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Coronavirus: Could the US do what Italy has done?

Could the US lock down part, or even all, of the country to halt the spread of the deadly virus?

Google tells staff to work home due to coronavirus

Parent company Alphabet is the latest tech firm to make such a move as the outbreak spreads in the US.

Rare white giraffes killed by poachers in Kenya

Rangers found the carcasses of a female and her calf in a village in north-eastern Kenya.

Coronavirus: Health minister Nadine Dorries tests positive

Nadine Dorries, the first MP to test positive, is one of 382 confirmed cases in the UK.

Afghanistan conflict: US begins withdrawing troops

The withdrawal is part of an historic peace deal with the Taliban that aims to end the 18-year war.

Coronavirus: US Republicans self-quarantine amid outbreak

Five politicians, including Sen Ted Cruz, isolate themselves, as President Trump says he is healthy.

Mexican women strike to protest against gender-based violence

Millions of women stay away from work and school to show what a society without women looks like.

Coronavirus: Israel to bring in 14-day quarantine for all arrivals

Everyone arriving in Israel will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days, its PM says.

Pixar's Onward 'banned by four Middle East countries' over gay reference

Several Middle East countries ban the film because of a reference to lesbian parents, reports say.

Coronavirus: Cruise ship Grand Princess docks in California

As passengers disembark, President Trump proposed tax cuts to help the economy weather the crisis.

Coronavirus: Italy extends emergency measures nationwide

The entire population - some 60 million people - are told to stay at home amid the outbreak.

Asian stock markets tumble after oil prices crash

Stock markets remain on edge from oil price war and weak economic data due to the coronavirus spread.

Coronavirus: The fake health advice you should ignore

Garlic and taking hot baths are among the dodgy health advice for treating coronavirus being shared online.

Flight MH17: Trial to start of four men accused of murdering 298 over Ukraine

Four men are accused of downing the jet over Ukraine but are unlikely to appear in the Dutch court.

Oil plunges in Asia as producers start price war

Failure of oil cartel Opec and ally Russia to agree to supply cuts has seen prices crash around 30%.

Coronavirus: Italy death toll soars amid travel ban

Italy's coronavirus death toll jumps by 133 in a day to 366, as millions adapt to new restrictions.

Coronavirus: White House concedes US lacks enough test kits

New York urges the government to send more test kits as the city's caseload doubles overnight.

Coronavirus: How close are we to a vaccine?

We answer some of the big questions about vaccines and how long one for coronavirus could take.

Release of James Bond film No Time To Die delayed amid coronavirus fears

The release of No Time To Die is pushed from April to November as coronavirus continues to spread.

Michael Bloomberg ends US presidential campaign

Michael Bloomberg ends his bid after his poor Super Tuesday showing and will now support Joe Biden.