Brussels warns: Coronavirus Pandemic Threatens the Future of the Eurozone

There are 3.75 million confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide

According to Johns Hopkins University data, the number of confirmed cases stood at 3,755,341 on Thursday, with at least 263,831 lives lost in the coronavirus pandemic so far.

New Zealand will consider easing restrictions to 'level 2'

New Zealnd's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced the country may ease restrictions significantly, with a decision to be taken on Monday. The easing of restrictions, which would include allowing bars and hairdressers to open, and gatherings of up to 100 people, would come into effect from Wednesday 13 May. The country responded with jubilation, with some posting on social media that they burst into tears during Ardern's announcement.

China exports see surprise 3.5% jump in April, imports fall

China's exports saw a shock 3.5% rise in April despite a hit to external demand from the coronavirus pandemic, official figures showed Thursday. But imports fell 14.2% from a year ago, a steeper drop from last month, according to the Customs Administration.A forecast of analysts by Bloomberg had predicted an 11% dive in exports and a 10% plunge in imports.

Brazil confirms record daily cases and deaths

Brazil, one of the world's emerging coronavirus hotspots, registered a record number of cases and deaths on Wednesday, prompting the health minister to flag the possibility of strict lockdowns in particularly hard-hit areas. According to health ministry data, the nation registered 10,503 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, well above the previous record of 7,288 cases on April 30. Brazil also registered 615...