Thursday, April 30, 2020

Coronavirus: Seven million Afghan children risk hunger - report

The coronavirus outbreak poses a "perfect storm" for the war-ravaged country, warns Save the Children.

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Coronavirus: UK 'quite likely' to get close to or hit 100,00 tests target - Shapps

Grant Shapps says he is optimistic over the target, as the PM declares the UK is past the peak of the virus.

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Coronavirus: Northern Territory first in Australia to lift major restrictions

The Northern Territory lifts major social restrictions in a test case for the rest of the nation.

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Coronavirus: Calls for clarity as tips due to reopen

Some authorities say waste sites will reopen at the weekend, while others say further guidance is needed.

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Coronavirus: US intelligence debunks theory it was 'manmade'

US spies say they are still investigating the virus origins, as Mr Trump suggests it came from a lab.

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Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen dies aged 79

Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created Afrobeat with Fela Kuti, dies aged 79, his manager says.

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Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse

Several senators reportedly wore bulletproof vests as armed demonstrators looked on from the gallery.

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High microplastic concentration found on ocean floor

Mediterranean sediments are shown to have up to 1.9 million tiny plastic pieces per square metre.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Boots offers safe space for domestic abuse victims

People living with abuse will be able to use the pharmacy's consultation rooms to contact helplines.

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Coronavirus: Brian May says the shortage of PPE is 'horrendous'

The guitarist says he is 'angry and sad' over the situation, as Queen release a new charity single.

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Coronavirus: 'We go hungry so we can feed our children'

A growing number of families are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Ramadan and Coronavirus: Breaking my fast on Zoom

How fasting in lockdown and isolation has changed Ramadan for young Muslims this year.

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Quiz of the Week: On UFOs, lockdown loosening and more

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Coronavirus: What it's like to be shielding in your twenties

Grace, 26, doesn't look it but she's deemed extremely vulnerable - here's how she's dealing with having to shield.

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Nordic Islands seen in their 'surreal light'

The breathtaking landscapes of Iceland, Greenland, Norway and the Faroe Islands.

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Coronavirus: When your child's in intensive care with Covid-19

Two mothers tell the BBC about their experiences as their young children battled the virus.

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Coronavirus: How can I help?

Giving blood, writing a diary, or reading a story to your friends' children are just some of the options.

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Coronavirus: Three continents, four lives, one day

The stories of people who died on one day, from an exile who returned home to a disaster survivor.

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Coronavirus: 'Many said goodbye to loved ones in an ambulance'

Dr Nigel Kennea describes his role supporting bereaved families at one London hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.

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How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence

The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo.

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The worldwide race to make solar power more efficient

Scientists are working on better solar cells that will turn more of the sun's rays into electricity.

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‘Justice not charity’ - the blind marchers who made history

Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality.

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Lockdown homeschooling: The parents who have forgotten what they learned at school

Parents have been turning to Google to help them teach the things they’ve forgotten.

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson back after birth and 'Captain Tom' made colonel

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

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Coronavirus: Watchdog threatens legal action on holiday refunds

Firms refusing refunds for cancelled holiday accommodation and weddings are under investigation.

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Jesse Lingard: Can you keep up with his 40-minute workout?

Man Utd's Jesse Lingard presents a 40-minute workout with three rounds of four sets of exercises, including cardio, core and strength - and a bonus round if you can hack it!

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How Mourinho changed Chelsea and the Premier League - 15 years on

Fifteen years on from leading Chelsea to a first Premier League title, BBC Sport charts Jose Mourinho's impact at Stamford Bridge.

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'British basketball faces struggle to survive without support'

Professional basketball in Britain faces a struggle to survive without government support, according to British Basketball League chairman Sir Rodney Walker.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday

BBC live coverage as Captain Tom Moore, who raised more than £29m for the NHS by walking laps of his garden, celebrates his 100th birthday.

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Coronavirus: Sainsbury’s boss says queues set to stay in place

The supermarket says socially-distanced queues are likely to remain 'for the foreseeable future'.

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Coronavirus: Tube may be 'overwhelmed' when lockdown is lifted, report warns

Transport and police in London could come under great strain if restrictions are eased, a report warns.

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Rishi Kapoor: Bollywood's eternal romantic hero dies at 67

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died in Mumbai, aged 67, two years after being diagnosed with cancer

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Coronavirus: Trump says China wants him to lose re-election

The US president says Beijing faces a "lot" of possible consequence from the US over coronavirus.

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Builders firms 'months from collapse' with no ease in lockdown

Construction firms in Scotland call for a limited return to work as financial pressure mounts.

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Harrison Ford investigated over LA runway incident

The US actor was piloting a plane that wrongly crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing.

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Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match

Inside the Nicaraguan boxing event that caught the world's attention during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Jury trials face 'biggest change since WW2'

Measures last seen in World War Two will be needed to allow jury trials to resume, says top judge.

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Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company said forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries had clouded its forecast.

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Coronavirus: NHS faces 'massive' challenge helping patients recover

Recovering patients may still experience weakness, breathlessness and anxiety, therapists say.

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Coronavirus kills 70 veterans at Massachusetts care home

Officials are investigating if residents received proper medical care at the Massachusetts home.

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Facebook and Twitter allow scammers 'free rein'

Consumer watchdog Which? finds credit-card information and Netflix account details for sale on both.

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Coronavirus: Child abuse calls to NSPCC up 20% since lockdown

Calls specifically about emotional abuse have jumped 50%, the charity says.

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Coronavirus: Deadline day for 100,000 tests pledge

It comes as the PM is to lead the Downing Street briefing later - the first time since his return to work.

