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Coronavirus live news: no widespread vaccination until mid-2021, says WHO; cases rise across Europe

‘We need to see how safe it is,’ WHO stresses; Italy reports biggest rise since 2 May while Spain and France both report thousands of new cases

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Coronavirus live news: global Covid-19 death toll passes 500,000

Global death toll passes 500,000; Infections pass milestone; Iran makes masks compulsory

Croydon police officer shot dead named as Sgt Matt Ratana September 25, 2020
The "much-loved" long-serving officer was originally from New Zealand but moved to the UK in 1989.
Kim Jong-un apologises for killing of South Korean official - South September 25, 2020
Seoul said the man was shot dead and set alight while allegedly trying to defect to the North.
Coronavirus: 'We're Australian but we're trapped in the UK' September 25, 2020
Thousands of Australians are stuck in the UK after struggling to return due to strict travel rules.
Thailand prosecutes Facebook, Google and Twitter over posts September 25, 2020
Officials say social networks failed to take down all posts that are illegal under Thai law.
Chris Dawson: Husband faces murder trial over 1982 disappearance of wife September 25, 2020
The disappearance of Lynette Dawson in 1982 was made famous in an Australian podcast series.
SP Balasubrahmanyam: Legendary Indian singer dies September 25, 2020
SP Balasubrahmanyam sang more than 40,000 songs for films in 16 Indian languages.
Bharat Bandh: India farmers block roads and trains to protest reforms September 25, 2020
Farmers in India are angry with reforms that will give private companies greater play in agriculture.
Harley-Davidson to exit world's biggest bike market September 25, 2020
The iconic motorcycle company is pulling out of India as it struggles to sell its two-wheelers.
Polio campaigners battle misinformation and distrust September 24, 2020
Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only two countries in the world yet to eliminate wild polio.
Covid-19: China's dilemma over wild meat trade September 24, 2020
Breeding snakes and types of rat for food or medicine is a source of income for some of China's poorest people.
PMC Bank collapse: 'We lost our money and then our son' September 24, 2020
Little has changed one year after nearly a million Indians lost their savings in a bank collapse.
'One day everyone will use China's digital currency' September 24, 2020
China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.
Chen Qiushi: Chinese journalist missing since February 'under state supervision' September 24, 2020
Chen Qiushi disappeared in February after reporting on the outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan.
Heroes in Harm's Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China September 23, 2020
A new drama has China asking if women are being written out of its epidemic history.
Farm bills: Are India's new reforms a 'death warrant' for farmers? September 23, 2020
The new bills will loosen rules that have long protected farmers from the vagaries of the market.
Rakhmabai Raut: The Indian child bride whose divorce Queen Victoria approved September 23, 2020
Rakhmabai Raut won a historic battle to get a divorce. But she was a pioneer in more ways than one.
Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore September 22, 2020
The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.
Bollywood bets on the small screen as Covid shuts cinemas September 22, 2020
The pandemic has shaken the film industry, forcing it to think outside of the box office.
The Indian queens who modelled for the world's first vaccine September 19, 2020
The mystery surrounding a 19th Century portrait and its role in one of the first immunisation campaigns.
'I still spend so much time on the kids - that needs to change' September 19, 2020
Sarah Dahia from Australia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tributes paid to London police officer shot dead September 25, 2020
The "much-loved" long-serving officer was originally from New Zealand but moved to the UK in 1989.
Breonna Taylor: Louisville police shooting suspect held on $1m bail September 25, 2020
Larynzo Johnson, 26, is accused of shooting two policemen during protests for Breonna Taylor.
Ukraine military plane crash: Cadets among 20 people killed September 25, 2020
The aircraft, carrying air force cadets, was on a training flight when it came down near Kharkiv.
Paris attack: Stabbing near Charlie Hebdo office 'an act of terror' September 25, 2020
Two people were seriously wounded near the former offices of satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Duplantis claims 16th win in a row with victory in Qatar September 25, 2020
Armand Duplantis claims a 16th successive victory as he wins the pole vault in Doha in the final Diamond League event of the year.
'The weather is so, so cold' - Nadal ready for 'tough' Paris conditions September 25, 2020
Twelve-time champion Rafael Nadal says the colder weather at a delayed French Open will provide the toughest conditions he has faced in Paris.
Pop Smoke lands posthumous number one album September 25, 2020
The US rapper, who was shot and killed in February, becomes the first solo artist to achieve feat.
Personal trainer honours Ginsburg with push-ups September 25, 2020
The late Supreme Court justice's personal trainer pays his respects as she lies in state at the US Capitol.
Auschwitz Memorial director offers to serve sentence for Nigeria 'blasphemy' boy September 25, 2020
Polish historian says he will serve part of the jail term of a boy, 13, convicted of blasphemy in Nigeria.
Sir David Attenborough breaks Jennifer Aniston's Instagram record September 25, 2020
The broadcaster gains a million followers within five hours of joining the platform.
Atletico Madrid sign Suarez from Barcelona September 25, 2020
Atletico Madrid complete the signing of striker Luis Suarez from La Liga rivals Barcelona.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg becomes first woman to lie in state in US capitol September 25, 2020
Thousands have already paid their respects as she lay in repose outside the Supreme Court this week.
Cardinal Becciu: Vatican official forced out in rare resignation September 25, 2020
Cardinal Becciu managed a controversial deal to buy a luxury London property with church funds.
Italy's Ganna wins world time trial with Thomas fourth September 25, 2020
Filippo Ganna wins gold in the men's time trial as Geraint Thomas finishes fourth at the Road World Championships in Italy.
European Commission to challenge Apple tax bill verdict September 25, 2020
EU court ruling that the tech giant does not have to pay hefty back taxes to Ireland goes back to court.
Kim Jong-un apologises for killing of South Korean official - South September 25, 2020
Seoul said the man was shot dead and set alight while allegedly trying to defect to the North.
Coronavirus: Israel tightens second lockdown amid acrimony September 25, 2020
But plans to limit gatherings are held up, with some seeing it as a ruse to curb anti-PM protests.
Valtteri Bottas fastest in second Russia practice September 25, 2020
Valtteri Bottas sets the pace ahead of Lewis Hamilton in second practice at the Russian Grand Prix despite scruffy sessions for both Mercedes drivers.
Coronavirus: 'We're Australian but we're trapped in the UK' September 25, 2020
Thousands of Australians are stuck in the UK after struggling to return due to strict travel rules.
'At this point nothing surprises me' - Messi says Suarez deserved better send-off from Barca September 25, 2020
Lionel Messi says Luis Suarez deserved a better send-off from Barcelona but that he is "no longer surprised" by the club's treatment of the striker.