Pandemic Forces Cancellation of Wimbledon
The Wimbledon tennis championships in London — widely considered to be the world’s premier tennis event — will be canceled...
Fake News or the Truth? Russia Cracks Down on Virus Postings
Two weeks ago, an opposition-leaning radio station in Russia interviewed political analyst Valery Solovei, who alleged the government was lying...
Spain Confirms 100,000 Coronavirus Cases; US Braces for Huge Death Toll
Spain announced Wednesday it surpassed 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, while a senior Saudi official urged people planning to make the...
Goats Invade Welsh Town Locked Down by Coronavirus
With its street’s emptied by a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the scenic, seaside Welsh town of Llandudno has been taken over...
Europe Faces ICU Bed Crunch, Rushes to Build Field Hospitals
Facing intense surges in the need for hospital ICU beds, European nations are on a building and hiring spree, throwing...
Scotland Increases Spending on Women’s Crisis Programs
Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced an appropriation of $1.8 million Tuesday for Scottish women’s aid and rape crisis programs,...
Controversial French Doctor Sparks Hope, Criticism for Coronavirus Research
Fellow scientists question his findings, but an unlikely mix of supporters — from French yellow vest protesters to U.S. President...
HRW: Ankara Denying Water to Syrian Kurds as Coronavirus Escalates
Turkey is being accused of “weaponizing” water against Syrian Kurds amid the coronavirus epidemic. Ankara is dismissing the accusation, however, as...
Greece Blocks Iranian From Plotting to Arm Asylum Seekers
In Greece, the case of an Iranian migrant now jailed on charges of inciting an insurrection is highlighting the Greek...
Royals No More: Harry and Meghan Start Uncertain New Chapter
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan officially make the transition Tuesday from senior members of Britain’s royal family to —...
Hungary’s PM Wins Emergency Powers to Fight Coronavirus
Hungary’s parliament granted nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban the right to rule by decree on Monday to fight the coronavirus,...
Ukraine Approves Legislation in Bid for IMF Aid
Ukraine’s parliament has voted to lift the ban on the sale of farmland in a move that would allow the...
China’s Huawei Warns More US Pressure May Spur Retaliation
Huawei’s chairman warned Tuesday that more U.S. moves to increase pressure on the Chinese tech giant might trigger retaliation by...
Russia Embraces Quarantine Tactics Amid Coronavirus Surge
Russia tightened controls aimed at combating the spread of the coronavirus on Monday, with Moscow introducing temporary quarantine measures, and...
Spain Postpones 5G Spectrum Auction Due To Coronavirus
Spain will delay a planned auction of 5G spectrum due to the coronavirus outbreak, the government said on Monday. ...
UK’s Prince Harry, Wife Meghan Bid Farewell to Royal Roles
Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan posted their last message as working members of Britain’s royal family on Monday...
Spain Tries Tracking Coronavirus Amid Privacy Concerns
In Madrid only a few weeks ago, thousands of demonstrators took part in a women’s march, defiant or unaware of...
Spain Tries Tracking Coronavirus, Sparking Privacy Concerns
In Madrid only a few weeks ago, thousands of demonstrators took part in a women’s march, defiant or unaware of...
Ukraine Parliament Approves Firing of Finance, Health Ministers
Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has approved the firing of Finance Minister Ihor Umanskiy and Health Minister Illya Yemets just...
UK’s Prince Charles, 71, Out of Self-Isolation, in Good Health
British heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, who had tested positive for coronavirus, is out of self-isolation after seven days and is in good...
Britain Names Ken McCallum as new Head of MI5 Spy Service
Britain on Monday named career spy Ken McCallum as the new head of its MI5 domestic intelligence agency.McCallum, whose appointment...
Coronavirus-Stricken Cities go Digital to Boost Solidarity, Wellbeing
On the streets of Barcelona, a few lone shoppers and dog walkers, their faces obscured by masks, are the only...
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