26 April 2020, Sunday NewsLatest News On 26 April 2020, Sunday COVID-19 death tolls ease off in hard-hit parts of Europe27/4/2020 7:51 am Nadal says he's 'very pessimistic' about return of tennis27/4/2020 7:51 am New York Governor Cuomo announces phased plan to reopen as deaths fall27/4/2020 7:32 am Spanish football season unlikely to resume before summer, says health minister27/4/2020 7:06 am Italy to begin easing coronavirus lockdown on May 4: PM Conte27/4/2020 7:06 am Allison thanks Mercedes for their 'gamble' on a grieving man27/4/2020 6:56 am US to cap individual firms' lending through emergency loan program: memo27/4/2020 6:56 am Spanish season unlikely to resume before summer, says health minister27/4/2020 6:56 am Russia at risk of spike in coronavirus cases during May holidays27/4/2020 6:50 am After betting its future on Boeing, jetmaker Embraer scrambles for elusive plan B27/4/2020 6:50 am European carmakers restart production as coronavirus lockdowns ease27/4/2020 6:43 am Bucking bull event goes ahead in US with coronavirus provisions in place27/4/2020 6:29 am Next wave of US states prepare to lift COVID-19 restrictions27/4/2020 6:21 am Tennis: Thiem says struggling players don't deserve his hard-won money27/4/2020 6:21 am Germany flips to Apple-Google approach on smartphone contact tracing27/4/2020 6:21 am Israeli PM Netanyahu 'confident' US will allow West Bank annexation in two months27/4/2020 6:14 am Dutch students sail home across the Atlantic due to COVID-1927/4/2020 5:38 am German government divided over form of Lufthansa rescue deal27/4/2020 5:32 am Big fall in COVID-19 deaths in France27/4/2020 5:11 am Britain at 'dangerous' stage, no lockdown exit strategy in sight27/4/2020 5:11 am European carmakers restart production as coronavirus lockdowns ease27/4/2020 4:51 am K-pop's quest to rule the world slows with concert venues dark27/4/2020 4:51 am China says all coronavirus patients in Wuhan have now been discharged27/4/2020 4:23 am Next wave of US states prepare to reopen as coronavirus could push jobless rate to 16 per cent27/4/2020 4:21 am Cricket: Jofra Archer finds his World Cup medal at last in guest bedroom after almost 'going mad'27/4/2020 4:21 am PM Lee to deliver May Day speech on Apr 30; no physical rally this year: NTUC27/4/2020 4:02 am Cricket: Archer finds his World Cup medal at last27/4/2020 4:02 am Spanish government says no guarantee football will resume before summer27/4/2020 3:54 am German government divided over form of Lufthansa rescue deal27/4/2020 3:54 am Italy picks US firm Abbott Laboratories to supply COVID-19 blood testing kits27/4/2020 3:54 am Daimler says China business picks up again27/4/2020 3:47 am May Day Rally to go online this year27/4/2020 3:33 am Israeli firm raises US$5m for tech to recognise mask-covered faces27/4/2020 3:26 am When oil became waste: A week of turmoil for crude, and more pain to come27/4/2020 3:26 am White House aims to zero in on further stimulus to help battered economy27/4/2020 3:26 am Olympics: Paris 2024 Games plans obsolete in view of coronavirus shock, says French IOC member Drut27/4/2020 3:14 am Two imported cases of returning Singaporeans among new Covid-19 cases; on SHN since April 1027/4/2020 3:14 am Football: Alan Pardew rubbishes ADO Den Haag bonus payment claims after they stave off demotion27/4/2020 3:14 am COVID-19: Singapore confirms 931 new cases, total now 13,62427/4/2020 3:06 am PM Lee to deliver May Day message on television for first time on April 3027/4/2020 3:05 am Cricket: England captain Knight concerned for women's sport post-virus27/4/2020 3:04 am Hearts owner fears no more Scottish