Coronavirus pandemic disrupts fight to save endangered animals and habitats
The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.
The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.
BP to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide amid COVID-19 pandemic
Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP’s global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.
Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP’s global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
WHO says coronavirus isn't mutating into dangerous form
WHO and its network of scientists continue to study the 40,000 full genome sequences available in monitoring for mutations.
WHO and its network of scientists continue to study the 40,000 full genome sequences available in monitoring for mutations.
Australian surfer, 60, killed in shark attack involving 10-foot great white
NSW Police Detective Inspector Matt Kehoe told reporters the action of those who had tried to save the man was "nothing short of heroic" and said the shark had been spotted "on a number of occasions just off the shore."
NSW Police Detective Inspector Matt Kehoe told reporters the action of those who had tried to save the man was "nothing short of heroic" and said the shark had been spotted "on a number of occasions just off the shore."
World reaches 400,000 virus deaths
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
Koala and wombat become adorable 'lockdown BFFs'
A koala and wombat became best friends as they “isolated together” at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, New South Wales.
A koala and wombat became best friends as they “isolated together” at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, New South Wales.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
New Zealanders perform powerful Haka dance in solidarity with George Floyd protests
An ancient Maori war dance was performed by New Zealand demonstrators to honor Black Lives Matter.
An ancient Maori war dance was performed by New Zealand demonstrators to honor Black Lives Matter.
Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from US
The Transportation Department says China is violating an air-travel agreement between the two countries.
The Transportation Department says China is violating an air-travel agreement between the two countries.
Tensions mar Paris protest as Floyd outrage goes global
George Floyd's death sparked protests across the United States and the world.
George Floyd's death sparked protests across the United States and the world.
Protesters march to US embassies in UK, Germany, Denmark as world reacts to death of George Floyd
Nations around the world have watched in horror at the five days of civil unrest in the United States following the death of a black man being detained by police.
Nations around the world have watched in horror at the five days of civil unrest in the United States following the death of a black man being detained by police.
More than 6 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 across world, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response
Trump said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
Trump said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
‘She loves to sing and loves our country’: 3-year-old sings sweet rendition of ‘God Bless America’
3-year-old Amelia Day sang "God Bless America" and it's the cutest rendition ever.
3-year-old Amelia Day sang "God Bless America" and it's the cutest rendition ever.
Pygmy hippo gifted cake, colorful balls for 5th birthday
An Australian zoo celebrated their pygmy hippo's fifth birthday with cake and colorful balls.
An Australian zoo celebrated their pygmy hippo's fifth birthday with cake and colorful balls.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
EU proposes 750 billion-euro coronavirus recovery fund
The European Union proposed Wednesday a 750 billion-euro ($825 billion) recovery fund.
The European Union proposed Wednesday a 750 billion-euro ($825 billion) recovery fund.
‘Vroom, vroom!’: Grandma with dementia fulfills her need for speed after months of isolation
“She never learned to drive, but has recently discovered a passion for driving fast,” her son said.
“She never learned to drive, but has recently discovered a passion for driving fast,” her son said.