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Covid-19 cases jump by almost 4,000 in ONE DAY in France, with 365 more deaths France’s director general of health confirmed on Thursday that the country’s coronavirus cases have risen to 29,155, while 1,696 people have died there from the disease. The latest tally marks an increase of 3,922 confirmed cases. Almost 14,000 people are currently hospitalized with the disease in France, of whom 3,375 are in serious condition. The latest figures from France come after the number of coronavirus cases recorded worldwide since the start of the outbreak rose above 500,000 for the first time. Also on rt.com Number of confirmed Covid-19 cases SURPASSES 500,000 globally – Johns Hopkins University On Wednesday, Presiden...

‘We have no savings!’ Tennis players launch petition asking for financial help during coronavirus crisis Professional tennis players with low rankings have called on tennis bosses to provide them with financial help during the coronavirus pandemic which has left them without income after all competitions were stopped. More than 700 players have signed an online petition launched by Georgian athlete Sofia Shapatava who said that the abrupt shutdown put many players on the verge of bankruptcy. READ MORE: Roger Federer donates $1 MILLION to vulnerable families affected by coronavirus “Professional tennis players all over the world stopped to compete, whilst top athletes have resources to support themselves for a couple of months, lower ranked players s...

Number of confirmed Covid-19 cases SURPASSES 500,000 globally – Johns Hopkins University Data compiled by Johns Hopkins University in the US shows over 510,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus around the world as the pandemic continues to spread. The figure rose above the half a million mark for the first time on Thursday. China remains the country with the most recorded cases at 81,782, though Italy is on the cusp of overtaking it, with 80,539 cases. The latter has suffered the highest death toll to date, with the loss of 8,165 people to the fast-spreading virus. The recent acceleration in US cases of Covid-19 prompted the World Health Organization’s spokesperson Margaret Harris to this week warn that the US has the potential to take over f...

Putin to G20: ‘Green corridors’ of sanctions-free trade needed during Covid-19 crisis Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged the creation of ‘green corridors’ to transport essential goods and technologies without sanctions as the world continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking to a video-summit of G20 leaders on Thursday, Putin said a common plan was needed to support their countries’ economies, many of which are taking a major hit amid the coronavirus crisis. The Russian leader said joint research between all G20 countries would quicken the process of finding a successful vaccine for the novel coronavirus. He also said the key risk of the pandemic would be long-term unemployment and estimated that unemployment globally will exceed 200...

UFC champion Jon 'Bones' Jones arrested for alleged DWI and negligent use of a firearm – reports UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was arrested for alleged aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm by police in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday morning, according to reports. Reports from ABC's Albuquerque news affiliate KOAT state that officers responded to reports of gunshots and discovered Jones in his car, who claimed he knew nothing of the discharged weapon. After the attending officers believed Jones to be under the influence of alcohol, he was subjected to sobriety tests , which he reportedly performed poorly in. He also took an alcohol breathalyzer test, with the UFC star producing results 200 percent above the legal limit. ...

‘Sick and wrong on so many levels’: Irish broadcaster lambasted for ‘Operation Covid Nation’ show pitch The Irish state broadcaster RTE’s bid to combine reality TV and its coverage of the coronavirus crisis has been met with sheer horror online by a viewing public appalled at the title choice – ‘Operation Covid Nation’. The show, which is expected to launch sometime in April, promises “to help people stay healthy, in mind and body” while they “deal with the reality of isolation.” Four households will reportedly be chosen from among the applicants, each of which will receive an appearance fee. The RTE production team will install unmanned cameras, and will follow “strict social distancing guidelines” in avoiding any contact with the “household member...

‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’: UK hospital staff shows solidarity with colleagues battling Covid-19 amid protective kit shortages As the UK government faces a barrage of accusations that they’re failing to provide enough protective equipment and testing during the coronavirus pandemic, NHS staff in one hospital showed their comradery. After a number of reports claiming the healthcare system in the UK was struggling amid the Covid-19 crisis – placing a huge strain on frontline staff such as critical care doctors and nurses – a video posted on Twitter on Thursday show’s one hospital’s employees in good spirits. Mary Foy, Labour’s MP for Durham City, posted footage of healthcare staff – including coronavirus and non-coronavirus specialists – facing each ot...