Abounding Opportunities

The stories of people who died on one day, from an exile who returned home to a disaster survivor.

Australian police shoot man dead after stabbings in Pilbara

The man, armed with a knife, is reported to have injured several people in a WA shopping centre.

Coronavirus: 'World is too fragile' - UN secretary general

António Guterres tells the BBC he has been "shocked but not surprised" by the coronavirus response.

Coronavirus: Michigan lockdown protesters enter statehouse

Demonstrators rallied at the state's capitol as legislators voted on extending the state of emergency.

Coronavirus: Seven million Afghan children risk hunger - report

The coronavirus outbreak poses a "perfect storm" for the war-ravaged country, warns Save the Children.

Coronavirus: How can I help?

Giving blood, writing a diary, or reading a story to your friends' children are just some of the options.

Coronavirus: Northern Territory first in Australia to lift major restrictions

The Northern Territory lifts major social restrictions in a test case for the rest of the nation.

Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse

Several senators reportedly wore bulletproof vests as armed demonstrators looked on from the gallery.

Nigerian drummer Tony Allen dies aged 79

Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created Afrobeat with Fela Kuti, dies aged 79, his manager says.

Coronavirus: Gulshan Ewing's death adds to care home tragedy

Gulshan Ewing rubbed shoulders with Hollywood legends, interviewing and partying with them.

The worldwide race to make solar power more efficient

Scientists are working on better solar cells that will turn more of the sun's rays into electricity.

How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence

The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo.

Quiz of the Week: On UFOs, lockdown loosening and more

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

Africa's week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Coronavirus in Ghana: Online funerals, face masks and elections without rallies

Ghana is well known for its elaborate funerals and rowdy election campaigns so coronavirus is changing everything.

Coronavirus: Eurozone economy shrinks at record rate

Single currency nations see a sharp fall in GDP during the first quarter of the year.

Obituary: Rishi Kapoor, Bollywood’s ‘forever youthful’ heartthrob

The Bollywood actor, who has died aged 67, was one of Indian cinema's most enduring stars.

Hezbollah: Germany bans and raids Islamist group

All activity is to be halted by the Shia group's political wing, and police carry out raids.

Coronavirus: Yemen reports first deaths amid fears of undetected spread

The two deaths in Aden heighten fears of a devastating outbreak in the war-ravaged country.

Coronavirus: France boosts cycling as lockdown set to ease

The country's minister for ecological transition says the move aims to keep pollution levels low.

Coronavirus and South Korea: How lives changed to beat the virus

Images from South Korea, which once saw more than 900 infections a day but on Wednesday saw zero new local cases.

Coronavirus: New York funeral home puts corpses in lorries

Police were called on Wednesday after the home in Brooklyn put dozens of bodies in rented trucks.

South African anti-apartheid veteran Denis Goldberg dies

He stood trial in South Africa alongside Nelson Mandela and was also imprisoned for his activism.

Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company says forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries have clouded its forecast.

Rishi Kapoor: Bollywood's eternal romantic hero dies at 67

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died in Mumbai, aged 67, two years after being diagnosed with cancer

US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites

The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list.

Coronavirus: Trump says China wants him to lose re-election

The US president says Beijing faces a "lot" of possible consequence from the US over coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament

Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform.

Harrison Ford investigated over LA runway incident

The US actor was piloting a plane that wrongly crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing.

Coronavirus kills 70 veterans at Massachusetts care home

Officials are investigating if residents received proper medical care at the Massachusetts home.

Irrfan Khan: The Bollywood star loved by Hollywood

Irrfan Khan's biographer, Aseem Chhabra, writes about the life of one of Bollywood's biggest stars.

Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy

Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died.

Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions

Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic.

Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'

How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence.

Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match

Inside the Nicaraguan boxing event that caught the world's attention during the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'

"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it.

Coronavirus: Why so many US nurses are out of work

At a time when many healthcare workers are risking their lives, some face pay cuts and job loss.

How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.

Coronavirus: My son's asthmatic killer doesn't deserve to die in jail

A mother in Argentina says she fears the asthmatic killer will not survive Covid-19 in jail.

Australians urged to sign up to tracking app

PM Scott Morrison said wide usage would be the "ticket" to normal life resuming as soon as possible.

Irrfan Khan: Movie world pays tribute to Bollywood star's 'pure magic'

Danny Boyle, Priyanka Chopra and Bollywood stars praise actor Irrfan Khan, who has died aged 53.

Tupac Shakur: Kentucky governor apologises over benefits error

The governor was left red-faced after a very unlikely unemployment claim surfaced in the US state.

Exotic dancers swap club for food delivery service

Lucky Devil Lounge in Portland, Oregon has adapted its business to comply with social distancing.

Coronavirus: Greeks ponder ban on fax machines in state offices

The coronavirus has forced Greece to digitise the state and rapidly move public services online.

Coronavirus: Europe grapples with lifting limits on travel

France plans to allow greater freedom, while Germany warns against worldwide travel before mid-June.

Coronavirus: Switzerland says young children can hug grandparents

Revised guidelines say children under 10 do not transmit the virus, but some experts express caution.

Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas

Films that debut on video on demand will be eligible for next year's awards, the Academy rules.

India coronavirus lockdown: Stranded migrants can return home

Millions of people stranded by a lockdown to curb coronavirus can return to their home states.

US economy sees worst slump in over a decade

The contraction in the world's largest economy is the most severe since the financial crisis of 2008.

Malawi - where courts have blocked a coronavirus lockdown

After Malawi’s high court blocked lockdown, the government announced it is introducing cash handouts.

Coronavirus: Outcry as Spanish beach sprayed with bleach

Environmentalists say a misguided attempt to protect residents has damaged a sensitive ecosystem.

How Irrfan Khan helped Slumdog Millionaire to become an Oscar winner

Danny Boyle credits Irrfan Khan with propelling Slumdog Millionaire to Oscar glory.

South Korea fire: Dozens killed in warehouse blaze in Icheon

The fire in the unfinished warehouse in Icheon began after an explosion involving building material.

Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma

Many are returning to jobs in Israel and its settlements, where there has been a large outbreak.

Germany's new Berlin airport set for take off, nine years late

There may be no passengers on the horizon but the long-awaited airport will launch in October.

Coronavirus: Transgender people 'extremely vulnerable' during lockdown

Rights groups say coronavirus restrictions are leaving vulnerable trans people even more exposed.

Irrfan Khan, one of Indian cinema's finest exports

The star of Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire and dozens of Indian cinema's finest films has died at 53.

Coronavirus: A new way of dating during lockdown

Omar Mehtab looks at how online dating is being reinvented in these times of social isolation.

Slumdog Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan dies

The Bollywood star, known for roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World, has died aged 53.

Coronavirus: This is what reopening in US looks like

Barber shops, tattoo parlours, beaches and restaurants reopen in Georgia.

Trump orders US meatpacking plants to stay open

As the pandemic squeezes US food supply, the president designates the plants critical infrastructure.

Tara Reade: What are the sex attack allegations against Joe Biden?

A former aide to the presidential candidate finds support for her sexual assault claim against him.

US Congress abandons return to Washington after lawmakers revolt

The Democratic-controlled House is postponing its return, but the Senate reopens next week.

Norway tycoon Tom Hagen held over wife's disappearance

Anne-Elisabeth Hagen vanished in 2018 and is now presumed dead.

Pentagon releases UFO videos for the record

The hovering objects seen in the footage are still classified as "unidentified".

Police protecting Prague mayor after 'Russian murder plot'

Russia flatly denies a report alleging a Russian agent came to Prague to poison local mayors.

Ligue 1 & 2: France's top two divisions will not resume this season

The Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons will not resume after France bans all sporting events, including behind closed doors, until September.

Disney sparks backlash with #MayThe4th tweet

The company suggested it owned the rights to any tweet containing the hashtag.

Coronavirus: 'One billion' could become infected worldwide - report

An international aid group warns that vulnerable countries need urgent help to avoid major outbreaks.

