'Like a zombie apocalypse': Residents on edge as coronavirus cases surge in South Korea Residents of a South Korean city at the centre of a new coronavirus outbreak described empty streets, deserted shops, and a climate of fear as a surge in confirmed cases linked to a church raised the prospect of wider transmission.

'Like a zombie apocalypse': Residents on edge as coronavirus cases surge in South Korea Residents of a South Korean city at the centre of a new coronavirus outbreak described empty streets, deserted shops, and a climate of fear as a surge in confirmed cases linked to a church raised the prospect of wider transmission. Read More Iran defends barring of candidates as campaign ends Iran's electoral watchdog on Wednesday defended its decision to disqualify thousands of candidates for a crucial parliamentary election in two days, as a lacklustre campaign neared its end. Read More Investigators see 'xenophobic motive' behind Germany shootings German investigators said Thursday they suspected a "xenophobic motive" behind shootings at a shisha bar and a cafe that left 10 dead overnight in the city of Hanau. Read More Fearing infection, residents protest coronavirus evacuees landing in Ukraine Residents in central Ukraine protested the arrival of a plane carrying evacuees from China's Hubei province on Thursday, fearing they could be infected with the coronavirus despite authorities insisting there was no danger. Read More Trump offered to pardon Assange if he denied Russia helped leak Democrats' emails: Lawyer US President Donald Trump offered to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange if he denied Russia's association with WikiLeaks' publication of Democratic Party emails in 2016, a London court heard on Wednesday. Read More 'Hit with a truck': How Iran's missiles inflicted brain injury on US troops In the wee hours of January 8, Tehran retaliated over the US killing of Iran’s most powerful general by bombarding the al-Asad airbase in Iraq. Read More Turkey, Russia discuss joint patrols option in Syria's Idlib: Official Turkey and Russia are discussing possible joint patrols as one way to reach a deal to halt fighting and stem an exodus of civilians in Syria's Idlib region, a Turkish official said on Thursday, a day after Ankara threatened military action to push back Syrian government forces. Read More 'Parasite' effect: Seoul city government to help families living in semi-basement apartments Good cinema not only entertains, inspires but also acts as an agent of social change. Read More Priti Patel accused of 'bullying' and creating 'atmosphere of fear' in UK Home Office British Home Secretary Priti Patel has been accused of ''bullying'' and creating an ''atmosphere of fear'' in the Home Office as she tried to oust a senior civil servant. Read More Tell me, is it possible to live on $170? Russian woman asks Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin was taken by surprise after a woman candidly told him whether he could live on her income of $170 a month. Read More

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Quarantined passengers on coronavirus-hit cruise liner Diamond Princess start disembarking Hundreds of passengers started disembarking the quarantined cruise ship docked at Yokohama near Tokyo on Wednesday, after a controversial two-week quarantine.

Quarantined passengers on coronavirus-hit cruise liner Diamond Princess start disembarking Hundreds of passengers started disembarking the quarantined cruise ship docked at Yokohama near Tokyo on Wednesday, after a controversial two-week quarantine. Read More US Attorney General Barr mulling resignation over Trump tweets: Report US Attorney General William Barr is mulling resignation over President Donald Trump's tweets about Justice Department investigations, according to a report in Washington Post. Read More Trump commutes ex-Illinois governor Blagojevich's sentence, pardons seven others US President Donald Trump on Monday commuted the sentence of Rod Blagojevich, the ex-Illinois governor and pardoned Michael Milken, once considered Wall Street’s "junk bond king," along with six others, and commuted the sentences of another three people. Read More SpaceX announces partnership to send four people into deep orbit SpaceX announced its intention to send four people deeper into orbit than any private citizen before them, in a mission that could cost more than $100 million and take place by 2022. Read More Turkey's Erdogan says Syria talks with Russia unsatisfactory, offensive 'matter of time' Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday talks with Russia on the conflict in Syria's northwestern Idlib province were far from meeting Turkey's demands and he said a military operation there was a "matter of time". Read More Air strikes hit hospitals, camps in northwest Syria; 300 civilian casualties Government airstrikes have hit hospitals and refugee camps in northwest Syria and killed about 300 civilians as President Bashar al-Assad's forces press an assault against the last rebel stronghold, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Read More Dengue outbreak in Latin America as 12 die in Peru The Latin American region has been hit by a severe dengue outbreak, with Peru reporting the latest victims of this pestilence. Read More UK's new immigration plan designed to cut 'cheap Labour from Europe' sparks criticism Britain's government on Wednesday faced a backlash over its new post-Brexit immigration plans, which are designed to cut "cheap Labour from Europe" in favour of high-skilled English speakers. Read More Amsterdam considers banning tourists from cannabis cafes Amsterdam is plagued by overflowing hordes of tourists and is considering a ban on visitors from cannabis-vending coffee shops, to balance the quality of life for locals and the demands of travellers. Read More First baby born through new egg-freezing technique in France A woman in France has given birth to a baby after her immature eggs were matured in a lab and frozen for use five years after she was left infertile by cancer treatment. Read More

