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Roaming 'robodog' politely tells Singapore park goers to keep apart

Far from barking its orders, a robot dog enlisted by Singapore authorities to help curb coronavirus infections in the city-state politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart.




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Robots on hand to greet Japanese coronavirus patients in hotels

Coronavirus patients with light symptoms arriving to stay at several Tokyo hotels are likely to get a lift from a pleasant surprise - a robot greeter in the lobby.




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Belgian, U.S. scientists look to llama in search for COVID-19 treatment

A llama called Winter could prove useful in the hunt for a treatment for COVID-19, according to U.S. and Belgian scientists who have identified a tiny particle that appears to block the new coronavirus.




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Closest black hole to Earth has two partners in surprising celestial marriage

Astronomers have spotted the closest black hole to Earth ever discovered and are surprised about its living arrangements - residing harmoniously with two stars in a remarkable celestial marriage that may end in a nasty breakup.




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Chile v Israel - Davis Cup scores

REUTERS - Davis Cup world group first round scores between Chile and Israel in Coquimbo on Monday (* denotes new result).




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'Twilight' prequel book coming, written from vampire Edward's perspective

Author Stephenie Meyer thrilled fans of her best-selling "Twilight" novels on Monday by announcing she will release a prequel that explores the characters' love story from the perspective of vampire Edward Cullen.




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TV stars make UK lockdown dramas with help of family, technology

While most drama productions around world have stopped shooting during the coronavirus pandemic, a team in Britain headed by Oscar nominee Jeff Pope filmed a series of four short stories for television that are already being aired.




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Steve Carell? Real U.S. Space Force chief wanted Bruce Willis to play him

The real chief of the U.S. Space Force said on Wednesday he had hoped actor Bruce Willis would have played him on the upcoming Netflix show lampooning the military's newest branch of service - instead of comic actor Steve Carell.




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Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk founder and electronic music pioneer, dies at 73

Florian Schneider, co-founder of pioneering German electronic band Kraftwerk, which influenced generations of pop and dance musicians with mesmerising tracks such as "Autobahn", has died of cancer aged 73, longtime bandmate Ralf Huetter said.




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Mexican broadcaster Televisa grapples with steamy soaps in social-distancing era

Some of the top creative minds at Mexican broadcaster Televisa are puzzling over an unexpected challenge: crafting their signature soap operas without a single love scene, or even a tender kiss.




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Wall Street Week Ahead: U.S. data deluge to underscore divide between roaring market, plunging economy

A week packed with U.S. economic data is likely to provide investors with more evidence of the extent to which the coronavirus pandemic has hit growth, sharpening the debate on whether a rebound in stocks has been justified amid an unprecedented slowdown.




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Timelapse video shows construction of 'phenomenal' coronavirus hospital in Birmingham

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'Open golf courses and private playing fields for safe exercise during coronavirus lockdown'

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Hackney stabbing: Boy, 16, seriously injured in 'senseless' attack

A 16-year-old boy has suffered serious injuries after he was stabbed in a "senseless" attack in north-east London.




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Manchester pays tribute to NHS staff with road markings near Nightingale field hospital

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From the NHS frontline: I don't feel a hero but the clapping is amazing

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Deputy headteacher walks five miles a day to deliver free packed lunches to children

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Priti Patel shuts down police threats of harsher lockdown measures like road blocks and checking supermarket trollies

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MPs eligible for £10,000 grant from councils over constituency office closures during coronavirus lockdown

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New York now grappling with larger Covid-19 outbreak than any country bar the US itself

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Police officer tells dad he can't play with his kids in his own front garden




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Food For London Now: Elite personal trainer hosts online workout to boost Evening Standard campaign

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Man, 30, charged 'after having six free nights at hotel for NHS workers'

A man has been charged with fraud after allegedly spending six free nights at a hotel by claiming to be an NHS worker.




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Olive and Mabel: BBC Sports pundit Andrew Cotter delights Twitter with closely fought match... for toy bone

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Northern Ireland police launch online reporting tool for Covid-19 lockdown breaches

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Harvey Weinstein faces fresh charge of sexual assault in Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein has been charged with a new count of sexual assault, prosecutors in Los Angeles have said.




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Prince Andrew looks relaxed and cheerful for first time in months as he packs cupcakes with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson

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Happy Birthday Brenda! Richard Osman's mother inundated with wishes as she celebrates 78th birthday in isolation

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Easter eggs delivered to hospitals to thank NHS workers as they battle coronavirus this weekend

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Queen records first ever Easter message telling nation coronavirus 'will not overcome us'

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Home Secretary Priti Patel dodges direct apology to NHS workers over lack of PPE

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US death toll overtakes Italy as highest in world while Europe clamps down on Easter travel

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Man arrested for coughing on police officer in Bulwell amid coronavirus pandemic

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Labour calls for inquiry into high number of BAME NHS staff deaths related to coronavirus

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Prince William praises Church of Scotland for 'reinventing itself' amid coronavirus pandemic

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Coronavirus UK LIVE: Home Secretary 'sorry if people feel there have been failings' over PPE as Covid-19 hospital death toll rises to nearly 10,000




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Healthcare worker Donna Campbell among NHS employees to die after contracting coronavirus

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NHS nurses who helped save Boris Johnson from coronavirus 'blown away' by recognition

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Vladimir Putin says Russia may need army to help battle coronavirus crisis after record daily rise in cases

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Downing Street defends coronavirus testing of Michael Gove's daughter, saying he has 'central role' in fight against Covid-19

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Emmanuel Macron extends coronavirus lockdown for a month and admits France was not ready for crisis

The French leader said the strict rules "must be respected" over the next four weeks but told the public that the epidemic was "starting to slow down."




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China suffers biggest rise in new coronavirus cases for weeks after travel ban lifted

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Donald Trump tells American public to wear scarves as face masks in fight against coronavirus: They would be very good

"You can use a scarf," the US Leader said as he addressed the demand for face masks. "A lot of people have scarves... scarves would be very good.




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War veteran Tom Moore, 99, raises more than £1.5m to help NHS fight coronavirus

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Royal hat-maker Philip Treacy joins 'visor army' to help make PPE for NHS workers in coronavirus fight

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US bishop who said 'God is larger than this dreaded virus' and ignored social distancing guidelines dies after contracting coronavirus

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True UK coronavirus death toll 'far higher' as new figures fuel fear London is being hit even harder

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Food For London Now: Silent heroes delivering for the hungry

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Food For London Now: Celebs rally behind campaign to feed the vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak

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The moment coronavirus infects a healthy cell captured under microscope

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