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: 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: 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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Fiona Ex Machina
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Fiona Apple blows our minds, agai...
Two Arrested in Killings of Transgender Women in Puerto Rico
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The police said they had classified the deaths as a hate crime after the women’s remains were found in a badly burned car last wee...
Peter Hunt, Who Directed the Broadway Hit ‘1776,’ Dies at 81
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Theater
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The musical about the founding fathers, his Broadway directorial debut, scored three Tonys. He was also a mainstay of the Williamstown Theater Festiva...
Scrambling the Political Divide: ‘No Normal Recession’
By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S.
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When a Republican senator shops a stimulus plan that has more common ground with a leading progressiv...
In a Crisis, True Leaders Stand Out
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Swift action, compassion and trust in science mark the most effective responses to the coronaviru...
Democrats Assail McConnell for Bringing Senate Back Amid Pandemic
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S.
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The majority leader’s plan to reconvene next week carries dangers for lawmakers as well as workers at the Capitol, where many low-level employees are minorities and at greater risk from Covid-1...
Amazon Sells More, but Warns of Much Higher Costs Ahead
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology
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Jeff Bezos, the chief executive, said the company could spend up to $4 billion to handle the effects of Covid-1...
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: 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 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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Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match
Inside the Nicaraguan boxing event that caught the world's attention during the pandemic.
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Corrections: April 30, 2020
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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
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The drug of hope. Can remdesivir hel...
Despite Unleashing COVID-19, Expert Predicts China Could Emerge from Pandemic with Even Stronger Hold on Other Nations
Tensions between the US and China are growing, fueled by COVID-19 and accusations of dishonesty. One result is Americans are suing Beijing, seeking to hold it accountable for the worldwide pandemic. Those efforts could backfire, however, such that China not only evades consequences but potentially benefits from the pandemic.
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Delivering Food Under Coronavirus
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Delivering Food Under Coronavir...
The Trump Administration’s Legal Moves to Prevent a Meat Shortage, Explained
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S.
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Contrary to misunderstandings, the actions fall short of ordering meatpacking facilities to reopen despite Covid-19 outbreaks among worker...
Trump Seeks Push to Speed Vaccine, Despite Safety Concerns
By BY DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S.
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The president wants a coronavirus vaccine widely available by the end of the year, even though his public health experts say it will take at least a year to 18 month...
Trump and Kushner Engage in Wishful Thinking and Revisionist History
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S.
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“We think we really have crossed a big boundary and much better days are ahead,” the president said Wednesday. “The federal government rose to the challenge, and this is a great success story,” said his son-in-la...
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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Coronavirus: Madrid's balcony cinema screens films for people in lockdown
People in Madrid can watch films from their balconies after the local council brought in huge screens.
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'We'll starve to death if this continues'
Half of the world's workers could lose their jobs because of Covid-19, we meet four who are struggling with lockdown.
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In pictures: Iranian embassy siege in London
Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington.
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An unlikely coronavirus hotspot in forgotten US corner
How poverty and economic inequality are threatening an entire generation of African Americans.
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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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Boris Johnson, Carrie Symonds, and a baby in a very exclusive club
Baby Johnson joins Leo Blair and Florence Cameron to become a member of a very exclusive club.
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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.
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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.
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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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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 Briefing: What Happened Today
By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S.
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Whenever schools finally reopen in the United States, the classroom could be a very different plac...
How Teachers Are Fighting to Make Meaningful Connections With Students
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Teachers and students are stressed. Here’s some things we learned talking with educator...
Transgresora y tradicional: así es la reina del rap en quechua de Perú
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT en Español
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Renata Flores, de 19 años, es parte de una generación de músicos peruanos que combinan los ritmos del trap, el rap y el reguetón con los sonidos y el lenguaje del campo andin...
‘Governors Don’t Do Global Pandemics’: Cuomo Faults Others Over Virus
By BY JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT New York
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The governor accused various world and federal health groups, as well as the news media, of not sufficiently warning the world of the coronavirus outbrea...
Trump Administration’s Message on Reopening Continues to Be Contradictory
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S.
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The president said the coronavirus wouldn’t come back while Dr. Anthony Fauci said it would be “a bad fall” and the attorney general threatened to sue states for enforcing restriction...
How to Defend a Dissertation Virtually
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Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?
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The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is still planned for late July, but making it happen with the proper fanfare seems impossible while the threat of the coronavirus loom...
China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation
By BY DAMIEN CAVE AND AMY QIN from NYT World
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Beijing has adopted a “no-holds barred” diplomatic push to quash criticism of its handling of the outbreak and to fend off efforts, including by President Trump, to hold it financially accountabl...
Tucker Carlson Beats Sean Hannity as Trump Briefings Give Fox News a Boost
By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business
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The network’s ratings surged in April, but “Hannity” missed its top spot for the first time since 201...
