Activists allege Myanmar leaders are 'weaponizing' COVID-19 As COVID-19 deaths rise in Myanmar, allegations are growing that the military government is using the coronavirus pandemic to consolidate power and crush opposition
Japan to widen virus emergency after record spike amid Games Japan is set to expand the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo to neighboring areas and the western city of Osaka in the wake of record-breaking surge in infections while the capital hosts the Olympics
Colombia coastal city crowded with African, Haitian migrants A small city on Colombia’s Caribbean shore is being crowded with migrants from Haiti and Africa making what they hope will be a journey toward the United States
The pandemic leads to another summer of anger Though quieter in the United States than a year ago, this month has seen a dramatic spasm of protest in other parts of the world.
Djokovic's 'golden Grand Slam' bid thwarted Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning a 'Golden Slam' are over after losing to Alexander Zverev in the Olympic tennis semi-finals.
Merkel party candidate apologizes for book plagiarism The center-right candidate to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor in Germany’s upcoming election has apologized for failing to credit a source in a 2009 book he wrote about immigration
Deliveroo eyes Spain exit amid legal changes for its workers Food delivery platform Deliveroo says it is considering shuttering its operations in Spain
Israel delivers booster shots of vaccine to people over 60 Israeli health authorities began administering coronavirus booster shots Friday to people over 60 who’ve already received both does of a vaccine, in a bid to combat a recent spike in cases
Deliveroo eyes Spain exit amid legal changes for its workers Food delivery platform Deliveroo says it is considering shuttering its operations in Spain
Star U.S. BMX racer carried off on stretcher after crash The reigning gold medalist slammed into the turn coming off a jump and was hit by two other riders.
Biden’s Last-Ditch Effort to Stop Evictions Frustrates Allies The day before a moratorium on evictions is set to expire, President Joe Biden faces criticism from some of his allies for his hasty effort to preserve it—and for not acting sooner to prevent what they view as an imminent housing crisis.
Martine Moïse, Haitian President’s Widow, Recounts Assassination Struck by gunfire, Martine Moïse lay bleeding as the assassins who killed her husband ransacked her room. Now, she says, the F.B.I. must find the mastermind behind the attack.Martine Moïse, first lady of Haiti, in Florida on Thursday.
More Covid Mysteries There’s much to learn about how the virus spreads.Pedestrians in central London this week.
10-year-old girl killed after rock flies in through car windscreen from passing semi truck Kambrie Horsley sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital by her father, but was declared dead later in the day
French finance minister says Pegasus spyware may have infected govt devices, including his own phone France’s finance minister Bruno Le Maire has revealed that authorities are probing whether Pegasus malware had infected government devices, after reports claimed that world leaders were being targeted using the Israeli spyware.
UK lawmakers say conditions for Channel migrants 'shocking' British lawmakers say they found “shocking conditions” at a facility for people arriving in England on small boats
Demonstrators take to streets of Slovakia's capital, blocking roads to protest against Covid vaccination law Hundreds flocked onto Bratislava’s streets and obstructed traffic in the capital, to protest against a recently passed law granting fully Covid-vaccinated people easier access into public venues than non-inoculated citizens.
International court drops Simone Gbagbo arrest warrant The International Criminal Court has withdrawn its arrest warrant for the wife of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo
Tunisia’s turmoil is being watched warily around the globe Days of political turmoil in Tunisia over the economy and the coronavirus have left its allies in the Middle East, Europe and the United States watching to see if the fragile democracy will survive
Australia to deploy troops to enforce Sydney lockdown From Monday, some 300 unarmed troops will help police patrol streets
Hong Kong protester gets 9 years in first case under new security law Tong Ying-kit's case sets a precedent for the cases of more than 60 other pro-democracy activists who have been arrested since the law took effect.
US swimmer Andrew goes maskless behind scenes at Olympics Michael Andrew didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics
Nanjing Delta Outbreak Tests China's Tough Approach to Covid Cases have spread from the city of Nanjing to several provinces and the capital, Beijing, in the past three weeks.Waiting for Covid-19 testing in Nanjing this month.
Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain.
Tornadoes spur injuries, damage in eastern Pennsylvania At least five people were injured when severe weather struck homes and businesses in eastern Pennsylvania
European economy grows 2%, ending double-dip recession Europe’s economy has rebounded into growth in the second quarter
Wooden Buildings Reach for the Sky Ambitious high-rise projects in Sweden are a showcase for a reviving forest industry.
Tunisian president names new security chief amid crisis Tunisia’s president has named a new interior minister, in his first major appointment since he froze parliament and seized executive powers amid protests and economic crisis
Martine Moïse, Haitian President’s Widow, Recounts Assassination Struck by gunfire, Martine Moïse lay bleeding as the assassins who killed her husband ransacked her room. Now, she says, the F.B.I. must find the mastermind behind the attack.Martine Moïse, first lady of Haiti, in Florida on Thursday.
Tunisian president names new security chief amid crisis Tunisia’s president has named a new interior minister, in his first major appointment since he froze parliament and seized executive powers amid protests and economic crisis
Official figures show European economy grew 2% in second quarter, ending double-dip recession Official figures show European economy grew 2% in second quarter, ending double-dip recession
Star U.S. swimmer Ryan Murphy: His Tokyo races "probably not clean" Murphy seemed to be alluding to Russian swimmers who beat him in two events.