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Dear Diary: Ardern's new COVID-19 stopper

While Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has proposed a voluntary contact tracing app, the New Zealand PM has a more homespun method for tracking its citizens.




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Brazil digging large-scale graves ahead of coronavirus peak

The public health system in Sao Paulo is approaching its limit with several city hospitals close to filling all their intensive care beds.




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Push for universal global ceasefire 'stalled by US and Russia'

Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General, has urged warring countries to declare a temporary truce and focus all their attention on fighting the virus.




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New Zealand to ease virus lockdown next week

The nation of 5 million introduced its highest, level-four lockdown measures in late March.




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Pakistan eases restrictions on mosques for Ramadan

The country at odds with other Muslim nations as it bows to clerics on the religious festival despite rising infections.




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Coronavirus pandemic: South Koreans return to work, malls and golf courses

As the number of new coronavirus infections drops below 20 a day, big firms start social distancing back at the office.




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Benjamin Netanyahu reaches power-sharing deal with rival

The deal averts what would have been a fourth consecutive election in just over a year as the country fights its coronavirus outbreak.




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WHO chief warns worst of coronavirus pandemic is still ahead

The World Health Organisation chief has revived the alarm just as many countries ease restrictive measures aimed at reducing the spread of the virus.




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Death toll from Canada's mass shooting rises, Trudeau pledges action on guns

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday his government would move ahead on the gun control legislation he promised during last year's election campaign after the shooting. 




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'Immunity passport' to free recovered Chileans from lockdown

Critics warn against moving too quickly with a medical union secretary saying: "There are serious doubts over existence of long-term immunity to this virus."




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German region issues rule for eating ice cream during coronavirus

"An initial swift lick of a scoop while rapidly proceeding away from the ice cream parlour" is allowed to prevent ice cream from dripping, the edict says.




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Trump-aligned states ready to reopen for business from this week

Republican governors, including in Georgia, are reopening gyms, churches, bowling alleys and hairdressers later this week despite COVID-19 cases still rising.




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Kim Jong-un's health status in question after surgery: report

The North Korean leader underwent a "cardiovascular surgical procedure", according to a website that gathers information from informants.




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Israeli missiles target fighters near Palmyra

Syrian state TV gave no further details about the attacks, the latest to hit central Syria in three weeks.




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Indonesia bans Ramadan mass exodus tradition to curb coronavirus spread

The mass exodus tradition, locally known as mudik will not be allowed to proceed at the end of the Muslim fasting month, President Joko Widodo said.




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'The greatest challenge': Asia catches coronavirus' second wave

Beijing has imposed new restrictions on an upscale diplomats district home to 3.5 million people, as it guards a second wave of coronavirus cases.




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South Korea plays down reports Kim Jong-un is near death

Officials in Seoul say they have not seen any unusual activity in North Korea, following reports North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un was gravely ill.




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Coronavirus study shows more deaths, no benefit from Trump's drug treatment suggestion

Researchers did not track side effects, but noted a hint that hydroxychloroquine might have damaged other organs, too.




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Coronavirus deaths in the US top 45,000, doubling in a week

New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan each reported their highest single-day coronavirus-related death tolls on Tuesday - over 800 between the three states.




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Coronavirus: Schools ready for Monday (Updated)

Schools will be ready by Monday to receive final year high-school students, the chairman of secondary education headmasters said on Saturday. The rest of the schools are scheduled to open on May 21. Giorgos Iosiphides said excess desks and chairs have been removed from classrooms in line with guidelines. The...

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‘Premier League will not be able to satisfy every club’

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand believes there is no viable resolution to the resumption of the 2019-20 season that will satisfy all 20 Premier League clubs. Top-flight clubs are understood to have been told that the use of eight to 10 neutral grounds is the only way...

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S. Korea shows way forward for Premier League as football returns

The Premier League got a glimpse of what the future might hold after football finally returned with the start of the South Korean K-League on Friday. It was football, but just not as we know it as reigning champions Jeonbuk Motors beat Suwon Bluewings 1-0 in an empty World Cup...

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Watford chief opposed to Premier League neutral grounds plan

The chief executive of Premier League club Watford has said that plans to resume the season at neutral venues are unfair and that there could be enough clubs in opposition to stop the idea. The Premier League’s “Project Restart” envisages a return to play in June, once given the green...

