David Brennan
Senior Reporter
David Brennan is currently a Senior Reporter for Newsweek covering world politics and current affairs. Prior to joining Newsweek in early 2018, he reported on British politics and global current affairs as a staff writer at International Business Times. He has also held reporting roles at a selection of trade publications covering the healthcare, transport and property industries. Originally from London, David graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2012 where he studied history. You can contact him at d.brennan@newsweek.com.
WHO Director Thanks World Leaders for Support After Trump Funding Threat
Trump accused the WHO of being too "China centric" on Tuesday, and suggested the organization had mishandled the COVID-19 outbreak.
China State Newspaper Removes Tweet Promoting Wuhan Food Scene
The pandemic—which has now infected more than 1.4 million people—is believed to have originated from a food market in the city.
Protesters Attack Ivory Coast Coronavirus Test Center
More than 100 protesters descended on the testing site before being dispersed by police firing tear gas.
U.K. Says Millions of Coronavirus Test Kits Bought From China Do Not Work
It was hoped that the finger-prick blood tests could identify who had developed an immunity to the virus, allowing them out of lockdown.
India Set to Supply Hydroxychloroquine to U.S. After Trump Threat
Trump has repeatedly touted the anti-malarial drug as a treatment for COVID-19 coronavirus patients, despite experts warning there is insufficient evidence to support its use.
Trump Is a Bigger Threat Than Coronavirus, Iranian Commander Says
Iran has requested $5 billion from the International Monetary Fund to support its fight against the pandemic.
With the U.S. Preoccupied, China Sees Opportunity to Expand Influence
The world's richest nations are struggling to contain coronavirus, and the picture for the developing world looks grim.
Police Impersonators 'Up to No Good' and Exploiting Quarantine Rules
Traffic stops have been reported in California and Georgia, with a spate of incidents recorded in Colorado.
Elite Restaurant Shuttered by COVID-19 Reopens to Serve New Yorkers
The Eleven Madison Park restaurant is sending up to 2,000 meals a day to help frontline medical staff and vulnerable people.
Macron Condemns 'Odious' Fatal Knife Attack in 'Hit Hard' France
Grocery stores, like the one where the attack occurred, are allowed to open as they provide an essential service.
The Deadliest Day in America's Outbreak: 1,400 New Coronavirus Deaths
At least 30,000 new cases of the novel virus infections have brought the total number of infections to 278,000.
$4.1 Million in U.S. Military Gear Unaccounted for in Syrian War
The Office of the Inspector General said some gear was not properly accounted for due to internet connectivity issues.
China Rejects U.S. Report on Coronavirus Cover-Up As Slander
China has been accused of silencing whistle-blowers and covering up the scale of infections and deaths inside the country.
Jared Kushner's Coronavirus Team is Using Personal Email Addresses: Report
The president's son-in-law and staff have also used the FreeConferenceCall.com website to set up important meetings.
Iran Warns That Any U.S. Provocation Will Be Met With 'Fiercest' Response
Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri suggested that recent attacks against Americans in Iraq are an expression of Iraqi anger at America's military presence, and "nothing" to do with Iran.
Pompeo Defends Russian Coronavirus Supply, Says Cooperation Is Key
A Russian military plane landed some 60 tons of equipment in New York on Wednesday following a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
'I Will Bury You': Duterte Says Coronavirus Lockdown Violators Can Be Shot
The Filipino island of Luzon — including the capital Manila — is under lockdown until at least April 14 as authorities try and contain the novel coronavirus.
Trump Says Russia and Saudi Arabia Are Discussing End to Oil Price War
The dispute erupted last month and has driven down the price of oil in a market struggling under the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Says Trump Sanctions Are 'Medical Terrorism' During Coronavirus Battle
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Seyed Abbas Mousavi also suggested the U.S. should have spent more money on its healthcare system than overseas wars.
EU Flags Concern Over Faulty China Coronavirus Gear, State Media Responds
European governments have reported tens of thousands of inadequate protective masks and testing kits ordered from China.
How Would a Coronavirus Quarantine Affect Trump's Presidency?
The pandemic has forced governments to consider how they would function with their top officials stuck at home.
China State Media Says Coronavirus Death Toll Cover-Up Theory Is 'Nonsense'
China appears to have almost stopped the spread of CVID-19 within its borders, but Western leaders have accused Beijing of hiding the true scale of the outbreak.
North Korea Says Even Trump-Kim Friendship Can't Save U.S. Talks
A North Korean official suggested that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is undermining floundering disarmament talks.
Netanyahu Won't Need to Self-Isolate After Aide Gets Coronavirus: Office
Rivka Paluch—Netanyahu's adviser on ultra-Orthodox affairs—tested positive after her husband was hospitalized with the virus.
How Neo-Nazis Are Exploiting Coronavirus to Push Their Radical Agenda
The threat of far-right terrorism was brought into stark focus this week when the FBI killed a man who was planning to attack a hospital with a car bomb.
Repairing U.S.-Russia Relations 'As Important As Ever': Wealth Fund Chief
Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said multinational action is required to rebalance the coronavirus-striken world economy.
Trump Says U.S. and China Are Fighting Coronavirus Together With 'Respect'
Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday despite having accused China of culpability over the pandemic.
Ambassador Blames China for Coronavirus, Says World Might Have Been Spared
Trump loyalist Woody Johnson also lamented the failure of international cooperation in dealing with the pandemic.
Plane Graveyards Prepare for Busiest Time Since 9/11 Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Coronavirus has throttled the travel industry, meaning airlines have to find somewhere to store hundreds of disused aircraft.
China's Media Censorship Could Cost Thousands of Lives: Journalism Watchdog
Reporters Without Borders claimed that Beijing's tight control of national media meant that the international community did not appreciate how serious the COVID-19 outbreak was until it was too late.
