Year after Notre Dame fire, restoration stalled by coronavirus
Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.
Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.
Zebra gives birth to rare 'zonkey' foal after mating with donkey in Kenya
After a zebra mated with a donkey in a Kenyan community, the result was an unusual -- and adorable -- "zonkey" foal.
After a zebra mated with a donkey in a Kenyan community, the result was an unusual -- and adorable -- "zonkey" foal.
106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor in Britain
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
Doctor and husband perform balcony violin concert for neighbors shut in amid COVID-19 lockdowns
A U.K. couple lifted spirits in their local neighborhood when they serenaded the entire street with a violin concert amid the pandemic lockdown.
A U.K. couple lifted spirits in their local neighborhood when they serenaded the entire street with a violin concert amid the pandemic lockdown.
IMF: Global economy will suffer worst year since Great Depression
The IMF said Tuesday that it expects the global economy to shrink 3% this year — far worse than its 0.1% dip in the Great Recession year of 2009.
The IMF said Tuesday that it expects the global economy to shrink 3% this year — far worse than its 0.1% dip in the Great Recession year of 2009.
Harry Potter fans can take online classes at Hogwarts, including classes on spells and the Dark Arts
HogwartsIsHere.com was built by a group of Harry Potter fans and allows them to take online courses, earn House Points, and more.
HogwartsIsHere.com was built by a group of Harry Potter fans and allows them to take online courses, earn House Points, and more.
Man working in yard during coronavirus lockdown discovers mysterious car buried for over 50 years
The man was building a deck while home during the coronavirus lockdown when he found a car buried in his yard, a report says.
The man was building a deck while home during the coronavirus lockdown when he found a car buried in his yard, a report says.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson released from hospital after intensive care treatment for coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent several nights in the ICU, getting care for coronavirus.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent several nights in the ICU, getting care for coronavirus.
Young koala Elsa celebrates first Easter at Australian Reptile Park
Elsa the koala celebrated her first Easter in a video released by the Australian Reptile Park on April 11.
Elsa the koala celebrated her first Easter in a video released by the Australian Reptile Park on April 11.
UK's Boris Johnson out of intensive care as condition improves
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office said Thursday.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office said Thursday.
Israelis sing from balconies during Passover amid pandemic
Social distancing guidelines didn’t stop these Israelis from singing during the Jewish holiday.
Social distancing guidelines didn’t stop these Israelis from singing during the Jewish holiday.
Canadian farmers salute health care workers fighting COVID-19 with tractor parade
Farmers in southwestern Ontario, Canada orchestrated a parade in front of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday.
Farmers in southwestern Ontario, Canada orchestrated a parade in front of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday.
Next coronavirus 'right around the corner' if wet markets don't close, animal rights groups, politicians warn
Wet markets sell fresh meat, fish, produce and an array of exotic animals.
Wet markets sell fresh meat, fish, produce and an array of exotic animals.
Mexican mega-church leader charged with sex crimes remains jailed while awaiting court hearing
The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch remained behind bars Wednesday, one day after a state appeals court panel ordered a judge to dismiss a case charging him with rape and other sexual acts against children in Southern California.
The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch remained behind bars Wednesday, one day after a state appeals court panel ordered a judge to dismiss a case charging him with rape and other sexual acts against children in Southern California.
Woman celebrates Passover with her grandparents via video chat amid COVID-19 pandemic
Older individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious health complications from COVID-19.
Older individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious health complications from COVID-19.
College in Japan holds virtual graduation with avatar robots amid pandemic
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Mom raises money for local hospital by baking toilet paper roll cake: 'I just can't believe how crazy it all went'
The woman baked a chocolate fudge sponge cake and iced it to look like a toilet roll and emblazoned with icing letters spelling out “STAY HOME.”
The woman baked a chocolate fudge sponge cake and iced it to look like a toilet roll and emblazoned with icing letters spelling out “STAY HOME.”
Asymptomatic coronavirus cases appear to be on the rise in China, report says
Chinese leaders have begun loosening tough travel restrictions that have kept many inside.
Chinese leaders have begun loosening tough travel restrictions that have kept many inside.
Coronavirus lockdowns have caused the Earth to effectively stop shaking
The coronavirus pandemic has left most of the world's major cities, including London, New York and others, empty.
The coronavirus pandemic has left most of the world's major cities, including London, New York and others, empty.
Coronavirus lockdown rules in UK must be followed or exercise may be banned, health secretary warns
Several parks in London were closed after the warmest weekend in six months sent thousands outdoors into parks on Saturday, with many pictured sunbathing and in large groups.
Several parks in London were closed after the warmest weekend in six months sent thousands outdoors into parks on Saturday, with many pictured sunbathing and in large groups.