Netanyahu is fighting for power like his freedom depends on it

Nearly everything about the last year in Israeli politics has been unprecedented. A second election. A third election. A sitting Prime Minister indicted. That same Prime Minister standing next to the US President and talking about imminent annexation of Palestinian territory.

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Coronavirus: 'Battle plan' role for retired doctors

People could also be urged to work from home if the outbreak worsens, updated government plans say.

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How Japanese and English merged to create a new language

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'Shirtless Tongan' just qualified for his third Olympics

Remember the shirtless, oiled-up Tongan man from the past two Olympics?

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Actresses walk out of 'French Oscars' after Polanski wins top awards

France's equivalent of the Oscars -- the Cesars -- was thrown into turmoil Friday after director Roman Polanski won top awards, prompting walkouts from actresses and protests outside the venue.

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Scottish surveillance testing system for Covid-19 begins

The plan will detect community transmission of the coronavirus in the event of an outbreak in Scotland.

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NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition

A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.

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Coronavirus: Hunt for source of UK-infected case

Officials are trying to find out how a man in Surrey caught Covid-19 and tracing those who he met.

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They came to Lebanon to work. Now these women can't go home

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Coronavirus: Drive through testing begins at Edinburgh hospital

The chief medical officer warns it is "just a matter of time" before someone tests positive.

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Cardigan hospital plans: 'Irreplaceable' history may be lost

There are fears the hospital built for World War One soldiers could be demolished for offices.

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Fish oil supplements offer 'little or no benefit' against cancer

Research suggests omega-3 supplements may not be as beneficial as previously suggested.

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What are the chances of dying from coronavirus?

The current best guess of a 1% death rate does not apply to everyone.

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Nigeria says it is ready and more than capable of dealing with coronavirus

The head of Nigeria's National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country is more than capable of dealing with coronavirus as Africa's most populous nation records its first case.

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Photographs reveal the unintended beauty of machines

There is something curiously and unexpectedly satisfying about Alastair Philip Wiper's images of factories, laboratories and industrial facilities.

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London street named for music legend

A suburban London street has been renamed in honor of late musician Freddie Mercury.

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Finland ditches 'women' from football league name in another step towards equality

The battle for a more equal society is one Finland is going at with hammer and tongs.

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Coronavirus: Latest UK patient was infected in England

It is unclear whether they caught it "directly or indirectly" from someone who returned from abroad.

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Coronavirus: British man who was on Diamond Princess ship dies in Japan

The man, who was on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, is the first UK national to die from the virus.

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Huntington's disease: Woman with gene fails in bid to sue NHS

A woman claimed the NHS had a duty of care to tell her about her father's fatal, inherited brain condition.

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Coronavirus screening trial planned by University of Leicester

It is hoped adapted face masks can identify patients with the illness before they show any symptoms.

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Secret doorway discovered under UK Parliament

A 17th-century door has just been discovered under London's House of Commons.

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One of world's biggest airports has runway blocked by court ruling

The British government's contentious plans to build a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport have been blocked by an appeals court on environmental grounds, in a landmark victory for climate campaigners.

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'We can enjoy life without sound'

A woman who started to lose her hearing as a child is trying to change perceptions about deafness.

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This Harry Potter-themed day spa welcomes guests from any Hogwarts house

A Tennessee spa is designed to have you feeling like you're at Hogwarts, the famed school attended by Harry Potter and his friends.

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Coronavirus: Three more cases confirmed in UK

The latest cases in the UK include the first one in Wales, after a patient returns from northern Italy.

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Chinese destroyer fires laser at US jet, US Navy says

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Foreign diplomats to be evacuated from North Korea

A plan is in the works to evacuate quarantined foreign diplomats from North Korea, a source inside the country has revealed as concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus grow.

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Analysis: China wants to get back to normal as its coronavirus case numbers ease. That could be dangerous

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Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'

The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests.

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Coronavirus: Where are we with a vaccine?

We answer some of the big questions about vaccines and how long one for coronavirus could take.

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Asian markets fall, and Baidu warns the virus outbreak will hit earnings

Asia Pacific markets are falling Friday as fears about the novel coronavirus continue to spur a global sell-off.

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Apple is finally opening its first store in India

India is finally getting its very first Apple Store.

