15 April 2020, Wednesday NewsLatest News On 15 April 2020, Wednesday Lyft launches meal, grocery delivery service in several US cities16/4/2020 7:02 am A third of French aircraft carrier crew have coronavirus: Ministry16/4/2020 7:02 am Fund managers looking at medical tests, Europe, for signs US economy can reopen16/4/2020 7:02 am Coronavirus: Amazon's Bezos, Facebook's Zuckerberg join White House phone calls on reopening US economy16/4/2020 6:53 am Notre-Dame's great bell tolls once more on anniversary of fire16/4/2020 6:21 am Coronavirus: Pregnant nurse dies in Britain, but baby is saved16/4/2020 6:21 am Wilder says Fury not yet champion after 'zombie' fight16/4/2020 6:12 am Belarus postpones women's Premier League season opener because of coronavirus16/4/2020 6:12 am Football: Germany delays decision on Bundesliga 'ghost games' plan16/4/2020 6:06 am US coronavirus death toll approaches 30,00016/4/2020 6:06 am Coast to coast, Fed survey shows sharp, abrupt toll of coronavirus16/4/2020 6:06 am Coronavirus: US, China call for cooperation as virus tensions renew16/4/2020 5:51 am Coronavirus: Doctors think ventilators might harm some Covid-19 patients16/4/2020 5:19 am Coronavirus: Zoo may feed animals to animals as funds dry up in pandemic16/4/2020 5:19 am Triple podium success for Verstappen in virtual Aussie supercars16/4/2020 5:16 am Football: Ronaldinho enjoys 'golden cell' in locked-down Paraguay capital16/4/2020 5:08 am WHO chief regrets US move to halt funding, urges unity against pandemic16/4/2020 5:08 am Coronavirus unmasks Amazon's stumbles at Whole Foods16/4/2020 5:08 am Volkswagen to resume production in Germany starting April 2016/4/2020 5:01 am Explainer: With the rise in unlinked cases, has community transmission become widespread?16/4/2020 5:01 am Covid-19: Food delivery riders face 1-year suspension if they fail to wear a mask, commit other breaches16/4/2020 4:54 am Coronavirus: As US economy falters, state governors mull May 1 reopening16/4/2020 4:44 am Coronavirus: 106-year-old British woman beats Covid-1916/4/2020 4:44 am Coronavirus: British fashion retailers Oasis, Warehouse fall into administration16/4/2020 4:44 am Coronavirus: Learning Vision @ Work pre-school in Kent Ridge temporarily closed after teacher tests positive16/4/2020 4:44 am 400 more cases of people fined for breaking safe distancing rules, 19 in hawker centres and markets16/4/2020 4:34 am British horse racing shutdown extended into May due to coronavirus16/4/2020 4:19 am Football: Russians face trial for 2016 attack on English fan16/4/2020 4:19 am Wall St. tumbles on gloomy economic data, bank earnings16/4/2020 4:19 am Britain probably reaching coronavirus peak, says England's chief medical officer16/4/2020 4:14 am Football: Klopp leads Liverpool tributes to Hillsborough families16/4/2020 4:12 am Cellphone tracking reveals coronavirus hit to US economy16/4/2020 4:12 am Honda extends Mexican plant shutdown, furloughs more US workers16/4/2020 4:05 am Tesla shares extend rally after China registration surge and nod from Goldman16/4/2020 4:05 am G20 agrees debt freeze for world's poorest countries16/4/2020 4:05 am Japan city seeks raincoats as emergency protection for virus staff16/4/2020 4:00 am Lockdown sees less litter in public parks, but monsoon sweeps trash onto our northern shores16/4/2020 3:44 am Coronavirus: Mask exception to allow people to keep fit sparks debate16/4/2020 3:44 am Moon's party set to win big in South Korea polls, record turnout despite coronavirus16/4/2020 3:44 am Coronavirus: G-20 finance ministers agree to suspend debt payments