Germany starts rolling out a digital EU vaccination pass
BERLIN (AP) — Germany on Thursday started rolling out a digital vaccination pass that can be used across Europe as the continent gets ready for the key summer travel season.
Poll: Millions in US struggle through life with few to trust
NEW YORK (AP) — Karen Glidden's loneliness became unbearable during the coronavirus pandemic. The 72-year-old widow, who suffers from vision
Europe leaves stimulus running hot ahead of recovery
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left its key pandemic support for the economy running full blast even as the economy shows signs of recovery thanks to lower virus cases and fewer restrictions on activity in the 19
Malaysian king holds unusual meetings with political leaders
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's king is holding consultations with political leaders, including former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, amid public concern over a sharp spike in coronavirus cases that has led to a second nationwide lockdown. ...
Orbán defends soccer fans who booed kneeling Irish players
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Thursday defended the soccer fans who booed the Irish national team while they were kneeling as a sign of solidarity against racism at a game this week.
The Latest: Illinois lifting capacity limits for businesses
CHICAGO — Illinois is lifting all capacity limits on bars, restaurants, businesses and other venues Friday, nearly 15 months after the first stay-at-home order during the coronavirus pandemic.
Polish man charged with spying for Russia at EU parliament
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish officials said Thursday they have arrested a Polish man they suspect of spying for Russia, allegedly for activities carried out in a number of countries and at the European Union parliament.
Ukraine’s Euro 2020 shirt to keep Crimea design, lose slogan
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Ukraine must modify its team shirt for the European Championship after UEFA on Thursday upheld part of a Russian complaint about slogans and a map that included Crimea.
Latvian opposition lawmaker suspected of spying for Russia
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Latvia’s parliament has stripped the immunity of a left-leaning, opposition lawmaker who is suspected of spying for Russia, the Baltic News Service said Thursday.
China says US revoking of China apps ban a ‘positive step’
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Ministry of Commerce said Thursday that a U.S. move to revoke the Trump administration’s executive orders intended to ban apps like TikTok and WeChat was a “positive step,” amid strained relations between the two countries.