China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
England and Wales players take a knee in World Cup match
England and Wales were among seven European nations that had intended to have their captains wear “One Love” armbands in support of inclusivity at the tournament in Qatar. But they had to abandon those plans after FIFA threatened sanctions.
England and Wales were among seven European nations that had intended to have their captains wear “One Love” armbands in support of inclusivity at the tournament in Qatar. But they had to abandon those plans after FIFA threatened sanctions.
Between 400 and 500 workers died building infrastructure for 2022 World Cup, Qatar officials say
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
Stowaways survive 11-day voyage to Canary Islands aboard tanker's rudder
Three dehydrated and hypothermic stowaways were found on a ship's rudder in the Canary Islands after an 11-day, 2,800-mile ocean voyage from Nigeria.
Three dehydrated and hypothermic stowaways were found on a ship's rudder in the Canary Islands after an 11-day, 2,800-mile ocean voyage from Nigeria.
'We're coming out aggressive': USA knows only scoring will get job done vs. Iran
The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.
The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.
World Cup: Protester interrupts Portugal-Uruguay match with rainbow flag
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
World Cup: What Mexico needs to advance to the knockout round
Mexico will need some help from Poland or Argentina to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. El Tri plays Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Mexico will need some help from Poland or Argentina to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. El Tri plays Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
British feline, 27, becomes ‘world’s oldest living cat’
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.
‘Very worrisome’: Sperm quality is declining faster than expected, study suggests
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
China's Xi Jinping faces threat from public anger over 'zero COVID' policy
Most protesters focused their anger on COVID-19 restrictions that confine families to their homes for months and have been criticized as neither scientific nor effective.
Most protesters focused their anger on COVID-19 restrictions that confine families to their homes for months and have been criticized as neither scientific nor effective.
WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
US soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup
The U.S. soccer federation briefly displayed Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying the move supports protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday. Iran’s government reacted by accusing America of removing the name of God from their national flag.
The U.S. soccer federation briefly displayed Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying the move supports protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday. Iran’s government reacted by accusing America of removing the name of God from their national flag.
Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast
While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.
While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.
World Cup wins for France, Australia, Poland, and Lionel Messi's Argentina
The 35-year-old Messi is likely playing in his last World Cup, which is the only major title missing from his collection.
The 35-year-old Messi is likely playing in his last World Cup, which is the only major title missing from his collection.
Mexican woman allegedly killed for her organs after online courtship gone bad
Warning: Details in this story are graphic.
Warning: Details in this story are graphic.
At least 12 people missing after landslide in Italy
The force of the mud sliding down mountainsides was strong enough to send cars and buses into the sea.
The force of the mud sliding down mountainsides was strong enough to send cars and buses into the sea.
Coast Guard rescues cruise passenger a day after he fell overboard into Gulf of Mexico
U.S. Coast Guard rescuers are “beyond grateful” for a happy ending to what could have been a tragic Thanksgiving.
U.S. Coast Guard rescuers are “beyond grateful” for a happy ending to what could have been a tragic Thanksgiving.
Mexico wants American extradited for death of tourist Shanquella Robinson
A video has raised suspicions that Shanquella Robinson may have died at the hands of people she was traveling with.
A video has raised suspicions that Shanquella Robinson may have died at the hands of people she was traveling with.
Air Force crew that delivered baby during Afghanistan evacuation to be awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
The military currently has a backlog of awards to give out from the Afghanistan evacuation
The military currently has a backlog of awards to give out from the Afghanistan evacuation
Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.