for world's poorest countries16/4/2020 3:44 am Coronavirus: Beware of people who impersonate safe distancing enforcement officers, warns MEWR16/4/2020 3:44 am Action taken against those who violated safe distancing rules at markets, hawker centres; enforcement officer hit by man: NEA16/4/2020 3:41 am Qatar confirms first virus cases at World Cup sites16/4/2020 3:41 am Former London Marathon winner Wanjiru denies wrongdoing after provisional ban16/4/2020 3:41 am North Korea hacking threatens US and global financial system: US officials16/4/2020 3:34 am Ryanair sees quick airline recovery marked by low fares16/4/2020 3:34 am Pentagon probe unable to rule out White House influence on JEDI contract16/4/2020 3:34 am Inside ICU, Turkish doctors rush back to work after coronavirus recovery16/4/2020 3:30 am Formula E launches esports 'Race at Home' challenge16/4/2020 3:27 am Clean energy shed 106,000 US jobs in March, erasing a year of gains16/4/2020 3:27 am American Airlines CEO says government aid should cover financing needs if demand recovers: CNBC interview16/4/2020 3:21 am McLaren boss says virus is final wake-up call for unhealthy F116/4/2020 3:21 am G20 financial officials agree on debt suspension for world's poorest countries16/4/2020 3:21 am Study shows Iceland got it right with early, widespread virus testing16/4/2020 3:15 am Apple releases budget iPhone SE priced at US$399 as coronavirus stalls economy16/4/2020 3:15 am Gold glitters as cash-strapped Thais sell jewellery16/4/2020 3:15 am Police will investigate after criminal force used against safe distancing enforcement officers: Masagos16/4/2020 3:07 am Apple releases budget iPhone SE as coronavirus stalls economy16/4/2020 3:07 am Apple has a $399 iPhone SE for the budget-conscious as coronavirus stalls economy16/4/2020 3:03 am Parma players agree to forego one month's wages16/4/2020 3:01 am US crude stocks jump by a record 19 mln barrels as refiners cut back: EIA16/4/2020 3:01 am G20 agrees to temporary debt standstill for poorest countries16/4/2020 3:01 am Toys, shoes, passport photos: Remembering Afghanistan's dead16/4/2020 2:55 am Mapletree Industrial Trust to set aside up to S$13.7m in relief for tenants in Singapore16/4/2020 2:40 am Covid-19: Some pawnshops resume business during circuit breaker period after government exemption16/4/2020 2:22 am US manufacturing output posts largest drop since 194616/4/2020 2:21 am Best Buy to furlough 51,000 hourly US store employees16/4/2020 2:21 am COVID-19: Stiffer penalties for food delivery personnel who flout safe distancing measures16/4/2020 2:21 am Covid-19: Some pawnshops resume business during circuit breaker period after government exemption16/4/2020 2:14 am IMF, World Bank leaders praise G20 debt relief initiative16/4/2020 2:13 am Abbott launches antibody test for coronavirus, plans to deliver 20 million tests by June16/4/2020 2:13 am Singaporeans raise money, donate S$600 Solidarity Payment to needy affected by Covid-19 crisis16/4/2020 2:06 am StarHub internet users working, studying from home tell of frustration at extended outage16/4/2020 2:06 am Aston Martin extends manufacturing suspensions by a week over coronavirus16/4/2020 2:05 am Amazon to close French warehouses until next week after court order16/4/2020 2:05 am Thais find novel way to mark virus hit Songkran16/4/2020 2:05 am Record 447 new coronavirus cases in S'pore, of which 404 are linked to dormitories16/4/2020 2:05 am Coronavirus: Survey shows people rely on trustworthy news organisations for information16/4/2020 2:05 am More than two million coronavirus