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The price of oil fell below $0. What happens next?

By Ryan Chilcote

The stuff that makes the world go round, the lifeblood of the global economy, was worthless -- more stunning evidence of how this pandemic is rocking the global economy.

South Africa announces $26 billion to help struggling nation

By Cara Anna, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

South Africa’s president has announced an “extraordinary budget” of $500 billion rand ($26 billion) to address the huge socioeconomic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Virus forces continued cancellations of iconic events worldwide

By Colleen Long, Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Spain called off the Running of the Bulls in July, the U.S. scrapped the national spelling bee in June and Germany even canceled Oktoberfest.

Oil prices keep crumbling, stocks around the world tumble

By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Stocks are falling in afternoon trading on Wall Street and the collapse in oil prices is deepening as the economic carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic turns markets upside down.

U.K. Parliament to hold virtual debates amid virus lockdown

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

British lawmakers returned Tuesday to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, but much of their business was done remotely.

After denial, Indonesia sees mounting coronavirus deaths

By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

The government of the world’s fourth most populous nation insisted that everything was fine. The country now has the the highest death toll from the virus in Asia after China.

Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers claiming link to virus

By Kelvin Chan, Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press

In Europe, conspiracy theories linking new 5G mobile networks and the coronavirus pandemic are fueling arson attacks on cell towers.

Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

As Ramadan begins with the new moon later this week, Muslims around the world are trying to maintain the cherished rituals of Islam's holiest month without further spreading the outbreak.

South Korea downplays concerns over Kim Jong Un’s health

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

South Korean officials reported no unusual activity in North Korea on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that leader Kim Jong Un was in fragile health after surgery.

UN urges world to quickly scale up medicines, vaccines

By Cara Anna, Elena Becatoros, Chris Blake, Associated Press

The U.N. resolution asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to work with the WHO and make recommendations to ensure that all people have equitable and timely access to testing, medical supplies, drugs and future vaccines, especially in developing countries.