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At least 29 Turkish soldiers killed in air attack by Syrian regime, Turkish governor says

At least 22 Turkish soldiers were killed in Syria's Idlib province on Thursday in an aerial attack by Syrian regime forces, according to Gov. Rahmi Dogan of Turkey's Hatay province.

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Learning difficulties 'link to brain connections'

After scanning 479 children's brains, researchers found they were organised in multiple "hubs".

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Family creates underground home to escape horror

As airstrikes continue to ravage life in Syria, a family just outside of Turkey's border are living in an underground cave to stay safe.

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Coronavirus cuts short students' semester abroad programs

As the novel coronavirus spreads across Europe, with at least 11 European countries confirming cases of the strain, several US universities have canceled their students' study abroad programs in Florence, Italy. CNN's Melissa Bell reports from Florence.

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Man who helped design NYC subway map dies

Michael Hertz, whose design firm produced the New York City subway map, has died, his son Eugene Hertz confirmed to CNN. He was 87.

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Haunting photos of Mexico's forgotten people

Graciela Iturbide's documentary photography captures Mexico's culture through haunting portraits of marginalized communities, portrayed with complexity and compassion.

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Ancient buildings that changed 'careers'

With no light but that from a burning torch, French physician Petrus Gyllius discovered why buckets of fresh water drawn from strange wells near the palaces of old Istanbul would sometime return swimming with fish.

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Heather Planner died after being given other patient's medicine

Carers gave the woman someone else's medication four times a day for two days, inquest hears.

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E. coli gut infection linked to bowel cancer

Around a fifth of people may be carrying the bacterium linked to some cancer cases, say researchers.

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Coronavirus: How a 'drive-through' testing facility in London works

A new scheme is being introduced to ease pressure on health services, as experts expect more cases to emerge.

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One of the world's most underrated skiing destinations

When travelers think of Georgia, its ancient winemaking tradition, epic cheesy breads and trendy nightclub scene usually come to mind.

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US companies say virus outbreak could hit China revenues by 50%

Some US companies are bracing for the revenue they make in China to be cut in half if the novel coronavirus outbreak extends into the summer.

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Maria Sharapova was one of most successful tennis players ever - on and off the court

There are many ways to measure Maria Sharapova's success: Five grand slam titles, 36 career wins, a former No. 1 ranking in the world. But those impressive achievements don't match up with the success she accumulated in her bank account.

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Denver Zoo welcomes its first ever baby rhino

Rhino enthusiasts -- the long wait is over.

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Mosque attack: 'We had to stop praying and run away'

• 24 dead, 188 injured in New Delhi clashes

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Saudi officials order arrest of female rapper for 'Mecca Girl' music video

Officials in Saudi Arabia have ordered the arrest of a female rapper and her crew for posting a music video "Mecca Girl" on YouTube.

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Japan health expert says cruise ship quarantine flawed

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How virus spread through South Korean religious group

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Coronavirus: Two new cases confirmed in UK

The virus was passed on in Italy and Tenerife and brings the total number of UK cases to 15.

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Several dead after violent clashes in India

At least 24 people have been killed in violent clashes in the Indian capital territory of Delhi over the country's controversial citizenship law. CNN's Sam Kiley reports.

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Big Tech's honeymoon with India is ending

In the 2010s, India's internet exploded. More than half a billion Indians came online in the 10 years to September 2019, according to the latest government data, and the country now has twice as many internet users as the entire population of the United States.

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In photos: Bob Iger's career at Disney

Bob Iger, the man who may be the second-most important person in the history of Disney, is stepping down as CEO.

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How Japanese and English merged to create a new language

When John Dougill first came to Japan 30 years ago, he spotted an odd phrase adorning his neighborhood butcher's shop in Kyoto.

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Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel guests 'horrified' by conditions

Selina Lund said fellow guests were not following hygiene rules to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: How is the UK planning for an outbreak?

What will the government do if there is a UK coronavirus outbreak and how prepared is the NHS?

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Coronavirus: How to self-isolate

Five ways to successfully self-isolate to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: Five countries, five responses

How countries are battling the virus - from disinfectant lorries in China to roadblocks in Italy.

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Inside the world's largest gem show

Far from the jewelry workshops of Paris and the showrooms of the world's most rarefied auction houses, a capital of sparkle has developed in the American southwest.

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The stories behind 12 of India's most famous buildings

If you could boil India's architecture down to a single word or phrase, what would it be? Dynamic? Melting pot? Overwhelming? Complex?

