Coronavirus: School return begins and more businesses reopen

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules?

Guidelines to social contact are starting to change across the UK.
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George Floyd death: Violence erupts on sixth day of protests

Protests continue in cities across the US sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.
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Hong Kong: Boris Johnson urged to form alliance over China security law

The UK should be leading the response to China's treatment of Hong Kong, seven former foreign secretaries say.
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Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death

Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis.
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Our masked identities: Cartoons of India's new normal

Cartoonist Priya Kurian documents how masks became prevalent in India - even before its lockdown.
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How Venezuela's fuel crisis is hitting coronavirus victims

Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery.
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'People use us to go to sleep to': Sudoku solvers become internet sensation

Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world are watching these men solve Sudoku puzzles.
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Coronavirus: The South African village preparing for Covid-19

For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible.
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Coronavirus: When will shops open and what will the rules be?

Non-essential shops can reopen in England in June, but will I be able to buy a book or have a haircut?
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George Floyd death: Why do some protests turn violent?

In the US, peaceful protests over police violence have escalated into widespread riots and looting.
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Remote working: How cities might change if we worked from home more

Our homes, transport and city-centre spaces would change if we worked from home for good.
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Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria

Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.
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Carly Fiorina's journey from secretary to CEO

The US entrepreneur started her business career answering the phone, and went on to lead Hewlett-Packard.
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Dancing On My Own: The story behind Robyn's 2010 'sad banger'

The Swedish singer discusses her pop classic, and how she once became 'tired of the broken heart'.
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The Papers: 'A million pupils stay home' as some schools return

Some primary school years in England returning and lockdown rules easing feature in Monday's papers.
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Coronavirus: 'Slow and steady' approach by Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon says caution and measures to improve quality of life are key in the road back from Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: Raab defends relaxation of lockdown rules

The foreign secretary stresses the "cautious" approach adopted, ahead of measures easing in England.
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SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule set to dock with space station

US astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are closing in for a Sunday rendezvous with the ISS.
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Actor Michael Angelis dies aged 76

The Liverpool-born actor was known for Boys from the Blackstuff and narrating Thomas The Tank Engine.
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Climate change: How a green new deal really could go global

Chief Environment correspondent Justin Rowlatt considers the prospects for a big economic makeover.
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Match of the Day: Top 10 podcast - your best Premier League games revealed

See which game you ranked the greatest in Premier League history, after the topic was discussed on the Match of the Day: Top 10 podcast.
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Coronavirus: Daily update as restrictions for vulnerable due to change

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak today.
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Candle scents inspired by pubs and other stories you may have missed

From social distancing dinner dates to candle scents inspired by pubs, here are some stories you may have missed this week.
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George Floyd death: US cities order curfews amid widespread clashes

Police struggle to stem the violence as protesters take to the streets over the death of George Floyd.
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Coronavirus: Drop plan to reopen primaries to all pupils, ministers urged

Aiming to have all pupils back piles uncertainty and pressure on school communities, say governors.
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Supernatural: The next-generation keep-fit coach?

Will virtual reality fitness classes lead a revolution in home workouts - or is it a passing craze?
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Teepee built at East Bergholt school to allow social distancing

The structure was constructed by staff at an events company whose children attend the school.
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Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.
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George Floyd death: Violence breaks out amid US protests

Images from street protests across the US on Saturday following the death of black man George Floyd.
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Coronavirus: Independent cinemas unlikely to open before September

An Independent Cinema Office survey found only a quarter of venues planned to open before autumn.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why does Covid-19 make some healthy young people really sick?

Dr John Wright tells the story of Marium Zameer, who became very unwell with Covid-19 despite being young and healthy.
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The Papers: Testing 'disgrace' and public's 'broken trust'

Britain's test and trace policy and Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip dominate Sunday's papers.
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In pictures: Peru's most catastrophic natural disaster

On 31 May 1970 an earthquake struck in Peru, triggering a landslide and leading to the deaths of 70,000.
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George Floyd: ‘As a black American I am terrified’

After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety.
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Coronavirus: The self-isolation choir with worldwide members

This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah.
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In the middle of the Pacific with nowhere to land

A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go.
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My Money: 'Our alternative quarantine holiday'

Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus.
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Chad Gordon shooting: Clive Spencer charged with murder

Chad Gordon was shot in the head at close range after answering his front door on 18 May.
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Eastchurch cliff fall: Families evacuated as homes at risk

A house is "hanging" over a cliff edge and 20 are "at risk" as properties are evacuated by firefighters.
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Microsoft 'to replace journalists with robots'

Dozens working on the MSN site look set to be replaced by AI, media reports say.
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George Floyd death: Unrest spreads across US

Images from protests and violence as anger over the death of black man George Floyd increases.
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Coronavirus: Daily update as scientists warn over lockdown easing

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak today.
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Coronavirus: Risk in UK lockdown easing too soon, warn scientists

Lifting restrictions is "risky", warn experts who want a fully working test and trace system first.
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George Floyd death: Clashes across US as protesters demand justice

Crowds rally at the White House among other places over the death in police custody of George Floyd.
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'Lockdown boredom led me to smoke more weed’

Reece had big plans for his time during lockdown but instead he has found himself smoking drugs.
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DIY dentistry: What is safe to do to your own teeth?