It’s Not Enough to ‘Get Back to Normal’
By BY SUSAN E. RICE from NYT Opinion
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We can rebuild better. Here’s ho...
Pence Tours Mayo Clinic and Flouts Its Rule That All Visitors Wear a Mask
By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S.
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The vice president, who leads the White House’s coronavirus task force, said that masks were meant to prevent the spread of the virus and that he was tested regularly and does not have i...
Coronavirus: 98-year-old doctor working through the lockdown
France's oldest doctor continues to support patients during the pandemic, despite being at high risk of getting coronavirus.
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Refugee camp image wins food photo contest
An image of children at a Rohingya refugee camp wins Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2020.
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Coronavirus: Lockdown on a deserted Australian Island
How one Australian couple ended up isolated in paradise on Fraser Island.
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The trees that survived the bombing of Hiroshima
How a message of hope and peace is being spread by trees
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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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Coronavirus: 'My cafe's going bust before it's even opened'
A car factory worker turned cafe owner explains how coronavirus is affecting his business dream.
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Coronavirus: Wild animals enjoy freedom of a quieter world
Lockdowns give parts of the natural world an opportunity to experience life with fewer humans around.
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'I wanted doors I could slam': Growing up in a see-through house
Shelley Klein lived in a modernist masterpiece - but envied her friends' more traditional homes.
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Coronavirus: Two million Bangladesh jobs 'at risk' as clothes orders dry up
Half of the four million garment industry jobs in Bangladesh could be lost as orders dry up.
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The Valentine's Day snake puzzle
Why were 29 snakes left in pillowcases in a Sunderland dustbin the day before and the day after Valentine's Day?
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India coronavirus: The man giving dignified burial to Covid-19 victims
Abdul Malabari has taken on the task of burying those who died with the virus in one Indian city.
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Coronavirus: Transgender people 'extremely vulnerable' during lockdown
Rights groups say coronavirus restrictions are leaving vulnerable trans people even more exposed.
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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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Officials Say Limits on Virus Relief Funds for States Are Too Tight
By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S.
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Lawmakers and other officials are seeking more flexibility in spending federal emergency aid even as Republicans resist allocating more dollar...
U.S. Governors Move Ahead With Reopening, Despite Health Worries
By BY JACK HEALY, MANNY FERNANDEZ AND PETER BAKER from NYT U.S.
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Several states, including Texas and Florida, have stay-at-home orders expiring this week. “That executive order has done its job to slow the growth of Covid-19,” Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas...
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S.
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A promising vaccine in development at Oxford University could be distributed as soon as Septembe...
Briefings Were ‘Not Worth the Time,’ Trump Said. But He Couldn’t Stay Away.
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S.
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Just hours after his own White House officially canceled his planned appearance on Monday, the lure of the cameras in the Rose Garden proved too hard to resis...
The State of the States Is Dire
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion
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State and local costs of dealing with the pandemic are skyrocketing as revenues plunge. Congress needs to step i...
In Kayleigh McEnany, Trump Taps a Press Fighter for the Coronavirus Era
By BY ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON from NYT U.S.
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Kayleigh McEnany saw Donald J. Trump as her ticket to stardom. She has been fighting for him for much of her adult life, now as the president’s fourth press secretar...
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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Ethereal image of Cosmos flowers wins photo competition
A photo of Cosmos flowers wins the International Garden Photographer of the Year's Black & White photo project.
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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.
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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: Florida pastor continues in-person services
Pastor Rich Vera is among a minority in America who say it’s appropriate to gather to worship.
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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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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.
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TV in lockdown: How shows are coping without a studio audience
Some TV shows are struggling without a crowd - but others have arguably improved.
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Coronavirus: Why are people still flying into the UK? And other questions
Why is it still possible to fly into the UK during the coronavirus lockdown, and other questions answered by BBC experts.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We aren't diagnosing many cancers now'
Planned surgery has been cancelled across the NHS - there may be some big changes when it resumes.
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Coronavirus: 'I returned my suits and spent £100 on loungewear’
Demand for casual clothing is soaring during the lockdown, but is the UK at risk of dressing down too much?
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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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In ‘Run,’ Archie Panjabi Sees Shades of Her Most Famous Role
By BY JESSICA SHAW from NYT Arts
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The actress’s part in the comic thriller, one of two HBO shows she is joining this spring, reminds her of Kalinda, her beloved character in “The Good Wife...
‘Homeland’ Showrunner Declassifies the Series Finale
By BY JENNIFER VINEYARD from NYT Arts
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The series’s co-creator Alex Gansa talks about last-minute decisions, adjusting to criticism and the role of Edward Snowden as the writers crafted an endin...
260,000 Words, Full of Self-Praise, From Trump on the Virus
By BY JEREMY W. PETERS, ELAINA PLOTT AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S.
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Three journalists from The New York Times reviewed more than 260,000 words spoken by President Trump during the pandemic. Here’s what we learne...
