Matthew Champion
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These Pictures Give A Glimpse Of What It's Like Inside The Chinese City On Lockdown That's At The Center Of The Coronavirus Outbreak
Wuhan, home to 11 million people, is on lockdown.
A Volcano In The Philippines Has Started To Spew Lava. 500,000 People Live In The "Danger Zone."
Authorities have warned of an "imminent hazardous eruption" from Taal volcano.
A Ukrainian Boeing 737 Crashed After Takeoff In Iran, Killing All 176 People Aboard
Ukrainian officials initially blamed engine failure for the crash but now say a cause cannot be determined until an official investigation takes place.
Iran Fired More Than A Dozen Missiles At Two Major US Military Bases In Iraq
Iran's Supreme Leader said the attack was a "slap in the face" for the US, and retaliation for the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani. It's unclear if there have been any casualties.
A Top Iranian Military Commander Was Killed In A US Airstrike In Baghdad
The airstrike came days after pro-Iran protesters attacked the US embassy in Iraq in response to deadly air raids led by the US.
The US And UK Elections Are Very Different. That Won’t Stop The Terrible Comparisons.
Looking for answers in the wreckage of the Labour Party’s UK election hopes is a risky exercise.
15 Bizarre Moments From UK Election Night That You Might Have Missed
Featuring Elmo, and marginal constituencies explained by sex positions.
New Zealand's Burns Units Are At Full Capacity Treating People Injured In The Volcano Eruption
Five people are confirmed dead and eight remain missing, presumed dead, after Monday's eruption off New Zealand's North Island.
16 People Have Been Sentenced To Death For The Murder Of A Teenager Who Reported Sexual Harassment
Nusrat Jahan Rafi, 19, was set on fire after she refused to withdraw a complaint against her principal, in a case that caused outrage in Bangladesh.
These Photos Show The Huge Protests Triggered By A Rise In Subway Fares In Chile
What began as a protest against a 4% rise in subway fares has morphed into a wave of unrest over social inequality.
Kurdish Forces Previously Allied With The US Have Turned To Russian-Backed Syria For Help
"If we have to choose between compromises and the genocide of our people, we will surely choose life for our people."
The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize Has Been Awarded To The Prime Minister Of Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed was honored for his work towards ending the 20-year conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Millions Of Young People Around The World Are Leading Strikes To Call Attention To The Climate Crisis
Students skipped school, made signs, and took to the streets in more than 3,600 planned strikes around the globe, part of a huge youth-led movement to protest inaction on climate change.
Hong Kong's Controversial Extradition Bill Will Be Withdrawn, But It's Too Late To Stop The Protests
But mass pro-democracy protests are expected to continue, as Carrie Lam did not meet any of protesters’ other key demands.
These Aerial Pictures Show The Horrifying Extent Of The Devastation Hurricane Dorian Caused In The Bahamas
Seven people have died, but the Bahamian prime minister has warned that the death toll is expected to rise.
Brazil Has Rejected The G7's $22M Aid Package To Fight The Amazon Fires
The money was promised by world leaders at the G7 summit in France. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s chief of staff said that France couldn’t even prevent a fire in Notre Dame Cathedral.
Trump Called The Danish Prime Minister "Nasty" After He Canceled A Visit Because She Won't Sell Greenland
Trump had previously praised Mette Frederiksen for being "direct." By the way, Greenland is still not for sale.
A Woman Tweeted A Picture Of A Man Who Had Shown Her Kindness As A Child Refugee. Within 36 Hours They Were Reunited.
Mevan Babakar said reuniting with the aid worker after 25 years was like being "transported back in time. I felt safe, like I'd seen a family member I hadn't seen in a long time."
These Intense Photos Show Just How Big Hong Kong’s Airport Protest Has Grown
Pro-democracy demonstrators, wearing bandages in solidarity with a woman reportedly shot in the eye with a beanbag round by police, occupied Hong Kong's airport for a fourth day Monday.
The Brazilian Gang Leader Who Tried To Escape Prison Dressed As His Teenage Daughter Has Been Found Dead
Clauvino da Silva was found dead in his cell, having been transferred to solitary confinement after his unsuccessful escape attempt.