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Coronavirus: ‘How is £94 a week going to pay anyone’s bills?’
Freelance gig economy workers say they cannot survive on the support offered by the go…
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A ‘Golden Kilometer’ Rises Along Tel Aviv’s Waterfront
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Coronavirus: UK wakes to strict new curbs on life
Boris Johnson announces new curbs on life in the UK, which police will have the power …
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US tech giants team up to tackle coronavirus
Online retail giant Amazon and Microsoft's Bill Gates are working together to trac…
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Coronavirus: 'Just stay inside' pleads victim's daughter
Michael Gerard, 73, died in hospital on Sunday after getting pneumonia-like symptoms t…
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Father rejects killer's rough sex defence
Chloe Miazek was strangled to death during sex but her father rejects claims that she …
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Coronavirus: Spanish army finds care home residents 'dead and abandoned'
An inquiry is launched after soldiers discover elderly coronavirus victims "dead …
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Coronavirus: Private clinic defends charging £375 for test
The clinic in London says it has "paused" its service following reports it s…
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Coronavirus: Carmakers answer pleas to make medical supplies
The auto industry is pledging to help tackle a shortage of ventilators and masks as vi…
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Start-Ups Jump the Gun on Home Kits for Coronavirus Testing
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Coronavirus: Ten of your most-asked questions answered
How long do you have the illness, how does it affect asthmatics and other questions an…
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Coronavirus: The worry of working in supermarkets and pharmacies
From supermarkets to warehouses to pharmacies, these are the people keeping things run…
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At Least 13,500 Americans Abroad Need Help Getting Home, State Dept. Says
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Trump says coronavirus not Asian Americans' fault
After criticism for using the term "Chinese virus", the president praises As…
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'Uh oh' - Trump backs away as official says she had fever
President Trump social distances from a coronavirus task force expert as she mentions …
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Coronavirus: Hancock admits ‘challenges’ over NHS equipment
It comes after some NHS staff complained of shortages and said they were being treated…
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Coronavirus: Harvey Weinstein tests positive
The former producer was convicted of rape and sexual assault last month and is now in …
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Global economy will suffer for 'years to come' says OECD
OECD boss Angel GurrÃa says the economic shock is already bigger than the financial cr…
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Coronavirus: Melbourne zookeeper’s livestream dance goes viral
An Australian zoo has begun streaming its animals – but it’s a keeper who’s proved mos…
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Coronavirus: Olympic doubts grow as Canada withdraws athletes
As it becomes the first country to pull out, Canada "urgently calls" for the…
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Coronavirus: MPs to debate emergency legislation
Under the plans, airports could be shut and police could force people with symptoms in…
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Drug dealers 'delivered crack cocaine to mental health hospital'
One former mental health patient says she is "haunted" by her "horror s…
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Stocks fall as nations take coronavirus action
Shares in Asia slide on Monday as more drastic action is taken by governments to stop …
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Coronavirus: Parents urged not to send children to school
Schools are shut from today except to pupils who are vulnerable or whose parents are &…
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Coronavirus: How are people helping each other during the outbreak?
As people are told to social distance to stop the spread of coronavirus, many are doin…
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Coronavirus to be tracked using its genetic code
Scientists are to track the spread of the coronavirus in the UK by using clues in its …
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Coronavirus: Blood donors needed after 15% drop, says NHS
Officials urge blood donors to stick to their appointments if they are well enough. …
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Tskaltubo: Georgia's abandoned resort that refugees call home
Georgia plans to revive Tskaltubo, an abandoned Soviet-era spa town, but it's an u…
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Apollo 13: One family's agony and triumph
On 11 April 1970, the Lovells watched their husband and father blast off on an ill-fat…
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Israel's coronavirus patient 74 talks about her experience
Israel's coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on…
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Coronavirus: Frozen birthday party held on Zoom video chat app
Thirty children took part in the virtual celebration for a self-isolated four-year-old…
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'I thought he was going to tear chunks out of my skin'
A third of men carrying out rough sex acts such as biting and choking do not ask for c…
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How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting
The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sy…
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'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'
When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-At…
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South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care'
South Africa's leader Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of inaction over a spate of child…
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'Stay at home' - Doctors and nurses appeal to UK
"If you choose to stay at home, you will save lives," say those on the front…
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Coronavirus: At least 23 killed in Colombia prison riot
Prisoners held protests against overcrowding and poor health services during the coron…
