President Donald Trump was evasive when asked whether he took a coronavirus test on the day of the first debate. Trump's comments came in the opening moments of Thursday night's town hall-style meeting on NBC. His Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, was appearing at a similar event at the same time on another network. Watch report.

Trump vs Biden at competing town halls: Trump evasive on testing for COVID-19 before debate

At least three people connected to Joe Biden’s presidential campaign have tested positive for the coronavirus. Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has suspended her travel plans, leading the campaign to suspend in-person events.

Kamala Harris suspends travel plans: Harris shared flight with 2 people who later tested positive

Europe is grappling with the second wave of coronavirus and the governments are raising to impose stricter restrictions but the question is is it too late to? Watch report.

Europe overtakes US in daily caseload: Worried Europe nations revive curfews

The Netherlands has imposed a semi lockdown from Wednesday night but how did the Dutch into account all the impact of the restrictions and the lockdown have had on the economy. Watch report.

Last party for Dutch as lockdown starts: Who is afraid of coronavirus?

Students in the Philippines have begun classes at home after the COVID-19 pandemic forced remote learning onto an educational system already struggling to fund schools. Watch report.

Remote learning in the virus-hit Philippines: COVID-19 Pandemic is reshaping the education

Wildfires continue to ravage parts of America. The Camron peak fire in Colorado has been burning since August the 13. Watch report.

Largest wildfire in Colorado's history: Over 16,000 SQ KM land burnt

Bangladesh has rejected Chinese vaccine. It is finally distancing itself from Beijing. Palki Sharma Upadhyay asks - Can India seize the moment? Perhaps, start with settling the Teesta water dispute?

Gravitas: Teesta water dispute, Time to settle it?

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire promised 1 billion euros ($1.17 billion) of additional support to help French companies cushion the impact of a nightly curfew in Paris and eight other big cities where the coronavirus is running rampant.

France promises $1.2 BN for curfew-hit firms

A Brazilian senator allied to far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, Chico Rodrigues was caught hiding money in his underwear during a police investigation into the diversion of public funds for fighting the coronavirus.

Brazilian senator hides cash between his buttocks

More than a thousand prisoners have been released from detention from both sides in Yemen’s conflict, in the largest prisoner swap since the start of the conflict in 2015.

Exchange of over 1000 prisoners in Yemen

Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered again in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Thursday in mass defiance of the government which had issued a decree banning demonstrations.

Thailand protest: 1000 protesters defy sweeping crackdown

A copy of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies sold for a stunning $9,978,000 as part of Christies “Exceptional Sale” in New York.

Shakespeare's work breaks own record

The garment sector has been severely impacted due to the coronavirus pandemic and now they are left with only two choices. One choice is to adapt and the other is to go bust.

Crisis of designers, retailers, and shoppers in Coronavirus pandemic

The Indian Army said that it has restored an old and damaged grave of a Pakistani officer in the Naugam sector of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistani officer was killed in 1972 close to the fence on the Line of Control (LoC).

Indian Army restores Pakistan's Lt. Major Mohd Shabir Khan's grave

Millions of more Americans than usual have been working from home since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and with this workers are rethinking where to live. Watch report.

Remote working soars due to pandemic: Google employees to work from home till July 2021

As over 200 companies compete to unveil the first successful covid-19 vaccine. Now the main issue of concern is if the vaccine has unexpected side effects then who would foot the bill in poor countries. Watch report.

Who will be liable for vaccine side effects? Question on financial claims still uncovered | COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus has impacted economies across the world. Lockdowns imposed earlier this year plummeted GDP numbers and globally the poor are the worst hit. Watch report.

Dwindling economies forces migration: Over 1,200 Africans migrate to Canary islands via sea

The United States Supreme Court's top seat has become the most contested topics in the US election 2020. Watch report.

US Supreme Court nominee upends the US election 2020 | Amy Corney Barrett | World News

Day 3 of the confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, is underway in Washington. Watch report.

US Supreme Court Nominee: Day 3 of Barrett's conformation hearing

Coronavirus restrictions are taking effect in the Netherlands, the UK, the Czech Republic, and other parts of Europe as these nations try to reverse an alarming wave in new COVID-19 cases.

Europe reporting 100,000 COVID-19 cases per day: Second coronavirus pandemic wave

Hundreds of protesters assembled in Bangkok's democracy monument on the anniversary of the 1973 uprising. The protesters are demanding new reforms. Watch report.

Thailand protests: 21 activists have been detained, Protesters demand reforms

Coronavirus pandemic has pushed several economies into a deep recession. The outbreak has had a big impact on the economic, social, and political fronts in many parts of the world. In Myanmar, the virus has dragged the poor families to an edge. Watch report.

Myanmar's coronavirus crisis: Virus drags poor families to the edge

Thousands of families have fled their homes as heavy fighting between government divisions and one Taliban rages in Afghanistan's Helmand province.

Afghan-Taliban conflict: Violence increases despite peace talks

As for sexism, harassment and violence are rising against women is rising across the world, French women are learning to face their fears through self defence. Watch report.

French women learn self-defence in Strasbourg

A statue of Medusa, a well-known figure from Greek mythology, has been installed in New York City as a commemoration and honour to the #MeToo movement.

Artist busts the myth around Medusa: Statue honours #MeToo movement

US President Donald Trump's 14-year-old son Barron contracted coronavirus but has since tested negative, First Lady Melania Trump revealed.

Melania Trump: Son Barron had coronavirus and is now negative

In this segment watch the four years of Donald Trump's presidency in the United States.

Highlights of the 4 years of Presidency under Donald Trump

IMF's world economic outlook says that the impact of COVID-19 is less severe than expected on the global economy. However, the pandemic would leave deep and enduring scars caused by job losses and weaker investment. WION spoke to IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath to know the broader picture of the biggest economic crisis the world is facing now.

WION exclusive with IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath: COVID-19 impact on global economy

Israel approved more than 1,300 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday in the first such go-ahead since it suspended annexation plans in the territory.

Israel approves first new settler homes since suspending annexation

Tensions between China and Japan are also rising amid the East Asian dispute, Japan has now unveiled a massive 3000-tonne submarine known as 'The Big Whale' submarine. Watch report.

Japan unveils 'The Big Whale': Tensions rising between Japan and China

In Russia, a group of environment campaigners is now using water drones to assess the damage caused. Watch report.

Underwater drones used to assess damage: Evidence of toxic poisoning in Russia's Kamchatka