World news today May 9: Magician and animal trainer Roy Horn, of the legendary Las Vegas duo Siegfied and Roy, died Friday from COVID-19 complications, one week after positive result came out. Meanwhile, UFC 249, first major US sport event will see fighters Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje battle for the interim lightweight championship on Saturday.

Katie Miller, a spokesperson for the US’ Vice President Mike Pence and wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller, has tested positive for coronavirus on Friday after having tested negative one day before, rasing corners over the risks of infection into the president's inner circle.