El Salvador gangs: 'No ray of sunlight for inmates'

El Salvador, already criticised by rights groups, cracks down further on imprisoned gang members.

French police officers suspended for using racist slur in viral video

The two officers in Paris were filmed using an extremely offensive word for North Africans.

Coronavirus: India cancels order for 'faulty' China rapid test kits

States have complained that the rapid test kits have an accuracy rate of only 5%.

Man dies after Lebanon economic protest turns violent

Demonstrators are angry at the economic crisis which has been made worse by a coronavirus lockdown.

Who could lead North Korea without Kim?

The enigmatic sister and a spymaster are contenders, as rumours swirl over Kim Jong-un's health.

Coronavirus: How New Zealand got its coffees and fires back

A strict and early lockdown has meant New Zealanders are back at cafes sooner than other countries.

Coronavirus: Top NYC doctor takes her own life

The father of 49-year-old Dr Lorna Breen says: "She tried to do her job and it killed her."

Coronavirus: HSBC profits halved by pandemic fallout

The bank raised its expectations for bad loans to $3bn due to the impact of the pandemic.

Record 50.8 million internally displaced, IDMC report says

Those who have fled their homes due to conflict or disaster face the further threat of coronavirus.

Luckin Coffee: Scandal-hit raided by regulators in China

The company's shares have slumped this month since it revealed $310m in fabricated transactions.

Coronavirus: What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis

'Dumbfounded' or 'great job' - Americans who backed the president in 2016 rate his pandemic response.

Coronavirus: Florida pastor continues in-person services

Pastor Rich Vera is among a minority in America who say it’s appropriate to gather to worship.

Coronavirus: Families foster pets during outbreak

As animal shelters are forced to limit operations, many people have applied to temporarily rehome a pet.

Trump 'can't imagine why' US disinfectant calls spiked

The president says he takes no responsibility for a reported spike in calls to emergency hotlines.

Coronavirus: Argentina bans commercial flight sales until 1 September

Aviation industry groups warn that the move puts at risk more than 300,000 jobs in the country.

Coronavirus: What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns

What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns.

Coronavirus: Mexico factory staff question 'essential work'

Concerned about coronavirus, Mexican workers are calling for US-owned factories to be closed.

Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.

Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.

Coronavirus and climate: Australia's chance to shift to green energy

Scientists say the economic impact of the virus gives a window for action to cut emissions.

Coronavirus: Nigeria to ease Abuja and Lagos lockdowns on 4 May

There will be new nationwide measures, including a night-time curfew and mandatory face masks.

Zeinab Badawi mourns losing Dr Adil El Tayar to coronavirus

Zeinab Badawi mourns her cousin Dr Adil El Tayar, who died protecting others from Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Belgians urged to eat more chips by lockdown-hit potato growers

The chips are truly down for Belgium's potato growers, now lacking customers.

US reports deaths of civilians in Somali air strike

An operation that killed two al-Shabab militants also killed two civilians and injured three more.

Gay men abused in Morocco after photos spread online

The photos spread after a model told women to download gay apps to see how common homosexuality is.

Major film festivals to unite for YouTube event

We Are One will give online debuts to films that were set to appear at Berlin, Cannes and Toronto.

Coronavirus: Notre-Dame repairs restart amid lockdown

Workers set about making the construction site in Paris compatible with social distance rules.

Coronavirus tests cause tailbacks at Kenya-Uganda border

Queues stretch 30km at the Kenya-Uganda border after coronavirus tests were imposed for lorry drivers.

Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'

The company introduced measures earlier this month to stop the spread of misinformation

El Salvador: Gangs 'taking advantage of pandemic'

President Nayib Bukele authorises the police and army to use lethal force to contain the violence.

Coronavirus: Airlines urge chancellor to extend job support scheme

The coronavirus job retention scheme must be extended beyond June, says Airlines UK.

Coronavirus: Schools start reopening in China's biggest cities

Some older pupils in Beijing and Shanghai are going back to classes as normal life begins to resume.

Coronavirus: Germans don compulsory masks as lockdown eases

Simple cloth masks are now mandatory on public transport and in shops within most states.

Coronavirus: New Zealand claims no community cases as lockdown eases

After single-figure new cases for more than a week, NZ says it has ended local transmissions for now.

Airbus is 'bleeding cash', chief executive warns

In a letter to workers Guillaume Faury reportedly said the firm's existence was now threatened.

The boy who photographed La Belle Époque of France

Jacques Henri Lartigue documented La Belle Époque of France.

Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission

The Human Rights Commission says people who committed crimes as minors will no longer be executed.

Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)

How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders.

Why so much US resistance to lockdown?

The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them.

Rare glimpse into El Salvador's overcrowded prisons

A rare glimpse into El Salvador's notoriously overcrowded prisons.

Ken Walibora: How Kenya's 'king' of Swahili writing inspired me

Ken Walibora died on 10 April and left behind a generation of Kenyans who grew up on his books.

Coronavirus: Is it too early to expand our 'social bubbles'?

New Zealand is relaxing some social distancing measures, but is it safe for other nations?

A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

Coronavirus: Spain eases lockdown measures to allow children outside

For the first time in six weeks, the country's children have been allowed outside to exercise and play.

Coronavirus: Chile to introduce controversial 'virus-free' ID

People who recover from Covid-19 will get a certificate despite a World Health Organization warning.

Coronavirus: Italy's PM outlines lockdown easing measures

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says Italy will start relaxing coronavirus restrictions from 4 May.

More US states begin lifting virus lockdown orders

Some Americans can resume going to restaurants, cinemas and nail salons starting this week.

Coronavirus: Spain records lowest daily death toll as lockdown eases

The health ministry says 288 people have died of the virus, the lowest number since 20 March.

Trump faces scrutiny over West Point address plans

The president is scheduled to give the commencement address at the US military academy in June.

Coronavirus: Auschwitz survivor Henri Kichka dies of Covid-19

One of Belgium's last Holocaust survivors, Henri Kichka, succumbs to Covid-19.

Rohingya crisis: Hundreds of refugees stranded in boats at sea

The Malaysian government has turned away Rohingya refugees, over fears about coronavirus.

Coronavirus: French police seize 140,000 black market masks

Officers caught a businessman unloading the masks from a lorry into a house in St Denis near Paris.

Coronavirus: 17 police officers die of Covid-19 in Peru

A new interior minister has vowed to spend more money to buy protective equipment after 17 deaths.

Per Olov Enquist: Swedish author dies at the age of 85

He penned more than 20 novels, plays and essays which won a number of awards at home and abroad.

Coronavirus: Naomi Campbell and African artists entertain fans online

Big-name celebrities and artists have been going online to entertain their fans during the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown.

Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south

The Yemeni government has warned of "dangerous and catastrophic consequences" of the move.

Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies

Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions.

Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns

Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.

Coronavirus: Spain's children run free from lockdown - but not all

After six weeks indoors, under-14s are being let out of doors, but how damaging was the lockdown?

Should women be eligible for US military draft?

Women aged 18-25 could soon become conscription-eligible for the first time in US history.

China and US trade virus conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories about Covid-19 have been spreading online since the early days of the outbreak.

The farmers bringing their fields indoors

Indoor farms, where crops are grown on shelves, are supplying cities with fruit and veg.

Coronavirus: India's circuses struggle to survive the lockdown

Already a dying art form, the pandemic could bring the curtain down on circuses forever.

Coronavirus: The different approaches to lockdowns in Africa

Countries have taken different routes in imposing restrictions - which ones are working against the virus?

Coronavirus: Ecuador 'victim' found alive in hospital mix-up

The Ecuadorean woman was wrongly declared to be dead, and someone else's ashes were sent to her family.

Nepal earthquake: Surviving a deadly Everest avalanche

Footage of the terrifying moment climbers were engulfed by snow in 2015 has been released.

Coronavirus: Worldwide death toll climbs to 200,000

The sombre milestone is reached with 2.8 million infections, Johns Hopkins University figures say.

