Australian police shoot man dead after stabbings in Pilbara
Several people injured at a WA shopping centre after an attack by a man with a knife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bUNoEa
Three continents, four lives, one day
The stories of people who died on one day, from an exile who returned home to a disaster survivor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K...
Coronavirus: Michigan lockdown protesters enter statehouse
Demonstrators rallied at the state's capitol as legislators voted on extending the state of emergency. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: 'World is too fragile' - UN secretary general
António Guterres tells the BBC he has been "shocked but not surprised" by the coronavirus response. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: Seven million Afghan children risk hunger - report
The coronavirus outbreak poses a "perfect storm" for the war-ravaged country, warns Save the Children. from BBC News - World htt...
Coronavirus: How can I help?
Giving blood, writing a diary, or reading a story to your friends' children are just some of the options. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: Northern Territory first in Australia to lift major restrictions
The Northern Territory lifts major social restrictions in a test case for the rest of the nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bR...
Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse
Several senators reportedly wore bulletproof vests as armed demonstrators looked on from the gallery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nigerian drummer Tony Allen dies aged 79
Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created Afrobeat with Fela Kuti, dies in Paris aged 79, his manager says from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Eurozone economy shrinks at record rate
Single currency nations see a sharp fall in GDP during the first quarter of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YhOZ2U
Obituary: Rishi Kapoor, Bollywood’s ‘forever youthful’ heartthrob
The Bollywood actor, who has died aged 67, was one of Indian cinema's most enduring stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VNghwl
Hezbollah: Germany bans and raids Islamist group
All activity is to be halted by the Shia group's political wing, and police carry out raids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZL...
Coronavirus: Yemen reports first deaths amid fears of undetected spread
The two deaths in Aden heighten fears of a devastating outbreak in the war-ravaged country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WeIsTM
Coronavirus: France offers subsidy to tempt lockdown cyclists
The country's minister for ecological transition says the move aims to keep pollution levels low. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus and South Korea: How lives changed to beat the virus
Images from South Korea, which was once a virus hotspot but on Wednesday had zero new local cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Coronavirus: New York funeral home puts corpses in lorries
Police were called on Wednesday after the home in Brooklyn put dozens of bodies in rented trucks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bW...
South African anti-apartheid veteran Denis Goldberg dies
He stood trial in South Africa alongside Nelson Mandela and was also imprisoned for his activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KN...
Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown
The electric car company says forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries have clouded its forecast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Rishi Kapoor: Bollywood's romantic hero dies at 67
Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died aged 67, two years after being diagnosed with cancer from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z...
US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites
The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Trump says China wants him to lose re-election
The US president says Beijing faces a "lot" of possible consequence from the US over coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament
Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Harrison Ford investigated over LA runway incident
The US actor was piloting a plane that wrongly crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus kills 70 veterans at Massachusetts care home
Officials are investigating if residents received proper medical care at the Massachusetts home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ybb...
Irrfan Khan: The Bollywood star loved by Hollywood
Irrfan Khan's biographer, Aseem Chhabra, writes about the life of one of Bollywood's biggest stars. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy
Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yZZBZt
Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions
Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'
How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence. from BBC News - World ...
Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match
Inside the Nicaraguan boxing event that caught the world's attention during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3ojqW
Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'
"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it. from BBC News - World http...
Coronavirus: Why so many US nurses are out of work
At a time when many healthcare workers are risking their lives, some face pay cuts and job loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VMx...
How will airlines get flying again?
When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cXyT2s
Coronavirus: My son's asthmatic killer doesn't deserve to die in jail
A mother in Argentina says she fears the asthmatic killer will not survive Covid-19 in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cYzCjT
Irrfan Khan: Movie world pays tribute to Bollywood star's 'pure magic'
Danny Boyle, Priyanka Chopra and Bollywood stars praise actor Irrfan Khan, who has died aged 53. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W7s...
Australians urged to sign up to tracking app
PM Scott Morrison said wide usage would be the "ticket" to normal life resuming as soon as possible. from BBC News - World https...
Tupac Shakur: Kentucky governor apologises over benefits error
The governor was left red-faced after a very unlikely unemployment claim surfaced in the US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Coronavirus: Greeks ponder ban on fax machines in state offices
The coronavirus has forced Greece to digitise the state and rapidly move public services online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35hm...
Exotic dancers swap club for food delivery service
Lucky Devil Lounge in Portland, Oregon has adapted its business to comply with social distancing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sj...
Coronavirus: Europe grapples with lifting limits on travel
France plans to allow greater freedom, while Germany warns against worldwide travel before mid-June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Switzerland says young children can hug grandparents
Revised guidelines say children under 10 do not transmit the virus, but some experts express caution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas
Films that debut on video on demand will be eligible for next year's awards, the Academy rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
India coronavirus lockdown: Stranded migrants can return home
Millions of people stranded by a lockdown to curb coronavirus can return to their home states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y8a0lO
US economy sees worst slump in over a decade
The contraction in the world's largest economy is the most severe since the financial crisis of 2008. from BBC News - World https://if...
Malawi - where courts have blocked a coronavirus lockdown
Malawi announces cash handouts for the poorest, after the courts blocked the proposed lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35kdW...
Coronavirus: Outcry as Spanish beach sprayed with bleach
Environmentalists say a misguided attempt to protect residents has damaged a sensitive ecosystem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KK...
How Irrfan Khan helped Slumdog Millionaire to become an Oscar winner
Danny Boyle credits Irrfan Khan with propelling Slumdog Millionaire to Oscar glory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YdnmrL
South Korea fire: Dozens killed in warehouse blaze in Icheon
The fire in the unfinished warehouse in Icheon began after an explosion involving building material. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma
Many are returning to jobs in Israel and its settlements, where there has been a large outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y9i...
Germany's new Berlin airport set for take off, nine years late
There may be no passengers on the horizon but the long-awaited airport will launch in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YftfVp
Coronavirus: Transgender people 'extremely vulnerable' during lockdown
Rights groups say coronavirus restrictions are leaving vulnerable trans people even more exposed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W8...
Irrfan Khan, one of Indian cinema's finest exports
The star of Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire and dozens of Indian cinema's finest films has died at 53. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: A new way of dating during lockdown
Omar Mehtab looks at how online dating is being reinvented in these times of social isolation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xivOLb
Irrfan Khan: Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi actor dies
The Bollywood star, known for roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World, has died aged 53. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KGm...
Coronavirus: This is what reopening in US looks like
Barber shops, tattoo parlours, beaches and restaurants reopen in Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUny3a
Trump orders US meatpacking plants to stay open
As the pandemic squeezes US food supply, the president designates the plants critical infrastructure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: France to make masks compulsory on public transport
Everyone on public transport must wear a face mask from 11 May, when France's lockdown begins to ease. from BBC News - World https://i...
US Congress abandons return to Washington after lawmakers revolt
The Democratic-controlled House is postponing its return, but the Senate reopens next week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aIIqsQ
Norway tycoon Tom Hagen held over wife's disappearance
Anne-Elisabeth Hagen vanished in 2018 and is now presumed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWqgVT
Police protecting Prague mayor after 'Russian murder plot'
Russia flatly denies a report alleging a Russian agent came to Prague to poison local mayors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KDb1VI
Pentagon releases UFO videos for the record
The hovering objects seen in the footage are still classified as "unidentified". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WajqFq
Ligue 1 & 2: France's top two divisions will not resume this season
The Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons will not resume after France bans all sporting events, including behind closed doors, until September. fro...
Disney sparks backlash with #MayThe4th tweet
The company suggested it owned the rights to any tweet containing the hashtag. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y8yd6i
Coronavirus: 'One billion' could become infected worldwide - report
An international aid group warns that vulnerable countries need urgent help to avoid major outbreaks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
El Salvador gangs: 'No ray of sunlight for inmates'
El Salvador, already criticised by rights groups, cracks down further on imprisoned gang members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yN...
French police officers suspended for using racist slur in viral video
The two officers in Paris were filmed using an extremely offensive word for North Africans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WjsU1t
Man dies after Lebanon economic protest turns violent
Demonstrators are angry at the economic crisis which has been made worse by a coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: India cancels order for 'faulty' China rapid test kits
States have complained that the rapid test kits have an accuracy rate of only 5%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ztqAgj
Who could lead North Korea without Kim?
