Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
COP26: World leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
Elon Musk offers $6B in Tesla stock if UN shows how it will solve world hunger
Elon Musk offered $6 billion worth of Tesla stock if the U.N. food agency could show how the money would “solve world hunger.”
Elon Musk offered $6 billion worth of Tesla stock if the U.N. food agency could show how the money would “solve world hunger.”
Indonesia becomes 1st country to greenlight Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.
Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.
COP26: Biden calls this decade decisive on climate change, apologizes for Trump's actions
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 5 million in under 2 years
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
Tokyo train attack: 17 hurt after man goes on stabbing spree
The Tokyo Fire Department said 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
The Tokyo Fire Department said 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
Philippine teacher uses life-size cutouts of students during COVID-19 school lockdown
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
Biden, European allies to resume negotiations with Iran over nuclear program
President Joe Biden says international negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will resume.
President Joe Biden says international negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will resume.
Biden admits to Macron US was 'clumsy' in Australian submarine deal
“I think what happened was — to use an English phrase — what we did was clumsy," President Joe Biden said, adding the submarine deal “was not done with a lot of grace.”
“I think what happened was — to use an English phrase — what we did was clumsy," President Joe Biden said, adding the submarine deal “was not done with a lot of grace.”
Doctors advise Queen Elizabeth II to rest for 2 weeks
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks.
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks.
Biden joins world leaders for G-20 summit in Rome: Here's what to know
President Joe Biden is joining other leaders for the G-20 summit this weekend in Rome to discuss the post-pandemic economic recovery and more.
President Joe Biden is joining other leaders for the G-20 summit this weekend in Rome to discuss the post-pandemic economic recovery and more.
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
UK coast guard rescues 2 people clinging to cliff
The United Kingdom’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency rescued two people clinging to the side of a cliff last weekend.
The United Kingdom’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency rescued two people clinging to the side of a cliff last weekend.
Drug ring mailed cocaine from Puerto Rico to NYC in children's lunchboxes
The feds say they have busted a ring that was mailing cocaine from Puerto Rico to New York City inside of children's lunchboxes in a "sophisticated scheme."
The feds say they have busted a ring that was mailing cocaine from Puerto Rico to New York City inside of children's lunchboxes in a "sophisticated scheme."
Biden arrives in Rome for global summit as domestic agenda in limbo
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Global shortage of up to 2B syringes as vaccine doses rise, officials warn
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.