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The papers: PM warns of '24 hours to avoid complete lockdown'
The prime minister's warning that the UK faces a lockdown if Britons ignore anti-v…
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Runners going solo after coronavirus postponements
Participants of cancelled events are choosing to carry on with their challenges alone.…
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Coronavirus: 'Unprecedented scenes' on Welsh hills
Car parks and trails could be shut to stop people visiting Snowdonia as it was "o…
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Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it and what are the symptoms? s…
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Coronavirus: India observes 14-hour curfew
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday's curfew would test India's ability t…
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Coronavirus: A couple, a campervan and a baby
Laura Truepenny, Ben Humphreys and their daughter Amala had to cut short a year-long E…
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Coronavirus: Australian PM warns of lockdowns
Scott Morrison said people must take social distancing seriously after crowds flocked …
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Coronavirus: Call for widespread testing of all key health workers
A senior nurse warns there will not be a functioning health service without widespread…
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Coronavirus: No Russia lockdown as Putin puts on show of calm
Russia's president intends to defy the spread of coronavirus and push ahead with a…
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German police arrest man over high-speed rail tampering
The 51-year-old is accused of loosening bolts on a railway track just before a bridge …
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Coronavirus: Volunteers flock to join community support groups
An army of volunteers joins Mutual Aid groups to help the vulnerable during the corona…
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Coronavirus: Trauma cleaner 'busiest they've ever been'
The man people call to minimise the risk of coronavirus spreading. source https://ww…
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Terminally ill woman dedicates life to hedgehogs
Sue Bonnington says the mammals are in "serious danger" and caring for them …
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Coronavirus: Fears of exclusion from online interactions
A campaign group says people without technology could be forgotten as interaction move…
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Step-by-step guide: How to video call your family
This guide will show you how to make and receive video calls on a variety of devices. …
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Your pictures on the theme of 'reading'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it …
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The virtual reality church that isn't shutting its doors
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, one church has been experimenting with virtual r…
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How Nigeria's kings lost their power
The removal of the revered emir of Kano raises questions about the continued role of N…
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Coronavirus: How to behave in an epidemic
Behavioural science is at the heart of the government's planning, writes BBC home …
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How Parsis shaped India's taste for soft drinks
Over the past two centuries, fizzy drinks have become a $8bn (£6.9bn) industry in Indi…
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Online festival celebrates arts affected by Covid-19
Playwright Nick Green launched the Social Distancing Festival to shine a spotlight on …
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How the Pet Shop Boys accidentally made the best tour diary in pop history
How the Pet Shop Boys inadvertently ended up with the best tour diary in pop history. …
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OneWeb increases mega-constellation to 74 satellites
The London-based start-up expands its network with a Soyuz launch from Baikonur in Kaz…
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Newspaper headlines: 'Stay home alone to save your life'
Boris Johnson's plea for people not to visit their mums on Mother's Day domina…
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Ryder Cup: Paul Casey would support postponement of tournament
Paul Casey says he would support any decision to postpone the Ryder Cup because of the…
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Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it and what are the symptoms? s…
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Country music star Kenny Rogers dies
American country music star Kenny Rogers dies aged 81, his family announces. source …
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Coronavirus: Police take action on Bondi Beach crowds
Large crowds of people are still flocking to Sydney's beaches despite the coronavi…
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Coronavirus: US Senators face calls to resign over ‘insider trading’
Four US senators sold off stocks after the chamber received a classified briefing on c…
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Coronavirus: 'Relief' for businesses after government vows to pay wages
Business leaders welcome the government's vow to subsidise wages, as pubs and rest…
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Coronavirus: Doctors urge conversations about dying
Discuss all possible scenarios with loved ones - even uncomfortable ones, palliative c…
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North Korea fires two projectiles into sea
The launch is the third this month, according South Korea's Yonhap news agency. …
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Coronavirus: The school of Mum and Dad
There are plenty of online resources to help children keep learning while schools are …
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Coronavirus: 'My virtual date sent me £15 for wine'
Video chat, drinking games and awkward toilet moments. Virtual dating is here. sourc…
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Victor Olaiya: Nigeria's 'evil genius' trumpeter who influenced Fela Kuti
Nigerian Victor Olaiya, who died last month, was a musical pioneer and mentor to the A…
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Trump’s Embrace of Unproven Drugs to Treat Coronavirus Defies Science
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Coronavirus information: What should I do?
