First Came the Lockdown. Then Came the Wildfire.

Residents on the outskirts of Perth in Western Australia fled their homes in the middle of the night, just days after being told to stay in because of the coronavirus.


The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and Stan in Australia in February

Our streaming picks for February, including ‘Parks and Recreation,’ ‘News of the World’ and ‘Bliss.’


Your Tuesday Briefing

Myanmar’s return to full military rule.


The Skin-Deep Physics of Sidewinder Snakes

A close-up on snake skin helped scientists work out what might help certain snakes navigate sandy surfaces.


Nepal Seeks to Ban 2 Climbers It Says Faked Everest Summit

The Indian climbers submitted doctored photos appearing to show them atop the world’s tallest peak, Nepal says. Fake claims of Everest climbs have become common.


The Case of the Serial Sperm Donor

One man, hundreds of children and a burning question: Why?


Your Tuesday Briefing

What we know about Myanmar’s coup.


BioNTech promises 75 million additional vaccine doses for the E.U.


Not yet desperate, Japan and South Korea plod toward vaccinations.


A W.H.O. team looks for clues about the origins of the virus in Wuhan.