Coronavirus: Berlin march against lockdown measures

About 200 protesters gathered in Germany's capital to protest against coronavirus measures.

Eurovision Again: Why fans of the song contest get together every Saturday

Fans of the song contest are re-watching old competitions as "a distraction from all the bad stuff".

Coronavirus: Belarus orphanage seeks help amid 'critical' outbreak

A Belarus orphanage says it has at least 23 cases, and that some of the children are "extremely ill".

Hong Kong protests: Jailed man gets judge's sympathy for stabbing

The judge who jailed the man for the attack at an anti-government protest said he was a victim.

Coronavirus: NY man in lockdown shares his often hilarious lockdown life moments

The funny moments of a New York man isolated in his small apartment.

Coronavirus: Immunity passports ‘could increase virus spread’

No evidence people who develop antibodies after recovering are protected against a second infection.

Lam Wing-kee: HK bookseller who defied China opens shop in Taiwan

Lam Wing-kee was detained in China after selling material critical of the political elite there.

Coronavirus: India allows small shops to reopen

Only half of staff are allowed to work and must take precautions such as wearing face masks.

Sergio Moro: Brazil prosecutor requests Bolsonaro 'meddling' probe

It comes after former justice minister Sergio Moro accused the president of political interference.

Coronavirus: Some states begin to reopen as US death toll passes 50,000

Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska lift some restrictions despite warnings that it may be too soon.

Nova Scotia shooting: 'They had no idea the hell they were going to face'

Canada's deadliest shooting is pieced together by the people swept up in its path of terror.

Messenger Rooms: Facebook's new video calls let 50 people drop in

The social media giant said it worked with cryptographers to devise ways of excluding unwanted guests.

Coronavirus: Doctors dismantle Trump's treatment comments

They warned that heeding his comments on using disinfectants or UV light could have fatal consequences.

Coronavirus: Belgium unveils plans to lift lockdown

Schools will be allowed to reopen from 11 May, but with no more than 10 pupils per class

Coronavirus: Should I worry about my lockdown eating?

Weeks of lockdown is putting a strain on some people's relationship with food.

How do you fight a locust invasion amid pandemic?

A second locust invasion hits East Africa, raising fears of more hunger amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Colombia: Saving rare species in jungles once protected by war

Botanists from Kew are combing the forests of Colombia for new species threatened with extinction since peace accords were signed.

Coronavirus: Dancer uses bin night to perform for neighbours

Albert has not been able to dance freely, but that changed the moment he embraced taking the rubbish out as an act of freedom - and a gift to his new neighbours.

Coronavirus: Air France-KLM secures billions in government aid

Like many other airlines, the Franco-Dutch group has been badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: China rejects call for probe into origins of disease

Beijing's deputy ambassador to the UK tells the BBC the demands are politically motivated.

Saudi Arabia to abolish flogging - supreme court

A document from the supreme court says the punishment will be replaced by imprisonment or fines.

Nova Scotia gunman's first victim was girlfriend, who survived

Gabriel Wortman is believed to have killed 22 people over the span of 12 hours across Nova Scotia.

DR Congo's Virunga National Park hit by 'deadliest' attack

At least 12 rangers died in an ambush by suspected Rwandan rebels, the deadliest attack in recent years.

Coronavirus: Doctor rejects Trump's 'heat and light' idea at White House

Dr Birx was unconvinced by his idea for coronavirus patients' bodies to be irradiated by UV light.

US coronavirus virus death toll passes 50,000

Number of US coronavirus deaths rises over 50,000 in what is the world's deadliest outbreak of the disease.

Brazil justice minister Moro quits in Bolsonaro clash

Sergio Moro, famous for fighting corruption, opposed the dismissal of Brazil's police chief.

Coronavirus: France bans online sales of nicotine products

A suggestion that nicotine might help against coronavirus sparks a run on such products.

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has face mask issues

Cyril Ramaphosa struggles to put on a face mask after urging people use them on public transport.

Saudi Arabia: Prominent human rights activist 'dies in jail'

Campaigners say Abdullah al-Hamid was not given sufficient medical care following a stroke.

Coronavirus: Disinfectant firm issues warning after Trump comments

The makers of Lysol and Dettol warn against Donald Trump's suggestion of ingesting disinfectant.

Genocide trial: IS suspect in court in Germany

A 37-year-old man is accused of murdering a five-year-old girl in Iraq in 2015.

Coronavirus: South Africa allows cigarette sales as lockdown restrictions eased

Alcohol sales remain banned but people can soon exercise outside and some businesses reopen.

Coronavirus lockdown: Asian cooks make bamboo shoots top trend

Dishes with bamboo shoots are currently the top recipe search worldwide, ahead of banana bread.

Stay-At-Home protesters: 'We want our lives back'

Across the United States, some people insist the lockdowns should be lifted and states reopened.

Coronavirus: Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment

Doctors call the president's latest remarks about coronavirus treatment "dangerous" and "ridiculous".

Tom Hanks writes to boy called Corona who said he was bullied

The Australian boy sent a letter to the Hollywood star when he heard Hanks had caught the virus.

Rolling Stones release their first new song in eight years, Living In A Ghost Town

Living In A Ghost Town was started before the coronavirus pandemic and completed in lockdown.

US announces millions in aid for resource-rich Greenland

The Trump administration will also open a consulate in the territory. amid competition for Greenland's resources.

Coronavirus: Smog pollution in Delhi vanishes

The Indian capital is one of the most polluted cities but in lockdown the skies are strikingly clear.

Severe storms and tornadoes kills six in Texas and Oklahoma

Storm cells across the region triggered tornadoes, hail and flooding.

India rape: Six-year-old victim's eyes damaged in attack

Police in Madhya Pradesh say the child was grabbed near her home and subjected to a horrific attack.

Bundesliga 'ready to return on 9 May', says German Football League

The Bundesliga is hoping to return to action behind closed doors next month, but what challenges does it face to make it reality?

Coronavirus: US unemployment claims hit 26.4 million

Data shows a further 4.4 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the past week.

Book recommendations from today's top selling authors

Five authors, including Margaret Atwood and Adam Kay, tell BBC arts editor Will Gompertz what their go-to books are for lockdown.

Li Zehua: Journalist who 'disappeared' after Wuhan chase reappears

Li Zehua was chased and detained in the virus epicentre, before being sent to "quarantine".

Merkel warns coronavirus crisis 'still just the beginning'

The German leader calls for a big EU budget expansion to tackle the crisis.

Syria civil war: Germany holds unprecedented state torture trial

Anwar R and Eyad A are accused of committing crimes against humanity for Syria's regime.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson nurse 'Jenny from New Zealand' on treating PM

New Zealand nurse Jenny McGee speaks about treating UK PM Boris Johnson for coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Australia urges G20 action on wildlife wet markets

It's thought the Coid-19 outbreak may have begun in a Chinese market that sold wildlife alongside food.

'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app

Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked.

Wildfires rip through Poland's biggest national park

Hundreds of firefighters are battling fires ravaging the Biebrza National Park, Poland's largest.

Coronavirus: How will the developing world cope?

There is growing concern about the impact the virus will have on poorer countries.

Coronavirus: Stories of unemployment, fear and hope in the US

The unemployment figures are staggering - but there's a human story behind each of the numbers too.

The Saudi tribe and the tech city

Saudi plans to build a new tech city are coming up against two hurdles: funding and a local tribe.

Mothers of murdered sons fight for justice in Colombia

Beatriz Méndez's teenage son was killed in Colombia in 2004, and now she is looking for answers.

Coronavirus: Ischgl resort at heart of Europe’s outbreak reopens

Ischgl, known as the "Ibiza of the Alps", is blamed for hundreds of cases among skiers across Europe.

Developing world economies hit hard by coronavirus

The Covid-19 pandemic is badly damaging developing countries' economies in a number of ways.

Coronavirus: Why some Nigerians are gloating about Covid-19

Many rich Nigerians, including the political classes, used to go abroad for medical treatment - but no longer.

Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites

Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites.

