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Multiple US states improvise rules to combat coronavirus in absence of federal leadership. Hundreds of prisoners escape in Brazil amid Covid-19 anger. 'D' word rears head as coronavirus-hit markets brace for recession.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us onlin...

US tells older people to stay home, as outbreak could continue until August. Virus fears fuel spike in sales of guns and ammunition. Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial started Monday.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.new...

The Fed takes emergency measures to protect US economy. Europe’s cafes and bars shut amid outbreak. Scientist links 2 state outbreaks with genetic fingerprints.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an independe...

Ex-Medicare official warns US health system faces 'tsunami' over coronavirus. Questions asked as to why Trump disbanded NSC pandemic unit. Spain to follow Italy into lockdown as US expands travel ban to UK.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiv...

Trump says he takes 'no responsibility' for coronavirus failures as he declares a national emergency. Fox News accused of downplaying virus and promoting conspiracy theories. US launched airstrikes in Iraq in retaliation for rocket attack. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing sk...

Most coronavirus patients recover, still anxiety and fear loom. EU condemns Trumps surprise travel ban from Europe as virus spreads. Financial markets count the cost of coronavirus.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute...

Trump limits travel from Europe to US for 30 days. Harvey Weinstein gets 23 years jail time. US supreme court upholds policy of making asylum seekers wait in Mexico.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an inde...

Arrested Saudi Royals allegedly aimed to block Crown Prince's accession. US House entitled to Mueller probe grand jury testimony. Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  F...

Seven dead as coronavirus measures trigger prison riots across Italy. White House says 'business as usual' as Trump plays down coronavirus threat. UK 'must consider deal trade-offs' says Von Der Leyen. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminut...

Travel chaos erupts as Italy quarantines millions to halt virus. Kamala Harris endorses one-time rival Joe Biden's White House bid. Protests and celebrations mark International Women’s Day.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Fiv...

SPECIAL EXTENDED REPORT: Coronavirus cases top 100,000 as economic impact snowballs. Trump accused of protecting stock market over citizens. US House panel faults FAA in review of Boeing 737MAX failures.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fivemi...

Warren ends her 2020 presidential bid and is not endorsing anyone yet. US Congress approves, sends to Trump $8.3 billion bill to fight coronavirus. Dubai ruler organised kidnapping of his children, UK court rules.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at...

Biden's Super Tuesday surge sees Michael Bloomberg drop out. US lawmaker urges Amazon to tamp down on virus product pricing. Tropical forests losing their ability to absorb carbon.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute...

Tensions rise as US death toll from coronavirus reaches nine. Sanders & Biden fight to shape Democrats on Super Tuesday. Greta Thunberg say EU climate law lacks ambition.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news Five Minute News is an...

British economy 'to grow just 0.16% at best under US trade deal'. Tests sheds light on how Coronavirus is spreading across America. Half of world’s sandy beaches at risk from climate change.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news Fiv...

Coronavirus spreads to over 60 countries. Israel in limbo as voters go to polls for third time in a year. Pete Buttigieg ends his presidential campaign.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an independent produ...

Court halts Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy. Wall Street has its worst week since 2008. Luxembourg is first country to make all public transport free.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news Five Minute News is an independent produc...

US to use powers to ramp up production of coronavirus protective gear. Climate campaigners win London Heathrow airport expansion case. About 40% of US adults are obese.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news Five Minute News is an in...

Court sides with Trump in ‘sanctuary cities’ fight. Greek Islanders attack riot police in migrant camp protests. More new coronavirus cases outside China than inside, says WHO.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news Five Minute News...

US officials send mixed messages on virus risk. Doctors find Trump family separations constitutes torture. Virgin Galactic reports high interest space flights.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news Five Minute News is an independent...

World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO. Harvey Weinstein found guilty in #MeToo case. France warns UK it will not be blackmailed over EU trade deal.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an independent prod...

Bernie Sanders sets sights on Super Tuesday after Nevada win. Italy cancels Venice Carnival in bid to halt spread of virus. Earthquake in Turkey-Iran border region kills nine.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news Five Minute News i...

Michael Bloomberg to release female employees from gag orders. Russian meddling seeking to help Trump win re-election. South Korea becomes newest front in shifting virus outbreak.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news Five Minute Ne...

German gunman calling for genocide kills nine. Roger Stone sentenced to over 3 years in prison. Kenyan police kill Nairobi poor.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an independent production, covering politics...

Trump 'offered Julian Assange a pardon if he denied Russia link to hack'. UK to bar non-English speakers and unskilled immigrants. Oil and gas firms 'have had far worse climate impact than thought'.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute....