Statue of Black protester replaces toppled UK slave trader
Marc Quinn created the likeness of Jen Reid, a protester photographed standing on the plinth after demonstrators pulled down the statue of Edward Colston and dumped it in Bristol’s harbor on June 7.
Marc Quinn created the likeness of Jen Reid, a protester photographed standing on the plinth after demonstrators pulled down the statue of Edward Colston and dumped it in Bristol’s harbor on June 7.
‘Rojo, put your tail down’: Cat interrupts virtual parliament meeting
A virtual U.K. parliament meeting was interrupted by a furry guest.
A virtual U.K. parliament meeting was interrupted by a furry guest.
Doctors find worm in woman’s tonsil 5 days after she ate sashimi
A woman in Japan had a worm removed from her left tonsil after complaining of pain five days after consuming raw fish.
A woman in Japan had a worm removed from her left tonsil after complaining of pain five days after consuming raw fish.
French bus driver dies after brutal attack by passengers who refused to wear face masks
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 13 million, according to Johns Hopkins
The troubling milestone comes at a time when case counts are surging in the U.S. and some other nations.
The troubling milestone comes at a time when case counts are surging in the U.S. and some other nations.
Elephant helps struggling calf scale roadside barrier in India
A trio of elephants on the move in India met an obstacle in the shape of a roadside barrier that was too tall for the smallest of them. Luckily, a helping trunk was soon at hand.
A trio of elephants on the move in India met an obstacle in the shape of a roadside barrier that was too tall for the smallest of them. Luckily, a helping trunk was soon at hand.
Hong Kong Disneyland to close again due to rise in coronavirus cases
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps during COVID-19 pandemic
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
China warns Kazakhstan is facing pneumonia outbreak more deadly than COVID-19
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
Bolivian president has COVID-19 as virus hits region's elite
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
‘Scream inside your heart’: Japanese theme parks implement screaming ban on roller coasters
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
Missing Seoul mayor's body found after massive search
Park Won-soon’s body was located in hills in northern Seoul early Friday, more than seven hours after they launched a massive search for him.
Park Won-soon’s body was located in hills in northern Seoul early Friday, more than seven hours after they launched a massive search for him.
Melania Trump statue in Slovenia set on fire on Fourth of July; suspects sought
The life-size crude rendering of the first lady was carved out of a tree trunk by a local artist and unveiled last summer.
The life-size crude rendering of the first lady was carved out of a tree trunk by a local artist and unveiled last summer.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Trump administration notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
Italy denies entry to American vacationers after landing on private plane
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Pink flamingo learns to salsa thanks to vacationer in Aruba
There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.
There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.
Protest versus Africa's 1st COVID-19 vaccine test shows fear
The trial that began last week in Johannesburg is part of one already underway in Britain of the vaccine developed at the University of Oxford. Some 2,000 volunteers in South Africa are expected to take part.
The trial that began last week in Johannesburg is part of one already underway in Britain of the vaccine developed at the University of Oxford. Some 2,000 volunteers in South Africa are expected to take part.
Swine flu strain with 'human pandemic potential' found in more Chinese pigs, scientists say
Chinese researchers have reportedly identified a new strain of the swine flu that has the potential to become a pandemic.
Chinese researchers have reportedly identified a new strain of the swine flu that has the potential to become a pandemic.