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How Britain’s ‘plague village’ is coming together
Eyam in Derbyshire quarantined itself during the plague, how are they dealing with cor…
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Week in Pictures: 14-20 March 2020
A gallery of news images taken around the world this week. source https://www.bbc.co…
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Turning SXSW disappointment into an online opportunity
Musicians due to play on the British Embassy stage at SXSW in Texas have been offered …
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Coronavirus: Chris Packham on Covid-19's impact on nature
Chris Packham says nature can help during self-isolation and considers coronavirus'…
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Coronavirus: Why are Australia's remote Aboriginal communities at risk?
Australia is severely restricting access to remote Aboriginal communities amid coronav…
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Coronavirus: The social events you can join from your sofa
Meet the people using the internet to keep social gatherings alive during the coronavi…
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‘Zoombombing’: When Video Conferences Go Wrong
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Trump’s Embrace of Unproven Drugs to Treat Coronavirus Defies Science
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Newspaper headlines: Wage bailout as 'Britain shuts down'
The papers focus on the government's shutdown of pubs and restaurants and support …
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Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it and what are the symptoms? s…
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Coronavirus briefing: Retired medics and wage protection
Your morning briefing for Friday 20 March 2020. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk…
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Coronavirus: The taxi driver falsely accused of links to
Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extor…
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Coronavirus: Thousands of retired medics asked to return to NHS
More than 65,000 ex-doctors and nurses are asked to help tackle the "greatest glo…
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Vampire bats 'French kiss with blood' to form lasting bonds
Researchers observing the mammals saw them sharing regurgitated blood with their neigh…
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The Papers: Queen's 'stirring message' as PM offers 'hope'
The papers carry calls from the monarch and the PM to follow government advice to beat…
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Coronavirus: Nurse's despair as panic-buyers clear shelves
The exhausted critical care nurse says that people need to make sure everyone can get …
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Coronavirus: California issues 'stay at home' order amid virus
The governor projects the virus will soon infect more than half of the 40 million peop…
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Former Uber Executive Pleads Guilty to Trade Theft
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Coronavirus: When will the outbreak end and life get back to normal?
When will life get back to normal or are we stuck with the virus for the long-term. …
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US students party on spring break despite coronavirus
US university students flocked to Florida, despite warnings over the new coronavirus. …
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Quiz of the week: What has Bill Gates been up to?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?…
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What does kids TV look like in North Korea?
Exploring the weird, wonderful and surprisingly violent world of North Korean children…
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Coronavirus: The taxi driver falsely accused of extortion
Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extor…
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Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses
Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill v…
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Coronavirus: Premier League players join charity FIFA 20 tournament
It's been organised by League Two club Leyton Orient to keep fans entertained whil…
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Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around t…
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Delhi Nirbhaya rape death penalty: What do hangings mean for India's women?
The victim was dubbed Nirbhaya, 'the fearless one', but that's not how mos…
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Coronavirus: Chancellor prepares wage package rescue plan
Rishi Sunak is expected to launch a fresh package of measures to try to protect millio…
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Coronavirus information: What should I do?
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Nirbhaya case: Four Indian men executed for 2012 Delhi bus rape and murder
The men were convicted of raping and murdering a student in the Indian capital in 2012…
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Singer Duffy unveils music comeback 'to lift spirits in troubling times'
The star says she hopes her first original song since 2010 lifts spirits in "thes…
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State Department to Help Americans Stranded in Morocco Fly Home
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Coronavirus: Singing to raise spirits during isolation
Cor-ona is a social media group where people can post videos of themselves singing whi…
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Next boss: 'People do not buy a new outfit to stay at home'
The retailer says both online and store sales will suffer "significant losses&quo…
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Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
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Coronavirus: Schools shut down prompts exams clarity calls
Teachers and universities want to know how pupils will get qualifications, with UK sch…
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Coronavirus: Trump puts US on war footing to combat outbreak
Two US Navy hospital ships will also be sent to help relieve an expected shortage of s…
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ECB launches emergency £700bn coronavirus package
European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde: "There are no limits to our commitm…
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Coronavirus: Asian nations face second wave of imported cases
China reports no new domestic cases for the first time, but imported cases are growing…
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Coronavirus: Air pollution and CO2 fall rapidly as virus spreads
Some regions show significant drops in air pollutants as the coronavirus hits work and…
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Coronavirus: Vodafone and TalkTalk report surge in internet use
An EU commissioner has suggested that TV streaming services should provide content in …
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Ghislaine Maxwell sues Jeffrey Epstein's estate over legal fees
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawsuit also claims she has had to hire security over "re…
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Thomas Cook: Taxpayers face £156m bill for company's collapse
The company's collapse last year left 9,000 staff out of work and 150,000 holidaym…
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Coronavirus: 40 London Underground stations to be closed
The night Tube will be stopped from this weekend as part of new contingency plans acro…
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Coronavirus: Trump grilled on use of term 'Chinese virus'
Reporters quiz the president on his language and if athletes are getting priority test…
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Coronavirus: How to exercise while staying at home
How do we keep fit while heeding the government's new advice on avoiding unnecessa…
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Coronavirus testing: What is the UK government's plan?
