‘Murder hornets’ survived winter in the U.S.
Washington state has confirmed its third sighting of an Asian giant hornet, dubbed the “murder hornet,” indicating the invasive, predatory insect has survived the winter...
Israel unveils 80 billion shekel plan to boost solar energy
Israel’s Energy Ministry unveiled an 80 billion shekel ($22.8 billion) plan to increase the use of solar power over the next decade as the country’s...
Music industry hits pause to reflect as U.S. protests rage
Leading record labels will mark “Black Out Tuesday” this week, suspending business and working with communities to fight racial inequality after protests erupted in the...
Dutch bar terraces fill quickly as lockdown ends
Terraces throughout the Netherlands filled quickly on Monday as bars and restaurants were allowed to open for the first time in almost three months on...
Under new guidelines, Britons plan for a different kind of BBQ
People across Britain plan to invite friends and family to barbecues in their gardens with the latest easing of social distancing measures on Monday, but...
Congo confirms new Ebola case, 1,000 km from eastern outbreak
Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed a case of Ebola in the western province of Equateur, over 1,000 km (620 miles) away from the ongoing...
Eli Lilly starts human study of potential COVID-19 antibody treatment
Eli Lilly and Co said on Monday it had started an early-stage trial to test its potential treatment for COVID-19, in the world’s first study...
Singapore rushes to build homes for 60,000 migrants after coronavirus outbreaks
The Singapore government is racing to create additional housing for about 60,000 migrant workers by the end of this year, as it seeks to reduce...
Australia relaxes lockdown further, intensifies economic recovery efforts
Several Australian states eased social distancing restrictions further on Monday, allowing restaurants to host more people and public attractions to reopen, as the government moves...
Trump, attorney general to meet as U.S. cities smolder amid protests
U.S. President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet with his top law enforcement officer behind closed doors on Monday as cities nationwide awoke from a...
