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Royal No More: Harry and Meghan Start Uncertain New Chapter
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan officially make the transition Tuesday from senior members of Britain's royal family to — well, it's unclear. International celebrities, charity patrons, global influencers?
Europe's Hospitals Among Best, But Can't Handle Pandemic
As increasing numbers of European hospitals buckle under the strain of tens of thousands of coronavirus patients, the crisis has exposed a surprising paradox: Some of the world's best health systems are remarkably ill-equipped to handle a pandemic.
Singapore Declines to Follow India's Example, Upholds Anti-Gay Law
After India scrapped its anti-gay law for a second and final time in 2018, Singaporean equality advocates hoped for the same in their country. But a March 30 court decision dashed that hope.
Fit, Healthy 33-Year-Old Recounts Falling Ill to Coronavirus
Andrea Napoli didn't fit the usual profile of a coronavirus patient.
Up to 200K Deaths Foreseen in US as Spain, Italy Demand Help
The coronavirus outbreak could kill 100,000 to 200,000 Americans, the U.S. government's top infectious-disease expert warned on Sunday.
Off to the Cafe: Sweden Is Outlier in Virus Restrictions
The streets of Stockholm are quiet but not deserted.
In Somalia, Coronavirus Goes from Fairy Tale to Nightmare
It seemed fantastical: an illness sweeping the world far beyond Somalia's borders, killing thousands of people and sending some of the richest countries into panic.
Whales Face More Fatal Ship Collisions as Waters Warm
Climate change is imperiling the world's largest animals by increasing the likelihood of fatal collisions between whales and big ships that ply the same waters.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Makes Life-or-Death Coronavirus Gamble
Even as coronavirus cases mount in Latin America's largest nation, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has staked out the most deliberately dismissive position of any major world leader.
Virus Infections Top 600,000 Worldwide, Long Fight Ahead
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide topped 600,000 on Saturday as new cases stacked up quickly in Europe and the United States and officials dug in for a long fight against the pandemic.
British Prime Minister Johnson Tests Positive for Virus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, but remains in charge of the U.K.'s response to the outbreak.
Meghan to Narrate Disney Nature Film in First Post-Royal Job
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has her first post-royal job: narrating a Disney documentary about elephants.
In Egypt, Transgender Activist Fights Battle on Many Fronts
Officially transitioning in Egypt can be complex. It involves medical tests, psychological treatment for two years and approvals by medical specialists and religious authorities. Success is far from assured.
The Beat Goes on: Locked-Down Berlin Clubs Take Party Online
Locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the nightclubs in the German capital have decided to keep the beat going — at least online.
Britain's Prince Charles Tests Positive for New Coronavirus
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office said Wednesday.
Mexico's Busiest Streetscape Slows, But Doesn't Stop for Virus
Increasingly empty beaches and quieter streets in Mexico contrast with a still-crowded subway system and active street vendors, as shut-downs and social distancing measures have begun but remain very uneven.
Solidarity: French Hospitals Help French Virus Hotspot Cope
The eastern French border city of Mulhouse was fought over by France and Germany across two centuries, but the horrors of the new coronavirus cluster tearing through this community of 110,000 is inspiring unusual solidarity.
Tokyo Olympics Officially Postponed Until 2021
The Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation that the games could not go ahead as scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Too Close for Comfort: Belgian Hairdressers Seek Shutdown
When the Belgian government announced last week that hairdressers would still be able to operate during the coronavirus epidemics, many in the profession were dumbfounded and furious.
Amnesty International Says Thai Military Abuses Conscripts
The human rights group Amnesty International says many new conscripts in Thailand's military are physically, sexually and mentally abused, with some cases amounting to torture.