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Coronavirus: Challenge of reshaping UK cities after lockdown

Replacing cars with bikes or walking will cut infection and address climate change, say campaigners.




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Coronavirus: My lockdown hen party was virtually as good as the real thing

A bride-to-be’s friends and family organised the surprise event to replace the one they originally had planned.




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Chvrches singer Lauren Mayberry on lockdown life in LA

Lauren Mayberry talks to the BBC's Unlocked podcast about lockdown in LA, social media and abusive relationships.




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VE Day celebrations: The UK marks 75th anniversary

An RAF flypast and a national minute's silence are among the events marking the 75th anniversary.




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Coronavirus: Huntington's care in lockdown

Danielle's mum Lisa is in the final stage of Huntington's and needs full-time care.




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Ramadan: Young Muslims share coronavirus lockdown diaries

Three young Muslims share their experiences on what Ramadan has been like so far during life in lockdown.




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Coronavirus: Young men 'more likely to ignore lockdown'

Psychologists find they are more likely to meet friends than women.




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Coronavirus rules 'an enormous ask', says first minister

Mark Drakeford said "we should all be anxious" about how long lockdown can be sustained.




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Coronavirus: Garden centres in England to reopen next week

Stores following social distancing can reopen from Wednesday, a senior government source says.




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Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 74Cv Review

Moving into the bigger leagues of fishing, where your hobbies are more professional and catching the biggest fish is key to improving your professional career. In such cases, you’re going to want to consider buying a product that really steps your game, without you having to worry about the price. A sport that necessarily was […]

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CORE Instant Pop-Up Canopy Review

A beachgoers favorite item must be the canopy tent. You can relax under it, watch the sea, and save yourself from the sun; all at the same time! Many of us even use these sheds in other places like parks, camps, mountains, and even backyards. When it comes to canopies, there’s actually no definite site. […]

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Chateauguay issues 36-hour boil water advisory starting Monday

The municipality of Chateauguay is advising residents to boil tap water starting Monday as work will begin on the water system.




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A large portion of Universite de Montreal fall courses will be held online

The Universite de Montreal is the first in the city to announce that most of its fall courses will be delivered at a distance as a response to the continuing COVID-19 crisis.




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Two injured after collision in Montreal's east end

Montreal Police are investigating the cause of the collision but say the car driver is in critical condition.




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Study finds most Montrealers not on board with sending kids back to school

Most Montrealers are not on board with sending children back to school May 18 according to a new survey from the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) and the Association for Canadians Studies (ACS).




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Does pandemic offer US and Iran chance for partial reset?

Jonathan Marcus looks at whether the crisis might lead to some rapprochement between the arch-foes.




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Israel's coronavirus patient 74 talks about her experience

Israel's coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on social media.




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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: Israeli drag queens take show online under lockdown

With theatres closed, Tal Kalai and Yuval Edelman streamed performances online – and ended up on TV.




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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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Israel coalition deal a victory for Netanyahu forged in isolation

Israel's PM has turned his chief challenger, Benny Gantz, into his chief deputy, writes Tom Bateman.




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Saudi tribe challenges crown prince's plans for tech city

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




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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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Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma

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




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In pictures: How embassy hostage drama unfolded

Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington.




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Coronavirus: Yemen medics braced for 'unspeakable' crisis

"You can see the fear in their faces," says medic as health workers in Yemen brace for Covid surge.




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Afghanistan investigates reports Iran guards forced migrants into river

Afghanistan is investigating the alleged torture and drowning of migrants at the Iranian border.




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IS militants 'dumped bodies in Syria gorge', HRW says

The al-Hota gorge became "a place of horror" under the jihadist group, Human Rights Watch says.




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Coronavirus stokes Middle East boiling points

Tensions on the streets were already high - now the disease has fuelled them, says Jeremy Bowen.




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IS militants step up attacks on Iraqi security forces

Analysts say IS is exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, which is occupying authorities' attention.




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Qatar Airways warns of 'substantial' job losses

State-owned Qatar Airways plans significant staff cutbacks as it deals with the coronavirus downturn.




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Abbco Tower: Fire engulfs skyscraper in UAE city of Sharjah

Twelve people were injured by the blaze in a 49-storey residential building in Sharjah.




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Wagner, shadowy Russian military group, 'fighting in Libya'

The private military group has up to 1,200 members supporting a renegade general, a leaked UN report says.




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Egypt says jailed filmmaker who mocked Sisi died from alcohol poisoning

Shady Habash, whose video mocked the president, "mistook hand sanitiser for water", prosecutors say.




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New Iraq prime minister after five months of deadlock

Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been sworn in as the new prime minister.




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Know your rights during a traffic stop, police warn after badges stolen from Cambridge home

Police are encouraging the public to know their rights if they’re stopped on the road after two authentic police badges were stolen from a home in Waterloo Region earlier this week.




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Active COVID-19 cases declining in Waterloo Region, numbers show

Data shows that the number of active confirmed COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region is on the decline. Here's a look at those numbers.




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Incident in Fergus sends person to hospital

A police forensics vehicle was parked in front of a home on Forfar Street East in Fergus on Friday evening, after an incident that police say sent one person to hospital.




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High-risk offender released and plans to return to Guelph area

Guelph Police are warning the public about a high-risk offender who has been released from custody.




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Arrests made in Kitchener for Windsor homicide investigation

A heavy police presence outside a Kitchener apartment building late Friday afternoon has been linked to a homicide investigation by Windsor Police.




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Family safely escapes house fire that causes $200K in damage

A family of four was able to safely get out of their house after a fire caused $200,000 of damage.




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Snowbirds not flying over southern Ontario communities Saturday due to snowy weather

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will not be performing their flyover of Waterloo Region and other southern Ontario communities on Saturday due to snowy weather.




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One more death and 15 new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region




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Your pictures of lockdown at home

Our readers reveal the new normal of their life during the coronavirus crisis.




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28 March - 3 April 2020

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




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4-10 April 2020

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




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11-17 April 2020

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




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18-24 April 2020

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




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25 April - 1 May 2020

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




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Fun for all the family at Butlin's

Photographer Barry Lewis captures the spirit of a Butlin's holiday camp in 1982.