The enigmatic sister, a diplomat and a spymaster are all contenders, but history is on nobody's side. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: How New Zealand got its coffees and fries back
A strict and early lockdown has meant New Zealanders are back at cafes sooner than other countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Top NYC doctor takes her own life
The father of 49-year-old Dr Lorna Breen says: "She tried to do her job and it killed her." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: HSBC profits halved by pandemic fallout
The bank raised its expectations for bad loans to $3bn due to the impact of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zzyqVL
Record 50.8 million internally displaced, IDMC report says
Those who have fled their homes due to conflict or disaster face the further threat of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Luckin Coffee: Scandal-hit chain raided by regulators in China
The company's shares have slumped this month since it revealed $310m in fabricated transactions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis
'Dumbfounded' or 'great job' - Americans who backed the president in 2016 rate his pandemic response. from BBC News - Worl...
Coronavirus: Florida pastor continues in-person services
Pastor Rich Vera is among a minority in America who say it’s appropriate to gather to worship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YaMbEx
Coronavirus: Families foster pets during outbreak
As animal shelters are forced to limit operations, many people have applied to temporarily rehome a pet. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Trump 'can't imagine why' US disinfectant calls spiked
The president says he takes no responsibility for a reported spike in calls to emergency hotlines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Coronavirus: Argentina bans commercial flight sales until 1 September
Aviation industry groups warn that the move puts at risk more than 300,000 jobs in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xdPP...
Coronavirus: What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns
What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/359PHAJ
Coronavirus: Mexico factory staff question 'essential work'
Concerned about coronavirus, Mexican workers are calling for US-owned factories to be closed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YcYgJl
Stressed firms look for better ways to source products
The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?
Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cTP4h8
Coronavirus and climate: Australia's chance to shift to green energy
Scientists say the economic impact of the virus gives a window for action to cut emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S6RMrR
Coronavirus: Nigeria to ease Abuja and Lagos lockdowns on 4 May
There will be new nationwide measures, including a night-time curfew and mandatory face masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cTIZRQ
Zeinab Badawi mourns losing Dr Adil El Tayar to coronavirus
Zeinab Badawi mourns her cousin Dr Adil El Tayar, who died protecting others from Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aEAvNa
US reports deaths of civilians in Somali air strike
An operation that killed two al-Shabab militants also killed two civilians and injured three more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Coronavirus: Belgians urged to eat more chips by lockdown-hit potato growers
The chips are truly down for Belgium's potato growers, now lacking customers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zArIio
Gay men abused in Morocco after photos spread online
The photos spread after a model told women to download gay apps to see how common homosexuality is. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Major film festivals to unite for YouTube event
We Are One will give online debuts to films that were set to appear at Berlin, Cannes and Toronto. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Coronavirus: Notre-Dame repairs restart amid lockdown
Workers set about making the construction site in Paris compatible with social distance rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KFLfAh
Coronavirus tests cause tailbacks at Kenya-Uganda border
Queues stretch 30km at the Kenya-Uganda border after coronavirus tests were imposed for lorry drivers. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'
The company introduced measures earlier this month to stop the spread of misinformation from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VHr0IG
Coronavirus: Airlines urge chancellor to extend job support scheme
The coronavirus job retention scheme must be extended beyond June, says Airlines UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VGvtLK
Coronavirus: Schools start reopening in China's biggest cities
Some older pupils in Beijing and Shanghai are going back to classes as normal life begins to resume. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Germans don compulsory masks as lockdown eases
Simple cloth masks are now mandatory on public transport and in shops within most states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xTUqdL
El Salvador: Gangs 'taking advantage of pandemic'
President Nayib Bukele authorises the police and army to use lethal force to contain the violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Coronavirus: New Zealand claims no community cases as lockdown eases
After single-figure new cases for more than a week, NZ says it has ended local transmissions for now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Airbus is 'bleeding cash', chief executive warns
In a letter to workers Guillaume Faury reportedly said the firm's existence was now threatened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
The boy who photographed La Belle Époque of France
Jacques Henri Lartigue documented La Belle Époque of France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W1ISNu
Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission
The Human Rights Commission says people who committed crimes as minors will no longer be executed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)
How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders. from BBC News - Wo...
Why so much US resistance to lockdown?
The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cSSiBQ
Rare glimpse into El Salvador's overcrowded prisons
A rare glimpse into El Salvador's notoriously overcrowded prisons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aHdE3w
Ken Walibora: How Kenya's 'king' of Swahili writing inspired me
Ken Walibora died on 10 April and left behind a generation of Kenyans who grew up on his books. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xSs5...
Coronavirus: Is it too early to expand our 'social bubbles'?
New Zealand is relaxing some social distancing measures, but is it safe for other nations? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W0m9kP
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: Spain eases lockdown measures to allow children outside
For the first time in six weeks, the country's children have been allowed outside to exercise and play. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Chile to introduce controversial 'virus-free' ID
People who recover from Covid-19 will get a certificate despite a World Health Organization warning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Italy's PM outlines lockdown easing measures
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says Italy will start relaxing coronavirus restrictions from 4 May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y4...
More US states begin lifting virus lockdown orders
Some Americans can resume going to restaurants, cinemas and nail salons starting this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aFMFFe
Coronavirus: Spain records lowest daily death toll as lockdown eases
The health ministry says 288 people have died of the virus, the lowest number since 20 March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SptSbl
Trump faces scrutiny over West Point address plans
The president is scheduled to give the commencement address at the US military academy in June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDse...
Coronavirus: Auschwitz survivor Henri Kichka dies of Covid-19
One of Belgium's last Holocaust survivors, Henri Kichka, succumbs to Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sa2Y6V
Rohingya crisis: Hundreds of refugees stranded in boats at sea
The Malaysian government has turned away Rohingya refugees, over fears about coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aG5jNw
Coronavirus: French police seize 140,000 black market masks
Officers caught a businessman unloading the masks from a lorry into a house in St Denis near Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: 17 police officers die of Covid-19 in Peru
A new interior minister has vowed to spend more money to buy protective equipment after 17 deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Per Olov Enquist: Swedish author dies at the age of 85
He penned more than 20 novels, plays and essays which won a number of awards at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KDX...
Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?
The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south
The Yemeni government has warned of "dangerous and catastrophic consequences" of the move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Naomi Campbell and African artists entertain fans online
Big-name celebrities and artists have been going online to entertain their fans during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies
Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KzcJHB
Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns
Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VY...
Ultra-Orthodox and trans: 'I prayed to God to make me a girl'
Growing up as a Hasidic Jew, Abby Stein had no idea trans people existed - she just felt sure she was a girl. from BBC News - World https:...
The farmers bringing their fields indoors
Indoor farms, where crops are grown on shelves, are supplying cities with fruit and veg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zvXNb8
China and US trade virus conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories about Covid-19 have been spreading online since the early days of the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: India's circuses struggle to survive the lockdown
Already a dying art form, the pandemic could bring the curtain down on circuses forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aCsYhG
Coronavirus: The different approaches to lockdowns in Africa
Countries have taken different routes in imposing restrictions - which ones are working against the virus? from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Ecuador 'victim' found alive in hospital mix-up
The Ecuadorean woman was wrongly declared to be dead, and someone else's ashes were sent to her family. from BBC News - World https://...
Nepal earthquake: Surviving a deadly Everest avalanche
Footage shows the terrifying moment climbers were engulfed by snow in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VFKoWF
Coronavirus: Worldwide death toll climbs to 200,000
The sombre milestone is reached with 2.8 million infections, Johns Hopkins University figures say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Coronavirus: Berlin march against lockdown measures
About 200 protesters gathered in Germany's capital to protest against coronavirus measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VVlu...
Eurovision Again: Why fans of the song contest get together every Saturday
Fans of the song contest are re-watching old competitions as "a distraction from all the bad stuff". from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: Belarus orphanage seeks help amid 'critical' outbreak
A Belarus orphanage says it has at least 23 cases, and that some of the children are "extremely ill". from BBC News - World http...
Hong Kong protests: Jailed man gets judge's sympathy for stabbing
The judge who jailed the man for the attack at an anti-government protest said he was a victim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yIDy...