cases now reported worldwide16/4/2020 2:05 am Football: FAS offers more than $600,000 in subsidies to prevent pay cuts at SPL clubs16/4/2020 2:05 am People turn to major news outlets for virus updates: Edelman16/4/2020 2:05 am Coronavirus: Donning mask is necessary but warm Singapore weather can be daunting, say many residents16/4/2020 2:05 am “Don’t Be A Covidiot” — Cheeky Quarantine-Themed Cakes To Try This Circuit Breaker16/4/2020 2:00 am Record 447 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, 68% linked to known clusters16/4/2020 1:52 am IPL postponed indefinitely, BCCI searches for new window16/4/2020 1:22 am Coronavirus pandemic could trigger social unrest in some countries: IMF16/4/2020 1:22 am StarHub's fibre broadband falters as Singaporeans telecommute during 'circuit breaker' period16/4/2020 1:16 am H&M starts protective apron production at supplier16/4/2020 1:14 am Former London Marathon winner Wanjiru denies wrongdoing after provisional ban16/4/2020 1:14 am Citigroup profit tumbles as loan defaults loom16/4/2020 1:14 am North Korea hacking threatens US, other countries, international financial system: US State Department16/4/2020 1:07 am Spain's daily coronavirus deaths decline as testing increases16/4/2020 1:07 am Wall Street tumbles on lackluster earnings, economic data16/4/2020 1:07 am Tech review: Gigabyte Aorus 15G's mechanical keyboard elevates gaming experience16/4/2020 1:07 am US manufacturing output posts biggest drop since 194616/4/2020 1:01 am Goldman's corporate loans, balance sheet investments eat away at profits16/4/2020 1:01 am All incoming international calls will be prefixed with a plus sign in bid to limit scams16/4/2020 12:58 am Elizabeth Warren endorses Democrat Joe Biden for president16/4/2020 12:58 am US: Wall St tumbles on lackluster earnings, economic data16/4/2020 12:53 am Wall St. set to slump after gloomy economic data, bank earnings16/4/2020 12:30 am US criticised for handing 1MDB cash to Malaysian government16/4/2020 12:30 am Rate of Covid-19 infections in care homes may be as high as 70 per cent, British operator says16/4/2020 12:26 am Chinese study suggests air-con may help spread coronavirus16/4/2020 12:26 am S'pore to receive essential items to battle Covid-19 from NZ under new trade declaration16/4/2020 12:26 am Russia slams 'selfish' US move to halt WHO funding amid coronavirus pandemic16/4/2020 12:26 am Toshiba to temporarily close factories, offices in Japan16/4/2020 12:22 am Trump attack on WHO rocks global efforts to unite against virus16/4/2020 12:22 am Citigroup profit nearly halves as loan defaults loom16/4/2020 12:22 am 15 Free HBO Shows You Can Watch Right Now16/4/2020 12:16 am Deloitte UK says cutting partner pay to preserve jobs in pandemic16/4/2020 12:15 am UnitedHealth rises on 'minimal' COVID-19 impact on results, reiterated outlook16/4/2020 12:15 am CDL to scoop up controlling stake in China's Sincere Property Group16/4/2020 12:13 am COVID-19: Details of further exemptions from wearing masks released16/4/2020 12:06 am Norway PM tells children it will take time for life to return to normal16/4/2020 12:00 am China denies criticising France's coronavirus response15/4/2020 11:54 pm New iPhone may be coming as locked-down consumers seek bargains15/4/2020 11:30 pm 14 Free HBO Shows You Can Watch Right Now15/4/2020 11:16 pm Does aircon help spread coronavirus? Chinese study of 3 families in a restaurant suggests so15/4/2020 11:01 pm Japan firm offers spouses apartments to avoid 'coronavirus divorce'15/4/2020 11:00 pm COVID-19: No wage cuts for SPL players and staff