The government aims to reach 25,000 tests a day, at the moment only hospital patients …
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Coronavirus: How the government hopes to stop you touching your face
With coronavirus spreading, ministers are looking for new ways to make us behave more …
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Coronavirus: The detectives racing to contain the virus in Singapore
Tracing every contact of virus patients has meant Singapore could stay one step ahead …
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Coronavirus: Three grandmothers self-isolating together
Doreen, Carol and Dotty have come up with a plan to live together if further restricti…
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Coronavirus: Schools and charities working to keep children fed
Charities are working to help pupils who are entitled to free school meals after they …
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Coronavirus information: What should I do?
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New Zealand passes law decriminalising abortion
Parliament's vote to remove the procedure from the Crimes Act changes a law in for…
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Customers Want Customization, and Companies Are Giving It to Them
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Coronavirus: Asian nations face virus battle amid WHO warning
The World Health Organization said some needed to "act now" with "aggre…
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Coronavirus: Tokyo 2020 Olympic organisers respond to frustrated athletes
Olympic organisers warn "no solution will be ideal" in preparing for Tokyo 2…
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Coronavirus: Second home owners urged to stay away
A rural GP says local health services will not be able to cope with a surge in people …
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Coronavirus: Violinists play Titanic hymn in front of empty toilet paper isle
The violinists say their widely shared performance is about coping and having a laugh …
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With Travel Plans in Flux, Readers Share Their ‘Staycation’ Ideas
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Sainsbury's takes steps to help elderly shoppers
The supermarket sets out measures to help the elderly after stockpilers strip supermar…
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News Daily: Coronavirus latest from the UK and worldwide
Your morning briefing for Wednesday 18 March 2020. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news…
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Coronavirus: Care companies fear bankruptcy
Firms which support people at home are struggling with the extra demands, care chiefs …
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Plan to protect veterans from 'vexatious claims'
The bill protects troops from prosecution for alleged historical offences in conflicts…
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Coronavirus: Renters 'need more help' in UK's plans
The government's new £350bn financial support package does not help some groups, c…
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Coronoavirus: Vulnerable people could need to 'cocoon'
The announcement comes after the total number of confirmed cases in the Republic rose …
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HMP Eastwood Park: Concern over segregated transgender women prisoners
The Independent Monitoring Board also had concerns about women facing homelessness on …
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Coronavirus hits all 50 US states as death toll rises
The Pentagon pledges to make available masks and respirators, as New York City conside…
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Coronavirus: How can we stay in virtual touch with older relatives?
Older people who may not already have video-calling devices are being told to avoid le…
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How do I know if I have coronavirus?
The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus. s…
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Coronavirus: How to help the rural elderly?
Coronavirus means many elderly people will be isolated in the countryside, far from th…
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Grace Millane's killer to appeal against conviction and sentence
The 28-year-old, who cannot be named, was jailed for at least 17 years last month for …
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Biden crushes Sanders in Florida and Illinois primaries
The former US vice-president is favourite to face President Donald Trump in November. …
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Coronavirus information: What should I do?
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Amazon: Staff told to work overtime as virus spikes demand
Unions say the retailer is putting "profit before safety" as it tells some w…
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Laura Ashley blames coronavirus as it heads for administration
The retailer is set to appoint administrators after the outbreak had an immediate impa…
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Coronavirus: Odeon and Cineworld shut UK cinemas
The move comes a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised people to avoid public…
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UK mobile networks face problems
There are increasing reports of issues with voice calls as more people work from home …
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Alex Salmond says there was 'no policy' stopping him working alone with women
Scotland's former first minister has begun giving evidence in his own defence at t…
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Coronavirus: Five ways to work well from home
The coronavirus outbreak means many will be working from home for the first time. Here…
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Coronavirus: New advice issued for pregnant mothers
The government says it is acting with caution as it advises those who are pregnant to …
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Coronavirus Fight Lays Bare Education’s Digital Divide
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Carphone Warehouse to close all standalone stores at cost of 2,900 jobs
The move, which is not related to the coronavirus outbreak, will lead to 531 shops bei…
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India Scrambles to Escape a Coronavirus Crisis. So Far, It’s Working.
