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Coronavirus and climate change a ‘double crisis’

Many activists have had to stop their usual work due to the pandemic. Here's how they're responding.




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Worst song possible plays as Trump tours mask plant

As the president touts plans to reopen the economy, Live And Let Die blares over a loudspeaker.




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Coronavirus: How long it takes to recover

Weeks, months, even a year - we look at the factors that can affect the time taken to get better.




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How the Covid-19 pandemic is threatening Africa’s wildlife

Park rangers in Africa say the closure of safari tourism is leading to an increase in poaching.




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Mother of killed Georgia man seeks justice

Wanda Cooper says her son, Ahmaud Arbery, was "hunted down like an animal and killed".




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Coronavirus: Russian hospital staff 'working without masks'

As coronavirus spreads in the provinces, more and more health workers are getting sick - and dying.




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VE Day: Red Arrows flypast over central London

The Red Arrows fly over an empty central London to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.




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ICYMI: Penguin chicks and new dining ideas

Some of the stories from around the world that you may have missed this week.




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Norfolk Island morepork owls: Major breakthrough for rare species

Two fledglings may have safeguarded the future of the Norfolk Island morepork owl.




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Ahmaud Arbery: Joggers out in solidarity with the killed 25-year-old

People have been dedicating their workouts to Ahmaud Arbery who was shot and killed while out jogging.




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VE Day: The Queen addresses the nation

The Queen commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a televised address to the UK.




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Coronavirus: Russia swaps Victory Day parade for air show

The Red Square parade was cancelled because of the pandemic, but in neighbouring Belarus the parade went ahead as planned.




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Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match

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




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Coronavirus: 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 coffee farmer: 'We're definitely scared'

Many small coffee producers fear they will go under, as Covid-19 has shut down their usual buyers.




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Coronavirus: Disease meets deforestation at heart of Brazil's Amazon

Coronavirus has overwhelmed Manaus, the Amazon's biggest city, and the worst is yet to come.




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Millie Small: My Boy Lollipop singer dies aged 72

The singer, who had Jamaica's first million-selling single, dies after suffering a stroke.




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Mexico receives ventilator shipment from US

The 211 machines were purchased from a US firm, Mexico's foreign minister said.




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Life for asylum seekers in lockdown on the US-Mexico border

Magaly Contreras has spent nine months in a Tijuana shelter and is worried about her future.




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Coronavirus: São Paulo governor at odds with Bolsonaro

São Paulo Governor João Doria has imposed tough virus curbs, a move slammed by President Bolsonaro.




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Brazil's Amazon: Surge in deforestation as military prepares to deploy

The military is preparing to deploy to the region to try to stop illegal logging and mining.




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Coronavirus: Brazil's outbreak 'threatens Paraguay's success'

Paraguay's president says he has reinforced the border with the worst-hit country in South America.




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Venezuela: Trump denies role in bungled incursion

Venezuela has accused the US of being behind a botched raid to oust President Maduro.




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2000 FIFA Club World Championship: Corinthians 0-0 Vasco da Gama (4-3 PSO)

Corinthians-Vasco da Gama, FIFA Club World Cup Brazil 2000 Final: The all-Brazilian final had a plethora of familiar names - including legend Romario, Edmundo, Gilberto Melo, Ricardinho and Dida - and ended in a dramatic penalty shootout.




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2005 Club World Cup Final: Sao Paulo 1-0 Liverpool  

Sao Paulo-Liverpool, FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2005 Final: The English side saw Steven Gerrard go close twice, but they could not deny a spirited performance by the Brazilians.




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2006 Club World Cup Final: Internacional 1-0 Barcelona

Internacional-Barcelona, FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2006 Final: The powerful side of Ronaldinho, Deco and Andres Iniesta lost out to the Brazilians despite creating a number of chances.




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2007 Club World Cup Final: Boca Juniors 2-4 AC Milan

In the final of the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2007, Italian giants AC Milan got two goals from 'Pippo' Inzaghi and one each from Kaka and Alessandro Nesta to become the world's top team.




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2008 Club World Cup Final: LDU Quito 0-1 Manchester United

Liga de Quito-Manchester United, FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 Final: Both teams showed impressive attacking flair, but it was Wayne Rooney's angled shot that made the difference.




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2009 Club World Cup: Estudiantes 1-2 Barcelona (AET)

A:Estudiantes-Barcelona, FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 final: Barcelona won their sixth trophy of the year following a last-gasp equaliser and a headed winner in extra time against a dogged Argentine opponent.




