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Coronavirus in Suifenhe: Remote border town locks down as China opens up

As cases rise in Suifenhe - 1,000 miles from Beijing - people have been ordered to stay indoors.

Coronavirus: Should the world worry about Singapore's virus surge?

With cases increasing in tightly-packed dormitories, experts say Singapore offers a salutary lesson.

Will we ever take cruise holidays again?

The cruise line industry faces a long journey back from the coronavirus pandemic.

Disney Plus racks up 50m subscribers in five months

Disney's new video streaming service almost doubles its subscription base during coronavirus lockdowns.

Coronavirus: Christians face lockdown for Easter

Europe's Easter celebrations are extraordinarily constrained by the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Worst economic crisis since 1930s depression, IMF says

Global economic growth will turn "sharply negative" this year due to the pandemic, the IMF warns.

Coronavirus: WHO chief urges end to 'politicisation' of virus

The comments come as President Trump continues his attacks on what he calls the "China-centric" WHO.

Woman who revealed Clinton-Lewinsky scandal dies

Linda Tripp, who disclosed Bill Clinton's White House affair with Monica Lewinsky dies, aged 70.

Coronavirus: Exploiting nature 'drives outbreaks of new diseases'

New evidence has emerged of a link between our impact on nature and pandemics sweeping the world.

Coronavirus: Covid-19 detecting apps face teething problems

Researchers at two leading universities take different approaches to creating cough-analysing tools.

Coronavirus: EU top scientist forced out in political row

Mauro Ferrari says he lost faith in the system, but EU science officials say he was asked to leave.

Coronavirus: 'Drop in global trade to be worse than 2008 crisis'

The World Trade Organization (WTO) predicts a contraction of between 13% and 32% this year.

Coronavirus: Marathon talks over EU virus rescue package stall

EU finance ministers suspend talks on a recovery fund after 16 hours, amid deep divisions.

Coronavirus: US records highest death toll in single day

More than 1,800 deaths were recorded on Tuesday including that of influential folk singer John Prine.

Coronavirus: Iran appeals for $5bn IMF loan as deaths pass 4,000

President Rouhani warns IMF against “discrimination”, amid reports of US opposition to request.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'responding to treatment' in intensive care

Boris Johnson continues to be treated for coronavirus - as a record 938 daily deaths are reported in the UK.

Ronaldinho and brother under house arrest in Paraguay

Former Brazil forward Ronaldinho is released from prison and placed under house arrest in Paraguay.

Italy bridge collapse: Two drivers survive

The bridge would normally have been busy but lockdown measures meant there was little traffic.

US election 2020: Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign

The decision clears the way for Joe Biden to become the Democratic nominee who faces Donald Trump.

Coronavirus: North-South divide ahead of key EU meeting

Italy and Spain accuse northern European countries of not doing enough to help in economic crisis.