New Zealand issues safety warning to citizens visiting the US ahead of presidential election
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand has issued a safety warning to citizens visiting the U.S. during the presidential election.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand has issued a safety warning to citizens visiting the U.S. during the presidential election.
Tropical Storm Eta forms in Atlantic, ties record for most named storms in a season
Eta is now the 28th named storm and ties the record set back in 2005 for the most named storms in an Atlantic hurricane season.
Eta is now the 28th named storm and ties the record set back in 2005 for the most named storms in an Atlantic hurricane season.
SEAL Team 6, special operation forces rescue US citizen kidnapped in Niger, officials say
U.S. officials say an American citizen kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger this past week has been rescued in a U.S. military operation in neighboring Nigeria.
U.S. officials say an American citizen kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger this past week has been rescued in a U.S. military operation in neighboring Nigeria.
England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
Taiwan marks 200 days without domestic COVID-19 infection
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake kills 6 in Turkey; Greek island rattled
A strong earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, collapsing buildings in western Turkey, where officials said at least six people were killed and dozens were injured.
A strong earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, collapsing buildings in western Turkey, where officials said at least six people were killed and dozens were injured.
3 killed in knife attack at French church; France on high alert
An attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church in the Mediterranean city of Nice, the third attack in two months in France.
An attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church in the Mediterranean city of Nice, the third attack in two months in France.
Costco drops coconut milk brand over monkey labor allegations, PETA says
PETA accuses a coconut milk supplier in Thailand of using chained monkeys to pick coconuts.
PETA accuses a coconut milk supplier in Thailand of using chained monkeys to pick coconuts.
Hurricane Zeta: Wind, rain lash Mexico coast as storm nears
Zeta — the earliest ever 27th named storm of the Atlantic season — was centered about 45 miles (70 kilometers) south-southeast of Cozumel island, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Zeta — the earliest ever 27th named storm of the Atlantic season — was centered about 45 miles (70 kilometers) south-southeast of Cozumel island, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Italy resident talks about how country is dealing with COVID-19's second wave
Carmelita Caruana calls in from Italy to talk about how her community is dealing with the second surge of coronavirus cases.
Carmelita Caruana calls in from Italy to talk about how her community is dealing with the second surge of coronavirus cases.
Police in Mexico find gigantic meth lab with huge chemical vats that could hold 11,000 pounds
The meth lab had chemical vats that were two stories tall. There were tanks that could hold 265 gallons. The mega-lab was hidden behind a store advertising cleaning products.
The meth lab had chemical vats that were two stories tall. There were tanks that could hold 265 gallons. The mega-lab was hidden behind a store advertising cleaning products.
Fake business housed industrial-scale meth, fentanyl lab, Mexican officials say
Soldiers and police in Mexico have seized an industrial-scale meth and fentanyl lab that was so big it startled investigators.
Soldiers and police in Mexico have seized an industrial-scale meth and fentanyl lab that was so big it startled investigators.
Tear gas fired as thousands mark 1 year of Iraq anti-government protests
Thousands of Iraqi protesters have taken to the streets to mark one year since mass anti-government demonstrations swept Baghdad and Iraq’s south.
Thousands of Iraqi protesters have taken to the streets to mark one year since mass anti-government demonstrations swept Baghdad and Iraq’s south.
Several people tried to set Germany's disease control center on fire in apparent political attack
POLITICAL ATTACK? After several people tried to set Germany's disease control center on fire, police are investigating whether the suspects might have been motivated by anger over coronavirus restrictions.
POLITICAL ATTACK? After several people tried to set Germany's disease control center on fire, police are investigating whether the suspects might have been motivated by anger over coronavirus restrictions.
Fewer foreign students choosing to study in the United States
Foreign students, who had been a tremendous source of cash for American universities, are avoiding the US in record numbers. About 5.3 million students study outside their home countries. But the U.S. share dropped from 28% in 2001 to 21% last year.
Foreign students, who had been a tremendous source of cash for American universities, are avoiding the US in record numbers. About 5.3 million students study outside their home countries. But the U.S. share dropped from 28% in 2001 to 21% last year.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Woman captures fascinating video of huntsman spider during molting process
An Australian woman captured a timelapse video of a huntsman spider molting its outer skin and it’s both creepy and fascinating.
An Australian woman captured a timelapse video of a huntsman spider molting its outer skin and it’s both creepy and fascinating.
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Pope meets with Spanish prime minister without masks, in spite of recent COVID outbreak at Vatican
Pope Francis met with the Spanish prime minister Saturday at the Vatican, which has had an outbreak of COVID-19 infections in recent days. But, neither of them wore a face a mask during the public part of their meeting.
Pope Francis met with the Spanish prime minister Saturday at the Vatican, which has had an outbreak of COVID-19 infections in recent days. But, neither of them wore a face a mask during the public part of their meeting.
Polish president tests positive for coronavirus as cases surge in Poland
Polish President Andrzej Duda, 48, says he has coronavirus. On Saturday, Poland reported 13,628 new confirmed cases and a record daily number of COVID-19 deaths, 179. Also on Saturday, Polish police used pepper spray on protesters who were angry over new restrictions on large gatherings and sporting events.
Polish President Andrzej Duda, 48, says he has coronavirus. On Saturday, Poland reported 13,628 new confirmed cases and a record daily number of COVID-19 deaths, 179. Also on Saturday, Polish police used pepper spray on protesters who were angry over new restrictions on large gatherings and sporting events.