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Sunshine and Lower Costs Draw More North Americans to the Dominican Republic
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Child deaths 'not properly investigated' at top hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital is accused of putting reputation above patient care. so…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to quarantine all arrivals from abroad
Hong Kong has seen 57 new infections over the past two weeks, 50 of which were importe…
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UK to unveil new virus financial measures
It comes after people were told to avoid "non-essential" contact and places …
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World stocks rocked by record volatility
The Dow has seen its five biggest ever one-day points falls in the last month on coron…
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson released from coronavirus treatment
Meanwhile, fellow actor Idris Elba announces he has the virus - telling followers &quo…
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Coronavirus: UK changes course amid death toll fears
Ministers were warned hundreds of thousands of people in the UK would die without stro…
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Croydon bus death: Boy, 16, charged over Damani Mauge stabbing
Damani Mauge was killed in south London on Sunday evening, police say. source https:…
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Plan to extend early prisoner release scheme
It is hoped the move will ease population pressures in jails across England and Wales.…
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Climate change: The rich are to blame, international study finds
The Leeds University study looked at 86 countries and came to broadly the same conclus…
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Why Mel and Sue quit Bake Off on first day of filming
The presenting duo resigned "because it was not a kind show" and had "s…
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Future of rugby league as a sport 'on the line' - Saints chairman McManus
St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus says the government may have to help rugby league cl…
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‘Do Not Touch the Flowers!’ One Family’s Eco-Adventure in the American Southwest
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Coronavirus: Stocks plunge despite global central bank action
FTSE 100 dives 7% despite central banks announcing a co-ordinated effort to ease the c…
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Coronavirus: Airlines slash more flights
The owner of BA cuts 75% of flights while EasyJet says it may have to ground most of i…
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Satoshi Uematsu: Japanese man who killed 19 disabled people sentenced to death
Satoshi Uematsu said disabled people who were unable to communicate well had no human …
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News Daily: More countries in lockdown, UK virus latest and Democrat debate
Your morning briefing for Monday 16 March 2020. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk…
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Australian man charged over supermarket 'assault'
The alleged assault in Sydney took place as other shoppers argued over stockpiling ite…
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Coronavirus clears Venice of crowds
A Venice resident shows us how the city has been completely transformed by the coronav…
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North Devon Healthcare NHS Trust: 20 deaths or serious harm cases in maternity
A Devon hospital is linked to 20 deaths or serious harm cases since 2008, according to…
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Coronavirus: Louis Vuitton owner to start making hand sanitiser
Luxury goods firm LVMH will make disinfectant gels in France as demand soars during vi…
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Advice to ban mass gatherings in force in Scotland
The Scottish government wants organisers to cancel events involving more than 500 peop…
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Islamic State: US military says RAF airstrikes may have killed civilians
The UK has been bombing IS for five years - but accepts responsibility for just one ci…
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Autism: How to talk to a child about their autism
Tips from a mum on how to talk to a child about their autism. source https://www.bbc…
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Tree planting: 'I want to plant one million’
At top speed, Canadian Shelby Barber can plant more than 4,000 trees a day. source h…
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The Cashmere crisis in the Himalayan ice desert
Photographer Adrian Newey has documented the lives of the Changpa nomads and the threa…
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Domestic homicide: 'The violence my sister suffered was horrendous'
Caroline Crossan was murdered by her husband in 1997 in what was described as a "…
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The 'climate doomers' preparing for society to fall apart
Few scientists think climate change will cause society to collapse any time soon - but…
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The Boss: 'I embraced being a feminist boss'
How fashion boss Katrina Lake was able to succeed despite having to battle sexism. s…
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Ethiopia's missing students: Families' pain and the unsolved mystery
The government has been slow to resolve the issue linked to the country's ethnic t…
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The Man With 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer Just Donated Them
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Ancient tsunami may have struck Falkland Islands
Evidence of past underwater landslides suggests giant waves probably hit the British t…
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Spain's King Felipe VI renounces father's inheritance
King Felipe cancels an annual allowance of €194,000 for his scandal-hit father Juan Ca…
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The Papers: 'Pull together' for elderly as virus sees banks act
Some of Monday's papers focus on examples of community spirit brought about by the…
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Coronavirus: US airports in disarray over screening
Travellers returning from Europe queue for hours as new health screening measures are …
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Fountain in India restored thanks to Northampton 'twin'
The project in Mumbai uncovered a link between their structure and one 4,000 miles awa…
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Coronavirus: Australia orders all arrivals to self-isolate for 14 days
PM Scott Morrison orders 14 days self-quarantine for anyone entering Australia from mi…
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'I was sectioned - now I'm working for change'
A teenager says working with the mental health trust that treated her is "nerve-w…
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Coronavirus: A visual guide to the pandemic
Key charts explaining how the respiratory virus has spread and how it is being dealt w…
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Coronavirus: Elderly to be 'shielded' as PM seeks to equip NHS
Boris Johnson is to urge manufacturers to make more ventilators "at speed" t…
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Trump Oversold a Google Site to Fight Coronavirus
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Extinction Rebellion: 'Why is climate activism so white?'
