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BBC News - World

Coronavirus: India's PM Modi seeks 'forgiveness' over lockdown

Narendra Modi apologises for sweeping restrictions that have left many jobless and hungry.

(Sun, 29 Mar 2020 08:32:22 -0400)

Coronavirus: 'Millions' of Americans could be infected, expert warns

The US government's leading expert warns up to 200,000 people could die, as cases continue to rise.

(Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:29:28 -0400)

Lockdown, what lockdown? Sweden's unusual response to coronavirus

While swathes of Europe are under lockdown, Sweden is allowing life to go on much as normal.

(Sun, 29 Mar 2020 02:56:51 -0400)

Close-up footage of Arkansas tornado

An active weather front brings a rapid developing and destructive tornado to Arkansas

(Sun, 29 Mar 2020 04:09:14 -0400)

Coronavirus: Belarus Premier League attracts global attention as it plays on

Football fans around the world are turning to Belarus to get their fix during lockdown as the game carries on in the former Soviet republic.

(Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:05:14 -0400)

Coronavirus: Cruise ship off Panama coast transfers passengers

Healthy people on a cruise liner lying off Panama are being moved to another ship after four died.

(Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:23:02 -0400)

Pope gives prayer to empty St Peter's Square

The service usually only happens twice a year but was given as Italy's coronavirus death toll passes 9,000.

(Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:27:53 -0400)

Coronavirus: Tesla donates hundreds of ventilators to New York

New York has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the US and a shortage of ventilators.

(Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:20:50 -0400)

Coronavirus: Deserted London landmarks seen from above

Some of the city's most popular landmarks are devoid of the usual crowds as people stay indoors to help combat coronavirus.

(Sat, 28 Mar 2020 05:47:29 -0400)

Coronavirus: OneWeb blames pandemic for collapse

OneWeb, the high-profile London-based satellite start-up, files for bankruptcy protection in the US.

(Sat, 28 Mar 2020 05:00:27 -0400)

Coronavirus: More than 900 deaths in a day in Italy

Officials confirm 919 deaths, the highest daily tally so far, bringing Italy's death toll to 9,134.

(Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:24:07 -0400)

Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro in denial and out on a limb

The president is isolating himself from other world leaders as he downplays the coronavirus pandemic.

(Sun, 29 Mar 2020 07:37:57 -0400)

Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died 'alone and scared'

The death of young Zimbabwean journalist Zororo Makamba exposes his country's healthcare problems.

(Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:13:43 -0400)

Coronavirus: From clapping to kindness, five reasons to be hopeful

As coronavirus continues to spread, the worst of the crisis has brought out of the best in humanity.

(Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:29:55 -0400)

Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder

How one of pop?s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.

(Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:48:44 -0400)

Manu Dibango: The saxophone legend who inspired a disco groove

Manu Dibango, whose Soul Makossa filled New York dance floors, died this week at the age of 86.

(Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:07:57 -0400)

Coronavirus lockdown in India: ?Beaten and abused for doing my job?

India's last-mile delivery executives are struggling to function as the country goes in lockdown.

(Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:37:54 -0400)

Coronavirus: Mountain light show sends message to Swiss

The country's severe coronavirus crisis is highlighted by its most famous peak, the Matterhorn.

(Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:25:04 -0400)

Could synthetic fish be a better catch of the day?

Start-ups are growing fish "meat" in labs and say it will be competitive with fish from the sea.

(Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:38:07 -0400)

Teen figure skater's Special Olympics dream

Thirteen-year-old Ornela has Down's syndrome and is training to compete in the World Games next year.

(Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:08:02 -0400)

Abandoned Soviet-era resort refugees call home

Georgia plans to revive Tskaltubo, an abandoned Soviet-era spa town, but it's an uncertain time for thousands of civil war refugees living among the decaying sanatoriums.

(Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:01:22 -0400)

How I built a 12-country haircare business

Michelle Ntalami couldn't buy the products she wanted for her hair, so she set up a company to sell them.

(Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:16:00 -0400)

'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'

When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat.

(Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:13:42 -0400)

Coronavirus: Major cities empty as lockdown measures continue

Cities around the world are almost deserted as measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic continue.

(Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:18:45 -0400)

Raving to the BBC News theme tune goes viral

Have you seen the kitchen 'remix' of the BBC News theme tune yet?

(Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:14:47 -0400)

Coronavirus: Lessons for lockdown from an Italian family

The Aninnis have been in lockdown in Rome for nearly three weeks. What advice do they have for other families?

(Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:38:27 -0400)

'Memes should be archived in a museum'

People social distancing are sharing memes to feel connected but could they be preserved in a museum?

(Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:41:04 -0400)

Coronavirus ICYMI: Special deliveries, a parrot and hotels

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

(Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:49:27 -0400)

Locked down India struggles as workers flee cities and homeless call for food

With millions of migrant labourers and homeless people left without income, officials are struggling to help.

(Sat, 28 Mar 2020 08:57:45 -0400)