How can you treat your own teeth while waiting to see a dentist?
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What is it like being at school in South Korea?

Strict safety measures are in place, but more than 200 schools have been forced to close just days after they re-opened.
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George Floyd death: Why has a US city gone up in flames?

Tensions in Minneapolis did not start with the death of George Floyd. They've been years in the making.
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Coronavirus: School return plan 'like a jigsaw puzzle'

A head teacher explains how she is piecing school life back together before children return.
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'Hackers burned my hand with computer virus'

Student's computer overheated after it was hit with a "crypto-jacking" attack.
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Coronavirus: How drive-in raves and cinemas will work in the UK

The events industry has new ways to keep us entertained while social distancing is still in place.
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Coronavirus: Bill Gates ‘microchip’ conspiracy theory and other vaccine claims fact-checked

Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial.
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Coronavirus: What happens next?

Clive Myrie meets patients and staff on the Covid ward at the Royal London Hospital.
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Week in pictures: 23-29 May 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.
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Coronavirus: Debenhams makes some restaurant employees redundant

Retailer Debenhams makes staff in some of its cafes redundant after going into administration.
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Coronavirus: Belgian zoo comes back to life from lockdown

After two months without visitors, Pairi Daiza is welcoming the public back, but in smaller numbers.
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Remi Wolf on how she makes music videos in lockdown

How rising star Remi Wolf made the promotional video for her new track in the middle of the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: GPs not told when patients removed from 'shielding lists'

This has caused confusion and anxiety among extremely vulnerable people staying at home.
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Coronavirus: Renters struggle most with pandemic costs, report says

Private renters are struggling with housing costs more than mortgage-payers, new research suggests.
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The Papers: Weekend lockdown warnings and 'border farce'

Concerns over the public sticking to rules ahead of restrictions being lifted dominate Saturday's papers.
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Cognac bottle, labelled one of world's oldest, sells for £118,000

The 258-year-old spirit is one of only three such bottles in existence today, an auction house says.
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Coronavirus: Scotland begins to ease out of lockdown

Coronavirus restrictions are being relaxed in Scotland following 66 days of full lockdown.
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George Floyd: National Guard deployed after Minneapolis clashes

State troops are activated after days of protests over the death of a black man in police custody.
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Coronavirus: UK sees almost no car manufacturing in April

Output fell by 99.7% from the same month last year as virus closes car plants.
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Lion attack in Australia leaves zookeeper badly injured

The woman is being treated for critical injuries after the incident in New South Wales, authorities say.
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NHS Seacole: Covid-19 rehab centre takes first patients

Covid patients can be left with tracheostomy wounds or in need of heart, lung and muscle therapy.
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Online child abuse rising during lockdown warn police

Police forces across the world are warning criminals are using the restrictions to target children.
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Gough Whitlam dismissal: Australian court grants access to Queen's letters

A historian argues they should be public record over the sacking of Australia's prime minister in 1975.
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World's deepest octopus captured on camera

A "Dumbo" octopus is photographed at a depth of 7,000m in the Indian Ocean's Java Trench.
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Quiz of the Week: Why was Neighbours back in the news?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Coronavirus: 'I built a memorial to my grandfather on Animal Crossing'

One young woman used popular game Animal Crossing for her family tradition of Bai San.
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RuPaul's Drag Race season 12: The most political, troubled series ever?

The reality show has reminded US viewers to register to vote every week during its 12th season.
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When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders

When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders.
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Berlin monument to 1989 democracy heroes - in pictures

The bowl-shaped monument in the German capital is designed to move when enough people gather.
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The African-American high fashion pioneer

The story of the little-known couturier who designed Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress
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The coronavirus conundrum when your mouth is your ‘hand’

The coronavirus pandemic becomes a different kind of challenge when you use your mouth as your ‘hands’.
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The coronavirus 'class divide': Parents judged for school return choices

Parents of year six and year one pupils have been falling out over whether to send them back to school.
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Coronavirus: When will public toilets be reopened?

The lack of public loos has led to reports of visitors defecating in public spaces.
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Coronavirus: How Turkey took control of Covid-19 emergency

Even without imposing a total lockdown, Turkey seems to have handled the outbreak well.
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The films to look out for at the We Are One festival

Cannes, Toronto and Sundance are among the film festivals uniting for an online streaming event.
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Rohingya refugee crisis: 'The bodies were thrown out of the boat'

Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea.
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Coronavirus: Two households can meet outside in Wales from Monday

Changes to Wales' stay-at-home lockdown restrictions will be announced by the first minister later.
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The Papers: 'Happy Monday' on the way and 'football's coming home'

Eased lockdown restrictions dominate Friday's newspapers - while Dominic Cummings remains in the spotlight.
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Charity shops fear deluge of donations when they reopen in June

Lockdown has inspired mass clear outs but charities ask customers to be selective with donation.
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Commonwealth Army veteran forced to crowdfund vital surgery

Despite serving in the Army for more than a decade, Taitusi Ratucaucau is ineligible for NHS treatment.
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Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'

The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time.
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Video streaming: Lockdown sees fifth of UK homes sign deals

Britons turned to Disney+ in droves, data suggests, but Apple TV has struggled to engage viewers.
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Coronavirus test workers 'making personal sacrifices'

Some have moved away from home to work 70 hours a week for the "greater good", their boss says.
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Birmingham woman in BAME donor campaign has liver transplant

