Fires near Chernobyl pose ‘no risk to human health’, IAEA says
Radiation from fires that have torn through forests around Ukraine’s defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant poses “no risk to human health”, the U.N. atomic agency...
Trump claims controversial comment about injecting disinfectants was ‘sarcastic’ – The Washington Post
Trump claims controversial comment about injecting disinfectants was ‘sarcastic’ The Washington Post Media erupt over Trump comments on disinfectant and sunlight to cure coronavirus: Here’s what...
Rouhani urges Iran military to seek regional stability, remain vigilant
President Hassan Rouhani called on Iran’s armed forces on Friday to seek regional stability while maintaining vigilance against “provocations”, state TV reported, as a war...
Exclusive: Trial of Gilead’s potential coronavirus treatment running ahead of schedule, researcher says
A key U.S. government trial of Gilead Sciences Inc’s experimental coronavirus treatment may yield results as early as mid-May, according to the study’s lead investigator,...
Motor racing: Rome set to host Formula E until 2025
Rome has signed a new agreement to host a Formula E race until at least 2025, the all-electric series said on Friday....
Domestic violence reports rise by a third in locked-down London, police say
Reports of domestic violence in London have risen by a third in the last six weeks, police said on Friday, urging victims to speak out...
World leaders launch plan to speed COVID-19 drugs, vaccine; U.S. stays away
World leaders pledged on Friday to accelerate work on tests, drugs and vaccines against COVID-19 and to share them around the globe, but the United...
Factbox: Global reaction to WHO coronavirus initiative
Global leaders joined the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday to launch an initiative to accelerate work on drugs, tests and vaccines against COVID-19 and...
Paraguay plans switch to ‘smart’ quarantine after coronavirus curve flattens
Paraguay will ease its coronavirus lockdown in May, replacing its currently tough sanctions with a “smart quarantine” after the South American country became one of...
U.S. FDA warns against malaria drugs Trump championed for COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday cautioned against the use of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, touted by President Donald Trump, in COVID-19 patients outside...