More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge

Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.

Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak

The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.

Malaysian woman, born without arms, sews PPE with feet

A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Sydney restaurant fills empty social distancing seats with cardboard cut-out customers

As businesses in countries around the world begin to reopen following strict coronavirus lockdowns aimed at combating the spread of the virus, many eager to return to their favorite restaurants are wondering how they will adapt to the new normal. 

Gangs deliver food in poor Cape Town area amid lockdown

The gangs also benefit, getting some food as well as the chance to stay relevant in tough times. They also seem to enjoy the role of modern-day Robin Hoods.

Democrats: Fired watchdog was looking into Saudi arms sale

Democrats said Monday that ousted Inspector General Steve Linick was probing how the State Department pushed through a $7 billion Saudi arms sale over congressional objections.

Adorable Japanese siblings’ video captures attention of tennis world

A video of a pair of Japanese brothers playing tennis has captured the attention of the sports world for their amazing skills at such a young age.

Turkish soccer player confesses to killing son in hospital, says he 'didn't like him'

The boy was admitted to the children's hospital in the northwestern province of Bursa with a cough and high fever on April 23 and placed in isolation along with his father. 

European leaders are blunt: A vaccine won't come soon enough

In separate, stark warnings, two major European leaders have bluntly told their citizens that the world needs to adapt to live with the coronavirus and cannot wait to be saved by the development of a vaccine.

Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead in home

The Chinese ambassador to Israel was found dead in his home north of Tel Aviv on Sunday, Israel’s Foreign Ministry said.

Houses of worship gain audience by going online during virus

From the Vatican, to the village church, to mosques and temples, shuttered places of worship are streaming religious services for a global audience during the pandemic. Many viewers are embracing the change as they seek spiritual help and connections with others.

Pizzas (and haircuts) back on the menu, but with warnings

Venice is gearing up to receive tourists, Milan’s pizzerias are preparing to open and Australians have headed out to eat for the first time in weeks. But the reopening of restaurants, pubs and cafes comes with a warning: Don’t overdo it.

Brazil's health minister resigns after one month on the job

Teich's number two, Gen. Eduardo Pazuello, who had no health experience until joining the ministry in April, will be the interim minister until Bolsonaro chooses a permanent replacement

FedEx pilot jailed for four weeks after breaking Singapore hotel quarantine order

An American cargo pilot who admitted to “poor judgment” in breaking a quarantine order to buy medical supplies became the first foreigner imprisoned in Singapore for breaching its restrictions meant to curb the coronavirus.