Nordic Islands seen in their 'surreal light'

The breathtaking landscapes of Iceland, Greenland, Norway and the Faroe Islands.

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Coronavirus: When your child's in intensive care with Covid-19

Two mothers tell the BBC about their experiences as their young children battled the virus.

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Coronavirus: How can I help?

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Coronavirus: Three continents, four lives, one day

The stories of people who died on one day, from an exile who returned home to a disaster survivor.

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Coronavirus: 'Many said goodbye to loved ones in an ambulance'

Dr Nigel Kennea describes his role supporting bereaved families at one London hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.

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How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence

The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo.

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The worldwide race to make solar power more efficient

Scientists are working on better solar cells that will turn more of the sun's rays into electricity.

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‘Justice not charity’ - the blind marchers who made history

Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality.

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Lockdown homeschooling: The parents who have forgotten what they learned at school

Parents have been turning to Google to help them teach the things they’ve forgotten.

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Two Arrested in Killings of Transgender Women in Puerto Rico

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Coronavirus: 'We go hungry so we can feed our children'

A growing number of families are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Ramadan and Coronavirus: Breaking my fast on Zoom

How fasting in lockdown and isolation has changed Ramadan for young Muslims this year.

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Quiz of the Week: On UFOs, lockdown loosening and more

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Coronavirus: What it's like to be shielding in your twenties

Grace, 26, doesn't look it but she's deemed extremely vulnerable - here's how she's dealing with having to shield.

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Nordic Islands seen in their 'surreal light'

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Coronavirus: When your child's in intensive care with Covid-19

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Coronavirus: How can I help?

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Coronavirus: Three continents, four lives, one day

The stories of people who died on one day, from an exile who returned home to a disaster survivor.

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Coronavirus: 'Many said goodbye to loved ones in an ambulance'

Dr Nigel Kennea describes his role supporting bereaved families at one London hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.

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How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence

The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo.

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The worldwide race to make solar power more efficient

Scientists are working on better solar cells that will turn more of the sun's rays into electricity.

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‘Justice not charity’ - the blind marchers who made history

Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality.

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Lockdown homeschooling: The parents who have forgotten what they learned at school

Parents have been turning to Google to help them teach the things they’ve forgotten.

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Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company said forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries had clouded its forecast.

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Facebook and Twitter allow scammers 'free rein'

Consumer watchdog Which? finds credit-card information and Netflix account details for sale on both.

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Coronavirus kills 70 veterans at Massachusetts care home

Officials are investigating if residents received proper medical care at the Massachusetts home.

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Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions

Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'

"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it.

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Coronavirus: Deadline day for 100,000 tests pledge

It comes as the PM is to lead the Downing Street briefing later - the first time since his return to work.

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Captain Tom Moore given colonel title on 100th birthday

A host of tributes and gifts help the WW2 veteran who raised £29m for the NHS mark his 100th birthday.

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Coronavirus R0: Is this the crucial number?

The number at the heart of the decision whether to lift lockdown.

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Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?

Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown?

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Coronavirus: Madrid's balcony cinema screens films for people in lockdown

People in Madrid can watch films from their balconies after the local council brought in huge screens.

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'We'll starve to death if this continues'

Half of the world's workers could lose their jobs because of Covid-19, we meet four who are struggling with lockdown.

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In pictures: Iranian embassy siege in London

Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington.

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An unlikely coronavirus hotspot in forgotten US corner

How poverty and economic inequality are threatening an entire generation of African Americans.

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Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading.

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Boris Johnson, Carrie Symonds, and a baby in a very exclusive club

Baby Johnson joins Leo Blair and Florence Cameron to become a member of a very exclusive club.

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Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy

Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died.

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Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions

Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic.

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How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.

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Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'

"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it.

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Delivering Food Under Coronavirus

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The Trump Administration’s Legal Moves to Prevent a Meat Shortage, Explained

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Trump Seeks Push to Speed Vaccine, Despite Safety Concerns

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Trump and Kushner Engage in Wishful Thinking and Revisionist History

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Refugee camp image wins food photo contest

An image of children at a Rohingya refugee camp wins Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2020.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown on a deserted Australian Island

How one Australian couple ended up isolated in paradise on Fraser Island.