Coronavirus: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension

The president has justified pausing applications for permanent residence to protect American jobs.

Coronavirus: Harvard says it won't accept relief funds

President Trump spoke out when the wealthy Ivy League college was allocated stimulus money.

Coronavirus: Lifting lockdowns could see virus 'reignite', WHO warns

The head of the UN health agency warns most of the world's population "remains susceptible".

Coronavirus: Caution urged over Madagascar's 'herbal cure'

The WHO says there is no proof after the country's president claims a herbal tonic has cured people.

Coronavirus: The church threatened with Kalashnikovs over Covid-19 outbreak

A French pastor tells the BBC about threats his church faced after being blamed for spreading coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Ukrainian town sealed off after monastery outbreak

Pochayiv has been put under quarantine by police after dozens of people became infected with coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Mexican wrestlers sew Lucha Libre face masks

Used to making costumes for matches, Lucha Libre wrestlers are now sewing face masks.

Coronavirus: Five of the countries most at risk from famine in 2020

As the World Food Programme warns of the worst crisis since WWII, which countries are most vulnerable?

Coronavirus: South Africa deploys 70,000 troops to enforce lockdown

Security forces are struggling to enforce the lockdown intended to stop the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus: Germany's states make face masks compulsory

Bremen is the last of Germany's 16 states to require using face masks on public transport.

Australia lorry crash: Four police officers killed in Melbourne

Officers had pulled over a car for speeding in Melbourne when a lorry hit them, killing four.

Coronavirus: First US deaths weeks earlier than thought

Two newly identified cases in California are now believed to be the earliest virus deaths in the US.

Kenya hunts those filmed fleeing coronavirus quarantine centre

Those in mandatory confinement have been complaining about prison-like conditions and the expense.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards ‘successfully launch military satellite’

If the launch is confirmed, it seems likely to add to the tensions between Iran and the US.

Coronavirus: Spanish PM Sánchez sees 'slow and gradual' end to lockdown

PM Pedro Sánchez says they will start slowly winding down the lockdown in the second half of May.

Coronavirus: Grandmas' top tips to get through lockdown

We've asked Grannies from around the world for their advice on staying positive.

Mozambique villagers 'massacred' by Islamists

The police say dozens were killed after youths refused to join the militant group.

Coronavirus: Romania hands out steep lockdown fines

Romania issues 200,000 fines which are said to equal the country's corporate tax take for February.

Man shoots dead wife and eight others in Lebanese town

The victims of the country's worst mass shooting in years reportedly include at least five Syrians.

Coronavirus: US health official warns of dangerous second wave

The top US health official warns a fresh outbreak could coincide with the flu season.

Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani

The social media giant becomes a shareholder in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio.

Coronavirus: Harvard rejects Trump demand to pay back aid

The US president says he is unhappy that the ultra-wealthy college has received stimulus money.

Coronavirus: US green cards to be halted for 60 days, Trump says

The US president's immigration ban will not be applied to temporary workers entering the country.

Coronavirus: Latin American crime gangs adapt to pandemic

Crime gangs in Latin America are making changes to the way they operate, but are they gaining strength?

DForce hacker returns $25m in 'stolen' crypto-currencies

The money was returned to the DForce crypto-currency platform after an alleged hack.

Pescara football club adopts Italian boy's shirt design

A six-year-old wins a competition to design Pescara football club's shirt for next season.

Photographer Peter Beard: Tributes paid to 'visionary artist'

Mick Jagger and Nick Rhodes are among those to praise Peter Beard, who has died at the age of 82.

Coronavirus: Italy PM Conte says lockdown exit plan coming

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte urges "maximum caution" as other European nations ease lockdowns.

Coronavirus: WHO worker killed in Myanmar collecting samples

The 28-year-old was caught up in gunfire in Myanmar's conflict-riven Rakhine State, the UN says.

Planned from scratch: Brasilia at 60 in pictures

The purpose-built Brazilian city celebrates 60 years since it became the country's capital.

Oil price still below zero as turmoil persists

Coronavirus downturn has put major pressure on oil prices with demand slumping and storage running out.

India coronavirus lockdown: Broke tourists rescued from cave

The six tourists moved into a cave after running out of money when India went into lockdown.

The detention centre for teenage Taliban members

The Afghan detention centre houses some 300 boys under 18, of whom half are alleged to be militants.

Sri Lanka marks Easter Sunday attack anniversary

More than 250 people were killed by a group of suicide bombers on Easter Sunday last year.

Kim Jong-un illness rumours denied amid intense speculation

South Korea says reports that Kim Jong-un is gravely ill are not true, after intense speculation.

Coronavirus: Children with autism allowed to play in Italian park

Italy has closed its parks during lockdown, but one is opening for children with autism.

Coronavirus further threatening media freedom, says Reporters Without Borders

Countries which censored their Covid-19 outbreaks, like Iran, fall in the World Press Freedom Index.

Coronavirus: Immigration to US to be suspended amid pandemic, says Trump

The US president says he will sign an executive order to fight "the attack from the invisible enemy".

Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders

Facebook said it was only removing events that violated government orders over virus containment.

Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration

Australia's second-largest carrier cut almost all flights last month amid virus travel bans.

Coronavirus: Governors ask Trump to call off lockdown protests

One governor says it would be "incredibly appreciated" if the White House helped rein in protesters.

Saudi Arabia executed record number of people in 2019 - Amnesty

Global executions hit a 10-year low, but Saudi Arabia bucked the trend, Amnesty International says.

Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?

Experts raise concerns about Bluetooth technology and the risks of "mission creep".

Can you compare countries?

Should you be comparing Covid-19 statistics between countries?

Coronavirus: Are hospital cleaners forgotten heroes in this crisis?

Hygiene has never seemed more important. Here's how a woman who cleans wards in Chicago is being affected.

Coronavirus: Somali diaspora sends home stories of woe

British-Somalis have been badly hit in both economic and human terms.

Coronavirus dreams: Why are people having lockdown nightmares?

Some people are reporting more intense dreams while in lockdown due to coronavirus.

Afghanistan: The detention centre for teenage Taliban members

The Afghan detention centre houses some 300 boys under 18, of whom half are alleged to be militants.

Coronavirus: How New Zealand relied on science and empathy

New Zealand's virus response was early, strict and compassionate - and it's seeing results.

Coronavirus: Hope as Italy records first fall in active virus cases

The small but symbolic drop is a "positive development" in the fight against the virus, officials say.

Canada shooting: Virtual vigil for victims due to Covid-19

A policewoman and two frontline coronavirus workers were among the 18 victims who died.

Thomas Thabane: Scandal-hit Lesotho PM to get 'dignified' exit

Thomas Thabane has been accused of being involved in the murder of his estranged wife.

Coronavirus: Reporter challenges Trump over Cuomo praise clip

The US president played a carefully chosen clip of an outspoken critic at his White House briefing.

Israel's Netanyahu and Gantz sign unity government deal

The agreement, which ends a year of political paralysis, will see the pair rotating the premiership.

Coronavirus: Rush for haircuts in Denmark as lockdown eases

Hairdressers and a range of other small businesses have reopened in Denmark.

'Alien comet' visitor has weird composition

The first known comet to visit us from another star system has an unusual make-up.

Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube

The social network accelerated the launch of Facebook Gaming due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro joins anti-lockdown protests

Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly said that the risk posed by coronavirus has been exaggerated.

Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic will fold without aid, warns Branson

Sir Richard Branson says he is not asking for a handout, but a commercial loan to save the airline.

Coronavirus: Germany relaxes shop closures

Some German school pupils are also back in class, but social distancing remains in force.

Richard Wadani: Austrian Nazi deserter dies aged 97

Richard Wadani was drafted to fight for Nazi Germany in 1939, but deserted and switched sides.

Palghar lynching: India police arrest more than 100 suspects

Three men have been beaten to death in Palghar district despite a strict lockdown across the country.

Coronavirus: Three Sydney beaches re-open for exercise

Coogee, Maroubra and Clovelly beaches allow exercise after three weeks of being shut to the public.