football 'this year'27/4/2020 3:04 am On this day: Born Apr 27, 1952. Ari Vatanen, motor rally champion27/4/2020 3:04 am Everton 'appalled' by Kean's house party amid COVID-19 lockdown27/4/2020 2:56 am Tough for Murray to win another Grand Slam, says Rusedski27/4/2020 2:56 am UK says virus death toll up by 413 to 20,73227/4/2020 2:48 am Basketball: Some NBA clubs to reopen facilities on Friday27/4/2020 2:34 am Football: Pardew rubbishes ADO Den Haag bonus payment claims27/4/2020 2:34 am Paris 2024 Olympics plans 'obsolete': IOC member Drut27/4/2020 2:26 am Liechtenstein to test fertility bracelets for coronavirus warning27/4/2020 2:21 am Coronavirus: Portugal to move asylum seekers to vacant tourist flats after hostel virus outbreak27/4/2020 2:21 am Dolphins reclaim Bosphorus as virus silences Istanbul27/4/2020 2:00 am Safe distancing measures in classrooms need to be in place when schools reopen: Indranee Rajah27/4/2020 1:58 am Two foreign workers killed in early-morning traffic accident27/4/2020 1:52 am James Lye Made His “Comeback” After 20 Years For Wife Diana Ser’s COVID-19 Project27/4/2020 1:46 am Biolidics unlikely to be affected by allegations against coronavirus test kit distributor: Board27/4/2020 1:42 am White House aims to zero in on further stimulus to help battered economy27/4/2020 1:37 am Coronavirus: US envoy calls for Afghan 'humanitarian ceasefire' to fight virus27/4/2020 1:23 am 'We're going out!': Spanish kids reclaim streets after weeks indoors due to COVID-19 lockdown27/4/2020 1:21 am Covid-19 cluster Northpoint City to remain open, will roll out disinfecting robots to fight spread of virus27/4/2020 1:03 am 4 S’pore Expo halls occupied by Covid-19 patients, 6 more halls to be converted into isolation facilities soon: PM Lee27/4/2020 1:03 am Factbox: Heir unapparent - If North Korea faces succession, who might replace Kim?27/4/2020 1:00 am Coronavirus: Billionaire Gates's foundation to focus solely on virus27/4/2020 12:54 am Making bubble tea, fixing air-con: Circuit breaker sees S’poreans pick up DIY skills27/4/2020 12:48 am Indian woman gang-raped after quarantined alone in school27/4/2020 12:35 am Germany says China sought to encourage positive Covid-19 comments27/4/2020 12:35 am Indian woman gang raped after quarantined alone in school: Police27/4/2020 12:24 am Nepal rescuers recover bodies of 2 missing South Korean trekkers27/4/2020 12:24 am Tennis: Tough for Andy Murray to win another Slam after recovery, says ex-British No. 1 Greg Rusedski27/4/2020 12:07 am Coronavirus: Tampa mayor apologises for booting NFL legend Tom Brady from city park for working out27/4/2020 12:07 am Locked in by virus, Iraq hit with new pandemic: domestic abuse27/4/2020 12:00 am COVID-19: South Korea's big churches reopen with designated seats, size limits26/4/2020 11:55 pm Pardew rubbishes ADO Den Haag bonus payment claims26/4/2020 11:55 pm Gen Y Speaks: When it hits me that it is Covid grief we’re feeling26/4/2020 11:47 pm Insta-Buzz: What The Stars Were Up To This Week26/4/2020 11:45 pm Making bubble tea, fixing air-con: Singaporeans pick up skills they never know they have26/4/2020 11:43 pm Mink found to have coronavirus on two Dutch farms26/4/2020 11:40 pm When oil became waste: a week of turmoil for crude, and more pain to come26/4/2020 11:29 pm Afghan men reject social distancing for religious gathering amid coronavirus26/4/2020 11:29 pm 4 S’pore Expo halls occupied by Covid-19 patients as temporary isolation facilities, 6 more halls to be converted soon: PM Lee26/4/2020 11:29 pm Heir unapparent: If North Korea faces succession, who might replace Kim Jong Un?26/4/2020 11:21 pm