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Coronavirus toll leaps past 1850 with 93 new deaths in China's Hubei province As China battles the coronavirus outbreak, the death toll leapt past 1850 and more than 72,400 confirmed cases have now been reported across Mainland China.

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The total number of coronavirus infections surpassed 17,000 nationwide in China with the fatalities now exceeding the SARS outbreak-related deaths in 2002-2003. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Turkish and&nbsp;Syrian&nbsp;troops traded&nbsp;deadly&nbsp;fire in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-threatens-military-force-against-syria-277818">Syria</a>'s northwest on Monday.

Here are the top ten stories of the day.

Death toll in coronavirus rises to 361 as man dies in Philippines

The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-coronavirus-rises-to-361-as-man-dies-in-philippines-278197">Read more</a>

Turkey and Syrian regime engage in deadly flare-up

Turkish and&nbsp;Syrian&nbsp;troops traded&nbsp;deadly&nbsp;fire in&nbsp;Syria's northwest on Monday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-and-syrian-regime-in-deadly-flare-up-278351">Read more</a>

Social media apps are fighting misinformation surrounding coronavirus

Social media platforms such as&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, Youtube and&nbsp;Tiktok are taking steps to address false information about the deadly coronavirus on them. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-social-media-applications-tackling-false-claims-against-coronavirus-278258">Read more</a>

Bushfire smoke blows into Australia's capital as fire threat eases

Bushfires eased near&nbsp;Australia's&nbsp;capital, Canberra, on Monday, as temperatures dipped, but officials warned heavy&nbsp;smoke&nbsp;was set to blow into the city with a shift in the wind.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bushfire-smoke-blows-into-australias-capital-as-fire-threat-eases-278276">Read more</a>

Spray planes can counter worst locust outbreak in eastern Africa: United Nations

Small planes that can spray pesticides are the only effective way to combat the worst locusts outbreak in 70 years in&nbsp;Kenya,&nbsp;according to the&nbsp;United Nations. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-spray-planes-can-counter-worst-locust-outbreak-in-eastern-africa-united-nations-278328">Read more</a>

Chinese authorities ignored early reports of 'mysterious' coronavirus by doctor: Report

A Chinese doctor named&nbsp;had warned about a ''mysterious illness'' which had struck seven patients at a hospital on December 30 2019. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-news-chinese-authorities-ignored-early-reports-of-mysterious-coronavirus-by-doctor-report-278301">Read more</a>

'Britain will prosper': Prime Minister Johnson sets out tough terms for EU talks

Prime Minister&nbsp;Boris&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;will lay&nbsp;out&nbsp;his negotiating&nbsp;terms&nbsp;for&nbsp;talks&nbsp;with the&nbsp;European Union on Monday, saying Britain will prosper even if he cannot strike his preferred trade deal. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-will-prosper-prime-minister-johnson-sets-out-tough-terms-for-eu-talks-278292">Read more</a>