Coronavirus lockdown: NZ to ease restrictions after 'stopping explosion'

The country, which has relatively few cases, has been praised for its quick and strict response.

Coronavirus in Latin America: How bad is it?

BBC reporters in Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia and Nicaragua explain how the pandemic is affecting the region.

US oil prices drop to 21-year low as demand dries up

Coronavirus downturn has put major pressure on oil prices with demand slumping and storage running out.

Coronavirus journey: The 'last cruise ship on Earth' finally comes home

From political storms to presidential pleas, it has been quite a journey for the MSC Magnifica.

Australia coronavirus lockdown: Kangaroo hops through empty Adelaide streets

South Australia Police have spotted a kangaroo on the empty city streets during coronavirus lockdown.

Disney stops paying 100,000 workers during downturn

Entertainment giant Disney will stop paying nearly half its workforce as it battles virus shutdowns.

The translators giving indigenous migrants a voice

Indigenous Central American migrants can be left voiceless when facing US immigration authorities.

How Typhoid Mary left a trail of scandal and death

The chilling story of an Irish immigrant cook who brought typhoid to well-to-do families in New York.

India coronavirus: Should people pay for their own Covid-19 tests?

Experts question if India can effectively fight the outbreak if it will only pay for some tests.

Coronavirus: The fear of being sentenced to a Kenyan quarantine centre

Kenyans worry about being put into coronavirus quarantine where conditions are said to be like prison.

Fruit labourers: 'If you don't want to work like a slave, you're out'

The BBC investigates allegations of exploitation by labourers working in the Spanish fruit and vegetable growing region Almeria.

Gold mining in Ghana: Going underground with a child miner

Thousands of illegal gold mines tempt children into potentially lucrative but very dangerous work.

Coronavirus: Amazon extends closure of French warehouses

Amazon shuts its warehouses until Wednesday amid a row over sanitary conditions for workers.

Coronavirus: US gripped by protests amid pressure to reopen

Residents demand relaxation of infection prevention measures despite signs it is too soon to reopen.

Iran warns US Navy over Gulf incident

The US Navy accused Iranian vessels of "dangerous and provocative actions" in the Gulf on Wednesday.

Canada shooting: Nova Scotia gunman 'dressed as policeman' arrested

Police in Nova Scotia advised residents to stay indoors after an attacker shot several people.

Coronavirus: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani 'in isolation as staff infected'

Up to 40 members of Ashraf Ghani's staff test positive as the president self-isolates, say media reports.

Coronavirus: New York couples can now tie the knot over Zoom

Governor Andrew Cuomo has said New Yorkers will be allowed to apply for licences and marry online.

Coronavirus: US protests against and for lockdown restrictions

Restrictions brought in to try to stop the spread of Covid-19 prompt demonstrations.

Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and the Rolling Stones Together At Home

Over 100 stars take part in an online concert, Together At Home, celebrating the world's key workers.

Together At Home concert: 9 things we spotted

From the most heartfelt performances to the messiest bedrooms, these are the moments that stood out.

Coronavirus: Japan doctors warn of health system 'break down' as cases surge

It comes as coronavirus cases in the country surge, leaving its doctors and hospitals stretched.

Coronavirus: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?

Robot workers can help us keep social distance but once machines take over it will be hard to go back.

Coronavirus: Madrid’s medical heroes in the fight of their lives

Medics at one of the capital's busiest hospitals tell of services on the brink and becoming infected.

Coronavirus: Advice columnists give tips on dating, work and parents

"Don't flirt with the cute girl at the checkout line" - and other advice for Covid-19 times.

Hudeidi: The Somali 'king of oud' who was felled by coronavirus

Somali musician Ahmed Ismail Hussein Hudeidi died in London from coronavirus at the age of 91.

We are not prepared at all': Haiti, already impoverished, confronts a pandemic

Haiti has barely 60 ventilators for 11 million people, and a limited number of doctors who can operate them.

Coronavirus: The view from my window

Jemima Yong's pictures record the comings and goings on a patch of land outside her London home.

Coronavirus: Spanish PM promises to ease confinement of children

From 27 April children will be able to get some fresh air for the first time since the lockdown began.

Trump: Some states 'to begin a safe, gradual and phased opening'

US President Donald Trump says a number of states have announced "concrete steps" to reopening.

Coronavirus: Lang Lang on taking part in all-star concert

The pianist joins over 100 artists performing live from home to support front-line workers tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Orthodox Easter weekend marked under lockdown

The traditional Holy Fire ceremony goes ahead in Jerusalem as most worshippers are told to stay at home.

Thomas Thabane: Lesotho's PM sends army into streets

Thomas Thabane, accused of killing his wife in 2017, says he is deploying soldiers to restore order.

Hong Kong: High-profile democracy activists arrested

A media tycoon and a number of lawmakers are among those arrested over last year's mass protests.

New mum meets baby after emergency birth in coma

Yanira Soriano, 36, has been reunited with her newborn son after recovering from Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Star-studded One World: Together At Home concert to be aired

More than 100 artists will be performing live from their homes in support of frontline workers.

Climate change: 'Bath sponge' breakthrough could boost cleaner cars

A new aluminium-based material could make hydrogen-powered cars more practical and less expensive.

Coronavirus: Is pandemic being used for power grab in Europe?

Some of Europe's leaders stand accused of taking advantage of a health crisis.

Extreme piercing: A festival of self-inflicted pain

Since time immemorial, a village in West Bengal has paid tribute to Shiva by self-inflicting pain. This year coronavirus put a stop to it.

Ethiopia and Eritrea: A wedding, birth and baptism at the border

The recent peace between once bitter enemies Ethiopia and Eritrea has transformed lives there.

Week in pictures

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

BBC correspondents and contributors read poetry from the personal to the universal

Listen to some BBC correspondents and guests sharing the poems that have helped them through difficult moments.

Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19

How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19.

Chernobyl wildfire blankets Kyiv in thick smog

Ukraine's capital is now among the world's most polluted cities, an international ranking shows.

Rohingya crisis: UN reports surge of deadly fighting in Myanmar

At least 32 civilians are said to have died in fighting between the military and ethnic militants.

Eurovision venue turned into Covid-19 hospital

An arena in the Netherlands poised to host the Eurovision song contest in May is now an emergency hospital.

Israel 'heading towards record fourth election'

No-one has yet managed to form a government in more than a year.

Saudi Arabia executes dance troupe attacker

November's attack on performers took place as the country eased restrictions on public entertainment.

Coronavirus: Ecuador sees massive surge in deaths in April

Guayas province, home to the city of Guayaquil, sees nearly 6,000 extra deaths in two-week period.

Coronavirus: China outbreak city Wuhan raises death toll by 50%

The revision of Wuhan's toll comes amid growing scepticism over the transparency of China's response.

Coronavirus: Africa could be next epicentre, WHO warns

There have been almost 1,000 deaths and more than 18,000 infections across Africa so far.

Coronavirus: Denmark to reopen hairdressers as it loosens lockdown

Denmark moved fast to contain the outbreak and is now allowing small businesses to resume trade.

Climate change: US megadrought 'already under way'

A drought as bad as any in recorded history may be under way in the US.

India coronavirus: The underpaid and unprotected women leading the Covid-19 war

India's community health workers say they have to do dangerous work without any benefits.

Coronavirus: A run through the 'warzone' of New York

A BBC reporter jogs around Central Park, encountering grim sights and pandemic-weary New Yorkers.

Coronavirus: Space crew return to very different Earth

No strangers to isolation, the trio left for the space station months before Covid-19 emerged.

Coronavirus: The untold story of America's biggest outbreak

Infections spread like wildfire through a pork factory in South Dakota. Here's how it happened.

China's virus-hit economy grows at slowest rate in decades

The economy shrunk at its fastest ever pace in the first quarter, as businesses were forced to close.

White House defends Ivanka Trump's personal travel amid lockdown

The president's eldest daughter travelled to New Jersey, a virus hotspot, with her family last week.

