Protest versus Africa's 1st COVID-19 vaccine test shows fear
The trial that began last week in Johannesburg is part of one already underway in Britain of the vaccine developed at the University of Oxford. Some 2,000 volunteers in South Africa are expected to take part.
Amsterdam's red-light district awakens from lockdown
The Prostitution Information Center says sex workers took steps to minimize the risk to themselves and their clients of becoming infected with the coronavirus, including checking individuals for symptoms.
Russians voters agree to extend Putin's rule to 2036
A majority of Russians approved amendments to Russia’s constitution in a weeklong vote ending Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036, although the balloting was tarnished by widespread reports of pressure on voters and other irregularities.
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.
EU finalizing coronavirus 'safe list,' US unlikely to make the cut
EU envoys in Brussels worked over the weekend to narrow down the exact criteria for countries to be included, mostly centered on their ability to manage the spread of the disease. Importantly, the countries are also expected to drop any travel restrictions they have imposed on European citizens.
Police not treating deadly Glasgow stabbings as terrorism
Officials said police are continuing to deal with the incident and are urging people to avoid the area.
Mexico City police chief wounded in deadly assault
Heavily armed gunmen attacked and wounded Mexico City’s police chief in a brazen operation that left some people dead, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.
Congo announces end to 2nd deadliest Ebola outbreak ever
Thursday's milestone was overshadowed, though, by the enormous health challenges still facing Congo: the world's largest measles epidemic, the rising threat of COVID-19 and another new Ebola outbreak in the north.
On hottest day of year, thousands cram onto English beaches
A “major incident” has been declared Thursday for the largely rural area that can only be navigated in most places by car on narrow lanes.
2 Koreas mark war anniversary after pause in rising tensions
South Korea issued a joint statement with the United States, which fought alongside it during the 1950-53 war triggered by a surprise North Korean invasion. The U.S. still stations about 28,500 soldiers in South Korea in what North Korea views as a military threat.
Barcelona opera house fills seats with 2,292 plants in first concert since coronavirus lockdown
No social distancing required.
The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists
On Saturday, the thermometer hit a likely record of 38 degrees Celsius — or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit — in the Siberian town of Verkhoyansk in Russia’s Sakha Republic.
US citizens likely to be left out as Europe reopens borders
More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, and such a decision would underscore flaws in the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic, which has seen the United States record the highest number of infections and virus-related deaths in the world by far.
EU considers barring US travelers as it reopens, citing coronavirus response, sources say
The European Union may initially exclude Americans from visiting the EU as it reopens to international travelers following months of restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.
Powerful quake shakes Mexico, at least two dead
The U.S. Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29 a.m. Eastern) along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km). The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state
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.
Hong Kong Disneyland reopens amid COVID-19 pandemic
The park was able to reopen after a drop in coronavirus cases.
7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes near New Zealand, unlikely to have caused tsunami
The initial earthquake happened just south of New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands.
New Zealand confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases 24 days after discharging last patient
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
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.