Palestinians should come to the table and negotiate: Kushner on Middle East peace plan

Jared Kushner,&nbsp;said that if Palestinians are unable to meet the conditions then&nbsp;the US wouldn't be able to get "Israel to take the risk to recognize them as a state." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinians-should-come-to-the-table-and-negotiate-kushner-on-middle-east-peace-plan-278319">Read more</a>

NFL Super Bowl: After leading Chiefs to Super Bowl win, the future belongs to Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs ended a 50-year Super Bowl drought with its win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in the NFL's 100th season. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nfl-super-bowl-after-leading-chiefs-to-super-bowl-win-the-future-belongs-to-mahomes-278338">Read more</a>

Today is National Sickie Day: 8.6 million claimed sick days last year due to 'painful' jobs

A recent survey suggested that 8.6 million people claimed sick days last year because they thought their jobs were ''too painful''. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/today-is-national-sickie-day-86-million-claimed-sick-days-last-year-due-to-painful-jobs-278223">Read more&nbsp;</a>

The total number of coronavirus infections surpassed 17,000 nationwide in China with the fatalities now exceeding the SARS outbreak-related deaths in 2002-2003. Meanwhile, Turkish and Syrian troops traded deadly fire in Syria's northwest on Monday.

The total number of coronavirus infections surpassed 17,000 nationwide in China with the fatalities now exceeding the SARS outbreak-related deaths in 2002-2003. Meanwhile, Turkish and Syrian troops traded deadly fire in Syria's northwest on Monday. Here are the top ten stories of the day. Death toll in coronavirus rises to 361 as man dies in Philippines The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus. Read more Turkey and Syrian regime engage in deadly flare-up Turkish and Syrian troops traded deadly fire in Syria's northwest on Monday. Read more Social media apps are fighting misinformation surrounding coronavirus Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Tiktok are taking steps to address false information about the deadly coronavirus on them. Read more Bushfire smoke blows into Australia's capital as fire threat eases Bushfires eased near Australia's capital, Canberra, on Monday, as temperatures dipped, but officials warned heavy smoke was set to blow into the city with a shift in the wind. Read more Spray planes can counter worst locust outbreak in eastern Africa: United Nations Small planes that can spray pesticides are the only effective way to combat the worst locusts outbreak in 70 years in Kenya, according to the United Nations. Read more Chinese authorities ignored early reports of 'mysterious' coronavirus by doctor: Report A Chinese doctor named had warned about a ''mysterious illness'' which had struck seven patients at a hospital on December 30 2019. Read more 'Britain will prosper': Prime Minister Johnson sets out tough terms for EU talks Prime Minister Boris Johnson will lay out his negotiating terms for talks with the European Union on Monday, saying Britain will prosper even if he cannot strike his preferred trade deal. Read more Palestinians should come to the table and negotiate: Kushner on Middle East peace plan Jared Kushner, said that if Palestinians are unable to meet the conditions then the US wouldn't be able to get "Israel to take the risk to recognize them as a state." Read more NFL Super Bowl: After leading Chiefs to Super Bowl win, the future belongs to Mahomes The Kansas City Chiefs ended a 50-year Super Bowl drought with its win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in the NFL's 100th season. Read more Today is National Sickie Day: 8.6 million claimed sick days last year due to 'painful' jobs A recent survey suggested that 8.6 million people claimed sick days last year because they thought their jobs were ''too painful''. Read more

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Trump, White House seek to quash Bolton testimony at Senate trial

Donald Trump and White House lawyers pushed back on Wednesday against Democratic efforts to have John Bolton testify at the Senate impeachment trial of the president, arguing that the former national security adviser could reveal government secrets.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-white-house-seek-to-quash-bolton-testimony-at-senate-trial-277433" target="_blank">Read More</a>

World Health Organisation warns countries to 'take action' against coronavirus

The World Health Organization on Wednesday warned all countries across the globe to "take action" against the deadly coronavirus from China.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-world-health-organisation-warns-countries-to-take-action-against-coronavirus-277495" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Greta Thunberg files application to patent her name &amp; campaign 'Fridays For Future'

