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: Michigan lockdown protesters enter statehouse

Demonstrators rallied at the state's capitol as legislators voted on extending the state of emergency.

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Australian police shoot man dead after stabbings in Pilbara

The man, armed with a knife, is reported to have injured several people in a WA shopping centre.

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Coronavirus: 'World is too fragile' - UN secretary general

António Guterres tells the BBC he has been "shocked but not surprised" by the coronavirus response.

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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: 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: 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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Are ‘anti-virus’ cars in China just a gimmick?

Car brands are looking to tap into the country’s heightened health concerns to help kick-start flagging sales.

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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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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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Extreme E teams will have one woman and one man driving

Extreme E teams will field one female and one male driver during races when the new climate aware racing series begins in 2021.

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Coronavirus: New York funeral home puts corpses in lorries

Police were called on Wednesday after the home in Brooklyn put dozens of bodies in rented trucks.

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South African anti-apartheid veteran Denis Goldberg dies

He stood trial in South Africa alongside Nelson Mandela and was also imprisoned for his activism.

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Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading.

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YouTube stars including Saffron Barker unite for lockdown livestream fundraiser

Jack Maynard, Lady Leshurr and Big Narstie are among the names raising cash for the NHS.

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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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Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company says forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries have clouded its forecast.

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US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites

The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list.

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Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor dies aged 67

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

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US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites

The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list.

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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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Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament

Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform.

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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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Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament

Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform.

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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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Irrfan Khan: The Bollywood star loved by Hollywood

Irrfan Khan's biographer, Aseem Chhabra, writes about the life of one of Bollywood's biggest stars.

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Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy

Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52188820

Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions

Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52466834

Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'

How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52411797

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: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'

"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it.

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Coronavirus: Why so many US nurses are out of work

At a time when many healthcare workers are risking their lives, some face pay cuts and job loss.

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How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.

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Exotic dancers swap club for food delivery service

Lucky Devil Lounge in Portland, Oregon has adapted its business to comply with social distancing.

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Coronavirus: NHS workers get free video games

To say thank you to NHS staff the gaming industry is providing 85,000 games to download for free.

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Coronavirus: Europe grapples with lifting limits on travel

France plans to allow greater freedom, while Germany warns against worldwide travel before mid-June.

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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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Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas

Films that debut on video on demand will be eligible for next year's awards, the Academy rules.

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India coronavirus lockdown: Stranded migrants can return home

Millions of people stranded by a lockdown to curb coronavirus can return to their home states.

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US economy sees worst slump in over a decade

The contraction in the world's largest economy is the most severe since the financial crisis of 2008.

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Malawi - where courts have blocked a coronavirus lockdown

Malawi announces cash handouts for the poorest, after the courts blocked the proposed lockdown.

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AI cannot be recognised as an inventor, US rules

The US Patent and Trademark Office rules only "natural persons" can legally be inventors.

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Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas

Films that debut on video on demand will be eligible for next year's awards, the Academy rules.

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Coronavirus: Outcry as Spanish beach sprayed with bleach

Environmentalists say a misguided attempt to protect residents has damaged a sensitive ecosystem.

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How Irrfan Khan helped Slumdog Millionaire to become an Oscar winner

Danny Boyle credits Irrfan Khan with propelling Slumdog Millionaire to Oscar glory.

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South Korea fire: Dozens killed in warehouse blaze in Icheon

The fire in the unfinished warehouse in Icheon began after an explosion involving building material.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52472799

Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma

Many are returning to jobs in Israel and its settlements, where there has been a large outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52470718

Germany's new Berlin airport set for take off, nine years late

There may be no passengers on the horizon but the long-awaited airport will launch in October.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52470012

Coronavirus: Transgender people 'extremely vulnerable' during lockdown

Rights groups say coronavirus restrictions are leaving vulnerable trans people even more exposed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52457681

Irrfan Khan, one of Indian cinema's finest exports

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: A new way of dating during lockdown

Omar Mehtab looks at how online dating is being reinvented in these times of social isolation.

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Coronavirus: A new way of dating during lockdown

Omar Mehtab looks at how online dating is being reinvented in these times of social isolation.

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Gallery robot helps people experience art from home

The telepresence robot is helping people who would not be able to visit to experience the gallery.

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Slumdog Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan dies

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, known internationally for roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic Park, dies aged 53

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Coronavirus: This is what reopening in US looks like

Barber shops, tattoo parlours, beaches and restaurants reopen in Georgia.

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Trump orders US meatpacking plants to stay open

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

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El Salvador gangs: 'No ray of sunlight for inmates'

El Salvador, already criticised by rights groups, cracks down further on imprisoned gang members.

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French police officers suspended for using racist slur in viral video

The two officers in Paris were filmed using an extremely offensive word for North Africans.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52440987

Sony's delayed Last of Us 2 set for June release after story leaks

After major story spoilers leaked online, the hotly anticipated but long-delayed game is due for release.

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Man dies after Lebanon economic protest turns violent

Demonstrators are angry at the economic crisis which has been made worse by a coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: India cancels order for 'faulty' China rapid test kits

States have complained that the rapid test kits have an accuracy rate of only 5%.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52451455

Who could lead North Korea without Kim?

The enigmatic sister, a diplomat and a spymaster are all contenders, but history is on nobody's side.

