Virus outbreak hits cruise ship that stopped at dozens of ports
Health authorities fear the ship could have infected dozens of towns and villages along Norway's western coast.
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John Hume, Northern Ireland peace accord architect, dead at 83
The politician from Northern Ireland shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998 for his role in forging the Good Friday peace agreement.
ISIS-claimed attack on Afghan prison leaves dozens dead
It also resulted in the escape of hundreds of inmates in Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan.
Finnish prime minister marries longtime partner
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Markus Räikkönen have been together 16 years and have a 2-year-old daughter together, the government said.
The flavorful story of vanilla
The island of Madagascar supplies 80% of the world's vanilla, a valuable cash crop that can be worth more, by weight, than silver
South Africa coronavirus cases surge past 500,000
An early lockdown in South Africa saw a delayed spread of the coronavirus, but now it's arrived in full force, with experts saying it's only expected to peak in September.
Resurgence of single-use plastics has environmentalists worried
"I think we're finding more plastic bottles. And well, more plastics in general," said Emily Stevenson, who spent over a decade cleaning up the shores in South West England.
U.S. to hike fees for immigration benefits
Under the new rule, the U.S. will start charging for asylum applications for the first time in its history.
COVID pandemic knocks fizz out of Champagne sales
$2 billion in losses represent bubbly industry's worst hammering in history, surpassing World Wars and the Great Depression.
Australia plans to make tech giants pay for news
If they fail to comply, they could face penalties of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Brewery suspends operations after storks build nest in chimney
Stocks of beer are running low at the Zwanzger brewery thanks to the family of birds.
U.S. sells record amount of corn to China
China is trying to meet the target of a trade agreement even as tensions rise between the world's two largest economies.
Hong Kong postpones elections and opposition calls it "scandalous"
Leader Carrie Lam says concern about a renewed COVID-19 outbreak is behind the move but opposition leaders say that's just an excuse.
Tokyo COVID cases hit new high; city to launch its own "CDC"
A third of the infections originated in the bustling Shinjuku Ward — a district that has become practically synonymous with viral transmission.
Hurricane warning issued for parts of Florida as Isaias looms
The new hurricane could hit Florida over the weekend. A Bahamas coronavirus lockdown was relaxed due to the approaching storm.
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Trump to attend Army-Navy football game next month, officials say
3 injured in shooting at Des Moines, Iowa, post office
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
