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Lockdown quiz questions and answers



LOCKDOWN QUIZZES have taken over, with family and friends able to take part in virtual pub quizzes from around the world. Here are some lockdown quiz questions and answers for the next time you host a pub quiz.




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Odion Ighalo hints at permanent Man Utd transfer as striker keen to see out current season



Odion Ighalo is keen to extend his stay at Manchester United beyond the summer.




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Man Utd transfer target Lautaro Martinez makes Old Trafford decision amid contract plan



Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez this summer.




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Rangers team news: Predicted 4-3-3 line-up to face Hamilton - Katic to return, two changes



Rangers take on Hamilton as boss Steven Gerrard will be looking to keep the pressure on Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.




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Celtic boss Neil Lennon makes subtle Rangers dig after 4-1 Hamilton win



Celtic boss Neil Lennon aimed a subtle dig at league rivals Rangers, after the Hoops went seven points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table following a 4-1 win over Hamilton Academical.




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Why are Hamilton vs Rangers and Clyde vs Celtic Scottish Cup kick-offs one minute late?



The Scottish Cup last-16 fixtures will kick off a minute late in a bid to promote mental health awareness.




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Steven Gerrard makes honest Rangers admission after Gers hand Celtic major title boost



Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has admitted he is at an all-time low after seeing his side lose to Hamilton.




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Man Utd target striker level with Kylian Mbappe, Arsenal transfer plan, Chelsea £70m swoop



All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid.




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Piers Morgan sends bleak warning to Liverpool and Leeds fans about ending the season



Piers Morgan believes the Premier League and EFL campaigns should be voided because of the COVID-19 outbreak.




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Premier League and EFL urged to make key decision which benefits both Liverpool and Leeds



The Premier League and the EFL have been urged to end the season with league winners and promotion but no relegation.




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Liverpool urged to complete Kalvin Phillips transfer as Leeds star can learn from Fabinho



Kalvin Phillips is destined to play in the Premier League but that may not be with Leeds United after all.




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Man Utd set to complete striker transfer, fee agreed, Chelsea want 'new Thiago Silva' deal



All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid.




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Lewis Hamilton had to be stopped from riding Valentino Rossi Yamaha MotoGP bike



Lewis Hamilton rocked up ready to have a crack at riding a MotoGP bike but was told it was too early.




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Max Verstappen lifts lid on life in lockdown as Red Bull star picks between F1 and esports



Max Verstappen is keeping himself busy by taking part in esports races.




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Coronavirus rescue: Gibraltar brings stranded British citizens back from Morocco



TWENTY-three British citizens left stranded in Morocco as a result of the coronavirus pandemic have been returned to their homes in Gibraltar on two specially commissioned vessels.




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Rat virus OUTBREAK: Scientists warn pathogen has jumped from animals to humans



A RAT virus has mutated and made the jump from animal to human infecting a total of 11 people in Hong Kong.




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North Korea nuclear alert: Satellite images reveal despot Kim's terrifying plot



KIM JONG-UN is building a massive facility outside the capital Pyongyang, satellite images have shown, suggesting he is planning to beef up his stockpile of nuclear weapons.




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Vladimir Putin's savage EU swipe exposed: 'You're so weak!'



VLADIMIR PUTIN appeared to mock the EU in an eye-opening documentary, claiming Russia is "the only independent nation" whereas countries depending on the bloc become weak and "unpredictable".




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China coronavirus panic: Scientists think pandemic started as early as OCTOBER



SCIENTISTS believe the coronavirus pandemic could have started as early as October and participants at the Military World Games, held in Wuhan that month, could have unwittingly helped transmit the lethal virus around the world.




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Germany second wave worry as towns bring BACK coronavirus lockdown after spike in cases



TWO of Germany's local authorities will bring back certain lockdown measures in some areas following an increase in infections after the government's easing of restrictions.




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More Harry and Meghan self-indulgence and Queen will hit back, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



EVEN the best part of a week on, the incredible arrogance and disrespect towards the Queen from the Sussexes continues to reverberate.




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Naturism - the new hate crime? says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



TEXTILES: brace yourselves. We have a new hate crime on our books.




