Three people fined $1,150 for not wearing masks

Three people in Italy were fined $1,150 Saturday for not wearing masks after the governor signed an ordinance requiring masks in indoor public spaces.

Monarto Safari Park welcomes birth of Southern White Rhinoceros calf

Staff at the Monarto Safari Park in South Australia welcomed the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros calf on Wednesday, July 22.

Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say

Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.

Study: Mix of hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing could stop most COVID-19 outbreaks

A new study found that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and takes personal protective measures, this alone could both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases.

Princess cancels more cruises amid coronavirus pandemic

Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.

Auschwitz discovery: Heartbreaking finds made in children’s shoes

Experts at the Memorial and Museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau were preserving shoes that belonged to a child who died at the World War II Nazi concentration camp when they made a heartbreaking discovery.

2 boys saved when caught in falls in French apartment fire

Two young brothers were saved from an apartment fire in the southeastern French city of Grenoble when they dropped about 10 meters (33 feet) from a window and were caught by people below.

Search for child leads Mexican police to 23 abducted kids

The search for a little boy who was led away from a market in southern Mexico led police to a horrifying discovery.

COVID-19 likely to be around for ‘decades,’ UK scientist says

Jeremy Farrar, a world-renowned clinical scientist and a leading figure in the field of infectious disease, told members of parliament in the United Kingdom that COVID-19 will likely be around for “decades.”

Woman nearly hit when car drives away from pump with gas nozzle still attached

A woman narrowly missed serious injury when a motorist drove off with a petrol pump still attached to their car at Bridgewater, Tasmania, on July 19.

Bahamas to ban American travelers beginning July 22 due to spike in COVID-19 cases

Visitors from Canada, the U.K. and the European Union will still be permitted to visit if they have a a negative COVID-19 test result from an accredited laboratory.

Only black driver in Formula One says he shouldn't be only one pushing anti-racism efforts

Lewis Hamilton, the only black driver in Formula One racing, says "it shouldn't be for me to have to call the teams (and) say `Hey, what are you doing [about fighting racism]? What's your plan? That should be announced or discussed from the top down."