Jonathan Ditchburn

The kingdom says it is concerned about the safety of pilgrims amid the coronavirus pandemic.
BBC News – Middle East

Mask manufacturer 3M says the move would have “significant humanitarian implications”.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has extended lockdown measures in the country until 25 April.
BBC News – Europe

A child with underlying health conditions is among 708 people whose deaths were reported in the past day.
BBC News – UK

The state sees another record daily increase in fatalities as its coronavirus outbreak worsens.
BBC News – US & Canada

Uplifting stories about African people doing exceptional things in the age of coronavirus.
BBC News – Africa

Thornhill Dumfries & Galloway
I would imagine the majority of people reading this were not aware that the lovely village of Thornhill exists, and given its resident population is well under 2000, perhaps it’s not […]

Very few will get 100% in our Baseball Mastermind quiz
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American employers shed 701,000 jobs in March amid expectations there is worse to come.
BBC News – Business

Some ultra-Orthodox communities have been accused of being too slow to act over the coronavirus.
BBC News – Middle East

Men and women are allowed out on different days, while on Sunday everyone must stay at home.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

France reveals 884 deaths linked to coronavirus and more cases emerge in Spain and Italy.
BBC News – Europe

The new NHS Nightingale hospital shows “how the impossible could be made possible”, says Prince Charles.
BBC News – UK

The White House is expected to advise Americans to wear cloth masks, to help anti-virus efforts.
BBC News – US & Canada

Two French doctors spark anger by suggesting coronavirus vaccines be trialed in Africa.
BBC News – Africa

The government warns banks not to deny emergency cash to businesses that face going under.
BBC News – Business

The health ministry reports 138 new fatalities and 2,987 more cases in the past 24 hours.
BBC News – Middle East

Fighting back against destruction in the Amazon: how one man grew a rainforest of his own.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

With more than 9,000 deaths, Spain has the second-highest number of fatalities caused by coronavirus.
BBC News – Europe

The airline reaches a deal with unions to furlough 80% of its workforce after grounding most of its fleet.
BBC News – UK