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Italy gets first glimpse of what life could look like when coronavirus lockdown lifts and restaurants re-open

Italy has already taken its first steps towards easing lockdown restrictions and now the country has revealed how restaurants could look once they re-open.




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Huge fire engulfs 48-storey skyscraper in United Arab Emirates city of Sharjah

A huge blaze broke out at a 48-storey skyscraper in the United Arab Emirates city of Sharjah.




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Heritage project to help London's children re-engage with community after lockdown

London children who have been cooped up at home will be able to discover the historic buildings on their doorstep when lockdown is over.




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White House looking to wind down coronavirus task force as US death toll passes 70,000

The White House is looking to wind down its coronavirus task force in a move to shift management of the US's response to the pandemic, Vice President Mike Pence has said.




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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Wednesday, May 6

The top stories you're waking up to Listen to your Morning Bulletin on Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa smart speakers from 7am every weekday




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Rishi Sunak considers options for winding down coronavirus furlough scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering options to taper off the Government's furlough scheme which is supporting workers staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak.




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Harry and Meghan to celebrate son Archie's first birthday while under lockdown in US

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will today celebrate the first birthday of their son Archie while under lockdown in the US.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Second lockdown stage 'won't be easy' as official Covid-19 death toll rises to nearly 30,000

The second stage of the coronavirus response "will not be easy" and the UK must adjust to a "new normal" to avoid a second peak , Dominic Raab has said.




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Matt Hancock prompts outcry after criticising Dr Rosena Allin-Khan's 'tone' in Commons

A Labour MP working on the NHS frontline has hit back at Health Secretary Matt Hancock after he told her to watch her "tone" during a debate in the House of Commons.




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Water buffalo attack in Wales kills man and leaves two more injured

A man has died after being attacked by a water buffalo in Wales, police say.




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Ocado sees revenues surge by 40.4% during coronavirus lockdown

Online supermarket Ocado has revealed retail revenues surged by 40.4 per cent for the past two months as demand soared due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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O2 and Vodafone down: Thousands of users unable to make calls with network issues reported

Hundreds of O2 and Vodafone customers have reported problems with the networks.




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Man charged with murder of pensioner found with head injuries in Tufnell Park

A man has been charged with murdering a pensioner who was found with a head injury on Monday.




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Professor Neil Ferguson resigns from Government's Sage committee 'after breaching lockdown rules to meet woman'

A statement from Imperial College London said Prof Ferguson "continues to focus on his important research".




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UK weather forecast: Sizzling 25C heat to arrive just in time for Bank Holiday weekend

Britons will enjoy another mini heatwave as temperatures soar to an unseasonably high 25C just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend.




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Donald Trump doesn't wear face covering on tour of mask factory despite sign saying they're required

Donald Trump toured a new medical mask factory without wearing a face covering, despite a sign at the facility making clear they were required.




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UK government must set out detailed lockdown exit strategy, Tony Blair think tank warns

Brits will be left in the lurch unless ministers set out a clear path for lifting the Covid-19 lockdown, a former prime minister's think tank said.




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IKEA refuses to comment on claims its 18 UK stores will reopen in 12 days

IKEA has refused to comment on reports its 18 UK stores will be reopening later this month.




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Boost to hopes of finding life on Mars as scientists discover network of ancient rivers




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The Londoner: Martha Lane Fox: This is a test run for future outbreaks

In today's Diary: Martha Lane Fox says government must get coronavirus app right / Mary Beard's new online habit / Nicky Morgan mulls book / The best Lords Zoom backgrounds




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London crams in 10 times as many people as next most packed city

Londoners are living in a city that is ten times more crowded than the next most densely populated region of the county, official figures revealed today.




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Matt Hancock warns schools in UK may not return until September

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said it is still too soon to say when students will be able to return to UK schools, warning it may not be until September.




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Schools in Wuhan reopen for first time since coronavirus outbreak

The first cohort of children are returning to school in Wuhan, China, where the first case of the new coronavirus was reported late last year.




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EU forecasts recession of 'historic proportions' with worst economic shock since the Great Depression due to Covid-19

Europeans will see the worst economic shock since the Great Depression due to coronavirus, the European Union predicted.




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Doctors fighting coronavirus turn to mobile dialysis machines to solve shortage of life-saving kit

Doctors at the London hospital at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak today told how they rapidly came up with innovative solutions when it ran out of vital life-saving equipment.




