Mutated variation of coronavirus among minks spreads to humans in Denmark
The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.
The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.
Eta drenches Honduras; could reach Gulf of Mexico
Eta is moving over Honduras as a weakened tropical depression but still bringing the heavy rains that have caused deadly landslides while drenching the country’s east and the north of neighboring Nicaragua.
Eta is moving over Honduras as a weakened tropical depression but still bringing the heavy rains that have caused deadly landslides while drenching the country’s east and the north of neighboring Nicaragua.
US formally exits Paris Agreement that aims to curb climate change
The United States formally left the Paris Agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.
The United States formally left the Paris Agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.
Vienna attack: 2 killed, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say
Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out in Vienna before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in a terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the attackers — and 15 wounded, authorities said.
Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out in Vienna before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in a terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the attackers — and 15 wounded, authorities said.
Onlookers weep with joy as crew rescues 2 girls from rubble in Turkey
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
Sword-wielding man arrested after 2 killed, several injured in Halloween stabbing
Police in Quebec City have arrested a 24-year-old man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with sword on suspicion of killing two people and injuring five others on Halloween near the historic Château Frontenac hotel.
Police in Quebec City have arrested a 24-year-old man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with sword on suspicion of killing two people and injuring five others on Halloween near the historic Château Frontenac hotel.
New Zealand issues safety warning to citizens visiting the US ahead of presidential election
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand has issued a safety warning to citizens visiting the U.S. during the presidential election.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand has issued a safety warning to citizens visiting the U.S. during the presidential election.
England's monthlong lockdown may last longer amid rising COVID-19 cases
The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.
The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.
SEAL Team 6, special operation forces rescue US citizen kidnapped in Niger, officials say
U.S. officials say an American citizen kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger this past week has been rescued in a U.S. military operation in neighboring Nigeria.
U.S. officials say an American citizen kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger this past week has been rescued in a U.S. military operation in neighboring Nigeria.
England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
Death toll reaches 38 in earthquake that hit Turkey, Greek island
Rescue workers have pulled three young children and their mother alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in western Turkey some 23 hours after a powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea killed at least 38 people and injured more than 800 others.
Rescue workers have pulled three young children and their mother alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in western Turkey some 23 hours after a powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea killed at least 38 people and injured more than 800 others.
Austria announces 4-week partial lockdown starting Tuesday amid COVID-19 spike
Austria has announced a partial shutdown that will see restaurants and bars closed for four weeks, cultural, sports and leisure activities canceled, and residents asked to stay home after 8 p.m.
Austria has announced a partial shutdown that will see restaurants and bars closed for four weeks, cultural, sports and leisure activities canceled, and residents asked to stay home after 8 p.m.
Taiwan marks 200 days without domestic COVID-19 infection
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Large quake hits in Aegean Sea near Greece and Turkey: 6 dead, more than 200 injured
Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca tweeted that four people were killed in Izmir and 120 were injured. He said 38 ambulances, two ambulance helicopters and 35 medical rescue teams were working in Izmir.
Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca tweeted that four people were killed in Izmir and 120 were injured. He said 38 ambulances, two ambulance helicopters and 35 medical rescue teams were working in Izmir.
Terrorism suspected in France knife attack that killed three people
An attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church Thursday in the Mediterranean city of Nice, authorities said.
An attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church Thursday in the Mediterranean city of Nice, authorities said.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
Hoping for peaceful resolution, Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to ceasefire, Secretary Pompeo says
For the third time this month, Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to implement and abide by a ceasefire, according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
For the third time this month, Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to implement and abide by a ceasefire, according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Woman captures fascinating video of huntsman spider during molting process
An Australian woman captured a timelapse video of a huntsman spider molting its outer skin and it’s both creepy and fascinating.
An Australian woman captured a timelapse video of a huntsman spider molting its outer skin and it’s both creepy and fascinating.
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.