New Zealand embraces teddies to help make coronavirus lockdown bear-able
Teddy bears are popping up in the unlikeliest of places as New Zealanders embrace an international movement in which people place stuffed animals in windows during lockdowns to brighten the mood.
Wild puma captured looking for food in deserted Chilean capital of Santiago
A wild puma was captured after it was found wandering around the deserted centre of Santiago in search of food, Chilean authorities said on Tuesday.
COVID-19 lockdown can wait: Sweden goes its own way, asks people to take responsibility
While most of Europe is locked down in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, Sweden is keeping primary schools, restaurants and bars open and encouraging people to go outside for a nip of air.
As Goa closes its borders, last few holidaying tourists anxious to leave the state
Following the Goa government's decision to shut down its borders for incoming passengers and tourists, the few remaining tourists who were already in Goa are anxious to leave the state.
Christmas lights in springtime? Enjoyable at a distance, holiday lights brighten dark times
At a time of great uncertainty, even the seasons seem scrambled. Christmas lights in springtime?
Party's over: New Orleans goes from 'Let the good times roll' to 'Wash your hands'
A week ago, revellers were jamming bars in the French Quarter and New Orleans' Irish Channel while hotels, taverns and restaurants looked ahead to what is usually a lucrative festival season.
Surfers and tourists banned, Australian beaches locked down as virus cases pass 1,000
Sunbathers, surfers and tourists were banned from Bondi Beach on Saturday in efforts to contain the coronavirus, which has now infected more than 1,000 people in Australia.