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The trees that survived the bombing of Hiroshima

How a message of hope and peace is being spread by trees

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Coronavirus: This is what reopening in US looks like

Barber shops, tattoo parlours, beaches and restaurants reopen in Georgia.

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Coronavirus: 'My cafe's going bust before it's even opened'

A car factory worker turned cafe owner explains how coronavirus is affecting his business dream.

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Coronavirus: Wild animals enjoy freedom of a quieter world

Lockdowns give parts of the natural world an opportunity to experience life with fewer humans around.

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'I wanted doors I could slam': Growing up in a see-through house

Shelley Klein lived in a modernist masterpiece - but envied her friends' more traditional homes.

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Coronavirus: Two million Bangladesh jobs 'at risk' as clothes orders dry up

Half of the four million garment industry jobs in Bangladesh could be lost as orders dry up.

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The Valentine's Day snake puzzle

Why were 29 snakes left in pillowcases in a Sunderland dustbin the day before and the day after Valentine's Day?

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India coronavirus: The man giving dignified burial to Covid-19 victims

Abdul Malabari has taken on the task of burying those who died with the virus in one Indian city.

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Coronavirus: Transgender people 'extremely vulnerable' during lockdown

Rights groups say coronavirus restrictions are leaving vulnerable trans people even more exposed.

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How Teachers Are Fighting to Make Meaningful Connections With Students

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Transgresora y tradicional: así es la reina del rap en quechua de Perú

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‘Governors Don’t Do Global Pandemics’: Cuomo Faults Others Over Virus

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Trump Administration’s Message on Reopening Continues to Be Contradictory

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How to Defend a Dissertation Virtually

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Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?

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China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation

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Tucker Carlson Beats Sean Hannity as Trump Briefings Give Fox News a Boost

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It’s Not Enough to ‘Get Back to Normal’

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Pence Tours Mayo Clinic and Flouts Its Rule That All Visitors Wear a Mask

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Is Sweden Doing It Right?

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Eavan Boland, ‘Disruptive’ Irish Poet, Is Dead at 75

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Coronavirus: Councils vying for emergency virus cash

County councils say care funding must be a priority while district councils say services are at risk.

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Coronavirus: More than 2,000 prisoners may have been infected, says PHE

The number of infected prisoners could be six times higher than confirmed cases, health officials say.

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Coronavirus: Hardship payment for dairy farmers considered

The virus outbreak has led to problems for the dairy industry, with warnings that cows could be slaughtered.

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Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.

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Coronavirus: One big weekly shop back in fashion, says Tesco

Supermarket boss Dave Lewis says shopping trips are less frequent but basket sizes have doubled.

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Coronavirus: Councils vying for emergency virus cash

County councils say care funding must be a priority while district councils say services are at risk.

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Coronavirus: Hardship payment for dairy farmers considered

The virus outbreak has led to problems for the dairy industry, with warnings that cows could be slaughtered.

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Ethereal image of Cosmos flowers wins photo competition

A photo of Cosmos flowers wins the International Garden Photographer of the Year's Black & White photo project.

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Coronavirus: Families foster pets during outbreak

As animal shelters are forced to limit operations, many people have applied to temporarily rehome a pet.

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Coronavirus: What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis

'Dumbfounded' or 'great job' - Americans who backed the president in 2016 rate his pandemic response.

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Coronavirus: Florida pastor continues in-person services

Pastor Rich Vera is among a minority in America who say it’s appropriate to gather to worship.

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Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.

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The Uber driver evicted from home and left to die of coronavirus

Rajesh Jayaseelan found himself homeless and sick in London with Covid-19. His widow tells his story.

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TV in lockdown: How shows are coping without a studio audience

Some TV shows are struggling without a crowd - but others have arguably improved.

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Coronavirus: Why are people still flying into the UK? And other questions

Why is it still possible to fly into the UK during the coronavirus lockdown, and other questions answered by BBC experts.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We aren't diagnosing many cancers now'

Planned surgery has been cancelled across the NHS - there may be some big changes when it resumes.

