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The Belgian government has decided not to use apps to trace the path of coronavirus infections, the telecommunications minister said, in a U-turn after initially pushing the idea. “There is...

Penguins have helped scientists map areas of the Antarctic in greatest need of protection from the threat of over exploitation in a rapidly-changing climate.

A virtual pub that showcases the skills of the disabled community has opened, while a grandmother donned a protective pig mask to speak to her best friend.

A visually-impaired activist has opened a virtual pub that showcases the skills and talents of the disabled community.

ONE of Ireland's oldest citizens used her 104th birthday to issue a special Covid-19 message of solidarity to people.

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Canada's worst mass shooting erupted after an argument between the gunman and his girlfriend, who survived the attack, police have confirmed.

Autonomous Bosniak-Croat Federation in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday loosened restrictions that kept seniors and children from leaving their homes at all, after the top court ruled those restrictions violated...

The French public will be provided millions of washable face masks from early May, the government said on Friday. The statement comes amid a row over its flip-flopping on the...

MOTOR insurers have buckled under pressure from the Government and now say they will offer rebates to customers.

New BP boss Bernard Looney could scarcely have imagined a tougher time to present his first set of financial results to investors, as global oil markets falter due to the...

Construction firms that want to resume work while keeping workers safe from Covid-19 may need to stagger shifts from 7am to midnight under guidelines published today.

Two Vietnamese children have donated 20,000 medical masks to the UK.

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Captain Tom Moore has become the oldest artist to reach number one on the UK singles chart as his rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone landed in the top spot...

The Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it was extending a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen by one month to support efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. “The coalition's command reaffirms that...

The Polish government said on Friday schools and kindergartens would remain closed until May 24 because of the coronavirus, adding that a second wave of infections could lie ahead. Poland...

The Czech government has approved plans to ask the lower house of parliament to extend a state of emergency until May 25 to help fight the new coronavirus epidemic, CTK...

An 80-year-old woman put on a pig mask so she was able to talk to her best friend.

One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has sent a message to his home town of Doncaster encouraging locals to “keep safe” and help where possible during the coronavirus pandemic.

A SUGGESTION by the Government that cast doubt on reports of increased traffic on roads in breach of coronavirus restrictions was based on a report that only related to major...

The Government has warned against complacency as fears emerge of people beginning to ignore Covid-19 restrictions.

The Taliban has rejected an Afghan government call for a ceasefire for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and to let authorities focus on tackling the coronavirus, Reuters reports. Hopes...

The new coronavirus outbreak crisis does not change European priorities in the Brexit negotiations, French European Affairs Minister Amelie de Montchalin said on Friday. She also told reporters that a...

Donald Trump has been widely condemned after suggesting disinfectant could be injected into patients as a possible treatment for Covid-19.

Many workers will be starting to feel the pain of pay cuts imposed during the coronavirus pandemic as they open their monthly wage slips.

Cyprus extended a ban on commercial air traffic until May 17 on Friday to curb the spread of coronavirus. The ban was first introduced on March 21 and authorities have...

Organisers of a year-long international Arctic science expedition say they have found a way to keep going despite difficulties caused by the pandemic lockdown, but it will require a three-week...

Education publisher Pearson is accelerating its move to be a more digitally focused companyas students across the world are stuck at home due to the coronavirus.

Hungary plans to replace its current lockdown, which has imposed a blanket curfew on the population, with a more fine-tuned version from early May, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on...

Donald Trump has been widely condemned after suggesting disinfectant could be injected into patients as a possible treatment for Covid-19.

China said on Friday that cyber attacks against institutions fighting the coronavirus pandemic should be condemned around the world. Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang made the remarks, commenting a report...

Payday loan and car finance customers will be able to request temporary payment freezes under measures to give more breathing space to those financially affected by Covid-19.

Independent.ie's live blog is here to keep you informed of what's going on in Ireland and across the world during the coronavirus pandemic.

Independent.ie's live blog is here to keep you informed of what's going on in Ireland and across the world during the coronavirus pandemic.

Independent.ie's live blog is here to keep you informed of what's going on in Ireland and across the world during the coronavirus pandemic.

President Donald Trump will be holding a signing ceremony on Friday for the US government's new $500 billion (£405 billion) coronavirus relief bill.

President Donald Trump will be holding a signing ceremony on Friday for the US government's new 500 billion dollar (£405 billion) coronavirus relief bill.

Canada's worst mass shooting started as a domestic dispute between the gunman and his girlfriend, who survived the attack, a police official has said.

Canada's worst mass shooting started as a domestic dispute between the gunman and his girlfriend, who survived the attack, a police official has said.