Climate change: Warming clips the nightingale's wings
Rising temperatures may be having a profound impact on one of the world's favourite songbirds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w...
Coronavirus: Are loss of smell and taste key symptoms?
However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/340vDQA
Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars
The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Mandatory quarantine in a five-star Sydney hotel
Australians who return from overseas are now required to spend 14 days in quarantine in hotels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xBZL...
Coronavirus: Stock markets suffer worst quarter since 1987
The Dow Jones and FTSE 100 have fallen more than 20% since the start of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39wrB3M
Coronavirus: Three out of four Americans under some form of lockdown
As more states impose restrictions, President Trump and governors quarrel over test kits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JtMn9m
Coronavirus: Love knows no borders for elderly couple
An octogenarian couple are defying the pandemic by meeting up for a daily cross-border chat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wTbCiT
Coronavirus: Millions will be left in poverty, World Bank warns
"Significant economic pain seems unavoidable in all countries”, the World Bank warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3axMD37
Blood test 'can check for more than 50 types of cancer'
The test could help diagnose tumours sooner, often before any symptoms, scientists hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3axPYzd
Coronavirus: 'Nurses prepare for the worst but not this'
A New York City nurse tells the BBC what it's really like on the front line of the US outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: The grim crisis in Europe's care homes
News is emerging of growing numbers of deaths from coronavirus in care homes across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3atCEfm
Coronavirus: The good that can come out of an upside-down world
There are reasons to believe the world may emerge from this upheaval enhanced, writes Matthew Syed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
'Phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales
How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus and sex: What you need to know
All your questions about sex in the time of coronavirus, answered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dJM88n
A visual guide to the economic impact
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LO6...
Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it and what are the symptoms? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382pt3t
Coronavirus social distancing advice: What two metres looks like
The UK government is advising us to stay two metres apart - but what does that look like? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y4LxgS
Chinese forest fire: Firefighters and guide killed in Sichuan blaze
The group tackling a massive blaze in Sichuan were trapped by a sudden change in wind direction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wSt...
Coronavirus: Anger as migrants sprayed with disinfectant in India
Footage shared thousands of times shows a group of workers in India being sprayed with chemicals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WW...
Trump on coronavirus: Heated response to 'snarky, nasty question'
The US president launches an attack on a CNN journalist who questioned his coronavirus response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UUB...
Thomas Becket: Alpine ice sheds light on medieval murder
Ancient air pollution, trapped in ice, reveals details about life and death in 12th Century Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage
The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QXGdCJ
Coronavirus: I'm in lockdown with my abuser
The BBC has spoken to two women who are currently under lockdown with men who have abused them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bHEQ...
Coronavirus: American Airlines to seek $12bn in state aid
The US carrier says it will ask for government help to survive during the coronavirus downturn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3avQj...
Lagos lockdown over coronavirus: 'How will my children survive?'
Nigeria's commercial hub and the capital have gone into lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Has the virus brought borders back to Europe?
The BBC’s Gavin Lee took a road trip in Europe's Schengen area to see how free movement has changed. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: US death rates v China, Italy and South Korea
The US has seen its cases spike dramatically in recent days and these graphs show what could be in store. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Italy extends lockdown amid hopes of turning corner
The number of new daily coronavirus infections is 1,648, down from 3,815 on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QVwbBS
Coronavirus: Syria reports first death amid warning of spread
The government says nine other people tested positive, but medics suspect there are many more cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: US senator probed for alleged insider trading - reports
Scrutiny falls on the Republican intelligence committee chair for selling shares before a market crash. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Spain's coronavirus outbreak 'slowing'
Spain is the worst-affected country behind Italy, but ministers are hopeful the curve is flattening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Singapore gay sex ban: Court rejects appeals to overturn law
A judge rejects three appeals, saying the law “remains important in reflecting public sentiment”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vY...
Sierra Leone overturns ban on pregnant schoolgirls
The ban was introduced in 2015 as schools reopened after the Ebola crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/343n6MY
Peacock spiders show more of their colours
A new batch of these ostentatiously coloured and popular arachnids is described in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QWBhy6
Van Gogh painting Spring Garden stolen from Dutch museum
Thieves broke into a museum that is shut because of the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QXc9XR
'Virus-fighting' scientist gets magnets stuck in nose
The astrophysicist was trying to create a necklace which would stop people touching their faces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WUk...
Hungary government gets sweeping powers
Critics accuse Prime Minister Viktor Orban of exploiting coronavirus to silence opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vXMXJp
Coronavirus: Start-ups use Zoom app to lay off staff
Two California-based start-ups confirm they have used the conference-call app to lay off staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bNhO...
Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics: New dates confirmed for 2021
The Tokyo Olympic Games will start on 23 July, 2021 and finish 8 August, with the Paralympics following from 25 August to 5 September. fro...
Why Taiwan has become a problem for WHO
Taiwan is effectively locked out of the World Health Organization - and tensions are rising. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/340ag1N
Coronavirus: Huge crowds as India lockdown sparks mass migration
Hundreds of thousands have left cities as India went into lockdown to stop coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vk...
Coronavirus: Field hospitals treating coronavirus patients around world
As the number of cases globally soars, many countries build temporary hospitals for patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QQqjKn
Colombia's ELN rebels call ceasefire over coronavirus
The ELN rebel group said it would lay down arms from 1 April for a month as a "humanitarian gesture". from BBC News - World http...
Alan Merrill: I Love Rock 'N' Roll songwriter dies of coronavirus
Alan Merrill co-wrote and sang the glam rock classic before Joan Jett made it famous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dz0Grf
A place that makes you ask the questions that really matter
The BBC's Justin Rowlatt found a visit to Antarctica made him emotional, and ultimately hopeful. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home
More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JpX4Kh
Coronavirus: EasyJet grounds entire fleet of planes due to virus
The budget airline says it cannot currently give a date for when it will restart commercial flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Oil price collapses to lowest level for 18 years
The price of crude sinks to $23 a barrel as demand plummets due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UuwZA1
North Korea hails 'super large' launcher test as virus timing condemned
South Korea's army issued a stern statement saying that testing comes at a "very inappropriate" time. from BBC News - World ...
Message from president who led Ebola battle
Liberia's ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the world must conquer fear to deal with coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid
Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Trump extends restrictions beyond Easter
The US president extends measures to 30 April, saying casualties are likely to peak in two weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wC...
Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer
The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: The fears of a Kenyan domestic worker who can't stay at home
Esther has to keep working to feed her family in Kenya but is worried about catching coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UJ...
Trump says Harry and Meghan must pay for security
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly moved from Canada to the US amid the virus outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bB...
Coronavirus: 'Millions' of Americans could be infected, expert warns
The US government's leading expert warns up to 200,000 people could die, as cases continue to rise. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Belarus Premier League attracts global attention as it plays on
Football fans around the world are turning to Belarus to get their fix during lockdown as the game carries on in the former Soviet republic....
Coronavirus: Major cities empty as lockdown measures continue
Cities around the world are almost deserted as measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: India's PM Modi seeks 'forgiveness' over lockdown
Narendra Modi apologises for sweeping restrictions that have left many jobless and hungry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WVljrB
Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro in denial and out on a limb
The president is isolating himself from other world leaders as he downplays the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Close-up footage of Arkansas tornado
An active weather front brings a rapid developing and destructive tornado to Arkansas from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Up4weM
Coronavirus: Trump backs away from New York quarantine
The US president now says the move is not necessary, after the idea was labelled "preposterous". from BBC News - World https://i...
Could synthetic fish be a better catch of the day?
Start-ups are growing fish "meat" in labs and say it will be competitive with fish from the sea. from BBC News - World https://i...
Teen figure skater's Special Olympics dream
Thirteen-year-old Ornela has Down's syndrome and is training to compete in the World Games next year. from BBC News - World https://if...
Abandoned Soviet-era resort refugees call home
Georgia plans to revive Tskaltubo, an abandoned Soviet-era spa town, but it's an uncertain time for thousands of civil war refugees livi...
How I built a 12-country haircare business
Michelle Ntalami couldn't buy the products she wanted for her hair, so she set up a company to sell them. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died 'alone and scared'
The death of young Zimbabwean journalist Zororo Makamba exposes his country's healthcare problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder
How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QTz0Dy
Lockdown, what lockdown? Sweden's unusual response to coronavirus
While swathes of Europe are under lockdown, Sweden is allowing life to go on much as normal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UtNg8x
Coronavirus: Lessons for lockdown from an Italian family
The Aninnis have been in lockdown in Rome for nearly three weeks. What advice do they have for other families? from BBC News - World https...
