Brazil's Amazon rainforest deforestation surges to worst levels in 15 years, data shows
The area deforested in Brazil’s Amazon region reached a 15-year record after a 22% increase from the prior year, according to official data published Thursday.
The area deforested in Brazil’s Amazon region reached a 15-year record after a 22% increase from the prior year, according to official data published Thursday.
Peng Shuai: Doubts over China tennis star's email raise safety concerns
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, not seen in public since she accused a former top government official of sexual assault, purportedly sent an email claiming she was safe and that the allegation was false.
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, not seen in public since she accused a former top government official of sexual assault, purportedly sent an email claiming she was safe and that the allegation was false.
Germany implements new COVID-19 measures amid coronavirus surge
Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.
Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.
Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Russian test blamed for space debris that forced 7 astronauts aboard ISS to seek shelter
Four Americans, one German and two Russians on board were forced to seek shelter in their docked capsules because of the debris.
Four Americans, one German and two Russians on board were forced to seek shelter in their docked capsules because of the debris.
Astronauts face close encounter with Russian space debris
The crew was forced to seek shelter after running into space debris and U.S. officials say Russia is to blame.
The crew was forced to seek shelter after running into space debris and U.S. officials say Russia is to blame.
Liverpool explosion: UK says taxi blast was a bomb, raises threat level
U.K. police say an explosion in a taxi outside a Liverpool hospital that killed the suspected bombmaker is being treated as a terrorist incident.
U.K. police say an explosion in a taxi outside a Liverpool hospital that killed the suspected bombmaker is being treated as a terrorist incident.
Former Japanese princess arrives in US with commoner husband
Mako Komuro, the Japanese princess who gave up her royal status to marry her commoner college sweetheart, has arrived in New York.
Mako Komuro, the Japanese princess who gave up her royal status to marry her commoner college sweetheart, has arrived in New York.
Glasgow Climate Pact: UN official satisfied with 'good compromise'
U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa was not happy with a last-minute fight over coal that ended in a compromise at the Glasgow climate talks. Still, she's satisfied, calling the final Glasgow Climate Pact a good compromise.
U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa was not happy with a last-minute fight over coal that ended in a compromise at the Glasgow climate talks. Still, she's satisfied, calling the final Glasgow Climate Pact a good compromise.
Queen Elizabeth II misses Remembrance Sunday service with sprained back
Officials said that the queen decided “with great regret” she could not attend the service and was “disappointed.”
Officials said that the queen decided “with great regret” she could not attend the service and was “disappointed.”
COP26: Nations make climate deal in Glasgow with coal compromise
Government negotiators from nearly 200 countries have adopted a new deal Saturday at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow on climate action.
Government negotiators from nearly 200 countries have adopted a new deal Saturday at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow on climate action.
Paris Terror Attacks: Saturday marks 6 years since gunmen killed 130
The Paris Terror Attacks of 2015 live in the minds of the French every day, but especially on Nov. 13. Here’s a look back at what happened the night of the attacks.
The Paris Terror Attacks of 2015 live in the minds of the French every day, but especially on Nov. 13. Here’s a look back at what happened the night of the attacks.
Dutch government orders 3-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases
Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a three-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands.
Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a three-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands.
F. W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president, dies at 85
F.W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of apartheid.
F.W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of apartheid.
COP26: UN climate talks draft agreement expresses 'alarm and concern'
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
Would you like to play (again)? ‘Squid Game’ readies for Season 2
The creator of Netflix’s “Squid Game” says the hit TV series will be back for a season two.
The creator of Netflix’s “Squid Game” says the hit TV series will be back for a season two.
Kamala Harris aims to strengthen US-France ties during Paris trip
Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-France relations after a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia.
Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-France relations after a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia.
Report: Earth has 11 years to reduce carbon emissions to avoid dangerous warming mark
The annual Global Carbon Budget report said if the world doesn’t reduce carbon emissions in 11 years, extreme weather will become more frequent as the earth’s average temperature will rise.
The annual Global Carbon Budget report said if the world doesn’t reduce carbon emissions in 11 years, extreme weather will become more frequent as the earth’s average temperature will rise.
International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Shocking human tail surgically removed from newborn
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.