US buys up world stock of key Covid-19 drug remdesivir
No other country will be able to buy remdesivir, which can help recovery from Covid-19, for next three months at least Coronavirus – latest US updates Coronavirus – latest updates… »
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Twitter hides Trump tweet threatening protesters with ‘serious force’
Twitter took its latest action on content from President Trump Tuesday, again hiding a threat of state violence behind a warning label and appending it with a notice. Trump’s latest… »
President Trump signs executive order temporarily suspending work visas for H-1B holders
President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily halting work visas like the H-1B visa program for highly-skilled workers, cutting off a critical source of foreign labor for tech companies… »
John Bolton: judge declines to block tell-all Trump book
Trump says Bolton ‘must pay a very big price for this’ Former national security adviser’s memoir due out Tuesday A federal judge has declined to block the publication of a… »
John Bolton urged to elaborate on Trump-Erdoğan claims
New book claims US president agreed to intervene in federal investigation into Turkish bank The former US national security adviser John Bolton is facing calls to elaborate on a claim… »
EU digs in on digital tax plan, after US quits talks
The European Commission has reiterated its commitment to pushing ahead with a regional plan for taxing digital services after the US quit talks aimed at finding agreement on reforming tax… »
Coronavirus live news: New Zealand records first new cases for weeks as Beijing bans high-risk travellers from leaving city
China reimposes partial lockdown in capital to tackle new cluster; US authorities revoke emergency use of hydroxychloroquine; two imported cases in NZ. Follow the latest updates New Zealand ends Covid-free… »
Trump’s executive order attacking social media companies faces its first legal challenge
An executive order from the White House targeting Twitter for moderating one of the president’s posts is being challenged in a new lawsuit from a digital rights group. The president… »
Donald Trump threatens to deploy army as teargas fired so he can pose at church
Authorities suddenly target demonstrators outside White House, clearing way for a presidential photo opportunity George Floyd killing – latest US updates See all our George Floyd coverage Donald Trump has… »
George Floyd’s death a homicide by asphyxiation, family’s autopsy finds – live
Curfew to go into effect for New York City from 11pm to 5am Floyd’s family calls for peaceful protests Pressure grows for other three officers to face charges Minneapolis police… »
Twitter, Reddit challenge US rules forcing visa applicants to disclose their social media handles
Twitter and Reddit have filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging a U.S. government rule change compelling visa applicants to disclose their social media handles. The lawsuit,… »
Coronavirus live news: India sees 6,000 new cases in biggest one-day rise since pandemic began
China abandons GDP target amid ‘great uncertainty’; Trump pictured in mask for first time; Italy death toll could be 60% higher than assumed China abandons GDP target UK coronavirus updates… »
Coronavirus live news: three White House Covid-19 taskforce members go into self-quarantine
Anthony Fauci and top advisers from CDC and FDA to work remotely because of potential exposure to Covid-19; global cases pass 4 million; Russia cases approach 200,000. Follow the latest… »
Coronavirus live news: Malaysia rounds up migrants as UN warns of crackdown on vulnerable
Somalia reports rapid rise in Covid-19 deaths; 98 people die in one New York nursing home; Singapore eases restrictions as second wave subsides Europe’s tourism industry faces ruin Where did… »
Coronavirus live news: Singapore to ease restrictions as second wave of cases subsides
Anthony Fauci barred from testifying before Congress, as Trump hopes for fewer than 100,000 dead and testing row continues in UK Exclusive: US germ warfare lab creates test for pre-infectious… »
Coronavirus US live: FDA approves experimental drug remdesivir for emergency use
Approval comes days after Dr Anthony Fauci expressed cautious optimism about results of drug trial New York schools to remain closed for rest of academic year Trump says Whitmer should… »
Birx declines to criticise Trump and warns distancing will last months
Health expert says measures will be in place through summer US needs ‘breakthrough in testing’ to speed up reopening Coronavirus – latest US updates Coronavirus – latest global updates See… »
Medical experts denounce Trump’s latest ‘dangerous’ suggestion to treat Covid-19
Doctors warn president’s musings on disinfectant as a cure for coronavirus could lead to death Coronavirus – latest US updates Coronavirus – latest global updates See all our coronavirus coverage… »
Coronavirus live news: US oil market collapses into negative prices
Italy’s confirmed cases fall for first time; WHO says nothing was hidden from US; Spain proposes €1.5tn EU Covid-19 fund; US blocks pro-WHO statement by G20 US oil prices dip… »
Coronavirus live news: Trump backs lockdown protesters as New Zealand prepares to ease restrictions
Trump says ‘some governors have gone too far’; deaths in Italy and Spain fall; Iran to extend prisoner leave for another month. Follow latest updates Trump making ‘delusional’ comments –… »
Coronavirus live news: Europe fatalities approach 100,000 as China reports no daily deaths
Trump warns of consequences if China was ‘knowingly responsible’ for virus; Spanish PM seeks lockdown extension. Follow the latest updates Trump warns China as Europe’s death toll approaches 100,000 Don’t… »
Coronavirus live news: Spain’s PM to ask for lockdown extension as deaths top 20,000
China pushes ‘comprehensive’ economic reopening; first virus case in Syria’s northeast; Germany says pandemic ‘under control’. Follow latest updates PPE including gowns and masks running out, admits UK government Coronavirus… »
Coronavirus live news: US accused of ‘dereliction of duty’ as deaths in Spain top 20,000
China pushes ‘comprehensive’ economic reopening; first virus case in Syria’s northeast; Germany says pandemic ‘under control’. Follow latest updates UK medics told ‘wear aprons’ as protective gowns run out Coronavirus… »
Caught in a superpower struggle: the inside story of the WHO’s response to coronavirus
Caught between the US and China, the world health body has been unable to enforce compliance or information sharing Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage When a… »
Coronavirus live news: ‘I owe them my life’ – Boris Johnson pays tribute to NHS staff
US death toll becomes the highest in the world; Italy and India extend lockdown Coronavirus latest: at a glance 2,000 deaths a day in US as Italy and India extend… »
Coronavirus live news: US cases pass 500,000 as Trump faces ‘biggest decision’ on curbs
US president says he is ‘not determined’ to open up the country in May; global death toll passes 100,000 Coronavirus latest: at a glance WHO warns of resurgence if controls… »
Europe’s coronavirus numbers offer hope as US enters ‘peak of terrible pandemic’
Italy, Spain and France report falling numbers as Americans see death toll approach 10,000 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage European nations most ravaged by the new… »
New guidance on SBA loans means most startups are still excluded from $349 billion stimulus
Under new guidance issued by the Small Business Administration it seems non-profits and faith-based groups can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program loans designed to keep small business afloat during… »
Coronavirus live news: Italy records 766 more deaths but infection rate continues to slow
Spain records first drop in daily death toll in four days; Wuhan residents told to stay indoors; Iran’s death toll reaches 3,294 Latest developments: at a glance ‘Mask wars’: US… »
Coronavirus live news: Spain records first drop in daily death toll as Wuhan residents told to stay indoors
Australia’s medical chief says true global cases could be five to 10 million; Trump tests negative; UK vows to test 100,000 a day by end April Coronavirus latest: at a… »
PM gives Downing Street press conference as lockdown measures are eased again Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson has implored people to behave responsibly and… »
Rule change to come into effect on 10 July, with full list of countries published on Friday Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage English holidaymakers will be… »
