Nike is saying 'Don't Do It' in a message about racism in America

The brand famously known for its campaign encouraging you to get out there and "Just Do It" is flipping the switch and urging people "Don't Do It" in new messaging focused on race.

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SpaceX and NASA make history with launch

SpaceX and NASA make history by launching two astronauts on a mission to the International Space Station, the first crewed spaceflight to take off from US soil in nearly a decade.

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Elon Musk told CNN in 2004 how he could help NASA

In an early interview with CNN, SpaceX founder Elon Musk explained how he could work with NASA and his vision for the future of space travel.

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6 companies that filed for bankruptcy in May

Temporary store closures. Near-zero travel demand. People shopping online even more as they're stuck home. It was the perfect storm for bankruptcy for some of the country's most recognizable consumer brands -- and several have filed recently.

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Twitter is now in completely uncharted waters

There is no turning back for Twitter now. The only way out is through.

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Our pandemic shopping habits are here to stay. Brands are racing to adapt

Three days a week at 7:00 a.m., senior Proctor & Gamble executives check in with each other about their customers: what they're buying, how their needs are changing and whether the company's products are hitting the mark.

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Coronavirus: UK exceeds 200,000 testing capacity target

The UK had capacity to conduct 205,634 tests on Saturday, reaching its target one day early.

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He covered 1,250 miles in 10 days. When he arrived home, a tragedy happened.

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Macho leaders are finding the coronavirus immune to their playbooks

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Five-month-old baby survives coronavirus after 32 days in coma

After spending a month in an induced coma due to Covid-19, Dom, a 5-month-old Brazilian baby, gets to go home and celebrate his 6-month birthday.

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95-year-old war veteran follows in footsteps of captain Tom

Private Joseph Hammond, 95, has become a familiar sight on the streets of Accra in Ghana, West Africa. 

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Coronavirus: Raab defends relaxation of lockdown rules

The foreign secretary stresses the "cautious" approach adopted, ahead of measures easing in England.

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Coronavirus: The mystery of 'silent spreaders'

Scientists have discovered more evidence about a strange and worrying feature of the coronavirus

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Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Shielders in England allowed outdoors again from Monday

Some restrictions on vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus are to be eased after 10 weeks.

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Coronavirus: 'Dangerous moment' as UK lockdown eases

The public must be "sensible" after scientists warn of risks of lifting lockdown, medical chief says.

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Coronavirus: Tory MPs call for change in 2m social distancing rule

Amid fears for the hospitality sector, one MP says relaxing the rule means fewer jobs would be lost.

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Trump announces unprecedented action against China

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How country of 97 million kept its Covid-19 death toll at zero

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Boris Johnson's bad week isn't going to end

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A year into his second term, Modi is still the only game in town for India

It's been a year since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a second term after securing a crushing victory, becoming the country's first leader since the 1970s to do so with a clear parliamentary majority.

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Social distancing: A practical guide to how to socialise now

Meeting friends? Here's how to handle the awkward new rules - from sharing food to avoiding hugs.

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Coronavirus: GPs not told when patients removed from 'shielding lists'

This has caused confusion and anxiety among extremely vulnerable people staying at home.

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Zookeeper mauled by lions in Australia

The 35-year-old woman has been hospitalized after being bitten in the head and neck in what one paramedic called an "extremely vicious" attack at Shoalhaven Zoo, according to CNN affiliate 9 News Australia.

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Coronavirus: Relaxing lockdown 'risky' and 'political decision'

Warning from top scientist advising government says cases are still at very high levels.

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Foster kids struggling during the pandemic are getting much needed support from a CNN Hero

For many children in foster care in the United States -- there are more than 400,000 -- life is often difficult enough. During a pandemic, it only gets more challenging.

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Doctors thank doctors on the pandemic frontlines

Medical workers deserve huge applause and gratitude for putting their lives on the line to save others during the pandemic. Despite making huge sacrifices, these doctors and their families would also like to say "thank you" to those who are also making a difference on the frontlines.

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Renault to slash 14,600 jobs

Renault is slashing 14,600 jobs as part of a major overhaul deigned to reduce costs and help the French carmaker survive the coronavirus pandemic. Some 4,600 positions will be eliminated in France, with 10,000 more in other markets.

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An app prepares farmers for drought

An app is combining weather station data with the traditional knowledge of African farmers to predict droughts.

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14-year-old's 'honor killing' sparks outrage

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Perfectly preserved ancient Roman mosaic floor discovered in Italy

A beautiful and remarkably well preserved mosaic floor from ancient Rome has been discovered by archaeologists in northern Italy.

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Trump says right-wing voices are being censored. The data says something else

President Donald Trump has angrily complained this week about social media companies, repeatedly accusing them of censoring conservative voices and going as far as to sign an executive order Thursday seeking to limit their power. 

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Beware of bankrupt stocks

Hertz and JCPenney are two of the most high profile publicly traded companies to file for bankruptcy since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the United States.

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NHS Seacole: Covid-19 rehab centre takes first patients

Covid-19 survivors can require heart, lung and muscle therapy, or psychological and social care.

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Disney CEO explains why it's safe to go back to Disney World

Disney World is set to reopen, but is it safe to return to the "most magical place on earth"?

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The case to extradite Huawei's CFO from Canada to US can continue, judge rules

The extradition case of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou will continue following a crucial ruling from Canadian judge Heather Holmes on Wednesday.

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Fresh air, bright lights and no clutter: What makes a pandemic-friendly restaurant

Restaurants are starting to open their doors again as states ease pandemic-related regulations.

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Intimate portraits of real-life cyborgs

As biotechnology advances, so too may our ideas of what it means to be human.

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China is embracing a new brand of foreign policy. Here's what wolf warrior diplomacy means

There is a new brand of diplomacy taking hold in Beijing and its chief architects have a suitably fierce nickname to match their aggressive style -- they are the wolf warriors.