Saudi princess 'appeals to king for release from detention'

Tweets apparently from Basma bint Saud say she is "being arbitrarily held" and has deteriorating health.

Quiz of the week: What did 'Captain Tom' set out to do?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

Doctors and coronavirus: ‘How can we not be afraid?’

Health workers are paying a heavy cost in the coronavirus pandemic - here are some of their stories.

Africans in China: We face coronavirus discrimination

The Guangzhou authorities deny their actions have been racist, but admit that all African nationals have been tested.

The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test

Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies.

Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions

Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true.

Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 April 2020

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

Coronavirus: Trump's WHO move makes zero sense, says Melinda Gates

The philanthropist tells the BBC that the WHO is “exactly the organisation to deal with a pandemic”.

Coronavirus: 'Undocumented explosion' spreads around Brazil

With more graves being dug and little testing, Brazil's coronavirus crisis may be worse than figures show.

Coronavirus: Chilean writer Luis Sepúlveda dies aged 70

The socialist writer was imprisoned by the military regime in Chile and lived in exile for many years.

India coronavirus: Tablighi Jamaat leader on manslaughter charge over Covid-19

The head of Tablighi Jamaat faces arrest after a gathering spawned Covid-19 clusters across India.

Indian Premier League: 2020 tournament suspended until further notice

The 2020 Indian Premier League is suspended "until further notice", the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces.

Coronavirus: Free our children from lockdown, says Barcelona mayor

In Spain, children are not allowed to leave home for any reason under strict coronavirus rules.

New Zealand comic 'deeply sorry' for botched Jacinda Ardern cake

Laura Daniel says it is not wise to “bake your heroes”, as her cake calamity is ridiculed online.

Coronavirus: 668 infected on French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle

The flagship Charles de Gaulle is in quarantine in Toulon, with a third of its 2,000 crew infected.

US Navy accuses Iranian vessels of harassing warships in Gulf

Iranian vessels carried out "dangerous and provocative actions", the US Navy says.

Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from Hokkaido's second wave of infections

The Japanese city, which initially saw a drop in cases, is now facing a bigger wave of virus cases.

Coronavirus in Africa: 'No time for half measures in helping the economy'

Many African economies had been growing strongly before the coronavirus hit - no longer.

Biggest cosmic mystery 'step closer' to solution

New experimental findings could help us solve one of the biggest mysteries about the Universe.

Starving Rohingya refugees rescued off Bangladesh after two months at sea

The Rohingya Muslims are believed to have been drifting at sea for two months.

North Korean defector becomes first to win South Korea parliamentary seat

Thae Yong-ho, the highest ranking official to ever defect from North Korea, made history with his win.

South Korea election: Ruling party wins amid coronavirus outbreak

President Moon Jae-in's party won a decisive victory in an election held under tight virus controls.

Coronavirus: Fears of spike in poaching as pandemic poverty strikes

Conservation groups say poaching is on the rise as tourism income dries up at wildlife reserves.

Coronavirus: Michigan protesters defy stay-at-home order

Workers blocked roads demanding the state reopen after the governor extended stay-at-home restrictions.

Coronavirus: How California kept ahead of the curve

The Golden State has only had a fraction of the coronavirus deaths experts expected - why?

Bangladesh overfishing: Almost all species pushed to brink

Overfishing by industrial trawlers in Bangladesh has pushed almost every species to the brink.

Coronavirus: French care home fights to keep Covid-19 at bay

How a home in Burgundy seeks to protect more than 100 vulnerable residents and staff from Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Is President Trump right to criticise the WHO?

The World Health Organization "failed in its basic duty" over coronavirus, Donald Trump claims.

Coronavirus: Trump says peak is passed and US to reopen soon

"We'll be the comeback kids," the president says, predicting some states will reopen this month.

Coronavirus: Rwandan radio stars spread hygiene message

Young people from Rwanda are producing radio plays to educate people about the importance of hand-washing.

Coronavirus: Amazon shuts French warehouses after court ruling

The online commerce giant said its French distribution centres would close until at least 20 April.

Poland abortion: Protesters against ban defy coronavirus lockdown

Protesters against a near-complete ban on abortion carry placards, despite a curb on public gatherings.

Belsen 1945: Remembering the medical students who saved lives

Two weeks after liberation, 95 London medical students arrived at Belsen to help care for survivors.

Coronavirus: G20 delays poor nations' debt payments

The aim is to help them deal with the pandemic, but campaigners say more assistance is needed.

Coronavirus: Second Brazilian governor tests positive

The governors of Rio and Pará have both been critical of calls to relax coronavirus restrictions.

Climate change: Blue skies pushed Greenland 'into the red'

Cloud-free skies played a key role in one of the worst years for Greenland's ice sheet.

Coronavirus: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos adds $24bn to fortune

The online retail giant has benefited from surging internet shopping during the coronavirus lockdown.

Lagos unrest: The mystery of Nigeria's fake gangster attacks

Residents of two Nigerian states, where there is a lockdown, panicked after fake reports of mass attacks.

Tour de France to go ahead at end of August after coronavirus delay

The postponed 2020 Tour de France will now start on 29 August, following the French government's extension of a ban on mass gatherings.

Coronavirus: Trump's WHO de-funding 'as dangerous as it sounds'

Bill Gates, a major donor to the global health agency, is among critics of Donald Trump's funding cut.

Coronavirus: Trump’s name to appear on US relief cheques

Critics are accusing the president of using the aid for struggling families to boost his reputation.

Mumbai: Frantic migrants throng Bandra station as India extends lockdown

Thousands of migrants looking to go home gathered at the Bandra station on Tuesday night.

Coronavirus: Denmark lets young children return to school

Children up to the age of 11 go back to class over a month after their schools were shut down.

Coronavirus lockdown: India to ease farming restrictions, travel still banned

New lockdown rules to ease the supply chain and help the economy will come into effect post 20 April.

US airlines to receive $25bn rescue package

Aid was expected but the companies had baulked at some of the terms.

Accenture: ‘Every business will be a health business’

Consulting giant Accenture says firms will need to invest in new health measures after the virus.

Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season

The gaming industry has experienced delays because of restrictions on developers working from home.

Notre Dame fire: Fragile old lady of Paris waits for rescue

A year after fire devastated Notre Dame, construction has stopped and the cathedral is quiet.

Coronavirus: Are the bodies of victims undermining Iran's official figures?

Could the number of coronavirus victims be worse than Iran makes out?

India coronavirus: Why are these migrants running away from quarantine?

Migrants sent to coronavirus quarantine have either left their villages or are slipping in and out.

Cyclone Harold and coronavirus: Pacific Islands face battle on two fronts

Aid agencies warn social distancing is impossible in the wake of natural disaster like Cyclone Harold.

Coronavirus: Why lockdowns may not be the answer in Africa

Communities in Africa must be consulted about lockdowns, argue Alex de Waal and Paul Richards.

The woman who discovered the first coronavirus

June Almeida was a pioneer of virus imaging who was largely forgotten until the current outbreak.

Coronavirus: US to halt funding to WHO, says Trump

The World Health Organization "failed in its basic duty" over coronavirus, Donald Trump says.

Life on Estonia's 'corona island'

The island of Saaremaa is under strict quarantine with officials estimating that half the population have contracted Covid-19.

Italy’s coronavirus lockdown puts restaurants out of business

As the lockdown in Italy enters its sixth week, some restaurants and bars are already going out of business.

Jacinda Ardern impressionist: 'I'm trying to be her because she's cool'

A comedian has garnered fans for her Jacinda Ardern impressions - including the New Zealand PM herself.

Coronavirus: Cannes film festival not possible 'in original form’

The organisers have not yet made clear what form the festival could take amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Fuminho: One of Brazil's most wanted criminals arrested in Mozambique

Gilberto Aparecido dos Santos, known as Fuminho, has spent more than two decades on the run.

Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president in video

Former US President Barack Obama says his former deputy has the skills to unify and 'heal' America.