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Why are some schools closing over coronavirus?

The official advice is schools should not close, so why are some shutting their doors?

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Nurse's request for premature baby sleeves is viral hit

Knitters from all over the world are helping premature babies be more comfortable in hospital.

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Germany overturns ban on professionally assisted suicide

Five years ago a change in the law stopped doctors helping the terminally ill to end their lives.

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Boris Johnson's family 'stunned' after neighbor found murdered

Boris Johnson's family are "stunned and saddened" after a neighbor of the British Prime Minister's father was found shot to death near his country home in southwest England.

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Is it safe for travelers to visit Italy?

The novel coronavirus may have originated in Wuhan, China, but it's since spread to more than 30 countries across the world.

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Italy admits hospital mess-up as officials scramble to containe virus

Italian authorities were on the defensive Tuesday as they faced tough questions over the country's handling of the novel coronavirus, which is rapidly spreading across the country's northern regions.

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China and Japan's relationship is thawing

"Even though we live in different places, we live under the same sky," read the stanza on the sides of boxes filled with face masks and thermometers sent to China from the Japan Youth Development Association (JYDA).

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Hong Kong is giving 7 million people $1,200 in cash to boost its recession-hit economy

Hong Kong is handing most of its residents a pile of cash to spend as it tries to save its slumping economy from the aftermath of protests and the coronavirus outbreak.

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Disney became a giant under Bob Iger. Can he be replaced?

Bob Iger gradually built the Walt Disney Co. into the juggernaut that it is today -— one acquisition and expansion at a time — fueling the question of whether the CEO is irreplaceable. In one stunning, unexpected stroke, the company and media industry is about to find out.

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These startups raised billions and then laid off thousands

Just a few months ago, discount hotel chain OYO seemed unstoppable. The India-based startup touted plans for global expansion and saw its valuation double to $10 billion in October. But in mid-January, the company began sweeping layoffs that have seen thousands lose their jobs.

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Coronavirus: UK patients face 'random' tests to check spread

People with flu-like symptoms at 11 UK hospitals will be tested to check the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy

Cases have emerged in several countries involving travellers from Italy, but borders remain open.

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Coronavirus fears are weighing on Asian markets again

The novel coronavirus-related shock to US markets is once again carrying over to Asia Pacific.

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Sickest patients 'facing hours stuck on trolleys'

BBC analysis shows a surge in hospital delays as experts warn 'little in tank' to cope with coronavirus.

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Drug hope for people with chronic cough

Up to 10% of people in the world suffer from a debilitating cough, sometimes lasting decades.

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NHS Hospital: What it's really like working in A&E

The BBC followed staff in a busy A&E unit who say they're under pressure all year round.

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Milan Fashion Week: The controversy and the spectacle

Milan Fashion Week served as proof that fashion doesn't exist in a vacuum, with conversations around gender fluidity and sexual violence, as well as the spread of the novel coronavirus, were unavoidable.

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A new age for African fashion

At daybreak on the shores of the island nation of São Tomé e Príncipe, Sunny Dolat transformed into a high priest. Before an intimate audience at the 2019 N'golá Biennial of Arts and Culture, and joined by 46 models, the Kenyan creative director and fashion curator led "In Their Finest Robes, The Children Shall Return," a healing ritual and fashion intervention.

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Fake psychiatrist 'did not contribute' to Suffolk man's death

An epileptic man's death "may have been prevented" by better follow-up care, an inquest hears.

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Forget Cairo. This is the section of the River Nile you need to visit

The River Nile stretches more than 4,000 miles (6,650 km) between Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea. Out of all that length, is the relatively short section between Aswan and Luxor in southern Egypt is the most intriguing.

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Hikers rescued after visit to 'Into the Wild' bus in Alaska

Five Italian hikers were rescued on Alaska's Stampede Trail as they were returning from visiting the abandoned bus made famous by the book and film "Into the Wild."

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Coronavirus: Iran's deputy health minister tests positive as outbreak worsens

Iraj Harirchi is placed under quarantine, as the country struggles to contain an outbreak.

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Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian strongman undone by the Arab Spring, dead at 91

Ousted Egyptian strongman Hosni Mubarak, who ruled his country with an iron fist for nearly three decades, has died, his son said on Tuesday. He was 91.

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