Australia-bound plane was so packed with cocaine it crashed after takeoff: police
A small plane bound for Australia crashed shortly after takeoff in Papua New Guinea last week – partially because it was weighed down by $80 million worth of cocaine stowed as cargo.
A small plane bound for Australia crashed shortly after takeoff in Papua New Guinea last week – partially because it was weighed down by $80 million worth of cocaine stowed as cargo.
South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
US Marshals holding online auction for merchandise from 2017’s fraudulent Fyre Festival
The auction includes 126 minor assets from the infamous festival, which captured headlines in 2017.
The auction includes 126 minor assets from the infamous festival, which captured headlines in 2017.
Trump says US 'may be banning' China-owned video app TikTok
“We are looking at TikTok," Trump told reporters Friday at the White House. "We may be banning TikTok.”
“We are looking at TikTok," Trump told reporters Friday at the White House. "We may be banning TikTok.”
Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
Over 10 million people have recovered from COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
New research suggests COVID-19 can leave long-lasting heart damage
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
Taller people face higher risk of catching COVID-19, survey says
2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.
2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.
Medical worker greeted with cheers as he’s discharged from hospital after 3 months fighting COVID-19 in ICU
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Monarto Safari Park welcomes birth of Southern White Rhinoceros calf
Staff at the Monarto Safari Park in South Australia welcomed the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros calf on Wednesday, July 22.
Staff at the Monarto Safari Park in South Australia welcomed the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros calf on Wednesday, July 22.
Mysterious seeds being mailed to Virginia residents could be from China
Packages containing seeds that may have originated in China are being mailed to Virginia residents.
Packages containing seeds that may have originated in China are being mailed to Virginia residents.
Competitive eater medical student devours stack of Whopper burgers in just 17 minutes
Nela Zisser posted a video of herself eating 10 Burger King Whopper hamburgers as part of her adventurous food challenges on her YouTube channel.
Nela Zisser posted a video of herself eating 10 Burger King Whopper hamburgers as part of her adventurous food challenges on her YouTube channel.
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
UN: US protesters, journalists need their rights protected
Protesters and journalists in U.S. cities including Portland, Oregon, must be able to take part in peaceful demonstrations without risking arbitrary arrest, detention, the unnecessary use of force or other rights violations, the U.N. human rights office said Friday.
Protesters and journalists in U.S. cities including Portland, Oregon, must be able to take part in peaceful demonstrations without risking arbitrary arrest, detention, the unnecessary use of force or other rights violations, the U.N. human rights office said Friday.
Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu amid rising tensions
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.