CORONAVIRUS

French builders hammer through Covid as homes go green

New York's Rikers Island reportedly plans to release "scores" of inmates early due to a shortage of corrections officers in the jail.

South Africa economy grows for fourth consecutive quarter

An unnamed 49-year-old man in Japan died last month after he received a Moderna vaccine that had been among the recalled batches found to have contained stainless steel particles, according to the nation's health ministry.

Hong Kong completes third runway as pandemic keeps city isolated

Millions more will no longer get the extra US$300 a week the federal government has been providing to supplement state benefits.

Venezuela political rivals narrow differences at Mexico talks

UK awaits fallout from end of jobs support scheme

European tourists boost sector, but can't top Americans, Asians

Djokovic tries to put the "Hammer" down in Slam quest

"There's nothing wrong with working on yourself," Zendaya said in a recent interview.

"I had Spencer during Covid and it was a strange isolated time, but the instant I saw him I knew he would make everything better," Mindy Kaling wrote.

Bolsonaro issues decree limiting social media moderation

Britain's Raducanu makes US Open history, gets tips from Wade

MSF sounds alarm over plight of migrants in Mexico

In world first, Cuba starts Covid jabs for toddlers

Pressure on US as NGOs say flights from Afghanistan blocked

Fall TV premiere season has arrived and these shows are coming back for their series finales.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are favored over the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL season opener.

European markets advance as weak US data soothes taper worries

Here is how you can stay safe on today’s Labor Day.