Australian shares recoup earlier losses as retailers and banks rise, after initial falls were spurred by oil prices falling to their lowest value in 18 years.

Thousands of mum-and-dad investors are being caught out by insurance companies refusing to cover them when they cut rent for tenants under financial stress due to coronavirus restrictions.

The major miners, energy and bank stocks led heavy selling on the Australian share market, which closed 5 per cent lower as selling accelerated in late trade.

Westpac joins ANZ in deferring its interim dividend as it braces for the financial impact of COVID-19, but mounting issues around money laundering and tax reporting may cost it almost as much.

New data shows how hard the impact of the coronavirus has been on women's jobs as a leading economist worries about the long-term impact for women in the workforce.

CBA says today's closure of 114 branches nationwide is temporary and due to a massive increase in online and telephone banking.

In today's episode of Please Explain, Liam Mannix joins Tory Maguire to discuss government modelling that indicates Australia is on track to eliminate the virus.

Victorian private schools, religious entities and other organisations who don't sign up to a redress scheme for child sex abuse survivors may lose funding, the state government has warned.

The disease is like “a zombie walking the Earth,” wanting to kill humans, says the Canadian actor. “I think the best thing to do is stay in and let’s keep doing what we’re doing.”

Bunga’s MOCA exhibit is the first piece of art in a series featuring one piece of art we can share and enjoy together each week

Bombardier Inc. said it has started the gradual resumption of manufacturing operations at both its aircraft and rail operations that had been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as it reported a loss of $200 million US in its first quarter.

The U.S. economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression and the starkest sign yet of how the coronavirus pandemic is battering the world's biggest economy.

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The body of the Indian migrant who died from coronavirus far from home was kept inside the ambulance in front of the crematorium in case a friend came by for a last goodbye. But nearly an hour later no one had appeared, and the workers in protective suits had to carry out their grim task. In silence, the four men carefully moved the body, wrapped in a white plastic bag, to a furnace

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Canada lost almost two million jobs during the month of April, a record high, as the impact of COVID-19 on the economy made itself known.

The pandemic has halted our ability to grieve and mourn the way we normally would have, says one expert.

Ceballos was injured back in November which forced him out of action for three months, during which time Emery was sacked by Arsenal, though the midfielder is now back to full fitness

The 20-year-old was a softballer on an elite path, but was told her eyesight was failing because of a genetic condition — so she turned to the Tandem Project.

The A-League and W-League seasons will continue despite the coronavirus outbreak, the FFA says, but games will take place behind closed doors and the Wellington Phoenix will be based in Australia.

The Warriors go down to the Raiders during their indefinite NRL road trip in Australia caused by the coronavirus pandemic, while the Storm and Sea Eagles manage wins.

For boxer, brand ambassador and sports personality Renee Gartner, a trip to Centrelink was her only option after the sports industry's shutdown.

The closure of gyms and fitness centres across Australia is taking a massive toll on the industry, but trainers are utilising new apps and running classes online to connect with clients in a bid to remain viable during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rugby Union is facing a deepening financial crisis in Australia due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the governing body announcing it is standing down 75 per cent of its staff in an attempt to stay afloat.

The NRL and Rugby League Players' Association finally reach a pay agreement while the season is on hold because of coronavirus, with the players taking a cut of about 71 per cent for the rest of 2020.

Walt Disney Co. reported earnings for the first time since its U.S. parks closed amid the coronavirus crisis.

L.A.'s train station is empty and "it's eerie," says the man who feeds the fish. But it's also "a real escape from what's going on in the outside world."

"Pose" star Mj Rodriguez discusses what's helping her endure the grief of losing her grandmother and her aunt to coronavirus.

Studies suggest that coronavirus infections were spreading in the United States farther, faster and earlier than initially thought.

The White House is considering shutting down its coronavirus task force by the end of May and handing responsibilities to FEMA even as some models project a sharp increase in COVID-19 deaths in the coming weeks.

The former Nissan chief's sensational escape involved being smuggled from Tokyo to Lebanon via Istanbul.

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Tute Genomics is opening a new door for precision medicine by enabling researchers and clinicians to utilize human genome data for scientific discovery and individualized treatment.

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Eyefluence synchronizes biology and technology to deliver eye-interaction user interfaces for the HMD industry (head-mounted displays).

StarMobile was established in 2012 and is based at Technology Square in the Midtown area of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, a technology community that is recognized as a national, if not global, locus for mobility technology.

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The singer shared a post on Instagram to mark her 32nd birthday, revealing her slimmer frame

The Corrie favourite has stunned fans with his new look after taking up running

Today is the final installment of our three-part investigation into the coronavirus’ ultimate impact on the drug channel.

Below, I examine expectations about how the coronavirus will affect the public’s perception of various industry participants. We explore what our survey respondents said about:

• Pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Hospitals
• Wholesalers
• Pharmacy benefit managers and plan sponsors
• Insurance companies.

In these early stages of this crisis, my crystal ball is as cloudy as yours. Let’s hope that the country will stabilize within a few months. I may then rerun the survey to determine how (if at all) everyone’s perspective has changed.
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The FDA has released a safety communication reiterating the need for doctors to closely monitor COVID-19 patients who are treated with either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine.

Roy Lynn Oakley, 67, a resident of Harriman, Tenn., pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Knoxville, to count one of an indictment charging him with unlawful disclosure of Restricted Data under the Atomic Energy Act, in violation of 42 U.S.C., Section 2274(b).