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Coronavirus: The taxi drivers left 'desperate' by the lockdown

A union representing taxi drivers estimates 80,000 "are in danger of becoming destitute" in lockdown.




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Coronavirus: Making relationships work during lockdown

Three couples reveal how the coronavirus has affected their relationships.




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Coronavirus: Brecon sheep help Welsh rugby club cut grass in lockdown

A flock of sheep have been moved onto a Welsh rugby pitch while sports fixtures are on hold.




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Coronavirus: Sewage study could predict second Covid-19 peak

Scientists are tracing infections by analysing sewage samples from water treatment works.




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Coronavirus lockdown: When will it end and how?

What is the path to normality as coronavirus leaves countries in lockdown?




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Coronavirus: Can you compare the UK with Italy?

The UK has passed Italy's death toll but it's hard to make direct comparisons.




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Coronavirus: Isle of Wight reacts to contact-tracing app

Isle of Wight residents have mixed feelings about being used to test the government's new app.




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Coronavirus: How might lockdown end and what will be the 'new normal'?

When the government eases restrictions, how will social and work life be different?




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Coronavirus: Travellers 'struggling without water and power'

People from the travelling community say they are struggling to access water, electricity and sanitation.




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Furlough: New job starters 'left behind' despite scheme extension

Many people who started jobs in March cannot get furlough payments despite the scheme being extended.




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September target for phased reopening of NI schools

Education Minister Peter Weir says a phased return in September is "extremely likely".




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Coronavirus: Bank holiday warning to avoid beauty spots

Emergency services and other authorities say travel to beaches and national parks will "cost lives".




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Coronavirus: Does being overweight or obese affect how ill people get?

Could the amount of fat in our body increase complications with Covid-19?




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Coronavirus in care homes: Michelle O'Neill calls for 'universal testing'

Michelle O'Neill says a regular programme of testing is required, as figures reveal 232 care home deaths.




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Coronavirus: Golf, gyms and dog haircuts - how do Scots want to ease lockdown?

The Scottish government has asked for the public's thoughts on easing restrictions - but are the ideas any good?




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Coronavirus: Sickest patients face long recovery

People who feel so ill they needed treatment in intensive care can face a long recovery that may take months.




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Coronavirus: 'Will we have to stay in isolation for a year?'

Some people with serious illnesses are bracing themselves for a longer, tougher period of lockdown.




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Coronavirus: Grace Millane's family donate care packages in her memory

The cousin of Grace Millane, who was murdered in New Zealand, says she would have been "so proud".




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Captain Tom Moore: Chainsaw carving raises £7,000

Simon Bogg says it took him 10 days to make the sculpture in tribute to the "absolute legend".




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Lotto winner loses out on £1m after deadline passes

The unclaimed ticket, which was bought in Swindon, matched five main numbers and the bonus ball.




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Four shootings in Sheffield in 24 hours

The incidents took place in the Burngreave, Sharrow and Nether Edge areas of Sheffield during Friday.




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Coastguard rescues soar despite Covid-19 lockdown

Crews attended 16 call outs across Scotland on the VE Day holiday as the number of UK rescues rose by 54%.




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On This Day: Chelsea beat Liverpool in 2012 FA Cup final

BBC Sport looks back to the 2012 FA Cup final when goals by Ramires and Didier Drogba gave Chelsea victory over Liverpool.




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Try personal trainer Alice Liveing's morning workout

Personal trainer Alice Liveing, who has worked with celebrities including Maya Jama and Killing Eve's Jodie Comer, takes you through her morning workout.




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Formula E: Pascal Wehrlein wins 'shunt-filled' Race At Home Challenge in Monaco

Watch highlights as Pascal Wehrlein takes a lights-to-flag win in the third Formula E Race At Home Challenge at Monaco which saw a "shunt that never ends" on the opening lap.




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Project Restart: Your questions answered on sport's potential return

In a BBC Sport special, we answer your questions on the potential return of sport amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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UFC 249: Jacare Souza tests positive for Covid-19 before Uriah Hall bout

UFC middleweight Jacaré Souza tests positive for Covid-19 and will no longer compete at the controversial UFC 49 show.




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Coronavirus: How will you commute to work after lockdown?

Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office.




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Does pandemic offer US and Iran chance for partial reset?

Jonathan Marcus looks at whether the crisis might lead to some rapprochement between the arch-foes.




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Israel's coronavirus patient 74 talks about her experience

Israel's coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on social media.




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Coronavirus: 'I lost my mum on Mother's Day'

Egyptian Aya says she would have crumbled were it not for the support of strangers on WhatsApp.




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Coronavirus: Israeli drag queens take show online under lockdown

With theatres closed, Tal Kalai and Yuval Edelman streamed performances online – and ended up on TV.




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Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions

Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true.




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Israel coalition deal a victory for Netanyahu forged in isolation

Israel's PM has turned his chief challenger, Benny Gantz, into his chief deputy, writes Tom Bateman.




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Saudi tribe challenges crown prince's plans for tech city

Saudi plans to build a new tech city are coming up against two hurdles: funding and a local tribe.




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Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns

Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.




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Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma

Many are returning to jobs in Israel and its settlements, where there has been a large outbreak.




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In pictures: How embassy hostage drama unfolded

Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington.




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Coronavirus: Yemen medics braced for 'unspeakable' crisis

"You can see the fear in their faces," says medic as health workers in Yemen brace for Covid surge.




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Afghanistan investigates reports Iran guards forced migrants into river

Afghanistan is investigating the alleged torture and drowning of migrants at the Iranian border.




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IS militants 'dumped bodies in Syria gorge', HRW says

The al-Hota gorge became "a place of horror" under the jihadist group, Human Rights Watch says.




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Coronavirus stokes Middle East boiling points

Tensions on the streets were already high - now the disease has fuelled them, says Jeremy Bowen.




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IS militants step up attacks on Iraqi security forces

Analysts say IS is exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, which is occupying authorities' attention.




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Qatar Airways warns of 'substantial' job losses

State-owned Qatar Airways plans significant staff cutbacks as it deals with the coronavirus downturn.




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Abbco Tower: Fire engulfs skyscraper in UAE city of Sharjah

Twelve people were injured by the blaze in a 49-storey residential building in Sharjah.




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Wagner, shadowy Russian military group, 'fighting in Libya'

The private military group has up to 1,200 members supporting a renegade general, a leaked UN report says.




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Egypt says jailed filmmaker who mocked Sisi died from alcohol poisoning

Shady Habash, whose video mocked the president, "mistook hand sanitiser for water", prosecutors say.




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New Iraq prime minister after five months of deadlock

Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been sworn in as the new prime minister.




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Your pictures of lockdown at home

Our readers reveal the new normal of their life during the coronavirus crisis.




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28 March - 3 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.