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Lord of the Rings: Gollum star Andy Serkis to read The Hobbit in ONE sitting live online



LORD OF THE RINGS Gollum actor Andy Serkis has announced he will read JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit in one sitting live online for charity.




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mb 4.7 CARLSBERG RIDGE

Magnitude  mb 4.7
Region  CARLSBERG RIDGE
Date time  2020-05-08 11:27:31.0 UTC
Location  0.51 S ; 67.32 E
Depth  10 km




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Mw 5.5 MID-INDIAN RIDGE

Magnitude  Mw 5.5
Region  MID-INDIAN RIDGE
Date time  2020-05-08 20:45:30.7 UTC
Location  29.45 S ; 76.55 E
Depth  10 km




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VE Day hero: Boris praises Ernie Horsfall, 102, in brilliant video call



BORIS Johnson praised a 102-year old Second World War veteran as "awesome" yesterday during a VE Day video call.




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Charity boost as £16million fund launched over coronavirus crisis



CHARITIES working to deliver food to the homeless and others in urgent need of support during the coronavirus emergency were last night promised a £16million boost from the Government.




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Lockdown warning: Boris' road map will see NO major relaxation as coronavirus rages on



BORIS Johnson will only unveil "limited" changes to coronavirus lockdown rules to come into effect next week, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.




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Germany PANIC: Merkel ally ‘worried’ about hard Brexit as Boris stands firm on deadline



GERMANY is worried about the possibility of a hard Brexit as trade negotiations between the UK and the EU have so far resulted in very little progress.




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Keir Starmer's devastating secret weapon to rally voters against Boris Johnson exposed



KEIR STARMER's secret weapon against Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been revealed by Professor Tim Bale who detailed what the Labour leader can succeed in.




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Don't do it Boris! Ann Widdecombe issues 'crucial' Brexit warning to Prime Minister



ANN WIDDECOMBE has warned it is "crucial" Boris Johnson does not extend the transition period.




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Ontario promises to review long-term care system once pandemic ends

Ontario’s minister of long-term care has announced that the provincial government will conduct a review of the long-term care system once the COVID-19 pandemic settles.




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Health-care workers' union says Ontario wants to change N95 directive in long-term care

A union representing health-care workers in long-term care homes says the province wants to change a directive that gives all workers access N95 masks.




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75,000 Americans at risk of dying from overdose or suicide due to coronavirus despair, group warns

As many as 75,000 Americans could die because of drug or alcohol misuse and suicide as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an analysis conducted by the national public health group Well Being Trust.




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The coronavirus crisis is not the Tories' finest hour, says FREDERICK FORSYTH



THERE is a steadily growing groundswell of opinion in this country that refuses to diminish or be silenced. I hope I may claim to have been a pioneer.




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This hypocritical self-indulgence has wrecked Ferguson’s credibility, says LEO McKINSTRY



HYPOCRISY is one of the aggravating sins of the progressive elite. There is nothing more sickening than the failure of prominent figures to abide by the standards they seek to impose on others. Such double standards can be found in socialists who rage against private education but send their children to fee-paying schools, or in eco warriors who wail about carbon footprints while globe-trotting in luxury jets.




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Now our duty is to build care homes fit for heroes, says PATRICK O'FLYNN



UP AND down the land yesterday there were appropriately socially distanced events held to pay tribute to the generation of Britons that defeated Nazi Germany.




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Expert’s advice doesn’t add up, says RICHARD MADELEY



PROFESSOR Neil "do as I say, not as I do" Ferguson has had a bad week, which he brought entirely on himself.




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Even during lockdown, Britain paid tribute to WW2 heroes, says LEO McKINSTRY



THE commemoration was heartfelt, the nostalgia moving, the gratitude profound.




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Detroit automakers look to restart North America plants May 18

Major U.S. automakers are planning to reopen North American factories within two weeks, potentially putting thousands of workers back on the assembly line as part of a gradual return to normality.




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With factories dark, GM profit slumps 88 per cent; 2Q likely worse

General Motors' first-quarter net income fell 88 per cent, but it still managed to make US$247 million despite the arrival of the global coronavirus pandemic.




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Experts warn of increasing car use, loss of transit routes post-crisis

Mobility data released by Apple suggests enormous declines in personal transportation since COVID-19 began its spread in Canada, but experts warn that post-pandemic there could be an increase of car use and a loss of transit routes.




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Ontario will not be moving forward with faulty blue licence plates

Ontario's Progressive Conservative government has decided to not move forward with the blue licence plate design for passenger vehicles following readability concerns.




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Newcastle advised against Mauricio Pochettino appointment as takeover approaches



Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with Newcastle ahead of an imminent multi-million pound takeover.




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Man Utd to rival Jose Mourinho for transfer, Werner to Liverpool, Newcastle instruction



The summer transfer window is nearly upon us as Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League look to strengthen for whenever the new season starts. Express Sport brings you the latest updates throughout the day.




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WATCH: Top travel writers reveal why they love cruise holidays in inspiring video



CRUISE ship holidays were a popular vacation choice for many Britons before the coronavirus pandemic struck. The crisis has hit the industry hard, leaving some reluctant to go on a cruise again - but now 12 travel writers have united to reveal why they love cruising so much.




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Cruise: Travellers must abide by these strict protocols for future cruise holidays



CRUISE holidays are currently on hold, but new plans to implement safety regulations means that travellers must fit certain health criteria in order to sail. What will the new measures entail?




