WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
The World Health Organization has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.
The World Health Organization has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.
UK police: Park stabbing that killed 3 was a terror attack
Police say that several people have been taken to hospital after the Saturday evening attack in the city’s Forbury Gardens Park and that person is in custody.
Police say that several people have been taken to hospital after the Saturday evening attack in the city’s Forbury Gardens Park and that person is in custody.
LGBT refugees find a haven in Kenya despite persecution
Members of the LGBT community in East Africa face discrimination that has forced many to flee their home countries for Kenya, which has become a haven for them.
Members of the LGBT community in East Africa face discrimination that has forced many to flee their home countries for Kenya, which has become a haven for them.
US says its embassy in Kabul battling coronavirus outbreak
The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital. It says in a statement late Friday that the affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.
The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital. It says in a statement late Friday that the affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.
Pope Francis calls coronairus nurses, doctors heroes
Pope Francis welcomed doctors and nurses from the coronavirus-ravaged region of Lombardy to the Vatican on Saturday to thank them for their selfless work and “heroic” sacrifice.
Pope Francis welcomed doctors and nurses from the coronavirus-ravaged region of Lombardy to the Vatican on Saturday to thank them for their selfless work and “heroic” sacrifice.
Ian Holm, 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Alien' star, dies at 88
The actor died in London due to issues related to Parkinson’s disease.
The actor died in London due to issues related to Parkinson’s disease.
Hong Kong Disneyland reopens amid COVID-19 pandemic
The park was able to reopen after a drop in coronavirus cases.
The park was able to reopen after a drop in coronavirus cases.
7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes near New Zealand, unlikely to have caused tsunami
The initial earthquake happened just south of New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands.
The initial earthquake happened just south of New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands.
World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103
Lynn hosted a popular BBC radio show during WWII in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested.
Lynn hosted a popular BBC radio show during WWII in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested.
What we can learn about COVID-19 from the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918
Experts caution that we shouldn't compare the current coronavirus pandemic to the Spanish flu of 1918. But we can look at what happened with the Spanish flu for some lessons.
Experts caution that we shouldn't compare the current coronavirus pandemic to the Spanish flu of 1918. But we can look at what happened with the Spanish flu for some lessons.
More than 4 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally, according to Johns Hopkins
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
New Zealand confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases 24 days after discharging last patient
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
China's new coronavirus outbreak raises fears for rest of the world
China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullback for the nation that declared victory over COVID-19 in March and a message to the rest of the world about how tenacious the virus really is.
China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullback for the nation that declared victory over COVID-19 in March and a message to the rest of the world about how tenacious the virus really is.
Spectacular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will occur June 21, visible in some parts of the world
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will occur June 21, visible in parts of world. The eclipse will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2020, just one day after the summer solstice.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will occur June 21, visible in parts of world. The eclipse will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2020, just one day after the summer solstice.
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
US, China to each allow 4 weekly flights for airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
Black Lives Matter banner removed at US Embassy in Seoul
A large Black Lives Matter banner has been removed from the U.S. Embassy building in South Korea three days after it was raised there in solidarity with protesters back home.
A large Black Lives Matter banner has been removed from the U.S. Embassy building in South Korea three days after it was raised there in solidarity with protesters back home.
First drug proves able to improve survival from coronavirus
Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients.
Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients.
African nations seek scrutiny of US, others over systemic racism
African nations have prepared a draft resolution at the U.N.'s top human rights body that singles out the U.S.
African nations have prepared a draft resolution at the U.N.'s top human rights body that singles out the U.S.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.