despite league suspension15/4/2020 10:55 pm Apple data show dramatic impact of virus on movement15/4/2020 10:53 pm Football: Copenhagen's Santos gets three-game ban for assault in Europa clash15/4/2020 10:45 pm There are limits to boldly easing bank rules in coronavirus pandemic: BIS15/4/2020 10:45 pm Must I Wear A Mask While I Jog? Can I Meet Just One Friend To Shoot Hoops? — And Other Questions About Exercising Outdoors During The Circuit Breaker15/4/2020 10:45 pm Heroes Unmasked: She knits extensions for face-mask straps for her tudung-wearing colleagues, front-line workers15/4/2020 10:40 pm Covid-19: Animal shelters see surge in adoption and fostering interest, but face logistical constraints15/4/2020 10:40 pm Staging the Tour in 2020 vital for the sport, says race director15/4/2020 10:38 pm Tour de France postponed, to be held from August 29 - September 2015/4/2020 10:38 pm Apple-Google alliance welcomed by European coronavirus app platform15/4/2020 10:38 pm Yanlord records 6.77b yuan in property pre-sales for first three months of 202015/4/2020 10:37 pm askST: How effective is a reusable mask in fighting coronavirus and how do I take care of it?15/4/2020 10:34 pm COVID-19: 30 firms being investigated for safe distancing violations involving lorries15/4/2020 10:33 pm China’s initial coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan spread twice as fast as we thought, new study suggests15/4/2020 10:30 pm Prince Harry welcomed to Los Angeles with funny 'Keep Calm' graffiti portrait15/4/2020 10:30 pm China's data reveal most symptom-free coronavirus cases never got sick15/4/2020 10:08 pm Community hospital Bright Vision transfers all patients to make room for stable Covid-19 cases15/4/2020 10:08 pm Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on April 1515/4/2020 10:08 pm Gold glitters as cash-strapped Thais sell jewellery amid COVID-19 pandemic15/4/2020 10:06 pm England football great Greaves returns home after hospital stay15/4/2020 10:06 pm SIA Group airlines recorded 65% fall in passenger numbers in March15/4/2020 10:02 pm South Africa's Vodacom to bolster network capacity during lockdown15/4/2020 10:00 pm Oil slide dents futures ahead of bank earnings15/4/2020 10:00 pm Gold glitters as cash-strapped Thais sell jewellery15/4/2020 10:00 pm Coronavirus: Open windows and natural light may stop the pathogen ‘settling’ indoors15/4/2020 10:00 pm Daily Debrief: What Happened Today15/4/2020 9:37 pm SIA Group reports 60% decline in passenger carriage as demand 'severely impacted' by COVID-19 travel restrictions15/4/2020 9:36 pm Lockdowns should be lifted in 2-week stages to stem coronavirus spread, WHO says15/4/2020 9:35 pm Home is where the dart is as pros prepare for action15/4/2020 9:32 pm Iran's coronavirus death toll rises to 4,777: Health official15/4/2020 9:32 pm China says 'seriously concerned' by US freeze of WHO funds15/4/2020 9:25 pm US self-driving car startup Zoox agrees to settle lawsuit with Tesla15/4/2020 9:25 pm Taiwan wades into hotly contested Pacific with its own COVID-19 diplomacy15/4/2020 9:18 pm Only e-bazaars allowed during Ramadan for the time being, says Malaysian senior minister15/4/2020 9:18 pm Inside ICU, Turkish doctors rush back to work after coronavirus recovery15/4/2020 9:18 pm Japfa sells minority stake in dairy unit to Meiji for US$254m15/4/2020 9:16 pm Japan urges citizens to isolate as reports warn of 400,000 COVID-19 deaths15/4/2020 9:10 pm Bosses at commercial vehicle group CNH take pay cuts in show of solidarity15/4/2020 9:10 pm Moscow brings in COVID-19 travel permits, queues follow15/4/2020 