More than a million people have now died with Covid-19 around the world - a "mind-numbing" figure and "an agonising milestone", in the words of the UN secretary general. The figures, collated by Johns Hopkins University, show nearly half of the total deaths come from the US, Brazil and India - but infections are on the rise again in many countries that were previously thought to be controlling their outbreaks. See the global hotspots right now. 

Patchy testing and recording in some regions mean the true toll is likely to be even higher, but the World Health Organization says a new speedy and inexpensive test will dramatically expand the capacity to identify cases in low and middle-income countries. And of course, the hunt for a vaccine goes on - see the latest on that mission.

Economic damage has spread with the pandemic, with fears the impact on young people, in particular, could be long-lasting. A survey published by the Prince's Trust has found more than one in three 16 to 25-year-olds have lost hope of getting their dream job because of coronavirus - 44% have lower aspirations in general. The charity says more help is needed to avoid a "lost generation".

The government insists it is taking action and attempting to address the likely jump in unemployment. To that end, adults in England without an A-level or equivalent qualification will be offered a fully funded college course from next April in "skills valued by employers". Labour, though, says the plans won't reverse "a decade of cuts".

Much wider government spending plans are set to be published in the coming weeks - even though the Budget has been cancelled. One leading think tank says the choices made - between permanently higher public spending and a new era of austerity - will define the country's path for years to come.         

Lockdown restrictions in north-east England are to be tightened even further to try to curb the rise in coronavirus cases. Mixing between households in homes or gardens was already illegal, but from Wednesday, the ban will be extended to any indoor setting, including pubs and restaurants. Those who break the law could face hefty fines. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the region's councils had requested the hardening of the rules, but local leaders insist they weren't informed before the new measures were made public.

The move comes as questions continue to be asked about the effectiveness of the 10pm curfew imposed on the hospitality sector. Retail union Usdaw fears shop workers could be put at risk as people spill out of pubs looking for more alcohol. So what's the evidence for an early kick-out time? We've looked closely.

The first televised debate in the US presidential election campaign will be held on Tuesday. We'll have the debrief in tomorrow's News Daily, but for now, read the thoughts of our North America editor Jon Sopel ahead of the contest, and get the lowdown from reporter Anthony Zurcher on the two men's strengths and weaknesses.

What the i calls the "Tory rebellion" over new coronavirus restrictions dominates most front pages on Tuesday. The Daily Mail labels it a "red wall revolt", referring to particular anger among new Tory MPs in the Midlands and North where those restrictions have been imposed. The Sun backs MPs' calls to have a say on any more, arguing these "freedom-destroying edicts" induce only panic and derision. The Times suggests that although up to 80 Tory MPs may be prepared to rebel, ministers are confident they can be appeased with promises on more scrutiny. The Daily Express puts the number at more than 100, but agrees there are signs of potential compromise. On its front page - with the headline "Deadly Chaos" - the Daily Mirror pictures crowds gathered in Bristol after pubs closed at 10pm. It feels there's "no evidence... to justify the curfews". The Daily Telegraph, too, thinks they're having "perverse effects" and it would be far better if customers were allowed to stay inside venues which have been set up to ensure social distancing.

Scientists in the US have created a tiny "walking" robot - smaller than the width of a hair - which they hope could one day be used to destroy cancer cells. Find out more. Elsewhere, launching a spin-off to a hugely popular TV series can go either way. The latest to try it is BBC One drama Life - set in the same world as Doctor Foster. And finally, hear from Dublin's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage on making her mum proud and the racism she's faced.

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