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UK scientists say there is no evidence Covid-19 has mutated into multiple strains

There is no evidence that Covid-19 has mutated into multiple strains, new analysis shows.




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Tributes paid to flower market 'legend' and campaigning cheesemonger who died with coronavirus

A key figure of Columbia Road flower market and a campaigning businessman dubbed "Mr Highbury" are among the latest victims whose deaths show how coronavirus is tearing through London's communities.




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Test for Angela Merkel in talks with state leaders to ease coronavirus lockdown

Angela Merkel faced a test of her authority today as she prepared to thrash out plans with the country's 16 state premiers to further ease Germany's coronavirus lockdown.




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Heathrow launching trial for airport health screening post-lockdown




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Final supermoon of 2020 to appear in UK skies on Thursday

The last supermoon of the year is set to appear in UK skies on Thursday.




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Furious customers slam Tesco for rolling out half price clothes sale in stores during lockdown

Tesco has been slammed after putting clothing on a half price sale in stores despite lockdown rules banning non-essential shopping.




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Mayor unveils rapid road transformation plan for rise in walking and cycling

Main roads and town centres across London are to be rapidly transformed to create safe space for a massive increase in pedestrians and cyclists, City Hall announced today.




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National Lottery website down: Britons unable to check results or enter Lotto draw as online services 'unavailable'

The National Lottery website is down due to a power failure, leaving users unable to check results or enter Wednesday's draw.




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Faces behind Food For London Now campaign share their stories of tackling food poverty in the city

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Food For London Now: Top chefs cook up feast for children

You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Professor on verge of 'very significant' coronavirus breakthrough shot dead 'in murder-suicide'

Detectives believe an unidentified second man known to the victim, found dead in his car, killed the academic before taking his own life.




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NHS worker stabbed to death outside east London home as he spoke to girlfriend on phone, court told

An NHS worker was fatally stabbed outside his home while on the phone to his girlfriend, a court has been told.




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Astronomers find closest black hole to Earth which is big enough to swallow Washington DC

Earth's closest black hole has been discovered by astronomers and it is big enough to swallow the whole of Washington DC.




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Who is Professor Neil Ferguson and how did he breach lockdown?

The top scientist, Professor Neil Ferguson, whose research aided Boris Johnson's decision to impose a lockdown, has resigned after reportedly allowing a woman to visit his home in an "error of judgment".




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UK death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients rises above 25,000

Of the 22,049 confirmed reported deaths so far in hospitals in England, 11,575 (52 per cent) were people aged 80 and over while 8,547 (39 per cent) were 60-79.




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Boris Johnson to face Keir Starmer at PMQs after UK coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe

Boris Johnson will today come under fresh criticism over his handling of the coronavirus crisis as he faces Sir Keir Starmer for the first time during Prime Minister's Questions.




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Brits increasingly stressed over easing of coronavirus lockdown, new research shows

People worried about becoming seriously ill with Covid-19 are increasingly stressed by talk over easing of the lockdown, according to research.




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Professor Neil Ferguson 'right' to resign for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules 'to meet woman'

Security minister James Brokenshire said a top scientist "made the right decision" in resigning from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage ) after he broke lockdown restrictions.




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Derbyshire Police chief retires weeks after 'disgraceful' shaming of hikers with drones to enforce lockdown




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UK becomes first European country to report 30,000 coronavirus deaths as toll hits another grim milestone

Public Health England medical director Professor Yvonne Doyle said it was "too early" to compare the UK statistics with that of other countries.




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Viral video of woman boxing dog sparks animal cruelty investigation

A distressing video of an unidentified woman boxing her German Shepherd dog has sparked outrage on social media and prompted an investigation into alleged animal cruelty.




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Give key workers on frontline of coronavirus outbreak a real living wage, says Archbishop of York

Key workers in the frontline battle against coronavirus should be paid a real living wage, the Archbishop of York has told the Lords.




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Churches go the extra mile to keep faith alive during lockdown

For centuries, many have turned to the church as a way of reconnecting with others within their community. But with lockdown restrictions in place and church services banned, religious leaders have taken it upon themselves to restore hope in a time of uncertainty.




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Double-leg amputee, 10, raises £10k for charity with lockdown marathon

A 10-year-old double-leg amputee has raised more than £10,000 by walking a marathon distance during coronavirus lockdown.




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Teachers won't need PPE when schools return after coronavirus lockdown, says minister

Teachers and staff in non-residential schools will not need personal protective equipment (PPE) when schools start to return to full capacity, a minister has said.