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Coronavirus: 'I returned my suits and spent £100 on loungewear’

Demand for casual clothing is soaring during the lockdown, but is the UK at risk of dressing down too much?

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Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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Briefings Were ‘Not Worth the Time,’ Trump Said. But He Couldn’t Stay Away.

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The State of the States Is Dire

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In Kayleigh McEnany, Trump Taps a Press Fighter for the Coronavirus Era

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Does the Biden Bump Have More to Do With Trump?

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Coronavirus: The people inspired into making a difference

The BBC spoke to people inspired by Capt Tom's effort help the NHS by walking lengths of his garden.

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Coronavirus: Should maternity and paternity leave be extended?

A petition calling for maternity leave to be extended due to coronavirus has attracted many signatures.

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Coronavirus: The US resistance to a continued lockdown

The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them.

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Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)

How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders.

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Coronavirus: Is it too early to expand our 'social bubbles'?

New Zealand is relaxing some social distancing measures, but is it safe for other nations?

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Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

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'He said it was the stupidest idea he had ever seen'

How Abigail Forsyth set up and grew the popular reusable cup business, KeepCup.

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'I feel like I don't count,' says man with MND

The government's advice on shielding is failing people with motor neurone disease, according to a charity.

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Gruffalo artist Axel Sheffler: 'This was something I could do to help'

Axel Sheffler has rushed to publish a book which explains the coronavirus pandemic to children.

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Governors, Facing Pressures on All Sides, Weigh Reopening Their States

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For Trump, Lying Is a Super Power

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Coronavirus: 'I'm tattooing myself every day in lockdown, but I'm running out of space'

Coronavirus: 'I'm tattooing myself every day in lockdown, but I'm running out of space'

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Coronavirus: 'When will pandemic end?' and other questions from kids

Jonathan Ball, professor of virology at the University of Nottingham, answers science questions sent in by children, that you've probably been wondering about too.

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The boy who photographed La Belle Époque of France

Jacques Henri Lartigue documented La Belle Époque of France.

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Coronavirus: The people inspired into making a difference

The BBC spoke to people inspired by Capt Tom's effort help the NHS by walking lengths of his garden.

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Coronavirus: Should maternity and paternity leave be extended?

A petition calling for maternity leave to be extended due to coronavirus has attracted many signatures.

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Coronavirus: The US resistance to a continued lockdown

The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them.

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Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)

How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders.

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Coronavirus: Is it too early to expand our 'social bubbles'?

New Zealand is relaxing some social distancing measures, but is it safe for other nations?

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Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

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'He said it was the stupidest idea he had ever seen'

How Abigail Forsyth set up and grew the popular reusable cup business, KeepCup.

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'I feel like I don't count,' says man with MND

The government's advice on shielding is failing people with motor neurone disease, according to a charity.

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Gruffalo artist Axel Sheffler: 'This was something I could do to help'

Axel Sheffler has rushed to publish a book which explains the coronavirus pandemic to children.

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Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies

Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions.

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Quotation of the Day: The Draft Filled a Void, but What Happens Next?

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Corrections: April 26, 2020

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Coronavirus: Ecuador 'victim' found alive in hospital mix-up

The Ecuadorean woman was wrongly declared to be dead, and someone else's ashes were sent to her family.

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Coronavirus: Ecuador 'victim' found alive in hospital mix-up

The Ecuadorean woman was wrongly declared to be dead, and someone else's ashes were sent to her family.

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Coronavirus: Military to test key workers in mobile units

The mobile units will travel to "hard to reach" areas as the government looks to ramp up testing.

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Coronavirus: Military to test key workers in mobile units

The mobile units will travel to "hard to reach" areas as the government looks to ramp up testing.

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Coronavirus: Care home staff struggling to get tests

Managers have told the BBC their workers are having to travel long distances for screening.

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Coronavirus: Charity dad returns full-time to NHS front line

Paramedic Tristan Cork says he faced a dilemma but wants to "be part of the fight" against Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Care home staff struggling to get tests

Managers have told the BBC their workers are having to travel long distances for screening.

