Several EU nations halt UK flights, fearing virus variant

Germany, Belgium and Italy are among the countries restricting UK travel over fears of a COVID-19 variant.

Cayman Islands jails Georgia college student in coronavirus case

A U.S. college student and her boyfriend have been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands for violating strict COVID-19 measures following a recent ruling that will be appealed, their attorney said Thursday.

Pompeo says Russia ‘pretty clearly’ behind cyberattack on US

It’s not clear exactly what the hackers were seeking, but experts say it could include nuclear secrets, COVID-19 vaccine-related research and other top-secret information.

Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics

Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.

Former Israeli space chief says US in contact with ‘galactic federation’ of aliens and Trump knows

Israel’s former director of space programs for the country’s ministry of defense claimed the U.S. and Israel have been in contact with extraterrestrials representing a “galactic federation,” and President Donald Trump has been on the verge of revealing the information.

Feds: Kenyan man plotted 9/11-style attack on U.S.

Cholo Abdi Abdullah pleaded not guilty during a brief court appearance Wednesday and was ordered held without bond. 

Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high

Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.

Precious painting lost in airport found in dumpster

A surrealist painting worth more than a quarter-million dollars forgotten at an airport in Germany has been recovered from a nearby dumpster. 

Doctor explains COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions in UK

British regulators are warning anyone who has a history of severe allergic reactions to food, a medicine, a vaccine, or someone who has been prescribed an Epipen by their doctor should refrain from getting the Pfizer vaccine for the time being.

Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.

After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months

Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.

Australia to reveal laws to make Google, Facebook pay for news

Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.

UN warns 2021 could be ‘bleakest and darkest’ year

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said humanitarian aid budgets are now facing dire shortfalls as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen.

Hundreds ill, 1 dead due to mystery illness in India

At least one person has died and 200 others have been hospitalized due to an unidentified illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.