Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Beachgoers enjoy Rio's famous Ipanema beach after a month-long closure to curb the spread of Covid-19. Restrictions are being eased despite Brazil reaching a new monthly record with 67,977 Covid deaths in April alone.
Outside the "House of Wisdom" mosque in Berlin, a medical team made up of Libyans, Syrians and Armenians carry out free rapid testing for a steady stream of worshippers lining up with prayer mats.
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde became a canvas for Nigerian artist Laolu in a malaria awareness campaign video directed by Meji Alabi.
Lampertheim (France) (AFP) – It's back to school for the pupils of this small primary school in northeastern France and children are learning how to keep an eye on air quality. The school installed CO2 indicators in six classrooms in 2015, and now when the lights turn red, teachers and pupils air out the classrooms.
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.
Hassan Mohamed, a father of six, sits outside a makeshift shelter that he calls home, cuddling his youngest child. The shelter is made of sticks and pieces of cloth. “We were uprooted from our previous settlement, and you can see the condition we are living in,” he told VOA.
In Gerbstedt, a town in Saxony-Anhalt, there are more than 40 models of miniature castles and palaces. Günther Beinert has spent a lifetime painstakingly building them. His materials: concrete and construction rubble.
Hospitals in Tunisia are running out of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases spike. The North African state has recorded around 10,000 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
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.