'Memes should be archived in a museum'
People social distancing are sharing memes to feel connected but could they be preserved in a museum? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus ICYMI: Special deliveries, a parrot and hotels
Here are some stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JoAtO0
Raving to the BBC News theme tune goes viral
Have you seen the kitchen 'remix' of the BBC News theme tune yet? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bK1doD
Trump 'considering quarantine on New York'
President Trump says he is considering quarantining New York as coronavirus cases there increase to more than 52,000. from BBC News - Worl...
Coronavirus: India defiant as millions struggle under lockdown
The government defends strict lockdown measures that have left millions stranded and without food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Coronavirus: Lack of medical supplies 'a national shame'
Doctors in the United States share the difficulty of obtaining gear to treat patients with Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Deserted London landmarks seen from above
Some of the city's most popular landmarks are devoid of the usual crowds as people stay indoors to help combat coronavirus. from BBC N...
Coronavirus cradle Wuhan partly reopens after lockdown
People enter the Chinese city where the coronavirus outbreak began for the first time in months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UL6...
Coronavirus: OneWeb blames pandemic for collapse
OneWeb, the high-profile London-based satellite start-up, files for bankruptcy protection in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Joseph Lowery: Veteran US civil rights leader dies aged 98
Joseph Lowery, a former "dear friend" of Martin Luther King Jr, was a champion for civil rights. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Russia sees no epidemic but starts shutdown
Russia begins a "non-working week" to try to slow the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UL7A3S
Coronavirus: Cruise ship in race to transfer passengers off Panama coast
A vessel carrying more than 1,800 people off Panama is moving healthy passengers to a sister ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
Pope gives prayer to empty St Peter's Square
The service usually only happens twice a year but was given as Italy's coronavirus death toll passes 9,000. from BBC News - World http...
Coronavirus: From clapping to kindness, five reasons to be hopeful
As coronavirus continues to spread, the worst of the crisis has brought out of the best in humanity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Manu Dibango: The saxophone legend who inspired a disco groove
Manu Dibango, whose Soul Makossa filled New York dance floors, died this week at the age of 86. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wzeE...
Coronavirus lockdown in India: ‘Beaten and abused for doing my job’
India's last-mile delivery executives are struggling to function as the country goes in lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: The woman behind India's first testing kit
With the first made-in-India kits, the country could hugely scale up testing for the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39l...
'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'
When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
Coronavirus: A college course world wants to study right now
More than one million people have enrolled in a Yale course on well-being. So what's its secret? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care'
South Africa's leader Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of inaction over a spate of child murders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uxjx...
How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting
The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathiser. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bim...
Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music
With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Stranded in another country
BBC News speaks to some of the people from the UK who have been stranded abroad due to the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: 150 Tunisians self-isolate in factory to make masks
They are churning out 50,000 a day, plus other gear to keep doctors protected from coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dvIu...
Coronavirus: Tesla donates hundreds of ventilators to New York
New York has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the US and a shortage of ventilators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UlOEKe
Coronavirus: Mountain light show sends message to Swiss
The country's severe coronavirus crisis is highlighted by its most famous peak, the Matterhorn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: More than 900 deaths in a day in Italy
Officials confirm 969 deaths, the highest daily tally so far, bringing Italy's death toll to 9,134. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US Congress passes huge financial stimulus package
The $2 trillion boost is the largest ever as coronavirus cases continue to rise, hitting the economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Locked down India struggles to feed its homeless
With millions of migrant labourers and homeless people left without income, officials are struggling to help. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: Deaths rise sharply in Spain while infection rate stabilises
With strict measures in place to fight coronavirus, officials believe the outbreak's peak is close. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: India 'super spreader' quarantines 40,000 people
A religious preacher in the northern state of Punjab who died of Covid-19 may have infected hundreds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bob Dylan's first song in eight years is about JFK's assassination
The 17-minute song ruminates on the 1960s and the assassination of President John F Kennedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dvY6SJ
Coronavirus: Malaysian men in shopping muddle amid lockdown
Confusion for some in the grocery aisles as Malaysia allows only 'heads of the family' to shop. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: How can I shop or get deliveries and takeaways safely?
If coronavirus can be transferred on to surfaces, safe food shopping presents challenges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JkM5Sq
Pop star MP Bobi Wine sings coronavirus alert for the world
Uganda's Bobi Wine is using his music to encourage collective action to stop the spread of the virus. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus travel: China bars foreign visitors as imported cases rise
From Saturday, foreigners will not be allowed into China - even if they have visas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QQbAir
French Christian charity workers kidnapped in Iraq are freed
The three French nationals and an Iraqi were abducted in Baghdad in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39jjgA9
Coronavirus: Tears, fears and anxiety amid job losses
Rosie Alumbaugh lost both her jobs this month. She's one of more than 3 million Americans unemployed because of coronavirus. from BBC ...
Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown
Police and the army patrol the streets as all but essential movement is banned across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa
South Africa government has introduced stringent measures to halt the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3amqJQv
The uncertain future for China's electric car makers
China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry. from BBC News - World htt...
Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral
Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online. from BBC News - World ht...
Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020
A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33OuKdJ
Coronavirus: Fears of virus in Idlib refugee camps
The UN warns that camps for the displaced in north-western Syria could be devastated by coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: How do you cope in a flatshare?
Ella from North London lives with four other people, including someone who is high risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ai1cYx
Green sea turtles: Vulnerable animal's hatching season draws to close
The green sea turtle is vulnerable to extinction as the climate warms, Australian scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3am...
Cameroon rebels declare coronavirus ceasefire
It is hoped more militias will follow suit to allow people to get medical treatment amid the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US unemployment claims hit record
The number of people in the US seeking jobless benefits jumped to nearly 3.3 million last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dyT2...
Nicolas Maduro: US charges Venezuelan president with drug crimes
It also offers a $15m (£12.5m) reward for information leading to Nicolás Maduro's arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ajTeOw
Coping with coronavirus anxiety
Anxiety UK have experienced a big rise in callers since the Covid-19 outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jihbdm
Robert Levinson: Iran denies US former agent died there
His family say they now believe he died in custody in the Islamic republic, where he vanished in 2007. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Fears over rapid spread in Italy's south
As the worst-hit northern region sees improvements, concerns are growing over poorer southern areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Australia reverses 30 minute hair appointment rule
Barbers and hairdressers have been allowed to remain open, despite coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y5n6zW
Coronavirus: Robert Kelly whose kids crashed BBC interview talks about working from home
The BBC speaks to the family who became a global hit in 2017 when the children crashed a live TV interview. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Man planning to bomb Missouri hospital killed, FBI says
The suspect wanted to bomb a facility treating coronavirus cases to cause severe harm, the FBI says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India coronavirus: $22bn bailout announced for the poor
The package is aimed at countering the economic impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QM4fAw
Coronavirus: Inside a Covid-19 intensive care unit
In a South Korean ICU, nurses wearing heavy self-contained respiratory systems work two-hour shifts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Great Barrier Reef suffers third mass bleaching in five years
The third such event in five years prompts scientists to renew urgent warnings about climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Asian tiger sends virus economic impact signal
Singapore's sharp slowdown suggests a major contraction for a world economy battling coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus row helps topple Kosovo government
The ruling coalition implodes over differences on how to fight the pandemic, with no clear way forward. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Why orange juice prices are soaring on global markets
Demand is rising for orange juice during virus outbreak while supply is hit by transport restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Flight attendant gives emotional goodbye as routes cease
Cassy Appleton receives applause from passengers as Virgin Australia prepares to suspend flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39i...
Coronavirus capital by capital: How are Europeans coping with shutdown?
Europeans face a blizzard of restrictions on their freedoms as authorities try to stop the spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
Coronavirus: Words at the window from those in isolation
Portraits of families self-isolating in Brooklyn to slow the spread of the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QNPn4J
Coronavirus: Why some countries wear face masks and others don't
Step outside without a face mask in Hong Kong and you'll get looks. That's not true elsewhere. Why? from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: One case lays bare America's testing failure
"Open your eyes, we have to do something." A retired doctor's quest to discover if she has the virus. from BBC News - World ...
