Tuesday, distributors McKesson Corp, AmerisourceBergen Corp, and Cardinal Health Inc agreed to the terms. The settlement funds will be available to all 574 federally recognized tribes, even those who did not participate in the claims process. On top of the $75 million already pledged to the Cherokee Nation, a total of $440 million will be paid over the following seven years. The agreement, accordi

Boris Johnson's trip to Ukraine was a change of theme and location for him. For a few hours on Tuesday, the political challenges of the previous few days could be forgotten, and the more serious issues of European security could take their place. He came to Kyiv to convey his support for a country under siege, a place where political survival has a more visceral, existential meaning, far removed from Westminster's inflated analogies. Mr Johnson assured his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, that the United Kingdom will always defend his country's independence. He promised him £88 million in aid and sent a clear warning to Moscow: if even a single Russian toe cap crossed the border, they would be confronted by a determined Ukrainian army "a terrible and ferocious resistance I believe that Russian parents and moms should consider this." Mr Johnson also warned Moscow that any economic sanctions imposed on as a result of the invasion of Ukraine would be "

According to press secretary Jen Psaki, the Biden administration views Spotify's decision to include advisory warnings to podcasts about Covid-19 as a "good step." Several musicians have requested that their songs be removed from the streaming site due to the escalating controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's show. The White House, according to Ms. Psaki, hopes that other platforms will follow suit. Joe Rogan has promised to work harder to provide more fair perspectives. Ms. Psaki said the White House was encouraged by Spotify's move to add disclaimers during a press briefing on Tuesday, but said internet platforms and media outlets can do more collectively. "Our hope is that all big tech platforms and, for that matter, all major news outlets be responsible and vigilant in ensuring that the American people have access to correct information on something as important as Covid," she said. Despite the fact that the disclaimers were a "good step," the

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has accused the United States of attempting to drag his country into a conflict in Ukraine. He said America's goal was to use the situation as a pretext to impose further sanctions on Russia, in his first substantive comments on the subject in several weeks. He also claimed that the US was dismissing Russia's worries regarding Nato forces in Europe. Tensions are rising in Ukraine due to a Russian troop build-up near the country's borders. Nearly eight years after seizing Crimea and backed a deadly revolt in Ukraine's eastern regions, Russia disputes Western charges that it is planning an invasion. Moscow, for its part, accuses Ukraine's government of failing to carry out an international agreement to restore calm to the country's eastern regions, where at least 14,000 people have been dead and Russian-backed insurgents hold large swaths of land. Mr Putin said during meetings in Moscow with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban:

The police watchdog has revealed "disgraceful" misogyny, discrimination, bullying, and sexual harassment among the ranks of the Met Police. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) issued 15 recommendations after officers were found to have joked about rape and exchanged inappropriate social media posts. According to the IOPC, the majority of the officers probed were police constables assigned to Charing Cross Police Station. "We are terribly sorry," the Met added. "We believe these occurrences are not isolated or merely the behavior of a few 'bad apples," the IOPC wrote in its report. The investigation was begun in March 2018 into nine separate independent probes involving serving Metropolitan Police officers. According to the IOPC, investigations began after an officer allegedly had sex with a vulnerable lady in a chamber inside a London police station, though this claim was never proven. Two of the 14 policemen investigated were fired for eg

Boris Johnson will visit Ukraine later this month for discussions with the president, amid growing fears of a Russian invasion. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom committed to cooperate with Volodymyr Zelensky to find a diplomatic solution to the Russian dispute and "prevent additional bloodshed." Near Russia's border with Ukraine, Russia has gathered an estimated 100,000 troops, tanks, artillery, and missiles. His government, on the other hand, has cautioned Ukraine not to take any further steps toward joining Nato, claiming that doing so would jeopardize Russia's own security. The United States has rejected this proposal, and Western countries have threatened to ratchet up penalties against Moscow if an invasion occurs. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said legislation was being prepared to target a broader range of persons and businesses linked to Mr Putin, while a US official said the penalties would cut anyone connected to the Kremlin off from the international

Tottenham made the largest signings on deadline day, completing the second-highest spending January in Premier League history with a total of £295 million spent. As clubs appear to have recovered from the financial effects of Covid, a total of 12 Premier League transfers on deadline day brought expenditure to the highest level since £430 million in 2018. In January 2021, Premier League clubs spent only £70 million, with less than £10 million spent on deadline day. Spurs signed two Juventus players for at least £24 million, sold England midfielder Dele Alli to Frank Lampard's Everton for up to £40 million, and loaned England defender Dele Alli to Everton. Newcastle signed two Premier League defenders, while Manchester City and Burnley spent over £10 million on forwards. Arsenal signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a free transfer to Barcelona, while Juventus leased Aaron Ramsey to Scottish champions Rangers. Everton, Norwich, Newcastle, Watford, and Burnley accounted for more than ha

As she faces federal terrorism charges, the family of a US woman suspected of directing an Islamic State squadron and planned strikes on American soil wants no contact with her. Prosecutors informed Allison Fluke-Ekren on Monday that a large portion of her family has asked that she not speak to them. Ms Fluke-Ekren, 42, is accused of instructing women and children in Syria on how to use firearms and suicide vests. She might be sentenced to up to 20 years in jail. According to authorities, the former Kansas resident was the leader of Khatiba Nusaybah, an all-female IS battalion stationed in Raqqa, Syria, the group's de-facto capital. Ms Fluke-principal Ekren's function inside IS, according to a prosecution complaint, was to educate women and children how to use weaponry ranging from AK-47 rifles and grenades to suicide vests. Ms Fluke-Ekren is also suspected of planning and recruiting agents for a future attack on a US university campus, according to police. She allegedly inform

A plea deal between federal prosecutors and two of the three white men convicted of murdering black jogger Ahmaud Arbery was rejected by a US judge. District Judge Lisa Wood stated that she was unwilling to be constrained by the clause that permitted them to serve their sentences in a federal jail rather than a state prison. Her decision comes after Travis McMichael revealed for the first time that chasing Mr Arbery was motivated by race. The arrangement has been described as "devastating" by Mr Arbery's mother. In November, Travis and Gregory McMichael, as well as their neighbor William Bryan, were found guilty of his murder. The three were also facing a new federal trial for hate crimes, to which they had all pled not guilty. The trial was supposed to start next month. However, according to court filings, US federal prosecutors reached a plea agreement with the McMichaels on Sunday. Mr Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, vehemently opposed the deal, saying it was &

Sue Gray has blamed a "lack of leadership" for allowing parties to take place in Downing Street during a state of emergency. The top civil servant says some incidents "should not have been allowed to take place" in his long-awaited findings. Ms Gray looked into 16 different gatherings, including three that were previously unknown. As he faced questions and criticism from MPs, Boris Johnson stated that he fully accepted the results. According to Ms Gray's findings, the Metropolitan Police is examining 12 instances over eight dates for alleged Covid rule violations. The PM has apologized for attending the "bring your own booze" reception in the Downing Street garden on May 20, 2020, and the PM's birthday celebration on June 19, 2020. A party at Mr Johnson's Downing Street flat on November 13, 2020 is also being investigated by the police. Mr Johnson said he would not give a "running commentary" on something that was being probed by the