The family of Sunaina Paul, 31, had appealed for more black, Asian and minority ethnic organ donors.
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Coronavirus: Vending machine mum's perfect money lesson

Nurse Sarah Balsdon bought a vending machine, filled it with snacks, then paid her children for chores.
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Coronavirus: How a hospital and its community copes with death

How one of London’s Asian communities and its hospital copes with death during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Professional athletes train in lockdown

Professional and Olympic athletes have had to devise ways to continue their rigorous training.
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Ministry of Silly Walks comes to Sonning during lockdown

Residents of Sonning have been re-enacting a classic comedy sketch in their village's quiet streets.
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The blind teen who's a favourite to win Britain's Got Talent

Sirine Jahangir, who lost her sight at the age of 10, impressed the celebrity judges at her audition.
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Coronavirus: Rugby league returns to Australia despite Covid-19 fears

The 2020 National Rugby League season is resuming, with post-lockdown safety measures.
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Coronavirus: Trauma therapy for London's homeless during lockdown

Even though she can't meet them face-to-face, Katherine is still supporting her homeless clients.
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Coronavirus: What attacks on Asians reveal about American identity

Covid-inspired attacks on East Asian people in the US reveal uncomfortable truths about American identity.
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Coronavirus: How the advertising industry is changing

A large decline in advertising expenditure is hurting the sector, plus TV channels and newspapers.
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Coronavirus: Nightmare spreads through Russia's care homes

Carers reveal the hidden spread of Covid-19 and official numbers appear not to tell the whole story.
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The High Note: Why Tracee Ellis Ross 'only got better with age'

Tracee Ellis Ross says it's "absurd" that women over 50 have ever been "counted out".
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Crossing Divides: The bomb maker turned peacemaker

Once part of the group behind the Bali bombing, now Ali Fauzi is on a mission to end terror.
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Coronavirus: Inside the pro-China network targeting the US, Hong Kong and an exiled tycoon

A coordinated network of accounts on three social networks has been targeting the Chinese government's critics.
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Cocaine and Guinea-Bissau: How Africa's 'narco-state' is trying to kick its habit

Concern mounts about Guinea-Bissau commitment to curb drug trafficking, writes Ricci Shyrock.
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Trump and Biden trade barbs over wearing a mask

President Trump and his likely presidential challenger Joe Biden clash over the humble face covering.
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The Papers: Test-and-trace 'revolution' and MPs 'fume' on Zoom

Thursday's newspapers look at a new NHS tracing scheme and share the latest on the Dominic Cummings row.
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Rebecca Parker is playing the piano for 100 days

98-year-old Rebecca Parker is playing the piano for 100 days to raise money for the NHS
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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to face senior MPs amid Cummings row

The PM will be questioned by the Liaison Committee as critics call for his chief adviser to resign.
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Coronavirus: Domestic abuse website visits up by ten-fold, charity says

Refuge says the lockdown can aggravate abusive behaviour as website traffic surged in a fortnight.
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SpaceX launch: What is SpaceX and why is it working with Nasa?

Ahead of the launch of the Crew Dragon mission, the BBC explains what SpaceX does exactly
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Coronavirus: 'Mums do most childcare and chores in lockdown'

A study suggests that the only situation in which dads pull their weight is if they're not working.
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Coronavirus: 'Short-lived' rebound in house hunter demand

Buyer demand leapt when curbs on the sector were lifted in England, but may not last long-term, analysis says.
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Inspectors find Glasgow's Barlinnie jail 'not fit for purpose'

Inspectors say urgent improvements must be made to Glasgow's Barlinnie jail, which is not due to be replaced until 2025
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Maximus Meadows: Memorial cattery for rescue cat internet star

Stray cat Maximus touched many hearts when he was rescued from the streets of Sandwell in November.
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Coronavirus: Life in lockdown with autism

Andrew Edwards is helping others with autism find new structure to their lives during the outbreak.
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Coronavirus: 'I made a ventilator from a coffee machine'

Businessman Ross Hunter has reached the finals of a global challenge to create a low-cost ventilator.
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Epic 7,500-mile cuckoo migration wows scientists

Scientists have tracked a cuckoo's migratory flight from Africa to its breeding ground in Mongolia.
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Coronavirus: Apprentice star's ads banned over Covid-19 claims

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.
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TV host Jimmy Fallon 'very sorry' for 2000 blackface skit

The NBC's Tonight Show host called his depiction of comedian Chris Rock "unquestionably offensive".
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Coronavirus: Sneakbo criticised over Aylesbury lockdown video

Police say officers "encouraged" those involved to "comply with social distancing guidelines".
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Coronavirus: Why barber shops matter to the community

Barber shops are a central part of a community but how has lockdown changed this?
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Denmark embraces live music drive-ins

Mads Langer performs a drive-in concert for music fans in Copenhagen while social distancing.
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Australia's megafauna roamed the tropics with first humans but then disappeared

New evidence shows climate change may have wiped out Australia's giant beasts.
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Coronavirus: How childminders are caring for children in their own home

'Lots of soap' is crucial, say childminders who have stayed open for key workers' children.
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Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation

A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arsons and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm.
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Coronavirus: 'Our children are all shut behind closed doors'

Lockdown has left many families with disabled children feeling cut-off, isolated and ignored.
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Soul Boy: The teen who found a home on the dancefloor

