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DAN HODGES: We don't have the worst Covid-19 death rate in Europe and it's wicked to pretend we do

Britain does not have the worst Covid-19 death toll in Europe. And the Government's critics know it. Unlike the UK, other nations' coronavirus statistics don't include deaths outside of hospital.




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China flexes its military muscle: Beijing exploits Covid crisis to assert control of South China Sea

Deeply worried about Beijing's insatiable desire for land and the way its military has occupied areas by stealth, Washington has sent three warships to the region.




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My wonderful brother and an awful truth...a plea take notice of those with learning disabilities 

I worry about my brother Tom. He has Fragile X, the most common cause of inherited learning disability. He can't write, read or understand money. He refers to Covid-19 as 'this bloody flu virus'.




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When Daisy Edgar-Jones was just a Normal Person

She is being propelled into the acting A-list by her mesmerising performance in Normal People, the BBC drama that has captured the imagination of the nation.




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Photo shows moment shark breaches water at a popular Australian surfing spot 

Dylan Nacass, 23, managed to escape with minor lacerations after a shark latched onto his leg while surfing at Bell's Beach in Torquay, Victoria on Friday afternoon.




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Met Police officer is under investigation for posting jokey videos on TikTok while he's on duty

The London Metropolitan Police constable could become one of the UK's first officers to face misconduct proceedings over his use of the controversial video-sharing app.




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ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: The sober truth about my coronavirus lockdown wine habit

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: How much are you really drinking in these lockdown days? Studies claim that one person in three is drinking less often that causal, but I can't say I've come across them.




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Mutiny behind the sofa: BBC Breakfast has a 'bullying culture'

It's the wholesome morning TV show enjoyed by millions for its gentle take on the day's news. But it seems that all is not so cosy behind the scenes at BBC Breakfast.




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Lembit Opik's pregnant fiancee moves countries while he presents radio show

Sabina Vankov's decision to return to her homeland with their daughter Angelina came a month after the MoS revealed she had asked Mr Opik to move out. She is pregnant with his child.




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BBC drama Normal People: Paul Mescal reveals he overcame crippling anxiety

His compelling portrayal of a young man in an intense, awkward relationship is setting the screen alight in Normal People.




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Royal Albert Hall is facing closure as bosses say only a THIRD of seats could be used

Chief executive Craig Hassal said the 2m social distancing rules would force the London venue to cut its capacity to just 30 per cent and close its bars and restaurants, adding the situation is 'desperate'.




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Prince Charles and Camilla write a letter to 'Everyone at Royal Mail' to thank them for vital role

Addressed to 'Everyone at Royal Mail,' the letter from the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall commends their 'dedication, resilience and hard work'. Adding that many are relying on post to feel close to loved ones.




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More than half a million Zoom accounts are offered for sale

Crooks can buy usernames, passwords and other data to break into private online meetings and steal sensitive information from banks, financial firms and even universities.




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Marie Stopes abortion charity accepted millions of pounds in funding from US porn baron

Marie Stopes International (MSI) has received more than £7.5million from sex-toy salesman Phil Harvey, critics have now accused the charity of betraying its stated aims.




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Growing popularity of dachshunds may put the breed at risk

Respected breeders will perform DNA screening but potential owners could be duped into buying unhealthy pets from unscrupulous puppy farms abroad.




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Diary of an NHS doctor: my blood boils when I think of hypocrite Neil Ferguson

The worst may now be over, but as one frontline doctor reveals in her latest diary, traumatised medics now have time to reflect on the life-and-death decisions taken in the heat of battle… 




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Matt Hancock now 'on borrowed time' after battles with Michael Gove, Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson

Matt Hancock is living on 'borrowed time' as Health Secretary following clashes with the three most powerful members of the Government over the Covid crisis, The Mail on Sunday has been told.




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Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy's summit to heal rift ends in deadlock

The footballers' wives have been at loggerheads after Coleen, 34, accused Rebekah, 38, of leaking stories about her, and their case could now go to the High Court after failing to reach a resolution.




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Ministers fear 'The Blob' - made up of political opponents - will sabotage reopening of schools

Ministers believe 'The Blob' - an army made up of political opponents and union barons - is colluding to politicise the coronavirus outbreak, The Mail on Sunday has learned.




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HARRY COLE: What's happening to the security service after official voiced social injustice worries?

Britain's spooks are showing distressing signs of wokeness. At a party, a senior British security official left reporters speechless with his self-flagellating concern about social injustice.




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Boris Johnson is accused of ignoring terrorist threats

The group of senior Ministers and security officials was due to meet on Thursday but did not, meaning a full NSC meeting has not been convened since February.




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Corbynistas accuse Sir Keir Starmer of plotting a 'betrayal' of his vow to abolish tuition fees

Jeremy Corbyn's backers claim the new Labour Party leader wants to review his predecessor's £7.2 billion pledge, despite promising to honour it during the recent leadership contest.




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Jeremy Clarkson asks 15 questions to see if YOU could be a millionaire

Hello, and welcome to Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? From tonight, at 7.15pm on ITV, and for the next six nights at 9pm, the biggest quiz show in the world is back.




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Campaigners demand Boris Johnson launches public inquiry into deaths in BAME communities

In a letter to Mr Johnson on Sunday, campaigners said only an independent inquiry could get the 'critical' answers needed to explain the 'outsized effect' Covid-19 was having on BAME communities.




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Up to 50,000 coronavirus test samples are sent to the US for analysis after 'operational issues' 

Daily coronavirus tests fell the below 100,000 target for a seventh day in a row. Health Secretary Matt Hancock urged Boris Johnson to 'give me a break' in a furious bust-up over the coronavirus crisis.




