Norwegian women’s beach handball team fined for ‘improper clothing’ over shorts
The team reportedly wore blue thigh-length shorts instead of their usual uniform of bikini bottoms and a sports bra in a championship game against rival Spain.
The team reportedly wore blue thigh-length shorts instead of their usual uniform of bikini bottoms and a sports bra in a championship game against rival Spain.
US extends restrictions on travel to Canada until Aug. 21
The United States has extended the non-essential travel ban to Canada until Aug. 21, days after Canada said the border would open to vaccinated U.S. citizens on Aug. 9.
The United States has extended the non-essential travel ban to Canada until Aug. 21, days after Canada said the border would open to vaccinated U.S. citizens on Aug. 9.
China flooding kills at least 25, traps passengers in subway system
Flooding in central China left at least 25 dead, including some who became trapped in an underground subway system.
Flooding in central China left at least 25 dead, including some who became trapped in an underground subway system.
Pfizer vaccine will be made at South African firm, a first for Africa
This is the first time Pfizer's vaccine will be produced in Africa, in a move to help address the continent's desperate need for more doses amid a recent surge of cases.
This is the first time Pfizer's vaccine will be produced in Africa, in a move to help address the continent's desperate need for more doses amid a recent surge of cases.
Tokyo Olympics: Sweden stuns US 3-0 in women's soccer opener
Sweden beat the No. 1-ranked U.S. 3-0 in the Olympics women’s soccer opener. The Americans will next face New Zealand.
Sweden beat the No. 1-ranked U.S. 3-0 in the Olympics women’s soccer opener. The Americans will next face New Zealand.
Monkey B virus: Veterinarian dies in 1st case reported in China
A veterinary surgeon who died in May has become the first reported Monkey B virus case in China, according to the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A veterinary surgeon who died in May has become the first reported Monkey B virus case in China, according to the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
India's pandemic deaths could be 10X official toll, researchers say
India's deaths during the pandemic could be 10x the official COVID-19 toll, likely making it modern India’s worst human tragedy, researchers said.
India's deaths during the pandemic could be 10x the official COVID-19 toll, likely making it modern India’s worst human tragedy, researchers said.
Canadian border changes could boost Florida tourism
State economists expressed optimism Tuesday that already-rebounding tourism numbers will see a quicker-than-anticipated boost from international travelers as Canada eases COVID-19 border restrictions.
State economists expressed optimism Tuesday that already-rebounding tourism numbers will see a quicker-than-anticipated boost from international travelers as Canada eases COVID-19 border restrictions.
2020 set record for negative emotions, according to Gallup index
In 2020, the world was sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed than it has been in the past 15 years.
In 2020, the world was sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed than it has been in the past 15 years.
Becca Meyers, decorated US Paralympian, withdraws from Games over lack of 'reasonable' accommodations
Becca Meyers, a 3X Paralympic gold medalist who is blind and deaf, is withdrawing from the Tokyo Games over a lack of "reasonable" accommodations.
Becca Meyers, a 3X Paralympic gold medalist who is blind and deaf, is withdrawing from the Tokyo Games over a lack of "reasonable" accommodations.
Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls Games-related ads in Japan, citing 'mixed sentiment' over event
One of the Olympic Games' top sponsors announced it will be pulling any Games-related TV ads in Japan, citing "many issues with these Games that are proving difficult to be understood."
One of the Olympic Games' top sponsors announced it will be pulling any Games-related TV ads in Japan, citing "many issues with these Games that are proving difficult to be understood."
Afghans who aided US military to be evacuated to Army base in Virginia
The Biden administration says it will evacuate about 2,500 Afghans who worked for the U.S. government and their families to a military base in Virginia pending approval of their visas.
The Biden administration says it will evacuate about 2,500 Afghans who worked for the U.S. government and their families to a military base in Virginia pending approval of their visas.
Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Prince Harry working on memoir, expected in 2022
The book by the Duke of Sussex, currently untitled, is expected to come out late in 2022.
The book by the Duke of Sussex, currently untitled, is expected to come out late in 2022.
Lost dog rescued after being stranded at sea for 3 hours
A springer spaniel was saved by rescuers after being lost at sea for three hours and seemed to enjoy his ride back to his owners on the lifeboat.
A springer spaniel was saved by rescuers after being lost at sea for three hours and seemed to enjoy his ride back to his owners on the lifeboat.
Biden to host King Abdullah II of Jordan amid Middle East tensions
President Joe Biden is set to host King Abdullah II of Jordan during one of the most difficult moments of the Jordanian leader's 22-year rule and at a pivotal time in the Middle East for Biden.
President Joe Biden is set to host King Abdullah II of Jordan during one of the most difficult moments of the Jordanian leader's 22-year rule and at a pivotal time in the Middle East for Biden.
US blames China for massive Microsoft Exchange email hack
The Biden administration is blaming China for a massive email hack that compromised tens of thousands of computers around the world earlier this year.
The Biden administration is blaming China for a massive email hack that compromised tens of thousands of computers around the world earlier this year.
Video: Dogs rescued from deadly European floodwater
A video shows some people in Belgium rescuing a pair of dogs that were trapped in the floodwater that’s devastated Western Europe and killed nearly 200 people.
A video shows some people in Belgium rescuing a pair of dogs that were trapped in the floodwater that’s devastated Western Europe and killed nearly 200 people.
Europe flooding: Death toll reaches 180; Merkel tours aftermath
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
2 athletes in Olympic Village test positive for COVID-19
Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for COVID-19 one day after a non-athlete became the first Olympic Village resident to test positive.
Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for COVID-19 one day after a non-athlete became the first Olympic Village resident to test positive.