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Coronavirus: Charity dad returns full-time to NHS front line

Paramedic Tristan Cork says he faced a dilemma but wants to "be part of the fight" against Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Dorset celebrant hosts handfastings online

A celebrant is hosting a virtual commitment ceremony for couples on their wedding days.

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Chicago Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages Starting in 2021

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Disney touts 'giving spirit' as 100,000 workers go unpaid

Disney touts 'giving spirit' as 100,000 workers go unpaid


Walt Disney Co. said this week that it would stop paying some workers, saving $500,000 per month after the coronavirus pandemic shut down its parks.

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Coronavirus: Dundee father of 13 tests positive for Covid-19

The Hann family have found lockdown a struggle but say they feel "privileged" as they pull together.

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Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS

With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends.

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Coronavirus: 'I had to shave off my beard so I could wear a face mask'

John Armstrong was "devastated" when he realised there was no alternative to shaving off his facial hair.

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Coronavirus: Dorset celebrant hosts handfastings online

A celebrant is hosting a virtual commitment ceremony for couples on their wedding days.

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Where Is Kim Jong-un? How Experts Track North Korea’s Leader

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Coronavirus: Dundee father of 13 tests positive for Covid-19

The Hann family have found lockdown a struggle but say they feel "privileged" as they pull together.

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Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS

With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends.

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Coronavirus: 'I had to shave off my beard so I could wear a face mask'

John Armstrong was "devastated" when he realised there was no alternative to shaving off his facial hair.

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Ultra-Orthodox and trans: 'I prayed to God to make me a girl'

Growing up as a Hasidic Jew, Abby Stein had no idea trans people existed - she just felt sure she was a girl.

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Trump’s Temporary Halt to Immigration is Part of Broader Plan, Stephen Miller Says

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California Lifts Ban on Plastic Bags Amid Virus Concerns

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Coronavirus Antibody Tests: Can You Trust the Results?

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Congress Shovels Trillions at Virus, With No Endgame in Sight

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As Ramadan Begins, Muslims (Mostly) Accede to Pandemic Orders

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Coronavirus: Plea for public to get medical care when they need it

Sick children, or those with cancer or heart symptoms must not delay getting help, say doctors.

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Coronavirus: Applause for key workers 'is not enough'

NHS staff, police and firefighters need better pay and treatment after coronavirus, union leader warns.

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Colombia: Saving rare species in jungles once protected by war

Botanists from Kew are combing the forests of Colombia for new species threatened with extinction since peace accords were signed.

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Coronavirus: 'Revenge porn' surge hits helpline

The government-funded Revenge Porn Helpline has been busier than ever since the lockdown started.

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Coronavirus recovery plan 'must tackle climate change'

Tackling climate change must be woven into post-Covid economic solutions, UK ministers say.

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Coronavirus: Tory MPs to examine 'rise of China'

The UK needs a better understanding of China's global role when the coronavirus pandemic ends, MPs say.

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Coronavirus: 'Homeless' struggle to social distance

People living in shared accommodation are concerned about how they stay safe.

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Eurovision Again: Why fans of the song contest get together every Saturday

Fans of the song contest are re-watching old competitions as "a distraction from all the bad stuff".

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Coronavirus: Dancer uses bin night to perform for neighbours

Albert has not been able to dance freely, but that changed the moment he embraced taking the rubbish out as an act of freedom - and a gift to his new neighbours.

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Week in pictures: 18-24 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Lockdown: The teacher using pavements as blackboards

A mother of five spreads her knowledge of plants and trees by chalking names on local pavements.

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Coronavirus: Has Sweden got its science right?

The strategy devised by scientists was to keep large parts of society open but not everyone is convinced.

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Coronavirus: Are these seven targets being hit?

Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered?

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Coronavirus: Should I worry about my lockdown eating?

Weeks of lockdown is putting a strain on some people's relationship with food.

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Coronavirus: Why going without physical touch is so hard

Touch is the first sense humans develop in the womb - is that why so many are finding lockdown difficult?

