*)Trump to temporarily suspend immigration to US

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration to the US.

He says this is in effort to stop the spread of Covid-19.

His decision is despite the coronavirus disease killing more than 42,000 people in the US, more than any other country in the world.

*)US oil prices bounce back

US crude oil prices rebounded after falling below zero dollars for the first time in history.

The price of crude that would be delivered in May is now hovering at around one dollar a barrel.

The Covid-19 outbreak has caused the biggest supply and demand disparity in history, leaving the world without enough capacity to store it.

*)Brazil's president defends joining anti-lockdown protests

Brazil's president says he wants social isolation policies to end this week, a day after he defied stay-at-home orders to attend an anti-lockdown protest.

Jair Bolsonaro says he wants lockdown restrictions peeled back and supports military intervention.

His comments go directly against Brazil’s health ministry, which expects the peak of the pandemic between May and June.

*)Virgin Australia collapses

Virgin Australia has become the first commercial airliner to collapse under the coronavirus pandemic.

It entered voluntary administration and is seeking new investors or buyers after failing to secure a government bailout package.

Meanwhile, Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson is hoping to secure a UK government bailout for Virgin Atlantic.

And finally…

*)No celebrations as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 94

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has turned 94 today.

But the coronavirus lockdown means there will be little fanfare to mark the occasion, with all events being cancelled.

Royal events are traditionally marked by ceremonial gun salutes, but the queen cancelled these and other celebrations, citing current circumstances.