Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated, mainly peacefully, across the United States for an eighth night following the death of African-American George Floyd in police custody. One of the biggest protests, joined by Floyd's relatives, ...
Violence has erupted in cities across the US on the sixth night of protests sparked by the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd. Curfews have been imposed in nearly 40 cities, but people have largely ignored them, leading...
The first hints that a vaccine can train people's immune system to fight coronavirus have been reported by a company in the US. Moderna said neutralising antibodies were found in the first eight people who took part in their safety tria...
Demand for air travel has all but evaporated with the arrival of coronavirus. But airlines are still flying. And now, passengers have to wear masks. Here’s what it’s like to take a flight from Washington, D.C. into Atlanta, the world&rsqu...
The top US infectious diseases doctor has warned senators the virus will spread if the country opens up too soon. Dr Anthony Fauci said if federal guidelines to reopen are not followed, "little spikes" will become outbreaks. He al...
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The son of California's new governor Gavin Newsom stole the show during his inauguration speech in Sacramento....
Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang is one of more than 100 artists performing live from their homes, to support front-line workers tackling the coronavirus crisis....
The virtual concert featured performances by Lady Gaga, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift & more. The star-studdedOne World: Together at Homevirtual concert special on Saturday helped raised $127.9 million for healthcare worke...
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The current coronavirus outbreak is the biggest challenge for the world since World War Two, UN Secretary General António Guterres has warned. He said it could bring a recession "that probably has no parallel in the recent past&q...
The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has announced. Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms "but otherwise remains in good health", a spokesman said, adding that the Duchess of Cornwall, 7...
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Strict new curbs on life in the UK to tackle the spread of coronavirus have been announced by the prime minister. People may only leave home to exercise once a day, to travel to and from work where "absolutely necessary", to shop f...
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed Monday's trading session down 2,000 points or 7.8% amid coronavirus fears and the steep sell-off in crude oil. The Dow — which reached record highs in mid-February —- suffered its worst poi...
The White House has acknowledged the nation does not have enough coronavirus test kits as cases of the disease ticked upwards on both US coasts. Vice-President Mike Pence said the Trump administration would not be able to meet its objective ...
Concerns over the COVID-19 virus has resulted in numerous people in various countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia and South Korea, all heading to stock up on supplies at grocery stores and pharmacies. Stores in Ontario, Canada, Washington ...