Landmine detection rat wins top UK animal bravery award

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. A five-year-old giant African pouched rat called Magawa, however, has to be one of the world's most unlikely life-savers.
Two million virus deaths 'likely' without collective action: WHO
Covid-19 is highly likely to kill more than two million people without relentless global action to combat the disease, the World Health Organization warned Friday.
Landmine detection rat wins top UK animal bravery award
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. A five-year-old giant African pouched rat called Magawa, however, has to be one of the world's most unlikely life-savers.
Rio postpones world-famous carnival over Covid-19
Rio de Janeiro's world-famous carnival parades became the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic Thursday as officials announced they were indefinitely postponing the February 2021 edition, with Brazil still reeling from Covid-19.
French Open to allow just 1,000 fans a day at Roland Garros
A maximum of only 1,000 spectators will be allowed each day at Roland Garros after the French government insisted Thursday on tougher restrictions to counter the resurgence of the coronavirus.
Record infections in France as restrictions spark outcry
France reported a new record for daily coronavirus infections on Thursday a day after the government announced new restrictions on bars and restaurants in major cities which have provoked an outcry from local politicians and business owners.
COVID-19 cases rise to 5,818,570 in India, death toll reaches 92,290 
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India rose to 5,818,570, India's federal health ministry said Friday.