German privacy watchdog opens investigation into clothing retailer H&M
H&M allegedly kept “detailed and systematic” records about employees' health, from bladder weakness to cancer, and about their private lives, such as family disputes or holiday experiences.
H&M allegedly kept “detailed and systematic” records about employees' health, from bladder weakness to cancer, and about their private lives, such as family disputes or holiday experiences.
Coronavirus outbreak in China shuts Hong Kong Disneyland
It’s better to be safe than sorry.
It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Virus death toll in China rises as U.S. prepares evacuation
A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 80 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight.
A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 80 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight.
New virus mutes Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide
Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday for a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration that was muted by the shadow of the coronavirus outbreak in China.
Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday for a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration that was muted by the shadow of the coronavirus outbreak in China.
Lunar New Year celebrations in NYC muted by coronavirus outbreak
Hundreds marches to celebrate the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year on Saturday, but the shadow of the coronavirus outbreak in China hung over the event.
Hundreds marches to celebrate the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year on Saturday, but the shadow of the coronavirus outbreak in China hung over the event.
China's leader calls situation 'grave' as China scrambles to contain virus
BEIJING (AP) — China’s leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak’s epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to contain an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed 41.
BEIJING (AP) — China’s leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak’s epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to contain an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed 41.
Death toll from strong eastern Turkey earthquake up to 29; rescue workers continue to search for survivors
The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 29 on Saturday night as rescue crews searched for people who remained trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings, officials said.
The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 29 on Saturday night as rescue crews searched for people who remained trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings, officials said.
China reports over 1,280 coronavirus cases, death toll at 41
China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.
China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.
Pentagon: 34 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after Iran missile strike on Iraqi base
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
6 killed in Germany shooting, suspect arrested
Police said a suspect was arrested after the shooting that took place Friday in the town of Rot am See.
Police said a suspect was arrested after the shooting that took place Friday in the town of Rot am See.
Electron microscope images of deadly coronavirus strain
These are the first electron microscope images of the potentially deadly strain of coronavirus that emerged in China's Wuhan province.
These are the first electron microscope images of the potentially deadly strain of coronavirus that emerged in China's Wuhan province.
Shanghai Disneyland, part of Great Wall of China temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns
Shanghai Disneyland said the shutdown would begin on Jan. 25 in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Shanghai Disneyland said the shutdown would begin on Jan. 25 in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Cervical cancer survivor, 41, gives birth to 'miracle twins’: 'I feel incredibly lucky’
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
15-year-old Coco Gauff upsets 2019 champ Naomi Osaka in Australian Open
Perhaps Serena Williams, now 38, will win a 24th Grand Slam title someday. And maybe Coco Gauff, still just 15, never will earn her first major championship.
Perhaps Serena Williams, now 38, will win a 24th Grand Slam title someday. And maybe Coco Gauff, still just 15, never will earn her first major championship.
3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
China confirms 1st death outside epicenter of viral outbreak
China moved to lock down at least three cities with a combined population of more than 18 million in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds of people and spread to other parts of the world during the busy Lunar New Year holiday.
China moved to lock down at least three cities with a combined population of more than 18 million in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds of people and spread to other parts of the world during the busy Lunar New Year holiday.
UK bridge shrouded in 'stunning' blanket of fog
A tactical flight officer snapped magical photos of the Severn Bridge in England enveloped in low-hanging fog, with motorists literally driving above the clouds.
A tactical flight officer snapped magical photos of the Severn Bridge in England enveloped in low-hanging fog, with motorists literally driving above the clouds.
Leaders vow to learn from Holocaust, offer competing lessons
Speaker by speaker, world leaders on Thursday denounced the rising threat of anti-Semitism and vowed never to forget the lessons of the Holocaust at a solemn ceremony in Jerusalem marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the infamous Auschwitz death camp.
Speaker by speaker, world leaders on Thursday denounced the rising threat of anti-Semitism and vowed never to forget the lessons of the Holocaust at a solemn ceremony in Jerusalem marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the infamous Auschwitz death camp.
World leaders vow to never forget at Holocaust 75th anniversary ceremony
Leaders from around the world vowed to fight anti-Semitism at a ceremony in Israel marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the infamous Auschwitz death camp.
Leaders from around the world vowed to fight anti-Semitism at a ceremony in Israel marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the infamous Auschwitz death camp.
3-year-old boy becomes youngest member of Mensa high IQ society
A 3-year-old boy in the U.K. became the youngest member of Mensa after scoring 142 on his IQ test.
A 3-year-old boy in the U.K. became the youngest member of Mensa after scoring 142 on his IQ test.