India lockdown: The heroes on the frontline of the coronavirus war
From hospital workers, to police, to rubbish collectors - key workers in India face a daunting task. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Why Ghana has gone into mourning after mass funeral ban
How the measures against the coronavirus in Ghana are challenging the country's religious way of life. from BBC News - World https://i...
Turkey sends secret arms shipments into Libya
BBC Africa Eye investigates secret arms shipments into Libya, and shows how foreign powers are fuelling an ongoing war. from BBC News - Wo...
Coronavirus: Cruise passengers quarantined with quokkas
Hundreds of people are ordered into coronavirus isolation with one of Australia's cutest marsupials. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Calls to protect great apes from threat of infection
The possibility of infection in great apes like gorillas warrants the utmost caution, say experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33...
Coronavirus: Bolsonaro downplays threat of pandemic to Brazil
The president describes restrictions to fight the virus in the country as a "scorched-earth" policy. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: G20 'must step up for developing world'
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the virus cannot be fought "in half of humanity" alone. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Indians panic buy supplies ahead of lockdown
On Tuesday night Indians rushed to stockpile on supplies ahead of a sudden total lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WDXB33
Coronavirus delays Russian vote on Putin staying in power
A public ballot on constitutional change is postponed because of coronavirus concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39i3WDZ
Coronavirus: Jordan eases indefinite curfew and allows shops to open
The country had imposed some of the most restrictive measures seen to combat the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QEpjsr
Coronavirus: Spain’s death toll surpasses China’s
The death toll from coronavirus in Spain is now the second highest in the world at 3,434. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UyY1oO
'Heartbreaking' but a 'release' - Olympic reaction
Olympians including Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Adam Peaty react to the Tokyo Games being postponed until 2021. from BBC News - World ht...
Coronavirus: Senate agrees $1.8tn stimulus package with Trump
The deal to alleviate the economic impact of coronavirus on the US is worth more than $1.8 trillion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Jamal Khashoggi: Turkey charges 20 Saudis over journalists' murder
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QL0Z...
Coronavirus: How Covid-19 is denying dignity to the dead in Italy
Funerals have been banned in Italy - robbing many families of the chance to say a final goodbye. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39eJ...
Coronavirus in South America: How it became a class issue
Early cases involved wealthier people who have been abroad, but fears are growing for the poorest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Coronavirus: What's young people's risk?
An 18-year-old has died of coronavirus in England. Are young people at risk from the virus? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UkozeF
Coronavirus: Asia markets rise after US stimulus package agreed
Stocks rally around the world as America agrees a near-$2tn economic package to support its economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Cho Ju-bin: South Korea chatroom sex abuse suspect named after outcry
At least 10,000 people used the chatrooms, with some paying up to $1,200 [£1,000] for access. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bq0hp7
Afghan gunmen storm Sikh temple in Kabul
An unknown number of people are reportedly inside the temple as security forces battle the attackers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Trump hopes US will shake off pandemic by Easter
As the president sets out "a beautiful timeline", New York warns it is a "canary in the coal mine". from BBC News - Wo...
Celebrating a birthday party by video chat
With social distancing measures in place, many are adjusting to the new normal online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aiswG8
India's poorest 'fear hunger may kill us before coronavirus'
Millions of Indians who rely on daily wages from jobs like cleaning risk running out of money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xs4TMz
Marini naturals: The haircare business that reaches 12 countries
Michelle Ntalami couldn't buy the products she wanted for her hair, so she set up a company to sell them. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: Reopening the US by Easter 'a beautiful timeline'
President Trump said he was speaking to the Coronavirus Taskforce about when to open the US for business. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: How Covid-19 is denying dignity to the dead in Italy
Funerals have been banned in Italy - robbing many families of the chance to say a final goodbye. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9B...
Stranded abroad as coronavirus closes borders
As global travel restrictions expand, hundreds of foreign nationals are struggling to return home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Spain's coronavirus death toll jumps 514 in 24 hours
Spain is the worst hit European nation after Italy with 40,000 cases – 5,400 of them health workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Fossil worm shows us our evolutionary beginnings
A tiny, 555-million-year-old seafloor creature reveals why our bodies are organised the way they are. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
'Uh oh' - Trump backs away as official says she had fever
President Trump social distances from a coronavirus task force expert as she says she felt unwell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
Afghanistan conflict: US to cut $1bn in aid over political feud
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces the sanction after failing to get rival politicians to agree. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Manu Dibango: African saxophone legend dies of Covid-19
Manu Dibango, the 86-year-old African jazz legend, dies in Paris after catching the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wAn...
Albert Uderzo: Asterix co-creator and illustrator dies aged 92
The Italian co-created the comic book hero series and eventually took over the writing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7S90t
Mammal study explains 'why females live longer'
Across wild mammal species, females live over 18% longer than males because of genetics and environment. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Wuhan to ease lockdown as world battles pandemic
The lockdown in the Chinese city where the outbreak began will be partially lifted next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UeSip6
Coronavirus: Giuseppe Berardelli among 50 priests killed
Giuseppe Berardelli who gave his respirator to a patient is among 50 priests killed in Italy so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tokyo 2020: Why is Olympic decision taking so long?
It now seems almost certain that Tokyo 2020 will be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, BBC Sport takes a clos...
Coronavirus: Italian parcel delivery drivers rally in song
The workers sing as they pack parcels in Bergamo, Italy, one of the cities worst hit by coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus information: What should I do?
Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3atAFr2
Coronavirus: Melbourne locals celebrate vivid sunrise 'amid the chaos'
Locals post images of spectacular orange skies, with many describing it as a welcome distraction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3be...
US tech giants team up to tackle coronavirus
Online retail giant Amazon and Microsoft's Bill Gates are working together to track the outbreak's spread. from BBC News - World h...
Coronavirus: Carmakers answer pleas to make medical supplies
The auto industry is pledging to help tackle a shortage of ventilators and masks as virus spreads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
Coronavirus: Spanish army finds care home residents 'dead and abandoned'
An inquiry is launched after soldiers discover elderly coronavirus victims "dead in their beds". from BBC News - World https://i...
Antarctic seal photo wins top prize
A drone photo of crabeater seals resting on an ice float is overall winner in a nature photography competition. from BBC News - World http...
Coronavirus: Trump wants US open for business amid pandemic
As conservative voices warn of damage to the economy, the president may be reassessing restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Life in Rome under lockdown
Italy is now the epicentre of the coronavirus crisis in Europe, but what is life in lockdown like? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x...
Teen figure skater's Special Olympics dream
Thirteen-year-old Ornela has Down's syndrome and is training to compete in the World Games next year. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: How did Australia's Ruby Princess cruise debacle happen?
The Ruby Princess was allowed to unload 2,700 passengers in Sydney - now almost 50 have coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ukraine's missing people amid ongoing conflict
Thousands of people have gone missing since the conflict started in 2014, according to the Red Cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump says coronavirus not Asian Americans' fault
After criticism for using the term "Chinese virus", the president praises Asian Americans as "amazing". from BBC News ...
Coronavirus: Austria investigates Ischgl ski resort business for 'hiding case'
Officials want to know if a bar in Ischgl failed to report a coronavirus case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UtYKrg
Coronavirus: Pandemic is 'accelerating', WHO warns as cases pass 300,000
More than 300,000 cases have now been reported, as Covid-19 spreads to almost every country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bjIzU7
Mozambique jihadists seize key town in Cabo Delgado.
Security forces are trying to retake the town where militants raised their flag at an army base. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqy...
Coronavirus: Trump to deploy National Guard in three states
Troops will be used in New York, California and Washington to deliver urgently needed medical aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
Coronavirus: South Korea reports lowest number of new cases in four weeks
The news fuels hope that Asia's worst coronavirus outbreak outside China may be abating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QC7V7Z
Machine 'could quadruple' heart and lung transplants
The device managed to pump oxygenated blood into both organs in a world-first procedure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39fl5hw
Coronavirus: Harvey Weinstein tests positive
The former producer was convicted of rape and sexual assault last month and is now in a New York prison. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Global economy will suffer for 'years to come' says OECD
OECD boss Angel GurrÃa says the economic shock is already bigger than the financial crisis from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QDKL13
Coronavirus: Melbourne zookeeper’s livestream dance goes viral
An Australian zoo has begun streaming its animals – but it’s a keeper who’s proved most popular. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wue...
