The battle is not over: Rising coronavirus infections seen worldwide
The World Health Organization says the pandemic is still in its ascendancy.
The World Health Organization says the pandemic is still in its ascendancy.
More than 9 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
Philadelphia native among victims killed in suspected terror attack in English town, family says
Joe Ritchie-Bennett, 39, was named by his family in Philadelphia as the second victim.
Joe Ritchie-Bennett, 39, was named by his family in Philadelphia as the second victim.
WHO chief warns world leaders not to 'politicize' coronavirus pandemic
“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”
“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”
Indonesia's most volatile volcano spews ash in new eruption
Mount Merapi’s clouds of ash, accompanied by a rumbling sound heard miles away, blanketed several villages on the main island of Java.
Mount Merapi’s clouds of ash, accompanied by a rumbling sound heard miles away, blanketed several villages on the main island of Java.
WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
The World Health Organization has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.
The World Health Organization has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.
UK police: Park stabbing that killed 3 was a terror attack
Police say that several people have been taken to hospital after the Saturday evening attack in the city’s Forbury Gardens Park and that person is in custody.
Police say that several people have been taken to hospital after the Saturday evening attack in the city’s Forbury Gardens Park and that person is in custody.
Long-dreaded virus increase hits Iraq as new COVID-19 cases soar
In Baghdad’s vast exhibition grounds, masked workers are setting up makeshift coronavirus wards amid a surge in new virus cases.
In Baghdad’s vast exhibition grounds, masked workers are setting up makeshift coronavirus wards amid a surge in new virus cases.
LGBT refugees find a haven in Kenya despite persecution
Members of the LGBT community in East Africa face discrimination that has forced many to flee their home countries for Kenya, which has become a haven for them.
Members of the LGBT community in East Africa face discrimination that has forced many to flee their home countries for Kenya, which has become a haven for them.
Combination of healthy lifestyle traits may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 60%, study finds
The behaviors include physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet and cognitive activities.
The behaviors include physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet and cognitive activities.
Ian Holm, 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Alien' star, dies at 88
The actor died in London due to issues related to Parkinson’s disease.
The actor died in London due to issues related to Parkinson’s disease.
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.
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.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
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.
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.”
French leader Macron rejects racism but colonial statues to remain
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Sunday to stand firm against racism but also praised police and insisted that France wouldn’t take down statues of controversial, colonial-era figures, as he addressed the issues for the first time since George Floyd’s death in the U.S.
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Sunday to stand firm against racism but also praised police and insisted that France wouldn’t take down statues of controversial, colonial-era figures, as he addressed the issues for the first time since George Floyd’s death in the U.S.
Canadian photographer captures breathtaking time-lapse of aurora borealis
A Canadian photographer captured time-lapsed video of the aurora borealis and a dreamy landscape below the night sky.
A Canadian photographer captured time-lapsed video of the aurora borealis and a dreamy landscape below the night sky.
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.