Hong Kong police disperse demonstrators gathered in mall protest26/4/2020 11:11 pm Coronavirus: Game on for Singapore's e-sports scene26/4/2020 11:11 pm New York City sees increase in cases of people ingesting household cleaners after Trump's disinfectant gaffe26/4/2020 11:11 pm From 9-11 to a pandemic, New Yorkers once again put to the test26/4/2020 11:00 pm 'Like test dummies': As US state of Colorado reopens, some see too much risk26/4/2020 10:41 pm Tough for Murray to win another Slam, says Rusedski26/4/2020 10:40 pm Australian coach Cahill rallies behind ATP/WTA merger idea26/4/2020 10:26 pm Football: Everton horrified by Moise Kean's house party with lap dancers in midst of virus lockdown26/4/2020 10:18 pm Coronavirus: Italy to reopen some businesses as early as this week26/4/2020 10:18 pm Philippine Army veteran shot by cops at quarantine checkpoint gets hero's burial26/4/2020 10:18 pm India's Modi urges citizens follow lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise26/4/2020 10:05 pm Coronavirus: Chinese embassy in Canada to investigate claims 1 million N95 masks were substandard26/4/2020 10:00 pm Israel reopens some businesses, eyes schools as COVID-19 curbs ease26/4/2020 9:51 pm Britain at 'dangerous' stage, no coronavirus lockdown exit strategy in sight26/4/2020 9:49 pm Coronavirus: Spanish children allowed out for first time in six weeks26/4/2020 9:49 pm OCBC Bank to hold virtual AGM on May 18, investors must pre-register by May 1526/4/2020 9:49 pm Coronavirus: Lagos says masks compulsory to stop virus26/4/2020 9:49 pm COVID-19 cluster Northpoint City to remain open, will roll out disinfecting robots to fight spread of virus26/4/2020 9:38 pm Belgian league leaves door ajar for restart26/4/2020 9:24 pm OKP Holdings to keep an eye on share buybacks as Covid-19 delays construction works26/4/2020 9:20 pm Bored at home? Look to Disney heroines and other cartoon characters for tips on how to stay happy26/4/2020 9:19 pm Coronavirus: India's Muslims turn to prayer and online celebrations to mark Ramadan under lockdown26/4/2020 9:19 pm NFL: Expelled from college, 152nd draft choice Kenny Robinson out for redemption with Carolina Panthers26/4/2020 9:19 pm Vanquish the virus? Australia and New Zealand aim to show the way26/4/2020 9:16 pm Mirach Energy granted AGM extension on hold-up in audit of Malaysian unit26/4/2020 9:15 pm Malaysia reports 38 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths26/4/2020 9:10 pm OCBC Bank releases plan for virtual AGM on May 1826/4/2020 9:04 pm Virtual fine dining, pizza-making kits for kids at home as F&B outlets get creative26/4/2020 9:03 pm In Albania, Ramadan under lockdown revives memories of communism26/4/2020 9:00 pm Daimler says China business picks up again: report26/4/2020 8:57 pm Israeli firm raises US$5 million for tech to recognise mask-covered faces26/4/2020 8:57 pm Joanne Peh celebrates 37th birthday at home with hubby Qi Yuwu and kids26/4/2020 8:50 pm Coronavirus: South Korea's big churches reopen with designated seats, size limits26/4/2020 8:50 pm Commentary: How not to be a Zoom bore26/4/2020 8:44 pm Virtual fine dining, pizza-making kits for kids at home as F&B outlets get creative26/4/2020 8:44 pm Covid-19: British national deported, barred from re-entering Singapore after falsely declaring travel history26/4/2020 8:30 pm China seizes more than 89 million shoddy face masks26/4/2020 8:23 pm Marriage solemnisations during COVID-19 pandemic could be conducted remotely under proposed law: Desmond Lee26/4/2020 8:23 pm Beijing bans 'uncivilised' behaviour to improve public hygiene26/4/2020 8:01 pm Singapore to propose