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Coronavirus: How New Zealand got its coffees and fries back

A strict and early lockdown has meant New Zealanders are back at cafes sooner than other countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52450978

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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Coronavirus: HSBC profits halved by pandemic fallout

The bank raised its expectations for bad loans to $3bn due to the impact of the pandemic.

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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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52450031

Luckin Coffee: Scandal-hit chain raided by regulators in China

The company's shares have slumped this month since it revealed $310m in fabricated transactions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52438399

Coronavirus: DJI Mavic Air 2 jettisons drone safety feature in Europe

Mavic Air 2 lacks promised facility to spot nearby aircraft in models sold outside North America.

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Coronavirus: What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis

"Dumbfounded" or "great job" - Americans who backed the president in 2016 rate his pandemic response.

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Coronavirus: Families foster pets during outbreak

As animal shelters are forced to limit operations, many people have applied to temporarily rehome a pet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52442424

Coronavirus: Florida pastor continues in-person services

Pastor Rich Vera is among a minority in America who say it’s appropriate to gather to worship.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52442423

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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52450692

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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The Uber driver evicted from home and left to die of coronavirus

Rajesh Jayaseelan found himself homeless and sick in London with Covid-19. His widow tells his story.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52413431

Coronavirus: What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns

What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52426040

Coronavirus: Mexico factory staff question 'essential work'

Concerned about coronavirus, Mexican workers are calling for US-owned factories to be closed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52440202

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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52423833

Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.

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Coronavirus and climate: Australia's chance to shift to green energy

Scientists say the economic impact of the virus gives a window for action to cut emissions.

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Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'

The company introduced measures earlier this month to stop the spread of misinformation

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Coronavirus: UK film piracy surges during lockdown

In the UK, US, Italy and elsewhere, film piracy online shot up after lockdown measures came into effect.

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El Salvador: Gangs 'taking advantage of pandemic'

President Nayib Bukele authorises the police and army to use lethal force to contain the violence.

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Coronavirus: Airlines urge chancellor to extend job support scheme

The coronavirus job retention scheme must be extended beyond June, says Airlines UK.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52439405

Coronavirus: Schools start reopening in China's biggest cities

Some older pupils in Beijing and Shanghai are going back to classes as normal life begins to resume.

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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: Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'

The company introduced measures earlier this month to stop the spread of misinformation

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Coronavirus: Virus deaths error blamed on computer system

One health board "decided not to use" the same system as the rest of the NHS.

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Coronavirus: Israeli court bans lawless contact tracing

Israel's Supreme Court forces the government to legislate if it wants to keep tracking its citizens.

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Microsoft Teams fixes funny Gifs cyber-attack flaw

Security researchers found a way to infiltrate accounts by making people look at Gif images.

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Coronavirus: Online resources for home-learning

Kate Russell looks at some education related websites that could be useful during lockdown.

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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: 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: Internet child abuse images 'not being deleted'

Campaigners say 90% fewer suspicious web addresses have been deleted during the pandemic.

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Airbus is 'bleeding cash', chief executive warns

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

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The boy who photographed La Belle Époque of France

Jacques Henri Lartigue documented La Belle Époque of France.

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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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Why so much US resistance to lockdown?

The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them.

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Rare glimpse into El Salvador's overcrowded prisons

A rare glimpse into El Salvador's notoriously overcrowded prisons.

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Ken Walibora: How Kenya's 'king' of Swahili writing inspired me

Ken Walibora died on 10 April and left behind a generation of Kenyans who grew up on his books.

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Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)

How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders.

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Coronavirus: Is it too early to expand our 'social bubbles'?

New Zealand is relaxing some social distancing measures, but is it safe for other nations?

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A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

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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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52436420

Coronavirus: Chile to introduce controversial 'virus-free' ID

People who recover from Covid-19 will get a certificate despite a World Health Organization warning.

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Coronavirus: Italy's PM outlines lockdown easing measures

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says Italy will start relaxing coronavirus restrictions from 4 May.

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More US states begin lifting virus lockdown orders

Some Americans can resume going to restaurants, cinemas and nail salons starting this week.

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Coronavirus: Australians download COVIDSafe contact tracing app

The Australian government app notifies users if they have had contact with a user who has Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Spain records lowest daily death toll as lockdown eases

The health ministry says 288 people have died of the virus, the lowest number since 20 March.

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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: Auschwitz survivor Henri Kichka dies of Covid-19

One of Belgium's last Holocaust survivors, Henri Kichka, succumbs to Covid-19.

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Rohingya crisis: Hundreds of refugees stranded in boats at sea

The Malaysian government has turned away Rohingya refugees, over fears about coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52431222

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: 17 police officers die of Covid-19 in Peru

A new interior minister has vowed to spend more money to buy protective equipment after 17 deaths.

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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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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: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown.

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Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south

The Yemeni government has warned of "dangerous and catastrophic consequences" of the move.

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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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Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns

Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.

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Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown.

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Nepal earthquake: Surviving a deadly Everest avalanche

Footage shows the terrifying moment climbers were engulfed by snow in 2015.

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Coronavirus: Worldwide death toll climbs to 200,000

The sombre milestone is reached with 2.8 million infections, Johns Hopkins University figures say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52428162

Coronavirus: Berlin march against lockdown measures

About 200 protesters gathered in Germany's capital to protest against coronavirus measures.

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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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Hong Kong protests: Jailed man gets judge's sympathy for stabbing

The judge who jailed the man for the attack at an anti-government protest said he was a victim.

