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The United Nations warned the coronavirus pandemic could trigger famine in already vulnerable countries, forcing millions into starvation due to the global crisis. Via: UN warns of 'biblical' famines as coronavirus threatens to leave three dozen nations starving

In his first interview since taking the top job, Andrew Bailey told the Daily Mail that a premature end to the restrictions could cause a severe loss of confidence and inflict damage on the economy. Via: Bank of England boss Read more

Trump to halt immigration for 60 days initially; 256m people could starve, says UN; cases worldwide pass 2.5 million. Follow the latest updates. Coronavirus latest: at a glanceNetherlands and France plan to re-open primary schoolsPandemic causing some anti-vaxxers to waverAustralia Read more

The Metropolitan Police has promised to crackdown on speeding motorists who are abusing the clearer roads during the coronavirus lockdown. Via: Met Police to crackdown on motorists abusing London's clearer roads by speeding

The state’s Republican attorney general says Beijing ‘lied to the world’ about the danger and is suing for suffering and economic lossesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe state of Missouri is suing the Chinese government over the coronavirus, Read more