Delta variant: WHO urges vaccinated people to still wear masks, distance

As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread globally, WHO officials are pleading for a more equitable distribution of vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to remain “appropriately cautious.”

Disappearances rise on Mexico's 'highway of death' to U.S. border

As many as 50 people are missing after setting out on three-hour car trips this year between Mexico's industrial hub of Monterrey and the border city of Nuevo Laredo on a well-traveled stretch of road local media have dubbed “the highway of death.”

Nearly 650 US troops to remain in Afghanistan, officials say

U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that about 650 U.S. troops are expected to be kept in Afghanistan to provide security for the American diplomatic presence after the Pentagon completes its military withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in the next two weeks.

COVID-19 delta variant reported after outdoor Euro 2020 match, health officials say

Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.

Philippines president threatens to arrest refusers of COVID-19 vaccine

“I’ll have you arrested and I’ll inject the vaccine in your butt,” Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to arrest people refusing a COVID-19 shot and inject them with the vaccine himself.

Woman convicted of killing husband with boiling sugar water

A woman in the U.K. was found guilty of murder after she poured boiling sugar water onto her 80-year-old husband.

COVID-19’s global death toll this year has already surpassed 2020’s count

Despite a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths in much of the developed world, the death toll this year has already eclipsed the total count for 2020.

US student found dead in Russia, suspect arraigned in court

Russian news reports said Alexander Popov has been arraigned for the murder of Catherine Serou, a 34-year-old student from the U.S.

Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.

Armenian PM’s party far ahead with partial election results

Partial results in Armenia’s snap parliamentary elections show a strong lead for the party of acting prime minister Nikol Pashinyan, who called the election in a bid to ease anger over a peace deal he signed with Azerbaijan.

Russian man suspected in killing of American student arraigned on murder charges

A court in Russia has arraigned a suspect on murder charges in the death of an American woman studying at a local university. The body of 34-year-old Catherine Serou was found Saturday in the woods area near the city of Nizhny Novgorod, 250 miles east of Moscow.

Israel's ousted PM Netanyahu to leave residence by July 10

After being unseated as Israel's prime minister earlier this month, Benjamin Netanyahu and his family will leave the country's official prime minister's residence no later than July 10.

Body of missing US student found in Russia, suspect arrested

Russian news reports said searchers on Saturday found the body of an American student who went missing several days earlier and that a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Palestinians call off 1M dose COVID-19 vaccine exchange with Israel

The Palestinian Authority called off an agreement whereby Israel would transfer 1M doses of vaccines to it in exchange for the same later this year.

U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid huge COVID-19 surge

The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

EU recommends countries begin lifting travel restrictions for Americans

The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.

Israel launches airstrike on Gaza 3 weeks after cease-fire

Israel’s Defense Forces launched a counterattack on Gaza Tuesday after a balloon attack sent incendiary devices floating into southern Israel.

Pakistan officials threaten to block phone service for unvaccinated

Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.

Man allegedly killed kids to spite mom for getting new boyfriend

A man allegedly drugged his two young daughters, killed them, and then dumped their bodies into the sea in an effort to get back at his ex-wife.