Baby orangutan born in Israeli zoo
Ramat Gan (Israel) (AFP) – A baby Sumatran orangutan clings to its mother Tana at Israel’s Ramat Gan Safari Park zoo. The baby was born on the 10th of July, 11 years after its father Rachamim.
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Journalist says Iran plotted to kidnap her in the US
Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad says that she is the person who is targeted by four Iranian nationals that have been charged in an alleged kidnapping plot. A spokesman for Iran's Foreign Minister called the allegation "baseless."
The 'hottest games ever': Summer heat threatens athletes
As the Tokyo Olympic games continue, athletes are facing one challenge that's beyond the control of their coaches: extreme heat. CNN's Selina Wang reports from Tokyo.
Chinese vaccines inject fresh impetus in Africa's COVID-19 battle: WHO
Chinese vaccines have contributed to Africa's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as accelerated shipments to the continent have injected fresh impetus in its quest to limit infections and fatalities from the virus, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said Thursday.
Navy charges sailor in fire that destroyed warship
The U.S. Navy said Thursday that it's charged a sailor with starting a fire last year that destroyed a warship docked off San Diego. The USS Bonhomme Richard burned for more than four days and was later scrapped. (July 29)
Dani Olmo’s unconventional path to stardom
Dani Olmo surprised by leaving FC Barcelona’s La Masia aged 16 and signing for Dinamo Zagreb. After developing as a player in Croatia, Olmo signed for RB Leipzig and became a regular for the Spanish national team.
Countries Receive First Batch of Shared US COVID-19 Vaccines
Once seen as a vaccine hoarder, the U.S. is now sharing its COVID-19 doses, acting on the Biden administration's pledge to deliver a half-billion doses around the world over the next year. VOA correspondent Mariama Diallo reports on some of the countries that have received their first batches.
Tornadoes hit Pennsylvania, hot tempertures hit the south, and heat and flooding impact the West
Active weather today as we monitor the recovery from Pennsylvania tornadoes, Southern heat, and Western flash flooding. CNN Meteorologist Gene Norman has the latest.
Only on AP: Inside a KKK plot to kill a Black man
Using secret recordings, public records and interviews, The Associated Press has reconstructed the story of the failed 2015 murder plot by three Ku Klux Klan members to murder a Black man who had been released from a state prison. (July 27)
International Aid Cuts to Affect Millions Across Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic's impact has led to cuts in foreign aid from donors like Britain, which this month slashed its aid budget by $5.5 billion, hitting those on the ground in Africa. The funding loss is felt in Burkina Faso where it could possibly shut down a group that helps thousands of gender-based-violence and rape survivors.
Livelihoods washed away in China flooding
Torrential rain in China earlier this month has washed away people's livelihoods. (July 30)
US federal workers to prove vaccination or mask up
The nation's millions of federal workers will be required to verify they've been vaccinated against the coronavirus or else face mandatory masking, weekly testing, distancing and other new rules, the Biden administration announced Thursday. (July 29)
