Misinformation spreads online
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Which countries are evacuating citizens?
Image copyright AFP As the Chinese city at the heart of the coronavirus outbreak remains under lockdown, governments abroad are continuing efforts to bring their...
Swiss humanitarian channel to Iran launches with medical shipments
Image copyright AFP Image caption The new payment mechanism will make it easier for medical aid to be delivered to Iran A new Swiss payment...
Shane Fitzsimmons: ‘Tireless’ fire chief steering Australians through disaster
Image copyright EPA Image caption Rural Fire Service chief Shane Fitzsimmons has drawn wide praise Australia’s bushfires have been described as “apocalyptic” this season. Day...
Mexico cartels: Three suspects escape ‘with help from guards’
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The fugitives passed through five gates before driving off in a prison vehicle Police in Mexico are questioning 10 guards...
Cardinal Barbarin: France’s top cleric cleared of abuse cover-up
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Philippe Barbarin denied covering up abuse France’s top cleric, Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, who was found guilty of failing to...
Coronavirus: Thousands stuck on cruise ship after suspected case
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The Costa Smeralda cruise ship, carrying 6,000 people, is stuck at port near Rome Six thousand people on board a...
Coronavirus: What it does to the body
Image copyright Getty Images Fighting the new coronavirus has been a battle against the unknown for doctors. How does it attack the body? What are...
Facebook settles facial recognition dispute
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Facial recognition tech is now being widely used offline as well as online Facebook has settled a long-running legal...
Greek plan to stop migrant boats with floating barriers
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Thousands of migrants have sought refuge on the Greek island of Lesbos Greece is planning to install a floating...