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Captain Tom Moore given colonel title on 100th birthday

A host of tributes and gifts help the WW2 veteran who raised £29m for the NHS mark his 100th birthday.

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Coronavirus R0: Is this the crucial number?

The number at the heart of the decision whether to lift lockdown.

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Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?

Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown?

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It would be right decision to postpone Hundred - Moeen

England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes it would be the right decision for the launch of The Hundred to be postponed.

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The strange tale of how Man City conquered Europe - 50 years on

Fifty years to the day since Manchester City won their only European trophy, we find out about a rather unusual moment of glory.

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Coronavirus: Switzerland says young children can hug grandparents

Revised guidelines say children under 10 do not transmit the virus, but some experts express caution.

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Steph McGovern halts Channel 4 show so family can get 'our home back'

Steph McGovern's home-made show will move to Channel 4's studios in Leeds when it resumes.

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'All they wanted was an opportunity to prove themselves' - how coronavirus is affecting women's sport

Four sports, five stories - how women's sport is being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds announce birth of son

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds announce the birth of a son at a London hospital.

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Coronavirus 'will hasten the decline of cash'

As people turn to digital payments during the lockdown, there are fears over the long-term future of cash.

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Coronavirus: The new 'heroes' on Northern Ireland's walls

Communities on both sides of the divide are using murals to pay tribute to NHS workers.

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Obituary: Irrfan Khan, star of Slumdog Millionaire and Indian films

The star of Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire and dozens of Indian cinema's finest films has died at 53.

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Coronavirus; Next expects 40% sales drop amid crisis

The fashion retailer said it expects dramatically lower sales this year amid lockdown.

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MOTD podcast: Rank the best players outside the 'big six'

Our Match of the Day pundits discuss who are the best players to play for teams outside the "big six".

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Slumdog Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan dies

The Bollywood star, known for roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World, has died aged 53.

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Coronavirus: Testing widened, VE Day plans and hidden health costs

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

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Coronavirus: Thousands of cancer ops at 'Covid-free' hubs

A network of centres is established across England to provide essential cancer surgery in safe conditions.

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Coronavirus: Sport should start again 'from bottom up not top down'

Sports should return from the "bottom-up not the top-down" when the coronavirus lockdown lifts, says a public health adviser.

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Coronavirus: Testing opens for millions more people in England

Staff and residents of care homes, over-65s and people who cannot work at home are now eligible to be tested.

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Coronavirus: Trump orders meatpacking plants to stay open

As the pandemic squeezes US food supply, the president designates the plants critical infrastructure.

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Coronavirus: France mandates masks for schools and transport

Face masks will be compulsory on public transport and in secondary schools when France lifts curbs.

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Coronavirus: Mike Pence flouts rule on masks at hospital

In a deleted tweet, the Mayo Clinic said the US vice-president had been told of their mask rules.

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Priti Patel probe findings should be made public 'as soon as possible' - Labour

The home secretary denies bullying staff at three different government departments.

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VE Day anniversary: Queen to lead events 75 years on

The Queen will address the nation as part of a series of events to mark the end of World War Two in Europe.

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Coronavirus: Call for £700 catch-up premium for poorer pupils

Secondary schools should get cash to offer extra tuition to disadvantaged pupils, say MPs and peers.

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Coronavirus: Medical cannabis access eased amid lockdown

Clinics have been offering online consultations.

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Smethwick shopping centre murder police arrest eight

Four men are held on suspicion of murder over the knifing at Smethwick's West Cross Shopping Centre.

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Tokyo Olympics 'will not be postponed again'

The postponed Tokyo Olympics will be "scrapped" if they cannot take place in 2021, says Games chief Yoshiro Mori.

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Reading are first Women's Super League club to furlough players

Reading have become the first club in the Women's Super League to place its players on the government's furlough scheme, BBC Sport understands.

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Spanish stars lead tributes after ex-Liverpool striker & broadcaster Robinson dies at 61

Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland striker Michael Robinson dies at the age of 61.

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Coronavirus: Rising care home toll leads to record deaths

Numbers dying with virus in care homes drives weekly deaths to over 22,000 in England and Wales.

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Coronavirus: HSBC puts 35,000 job cuts on hold

The bank says it will pause the cuts to avoid leaving staff unable to find work elsewhere.

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Coronavirus: NHS doctor's son asks Matt Hancock for public apology

Intisar Chowdhury calls on the health secretary to admit mistakes were made in supplying protective kit.

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Coronavirus: Government pledges £3m for child abuse services

MPs will debate domestic abuse later amid evidence it is on the rise during the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: Minute's silence, crucial kit failures and 'Project Restart'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

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Real Madrid, Liverpool, AC Milan? Who are the all-time champions of Europe?

Match of the Day commentator Steve Wilson has a go at working out which team can claim to be the ultimate European champions.

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Monday, April 27, 2020

Coronavirus: Top NYC doctor takes her own life

The father of 49-year-old Dr Lorna Breen says: "She tried to do her job and it killed her."

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Record 50.8 million internally displaced, IDMC report says

Those who have fled their homes due to conflict or disaster face the further threat of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: UK to hold minute's silence for key workers who died

The PM and NHS leaders will join the tribute to front-line workers who have died with coronavirus.

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Missing Luke Durbin 'had a debt to county lines dealers'

Luke Durbin, who disappeared in 2006, was a drug dealer who owed money, a documentary reveals.

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Trump 'can't imagine why' US disinfectant calls spiked

The president says he takes no responsibility for a reported spike in calls to emergency hotlines.

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Coronavirus: Argentina bans commercial flight sales until 1 September

Aviation industry groups warn that the move puts at risk more than 300,000 jobs in the country.

