The British government announced a rescue deal for the London Underground on Thursday, as unemployment kept rising in the US and the WHO warned that the coronavirus may never be fully eradicated.
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The number of COVID-19 deaths worldwide passed 300,000 on Thursday, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
US unemployment benefit applications hit 36 million in two months
World Health Organization warns coronavirus may never be fully eradicated
French pharma giant Sanofi irks Paris with US first for cure comment
New gene research aims to identify those most at risk from COVID-19
UN Secretary-General calls for action on mental health to tackle 'psychological suffering'
England health body unveils 'game-changer' antibody tests
EU mulls legal action against Hungary as MEPs debate COVID-19 emergency powers
Spain daily death toll rises above 200 for first time in five days
French 'can go on holiday in July and August,' says PM