British hiker, 80, missing for 3 days, shows up at own press conference
The octogenarian was separated from his group in a hail storm.
The octogenarian was separated from his group in a hail storm.
Climate change: World is getting close to exceeding temperature limit, UN report says
The United Nations says the world is getting hotter and is getting close to passing one of the limits set by global leaders five years ago.
The United Nations says the world is getting hotter and is getting close to passing one of the limits set by global leaders five years ago.
A month after explosion, massive fire breaks out at Beirut port
A huge fire has broken out at the Port of Beirut, triggering panic among residents a month after the massive blast.
A huge fire has broken out at the Port of Beirut, triggering panic among residents a month after the massive blast.
President Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Just weeks after helping to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
Just weeks after helping to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
Amazon updates policy after seeds sent from China believed to be part of ‘brushing’ scam
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
India moves into 2nd place behind US in COVID-19 cases amid economic pain
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
Mother charged with murdering her 5 children in Germany
More than 800 people came together for a memorial for the five children who were allegedly killed by their mother at their home in the western city of Solingen, the German news agency dpa reported Sunday.
More than 800 people came together for a memorial for the five children who were allegedly killed by their mother at their home in the western city of Solingen, the German news agency dpa reported Sunday.
Saudi court issues final verdicts in Khashoggi killing
The Riyadh Criminal Court issued final verdicts Monday against eight people.
The Riyadh Criminal Court issued final verdicts Monday against eight people.
'World's loneliest elephant' living in abysmal conditions gets new chance at better life
An animal welfare group says that Kaavan the elephant, who has become a cause celebre for animal activists around the world, will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and transferred to better conditions.
An animal welfare group says that Kaavan the elephant, who has become a cause celebre for animal activists around the world, will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and transferred to better conditions.
United Airlines layoffs to start next month
These job losses could rise even further as the virus keeps most people frightened and grounded.
These job losses could rise even further as the virus keeps most people frightened and grounded.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sign production deal with Netflix
Six months after detangling their work lives from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have signed a multiyear deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children's programming for the streamer, according to a statement Wednesday.
Six months after detangling their work lives from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have signed a multiyear deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children's programming for the streamer, according to a statement Wednesday.
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
WHO director says opening up without control of COVID-19 is 'recipe for disaster'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus advises that “the more control countries have over the virus, the more they can open up,” and insists that countries that are serious about opening up must also be serious about suppressing transmission.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus advises that “the more control countries have over the virus, the more they can open up,” and insists that countries that are serious about opening up must also be serious about suppressing transmission.
France COVID-19 case surge threatens nationwide back-to-school plan
France's government is admitting that not all classrooms can safely reopen Tuesday as planned.
France's government is admitting that not all classrooms can safely reopen Tuesday as planned.
India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.
French authorities harden COVID-19 rules at Tour de France
French authorities have made it harder for Tour de France teams to reach the finish line in Paris by deciding they will be expelled from the race if two or more of their staff members test positive for COVID-19 within a week.
French authorities have made it harder for Tour de France teams to reach the finish line in Paris by deciding they will be expelled from the race if two or more of their staff members test positive for COVID-19 within a week.
Japan's 'flying car' gets off ground, with a person aboard
Japan’s SkyDrive Inc., among the myriads of “flying car” projects around the world, has carried out a successful though modest test flight with one person aboard.
Japan’s SkyDrive Inc., among the myriads of “flying car” projects around the world, has carried out a successful though modest test flight with one person aboard.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resigns
Concerns about Abe's health began this summer and grew this month when he visited a Tokyo hospital two weeks in a row for unspecified health checkups.
Concerns about Abe's health began this summer and grew this month when he visited a Tokyo hospital two weeks in a row for unspecified health checkups.
Albino kangaroo baby missing, feared stolen from German zoo
A tiny albino baby kangaroo has gone missing from a German zoo and authorities said Friday it’s possible she may have been stolen.
A tiny albino baby kangaroo has gone missing from a German zoo and authorities said Friday it’s possible she may have been stolen.
Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.