Spain to drop masks outdoors as omicron surge decelerates
Spain will end a mandate to wear masks outdoors next week, reversing a late December order against an unprecedented surge of coronavirus infections fueled by a highly contagious mutation, Health Minister Carolina Darias said.
Spain will end a mandate to wear masks outdoors next week, reversing a late December order against an unprecedented surge of coronavirus infections fueled by a highly contagious mutation, Health Minister Carolina Darias said.
‘Cosmic mystery’: Object found in space emitted radio bursts every 18 minutes
“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.
“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.
Catholic celibacy rules should be loosened, cardinal says
A cardinal in Germany has advocated loosening celibacy rules for Catholic priests.
A cardinal in Germany has advocated loosening celibacy rules for Catholic priests.
US hospitals facing staffing shortages seek foreign nurses for help amid pandemic
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
ISIS leader killed by US special forces in Syria raid, Biden says
ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family as US forces approached, Biden said.
ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family as US forces approached, Biden said.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee to celebrate historic 70 years on throne
Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday. It comes 70 years after she was proclaimed queen.
Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday. It comes 70 years after she was proclaimed queen.
Who is Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi?
Abu Ibrahim al-Qurashi was an Iraqi and leader of the Islamic State who died during a U.S. military operation in Syria.
Abu Ibrahim al-Qurashi was an Iraqi and leader of the Islamic State who died during a U.S. military operation in Syria.
Jeff Bezos to dismantle Dutch bridge for $450 million yacht
The Koningshaven Bridge was built in 1878 and repaired after bombing in World War II
The Koningshaven Bridge was built in 1878 and repaired after bombing in World War II
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tension
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Winter Olympics: Alpine skiing hill at Beijing Olympics is a new test for skiers
Skiers have only seen the skiing hill via video footage and glimpses from a training hill in China. The first official training runs take place Thursday.
Skiers have only seen the skiing hill via video footage and glimpses from a training hill in China. The first official training runs take place Thursday.
Protests in Canada catch the eye of U.S. right wing
Despite his reputation for hair-trigger unpredictability, Donald Trump had a remarkably consistent track record for triggering paroxysms north of the border: all he ever had to do was mention Canada by name.
Despite his reputation for hair-trigger unpredictability, Donald Trump had a remarkably consistent track record for triggering paroxysms north of the border: all he ever had to do was mention Canada by name.
British Airways plane nearly topples, tail hits tarmac during windy aborted landing
Video captured a British Airways plane in the U.K. being forced to abort an attempted landing at Heathrow Airport as the plane was hit with strong winds.
Video captured a British Airways plane in the U.K. being forced to abort an attempted landing at Heathrow Airport as the plane was hit with strong winds.
Robots making cocktails, coffee, even food at Beijing Olympics
Robots are mixing drinks, preparing food, brewing coffee, creating souvenirs, mopping floors, and more at the Beijing WInter Olympics in China.
Robots are mixing drinks, preparing food, brewing coffee, creating souvenirs, mopping floors, and more at the Beijing WInter Olympics in China.
2022 Winter Olympics: US bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
United Nations meeting on possible Russia invasion of Ukraine
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.
Mugshot of wanted convicted burglar in the UK goes viral
The mugshot of an Englishman went viral over the weekend and local police were reportedly forced to disable comments on their Twitter post after he appeared to accumulate more fans than people interested in turning him in.
The mugshot of an Englishman went viral over the weekend and local police were reportedly forced to disable comments on their Twitter post after he appeared to accumulate more fans than people interested in turning him in.
Man goes to trial over killing 8-year-old girl at wedding
It started with the disappearance of 8-year-old Maëlys de Araujo at a wedding in the French Alps. After a massive search that drew nationwide attention, investigators identified a wedding guest as the main suspect. But that was just the beginning
It started with the disappearance of 8-year-old Maëlys de Araujo at a wedding in the French Alps. After a massive search that drew nationwide attention, investigators identified a wedding guest as the main suspect. But that was just the beginning
North Korea confirms testing missile capable of reaching Guam
North Korea said the missile was launched toward the waters off its east coast and on a high angle to prevent it from overflying other countries. It gave no further details.
North Korea said the missile was launched toward the waters off its east coast and on a high angle to prevent it from overflying other countries. It gave no further details.
Canadian truckers, thousands of others protest vaccine mandate in Ottawa
Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.
Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.
Rafael Nadal wins after 2nd longest Australian Open final ever
Rafael Nadal has won a men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title with a comeback five-set victory in a match that started late Sunday local time and ended later on Monday morning.
Rafael Nadal has won a men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title with a comeback five-set victory in a match that started late Sunday local time and ended later on Monday morning.