Selena Gomez and J.Lo to headline COVID-19 vaccine concert for poor nations

The concert is part of a campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, J Balvin and H.E.R. are also performing.

India reels amid worsening COVID-19 surge, affecting world vaccine supply

The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.

Japan to release radioactive water from wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean after 2-year treatment

 Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.

Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days

As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.

Prince Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life, Prince Andrew says

The death of Prince Philip has left “a huge void” in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday. Other royal family members also paid tribute to their late father.

Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness

In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.

104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19

A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.

Caribbean island St. Vincent prepares for possibly more volcanic eruptions

People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent raced to get clear Saturday.

Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals new details about lost city

Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.

Royal consorts, past and future, in Britain's changing monarchy

Prince Philip was the longest-serving royal consort in British history by more than a decade when he died Friday at 99.

Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics

Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.

China warns of 'robust response' should US boycott Winter Olympics over claims of human rights abuse

China has warned the U.S. not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach in response to complaints about the country’s human rights record.

EU agency details ‘possible link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots

“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.