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Microsoft to keep exploring TikTok deal after talks with Trump
TikTok denies it could be a tool for Chinese intelligence.
Global virus cases top 18 million as Australian city imposes curfew
Fresh clusters have been reported in countries that had previously brought their outbreaks under control.
First COVID-19 canine patient in US euthanised months after diagnosis
The owners of the COVID-19 victim have shared details of the struggles they faced to get the beloved pet treatment.
Young angler catches 400-pound bull shark just miles from fatal shark attack
Authorities in both Maine and New York are patrolling the waters to monitor the presence of the large predators.
A woman and two toddlers found dead in her car after suspected overdose
Reports suggest the mother died of overdose before her daughters died of heatstroke.
Kayakers pull woman to shore after being fatally mauled by shark
The swimmer was pronounced dead by medics after she was pulled out of the water by the two kayakers.
Professional poker player's charred remains found on remote parking lot
Police are investigating the death of the competitive poker player who went missing after leaving her home last week.
TikTok confirms plans to open London HQ still on table amid controversial backlash
The video-sharing and social networking service has been allegedly collecting personal information for China, as speculated by tech pundits.
Florida man finds son and two friends murdered after call for help
Police were swift to offer a reward for any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.
9-year-old shot four times while recording TikTok video
The schoolboy and two other men were wounded in the drive-by shooting orchestrated by an unknown assailant.
Virus surge sparks South Africa curfew and Spain local lockdown
The United States is the world's worst-hit country with 135,171 deaths from 3,301,820 cases.
India surges to 3rd-highest in cases as virus slams US hospitals
Total global infections are fast approaching 11.5 million, with more than 533,000 deaths.
Prince Harry's relocation to US 'breaks Prince William's heart'
A book about the royal feud between brothers Prince William and Prince Harry is due in October this year.
COVID-19 cases in southern US states are on rise; health experts offer alarming observation
Health officials observed that these could be from non-adherence to preventive guidelines such as social distancing and the wearing of face masks.
Brazil virus toll surges to third-highest in world
The United States remains the hardest-hit nation in the world.
New NBA China boss faces tough task after tweet row, say media
The NBA's current season is suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
General Electric to cut 10,000 aviation jobs
The aviation division's revenue plunged 13 percent to $6.9 billion.
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.
Newborn left motherless as COVID-19 patient dies during labour
Pregnant COVID-19 patients face complications during labour, putting newborn babies at risk.
COVID-19 tracking software available for CDC and NHS courtesy of Palantir
The partnership between Palantir the CDC began around the middle of March, which uses a curated web app to track the COVID-19 spread.
Global emergency efforts ratcheted up as pandemic deaths soar
The death toll from the virus surged to more than 14,400, according to an AFP tally on Sunday
Three-year-old girl fatally shoots herself at home
Police are investigating the circumstances under which Fayth Graham suffered the self-inflicted gunshot wound.
COVID-19: India restricts drug exports, sparking fears of global shortage
The Indian government has halted the export of certain medicines to create a stockpile in case of a major outbreak within the country.
Puking passengers: Caribbean cruise passengers stricken by stomach bug, forced to turn around
Trinidad and Tobago refused to allow the Caribbean Princess to dock after more than 300 passengers and crew started suffering from gastroenteritis.
Asian markets soar as US data, China levy cuts trump virus fears
Markets cheered China's announcement that it would halve levies on $75 billion worth of US imports after the two last month signed their mini trade deal
British man found hanged in Florida immigration detention centre
A British citizen who had been detained by US immigration was found dead in a detention centre in Florida.
Fatal crashes trigger millions of Toyota and Honda vehicle recalls
Toyota and Honda will be recalling vehicles around the world due to airbag problems.
Iran denies missile downed Ukrainian plane
Investigators are pursuing several possibilities, including engine failure, a missile strike or an act of terror.
China confirms negotiator to sign trade deal in US next week
Donald Trump announced last week that the two countries would sign the mini agreement
Crude and gold extend gains, stocks sink on fear of US-Iran war
The crisis has jolted investors, who had been in an upbeat mood as China and the US prepare to sign their mini trade deal next week.