Latest Breaking News | Business, Technology, Political & Sport News | IBTimes UK

Trump says US to send medical supplies to Italy, France, Spain

10 hours ago

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.

10 hours ago

China's manufacturing sector saw growth in March

Asia markets track Wall Street rally but traders remain nervous

The World Bank warned that fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could bring China's growth to a standstill.

8 hours ago

South Africa imposes nationwide lockdown

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.

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.

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.

More news

Trump signs $2 trillion recovery plan as US virus cases skyrocket

It triggers the distribution of millions of relief checks of up to $3,400 for an average American...

IMF chief: 'Clear we have entered recession'

The IMF chief said in her press conference on Friday that this recession would be even worse than...

UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19

Heir to the throne, Prince Charles, also tested positive earlier this week.

US tops world in virus cases, overtaking China and Italy

The US has recorded 1,178 deaths, while the global death toll stood at 23,293.

Spain seeks NATO help as virus death toll touches 2,700

The surge in numbers has brought the medical system to the brink of collapse.

Coronavirus could become seasonal says Fauci

Coronavirus could become seasonal: Top US scientist

Currently two vaccines have entered human trials in the US and China -- and they could be a year to...

Bolsonaro triggers backlash for downplaying coronavirus

He has repeatedly lashed out at restrictive measures to fight the virus, which he has called a...

Massive risks to world economy as virus battle rages

The crash will almost certainly be accompanied by a surge in unemployment, especially in countries...

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

Meanwhile, the Duchess of Cornwall has tested negative.

Trump declares coronavirus fight close to end, but cases rise

Trump, who is keen to get his reelection campaign back on track, said that social distancing has...

EU finance ministers split on coronavirus rescue plan

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought the European economy to it knees and Italy, with the backing of...

Facebook revenue slips as usage leaps during pandemic

Much of the increased use has been at Facebook's free messaging services which don't generate ad...

Fear in New York, but Trump says coronavirus restrictions could ease soon

As the number of deaths in the US from COVID-19 soared to 560, with almost 44,000 declared cases,...

China virus epicentre to open up as world locks down

Overall, China had 78 new infections on Tuesday, the vast majority brought in from overseas.

Canada pulls out of Olympics, Japan says delay may be 'inevitable'

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told parliament that Japan was still committed to a "complete" Games.

Columnists

Lars Larsson

“On the edge of glory: 5G set to transform video streaming

Angela Logothetis

“5G is here, but how can carriers market and monetize it?

Editors' Picks

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall US actress and fiancee of Britain's Prince Harry Meghan Markle Britain's Queen Elizabeth II Britain's Prince Harry and Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Charles recovers from COVID-19 after self-isolating at his Birkhall home

6 hours ago

By Jaskiran Kaur

Aussie drinkers told to limit daily booze buying

3 hours ago

By AFP News

EasyJet grounds 'entire fleet' over coronavirus

By AFP News

Prince William, Kate Middleton launch mental health scheme amid coronavirus pandemic

By Barnali Pal Sinha

Flying aid to virus-hit Italy, Moscow flexes soft power

By Olga Rotenberg and Maxime Popov

US orders first shutdown of website over coronavirus fraud

By AFP News

Staff 'worked while symptomatic' at US care home with 35 virus deaths

By AFP News

Twitter staff ordered to work from home over virus fears

By AFP News

Rare female white giraffe and calf killed by poachers

By Agrima Tikader

Brexit Britain

Brexit trauma helps Ireland face COVID-19 crisis: PM

By Joe Stenson

Britain's first post-Brexit budget Wednesday

Britain's post-Brexit budget to combat virus fallout

By AFP News

EU and UK begin talks on post-Brexit relationship

By Marc Burleigh, Françoise Michel

Brexit talks turn sour as EU, UK clash

By Damon Wake with Alice Ritchie in London

Brexit is here, what changes?

By Dave Clark

US politics

More than 1,000 US coronavirus deaths, near 70,000 cases: Tracker

By AFP News

Biden hopes to continue momentum in key Michigan primary

By Michael Mathes with Chris Lefkow in Washington

Biden wins Virginia, Sanders takes Vermont on Super Tuesday

By Catherine Triomphe with Sebastian Smith in Washington

US votes in crucial primaries after ex-rivals back Biden

By Julia Benarrous, with Michael Mathes in Washington

Democrats back out hunting for votes after bruising debate

By Andrew Marszal with Chris Lefkow in Washington

Trump 'offered pardon' to Assange if he denied Russia leak, court hears

By AFP News

Justice chief blasts Trump for making job 'impossible'

By AFP News

Sanders leads in New Hampshire as Biden crashes and burns

By Michael Mathes

Trump presents election-year budget based on lofty growth assumptions

By Heather Scott

Democrats do battle in New Hampshire -- as Bloomberg looms

By Michael Mathes, with Jim Mannion in Washington

Democrats, White House wrap up case at Trump Senate trial

By Chris Lefkow

Trump impeachment trial to resume for final arguments

By Frankie Taggart

Business Insight

Group behind Facebook's Libra coin announces 21 founding members

By AFP News

Blockchain News: Cryptocurrency to come under money laundering, disclosure laws

IBT Video

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: 'No sign of engine failure' says investigators

Why advertise with us

Story of the week

Global lockdown tightens as virus deaths mount

2 hours ago

By Mariette Le Roux with Peter Hutchison in New York

BUSINESS

China slashes rate, pumps $7 bn into market to counter virus

By AFP News

Technology

Samsung Electronics drop in Q4 operating profit

Galaxy Note 20: Samsung ad shows unidentified smartphone with almost no bezels

By John Diente

Science

Study shows middle-age COVID-19 mortality risk

2 hours ago

By Patrick Galey