Tokyo Olympics: Lancet calls for ‘global conversation’ on whether to cancel
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
Biden-Putin summit: Leaders set 'consultations' on updating nuclear pact
President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin met Wednesday in Geneva for a highly-anticipated summit, wrapping up more quickly than expected.
President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin met Wednesday in Geneva for a highly-anticipated summit, wrapping up more quickly than expected.
EU recommends countries begin lifting travel restrictions for Americans
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
'Sully' Sullenberger among 9 high-profile nominees for Biden's ambassador postings
President Joe Biden has unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, turning to a group that includes career diplomats, political allies and an American aviation hero.
President Joe Biden has unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, turning to a group that includes career diplomats, political allies and an American aviation hero.
Israel launches airstrike on Gaza 3 weeks after cease-fire
Israel’s Defense Forces launched a counterattack on Gaza Tuesday after a balloon attack sent incendiary devices floating into southern Israel.
Israel’s Defense Forces launched a counterattack on Gaza Tuesday after a balloon attack sent incendiary devices floating into southern Israel.
Biden arrives in Geneva for Putin meeting after bid to rally US allies
President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.
President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.
Pakistan officials threaten to block phone service for unvaccinated
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
EU, US reach deal to end Airbus-Boeing trade dispute after 17 years
The U.S. and E.U. have reached a deal to end a dispute over subsidies to Boeing and Airbus and phase out billions of dollars in punitive tariffs.
The U.S. and E.U. have reached a deal to end a dispute over subsidies to Boeing and Airbus and phase out billions of dollars in punitive tariffs.
Investigators find thousands of bone fragments under Mexico serial killer's home
Investigators digging under the house of a suspected serial killer on the outskirts of Mexico City have found 3,787 bone fragments so far.
Investigators digging under the house of a suspected serial killer on the outskirts of Mexico City have found 3,787 bone fragments so far.
2021 NATO summit: World leaders declare China a global security challenge
NATO leaders on Monday declared China a constant security challenge and said the Chinese are working to undermine global order.
NATO leaders on Monday declared China a constant security challenge and said the Chinese are working to undermine global order.
Man allegedly killed kids to spite mom for getting new boyfriend
A man allegedly drugged his two young daughters, killed them, and then dumped their bodies into the sea in an effort to get back at his ex-wife.
A man allegedly drugged his two young daughters, killed them, and then dumped their bodies into the sea in an effort to get back at his ex-wife.
New PM of Israel Naftali Bennett gets to work after Netanyahu ousted
For the first time in 12 years, Israel has a new government and a new prime minister.
For the first time in 12 years, Israel has a new government and a new prime minister.
Biden meets with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle
President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.
President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.
Benjamin Netanyahu ousted as Israeli prime minister
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Benjamin Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minister after a vote in Israel's parliament.
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Benjamin Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minister after a vote in Israel's parliament.
Christian Eriksen's heart stopped during Euro 2020 soccer match
Christian Eriksen’s heart stopped and that “he was gone” during the European Championship, according to team's doctor.
Christian Eriksen’s heart stopped and that “he was gone” during the European Championship, according to team's doctor.
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
G-7 Summit: Biden wants fellow leaders to call out, compete with China
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
Trooping the Colour: Queen Elizabeth II takes in birthday parade after charming G-7 leaders
Queen Elizabeth II took in her annual June birthday parade Saturday, just one day after greeting leaders at the G-7 Summit.
Queen Elizabeth II took in her annual June birthday parade Saturday, just one day after greeting leaders at the G-7 Summit.
China weighs COVID-19 shots for kids to fulfill vaccination goals
Regulators took the first step last week by approving the use of the country’s Sinovac vaccine for children aged 3 to 17, and on Friday announced the same for the Sinopharm vaccine. No date has been set for the shots to start.
Regulators took the first step last week by approving the use of the country’s Sinovac vaccine for children aged 3 to 17, and on Friday announced the same for the Sinopharm vaccine. No date has been set for the shots to start.
Photos: China's rover shows dusty, rocky surface of Mars
The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos the rover took on the red planet. China's space agency said the Zhurong rover placed a remote camera a short distance away to take a group portrait.
The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos the rover took on the red planet. China's space agency said the Zhurong rover placed a remote camera a short distance away to take a group portrait.