Anthony Flavin spent most of his life in care - a turning point was finding soul on the dancefloor.
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Coronavirus: Why Merkel may help fund Europe's recovery plan

Germany’s leader has agreed to shoulder some of the burden, but four "frugal" EU states are unhappy.
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Mumbai: How Covid-19 has ravaged India's richest city

With nearly 30,000 cases, Mumbai accounts for more than a fifth of India's coronavirus infections.
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Coronavirus: China's plan to test everyone in Wuhan

Officials said they planned to test all of Wuhan's residents over 10 days, so how have they done?
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Coronavirus lockdown: Scots' concerns over UK response

Scotland's virus restrictions are set to be eased, but what do Scots think about how the crisis has been handled?
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Coronavirus: A day of lockdown for young people in the UK

As one of the demographics hit hardest by the pandemic, young people document 24 hours in lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Joe Biden emerges from quarantine on Memorial Day

The US Democratic presidential candidate makes his first public appearance in more than two months.
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The search for UK's antibody super donors

The NHS is urging men, under 35s and those who have recently recovered from Covid-19 to donate plasma.
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Hong Kong leader dismisses concerns over city's freedoms

Carrie Lam says a security law planned by China is a "responsible" move which won't infringe on rights.
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Coronavirus: Ecuador protests against cuts amid pandemic

The president announced the closure of seven state-owned companies last week, leading to job cuts.
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How do you ease your dog out of lockdown?

Has your dog enjoyed your working from home too much? Separation anxiety could be an issue as the lockdown is lifted.
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Thailand: Elephants on 'great migration' to survive coronavirus starvation

With the collapse of the tourism industry because of the coronavirus, Thailand's captive elephants are now at risk of starvation.
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Coronavirus: Artist adds Queen in face mask to collection

Emelie Hryhoruk said We Will Meet Again "shows everyone is vulnerable no matter who they are".
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Indonesia: Alone in a sinking village

Once home to more than 200 families, the village of Bedono in Central Java is now under water.
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Find out which masks off the most protection and why

You may have heard the term N95 but what does it mean and why are some masks rated higher than others?
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Coronavirus: No new deaths in Republic of Ireland

Ireland's chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan said the Republic has "suppressed Covid-19 as a country".
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Coronavirus: University freshers ‘robbed of experience’

Exploring the impact of the abrupt end to university for three first year students
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Coronavirus: Window cleaner helps elderly clients through isolation

Window cleaner Vin Kennedy has been a link to the outside world for his self-isolating clients.
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Indigenous nurse on Brazil's frontline in virus fight

Vanderlecia Ortega dos Santos is the sole nurse caring for a community of 700 in Manaus, Brazil.
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Italy's medical workers: 'We became heroes but they've already forgotten us'

With Italy past the peak of coronavirus, medical staff say the trauma is only just hitting them now.
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Coronavirus: What's the future for the office?

As companies hint at more home-working, how could our work culture be about to shift?
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The drug combination that may help us beat Covid-19

Dr John Wright expects a treatment involving three different types of drug to be effective against the virus.
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Coronavirus: Call for clear face masks to be 'the norm'

Transparent masks allow deaf people to communicate - but supplies are short where they are most needed.
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Coronavirus in South Africa: Smokers fume at cigarette ban

The government is to ease lockdown restrictions and allow the sale of alcohol - but not cigarettes.
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Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?

Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban.
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Coronavirus: The strangers reaching out to Kyrgyzstan's lonely teenagers

Worried by teens' mental health struggles during Kyrgyzstan's coronavirus lockdown, one group acted.
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The Papers: Shops 'to open for business', and 'no regrets' for Cummings

The PM's senior aide is on many front pages after his justification of a trip to Durham during lockdown.
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How Coronavirus lockdown made a 'Zoom boom' generation

Digital transformation has advanced two years in just two months, says Microsoft.
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Euros Game of the Century: Last 16 - vote for the greatest match since 2000

Thirty-two classic European Championship fixtures facing off in a knockout tournament - you decide the winner.
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Coronavirus: Daily update as No 10 row overshadows plans to lift lockdown

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak today.
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Grenfell fears prevent timber building boom

Climate change: Grenfell fears prevent timber building boom
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Coronavirus: Cummings row overshadows plans to lift lockdown

The cabinet will meet as the PM's aide continues to face questions over claims he broke lockdown rules.
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New Zealand earthquake hits during PM Ardern live TV interview

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern carries on an interview as an earthquake hits parliament.
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Hong Kong security law 'needed to tackle terrorism'

The territory's security chief says the controversial security law will save the city from violence.
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Coronavirus: Drivers plan to walk more to keep cleaner air of lockdown - survey

Survey suggests British motorists are ready to change their behaviour to protect the environment.
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UK turns to delivery cream teas during lockdown

Sweet treat deliveries see a surge in interest during lockdown, search data suggests.
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Coronavirus: Care home creates 'drive-through' visit

After careful planning, families were able to see the residents of one care home from the safety of their cars.
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The South Korean protester living in the sky

Kim Yong-hee has spent a year living on a 20-metre-high traffic tower in protest at Samsung's zero-union policy.
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Family of exiled top Saudi officer Saad al-Jabri 'targeted'