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Coronavirus: Furloughed workers offered online skills training

The government urges staff in lockdown to take online training for the post-virus economy.

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Coronavirus: 'Thousands' of North Sea oil and gas jobs under threat

The UK's oil and gas industry says many firms will struggle to survive through the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: More than 2,000 prisoners may have been infected, says PHE

The number of infected prisoners could be six times higher than confirmed cases, health officials say.

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Coronavirus: One big weekly shop back in fashion, says Tesco

Supermarket boss Dave Lewis says shopping trips are less frequent but basket sizes have doubled.

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Coronavirus: Councils vying for emergency virus cash

County councils say care funding must be a priority while district councils say services are at risk.

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Coronavirus: Hardship payment for dairy farmers considered

The virus outbreak has led to problems for the dairy industry, with warnings that cows could be slaughtered.

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Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.

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Coronavirus home-care: 'I don't really feel I'm living at all''

Fern Adams is one of thousands of Scots who have lost their home-care support during the coronavirus crisis.

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NHS rejects Apple-Google coronavirus app plan

The UK's contact-tracing app is set to use a "centralised" system that worries privacy experts.

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Small firms to get 100%-taxpayer-backed loans

Chancellor Rishi Sunak wants the new scheme to unblock a backlog of applications.

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Coronavirus: Greggs to begin reopening its shops amid lockdown

The bakery chain plans to reopen a limited number of outlets next month in a "controlled trial".

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Coronavirus alert: Rare syndrome seen in UK children

Doctors have been told to look out for a rare but dangerous reaction that may be linked to Covid-19.

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Return to school in children's interests - Ofsted

Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman says home and online learning are "imperfect substitutes" for school.

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Coronavirus: Hauxton footballer Imogen, 10, aims for 7.1m keepy-uppies

Imogen is hoping people will donate keepy-uppies as well as money, for the 7.1m UK key workers.

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Coronavirus: Germans don compulsory masks as lockdown eases

Simple cloth masks are now mandatory on public transport and in shops within most states.

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Coronavirus: Fined Lyme Bay divers from Edinburgh and Cornwall

Helicopters, lifeboats and a warship searched for one of the divers after a Mayday call.

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Coronavirus: 'I ran the London Marathon on my treadmill'

Complete with fake London landmarks and commentary from legendary voice of the marathon Steve Cram.

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Zeinab Badawi mourns losing Dr Adil El Tayar to coronavirus

Zeinab Badawi mourns her cousin Dr Adil El Tayar, who died protecting others from Covid-19.

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Race Across the World victors pledge winnings to help street children

The globetrotting BBC series came down to a nailbiting climax on Sunday - spoiler alert!

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Coronavirus: Timpson warns some High Street names won't survive

The repair company will reopen some of its outlets this week with strict safety measures in place.

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Coronavirus: Spain eases lockdown measures to allow children outside

For the first time in six weeks, the country's children have been allowed outside to exercise and play.

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This is moment of maximum risk, Boris Johnson says

There are signs the UK is passing the coronavirus peak but it's too early to lift restrictions, the PM warns.

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Sunday, April 26, 2020

Coronavirus: Johnson returns, lockdown dilemmas and Capt Tom honoured

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

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Coronavirus: New Zealand claims no community cases as lockdown eases

After single-figure new cases for more than a week, NZ says it has ended local transmissions for now.

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Coronavirus: Airbus boss warns company is 'bleeding cash'

In a letter to workers Guillaume Faury reportedly said the firm's existence was now threatened.

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Coronavirus: English teacher 'energised' by lockdown learning

Holly King-Mand says she "might still be in pyjamas" if she was not teaching thousands of children.

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson back at Downing Street to lead response

Boris Johnson will chair the morning cabinet meeting, just over two weeks after leaving hospital.

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Coronavirus: Captain Tom Moore gets Royal Mail birthday postmark

Royal Mail says it is "honoured" to honour the war veteran, who has raised £29m for the NHS.

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Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission

The Human Rights Commission says people who committed crimes as minors will no longer be executed.

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'I have lost care support because of coronavirus'

Thousands of Scots no longer have home-care support during the coronavirus crisis, the BBC finds.

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Trump faces scrutiny over West Point address plans

The president is scheduled to give the commencement address at the US military academy in June.

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Coronavirus: Athlete's cancer treatment hopes dashed due to lockdown

Sarah Wright was accepted on to a drug trial in the US but cannot fly due to coronavirus restrictions.

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Coronavirus: High Street shops preparing ways to reopen

The British Retail Consortium has issued post-lockdown guidance for non-essential retailers.

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Per Olov Enquist: Swedish author dies at the age of 85

He penned more than 20 novels, plays and essays which won a number of awards at home and abroad.

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Cornelius Lysaght: My 10 top racing moments from 30 years at the BBC

Racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght reflects on his favourite moments from nearly 30 years as he leaves the BBC.

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Coronavirus: 'Myth' that Sweden has not taken 'serious steps'

Sweden's deputy prime minister, Isabella Lovin, told the BBC's Andrew Marr that measures that were too harsh could not be sustained over time.

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Birmingham's Nightingale hospital 'has no patients'

Birmingham's NHS Nightingale hospital was opened by Prince William on 16 April.

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Coronavirus: French police seize 140,000 black market masks

Officers caught a businessman unloading the masks from a lorry into a house in St Denis near Paris.

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Coronavirus: UK must find 'new normal' to ease lockdown - Raab

The "heartbreaking" death toll shows why social distancing remains vital, the foreign secretary says.

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson's return to work 'a boost for the country'

Boris Johnson is "raring to go" as he prepares to resume official duties in No 10, his deputy says.

