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Coronavirus: How did Australia's Ruby Princess cruise debacle happen?

On Thursday, the Ruby Princess cruise ship docked in Sydney with dozens of undiagnosed coronavirus cases onboard. ...

PM: We can 'turn the tide' on coronavirus crisis

The UK can "turn the tide" on the coronavirus crisis within 12 weeks, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. ...

Coronavirus: Why washing hands is difficult in some countries

As Europe and much of the developed world shuts down in the face of coronavirus, many millions of people haven't much hope in following the World Health Organization (WHO) advice on washing hands and keeping their distance. ...

Brexit: Preparations cost government more than £4bn says watchdog

Government departments spent more than £4bn on preparations for leaving the EU, says the public spending watchdog. ...

Omar al-Bashir: Will genocide charge against Sudan's ex-president stick?

Sudan's announcement that it plans to hand ousted long-serving President Omar al-Bashir over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) was dramatic and surprising, but it also takes the country into uncharted waters, writes Sudan expert Alex de Waal. ...

Coronavirus: Are African countries ready?

Africa is one of only two continents with no confirmed cases of coronavirus however experts have warned that it may not be long before the first case is confirmed, given its increasingly close ties to China. ...

Coronavirus: How come a doctor in his 30s has died? And other questions

There have now been more than 31,000 cases of coronavirus, which has been declared a global health emergency. The disease has spread to many countries, including the UK. ...

Coronavirus and oil: Why crude has been hit hard

The world's biggest oil producers could be about to slash output as they grapple with the fallout of the coronavirus. ...

Mila: 'No regrets' for French teen targeted for criticising Islam

A teenager has sparked a national debate about blasphemy in France after an Instagram post calling Islam a "religion of hate". ...

Huawei: Is it a security threat and what will be its role in UK 5G?

Huawei is one of the world's biggest mobile phone makers. It's also at the centre of a row over cyber-security and the next-generation 5G phone networks being built. ...

Iraq after Soleimani: What is the future for US troops?

"Incoming, Incoming!" The loudspeaker screeches out a warning of a rocket attack at Union III, the US-led coalition base in Iraq's capital, Baghdad. ...

Trump impeachment: What happened on day one?

Senators have taken oaths to act as impartial jurors in a trial presided over by US Chief Justice John Roberts. House Democrats known as "impeachment managers" act as the prosecution, while Mr Trump's legal team acts as the defence. ...

Brazil's culture minister sparks outrage by echoing Goebbels

A video in which Brazil's culture minister uses parts of a speech by Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Germany's propaganda boss, has sparked outrage. ...

Iran nuclear deal: European powers trigger dispute mechanism

European powers have triggered a formal dispute mechanism over Iran's breaches of key parts of the 2015 nuclear deal - a move that could spell its end. ...

Iran plane crash: What we know about flight PS752

A Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight crashed shortly after taking off from the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday, killing all 176 passengers and crew members on board. ...

What’s behind a recent escalation by Muslim Brotherhood factions in Yemen?

Yemen observers have noticed an escalation in activity by Islamist group Al Islah in the Shabwah and Abyan governorates of the country and the reason for this uptick might have its roots in a tripartite meeting in South-East Asia last month. ...

France protests: Longest strike in decades stuck in deadlock

France's transport strike against pension reform has entered its 29th day, making it the longest rail workers' strike since May 1968. ...

Why is Bolivia expelling foreign diplomats?

Bolivia has announced it is expelling Mexico's ambassador and two Spanish diplomats, following a tense incident at the Mexican diplomat's residence on Friday. ...

Isis in Iraq: Militants 'getting stronger again'

There are growing indications that the Islamic State (IS) group is re-organising in Iraq, two years after losing the last of its territory in the country. ...