Year after Notre Dame fire, restoration stalled by coronavirus
Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.
Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.
106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor in Britain
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
China didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days
Top Chinese officials secretly determined they were likely facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus in mid-January, ordering preparations even as they downplayed it in public.
Top Chinese officials secretly determined they were likely facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus in mid-January, ordering preparations even as they downplayed it in public.
Global coronavirus cases top 2 million, according to Johns Hopkins
At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
Doctor and husband perform balcony violin concert for neighbors shut in amid COVID-19 lockdowns
A U.K. couple lifted spirits in their local neighborhood when they serenaded the entire street with a violin concert amid the pandemic lockdown.
A U.K. couple lifted spirits in their local neighborhood when they serenaded the entire street with a violin concert amid the pandemic lockdown.
President Donald Trump announces immediate halt of funding to World Health Organization
President Trump announced the halt of funding on Tuesday.
President Trump announced the halt of funding on Tuesday.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 approach 2 million worldwide
The death toll in populous states such as Florida and Pennsylvania was on par with some individual counties outside New York City.
The death toll in populous states such as Florida and Pennsylvania was on par with some individual counties outside New York City.
Christ the Redeemer statue pays tribute to coronavirus doctors, nurses
Rio de Janeiro illuminated the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Sunday in an Easter tribute to doctors and nurses battling the global coronavirus outbreak.
Rio de Janeiro illuminated the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Sunday in an Easter tribute to doctors and nurses battling the global coronavirus outbreak.
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said.
“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said.
TIMELAPSE: UK constructs temporary hospital to prepare for coronavirus patients
The video only lasts 30 seconds, but crews needed eight days to build the NHS Nightingale Bristol, a temporary hospital designed to supplement any hospital overwhelmed by the coronavirus.
The video only lasts 30 seconds, but crews needed eight days to build the NHS Nightingale Bristol, a temporary hospital designed to supplement any hospital overwhelmed by the coronavirus.
Hospital puts face shields on newborns
A hospital in Bangkok is going to great lengths to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus to babies.
A hospital in Bangkok is going to great lengths to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus to babies.
‘I can’t believe you are back’: Young best friends in China reunite after quarantine ends
Two young best friends in Beijing, China couldn't contain their excitement when they finally reunited.
Two young best friends in Beijing, China couldn't contain their excitement when they finally reunited.
UK's Boris Johnson out of intensive care as condition improves
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office said Thursday.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care, his office said Thursday.
Israelis sing from balconies during Passover amid pandemic
Social distancing guidelines didn’t stop these Israelis from singing during the Jewish holiday.
Social distancing guidelines didn’t stop these Israelis from singing during the Jewish holiday.
Canadian farmers salute health care workers fighting COVID-19 with tractor parade
Farmers in southwestern Ontario, Canada orchestrated a parade in front of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday.
Farmers in southwestern Ontario, Canada orchestrated a parade in front of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday.
Mexican mega-church leader charged with sex crimes remains jailed while awaiting court hearing
The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch remained behind bars Wednesday, one day after a state appeals court panel ordered a judge to dismiss a case charging him with rape and other sexual acts against children in Southern California.
The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch remained behind bars Wednesday, one day after a state appeals court panel ordered a judge to dismiss a case charging him with rape and other sexual acts against children in Southern California.
Woman celebrates Passover with her grandparents via video chat amid COVID-19 pandemic
Older individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious health complications from COVID-19.
Older individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious health complications from COVID-19.
College in Japan holds virtual graduation with avatar robots amid pandemic
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Students' faces would appear on a tablet as they received their diploma from the school's president in real time.
Israel Philharmonic musicians perform Passover medley in quarantine
The catch with this video? All 20 musicians are performing in quarantine, as coronavirus has wreaked its havoc all over the world.
The catch with this video? All 20 musicians are performing in quarantine, as coronavirus has wreaked its havoc all over the world.
Masked crowds fill streets, trains after Wuhan lockdown ends
Streets of Wuhan were clogged with traffic and long lines formed at transit stations as people left the central Chinese city for homes and jobs elsewhere.
Streets of Wuhan were clogged with traffic and long lines formed at transit stations as people left the central Chinese city for homes and jobs elsewhere.