Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus pandemic, Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg and more!

Russia sees records rise in one-day coronavirus infections; total number tops 100,000

Russia on Thursday recorded a largest a daily increase of confirmed coronavirus cases as the number of infections surged past 100,000.

US weekly jobless claims remain elevated as millions more seek benefits

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Millions more Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits last week, suggesting that layoffs were spreading to industries that were not initially directly impacted by business closures and disruptions related to the coronavirus.

US: Dogs are being trained to 'sniff out' COVID-19 cases

According to experts, if this initiative succeeds, then it will ''revolutionize'' screening for the deadly illness and the response towards it.

Coronavirus pandemic: Apple, Google to release developer version of contact tracing app this week

The Silicon Valley giants, Apple and Google would release the initial versions of the contact tracing apps aimed to reduce the coronavirus spread this week, companies said in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, the initial versions will be released to selective developers only for testing.

Death toll in Iran due to coronavirus surges past 6,000

Iran government on Thursday said the death toll due to coronavirus "effectively crossed 6,000 today" while reporting 71 fatalities due the virus in the past 24 hours.

Satellite images of luxury yachts reveal Kim Jong Un 's current location

Satellite images of luxury boats near dictator Kim Jong Un's favoured villa in North Korea have revealed his current location.

Moon rock for sale!: One of the largest lunar meteorite to be auctioned for $2.5 million

One of the world's largest Moon rock will go on sale in London on Friday. Valued at $2.49 million, the piece of the meteorite was knocked off the moon and will auction at a private sale at Christie's in Britain.

COVID-19: Spain records lower death toll as lockdown measures set to ease

Spain on Thursday reported 268 deaths due to coronavirus which is the lowest death toll since March 20 as the country sought to gradually open the lockdown.

Australian tycoon buys 10 million Chinese coronavirus test kits despite diplomatic row

An Australian mining magnate has unveiled a deal to import 10 million coronavirus test kits from China to Australia, despite a bitter diplomatic spat between the two countries.

South Korea: No new domestic coronavirus cases, no transmission from election

South Korea on Thursday reported no new domestic coronavirus cases for the first time since February, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.

It is Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg! Billionaires clash with different opinions on lockdown

Silicon Valley billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg offered duelling views on lockdown measures designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus on Wednesday, with Facebook’s Zuckerberg endorsing the measures while tesla’s musk condemned them as anti-democratic.

Rishi Kapoor cremated in Mumbai, son Ranbir Kapoor performs last rites

Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor was cremated at the Chandanwadi Crematorium, Marine Lines on Thursday evening- hours after he breathed his last in a hospital in Mumbai.

Coronavirus under control, says Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as sailors test positive

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today that coronavirus pandemic is under control while asserting that the sudden risen in the number of cases will be dwelt with by authorities.