law to enable virtual marriage solemnisations amid Covid-19 outbreak26/4/2020 7:52 pm Australia launches controversial coronavirus tracking app26/4/2020 7:52 pm Indian PM Modi urges citizens to follow lockdown as coronavirus cases rise26/4/2020 7:52 pm Jailed Huawei workers raised a forbidden subject when they chatted about company's Iran dealings26/4/2020 7:52 pm Malaysians returning from Singapore will need entry permits; 400 to be issued daily: Putrajaya26/4/2020 7:52 pm Bill to allow remote solemnisation of marriages to be introduced in Parliament: Desmond Lee26/4/2020 7:46 pm Inactive Serial System unit to be sold for US$1 to joint-venture partner26/4/2020 7:42 pm Singapore reports 931 new coronavirus cases; experts say too early to say country has turned corner26/4/2020 7:33 pm Spider-Man, Doctor Strange Sequels Get Releases Delayed (Again)26/4/2020 7:30 pm Coronavirus: Pakistan government decision to allow prayers in mosques during Ramadan comes under fire26/4/2020 7:25 pm The Straits Times #STayhome #STaysafe Colouring Challenge26/4/2020 7:25 pm Germany flips on smartphone contact tracing, backs Apple and Google26/4/2020 7:25 pm Two bodies found in Nepal search for missing South Koreans26/4/2020 7:25 pm Briton deported and barred from re-entering Singapore after making false travel declaration26/4/2020 7:25 pm Found8 offers members 30% off fees for 3 months amid Covid-19 outbreak26/4/2020 7:25 pm Australia launches COVID-19 tracking app as some states start easing rules26/4/2020 7:15 pm Only 400 Malaysians allowed to return from Singapore daily: M'sian minister26/4/2020 7:15 pm Changi Exhibition Centre showcases Smart Nation capabilities as it hosts Covid-19 patients26/4/2020 7:08 pm COVID-19: British national deported, barred from re-entering Singapore after falsely declaring travel history26/4/2020 7:00 pm Serbia sends four planes carrying medical equipment to Italy26/4/2020 7:00 pm Coronavirus: China seizes over 89 million shoddy face masks26/4/2020 6:56 pm Coronavirus: Sri Lanka extends lockdown as virus cases spike26/4/2020 6:56 pm Australian states Queensland and Western Australia to ease coronavirus restrictions26/4/2020 6:35 pm 17 police officers killed by coronavirus in Peru26/4/2020 6:03 pm Tajikistan suspends soccer season over coronavirus26/4/2020 6:03 pm Separatist group in Yemen announces self-rule in country's south26/4/2020 6:03 pm The Rhine, Germany's most important river, is drying out26/4/2020 6:03 pm Coronavirus: Hong Kong plans ‘phased approach’ in flying thousands of residents back from India, Pakistan26/4/2020 6:01 pm 931 new coronavirus cases in Singapore, of which 15 are Singaporeans and PRs26/4/2020 5:45 pm Christy Chung, 49, Isn’t Going To Let COVID-19 Disrupt Her Baby-Making Plans26/4/2020 5:45 pm Singapore's COVID-19 cases top 13,000 after 931 more confirmed26/4/2020 5:40 pm Actor Chris Pratt expecting first child with author Katherine Schwarzenegger26/4/2020 5:39 pm From Monday, Malaysians returning from Singapore will need an entry permit26/4/2020 5:39 pm Coronavirus: Dip in local cases a good sign but too early to say Singapore has turned the corner, say experts26/4/2020 5:39 pm On this day: Born April 27, 1952. Ari Vatanen, rally champion26/4/2020 5:35 pm 931 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, bringing total to 13,62426/4/2020 5:35 pm Chinese activists detained after sharing censored coronavirus material on crowdsourcing site Github26/4/2020 5:01 pm Gen Y Speaks: When it hits me that it is Covid grief we’re feeling26/4/2020 4:44 pm Coronavirus: Business as usual on Sunday at Northpoint, first major mall to be identified