CDC raises UK travel warning to highest level amid COVID-19 surge

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control raised its travel alert for the United Kingdom to the highest level amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9

Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.

Prince Harry working on memoir, expected in 2022

The book by the Duke of Sussex, currently untitled, is expected to come out late in 2022.

Biden to host King Abdullah II of Jordan amid Middle East tensions

President Joe Biden is set to host King Abdullah II of Jordan during one of the most difficult moments of the Jordanian leader's 22-year rule and at a pivotal time in the Middle East for Biden.

Video: Dogs rescued from deadly European floodwater

A video shows some people in Belgium rescuing a pair of dogs that were trapped in the floodwater that’s devastated Western Europe and killed nearly 200 people.

First lady Martine Moïse returns to Haiti after president assassinated

Martine Moïse, the wife of Haiti’s assassinated president who was injured in the July 7 attack at their private home, returned to the Caribbean nation on Saturday.

Death toll tops 160 as European floodwater recedes

The death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe has risen above 160 as rescue workers toil to clear up the devastation revealed by receding water and prevent further damage.

Thousands protest vaccine, COVID passes in France

Thousands of people marched around France on Saturday to protest mandatory vaccinations for health care workers and COVID-19 passes that will be required to enter restaurants and other venues.

Canada closing in on US’ COVID-19 vaccination rate

Canada’s current vaccination rate continues to accelerate, while efforts here in the U.S. have stalled.

More than 60 dead, dozens missing amid Germany, Belgium flooding 'disaster'

More than 60 people have died and dozens are missing as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging, debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses.

Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro in hospital after 10 days of hiccups

After 10 straight days of hiccups, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been admitted to a hospital with an intestinal obstruction.

Cuba protests: Government allows travelers to bring some food, medicine

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has acknowledged shortcomings in his government’s handling of shortages and of neglecting certain sectors, but he is urging Cubans to not act with hate — a reference to violence during recent street protests.

France, Greece, Italy mandate COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers

French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Calabrian villages offering $33K to young people who move to Italy

The Italian region of Calabria is offering cash incentives to entice young people to move to its many beautiful villages located at the tip of the peninsula in an attempt to revive the small cities.

Death toll climbs to 92 after fire at Iraq hospital COVID-19 ward

At least 92 people were killed and dozens injured in a fire that tore through the COVID-19 ward at a hospital in Iraq.

World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’

Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.

Haiti’s president assassinated: US remains ‘deeply engaged’ as country works to recover

The Biden administration remains “deeply engaged” in Haiti’s efforts to recover following the assassination of their president. However, the White House did not say if it will grant the island country’s request for U.S. troops’ assistance.