Saad al-Jabri fled to Canada but officials are going after his children back home, the BBC is told.
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Coronavirus lockdown could ‘deal fatal blow’ to HIV in the UK

The coronavirus lockdown has created a unique opportunity to reduce HIV transmissions in the UK, according to one of Europe’s largest sexual health clinics.
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Coronavirus: Creative solutions to social distancing

As some lockdown restrictions ease, countries are finding inventive ways to keep people safe in public spaces.
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Coronavirus: How lockdown brought a village closer together

A huge volunteer effort has brought Piddlehinton's 500 residents closer together.
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The Metro Manila priests fighting coronavirus with the cross

With the cross in one hand, alcohol spray in the other, a group of Catholic priests in Metro Manila have been risking their lives to serve their poverty-stricken community.
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'I left my campervan in Argentina'

Thousands of van-driving nomads were living the dream - until the coronavirus pandemic brought them to a sudden halt.
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Capt Tom donations: How the £33m actually being spent on?

The money raised cannot be used to buy core equipment - instead it is being used in other ways.
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The man who sells 700 million sandwiches a year

Patrick Coveney, is the boss of the UK's largest sandwich maker of pre-packaged sandwiches.
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Coronavirus: The unseen key workers keeping things going

Our toilets still flush and our homes still have power in lockdown thanks to these key workers.
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Coronavirus: UK government draws up plan to rescue key firms

The government could aid strategically important firms impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Athletes given post-lockdown training guidance

The government publishes new guidelines for elite athletes returning to contact training when individual sports deem it safe.
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The Papers: No 10 'chaos' as 'defiant' PM defends Cummings

Monday's front pages are dominated by the growing pressure facing Boris Johnson to sack his senior adviser.
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Coronavirus: Daily update as PM's aide faces new claims about lockdown trip

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak today.
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Coronavirus and children: 'I can't hug my mum any more'

Life for children whose parents work on the frontline against Covid-19 has changed.
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'I broke down in tears after hitting my rock bottom'

Everton defender Michael Keane admits he broke down in tears in front of his family after hitting "rock bottom" during his injury problems.
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Match Of Their Day: Ashley Cole explains why he left Arsenal for Chelsea

Ashley Cole tells Gary Lineker that he saw the winning culture Arsenal "falling apart" when key players left and were not replaced, which is why he wanted to join Chelsea in 2006.
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Team GB skateboarder Sky Brown's lockdown entertainment tips

Team GB skateboarder Sky Brown takes us inside her home to share what she’s been doing during the coronavirus lockdown, including working out, eating healthily and learning new skills.
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Western Australia prepares for 'once-in-a-decade' storm

The country's entire western coast is expected to be affected by torrential rain and massive waves.
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Hong Kong: World political figures condemn China's security law plan

Nearly 200 signatories say Beijing's proposal is an "assault on the city's fundamental freedoms".
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Prince William: Parenthood brought Diana death emotions

The Duke of Cambridge tells a documentary on mental health he found things "overwhelming" at times.
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Death payment and sick pay boost for Scottish care staff

Care workers who test positive for coronavirus will be given enhanced payments in future.
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Nasa SpaceX launch: Who are the astronauts?

BBC News profiles the space travellers who will launch in SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule on Wednesday.
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Stan's Donuts: A farewell to a shop closed by coronavirus

Coronavirus has forced thousands of small businesses to shut in the US. Stan's Donuts is just one.
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Coronavirus: Which health claims are circulating online?

A wide range of false and misleading health claims continue to spread on social media.
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Coronavirus: Spending lockdown in Henry VIII's palace

What's it like living and working in the UK's former castles and palaces during the pandemic?
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'My mother died as she lived - not wanting to make a fuss'

When Howard Jacobson's mother died this month there could be no big family funeral - but then she never wanted to be a bother to anyone.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: A patient given hours to live, who proved us wrong

Mary Blessington was discharged then soon deteriorated, showing that the path to recovery can be long and hard.
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Coronavirus: Why reopening French schools is a social emergency

Children returning to school are often from wealthier families, so why are other pupils staying home?
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Coronavirus: Care homes could 'go to the wall' as costs rise

Thirty out of 102 care home providers contacted by the BBC said none of their staff had been tested.
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Coronavirus exodus: Death and despair as Indian workers flee cities

Tens of thousands of Indians are trying to get back to their home villages, with many forced to walk hundreds of miles with little food or water.
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Coronavirus: Your pictures of 'the view from my window'

Our readers reveal the view from their windows as they spend time indoors during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: When can we hug our friends and family again?

Advice on how to look after your mental health during the pandemic crisis.
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Coronavirus: The 3D artists helping fashion through Covid-19

British artist Harriet Davey is among the CGI artists creating virtual models for fashion shows.
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Coronavirus: Your tributes to those who have died

A collection of your tributes to some of the thousands of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus.
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The Papers: Cummings faces fresh claims as PM defends aide

Allegations Boris Johnson's senior adviser broke lockdown rules for a second time features on many front pages.
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Coronavirus: Nurse 'hasn't hugged son, two, in five weeks'

She isolated from her two-year-old boy after Covid-19 was confirmed at her workplace.
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Coronavirus: Daily update as PM's aide faces lockdown questions

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak today.
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Wikipedia sets new rule to combat “toxic behaviour”

