The Labor Department said Friday that 20.5 million jobs vanished in April in the worst monthly loss on record, triggered by coast-to-coast shutdowns of factories, stores, offices and other businesses.

Watch a professional (non-gaming) illustrator adapting to a new medium.

Gervais signed a new contract which will see him making new scripted shows as well as stand-up comedy specials.

Celebrate VE Day with Mike Newell's 2018 WW2 film.

Dr Alex Aldren has returned to the NHS after leaving to become an opera singer

'It's inevitable many desperate patients will resort to 'DIY dentistry'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described Canada’s current economic situation as a recession on Friday, and that should come as no surprise, says Finance Minister Bill Morneau, as the latest economic figures show two consecutive months of major job losses.

Jennie Formby has resigned as Labour's general secretary as new leader Sir Keir Starmer reshapes the party.

Steve Inskeep talks to Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the coronavirus threat within the ranks of the military, and guarding against a power competition with China.

The Trump administration’s nominee for inspector general overseeing billions in Treasury Department coronavirus relief funds is facing skepticism from Democrats who fear that he will not show sufficient independence.

The Canadian Olympic Committee CEO talks about state of Canadian sport during COVID-19 and how funding will help keep sport organizations afloat.

The federal government will provide relief funding to the country's sport sector that has seen myriad events cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The province is reporting 346 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 19,944. There were 59 more deaths reported, for a total of 1,599. Of those, 775 involved residents in the troubled long-term care system. There are now 237 outbreaks in the province’s care facilities, increase of three. After […]

Google is launching a series of Doodles starting Monday celebrating some of their most popular interactive games available on its main search page.

The 'Saturday Night Live' alumni virtually reunited on Fallon's chat show

Hit dating show saw single contestants attempting to not have any physical intimacy with their fellow housemates

The 'X-Men' actor donated £275,000 to the 'Masks for NHS Heroes' campaign

Actor also spoke about how she feels the traditional image of the Hollywood movie star has faded in recent years

Show has proven to be a hit for Netflix

Adaptations will 'remain absolutely faithful to Pratchett's original, unique genius'

Programme was announced at the Edinburgh Television Festival

Show's creators were told 'he will never play this role – please do not bring him up ever again'

'We tried to tell that story, but it defeated us every time'

‘Sophisticated’ identity theft attack leads to Australian Tax Office stopping early super withdrawals until Monday

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Allegations of identity theft involving 150 Australians have forced the government to pause the early release of superannuation, after police froze $120,000 believed to have been ripped off from retirement savings.

On Friday the assistant treasurer, Michael Sukkar, announced the Australian Tax Office would pause requests for early access of superannuation until Monday “out of an abundance of caution” to consider further anti-fraud protection.

From hosting the remainder of the Premier League season in Perth to the UFC Fight Island concept, ideas have ranged from bold to crazy

“When you’re going through hell, keep going.” Winston Churchill might not have had the coronavirus pandemic in mind when trotting out that particular gem, but trust him to find the right words almost a century before the fact. The Churchillian equivalent of “keep calm and carry on” is a mantra embraced by much of society right now, and sport is no different.

While health remains the primary concern in all walks of life, sporting bodies the world over have found themselves engaged in sessions of radical thinking to stave off looming economic ruin. In what predicament other than a global crisis could the term “NRL Island” be anything other than a genius concept for reality television?

Hurricane season is fast approaching and it is likely to be active -- maybe even an extremely active -- season.

The singer has reportedly handed over cash to good causes in his hometown of Suffolk

Captain Tom has so far raised an astonishing £26 million for NHS charities

Apple will reopen stores in four states next week with precautions such as temperature checks, face masks and social distancing.

New drone costs $799, compared to $1,349 and $1,600 for the "Pro" editions, but in our tests was more consistent for flying and had smoother image quality.

As a funeral director, Isabel Potter had been planning her mother's funeral since her third cancer diagnosis, but when the time came the coronavirus pandemic turned these plans upside down

Poppy Mardall, Founder and Director of Poppy's, on the dos and don'ts of a funeral in the era of COVID-19

The clinical psychologist is the first mental health professional to start using TikTok

Vodafone's new thermal detection cameras will help businesses scan the temperature of people entering the building

Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House, tells Katie Law how Kim K, Trump and some nuns inspired her latest novel

In a story about the challenges of communication, the characters in Normal People often find solace in reading

The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented challenge for the music community, and has shed light on the sad realities faced by artists everyday. As Chair of Music Canada’s Advisory Council, I partnered with Music Canada and CONNECT Music Licensing to conduct an Artist Impact Survey. Developed in consultation with artist members of the Advisory […]

The post COVID-19 continues to hit the music industry’s most vulnerable: Music Canada survey appeared first on Music Canada.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill is now recuperating from the operation.

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has revealed he misses playing with Ander Herrera and compared the Spaniard to Bruno Fernandes.

Stadium transformed for Covid-19 testing and outpatients Players making donations as colleges make NHS face masks

Tottenham forward Harry Kane has praised Captain Tom Moore, the 99-year-old war veteran who has raised over £15million for the NHS in the battle against coronavirus.

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has announced a birthday donation of 16,000 meals to help vulnerable people in Islington.

Chelsea were one of the first clubs at any level to offer their support to local health services during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pablo Mari insists his future remains with Arsenal and is determined to secure a permanent move to the north London club.

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is desperate for the season to resume so that his old club can finally bring an end to their Premier League hoodoo.

Barcelona's January signing Matheus Fernandes believes he can "mark an era" at the Catalan club.

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have been backed to give Manchester United the edge on their rivals when football resumes.