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Brazil reopens amid looming threat from delta variant

Brazil reopens amid looming threat from delta variant

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — With the number of coronavirus deaths starting to recede in Brazil, a renewed sense of optimism…
California’s largest fire torches homes as blazes lash West

California’s largest fire torches homes as blazes lash West

INDIAN FALLS, Calif. (AP) — Flames racing through rugged terrain in Northern California destroyed multiple homes Saturday as the state’s…
Typhoon In-fa hits China’s east coast, canceling flights

Typhoon In-fa hits China’s east coast, canceling flights

SHANGHAI (AP) — Typhoon In-fa hit China’s east coast south of Shanghai on Sunday, after airline flights and trains were…
Europe’s summer tourism outlook dimmed by variants, rules

Europe’s summer tourism outlook dimmed by variants, rules

LONDON (AP) — Chaos and confusion over travel rules and measures to contain new virus outbreaks are contributing to another…
Sydney to get extra vaccines as COVID cases mount

Sydney to get extra vaccines as COVID cases mount

MELBOURNE, July 24 (Reuters) – Sydney will get 50,000 more doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week to battle its…
Heavy rain in India triggers floods, landslides; at least 125 dead

Heavy rain in India triggers floods, landslides; at least 125 dead

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, July 24 (Reuters) – Rescue teams in India struggled through thick sludge and debris on Saturday to reach…
Residents of flood-hit German towns tell of short lead time

Residents of flood-hit German towns tell of short lead time

AHRWEILER, Germany (AP) — Like other residents of his town in Germany, Wolfgang Huste knew a flood was coming. What…
At surreal Olympics, a careful dance to push Tokyo tourism

At surreal Olympics, a careful dance to push Tokyo tourism

TOKYO (AP) — The tour bus arrived after nightfall at the closed museum’s back door. Its passengers climbed out with…
Thousands protest lockdown in Sydney, several arrested

Thousands protest lockdown in Sydney, several arrested

SYDNEY (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets of Sydney and other Australian cities on Saturday to protest…
Car chip shortage to abate, smartphones could be next

Car chip shortage to abate, smartphones could be next

July 23 (Reuters) – The semiconductor shortage that has gripped the world could last well into 2022 and hit smartphone…
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