100,000 deaths as coronavirus pandemic continues to rage
More than 100,000 people across the globe have died from the novel coronavirus since it emerged in China last December, according to an AFP tally based on official sources
Solidarity? When it comes to masks, it’s every nation for itself
From government stock seizures to sales to the highest bidder, the hunt for face masks amid the coronavirus outbreak has become a global free-for-all
Global coronavirus cases top 1 million as pandemic spreads
The number of officially reported coronavirus cases worldwide has topped one million, signifying a sharp acceleration in the number of infections and deaths in recent weeks
COVID-19: How many people could die?
The coronavirus could kill millions unless widespread and prolonged social distancing measures are adopted, health experts say
Europe’s leaders furious over Trump’s unilateral travel ban
European officials reacted with surprise and anger after US President Trump imposed a trans-Atlantic travel ban they fear will hurt economies already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic
Europe dodges US fentanyl crisis but for how long?
Fentanyl is killing tens of thousands every year in the US. Is Europe facing a similar crisis and what measures are authorities taking to combat opioid addiction?
US to strike EU with $7.5 bn in tariffs over Airbus subsidies
The World Trade Organization has given Washington the green light to slap annual tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of EU goods in retaliation for the bloc's illegal support of Airbus
Apple slams EU as epic court battle over tax bill begins
Apple has launched a legal challenge against the European Commission's landmark order that it must reimburse Ireland 13 billion euros ($14 billion) in back taxes
Countdown to NATO space strategy
NATO will launch its first strategy for space this week as the alliance heads beyond the skies to defend against the likes of China and Russia
Seasonal clock changes: EU mulls abolishing controversial ritual
The twice-yearly changing of the clocks for winter and summer has been a ritual in Europe since 1916 but the EU says it will now recommend that the practise be abolished altogether.