Coronavirus: NY man in lockdown shares his often hilarious lockdown life moments
The funny moments of a New York man isolated in his small apartment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VYLz25
Coronavirus: Immunity passports ‘could increase virus spread’
No evidence people who develop antibodies after recovering are protected against a second infection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Lam Wing-kee: HK bookseller who defied China opens shop in Taiwan
Lam Wing-kee was detained in China after selling material critical of the political elite there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y1f...
Coronavirus: India allows small shops to reopen
Only half of staff are allowed to work and must take precautions such as wearing face masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aIFQ6d
Sergio Moro: Brazil prosecutor requests Bolsonaro 'meddling' probe
It comes after former justice minister Sergio Moro accused the president of political interference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Some states begin to reopen as US death toll passes 50,000
Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska lift some restrictions despite warnings that it may be too soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VF4dgR
Nova Scotia shooting: 'They had no idea the hell they were going to face'
Canada's deadliest shooting is pieced together by the people swept up in its path of terror. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cD5...
Messenger Rooms: Facebook's new video calls let 50 people drop in
The social media giant said it worked with cryptographers to devise ways of excluding unwanted guests. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Doctors dismantle Trump's treatment comments
They warned that heeding his comments on using disinfectants or UV light could have fatal consequences. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Belgium unveils plans to lift lockdown
Schools will be allowed to reopen from 11 May, but with no more than 10 pupils per class from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S6StBs
Australia and New Zealand mark Anzac Day in driveways
Citizens, many holding candles, stand in silence in driveways to pay a dawn tribute to wartime dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Has Sweden got its virus science right?
The strategy devised by scientists was to keep large parts of society open but not everyone is convinced. from BBC News - World https://if...
Tree kangaroos: How a joey in Australia is helping save his wild cousins.
How a joey in an Australian zoo is helping his wild cousins in Papua New Guinea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S0Jsd2
Saudi Arabia to abolish flogging - supreme court
A document from the supreme court says the punishment will be replaced by imprisonment or fines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KAo...
Nova Scotia gunman's first victim was girlfriend, who survived
Gabriel Wortman is believed to have killed 22 people over the span of 12 hours across Nova Scotia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
DR Congo's Virunga National Park hit by 'deadliest' attack
At least 12 rangers died in an ambush by suspected Rwandan rebels, the deadliest attack in recent years. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Doctor rejects Trump's 'heat and light' idea at White House
Dr Birx was unconvinced by his idea for coronavirus patients' bodies to be irradiated by UV light. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: US death toll passes 50,000
A grim milestone is passed by the world's deadliest outbreak, although US mortality rate is comparatively low. from BBC News - World h...
Brazil justice minister Moro quits in Bolsonaro clash
Sergio Moro, famous for fighting corruption, opposed the dismissal of Brazil's police chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yIU...
Coronavirus: France bans online sales of nicotine products
A suggestion that nicotine might help against coronavirus sparks a run on such products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/354d1Qs
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has face mask issues
Cyril Ramaphosa struggles to put on a face mask after urging people use them on public transport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VV...
Saudi Arabia: Prominent human rights activist 'dies in jail'
Campaigners say Abdullah al-Hamid was not given sufficient medical care following a stroke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aBKd2A
Coronavirus: Disinfectant firm issues warning after Trump comments
The makers of Lysol and Dettol warn against Donald Trump's suggestion of ingesting disinfectant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Genocide trial: IS suspect in court in Germany
A 37-year-old man is accused of murdering a five-year-old girl in Iraq in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bvAkF0
Coronavirus: South Africa allows cigarette sales as lockdown restrictions eased
Alcohol sales remain banned but people can soon exercise outside and some businesses reopen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/355HjSS
Coronavirus lockdown: Asian cooks make bamboo shoots top trend
Dishes with bamboo shoots are currently the top recipe search worldwide, ahead of banana bread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KHOS...
Stay-At-Home protesters: 'We want our lives back'
Across the United States, some people insist the lockdowns should be lifted and states reopened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x4O...
Coronavirus: Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment
Doctors call the president's latest remarks about coronavirus treatment "dangerous" and "ridiculous". from BBC New...
Tom Hanks writes to boy called Corona who said he was bullied
The Australian boy sent a letter to the Hollywood star when he heard Hanks had caught the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3532...
Rolling Stones release their first new song in eight years, Living In A Ghost Town
Living In A Ghost Town was started before the coronavirus pandemic and completed in lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VxccMB
Coronavirus: 'I can't wash my hands - my water was cut off'
In the midst of a public health crisis, families in Detroit have no water due to non-payment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3auM2P3
With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?
Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
10 songs supporting the world through lockdown
DJs around the world reveal the songs helping their listeners keep upbeat while stuck at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VyDLFy
Coronavirus: Is social distancing an oxymoron in India?
The country has been in lockdown for a month, so why are crowds still gathering in many places? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KA4C...
Ramadan: Fasting safely during coronavirus crisis
During Ramadan, many Muslim people abstain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x8QG...
Coronavirus: 'I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested'
Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic. from BBC News - World https://i...
US announces millions in aid for resource-rich Greenland
The Trump administration will also open a consulate in the territory. amid competition for Greenland's resources. from BBC News - Worl...
Coronavirus: Smog pollution in Delhi vanishes
The Indian capital is one of the most polluted cities but in lockdown the skies are strikingly clear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Severe storms and tornadoes kills six in Texas and Oklahoma
Storm cells across the region triggered tornadoes, hail and flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S0L0Ut
India rape: Six-year-old victim's eyes damaged in attack
Police in Madhya Pradesh say the child was grabbed near her home and subjected to a horrific attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Bundesliga 'ready to return on 9 May', says German Football League
The Bundesliga is hoping to return to action behind closed doors next month, but what challenges does it face to make it reality? from BBC...
Coronavirus: US unemployment claims hit 26.4 million
Data shows a further 4.4 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S4h4a6
Book recommendations from today's top selling authors
Five authors, including Margaret Atwood and Adam Kay, tell BBC arts editor Will Gompertz what their go-to books are for lockdown. from BBC...
Syria civil war: Germany holds unprecedented state torture trial
Anwar R and Eyad A are accused of committing crimes against humanity for Syria's regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cEmqAt
Li Zehua: Journalist who 'disappeared' after Wuhan chase reappears
Li Zehua was chased and detained in the virus epicentre, before being sent to "quarantine". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Merkel warns coronavirus crisis 'still just the beginning'
The German leader calls for a big EU budget expansion to tackle the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bzxEGC
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson nurse 'Jenny from New Zealand' on treating PM
New Zealand nurse Jenny McGee speaks about treating UK PM Boris Johnson for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zg3oSD
Coronavirus: Australia urges G20 action on wildlife wet markets
It's thought the Coid-19 outbreak may have begun in a Chinese market that sold wildlife alongside food. from BBC News - World https://...
'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app
Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Wildfires rip through Poland's biggest national park
Hundreds of firefighters are battling fires ravaging the Biebrza National Park, Poland's largest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: How will the developing world cope?
There is growing concern about the impact the virus will have on poorer countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yyOGG4
Coronavirus: Stories of unemployment, fear and hope in the US
The unemployment figures are staggering - but there's a human story behind each of the numbers too. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The Saudi tribe and the tech city
Saudi plans to build a new tech city are coming up against two hurdles: funding and a local tribe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Mothers of murdered sons fight for justice in Colombia
Beatriz Méndez's teenage son was killed in Colombia in 2004, and now she is looking for answers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Ischgl resort at heart of Europe’s outbreak reopens
Ischgl, known as the "Ibiza of the Alps", is blamed for hundreds of cases among skiers across Europe. from BBC News - World http...
Developing world economies hit hard by coronavirus
The Covid-19 pandemic is badly damaging developing countries' economies in a number of ways. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xJ1...
Coronavirus: Why some Nigerians are gloating about Covid-19
Many rich Nigerians, including the political classes, used to go abroad for medical treatment - but no longer. from BBC News - World https...
Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites
Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension
The president has justified pausing applications for permanent residence to protect American jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z...
