US cautiously optimistic as coronavirus curve appears to flatten
Anthony Fauci warned America cannot be reopened overnight due to the threat of further waves of infections.
UN chief calls for Security Council unity over pandemic
Security Council members gathered after weeks of disagreement -- especially between the US and China, where the coronavirus outbreak began in December.
Boris Johnson out of COVID-19 intensive care
The British government announced another 881 deaths on Thursday, taking the UK total to 7,978.
Grieving daughter of COVID-19 victim dies at mother's funeral
A distraught 32-year-old woman died of a heart attack while her mother was laid to rest after succumbing to the novel coronavirus.
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Missing teens run away together for the second time during COVID-19 lockdown
The couple was found after they ran away two weeks ago but have since run away for the second time.
Boris Johnson spends second night in intensive care
In an update Tuesday evening, the prime minister's spokesman said his "condition is stable and he remains in intensive care for close monitoring."
Body of missing Kennedy family member found
The body of Maeve Kennedy McKean has been found while her eight-year-old son remains missing.
Soul vs. social distancing: Baptism gathering near Birmingham violates COVID-19 restrictions
A health care worker photographed a group of at least 16 people ignoring lockdown rules by gathering at Babbs Mill Lake.
Dominic Raab: Boris Johnson's de facto deputy
After Johnson was taken to hospital on Sunday night, and transferred to intensive care, Raab now looks set to be in charge for the foreseeable future.
US coronavirus deaths pass bleak 10,000 milestone
The US has emerged as one of the world's worst-hit nations, with a steadily mounting number of fatalities.
Boris Johnson in intensive care as virus toll soars
Johnson has deputised his foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, to stand in for him, but remained conscious according to Downing Street.
Italian centenarian survives both Spanish Flu and COVID-19
The 104-year-old woman has become the world's oldest COVID-19 patient to have recovered after contracting the virus.
Boris Johnson in hospital for precautionary COVID-19 tests: Office
The British Prime Minister is the most high-profile world leader to contract the virus.
Queen Elizabeth II says collective effort will defeat COVID-19
The 93-year-old monarch drew on her experience in World War II, offering a message of hope to people forced to separate from family and friends.
What is Queen Elizabeth II expected to say in her address to the nation
The monarch will likely laud the efforts of frontline workers fighting against COVID-19.
Prince Charles makes history, opens NHS Nightingale for coronavirus patients virtually
The heir to the British throne said he was "enormously touched" to have been asked to open the hospital that was built in just nine days.
Under-fire UK government pledges 100,000 tests a day
The pledge came on the day the UK recorded more than 500 daily deaths for a second consecutive day.
Global virus cases top a million as Spain, Britain see record deaths
Coronavirus has claimed thousands of lives, with Spain and Britain seeing the highest number of daily fatalities yet.
Invisible man? Amid pandemic, Biden sidelined by omnipresent Trump
Daily White House briefings with Trump and his coronavirus task force now often roll past 90 minutes.
Coronavirus spreads in Latin America as cases pass 20,000
Authorities had registered 537 deaths and 20,081 cases across Latin America by Wednesday afternoon.
Duterte tells Philippine police to shoot dead lockdown troublemakers
The Philippines has so far detected 2,311 cases and reported 96 deaths.
Sixty Australian newspapers to stop printing
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp said papers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia would cease printing and move online.
Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WW II, says UN chief
Guterres calls on nations to show solidarity, forget political games and understand that it is humankind that is at stake for an effective response.
As Europe reels, US braces for staggering virus death toll
The US has registered a record 865 deaths in 24 hours -- taking its death toll to 3,873.
Body of missing Surrey teen found in woods
The teen was reported missing after A-Level exams were cancelled due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
Global lockdown tightens as virus deaths mount
After weeks of a national lockdown in Italy, signs were emerging that drastic action could be slowing the spread of the disease.
Aussie drinkers told to limit daily booze buying
Australians aged over 15 consume an average 12.6 litres of alcohol a year.
Trump says US to send medical supplies to Italy, France, Spain
At his daily briefing, Trump said a large quantity of aid was destined for Italy, which has the world's highest pandemic death toll.
G20 finance ministers to hold virtual talks on coronavirus crisis
The talks came after criticism that the G20 has been slow to address the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left more than 37,500 dead worldwide.
'Megxit': Harry and Meghan formally quit royal life
They will no longer carry out duties on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II and are giving up their office within the monarchy in Britain.
Vodka and sauna: Questionable COVID-19 preventive method endorsed by Belarus president
Belarusian Premier League continues to draw crowds as President Alexander Lukashenko downplays the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fauci says coronavirus could claim up to 200,000 US lives
COVID-19 has hit the US with explosive force in recent weeks, following a path seen earlier in parts of Asia and Europe.
Justin Trudeau remains in isolation after wife recovers from virus
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau received the all-clear from her physicians on Saturday, the prime minister said, and he himself has no symptoms.
Trump ditches hopes of quick virus bounce-back for US
Trump announces "social distancing" guidelines would be in place until at least the end of April.
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