Chilean Base Reports Antarctica’s First Coronavirus Cases

Reports of cases at a Chilean Army research base appear to end the continent’s nine-month escape from a virus that has been found in almost every other corner of the world.


Poor Maintenance and Construction Flaws Are Cited in Italy Bridge Collapse

A report identified corroded cables as being to blame in the tragedy that took 43 lives in the northwestern city of Genoa in 2018.


Norway’s Supreme Court Makes Way for More Arctic Drilling

The top court ruled against environmental groups Tuesday, saying the right to a clean environment did not bar the government from drilling for offshore oil.


Congress passes a $900 billion pandemic relief bill.


For Europe, it’s wave after wave.


South Korea is struggling under the strain of a severe outbreak.


The virus hits federal death row, prompting calls for delays in executions.


After Bars and Beaches, Gibbons Await a New Home in Thailand

The small apes were once widespread across much of Asia. But rampant deforestation and ruthless hunting of the acrobatic animal has greatly reduced its numbers and its habitat.


Murders of Journalists Doubled in 2020

At least 30 journalists were killed this year, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, with 21 slain as a direct result of their work.


Your Tuesday Briefing

Britain’s sudden coronavirus Christmas isolation.