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.
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.
Computer simulation from Japanese university shows how easily COVID-19 can spread in an office
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
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.
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.
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.
Green fireball streaks across night sky in Australia
A green fireball was identified as a possible meteor. It was seen lighting up the dark sky in Western Australia’s remote Pibara region on June 14.
A green fireball was identified as a possible meteor. It was seen lighting up the dark sky in Western Australia’s remote Pibara region on June 14.
UN Human Rights Council to hold ‘urgent debate’ on racism and police brutality on June 17
The organization made its announcement on June 15.
The organization made its announcement on June 15.
Beyond fever and shortness of breath, experts say COVID-19 symptoms can appear in unusual ways
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
Pilot found dead after US Air Force jet crashes off coast of England
The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
Black protester carries white man through angry crowd to safety to 'stop someone from being killed'
A Black Lives Matter protester photographed carrying a white man – assumed to be a far-right counterprotester – to safety when demonstrations descended into violence in London Saturday said he chose to step up, rather than let the man be pummeled by the crowd, “to stop someone from being killed.”
A Black Lives Matter protester photographed carrying a white man – assumed to be a far-right counterprotester – to safety when demonstrations descended into violence in London Saturday said he chose to step up, rather than let the man be pummeled by the crowd, “to stop someone from being killed.”
China, Korea, Egypt report rise in COVID-19 cases as curbs ease
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.
Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand
New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
Australian zoo celebrates orangutan’s 50th birthday with snacks and giant banner
Perth Zoo celebrated their female orangutan's 50th birthday by gifting her treats and a giant banner.
Perth Zoo celebrated their female orangutan's 50th birthday by gifting her treats and a giant banner.