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2010 Club World Cup Final: TP Mazembe 0-3 Inter

TP Mazembe-Inter Milan, FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010: Internazionale was in rampant form as they crushed the dreams of the first African finalists.




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2011 Club World Cup Final: Santos 0-4 Barcelona

Hopes were high in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 that Brazilian team Santos could match Barcelona's firepower, but Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas, Xavi and crew had other ideas.




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2012 Club World Cup Final: Corinthians 1-0 Chelsea

Corinthians and Chelsea met in the FIFA Club World Cup Cup Japan 2012 final. Watch highlights from the match when the South American champions defeated their European counterparts. 




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2013 Club World Cup Final: Bayern Munich 2-0 Raja Casablanca

Bayern Munich - Raja Casablanca, FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2013: The European champions got goals from Dante and Thiago as the host Moroccan club came close but fell in the end in this well-played final.





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Al Ain 3-3 (4-3 pens) Team Wellington (UAE 2018)

A penalty shootout decided the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018. Hosts Al Ain knocked out OFC champions Team Wellington thanks to the heroics of Al Ain goalkeeper Khalid Eisa.




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Kashima Antlers 3-2 CD Guadalajara (UAE 2018)

Losing finalists at the 2016 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, Kashima Antlers defeated Mexico's CD Guadalajara to set up a semi-final against the team that beat them in that 2016 final, Real Madrid.




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Esperance 1-1 (6-5 pens) CD Guadalajara (UAE 2018)

Nine-man Esperance ended their FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 campaign on a high after a tense 6-5 penalty shoot-out win against Chivas in the match for fifth place.




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River Plate 2-2 (4-5 pens) Al Ain (UAE 2018)

Hosts Al Ain secured a place in the final, defeating the South American champions on penalties.




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Kashima Antlers 0-4 River Plate (UAE 2018)

River Plate ended their FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory over AFC Champions League holders Kashima Antlers.




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Real Madrid 4-1 Al Ain (UAE 2018)

Real Madrid capped off another memorable year by claiming a third successive FIFA Club World Cup title, defeating host team Al Ain 4-1 at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Sports City Stadium.




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UAE 2018 Rewind

Real Madrid became the FIFA Club World Cup's record title holder, recording their fourth triumph at UAE 2018. Relive the tournament highlights with our UAE 2018 retrospective.




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Real Madrid CF 4-1Al Ain (UAE 2018)

Real Madrid CF beat Al Ain in a 4-1 thriller in the FIFA Club World Cup (2018) final. Watch all 5 goals from the final, including Modric's outside the box curler.




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Javier Ceppi, Praful Patel, and Jaime Yarza speak to the media during a press conference

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 26: L-R: Javier Ceppi, Tournament Director at LOC FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, Patel Praful and Head of FIFA Tournaments, Jaime Yarza speak to the media during a press conference ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 tournament at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 26, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Tom Dulat - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Javier Ceppi, Praful Patel and Jaime Yarza speak during a India 2017 press conference

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 26: L-R: Javier Ceppi, Tournament Director at LOC FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, Patel Praful and Head of FIFA Tournaments, Jaime Yarza speak to the media during a press conference ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 tournament at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 26, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Tom Dulat - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Praful Patel and Jaime Yarza speak to the media during an India 2017 press conference

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 26: Patel Praful and Head of FIFA Tournaments, Jaime Yarza speak to the media during a press conference ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 tournament at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 26, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Tom Dulat - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Claudio Gomes of France and Abel Ruiz of Spain pose for photos

GUWAHATI, INDIA - OCTOBER 17: Claudio Gomes of France and Abel Ruiz of Spain pose for photos with referees prior to the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Round of 16 match between France and Spain at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on October 17, 2017 in Guwahati, India. (Photo by Tom Dulat - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Abel Ruiz of Spain celebrates a scored goal

MUMBAI, INDIA - OCTOBER 25: Abel Ruiz of Spain celebrates a scored goal during the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Semi Final match between Mali and Spain at Dr DY Patil Cricket Stadium on October 25, 2017 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Abel Ruiz of Spain waits in the tunnel

KOCHI, INDIA - OCTOBER 22: Abel Ruiz of Spain waits in the tunnel ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Quarter Final match between Spain and Iran at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Kochi, India. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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The trophy is pictured ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy is pictured ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 27, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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The trophy is pictured ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final

KOLKATA, INDIA - OCTOBER 27: The trophy is pictured ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match between England and Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 27, 2017 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)