Coronavirus: Lifting lockdowns could see virus 'reignite', WHO warns
The head of the UN health agency warns most of the world's population "remains susceptible". from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Caution urged over Madagascar's 'herbal cure'
The WHO says there is no proof after the country's president claims a herbal tonic has cured people. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: The church threatened with Kalashnikovs over Covid-19 outbreak
A French pastor tells the BBC about threats his church faced after being blamed for spreading coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Mexican wrestlers sew Lucha Libre face masks
Used to making costumes for matches, Lucha Libre wrestlers are now sewing face masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RUU1OM
Coronavirus: Ukrainian town sealed off after monastery outbreak
Pochayiv has been put under quarantine by police after dozens of people became infected with coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Five of the countries most at risk from famine in 2020
As the World Food Programme warns of the worst crisis since WWII, which countries are most vulnerable? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: South Africa deploys 70,000 troops to enforce lockdown
Security forces are struggling to enforce the lockdown intended to stop the spread of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3avS...
Coronavirus: Germany's states make face masks compulsory
Bremen is the last of Germany's 16 states to require using face masks on public transport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KqhBii
Coronavirus: First US deaths weeks earlier than thought
Two newly identified cases in California are now believed to be the earliest virus deaths in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia lorry crash: Four police officers killed in Melbourne
Officers had pulled over a car for speeding in Melbourne when a lorry hit them, killing four. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34VhAMI
Iran's Revolutionary Guards ‘successfully launch military satellite’
If the launch is confirmed, it seems likely to add to the tensions between Iran and the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3atg7OT
Coronavirus: Spanish PM Sánchez sees 'slow and gradual' end to lockdown
PM Pedro Sánchez says they will start slowly winding down the lockdown in the second half of May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y7...
Kenya hunts those filmed fleeing coronavirus quarantine centre
Those in mandatory confinement have been complaining about prison-like conditions and the expense. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Coronavirus: Grandmas' top tips to get through lockdown
We've asked Grannies from around the world for their advice on staying positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x3eB8y
Mozambique villagers 'massacred' by Islamists
The police say dozens were killed after youths refused to join the militant group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VtPzsD
Coronavirus: US health official warns of dangerous second wave
The top US health official warns a fresh outbreak could coincide with the flu season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zgheEA
Coronavirus: Romania hands out steep lockdown fines
Romania issues 200,000 fines which are said to equal the country's corporate tax take for February. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Man shoots dead wife and eight others in Lebanese town
The victims of the country's worst mass shooting in years reportedly include at least five Syrians. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US bodycam footage shows man shooting at police
A man suspected of attempted murder was pulled over in a car park when he started firing at officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani
The social media giant becomes a shareholder in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Harvard rejects Trump demand to pay back aid
The US president says he is unhappy that the ultra-wealthy college has received stimulus money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpgT...
Coronavirus: US green cards to be halted for 60 days, Trump says
The US president's immigration ban will not be applied to temporary workers entering the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Latin American crime gangs adapt to pandemic
Crime gangs in Latin America are making changes to the way they operate, but are they gaining strength? from BBC News - World https://ift....
DForce hacker returns $25m in 'stolen' crypto-currencies
The money was returned to the DForce crypto-currency platform after an alleged hack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vt7mQJ
Pescara football club adopts Italian boy's shirt design
A six-year-old wins a competition to design Pescara football club's shirt for next season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eE3Avh
Photographer Peter Beard: Tributes paid to 'visionary artist'
Mick Jagger and Nick Rhodes are among those to praise Peter Beard, who has died at the age of 82. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VZ...
Coronavirus: Italy PM Conte says lockdown exit plan coming
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte urges "maximum caution" as other European nations ease lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: WHO worker killed in Myanmar collecting samples
The 28-year-old was caught up in gunfire in Myanmar's conflict-riven Rakhine State, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Planned from scratch: Brasilia at 60 in pictures
The purpose-built Brazilian city celebrates 60 years since it became the country's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpBR...
Oil price still below zero as turmoil persists
Coronavirus downturn has put major pressure on oil prices with demand slumping and storage running out. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India coronavirus lockdown: Broke tourists rescued from cave
The six tourists moved into a cave after running out of money when India went into lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RURUKM
The detention centre for teenage Taliban members
The Afghan detention centre houses some 300 boys under 18, of whom half are alleged to be militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kim Jong-un illness rumours denied amid intense speculation
South Korea says reports that Kim Jong-un is gravely ill are not true, after intense speculation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bp...
Sri Lanka marks Easter Sunday attack anniversary
More than 250 people were killed by a group of suicide bombers on Easter Sunday last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpQbiJ
Coronavirus further threatening media freedom, says Reporters Without Borders
Countries which censored their Covid-19 outbreaks, like Iran, fall in the World Press Freedom Index. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Children with autism allowed to play in Italian park
Italy has closed its parks during lockdown, but one is opening for children with autism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34TSn57
Coronavirus: Immigration to US to be suspended amid pandemic, says Trump
The US president says he will sign an executive order to suspend all immigration because of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders
Facebook said it was only removing events that violated government orders over virus containment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bB...
Coronavirus: Governors ask Trump to call off lockdown protests
One governor says it would be "incredibly appreciated" if the White House helped rein in protesters. from BBC News - World https...
Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration
Australia's second-largest carrier cut almost all flights last month amid virus travel bans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bqY...
Saudi Arabia executed record number of people in 2019 - Amnesty
Global executions hit a 10-year low, but Saudi Arabia bucked the trend, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?
Experts raise concerns about Bluetooth technology and the risks of "mission creep". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kgkouq
Can you compare countries?
Should you be comparing Covid-19 statistics between countries? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cKXO9B
Coronavirus: Are hospital cleaners forgotten heroes in this crisis?
Hygiene has never seemed more important. Here's how a woman who cleans wards in Chicago is being affected. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: Somali diaspora sends home stories of woe
British-Somalis have been badly hit in both economic and human terms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zagOzw
Coronavirus dreams: Why are people having lockdown nightmares?
Some people are reporting more intense dreams while in lockdown due to coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wRgmFA
Afghanistan: The detention centre for teenage Taliban members
The Afghan detention centre houses some 300 boys under 18, of whom half are alleged to be militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: How New Zealand relied on science and empathy
New Zealand's virus response was early, strict and compassionate - and it's seeing results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Hope as Italy records first fall in active virus cases
The small but symbolic drop is a "positive development" in the fight against the virus, officials say. from BBC News - World htt...
Canada shooting: Virtual vigil for victims due to Covid-19
A policewoman and two frontline coronavirus workers were among the 18 victims who died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vn9WaC
Thomas Thabane: Scandal-hit Lesotho PM to get 'dignified' exit
Thomas Thabane has been accused of being involved in the murder of his estranged wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zis25h
Coronavirus: Reporter challenges Trump over Cuomo praise clip
The US president played a carefully chosen clip of an outspoken critic at his White House briefing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Israel's Netanyahu and Gantz sign unity government deal
The agreement, which ends a year of political paralysis, will see the pair rotating the premiership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Rush for haircuts in Denmark as lockdown eases
Hairdressers and a range of other small businesses have reopened in Denmark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KgGooS
'Alien comet' visitor has weird composition
The first known comet to visit us from another star system has an unusual make-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xAd7mz
Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube
The social network accelerated the launch of Facebook Gaming due to the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xKH82P
Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro joins anti-lockdown protests
Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly said that the risk posed by coronavirus has been exaggerated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VJWInj
Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic will fold without aid, warns Branson
Sir Richard Branson says he is not asking for a handout, but a commercial loan to save the airline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Germany relaxes shop closures
Some German school pupils are also back in class, but social distancing remains in force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3arHetr
Richard Wadani: Austrian Nazi deserter dies aged 97
Richard Wadani was drafted to fight for Nazi Germany in 1939, but deserted and switched sides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XPdCDR
Palghar lynching: India police arrest more than 100 suspects
Three men have been beaten to death in Palghar district despite a strict lockdown across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus lockdown: NZ to ease restrictions after 'stopping explosion'
The country, which has relatively few cases, has been praised for its quick and strict response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cvu...
Coronavirus: Three Sydney beaches re-open for exercise
Coogee, Maroubra and Clovelly beaches allow exercise after three weeks of being shut to the public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus in Latin America: How bad is it?
BBC reporters in Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia and Nicaragua explain how the pandemic is affecting the region. from BBC News - Worl...