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Coronavirus: Chelsea Flower Show moves online for first time

Virtual tours, gardening demonstrations and special shows will take place during week-along event.

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Croydon stabbing: Search for Gucci tiger bag after fatal attack

The "distinctive" Bengal tiger bag was stolen from Tyler Roye on the night he died in south London.

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Coronavirus: How nature is reacting to the lockdown

There has been a drop in pollution levels right across Northern Ireland.

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Coronavirus: Morning update as military begins mobile testing

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

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London Marathon: Back-garden runners prepare for 2.6 Challenge

The London Marathon might be postponed but runners are still getting in the miles and raising money for charity - here are some of their inspiring stories.

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Saturday, April 25, 2020

Coronavirus: Naomi Campbell and African artists entertain fans online

Big-name celebrities and artists have been going online to entertain their fans during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies

Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions.

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Coronavirus: Ecuador 'victim' found alive in hospital mix-up

The Ecuadorean woman was wrongly declared to be dead, and someone else's ashes were sent to her family.

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Coronavirus: Military to test key workers in mobile units

The mobile units will travel to "hard to reach" areas as the government looks to ramp up testing.

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Coronavirus: Care home staff struggling to get tests

Managers have told the BBC their workers are having to travel long distances for screening.

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Coronavirus: Charity dad returns full-time to NHS front line

Paramedic Tristan Cork says he faced a dilemma but wants to "be part of the fight" against Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS

With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends.

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Coronavirus: Dorset celebrant hosts handfastings online

A celebrant is hosting a virtual commitment ceremony for couples on their wedding days.

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Captain Tom tops the charts, breaking record

He's become the oldest artist to have a number one track, and is donating the proceeds to the NHS.

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Coronavirus: Morning update as public urged to seek medical help

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

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Coronavirus: Doctors dismantle Trump's treatment comments

They warned that heeding his comments on using disinfectants or UV light could have fatal consequences.

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Norwich defend furloughing staff with up to £35m loss expected

Norwich City will "stick to their guns" on a decision to furlough non-playing staff and expect to lose up to £35m.

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Friday, April 24, 2020

Coronavirus: Some states begin to reopen as US death toll passes 50,000

Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska lift some restrictions despite warnings that it may be too soon.

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Coronavirus: Dominic Cummings attended meetings of key scientific group

Downing Street confirms the PM's chief adviser attended Sage meetings but denies he is a member.

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Coronavirus: Plea for public to get medical care when they need it

Sick children, or those with cancer or heart symptoms must not delay getting help, say doctors.

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Coronavirus: Applause for key workers 'is not enough'

NHS staff, police and firefighters need better pay and treatment after coronavirus, union leader warns.

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Colombia: Saving rare species in jungles once protected by war

Botanists from Kew are combing the forests of Colombia for new species threatened with extinction since peace accords were signed.

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Coronavirus recovery plan 'must tackle climate change'

Tackling climate change must be woven into post-Covid economic solutions, UK ministers say.

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Coronavirus: Tory MPs to examine 'rise of China'

The UK needs a better understanding of China's global role when the coronavirus pandemic ends, MPs say.

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Coronavirus: 'Homeless' struggle to social distance

People living in shared accommodation are concerned about how they stay safe.

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Eurovision Again: Why fans of the song contest get together every Saturday

Fans of the song contest are re-watching old competitions as "a distraction from all the bad stuff".

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Coronavirus: Dancer uses bin night to perform for neighbours

Albert has not been able to dance freely, but that changed the moment he embraced taking the rubbish out as an act of freedom - and a gift to his new neighbours.

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Week in pictures: 18-24 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Lockdown: The teacher using pavements as blackboards

A mother of five spreads her knowledge of plants and trees by chalking names on local pavements.

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Coronavirus: Has Sweden got its science right?

The strategy devised by scientists was to keep large parts of society open but not everyone is convinced.

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Coronavirus: Are these seven targets being hit?

Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered?

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Coronavirus: Should I worry about my lockdown eating?

Weeks of lockdown is putting a strain on some people's relationship with food.

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Coronavirus: Why going without physical touch is so hard

Touch is the first sense humans develop in the womb - is that why so many are finding lockdown difficult?

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The celebrities striking the right note by spreading comfort and joy

Not all stars have come off well, but some are providing positivity, humour and a human touch.

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Nova Scotia shooting: 'They had no idea the hell they were going to face'

Canada's deadliest shooting is pieced together by the people swept up in its path of terror.

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Coronavirus: The celebrity cash giveaway and other stories fact-checked

Unpicking the week's dubious claims including a fake cash giveaway and a Covid-19 "remedy".

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

Coronavirus: Morning update as testing expanded to millions of workers

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

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NFL draft 2020: Joe Burrow selected by Cincinnati Bengals with first pick

Joe Burrow says it is a "dream come true" after being selected first by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2020 NFL draft.

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Tom Hanks writes to boy called Corona who said he was bullied

The Australian boy sent a letter to the Hollywood star when he heard Hanks had caught the virus.

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Coronavirus: Tokyo hospitals trying to stay ahead

Doctors say the spread of the virus is not being slowed enough to take the pressure off the hospital system.

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Coronavirus: Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment

Doctors call the president's latest remarks about coronavirus treatment "dangerous" and "ridiculous".

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Coronavirus: Virus tests now available to millions of workers

But the government is still some way short of its target of 100,000 tests a day by the end of April.

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Coronavirus: Congress passes $484bn economic relief bill

The bill puts more money towards a small business aid fund, overwhelmed hospitals and testing expansion.