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Cruise: Guests may be banned from speciality experiences if they don’t follow this rule



CRUISE holidays offer a number of luxurious leisure activities as part of the package. However, for an extra cost passengers can enjoy more exclusive experiences, but only if they stick to this rule.




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Royal Caribbean makes changes to instil customer confidence and reduce financial losses



ROYAL CARIBBEAN has made further changes to their policy in a bid to instil confidence in customers and reduce the risk of financial losses for customers.




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Championship top scorers: Can Watkins take outright lead over Mitrovic?



Championship action continues this week but who are the league's top scorers?




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Leeds SECOND in Championship and promoted as final table predicted amid coronavirus crisis



Leeds United's promotion hopes have been thrown into chaos after the coronavirus caused the EFL to suspend all leagues, but the final Championship table has been predicted by a supercomputer. Will Marcelo Bielsa's side finally return to the Premier League, and who will be relegated?




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Premier League clubs to disinfect GRASS as they await Boris Johnson speech tomorrow



Premier League clubs will disinfect the grass when the season resumes.




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Chelsea star Christian Pulisic sends brilliant message to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp



Christian Pulisic has sent a message to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp regarding his time at Borussia Dortmund.




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Triển lãm 'Thống nhất Non sông' ở TPHCM nhân dịp 30/04

Trung tâm Lưu trữ Quốc gia tại TPHCM vừa khai mạc triển lãm ngày 'Thống nhất non sông' kỷ niệm 45 năm ngày 30/04/1975-2020. Ảnh từ trang Facebook của ông Trần Hữu Phúc Tiến.




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Jean-Marie Le Pen từng khóc khi mất Điện Biên

Về cha con nhà ông Le Pen và phê thiên hữu Mặt trận Quốc gia trước cuộc bầu cử tổng thống mang tính bước ngoặt từ nhiều năm tại Pháp.




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M 5.7 WASATCH FRONT URBAN AREA, UTAH, Salt+Lake+City (United+States+of+America)


Can't find on this website where to write about the 3/18 Magna quake just to mention it caved in a strong cement border wall, damaged our outdoor pool possibly beyond repair, & put cracks in the foundation around the pool.




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M 5.4 PUERTO RICO REGION, Machuelo+Arriba (Puerto+Rico)


Shelves went tumbling down at Walmart.




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Strictly can go on in September despite coronavirus, Craig says



STRICTLY star Craig Revel Horwood has revealed that the show can still go on in September despite coronavirus - but it will be Strictly Social Distancing.




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Iranian spies ‘smuggle millions to terrorists’ in Lebanon and Syria



IRANIAN agents are delivering suitcases stuffed with £800,000 in cash to Hezbollah terrorists despite the Islamic state begging for financial help to deal with coronavirus, it is claimed.




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Canary Islands: Treasure islands of the grand Canaries



WHICH island is right for you? Whether you're a hiker or a hedonist, a kite surfer or sun lounger, Spain's Canary Islands have something for everyone




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Britain’s volunteers hailed as ‘lifesavers’ for their help during coronavirus lockdown



BRITAIN'S army of volunteers have been hailed as "lifesavers" by carrying out 75,000 tasks during the lockdown crisis.




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Kate Middleton heartbreak: Why Prince William rejected idea of marriage for THREE years



PRINCE William rejected the idea of marriage for several years before proposing to his then-girlfriend Kate Middleton.




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How Queen was transformed from a princess into a modern monarch by this historic moment



YOUNG Princess Elizabeth's night out celebrating VE Day on the streets of London helped turn her into a Queen like no other.




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Nadine Dorries’s Teflon mum is a hero, says VANESSA FELTZ



I love her so much I'd like to send her a bunch of daffs and a hug. I've never met her, but she's 100 percent my Pin-up Pensioner Poster Girl for coronavirus.




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We are suffering in a pandemic, we don’t need to be labelled too, says VANESSA FELTZ



LABELS, who needs them? Do you really want to be branded a lockdown "accepter", "sufferer" or "resister"? What is the point of shoving us into personality pigeonholes as if we are predestined to capitulate, throw in the towel, or give up?




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How to make a Negroni - The simple tricks for a perfect aperitif



NEGRONIS are a popular Italian cocktail and a great way to toast the sunshine or enjoy as an aperitif. Here's how to make a classic Negroni.




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Cadbury brings back retro favourites & introduces two new Dairy Milk bars



CADBURY has expanded its offering, with two new Dairy Milk flavours, as well as bringing back a retro favourite. Where can you buy them?




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Pancake recipe: How to make the Queen’s favourite pancakes



PANCAKES are loved by many around Britain, but how can you make the fluffy pancakes which are beloved by the Queen?




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Richard and MINDY HAMMOND are back in France - will they find their dream home?



I was on another flight, London to France, just a few days after returning from two weeks there, and it wasn’t to retrieve the headphones I lost. In typical Hammond fashion, we made a snap decision to return to France and revisit the house we almost bought last year.




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Premier League faces major problem as Brighton chief has support to derail restart



Premier League clubs have a crunch meeting on Monday to talk about ‘Project Restart'.




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Premier League players want three major questions answering before season resumes



Premier League players want three major questions answering before they return to action.




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The appetite for state control over what we eat is getting ridiculous, says FERGUS KELLY



Nothing better illustrates than the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health, the relentless appetite for state control and removal of personal choice that exists as much in academic circles as political ones. The report's contents are even more indigestible than its title.