‘Westworld’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap: The Regressive Path
By BY SCOTT TOBIAS from NYT Arts
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Caleb learns the truth about his past with some help from another outlie...
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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Anna Wintour Made Condé Nast the Embodiment of Boomer Excess. Can It Change to Meet This Crisis?
By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business
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The theatrical flourishes and lavish lifestyles of the great media figures of a generation seem ill suited to the momen...
Governors, Facing Pressures on All Sides, Weigh Reopening Their States
By BY SHAILA DEWAN AND VANESSA SWALES from NYT U.S.
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In Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, Michigan and elsewhere, they face the same question: how and when to restart parts of their economie...
For Trump, Lying Is a Super Power
By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion
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He will use deception to keep his bungled response to Covid-19 from ruining his re-election chance...
Coronavirus: 'I'm tattooing myself every day in lockdown, but I'm running out of space'
Coronavirus: 'I'm tattooing myself every day in lockdown, but I'm running out of space'
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Coronavirus: 'When will pandemic end?' and other questions from kids
Jonathan Ball, professor of virology at the University of Nottingham, answers science questions sent in by children, that you've probably been wondering about too.
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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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Coronavirus: The people inspired into making a difference
The BBC spoke to people inspired by Capt Tom's effort help the NHS by walking lengths of his garden.
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Coronavirus: Should maternity and paternity leave be extended?
A petition calling for maternity leave to be extended due to coronavirus has attracted many signatures.
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Coronavirus: The US resistance to a continued lockdown
The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them.
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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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Coronavirus: 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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'He said it was the stupidest idea he had ever seen'
How Abigail Forsyth set up and grew the popular reusable cup business, KeepCup.
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'I feel like I don't count,' says man with MND
The government's advice on shielding is failing people with motor neurone disease, according to a charity.
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Gruffalo artist Axel Sheffler: 'This was something I could do to help'
Axel Sheffler has rushed to publish a book which explains the coronavirus pandemic to children.
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Brad Pitt Plays Dr. Anthony Fauci in an At-Home Edition of ‘S.N.L.’
By BY DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Arts
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The latest remotely produced episode of “Saturday Night Live” also featured appearances from Miley Cyrus and Adam Sandler, among other...
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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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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What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’ and ‘Vida’
By BY SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts
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A new supernatural horror series and a returning drama highlight very different experiences of Mexican-Americans in Los Angele...
Coronavirus Live Updates: Pandemic Alters Ramadan Traditions; Scientists Ponder More Versatile Drugs
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The virus is transforming the Muslim holy month, clearing out mosques and forcing families to replace physical gatherings with virtual meet-up...
Emily Herzberg, Samuel Dowd
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The couple met on the dating app Bumble, and, boldly, spent their second and third dates answering “36 questions that lead to love...
Jessica Murray, Joshua Sheppard
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“We wanted certainty in the times of uncertainty,” the bride sai...
Quotation of the Day: The Draft Filled a Void, but What Happens Next?
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Quotation of the Day for Sunday, April 26, 202...
Corrections: April 26, 2020
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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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Chicago Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages Starting in 2021
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S.
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After the City Council’s vote on Friday, operators will be unable to renew their licenses and the city will stop issuing new one...
Where Is Kim Jong-un? How Experts Track North Korea’s Leader
By BY CHRISTOPH KOETTL, ROBIN STEIN, AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER AND DAVID BOTTI from NYT World
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Rumors are swirling about Kim Jong-un’s location and health. These North Korea experts showed us how they collect information about his secretive regim...
Coronavirus: Dundee father of 13 tests positive for Covid-19
The Hann family have found lockdown a struggle but say they feel "privileged" as they pull together.
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Coronavirus: 'I had to shave off my beard so I could wear a face mask'
John Armstrong was "devastated" when he realised there was no alternative to shaving off his facial hair.
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Ultra-Orthodox and trans: 'I prayed to God to make me a girl'
Growing up as a Hasidic Jew, Abby Stein had no idea trans people existed - she just felt sure she was a girl.
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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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See Which States Are Reopening and Which Are Still Shut Down
By BY SARAH MERVOSH AND JASMINE C. LEE from NYT U.S.
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Some states are starting to lift restrictions put in place to curb the coronavirus pandemi...
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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America Shouldn’t Have to Play by New York Rules
By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion
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A national lockdown is bad medicine and worse politic...
Gene Deitch, Prolific Animator, Is Dead at 95
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Arts
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In a 60-year career, he created Tom Terrific, revived Tom and Jerry and won an Academy Award for a cartoon based on a Jules Feiffer stor...
Congress Shovels Trillions at Virus, With No Endgame in Sight
By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT Business
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As lawmakers scramble to assemble the largest government relief effort in decades, they are locked in a cycle of reacting to events and hoping for better economic new...