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Prickles the sheep found after seven years of Tasmania self-isolation

A sheep that went missing in the Tasmanian bush has been found seven years later.

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Quiz of the Week: On satellites and stars Together at Home

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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The retail expert who took a job on the shop floor

When Bryan Roberts lost his job as a retail analyst, he took his first ever job working in a shop.

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Coronavirus: What is contact tracing and how does it work?

When lockdown ends, contact tracing could help limit the spread of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: 'I can't wash my hands - my water was cut off'

In the midst of a public health crisis, families in Detroit have no water due to non-payment.

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My Money: 'The alcohol bill has increased, but he's earned it!'

As part of a BBC blog series, Claire Millington in the UK talks us through one week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ramadan: Fasting safely during coronavirus crisis

During Ramadan, many Muslim people abstain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset.

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Coronavirus: Wages, sick pay and time off explained

As many people receive a smaller pay cheque, we explain wages and sick pay during the coronavirus outbreak?

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With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?

Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited.

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10 songs supporting the world through lockdown

DJs around the world reveal the songs helping their listeners keep upbeat while stuck at home.

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Coronavirus: 'I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested'

Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic.

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Coronavirus: Wales lockdown rules tightened over second homes

Tougher rules from Saturday will make it clear people cannot stay or exercise outside their area.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown's heavy toll on Italy's mental health

Italians are struggling to cope with Europe's strictest and longest-running lockdown.

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'Digital poverty' in schools where few have laptops

Moving school online has revealed the gap in access to technology for children at home.

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The couples still paying for a cancelled wedding

Venues are forcing couples to pay large cancellation fees over weddings postponed due to the lockdown.

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Coronavirus: How artists are depicting the lockdown

British sculptor Sir Antony Gormley is among the artists sharing work from home during the health crisis.

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Coronavirus: How to cut your own hair at home in lockdown

From fringe to fades to caring for afro hair - these tips will help you stay tidy in lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson was 'just another patient' - New Zealand nurse

Jenny McGee said treating intensive care patients involves getting them "through the night".

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Coronavirus: Morning update as study tracks immunity and infection

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

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Phil Neville: England women's boss to leave role next summer

Phil Neville is to leave his role as England women's manager next summer.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Coronavirus: Australia urges G20 action on wildlife wet markets

It's thought the Covid-19 outbreak may have begun in a Chinese market that sold wildlife alongside food.

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Zoom meetings targeted by abuse footage sharers

A lecturer who spoke at one meeting says his computer was "overtaken" by "incredibly distressing" footage.

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Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why.

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Coronavirus: Study to track infection and immunity levels

The findings will help to inform the government's strategy for easing the lockdown.

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Coronavirus: How will the developing world cope?

There is growing concern about the impact the virus will have on poorer countries.

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Heads say 1 June earliest realistic school opening

A practical timetable for reopening schools is likely to mean next half term, say head teachers.

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Coronavirus: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension

The president has justified pausing applications for permanent residence to protect American jobs.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Living with my parents under new house rules

Madeleine, 22, shows us what life is like for a college student who has moved back in with her parents.

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Coronavirus: Health claims debunked

Beware of false claims about 5G, inhaling steam, skin colour and vaccines.

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Sex, Disability, and Sex and Disability

Disability and sex is a topic around which there are a lot of misconceptions, but what do disabled people think when people get awkward talking about sex with them?

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Book recommendations from today's top selling authors

Five authors, including Margaret Atwood and Adam Kay, tell BBC arts editor Will Gompertz what their go-to books are for lockdown.

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Coronavirus: The parents in lockdown with violent children

When your own child is a danger to you, how do you endure the isolation of social distancing?

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Coronavirus: Can my boss make me return to work? And other questions

Does the UK have reusable protective equipment and other coronavirus questions answered by BBC experts.

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Developing world economies hit hard by coronavirus

The Covid-19 pandemic is badly damaging developing countries' economies in a number of ways.

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Coronavirus: Preparing for a Ramadan under lockdown

Key workers like Dr Kiran Rahim may be unable to fast this year due to the intensity of their work.

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Coronavirus: Stories of unemployment, fear and hope in the US

The unemployment figures are staggering - but there's a human story behind each of the numbers too.

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Rina Sawayama: Turning familial pain into pop gold

How one of the year's catchiest pop albums started out as a dissertation on intergenerational pain.

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Coronavirus: Test data 'reassuring for frontline healthcare workers'

The number of positive tests was no different to that of staff in non-clinical roles, say researchers.

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Big Night In: Doctor Who stars past and present unite for BBC charity show

Doctors from the past 50 years will appear on the star-studded fundraising telethon later.

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Coronavirus: RAF plane lands in UK with PPE from Turkey

The delayed flight arrived with about half of the promised protective kit for NHS staff.

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Earth Day: Don't forget 'deeper emergency', says UN chief

Environmental crises must not be forgotten amid the pandemic, says the UN Secretary General.

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Coronavirus: 'First Ryanair agreed to a refund, then it didn't'

Consumer group Which? says many of the UK's biggest airlines and travel companies are breaking the law.

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Coronavirus: Facebook launches UK Covid-19 symptom survey

The social-media giant will ask users about their health in an effort to track the spread of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Morning update

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

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MOTD Top 10: The Premier League's most bonkers moments

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright debate the Premier League's top 10 most bonkers moments and you can rank yours too.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Coronavirus: Speeding drivers flout limit during lockdown

One motorist is clocked at more than three times the limit, as thousands are caught speeding.

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Coronavirus: Government facing fresh questions over EU equipment scheme

The UK had ample chance to join an EU scheme to source medical equipment, Brussels sources tell the BBC.

