Nearly 1M who died of COVID-19 globally also bring world closer to finding treatment
The nearly 1 million people who have lost their lives to COVID-19 also have given the world a gift: a better understanding of how to treat the disease.
The nearly 1 million people who have lost their lives to COVID-19 also have given the world a gift: a better understanding of how to treat the disease.
Man finds monkey selfies after mischievous primate steals phone
A man in Malaysia recovered his stolen phone and was met with a surprise inside his photo gallery which was unexpectedly filled with monkey selfies.
A man in Malaysia recovered his stolen phone and was met with a surprise inside his photo gallery which was unexpectedly filled with monkey selfies.
Police clash with thousands as demonstrators protest against COVID-19 restrictions in UK
London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.
London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.
Terror probe opened into Paris knife attack that left at least 2 injured
Paris officials have opened a terror investigation into a knife attack Friday near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that left several people with life-threatening injuries. Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the attack.
Paris officials have opened a terror investigation into a knife attack Friday near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that left several people with life-threatening injuries. Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the attack.
Mexico sends 100 firefighters to help battle California wildfires
Mexico has sent 100 firefighters to the United States to help battle wildfires in California, it was reported Wednesday.
Mexico has sent 100 firefighters to the United States to help battle wildfires in California, it was reported Wednesday.
Japan is now tracking and investigating UFOs
Japan’s Defense Minister Taro Kono said earlier in September that the country plans to track and investigate UFO’s following videos declassified by the U.S. government of unidentified aerial objects confirmed by scientists to be “not made of this Earth.”
Japan’s Defense Minister Taro Kono said earlier in September that the country plans to track and investigate UFO’s following videos declassified by the U.S. government of unidentified aerial objects confirmed by scientists to be “not made of this Earth.”
Vietnamese police seize 345,000 used condoms ready to be sold as new, reports say
Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.
Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.
Nearly 500 pilot whales, including 380 that have died, stranded in Australia
Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.
Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.
Chinese family meets baby Jasper after Arizona surrogate gives birth during pandemic
Six weeks after baby Jasper's June birth, his family in China met him. He was born to an Arizona surrogate and COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Six weeks after baby Jasper's June birth, his family in China met him. He was born to an Arizona surrogate and COVID-19 travel restrictions.
NASA moves International Space Station path to avoid unknown space debris
The International Space Station boosted its orbit out of the way of an unknown piece of space debris that was expected to pass within several miles.
The International Space Station boosted its orbit out of the way of an unknown piece of space debris that was expected to pass within several miles.
Closing time: UK pubs must shut early as COVID cases surge
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
NYPD cop accused of spying on Tibetan immigrants for China
A New York City police officer is accused of being an "intelligence asset" for the Chinese government.
A New York City police officer is accused of being an "intelligence asset" for the Chinese government.
Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
UK health official warns deaths likely to rise from coronavirus
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Mexico reports fentanyl seizures up 465%, denies making drug
Mexican authorities say seizures of the synthetic opioid fentanyl so far this year are 465% higher than in 2019, rising to almost 2,300 pounds (1,040 kilograms) from around 405 pounds ( 184 kilograms) last year, but progress against another big Mexican export to the U.S. market — methamphetamines — is slower.
Mexican authorities say seizures of the synthetic opioid fentanyl so far this year are 465% higher than in 2019, rising to almost 2,300 pounds (1,040 kilograms) from around 405 pounds ( 184 kilograms) last year, but progress against another big Mexican export to the U.S. market — methamphetamines — is slower.
Trump 'gives blessing' to proposed TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart
President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.
President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.
UN leaders gather virtually for first time in 75-year history amid COVID-19 pandemic
With the pandemic still in force, world leaders are skipping the annual U.N. General Assembly gathering in New York.
With the pandemic still in force, world leaders are skipping the annual U.N. General Assembly gathering in New York.
Hundreds of sea turtles cross beach for mass nesting in Costa Rica
A beachgoer in Costa Rica happened upon an amazing sight: hundreds of sea turtles making their way onshore to lay their eggs.
A beachgoer in Costa Rica happened upon an amazing sight: hundreds of sea turtles making their way onshore to lay their eggs.
Puerto Rico getting funds for power grid 3 years after Hurricane Maria
President Trump blamed the delay on Democrats in Congress who approved the funding and pushed for its release.
President Trump blamed the delay on Democrats in Congress who approved the funding and pushed for its release.