Female and LGBTQ editors of the online encyclopaedia have complained of harassment.
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Plaid MP Jonathan Edwards arrested on suspicion of assault

Jonathan Edwards has the party whip withdrawn, meaning he must sit as an independent.
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Greatest Fights: Ricky Hatton, Kostya Tszyu and a Manchester bout to remember

Ricky Hatton stood little chance, but key words in his ear when he had nothing left to give saw him upset Kostya Tszyu.
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Ramadan: German church opens doors for Muslim prayers

New social distancing rules meant many worshippers had nowhere to go until the church stepped in.
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Coronavirus: Calls for Dominic Cummings to resign after lockdown travel

Labour demands action after the PM's aide went to his parents while self-isolating with Covid-19 symptoms.
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Pakistan plane crash: 'All I could see was fire'

At least 92 people have died after a PIA plane hit a Karachi residential area during landing.
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Lockdown Lego: The enthusiasts building mini masterpieces

One family recreated James Bond scenes while others paid homage to festivals and their favourite pub.
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Coronavirus: The care home that locked down early

Despite government pressure to take patients being discharged from hospitals, this care home refused and locked down early.
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Week in pictures: 16-22 May 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.
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How to find a meteorite in Antarctica

Justin Rowlatt joins a team of scientists looking for small space rocks in Antarctica.
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Iranian Parkour athlete arrested over a rooftop kiss

Alireza Japalaghy performs life-threatening stunts, but has been detained for 'vulgar acts'.
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Canada v US: Loon stabs eagle through heart

The loon, which is on Canada's dollar coin, and the eagle, America's national bird, fought to the death.
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Coronavirus: The shops refusing to pay their rent

As the next quarter's rent falls due, who should pay it while businesses are closed?
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Heinrich Himmler: How a fake stamp led to the Nazi SS leader's capture

Seventy-five years after his death, the Nazi SS leader's possessions are due to go on display in the UK.
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Coronavirus: Simon Hart's exercise claims 'not correct,' says chief constable

Simon Hart wrote on Twitter that people in Wales could travel 15 miles for exercise.
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Coronavirus: The advice you would give your pre-lockdown self

If you could go back to the start of 2020 and give yourself pre-lockdown advice, what would it be?
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Coronavirus: Five things a Covid-19 symptom-tracking app tells us

A major study suggests cases rose after sports events and two million had the disease at its peak.
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Coronavirus in the Maldives: The couple trapped on never-ending honeymoon

A Dubai-based couple are still stuck at a deserted resort, more than two months after their wedding.
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The Papers: Cummings lockdown 'breach', and holiday 'hope'

The news the PM's senior adviser travelled from London to Durham to self-isolate with Covid-19 symptoms features on many front pages.
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Officers 'wary' as spit attacks rise in coronavirus pandemic

The Crown Prosecution Service says it is 'moving quickly' to bring these cases to justice.
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Brazil court releases foul-mouthed Bolsonaro video

It is part of a probe into allegations the president tried to replace top federal police officials.
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UK borrowing soars to cope with impact of virus

The government borrowed £62.1bn in April - the highest monthly figure since records began.
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Coronavirus: Retail sales crash in April as lockdown hits shops

British clothing sales plummeted by 50.2% last month as many High Street stores were closed.
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Coronavirus: Children and older adults to take part in vaccine trial

The Oxford trial will monitor the effects on thousands of people's immune systems.
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Singapore quizzer finally wins $10k after Tony Hadley's message

Muhammad Shalehan was originally denied the prize as judges claimed he mispronounced "Tony Hadley".
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Coronavirus: UK arrivals could face £1,000 fines if they break quarantine

Travellers to the UK must self-isolate for 14 days from next month, the government is expected to announce.
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Councils throw 1 June schools reopening plan into doubt

A snap-shot survey of councils in England reveals only a minority are advising schools to reopen on 1 June.
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Coronavirus: Immune clue sparks treatment hope

Better understanding of Covid-19's impact on the immune system gives hope an existing drug might aid recovery.
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Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi journalist's family 'forgives' his killers

The journalist was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.
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Coronavirus: Flexible working will be a new normal after virus

Facebook and New Zealand's prime minister are the latest to support a radical shift in how we all work.
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Eid: Celebrities urge Muslims to celebrate festival at home

TV baker Nadiya Hussain and Citizen Khan's Adil Ray encourage Muslims to enjoy the festival virtually.
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How will we pay for the coronavirus damage?

Coronavirus has cost the UK government hundreds of billions of pounds. How will we pay for it?
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Coronavirus: Job adverts increase in rural areas despite Covid-19

Roofers and security guards are among professions with increased demand, one study suggests.
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Coronavirus: St Paul's Cathedral sets up online book of remembrance

St Paul's Cathedral is organising the virtual memorial, with choristers recording a piece of music.
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Earlier coronavirus lockdown 'could have saved 36,000 lives'

As study estimates death toll if lockdown began a week earlier, President Trump says 'I was so early'.
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National People's Congress: China's parliament meets for post-virus show of strength

The session comes as China emerges from the virus crisis, and appears set to limit Hong Kong's freedoms.
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How bumble bees trick plants into flowering early

It's the first time scientists have observed this behaviour, which bees do when pollen is scarce.
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Pollution: Birds 'ingesting hundreds of bits of plastic a day'

Plastic pollutants in UK rivers are finding their way into wildlife and moving up the food chain.
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Coronavirus: Could there be a second wave?

