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The brave few workers who keep the country going under lockdown

While hundreds of thousands in Spain have lost their jobs during the lockdown, these few workers are making sure the basic needs and services function at the risk of also falling ill.




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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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'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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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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Amid oil price plunge, Trump says he will add to oil reserves

Trump acknowledged that global demand for oil has plummeted. "The problem is nobody's driving a car, anywhere in the world, essentially," he 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 likely of animal origin, not made in a lab: WHO

All available evidence suggests the novel coronavirus originated in animals in China and was not manipulated or produced in a laboratory, the WHO says.




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A disaster waiting to happen or a bold, evidence-based response? In Sweden, it depends who you ask

As winter fades and spring breaks over Sweden, a high-stakes experiment in self-responsibility is underway.




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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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Chinese envoy takes veiled swipe at Trump for politicising coronavirus

Speaking at a webcast event, Cui Tiankai also defended the handling of the disease by China, which has drawn fire from Trump.




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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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Forward planning for post-lockdown fiesta

Whether this summer will include the usual beach parties and live concerts is still uncertain but a group of Cypriot friends studying in Aberdeen are determined to bring back the island’s summer party mood, and if the coronavirus situation allows are organising a post-lockdown fiesta. Are the public ready? 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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Coronavirus: Open markets back in business after lockdown (updated)

Open markets in Limassol, Dherynia, and Larnaca began operating again on Saturday for the first time since the lockdown measures were enforced. The openings followed similar moves in Nicosia after the government decided to ease restrictions last week. “There is order, safety, calm and people are shopping,” Limassol Mayor Nicos...

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Putin presides over slimmed down Victory Day as virus cases rise

Russia marked 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Saturday, but the coronavirus outbreak forced it to scale back celebrations seen as boosting support for President Vladimir Putin. With coronavirus infections rising, Putin last month postponed the highlight of annual Victory Day celebrations,...

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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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Coronavirus: Summer schools plan for the best, prepare for the worst

Parents and children hoping against hope that the ease in coronavirus restrictions means that summer schools in July will go ahead as normal, may need to hold their breath a little longer. The Education Minister Prodromos Prodomou confirmed to the Sunday Mail on Friday that under present conditions, summer schools...

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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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Coronavirus: Just one new case

One new case for the coronavirus was reported on Saturday, bringing the total to 892, the health ministry said. The case was found after an individual took the test as a private initiative. In total, 1,978 tests were carried out for Saturday’s figures. According to the health ministry, 161 tests...

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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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New Brunswick reports no new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday

On Friday the province conducted 397 COVID-19 tests. Since the outbreak began New Brunswick has conducted a total of 17,426 tests.




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Coronavirus: Ontario allows school employees to be voluntarily redeployed to congregate care

The government said hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement homes, and women's shelters are in need of staff including custodial and maintenance workers. 




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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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Kanika Kapoor missing kids terribly during COVID-19 lockdown

Kanika Kapoor posted an adorable picture of her kids in a heartfelt post




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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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How Abhishek Bachchan addressed rumours of his divorce with Aishwarya Rai

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have stood strong through thick and thin




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Disha Patani's dance routines and pets keep her occupied at home during lockdown

Disha Patani opened up about how her filming schedule and professional life has come to a halt




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Neha Kakkar plans to spend time with Aditya Narayan after coronavirus lockdown?

Neha Kakkar turned to Instagram and shared some throwback photos with Aditya from their Indian Idol times.




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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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Salman Khan beefs up, undergoes massive transformation during lockdown

Salman Khan has undergone a shocking transformation during the coronavirus lockdown




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Vidya Balan on how she is using the lockdown to her advantage: I can be self-reliant

Vidya Balan, in a recent interview, shed light on the many realisations she has been having during the lockdown




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Hrithik Roshan in talks with directors for blockbuster future projects

Hrithik Roshan had an extraordinary 2019, having made two hit movies in a row




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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli's pet dog dies amid lockdown

Indian cricketer took to Twitter and revealed that he had Bruno for 11 years




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Sara Ali Khan says 'missing being a working woman' amid lockdown

She also urged people to stay home, stay safe and stay positive amid the lockdown.




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Shah Rukh Khan's Twitter exchange with Brazilian author Paulo Coelho has fans gushing

Paulo Coelho praised Shah Rukh Khan for his recently released movie 'Kaamyaab'




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When Karisma Kapoor got rejected by grandfather Raj Kapoor for a film

Karisma was rejected by her own grandfather Raj Kapoor for his film 'Henna'




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Shah Rukh Khan asks Priyanka Chopra if she would marry him: Watch shocking video

Priyanka Chopra was given the choice of marrying Shah Rukh Khan by the actor himself




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Disha Patani says if God gave her 'four or more boyfriends', she wouldn't refuse

Disha Patani left social media users in fits of laughter with her new TikTok video




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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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Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants to cast Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone for his next film

Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants to cast Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone for his next film




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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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Anil Kapoor chasing the 'queen' as he plays carrom with wife in quarantine

Anil Kapoor played carrom with wife and the actor revealed that he was the winner of the game.




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Sonam Kapoor receives love, prayers on her second wedding anniversary

Anil Kapoor wrote, "May you be blessed with all the love & happiness, just as we feel blessed to have you in our lives."




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Ashvin Kumar recalls Irrfan Khan's work ethic in times of injury

Ashvin Kumar recently took a trip down memory lane and reminisced upon Irrfan Khan’s professionalism