Italy has seen a rise of 1,247 in cases in the last 24 hours – its biggest daily increase since the outbreak began – taking the total to 5,883. Another 36 people also died as a result of the virus. Via: Quarter of Italy's population is quarantined
On International Women’s Day, we’ll be following the commemorative events all around the world. 2.01pm GMT Women of General Confederation of Labour, a large labour union in France, have taken to the streets to demand equality, seemingly dressed like WWII feminist icon, Rosie the Riveter. 1.58pm GMT Demonstrations are also Read more
Italy seals off northern region; US authorities say man in his 50s had no obvious contact with infection; two killed in China quarantine hotel collapse Quarter of Italy’s population put in quarantineVoices from the frontline against Covid-19Trump’s immigration policies ‘may put people at risk’Can a face mask stop it spreading? Read more
Manager Eddy Chapman came up with the genius plan to halt shoppers in their tracks at the Chapmans Fundland amusement arcade in Bridlington, East Yorks. Via: Amusement arcade uses toilet roll in grabber machine amid coronavirus panic buying crisis
The Vatican hoped that by livestreaming the weekly address crowds would keep away from St Peter’s Square and lower the risk of spectators catching the coronavirus. Via: Pope delivers Sunday prayers via livestream as Italy is put into lockdown amid coronavirus crisis
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will use his first financial package to double funding for flood defences by 2024 in a bid to protect 336,000 vulnerable properties. Via: Budget pumps £5billion into flood defences after criticism of Boris Johnson
Prince Harry, 35 and Meghan Markle, 38, joined the Queen for a church service at Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park today. They are carrying out their final engagements in the UK. Via: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry join the Queen for Windsor church service
Wales captain: ‘hopefully World Rugby have a look at it’Gareth Thomas apologises for making light of incidentJoe Marler could be cited and potentially face a ban after the England prop was caught on camera grabbing the genitals of Alun Wyn Jones during England’s Six Nations win over Wales.Marler appeared to Read more
Endorsement follows former presidential candidates Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg and Mike BloombergJoe Biden’s campaign for the White House received another significant lift on Sunday when Democratic senator Kamala Harris, until recently one of the former vice-president’s main rivals for the party’s presidential nomination, announced her endorsement.In a short video statement Read more
New occupant of 11 Downing Street fails to confirm he will stick to predecessor Sajid Javid’s fiscal rules Via: Chancellor Rishi Sunak fuels expectations of Budget spending splurge