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Will anyone ever find Shackleton's lost ship?

Last year's failed attempt to locate one of the world's great wrecks has lessons for future efforts.

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Coronavirus: US green cards to be halted for 60 days, Trump says

The US president's immigration ban will not be applied to temporary workers entering the country.

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Tiny fraction of 'at risk' children attending schools

Fears grow that thousands of children in England face increased danger during the current lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Experts question UK self-isolation advice

Public health experts fear the current UK advice may not be enough to stop the spread of the disease.

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Coronavirus cure: When will we have a drug to treat it?

There no drugs proven to help doctors treat the disease, but work is under way around the world.

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Coronavirus: Supermarkets 'to face day of reckoning' on wages

Staff risking their health to serve the public should get more pay and respect, a union boss says.

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Coronavirus advice ignored by Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro

The president was seen coughing at a public rally, as criticisms against his response grow.

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Coronavirus: How a plus-size fashion retailer is adapting

Ojoma Idegwu, founder of plus-size fashion label Dear Curves, explains how she is adapting to coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Dressing up in isolation

Photographer Julia Keil finds inspiration in art as she turns the camera on herself while in isolation.

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Ex porn-star and activist explores men's rights issues

Philipp travels to a conference on men’s issues in Chicago, shedding light on the controversial movement.

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A coronavirus survivor's story: 'I touched death'

Elizabeth says she feels lucky to be alive after falling seriously ill with the virus.

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Coronavirus: The NHS staff living away from homes and families

In order to protect loved ones, some NHS staff are living away from home while they care for patients.

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Coronavirus: Meet the UK's DIY mask-makers

Thousands of people are producing cloth masks, despite UK authorities saying they are unnecessary.

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Coronavirus: Businesses adapting to life under lockdown

UK companies tell the BBC how they have changed in order to survive the coronavirus lockdown.

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India migrants ask: When can I go home?

Millions of desperate migrant workers are trapped far away from home with no jobs or money.

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Coronavirus: Airports 'at risk' of closure as flights drop 90%

Most remaining services are for freight, supplies and repatriation of people from overseas.

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#GoalsAtHome: Can you recreate this amazing Didier Drogba goal?

For this week's #GoalsAtHome challenge, stay at home and recreate this stunner from Didier Drogba in Chelsea's 2012 FA Cup semi-final thrashing of Tottenham.

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Monday, April 20, 2020

Coronavirus: Morning update

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning.

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UK employment rate at record high before lockdown

Unemployment stayed roughly the same and pay continued to outstrip inflation, official figures show.

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Coronavirus: Advice issued for spending Ramadan in lockdown

This year's Ramadan will be a very different experience, the Muslim Council of Britain says.

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Kim Jong-un illness rumours denied amid intense speculation

South Korea says reports that Kim Jong-un is gravely ill are not true, after intense speculation.

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Coronavirus: Children with autism allowed to play in Italian park

Italy has closed its parks during lockdown, but one is opening for children with autism.

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Coronavirus: Immigration to US to be suspended amid pandemic, says Trump

The US president says he will sign an executive order to suspend all immigration because of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Masks for public 'could put NHS supplies at risk'

The hospitals bosses' warning comes ahead of a review into whether people should be urged to wear them.

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Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration

Australia's second-largest carrier cut almost all flights last month amid virus travel bans.

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Coronavirus: How the funeral industry is coping with Covid-19

A south-east London funeral directors say their workload has doubled since the outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Dentists facing 'critical shortage of kit'

Patients with urgent problems are having to "take matters into their own hands", a dental body says.

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Alcohol fuels rise in assaults on over 50s, study suggests

Drink-related violence may be behind a rise in A&E visits by older people, as total admissions fall.

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Coronavirus: New working arrangements for MPs as Commons returns

Questions by video link and strict social distancing will be among new features of parliamentary life.

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Plant disease: UK restricts olive tree imports to halt infection

Imports of lavender and rosemary will also be restricted from today to halt a deadly plant infection.

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Coronavirus dreams: Why are people having lockdown nightmares?

Some people are reporting more intense dreams while in lockdown due to coronavirus.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The patient who married hours before dying

Dr John Wright relates two love stories from the Covid wards of Bradford Royal Infirmary.

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Coronavirus: Are hospital cleaners forgotten heroes in this crisis?

Hygiene has never seemed more important. Here's how a woman who cleans wards in Chicago is being affected.

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Coronavirus: Why are international comparisons difficult?

Should you be comparing Covid-19 statistics between countries?

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Afghanistan: The detention centre for teenage Taliban members

The Afghan detention centre houses some 300 boys under 18, of whom half are alleged to be militants.

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Coronavirus: Why hanging on to a ticket could save your favourite festival

Some independent festivals are worried refunding after virus cancellation could end their business.

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Coronavirus: Key workers are clapped and cheered, but what are they paid?

Every Thursday the country comes together to celebrate our key workers, but how well are they paid?

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Coronavirus: Somali diaspora sends home stories of woe

British-Somalis have been badly hit in both economic and human terms.

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Sunday, April 19, 2020

Coronavirus: Millions to claim as government job site goes live

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will cover 80% of workers' monthly wages up to £2,500.

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Coronavirus: Hay-fever symptoms could mimic Covid-19, GPs warn

Doctors warn those allergic to pollen to consider if their reaction has changed from previous years.

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Coronavirus: Government unveils £1.3bn scheme to help start-ups

The new package will fund smaller loss-making firms focusing on research and development.

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Disney stops paying 100,000 workers during downturn

Entertainment giant Disney will stop paying nearly half its workforce as it battles virus shutdowns.

