China To Dominate Pompeo's Talks With British Officials
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in London for talks that will be dominated by relations with China. Pompeo is meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Europe
Stimulus Deal Reached For Pandemic-Stricken EU Economies
Members of the European Union have agreed on a historic stimulus plan to help economies in Europe recover from the damage done by the coronavirus pandemic.
Swedish Island Uses Medieval Knights To Enforce Social Distancing
A reenactment group on horseback will greet those arriving at Gotland island. The group normally puts on jousting tournaments, but this year they're patrolling to remind folks to follow the rules.
U.K. And China Report Preliminary Success Of Experimental Coronavirus Vaccines
Coronavirus vaccine studies in Great Britain and China have both reported encouraging results. These projects are on the vanguard of vaccine development, but now they are awaiting large-scale tests.
Couple Struggles To Reunite During Pandemic Due To EU Ban On American Travel
Unmarried couples have been hard-hit by the travel restrictions introduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Once such couple has been finally reunited in Greece.
University Of Cambridge Professor Cooks Up Ancient Dishes During Quarantine
Professor Bill Sutherland, of the University of Cambridge, talks about his foray into Mesopotamian cooking during lockdown.
Blaze At Centuries-Old Cathedral In Nantes Under Investigation As Arson
The fire at the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul called to mind the one at Notre Dame Cathedral last year. French officials say they have controlled the blaze and avoided a "Notre Dame scenario."
EU Leaders Meet In Hopes Of Closing Divisions Over COVID-19 Relief Package
In their first face-to-face meeting since the pandemic began, European Union leaders hope to hammer out a 1.85 trillion euro ($2.1 trillion) EU budget and COVID-19 recovery plan.
EU Leaders Meet To Discuss Economic Impact Of COVID-19
EU leaders, still divided on how to help European economies hit by the pandemic, hope German Chancellor Angela Merkel can forge an agreement when they meet in Brussels on Friday.
100-Year-Old Tom Moore, Who Raised Millions By Walking Laps, To Be Knighted Friday
Moore raised more than $40 million for health care workers this spring, and won hearts in the U.K. He will be knighted by Queen Elizabeth in a private ceremony at Windsor Castle.