Coronavirus cases in France have nearly doubled in the past 24 hours as Prime Minister Jean Castex warned that the country had been going “the wrong way” for two weeks. The health ministry reported 1,397 new infections of Covid-19 since
New Zealand city of Auckland prepares for lockdown as mystery COVID cases emerge
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealanders on Wednesday scrambled to stock up on essentials as the country’s biggest city prepared to go into lockdown again, following new cases of the coronavirus that ended a 102-day record run without any new infections.
Belarusian opposition leader flees abroad citing safety of her children
MINSK (Reuters) – Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanouskaya said on Tuesday she had fled abroad for the sake of her children after strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko’s claim of victory in Sunday’s presidential election prompted bloody street protests. At least one
Factbox: Who is speaking at the Democratic National Convention – and why
(Reuters) – Next week’s Democratic National Convention will feature a lineup of heavyweight politicians, rising stars and everyday Americans making the case for why Joe Biden should be elected U.S. president on Nov. 3. Here is a look at the
Scientists revive 100 million-year-old sea creatures after mysterious find
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. A team of Japanese scientists say they have brought back to life ancient microbes that had been
Coronavirus: UK to nosedive into recession after COVID-19 triggers record slump
Britain is to be officially declared in recession for the first time since the financial crash with figures set to show the COVID-19 crisis triggered a record economic slump. The dramatic 21% downturn between April and June – the worst
Trump says 'great' bond with China's Xi changed after COVID-19
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping has frayed in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic and that he has not spoken to his Chinese counterpart in a long
Adidas has seen no impact on sales from race row: CEO
BERLIN (Reuters) – Adidas (ADSGn.DE) has seen no impact on its sales from employee complaints over racism at the German sportswear company that led to the departure of its human resources boss, Chief Executive Kasper Rorsted said on Tuesday. Karen
Ask Amy: Worried mom puts the cart before the carrot – The Denver Post
Dear Amy: My daughter is in her 30s. Her boyfriend has decided to be totally vegan. She has decided to be vegan, too, which is fine. They’re adults and they will do what they believe is best. My question concerns
Beirut protests continue despite PM’s resignation
Protests have taken place for a third consecutive night in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, amid mounting anger over the devastating explosion a week ago that reportedly killed more than 200 people. Clashes broke out near the parliament building, with demonstrators throwing