Coronavirus: Olympic doubts grow as Canada withdraws athletes
As it becomes the first country to pull out, Canada "urgently calls" for the games to be postponed. from BBC News - World https:...
Stocks fall as nations take coronavirus action
Shares in Asia slide on Monday as more drastic action is taken by governments to stop virus spreading. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Indians bang pots and pans to support fight
Millions of Indians came out on their balconies and rooftops to show support for health workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UrJ...
Coronavirus: More myths to ignore
Reality Check tackles misleading health advice being shared online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WyPDIs
The volunteer army helping self-isolating neighbours
The coronavirus outbreak has left many feeling trapped indoors, but for some help may not be far away. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting
The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathisers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bi...
'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'
When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care'
South Africa's leader Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of inaction over a spate of child murders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uxjx...
'I thought he was going to tear chunks out of my skin'
A third of men carrying out rough sex acts such as biting and choking do not ask for consent, a survey finds. from BBC News - World https:...
Israel's coronavirus patient 74 talks about her experience
Israel's coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Apollo 13: One family's agony and triumph
On 11 April 1970, the Lovells watched their husband and father blast off on an ill-fated mission to the Moon. from BBC News - World https:...
Tskaltubo: Georgia's abandoned resort that refugees call home
Georgia plans to revive Tskaltubo, an abandoned Soviet-era spa town, but it's an uncertain time for thousands of civil war refugees livi...
IOC sets Tokyo Olympics decision deadline
The International Olympic Committee is considering a postponement of Tokyo 2020, and has given itself a deadline of four weeks to make a dec...
Coronavirus: At least 23 killed in Colombia prison riot
Prisoners held protests against overcrowding and poor health services during the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Germany tightens curbs and bans meetings of more than two
The country expands restrictions on social interaction as Chancellor Merkel goes into quarantine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33B...
Coronavirus: New York warns of major shortages in 10 days
New York's mayor issues a stark warning as the state struggles to slow the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Zagreb hit by largest earthquake in 140 years
The Coratian PM says the 5.3 magnitude earthquake is the largest to hit Zagreb in 140 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39dRMvI
Coronavirus: India observes 14-hour curfew
More than a billion people are being asked to stay indoors for 14-hours to try to combat the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Bar Mitzvah celebrations online
Religious communities take on the coronavirus lockdown by going virtual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y0lnvT
Earthquake rocks Croatia's capital Zagreb
The 5.3-magnitude tremor sent chunks of buildings falling into the streets in Zagreb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J32WZE
Cigarette leads police to Florida cold case murder suspect
DNA evidence helped Florida police identify a man suspected of murdering a young mother in 1985. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jaj...
Coronavirus: India observes 14-hour curfew
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday's curfew would test India's ability to fight the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Australian PM warns of lockdowns
Scott Morrison said people must take social distancing seriously after crowds flocked to Bondi Beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
How Parsis shaped India's taste for soft drinks
Over the past two centuries, fizzy drinks have become a $8bn (£6.9bn) industry in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UpgvYQ
How the Pet Shop Boys accidentally made the best tour diary in pop history
How the Pet Shop Boys inadvertently ended up with the best tour diary in pop history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39aeGE8
How Nigeria's kings lost their power
The removal of the revered emir of Kano raises questions about the continued role of Nigeria's traditional rulers. from BBC News - Wor...
Coronavirus: No Russia lockdown as Putin puts on show of calm
Russia's president intends to defy the spread of coronavirus and push ahead with a national vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The 'climate doomers' preparing for society to fall apart
Few scientists think climate change will cause society to collapse any time soon - but some people are getting ready anyway. from BBC News...
How to argue with a racist: Five myths debunked
Stereotypes and myths about race are not just used by racists. Here's how to debunk five myths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
German police arrest man over high-speed rail tampering
The 51-year-old is accused of loosening bolts on a railway track just before a bridge outside Frankfurt. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The virtual reality church that isn't shutting its doors
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, one church has been experimenting with virtual reality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39dpSQy
Online festival celebrates arts affected by Covid-19
Playwright Nick Green launched the Social Distancing Festival to shine a spotlight on lost projects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
OneWeb increases mega-constellation to 74 satellites
The London-based start-up expands its network with a Soyuz launch from Baikonur in Kazakhstan from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bmFzqh
Coronavirus: Lombardy region announces stricter measures
More than 4,825 people have died in Italy since the outbreak began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7vBwA
Diamond samples in Canada reveal size of lost continent
Sifting through diamond samples, geologists find unexpected evidence of a billion-year-old continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Police clamp down on crowds in Bondi Beach
Police temporarily close the beach after crowds exceeded Australia's gathering limit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Up5qXv
Coronavirus: A father's fears in Kenya's crowded Kibera settlement
A family of seven in one room in Kenya's largest informal settlement fear the spread of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Country music star Kenny Rogers dies
American country music star Kenny Rogers dies aged 81, his family announces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bcZ9Fc
Coronavirus: Police take action on Bondi Beach crowds
Large crowds of people are still flocking to Sydney's beaches despite the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Five reasons to find hope amid chaos
From environmental improvements to acts of kindness, there are glimmers of light amid the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U5...
Coronavirus: When elderly parents want to carry on socialising
What if older relatives or friends prefer to ignore the risks and don't want to stay in? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bcl7bu
Victor Olaiya: Nigeria's 'evil genius' trumpeter who influenced Fela Kuti
Nigerian Victor Olaiya, who died last month, was a musical pioneer and mentor to the Afrobeat legend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Why are Australia's remote Aboriginal communities at risk?
Australia is severely restricting access to remote Aboriginal communities amid coronavirus fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QB...
60 days of coronavirus in the US - in 60 seconds
The first case of Covid-19 in the United States appeared in Seattle, Washington on 21 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33AwpDD
Coronavirus: How to spread joy in a world of self-isolation
Whether it's music, art or 'modifed block parties', coronavirus is changing the way we interact. from BBC News - World https:/...
North Korea fires two projectiles into sea
The launch is the third this month, according South Korea's Yonhap news agency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bqgJpx
Coronavirus: People in Beijing begin to head outdoors
The BBC's China correspondent Stephen McDonell met people venturing out for the first time in weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Turning SXSW disappointment into an online opportunity
Musicians due to play on the British Embassy stage at SXSW in Texas have been offered a platform of a different kind. from BBC News - Worl...
Coronavirus: Young people are not ‘invincible’, WHO warns
Youth does not make you immune from coronavirus, the UN's health body warns as deaths top 11,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Social distancing birthday party parade
Emily's 12th birthday plans were cut short by the virus but friends and family still made it special. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Algeria protests called off for first time in a year
Opposition activists urged protesters to stay inside to stop the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a69N0g
Coronavirus: Four members of New Jersey family die
The death of Grace Fusco and three of her adult children is an "unbearable tragedy", relatives say. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: US, Canada and Mexico restrict border traffic
As the US battles the coronavirus outbreak, "non-essential" traffic is suspended across its borders. from BBC News - World https...
Kenyan athletics star Eliud Kipchoge explains how he's keeping fit while in quarantine.
The greatest marathon runner in the world, Eliud Kipchoge, is keeping a video diary for the BBC while he is self-isolating. from BBC News ...
Aurlus Mabele: Congolese music legend dies 'from coronavirus'
'King of soukous' Aurlus Mabele died on the same day he was taken into hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39bc8Wl
Coronavirus: US Senators face calls to resign over ‘insider trading’
Two US senators reportedly sold millions of dollars in stocks while downplaying the virus' threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Japan cherry blossom season wilted by the coronavirus pandemic
The traditional cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, season is hugely economically and culturally important. from BBC News - World https://i...
Is Iran covering up its outbreak?
Iran has seen one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks but the true scale may be being downplayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xWc...
Coronavirus: The taxi driver falsely accused of links to
Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extort money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2weL9fv
Delhi Nirbhaya rape death penalty: How the case galvanised India
Four convicts in the Delhi bus rape case have been hanged, ending a seven-year legal battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J1FtrQ
Coronavirus: California issues 'stay at home' order amid virus
The governor projects the virus will soon infect more than half of the 40 million people in his state. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Nowruz festival overshadowed by outbreak
Iran's actual death toll is feared to be higher and its neighbours are braced for worse to come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Delhi Nirbhaya rape death penalty: What do hangings mean for India's women?