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Coronavirus: Belarus orphanage seeks help amid 'critical' outbreak

A Belarus orphanage says it has at least 23 cases, and that some of the children are "extremely ill".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52426260

Coronavirus: NY man in lockdown shares his often hilarious lockdown life moments

The funny moments of a New York man isolated in his small apartment.

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Coronavirus: Immunity passports ‘could increase virus spread’

No evidence people who develop antibodies after recovering are protected against a second infection.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52425825

Lam Wing-kee: HK bookseller who defied China opens shop in Taiwan

Lam Wing-kee was detained in China after selling material critical of the political elite there.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52425350

Coronavirus: India allows small shops to reopen

Only half of staff are allowed to work and must take precautions such as wearing face masks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52423474

Sergio Moro: Brazil prosecutor requests Bolsonaro 'meddling' probe

It comes after former justice minister Sergio Moro accused the president of political interference.

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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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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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Messenger Rooms: Facebook's new video calls let 50 people drop in

The social media giant said it worked with cryptographers to devise ways of excluding unwanted guests.

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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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52421673

Coronavirus: Belgium unveils plans to lift lockdown

Schools will be allowed to reopen from 11 May, but with no more than 10 pupils per class

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52421723

Australia and New Zealand mark Anzac Day in driveways

Citizens, many holding candles, stand in silence in driveways to pay a dawn tribute to wartime dead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52406944

Has Sweden got its virus science right?

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52395866

Doctors share notes on hope, fear and longing

Doctors across India, who are hailed as heroes, talk about their anxieties during the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52377965

'If I can't work I can't feed my family'

How the Covid-19 crisis has left many migrant workers stranded and without money for their families.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52388835

Tree kangaroos: How a joey in Australia is helping save his wild cousins.

How a joey in an Australian zoo is helping his wild cousins in Papua New Guinea.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52391742

Coronavirus: Should I worry about my lockdown eating?

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-52329529

How do you fight a locust invasion amid pandemic?

A second locust invasion hits East Africa, raising fears of more hunger amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52394888

Dyson Covid-19 ventilators are 'no longer required'

Firm's founder says demand is less than envisioned but the government says tests are ongoing.

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Coronavirus: US death toll passes 50,000 in world's deadliest outbreak

A grim milestone is passed by the world's deadliest outbreak, although US mortality rate is comparatively low.

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Brazil justice minister Moro quits in Bolsonaro clash

Sergio Moro, famous for fighting corruption, opposed the dismissal of Brazil's police chief.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52415863

Coronavirus: France bans online sales of nicotine products

A suggestion that nicotine might help against coronavirus sparks a run on such products.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52415793

Coronavirus: People-tracking wristbands tested to enforce lockdown

Several nations are testing people-tracking wristbands to make sure citizens stay at home.

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South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has face mask issues

Cyril Ramaphosa struggles to put on a face mask after urging people use them on public transport.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52414885

Saudi Arabia: Prominent human rights activist 'dies in jail'

Campaigners say Abdullah al-Hamid was not given sufficient medical care following a stroke.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52411453

Coronavirus: Disinfectant firm issues warning after Trump comments

The makers of Lysol and Dettol warn against Donald Trump's suggestion of ingesting disinfectant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52411706

Genocide trial: IS suspect in court in Germany

A 37-year-old man is accused of murdering a five-year-old girl in Iraq in 2015.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52409406

Coronavirus: South Africa allows cigarette sales as lockdown restrictions eased

Alcohol sales remain banned but people can soon exercise outside and some businesses reopen.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52404621

Fortnite's Travis Scott virtual concert watched by millions

Travis Scott's 10-minute show wowed players and press - and saw millions take part online.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Asian cooks make bamboo shoots top trend

Dishes with bamboo shoots are currently the top recipe search worldwide, ahead of banana bread.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52407207

Stay-At-Home protesters: 'We want our lives back'

Across the United States, some people insist the lockdowns should be lifted and states reopened.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52406515

Coronavirus: Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52407177

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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52406943

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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Rolling Stones release their first new song in eight years, Living In A Ghost Town

Living In A Ghost Town was started before the coronavirus pandemic and completed in lockdown.

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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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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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52366162

Coronavirus: Is social distancing an oxymoron in India?

The country has been in lockdown for a month, so why are crowds still gathering in many places?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52393382

Ramadan: Fasting safely during coronavirus crisis

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52382293

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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52397294

Merkel warns coronavirus crisis 'still just the beginning'

The German leader calls for a big EU budget expansion to tackle the crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52394645

Coronavirus: Twitter bans incitement to attack 5G towers

The social network will delete posts inciting people to damage telecoms infrastructure.

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Spotify allows fans to pay musicians directly

Artists can also donate the money to charity, or give it to their road crew while tours are on hold.

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Syria civil war: Germany holds unprecedented state torture trial

Anwar R and Eyad A are accused of committing crimes against humanity for Syria's regime.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52393402

Li Zehua: Journalist who 'disappeared' after Wuhan chase reappears

Li Zehua was chased and detained in the virus epicentre, before being sent to "quarantine".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-52392762

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson nurse 'Jenny from New Zealand' on treating PM

New Zealand nurse Jenny McGee speaks about treating UK PM Boris Johnson for coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52394353

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: Australia urges G20 action on wildlife wet markets

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52391783

Apple iPhone at risk of hacking through email app

Researchers claim the sophistication of the hack makes it nearly undetectable to victims.

