Belgian farmer made France smaller by accident when he moved a rock: Report
An unnamed farmer moved a border demarcation stone that separates France and Belgium.
An unnamed farmer moved a border demarcation stone that separates France and Belgium.
Sherpa guide climbs Mount Everest for record 25th time
AMAZING: A Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 25th time on Friday, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak.
AMAZING: A Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 25th time on Friday, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak.
Tripadvisor removes insensitive review of Auschwitz
The writer said they went to Auschwitz to "test the chamber" and called the site "fun for the family."
The writer said they went to Auschwitz to "test the chamber" and called the site "fun for the family."
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
‘Undoubtedly impressive’: British Marines facilitate jet suit test that allows flight between boats and ships
The Royal Marines facilitated the flight on Saturday, trying to determine if the suit would be beneficial to maritime military operations.
The Royal Marines facilitated the flight on Saturday, trying to determine if the suit would be beneficial to maritime military operations.
WHO approves China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization gave its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm, potentially paving the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.
The World Health Organization gave its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm, potentially paving the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.
Court orders India's government to supply more oxygen to hospitals
India's Supreme Court has ordered the government to provide more medical oxygen to hospitals in the capital city of New Delhi. That could potentially ease a 2-week shortage that worsened the country's exploding coronavirus crisis.
India's Supreme Court has ordered the government to provide more medical oxygen to hospitals in the capital city of New Delhi. That could potentially ease a 2-week shortage that worsened the country's exploding coronavirus crisis.
India shatters record, reports more than 412K new COVID-19 cases in 1 day
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
UN report: Global hunger crisis hit five-year high in 2020
At least 155 million people across the globe faced severe hunger in 2020, and the outlook for 2021 is equally grim or worse.
At least 155 million people across the globe faced severe hunger in 2020, and the outlook for 2021 is equally grim or worse.
Netflix series 'Zero' is a racial breakthrough in Italian TV
The Netflix series "Zero" is the first Italian television production to feature a predominantly Black cast. With cultural tensions heightened, the protagonists of "Zero" hope the series will help accelerate public acceptance that Italy has become a multicultural nation.
The Netflix series "Zero" is the first Italian television production to feature a predominantly Black cast. With cultural tensions heightened, the protagonists of "Zero" hope the series will help accelerate public acceptance that Italy has become a multicultural nation.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
New IHME study says COVID-19 has caused over 905,000 deaths in U.S., 6.9 million deaths globally
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
Woman gives birth to 9 babies
The new mother knew she was pregnant with multiples but she had no idea how many until she gave birth!
The new mother knew she was pregnant with multiples but she had no idea how many until she gave birth!
EU proposal could allow vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by end of June
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
Rome jury convicts 2 Bay Area men in slaying of police officer
A jury in Rome has convicted two American friends from the Bay Area in the 2019 slaying of a police officer in a drug sting gone awry, sentencing them to life in prison.
A jury in Rome has convicted two American friends from the Bay Area in the 2019 slaying of a police officer in a drug sting gone awry, sentencing them to life in prison.
Mother's Day looks different around the world
Traditionally on Mother's Day in the United States, flowers are being delivered and online orders are being placed as people scramble to get last-minute gifts to show mom how much they love her.
Traditionally on Mother's Day in the United States, flowers are being delivered and online orders are being placed as people scramble to get last-minute gifts to show mom how much they love her.
Moderna vaccine booster appears to neutralize South Africa, Brazil COVID-19 variants
Moderna shared data from an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster suggesting the shot appeared to be effective against concerning variants of the coronavirus from South Africa and Brazil.
Moderna shared data from an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster suggesting the shot appeared to be effective against concerning variants of the coronavirus from South Africa and Brazil.
Chinese rocket falling to Earth, location of impact 'cannot be pinpointed'
The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.
The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.
WHO: More COVID-19 cases reported globally in past 2 weeks than in 1st 6 months of pandemic
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
Attacker kills children and teacher at Brazil daycare center
Officials in southern Brazil say an attacker killed several children and at least one teacher at a daycare center in the city of Saudades on Tuesday.
Officials in southern Brazil say an attacker killed several children and at least one teacher at a daycare center in the city of Saudades on Tuesday.