The victim was dubbed Nirbhaya, 'the fearless one', but that's not how most women really feel. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses
Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill viruses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qta0Da
Vampire bats 'French kiss with blood' to form lasting bonds
Researchers observing the mammals saw them sharing regurgitated blood with their neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U6Baln
Quiz of the week: What has Bill Gates been up to?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dckZKJ
What does kids TV look like in North Korea?
Exploring the weird, wonderful and surprisingly violent world of North Korean children's television. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: The taxi driver falsely accused of extortion
Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extort money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ddjHza
US students party on spring break despite coronavirus
US university students flocked to Florida, despite warnings over the new coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wxm1er
Nirbhaya case: Four Indian men executed for 2012 Delhi bus rape and murder
The men were convicted of raping and murdering a student in the Indian capital in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3deEUZE
Coronavirus: Italy's death toll overtakes China's
The number of deaths has risen to 3,405, which is more than in China where the virus originated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IYp...
Catherine Hamlin: Grief in Ethiopia as trailblazing Australian doctor dies
Australian Catherine Hamlin helped women treated like "modern-day lepers" after giving birth. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US jails begin releasing prisoners to stem Covid-19 infections
High profile inmates like ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen are among those who have asked for early release. from BBC News - World https://if...
German police raid neo-Nazi Reichsbürger movement nationwide
The anti-Semitic Reichsbürger members say they do not recognise the post-war German state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xS1N4V
WHO head tells Africa to 'wake up' to coronavirus threat
The continent has a low number of confirmed Covid-19 cases, but is warned to prepare for the worst. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Europe already looking to extend virus lockdowns
Stringent measures could be long-lasting, with France and Italy talking tough on transgressors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZ7x...
Gal Gadot, Natalie Portman and Amy Adams in star-studded Imagine cover
The self-isolating Wonder Woman actress enlists Natalie Portman and Amy Adams for a cover of Imagine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Tens of thousands gather in Bangladesh amid virus concerns
The religious leader who organised the event said it would offer people protection from the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x...
European Central Bank launches emergency €750bn plan
European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde: "There are no limits to our commitment to the euro". from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Air pollution and CO2 fall rapidly as virus spreads
Some regions show significant drops in air pollutants as the coronavirus hits work and travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QtbXzl
Coronavirus: Facebook group helps parents and kids during lockdown
As families self-isolate, one mum created a group to share fun tips and ideas for engaging children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus in Africa: What impact could virus have on the continent?
The BBC’s Andrew Harding looks at the impact Coronavirus could have in countries across Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UmDg...
Coronavirus protest in Brazil sees millions bang pots from balconies
Millions of people across the country express anger at the president's response to the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst
Andrew Harding visits a poor South African neighbourhood to see how it will cope with an outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Coronavirus: Asian nations faces second wave of imported cases
South Korea, China and Singapore all report a rises in cases as people start arriving back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U2d...
Coronavirus: Should you let your children play with other children?
As more and more schools close around the world, parents are wrestling with the same dilemma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U3wqNw
Coronavirus: The detectives racing to contain the virus in Singapore
Tracing every contact of virus patients has meant Singapore could stay one step ahead of it, so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Singapore has moved all its hawkers indoors, and other big Asian cities are following suit
Singapore has moved all its street food vendors indoors. Could that be a model for other cities? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TYN...
Does pandemic offer US and Iran chance for partial reset?
Jonathan Marcus looks at whether the crisis might lead to some rapprochement between the arch-foes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Trump puts US on war footing to combat outbreak
Two US Navy hospital ships will also be sent to help relieve an expected shortage of sick beds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WlQo...
Ghislaine Maxwell sues Jeffrey Epstein's estate over legal fees
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawsuit also claims she has had to hire security over "regular death threats". from BBC News - World htt...
Hiking and beach cleaning - in heels and drag
Pattie Gonia is on a mission to get everyone, especially LGBTQ people, outside and caring for Mother Nature. from BBC News - World https:/...
New Zealand passes law decriminalising abortion
Parliament's vote to remove the procedure from the Crimes Act changes a law in force since 1977. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Italy coronavirus deaths rise by record 475 in a day
Nearly 3,000 people have now died from coronavirus in Italy - the most affected country after China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus slowdown seen from space
Satellite images show normally popular locations emptied out due to the impact of the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
Fossil 'wonderchicken' could be earliest known fowl
A newly discovered fossil bird could be the oldest-known ancestor of every chicken on the planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38V...
Coronavirus: Kind Canadians start 'caremongering' trend
How "caremongering" became the new trend to help vulnerable people in communities dealing with coronavirus. from BBC News - Worl...
Are female urinals the answer to queues at the loos?
Clever designs are trying to tackle queues for female loos, but will the innovations catch on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TNOKdf
US-Canada border to close amid virus crisis
Donald Trump and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau are stopping all but essential travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U3r1...
Coronavirus: Tourists quarantined on cruise ship Aidamira off South Africa
Six of the 1,7000 people on board the Aidamira, off Cape Town, are being tested for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QrK...
Coronavirus: Temporary hospital being built in Moscow
Construction work is underway on a temporary hospital that has been designed to treat hundreds of patients. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: EU entry ban hits travellers as lockdown widens
A 30-day ban on travellers comes into force as the bloc tries to halt the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U2T...
Coronavirus: Venice canals clearer after lockdown
Venetians say they're seeing fish once again in the city's famous waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a0ZE56
Leroy Brewer: South Africa hunt rhino poaching investigator's killers
South Africa's police chief pays tribute to Lt Col Leroy Brewer after he is shot dead in an ambush. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Violinists play Titanic hymn in front of empty toilet paper isle
The violinists say their widely shared performance is about coping and having a laugh in tough times. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: 'Aggressive' action needed in South East Asia, says WHO
It comes as many countries in the region have been slow in responding to the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRAvhn
Virus could shake up world's most expensive cities
The rankings of the most expensive cities to live in could see a big shift after coronavirus impact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Asia stocks steady on stimulus plans
Market turmoil cools after US and UK unveil packages to ease the economic impact of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x6...
Coronavirus: Australia bans 'non-essential' gatherings of over 100 people
PM Scott Morrison announces sweeping new measures, but stops short of declaring a full lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ug4...
Coronavirus: Why washing hands is difficult in some countries
The World Health Organisation's advice is difficult to follow in some developing countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TXwb...
New York: The city that never sleeps on lockdown
The streets of America's largest city, New York, are empty as business grinds to a halt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33sJK12
Coronavirus: How can we stay in virtual touch with older relatives?
Older people who may not already have video-calling devices are being told to avoid leaving home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a0...
How the Ivorian president stunned West Africa by calling it quits
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara confounds critics by announcing he will step down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9Q...
Coronavirus hits all 50 US states as death toll rises
The Pentagon pledges to make available masks and respirators, as New York City considers a lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Grace Millane's killer to appeal against conviction and sentence
The 28-year-old, who cannot be named, was jailed for at least 17 years last month for her murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wt...
Joe Biden crushes Bernie Sanders in Florida vote
The former US vice-president is favourite to face President Donald Trump in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WovLYq
Coronavirus: Panama Tribal Gathering festival locked down
They are not being allowed to leave the event's site amid anti-coronavirus measures being imposed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Israel enables emergency spy powers
Israel allows security agencies to track the mobile phone data of suspected cases from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Whntlb
Coronavirus: How the world's streets are emptying
A gallery of near ghost towns and cities around the world, amid the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x6bCeX
Pop stars live-stream concerts from home to combat isolation
Coldplay, Yungblud and Christine And The Queens are among the musicians streaming makeshift gigs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x2...
Iraq PM-designate appointed to break deadlock
Adnan al-Zurfi was nominated after the main political blocs could not agree on a candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wZwmVY
Coronavirus: Spanish deaths surge close to 500
The latest figures come as the EU plans cross-border travel bans and France begins its lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qpj...
Chad 'repaying $100m debt to Angola with cattle'
The first batch of 74,000 animals, to be shipped over 10 years, has reportedly arrived in Luanda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aW...
Trump angers Beijing with 'Chinese virus' tweet
The US president used the term despite warnings to avoid stigmatising one region or group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wm9fQ2
Cats movie loses big time at the Razzie Awards
The widely derided film version of the hit stage musical gets six "awards" including worst picture. from BBC News - World https:...
