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Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly talks to CNN's Jim Acosta about the uncertainty surrounding an out-of-control Chinese rocket that is set to reenter Earth's atmosphere.

Israel police clash with Palestinians in Jerusalem

Actress Tawny Kitaen, who appeared in "Bachelor Party" and provocative 1980s rock videos, has died in California. She was 59.

Bars and restaurants in Belgium have reopened their outdoor terraces after months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, people no longer need to observe a curfew or stay indoors at night. For many in the Belgian capital, Brussels, it was a reason to be happy.

Over a year into the coronavirus pandemic, some of the worst fears are coming true in the crowded Gaza Strip: a sudden surge in infections and deaths is threatening to overwhelm hospitals weakened by years of conflict and border closures. (May 8)

At least 30 people have been killed and 52 others wounded in an explosion near a high school for girls in the Afghan capital, Kabul, Afghan officials said. Officials have not revealed the cause of the explosion, or if there was a target. There has been no claim of responsibility yet.

The World Health Organization's approval of China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use is an endorsement of the vaccine's safety and efficacy, which boosts global confidence of its use, an expert said Saturday.

CNN's Jim Acosta talks with two-time Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain about the upcoming summer Olympics in Tokyo amid a fourth wave of coronavirus in Japan.

Rhode Island authorities are investigating the case of a man who died after being handcuffed by police in Providence. (May 8)

In Italy, a TV series with a predominantly black cast is breaking down stereotypes in a country where racist language and imagery are not uncommon. Made by Netflix, "Zero" follows the antics of a young black Italian man with supernatural powers who helps solve mysteries and crimes.

The family of George Floyd has welcomed the indictment of four ex-police officers on US civil rights charges in relation to Floyd's death. (May 8)

San Felice Circeo (Italy) (AFP) – The fossilised remains of nine Neanderthal men have been found in a cave in Italy, with the discovery described by Italy's culture ministre as 'truly exceptional'.