US oil prices drop to 21-year low as demand dries up
Coronavirus downturn has put major pressure on oil prices with demand slumping and storage running out. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus journey: The 'last cruise ship on Earth' finally comes home
From political storms to presidential pleas, it has been quite a journey for the MSC Magnifica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vkma...
Australia coronavirus lockdown: Kangaroo hops through empty Adelaide streets
South Australia Police have spotted a kangaroo on the empty city streets during coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Disney stops paying 100,000 workers during downturn
Entertainment giant Disney will stop paying nearly half its workforce as it battles virus shutdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The translators giving indigenous migrants a voice
Indigenous Central American migrants can be left voiceless when facing US immigration authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R...
How Typhoid Mary left a trail of scandal and death
The chilling story of an Irish immigrant cook who brought typhoid to well-to-do families in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India coronavirus: Should people pay for their own Covid-19 tests?
Experts question if India can effectively fight the outbreak if it will only pay for some tests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xKS...
Coronavirus: The fear of being sentenced to a Kenyan quarantine centre
Kenyans worry about being put into coronavirus quarantine where conditions are said to be like prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Fruit labourers: 'If you don't want to work like a slave, you're out'
The BBC investigates allegations of exploitation by labourers working in the Spanish fruit and vegetable growing region Almeria. from BBC ...
Gold mining in Ghana: Going underground with a child miner
Thousands of illegal gold mines tempt children into potentially lucrative but very dangerous work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Coronavirus: Amazon extends closure of French warehouses
Amazon shuts in warehouses until Wednesday in a row over sanitary conditions for workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34LpKas
Coronavirus: US faced with protests amid pressure to reopen
Residents demand relaxation of infection prevention measures despite signs it is too soon to reopen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Iran warns US Navy over Gulf incident
The US Navy accused Iranian vessels of "dangerous and provocative actions" in the Gulf on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani 'in isolation as staff infected'
Up to 40 members of Ashraf Ghani's staff test positive as the president self-isolates, say media reports. from BBC News - World https:...
Canada shooting: Nova Scotia gunman 'dressed as policeman' arrested
Police in Nova Scotia advised residents to stay indoors after an attacker shot several people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yp5Y8w
Coronavirus: New York couples can now tie the knot over Zoom
Governor Andrew Cuomo has said New Yorkers will be allowed to apply for licences and marry online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K...
Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and the Rolling Stones Together At Home
Over 100 stars take part in an online concert, Together At Home, celebrating the world's key workers. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: US protests against and for lockdown restrictions
Restrictions brought in to try to stop the spread of Covid-19 prompt demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eBwY5d
Together At Home concert: 9 things we spotted
From the most heartfelt performances to the messiest bedrooms, these are the moments that stood out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Japan doctors warn of health system 'break down' as cases surge
It comes as coronavirus cases in the country surge, leaving its doctors and hospitals stretched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XK1...
Coronavirus: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?
Robot workers can help us keep social distance but once machines take over it will be hard to go back. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Madrid’s medical heroes in the fight of their lives
Medics at one of the capital's busiest hospitals tell of services on the brink and becoming infected. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Advice columnists give tips on dating, work and parents
"Don't flirt with the cute girl at the checkout line" - and other advice for Covid-19 times. from BBC News - World https://i...
Hudeidi: The Somali 'king of oud' who was felled by coronavirus
Somali musician Ahmed Ismail Hussein Hudeidi died in London from coronavirus at the age of 91. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zd74ER
We are not prepared at all': Haiti, already impoverished, confronts a pandemic
Haiti has barely 60 ventilators for 11 million people, and a limited number of doctors who can operate them. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: The view from my window
Jemima Yong's pictures record the comings and goings on a patch of land outside her London home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Spanish PM promises to ease confinement of children
From 27 April children will be able to get some fresh air for the first time since the lockdown began. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trump: Some states 'to begin a safe, gradual and phased opening'
US President Donald Trump says a number of states have announced "concrete steps" to reopening. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Lang Lang on taking part in all-star concert
The pianist joins over 100 artists performing live from home to support front-line workers tackling the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC New...
Coronavirus: Orthodox Easter weekend marked under lockdown
The traditional Holy Fire ceremony goes ahead in Jerusalem as most worshippers are told to stay at home. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Thomas Thabane: Lesotho's PM sends army into streets
Thomas Thabane, accused of killing his wife in 2017, says he is deploying soldiers to restore order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hong Kong: High-profile democracy activists arrested
A media tycoon and a number of lawmakers are among those arrested over last year's mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New mum meets baby after emergency birth in coma
Yanira Soriano, 36, has been reunited with her newborn son after recovering from Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34I1eXM
Coronavirus: Star-studded One World: Together At Home concert to be aired
More than 100 artists will be performing live from their homes in support of frontline workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VgqX...
Climate change: 'Bath sponge' breakthrough could boost cleaner cars
A new aluminium-based material could make hydrogen-powered cars more practical and less expensive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
Coronavirus: Is pandemic being used for power grab in Europe?
Some of Europe's leaders stand accused of taking advantage of a health crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VIWPzQ
Extreme piercing: A festival of self-inflicted pain
Since time immemorial, a village in West Bengal has paid tribute to Shiva by self-inflicting pain. This year coronavirus put a stop to it. ...
Ethiopia and Eritrea: A wedding, birth and baptism at the border
The recent peace between once bitter enemies Ethiopia and Eritrea has transformed lives there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34JMS9e
Week in pictures
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z8c4uh
BBC correspondents and contributors read poetry from the personal to the universal
Listen to some BBC correspondents and guests sharing the poems that have helped them through difficult moments. from BBC News - World http...
Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19
How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bu...
Coronavirus: Germany says its outbreak is 'under control'
The number of new infections has fallen significantly in Germany, where testing is at a high level. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Chernobyl wildfire blankets Kyiv in thick smog
Ukraine's capital is now among the world's most polluted cities, an international ranking shows. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Rohingya crisis: UN reports surge of deadly fighting in Myanmar
At least 32 civilians are said to have died in fighting between the military and ethnic militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Eurovision venue turned into Covid-19 hospital
An arena in the Netherlands poised to host the Eurovision song contest in May is now an emergency hospital. from BBC News - World https://...
Israel 'heading towards record fourth election'
No-one has yet managed to form a government in more than a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bhZiHH
Saudi Arabia executes dance troupe attacker
November's attack on performers took place as the country eased restrictions on public entertainment. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Ecuador sees massive surge in deaths in April
Guayas province, home to the city of Guayaquil, sees nearly 6,000 extra deaths in two-week period. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x...
Coronavirus: China outbreak city Wuhan raises death toll by 50%
The revision of Wuhan's toll comes amid growing scepticism over the transparency of China's response. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: Africa could be next epicentre, WHO warns
There have been almost 1,000 deaths and more than 18,000 infections across Africa so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34J1oxR
Climate change: US megadrought 'already under way'
A drought as bad as any in recorded history may be under way in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VyhRRw
Coronavirus: Denmark to reopen hairdressers as it loosens lockdown
Denmark moved fast to contain the outbreak and is now allowing small businesses to resume trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ets...
India coronavirus: The underpaid and unprotected women leading the Covid-19 war
India's community health workers say they have to do dangerous work without any benefits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XGUWGn
Coronavirus: Space crew return to very different Earth
No strangers to isolation, the trio left for the space station months before Covid-19 emerged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RHClWF
China's virus-hit economy shrinks for first time in decades
The world's second biggest economy contracted 6.8% in the first quarter as the impact of the virus hit. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: The untold story of America's biggest outbreak
Infections spread like wildfire through a pork factory in South Dakota. Here's how it happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
White House defends Ivanka Trump's personal travel amid lockdown
The president's eldest daughter travelled to New Jersey, a virus hotspot, with her family last week. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Saudi princess 'appeals to king for release from detention'
Tweets apparently from Basma bint Saud say she is "being arbitrarily held" and has deteriorating health. from BBC News - World h...
Quiz of the week: What did 'Captain Tom' set out to do?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Doctors and coronavirus: ‘How can we not be afraid?’
Health workers are paying a heavy cost in the coronavirus pandemic - here are some of their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Africans in China: We face coronavirus discrimination
The Guangzhou authorities deny their actions have been racist, but admit that all African nationals have been tested. from BBC News - Worl...
