India's biggest cities shut down as new daily COVID-19 cases hit more than 200K
India’s two largest cities have imposed stringent restrictions on movement and one planned to use hotels and banquet halls to treat coronavirus patients.
‘The cathedral is saved’: Construction continues on 2-year anniversary of fire that engulfed Notre Dame
Bystanders stood and watched as reconstruction continues at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, two years to the day since a devastating fire engulfed the iconic church.
US retaliates against Russian hacking by expelling diplomats, imposing new sanctions
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.
Princes William, Harry won't walk side-by-side at Prince Philip's funeral Saturday
Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side Saturday as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral, minimizing the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers.
Canadian lawmaker caught nude during video meeting
A Canadian lawmaker has apologized after he appeared naked during a video meeting.
Secretary Blinken arrives in Afghanistan to sell Biden's troop withdrawal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.
‘Time to end America’s longest war’: Biden to pull remaining troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
President Biden is speaking Wednesday afternoon on his plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. An excerpt released shows he plans to say the Sept. 11 attacks “cannot explain” why U.S. forces should remain in Afghanistan 20 years later.
France offering citizens money to buy electric bikes in exchange for old cars
France is offering 2,500 euro ($2,975.00) for their citizens to buy an electric bicycle if they trade in their old cars.
Video captures boxing bunnies trading blows in UK
A British photographer captured footage of pair of hares fighting on April 2.
St. Vincent’s La Soufriere volcano continues to erupt, tainting water supply and forcing evacuations
Videos coming out of the Caribbean are showing the devastating effects of the recent volcanic eruptions on St. Vincent.
Endangered giraffes rescued from shrinking, flooded island in Kenya
Video showed the final rescue of the last of nine endangered Rothchild’s giraffes from their flooded island in Kenya.
Woman had 3 lbs. of cocaine on and in her at JFK Airport, authorities say
A woman returning from the Dominican Republic was found to be carrying three pounds of cocaine both on and inside her body, said U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1 deadline, sets 9/11 as new target, official says
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
India reels amid worsening COVID-19 surge, affecting world vaccine supply
The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.
Japan to release radioactive water from wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean after 2-year treatment
Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.
Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
Prince Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life, Prince Andrew says
The death of Prince Philip has left “a huge void” in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday. Other royal family members also paid tribute to their late father.
Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
Caribbean island St. Vincent prepares for possibly more volcanic eruptions
People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent raced to get clear Saturday.