Little Richard, the electrifying and flamboyant showman whose classic tunes cut over a two-year span helped spur the explosion of rock 'n' roll and influenced countless musicians, has died. He was 87.

A new study shows how stem cells -- which can contribute to creating many parts of the body, not just one organ or body part -- are able to postpone their own death in order to respond to an injury that needs their attention. The study was done in planarians, which are tiny worms used as model organisms to study regeneration because of their ability to recover from any injury using stem cells.

'We have seen this before.' Global health scholars have issued a clarion call about the needless loss of life expected because of a foreseeable prospect of 'slow and inadequate access to supplies' to control COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa. They say what is unfolding now is similar to when lifesaving diagnostics and treatments came to the region long after they were available elsewhere.

The incident led to panic among locals within a three-kilometre radius.

Dominic Raab announced the latest figures during the daily briefing.

The arrests followed the release of a video of the February incident which sparked national outcry.

The coronavirus death toll in the UK has risen to 31,241 after a further 626 reported deaths, according to the Department of Health.

Donald Trump's announcement to extend coronavirus controls came as his infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci predicted up to 200,000 Americans could die of the coronavirus.

The Philippine President's anti-drug campaign has resulted in thousands of extra-judicial killings. He's now turned his attention to the coronavirus pandemic.

Forecasts showed 3000 people a day will soon be dying from the virus in the United States as New York Governor expresses optimism for the tide may be turning.

Typically, some 25 bodies are interred each week on Hart Island. Now they are burying that many each day.

Officials in Seoul say they have not seen any unusual activity in North Korea, following reports North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un was gravely ill.

Researchers did not track side effects, but noted a hint that hydroxychloroquine might have damaged other organs, too.

If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

Projections from a new report suggest that if the US fails to take bold action to reduce the mental health toll of COVID-19, an additional 75,000 people could die by suicide, drugs, or alcohol abuse.
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The US President, never one to relish global leadership, is now brushing off his most pressing domestic duties as well, writes David Lipson.

CHARGES against a man who was more than double the legal alcohol limit when he killed his mate and injured two others have been downgraded, angering one of the survivors.

A WOMAN is dead after a truck failed to stop at a red light and ploughed into the back of her stationary motorcycle in Melbourne’s outer east.

The Australian Department of Health says it does not endorse any cleaning company in relation to COVID-19 and warns businesses not to use a free online course in their marketing materials.

Changes necessary for the Victorian Government to deal with the coronavirus pandemic include plans to hold judge-only trials and giving councils the power to hold meetings online.

The directors of a prominent Adelaide hotels syndicate are ordered to pay $383,000 to their former business partners after a court found they concealed deals with major breweries over access to beer taps.

US President Donald Trump seemingly increases his estimate of possible deaths from coronavirus to 100,000, up from 70,000 earlier in the week, as South Africa, Spain and some American states loosen their restrictions. These are the key coronavirus developments from today.

Transurban reports to shareholders that construction on the West Gate Tunnel has been set back, with the project now expected to be completed by in 2023.

With nearly 730,000 businesses and 4.7 million employees signed up, JobKeeper looks like riding to the rescue of many livelihoods. But, as a key deadline looms, many look set to be locked out.

Giller Prize-winning author David Bergen, whose latest book is “Here’s The Dark,” muses on pandemic reading

Born Richard Penniman, Little Richard was one of rock ‘n’ roll’s founding fathers who helped shatter the colour line on the music charts, joining Chuck Berry and Fats Domino in bringing what was once called “race music” into the mainstream.

Chief financial officer of contracting firm Downer EDI and former Qantas senior executive Kevin Fletcher has died.

Le premier ministre du Canada Justin Trudeau fait le point sur la situation entourant la COVID-19 au pays. Suivez le point de presse en direct.

Canada's oil and gas sector is on the ropes as COVID-19 crushes demand and a global price war pushes domestic companies to the brink of bankruptcy — but two opposition leaders say Ottawa should simply let part of the industry wither and die.