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UK has second highest number of Covid-19 deaths globally – latest updates

The global coronavirus pandemic has affected almost 5 million people, with around 320,000 deaths. Here are more coronavirus-related updates for May 19:

Canada bans assault weapons in wake of worst-ever mass shooting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the ban includes over 1,500 models and variants of assault-style firearms, including two guns used by the gunman as well as the AR-15 and other weapons that have been used in a number of mass shootings in the US.

One Canadian dead, five missing after copter crash in Greece

The Cyclone helicopter was deployed onboard the Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton and was participating in a NATO training exercise off the coast of Greece when the incident occurred, according to the Canadian Armed Forces.

Trudeau says US-Canada border to stay closed another month

The governments of Canada and the United States agreed to keep the borders closed for another month to curb the spread of novel coronavirus.

World leaders wish UK PM Johnson a quick recovery

After British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's admission to an intensive care unit, many world leaders are wishing a quick recovery.

US coronavirus supply spree sparks outrage among allies

Order of 200,000 Germany-bound masks from a 3M factory in China “confiscated” in Bangkok, said Berlin Secretary of Interior Geisel, calling it an “act of modern piracy." Canada's Trudeau calls US blockade of equipment a mistake that could backfire.

How world leaders are living through Covid-19

Some world leaders had to self-isolate due to proximity to the virus or even testing positive, but all of them are carefully monitored by medical professionals and maintained regular appearances both remotely and publicly.

Prominent figures join growing list of coronavirus cases

Ministers, actors and athletes are among those affected by the Covid-2019 pandemic. As governments struggle to contain the virus, global markets see their worst days in decades.

Coronavirus hits global markets, travel and sporting events

Global markets suffers record falls as alarm over the coronavirus intensifies. Asian markets suffered their worst weekly crashes since the 2008 financial crisis.

Nations of Iran crash victims demand Tehran accept 'full responsibility'

Iran initially blamed a technical fault before acknowledging in the face of mounting evidence that its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard had accidentally brought down the jetliner.

Protests pile pressure on Iran after admission of plane strike

Angry at state for handling of plane crisis, Iranians took to the streets across the country. Tehran spent days after Wednesday's crash denying role, but ended up admitting military had shot Ukranian Airlines jetliner down.

Ukraine 'gets access' to crashed plane's black boxes – minister

Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko says Kiev has received "full cooperation" from Iran which has allowed its 50 experts access to black box flight recorders of the crashed Ukrainian plane.