High-rise tower catches fire in United Arab Emirates
Firefighters and police surrounded the tower, as did curious onlookers.
Firefighters and police surrounded the tower, as did curious onlookers.
Shanghai Disneyland to reopen May 11 with controlled capacity
Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.
Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.
COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, still no guarantee
About 100 research groups are pursuing vaccines with nearly a dozen in early stages of human trials or poised to start, increasing the odds that a few might overcome the many obstacles that remain.
About 100 research groups are pursuing vaccines with nearly a dozen in early stages of human trials or poised to start, increasing the odds that a few might overcome the many obstacles that remain.
DHS report: China hid virus’ severity to hoard supplies
U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.
U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.
Sicily will pay half of your ticket in an effort to reel tourists back, report says
The paper said that the city will also pay for one in every three hotel nights and tickets to visit museums and archaeological sites.
The paper said that the city will also pay for one in every three hotel nights and tickets to visit museums and archaeological sites.
Asia's 'murder hornet' lands in US for first time
The “murder hornets,” as the aggressive insects are known, can wipe out bee colonies within hours and have stingers long and powerful enough to puncture beekeeping suits, a report says.
The “murder hornets,” as the aggressive insects are known, can wipe out bee colonies within hours and have stingers long and powerful enough to puncture beekeeping suits, a report says.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un appears in public amid health rumors
The Korean Central News Agency said Saturday that he attended a ceremony marking the completion of a fertilizer factory in Suncheon, near the capital of Pyongyang, with other senior officials, including his sister, Kim Yo Jong.
The Korean Central News Agency said Saturday that he attended a ceremony marking the completion of a fertilizer factory in Suncheon, near the capital of Pyongyang, with other senior officials, including his sister, Kim Yo Jong.
UK holds minute of silence for healthcare workers who died from coronavirus, families to receive $78K each
The moment of silence comes a day after the government announced that the families of National Health Service and social care staff who died after contracting COVID-19 will each receive a payment of more $78,500 in compensation.
The moment of silence comes a day after the government announced that the families of National Health Service and social care staff who died after contracting COVID-19 will each receive a payment of more $78,500 in compensation.
More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data
As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
Coronavirus vaccine developed by UK researchers could prove effective by July, executive says
"By June, July we'll have a first idea already of the efficacy and safety of this vaccine and we'll need to wait a few more months,” the head of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said.
"By June, July we'll have a first idea already of the efficacy and safety of this vaccine and we'll need to wait a few more months,” the head of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said.
US intel: Coronavirus not manmade, still studying lab theory
In recent days the Trump administration has sharpened his rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to do act swiftly enough to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 or sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak, according to the Associated Press.
In recent days the Trump administration has sharpened his rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to do act swiftly enough to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 or sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak, according to the Associated Press.
Neighbors use fence to create makeshift bar counter amid coronavirus pandemic
Residents of Queensland, Australia found a nifty way to quench their thirst.
Residents of Queensland, Australia found a nifty way to quench their thirst.
US COVID-19 deaths climb past 60,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
More than 226,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
More than 226,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
Record-breaking Arctic ozone hole closed itself up, and it may have nothing to do with lockdowns
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
Kim Jong Un may be trying to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says
Amid rumors regarding Kim's health, his absence from certain events could have stemmed from steps taken recently in North Korea to limit a potential coronavirus outbreak, officials say.
Amid rumors regarding Kim's health, his absence from certain events could have stemmed from steps taken recently in North Korea to limit a potential coronavirus outbreak, officials say.
Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say
Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.
Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.
3 million people have tested positive for coronavirus worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows
Nearly 1 million people in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19.
Nearly 1 million people in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19.
South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue
A top South Korean official says his country is confident there have been no “unusual developments” in North Korea, suggesting that rumors about the possible ill health of leader Kim Jong Un are untrue.
A top South Korean official says his country is confident there have been no “unusual developments” in North Korea, suggesting that rumors about the possible ill health of leader Kim Jong Un are untrue.
Wuhan says it has no coronavirus patients in hospitals: report
Health officials in Wuhan—the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic — said Sunday that the city’s hospitals are clear of any patients.
Health officials in Wuhan—the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic — said Sunday that the city’s hospitals are clear of any patients.
The mystery surrounding Kim Jong Un: What's going on with the North Korean dictator's health?
What’s the story with Kim Jong Un?
What’s the story with Kim Jong Un?