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has applied to register her name and her global campaign ''Fridays For Future'' which she had founded in 2018.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greta-thunberg-files-application-to-patent-her-name-and-campaign-fridays-for-future-277459" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Latest images display stunning new details of Sun

The Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope on Hawaii shows convection granules and tiny magnetic features. The images will provide more insights into the solar surface.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/Science-news-Sun-photos-latest-images-display-stunning-new-details-of-sun-277461" target="_blank">Read More</a>

In a bid to boost diversity, Barbie introduces dolls with vitiligo and no hair

The makers have introduced the latest models in a bid to showcase ''a multi-dimensional view of beauty and fashion''.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-news-in-bid-to-boost-diversity-barbie-intoduces-dolls-with-vitiligo-and-no-hair-277505" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Longest smuggling tunnel discovered under US-Mexico Border; possible connections to Sinaloa cartel

A passageway connecting the San Diego area in California to an industrial site in the Mexican city of Tijuana was found recently by US Customs and Border Protection.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-longest-smuggling-tunnel-discovered-under-us-mexico-border-possible-connections-to-sinaloa-cartel-277487" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Tesla stock skyrocketed; CEO Elon Musk got £1.75 billion in 60 minutes

Shares of Tesla Inc. soared in extended trading, making Elon Musks' fortune swell by £1.75 billion in an hour.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-tesla-stock-skyrocketed-ceo-elon-musk-got-ps175-billion-in-60-minutes-277479" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Fossil footprints reveal existence of dinosaurs in South Africa 183 million years ago

The environment of South Africa was transformed into a land of fire due to the huge massive amounts of lava flowed across the landscape approximately 183 million years ago during the early part of the Jurassic Period.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-fossil-footprints-reveal-existence-of-dinosaurs-in-south-africa-183-million-years-ago-277473" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Danish cartoon sparks 'Twitterfeud' between China and Denmark: Publisher insists it was not poking fun

Jyllands-Posten cartoon has been declared "an insult to China" by the Chinese Embassy in Denmark and has demanded a public apology from the cartoonist Niels Bo Bojesen as well as the paper in which the cartoon was published.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-danish-cartoon-sparks-twitterfeud-between-china-and-denmark-publisher-insists-that-it-was-not-poking-fun-at-it-277475" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Edible and biodegradable bowls, tasty solution to cut down plastic waste

A South African startup called Munch Bowls has come up with a tasty solution to cut down the plastic dishware. The company claims to have created a biodegradable bowl which is made up of wheat and can be eaten as a part of our meal. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-edible-and-biodegradable-bowls-tasty-solution-to-cut-down-plastic-waste-277485">Read More</a>

Trump, White House seek to quash Bolton testimony at Senate trial Donald Trump and White House lawyers pushed back on Wednesday against Democratic efforts to have John Bolton testify at the Senate impeachment trial of the president, arguing that the former national security adviser could reveal government secrets.

