Railway employee in India rescues child who fell on tracks from oncoming train
Footage posted by India’s Ministry of Railways shows the moment a railway employee saved a child who had fallen onto the tracks from an oncoming train on April 17.
Footage posted by India’s Ministry of Railways shows the moment a railway employee saved a child who had fallen onto the tracks from an oncoming train on April 17.
Elephants kill suspected poacher in South African national park
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
Prince Philip funeral reunites William and Harry, who were seen exchanging words after the service
Though Princes William and Harry didn't walk side-by-side during the funeral procession for Prince Philip, they were seen walking together and exchanging words as they left the service.
Though Princes William and Harry didn't walk side-by-side during the funeral procession for Prince Philip, they were seen walking together and exchanging words as they left the service.
Prince Philip designed his own hearse, a modified Land Rover, to carry his coffin in procession
Prince Philip, who liked Land Rovers and drove them for much of his life, will make his last journey in one.
Prince Philip, who liked Land Rovers and drove them for much of his life, will make his last journey in one.
Princes William, Harry won't walk side-by-side at Prince Philip's funeral Saturday
Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side Saturday as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral, minimizing the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers.
Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side Saturday as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral, minimizing the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers.
‘Time to end America’s longest war’: Biden to pull remaining troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
President Biden is speaking Wednesday afternoon on his plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. An excerpt released shows he plans to say the Sept. 11 attacks “cannot explain” why U.S. forces should remain in Afghanistan 20 years later.
President Biden is speaking Wednesday afternoon on his plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. An excerpt released shows he plans to say the Sept. 11 attacks “cannot explain” why U.S. forces should remain in Afghanistan 20 years later.
France offering citizens money to buy electric bikes in exchange for old cars
France is offering 2,500 euro ($2,975.00) for their citizens to buy an electric bicycle if they trade in their old cars.
France is offering 2,500 euro ($2,975.00) for their citizens to buy an electric bicycle if they trade in their old cars.
2 new studies find UK B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant more transmissible, but not linked to COVID-19 severity
Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.
Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.
St. Vincent’s La Soufriere volcano continues to erupt, tainting water supply and forcing evacuations
Videos coming out of the Caribbean are showing the devastating effects of the recent volcanic eruptions on St. Vincent.
Videos coming out of the Caribbean are showing the devastating effects of the recent volcanic eruptions on St. Vincent.
Selena Gomez and J.Lo to headline COVID-19 vaccine concert for poor nations
The concert is part of a campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, J Balvin and H.E.R. are also performing.
The concert is part of a campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, J Balvin and H.E.R. are also performing.
Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1 deadline, sets 9/11 as new target, official says
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
Buckingham Palace's statement about Prince Philip's death spoke of Queen Elizabeth's 'deep sorrow'
The reigning monarch, 94, and the late Duke of Edinburgh were married for 73 years.
The reigning monarch, 94, and the late Duke of Edinburgh were married for 73 years.
Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at age 99, British royal family confirms
The British royal family has announced the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II of England.
The British royal family has announced the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II of England.
Eight months pregnant athlete wins gold medal for taekwondo in national tournament
A female athlete managed to clinch a gold medal win in taekwondo all while she was eight months pregnant.
A female athlete managed to clinch a gold medal win in taekwondo all while she was eight months pregnant.
China warns of 'robust response' should US boycott Winter Olympics over claims of human rights abuse
China has warned the U.S. not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach in response to complaints about the country’s human rights record.
China has warned the U.S. not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach in response to complaints about the country’s human rights record.
EU agency details ‘possible link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant winner suffers head injuries after previous winner snatches crown from head
The 2021 winner of the “Mrs. Sri Lanka” beauty pageant said she suffered injuries after a previous winner snatched the crown off of her head, claiming that she was ineligible.
The 2021 winner of the “Mrs. Sri Lanka” beauty pageant said she suffered injuries after a previous winner snatched the crown off of her head, claiming that she was ineligible.