Iran students sorry for ‘raining aubergines’ videos
The videos, which went viral, showed vegetables raining down on cars and people’s heads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d5KlKm
Coronavirus: German Big Brother contestants to be told about pandemic
Until now the Big Brother housemates in Germany have been unaware about the global pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xFfdRv
Coronavirus: Australian scientists map how immune system fights virus
Australian researchers identify four types of immune cells which present in response to Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7...
Coronavirus: Australian supermarkets open early for elderly shoppers
Woolworths has started a special "elderly hour" for older shoppers and those with disabilities. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Stars join the fight against Covid-19
From elbow greetings to hand-washing songs, celebs are offering their own versions of virus advice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Amazon on hiring spree as coronavirus spurs demand
The online retail giant is taking on 100,000 workers in the US to deal with a surge in online orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to quarantine all arrivals from abroad
Hong Kong has seen 57 new infections over the past two weeks, 50 of which were imported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b2soKW
World stocks rocked by record volatility
The Dow has seen its five biggest ever one-day points falls in the last month on coronavirus fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson released from coronavirus treatment
Meanwhile, fellow actor Idris Elba announces he has the virus - telling followers "no panic". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Climate change: The rich are to blame, international study finds
The Leeds University study looked at 86 countries and came to broadly the same conclusions about the rich. from BBC News - World https://i...
The Indian couple who swear by blind love
An Indian photographer documents an unusual love story that looks beyond appearances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33pHVC0
Uganda's Kanungu cult massacre that killed 700 followers
Twenty years ago, they were locked inside a church that was set on fire in south-west Uganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d6w6EY
Why Texas is saying 'no' to all new refugees
Texas' longstanding reputation for hospitality has taken a hit as it embraces a new Trump refugee plan. from BBC News - World https://...
Reducing brain damage in sport without losing the thrills
Sports like NFL and rugby are taking head injuries much more seriously and employing technology to help. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Paris attacks: French judges order trial for 20 suspects
Salah Abdeslam, a suspected mastermind and sole survivor of the 2015 attacks, is among 20 accused. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Iraq military bases: US pulling out of three key sites
The decision to leave three sites shows the US is looking to dramatically reduce its footprint. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Wy7...
How to argue with a racist: Five myths debunked
Stereotypes and myths about race are not just used by racists. Here's how to debunk five myths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Apple hit with record €1.1bn fine in France
France's competition watchdog says Apple engaged in anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wWMg3p
Coronavirus: US volunteers to test first vaccine
A group of 45 healthy, young volunteers in Seattle will be given the experimental jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aYMRjz
Church sexual abuse: French priest jailed for five years
Bernard Preynat was found guilty of abusing dozens of children in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38QkS4l
Coronavirus: Some China schools reopen after more than a month
Students in Guizhou province, south-west China, are returning to school after more than a month off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: US man who stockpiled hand sanitiser probed for price gouging
Matt Colvin, from Tennessee in the US, bought 17,700 bottles of hand gel to re-sell on Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x3EKn2
Coronavirus: How to manage anxiety and OCD during the pandemic
How are people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) coping during the coronavirus outbreak? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UaQb...
Mumbai is India's most 'forgetful' city, says Uber
Phones and false teeth are some of the items left behind in taxis, cab hailing firm Uber says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0NDhT
Coronavirus: Germany latest country to close borders
Only goods and workers can pass, with France also warning its situation is "deteriorating fast". from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: African states impose strict restrictions
Several states restrict foreign nationals, close schools and ban mass gatherings to halt the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus clears Venice of crowds
A Venice resident shows us how the city has been completely transformed by the coronavirus shutdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Satoshi Uematsu: Japanese man who killed 19 disabled people sentenced to death
Satoshi Uematsu said disabled people who were unable to communicate well had no human rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38V0rTA
Coronavirus: New York City shuts down schools, restaurants and theatres
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city faces "an unprecedented threat" and needs a "wartime mentality". from BBC News - Wo...
Christchurch attack: Messages of hope one year one
One year after the mosque attacks, a campaign has collected messages for Christchurch's Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Louis Vuitton owner to start making hand sanitiser
Luxury goods firm LVMH will make disinfectant gels in France as demand soars during virus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australian man charged over supermarket 'assault'
The alleged assault in Sydney took place as other shoppers argued over stockpiling items. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b1AALw
Israeli rivals hold unity government talks to tackle coronavirus
Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz pledge to hold more talks after failing to reach a deal on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The 'climate doomers' preparing for society to fall apart
Few scientists think climate change will cause society to collapse any time soon - but some people are getting ready anyway. from BBC News...
The Cashmere crisis in the Himalayan ice desert
Photographer Adrian Newey has documented the lives of the Changpa nomads and the threat to Cashmere wool. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ethiopia's missing students: Families' pain and the unsolved mystery
The government has been slow to resolve the issue linked to the country's ethnic tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33r8tTd
The Boss: 'I embraced being a feminist boss'
How fashion boss Katrina Lake was able to succeed despite having to battle sexism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33ltoH8
Spain's King Felipe VI renounces father's inheritance
King Felipe cancels an annual allowance of €194,000 for his scandal-hit father Juan Carlos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d1c1jw
Van Dyck painting stolen from University of Oxford gallery
Two other high-value works were stolen from the Christ Church Picture Gallery late on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aYVE...
Coronavirus: EU states record highest one-day death toll
Italy, Spain and France all report grim new figures for fatalities from the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IQysKs
Coronavirus: US slashes rates and launches huge stimulus programme
The move to combat the impact of coronavirus is part of co-ordinated action with Europe, Japan and Canada. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Pubs asked to close by Irish government
The move is part of social distancing measures to slow the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QicLam
Coronavirus: Nigerian celebrities wear blinged-up masks
They don jewelled masks on the red carpet and add #CoronaVirusFashion to social media posts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cXoBQV
Coronavirus: 'Please stay at home' drones
Police uses drones to enforce movement restriction in Spain's fight against the coronavirus infection. from BBC News - World https://i...
Mali backs singer Rokia Traoré after French arrest
She is accused of kidnapping her five-year-old daughter after she lost her custody battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3kTVF
Simone Biles hits back at USA Gymnastics 'happy birthday' tweet
Simone Biles reiterates call for independent investigation into Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal after happy birthday tweet from USA Gymnastic...
Coronavirus: European nations tighten clampdown
Austria announces major restrictions on movement, and a state of emergency is expected in Romania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Coronavirus: Applause rings out for health workers in Spain
Residents in Spain and Italy show their gratitude to health personnel treating coronavirus patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: US airports in disarray over screening
Travellers returning from Europe queue for hours as new health screening measures are introduced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39S...
ICYMI: 'Super worm moon' and a burst of colour
Here are some stories you may have missed this week – before measures to combat coronavirus came in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Australia orders all arrivals to self-isolate for 14 days
PM Scott Morrison orders 14 days self-quarantine for anyone entering Australia from midnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aOz8fg
Trump tests negative for coronavirus - White House doctor
The US president was tested a week after meeting Brazilian officials later found to be infected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vrU...
MRKH syndrome: 'The day I discovered I was born without a vagina'
A routine question about menstruation led Julian Peter to discover she had no vagina, womb or cervix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ratan Tata: An unlikely friendship between a magnate and a millennial
The Indian businessman behind the Tata empire has formed an unlikely friendship with a 27-year-old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Canadian and Italian kidnapped in Burkina Faso turn up safe in Mali
Édith Blais and Luca Tacchetto, seized in 2018, apparently escaped and were picked up by UN forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
France orders non-essential public places to close
PM Edouard Philippe asks citizens to go out as little as possible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WkaiA1
Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, says Japan's PM Shinzo Abe
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the Tokyo Olympic Games will go ahead as planned in July, despite coronavirus concerns. from BBC News...
Coronavirus: Washing hands no longer 'a luxury' – Irish deputy PM
Irish deputy PM Simon Coveney says the coronavirus is going to change the way in which everyone lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: US to extend coronavirus travel ban to UK and Ireland
The new restriction will come into force in the early hours of Tuesday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xEStBh
Iraq base attack: Coalition and Iraqi troops hurt as Taji targeted again
The attack comes a day after US air strikes in retaliation for a previous attack on the base. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qvwbsr
UK soldier killed in Iraq was 'larger than life'
Brodie Gillon, killed on a military base, was "destined for great things", her commanding officer says. from BBC News - World ht...
