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First thing: Surge in new infections in Republican heartlands

Hotspots appearing in US, many in states where governors refused to impose stay at home orders. Plus, Mike Pompeo breaks travel hiatus in trip to IsraelGood morning.Despite Donald Trump’s claims that the spread of coronavirus is dropping around the U...

Drop in pollution may bring hotter weather and heavier monsoons

Scientists say fewer particles and polluting gases means more sunlight can reach Earth’s surfaceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe dramatic improvements in air quality associated with the coronavirus lockdown may bring wa...

Coastal towns tell visitors to stay away as lockdown eases in England

Blackpool and other popular seaside resorts sound Covid-19 warning to protect residentsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBritain’s coastal resorts have told visitors to stay away amid concerns that people may be drawn to the...

One tin of chickpeas – 17 delicious ways to use it, from halloumi salad to chocolate torte

It’s not unusual to have more tins of chickpeas than you know what to do with, but luckily there are many tasty options, whether it’s a simple curry or a super-comforting pasta dishChickpeas are a long-term store cupboard staple, the kind of thing yo...

'A bloody method of control': the struggle to take down Europe's razor wire walls

Spain is removing lethal razor wire from its borders in north Africa, but elsewhere the controversial ‘concertinas’ stay putYou could barely see that it was a finger. “The wound was large, with several deep cuts into the flesh. He had tried to climb...

Gerry Adams illegally held during Troubles, supreme court rules

Ex-Sinn Féin leader wins fight to overturn two convictions for attempting to escape from Maze prison The former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams was interned illegally at the height of Northern Ireland’s Troubles because the wrong minister approved his d...

'10 days of battle': Wuhan draws up ambitious Covid-19 testing plan

Districts must submit plans to screen all citizens after cluster of new cases this weekCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageChinese authorities are preparing to test 11 million people in Wuhan after a small outbreak this week.T...

Tokyo's state of emergency – in pictures

As Japan considers lifting state-of-emergency conditions in many regions this week and the country inches towards a gradual return of economic activity, photographer Dai Kurokawa looks at life in the capital Continue reading...

New US coronavirus hotspots appear in Republican heartlands

Surge in infections in red state towns and rural communitiesRise in cases contradicts Trump assertion of rapid declineCoronavirus – latest US updatesCoronavirus – latest global updatesNew coronavirus hotspots are emerging in Republican heartland comm...

Tui warns of 8,000 job losses as travel firm faces 'greatest crisis'

Coronavirus forces Europe’s largest travel group to permanently cut costs by 30%Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTui plans to cut up to 8,000 jobs in response to the coronavirus chaos engulfing the tourism industry.Europe’s...

'Finally, a virus got me': Ebola expert on nearly dying of coronavirus

Peter Piot tells of his brush with death and predicts people will suffer effects of the virus for yearsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeter Piot, the scientist who helped discover the Ebola virus, and the director of the...

Mike Pompeo breaks travel hiatus for hours-long visit to Israel

US secretary of state to discuss Israeli plans to annex swathes of the Palestinian territoriesThe US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, has arrived in Israel amid the coronavirus pandemic to discuss US-backed plans to annex large parts of the Palestini...

Mushroom foragers warned amid jump in poisonings in Australia

Wet, mild weather brings abundance of fungi – but picking them requires expert knowledgeHealth authorities across the country are urging Australians not to eat wild mushrooms as favourable growing conditions and coronavirus lockdowns lead to a rise i...

Unicef: 6,000 children could die every day due to impact of coronavirus

Disruption of essential maternity and health services is the biggest crisis faced by under fives since second world warCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAs many as 6,000 children around the world could die every day from pre...

EU faces ‘existential threat’ if coronavirus recovery is uneven

Economy commissioner Paolo Gentiloni says bloc needs a sound plan to avoid divisionsThe risk of an uneven economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis poses an “existential threat” to the European Union, one of its most senior economic policymakers...