Gunmen in Afghanistan kill 25 at Sikh complex, Islamic State claims responsibility
Gunmen and suicide bombers raided a Sikh religious complex in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday, killing 25 people before security forces killed all of the attackers, the government said.
British 21-year-old with no pre-existing conditions dies from coronavirus – Sun
A British 21-year-old woman with no pre-existing conditions has died from coronavirus, The Sun newspaper reported.
More than 170,000 volunteer to help UK fight coronavirus
More than 170,000 people have signed up to help Britain’s National Health Service tackle the coronavirus outbreak just hours after a request for a quarter of a million volunteers.
Canadian legislators break deadlock, vote for coronavirus aid
After almost a day of wrangling, Canada’s House of Commons agreed early on Wednesday to approve a C$27 billion ($18.8 billion) stimulus bill to help people and businesses deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Exclusive: EU states need 10 times more coronavirus equipment – internal document
European Union states need 10 times as much personal protective equipment and other medical devices, such as ventilators, to tackle the coronavirus than traditional supply chains can provide, an internal EU document showed on Wednesday.
Israeli parliament speaker, a Netanyahu ally, resigns in clash with Supreme Court
The speaker of Israel’s parliament, an ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, resigned on Wednesday, sharpening a battle with the Supreme Court over its concerns that democracy could be a casualty of the coronavirus crisis.
Iran warns of second wave of coronavirus
Iran may face a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak, government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Wednesday, as some Iranians ignored guidance issued by health officials to contain the spread of the disease in the country.
Iran to impose tough measures as coronavirus death toll rises
Iran plans to ban Iranian New Year travel and traditional gatherings in parks, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, as the coronavirus death toll rose to 2,077 in the worst-hit country in the Middle East.
Kosovo government faces no-confidence vote after dispute over coronavirus
Kosovo’s coalition government faces a no-confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday after a dispute over whether to declare a state of emergency to combat the coronavirus.
UK intensive care demand to peak within 3 weeks, Ferguson says
If Britain’s measures for tackling the coronavirus outbreak work then intensive care demand will peak in 2 1/2 to 3 weeks time, a top epidemiologist who advised the government said on Wednesday.