Coronavirus: Italian patients treated in tents and warehouse
As Italy is overwhelmed with the coronavirus crisis, one hospital has to treat patients in warehouses. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Spanish cases up by 1,500 in a day
The news comes as the government prepares to declare a nationwide state of emergency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U8fqUO
Coronavirus: Italians sing from their windows to boost morale
A countrywide lockdown has not stopped Italians from bursting into morale-boosting song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U9NSOW
Coronavirus: Do face masks actually work?
With face masks in high demand, we look at whether they really can protect people from the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IO...
Coronavirus: New Zealand PM says all arrivals must self-isolate
PM Jacinda Ardern says it is the world's strictest measure, with only Pacific islanders being exempt. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: US travel ban on 26 European countries comes into force
The US president has also declared a national emergency, freeing up to $50bn in relief funds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TO6Jjz
Shincheonji and coronavirus: The mysterious 'cult' church blamed for S Korea's outbreak
The Shincheonji Church is known for its secretive practices, which many say helped the virus spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
France's Macron defies coronavirus lockdown with elections
Not even the coronavirus emergency will stop the French voting in local elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INfx2W
Africa v coronavirus: A challenge for the continent
How countries across the continent are preparing as the deadly virus spreads around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wRLEvM
Christmas Island: 'A giant robber crab stole my camera'
Crabs on Australia's Christmas Island are suspected of pinching some high-priced equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38K4Y...
Coronavirus: Spain to declare emergency as deaths pass 100
A state of emergency will come into effect on Saturday amid a steep rise in coronavirus deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w2tk...
Sweden abortion: Nurses fail in European court case
Sweden refused to let two Christian nurses work as midwives since they refused to perform abortions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Emiliano Sala crash: Pilot Ibbotson 'not licensed for flight'
The footballer, 28, would have been "deeply unconscious" during the crash, investigators say. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: The Masters cancelled because of ongoing health crisis
The Masters, the first major championship of the year in men's golf, is postponed because of the coronavirus. from BBC News - World ht...
Why a media mogul was arrested in Pakistan
The detention of Jang group's editor-in-chief by an anti-corruption agency prompts deep concern. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US-Mexico border: Pregnant woman from Guatemala dies after fall from wall
The case shows a change in how migrants are trying to reach the US amid new measures, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
South Africa King Dalindyebo arrested after 'axe rampage'
Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, recently freed from jail on parole, stormed the palace to confront his son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Farooq Abdullah: Kashmir leader released from seven-month detention
Farooq Abdullah was among thousands India put under house arrest before Kashmir lost its special status. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Uefa: All competitions including Champions League and Europa League postponed
All Uefa competitions, including the Champions League and Europa League, are postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News ...
Coronavirus: Indian greeting namaste goes global
In an effort to halt the spread of Covid-19, many have switched from the handshake to the namaste. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w...
Carlos Cordeiro: US Soccer president resigns following 'offensive' law suit papers
US Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro resigns after taking responsibility for "offensive" language used in court papers submitted in...
Coronavirus: First death confirmed in India
The 76-year-old man returned from Saudi Arabia on 29 February after a month-long visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xudFd2
Mount Everest: Nepal's government shuts off mountain amid virus outbreak
The highest mountain in the world will be closed to climbers until at least 30 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TWt8KA
Coronavirus: Asian stocks extend global markets rout
Friday's slump follows the biggest one-day declines in the US and UK since Black Monday in 1987. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Iraq base attack: US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed fighters
They follow a rocket attack on a military base in Iraq that killed two Americans and a British soldier. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Tourism in Thailand hit by Covid-19
Thailand's tourism industry, once considered very robust, is now struggling because of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Saviour of the dead: Burying the bodies India forgets
Mohammad Shareef never got to bury the son he lost in religious riots, so now he lays others to rest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Life inside China's lockdown
Two filmmakers record life inside the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TL2m91
Are female urinals the answer to queues at the loos?
Clever designs are trying to tackle queues for female loos, but will the innovations catch on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TNOKdf
Christchurch mosque attacks: Anniversary to be marked by joint prayers
Fifty-one people were killed during the shootings in the New Zealand city one year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33iC8hh
Eleonore Laloux is looking to prove it as France’s first political candidate with Down’s Syndrome
And Eleonore Laloux is looking to prove it as France’s first political candidate with Down’s Syndrome from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Christchurch mosques shooting victim one-year on
Wasseim and his daughter were among the victims of New Zealand's Christchurch mosques shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: US admits 'failing' on testing, says Fauci
"Let's admit it," said top health official Anthony Fauci. "The system is not geared to what we need." from BBC New...
EU to give migrants €2,000 to go home from Greece
The scheme aims to ease the burden on Greece, where migrant camps are squalid and overcrowded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wQCjnU
Coronavirus: Global stocks plunge as coronavirus fears spread
European markets are facing their worst ever daily loss after shares around the world plunged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TWtVuV
Michel Roux: French restaurateur and chef dies aged 79
Roux passed away at his home in Bray, Berkshire, following a long battle with a lung condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWDZ...
Why bears are coming out of hibernation early
Warmer temperatures mean bears around the world are on the prowl earlier than normal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W2HuMd
Iraq base attack: Strikes 'kill 25' Iran-backed fighters after troops killed
A British soldier and two Americans serving in Iraq were killed by the rockets fired from a lorry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Pakistan Zainab murder: New law aims to tackle child abuse
Pakistan legislates two years after the murder of a girl of seven prompts a debate on child abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Kate Beckinsale: Harvey Weinstein encounter 'left in tears'
Actress Kate Beckinsale says the disgraced movie producer was verbally abusive towards her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38HxhaI
Coronavirus: Republic of Ireland to close schools and colleges
Irish schools and other public facilities are to close in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QciV...
Coronavirus: 'Wash hands' written in the skies above Sydney
The message appeared in the sky as Australia takes measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aP...
Chelsea Manning recovering after suicide attempt
The ex-intelligence analyst was taken to hospital after attempt at a Virginia detention centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wPxV...
Germany to spy on AfD's extreme Flügel faction
A movement inside the AfD called Flügel will be monitored systematically by intelligence agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xpu...
Coronavirus: Five takeaways from Trump's Oval Office address
From banning travel to supporting the economy - what you need to know about the Oval Office address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Greenland and Antarctica ice loss accelerating
The Earth's great ice sheets are losing mass six times faster today than they were in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India suspends most visas to halt coronavirus spread
All visas, barring a select few categories, will be suspended for a month effective Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aOCIpw
Tom Hanks coronavirus: Actor and wife Rita Wilson test positive
The couple are being isolated after confirming they have coronavirus in Australia, Hanks says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39UKjTL
Coronavirus: Trump halts travel from Europe to US
President Trump suspends all travel to US from European countries – except the UK - for 30 days, due to coronavirus from BBC News - World ...
Harvey Weinstein: How a Hollywood giant faced his reckoning
The judge said this was not a referendum on #MeToo. But at times, his trial felt like one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39UwILw
How Europe deals with terror offenders when they are freed from jail
Fearful of the risk from radicalised offenders, European countries plays a delicate balancing act. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Ethiopia's Ambo city: 'From freedom to repression under Abiy Ahmed'
Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed hailed Ambo as "our New York", but now residents complain of police brutality. from BBC News - World h...
Guinea Bissau: A deadly mix of guns, cocaine and cashew nuts
Guinea-Bissau, which has a long history of coups, briefly had two presidents following disputed elections. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: South Korea's 'trace, test and treat' approach
South Korea is testing more people per capita than anywhere else - and could be a role model for others. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Delhi riots: 'No-one who saw the photo thought I would survive'
A photo of Mohammad Zubair being beaten by a Hindu mob became the defining image of riots in Delhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
UN experts demand Iran ceases harassing BBC Persian staff
BBC Persian journalists have endured death threats, criminal inquiries, asset freezes and defamation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Le Drian case: Fraudsters who wore mask of French minister jailed
The conmen wore a silicone mask of Jean-Yves Le Drian to trick wealthy people during video calls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vW...
Coronavirus confirmed as pandemic
The outbreak can be characterised as pandemic, the World Health Organization says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aK5SpU
Lockerbie bombing: Megrahi appeal bid allowed
A review decides that Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's conviction can be taken to a fresh appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aQbZsZ
Coronavirus: Iran death toll rises as virus spreads
Footage has emerged showing numerous body bags, as the country struggle to cope with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q64R...
