Cases have emerged in several countries involving travellers from Italy, but borders remain open.

How the practices of a secretive religious sect may have played into the rapid spread of the virus.

Tokyo shares drop sharply while Asian stock markets trade cautiously following big falls in US and UK.

It comes as the number of cases globally surpasses 80,000 and amid fears of a possible pandemic.

The ex-movie mogul is reported to have had chest pains after hearing the verdict against him in New York.

George Hood managed to plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds, and then did 75 push ups.

From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the scientific evidence.

Nearly 150 people have been killed in the north-eastern Ceará state in the first days of the strike.

The band's upcoming shows will be taped without an audience after the virus spreads to Korea.

The FTSE 100 suffered its sharpest drop in four years as investors worry about the virus spreading.

More infections are reported around the world as governments struggle to contain outbreaks.

The Malaysian prime minister, 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad, has submitted his resignation to the king.

Prolonged shutdowns for businesses in China are bringing many firms to the brink of survival.

North Korea has quarantined 380 foreigners in a bid to stop the coronavirus from breaking out.

The US president's visit is expected to focus on ties between the world's two largest democracies.

Italy quarantines whole towns, closes schools and cancels sports fixtures as infections increase.

The French president's doubts come as the UK government is set to publish its demands.

"Mad" Mike Hughes, 64, wanted to launch himself into space to prove that the Earth was flat.

US officials accused “malign” Russian actors of promoting unfounded theories about the virus online.

At least nine people including three children are dead in eastern Turkey after an earthquake with its epicentre in neighbouring Iran.