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Germany sees increased risk of hard Brexit if Britain refuses to extend deadline

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a newspaper interview on Saturday there was a growing risk of a hard Brexit in the midst of the coronavirus crisis as negotiations between Britain and the European Union so far on the future trade relationship had yielded hardly any progress. Britain left...

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A minute with Andreana Lemonari Pole Dance Artist

Where do you live? In a small apartment in Nicosia, Cyprus. What did you have for breakfast? Tea and bread with forest fruits jam. Describe your perfect day A walk with my dog and a swim in the sea. Best book ever read? In terms of personal taste in content...

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Half of Spaniards will see lockdown eased from Monday

Spain’s daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, as half the country prepared to move to the next phase of an exit from one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns. Spain began to loosen its lockdown this week, but Phase 1 will include a...

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COMMENTARY: Oil is not ‘dead’ despite the eagerness of some to write its obituary

The prime minister will hopefully continue to ignore those who claim the oil and gas industry is dead, Rob Breakenridge says.




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Colleagues honour NHS nurse who died after contracting Covid-19

Two-minute silence held for father-of-four Augustine Agyei-Mensah, a highly regarded learning disabilities nurse

Tributes have been paid to a learning disabilities nurse who died after testing positive for coronavirus.

Augustine Agyei-Mensah, known to his colleagues as Gus, was described as a “highly regarded team member” at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS foundation trust (NHFT).

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Katrina Kaif starts a live video accidentally, wins audience's hearts: WATCH

Katrina Kaif accidentally started a live video on Instagram, winning audience’s hearts with her adorable expressions




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Virat Kohli, Sara Ali Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon speak against misinformation

Virat Kohli, Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan joined forces for a video




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Neetu Kapoor thanks Ambani family for immeasurable love and support

Neetu Kapoor wrote Mukesh Bhai, Nita Bhabhi, Akash, Shloka, Anant and Isha - you have been our guardian angels on this long and trying experience.




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Anand Gandhi wishes he 'had created something with' Irrfan Khan before his passing

Anand Gandhi revealed that before Irrfan Khan’s demise, he had been discussing a possible collaboration




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Richa Chadha speaks out against the rise in domestic violence cases amid lockdown

Richa Chadha releases a domestic violence awareness campaign to curtail its growing impact




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Gulshan Grover believes losing Irrfan Khan's death was 'a personal loss'

Gulshan Grover spoke at length about the demise of Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor and its personal impact




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Rishi Kapoor choked up when breaking cancer news to best friend: Find out

Rishi Kapoor passed away last week, leaving his fans and devotees in a state of shock




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When a tarot reader predicted Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's relationship in 2012

A throwback video of a tarot reader predicting Ranbir Kapoor's relationship with Alia Bhatt back in 2012 is going viral




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Kartik Aaryan reveals 'Love Aaj Kal' with Sara Ali Khan is his career's best performance

Kartik Aaryan considers 'Love Aaj Kal' opposite Sara Ali Khan as the best performance in his career so far




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Ranbir Kapoor reveals why Rishi Kapoor never liked any of his films

Rishi Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor are one of Bollywood’s most esteemed father-son pairs




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Ajay Devgn, Kajol's PDA-filled photo wins hearts

Ajay Devgn is spending quality time with wife Kajol and kids Nysa and Yug Devgn amid lockdown




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Kajol reveals the true essence of motherhood for mother's day 2020

Kajol opened up about her experience juggling motherhood and acting during the course of her kids childhood




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Karan Johar wants to break parenting stereotypes while raising kids

Karan Johar wishes to raise his children in an emotionally encouraging household away from stereotypes




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Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez all set to release their song 'Tere Bina'

Salman Khan shared the video of the interview also featuring Tere Bina co-star Jacqueline on his Instagram handle.




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Irrfan Khan, Deepika Padukone's throwback video playing tennis wins hearts

Irrfan Khan shared the screen with Deepika in 'Piku'




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'At least 90,000 healthcare workers infected by COVID-19', says nursing group

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European stockpiles, better coordination: how would Josep Borrell federalise future health policy?

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Before coronavirus, Europe lacked empathy for migrants. The pandemic can teach us compassion ǀ View

Before coronavirus, Europe lacked empathy for migrants. The pandemic can teach us compassion ǀ View




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Coronavirus and smoking: What does the World Health Organization say?

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Coronavirus: Amsterdam art centre uses greenhouses to offer outdoor eating amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Hurry up: Last chance to see a supermoon this year

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Coronavirus latest: Italy second European country to reach 30k COVID-19 deaths

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