Russian propaganda is using deepfakes, sham websites and social media swarms The hallmarks of Russian-backed influence are consistent: trying to erode support for Ukraine, discrediting democratic institutions and seizing on existing political divides. Shannon Bond
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, remembering a generation that will soon be gone President Biden is joining other European leaders in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that began the liberation of the continent from Nazi occupation in World War 2. Eleanor Beardsley
Amanda Knox re-convicted of slander in Italy over accusations in roommate's murder Knox will not face prison time for the slander conviction since she had already served four years before her murder conviction was overturned in 2011. The Associated Press
The Okalolies of Old Year's Night: Celebrating tradition on the world's most remote inhabited island "Okalolies" ring in the new year on the world's most remote inhabited island by visiting the population of not quite 250 in masks and making mischief, an annual chance for the community to come together. Nick Schönfeld
British PM Sunak calls national election for July — a risk as his party lags in polls The U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the country's next general election will be held in early July, as his Conservative party currently trails far behind their Labour opponents in polls. Willem Marx
Billions from Russia's frozen assets will go to help Ukraine's military, the EU says Under the plan, the European Union will send as much as $3.25 billion in profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to help finance its military and reconstruction efforts. Bill Chappell
A newspaper near Ukraine's border with Russia watches for freed POWs Only four staffers work at the weekly Perehoma, which means "victory." Its motto: "Don't let ordinary people be erased from history." Joanna Kakissis
As the war in Ukraine drags on, Zelenskyy's popularity has waned NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about how as the war with Russia drags on, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's approval rating has dropped.
London High Court grants Julian Assange the right to appeal extradition to the U.S. London's High Court grants Julian Assange an appeal on his pending extradition to the US to face espionage charges. Steve Inskeep
Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles, tops rich list of British musicians The annual Sunday Times "Rich List" says the former Beatle is the first British musician to become a billionaire.