EU starts to ease bans over UK virus strain; WHO to meet
Britain has become increasingly isolated, and one of the biggest concerns was France's ban on freight traffic.
Brexit talks flirt with failure as new deadline blown
Brexit supporters accused France of exploiting the crisis to try and force trade concessions.
Cristiano Ronaldo covid update: Juventus forward returns third positive test ahead of Barcelona clash
Ronaldo remains positive two weeks after he was first diagnosed with COVID-19.
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Turin, might miss Barcelona encounter
The Juventus striker reportedly flew to Turin from Lisbon in an air ambulance.
Arab leaders voice alarm at UN over Iran tensions
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani voiced guarded hopes for negotiations that his government has opened with the Taliban to end two decades of war.
Dutch minister says survival of Air France-KLM 'not a given'
Air France said it would cut almost 7,600 jobs by the end of 2022 and KLM up to 5,000 jobs.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: Latest software update unlocks, and more features
The 80 MB over-the-air update for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is now available in several key markets.
Emergency aid lands in Lebanon as world offers support
Gulf states were among the first to respond, with Qatar sending mobile hospitals to ease pressure on Lebanon's medical system.
Mutua Madrid Open gets cancelled amid COVID-19 crisis
Spanish health ministers have recommended the cancellation of the event amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus deaths top 150,000 in worst-hit US
Even with efforts in place to contain the virus, COVID-19 has killed more than 661,000 people around the world.
Emmanuel Macron to host downsized Bastille Day, outline crisis response
For the first time since 1945, authorities have called off the annual military parade along the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
Paris-Orly Airport reopens after 3-month virus closure
For nearly three months, all commercial flights from Paris have taken off from the main Charles de Gaulle airport.
Trump says he will delay G7 Summit and invite other countries
German Chancellor Angela Merkel became the first leader to decline the in-person invitation outright.
WHO reports record virus cases as Trump proposes face-to-face G7 summit
The WHO said that 106,662 virus cases reported to the UN agency on Tuesday -- the most in a single day since the outbreak erupted in Wuhan in December.
WHO warns virus may be here to stay as toll nears 300,000
Top infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci has said re-opening too soon risks triggering uncontrollable outbreaks.
Madonna says she and many other artists at her Paris show were sick with COVID-19
The 61-year-old was recently criticised for attending an in-person party despite being tested positive for the coronavirus antibodies.
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.
Hopes rise in virus battle as US scientists hail drug trial
A clinical trial of the drug remdesivir showed that patients recovered about 30 percent faster than those on a placebo.
'Lucifer' Season 5 not airing in May 2020 says Netflix
"Lucifer" Season 5 is not on the list of shows and movies coming to Netflix in May 2020.
Six Nations organisers planning second tournament later this year
If such a tournament happens, countries like Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina might not participate.
Coronavirus has positive effects on the Earth with decrease in its crust vibrations: Study
COVID-19 has claimed more than 50,000 lives worldwide.
Auto industry races to make ventilators during virus crisis
Mercedes has asked its Formula 1 team, which was idle due to postponed or cancelled Grand Prix races, to get to work.
Panicked mothers start leaving onions in kids' rooms to combat coronavirus
Following quack novel coronavirus preventive techniques, many mothers are leaving onions around the house to "absorb" the virus.
Britain orders lockdown as WHO warns pandemic 'accelerating'
As Britain joined other nations in imposing strict stay-at-home orders, the number of virus deaths worldwide surged past 16,500.
Angela Merkel calls coronavirus 'biggest challenge since WWII'
This is the first time the German Chancellor took to the airwaves to address citizens directly outside of traditional New Year's greetings.
Euro 2020 fate to be decided as virus threat looms
More than 2,100 people have died in Italy, which is supposed to host the opening game of Euro 2020 in Rome.
Virus crackdown throws Italy transport into chaos
Air France and low-cost carriers Ryanair, Easyjet and Wizz Air said they would scrap flights from Italian airports until early April.
Global stock markets weighed down by virus fears
After powering to a record close Tuesday, traders fearing the virus could spread and harm the global economy, sent Wall Street into the red.
Trump threatens intelligence block over Huawei: US diplomat
Washington has been pressing allies to ban Huawei from next-generation 5G mobile data networks, saying it is a security risk.
British evacuee with coronavirus symptoms was not screened before evacuation flight
During evacuation, the man was not screened even after having symptoms of the infection.