Year after Notre Dame fire, restoration stalled by coronavirus
Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.
Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.
Zebra gives birth to rare 'zonkey' foal after mating with donkey in Kenya
After a zebra mated with a donkey in a Kenyan community, the result was an unusual -- and adorable -- "zonkey" foal.
After a zebra mated with a donkey in a Kenyan community, the result was an unusual -- and adorable -- "zonkey" foal.
106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor in Britain
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
China didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days
Top Chinese officials secretly determined they were likely facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus in mid-January, ordering preparations even as they downplayed it in public.
Top Chinese officials secretly determined they were likely facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus in mid-January, ordering preparations even as they downplayed it in public.
Global coronavirus cases top 2 million, according to Johns Hopkins
At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
Dow jumps 558+ points, Nasdaq exits bear market as coronavirus concerns ease
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 421 points, or 1.8 percent, in the opening minutes of trading.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 421 points, or 1.8 percent, in the opening minutes of trading.
Doctor and husband perform balcony violin concert for neighbors shut in amid COVID-19 lockdowns
A U.K. couple lifted spirits in their local neighborhood when they serenaded the entire street with a violin concert amid the pandemic lockdown.
A U.K. couple lifted spirits in their local neighborhood when they serenaded the entire street with a violin concert amid the pandemic lockdown.
IMF: Global economy will suffer worst year since Great Depression
The IMF said Tuesday that it expects the global economy to shrink 3% this year — far worse than its 0.1% dip in the Great Recession year of 2009.
The IMF said Tuesday that it expects the global economy to shrink 3% this year — far worse than its 0.1% dip in the Great Recession year of 2009.
Nasdaq rises helping Dow, S&P curb some losses
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 237 points, or 1 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were lower by 0.8 percent and 0.33 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 237 points, or 1 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were lower by 0.8 percent and 0.33 percent, respectively.
Christ the Redeemer statue pays tribute to coronavirus doctors, nurses
Rio de Janeiro illuminated the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Sunday in an Easter tribute to doctors and nurses battling the global coronavirus outbreak.
Rio de Janeiro illuminated the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Sunday in an Easter tribute to doctors and nurses battling the global coronavirus outbreak.
‘Thank you’: Applause echoes around the world for heroic health care workers fighting COVID-19
From New York to Hong Kong, people have been showing their gratitude for health care workers.
From New York to Hong Kong, people have been showing their gratitude for health care workers.
Crime drops around the world as coronavirus keeps people inside
The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.
The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson released from hospital after intensive care treatment for coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent several nights in the ICU, getting care for coronavirus.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent several nights in the ICU, getting care for coronavirus.
Young koala Elsa celebrates first Easter at Australian Reptile Park
Elsa the koala celebrated her first Easter in a video released by the Australian Reptile Park on April 11.
Elsa the koala celebrated her first Easter in a video released by the Australian Reptile Park on April 11.
Grandma in quarantine with 'Need More Wine' sign goes viral
The hilarious photo has been shared over 239,000 times.
The hilarious photo has been shared over 239,000 times.
‘Thank you’: US Navy band stationed in Italy pays tribute to host country amid COVID-19 pandemic
“Thank you all for what you are doing every day,” the band wrote on Facebook.
“Thank you all for what you are doing every day,” the band wrote on Facebook.
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said.
“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said.
Doctors, nurses in Good Friday procession at Vatican
The participation of Vatican medical personnel provided a stark reminder of how the virus outbreak has infused almost all walks of life.
The participation of Vatican medical personnel provided a stark reminder of how the virus outbreak has infused almost all walks of life.
‘He’s won the battle’: 99-year-old WWII vet and POW camp survivor beats COVID-19
A 99-year-old WWII veteran who survived three years as a prisoner of war recently left a U.K. hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
A 99-year-old WWII veteran who survived three years as a prisoner of war recently left a U.K. hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.