Wales to implement 2-week 'firebreak' lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike
All non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales will close for two weeks beginning Oct. 23 — a lockdown similar in scope to the U.K.-wide measures imposed in March.
All non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales will close for two weeks beginning Oct. 23 — a lockdown similar in scope to the U.K.-wide measures imposed in March.
China's economy accelerates as coronavirus recovery gains strength
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
Armenia Azerbaijan humanitarian ceasefire violated within hours
For the second time, an attempt at a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been violated. Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new humanitarian truce which went into effect Saturday at midnight.
For the second time, an attempt at a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been violated. Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new humanitarian truce which went into effect Saturday at midnight.
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
Biggest WWII bomb found in Poland explodes while divers try to defuse it
The biggest World War II bomb ever found in Poland exploded underwater Tuesday as navy divers attempted to defuse it.
The biggest World War II bomb ever found in Poland exploded underwater Tuesday as navy divers attempted to defuse it.
Chicken nugget launched into space to celebrate supermarket chain’s 50th anniversary
A British supermarket chain celebrated its 50th anniversary by sending a chicken nugget into space.
A British supermarket chain celebrated its 50th anniversary by sending a chicken nugget into space.
Record daily COVID-19 cases in Germany, Italy deepen worries across Europe
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Canadian border may stay closed if US coronavirus cases don’t go down
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Restrictions rise in Europe as coronavirus cases surge
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
Russian, American crew reach space station using a fast-track maneuver
A trio of space travelers has launched successfully to the International Space Station, for the first time using a fast-track maneuver to reach the orbiting outpost in just three hours.
A trio of space travelers has launched successfully to the International Space Station, for the first time using a fast-track maneuver to reach the orbiting outpost in just three hours.
Woman returns stolen Pompeii artifacts to historic site after 15 years, claims they’re ‘cursed’
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
Cruise ships being dismantled and scrapped for parts, photos show
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
UK at 'tipping point:' England braces for more COVID-19 restrictions
Millions of people in northern England are waiting to hear whether they will be put under tighter coronavirus restrictions in the coming days.
Millions of people in northern England are waiting to hear whether they will be put under tighter coronavirus restrictions in the coming days.
US PPE supply chains failed, and COVID-19 deaths followed
From the very moment the pandemic reached America’s shores, the country was unprepared.
From the very moment the pandemic reached America’s shores, the country was unprepared.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un warns country will 'fully mobilize' nuclear force at military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned that his country will “fully mobilize” its nuclear force if threatened as he took center stage at a military parade in which the country unveiled what appeared to be a new intercontinental ballistic missile and other additions to its growing weapons arsenal.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned that his country will “fully mobilize” its nuclear force if threatened as he took center stage at a military parade in which the country unveiled what appeared to be a new intercontinental ballistic missile and other additions to its growing weapons arsenal.
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to ceasefire after talks in Russia
With Russia’s mediation, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) starting at noon Saturday following two weeks of heavy fighting that marked the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in a quarter-century.
With Russia’s mediation, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) starting at noon Saturday following two weeks of heavy fighting that marked the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in a quarter-century.
Tasmanian devils return to Australia for 1st time in 3,000 years, with help from Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky partnered with conservationists to help release the animals into their new homes.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky partnered with conservationists to help release the animals into their new homes.
Experts say Trump's messaging on COVID-19 misguided
President Donald Trump says people shouldn't fear the coronavirus, but public health experts note that 1 million worldwide deaths are among reasons to be concerned.
President Donald Trump says people shouldn't fear the coronavirus, but public health experts note that 1 million worldwide deaths are among reasons to be concerned.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.