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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Wednesday, April 15

Donald Trump has instructed his administration to temporarily halt funding to the World Health Organisation over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Americans turn to competitive Major League Eating during coronavirus sport shutdown

With elite sport across the globe on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are turning to competitive eating to fill the void.




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Neighbours' help may be key for victims of domestic abuse during coronavius lockdown

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Germany to extend coronavirus lockdown until May as Angela Merkel plots exit strategy

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The Londoner: 'Stolen Van Gogh now underworld currency'

In today's Diary: What will happen to the stolen Van Gogh? / Adam Macqueen on unorthodox writer's block / Opera stars raising money for musicians / Geoffrey Cox's unfortunate Easter reading




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Half of all coronavirus deaths happening in care homes, study shows

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Brits set for lockdown extension as 'peak still not reached yet,' Government confirms

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Pictures show Notre Dame Cathedral one year on from devastating fire

'Notre Dame is an old, injured lady'




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Nurses may have to re-use 'throwaway' masks and gowns in PPE supply crisis

The crisis over shortages of vital protective clothing for doctors and nurses was laid bare today with the leak of plans to start re-using disposable equipment.




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M11 closed near Chigwell after serious crash following police pursuit

Government advice continues to state that only journeys which are absolutely essential should be undertaken, and anyone travelling in the area should expect disruption and a longer journey time, with the road expected to remain closed for some time.




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Dr Hilary urges people not to wash their cars during lockdown

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You Clap For Me Now: Poem celebrating diversity of coronavirus frontline workers prompts outpouring of support

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New bgX app allows London pharmacies to send vital products to vulnerable people

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Police withdraw dozens of coronavirus lockdown fines wrongly issued to children

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More than 3,000 fines issued for alleged breaches of coronavirus lockdown laws

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Where have coronavirus lockdown fines been issued near you?

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Families 'afraid to let children back into classroom' as Denmark lets some return to school after coronavirus lockdown




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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Thursday, April 16

The Government is today set to extend the coronavirus lockdown until at least May 7 amid fresh warnings it is too soon to start easing the restrictions.




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Coronavirus lockdown: How and when will the stay-at-home orders be lifted?

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How to donate to Captain Tom Moore's NHS fundraiser

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Banksy creates new work in his bathroom while under coronavirus lockdown

Banksy has revealed his latest work - a series of rats causing mayhem in his bathroom - during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Germany set to ease some coronavirus lockdown measures

Germany plans to let small shops reopen as early as next week after a month-long coronavirus shutdown.




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Donald Trump claims he has 'total' power to lift US coronavirus lockdown

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Government set to extend coronavirus lockdown for three weeks amid signs infections starting to peak

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How long could lockdown last in the UK?

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New Russian plane crash footage shows passengers fleeing blaze that killed 41 people

New video footage released by Russian authorities shows the moment a plane's emergency landing resulted in a crash which killed 41 people in Moscow in 2019.




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Independent shops 'will struggle to open again after lockdown without loans'

The Government was today warned that up to a third of independent shops will be unable to reopen when the lockdown lifts after facing "horrible" delays in accessing emergency government loans.




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'Hardworking and loving' father is third Heathrow worker to die with coronavirus

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Angela Merkel praised for 'superb' explanation on how coronavirus infection rates impact healthcare systems

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London opera singer performs from her balcony to lift spirits of neighbours in lockdown

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Satellite images shot by ISS are reminder of just how amazing Earth is




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Top professor demands action from minsters with coronavirus lockdown set to be extended

Scientist tells ministers to get act together over virus tests and planning 'Brexit-style level of control needed' Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms




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London Uber driver dies with Covid-19 after trip to Heathrow to pick up passenger

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One in 11 Covid-19 deaths did not involve underlying health conditions, ONS statistics show

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Slow motion video shows how far a sneeze can spread coronavirus droplets

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Donald Trump threatens to shut down both chambers of Congress in move no president has ever made

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UK coronavirus lockdown extended by three weeks, Dominic Raab announces

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Three new wildfires break out near Chernobyl nuclear power plant

Three new wildfires have broken out in the radiation-contaminated evacuation zone around the wrecked Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine.




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Minister Greg Hands pays emotional tribute to 'brilliant' father following death in care home with coronavirus

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Romanian farm workers flown to UK on chartered flight to help keep up with demand amid coronavirus crisis

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Dominic Raab 'reluctant' to outline lockdown exit strategy without Prime Minister, Keir Starmer says

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Emmanuel Macron questions China's handling of Covid-19: things happened we don't know about

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Beer sales slump staggering 82 per cent amid coronavirus crisis, research shows

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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Friday, April 17




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Government extends lockdown by at least three weeks to avoid 'second peak' of Covid-19

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Number of cars on UK roads drops to levels last seen in 1955 amid coronavirus lockdown, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says

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Meghan Markle shows off growing baby bump on solo visit to Royal Variety nursing home

The Duchess of Sussex brought Christmas cheer to retired artists and entertainers as she visited the Royal Variety Charity's residential nursing and care home.




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China suffers worst economic downturn since 1970s amid coronavirus pandemic

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Coronavirus China: When did Wuhan lockdown begin and for how long?

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Nurse describes 'apocalyptic situation' in powerful coronavirus poem urging people to stay at home

An intensive care nurse has called for the public to stay at home and support the "underfunded, under-prepared and under-protected" NHS staff in a powerful poem.