Reporting for The New York Times, Mike Baker describes the two-inch Asian giant hornet species known as the "murder hornet," which was first sighted in Washington state last fall. The invaders "use mandibles shaped like spiked shark fins to wipe out a honeybee hive in a matter of hours." Capable of killing humans, their venom and stinger "make for an excruciating combination that victims have likened to hot metal driving into their skin."

Crucial unknowns will steer the plague’s progress.

Tens of thousands of flamingos have flocked to Mumbai after India’s nationwide lockdown left the city quieter than usual. According to an assistant director at the Bombay Natural History Society, the flamingos have also been seen in wetlands where they used to be a rarity.

On Saturday, Spanish residents shared photos of their first taste of exercise outside in weeks. Though the country has eased its lockdown restrictions, an exercise timetable has been put in place for different age groups.

A WSJ investigation found scores of cruise ships that began voyages in early March brought Covid-19 to the U.S. and ports of call around the world.

College graduation in the time of Covid-19 lacks the usual ceremony, so we asked some distinguished voices to offer their wisdom and perspective.

Some places are just easier to reach from the sky. Also, it’s more fun.

New data from space is providing the most precise picture yet of Antarctica’s ice, where it is accumulating most quickly and disappearing at the fastest rate, and how the changes could contribute to rising sea levels.

According to North Korean news outlets, Kim Jong-un made his first public appearance in 20 days at a ceremony in the city of Sunchŏn, with attendees breaking into cheers of "hurrah!" State-run news agency KCNA later released a series of photographs from the event.

Jake Gyllenhaal joined Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig for the third edition of their bonkers soap opera “The Longest Days of Our Lives”.

The mayor of Ponce shared pictures of the damage from the preliminary 5.5-magnitude earthquake. There are no reports of casualties.

Police in Brampton, Ontario, received a complaint on Saturday evening of a "five-to-six foot" alligator on the loose. After a brief investigation, police determined it was just a large beaver.

The actor, best known for his role as downtrodden lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, has passed away, his agent confirmed to @Metro_Ents. His co-stars from the sitcom, Zach Braff and Robert Maschio, led tributes to the late star and show creator Bill Lawrence also penned a goodbye. Sam was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the beginning of last year.

As India remains under lockdown, a group of artists have released a series of paintings created in the traditional style to raise awareness about social distancing and hygiene.

SpaceX and NASA have come together to launch astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, both former space shuttle crew members, from Kennedy Space Center on May 27, provided the schedule holds. The last space shuttle crew that took off from the US was in 2011. NASA is encouraging space enthusiasts to watch from home rather than gathering along the Florida coast due to COVID-19.

Paws up for the weekend!

For the first time in three quarters of a century, there will be no derby at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. Fans are sharing memories or celebrating at home.