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.

EU agency to confirm ‘causal link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots

A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is.

South Korea's LG to stop making mobile phones, focus on other electronic products, services

South Korean electronics maker LG says it is getting out of its loss-making mobile phone business to focus on electric vehicle components, robotics, artificial intelligence and other products and services.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law potentially keeping him in power until 2036

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that formalizes constitutional changes endorsed in a vote last year.

New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19

The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin. 

'This is scandalous': Pope decries war, weapons spending amid the pandemic in Easter message

“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”

UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport

Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.

Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic

Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.

Egypt parades royal mummies en route to new museum

Egypt is holding a gala parade celebrating the transport of 22 of its prized royal mummies from central Cairo to their new resting place in a massive new museum further south in the capital.

Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds

Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.