Music duo Daft Punk calls it quits after 28 years
Grammy-winning electronic music pioneers Daft Punk have announced that they are breaking up after 28 years.
Grammy-winning electronic music pioneers Daft Punk have announced that they are breaking up after 28 years.
UK's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, admitted to hospital
Buckingham Palace says 99-year-old Prince Philip has been admitted to a London hospital after feeling unwell.
Buckingham Palace says 99-year-old Prince Philip has been admitted to a London hospital after feeling unwell.
Prince Harry, Meghan won't return as working royals, Buckingham Palace confirms
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will not be returning to royal duties, and Harry will give up his honorary military titles.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will not be returning to royal duties, and Harry will give up his honorary military titles.
Prince Charles visits his father, 99-year-old Prince Philip, in hospital
Prince Charles has visited his 99-year-old father, Prince Philip, in the London hospital where he was admitted earlier his week for “observation and rest” after falling ill.
Prince Charles has visited his 99-year-old father, Prince Philip, in the London hospital where he was admitted earlier his week for “observation and rest” after falling ill.
Japan’s government says it has identified new, more contagious coronavirus variant
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
'America is back': Biden outlines shift away from Trump policies in address to G-7
Joe Biden will make his first big appearance on the global stage as president Friday.
Joe Biden will make his first big appearance on the global stage as president Friday.
Huge societal changes needed to keep nature, make Earth livable for humans, UN says
Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says.
Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says.
Biden administration says it's ready to join talks to resume 2015 Iran nuclear deal
The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
False COVID-19 information convinces mom, 4 kids to drink urine for 4 days
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
Seiko Hashimoto named president of Tokyo's Olympic organizing committee
A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.
A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.
Pfizer says lab test indicates diminished antibody response by its COVID-19 vaccine to South Africa variant
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
Maryland resident dies after contracting Brazil COVID-19 variant: health officials
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
7-year-old boy dies after homemade igloo collapses on him
A 7-year-old boy died in Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him.
A 7-year-old boy died in Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him.
‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Ashes to be sprinkled over parishioners' heads during pandemic Ash Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
New Zealand finds no new COVID-19 cases after largest city goes on lockdown for 1st time in 6 months
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
Cow attacks people in hospital waiting room
A cow on the loose ran into a hospital waiting room and attacked people waiting to see the doctor.
A cow on the loose ran into a hospital waiting room and attacked people waiting to see the doctor.
New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry expecting baby No. 2
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced that they’re expecting their second child together.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced that they’re expecting their second child together.