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'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app

Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52392084

Wildfires rip through Poland's biggest national park

Hundreds of firefighters are battling fires ravaging the Biebrza National Park, Poland's largest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52392231

'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app

Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked.

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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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52382234

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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52349808

The Saudi tribe and the tech city

Saudi plans to build a new tech city are coming up against two hurdles: funding and a local tribe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52375343

Mothers of murdered sons fight for justice in Colombia

Beatriz Méndez's teenage son was killed in Colombia in 2004, and now she is looking for answers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52356400

Coronavirus: Ischgl resort at heart of Europe’s outbreak reopens

Ischgl, known as the "Ibiza of the Alps", is blamed for hundreds of cases among skiers across Europe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52384572

Developing world economies hit hard by coronavirus

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52352395

Coronavirus: Why some Nigerians are gloating about Covid-19

Many rich Nigerians, including the political classes, used to go abroad for medical treatment - but no longer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52372737

Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites

Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites.

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Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites

Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52391758

Coronavirus: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52391678

Coronavirus: How will the developing world cope?

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52390053

Coronavirus: Germany's states make face masks compulsory

Bremen is the last of Germany's 16 states to require using face masks on public transport.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52382196

Coronavirus: South Africa deploys 70,000 troops to enforce lockdown

Security forces are struggling to enforce the lockdown intended to stop the spread of the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52387962

Australia lorry crash: Four police officers killed in Melbourne

Officers had pulled over a car for speeding in Melbourne when a lorry hit them, killing four.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52386383

Coronavirus: First US deaths weeks earlier than thought

Two newly identified cases in California are now believed to be the earliest virus deaths in the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52385558

Iran's Revolutionary Guards ‘successfully launch military satellite’

If the launch is confirmed, it seems likely to add to the tensions between Iran and the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52380507

Coronavirus: Spanish PM Sánchez sees 'slow and gradual' end to lockdown

PM Pedro Sánchez says they will start slowly winding down the lockdown in the second half of May.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52380654

Kenya hunts those filmed fleeing coronavirus quarantine centre

Those in mandatory confinement have been complaining about prison-like conditions and the expense.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52381583

Coronavirus: Grandmas' top tips to get through lockdown

We've asked Grannies from around the world for their advice on staying positive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52376726

Coronavirus: Health leaders' credentials dumped online

According to the group that discovered the list, they are being shared by right-wing extremists.

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Fortnite reluctantly comes to Google Play store

Publisher Epic Games claims it felt forced to release its most popular franchise on Google Play.

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Coronavirus: Romania hands out steep lockdown fines

Romania issues 200,000 fines which are said to equal the country's corporate tax take for February.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52370421

Mozambique villagers 'massacred' by Islamists

The police say dozens were killed after youths refused to join the militant group.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52381507

Man shoots dead wife and eight others in Lebanese town

The victims of the country's worst mass shooting in years reportedly include at least five Syrians.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52380503

Coronavirus: US health official warns of dangerous second wave

The top US health official warns a fresh outbreak could coincide with the flu season.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52378845

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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Camera tech catches motorists using their mobile

The system is capable of working in the day or night and in all weather conditions.

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US bodycam footage shows man shooting at police

A man suspected of attempted murder was pulled over in a car park when he started firing at officers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52377095

Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani

The social media giant becomes a shareholder in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52377521

Coronavirus: Harvard rejects Trump demand to pay back aid

The US president says he is unhappy that the ultra-wealthy college has received stimulus money.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52376944

Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani

The social media giant becomes a shareholder in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio.

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Netflix sign-ups jump during coronavirus lockdowns

The streaming service behind Tiger King added 16 million subscribers in the first months of the year.

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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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52377122

Coronavirus: Latin American crime gangs adapt to pandemic

Crime gangs in Latin America are making changes to the way they operate, but are they gaining strength?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52367898

Planned from scratch: Brasilia at 60 in pictures

The purpose-built Brazilian city celebrates 60 years since it became the country's capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-52369133

Covid-19: Robots help care home residents stay in touch

Technology is helping elderly people maintain connections with loved ones during the coronavirus.

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Oil price turmoil set to continue

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52367052

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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52365021

India coronavirus lockdown: Broke tourists rescued from cave

The six tourists moved into a cave after running out of money when India went into lockdown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52364601

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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52364055

Sri Lanka marks Easter Sunday attack anniversary

More than 250 people were killed by a group of suicide bombers on Easter Sunday last year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52357200

Starlink space display 'set to continue all week'

The 60 Starlink satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX firm appear in a line crossing the night sky.

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Coronavirus further threatening media freedom, says Reporters Without Borders

Countries which censored their Covid-19 outbreaks, like Iran, fall in the World Press Freedom Index.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52363305

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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52361005

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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52363852

Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders

Facebook said it was only removing events that violated government orders over virus containment.

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Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders

Facebook said it was only removing events that violated government orders over virus containment.

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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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52363428

Coronavirus: Governors ask Trump to call off lockdown protests

One governor says it would be "incredibly appreciated" if the White House helped rein in protesters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52363318

Coronavirus: UK forces hundreds of scam Covid-19 shops offline

The National Cyber Security Centre says it took down almost 500 fake stores over the past month.

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The stealthy little drones that fly like insects

Making wings that flap is very difficult, but it has real advantages as some are finding out.