What factors determine a potential second wave of Covid-19 infections?
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Quiz of the Week: How did the Queen fare on the rich list?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Coronavirus: Photos charting mental health in lockdown

How photographer Suzie Larke carried on photographing struggles with mental wellbeing.
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'Sharks everywhere': Angler films feeding frenzy in Australia

An Australian fisherman says he was stunned to come across dozens of sharks feeding in shallow waters.
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Eid in lockdown: Muslim influencers share their style tips

Three Muslim influencers share their style tips, as millions prepare to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
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Keith Urban on his lockdown drive-in concert

The US country music star performed to healthcare workers in their cars in Tennessee.
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Awkward car rides & hiding a World Cup medal - Cross & Hartley on mental effects of life on sidelines

England bowlers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss the mental health effects of life on the sidelines of international cricket.
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Coronavirus: Care home testing speed questioned by commissioner

The older people's commissioner reports the Welsh Government over the speed of testing in care homes.
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Coronavirus: EasyJet to resume flights in June

The airline says it will restart a "small number" of routes where there is enough customer demand.
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Coronavirus: PM faces potential rebellion over NHS fee for overseas carers

It comes after Boris Johnson rejected calls to scrap the fees health workers must pay to use the NHS.
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Coronavirus: Track-and-trace warning as world sees highest daily rise in cases

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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Zuckerberg: Facebook in 'arms race' against electoral interference

Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg told the BBC it has "learned lessons" from political scandals.
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Olympic chief 'would understand Tokyo cancellation'

IOC President Thomas Bach says he understands why the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Games would have to be cancelled if it cannot take place next summer.
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Zuckerberg: Facebook to 'take down' coronavirus misinformation

Mark Zuckerberg explains how the social network is responding to the Covid-19 crisis.
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Cyclone Amphan devastates Indian city

Many of the city's 14 million people are without electricity and communications have been disrupted.
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Spandau Ballet, a radio quiz, one syllable - and a $10,000 riddle

When a Singaporean quizzer lost a huge cash prize over one syllable, he got some unlikely help.
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Ministers considered cap on care costs before coronavirus outbreak

A social care tax was among options discussed to cover the costs, it is understood.
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Coronavirus in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to unveil lockdown easing 'route map'

Further details of Scotland's approach to relaxing its coronavirus rules are to be announced by the first minister.
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Captain Tom Moore fund donates £20m to hospital charities

Good causes across the country have already received money raised by the 100-year-old.
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Mika Brzezinski: TV host blasts 'sick' Trump's conspiracy theory

The president is called "disgusting" by Joe Scarborough's furious co-host and wife.
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Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine trial begins in the UK

The study will test the drugs - one of which Donald Trump has said he is taking - against a placebo.
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UK interest in online casinos at 'all-time high' in lockdown

Lockdown measures may prove a "recipe for disaster", problem gamblers tell the BBC.
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Coronavirus: 'Tackle harmful lockdown drinking,' BMJ editorial warns

Supermarket sales of alcohol have risen and liver disease could too, a BMJ editorial says.
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Coronavirus: Time running out on track and trace, NHS leaders warn

The NHS Confederation warns of "severe" consequences if a track and trace strategy is not implemented soon.
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Coronavirus: Benefit claims fraud could be £1.5bn

Officials say criminals and individuals may be taking advantage of relaxed benefits processes.
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Coronavirus: Tinder boss says 'dramatic' changes to dating

Elie Seidman discusses the impact of coronavirus and how his dating app will react.
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Coronavirus: Chancellor 'could extend mortgage holiday'

The Chancellor is believed to be discussing ways of extending the three month mortgage holiday.
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Coronavirus: World sees highest daily increase in virus cases - WHO

The head of the World Health Organization warns the pandemic is a "long way" from being over.
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Michael Cohen: Prison release for ex-Trump lawyer over virus

Michael Cohen will continue serving his sentence at home as Covid-19 spreads in prisons.
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Amazon Crucible: 'Can games be as fun to watch as they are to play?'

Amazon Game Studios hopes its new game Crucible can compete with Overwatch and Fortnite.
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Captain Tom Moore 'overawed' by knighthood for NHS fundraising

The 100-year-old war veteran was in disbelief but "delighted" to learn he is to be knighted.
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Climate change: Top 10 tips to reduce carbon footprint revealed

A report lists some of the best ways people can tackle their own contribution to climate change.
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Coronavirus: School reopening row deepens and Capt Tom knighted

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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Coronavirus: Rolls-Royce to cut 9,000 jobs amid virus crisis

The aircraft engine maker blames the "unprecedented" slowdown in the aviation sector for the cuts.
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UK inflation falls sharply in April to 0.8%

The price of vegetables and toys rise during lockdown, but cheaper petrol sees inflation slide to 0.8%.
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Blackburn shooting: Three more arrests over Aya Hachem killing

Law student Aya Hachem, 19, was found with a wound to the chest close to a supermarket on Sunday.
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Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app

The owner of a pizza restaurant discovered the app was selling his food cheaper than he was but still paying him full price.
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Zelensky's Ukraine: Why comic's dream of transformation may be over

Ukraine's president is still popular after a year in power but his top team has fallen apart.
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Amphan: Heavy rains in India and Bangladesh as cyclone bears down

