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Airbnb users have been wish-listing properties around the world during the coronavirus pandemic. Take a look at the most-coveted homes on Airbnb.

With the Major League Baseball season unlikely to start until July due to COVID-19 fears, ESPN is airing live games from the KBO, South Korea's professional baseball league. Three former MLB players in Korea weigh in on what you need to know about the KBO.

Dating is hard enough in the best of times. Throw in nationwide social distancing mandates, and a highly contagious virus for which there's no cure or vaccine, and you would expect the search for love to be the last thing on everyone's mind. But dating is thriving as singles turn to dating apps in record numbers.

Covid-19 has infected more than 5.4 million people worldwide and killed at least 345,059.

A divisive figure, Cummings is seen by allies and enemies alike as Johnson's most important and influential strategist.

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Sunday evening that the self-ruled democratic island "stands with the people of Hong Kong" as she pledged "necessary assistance" to Hong Kongers who need help.

China announced a new national security law on Friday, which, if implemented, would give Beijing more control over Hong Kong

Oxford and Cambridge are carefully assessing the threat presented by intelligent machines of the future.

For many businesses, adjusting supply chains in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic means expanding from China, not necessarily leaving, some analysts say.

Thousands thronged the streets on Hong Kong Sunday to protest against Beijing's plan to directly impose national security laws on the city.

People can expect to be seated next to mannequins, served by robots and have their contact details shared with authorities, according to restaurant experts.

Police said they arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters.

The president's order, published Sunday, denies entry to "all aliens" who were in Brazil two weeks prior to their attempted entry into the United States.

The U.S. government could impose sanctions against China, National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien said on Sunday in response to China's announcement of new national security law in Hong Kong that would curtail the city's autonomy and democracy.

Covid-19 has infected more than 5.3 million people worldwide and killed at least 340,875.

"A political virus is also spreading in the United States ... using every opportunity to attack and smear China," said Wang, who is also China's foreign minister.

The Taliban order comes just days after U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad was in Kabul and Doha.

The meeting of the ruling Workers' Party's powerful Central Military Commission marked Kim's first public appearance in three weeks.

Beijing on Thursday proposed tough security legislation for Hong Kong, a move that sent a chill through financial markets and drew a swift rebuke from foreign governments, international human rights groups and some business lobbies.

The NBA says its engaged in "exploratory conversations" with Disney about hosting games in Orlando. The site would host practices and house teams.