Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid virus. Trump weighs restarting economy despite warnings from public health officials. Boris Johnson imposes nationwide lockdown in UK. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast...

Virus rebels from France to Florida flout lockdown practices. US axed CDC expert job in China months before virus outbreak. Emirates stops nearly all passenger flights. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your...

Trump angrily defends his handling of pandemic. US Senators face calls to resign over ‘insider trading’. UK Government to pay up to 80% of workers' lost wages. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart...

Government simulations made clear that the US was not ready for a pandemic. Italian death toll overtakes China’s as virus spreads. Europeans sing health workers’ praises nightly from windows. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred...

Virus death toll spikes in Iran, with total at over 1100. Trump invokes emergency authority as Big Three automakers close down factories. UK faces 'massive shortage' of ventilators.You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app,...

Multiple US states improvise rules to combat coronavirus in absence of federal leadership. Hundreds of prisoners escape in Brazil amid Covid-19 anger. 'D' word rears head as coronavirus-hit markets brace for recession. You can subscribe to Five Minute...

US tells older people to stay home, as outbreak could continue until August. Virus fears fuel spike in sales of guns and ammunition. Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial started Monday. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred...

The Fed takes emergency measures to protect US economy. Europe’s cafes and bars shut amid outbreak. Scientist links 2 state outbreaks with genetic fingerprints. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart...

Ex-Medicare official warns US health system faces 'tsunami' over coronavirus. Questions asked as to why Trump disbanded NSC pandemic unit. Spain to follow Italy into lockdown as US expands travel ban to UK. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with...

Trump says he takes 'no responsibility' for coronavirus failures as he declares a national emergency. Fox News accused of downplaying virus and promoting conspiracy theories. US launched airstrikes in Iraq in retaliation for rocket attack. You can...

Most coronavirus patients recover, still anxiety and fear loom. EU condemns Trumps surprise travel ban from Europe as virus spreads. Financial markets count the cost of coronavirus. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app,...

Trump limits travel from Europe to US for 30 days. Harvey Weinstein gets 23 years jail time. US supreme court upholds policy of making asylum seekers wait in Mexico. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart...

Arrested Saudi Royals allegedly aimed to block Crown Prince's accession. US House entitled to Mueller probe grand jury testimony. Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred...

Seven dead as coronavirus measures trigger prison riots across Italy. White House says 'business as usual' as Trump plays down coronavirus threat. UK 'must consider deal trade-offs' says Von Der Leyen.You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your...

Travel chaos erupts as Italy quarantines millions to halt virus. Kamala Harris endorses one-time rival Joe Biden's White House bid. Protests and celebrations mark International Women’s Day. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred...

SPECIAL EXTENDED REPORT: Coronavirus cases top 100,000 as economic impact snowballs. Trump accused of protecting stock market over citizens. US House panel faults FAA in review of Boeing 737MAX failures. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your...

Warren ends her 2020 presidential bid and is not endorsing anyone yet. US Congress approves, sends to Trump $8.3 billion bill to fight coronavirus. Dubai ruler organised kidnapping of his children, UK court rules. You can subscribe to Five Minute News...

Biden's Super Tuesday surge sees Michael Bloomberg drop out. US lawmaker urges Amazon to tamp down on virus product pricing. Tropical forests losing their ability to absorb carbon. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app,...

Tensions rise as US death toll from coronavirus reaches nine. Sanders & Biden fight to shape Democrats on Super Tuesday. Greta Thunberg say EU climate law lacks ambition. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask...

British economy 'to grow just 0.16% at best under US trade deal'. Tests sheds light on how Coronavirus is spreading across America. Half of world’s sandy beaches at risk from climate change. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred...

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Court halts Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy. Wall Street has its worst week since 2008. Luxembourg is first country to make all public transport free. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or...

US to use powers to ramp up production of coronavirus protective gear. Climate campaigners win London Heathrow airport expansion case. About 40% of US adults are obese. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your...

Court sides with Trump in ‘sanctuary cities’ fight. Greek Islanders attack riot police in migrant camp protests. More new coronavirus cases outside China than inside, says WHO. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask...

US officials send mixed messages on virus risk. Doctors find Trump family separations constitutes torture. Virgin Galactic reports high interest space flights. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart...