Some small shops have reopened in Germany as the authorities take tentative steps towards relaxing restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. It's now recommended that people wear face mask, reversing earlier advice. It falls to the 16 regional administrations to decide how to implement easing the rules. Here is our Berlin correspondent, Jenny Hill.
It's a very cautious approach this next step that Germany is taking. Bars and restaurants, for example, will remain closed and the governments have some criticism from the hospitality sector. But I think as Angela Merkel put it, Germany has had some interim fragile success in containing this outbreak. The government here very concerned about what comes next. And that's why at the same time as this very slow relaxation of measures, they are strongly recommending that people wear face masks when they go into shops and on public transport. And at the same time, they're also increasing testing capacities.
Some beaches in the Australian city of Sydney have reopened as the number of coronavirus cases falls. New Zealand is also planning to ease restrictions. Michael Bristow reports.
Surfers were among the first to get back into the water of Sydney, even though the weather was relatively chilly. Some restrictions will remain. People will not be allowed to lounge around sunbathing and some beaches, including Bondi are still closed. But decline in new coronavirus cases in Australia has made this easy and possible.
In New Zealand, the Prime Minister Jacinda Arden said strict measures introduced to combat the virus would remain in place for another week and then be wound down. She said New Zealand had done something incredible in restricting the outbreak. The country's seen just 12 deaths.
The price of US oil has plunged to its lowest level in more than two decades. On the Asian markets, the main US benchmark price slipped below $15 a barrel. The coronavirus has led to a collapse in demand and there have been warnings that storage facilities are filling fast.
A gunman has shot dead at least 16 people, including a policewoman in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Police say the attack began on Saturday night and took place around the rural community of Portapique. They described the rampage as chaotic. People were killed at random, buildings and vehicles were set on fire. The attacker is also dead after going on the run for 12 hours. Lee Bergman is the commanding officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the province.
Today is a devastating day for Nova Scotia and it will remain etched in the minds of many for years to come. The impact of this incident will extend from one end of the province to the other. As Nova Scotians, we have to do what we're known for and come together in times of need and support each other.