Ugandan floating island causes national power cut

Parts of the two-acre plant mass in Lake Victoria clogged a turbine in a Ugandan power station.

Coronavirus: Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour

Firm offers tool that tracks how many people are walking, driving and using public transport.

Coronavirus: Amazon ordered to only deliver essential items in France

It comes amid allegations that the company is failing to protect its staff from the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Battle of survival for animals in German zoos

Some animals may be killed as zoos lose income but running costs remain high.

Coronavirus: The stars holding online reunions under lockdown

As the High School Musical cast prepares to sing together again, which other stars are doing the same?

PM Narendra Modi says India will extend coronavirus lockdown until 3 May

PM Narendra Modi says the coronavirus lockdown will continue for nearly three more weeks.

Coronavirus: The students that are printing PPE masks in Tunisia

Engineering students are helping Tunisia in the fight against Covid-19 by 3D-printing face masks.

Coronavirus: 'World faces worst recession since Great Depression'

The IMF says the coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into a "crisis like no other".

Wisconsin Democrat Jill Karofsky in Supreme Court election upset

Jill Karofsky ousted Trump-backed Justice Daniel Kelly from the state's top court.

Measles resurgence fear amid coronavirus

Millions of children risk missing out on measles vaccines, Unicef warns.

Chernobyl: Ukraine officials call for calm as fire rages

Firefighters are battling against a blaze raging near the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear plant.

Coronavirus: 'I know what it's like to miss an Olympics'

Forty years before a pandemic dashed Alyson's dreams, Paula missed out on the Games due to politics.

Coronavirus: Reporter grills Trump on pandemic response

The president and a journalist talk over one another in a fiery argument about coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Amazon plans hiring spree as orders surge

Amazon is taking on 75,000 more workers to handle online orders after improving safety conditions.

Coronavirus: Austria reopens some shops as lockdown eased

Garden centres and small shops will open as part of a step-by-step plan to restart the economy.

French F1 Grand Prix set to be postponed

The French Grand Prix is set to be the next Formula 1 event to be postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Canadian care homes become coronavirus hotspots

Health officials say nearly half of all known coronavirus deaths in Canada are linked to care homes.

Coronavirus: Don't expect changes to UK lockdown this week - Dominic Raab

The government says it could change its advice on using face masks if evidence supported such a move.

Coronavirus: Russia's Putin may deploy army as cases surge

The Russian president says the army may be deployed as the number of coronavirus cases rises sharply.

Forest fire burns 5km from Chernobyl nuclear plant

The blaze, which has been burning for several days, is moving closer to the nuclear disaster site.

Two men arrested for murder of Miami girl over Adidas Yeezy shoes

The captain of her school dance team was murdered last week during a botched shoe robbery.

Coronavirus: Egypt PM deplores blocked burial of virus doctor

Villagers refused to allow the woman's body into a cemetery, fearing it would spread coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Indonesian village uses 'ghosts' for distancing patrols

Mysterious and ghoulish "pocong" volunteers began appearing on Kepuh village's streets last month.

Coronavirus: First sailor on virus-stricken USS Roosevelt dies

The outbreak on the ship led to its captain's firing after he pleaded for help in a leaked letter.

India coronavirus: Doctor's reattach policeman's hand severed in lockdown attack

The policeman was attacked after reprimanding men for violating India's coronavirus lockdown.

Coronavirus lockdown spares Czech women an Easter whipping

A Czech Easter fertility ritual - involving lightly whipping women - is scrapped due to coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Five ways the outbreak is hitting global food industry

From demand for orange juice to vegetables left unpicked, our usual supply chains have been upended.

50,000-year-old string found at France Neanderthal site

A three-ply chord fragment made from bark was spotted on a stone tool recovered at a cave in France.

Coronavirus: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio illuminated as doctor

Images of thanks and hope were projected onto the statue in Rio de Janeiro.

Coronavirus: Spain begins to ease lockdown to revive economy

Manufacturing and construction workers can return to work, but other people must remain at home.

Kenyan weddings, births and deaths in the age of Covid-19

Joseph Warungu looks at how the virus has changed the lives of Kenyans, from birth to death.

Coronavirus: Parents are 'proud' of daughter who nursed PM

Mike and Caroline McGee are the parents of one of the nursing team who cared for Boris Johnson.

Coronavirus: Food delivery driver paying back doctors who saved him

Having survived cancer, one delivery rider in China is helping keep medical staff fed during the pandemic.

Deadly tornadoes batter southern US states

Officials say people should not let coronavirus lockdowns stop them seeking shelter from the storms.

Coronavirus: Six people shot at California house party during lockdown

The "large" party was being held in an apartment complex despite a statewide order "stay at home".

Coronavirus: Italian tenor Bocelli sings at Milan's empty cathedral

Italian tenor Bocelli sings at an empty cathedral with a message of hope to those in lockdown.

Apollo 13: Enhanced images reveal life on stricken spacecraft

Enhanced images reveal life aboard Nasa's stricken Apollo 13 spacecraft in unprecedented detail.

Coronavirus: When home gets violent under lockdown in Europe

Worrying cases of domestic abuse have emerged across Europe after weeks of confinement.

Coronavirus: India's race against time to save doctors

India does not have the PPE kits it needs to protect its doctors and police from Covid-19 infection.

Coronavirus: Ecuador struggles to bury its victims

Families in Ecuador's biggest city are frustrated by the struggle to bury their loved ones.

Coronavirus: Japan rushes to house thousands of homeless people

The cafes are a common destination for homeless people but coronavirus has forced many to shut.

Coronavirus: What's the latest with Brexit and other big stories?

From Brexit to Syria, what else is happening as the global pandemic dominates the agenda?

Coronavirus: 'Dear Class of 2020' video shares graduating seniors' messages

One student's initiative is letting high school seniors open up about their final year being cut short.

Coronavirus: Easter Sunday under lockdown captured in pictures

Christians around the world celebrate from home and services are live-streamed from empty churches.

US 'could have saved lives' with earlier measures

Experts called for social distancing in February but there was "pushback", a top health official says.

Coronavirus: Italy orders rescued migrants onto quarantine ship

About 156 people on a German rescue ship off Sicily must undergo health checks on another vessel.

ICYMI: Cats, confessions and concerts

Here's a few lighter stories you may have missed from around the world in the time of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Pope Francis says mass behind closed doors

Pope Francis calls for global solidarity with a mass held behind closed doors on Easter Sunday.

Coronavirus: Pope calls for global solidarity in Easter message

Pope Francis reads a virtual Easter message instead of addressing crowds amid the virus lockdown.

Assange 'secretly fathered two children' in Ecuadorian embassy

Lawyer Stella Morris says the pair fell in love in 2015 while he was in the Ecuadorian embassy.

Coronavirus: Pope Francis urges people not to 'yield to fear'

He delivers an Easter service in an almost empty St Peter's Basilica because of the coronavirus lockdown.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Army officer hanged for murder of Bangladesh's founding president

Abdul Majed spent 25 years on the run after he was found guilty of murdering Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Why does President Trump want to mine on the Moon?

The US president signed an order this week stating Americans had rights to use resources in space.

Coronavirus: Why has the virus hit African Americans so hard?

The reasons for the disparity are complex, mainly related to health and inequality, and disinformation too.

Why coronavirus could be catastrophic for Venezuela

Its dire economic and precarious political state means it is ill-equipped to deal with the virus.

Push-ups to fake guests: Curious African coronavirus moments

Free buses, a mock wedding, hands-free taps and round-robin poetry are part of life under lockdown.

Coronavirus: Why Denmark taking steps to open up again

Danish schools will reopen soon, but curbs will only be lifted gradually.

Bollywood: Coronavirus brings India's mega movie industry to standstill

India's Hindi film industry sees abandoned film sets, closed cinemas and movie stars with empty diaries

Ex-Disney animator brings Antarctic story to life

After working on Frozen and Big Hero 6, Sarah Airriess left Hollywood to create a graphic about early Antarctic explorers

Coronavirus: US death toll overtakes Italy as world's highest

The United States now has more than 20,000 deaths and more than half a million cases.

