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.
Duterte tells Philippine police to shoot dead lockdown troublemakers
The Philippines has so far detected 2,311 cases and reported 96 deaths.
Asia markets extend Wall Street losses as traders eye growing crisis
Traders' focus has returned to the devastation wrought on populations and the long-term impact of the pandemic.
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 family of four.
Asia markets mixed as US lawmakers debate stimulus
The unprecedented $2 trillion plan helped spur a surge across global equities as panicked traders worried about the impact of the coronavirus.
White House trumpets economic success compared to Obama
The Trump administration released the Economic Report of the President on Thursday, which claims a vast improvement over the previous administration.
Parliament to elect Greece's first woman president
The candidacy of Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou has already won cross-party support and been welcomed by some commentators.
India Elections 2019: Narendra Modi Secures Second Term With Landslide Win
Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party improved on their last year's score in the 542-member lower house of the Indian Parliament, the Lok Sabha.
Europe's unemployment falls to lowest level since global financial crash
Germany is operating at full employment, with the jobless rate only 3.4 percent. Others such as Spain and Italy have double-digit unemployment rates.
President Trump breaks protocol and Twitter hints at positive job numbers
Strong hiring in May pushes U.S unemployment rate to 18-year low.
EU predicts bright outlook for economy, tougher times for UK heading for Brexit
A decade after the financial and debt crisis ravaged the Eurozone the economic indicators are "flashing green."
Man killed his elderly mum and left her body to 'rot' for weeks while he watched porn
A 41-year-old man was jailed for 12 years for killing his elderly mum and leaving her body to 'rot' in her bedroom for weeks as he went about his life.
UK unemployment rate holds at historic low but number in work falls for second month
Number of people in work records a second month of decline and the largest drop since the quarter between March and May 2015.
School bullies grow up to have higher rate of unemployment and more health issues
Two studies have looked at repercussions of childhood traumas into adulthood. Aggressive kids or kids who bully other children are more likely to be unemployed.
Zimbabwe swears in its new President Emmerson 'Crocodile' Mnangagwa
Mugabe was not attending Friday's swearing-in, and ruling party officials have said he will remain in Zimbabwe with their promise that he is "safe" and his legacy as a "hero" will stand after his fight for an independent Zimbabwe.
UK unemployment rate holds at historic low but number in work falls for the first time since 2016
Concerns labour market might be cooling down after number of people in work records biggest drop since June 2015.
Italy deports Isis-linked woman 'ready to blow herself up in Milan'
The woman, identified as 22-year-old Fatma Ashraf Shawky Famhy, allegedly plotted to carry out an attack in Italy after she was unable to travel to Syria and join militants.
Estate agent tells irate millennials to save for a house by not buying coffee or takeaways
Strutt & Parker set out how a young couple could give up six things for five years to save a deposit of £33,000, but millennials were not impressed at being told not to buy lunch.
Britons are happier since Brexit - and that's official
Britons are happier since the Brexit vote despite a squeeze on household incomes, higher inflation and a weaker pound, according to official statistics.
UK unemployment rate remains at historic low but wage growth lags behind inflation
ONS data shows number of jobless people fell in the three months to August, while rate held steady at lowest level since 1975.
France's Emmanuel Macron finds 'president of the rich' label sticks
After scrapping a wealth tax and reaching out to big investors, Macron's popularity is flagging, and he made matters worse for himself with a vulgar reference to soon-to-be-jobless workers.
Man kills 3-year-old for breaking tea cup and forces mother to dispose of body
The accused, Nitin Pathare, 36, was also charged with attempt to murder after he threatened to kill the mother and her five-year-old daughter.
UK unemployment rate hits historic low but wage growth remains subdued
Real weekly wages fell by 0.4%, both including and excluding bonuses, compared with a year earlier.
UK unemployment rate hits historic low as wages grow more than expected
Unemployment rate falls to 4.4% in the quarter to June, while average weekly wages rise 2.1%.
Ellen DeGeneres 'endured bullying' in Hollywood following her coming out: 'It didn't feel fair'
The talk show host insists that she has forgiven everyone who rejected her after she revealed she was a lesbian.
Old Leave voters think Brexit is worth it even if their kids become jobless
YouGov survey shows 'Brexit extremism' is rife among Leave and Remain voters.
UK unemployment falls to historic lows - but squeeze on household wages tightens
The numbers in work hit the highest total since records began, but real wages fell by 0.5% year-on-year.
Income squeeze bites as wages grow at slowest pace since 2015
ONS says average weekly earnings adjusted for inflation fall 0.6% year-on-year.
Has austerity benefited the poor of Britain? The editor of the Spectator thinks so
Fraser Nelson sparks a heated debate after saying cuts have helped the worse-off.
Fundamentals kick in as US equities bounce back from Trump-related dip
Latest economic data helped prop up the market from yesterday's worst daily slump since September.