Mongolian teen dies of bubonic plague after eating infected marmot
A 15-year-old Mongolian boy has died after eating a large rodent that was infected with the bubonic plague.
A 15-year-old Mongolian boy has died after eating a large rodent that was infected with the bubonic plague.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking cornavirus vaccine trials
The three nations alleged Thursday that hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and said to be part of the Russian intelligence service, is attacking academic and pharmaceutical research institutions involved in coronavirus vaccine development.
The three nations alleged Thursday that hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and said to be part of the Russian intelligence service, is attacking academic and pharmaceutical research institutions involved in coronavirus vaccine development.
Black UK protester statue removed from pedestal
Officials in the English city of Bristol have removed a statue of a Black Lives Matter activist that was installed on a pedestal once occupied by a monument to a 17th-century slave trader.
Officials in the English city of Bristol have removed a statue of a Black Lives Matter activist that was installed on a pedestal once occupied by a monument to a 17th-century slave trader.
Statue of Black protester replaces toppled UK slave trader
Marc Quinn created the likeness of Jen Reid, a protester photographed standing on the plinth after demonstrators pulled down the statue of Edward Colston and dumped it in Bristol’s harbor on June 7.
Marc Quinn created the likeness of Jen Reid, a protester photographed standing on the plinth after demonstrators pulled down the statue of Edward Colston and dumped it in Bristol’s harbor on June 7.
President Trump signs bill, order rebuking China, and slams Biden
During a press conference in the White House Rose Garden, Trump announced that he had signed into law the Hong Kong Autonomy Act and also put his signature on an executive order that ends the United States’ preferential treatment of Hong Kong.
During a press conference in the White House Rose Garden, Trump announced that he had signed into law the Hong Kong Autonomy Act and also put his signature on an executive order that ends the United States’ preferential treatment of Hong Kong.
French bus driver dies after brutal attack by passengers who refused to wear face masks
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
UN: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger
The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.
The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 13 million, according to Johns Hopkins
The troubling milestone comes at a time when case counts are surging in the U.S. and some other nations.
The troubling milestone comes at a time when case counts are surging in the U.S. and some other nations.
Missing Seoul mayor’s body found after massive search
They say Park Won-soon’s body was located in hills in northern Seoul early Friday, more than seven hours after they launched a massive search for him.
They say Park Won-soon’s body was located in hills in northern Seoul early Friday, more than seven hours after they launched a massive search for him.
Trump administration notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
Iran confirms damaged nuclear site was centrifuge facility
Iranian officials had previously sought to downplay the fire, which erupted early on Thursday, calling it only an “incident” that affected an “industrial shed.”
Iranian officials had previously sought to downplay the fire, which erupted early on Thursday, calling it only an “incident” that affected an “industrial shed.”
Study suggests official COVID-19 death numbers underestimate ‘full burden’ of pandemic
A new study indicates that the number of official COVID-19 deaths may underestimate the “full burden” of the pandemic.
A new study indicates that the number of official COVID-19 deaths may underestimate the “full burden” of the pandemic.
Nigerian man charged with cyber fraud against US companies
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, 29, originally of Lagos, Nigeria, was arrested last month in the United Arab Emirates, where he was living, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, 29, originally of Lagos, Nigeria, was arrested last month in the United Arab Emirates, where he was living, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago
Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Death toll mounts in jade mine landslide in Southeast Asia
The area is 600 miles north of Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, and is the center of the world's biggest and most lucrative jade mining industry.
The area is 600 miles north of Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, and is the center of the world's biggest and most lucrative jade mining industry.
Protesters against Israel's annexation of West Bank gather at House Speaker Pelosi's SF home
The protesters arrived at the Pelosi's house at 7 a.m with their message calling on the house speaker to “wake up”.
The protesters arrived at the Pelosi's house at 7 a.m with their message calling on the house speaker to “wake up”.
EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
EU reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to US
More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, while some 10 million Europeans head across the Atlantic.
More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, while some 10 million Europeans head across the Atlantic.