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Saudi Arabia executed record number of people in 2019 - Amnesty

Global executions hit a 10-year low, but Saudi Arabia bucked the trend, Amnesty International says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52358476

Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?

Experts raise concerns about Bluetooth technology and the risks of "mission creep".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52353720

Can you compare countries?

Should you be comparing Covid-19 statistics between countries?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/52311014

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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52359101

Coronavirus: Somali diaspora sends home stories of woe

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52300410

Coronavirus dreams: Why are people having lockdown nightmares?

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52354371

Coronavirus: Ofcom rules on Eamonn Holmes and David Icke comments

The media regulator "issues guidance" to ITV and finds London Live in breach of broadcasting standards.

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Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?

Experts raise concerns about Bluetooth technology and the risks of "mission creep".

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Coronavirus: Amazon using thermal cameras to detect Covid-19

The retail giant is using the technology in its warehouses around the world.

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Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube

The social network accelerated the launch of Facebook Gaming due to the coronavirus lockdown.

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Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube

The social network accelerated the launch of Facebook Gaming due to the coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro joins anti-lockdown protests

Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly said that the risk posed by coronavirus has been exaggerated.

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Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic will fold without aid, warns Branson

Sir Richard Branson says he is not asking for a handout, but a commercial loan to save the airline.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52354865

Coronavirus: Germany relaxes shop closures

Some German school pupils are also back in class, but social distancing remains in force.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52352443

Richard Wadani: Austrian Nazi deserter dies aged 97

Richard Wadani was drafted to fight for Nazi Germany in 1939, but deserted and switched sides.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52353369

Palghar lynching: India police arrest more than 100 suspects

Three men have been beaten to death in Palghar district despite a strict lockdown across the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52350728

Coronavirus lockdown: NZ to ease restrictions after 'stopping explosion'

The country, which has relatively few cases, has been praised for its quick and strict response.

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Coronavirus: Three Sydney beaches re-open for exercise

Coogee, Maroubra and Clovelly beaches allow exercise after three weeks of being shut to the public.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52351881

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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Climate change: 'Bath sponge' breakthrough could boost cleaner cars

A new aluminium-based material could make hydrogen-powered cars more practical and less expensive.

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Coronavirus in Latin America: How bad is it?

BBC reporters in Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia and Nicaragua explain how the pandemic is affecting the region.

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Coronavirus journey: The 'last cruise ship on Earth' finally comes home

From political storms to presidential pleas, it has been quite a journey for the MSC Magnifica.

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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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52350082

Australia coronavirus lockdown: Kangaroo hops through empty Adelaide streets

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52350091

Disney stops paying 100,000 workers during downturn

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52349729

The translators giving indigenous migrants a voice

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52268386

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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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.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52322559

Coronavirus: The fear of being sentenced to a Kenyan quarantine centre

Kenyans worry about being put into coronavirus quarantine where conditions are said to be like prison.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52326316

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

The BBC investigates allegations of exploitation by labourers working in the Spanish fruit and vegetable growing region Almeria.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52319537

Gold mining in Ghana: Going underground with a child miner

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52324363

Coronavirus: Amazon extends closure of French warehouses

Amazon shuts in warehouses until Wednesday in a row over sanitary conditions for workers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52346451

Coronavirus: US faced with protests amid pressure to reopen

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

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52348288

Iran warns US Navy over Gulf incident

The US Navy accused Iranian vessels of "dangerous and provocative actions" in the Gulf on Wednesday.

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Canada shooting: Nova Scotia gunman 'dressed as policeman' arrested

Police in Nova Scotia advised residents to stay indoors after an attacker shot several people.

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Coronavirus: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani 'in isolation as staff infected'

Up to 40 members of Ashraf Ghani's staff test positive as the president self-isolates, say media reports.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52346442

Coronavirus: New York couples can now tie the knot over Zoom

Governor Andrew Cuomo has said New Yorkers will be allowed to apply for licences and marry online.

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Coronavirus: US protests against and for lockdown restrictions

Restrictions brought in to try to stop the spread of Covid-19 prompt demonstrations.

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Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and the Rolling Stones Together At Home

Over 100 stars take part in an online concert, Together At Home, celebrating the world's key workers.

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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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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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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: Japan doctors warn of health system 'break down' as cases surge

It comes as coronavirus cases in the country surge, leaving its doctors and hospitals stretched.

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Coronavirus: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?

Robot workers can help us keep social distance but once machines take over it will be hard to go back.

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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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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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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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We are not prepared at all': Haiti, already impoverished, confronts a pandemic

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

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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: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?

Robot workers can help us keep social distance but once machines take over it will be hard to go back.

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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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Trump: Some states 'to begin a safe, gradual and phased opening'

US President Donald Trump says a number of states have announced "concrete steps" to reopening.

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Coronavirus: Lang Lang on taking part in all-star concert

The pianist joins over 100 artists performing live from home to support front-line workers tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Orthodox Easter weekend marked under lockdown

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

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Thomas Thabane: Lesotho's PM sends army into streets

Thomas Thabane, accused of killing his wife in 2017, says he is deploying soldiers to restore order.

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Hong Kong: High-profile democracy activists arrested

A media tycoon and a number of lawmakers are among those arrested over last year's mass protests.

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New mum meets baby after emergency birth in coma

Yanira Soriano, 36, has been reunited with her newborn son after recovering from Covid-19.

