UK crosses grim Covid-19 death toll of 100,000 January 26, 2021 at 08:34AM

The UK on Tuesday hit another grim Covid-19 milestone as the country's death toll from the deadly virus crossed 100,000 since the peak of the pandemic last year, with another 1,631 daily deaths.

Italy PM quits to seek new govt as pandemic rages January 26, 2021 at 02:35AM

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned on Tuesday in the hope of forming a new government after weeks of turmoil in his ruling coalition, leaving Italy rudderless as it battles the deadly coronavirus pandemic. He tendered his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella.

'Historic' snow blankets parts of Midwest, disrupts travel January 26, 2021 at 02:03AM

The National Weather Service said at least 4 inches (10 centimeters) of snow is expected across most of an area stretching from central Kansas northeast to Chicago and southern Michigan. Parts of southeast Nebraska and western Iowa could get more than three times that much by Tuesday morning.

New Zealand's vaccine slated for possible approval next week January 25, 2021 at 09:22PM

The green light for New Zealand's first Covid-19 vaccine could be granted in just over a week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday. "We're making swift progress towards vaccinating New Zealanders against the virus, but we're also absolutely committed to ensuring the vaccines are safe and effective," Ardern told a press conference.