Coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus live updates: Spanish death toll climbs to 767

Spain's coronavirus death toll climbs by over 200 in a day as Russia announces first death due to the virus.

How a multinational company scarred a small Brazilian mining town

A collapsed dam unleashed a torrent of toxic mud that killed 270 people. One year later, The Take revisits Brazil's worst industrial disaster.

Coronavirus outbreak eclipses last bright spot in Iran's economy

Coronavirus outbreak eclipses last bright spot in Iran's economy

Tourism was bringing in much-needed foreign exchange to Iran's sanctions-ravaged economy. Then coronavirus struck.

Buckle up: More wild market swings ahead as coronavirus spreads

Buckle up: More wild market swings ahead as coronavirus spreads

Analysts say monetary stimulus measures announced by policymakers worldwide are insufficient to prevent recession.

European Central Bank announces $820bn emergency bond purchases

European Central Bank announces $820bn emergency bond purchases

ECB President Christine Lagarde said the bank would use the 'full potential' of its tools to safeguard the euro.

China's firms still short on supplies from virus shutdown

China's firms still short on supplies from virus shutdown

Although people are slowly returning to work, Chinese firms are now struggling with global disruptions, a survey says.