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British panic buying has a touch of class, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



IS THERE any topic in the entire world that Britain is incapable of turning into a matter of class?




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This country has gone through far worse than coronavirus, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



MY mother was born in 1928 and grew up in Kent.




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Here are some hints on how not to be an online party pooper, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



WEEK TWO and we're all going feral. And we're facing challenges that would not have even occurred to us 10 short days ago. And one of them is this. In order to stop us from going actually insane under lockdown, we're all being told to host parties online. Here are a few hints.




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Diary of lockdown – it’s not all pinot grigio and Easter eggs, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



THERE must be an upside to this, yes? Time to read War And Peace, learn a new language, or discover previously unknown aptitudes such as the ability to paint? Face it, you'll never have an opportunity like this again. But this, alas, is what a real day of self-betterment looks like. Leap out of bed at the crack of noon.




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Hurrah for coronavirus lockdown – we can have Angel Delight again, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



SO enough with the panic buying, already. Now that we're all settling down into quarantine and accepting that the new normal is going to be never seeing anyone, ever again, now is the time to reflect on the last few weeks. And what the last few weeks have revealed to me is that the contents of my cupboards have changed beyond all comprehension.




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City living beats rural life by a country mile, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



WEEK five, or is it six, if anyone's still counting, and yet another fiercely competitive trend in social isolating has emerged.




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I’m fed up with all this posh nosh. Give me a takeaway, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



WEEK 190 and as life continues to change before our very eyes, a new way of showing off has emerged. We have moved on from the Zoom drinks party to the Zoom dinner party, which gives you the opportunity to prove to your tragic suburban friends that not only do you have the most exotic ingredients in your kitchen cabinets, but that you are also the best cook.




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You have to be an Oxford University student to be this stupid, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



THE entire world is in the middle of a terrible pandemic. Everyone is worried sick both about catching it and the long-term effects of putting the global economy in the deep freeze. People are concerned about jobs, health, the wellbeing of elderly relatives.




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Frankie Dettori latest: What it REALLY meant to him to win World's Best Jockey



Champion jockey Frankie, 49, looks back at his favourite festival on the horse-racing calendar, Royal Ascot




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Universal Credit UK: Earnings affect payments - how other forms of income impact amount



UNIVERSAL CREDIT claims have surged in recent weeks, as Britons have begun to feel the impact of the coronavirus crisis. How do earnings affect payments?




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Melania Trump uses trick to ensure she 'stands out' and appear 'strong' with Donald



MELANIA TRUMP, 50, has been the US First Lady since 2017. A style expert has explained how she ensures she stands out when she steps out with Donald Trump, 73.




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Melania Trump: The FLOTUS-inspired trick people can use to make their hair look thicker



MELANIA TRUMP may be in one of the most controversial families in the White House's history but her fashion and beauty style is almost always impeccable. But what's the secret to her thick, lustrous hair?




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How to safely give yourself lash extensions in lockdown - plus how NOT to remove old ones



LASH extensions may be a distant memory for some as the UK lockdown continues and salons remain closed. But there are ways to give yourself longer lashes at home if you're missing the fuller flutter.




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'Classy lady' Kate Middleton wears £60 dress to speak with new mother and midwives



KATE MIDDLETON, 38, wowed fans by appearing in a video with a new mother and midwives. The Duchess of Cambridge did so ahead of UK's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.




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Princess Anne mysterious gold jewellery in new video - rare sighting of little-known piece



PRINCESS ANNE, 69, appeared in a video on the Royal Family Instagram to celebrate the International Day of the Midwife. A video of the Princess Royal, the Queen's only daughter, was posted to the IGTV of the account.




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Kate Middleton looks stunning in yellow £398 dress on This Morning



KATE MIDDLETON wore a yellow dress with a tree-inspired pattern on This Morning today. The 38-year-old mum of three spoke about her new project.




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Queen VE Day speech: Her Majesty makes touching nod to her father with jewellery choice



THE QUEEN addressed the nation as part of VE Day celebrations today, and Her Majesty wore her Aquamarine Clip Brooches, making a sweet nod to her father, who gave her the jewellery.




