Welcome to the Reuters.com BETA. Read our Editor's note on how we're helping professionals make smart decisions.
Skip to main content
Top News

Analysis: Biden's COVID-19 strategy thwarted by anti-vaxxers, Delta variant

United States · 10:19 AM UTC

When President Joe Biden entered office, his administration made clear it intended to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on getting the country vaccinated. With the Delta variant of the coronavirus now raging and a large chunk of Americans rejecting vaccines, that strategy is under scrutiny.

United StatesU.S. refusal to defend lawmaker in Capitol riot a signal to Trump -experts
AmericasAstraZeneca vaccine shipped to Canada, Mexico before adequate plant inspections
EuropeMoney rolls in for Europe Inc as companies banish pandemic blues
United StatesBiden to ask federal workers to get vaccinated or face testing -source
United StatesFiscal stimulus, vaccines likely fueled U.S. economic growth in the second quarter
Sustainable BusinessTC Energy to switch to green power to run N. American energy pipelines
A Reuters Special Report

The Recycling Myth

Big oil's solution for plastic waste is littered with failure

Olympics

Olympics · 12:18 PM UTCAmerican Kendricks out for COVID-19 as pandemic casts pall on Games

American double world champion pole vaulter Sam Kendricks and rival German Chiaraviglio of Argentina were ruled out of the Olympics on Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19, sending a chill through the Games as infections spiked again in the host city.

OlympicsRugby-New Zealand rally to beat Britain as Australia breeze into quarter-finals
OlympicsJudo-Japanese judoka Wolf wins gold in men's -100 kg category in Tokyo
OlympicsSwimming-Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women
OlympicsTeenage skater gets legal surprise on return to Brazil
Latest Stories

Talking Points

Reuters Graphics

Power Struggle

Ethiopia is spending $4 billion to build a dam that will provide power to a region mostly in the dark. So why are countries fighting over it?

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificS.Korea experts call for more COVID curbs as easygoing young fuel surge
Asia PacificMalaysian premier faces calls to resign after palace rebuke
Asia PacificPentagon chief in Vietnam to advance ties but rights concerns linger
Asia PacificTwo Games attendees in hospital as Japan COVID-19 cases surge

Business

BusinessU.S. economy contracted 19.2% during COVID-19 pandemic recession
BusinessMerck revenue beats estimates on Keytruda demand
BusinessNYSE-owner ICE's second-quarter profit more than doubles
BusinessMastercard profit beats estimates on overall spending boost

United Kingdom

United KingdomUK mortgage lending booms but consumers stay wary about debt
United KingdomUK's Sunak to give half-yearly budget update on Oct. 27
United KingdomLondon's FTSE 100 rises on robust earnings, dividends
United KingdomCOVID app told nearly 690,000 to isolate in England, Wales

Middle East

Middle EastProbe into Beirut blast stalls again, leaving families fuming one year on
Middle EastBlinken says Iran negotiating process cannot go on indefinitely
Middle EastThree dead as wildfire in south Turkey rages on -minister
Middle EastFrom farm to face, Gaza women create cosmetics from local herbs

U.S.

U.S.Pennsylvania Republican blasts election audit, rebukes fraud claims
U.S.Pacific tsunami warnings lifted after big quake in Alaska
U.S.U.S. expected to keep border expulsions policy as Delta variant cases surge
U.S.Analysis: U.S. Supreme Court's 'shadow docket' favored religion and Trump

India

IndiaIndia's Kerala state orders lockdown as COVID-19 infections rise
IndiaIndia rupee at over 3-week high on Fed's dovish stance, gains in equities
IndiaIndian shares end higher as metal stocks rally on demand hopes
IndiaMaruti Suzuki shares fall 3% as margins disappoint on rising costs

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessEXCLUSIVE From Shell to Unilever, plastics polluters back recycling-tech flops
Sustainable BusinessGlobal initiative aims to bring transparency to voluntary carbon markets
Sustainable BusinessTC Energy to switch to green power to run N. American energy pipelines
Sustainable BusinessTotalEnergies, Amazon form partnership on electricity supply and online strategy

Environment

EnvironmentThree dead as wildfire in south Turkey rages on -minister
EnvironmentPacific tsunami warnings lifted after big quake in Alaska
EnvironmentAfghan villagers search for survivors as flash flood kills at least 40

Afghan villagers searched desperately for survivors after flash flood swept down a narrow valley in a Taliban-controlled area, killing at least 40 people and destroying dozens of houses in the early hours of Thursday morning, officials said.

EnvironmentGlobal initiative aims to bring transparency to voluntary carbon markets

Finance

FinanceBeyond the meme: finance gets serious on going viral
FinanceAnalysis: As Fed tiptoes around tapering, investors look to Jackson Hole meeting for clarity
FinanceChina's efforts to calm investor jitters help markets rebound
FinanceLloyds restores dividend as profits rebound on sunnier outlook

Energy

EnergyWRAPUP Big Oil back to boom after pandemic bust, aiding climate push
EnergyShell boosts dividend and launches buybacks as profit soars
EnergyTC Energy to switch to green power to run N. American energy pipelines
EnergyCanada to offer up to C$5.2 bln to debt-ridden province of Newfoundland

Lifestyle

LifestyleFrom farm to face, Gaza women create cosmetics from local herbs
LifestyleBritain's ITV says 'no current plans' for another 'X Factor' series
LifestyleDominican merengue singing star Johnny Ventura dead at 81
Lifestyle'Better Call Saul' star Bob Odenkirk hospitalized after 'heart-related incident'

The Last Read

Olympics

Medal counts, schedules and explainers