Japanese authorities have cut down thousands of flowers to stop people from gathering in crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Queen has decided to cancel the ancient Garter Ceremony In June.

Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending immigration into the US during the coronavirus pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic is fast becoming a human rights crisis as "structural inequalities" are impeding access to public services, the United Nations has said.

The Mayor of Las Vegas has been slammed for an "outrageous" plan to reopen the city's casinos as a "control group" for coronavirus.

A couple who were living their dream of sailing across the Atlantic have shared their "shock" of returning to land and hearing the news about the global coronavirus pandemic.

Some 26 million people in the US have filed for unemployment benefits in five weeks since with the coronavirus outbreak forcing employers to close their doors.

Trials of drones delivering medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic will begin next week, Grant Shapps announced at today's Downing Street press conference.

The NHS is launching a campaign encouraging ill people to seek urgent care during the coronavirus outbreak after A&E visits dropped by 50 per cent this month.

A woman in her 40s was allegedly gang-raped after police quarantined her in a school overnight in India.

The UK will fall silent on Tuesday in tribute to key workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.

Royal Mail has stopped Saturday letter deliveries across the UK until further notice to "ease the additional burden" on staff caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Streamed films will be eligible for next year's Oscars due to the Covid-19 impact on the industry.

Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask during a tour of a US hospital despite the medical centre's own rules stating that visitors should wear personal protective equipment.

41-year-old Temisan Oritsejafor facing 'significant prison term' over 'vulgar' incident, West Midlands Police force says

Ships on the River Thames joined hundreds of vessels worldwide to sound their horns for 1.2 million "unsung heroes" stuck at sea during the coronavirus travel restrictions.

Boris Johnson is set to urge countries to "pull together" in the fight against the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Care home workers say employers are playing "Russian roulette" with their lives as personal protective equipment (PPE) is withheld or rationed amid unclear guidance, according to a union.

US president predicts economic surge later this year as several states begin tentatively re-opening for business after weeks of shutdown

A single dad who has fostered 12 children has taken in another child who had nowhere else to go during the coronavirus pandemic.

Boris Johnson has issued a stirring statement as the UK comes together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, calling for Brits to show the "same spirit of national endeavor" during the coronavirus pandemic.

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has called for an "all-out effort to end hate speech globally" amid what he called a "tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering" unleashed during the coronavirus pandemic.

The ride-hailing company is cutting 3,700 jobs. It's the latest U.S. tech company to turn to layoffs to deal with fallout from the coronavirus crisis.

The pandemic has devastated the job markets across the U.S. The April jobs report reveals the massive toll the crisis took on industries — from restaurants and retail to health care and automotive.

The coronavirus pandemic canceled a lot of our plans and reinforced that we need to stop waiting for a right time to do the things we want.

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Instagram accounts dedicated to good news, such as @TanksGoodNews and @GoodNews_Movement, have seen follower counts skyrocket in recent weeks.

Publishers of several of Canada’s major newspapers signed a joint letter to the federal government this month, taking aim at the advertising revenue earned by Google and Facebook.

Theresa May has hit out at world leaders for failing "to forge a coherent international response" to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Trump administration says China poses a risk for its lack of transparency about COVID-19. China says the U.S. is trying to shift blame for the Trump administration's failings.

Figuring out how to stage the nation’s largest and most important political gatherings will be tricky in the COVID-19 era. And while officials in both parties say they’re still planning for in-person conventions, pulling that off will be a lot easier said than done. 

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At the behest of the World Health Organization, video game companies are promoting hand washing, physical distancing during the coronavirus crisis.

Tom Hanks previously surprised viewers by hosting first instalment

'Good Morning Britain' host has previously criticised Lord Sugar for his attitude towards the government's handling of the pandemic

Writer also said he has no plans for further episodes of 'Black Mirror'

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The designer also shared the pattern online

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The new route was scheduled to launch today

Football in Scotland has been further suspended until June 10 at the earliest across all levels, from professional to recreational.

Barcelona misfit Philippe Coutinho would "love" a return to the Premier League, according to agent Kia Joorabchian.

Former Arsenal man Paul Merson believes football's coronavirus shutdown may end up giving Alexis Sanchez a second chance at Manchester United.

The final memorial service to honour those who died in the Hillsborough tragedy has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Chelsea will provide 78,000 meals to NHS staff and carers over the next six weeks as they look to support the most vulnerable through the coronavirus pandemic.

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

Brighton owner Tony Bloom believes it would be unfathomable to relegate clubs from the Premier League if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fifa has promised to fulfil its planned investment in women's football despite the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Aston Villa have become the latest Premier League club to announce the agreement of salary deferrals with players during the coronavirus shutdown.