But in one sign of a turning tide in Number 10, the UK Government is reportedly considering a proposal to allow Brits to meet up with small "bubbles" of up to 10 of their closest family or friends.

Priti Patel had defended Boris Johnson after he was branded a "racist" by rapper Dave on stage at the 2020 Brit Awards.

It seems like a lifetime ago that Boris Johnson announced that he and his partner were engaged and expecting a baby.

Britain will not enjoy a "V-shaped bounce" out of the crisis caused by coronavirus but will take years to recover fully, two former chancellors today warned.

Downing Street has replaced a trade minister who resigned when an investigation found he threatened a company chairman over a financial dispute with his father.

Matt Hancock has slammed Professor Neil Ferguson for his "extraordinary" breach of coronavirus lockdown rules, adding he was left "speechless" by his actions.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jean-Michel Blanquer, French minister of education, about how France is planning to reopen primary schools on May 11.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had celebrations to mark victory in WWII and a constitutional vote to keep him in power till 2036 planned for this spring. But the pandemic has canceled both events.

Immigrants in the U.S. sent an estimated $150 billion to their home countries in 2019 — half to Latin America and the Caribbean. The World Bank is predicting a sharp decline in remittances this year.

The latest news and information on the pandemic from Yahoo News reporters in the United States and around the world.

As millions of Americans are following social distancing guidelines from the White House coronavirus task force, inside the White House many of these rules are not being observed.

Blogger Ed García Conde, who runs the Instagram page Welcome2TheBronx, captured contrasting park photos on May 2 that show differences in how the NYPD is enforcing social distancing.

"Our best-case scenario for this year is a drastically truncated season," Randy Ambrosie said. "And our most likely scenario is no season at all.''

Archaeologists have discovered methods that kept food fresh long before refrigeration.

It is the new must-try food

The Overwatch League canceled its esports matches scheduled for February and March in China because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, the signature video game industry event held each June, has been cancelled because of fears of the coronavirus.

Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer is the mind behind Dungeons & Dragons' latest official sourcebook. There's a preview online, too.

With many people practicing social distancing and self-isolation in response to the coronavirus epidemic, now is an ideal time to try video games.

On Thursday night, popular video game Fortnite hosted rapper Travis Scott as part of the Astronomical musical experience.

WeChat is one of the world’s most popular apps, but researchers at the University of Toronto caution it is surveilling international users and using their information to broaden censorship on the app in China.

Sidewalk Labs, a Google-affiliated company, is abandoning its plan to build a high-tech neighbourhood on Toronto’s waterfront, citing what it calls unprecedented economic uncertainty.

As New Brunswick and other provincial governments contemplate launching COVID-19 contact-tracing apps, privacy watchdogs from across the country have issued joint guidelines on what they are describing as an "extraordinary" measure, urging transparency and accountability.

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

'If I'm not acting, I'm not sure who I am,' the True Blood star said

Actos said he's 'been more like America's dad than ever before​' following diagnosis

Cowie doesn't hold back in aftershow that's just been released on Netflix

New TV drama charts story of infamous 2001 coughing scandal

Whitmore was the sixth celebrity to be eliminated from the 2016 series

A cornucopia of huge pop names came together for an unprecedented cultural and technological event

Jason Hehir's new series on ESPN and Netflix is an enthralling exposé of the Chicago Bulls' dramatic 1997-98 NBA season

Comedian was sat on a stool at the other side of the studio to his hosts

'I know everyone at home will be willing it to go on because it's such a great show'

So far, four of the show's recurring characters have teamed up with fundraising site Omaze for the event

Beloved comedian praised for 'down to earth' donation message

While plenty of young drama is played for shock or laughs, the anticipated BBC3 adaptation of Sally Rooney's best-selling book lingers on what goes unsaid between its adolescent lovebirds. And there is lots of humping, says arts columnist Fiona Sturges

'Oh, what's occurring? Not a lot other than a global pandemic'

British singer previously performed during a Drag Race tour of Australia

Reunited for a good cause, if separated by the coronavirus lockdown, the Parks & Rec cast provided easy, nostalgic laughs

Many are confused as to how show can continue despite lockdown

What was probably intended as a relaxing Sunday-night nostalgia-fest has become something else entirely during lockdown

Former US president described as merely 'Former Chicago Resident' in previous episodes of series

Physiotherapist competed on BBC series with her son, Sam

NBA star filmed scenes weeks before his tragic death in January

Archive footage shows Jordan tell Bryant 'I'll see you down the road' after first match together

Producers have reportedly found it impossible to arrange filming amid the coronavirus pandemic

The show is due to return in September

Judge Craig Revel Horwood recently said 2020 series could go ahead without studio audience

Presenter said she was 'genuinely sorry' for blunder