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Storm Ciara threatens chaos for this week's sporting action as severe weather approaches



Storm Ciara is threatening to cause chaos with this week's sporting events including Premier League football, Six Nations rugby and eight horse racing meets.




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Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa makes Patrick Bamford admission amid Championship promotion push



Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has admitted that he faces a selection headache for the Whites' Championship game against Huddersfield on Saturday, and he could drop striker Patrick Bamford in favour of youngster Tyler Roberts, with the 21-year-old scoring twice against Hull last weekend.




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19% of reptiles under threat of extinction and 100 million sharks being killed each year

19% of the world’s reptiles are estimated to be threatened with extinction according to a study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Zoological Society of London. Reptiles include snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles and tortoises. But some species are at more risk than others. For example, freshwater turtles alone are at a 50% risk of extinction. Reasons vary, but include the usual suspects such as climate change and loss of habitat.

A recent study also estimated that some 100 million sharks are being killed each year — an unsustainable rate, given how long some species take to mature and reproduce. Much of the demand is driven by Chinese rising affluence and demand for shark fin soup in the mistaken belief it has various health benefits.

This small update to the biodiversity loss page has further details.

Read full article: Loss of Biodiversity and Extinctions




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Tobacco kills. Higher taxes and advertising controls work

It is well known that tobacco smoking kills. But it also exacerbates poverty, contributes to world hunger by diverting prime land away from food production, damages the environment and reduces economic productivity. Second hand smoking also affects other people’s lives. Despite many attempts to prevent it, a global tobacco control treaty became international law in 2005.

However, challenges still remain as tobacco companies try to hit back, for example, by targeting developing nations, increasing advertising at children and women, attempting to undermine global treaties and influence trade talks, etc.

This update includes updated stats, as well as more information on the above issues.

Read full article: Tobacco




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Ebola Outbreak In West Africa

An overview of the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa that has been described by the World Health Organization as the largest, most severe and most complex outbreak in the history of the disease.

The epidemic began at the end of 2013, in Guinea. From there it spread to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal. Many of the affected countries face enormous challenges in stopping its spread and providing care for all patients.

Thousands of people have died and many are at risk as the fatality rate from this virus is very high. As the crisis worsens, as well as the enormous health challenges involved, the social and economic consequences may set these countries back, reversing some gains a number of these countries have made in recent years.

This new page includes more information on the above issues.

Read full article: Ebola Outbreak In West Africa




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Jackie McNamara tips Rangers boss Steven Gerrard to bench two stars after internationals



Rangers could be without Alfredo Morelos and Scott Arfield for their trip to play Hearts on Sunday.




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Celtic hero Chris Sutton bites back at Robbie Savage trolling as Hoops leapfrog Rangers



Celtic legend Chris Sutton has bitten back Robbie Savage on Twitter, as the Hoops finished the week top of the Scottish Premiership table, after Rangers’ 1-1 draw against Hearts.




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Steven Gerrard makes Alfredo Morelos January transfer guarantee after Hearts win



Steven Gerrard spoke about Alfredo Morelos after the Colombian scored two in Rangers' Scottish League Cup semi-final against Hearts.




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Celtic held talks with David Moyes as stance on Hearts and Hibs jobs explained



David Moyes came close to joining Celtic on two occasions and has opens up on his quest to return to management.




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Celtic team news: Predicted line-up vs Hearts - Neil Lennon to make Ryan Christie decision



Celtic host Hearts as top takes on bottom in the Scottish Premiership, with Neil Lennon hoping to maintain his seven-point lead over title rivals Rangers. Express Sport is on hand to provide all of the Hoops' team news, as well the predicted line-up, as two stars return from injury.




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Man City team news: Predicted 4-3-3 line up vs Sheffield Wed - Aguero knock, Bravo choice



Manchester City face Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup fifth round at Hillsborough on Wednesday night, and Pep Guardiola has a number of injury concerns for his starting XI. This is the Citizens' predicted line up, as Sergio Aguero could feature, while Claudio Bravo starts in goal.