Car rental company Hertz files for bankruptcy
The car rental company Hertz filed for bankruptcy on Friday,…
It’s 10 p.m. in Washington, DC and 10 a.m. in Beijing. Here’s the latest on the pandemic
If you’re just joining us, here are some of the…
Coronavirus: Leading economist warns of 10 years of depression and debt
Economist Nouriel Roubini has warned of a prolonged downturn and…
US instructs WHO to immediately begin work on coronavirus inquiry: “There is no time to waste”
The United States is calling on the World Health Organization…
It’s just past 1 p.m. in London and 8 a.m. in New York. Here’s the latest on the pandemic
The Covid-19 virus has infected more than 5.1 million people…
WHO chief says $800 million has been pledged for its Covid-19 response
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says…
Coronavirus pandemic threatens the survival of the European Union, says George Soros
Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros has said that coronavirus…
London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral opens online book of remembrance for Covid-19 victims
London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral has opened an online book of…
It’s just past 8:30 a.m. in London and 1 p.m. in Mumbai. Here’s what you may have missed
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CDC estimates that 35% of coronavirus infections are asymptomatic
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted new…
UK borrowing soars to cope with impact of virus
The government borrowed £62.1bn in April, the highest monthly figure…
Italy will open borders to EU countries in June without requiring quarantine
Italy will open its borders to all European Union countries…
British healthcare workers take part in global trial of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine
British healthcare workers are taking part in a global clinical…
Here’s how Covid-19 could change the way we fly
As the world slowly eases its way out of the…
Russia records more than 8,000 new Covid-19 cases
Russia recorded 8,849 new Covid-19 cases and 127 deaths in the past 24 hours,…
Denmark loosens border restrictions and reopens recreational spaces
Denmark is accelerating its reopening by loosening border restrictions, allowing…
It’s just past 9 a.m. in London and 2 p.m. in Dhaka. Here’s the latest on the pandemic
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Is New Zealand’s government spending a window into Europe’s financial future?
New Zealand announced on Thursday that its public debt will…
Record 106,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in a day: WHO
A record 106,000 new COVID-19 infections were reported across the…
Zuckerberg: Facebook in ‘arms race’ against electoral interference
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has told the BBC that preventing…
Boris Johnson promises contact tracing system will be up and running in the UK by June 1
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged that the UK’s…
Ukrainian president says the country’s lockdown may be eased earlier than planned
Ukraine may move its plans to ease lockdown forward, citing…
The pandemic could push 60 million people into extreme poverty, World Bank warns
The global coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic shutdown could…
Russia surges past 300,000 coronavirus cases
Russia reported 8,764 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing…
Spain makes face masks mandatory in public spaces where people can’t social distance
People in Spain are now required to wear face masks…
Toy and vegetable costs rise as fuel price drops
The UK’s inflation rate fell in April to its lowest…
Coronavirus: Rolls-Royce to cut 9,000 jobs amid virus crisis
Rolls-Royce has said it will cut 9,000 jobs and warned…
WHO chief affirms commitment to “transparency, accountability and continuous improvement”
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus affirmed his…
More than 42,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the UK
More than 42,000 people have died from coronavirus in the…
Germany says over 20,000 health care workers contracted coronavirus
More than 20,400 health care workers in Germany have contracted…
