Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million: Johns Hopkins University

The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.

Man finds monkey selfies after mischievous primate steals phone

A man in Malaysia recovered his stolen phone and was met with a surprise inside his photo gallery which was unexpectedly filled with monkey selfies.

Bavarian leader backs California-style deadline for gas cars

California, where electric car company Tesla is based, announced plans to end the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles in 15 years.

Police clash with thousands as demonstrators protest against COVID-19 restrictions in UK

London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.

Terror probe opened into Paris knife attack that left at least 2 injured

Paris officials have opened a terror investigation into a knife attack Friday near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that left several people with life-threatening injuries. Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the attack.

Mexico sends 100 firefighters to help battle California wildfires

Mexico has sent 100 firefighters to the United States to help battle wildfires in California, it was reported Wednesday.

Japan is now tracking and investigating UFOs

Japan’s Defense Minister Taro Kono said earlier in September that the country plans to track and investigate UFO’s following videos declassified by the U.S. government of unidentified aerial objects confirmed by scientists to be “not made of this Earth.”

Vietnamese police seize 345,000 used condoms ready to be sold as new, reports say

Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.

Nearly 500 pilot whales, including 380 that have died, stranded in Australia

Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.

Closing time: UK pubs must shut early as COVID cases surge

The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.

UK health official warns deaths likely to rise from coronavirus

Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.

Mexico reports fentanyl seizures up 465%, denies making drug

Mexican authorities say seizures of the synthetic opioid fentanyl so far this year are 465% higher than in 2019, rising to almost 2,300 pounds (1,040 kilograms) from around 405 pounds ( 184 kilograms) last year, but progress against another big Mexican export to the U.S. market — methamphetamines — is slower.

Woman arrested near Canada border after allegedly sending ricin to White House

An arrest was made in the investigation into an envelope addressed to the White House that was intercepted Saturday and deemed “suspicious,” the FBI said in a statement on Sunday.

Couple's wedding RSVP allegedly offers better meals for guests who give expensive gifts: 'That is horrific'

An unidentified couple planning to marry in the near future had allegedly sent an RSVP that demanded to know the value of the gift they would be receiving so they could provide meal options accordingly.

Trump 'gives blessing' to proposed TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart

President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.