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WHO warns coronavirus crisis may worsen - Live Updates

'Too many countries are headed in the wrong direction' as global cases near 13 million, WHO director warns.

Will Black women decide the next US president?

A growing call among US voters has been for the next Democratic vice president to be not only a woman, but a Black woman.

UN: Pandemic could tip 132 million into chronic hunger this year

UN: Pandemic could tip 132 million into chronic hunger this year

Billions of people cannot afford a nutritious and healthy diet and the virus fallout will only make it worse, UN warns.

Mars bound: US,China, UAE prepare to launch uncrewed spacecraft

Mars bound: US,China, UAE prepare to launch uncrewed spacecraft

US rover Perserverance aims to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth in about a decade.

US squeezes Venezuela oil by pressuring maritime companies

US squeezes Venezuela oil by pressuring maritime companies

Several firms that certify vessels are seaworthy and ship insurers have withdrawn services to Venezuela.

Ultra-rich say 'raise taxes' on us to pay for coronavirus aid

Ultra-rich say 'raise taxes' on us to pay for coronavirus aid

'... raise taxes on people like us. Immediately. Substantially. Permanently,' says letter signed by 80 ultra-rich.