Trump, White House seek to quash Bolton testimony at Senate trial Donald Trump and White House lawyers pushed back on Wednesday against Democratic efforts to have John Bolton testify at the Senate impeachment trial of the president, arguing that the former national security adviser could reveal government secrets.Read More World Health Organisation warns countries to 'take action' against coronavirus The World Health Organization on Wednesday warned all countries across the globe to "take action" against the deadly coronavirus from China. Read More Greta Thunberg files application to patent her name & campaign 'Fridays For Future' Climate activist Greta Thunberg has applied to register her name and her global campaign ''Fridays For Future'' which she had founded in 2018. Read More Latest images display stunning new details of Sun The Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope on Hawaii shows convection granules and tiny magnetic features. The images will provide more insights into the solar surface. Read More In a bid to boost diversity, Barbie introduces dolls with vitiligo and no hair The makers have introduced the latest models in a bid to showcase ''a multi-dimensional view of beauty and fashion''. Read More Longest smuggling tunnel discovered under US-Mexico Border; possible connections to Sinaloa cartel A passageway connecting the San Diego area in California to an industrial site in the Mexican city of Tijuana was found recently by US Customs and Border Protection. Read More Tesla stock skyrocketed; CEO Elon Musk got £1.75 billion in 60 minutes Shares of Tesla Inc. soared in extended trading, making Elon Musks' fortune swell by £1.75 billion in an hour. Read More Fossil footprints reveal existence of dinosaurs in South Africa 183 million years ago The environment of South Africa was transformed into a land of fire due to the huge massive amounts of lava flowed across the landscape approximately 183 million years ago during the early part of the Jurassic Period. Read More Danish cartoon sparks 'Twitterfeud' between China and Denmark: Publisher insists it was not poking fun Jyllands-Posten cartoon has been declared "an insult to China" by the Chinese Embassy in Denmark and has demanded a public apology from the cartoonist Niels Bo Bojesen as well as the paper in which the cartoon was published. Read More Edible and biodegradable bowls, tasty solution to cut down plastic waste A South African startup called Munch Bowls has come up with a tasty solution to cut down the plastic dishware. The company claims to have created a biodegradable bowl which is made up of wheat and can be eaten as a part of our meal. Read More

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Indian badminton player <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pv-sindhu-crashes-out-of-china-open-loses-to-thailands-pornpawee-chochuwong-250619">PV Sindhu</a> on Tuesday slipped to the sixth spot in the latest BWF Rankings while Parupalli Kashyap moved up by five positions to make his way in the top 25 rankings.

Sindhu, who was earlier in the fifth position, had a poor run in the Korea Open as she crashed out of the tournament in the first round. In the China Open, she faced a second-round exit.

On the other hand, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ace-shuttlers-saina-nehwal-parupalli-kashyap-tie-the-knot-184076">Kashyap</a> now holds the 25th position as he displayed a brilliant performance in the Korea Open where he managed to reach the semi-finals.

However, he faced a 13-21, 15-21 defeat in the semi-final at the hands of Japan's Kento Momota.

Sai Praneeth and Srikant Kidambi both moved up by one spot to hold the 12th and 9th position respectively.

Another Indian to feature in the Top 25 in the men`s singles list is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-shuttlers-suffer-2-3-loss-to-malaysia-in-sudirman-cup-220371">Sameer Verma</a>, who improved one place to be on the 17th position.

Apart from Sindhu, only Saina Nehwal is there in the Top 25 ranking in the women`s singles. Nehwal did not move from her eighth position in the list.

Indian badminton player PV Sindhu on Tuesday slipped to the sixth spot in the latest BWF Rankings while Parupalli Kashyap moved up by five positions to make his way in the top 25 rankings.

Indian badminton player PV Sindhu on Tuesday slipped to the sixth spot in the latest BWF Rankings while Parupalli Kashyap moved up by five positions to make his way in the top 25 rankings. Sindhu, who was earlier in the fifth position, had a poor run in the Korea Open as she crashed out of the tournament in the first round. In the China Open, she faced a second-round exit. On the other hand, Kashyap now holds the 25th position as he displayed a brilliant performance in the Korea Open where he managed to reach the semi-finals. However, he faced a 13-21, 15-21 defeat in the semi-final at the hands of Japan's Kento Momota. Sai Praneeth and Srikant Kidambi both moved up by one spot to hold the 12th and 9th position respectively. Another Indian to feature in the Top 25 in the men`s singles list is Sameer Verma, who improved one place to be on the 17th position. Apart from Sindhu, only Saina Nehwal is there in the Top 25 ranking in the women`s singles. Nehwal did not move from her eighth position in the list.

Badminton World Federation rankings: PV Sindhu slips to 6th position, Parupalli Kashyap breaks into top 25

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Badminton World Federation rankings: PV Sindhu slips to 6th position, Parupalli Kashyap breaks into top 25