The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test
Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies. from BBC News - World ...
Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions
Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true. from BBC News - World https://...
Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 April 2020
A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K8fRds
Coronavirus: Trump's WHO move makes zero sense, says Melinda Gates
The philanthropist tells the BBC that the WHO is “exactly the organisation to deal with a pandemic”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: 'Undocumented explosion' spreads around Brazil
With more graves being dug and little testing, Brazil's coronavirus crisis may be worse than figures show. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: Chilean writer Luis Sepúlveda dies aged 70
The socialist writer was imprisoned by the military regime in Chile and lived in exile for many years. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
India coronavirus: Tablighi Jamaat leader on manslaughter charge over Covid-19
The head of Tablighi Jamaat faces arrest after a gathering spawned Covid-19 clusters across India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w...
Indian Premier League: 2020 tournament suspended until further notice
The 2020 Indian Premier League is suspended "until further notice", the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces. ...
Coronavirus: Free our children from lockdown, says Barcelona mayor
In Spain, children are not allowed to leave home for any reason under strict coronavirus rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wHGf...
New Zealand comic 'deeply sorry' for botched Jacinda Ardern cake
Laura Daniel says it is not wise to “bake your heroes”, as her cake calamity is ridiculed online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XA...
Coronavirus: 668 infected on French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle
The flagship Charles de Gaulle is in quarantine in Toulon, with a third of its 2,000 crew infected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US Navy accuses Iranian vessels of harassing warships in Gulf
Iranian vessels carried out "dangerous and provocative actions", the US Navy says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VwcMJj
Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from Hokkaido's second wave of infections
The Japanese city, which initially saw a drop in cases, is now facing a bigger wave of virus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus in Africa: 'No time for half measures in helping the economy'
Many African economies had been growing strongly before the coronavirus hit - no longer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VzAJ2i
Biggest cosmic mystery 'step closer' to solution
New experimental findings could help us solve one of the biggest mysteries about the Universe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RDVOrd
Starving Rohingya refugees rescued off Bangladesh after two months at sea
The Rohingya Muslims are believed to have been drifting at sea for two months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cngo7j
Coronavirus: Fears of spike in poaching as pandemic poverty strikes
Conservation groups say poaching is on the rise as tourism income dries up at wildlife reserves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Dk...
North Korean defector becomes first to win South Korea parliamentary seat
Thae Yong-ho, the highest ranking official to ever defect from North Korea, made history with his win. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
South Korea election: Ruling party wins amid coronavirus outbreak
President Moon Jae-in's party won a decisive victory in an election held under tight virus controls. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: How California kept ahead of the curve
The Golden State has only had a fraction of the coronavirus deaths experts expected - why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eq2uDd
Bangladesh overfishing: Almost all species pushed to brink
Overfishing by industrial trawlers in Bangladesh has pushed almost every species to the brink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eozfkj
Coronavirus: French care home fights to keep Covid-19 at bay
How a home in Burgundy seeks to protect more than 100 vulnerable residents and staff from Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Is President Trump right to criticise the WHO?
The World Health Organization "failed in its basic duty" over coronavirus, Donald Trump claims. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Michigan protesters defy stay-at-home order
Workers blocked roads demanding the state reopen after the governor extended stay-at-home restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Trump says peak is passed and US to reopen soon
"We'll be the comeback kids," the president says, predicting some states will reopen this month. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: Rwandan radio stars spread hygiene message
Young people from Rwanda are producing radio plays to educate people about the importance of hand-washing. from BBC News - World https://i...
Poland abortion: Protesters against ban defy coronavirus lockdown
Protesters against a near-complete ban on abortion carry placards, despite a curb on public gatherings. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Belsen 1945: Remembering the medical students who saved lives
Two weeks after liberation, 95 London medical students arrived at Belsen to help care for survivors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Amazon shuts French warehouses after court ruling
The online commerce giant said its French distribution centres would close until at least 20 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Second Brazilian governor tests positive
The governors of Rio and Pará have both been critical of calls to relax coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ad...
G20 delays poor nations' debt payments
The aim is to help them deal with the pandemic, but campaigners say more assistance is needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K4DPpJ
Climate change: Blue skies pushed Greenland 'into the red'
Cloud-free skies played a key role in one of the worst years for Greenland's ice sheet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Ckh5L
Coronavirus: Trump's WHO de-funding 'as dangerous as it sounds'
Bill Gates, a major donor to the global health agency, is among critics of Donald Trump's funding cut. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos adds $24bn to fortune
The online retail giant has benefited from surging internet shopping during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Lagos unrest: The mystery of Nigeria's fake gangster attacks
Residents of two Nigerian states, where there is a lockdown, panicked after fake reports of mass attacks. from BBC News - World https://if...
Tour de France to go ahead at end of August after coronavirus delay
The postponed 2020 Tour de France will now start on 29 August, following the French government's extension of a ban on mass gatherings. ...
Coronavirus: Trump’s name to appear on US relief cheques
Critics are accusing the president of using the aid for struggling families to boost his reputation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mumbai: Frantic migrants throng Bandra station as India extends lockdown
Thousands of migrants looking to go home gathered at the Bandra station on Tuesday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XxOhya
Coronavirus: Denmark lets young children return to school
Children up to the age of 11 go back to class over a month after their schools were shut down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a7QX87
Coronavirus lockdown: India to ease farming restrictions, travel still banned
New lockdown rules to ease the supply chain and help the economy will come into effect post 20 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US airlines to receive $25bn rescue package
Aid was expected but the companies had baulked at some of the terms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VyuOuq
Accenture: ‘Every business will be a health business’
Consulting giant Accenture says firms will need to invest in new health measures after the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RE...
Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season
The gaming industry has experienced delays because of restrictions on developers working from home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Notre Dame fire: Fragile old lady of Paris waits for rescue
A year after fire devastated Notre Dame, construction has stopped and the cathedral is quiet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yVYw4Y
Coronavirus: Are the bodies of victims undermining Iran's official figures?
Could the number of coronavirus victims be worse than Iran makes out? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VaoNp1
India coronavirus: Why are these migrants running away from quarantine?
Migrants sent to coronavirus quarantine have either left their villages or are slipping in and out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Cyclone Harold and coronavirus: Pacific Islands face battle on two fronts
Aid agencies warn social distancing is impossible in the wake of natural disaster like Cyclone Harold. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Why lockdowns may not be the answer in Africa
Communities in Africa must be consulted about lockdowns, argue Alex de Waal and Paul Richards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ci510n
The woman who discovered the first coronavirus
June Almeida was a pioneer of virus imaging who was largely forgotten until the current outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V8...
Life on Estonia's 'corona island'
The island of Saaremaa is under strict quarantine with officials estimating that half the population have contracted Covid-19. from BBC Ne...
Italy’s coronavirus lockdown puts restaurants out of business
As the lockdown in Italy enters its sixth week, some restaurants and bars are already going out of business. from BBC News - World https:/...
Jacinda Ardern impressionist: 'I'm trying to be her because she's cool'
A comedian has garnered fans for her Jacinda Ardern impressions - including the New Zealand PM herself. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: US to halt funding to WHO, says Trump
The World Health Organization "failed in its basic duty" over coronavirus, Donald Trump says. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Fuminho: One of Brazil's most wanted criminals arrested in Mozambique
Gilberto Aparecido dos Santos, known as Fuminho, has spent more than two decades on the run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34C9Lvb
Coronavirus: Cannes film festival not possible 'in original form’
The organisers have not yet made clear what form the festival could take amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president in video
Former US President Barack Obama says his former deputy has the skills to unify and 'heal' America. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour
Firm offers tool that tracks how many people are walking, driving and using public transport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vmtef2
Ugandan floating island causes national power cut
Parts of the two-acre plant mass in Lake Victoria clogged a turbine in a Ugandan power station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bbKq...
Coronavirus: Amazon ordered to only deliver essential items in France
It comes amid allegations that the company is failing to protect its staff from the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vrp...
Coronavirus: Battle of survival for animals in German zoos
Some animals may be killed as zoos lose income but running costs remain high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XA7sHr
Coronavirus: The stars holding online reunions under lockdown
As the High School Musical cast prepares to sing together again, which other stars are doing the same? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
PM Narendra Modi says India will extend coronavirus lockdown until 3 May
PM Narendra Modi says the coronavirus lockdown will continue for nearly three more weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3chx6VK
Coronavirus: The students that are printing PPE masks in Tunisia
Engineering students are helping Tunisia in the fight against Covid-19 by 3D-printing face masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vw...