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The celebrities striking the right note by spreading comfort and joy

Not all stars have come off well, but some are providing positivity, humour and a human touch.

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Nova Scotia shooting: 'They had no idea the hell they were going to face'

Canada's deadliest shooting is pieced together by the people swept up in its path of terror.

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Coronavirus: The celebrity cash giveaway and other stories fact-checked

Unpicking the week's dubious claims including a fake cash giveaway and a Covid-19 "remedy".

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With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?

Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited.

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10 songs supporting the world through lockdown

DJs around the world reveal the songs helping their listeners keep upbeat while stuck at home.

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Coronavirus: 'I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested'

Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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House to Examine Ouster of Health Official Who Doubted Drugs Trump Pushed

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Coronavirus: Wales lockdown rules tightened over second homes

Tougher rules from Saturday will make it clear people cannot stay or exercise outside their area.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown's heavy toll on Italy's mental health

Italians are struggling to cope with Europe's strictest and longest-running lockdown.

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'Digital poverty' in schools where few have laptops

Moving school online has revealed the gap in access to technology for children at home.

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The couples still paying for a cancelled wedding

Venues are forcing couples to pay large cancellation fees over weddings postponed due to the lockdown.

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Coronavirus: How artists are depicting the lockdown

British sculptor Sir Antony Gormley is among the artists sharing work from home during the health crisis.

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Quiz of the Week: On satellites and stars Together at Home

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Prickles the sheep found after seven years of Tasmania self-isolation

A sheep that went missing in the Tasmanian bush has been found seven years later.

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The retail expert who took a job on the shop floor

When Bryan Roberts lost his job as a retail analyst, he took his first ever job working in a shop.

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Coronavirus: What is contact tracing and how does it work?

When lockdown ends, contact tracing could help limit the spread of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Wales lockdown rules tightened over second homes

Tougher rules from Saturday will make it clear people cannot stay or exercise outside their area.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown's heavy toll on Italy's mental health

Italians are struggling to cope with Europe's strictest and longest-running lockdown.

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'Digital poverty' in schools where few have laptops

Moving school online has revealed the gap in access to technology for children at home.

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The couples still paying for a cancelled wedding

Venues are forcing couples to pay large cancellation fees over weddings postponed due to the lockdown.

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Coronavirus: How artists are depicting the lockdown

British sculptor Sir Antony Gormley is among the artists sharing work from home during the health crisis.

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When Trump Is Watching, Governors’ Decisions Are Never Open-and-Shut

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Don Campbell, Hip-Hop Dance Innovator, Is Dead at 69

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No Death Sentences for Minor Offenses

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Who Is Driving Inequality? You Are

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Woods and Mickelson Set for a Charity Match With Brady and Manning

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Banks Gave Richest Clients ‘Concierge Treatment’ for Pandemic Aid

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McConnell Says States Should Consider Bankruptcy, Rebuffing Calls for Aid

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Tornado Kills One in Southern Oklahoma

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The Fear of Coronavirus and Flu Colliding in the Fall

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Corrections: April 23, 2020

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Covid-19, Confusion and Uncertainty

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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Mutineers, Raise Your Hands

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Coronavirus: How will the developing world cope?

There is growing concern about the impact the virus will have on poorer countries.

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Heads say 1 June earliest realistic school opening

A practical timetable for reopening schools is likely to mean next half term, say head teachers.

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Coronavirus: Test data 'reassuring for frontline healthcare workers'

The number of positive tests was no different to that of staff in non-clinical roles, say researchers.

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Big Night In: Doctor Who stars past and present unite for BBC charity show

Doctors from the past 50 years will appear on the star-studded fundraising telethon later.

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Coronavirus: Test data 'reassuring for frontline healthcare workers'

The number of positive tests was no different to that of staff in non-clinical roles, say researchers.

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Big Night In: Doctor Who stars past and present unite for BBC charity show

Doctors from the past 50 years will appear on the star-studded fundraising telethon later.

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Health Dept. Doctor Says Doubts on Hydroxychloroquine Led to His Ouster

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