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Downing Street defends coronavirus testing of Michael Gove's daughter, saying he has 'central role' in fight against Covid-19

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Scientists discover supernova 'twice as bright and energetic' than any ever recorded before

An international team of scientists said two massive stars could have merged before exploding to create the "the most light we have ever seen emitted by a supernova".




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'Heartbroken' Sadiq Khan confirms 21 London transport workers have now died from Covid-19

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World Health Organisation warns against lifting lockdown measures 'all at once'

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Eamonn Holmes under fire for saying 5G coronavirus conspiracy 'easy' to dismiss because it 'suits state narrative'

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Volunteer 'ghosts' scare Indonesian villagers indoors during Covid-19 lockdown

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Coronavirus UK LIVE: Lockdown set to continue 'without change' as Covid-19 death toll jumps by 717 and Boris Johnson 'focuses on recovery'

It is "far too early" to even think about relaxing lockdown measures, Dominic Raab has said, after another 717 coronavirus patients died over night.




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US professor charged with boyfriend's murder begs judge to be freed to join fight against coronavirus

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UK 'missed three chances to join EU coronavirus scheme to bulk-buy PPE for NHS staff'

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CNN's David Gregory calls out Donald Trump's 'ego and insecurity' after attack on press at coronavirus briefing

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The Londoner: How social media whizz polished Rishi Sunak's brand

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'Critical' situation as forest fires rage on near Chernobyl nuclear plant

Forest fires are raging in the contaminated area near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, but officials insist there is no radiation threat.




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Motorist in London caught speeding at 151mph on M1 during coronavirus lockdown

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Donald Trump tells American public to wear scarves as face masks in fight against coronavirus: They would be very good

"You can use a scarf," the US Leader said as he addressed the demand for face masks. "A lot of people have scarves... scarves would be very good.




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Arrest after nurse's car targeted by thief outside hospital during coronavirus pandemic

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What is Sweden's coronavirus response and how is it different to the rest of Europe's?

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Deadly disease killing olive trees across Europe 'could cost billions'

A potentially deadly disease affecting olive trees in Europe could take a huge economic toll in the next five decades, researchers have said.




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Haunted mother in plea for justice four years after her son's murder

The mother of a young man stabbed to death in south London has said she is still haunted by his unsolved murder as she appealed for justice ahead of the fourth anniversary of his killing.




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Chinese and Russian state-backed media 'sharing misleading information on coronavirus with millions'

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US woman, 93, receives 150 cans of beer after holding up 'I need more beer' sign

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Royal hat-maker Philip Treacy joins 'visor army' to help make PPE for NHS workers in coronavirus fight

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Emily Maitlis praised as she slams 'misleading' language used amid coronavirus crisis

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US bishop who said 'God is larger than this dreaded virus' and ignored social distancing guidelines dies after contracting coronavirus

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The positive impacts on the environment since the coronavirus lockdown began

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True UK coronavirus death toll 'far higher' as new figures fuel fear London is being hit even harder

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Coronavirus vaccine 'won't be ready for a year or longer', World Health Organisation says

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UK coronavirus death toll jumps by 778 as total passes 12,000

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UK coronavirus outbreak 'could cause GDP drop of 35% and leave 2 million more people unemployed'

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BMW driver goes on 170-mile spin 'to have a break from wife and kids'

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock calls Easter Sunday a 'sombre day' as UK death toll passes grim 10,000 mark

Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Matt Hancock said it was a "sombre day" as the death toll passed 10,000. When pressed to apologise to NHS workers for the lack of PPE, the Heath Secretary became the third minister to avoid saying sorry. Mr Hancock also announce an NHS app for contact tracking.




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'We will bounce back': Rishi Sunak warns 'tough times' lie ahead but UK economy will survive Covid-19 crisis

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Food For London Now: Celebs rally behind campaign to feed the vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak

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'Passionate' nurse dies with Covid-19 while husband remains critically ill in hospital

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'Gorgeous' couple who dedicated their lives to others die within a fortnight of each other after contracting Covid-19

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Judge slams lawyers for appearing 'shirtless' or 'staying in bed' for video conference hearings

Florida judge Dennis Bailey said it was "remarkable" that many attorneys appear inappropriately on camera for hearings using the Zoom video conferencing app.




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Teen vows to buy PPE for NHS hospital after losing nurse mum to Covid-19: 'All I want to do is make her proud'

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Bernie Sanders warns supporters not backing Joe Biden will pave way for Donald Trump's re-election

The Vermont senator said progressives who "sit on their hands" in the months ahead would simply enable Republican president Donald Trump's re-election.




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Burger King adverts for 'plant-based' Whopper banned as it's cooked on grill with meat products

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) found the fast food giant had also failed to make it immediately clear its new product was dressed with an egg-based mayonnaise.




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Two million could lose jobs amid coronavirus crisis as Rishi Sunak warns 'more tough times' lay ahead

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Donald Trump to halt World Health Organisation funding over handling of coronavirus pandemic

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One in ten hospital nurses off sick with coronavirus symptoms or in isolation

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Coronavirus UK LIVE: Rishi Sunak warns of 'tough times' ahead as experts say social distancing could last until 2022

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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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Care home worker who refused to retire and 'gave her life to nursing' dies after contracting coronavirus

The family of a London care home worker who died with Covid-19 today described how she "gave her life to nursing".




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Dad-of-two with 'zero chance' of surviving Covid-19 'still here' after 17 days on ventilator and is getting better

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

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South Norwood crash: Pedestrian killed 'in hit and run' as he crossed road in south London

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a black BMW as he crossed a road in south London.




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Piers Morgan slams minister Helen Whately for 'laughing' in heated debate about care home death toll

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Government pledges coronavirus test for 'everyone who needs one' in care homes

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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