8300, 8362, 8455, 8415, 8456, 8470, 8422, 8424 Why we need “informational distancing” during the coronavirus crisis Stepping back and taking time to consider the media we consume could help to slow the spread of misinformation about the pandemic. By Nina Jankowicz
8268, 8415, 8456, 8416, 8468, 8469 Why this crisis is a turning point in history The era of peak globalisation is over. For those of us not on the front line, clearing the mind and thinking how to live in an altered world is the task at hand. By John Gray
8320, 8324, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8472 US unemployment claims rise by a record 6.65 million – and worse is set to come The coronavirus pandemic has led to 10 million people applying for unemployment benefits in two weeks, the sharpest increase in American history. By Emily Tamkin
8268, 8324 Why the US criminal justice system locks up so many women The notoriously high prison population in the US is starting to decline – so why is the number of jailed women rising? By Sophie McBain
8320, 8323, 8415, 8457, 8462, 8416, 8469, 8472 To avoid economic disaster, Europe must demonstrate financial solidarity Seven leading German economists call for €1 trillion of European crisis bonds. By New Statesman
8300, 8455, 8303, 8302, 8415, 8456, 8416, 8472 How Zoom became the defining app of the coronavirus era In a new age of lockdowns, the US video platform has become this year’s most useful social tool. By Anna Fielding
8277 Comfort and joy Hilary Mantel, Rowan Williams, Elif Shafak, Michael Morpurgo and more on the cultural artefacts and pursuits that bring them solace in dark times. By New Statesman
Why we are living in JG Ballard’s world The visionary English novelist’s dystopian imagination, defined by cataclysmic events, quarantines and technological isolation, has never felt so prescient. By Mark O’Connell
8320, 8324, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8469 Using military language to discuss coronavirus is dangerous and irresponsible Language and thinking of war could be used to justify and make palatable this administration’s rejection of refugees. By Emily Tamkin
8277, 8305 The White Man’s Liberation Front A new short story by Bernardine Evaristo. By Bernardine Evaristo
8268, 8366 I used to think I was good at being by myself, but if you’re alone now, you’re really alone Life feels so savagely hollow to me right now that to look closely at an hour seems terrifying. By Megan Nolan
8300, 8455, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8462 How one Italian town beat coronavirus A small community has defeated the disease, for now, by testing every single one of its citizens. By Ben Munster
8268, 8330, 8320, 8322, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8461, 8416, 8468 China’s new Silk Road How Xi Jinping will use the political opportunity provided by the coronavirus crisis to exploit a divided EU. By Kristina Spohr and Faruk Ajeti
8320, 8323 Our life under lockdown, retracing Garibaldi’s footsteps, and resisting the talk of war Italy is an individual shut up in a room with the urgent voice of the news bulletin. By Tim Parks
8320, 8323 How Viktor Orbán used the coronavirus crisis to hand himself unlimited power A new law allowing the Hungarian prime minister to rule by decree has left his remaining political opponents toothless. By Emily Tamkin
8320, 8323 Paris is an open prison Under lockdown, the City of Light has been thrown into terrible darkness. By Andrew Hussey
8320, 8321 Letter from Afghanistan: “We have just defeated a superpower” Political deadlock in Kabul, the onset of coronavirus, and a resurgent Taliban – Afghanistan’s future looks bleaker than ever. By Anthony Loyd
8268, 8275, 8274 Are Tory MPs losing faith in the government? Negative headlines over the Covid-19 testing regime have compounded existing discontent – but some ministers question critical media coverage. By Patrick Maguire
8268, 8275, 8455 Why weren’t we ready? A lethal pandemic was considered the most serious security risk to the UK. But nothing was done. By Harry Lambert
8268, 8275, 8274, 8455 Will Matt Hancock’s new approach to coronavirus testing make a difference? The Secretary of State being caught unawares highlights the challenges created by the 2012 NHS bill. By Stephen Bush
8268, 8275, 8274, 8455 Is the UK government in trouble over the lack of coronavirus testing? Today's newspapers may be the most hostile Boris Johnson has faced since the start of his premiership. By Stephen Bush
8268, 8274, 8300, 8455 Parliament has questions to answer about the spread of Covid-19 in Westminster MPs failed to adapt their working practices after the first Westminster diagnosis. Now they are falling sick. By Stephen Bush
8268, 8275 Keir Starmer: The sensible radical The former human rights lawyer aspires to unite not only the troubled Labour Party but the country. But who is he? And what does he really want? By Patrick Maguire
8300, 8455 Medical students are graduating early to take on coronavirus – are they ready? This year's medical students have graduated early. As of today, they're on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19. By Patrick Mulholland
8300, 8364 “Phishing emails work better in a pandemic”: how Covid-19 led to a surge in cybercrime Attackers are using people's fears to prey on businesses and individuals. By Oscar Williams
8300, 8363 How the fight against coronavirus paves the way for technological authoritarianism Measures employed in crisis can prove difficult to remove. By Laurie Clarke
Why are we still swiping? The world is confined to their homes for the foreseeable future but dating apps have reported a surge in activity. So, why are we still swiping? By Eleanor Peake
8268, 8269, 8300, 8455 The great Zoom divide: why working from home is a privilege White-collar workers are more likely to feel both financially and emotionally secure during the pandemic. What can be done for everyone else? By Courtney Fingar
8268, 8269, 8300, 8455 The great Zoom divide: why working from home is a privilege White-collar workers are more likely to feel both financially and emotionally secure during the pandemic. What can be done for everyone else? By Courtney Fingar
Why are we still swiping? The world is confined to their homes for the foreseeable future but dating apps have reported a surge in activity. So, why are we still swiping? By Eleanor Peake
8300, 8363 How the fight against coronavirus paves the way for technological authoritarianism Measures employed in crisis can prove difficult to remove. By Laurie Clarke
8300, 8364 “Phishing emails work better in a pandemic”: how Covid-19 led to a surge in cybercrime Attackers are using people's fears to prey on businesses and individuals. By Oscar Williams
8268, 8296, 8275, 8455 How do coronavirus tests work? In the UK, a lack of testing has left us struggling to identify active cases of Covid-19. Developing a way to identify those who have already had the disease will be critical to fighting back. By Michael Barrett
8300, 8455 Medical students are graduating early to take on coronavirus – are they ready? This year's medical students have graduated early. As of today, they're on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19. By Patrick Mulholland