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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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Climate change: 'Bath sponge' breakthrough could boost cleaner cars

A new aluminium-based material could make hydrogen-powered cars more practical and less expensive.

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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: 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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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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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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Week in pictures

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

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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: 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: China outbreak city Wuhan raises death toll by 50%

The revision of Wuhan's toll comes amid growing scepticism over the transparency of China's response.

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Coronavirus: Africa could be next epicentre, WHO warns

There have been almost 1,000 deaths and more than 18,000 infections across Africa so far.

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Coronavirus: Ecuador sees massive surge in deaths in April

Guayas province, home to the city of Guayaquil, sees nearly 6,000 extra deaths in two-week period.

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Google blocking 18m coronavirus scam emails every day

Google sees a huge spike in phishing attacks as criminals exploit people's fears over Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Denmark to reopen hairdressers as it loosens lockdown

Denmark moved fast to contain the outbreak and is now allowing small businesses to resume trade.

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Climate change: US megadrought 'already under way'

A drought as bad as any in recorded history may be under way in the US.

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Coronavirus: TikTok donates £5m to Royal College of Nursing fund

The video clip app, popular among NHS staff, is donating to a hardship fund for nurses.

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India coronavirus: The underpaid and unprotected women leading the Covid-19 war

India's community health workers say they have to do dangerous work without any benefits.

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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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Robotic insects printed 'in minutes' and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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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 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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China's virus-hit economy grows at slowest rate in decades

The world's second biggest economy contracted 6.8% in the first quarter as the impact of the virus hit.

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White House defends Ivanka Trump's personal travel amid lockdown

The president's eldest daughter travelled to New Jersey, a virus hotspot, with her family last week.

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Saudi princess 'appeals to king for release from detention'

Tweets apparently from Basma bint Saud say she is "being arbitrarily held" and has deteriorating health.

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Doctors and coronavirus: ‘How can we not be afraid?’

Health workers are paying a heavy cost in the coronavirus pandemic - here are some of their stories.

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Africans in China: We face coronavirus discrimination

The Guangzhou authorities deny their actions have been racist, but admit that all African nationals have been tested.

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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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Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions

Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true.

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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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Coronavirus: Trump unveils plan to re-open states in phases

Guidelines for "Opening up America Again" outline three stages for US states to ease their lockdowns.

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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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Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 April 2020

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

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Coronavirus: Free our children from lockdown, says Barcelona mayor

In Spain, children are not allowed to leave home for any reason under strict coronavirus rules.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52308453

Tabhlighi Jamat: India arrests religious leader over Covid-19 outbreak

The head of the Tablighi Jamaat was arrested after a gathering spawned Covid-19 clusters across India.

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Coronavirus: 668 infected on French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle

The flagship Charles de Gaulle is in quarantine in Toulon, with a third of its 2,000 crew infected.

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New Zealand comic 'deeply sorry' for botched Jacinda Ardern cake

Laura Daniel says it is not wise to “bake your heroes”, as her cake calamity is ridiculed online.

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US Navy accuses Iranian vessels of harassing warships in Gulf

Iranian vessels carried out "dangerous and provocative actions", the US Navy says.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from Hokkaido's second wave of infections

The Japanese city, which initially saw a drop in cases, is now facing a bigger wave of virus cases.

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Coronavirus in Africa: 'No time for half measures in helping the economy'

Many African economies had been growing strongly before the coronavirus hit - no longer.

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Biggest cosmic mystery 'step closer' to solution

New experimental findings could help us solve one of the biggest mysteries about the Universe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52297058

Starving Rohingya refugees rescued off Bangladesh after two months at sea

The Rohingya Muslims are believed to have been drifting at sea for two months.

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North Korean defector becomes first to win South Korea parliamentary seat

Thae Yong-ho, the highest ranking official to ever defect from North Korea, made history with his win.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52305447

South Korea election: Ruling party wins amid coronavirus outbreak

President Moon Jae-in's party won a decisive victory in an election held under tight virus controls.

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Coronavirus: Fears of spike in poaching as pandemic poverty strikes

Conservation groups say poaching is on the rise as tourism income dries up at wildlife reserves.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52294991

Coronavirus: Michigan protesters defy stay-at-home order

Workers blocked roads demanding the state reopen after the governor extended stay-at-home restrictions.

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Coronavirus: Trump says peak is passed and US to reopen soon

"We'll be the comeback kids," the president says, predicting some states will reopen this month.

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Coronavirus: How California kept ahead of the curve

The Golden State has only had a fraction of the coronavirus deaths experts expected - why?

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Bangladesh overfishing: Almost all species pushed to brink

Overfishing by industrial trawlers in Bangladesh has pushed almost every species to the brink.

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Coronavirus: French care home fights to keep Covid-19 at bay

How a home in Burgundy seeks to protect more than 100 vulnerable residents and staff from Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Is President Trump right to criticise the WHO?

The World Health Organization "failed in its basic duty" over coronavirus, Donald Trump claims.

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Coronavirus: Rwandan radio stars spread hygiene message

Young people from Rwanda are producing radio plays to educate people about the importance of hand-washing.

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Coronavirus: Why has NYC death toll suddenly surged?

An additional 3,778 deaths presumed to be virus-linked puts the city's death toll above 10,000.

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Coronavirus: Should I wear a mask to stop the virus?

The BBC's Laura Foster looks at the science about when and where we should wear face masks.

