Millions of minks ordered to be euthanized after mutated COVID-19 virus spread to humans
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
Eta expected to become a hurricane again before striking Florida Keys
A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta cut across Cuba on Sunday, and forecasters say it's likely to be a hurricane before hitting the Florida Keys Sunday night or Monday.
A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta cut across Cuba on Sunday, and forecasters say it's likely to be a hurricane before hitting the Florida Keys Sunday night or Monday.
Ballina, the Irish home of Biden's ancestors, celebrates his election win
The Irish town Joe Biden's great-great-great-grandfather left almost 200 years ago is celebrating his presidential victory.
The Irish town Joe Biden's great-great-great-grandfather left almost 200 years ago is celebrating his presidential victory.
Japanese companies turning to early retirement to cut costs during pandemic
The number of Japanese companies introducing early retirement programs in the first 10 months of the year was more than double the level of the whole of the previous year amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by a research firm.
The number of Japanese companies introducing early retirement programs in the first 10 months of the year was more than double the level of the whole of the previous year amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by a research firm.
World leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on election win
Although U.S. President Donald Trump isn't conceding defeat, world leaders swiftly congratulated Joe Biden for his election victory.
Although U.S. President Donald Trump isn't conceding defeat, world leaders swiftly congratulated Joe Biden for his election victory.
Books? Hairdressers? Europeans decide on what is essential during COVID-19 lockdown
“Chocolate is very much an essential food around here," said chocolatier Marleen Van Volsem at the Praleen chocolaterie south of Brussels. “It has to be. Because chocolate makes you happy."
“Chocolate is very much an essential food around here," said chocolatier Marleen Van Volsem at the Praleen chocolaterie south of Brussels. “It has to be. Because chocolate makes you happy."
Mutated variation of coronavirus among minks spreads to humans in Denmark
The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.
The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.
How the world is watching the 2020 Election
People from all around the world are paying close attention to the U.S. Election.
People from all around the world are paying close attention to the U.S. Election.
Missing Los Angeles firefighter's remains found in Mexico, LAFD confirms
A desperate search for a Los Angeles firefighter ended on a tragic note after his remains were found in Mexico.
A desperate search for a Los Angeles firefighter ended on a tragic note after his remains were found in Mexico.
Denmark to kill 15 million minks to stop coronavirus spread
Denmark's prime minister said Wednesday that the government wants to cull all 15 million minks in Danish farms.
Denmark's prime minister said Wednesday that the government wants to cull all 15 million minks in Danish farms.
Flying car granted road legal status in Europe
A flying car is now street-legal in Europe.
A flying car is now street-legal in Europe.
US formally exits Paris Agreement that aims to curb climate change
The United States formally left the Paris Agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.
The United States formally left the Paris Agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.
Hurricane Eta makes landfall in Nicaragua as violent Category 4 storm
The heart of powerful Hurricane Eta began has moving ashore in Nicaragua with devastating winds and rains that have already destroyed rooftops and caused rivers to overflow.
The heart of powerful Hurricane Eta began has moving ashore in Nicaragua with devastating winds and rains that have already destroyed rooftops and caused rivers to overflow.
Federal judge postpones Trump's TikTok ban in suit brought by users
A federal judge has postponed President Donald Trump's threatened shutdown of the popular short-form video app TikTok.
A federal judge has postponed President Donald Trump's threatened shutdown of the popular short-form video app TikTok.
WHO chief enters quarantine after contact with person with COVID-19
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”
‘Great Barrington Declaration’ on COVID-19 ‘herd immunity’ draws criticism from experts
The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to stop the pandemic, dismissing such proposals as “simply unethical.”
The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to stop the pandemic, dismissing such proposals as “simply unethical.”
Vienna attack: 2 killed, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say
Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out in Vienna before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in a terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the attackers — and 15 wounded, authorities said.
Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out in Vienna before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in a terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the attackers — and 15 wounded, authorities said.
Eta strengthens into a Category 4 Hurricane, risk of 'catastrophic' damage to Central America
Eta has been upgraded to a hurricane and threatens to bring heavy rain, storm surge, landslides and more to parts of Central America and the Caribbean.
Eta has been upgraded to a hurricane and threatens to bring heavy rain, storm surge, landslides and more to parts of Central America and the Caribbean.
Onlookers weep with joy as crew rescues 2 girls from rubble in Turkey
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
Russian oligarch killed in sauna with crossbow
A Russian oligarch has reportedly been murdered with a crossbow while sitting in an outdoor sauna.
A Russian oligarch has reportedly been murdered with a crossbow while sitting in an outdoor sauna.