A Look At Coronavirus Outbreaks Outside The U.S.
NPR correspondents in South America, the Middle East and Europe discuss the recent spikes in coronavirus cases in their regions.
Europe
Dozens Of Artifacts Apparently Vandalized At Berlin's Museums
Police, who believe vandalism to be the cause, are unsure of the motive. German media is speculating a link to a conspiracy theory. The extent of the damage won't be clear until after restoration.
News Brief: Google Faces Lawsuit, COVID-19 Vaccine, Nigeria Protests
The Justice Department files an antitrust suit against Google. U.K. researchers move ahead with a challenge trial for a COVID-19 vaccine. And, Nigerians protest police brutality and economic hardship.
Danish Inventor Who Murdered Journalist On Submarine In 2017 Briefly Escapes Prison
Peter Madsen, who was sentenced two years ago for the murder and dismemberment of Swedish journalist Kim Wall, bluffed his way out of prison with a fake bomb strapped to his abdomen.
U.K. Moves Toward Ethically Controversial Coronavirus Vaccine Trial
The British government has announced plans for a coronavirus vaccine challenge trial: Volunteers will receive an experimental vaccine and then be deliberately exposed to the coronavirus.
U.K. Preparing COVID-19 Vaccine Trials That Deliberately Expose Study Subjects
Proponents say that such controversial "human challenge" studies can speed up vaccine development. But others cite ethical concerns.
Belgium's Health Minister Calls COVID-19 Surge 'Most Dangerous In Europe'
Bracing for a possible "tsunami" of new COVID-19 cases, the country's health minister is warning of a dire situation as coronavirus cases rise more than 200% in the past two weeks.
6 Russian Intelligence Officers Charged In High-Profile Cyberattacks
The Justice Department charged six Russian intelligence officers in a globe-spanning campaign of cyberattacks, ranging from damaging Ukraine's power grid to targeting the 2018 Olympics and more.
French Police Conduct Raids Against Suspected Extremists After Teacher's Beheading
The attack was carried out on Friday in apparent response to a lesson about freedom of expression that showed the students cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad.
Rallies Erupt Across France To Honor Slain Teacher Who Was Beheaded
People shocked over the beheading of a teacher in a Paris suburb held rallies on Sunday while police continued making arrests. An extremist accused the teacher of insulting the prophet Muhammad.