The first hints that this was Italy’s year came when Italian band Maneskin won the Eurovision Song Contest in May. Then came the epic European Championship soccer title in July. Then on August 1, Marcell Jacobs won the 100 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.

South Korea says it’ll keep pushing to improve ties and resume talks with rival North Korea, despite the North’s threat to rekindle animosities if Seoul continues with its upcoming military drills with the United States.

“Struggling renters are now facing a health crisis and an eviction crisis.” Housing courts around the country are expected to get busy starting Monday after the federal eviction moratorium lifted over the weekend.

Millions of refugees living in crowded camps are waiting for their COVID-19 vaccines. For months, the World Health Organization urged countries to prioritize immunizing refugees. Experts warn that outbreaks in refugee camps could spell disaster.

BREAKING: Chinese authorities announce large jump in death toll in recent floods to more than 300 people.

After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Joe Biden’s big priority.