More stories

  • in

    Coronavirus: EU states take radical steps to stem spread

    Pandemic upends lives of millions as more countries decide to close schools Coronavirus – latest news The EU has condemned Donald Trump’s unilateral ban on travel from 26 European countries as radical efforts to contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic upended daily life for millions of people around the world. France, Ireland, Austria, […] More

  • in

    Trump met with Brazilian official who tested positive for coronavirus

    Photo shows president standing next to communications secretary to Jair Bolsonaro who tested positive Coronavirus: follow the latest US updates What are the symptoms and should I see a doctor? How to protect yourself against coronavirus A Brazilian official who met Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago last weekend has tested positive for coronavirus. Related: ‘He’s gonna […] More

  • in

    Trump shown in photo next to man who reportedly has coronavirus – live

    Photo shows president rubbing shoulders with man who tested positive Pelosi slams Trump administration’s limited amount of testing ‘He’s gonna get us all killed’: sense of unease after Trump speech Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.24pm GMT The president, without evidence/crystal ball, has asserted that the markets are going to be fine. […] More

  • in

    What’s in a Name? Rebranding Racist Legacies

    A sudden controversy has exploded in the Netherlands. In March, the Dutch department store HEMA began selling a traditional Dutch pastry under the name chocoladebal (chocolate ball) instead of moorkop (referring to the head of a dark-skinned person). HEMA followed in the footsteps of a small baker who believed the racist connotation left the chocolate-glazed […] More

  • in

    US supreme court upholds policy of making asylum seekers wait in Mexico

    Trump administration’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy will remain in force while a lawsuit challenging it plays out in the courts The US supreme court has allowed the Trump administration to continue enforcing a policy that makes asylum seekers wait in Mexico for US court hearings, despite lower court rulings that the policy is probably illegal. […] More

  • in

    Sanders vows to stay in Democratic race after Biden secures lead

    Senator acknowledges setback but says he still intends to confront former vice-president in debate on Sunday Follow live updates in US politics A defiant Bernie Sanders has vowed to stay in the Democratic 2020 presidential race, breaking his silence after Joe Biden secured a commanding lead on Tuesday night. The Vermont senator faces increasingly long […] More

  • in

    Joe Biden steams ahead of Bernie Sanders with primary victories – live

    Biden solidifies frontrunner status with wins in Michigan and elsewhere Full story: Biden wins string of key primaries in major blow to Sanders Five key takeaways from primaries In this defining moment for America, support The Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution 3.20pm GMT What is Sanders’ plan? No travel announced for Sanders. No rallies. […] More