The omicron variant of Covid-19, first identified in South Africa, has been detected in locations from Australia to Germany and Canada, showing the difficulties of curtailing new strains.

A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested.

Even during a raging public health disaster, caution and common sense usually make good law. Happily, a federal district judge in Delaware showed both virtues in a Nov. 19 order delaying proceedings in a public health case.

MEXICO CITY—One German millionaire posed outside her house holding up a piece of history; an ancient tool crafted from volcanic rock, and dated to as long ago as 1,000 B.C. Behind her, a huge Aztec statue stood alongside several other archaeological...

Sri Lanka is investigating a sharp rise in kitchen explosions caused by cooking gas that have reportedly killed at least one person and wounded dozens of others, parliament heard Monday. The government is now probing LPG supplies after a dozen blasts...