The victim was dubbed Nirbhaya, 'the fearless one', but that's not how most women really feel.

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

The governor projects the virus will soon infect more than half of the 40 million people in his state.

Iran's actual death toll is feared to be higher and its neighbours are braced for worse to come.

Bad information about the pandemic is everywhere. This is how one dodgy post spread.

Governments are advising people to socially distance to reduce the pressure on health services and stop the spread of Covid-19.

Schools are closing because of coronavirus, leaving families wondering how to keep children happy.

With scores of people self-isolating, how can people celebrate this Mother's Day?

Workouts, cooking lessons and pub quizzes - how people are using the internet to socialise in self-isolation.

Four convicts in the Delhi bus rape case have been hanged, ending a seven-year legal battle.

More than 65,000 ex-doctors and nurses are asked to help tackle the "greatest global health threat in history".

The huge challenge the world faces to find an exit strategy to end the lockdowns and return to normal.

Fears raised the next Moon mission will be delayed as the US space agency shuts down two facilities.

Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extort money.

The country is closing its borders to all people who aren't permanent residents or their relatives.

England manager Gareth Southgate says "we shouldn't spend another moment" thinking about the postponement of Euro 2020.

Iran has seen one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks but the true scale may be being downplayed.

The traditional cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, season is hugely economically and culturally important.

Programmes, such as Sir David Attenborough's, triggered a greater interest in species.

The World Snooker Championship, due to start at the Crucible on 18 April, is postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

A report into how UK Athletics handled its relationship with disgraced coach Alberto Salazar found the board changed its stance on severing ties with him.