as a cluster26/4/2020 4:40 pm Japan government weighing need to extend state of emergency, reports say26/4/2020 4:40 pm Commentary: You can enjoy jogging even by yourself26/4/2020 4:38 pm Coronavirus: Home bakers cannot operate under circuit breaker rules26/4/2020 4:30 pm Home-based businesses must abide by circuit breaker measures or face S$1,000 fine26/4/2020 4:30 pm Nigeria's governors seek to make face masks compulsory in public26/4/2020 4:23 pm Thailand reports 15 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths26/4/2020 4:21 pm Beijing bans 'uncivilised' behaviour to improve public hygiene amid coronavirus26/4/2020 4:21 pm Coronavirus: Singapore Airshow grounds converted to isolation facility26/4/2020 4:21 pm Muis rebuts allegations of corruption in its halal certification process26/4/2020 4:21 pm Thailand reports 15 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths26/4/2020 4:17 pm COVID-19: Behind the scenes at the Changi Exhibition Centre community isolation facility26/4/2020 4:17 pm China's smog-prone Hebei saw pollution fall 15% from Oct-March26/4/2020 4:17 pm Why Belgium has worst Covid-19 death rate26/4/2020 4:15 pm Why it is vital to be kind to others and ourselves in Covid-19 pandemic26/4/2020 4:15 pm Merkel bemoans lack of rain as Germany fears for its forests26/4/2020 4:13 pm 'No evidence' people with coronavirus are immunised: WHO26/4/2020 4:00 pm Beijing bans 'uncivilised' behaviour to improve public hygiene26/4/2020 3:55 pm WHO warns over virus immunity as global death toll tops 200,00026/4/2020 3:45 pm French PM to present plan to unwind coronvirus lockdown on Tuesday26/4/2020 3:27 pm Spider-Man, Dr Strange Sequels Get Releases Delayed (Again)26/4/2020 3:15 pm Home-based businesses must abide by circuit breaker measures or face S$1,000 fine26/4/2020 3:01 pm Wallaby Toomua calls for rethink of 'outdated' Super Rugby26/4/2020 3:01 pm After '21 days of hell' New York governor expands coronavirus testing26/4/2020 3:00 pm Coronavirus: Couple use time at home to make YouTube videos to engage son and educate others26/4/2020 2:45 pm Casino King’s Daughter Laurinda Ho Says She’s Been Through “The Same Thing” As ” As Grace Chow, And Netizens Now Want To Know Who Cheated On Her26/4/2020 2:45 pm Britain sends out mobile units to boost coronavirus testing26/4/2020 2:36 pm More terminally ill patients staying at home or in hospice, partly due to hospital bed crunch, fear of Covid-19 infection26/4/2020 2:15 pm Suspect arrested in attempted armed robbery along Changi Road26/4/2020 2:11 pm Coronavirus: World's biggest central banks meet as pressure mounts to do more26/4/2020 2:06 pm Biden assails stimulus, calls US corporations 'greedy as hell'26/4/2020 2:06 pm Coronavirus: eight patients in Hong Kong again test positive for Covid-19 after leaving hospital26/4/2020 2:00 pm Argentina extends coronavirus quarantine until May 1026/4/2020 1:49 pm Changing face of funerals amid Covid-19 circuit breaker rules26/4/2020 1:45 pm Chris Pratt And Katherine Schwarzenegger Expecting Their First Child26/4/2020 1:45 pm Americans flock to beaches as United States takes steps toward reopening26/4/2020 1:43 pm Coronavirus: UN Security Council nears resolution, and perhaps a new path26/4/2020 1:35 pm White House considering replacing Health Secretary Alex Azar: Reports26/4/2020 1:35 pm The Life List: 5 things to know about rising pop singer Benee26/4/2020 1:35 pm Nick Jonas Talks To His Dog “Like It's A Real Person”26/4/2020 1:30 pm Venezuelans inured to crisis show coping skills in pandemic Miami26/4/2020 1:21 pm Casual workers hit as Bollywood comes to a standstill26/4/2020 1:15 pm