Climate activists say more needs to be done to make protests more inclusive for everyo…
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Trump tests negative for coronavirus - White House doctor
The US president was tested a week after meeting Brazilian officials later found to be…
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Coronavirus: 'Future of UK aviation' at risk, say airlines
Airlines said the industry may not survive the coronavirus pandemic without financial …
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Bus cuts leave a million people without a regular service
Campaigners said reductions in bus routes and funding had left some people "trapp…
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Coronavirus: Postcard bid to help self-isolating neighbours
Becky Wass came up with the idea because she wanted to "spread kindness" ami…
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Coronavirus: Supermarkets ask shoppers to be 'considerate' and stop panic buying
Some UK retailers have started rationing products such as pasta and hand gels to stop …
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Mark Carney: What legacy will he leave the Bank of England?
The first non-British governor to lead the Bank in its 325-year history steps down thi…
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Throbbing Gristle's Genesis P-Orridge dies aged 70
The musician, artist and provocateur had been battling leukaemia for two-and-a-half ye…
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Basingstoke man says wheelchair isn't a barrier to flying
Stuart Miller is training to be a pilot and says once you're in the air there is n…
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Your pictures on the theme of 'neon signs'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it …
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Did Spanish spies harass ex-king's 'lover'?
Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein has accused Spanish intelligence of waging a campaign aga…
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Daniel Radcliffe says his parents helped him cope with fame
The Harry Potter star says his family and living in the UK helped him keep a sense of …
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Ratan Tata: An unlikely friendship between a magnate and a millennial
The Indian businessman behind the Tata empire has formed an unlikely friendship with a…
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MRKH syndrome: 'The day I discovered I was born without a vagina'
A routine question about menstruation led Julian Peter to discover she had no vagina, …
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The Papers: UK on 'war footing' as elderly face isolation
The Sunday papers take a militaristic tone as the number of coronavirus cases continue…
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He Has 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and Nowhere to Sell Them
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Fact Check: Trump's Claims About His Response to the Coronavirus
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He Has 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and Nowhere to Sell Them
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Coronavirus: Italians sing from their windows to boost morale
A countrywide lockdown has not stopped Italians from bursting into morale-boosting son…
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Coronavirus: How professional cleaners are dealing with the outbreak
As we try to avoid coronavirus, how are cleaners dealing with the risks of possible co…
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Mamie Stuart: Sunderland burial for 1919 murder victim
Mamie Stuart's remains were in a laboratory cupboard for decades before her great-…
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Coronavirus: Cafe and bar jobs 'gone by May' if laws do not change - trade body
UK Hospitality says well-known cafe, dining and pub chains could fold because of the c…
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Coronavirus: New Zealand PM says all arrivals must self-isolate
PM Jacinda Ardern says it is the world's strictest measure, with only Pacific isla…
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Coronavirus: US travel ban on 26 European countries comes into force
The US president has also declared a national emergency, freeing up to $50bn in relief…
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Trump’s False Claims About His Response to the Coronavirus
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Sport Relief appeal raises more than £40m for charities
Some of the money will go to projects dealing with challenges caused by the coronaviru…
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Climate change: Will planting millions of trees really save the planet?
