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Coronavirus live news: US overtakes Italy as country with world's highest death toll Coronavirus live news: US overtakes Italy as country with world's highest death toll
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US death toll tops 19,600. Italy and India extend lockdown, while IHME revises down forecast for number of deaths in the UK US death toll tops 19,600, Italy and India extend lockdown, while IHME revises down forecast for number of deaths in the UK
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s election rival Benny Gantz has asked for additional time to try to form a government with the long-time leader, to end more than a year of political deadlock.
A 28-day mandate to put together a governing coalition, following an inconclusive March 2 election, expires on April 14.
Gantz, an ex-armed forces chief who heads the centrist Blue and White party, asked President Reuven Rivlin for a 14-day extension to the mandate.
Gantz had run on a promise not to serve in a government with Netanyahu, citing the prime minister’s indictment on corruption charges. Netanyahu denies those charges. But in a reversal that dismayed many of his supporters, Gantz said the coronavirus crisis had made a national emergency government with Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party an imperative.
“The political, health and social crisis have brought me to the decision that even at a heavy political and personal price, I will do all I can to establish a government with the Likud,” Gantz wrote in a letter to the president, published by his party.
Rivlin gave no immediate word on whether he would grant more time to Gantz, who in his letter said the two political rivals appeared close to a final agreement.
Opposition parties across the UK, alongside senior Conservatives, have united to demand that parliament be recalled.
In a letter to the Leader of the Commons, newly elected Labour leader Keir Starmer demanded urgent talks with the Speaker, saying there was no substitute for parliamentary scrutiny” particularly “at this time of national crisis”.
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Illinois has reported 81 new coronavirus deaths, bringing the state’s total to 677.Illinois has reported 81 new coronavirus deaths, bringing the state’s total to 677.
Lily Kuo speaks to residents in Wuhan, where coronavirus originated, as they celebrate the end of lockdown after being confined to their homes for three months.Lily Kuo speaks to residents in Wuhan, where coronavirus originated, as they celebrate the end of lockdown after being confined to their homes for three months.
Seven African countries have demanded that China address their concerns that Africans living in Guangzhou city are being mistreated and harassed.Seven African countries have demanded that China address their concerns that Africans living in Guangzhou city are being mistreated and harassed.
The countries claim that the African residents have been targeted out of fear that coronavirus could spread through imported cases.The countries claim that the African residents have been targeted out of fear that coronavirus could spread through imported cases.
In recent days Africans in the city have reported being ejected from their apartments by their landlords, being tested for coronavirus several times without being given results and being shunned and discriminated against in public. Such complaints have been made in local media, and on social media.In recent days Africans in the city have reported being ejected from their apartments by their landlords, being tested for coronavirus several times without being given results and being shunned and discriminated against in public. Such complaints have been made in local media, and on social media.
In a statement on Saturday, Ghana’s minister of foreign affairs Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey said she had summoned the Chinese ambassador to express her disappointment and demand action to address the “inhumane treatment.”In a statement on Saturday, Ghana’s minister of foreign affairs Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey said she had summoned the Chinese ambassador to express her disappointment and demand action to address the “inhumane treatment.”
“I regret and highly condemn this...ill-treament and racial discrimination,” the minister said.“I regret and highly condemn this...ill-treament and racial discrimination,” the minister said.
She said she had summoned Ambassador Shi Ting Wang to “register my disappointment and call for his government to immediately address the situation and bring their officials to order.”She said she had summoned Ambassador Shi Ting Wang to “register my disappointment and call for his government to immediately address the situation and bring their officials to order.”
There was no immediate response from the Chinese Embassy in Ghana to a request for comment from news agency Reuters on this.There was no immediate response from the Chinese Embassy in Ghana to a request for comment from news agency Reuters on this.
In a tweeted statement on Saturday, the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe dismissed the accusation of Chinese deliberately targeting Africans and suggested reports of racial discrimination and harassment were being sensationalised.In a tweeted statement on Saturday, the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe dismissed the accusation of Chinese deliberately targeting Africans and suggested reports of racial discrimination and harassment were being sensationalised.
“It is harmful to sensationalise isolated incidents,” the statement said. “China treats all individuals in the country, Chinese and foreign alike, as equals.”“It is harmful to sensationalise isolated incidents,” the statement said. “China treats all individuals in the country, Chinese and foreign alike, as equals.”
