Australia fears suicide spike due to virus shutdown
Australia has been one of the most successful countries in containing COVID-19, with fewer than 7,000 confirmed cases and 100 deaths.
Asia equities turn negative as virus economic reality bites
With countries from Asia-Pacific to Europe and US states reopening their shattered economies, global equities have enjoyed a strong revival.
Samsung heir apologises over corruption scandal
Chairman Lee Kun-hee is listed as South Korea's richest man.
Germany plans to restart Bundesliga in May
Germany's influential DFL football league has long urged restarting play.
UK scientist behind lockdown quits after breaking rules
Professor Neil Ferguson said he had "stepped back" from his role on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies.
General Electric to cut 10,000 aviation jobs
The aviation division's revenue plunged 13 percent to $6.9 billion.
Stocks and oil rally as nations begin to slowly reopen
The easing of restrictions was providing a much-needed boost to oil markets.
No spitting, no fans: Baseball restarts S. Korea's sports season
Friday will see the delayed start of football's K-League.
New York Times leads the way at 2020 Pulitzers
The winners of the awards were declared via a livestream on YouTube rather than at a ceremony at New York's Columbia University.
Expo 2020 Dubai postponed by one year to Oct 2021
Expo 2020 Dubai is gearing up to help shape a post-pandemic world.
EU approves 7 billion euros in French state aid to Air France
Air France has suffered a significant reduction of its services, which resulted in high operating losses.
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
In all, 3,500,517 cases have now been reported in 195 countries and territories.
Equities tumble in Asia as Trump revives trade war fears
Trump suggested he could lump new tariffs on China over its handling of the virus outbreak.
Virus lockdowns scale back May Day rallies
This year the date carries extra significance after the COVID-19 outbreak sent the global economy into a historic tailspin.
Spieth denied ace because of COVID-19 safety measures
Spieth was denied a hole-in-one on the par-three 110-yard 17th.
Japan to extend state of emergency over virus: reports
Abe said the country's healthcare system continues to face an "extremely tough situation."
Equities, crude surge in Asia on hopes for virus treatment
Officials warned that a return to normal would take time as overseas demand for exports remained limited.
Greta Thunberg donates $100,000 to support children during pandemic
Thunberg said at the end of March that she had "likely" contracted the coronavirus, after experiencing several symptoms after a trip to central Europe.
Singapore launches first drone delivery service
Deliveries offshore are currently being done by small boats and helicopters.
China's legislature to meet in May after virus delay
It has been held every year since 1978, and on March 5 specifically for the past two decades, but this year it has been rescheduled to May 22.
US virus cases hit a million as Germans wear masks in shops
Forecasts warn of the worst global recession in a century, with demand for goods gutted, and travel and tourism hammered.
Mike Pence flouts US hospital's mask policy during visit
The Mayo Clinic said in a statement that it had "shared the masking policy with the VP's office."
UK raises alarm over virus-related syndrome in children
A small number of children presented an unusual set of symptoms.
German virus spread worsens as lockdown eases
The less encouraging data will flow into the chancellor's deliberations with regional leaders on Thursday.
Asian markets mixed, leaders eye lockdown easing but oil sinks
Equities were broadly lower Tuesday, though they were fluctuating throughout early business.
Trump says US may seek damages from China over virus
He was asked about a recent German newspaper editorial which called on China to pay Germany $165 billion because of economic damage done by the virus.
NFL's virtual draft sets viewer records
According to Nielsen ratings, viewership was up 16 percent overall from the 2019 draft.
Million Australians download coronavirus tracker app
The nation of 25 million people has uncovered just over 6,700 instances of COVID-19.
Asia markets lifted by hopes worst of virus has passed, oil falls
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that a first stage of a reopening would start on May 15 if hospitalisations decrease.
North Korea's Kim 'Alive And Well': Seoul
The North Korean leader has not made a public appearance since presiding over a Workers' Party politburo meeting on April 11.