9:10 pm Long lines at Moscow's subways after digital travel passes used to curb coronavirus spread15/4/2020 9:03 pm Apple data show dramatic impact of coronavirus on movement15/4/2020 9:03 pm SSO goes big on Beethoven in new season15/4/2020 9:03 pm Coronavirus: British lawmaker says China is trying to exploit the Covid-19 crisis15/4/2020 9:03 pm COVID-19: More than 140,000 employers to get first payment under Jobs Support Scheme from Wednesday15/4/2020 9:02 pm Aramco offers struggling refiners sweeter terms for crude15/4/2020 9:02 pm Apple data show dramatic impact of virus on movement15/4/2020 9:02 pm StarHub customers hit by major fibre service disruption15/4/2020 8:41 pm STI down 1.1% despite Wall Street rally15/4/2020 8:40 pm StarHub customers hit by major fibre service disruption15/4/2020 8:33 pm Oil rallies on hopes for unprecedented stockpile purchases15/4/2020 8:31 pm First look at Dune remake with Timothee Chalamet, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya15/4/2020 8:31 pm The Straits Times @STcom15/4/2020 8:29 pm Malaria pill hyped by Trump doesn't help clear coronavirus, study finds15/4/2020 8:29 pm China removes vice-director of Hong Kong liaison office from post15/4/2020 8:29 pm Coronavirus: $7 billion in wage subsidies to go to over 140,000 employers from Wednesday to save jobs15/4/2020 8:29 pm Vietnam Premier asks for new social distancing plan after April 1515/4/2020 8:29 pm Over 140,000 employers to receive first payment from Jobs Support Scheme from April 1515/4/2020 8:26 pm StarHub customers hit by major fibre service disruption15/4/2020 8:26 pm COVID-19: What the law says about having to wear a mask when outside your home15/4/2020 8:25 pm Coronavirus cases in Russia near 25,000 after record daily rise15/4/2020 8:24 pm Japan's Abe pressed to pay out more cash as coronavirus hits economy15/4/2020 8:24 pm Beaumont proposes World Rugby review in wake of Pichot challenge15/4/2020 8:24 pm China's Wuhan to fully resume rail, flight and freight ops by end-April15/4/2020 8:17 pm Sam Raimi Confirmed To Helm Doctor Strange Sequel15/4/2020 8:15 pm Commentary: The world economy is now collapsing15/4/2020 8:11 pm On fire's anniversary, Notre-Dame's great bell to break its silence15/4/2020 8:11 pm Taiwan wades into hotly contested Pacific with its own COVID-19 diplomacy15/4/2020 8:11 pm India, Pakistan seek to lift some curbs to help millions hit by coronavirus lockdowns15/4/2020 8:04 pm Louis Vuitton is making masks and hospital gowns for healthcare workers15/4/2020 8:04 pm First S$7b in Jobs Support Scheme wage subsidies to be paid from Wednesday15/4/2020 8:03 pm Oil glut may overwhelm global storage tanks within weeks as demand plunges at record pace this year: IEA15/4/2020 7:59 pm India agrees to sell hydroxychloroquine to Malaysia to help fight Covid-1915/4/2020 7:59 pm Football: Valencia took swift action on coronavirus, then took a lot of heat15/4/2020 7:59 pm Coronavirus: Indonesia set to bring 34 million people under partial lockdown15/4/2020 7:59 pm Two Thai provinces loosen lockdowns as new coronavirus cases drop15/4/2020 7:59 pm India agrees to sell hydroxychloroquine to Malaysia to help fight COVID-1915/4/2020 7:49 pm Ex-England coach Woodward backs Pichot to overhaul World Rugby15/4/2020 7:49 pm Lovelorn man is first Australian jailed for breaking COVID-19 quarantine15/4/2020 7:43 pm Hong Kong: Stocks end the day lower15/4/2020 7:32 pm Coronavirus: China urges US to fulfil its obligations to WHO15/4/2020 7:25 pm Facebook in talks with Indonesia's e-payment companies for tie-up15/4/2020 7:25 pm