550 crew members from the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for Covid-19, the US Navy have said in a statement.550 crew members from the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for Covid-19, the US Navy have said in a statement.
The ship gained international attention after its captain, Brett Crozier, was condemned and sacked by Donald Trump after he wrote a letter warning of the health risks posed to his crew as coronavirus spread on board.The ship gained international attention after its captain, Brett Crozier, was condemned and sacked by Donald Trump after he wrote a letter warning of the health risks posed to his crew as coronavirus spread on board.
In case you missed it, this is a great interactive piece looking at the fall in air pollution in big cities around the world.In case you missed it, this is a great interactive piece looking at the fall in air pollution in big cities around the world.
A British nurse has died whilst self isolating at home, the NHS has confirmed.A British nurse has died whilst self isolating at home, the NHS has confirmed.
Julie Omar was a highly experienced trauma and orthopaedics nurse who had most recently been working as a sister on Ward 14 at Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital, the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said.Julie Omar was a highly experienced trauma and orthopaedics nurse who had most recently been working as a sister on Ward 14 at Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital, the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said.
In a message to colleagues, Trust chief executive Matthew Hopkins said the 52-year-old would be known to many staff at its Worcester site from her time with the trauma team there.In a message to colleagues, Trust chief executive Matthew Hopkins said the 52-year-old would be known to many staff at its Worcester site from her time with the trauma team there.
Mr Hopkins’ message read: “It is with great sorrow that I have to share with you the sad news that a much-loved member of our nursing team - Julie Omar - has died.Mr Hopkins’ message read: “It is with great sorrow that I have to share with you the sad news that a much-loved member of our nursing team - Julie Omar - has died.
“Julie, who was just 52, had been self-isolating at home after developing symptoms of Covid-19, but sadly her condition deteriorated and she died at home yesterday (Friday) morning.“Julie, who was just 52, had been self-isolating at home after developing symptoms of Covid-19, but sadly her condition deteriorated and she died at home yesterday (Friday) morning.
“She leaves a husband and a grown-up daughter.“We have been asked by her family not to share any more details at this stage and we will of course respect those wishes.”“She leaves a husband and a grown-up daughter.“We have been asked by her family not to share any more details at this stage and we will of course respect those wishes.”
This photograph shows a deserted Rome. The area around the Coliseum, normally a tourist hotspot bursting with people, is almost empty.This photograph shows a deserted Rome. The area around the Coliseum, normally a tourist hotspot bursting with people, is almost empty.
The husband of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has shared a photograph of her attempting to cut her own hair. A very human insight into life in the highest echelons of Scottish politics!The husband of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has shared a photograph of her attempting to cut her own hair. A very human insight into life in the highest echelons of Scottish politics!
Polish politician Jarosław Kaczyński was apparently allowed to visit the grave of his mother despite the cemetery being closed to the public, Polish news organisation Fakt24 are reporting.Polish politician Jarosław Kaczyński was apparently allowed to visit the grave of his mother despite the cemetery being closed to the public, Polish news organisation Fakt24 are reporting.
Despite the government banning the visiting of graves, and signs on the cemetery announcing its closure, photographs appear to show that Kaczyński travelled in a limousine with his entourage to visit the grave in Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw yesterday.Despite the government banning the visiting of graves, and signs on the cemetery announcing its closure, photographs appear to show that Kaczyński travelled in a limousine with his entourage to visit the grave in Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw yesterday.
The linked article is in Polish, but the page should have an option to translate into English.The linked article is in Polish, but the page should have an option to translate into English.
Queen Elizabeth has told Britons that “coronavirus will not overcome” the nation, in her Easter audio address.Queen Elizabeth has told Britons that “coronavirus will not overcome” the nation, in her Easter audio address.
The 93-year-old monarch, who is the symbolic head of the Church of England, also stated that “Easter isn’t cancelled” in her first ever address to mark the Christian holy day.The 93-year-old monarch, who is the symbolic head of the Church of England, also stated that “Easter isn’t cancelled” in her first ever address to mark the Christian holy day.
She has said that the “new hope and fresh purpose” of Easter is more applicable now than ever.She has said that the “new hope and fresh purpose” of Easter is more applicable now than ever.
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