Climate Activist Greta Thunberg appeared virtually before a House subcommittee Thursday to call on U.S. officials to do more, saying it's "not too late" to make real changes in the fight against climate change. (April 22)
The Oscars red carpet was awash in color from red to blue to canary yellow. Zendaya wore a flowing yellow gown by Valentino. Vanessa Kirby wore a blush, backless floor-length gown, Angela Bassett was bold in a striking red show-stopper. (April 25)
Daniel Kaluuya was caught off-guard backstage when a reporter incorrectly asked him what it was like being directed by Regina King. (April 25)
Warm-hearted citizens in the Philippines have set up community pantries to provide daily necessities to help fellow residents tide over the difficult times as some areas remain on strict lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
During Covid-19 lockdowns, internet use has skyrocketed, driving up energy use. Some website designers are championing simpler, more streamlined websites to combat this growing environmental impact.
India is fighting a devastating second wave of Covid-19 that is killing thousands each day as the country recorded more than a million new cases in just three days. Medical facilities have been running out of oxygen and ICU beds, with patients left outside hospitals waiting for care.
In 1966, stars Julie Christie, Rita Tushingham and Ralph Richardson met Princess Margaret at the London premiere of "Doctor Zhivago." (April 26)
In China, Chloe Zhao's historic win as the first woman of color to be awarded the Academy Award for Best Director isn't being widely celebrated. CNN's David Culver reports on Chloe Zhao's upbringing and how her success is being perceived in China.
The Tokyo Olympics is just three months away, but Japan is far from ready. The country is struggling to contain a fourth wave of Covid-19. The Prime Minister has just declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and other prefectures.
Bangalore (India) (AFP) – A crematorium in India is overwhelmed as the country battles a catastrophic, record-breaking coronavirus wave that has hospitals working at full capacity. The country of 1.3 billion has become the latest hotspot of a pandemic that has killed more than three million people, even as richer countries take steps towards normality with quickening innoculation programmes.
Australia is bracing for a new round of Chinese trade and political retaliation after the state of Victoria vetoed the "Belt and Road" deal with China. Journalist Angus Watson explains how the relationship between the once close neighbors has soured.
An undersea train tunnel between Finland and Estonia is a step closer to becoming a reality, with a protocol of intent to build set to be signed by both countries on April 26.