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Britons urged to shine a light from windows on Tuesday in tribute to nurses on coronavirus frontline

Public are being encouraged to shine a light from windows in recognition of nurses in the coronavirus fight, described as the 'greatest health emergency in NHS history'.




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British Airways owner's boss Willie Walsh warns against two week quarantine

The CEO of International Airlines Group has waded into the row over the UK government's proposals to force travellers arriving into Britain, including UK citizens returning from holiday, into quarantine.




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Three members of Rochdale grooming gang are STILL living in the town

The victims of the Rochdale grooming gang have admitted they feel 'violated' after the men who haunted them have now returned to the town, despite losing their appeal against deportation.




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Lockdown: Jeremy Corbyn's brother issued with fixed penalty notice

Piers Corbyn, 73, called the fine an 'abomination' and an 'attack on human rights' after he refused on numerous occasions to heed the police's polite requests in Central London today.




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The saddest casualty of William and Harry's feud... is Diana's statue 

Holding umbrellas aloft to guard against an unseasonal shower, Princes William and Harry seemed lost in thought as they toured the new 'white garden' at Kensington Palace.




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'That's not fair - give me a break': Matt Hancock pleads to PM in clash over UK's COVID-19 response

Matt Hancock is living on 'borrowed time' as Health Secretary following clashes with the three most powerful members of the Government over the Covid crisis, The Mail on Sunday has been told.




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Why you should ALWAYS use liquid laundry detergent

An Australian mother has revealed what really happens to your washing machine if you clean your clothes with laundry powder instead of liquid detergent.




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Joe Wicks 'is at the centre of a £5 MILLION bidding war with Nike and Adidas'

The 33-year-old, is reportedly in the centre of a '£5 million bidding war' between sports brands Nike and Adidas who are both keen to sponsor the star following the success of his online classes.




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MasterChef star Brendan Pang reveals his recipe to make the perfect fluffy bao buns 

MasterChef Australia star Brendan Pang has shared his secret recipe to make the perfect steamed bao buns at home.




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President Trump drinks bleach, gives commencement speech to 'the class of COVID-19' in SNL cold open

Alec Baldwin reprised his imitation of President Trump on the season finale of Saturday Night Live - this time with the Commander in Chief giving a commencement speech via Zoom.




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California Democrat says 'F**k Elon Musk' after Tesla founder says he'll move HQ to Texas or Nevada

San Diego assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez made no bones about her displeasure with Tesla CEO Elon Musk after he said he'd move his company to Texas or Nevada Saturday.




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Riot police clash with hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters in Berlin

In Berlin, hundreds of protesters swarmed Alexanderplatz yesterday, clashing with riot police officers and shouting 'We are the people!' and 'Freedom!'.




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Mum leaves the internet in stitches after microwaving lemons but was left with burnt marks 

An Australian woman attempted to clean her microwave using the lemon in water trick. But she missed the vital step of putting the citrus fruit in water, which resulted in heavily burnt lemons.




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Surfer killed in shark attack in Northern California

A surfer has been killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach, state park officials said Saturday.




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Coles shopper shares his simple trick to folding shopping bags that will save you space 

A clever Australian shopper has demonstrated how to neatly fold reusable shopping bags to save pantry or drawer space in the kitchen. The bag is folded in certain ways to avoid unravelling.




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Boris Johnson will tell public to 'stay alert, control the virus and save lives'

Boris Johnson is expected to drop the 'stay at home' slogan during a televised address to Britain on Sunday at 7pm in an effort to reopen parts of the economy damaged during the coronavirus crisis.




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Exploring The Retreat at Blue Lagoon, Iceland's ultimate hideaway

The Mail on Sunday's Sarah Turner checked into The Retreat, which takes Iceland's most seminal experience - bathing in the milky waters of the Blue Lagoon - and raises it to new levels.




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China's president Xi Jinping 'personally requested WHO delay a COVID-19 pandemic warning'

German publication Der Spiegel published the bombshell claims that come from their country's Federal Intelligence Service known as the 'Bundesnachrichtendienst', or BND.




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Gender balance seeps into BBC drama Normal People

I came to Normal People, the television drama everyone else seemed to be talking about, with low expectations.




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Metropolitan police officers' spokesman blasts coronavirus response as 'wishy washy'

The Metropolitan Police Federation's Ken Marsh said British authorities 'needed to be firmer right from the beginning'. Pictured: Sunbathers in Greenwich Park, London yesterday.




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Britain's biggest unions threaten to tell workers to refuse return unless workplaces are made safe

Leaders of unions such as Unite, Unison and the General have written an open letter to Boris Johnson demanding the government puts policies in place to make workplaces safe.




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DR ELLIE CANNON: So what is the plan for over-70s?

A reader in their 70s asks DR ELLIE CANNON for advice on what they need to do to prepare for the next stage of the Covid-19 crisis while another wants to know if they can babysit their grandchildren.




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Democrats propose coronavirus relief package to send $2,000 to each American every month

Senators Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey introduced the Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act Friday.




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Fire breaks out in Moscow coronavirus hospital killing one

One person was killed after a fire broke out tonight at a Moscow hospital treating patients infected with the new coronavirus, authorities said.




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MLB 'considers playing a shortened 80-game season where teams only face regional rivals'

Major League Baseball appears tentatively set to approve a plan that would call for an 80-game regular season beginning in early July. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is seen above.