Coronavirus: 'World faces worst recession since Great Depression'
The IMF says the coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into a "crisis like no other". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Wisconsin Democrat Jill Karofsky in Supreme Court election upset
Jill Karofsky ousted Trump-backed Justice Daniel Kelly from the state's top court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XxnCkT
Measles resurgence fear amid coronavirus
Millions of children risk missing out on measles vaccines, Unicef warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V6bF3Y
Chernobyl: Ukraine officials call for calm as fire rages
Firefighters are battling against a blaze raging near the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V7e4vC
Coronavirus: 'I know what it's like to miss an Olympics'
Forty years before a pandemic dashed Alyson's dreams, Paula missed out on the Games due to politics. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Reporter grills Trump on pandemic response
The president and a journalist talk over one another in a fiery argument about coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yYqVHM
Coronavirus: Amazon plans hiring spree as orders surge
Amazon is taking on 75,000 more workers to handle online orders after improving safety conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Coronavirus: Austria reopens some shops as lockdown eased
Garden centres and small shops will open as part of a step-by-step plan to restart the economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ehFQ...
French F1 Grand Prix set to be postponed
The French Grand Prix is set to be the next Formula 1 event to be postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - World h...
Paul Whelan: Russia spy trial opens for ex-US marine
The US ambassador to Moscow condemns the trial as a "mockery of justice". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JYlTxd
Canadian care homes become coronavirus hotspots
Health officials say nearly half of all known coronavirus deaths in Canada are linked to care homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Don't expect changes to UK lockdown this week - Dominic Raab
The government says it could change its advice on using face masks if evidence supported such a move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Russia's Putin may deploy army as cases surge
The Russian president says the army may be deployed as the number of coronavirus cases rises sharply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Forest fire burns 5km from Chernobyl nuclear plant
The blaze, which has been burning for several days, is moving closer to the nuclear disaster site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R...
Coronavirus: Indonesian village uses 'ghosts' for distancing patrols
Mysterious and ghoulish volunteers began appearing in Kepuh village last month, local reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Two men arrested for murder of Miami girl over Adidas Yeezy shoes
The captain of her school dance team was murdered last week during a botched shoe robbery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RxaNTO
Coronavirus: Egypt PM deplores blocked burial of virus doctor
Villagers refused to allow the woman's body into a cemetery, fearing it would spread coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: First sailor on virus-stricken USS Roosevelt dies
The outbreak on the ship led to its captain's firing after he pleaded for help in a leaked letter. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
India coronavirus: Doctor's reattach policeman's hand severed in lockdown attack
The policeman was attacked after reprimanding men for violating India's coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b6...
Coronavirus lockdown spares Czech women an Easter whipping
A Czech Easter fertility ritual - involving lightly whipping women - is scrapped due to coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Five ways the outbreak is hitting global food industry
From demand for orange juice to vegetables left unpicked, our usual supply chains have been upended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
50,000-year-old string found at France Neanderthal site
A three-ply chord fragment made from bark was spotted on a stone tool recovered at a cave in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio illuminated as doctor
Images of thanks and hope were projected onto the statue in Rio de Janeiro. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yaBwPk
Coronavirus: Spain begins to ease lockdown to revive economy
Manufacturing and construction workers can return to work, but other people must remain at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ccS...
Kenyan weddings, births and deaths in the age of Covid-19
Joseph Warungu looks at how the virus has changed the lives of Kenyans, from birth to death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34uAHNk
Coronavirus: Parents are 'proud' of daughter who nursed PM
Mike and Caroline McGee are the parents of one of the nursing team who cared for Boris Johnson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xeeP...
Coronavirus: Food delivery driver paying back doctors who saved him
Having survived cancer, one delivery rider in China is helping keep medical staff fed during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Six people shot at California house party during lockdown
The "large" party was being held in an apartment complex despite a statewide order "stay at home". from BBC News - Wor...
Deadly tornadoes batter southern US states
Officials say people should not let coronavirus lockdowns stop them seeking shelter from the storms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Italian tenor Bocelli sings at Milan's empty cathedral
Italian tenor Bocelli sings at an empty cathedral with a message of hope to those in lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XxoFRN
Coronavirus: When home gets violent under lockdown in Europe
Worrying cases of domestic abuse have emerged across Europe after weeks of confinement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34xWiof
Coronavirus: India's race against time to save doctors
India does not have the PPE kits it needs to protect its doctors and police from Covid-19 infection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Apollo 13: Enhanced images reveal life on stricken spacecraft
Enhanced images reveal life aboard Nasa's stricken Apollo 13 spacecraft in unprecedented detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Japan rushes to house thousands of homeless people
The cafes are a common destination for homeless people but coronavirus has forced many to shut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cdJk...
Coronavirus: Ecuador struggles to bury its victims
Families in Ecuador's biggest city are frustrated by the struggle to bury their loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ekHI...
Coronavirus: What's the latest with Brexit and other big stories?
From Brexit to Syria, what else is happening as the global pandemic dominates the agenda? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K26vQp
Coronavirus: 'Dear Class of 2020' video shares graduating seniors' messages
One student's initiative is letting high school seniors open up about their final year being cut short. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Easter Sunday under lockdown captured in pictures
Christians around the world celebrate from home and services are live-streamed from empty churches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US 'could have saved lives' with earlier measures
Experts called for social distancing in February but there was "pushback", a top health official says. from BBC News - World htt...
Coronavirus: Italy orders rescued migrants onto quarantine ship
About 156 people on a German rescue ship off Sicily must undergo health checks on another vessel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xc...
ICYMI: Cats, confessions and concerts
Here's a few lighter stories you may have missed from around the world in the time of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Pope Francis says mass behind closed doors
Pope Francis calls for global solidarity with a mass held behind closed doors on Easter Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ybuB...
Coronavirus: Pope calls for global solidarity in Easter message
Pope Francis reads a virtual Easter message instead of addressing crowds amid the virus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cc...
Assange 'secretly fathered two children' in Ecuadorian embassy
Lawyer Stella Morris says the pair fell in love in 2015 while he was in the Ecuadorian embassy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vh6J...
Coronavirus: Pope Francis urges people not to 'yield to fear'
He delivers an Easter service in an almost empty St Peter's Basilica because of the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https:...
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Army officer hanged for murder of Bangladesh's founding president
Abdul Majed spent 25 years on the run after he was found guilty of murdering Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Why does President Trump want to mine on the Moon?
The US president signed an order this week stating Americans had rights to use resources in space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
Why coronavirus could be catastrophic for Venezuela
Its dire economic and precarious political state means it is ill-equipped to deal with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34u...
Push-ups to fake guests: Curious African coronavirus moments
Free buses, a mock wedding, hands-free taps and round-robin poetry are part of life under lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Why has the virus hit African Americans so hard?
The reasons for the disparity are complex, mainly related to health and inequality, and disinformation too. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Why Denmark taking steps to open up again
Danish schools will reopen soon, but curbs will only be lifted gradually. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c33rPY
Bollywood: Coronavirus brings India's mega movie industry to standstill
India's Hindi film industry sees abandoned film sets, closed cinemas and movie stars with empty diaries from BBC News - World https://...
Ex-Disney animator brings Antarctic story to life
After working on Frozen and Big Hero 6, Sarah Airriess left Hollywood to create a graphic about early Antarctic explorers from BBC News - ...
Coronavirus: US death toll overtakes Italy as world's highest
The United States now has more than 20,000 deaths and more than half a million cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vj2OuV
Coronavirus: Easter celebrations continue under lockdown
Across the globe, people are experimenting with new ways to celebrate the Christian festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cbTvDW
Coronavirus: India to extend nationwide lockdown, state minister says
Delhi's chief minister says Narendra Modi has agreed to extend the measure, due to end on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Rise in US unemployment leads to food bank queues
One food bank in Los Angeles had a car queue that stretched one mile long (1.6km). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UY0pa0
Coronavirus: Brazil reports over 1,000 deaths
It is the first country in the southern hemisphere to pass the thousand mark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a21lOR
Coronavirus: The children struggling to survive India's lockdown
Tens of thousands are calling helplines and thousands are going to bed hungry as India shuts down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x...