Cyclone Amphan is expected to make landfall near the border between the two countries.
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Coronavirus: World Bank warns 60m at risk of 'extreme poverty'

The financial impact of the coronavirus is hitting poor nations hard and destroying millions of livelihoods.
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Coronavirus: Serco apologises for sharing contact tracers' email addresses

Outsourcing giant Serco has apologised for the data breach, which affects almost 300 people.
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Coronavirus: Ministers under pressure over schools return date

A number of councils either express opposition or warn they will not be ready to reopen on 1 June.
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Coronavirus: Diabetic people offered support

A study reveals, for some, having diabetes is linked to an increased risk of dying with coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Rees-Mogg sticks by plan to bring MPs back

MPs are set to return to Westminster in two weeks' time - despite opposition concerns about spreading coronavirus.
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Johnson & Johnson to stop selling baby powder in US

The healthcare giant faces thousands of lawsuits from consumers claiming talc caused their cancer.
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Covid: Concerns over 'out of pocket' rail passengers

Some season ticket holders 'in the dark' over refunds, but firms say refund demand is unprecedented.
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Terror suspects could face indefinite curbs under new legislation

New legislation would allow curfews and travel bans to continue beyond the current two-year limit.
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Coronavirus: Cancer surgery delays risk 'thousands' of deaths

The NHS is warned not to "lose sight" of other areas of life-saving medicine amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus: 'Wash hands at least six times a day'

Simple soap and water can kill the virus if you use it often enough, experts say.
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Rami Makhlouf: The rift at the heart of Syria's ruling family

What's behind the angry videos posted by the billionaire relative of Bashar al-Assad?
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Coronavirus: 'I'm doing my university year abroad in Australia online'

University students in the UK are facing virtual year abroad courses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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My Chemical Romance: Lockdown is 'just a pause button'

My Chemical Romance had a comeback scheduled for 2020, but bassist Mikey says fans shouldn't panic.
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Blackburn shooting: Three arrested over Aya Hachem killing

Law student Aya Hachem, 19, was not the intended target of the attack, police say.
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Killer Kicks: the secret in your trainers

The trainer industry now accounts for almost half of global footwear sales.
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Coronavirus: Unemployment jumps and UK testing regime criticised

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.
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UK unemployment increases by 50,000

UK unemployment increased by 50,000 to 1.35 million in three months to March as lockdown began
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'Sobriety ankle tags' to monitor offenders' sweat

Ankle tags which monitor alcohol consumption will be fitted to 2,000 offenders in England and Wales.
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Coronavirus: Young people 'most likely to lose work' in lockdown

One in three young workers is earning less than before the coronavirus outbreak, a report suggests.
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Coronavirus: Police Scotland reported to the HSE over breath tests

Officers are concerned they could be exposed to coronavirus while conducting drink-drive tests.
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Coronavirus: 'I'm vulnerable and have been made redundant'

Sales administrator Emma Timberlake has multiple sclerosis and has recently found out that she has been made redundant.
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Coronavirus: Big sales expected when clothes stores reopen next month

Stores 'will have to discount heavily' to shift excess stock that may now be out of season, one analyst said.
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Coronavirus: 'Losing my job pushed me to set up a business'

The BBC speaks to three different people across the UK who have lost their jobs during lockdown.
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Coronavirus leads to food industry crisis in Europe

Across Europe, much of the food and agriculture industry has been badly affected by the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Children get school dinner recipe to make their own

Eight-year-old Arthur has been missing his favourite school dinner of mince and dumplings.
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Did VE Day parties cause a spike in Covid-19 cases?

Six days after the VE Day anniversary there was a jump in new Covid cases at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
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Coronavirus: What's going wrong in Sweden's care homes?

Swedish healthcare is under scrutiny over the high rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes.
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Coronavirus: UK too slow to increase testing capacity, say MPs

The Science and Technology Committee says UK capacity was not increased "early or boldly enough".
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Delirium 'may be common' in Covid seriously ill

Long stays in intensive care and being ventilated could increase the risk, researchers say.
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Coronavirus: Review of plans to restore Parliament

MPs and peers were to move out for five years from 2025, but a squeeze on finances may change this..
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MPs give initial backing to immigration bill

The legislation paves the way for the UK to create a new post-Brexit immigration system.
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Disney's head of streaming to become CEO of TikTok

Kevin Mayer will be in charge of the global development of the short-form video platform.
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Coronavirus: Muslims urged to avoid communal Eid celebrations

The Muslim Council of Britain says people should celebrate virtually during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Trump accuses WHO of being a 'puppet of China'

The remarks come as his health secretary accuses the body of letting the pandemic spin "out of control".
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Elaphrosaur: Rare dinosaur identified in Australia

The elaphrosaur roamed Australia 110 million years ago and was related to the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Coronavirus: French court orders ban on worship to end

The ban was put in place as part of measures to manage the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Papers: 'Air bridges' plan and 'hidden' coronavirus cases

Tuesday's papers feature government plans to allow travel between countries with low coronavirus rates.
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Coronavirus: Sturgeon hits back at Nike conference 'cover up' claims

The first minister defends handling of the Edinburgh outbreak after more affected firms come forward.
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Coronavirus: Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine

Speaking at the White House, he told reporters he started taking the malaria and lupus medication recently.
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