Covid-19 may have originated outside China
Oxford University expert believes viruses lie dormant, waiting for positive conditions.
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'We could build light rail for under $1b' - tram specialist
"We can build it for under $34m per kilometre": The Board managing director Kevin Smith.
Two new cases every second: Huge world spike in Covid-19 infections
There have been more than 183,000 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.
Brazil tops 1 million cases as Covid-19 spreads inland
Brazil is second to only the United States in cases worldwide.
Sweden's shock stat: Nation's worst day as virus infections soar
Sweden suffered its worst day for new virus cases, due to a long-delayed surge in testing.
Brazilian activists dig mass graves on beach
Volunteers have dug 100 graves as a reminder of the those who have died from Covid-19.
Brazil stops publishing Covid-19 deaths, as toll surpasses Italy
Brazil's last official numbers showed its death-rate was the third-highest in the world.
One death every minute: Brazil's Covid -19 toll surpasses Italy
'The situation couldn't be worse. It just couldn't.'
The world leaders embracing denial, quackery and conspiracy
While many responded swiftly to Covid-19, others have buried their heads in the sand.
How NZ's Covid-19 death rate stacks up versus the world
Australia and NZ have the lowest Covid death rates in the OECD.
Brazil: Leader points finger at everyone else
Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro is denying all blame for the current coronavirus crisis.
A new epicentre for coronavirus pandemic: Brazil
Brazil is a nation in crisis under a president in denial.
Covid-19: Wuhan virology lab breaks silence
The director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology has spoken for the first time.
Brazil jumps to second highest number of Covid-19 infections
A surging coronavirus is ravaging parts of Latin America.
Bracing for carnage: Countries seeing an explosion of new Covid-19 cases
Most countries are returning to normal. But in others, it's only just beginning.
'License to kill': Inside Rio's record year of police killings
New York Times: Officers shoot without restraint, protected by bosses and politicians.
Biggest number of new Covid-19 cases recorded in a single day
There have been more worldwide infections in the past 24 hours than ever before.
Latin America's outbreaks rival Europe's. But its options are worse
New York Times: Much of Latin America's pain is unfolding far from global view.
Morgues in chaos and coffins stack up as Brazil battles by virus surge
Brazil has emerged as Latin America's epicentre for Covid-19.
Brazil becoming Covid-19 hot spot as testing falters
Medical officials warn hospital systems are overwhelmed and on the verge of collapse.
'Christ the Healer' lights up Rio in surgical scrubs
Christ donned a stethoscope in a spectacular 700m tribute to Brazil's healthcare workers.
In scramble for coronavirus supplies, rich countries push poor aside
New York Times: Developing nations cannot find enough materials and equipment.
'A little flu': Brazil's Bolsonaro makes life-or-death coronavirus gamble
The president has the most dismissive position of any major world leader over Covid-19.
Trapped in Argentina: Kiwi's desperate bid to get last flight home
Fernando Rodrigues battled dirty hospitals and hotels that wouldn't give him a bed.
Christ the Redeemer lights up to honour coronavirus-hit countries
A mass was held in honour of the victims of the virus worldwide.
Coronavirus: Ministry survey hints at school closures
Ministry seeks answers in two days on coping with possible school closures.
Coronavirus: Trump declares national emergency
US announcement comes as Europe becomes epicentre of pandemic, WHO says.
Trump pictured next to man with virus - does not plan to get tested
Brazilian aide has tested positive for coronavirus days after standing next to Trump.
Coronavirus: Brazil confirms first case
'Now we will see how this virus behaves in a tropical country in the middle of summer.'
Wife mourns 'the best man I ever met'
Rafting incident south of Manapouri claims the life of father-of-two Joel Palmeira.
Where the police wear masks, and the bodies pile up fast
New York Times: The police killed an average of 17 people every day in Brazil last year.
Brazil dancer breaks Carnival parade taboo
Transgender dancer fulfils a dream of feminine beauty nearly three decades old.
The South American airline where things run like clockwork
Rio is a surreal city, but its airport is modern and easy to navigate.