As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events.
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Tracking Africa’s coronavirus cases
Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks
Countries around the world step up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed hundreds of thousands.
Zimbabwe Health Minister Obediah Moyo sacked amid graft scandal
Moyo, accused of illegally awarding multi-million-dollar contract for medical supplies, removed ‘with immediate effect’.
Pakistan court dismisses challenges to Hindu temple construction
Construction of Hindu place of worship still not assured, as government seeks recommendations from religious body.
Iran reports highest one-day COVID-19 deaths since outbreak
Iran has announced its highest single-day death toll since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak there in February.
Time running out’: Japan keeps searching for flooding survivors
At least 50 deaths confirmed but officials expect the toll to rise as new heavy rain warnings are issued.
Iran reports record one-day coronavirus death toll: Live updates
Nearly 11.6 million people around the world diagnosed with COVID-19, and more than 537,000 have died.
US ‘running out of time’ to control COVID-19 crisis
With few federal guidelines, states have been left to make their own rules for reopening, but in many places that reopened early, cases continue to shoot.
Preserving Buddhist treasures in Afghanistan
Historians at the University of Chicago and teachers in Afghanistan are working to save artefacts.
Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?
More than 11.4 million infections confirmed in 188 countries and territories, including more than 526,000 deaths.
China arrests law professor who criticised Xi over coronavirus
Xu Zhangrun, who wrote articles critical of the government, taken from Beijing home by policemen, his friends say.
In Pictures: Qatar further eases coronavirus restrictions
Citizens and residents venture out as Gulf state allows partial reopening of restaurants, mosques, beaches and parks.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks
Countries around the world step up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed hundreds of thousands.
Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?
As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events.