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Coronavirus: The unexpected items deemed 'essential'

Cheese shops and gun stores are among the services still open in locked down countries around the world.

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Coronavirus: False claims by politicians debunked

Reality Check exposes some false coronavirus claims made by leading politicians.

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Climate change: Blue skies pushed Greenland 'into the red'

Cloud-free skies played a key role in one of the worst years for Greenland's ice sheet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52286165

Coronavirus: Trump's WHO de-funding 'as dangerous as it sounds'

Bill Gates, a major donor to the global health agency, is among critics of Donald Trump's funding cut.

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Coronavirus: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos adds $24bn to fortune

The online retail giant has benefited from surging internet shopping during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Lagos unrest: The mystery of Nigeria's fake gangster attacks

Residents of two Nigerian states, where there is a lockdown, panicked after fake reports of mass attacks.

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Tour de France to go ahead at end of August after coronavirus delay

The postponed 2020 Tour de France will now start on 29 August, following the French government's extension of a ban on mass gatherings.

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Coronavirus: Trump’s name to appear on US relief cheques

Critics are accusing the president of using the aid for struggling families to boost his reputation.

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Mumbai: Frantic migrants throng Bandra station as India extends lockdown

Thousands of migrants looking to go home gathered at the Bandra station on Tuesday night.

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Imogen Heap uses AI to help make creative music

The singer-songwriter explains why she is using artificial intelligence to help her produce music.

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Coronavirus: Denmark lets young children return to school

Children up to the age of 11 go back to class over a month after their schools were shut down.

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Coronavirus: Amazon ordered to deliver only essential items in France

It comes amid allegations that the company is failing to protect its staff from the coronavirus.

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Burger King 'plant-based' Whopper tweets banned

Ads suggested the burger, which is cooked alongside meat, is suitable for vegans, the watchdog says.

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Coronavirus lockdown: India to ease farming restrictions, travel still banned

New lockdown rules to ease the supply chain and help the economy will come into effect post 20 April.

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US airlines to receive $25bn rescue package

Aid was expected but the companies had baulked at some of the terms.

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Accenture: ‘Every business will be a health business’

Consulting giant Accenture says firms will need to invest in new health measures after the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52289142

Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season

The gaming industry has experienced delays because of restrictions on developers working from home.

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Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season

The gaming industry has experienced delays because of restrictions on developers working from home.

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Notre Dame fire: Fragile old lady of Paris waits for rescue

A year after fire devastated Notre Dame, construction has stopped and the cathedral is quiet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52280511

Coronavirus: Are the bodies of victims undermining Iran's official figures?

Could the number of coronavirus victims be worse than Iran makes out?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52223193

Coronavirus in India: Migrants running away from quarantine

Migrants sent to coronavirus quarantine have either left their villages or are slipping in and out.

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Cyclone Harold and coronavirus: Pacific Islands face battle on two fronts

Aid agencies warn social distancing is impossible in the wake of natural disaster like Cyclone Harold.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52268119

Coronavirus: Why lockdowns may not be the answer in Africa

Communities in Africa must be consulted about lockdowns, argue Alex de Waal and Paul Richards.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52268320

The woman who discovered the first coronavirus

June Almeida was a pioneer of virus imaging who was largely forgotten until the current outbreak.

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Coronavirus: South Korea holds elections in masks and clinics

With coronavirus seemingly under control, South Korea is holding an election unlike any other.

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Coronavirus: 'World faces worst recession since Great Depression'

The IMF says the coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into a "crisis like no other".

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Coronavirus: 20 suspected phone mast attacks over Easter

Industry body says conspiracy theories linking 5G to the pandemic are baseless and risking lives.

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Loot box warnings to be added to video games

Ratings will now feature detailed information about the nature of in-game purchases.

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Coronavirus: NHS staff use app to request crucial PPE

The Frontline.Live app allows NHS workers to request gowns, masks and other equipment.

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Measles resurgence fear amid coronavirus

Millions of children risk missing out on measles vaccines, Unicef warns.

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Wisconsin Democrat Jill Karofsky in Supreme Court election upset

Jill Karofsky ousted Trump-backed Justice Daniel Kelly from the state's top court.

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Coronavirus: NHS trusts request basic items via Amazon Wish Lists

Hand creams and thermometers have been asked for - but some hospital staff have raised concerns.

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Coronavirus: Ofcom assesses Eamonn Holmes 5G comments after complaints

The This Morning host cast doubt on media outlets who debunk the myth that 5G causes coronavirus.

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Chernobyl: Ukraine officials call for calm as fire rages

Firefighters are battling against a blaze raging near the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear plant.

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Coronavirus: Amazon plans hiring spree as orders surge

Amazon is taking on 75,000 more workers to handle online orders after improving safety conditions.

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Softbank fund warns of $16.7bn loss due to virus

The world's biggest technology fund group expects its first loss in 15 years, blaming the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: 'I know what it's like to miss an Olympics'

Forty years before a pandemic dashed Alyson's dreams, Paula missed out on the Games due to politics.

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Coronavirus: Reporter grills Trump on pandemic response

The president and a journalist talk over one another in a fiery argument about coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Amazon plans hiring spree as orders surge

Amazon is taking on 75,000 more workers to handle online orders after improving safety conditions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52276149

Coronavirus: Austria reopens some shops as lockdown eased

Garden centres and small shops will open as part of a step-by-step plan to restart the economy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52275959

French F1 Grand Prix set to be postponed

The French Grand Prix is set to be the next Formula 1 event to be postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/52275166

Coronavirus: New York region explores reopening as cases 'plateau'

"The state boundaries mean very little to this virus," Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday.

