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Coronavirus: Prostate-cancer men swap chemo for precision drugs

Men with advanced prostate cancer can now take highly targeted hormone therapies at home.




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Coronavirus: White House plans to disband virus task force

The vice-president says the task force may wind down by the end of May or early June.




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Coronavirus: Is there any evidence for lab release theory?

BBC News examines allegations that the coronavirus was accidentally released from a lab.




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Social distancing and coronavirus: The science behind the two-metre rule

Ministers are reportedly considering relaxing the two-metre rule for social distancing in workplaces.




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Coronavirus: Animals in zoos 'lonely' without visitors

Birds, elephants and primates are among those missing guests, zoos around the world say.




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Coronavirus: Transport usage will change after lockdown

Public transport usage won't recover to pre-Covid19 levels once the lockdown ends, a survey suggests.




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Climate change and coronavirus: Five charts about the biggest carbon crash

How the global pandemic is limiting carbon emissions and what this will mean for climate change.




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Coronavirus: US authorises use of anti-viral drug Remdesivir

The Food and Drug Administration authorises emergency use of the experimental anti-viral drug.




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Coronavirus: Calls to shut down 'dirty fur trade'

Mink have caught Covid-19, adding to the list of infected animals, and prompting calls for trade bans.




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Coronavirus: Prof Neil Ferguson quits government role after 'undermining' lockdown

Prof Neil Ferguson, who advised ministers on coronavirus, says he "made an error of judgement".




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Coronavirus mutations: Scientists puzzle over impact

A study has identified a mutation that its authors say could make the coronavirus more infectious.




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Coronavirus: Boom time for bikes as virus changes lifestyles

Bicycle shops across the UK say demand for new bikes, and repairs for old ones, has risen sharply.




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Regions and territories: Zanzibar

An overview of Zanzibar, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Western Sahara

Key facts about the territory disputed between Morocco and the Polisario independence movement




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Territories: St Helena, Ascension, Tristan da Cunha

Key facts for St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha




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Regions and territories: Somaliland

An overview of Somaliland, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Reunion

An overview of the French island in the Indian Ocean




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Regions and territories: Puntland

A profile of the Somali region which declared autonomy in 1998







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Regions, territories: Turks and Caicos Islands

A profile of the British overseas territory in the West Indies




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Regions and territories: St Pierre and Miquelon

An overview of the sole French territory in North America




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Regions and territories: Puerto Rico

An overview of Puerto Rico, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Curacao

A profile of the Dutch territory in the Caribbean




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Regions and territories: Montserrat

Key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Martinique

An overview of the French overseas department in the Caribbean




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Regions and territories: Guadeloupe

A profile of the French Caribbean territory




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Regions and territories: French Guiana

An overview of French Guiana including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Falkland Islands

An overview of the Falkland Islands, including key facts, political leaders and the media




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Regions and territories: Cayman Islands

An overview of the Caymans, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: British Virgin Islands

An overview of the British Virgin Islands, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Bermuda

An overview of Bermuda, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Aruba

An overview of Aruba including key facts, political leaders and the media




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Regions and territories: Anguilla

Key facts, political leaders and notes on the media




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Coronavirus: Six killed in clashes at Afghanistan food aid protest

Clashes erupt after people complain about a perceived failure to help the poor during the pandemic.




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Coronavirus: Chinese official admits health system weaknesses

China says it will improve public health systems after criticism of its early response to the virus.




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Coronavirus: President Trump’s testing claims fact-checked

President Trump has made several claims about coronavirus testing in the US - is he right?




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Coronavirus: How can I help?

Giving blood, writing a diary, or reading a story to your friends' children are just some of the options.




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Coronavirus: Immigration detention centres in crisis

There are Covid-19 outbreaks in supply-strapped detention centres across the US.




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Coronavirus: Why is there a US backlash to masks?

It's a very American phenomenon - here's what's behind the growing aversion to face coverings.




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Coronavirus: Texas banned abortions - how did that affect women?

In Texas, abortions are resuming as virus restrictions ease - but for many, the damage has been done.




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Coronavirus: Will we ever shake hands again?

Will Covid-19 make handshakes a relic of the past? If so, what might that mean about the future of human touch and interaction?




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Coronavirus: Meat shortage leaves US farmers with 'mind-blowing' choice

As the virus disrupts the food chain, millions of pigs could be put down without ever making it to table.





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‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ trailer gives us all the feels

Rey, Leia and C-3PO get emotional.




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How MacArthur ‘genius’ Lynda Barry is exploring brain creativity with true artists: Preschoolers

The author of the new book “Making Comics” has a plan for her grant windfall: the study of the “split” in the human brain between writing and drawing.




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Will ‘Avengers: Endgame’ get a best picture Oscar nom? Here are four reasons it’ll probably get snubbed.

DC's "Joker" may have the edge on Marvel.




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‘Lonely Mountains: Downhill’: A tranquil and exhilarating ride

The game is a beautiful marriage of aesthetics and gameplay. It has the makings of a minor classic.




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Hyundai’s solution for navigating traffic-clogged cities: Mounting an electric scooter on your car

Hyundai, one of the world’s largest automakers, is exploring adding e-scooters to their vehicles. The company has released an e-scooter prototype that is charged using electricity produced while driving.