From Greta Thunberg to oil firms, people are pushing for more trees to be planted - bu…
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Coronavirus: Eight charts on how it has shaken economies
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around t…
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Coranavirus: Emergency plan for prisons in England and Wales
Prisons in England and Wales bring in measures to deal with "unprecedented" …
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Christmas Island: 'A giant robber crab stole my camera'
Crabs on Australia's Christmas Island are suspected of pinching some high-priced e…
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Week in Pictures: 7-13 March 2020
A gallery of news images taken around the world this week. source https://www.bbc.co…
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Triple drowning: Off-duty lifeguard returns to scene of tragedy
Lifeguard Brendon Prince returns to the beach where he saw three people drown. sourc…
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Tree planting: 'I want to plant one million’
At top speed, Canadian Shelby Barber can plant more than 4,000 trees a day. source h…
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The actor who was really stabbed on stage
Conor Madden was playing Hamlet when a sword fight went badly wrong. Would he ever act…
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France's Macron defies coronavirus lockdown with elections
Not even the coronavirus emergency will stop the French voting in local elections. s…
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Tourists Make Plan B As Coronavirus Closes New York's Sights
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The Papers: 'Life on hold' as PM 'U-turns' on mass gatherings ban
The papers report on what such a policy could mean for everyday life. source https:/…
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Pentagon Asks to Reconsider Awarding Huge Cloud Contract to Amazon
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Coronavirus: Asian stocks extend global markets rout
Friday's slump follows the biggest one-day declines in the US and UK since Black M…
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Coronavirus 'could cost millions of tourism jobs'
The World Travel and Tourism Council says that up to 50 million jobs are at risk. so…
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Iraq base attack: US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed fighters
They follow a rocket attack on a military base in Iraq that killed two Americans and a…
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EU sewage tests show ‘ecstasy is no longer a niche drug’
Tests of sewage water from 23 European countries suggest ecstasy is no longer "a …
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Emiliano Sala: Fatal plane crash report to be published
Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash last year shortly after signing for Cardiff City. …
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Marine pollution: Russian fly spray and 1800s shoes among beach litter
The National Trust said the items were quirky but a sign of a "deluge" of lo…
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'I quit college to care for my alcoholic mum'
As her mum's drinking worsened and her mental health suffered, Niamh found herself…
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Are female urinals the answer to queues at the loos?
Clever designs are trying to tackle queues for female loos, but will the innovations c…
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Niall Horan on Elton's advice and touring with no trousers
The ex-One Direction star discusses songwriting tips and the perils of touring with Le…
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Saviour of the dead: Burying the bodies India forgets
Mohammad Shareef never got to bury the son he lost in religious riots, so now he lays …
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Christchurch mosques shooting victim one-year on
Wasseim and his daughter were among the victims of New Zealand's Christchurch mosq…
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Up to two-year wait for sleep disorder treatment
Estimates suggest one in 20 people will develop the disorder, with a spike in diagnosi…
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Teen referees report abuse and threats from parents
Sixteen-year-old referee Ryan regularly faces verbal abuse from players, coaches and m…
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Eleonore Laloux is looking to prove it as France’s first political candidate with Down’s Syndrome
And Eleonore Laloux is looking to prove it as France’s first political candidate with …
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Quiz of the week: Name Harry and Meghan's royal farewell
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?…
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Should school uniforms be less expensive?
MPs will debate a bill aimed at ensuring schools keep the cost of their uniforms down.…
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White storks bred in Oxford released in West Sussex
White storks, which were nearly extinct in the UK, are being returned to the wild. s…
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How the net closed on Oxford's grooming gang
How did sex offenders at the centre of Oxford's depraved underworld finally come t…
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Perimenopause: 'I went from triathlon training to needing naps'
Emily Barclay was hit by perimenopause, which can last up to 10 years before the menop…
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Christchurch mosque attacks: Anniversary to be marked by joint prayers
Fifty-one people were killed during the shootings in the New Zealand city one year ago…
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EU to give migrants in Greece €2,000 to go home
The scheme aims to ease the burden on Greece, where migrant camps are squalid and over…
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The Papers: PM's 'bleak' warning and markets in 'meltdown'
Boris Johnson's warning that many more families will lose loved ones makes the fro…
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‘If I’m Going To Get Sick and Die, I Might as Well Do It At Disney World’
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