Harvey Weinstein jailed for 23 years in rape trial
The sentence finalises a dramatic fall from grace for one of Hollywood's most powerful figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Palestinian teenager killed in West Bank clash
Palestinian medics say the 15-year-old was shot in the face by Israeli fire south of Nablus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TFgzUY
Coronavirus: Up to 70% of Germany could become infected - Merkel
The chancellor warns that as many as 58 million Germans could become infected by coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38IYDgx
Danube boat accident: Cruise ship captain goes on trial
The cruise ship collided with a small tourist boat on the Danube in Budapest, killing 28. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wJeYoj
Harvey Weinstein awaits sentencing in New York rape trial
The former Hollywood producer faces up to 29 years in jail after being convicted of rape and assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mexico City underground trains collide killing one
Two trains crash into each other at Tacubaya metro station in Mexico City injuring dozens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38BGZv6
Pakistan plane crash: Fighter jet crashes near Islamabad park
The F-16 military aircraft crashed in the Pakistani capital during a rehearsal for a military parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Confusion and fear sweep through Italy amid lockdown
Italian residents tell the BBC they are confused by government measures to tackle the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W1sr...
Coronavirus: Is China getting back to business?
China's government wants to get back to normal after official figures suggest the crisis may have stabilised. from BBC News - World ht...
Can Finland's Saimaa seals survive climate change?
This breed of seal is facing extinction but conservationists in Finland are trying to save it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TCBxUq
Joe Biden extends lead over rival Sanders in Democratic presidential race
The Democratic front-runner solidifies his lead after heading for a win in the key state of Michigan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Trucks spray disinfectant through Tehran's streets
Watch the massive disinfectant operation in a neighbourhood of Iran's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33a6SRO
George Pell: Court hears cardinal's final bid to quash sexual abuse verdict
The ex-Vatican treasurer was jailed for sexually abusing two boys, but maintains his innocence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q4sR...
Cornavirus: Coachella music festival postponed
This year's event in April was set to be headlined by Rage Against The Machine and Frank Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Blasian dating in South Africa: ‘Will my Asian family accept my black boyfriend?’
Blasian - black and Asian - couples now exist in South Africa... but they don't always have an easy time. from BBC News - World https:...
The spectacular failures and successes of massive dams
It can be fiendishly complex to measure the social and environmental effects of large-scale dams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cL...
General election 2019: What's the evidence that Russia interfered?
A trove of confidential UK government documents was leaked online in the run-up to the last general election – but who’s to blame? We look a...
Life and struggle after YouTube fame
Dax was one of YouTube's first stars, but 13 years later, few people remember his name. Can a vlogging legend seize glory again? from ...
Coronavirus: Troops sent to New York 'containment zone'
The city of New Rochelle has a significant cluster of virus cases, according to New York officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
In pictures: Italy implements coronavirus curbs
The country is adjusting to restrictions on travel and public gatherings amid the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Is coronavirus coming between people and their faith?
As religious rituals are disrupted, is the disease coming between people and their worship? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3385EX4
Coronavirus: Life under Italy's lockdown
Travel bans, empty streets and prison riots, as 60 million people have their movements restricted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33...
Putin doesn't rule out running for president again
Russia's president says the final decision would be in the hands of the Constitutional Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cO...
Coronavirus: Dutch PM tells nation not to shake hands – then does
Mark Rutte has apparently been caught out by his own handshake policy, moments after announcing it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Notre-Dame: Paris cathedral restoration work continues
It has been nearly 11 months since fire destroyed the spire and roof of the world-famous cathedral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Chile robbery: Armed gang steals $15m from Santiago airport
Police think the robbers may have had inside information about the cash shipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aFjcvN
Coronavirus: Italians barred from Austria to stop spread
The move is an attempt to stop the disease being brought across the border between the two nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Nigeria's dethroned Emir of Kano accepts removal
Muhammadu Sanusi II says the new emir should be embraced after he is ousted for "insubordination". from BBC News - World https:/...
Billie Eilish tackles body shaming as her world tour kicks off in Miami
"Though you've never seen my body, you still judge me for it," says the star, as her tour kicks off. from BBC News - World h...
Coronavirus: President Xi visits Wuhan to signal control of outbreak
His visit comes as China records its lowest number of infections, with just 19 on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aBOXFU
Trump on coronavirus: 'People are really surprised I understand this stuff'
On a tour of the CDC, President Trump says doctors asked him "How do you know so much about this?" from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: US Republicans self-quarantine amid outbreak
Five politicians, including Sen Ted Cruz, isolate themselves, as President Trump says he is healthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
David Elliott: Australia state police minister 'fired prohibited weapons'
Police are investigating whether New South Wales politician David Elliott broke the law at a gun range. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Asian markets still on edge over oil price war
Investors remain nervous after the single biggest share market drop since the financial crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TKXo...
Call of Duty: Warzone to challenge battle royale rivals
The new game will be free and work across consoles to be accessible to more players. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q3m7Xb
Ellie and Nele: From she to he - and back to she again
When two trans men fell in love they began to have second thoughts about their gender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38xUBHD
Hundreds of billions of locusts swarm in East Africa
East Africa could be on the verge of a food crisis, if swarms of locusts are not controlled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wEILyq
Why Russia has shunned the MH17 plane disaster trial
Russia puts up a wall of denial as it stands accused over the Malaysian jet shot down in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cGW1D4
Inside Yemen's dangerously divided 'city of snipers'
The BBC's gained exclusive access to Taiz, home to one of the longest running battles of Yemen's civil war. from BBC News - World ...
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TR...
Going to meet the migrant son I thought was dead
Thanks to a BBC report, Indonesian mother Hana Bedong was reunited with her son, who she last saw when he was six. from BBC News - World h...
Why three senior Saudi princes have been silenced
The removal of close relatives of the Saudi crown prince is fuelling much speculation and rumour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/332...
Venezuela fire: Thousands of voting machines burned
A blaze razes the main warehouse holding machines used in elections in Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q1vjLP
Cory Booker: Joe Biden picks up endorsement from former rival
The New Jersey senator's thumbs-up for Mr Biden follows the backing of Senator Kamala Harris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vF...
Twitter labels edited Biden video 'manipulated tweet'
The misleading video, viewed almost six million times, was retweeted twice by President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38B0pjM
Coronavirus: Italy in 'massive shock therapy' pledge to offset virus impact
The country's economy takes a hit, as millions try to adapt to new coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W3b...
Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok survives assassination attempt
An explosion hit the vehicle in which Abdalla Hamdok was travelling in the capital, Khartoum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39DzZ2i
Coronavirus Australia: 'Did you cough at me?' row on Sydney train
A cough on a train in Sydney sparked a passive-aggressive row that's since gone viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W3jacO
Skywhale: Controversial hot air balloon returns to Canberra
A controversial public artwork returns to Australia’s capital for a balloon spectacular. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39CYKM2
Letter from Africa: The spread of coronavirus prejudice in Kenya
Before it recorded a single case of the virus, Kenya witnessed a number of anti-Chinese incidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Coronavirus: Trapped in a virus-struck care home.
Daughters' of woman quarantined in virus-struck care home say they feel 'helpless'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Zub...
Afghanistan: Rival 'presidents' plan rival inaugurations
Both men insist they won the presidential election, which took place in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TNqUNE
International Women's Day: Clashes mar Mexico City march
Dozens are injured as activists throw petrol bombs and police use tear gas during a women's protest. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Asian stock markets tumble after oil prices crash
Volatility remains in stock markets as coronavirus cases rise and oil giants start a supply war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TA7...
Coronavirus: Foreigners leave N Korea on first commercial flight for weeks
One ambassador who had been quarantined for a month described the conditions as "morally crushing". from BBC News - World https:...
Chinese group to complete British Steel takeover
The Chinese Jingye Group has said that the £50m takeover is due to be completed on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tymz1J
Coronavirus: 'Shaming' of Australia GP with virus angers doctors
The GP had been publicly rebuked for treating patients while unaware he had coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39CVyA2
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 more than 20%. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Yemen: The doctor on the front line after years of war
Yemen’s healthcare system is on the verge of collapse after five years of a devastating war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wCgB74
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