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UK to develop 'game-changer' COVID-19 test: PM

Public Health England is working on an antibody test which will show who has had the novel coronavirus despite having no symptoms.  Research on the test is progressing quickly, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday at a press conference in Downing Street. “The great thing...

Merkel calls coronavirus 'biggest challenge since WW2'

Germany is facing its biggest challenge "since the Second World War" in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a television address urging citizens to heed sweeping confinement measures. In a dramatic appeal, Merkel urged everyone to play a part in...

UK parliament remains open, but increasingly deserted

British MPs were told to stay away from their weekly question time with the prime minister on Wednesday over fears of spreading coronavirus, as parliament remained open but became increasingly deserted. Around 25 lawmakers -- including a cabinet minister -- are already thought to have...