International

After months on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic, Hong Kong increasingly looks like a model for how to handle it.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson ramped up the country’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic after a weekend of confusion in the UK. The policy shift comes after Johnson’s initial response came under public criticism. CNN’s Phil Black reports.

Donald Trump and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau are stopping all but essential travel.

A 30-day ban on travellers comes into force as the bloc tries to halt the spread of coronavirus.

The FTSE 100 falls 5% despite fresh measures to prop up the US and UK economies.

The World Health Organization said some needed to “act now” with “aggressive measures”.

As his momentum grows, the former US vice-president appeals directly to Sanders supporters.

The Pentagon pledges to make available masks and respirators, as New York City considers a lockdown.

The former US vice-president is favourite to face President Donald Trump in November.

Tens of millions of people around the world have suddenly found themselves under various forms of lockdown as governments scrambled to impose new coronavirus-related restrictions over the past 24 hours.