WHO chief promises review of coronavirus response, China defends its performance
The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday an independent evaluation of the global coronavirus response would be launched as soon as possible,...
Fast in, first out: Denmark leads lockdown exit
Four weeks after Denmark began easing its lockdown, Danes on Monday returned to cafes and restaurants, confident that the coronavirus outbreak is under control....
Federer is the best but Djokovic tougher for Nadal, says uncle Toni
Roger Federer is the best tennis player of the current generation but reigning world number one Novak Djokovic remains the most difficult opponent in Rafa...
Anglers cast off back to English waters
With the slight easing in restrictions on activities within England in recent days anglers have been amongst the first to head back down to the...
Amid violence and virus, Burundi gears up for election
The last election rallies for Burundi’s ruling party and main opposition were held at the weekend despite warnings against mass gatherings. Nneka Chile reports....
Coronavirus pushes Swedish deaths to highest since 1993 in April
More Swedes died in April than in any one month since 1993, figures from the Statistics Office showed on Monday, as the outbreak of the...
Moroccan smugglers embark on long new route to ship drugs to Europe
With the usual routes to Europe closed by the coronavirus pandemic, Moroccan drug traffickers are making a circuitous journey involving food trucks and fishing boats...
Germany hopes to end global travel warning in June, but no return to normal
Germany is hoping to replace a travel warning that is in place for all touristic trips abroad until June 15 with softer guidelines, Foreign Minister...
Cafes and churches open in Italy and Greece; Spain eyes summer reboot
Italian shops, restaurants and churches reopened their doors to spring sunshine on Monday, Greece welcomed visitors back to the Acropolis – and Spain hoped for...
‘I’m lucky’: Cancer surgery in midst of coronavirus pandemic
As Los Angeles begins to emerge from more than two months of coronavirus lockdown, 40-year-old Marisa Sullivan will have surgery this week to remove a...