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Coronavirus: How to cope with living alone in self-isolation

For those living alone, quarantine means being more cut off than ever. There are simple ways to manage.

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India coronavirus: World's largest postal service turns lifesaver

India Post steps in to transport vital medical supplies during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Greek artists fight race violence with a digital map

Artists and activists in Greece are bringing racist violence out of the shadows - by illustrating it.

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The audacious plan that could save a species

With only two northern white rhinos left in the world - both female - extinction seems a certainty.

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Why computer games are more than a lockdown distraction

People are turning to computer games while confined at home during due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 'I lost my mum on Mother's Day'

Egyptian Aya says she would have crumbled were it not for the support of strangers on WhatsApp.

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Coronavirus: First sailor on virus-stricken USS Roosevelt dies

The outbreak on the ship led to its captain's firing after he pleaded for help in a leaked letter.

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Two men arrested for murder of Miami girl over Adidas Yeezy shoes

The captain of her school dance team was murdered last week during a botched shoe robbery.

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Coronavirus: Egypt PM deplores blocked burial of virus doctor

Villagers refused to allow the woman's body into a cemetery, fearing it would spread coronavirus.

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India coronavirus: Doctor's reattach policeman's hand severed in lockdown attack

The policeman was attacked after reprimanding men for violating India's coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Five ways the outbreak is hitting global food industry

From demand for orange juice to vegetables left unpicked, our usual supply chains have been upended.

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Coronavirus lockdown spares Czech women an Easter whipping

A Czech Easter fertility ritual - involving lightly whipping women - is scrapped due to coronavirus.

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50,000-year-old string found at France Neanderthal site

A three-ply chord fragment made from bark was spotted on a stone tool recovered at a cave in France.

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Animal Crossing removed from sale in China amid Hong Kong protests

The game was pulled by Chinese websites after Hong Kong players posted anti-government content.

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Coronavirus: Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator to be tested in Colombia

The design by a man in California will undergo a fast-tracked process in the Latin American country.

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Coronavirus: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio illuminated as doctor

Images of thanks and hope were projected onto the statue in Rio de Janeiro.

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Coronavirus: Spain begins to ease lockdown to revive economy

Manufacturing and construction workers can return to work, but other people must remain at home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52267376

Kenyan weddings, births and deaths in the age of Covid-19

Joseph Warungu looks at how the virus has changed the lives of Kenyans, from birth to death.

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Coronavirus: Parents are 'proud' of daughter who nursed PM

Mike and Caroline McGee are the parents of one of the nursing team who cared for Boris Johnson.

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Coronavirus: Mobile data helps Norway track cases

A mobile operator is using anonymised phone location data to help track the virus.

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Coronavirus: Could gaming be good for you during lockdown?

How much time should people spend playing games online - and could it offer some benefits during social isolation?

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Coronavirus: Six people shot at California house party during lockdown

The "large" party was being held in an apartment complex despite a statewide order "stay at home".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52265989

Coronavirus: Food delivery driver paying back doctors who saved him

Having survived cancer, one delivery rider in China is helping keep medical staff fed during the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52211205

Deadly tornadoes batter southern US states

Officials say people should not let coronavirus lockdowns stop them seeking shelter from the storms.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52239262

Coronavirus: Italian tenor Bocelli sings at Milan's empty cathedral

Italian tenor Bocelli sings at an empty cathedral with a message of hope to those in lockdown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52266084

Apollo 13: Enhanced images reveal life on stricken spacecraft

Enhanced images reveal life aboard Nasa's stricken Apollo 13 spacecraft in unprecedented detail.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52264743

Coronavirus: Japan rushes to house thousands of homeless people

The cafes are a common destination for homeless people but coronavirus has forced many to shut.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52265917

Coronavirus: When home gets violent under lockdown in Europe

Worrying cases of domestic abuse have emerged across Europe after weeks of confinement.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52216966

Coronavirus: India's race against time to save doctors

India does not have the PPE kits it needs to protect its doctors and police from Covid-19 infection.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52215071

Coronavirus: Ecuador struggles to bury its victims

Families in Ecuador's biggest city are frustrated by the struggle to bury their loved ones.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52234127

Coronavirus: What's the latest with Brexit and other big stories?

From Brexit to Syria, what else is happening as the global pandemic dominates the agenda?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52196817

Coronavirus: 'Dear Class of 2020' video shares graduating seniors' messages

One student's initiative is letting high school seniors open up about their final year being cut short.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52232385

Coronavirus: Easter Sunday under lockdown captured in pictures

Christians around the world celebrate from home and services are live-streamed from empty churches.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52264772

US 'could have saved lives' with earlier measures

Experts called for social distancing in February but there was "pushback", a top health official says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52264860

Coronavirus: UK confirms plan for its own contact tracing app

App will send yellow and red alerts to those who have come into contact with a suspected carrier.

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Coronavirus: Italy orders rescued migrants onto quarantine ship

About 156 people on a German rescue ship off Sicily must undergo health checks on another vessel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52263969

ICYMI: Cats, confessions and concerts

Here's a few lighter stories you may have missed from around the world in the time of coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52246299