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The woman who posted about equipment shortages fears for her job

Doctors in Russia are facing distrust as they battle the Covid-19 pandemic. CNN's Matthew Chance explores why.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines UK reopening guidelines

Britain will begin lifting coronavirus restrictions starting Monday in a phased approach, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said at a press conference today.

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More than two dozen North Korean bankers charged in $2.5 billion money-laundering scheme

The US Justice Department on Thursday unsealed criminal charges against more than two dozen North Korean bankers, alleging they were behind an international money laundering scheme that moved some $2.5 billion in violation of US sanctions.

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UK considers opening citizenship 'path' for 300,000+ Hong Kong residents, if China pursues security law

The UK government is mulling giving greater visiting rights to certain Hong Kong residents, unless the Chinese government suspends a controversial proposed national security law. Such a move could make it easier for those residents to one day apply for UK citizenship.

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Antarctic ice sheets capable of much faster melting than we thought

Antarctic ice sheets retreated at speeds of up to 50 meters (164 feet) a day at the end of the last Ice Age -- about ten times quicker than the fastest retreating sheets of today -- researchers have found.

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Coronavirus: Dental practices to reopen from 8 June

Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June.

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About 7% have had coronavirus, says ONS survey

The estimate is based on blood tests on 885 people in England as part of a household survey by the ONS.

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Coronavirus: R number 'very similar' across UK

Scientists say there are no significant regional differences in coronavirus rates across the UK.

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While some countries clap for doctors, health workers in Russia face open hostility

Frontline medical workers in the US, the UK and elsewhere may face major risks in their efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic, but they've also seen an outpouring of public appreciation. In Russia, health workers say they face fear, mistrust -- and even open hostility.

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Coronavirus deaths in US top 100,000

The US has seen more deaths (currently 100,047) and infections (1.69 million) than any other country.

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Coronavirus: Test and trace system kicks off in England

A 25,000-strong team of contact tracers are tracking down close contacts of people with coronavirus.

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Airline resumes flights to Italy (but turns around as airport's shut)

We're all pretty excited about being able to travel again -- but German airline Eurowings might be more eager than most.

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India has an unlikely new type of period health educators: men

There's no trash can in the cramped washroom shared by almost 200 women at the congested Banjara Basti slum in Thane, a satellite city near Mumbai.

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What Bolsonaro said as Brazil's coronavirus cases climbed

That Brazil saw warning signs would be a dramatic understatement.

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Scenes from inside Brazil's city worst hit by coronavirus

The Amazon city of Manaus has been grappling for weeks with a horror that the rest of Brazil has partially ignored at the advice of their President, Jair Bolsonaro.

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CNN reporter hit with tear gas during protest

Protests have erupted in the heart of Hong Kong's financial center. Police have fired pepper spray to disperse crowds as the city's legislative council debates the controversial national anthem bill. CNN's Anna Coren reports.

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Shooting at a business meeting in France kills three

Three people were killed and one injured in western France on Wednesday after a man open fired during a business meeting, national police told CNN.

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Imagine giving up your child. This mother is considering it

Thousands of migrant domestic workers are stranded in Lebanon now jobless, penniless and some homeless with no way out as coronavirus exacerbates the country's economic crisis. CNN's Jomana Karadsheh reports.

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EU wants to raise $825 billion to safeguard the euro

The European Commission has proposed giving hundreds of billions of euros to EU countries that have seen their economies devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, an unprecedented relief effort designed to ensure parts of the bloc aren't left behind when the recovery comes.

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Hong Kong's richest man defends China's plans for security law

Hong Kong's richest man has defended China's plan to introduce a national security law in the semi-autonomous city, a move that has reignited mass protests and renewed questions about the future of the global business hub.

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Watch this rare 'cosmic ring of fire' galaxy collide

Images of Galaxy R5519 show a rare "cosmic ring of fire" thought to have formed when two galaxies collide.

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Giant 3D wave sweeps over Seoul's Gangnam District

Beachside vacations may seem like a distant memory during coronavirus lockdowns, but in Seoul's Gangnam District, the ocean has come to the city.

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Coronavirus: Test and trace system will start on Thursday

Anyone coming into close contact with infected people in England will be told to isolate.

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Coronavirus: Schools and workplaces could see 'local lockdowns'

Restrictions could be introduced if there is a local flare-up of coronavirus, a minister says.

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Hairdressers say they are ready to open in June

Salons are asking the government to let them open before July to cut hair.

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Coronavirus cure: When will we have a drug to treat it?

There are no drugs proven to help doctors treat the disease, but work is under way around the world.

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'I have the most antibodies in the UK'

The NHS is urging some people who have recently recovered from Covid-19 to donate plasma.

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Coronavirus: Apprentice star's ads banned over Covid-19 claims

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.

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Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'

"Passports" showing individuals' health status could become the next front for fighting the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation

A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arsons and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm.

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Japan to discuss cyberbullying laws after death of wrestling star

Japanese government officials are calling for action against cyberbullying, amid a national outpouring of grief after the death of professional wrestler and reality television star Hana Kimura.

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EU still divided over coronavirus relief. That could tear it apart

A fight over how to fund the European Union's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is stoking tensions between wealthier and poorer countries, threatening to delay the region's economic rebound and unleash political and financial forces that could pull the bloc apart.

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Costa Rica has made history

Marriage equality is now law in Costa Rica.

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Why Thailand isn't opening to international tourists yet

With news that many countries in Europe are reopening to tourism in time for summer, travelers with their sights set on Asia are anxiously awaiting word on when they'll be given the green light to visit their favorite destination.

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She was tricked as a teen into prostitution. A decade on, she has no work and faces starvation

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