Police: Petty thief flees supermarket, forgets his son
A man who stole less than $6 of goods from a supermarket left his son inside the store, police said.
A man who stole less than $6 of goods from a supermarket left his son inside the store, police said.
Great white shark kills 60-year-old surfer in Australia
A 60-year-old surfer in Australia was attacked and killed by a 10-foot great white shark as bystanders desperately fought off the predator, according to officials.
A 60-year-old surfer in Australia was attacked and killed by a 10-foot great white shark as bystanders desperately fought off the predator, according to officials.
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
Protesters in England tear down statue of slave trader Edward Colston
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of European cities to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Protesters in the English port of Bristol vented their anger Sunday at the country’s colonial history by toppling a statue of a 17th-century slave trader.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of European cities to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Protesters in the English port of Bristol vented their anger Sunday at the country’s colonial history by toppling a statue of a 17th-century slave trader.
Black Lives Matter demonstrators tear down statue of Edward Colston in England
Protesters in Bristol, England, cheered as a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston was torn down on June 7.
Protesters in Bristol, England, cheered as a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston was torn down on June 7.
India sees 10,000 new cases a day ahead of reopening
India reported 9,971 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, another single-day high for the country that comes a day before it reopens shopping malls, hotels and religious venues after a 10-week lockdown.
India reported 9,971 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, another single-day high for the country that comes a day before it reopens shopping malls, hotels and religious venues after a 10-week lockdown.
World reaches 400,000 virus deaths
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
Despite global reopening push, some jobs are gone for good
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
Navy vet Michael White back in US after release from Iran detention
U.S. Navy veteran Michael White arrived back in the U.S. early Friday after his release from Iran following nearly two years of detention.
U.S. Navy veteran Michael White arrived back in the U.S. early Friday after his release from Iran following nearly two years of detention.
Number of newborns in Japan falls to record low
The number of babies born in Japan totaled 865,234 in 2019, down 53,166 from the previous year and marking the lowest level on record, government data showed Friday.
The number of babies born in Japan totaled 865,234 in 2019, down 53,166 from the previous year and marking the lowest level on record, government data showed Friday.
Pregnant elephant dies after being fed explosive-filled pineapple, reports say
Wildlife officials in India are searching for the person responsible for killing a pregnant wild elephant by feeding her a pineapple filled with explosives.
Wildlife officials in India are searching for the person responsible for killing a pregnant wild elephant by feeding her a pineapple filled with explosives.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran, en route home
White’s release was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the Justice Department and followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners. The two countries are at bitter odds over U.S. penalties imposed after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and over the killing by American forces of a top Iranian general in Iraq at the beginning of this year.
White’s release was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the Justice Department and followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners. The two countries are at bitter odds over U.S. penalties imposed after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and over the killing by American forces of a top Iranian general in Iraq at the beginning of this year.
New Zealanders perform powerful Haka dance in solidarity with George Floyd protests
An ancient Maori war dance was performed by New Zealand demonstrators to honor Black Lives Matter.
An ancient Maori war dance was performed by New Zealand demonstrators to honor Black Lives Matter.
Wuhan tests 10 million people; few infections
Wuhan identified just 300 positive cases, all of whom had no symptoms.
Wuhan identified just 300 positive cases, all of whom had no symptoms.
Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from US
The Transportation Department says China is violating an air-travel agreement between the two countries.
The Transportation Department says China is violating an air-travel agreement between the two countries.
Tensions mar Paris protest as Floyd outrage goes global
George Floyd's death sparked protests across the United States and the world.
George Floyd's death sparked protests across the United States and the world.
Pope Francis resumes Sunday blessing amid coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis resumed Sunday Blessing from his window looking out to Saint Peter's Square on Sunday.
Pope Francis resumed Sunday Blessing from his window looking out to Saint Peter's Square on Sunday.
Protesters march to US embassies in UK, Germany, Denmark as world reacts to death of George Floyd
Nations around the world have watched in horror at the five days of civil unrest in the United States following the death of a black man being detained by police.
Nations around the world have watched in horror at the five days of civil unrest in the United States following the death of a black man being detained by police.
More than 6 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 across world, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.