News updates: Prime minister says changes likely as result of lower transmission rate; Johnson also says ‘watch this space’ over reducing 2 metre distancing in schoolsCoronavirus alert level cut from 4 to 3Black men three times more likely to die of Covid-19 than white menSouth Asians in Britain more likely to die in hospital, study findsCoronavirus global u […]
Chinese capital abruptly imposes lockdowns after fresh cases threaten official narrative of successCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageZhang Le, 25 has been waiting for more than two hours outside a car park to be tested for coronavirus. Police officers stand behind a cordon, futilely shouting through loudspeakers for people not to ga […]
The coronavirus reached Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps a month ago, raising alarm it could spiral out of control. While the situation is under control – at least for now – the refugees need continued support.
China plans to accelerate purchases of American farm goods to comply with the phase one trade deal with the United States following talks in Hawaii this week.The world’s top soybean importer intends to step up buying of everything from soybeans to corn and ethanol after purchases fell behind due to coronavirus disruptions, said two people familiar with the m […]
Holiday company loses $4.4bn in three months during coronavirus crisisCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCarnival suffered losses of $4.4bn (£3.6bn) in three months, as the cruise company’s business was all but sunk by the Covid-19 pandemic.Revenues dropped to $700m from $4.8bn for the same March-May period in 2019, as bookings dried […]
It is one of Hong Kong’s favourite ways to dine, but is there a future for buffets in the city? In the age of Covid-19, do you still want to bring your family to a crowded restaurant? Or help yourself to food that others have hovered over and touched with the same serving utensils? Has our eye-bulging gluttony been replaced by a smorgasbord of germaphobia an […]
Homebound travelers desperate to venture out for the first time since the pandemic are confronting a vacation landscape this summer that may require coronavirus tests for the family and even quarantines
Over nearly five decades, Carnival amassed a global fleet of cruise ships. But in the face of a pandemic, health authorities and passengers are questioning whether operators like Carnival can set sail safely going forward. WSJ’s Carter McCall explains. Photo: Getty Images
TV viewers watched as Édouard Philippe’s white patch grew, along with his popularityAs coronavirus spread through France, so did the grey in the prime minister’s impressively dark beard. When Édouard Philippe regularly appeared on television to detail the ongoing health crisis or outline lockdown rules, viewers watched as the patch of hair on his left cheek […]
Soccer clubs are finding creative ways to stem revenue losses by offering season ticket holders alternatives to refunds for games being played in empty stadiums because of coronavirus pandemic
A global emergency delivery service that has kept tons of humanitarian aid flowing despite coronavirus travel restrictions could shut down next month if funding can’t be found to keep it running
Kober Ltd near Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, which supplies the supermarket giant with bacon rashers and joints, has closed its site but hopes to reopen the facility early next week.
European stocks pushed higher on Friday and were headed for a weekly gain after days of worries over rising coronavirus cases in parts of the world. Potential good news on the U.S.-China trade front was inspiring some gains.
As markets begin to regain confidence, some companies that have taken some lumps from the coronavirus have started to recover. Managing Partner at Polaris Greystone Financial Group Jeff Powell joins The Final Round panel to break down why investors should shift to value stocks and move away from growth stocks
US-based Congolese fashion designer Anifa Mvuemba was excited about debuting her fashion line, Hanifa, at this year’s New York Fashion Week.When her show was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, Mvuemba got creative.The 29-year-old designer held a virtual show on May 22 for her latest collection, called “Pink Label Congo”, and the 3D animated event […]
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