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China Diplomat Lists Officials Who Have Been Punished Since COVID-19 Outbreak in Wuhan
"Wuhan was the epicentre but other places only experienced local outbursts which were quickly brought under control. Most officials were punished for dereliction of duties, not working diligently enough," Chinese embassy in the U.K. Minister Ma Hui wrote.
Review Calling Auschwitz 'Fun For the Family,' Joked About Using Gas Chamber Removed by Tripadvisor
"We always aim to get it right the first time and we apologize to the Auschwitz Memorial and Museum and the Jewish community at-large for this initial miss," Tripadvisor said.
U.S. Calls for Taiwan to Join WHO Meeting, China Warns Against 'Separatist Activities'
"All 'Taiwan independence' elements who sell their national interests and split China will eventually be tried and liquidated by history," the Chinese government's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian said.
Feral Pigs Found Digging Near Graves in a New Zealand Cemetery
The pigs, which have been paying regular visits to the cemetery, have made a habit of digging up the earth around the graves.
Rahul Gandhi, Indian Opposition Leader, Warns 'Explosive' COVID Could Threaten Rest of World
The Indian politician warned that the virus could "rapidly mutate" and transform "into a more contagious and more dangerous form."
Rare Echidna Puggle Born in Australian Zoo
Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia welcomed a rare echidna puggle on Friday. Born in a breeding facility almost seven months ago, it is yet to be named.
France Launches Media Campaign to Stop Youth Taking Selfies on Train Tracks
France has seen an increase in railway accidents as people go to extreme lengths to capture selfies on the tracks. In response, SNCF has launched an ongoing risk prevention campaign.
Yemen's Houthis 'Passed Up a Major Opportunity' to Broker Deal With U.N., White House Says
The Biden administration criticized Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels after they refused to meet with U.N. special envoy Martin Griffiths.
Jordan Tells Israel to Avoid More 'Provocative' Actions Against Palestinians After 2 Killed
The two Palestinians were shot to death after they opened fire, along with another individual, on one of Israel's bases in the West Bank.
Alexander Lukashenko Mocks Germany for Torture Allegations, Says They Are 'Heirs of Fascism'
Four German lawyers said in a news conference that they filed a complaint against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and state security forces with the Germany Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe on behalf of 10 Belarusian dissidents who said they were tortured.
Popular Vacation Destinations for British Citizens Still Require COVID Quarantine
Only 12 low-risk territories that include Gibraltar, the Faroe Islands and the Falkland Islands will not require quarantine upon return, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced.
WHO Places Heat-Sensing Sticker on China's Sinopharm COVID Shot So Workers Know if it's Viable
The World Health Organization called the decision to use the sticker a first. It will change colors when exposed to heat to signal if it is safe for use.
Antony Blinken Takes Aim at Russia, China With Comments on Human Rights at U.N.
During talks with the UN Security Council on Friday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed human rights and global cooperation. "Now, some question whether multilateral cooperation is still possible," he told the council. "The United States believes it is not only possible, it is imperative."
Sheikh Jarrah Evictions Posts Being Censored by Instagram, Say Palestinians
The hashtags #SheikhJarrah and #SaveSheikhJarrah spread on social media as Palestinian families in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood face eviction.
Who Is Jason Matthew Balzer? U.S. Citizen Confesses to Killing Wife, Burying Her In Thai Woods
U.S. citizen Jason Matthew Balzer admitted to killing his wife in Thailand and burying her in the nearby woods.
Woman Sparks Outrage for Eating Banana With Knife and Fork
Sofia Marbella shared the tip as part of her "basic lady etiquette tips" series, which includes how to walk up stairs and get into a car gracefully.
Muslims 'Pelted with Eggs' At Mosque in Suspected 'Islamophobic' Attack
Worshippers attending a prayer service at their local mosque were assaulted with eggs and other items in a drive-by attack this week.
Frog the 'Size of a Human Baby' Discovered in the Solomon Islands
Timber mill workers in search of wild pigs found the Godzilla of amphibians in the bush one day last month.
Anti-Vaxxers Make Nazi Salutes, Wear Star of David Badges During U.K. Election Count
Reporters challenged "Liberal Party" candidate Derek Jackson and his supporters about whether they were mocking the Holocaust.
Wildlife Photographer Creates Tiny Village for Family of Wild Mice
When Simon Dell noticed a mouse wandering around his garden, he quickly gave him a name and a home. Now, the mouse and his family live in an intricate village in Dell's garden, built by Dell himself.
China Slams 'Wanton Destruction' of International Norms after G7 Nations Voice Concern on Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs
In a statement, G7 foreign ministers cast China as a bully and accused the nation of committing human rights violations.
Hundreds of Huntsman Spiders Hatch in 'Skin-Crawling' Viral Video
The Australian huntsman, sometimes known as the giant crab spider, can grow to a leg span of 6 inches.