New Zealand increases minimum wage to $20 per hour, raises taxes on nation’s wealthiest by 39%
New Zealand has officially instated its $20 per hour minimum wage increase and raised taxes on the nation’s top earners.
New Zealand has officially instated its $20 per hour minimum wage increase and raised taxes on the nation’s top earners.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reveal 1st Netflix docu-series
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first Netflix series will center on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete in sports.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first Netflix series will center on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete in sports.
‘Harry Potter’ and 'Chernobyl' actor Paul Ritter dies at 54
The agent for versatile British actor Paul Ritter said the 54-year-old had been suffering from a brain tumor.
The agent for versatile British actor Paul Ritter said the 54-year-old had been suffering from a brain tumor.
South Korea's LG to stop making mobile phones, focus on other electronic products, services
South Korean electronics maker LG says it is getting out of its loss-making mobile phone business to focus on electric vehicle components, robotics, artificial intelligence and other products and services.
South Korean electronics maker LG says it is getting out of its loss-making mobile phone business to focus on electric vehicle components, robotics, artificial intelligence and other products and services.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
COVID-19 tests to be offered 2x per week to all in England as it takes next steps out of lockdown
The British government says all adults and children in England will be able to get coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks.
The British government says all adults and children in England will be able to get coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks.
'This is scandalous': Pope decries war, weapons spending amid the pandemic in Easter message
“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”
“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”
Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic
Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.
Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
Man browsing online real estate listing sees his own cat relaxing in bedroom
A U.K. man browsing an online real estate listing for his neighbor's house was slightly miffed at seeing his own cat, Freddie, lounging on a bed in one of the listing’s photos.
A U.K. man browsing an online real estate listing for his neighbor's house was slightly miffed at seeing his own cat, Freddie, lounging on a bed in one of the listing’s photos.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
US to begin indirect talks with Iran on returning to nuclear deal
The United States and Iran will talk with other world powers about returning to the Obama-era agreement that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of crippling economic sanctions.
The United States and Iran will talk with other world powers about returning to the Obama-era agreement that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of crippling economic sanctions.
Notre Dame: '15 or 20 years' needed for restoration after fire, rector says
The rector of Notre Dame said Friday that the burned-out Paris cathedral and its esplanade could remain a building site for another “15 or 20 years.”
The rector of Notre Dame said Friday that the burned-out Paris cathedral and its esplanade could remain a building site for another “15 or 20 years.”
Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
EU says 'no evidence' to restrict use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.
The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.
People play volleyball in front of erupting volcano in Iceland
Video posted on Twitter by Rut Einarsdottir shows a group passing a volleyball amongst themselves as Mount Fagradalsfjall spewed lava nearby.
Video posted on Twitter by Rut Einarsdottir shows a group passing a volleyball amongst themselves as Mount Fagradalsfjall spewed lava nearby.
Louvre digitizes over 480,000 pieces of art, makes them free to view online
The Louvre announced it has digitized more than 480,000 pieces of art, allowing anyone with a smartphone or a computer to enjoy the museum’s collections without booking a ticket to Paris.
The Louvre announced it has digitized more than 480,000 pieces of art, allowing anyone with a smartphone or a computer to enjoy the museum’s collections without booking a ticket to Paris.
AstraZeneca vaccine use again suspended for people under 60 in parts of Germany
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Probe into Suez Canal blockage begins in what could cost billions in lost trade
Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.
World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.