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A Roman Catholic priest in a US city is using a water pistol in a bid to maintain social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Japan's economy plunged into recession in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic suppressed business activity, while leaders in the US and Europe are weighing the risks and rewards of...

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma is stepping down from the board of SoftBank Group Corp, as the Japanese technology company struggles over its risky investments such as office-sharing venture WeWork.

Clashes broke out in Hong Kong's legislature for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing politician was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinises bills, ending a...

China's commerce ministry says it will take “all necessary measures” in response to new US restrictions on Chinese tech giant Huawei's ability to use American technology.

Asian stock markets rose on Monday after the chief US central banker expressed optimism the American economy might start to recover this year from the coronavirus pandemic.

India has extended a nationwide lockdown to May 31, as cases exceeded 90,000 and further clashes erupted between police and stranded migrants.

A Donegal bar has been forced to close its delivery service after it was visited by gardaí.

The Mater Hospital complied with its legal requirement to report coronavirus cases to the public health authorities, HSE boss Paul Reid has said.

For a glimpse of what an Irish pub might look like when they are finally given the green light to reopen, it might be worth looking east - very far...

Sometimes, it seems that people who make important decisions are experts - but not in the field in which they are making those important decisions.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal to end a months-long political stalemate.

Sales of alcohol in Ireland and the UK have outstripped the increase in grocery purchases sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.

As hundreds of shops reopen and tens of thousands of workers return to their jobs today, there is widespread nervousness among officials that the spread of coronavirus could creep up...

Under the roadmap for reopening society and business, June 8 is earmarked for Phase 2 of an easing of restrictions.

Recommended but not compulsory, face masks take on a new importance in our lives from today.

Optometrists reopening from today have urged people to attend, to help alleviate long waiting lists.

Common drugs used for pain relief could scupper the temperature checks businesses are hoping will help combat the coronavirus.

Just over half of Irish adults are now drinking alcohol on a weekly basis with one in four saying they have increased their consumption during the coronavirus lockdown.

Car showrooms reopen for sales, repairs and service today. What has changed? How will the stringent new regulations affect you if you're thinking of buying?

A group of seamstresses spread across five Direct Provision centres is making almost 1,400 face masks a week to help protect the vulnerable from Covid-19.

Japan's economic growth plunged into recession in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic diminished production, exports and spending.

A Canadian acrobatic jet crashed into a British Columbia neighbourhood on Sunday during a flyover intended to boost morale during the pandemic.

New York's mayor has condemned revellers who flouted social distancing restrictions on Saturday night for putting lives in danger.

Roman Catholics in a town in eastern France were able to attend mass in their cars on Sunday, in the country's first drive-in religious service since the start of a...

Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally sworn in his new government.

Dublin legend Michael Darragh Macauley has huge concerns about some of the world's poorest people living in slums and refugee camps as they face the threat of Covid-19.

Global leaders have said the world needs to adapt to living with coronavirus and cannot wait to be saved by a vaccine.

Culture Minister Josepha Madigan has hailed the medical workers of the famine who, much like their modern day counterparts, served bravely for the people of Ireland in a national health...

New guidelines will come into place from tomorrow as Phase One of the government's roadmap for reopening society and business begins.

New guidelines will come into place from tomorrow as Phase One of the government's roadmap for reopening society and business begins.

A family has started a new lockdown craze by recreating Pokemon Go in their local park.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and political rival Abdullah Abdullah have signed a power-sharing agreement two months after they both declared themselves the winner of last September's presidential election.

Lynn Shelton, an independent filmmaker who directed Humpday and Little Fires Everywhere, has died aged 54.

Former US president Barack Obama criticized the nation's leaders for bungling their handling of the coronavirus pandemic Saturday, accusing them in twin commencement addresses of not "even pretending" to be...

Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog.

Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog.

Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog.

The Chinese ambassador to Israel has been found dead in his home north of Tel Aviv.