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US oil prices drop to 21-year low as demand dries up

Coronavirus downturn has put major pressure on oil prices with demand slumping and storage running out.

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Former paratrooper self-isolating on uninhabited Hildsay

Chris Lewis was midway through a charity challenge to walk the UK coastline when the lockdown began.

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Coronavirus: Protecting the 'one in a million' girl

Bex Price's family went into isolation early as coronavirus would almost certainly kill her.

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Australia coronavirus lockdown: Kangaroo hops through empty Adelaide streets

South Australia Police have spotted a kangaroo on the empty city streets during coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Plasma treatment to be trialled

The hope is blood from coronavirus survivors could treat hospital patients ill with Covid-19.

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Fruit labourers: 'If you don't want to work like a slave, you're out'

The BBC investigates allegations of exploitation in Spain's fruit and vegetable growing region Almeria.

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In pictures: Meeting the neighbours during isolation

Photographer Zoë Savitz meets her neighbours for the fist time, as they stay at home during the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: Six ways the lockdown has changed the UK

After three weeks of the restrictions, many aspects of everyday life have been transformed.

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Hay fever or coronavirus: The symptoms compared

The Royal College of General Practitioners is warning people not to mix up the symptoms.

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Gold mining in Ghana: Going underground with a child miner

Thousands of illegal gold mines tempt children into potentially lucrative but very dangerous work.

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Coronavirus: 'I'm the nurse who switches off the ventilator'

Medical teams face tough decisions about when to turn off breathing machines for Covid-19 patients. One nurse tells her story.

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Coronavirus: How do I home-school my children?

Many parents are now responsible for their children's education, but as social media evidence suggests, it's not easy.

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How Typhoid Mary left a trail of scandal and death

The chilling story of an Irish immigrant cook who brought typhoid to well-to-do families in New York.

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Coronavirus: How to get to sleep during lockdown

If you've been counting sheep since lockdown started, these tips might help.

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'Coronavirus is the biggest low in my career'

How designer Roksanda Ilincic is adapting her business during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: 'There is help out there if you ask for it'

Charities are giving vital financial help to families who never expected to be on the breadline.

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India coronavirus: Should people pay for their own Covid-19 tests?

Experts question if India can effectively fight the outbreak if it will only pay for some tests.

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Coronavirus: US faced with protests amid pressure to reopen

Residents demand relaxation of infection prevention measures despite signs it is too soon to reopen.

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The translators giving indigenous migrants a voice

Indigenous Central American migrants can be left voiceless when facing US immigration authorities.

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Saturday, April 18, 2020

Coronavirus: The Archers BBC R4 soap to broadcast archives

"Important moments" from the past two decades will be broadcast over the course of three weeks.

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Coronavirus: Front-line NHS staff deserve extra £29 a day, Lib Dems say

The Lib Dems says workers should be financially rewarded in the same way as military staff on deployment.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Laptops offered for online school lessons at home

Pupils studying at home will have online lessons and disadvantaged teenagers can borrow computers.

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Together At Home concert: 9 things we spotted

From the most heartfelt performances to the messiest bedrooms, these are the moments that stood out.

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Coronavirus: Care home deaths in a week 'double previous month'

Covid-19 related deaths in residential care could be far higher than official figures, a report warns.

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Coronavirus: UK launches first Bangladesh rescue flights

The Foreign Office says up to 850 Britons in the South Asian country will have the chance to get home.

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Coronavirus: Spanish PM promises to ease confinement of children

From 27 April children will be able to get some fresh air for the first time since the lockdown began.

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Oklahoma City bombing: The day domestic terror shook America

On this day 25 years ago, a deadly bomb attack shook America and left 168 people dead.

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Coronavirus: Orthodox Easter weekend marked under lockdown

The Holy Fire ceremony goes ahead in Jerusalem as most worshippers worldwide are told to stay at home.

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Coronavirus: Capt Tom guest of honour at Harrogate hospital opening

The 99-year-old will join the opening of a Nightingale hospital in Yorkshire via video link.

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Coronavirus: Stables owner's fight to survive lockdown

The owner of an Edinburgh horse riding business says the lockdown is having a "horrendous" impact.

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Lancashire Police officer threatened 'to make something up'

The clip shows an officer warning the man: "Who are they going to believe, me or you?"

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The Papers: 'No 10 ignored warning' and 'PM takes back control'

Sunday's papers suggest Downing Street is beginning to plot the UK's exit from coronavirus lockdown.

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The internet has fun with the BBC News theme tune

Piano, dance, drums... people are sharing videos of their takes on the familiar music.

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Coronavirus: ‘Buying a round’ to thank NHS workers

Social enterprise Brewgooder is helping people buy beers for those on the coronavirus front line.

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Coronavirus: The view from my window

Jemima Yong's pictures record the comings and goings on a patch of land outside her London home.

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Coronavirus: UK's first 'TikTok house' opens during outbreak

Some of the UK's biggest social media stars are living in a house together during the lockdown.

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Doctor's diary: 'Fake news makes patients fear medical staff'

Conspiracy theories have been spreading among some parts of the BAME community, says Dr John Wright.

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Coronavirus: Advice columnists give tips on dating, work and parents

"Don't flirt with the cute girl at the checkout line" - and other advice for Covid-19 times.

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Coronavirus: Talking to yourself in lockdown? You're not alone

Now that they're self-isolating, some people have started talking to themselves. Should they be worried?

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Hudeidi: The Somali 'king of oud' who was felled by coronavirus

Somali musician Ahmed Ismail Hussein Hudeidi died in London from coronavirus at the age of 91.