Coronavirus: Easter celebrations continue under lockdown

Across the globe, people are experimenting with new ways to celebrate the Christian festival.

Coronavirus: India to extend nationwide lockdown, state minister says

Delhi's chief minister says Narendra Modi has agreed to extend the measure, due to end on Tuesday.

Coronavirus: Rise in US unemployment leads to food bank queues

One food bank in Los Angeles had a car queue that stretched one mile long (1.6km).

Coronavirus: Brazil reports over 1,000 deaths

It is the first country in the southern hemisphere to pass the thousand mark.

Coronavirus: The children struggling to survive India's lockdown

Tens of thousands are calling helplines and thousands are going to bed hungry as India shuts down.

How the spread of coronavirus is testing Africa

A surge in cases of Covid-19 will push the continent's health infrastructure to the limit.

Russia prison: Jail ablaze in Angarsk Siberia after inmates riot

Russian prison officials say a guard was attacked but rights groups say inmates were being mistreated.

Week in pictures: 4-10 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

Coronavirus: I'm using my pizza oven to toss masks for nurses

Chicagoans are racing to make personal protective equipment for frontline workers.

Coronavirus: What can the UK learn from Germany on testing?

The UK's chief medical adviser says there's "a lot to learn" from Germany, so what has it been doing?

Coronavirus: Teachers in Singapore stop using Zoom after 'lewd' incidents

A secondary school home-based geography lesson in Singapore was hijacked by two men.

Coronavirus: German region eases Baltic coast travel ban

Locals in the north-east can now travel after the court said the ban was "disproportionate".

Coronavirus in South Africa: Lockdown extension condemned

Extending restrictions until the end of April will create an economic disaster, the opposition says.

Coronavirus: World celebrates Easter despite lockdown

Across the globe, people are finding innovative ways to celebrate the Christian festival.

Coronavirus: New York mass graves operations ramp up amid virus

New York state now has more coronavirus cases than any single country, according to latest figures.

Coronavirus: New York using mass graves amid outbreak

Drone footage shows coffins stacked in a pit in the city, as the state logs more cases than any country.

Coronavirus: Great apes on lockdown over threat of disease

Fears are growing that gorillas, orangutans and others apes could contract the virus.

Cities struggling to boost urban tree cover

Many cities have ambitious plans to boost tree numbers, but development hinders their aims.

The Beatles: Quarrymen photo emerges on Fab Four split anniversary

The previously unpublished photo of The Quarrymen was captured in a Liverpool home in 1959.

Coronavirus: Love and dating in lockdown

How dating and love continue for three couples during the coronavirus lockdown.

Coronavirus: Astronauts arrive at ISS after long quarantine

Two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut docked at the space station after their rocket took off from Kazakhstan.

Coronavirus: New York has more cases than any country

Photos emerge of workers in hazmat outfits stacking coffins in a mass grave in New York City.

Coronavirus: Western economies slow to react to crisis, says leading economist

A top economist says western economies can learn from Asia as they face a severe economic downturn.

US shares see their biggest weekly gain in 46 years

Investors were in bullish mood despite record US job losses and continued coronavirus shutdowns.

Should the world worry about Singapore's virus surge?

With cases increasing in tightly-packed dormitories, experts say Singapore offers a salutary lesson.

Yemen: World Food Programme to cut aid by half in Houthi-controlled areas

The World Food Programme feeds more than 12 million Yemenis a month, 80% in Houthi-controlled areas.

BepiColombo: Mercury mission set to wave goodbye to Earth

The joint European-Japanese mission is set to swing by Earth on its long journey to the "iron planet".

Clothing makers in Asia give stark coronavirus warning

Millions of jobs in Asia’s vital garment industry are at risk due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: 'I'm in lockdown with my long-lost sister'

Sue Bremner and Margaret Hannay had only met once before they ended up in coronavirus lockdown together.

Coronavirus: How South Korea is teaching empty classrooms

South Korea's children have gone back to school - but coronavirus means class looks very different.

Coronavirus in South Africa: The lull before the tsunami?

South Africa sees an unexpected slow-down in the daily rate of infections, writes Andrew Harding.

Coronavirus: Should surfers still be out on the waves?

In Australia, for one, some beaches are closed but others remain packed. So should people stay away?

Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 April 2020

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

Coronavirus: WHO chief and Taiwan in row over 'racist' comments

Taiwan rejects accusations by the UN health body's head that racist slurs against him originated there.

Coronavirus: Italy might relax some measures

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said he might begin to relax some measures by the end of this month.

Mysteries of decorated ostrich eggs in British Museum revealed

Five Easter-egg sized decorated ostrich eggs in the British Museum are the subject of a new study.

Coronavirus: US weekly jobless claims hit 6.6 million

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits hits 6.6 million in one week.

Coronavirus: The teenagers still learning during lockdown

Students from Denmark, Japan, Spain and the UK talk about how studying when schools are closed.

Coronavirus: Christians face lockdown for Easter

Europe's Easter celebrations are extraordinarily constrained by the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Spain PM sees fire 'coming under control'

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is the latest leader to express cautious optimism about the outbreak.

Coronavirus fuels a surge in fake medicines

With the world's major medicine producers in lockdown, dangerous counterfeit drugs are on the rise.

Coronavirus: Bangladesh locks down refugee camp region

Cox's Bazar district hosts camps housing more than a million Rohingya Muslims displaced from Myanmar.

Coronavirus: World Bank predicts sub-Saharan Africa recession

The region's economy will shrink for the first time in 25 years because of the coronavirus, the bank predicts.

Coronavirus in Suifenhe: Remote border town locks down as China opens up

As cases rise in Suifenhe - 1,000 miles from Beijing - people have been ordered to stay indoors.

Giuseppe Conte: EU needs to help coronavirus hit countries

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte tells the BBC EU leaders need to rise to the challenge of the pandemic.

Virus could push half a billion people into poverty

UN research warns the coronavirus pandemic could put a further 8% of world's population in poverty.

Porous borders where virus cannot be controlled

People surging unmonitored over borders in a volatile part of the world has sparked dire warnings.

Disney Plus racks up 50m subscribers in five months

Disney's new video streaming service almost doubles its subscription base during coronavirus lockdowns.

Coronavirus: WHO chief urges end to 'politicisation' of virus

The comments come as President Trump continues his attacks on what he calls the "China-centric" WHO.

Woman who revealed Clinton-Lewinsky scandal dies

Linda Tripp, who disclosed Bill Clinton's White House affair with Monica Lewinsky dies, aged 70.

Yemen: Saudi-led coalition announces ceasefire

The coalition has been fighting against Houthi forces in Yemen since March 2015.

Coronavirus: Two US towns, two very different experiences

In some parts of the country, lives have changed unrecognisably, while elsewhere people say life is largely unchanged.

How India’s behemoth railways are joining the fight against Covid-19

The country is turning thousands of train coaches into isolation wards to prepare for a surge in cases.

Will we ever take cruise holidays again?

The cruise line industry faces a long journey back from the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus in Africa: Emergency laws v individual rights

Security forces in several states have allegedly abused their powers during the Covid-19 crisis.

What was the best year for music?

Was 1984 more influential than 1982? Streaming statistics from the BPI suggest it might have been.

Poland must suspend judge discipline panel – ECJ

The EU has repeatedly criticised the judicial reforms introduced by Poland’s Law and Justice Party.

Nigeria visa firm owned by man on fraud charges

Mahmood Ahmadu was allegedly involved in a fake recruitment drive, which saw 16 die in a stampede.

Pink supermoon seen around the world

Stargazers have been out to watch the progress of the lunar light show.

Trump says US will have more ventilators than it needs

The US president says he will offer the devices to "desperate" countries fighting coronavirus.

John Prine: Bruce Springsteen leads tributes to late singer

The Grammy-winning country-folk singer died aged 73, due to coronavirus complications.

Coronavirus: Marathon talks over EU virus rescue package stall