Top 10 world news: Spain's death toll tops 25,000, UK up by 621, and more

Boris Johnson's son named after doctors who 'saved' PM's life

Symonds announced the name on Saturday on Instagram beside a picture of her and the boy, who already has thick hair resembling the blond thatch of his father.

UK government says virus death toll up by 621 to 28,131

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The United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll rose 621 to 28,131 as of May 1, taking the overall cumulative toll to 28,131, just behind Europe's worst-hit country Italy.

Spain's coronavirus death toll tops 25,000

Spain's coronavirus death toll hit 25,100 on Saturday after 276 people died overnight, the health ministry said.

'We must protect our children': New York governor announces schools to stay closed this year

Although the daily death toll fell to its lowest in the past one month, New York officials have decided to keep all state schools shut till the end of the academic year.

'Once Upon a Virus': China mocks US coronavirus response in Lego-like animation

China has published a short animation titled "Once Upon a Virus" mocking the U.S. response to the new coronavirus using Lego-like figures to represent the two countries.

Coronavirus cases in Europe top 1.5 million: Report

More than 1.5 million coronavirus cases have been reported in Europe, just under half the worldwide total, according to an AFP tally at 0850 GMT on Saturday.

Llama antibodies may help in treating coronavirus: Study

At the time when scientists globally are struggling to find a solution to treat novel coronavirus, a study has claimed that antibodies found in llamas could be useful.

'We are not out of the woods': Singapore government warns people

Singapore has recorded 447 new positive coronavirus cases, Singapore's health ministry on Saturday confirmed.This is the country's smallest rise in the past two weeks.

Why North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's health matters

Nearly three weeks after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's no-show at a key event sparked rumours he was seriously ill or even dead, state media published photos Saturday showing him in public.

US approves Remdesivir as several states ease lockdown

American authorities approved an experimental drug for emergency use on coronavirus patients, as more US states eased pandemic lockdowns despite another spike in deaths from the disease.