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Coronavirus: Madrid’s medical heroes in the fight of their lives

Medics at one of the capital's busiest hospitals tell of services on the brink and becoming infected.

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We'll all die if coronavirus comes here, say worried Haitians

Haiti has barely 60 ventilators for 11 million people, and a limited number of doctors who can operate them.

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Friday, April 17, 2020

Coronavirus: Early prison release scheme suspended after errors

An administrative failure sees six low-risk inmates released by mistake, prompting a review.

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Coronavirus: Star-studded One World: Together At Home concert to be aired

More than 100 artists will be performing live from their homes in support of frontline workers.

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Quiz: Quiz contestant recalls moment Charles Ingram 'won'

James Thompson was in the audience of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire in 2001 when the money was won.

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Coronavirus: How long does it take to recover?

Recovery from Covid-19 can be a lengthy process, depending on how seriously people get the virus.

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Green’s retail empire could close over 100 stores

The owner of Topshop and Miss Selfridge is serving notice on landlords to walk away from more than 100 stores

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Euromillions: UK ticket-holder scoops £58m jackpot

The win catapults the ticket-holder's wealth to equal singer Harry Styles and footballer Sergio Aguero.

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Coronavirus: Isles of Scilly seasonal workers stranded

Workers have travelled to the Isles of Scilly and been left with no income as tourism comes to a halt.

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Coronavirus: East Midlands lockdown captured by drone

City centres are eerily quiet, once gridlocked roads now clear and building sites dormant.

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Longest period with no mountain rescue in 19 years

Scottish Mountain Rescue says people are heeding warnings not to venture into the hills.

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Coronavirus: How health care staff put on PPE

Staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital show how much protective clothing is needed to work in intensive care.

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Captain Tom Moore: How will coronavirus fundraising be spent?

Captain Tom Moore has raised millions for NHS charities - what will happen to the money?

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Week in pictures: 11-17 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Cornish dad bakes pasty the size of his newborn son

Tim Fuge, from Cornwall, says it was a struggle to find a baking tray for the 4,000-calorie pasty.

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National Youth Orchestra's Ode to Joy across Great Britain

The orchestra's 164 musicians joined together to perform the classic piece in a show of solidarity.

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Apollo 13: The silence in the blackout from those who were there

Fifty years on, hear the story from those who lived through the blackout at mission control.

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BBC correspondents and contributors read poetry from the personal to the universal

Listen to some BBC correspondents and guests sharing the poems that have helped them through difficult moments.

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Coronavirus and alcohol: One in three drink less but one in five drink more - survey

As research suggests one in three is drinking less, a look at changing alcohol habits.

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Coronavirus: BCG rumours and other stories fact-checked

Fact-checking the week's most popular dodgy claims, including BCG jabs and Iran's highly dubious testing device.

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Extreme piercing: A festival of self-inflicted pain

Since time immemorial, a village in West Bengal has paid tribute to Shiva by self-inflicting pain. This year coronavirus put a stop to it.

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Coronavirus: Is pandemic being used for power grab in Europe?

Some of Europe's leaders stand accused of taking advantage of a health crisis.

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Ethiopia and Eritrea: A wedding, birth and baptism at the border

The recent peace between once bitter enemies Ethiopia and Eritrea has transformed lives there.

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Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19

How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Germany says its outbreak is 'under control'

The number of new infections has fallen significantly in Germany, where testing is at a high level.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

Coronavirus: Space crew return to very different Earth

No strangers to isolation, the trio left for the space station months before Covid-19 emerged.

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Coronavirus: The posters spreading kindness across London

Posters and billboards are being used to spread messages of hope to lockdown Londoners.

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Coronavirus: Aneurin Bevan's birthplace Tredegar claps for NHS

Residents living in the street where Aneurin Bevan grew up, clap for the NHS and keyworkers.

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Coronavirus: Royal couple say lockdown 'stressful' on mental health

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge say it's important people know where they can find support.

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China's virus-hit economy shrinks for first time in decades

Its economy shrank 6.8% in the first three months of 2020 as it battled the virus and lockdowns

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Coronavirus fundraiser Margaret Payne, 90, 'climbing Suilven' on stairs for NHS

Inspired by Captain Tom Moore, Margaret Payne will make 282 trips upstairs at her Sutherland home.

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Coronavirus: Fly-tipping rise prompts plea to reopen tips

Some local authorities say they have seen a "sharp rise" in illegal dumping.

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Coronavirus: Care home workers move into campervans

Thirteen carers are staying at the care home where they work to reduce the risk to residents.

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Captain Tom Moore: How the war veteran captured our hearts

The war veteran set out to raise £1,000 only to pass the £15m mark has inspired legions of fans.

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Coronavirus hospitals: Leading a team of 500 during a pandemic

Dr Ali Sanders talks of the challenges she and her team of more than 500 hospital staff face.

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Quiz of the week: What did 'Captain Tom' set out to do?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Coronavirus: A run through the 'warzone' of New York

A BBC reporter jogs around Central Park, encountering grim sights and pandemic-weary New Yorkers.

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Giant pumpkin rivalry brings growers together in Australia

Australia's giant pumpkin growers are spurred on by friendly rivalry and community bonds.

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Coronavirus: The untold story of America's biggest outbreak

Infections spread like wildfire through a pork factory in South Dakota. Here's how it happened.

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How UK's biggest radio show now comes from home

The public are turning to radio for companionship and escapism amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 'My housemate refuses to social distance'

The UK's in lockdown, but some people aren't following the rules - and their housemates are worried.

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The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test

Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies.

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Australian rugby star Hayne will not face new rape trial

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Jarryd Hayne having "carefully considered" the public interest. from BBC News http...