France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports

At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.

Vatican excludes gay union blessing as God ‘can’t bless sin’

The decree distinguished between the church’s welcoming and blessing of gay people, which it upheld, but not their unions.

Ireland is latest country to pause AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following blood clot reports

At least five European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.

Lava rains from the sky during latest eruption of Italy’s Mount Etna

Video captured a fiery spectacle when Italy's Mount Etna volcano, located in eastern Sicily, erupted causing lava to rain from the sky.

British baroness suggests 6 pm curfew for men to make ‘women a lot safer’

A left-wing British baroness suggested a 6 p.m. curfew for men to make "women a lot safer" on the streets of London during a debate in the U.K. Parliament’s House of Lords Wednesday.

Japan marks 10 years since earthquake triggered tsunami and nuclear crisis

Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, before setting off a tsunami and nuclear crisis that devastated the country’s northeast coast.

Nun kneels in front of police to stop Myanmar violence

A nun knelt and prayed with police in Myitkyina, Myanmar, on March 8, imploring them to stop shooting at protesters.

Unilever drops word ‘normal’ from beauty products in push for inclusivity

Unilever, which owns many beauty and personal care brands like Dove and Simple, will drop the word “normal” from its products in an effort to broaden the definition of beauty.

Revealing Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah shakes UK royal family

Britain's royal family was absorbing the tremors Monday from an interview by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove Meghan to thoughts of suicide.

Super Nintendo World Japan announces grand opening event

The multi-level area will feature Mario Kart- and Yoshi-themed rides and attractions, as well as Nintendo-themed restaurants, shops, and experiences.

Prince Harry told Oprah Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip were not part of conversations over Archie's skin tone

Meghan Markle told Oprah Winfrey during a wide-ranging interview Sunday night that there were "concerns and conversations" about how dark" her son Archie's "skin might be when he's born."