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April 22, 2020

Europe

Coronavirus crisis tests Putin's grip on power in Russia

They're still baking at the Factory of Happiness.

The deserted AnderSon Cafe - belonging to a chain shut by the lockdown

April 22, 2020

Society

A Top Immunologist on Why Coronavirus Is Killing More African-Americans

Head of Nashville’s Meharry Medical College discusses Covid-19’s outsize toll on people of color, why a vaccine might be far off

0:11 4:59 A growing number of hospitals are investigating antibody testing and blood plasma therapy as a way to combat the new coronavirus in sick patients. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann

April 21, 2020

Tech

Coronavirus: Apple and France in stand-off over contact-tracing app

France is pressing Apple to let its forthcoming coronavirus contract-tracing app work in the background on iPhones without building in the privacy measures the US company wants.

GETTY IMAGES / France hopes to launch its contact-tracing app in mid-May

April 21, 2020

Society

Coronavirus: The daunting reality of getting US back to normal

President Trump says "we'll be the comeback kids", but scientists warn easing restrictions won't be quick or easy - the US still lacks the capacity to test and track infections on the scale needed.

Man skipping on National Mall in DC / GETTY IMAGES / What will 'normal' look like?

April 21, 2020

Society

Coronavirus: Man dies of COVID-19 after blasting restrictions as ‘bulls**t’

A US man who claimed COVID-19 was a political ploy and called lockdown restrictions “bulls**t” has died after contracting the virus.

John McDaniel was diagnosed with COVID-19 in late March. Picture: John W. McDaniel/FacebookSource:Facebook

April 20, 2020

Society

WHO warns worst of virus is still ahead

The coronavirus outbreak has infected some 2.5 million people and killed more than 166,000 but the World Health Organisation warns the worst is yet to come.

The WHO warned a large proportion of the public remains susceptible to COVID-19. Picture: AFP/National Institutes of HealthSource:Supplied

April 20, 2020

Business

Oil prices close below zero in unprecedented collap

Oil prices plunged below zero on Monday for the first time in history, with the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) closing at -$37.63 a barrel.

The unprecedented price plunge comes as demand for energy collapses amid coronavirus-induced lockdowns © Frederic J. BROWN, AFP

April 20, 2020

Americas

Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro joins anti-lockdown protests

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has come under criticism for joining protesters demanding that restrictions on movement introduced to stop the spread of coronavirus be lifted

EPA / Supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro turned out in Brasilia and other major cities on Sunday

April 20, 2020

Society

When Will You Be Able To Travel To Europe Again?

Industry experts are warning about the losses at all levels in the industry, with small, low-cost airlines and many in the cruise industry unlikely to survive.

Barriers blocking the access to freetown Christiania, a neighborhood in Copenhagen. Normally, the ... [+] RITZAU SCANPIX/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

April 20, 2020

Politics

Opinion: One $1,200 stimulus check won’t cut it. Give Americans $2,000 a month tax-free to fire up the economy

Every American age 16 and older who earns less $130,000 per year will receive this money.

April 19, 2020

Europe

'Missing in action': UK's Johnson under fire for early handling of Covid-19

The British government insisted Sunday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was "on top of things" as he recovers from the coronavirus facing criticism of his early handling of the crisis.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson applauds outside 10 Downing Street during the Clap for our carers campaign in support of the NHS, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, London, Britain, March 26, 2020. © Hannah

April 19, 2020

Politics

Congress, Trump administration close to deal on new aid package

The more than $400 billion in emergency funding focuses on small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. | Andrew Harnik/AP Photo

April 19, 2020

Asia

China is fighting the coronavirus with a digital QR code.

Here's how it works

Passengers in face masks queueing to show a green QR code on their phones to security upon arrival at Wenzhou railway station in Wenzhou. Passengers in face masks queueing to show a green QR code on their phones to security upon arrival at Wenzhou railway

April 19, 2020

United States

Coronavirus: Key reason why virus is out of control in US

A tight deadline has been put in place to reopen the US economy. But there’s an obvious hitch making it impossible to keep the virus in check.

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House.Source:AP

April 19, 2020

Africa

Nigerian president’s top aide and 'de facto head of govt' dies of Covid-19

The powerful chief of staff to Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari has died after contracting the novel coronavirus, the presidency said Saturday.

April 18, 2020

Music

Coronavirus: Stars set for One World: Together At Home concert

A star-studded concert is taking place later to support frontline workers tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

April 17, 2020

Entertainment

Harry, Meghan ‘deliver food’ during LA lockdown

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, complete with face masks, have delivered meals to vulnerable residents in Los Angeles, as the prince gave a glimpse into the family’s new life in California.

Prince Harry appeared in good spirits with one of his favourite charities. Picture: YouTubeSource:Supplied

April 17, 2020

Tech

Google blocking 18m coronavirus scam emails every day

Scammers are sending 18 million hoax emails about Covid-19 to Gmail users every day, according to Google.

April 17, 2020

Africa

Coronavirus: Africa could be next epicentre, WHO warns

Africa could become the next epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.

GETTY IMAGES / So far coronavirus deaths in Africa have been much fewer than in Europe and the US

April 17, 2020

World

Coronavirus: China outbreak city Wuhan raises death toll by 50%

The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus originated last year, has raised its official Covid-19 death toll by 50%, adding 1,290 fatalities.

GETTY IMAGES / The Chinese city of Wuhan recently lifted its strict quarantine measures

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