Poor countries could lose $1.4 trillion from tourism's collapse this year. Blame vaccine inequality

The collapse in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cost the global economy as much as $2.4 trillion this year, as the uneven rollout of vaccines devastates developing countries that are highly dependent on overseas visitors.


Putin says US sanctions on Russia 'even did us good'

Russian President Vladimir Putin put a positive spin on the sanctions that the United States has imposed on his country in recent years on Wednesday. There are, he claimed, positive sides to them.


New movie 'Zola' recounts the real-life story of a road trip gone wrong

If classic genres are like roadmaps, the new movie "Zola" -- steered by two exotic dancers who go on a whirlwind weekender in Florida -- is what happens when you turn off the navigation. Directed by Janicza Bravo, "Zola" starts out as an impromptu American road trip and descends into chaos.


IKEA unveils LGBTQ-themed sofas -- and the internet has thoughts on its 'bisexual couch'

IKEA Canada has unveiled a series of colorful couches inspired by different Pride flags, including those representing the transgender, nonbinary and asexual communities.


See ecstatic fans celebrate England's historic win over Germany

English football fans celebrated wildly after England beat Germany in their Euro 2020 last-16 match to finally end its decades-long inferiority complex against its old, historic rival. Germany hadn't lost a knockout match to England in a major international competition since the 1966 World Cup final.


Woman who secretly kept Princess Diana's car sells it for $72K

A car given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles as an engagement present has sold for more than £52,000 ($72,000) at auction.


One year after Hong Kong's national security law, residents feel Beijing's tightening grip

It was approaching midnight on June 30, 2020, when news broke that Beijing had promulgated a national security law in Hong Kong, effective immediately.


Cramped conditions and dark corridors: What it's like to be one of South Africa's 'underground astronauts'

If you are lucky enough to be in the company of South African archaeologist and biological anthropologist Keneiloe Molopyane and you would like to get her attention, your best bet is to not use her birth name.


Starbucks is testing out selling these popular drinks on Facebook and Instagram

Starbucks knows that certain off-menu drinks dreamed up by its customers have become popular. So it's trying out a way to let people order them more easily.


US days from completing formal Afghanistan withdrawal but 1,000 troops could remain

The US could complete its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan within days, according to multiple US officials, making this a critical week in President Joe Biden's campaign to end America's longest war even as US military officials warn the country could devolve into civil war.