Hundreds of Palestinians and about two dozen Israeli police officers have been hurt in clashes centered around Jerusalem holy sites. Officers fired tear gas and stun grenades and protesters hurled stones and objects at police on Monday. (May 10)
Los Angeles (AFP) – The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle says the coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately impacted women economically, particularly women of colour, as she joins her husband Prince Harry, pop stars, and US President Joe Biden at the 'Vax Live' concert in Los Angeles.
For some people, the coronavirus pandemic has boosted the need for horse therapy, an outdoor activity with a low risk of contagion. In this Madrid centre alone, there has been a 30% increase in demand, and now there is a waiting list.
Berlin locals flocked to the city's lakes and parks as the first heat wave of the year hit on Sunday, in time for Mother's day. Berliners headed to Krumme Lanke lake, where they swam, paddle boarded and picnicked. Others went to Tempelhof field, where they could be seen roller blading, dancing and relaxing in the sun.
The World Health Organization (WHO) validated on Friday the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, a move that looks to boost global inoculation rollouts particularly in developing countries.
China's International Consumer Products Expo hosts a venue called the Fashion and Life section, which hopes to gain interest from female consumers, one of China's leading consumer good groups.
Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards have emerged over the past two months as a new challenge to combating the virus in the United States all while the vaccination rate continues to increase and many states gradually relax pandemic prevention and control measures.
Fagradalsfjall (Iceland) (AFP) – After more than a month of steady effusions of lava, the eruption near Fagradalsfjall in the Reykjanes Peninsula in south-west Iceland is behaving like a geyser with periods of lulling between high lava fountains even visible from the capital Reykjavik, 30 km away.
For many in Lebanon, observing Ramadan this year hasn't proved as challenging as finding the food to break it each night.
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) – Placing his bare hands into a swarm of thousands of bees, a Malaysian man uses his fingers to gently guide some of them into a rattan basket. Ooi Leng Chye is a member of a group that saves bees and their nests when they are discovered in cities, seeking to prevent the creatures from being destroyed by those who view them as pests.
Hundreds of Spanish citizens were seen partying as the country ended its coronavirus curfew in 13 of the country's 17 regions. CNN's Scott McLean reports.
Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces clash in East Jerusalem, as tensions boil over the postponement of a key court hearing on a flashpoint property dispute. Hundreds of Palestinian protesters were wounded in clashes with Israeli security forces over the weekend, as Israel vows to restore order in Jerusalem.