How the spread of coronavirus is testing Africa
A surge in cases of Covid-19 will push the continent's health infrastructure to the limit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39XcOz1
Russia prison: Jail ablaze in Angarsk Siberia after inmates riot
Russian prison officials say a guard was attacked but rights groups say inmates were being mistreated. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Week in pictures: 4-10 April 2020
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JSzXs5
Coronavirus: I'm using my pizza oven to toss masks for nurses
Chicagoans are racing to make personal protective equipment for frontline workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3edFszx
Coronavirus: What can the UK learn from Germany on testing?
The UK's chief medical adviser says there's "a lot to learn" from Germany, so what has it been doing? from BBC News - Wo...
Coronavirus: 'Deadly resurgence' if curbs lifted too early, WHO warns
Countries should be cautious about lifting lockdown measures, the World Health Organization says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34v...
China ZTE executive quits amid sex assault allegations
Bao Yuming steps down from the tech giant's board after reports of a police investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XqdvOJ
Coronavirus: Why Pakistan's doctors are so angry
A photograph of the president in PPE has further inflamed tensions during the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xr...
US-Mexico border: Thousands of migrants expelled under coronavirus powers
The Trump administration is using an emergency public health order to turn back irregular migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Teachers in Singapore stop using Zoom after 'lewd' incidents
A secondary school home-based geography lesson in Singapore was hijacked by two men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34piyAA
Coronavirus: German region eases Baltic coast travel ban
Locals in the north-east can now travel after the court said the ban was "disproportionate". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus in South Africa: Lockdown extension condemned
Extending restrictions until the end of April will create an economic disaster, the opposition says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: World celebrates Easter despite lockdown
Across the globe, people are finding innovative ways to celebrate the Christian festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xaqIRn
Coronavirus: New York mass graves operations ramp up amid virus
New York state now has more coronavirus cases than any single country, according to latest figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: New York using mass graves amid outbreak
Drone footage shows coffins stacked in a pit in the city, as the state logs more cases than any country. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Great apes on lockdown over threat of disease
Fears are growing that gorillas, orangutans and others apes could contract the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RsUJCy
Cities struggling to boost urban tree cover
Many cities have ambitious plans to boost tree numbers, but development hinders their aims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vl7IaA
Coronavirus: Love and dating in lockdown
How dating and love continue for three couples during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXvY9B
Coronavirus: Astronauts arrive at ISS after long quarantine
Two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut docked at the space station after their rocket took off from Kazakhstan. from BBC News - World h...
The Beatles: Quarrymen photo emerges on Fab Four split anniversary
The previously unpublished photo of The Quarrymen was captured in a Liverpool home in 1959. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VfKByh
Coronavirus: New York has more cases than any country
Photos emerge of workers in hazmat outfits stacking coffins in a mass grave in New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ySfrWl
Coronavirus: Western economies slow to react to crisis, says leading economist
A top economist says western economies can learn from Asia as they face a severe economic downturn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US shares see their biggest weekly gain in 46 years
Investors were in bullish mood despite record US job losses and continued coronavirus shutdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wtF...
Should the world worry about Singapore's virus surge?
With cases increasing in tightly-packed dormitories, experts say Singapore offers a salutary lesson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BepiColombo: Mercury mission set to wave goodbye to Earth
The joint European-Japanese mission is set to swing by Earth on its long journey to the "iron planet". from BBC News - World htt...
Clothing makers in Asia give stark coronavirus warning
Millions of jobs in Asia’s vital garment industry are at risk due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JTRxf7
Yemen: World Food Programme to cut aid by half in Houthi-controlled areas
The World Food Programme feeds more than 12 million Yemenis a month, 80% in Houthi-controlled areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: 'I'm in lockdown with my long-lost sister'
Sue Bremner and Margaret Hannay had only met once before they ended up in coronavirus lockdown together. from BBC News - World https://ift...
EU agrees €500bn coronavirus rescue package
EU finance ministers reached the deal after marathon talks in Brussels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K5wNRX
Coronavirus: Worst economic crisis since 1930s depression, IMF says
Global economic growth will turn "sharply negative" this year due to the pandemic, the IMF warns. from BBC News - World https://...
ISS crew blast off after long quarantine
Traditional fanfare is abandoned as a team head for the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c1FmJl
Coronavirus: WHO chief and Taiwan in row over 'racist' comments
Taiwan rejects accusations by the UN health body's head that racist slurs against him originated there. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Italy might relax some measures
Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said he might begin to relax some measures by the end of this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34mmnX6
Mysteries of decorated ostrich eggs in British Museum revealed
Five Easter-egg sized decorated ostrich eggs in the British Museum are the subject of a new study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Coronavirus: US weekly jobless claims hit 6.6 million
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits hits 6.6 million in one week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e1iwmO
Coronavirus: The teenagers still learning during lockdown
Students from Denmark, Japan, Spain and the UK talk about how studying when schools are closed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXoT...
Coronavirus: Christians face lockdown for Easter
Europe's Easter celebrations are extraordinarily constrained by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c5QNzK
Coronavirus fuels a surge in fake medicines
With the world's major medicine producers in lockdown, dangerous counterfeit drugs are on the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Spain PM sees fire 'coming under control'
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is the latest leader to express cautious optimism about the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Coronavirus: Bangladesh locks down refugee camp region
Cox's Bazar district hosts camps housing more than a million Rohingya Muslims displaced from Myanmar. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: World Bank predicts sub-Saharan Africa recession
The region's economy will shrink for the first time in 25 years because of the coronavirus, the bank predicts. from BBC News - World h...
Coronavirus in Suifenhe: Remote border town locks down as China opens up
As cases rise in Suifenhe - 1,000 miles from Beijing - people have been ordered to stay indoors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2USk...
Giuseppe Conte: EU needs to help coronavirus hit countries
Italian PM Giuseppe Conte tells the BBC EU leaders need to rise to the challenge of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wq...
Virus could push half a billion people into poverty
UN research warns the coronavirus pandemic could put a further 8% of world's population in poverty. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Porous borders where virus cannot be controlled
People surging unmonitored over borders in a volatile part of the world has sparked dire warnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x...
Disney Plus racks up 50m subscribers in five months
Disney's new video streaming service almost doubles its subscription base during coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Two US towns, two very different experiences
In some parts of the country, lives have changed unrecognisably, while elsewhere people say life is largely unchanged. from BBC News - Wor...
How India’s behemoth railways are joining the fight against Covid-19
The country is turning thousands of train coaches into isolation wards to prepare for a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Will we ever take cruise holidays again?
The cruise line industry faces a long journey back from the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yLTtEh
Coronavirus in Africa: Emergency laws v individual rights
Security forces in several states have allegedly abused their powers during the Covid-19 crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V71...
What was the best year for music?
Was 1984 more influential than 1982? Streaming statistics from the BPI suggest it might have been. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R...
Coronavirus: Covid-19 detecting apps face teething problems
Researchers at two leading universities take different approaches to creating cough-analysing tools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ronaldinho and brother under house arrest in Paraguay
Former Brazil forward Ronaldinho is released from prison and placed under house arrest in Paraguay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Poland must suspend judge discipline panel – ECJ
The EU has repeatedly criticised the judicial reforms introduced by Poland’s Law and Justice Party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nigeria visa firm owned by man on fraud charges
Mahmood Ahmadu was allegedly involved in a fake recruitment drive, which saw 16 die in a stampede. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Coronavirus in Nigeria: The engineers fixing ventilators for free
The pair discovered the faulty machines at a hospital in Nigeria and taught themselves to fix them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pink supermoon seen around the world
Stargazers have been out to watch the progress of the lunar light show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e3pDv2
Trump says US will have more ventilators than it needs
The US president says he will offer the devices to "desperate" countries fighting coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift...
John Prine: Bruce Springsteen leads tributes to late singer
The Grammy-winning country-folk singer died aged 73, due to coronavirus complications. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wslMXA
Coronavirus: Marathon talks over EU virus rescue package stall
EU finance ministers suspend talks on a recovery fund after 16 hours, amid deep deep divisions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34vPd...
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