Plane used in gender reveal event crashes off coast of Mexico, killing 2
A plane used as an air taxi crashed off the coast near Cancun when it was used in a gender reveal party.
A plane used as an air taxi crashed off the coast near Cancun when it was used in a gender reveal party.
WHO: Europe's COVID-19 vaccination program is 'unacceptably slow'
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
Probe into Suez Canal blockage begins in what could cost billions in lost trade
Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
White House, UN signal possible 'additional actions' after N. Korea missile tests
The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.
The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.
Massive container ship stuck in Suez Canal set free, canal service provider says
Workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal.
Workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal.
Tugboats deployed to help cargo ship stuck in Suez Canal
Two additional tugboats deployed Sunday to Egypt's Suez Canal to aid efforts to free a skyscraper-sized container ship wedged for days across the crucial waterway.
Two additional tugboats deployed Sunday to Egypt's Suez Canal to aid efforts to free a skyscraper-sized container ship wedged for days across the crucial waterway.
Cargo ship remains wedged in Suez Canal after two failed attempts Saturday
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday.
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday.
22-year-old surfer, Olympic hopeful dies after being struck by lightning
A 22-year-old Salvadoran woman who had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics was struck and killed by lightning when the weather quickly turned while she was surfing, according to an emailed statement from Federacion Salvadoreña de Surf (FESASURF).
A 22-year-old Salvadoran woman who had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics was struck and killed by lightning when the weather quickly turned while she was surfing, according to an emailed statement from Federacion Salvadoreña de Surf (FESASURF).
Video shows bystander grabbing man’s foot after he falls backward off of balcony
A shocking video showed a man narrowly escaping serious injury or death after falling backward over a balcony thanks to a quick-thinking bystander who grabbed his foot.
A shocking video showed a man narrowly escaping serious injury or death after falling backward over a balcony thanks to a quick-thinking bystander who grabbed his foot.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, triggering tsunami advisory for part of coast
The 7.0 quake happened in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 that left more than 18,000 people dead.
The 7.0 quake happened in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 that left more than 18,000 people dead.
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.
Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.
Gibraltar poised to become 1st nation to vaccinate entire adult population against COVID-19
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
EU medicines regulator says 'no indication' AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are cause of reported blood clots
After a growing number of countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following reported blood clots, the head of the European Medicines Agency said the agency is “firmly convinced” the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.
After a growing number of countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following reported blood clots, the head of the European Medicines Agency said the agency is “firmly convinced” the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.
Climbers capture dangerously close video of active Klyuchevskoy volcano spewing steam, ash
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sarah Everard: UK policeman charged with woman’s murder appears in court
A serving British police officer accused of the kidnap and murder of a woman in London has appeared in court for the first time.
A serving British police officer accused of the kidnap and murder of a woman in London has appeared in court for the first time.