A humpback whale that got stranded in shallow coastal waters in the Baltic Sea has swum free again, and experts hope that they won't have to make another rescue attempt. The whale, which is 12-15 meters (39-49 feet) long, swam free late Monday from the spot near the German port of Wismar where it had been stuck since the weekend, regional officials said. The whale was sighted again off Wismar on Tuesday morning and wasn't stuck, the Ocean Museum Germany said.

Jan 12 () - Medtronic has "significant firepower" to pursue acquisitions as the medical device maker evaluates opportunities to expand its portfolio, executives said at ​a major industry conference that kicked off on Monday in San Francisco. The ‌medical device maker has been eyeing tuck-in deals as it seeks to diversify its portfolio, particularly ‌in cardiology and neuroscience, with CEO Geoff Martha in November saying that they would prefer companies in "early stage or close to market.

In his remarks at Ukraine's parliament, Mykhailo Fedorov warned of nearly 2 million Ukrainians dodging the military draft.