China's Zhuron Mars rover sends back first images
China's Mars rover — which has ground-penetrating radar, a laser, and sensors to gauge the atmosphere and magnetic sphere — has begun to transmit images of the Red Planet.
China's Mars rover — which has ground-penetrating radar, a laser, and sensors to gauge the atmosphere and magnetic sphere — has begun to transmit images of the Red Planet.
Biden tells Netanyahu he wants `significant de-escalation' today
President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to wind down fighting with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to wind down fighting with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Russia prepares robotic tank unit
The Russian military is reportedly setting up a unit with killer robotic tanks.
The Russian military is reportedly setting up a unit with killer robotic tanks.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
Airstrikes partially destroy only lab able to process COVID-19 tests in Gaza
The lab was also reportedly responsible for processing tests for HIV, hepatitis C and other conditions.
The lab was also reportedly responsible for processing tests for HIV, hepatitis C and other conditions.
Canada may not reopen U.S. border until 75% are vaccinated
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is suggesting that three-quarters of Canadians will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the Canada-U.S. border can be reopened.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is suggesting that three-quarters of Canadians will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the Canada-U.S. border can be reopened.
Model Naomi Campbell says she is mother to a baby girl at age 50
Naomi Campbell says she has become the mother of a baby girl.
Naomi Campbell says she has become the mother of a baby girl.
Israel's Iron Dome intercepts drone for first time
Israel’s air defense missile system that is known as Iron Dome has reportedly intercepted and brought down a drone for the first time.
Israel’s air defense missile system that is known as Iron Dome has reportedly intercepted and brought down a drone for the first time.
2 killed in strike launched from Gaza as Israel topples 6-story building
Two Thai workers were killed in southern Israel in a strike launched from Gaza on Tuesday, hours after Israeli airstrikes toppled a 6-story building in the Palestinian territory. Diplomatic truce efforts have apparently stalled.
Two Thai workers were killed in southern Israel in a strike launched from Gaza on Tuesday, hours after Israeli airstrikes toppled a 6-story building in the Palestinian territory. Diplomatic truce efforts have apparently stalled.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Air-France-KLM launches first long-haul flight with eco-fuel
Air France-KLM is sending into the air what it calls its first long-haul flight with sustainable aviation fuel Tuesday. The plane is said to be using petroleum mixed with a synthetic jet fuel derived from waste cooking oils.
Air France-KLM is sending into the air what it calls its first long-haul flight with sustainable aviation fuel Tuesday. The plane is said to be using petroleum mixed with a synthetic jet fuel derived from waste cooking oils.
Diver takes adorable 'selfie' with pufferfish off Australian coast
A diver in Australia snapped a selfie with an adorable pufferfish that seemed all too happy to pose for a picture with her.
A diver in Australia snapped a selfie with an adorable pufferfish that seemed all too happy to pose for a picture with her.
Oldest prisoner at Guantanamo cleared for release
A 73-year-old from Pakistan who is the oldest prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention center was notified on Monday that he has been approved for release
A 73-year-old from Pakistan who is the oldest prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention center was notified on Monday that he has been approved for release
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza militant tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
The Israeli military has unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and says it has destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
The Israeli military has unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and says it has destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
Israel-Gaza conflict: Biden expresses 'support' for cease-fire in call with Netanyahu
The White House says President Joe Biden expressed “support” for a cease-fire in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian fighting.
The White House says President Joe Biden expressed “support” for a cease-fire in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian fighting.
US 'working tirelessly' to help stop the violence as calls mount for Gaza-Israel cease-fire
President Joe Biden gave no signs of pressuring Israel to agree to an immediate cease-fire despite new calls from some Democrats for the Biden administration to get more involved.
President Joe Biden gave no signs of pressuring Israel to agree to an immediate cease-fire despite new calls from some Democrats for the Biden administration to get more involved.
Israel unleashes new round of airstrikes on Gaza City day after 42 Palestinians killed
Explosions rocked the city in an attack that was heavier and lasted longer than a series of air raids 24 hours earlier in which 42 Palestinians were killed — the deadliest single attack in the latest round of violence.
Explosions rocked the city in an attack that was heavier and lasted longer than a series of air raids 24 hours earlier in which 42 Palestinians were killed — the deadliest single attack in the latest round of violence.
‘Leave the kayak. We’ll find it. I promise’: Calm kayaker rescues man stranded on Canadian lake
Sally Wallick was recording her day on Okanagan Lake last month when she noticed a man stranded next to his capsized kayak.
Sally Wallick was recording her day on Okanagan Lake last month when she noticed a man stranded next to his capsized kayak.