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What is a pandemic?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) have said that the coronavirus outbreak can be classed as a pandemic. But what does it mean? Here are your questions...

Coronavirus crisis declared pandemic by WHO

The World Health Organisation has declared that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who heads the UN agency, said the...

Harvey Weinstein jailed for 23 years

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. Weinstein, who has been accused of violating scores...

Coachella music festival latest major event to fall victim to Covid-19

Two major music festivals in the US have been postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, organisers have said. Coachella had been set to take place...

Australia’s High Court hears appeal from Cardinal George Pell

The most senior Catholic to be convicted of child sex abuse has taken his appeal to Australia’s highest court. Cardinal George Pell was sentenced a...

Australia’s High Court hears appeal from Cardinal George Pell

The most senior Catholic to be convicted of child sex abuse has taken his appeal to Australia’s highest court. Cardinal George Pell was sentenced a...

New York sends in National Guard to control coronavirus

New York’s governor has announced that he is sending the National Guard to help fight what is believed to be the US’s biggest cluster...

Coronavirus: Start of UK peak expected soon as sixth death confirmed

The start of the UK peak of the coronavirus epidemic is expected within the next fortnight, England’s deputy chief medical officer has said, as...

I was too scared to call for help, alleged victim tells Salmond trial

A former Scottish Government official who has accused Alex Salmond of sexual assault said she was “too scared” to call for help at Bute...

Toll of Covid-19 on children’s education revealed by Unesco

Unesco says the Covid-19 outbreak has interrupted schooling for nearly 363 million students worldwide and is urging nations to work harder to make sure...

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