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Dying too young: coronavirus, my Māori family and me

Lockdown has granted me the blessing of getting to know my father, but it has also underlined the severe health inequalities we face

I hardly recognise the man in front of me. He staggers on one leg, his eye twitches, his stomach stretches past his waist.

“I got some fry bread for us,” he grins, his toothless smile reminding me he is getting old and so am I.”

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Pandemic nesters: what it's like to move back with your parents during lockdown

Some people have found returning to the family home a blessing, but for others it has been anything but smooth sailing

Covid-19 has reshaped geographic boundaries. It has left many financially distressed. Expatriates have returned from overseas for indefinite periods of time, and vulnerable people require more help than usual. For all these reasons, and many more, adult children have found themselves doing something that might previously have been unthinkable: moving back in with their parents.

Some are finding the experience transformative. One woman, who left New York for her parent’s rural home, told me that the space and country air have made her reconsider whether she will ever return to the city. But there are also downsides. “I’m craving male attention more than I ever have before,” she confessed. When flirting over apps stopped cutting it, she wound up ordering a vibrator in an unmarked box, and fended off her younger siblings in order to retrieve it from the mailbox.

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Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad stands down over corruption investigation

Trad says she will cooperate with investigation into allegation she interfered in appointment of school principal

Queensland’s deputy premier and treasurer, Jackie Trad, has stood down from ministerial duties over an investigation into the appointment of a Brisbane principal.

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) is investigating the recruitment and selection process for the principal of the Inner City South Secondary College.

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Already in this crisis we are slipping into over-optimism about the economy and over-pessimism about debt | Wayne Swan

Deep recessions have long shadows and already there is a gaping hole opening up in our pandemic response

The great recession was followed by Brexit, the election of Donald Trump and the rise of authoritarianism particularly in Europe.

Big economic events have big political consequences.

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Bug experts dismiss worry about U.S. 'murder hornets' as hype

Insect experts say people should calm down about the big bug with the nickname "murder hornet" -- unless you are a beekeeper or a honeybee.




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Ed Sheeran 'donates over £1 million to local charities'

The singer has reportedly handed over cash to good causes in his hometown of Suffolk




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Piers Morgan calls for Captain Tom Moore to be knighted after raising £7 million for the NHS

The 99-year-old is walking the length of his garden 100 times to raise funds




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Love Island's Mike Boateng admits he lied to take day off from police force

The incident took place in December 2018




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Ariana Grande covers Hercules classic I Won't Say I'm In Love in Disney Family Singalong

The 7 Rings singer sang all six parts of the classic ballad




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Sam Smith responds to backlash over 'quarantine meltdown' photo

The singer said their post had been badly timed




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Piers Morgan slams 'prima donna millionaire' Victoria Beckham for furloughing fashion brand staff

Beckham is also sacrificing her own pay




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Sir David Attenborough and Danny Dyer among celebrities teaching new BBC home schooling learning programming

Parents are getting a helping hand from some famous faces




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Boyzone singer Shane Lynch moves out of his family home after arguing with wife during lockdown

The singer and his wife Sheena White have two children together




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Amanda Holden is our lockdown style inspiration in cut-out floral mini-dress

The Heart Radio star is still bringing a touch of glamour to her working day




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Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson welcome baby girl

The baby is the couple's first child




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'It's grandad!' Chris Tarrant's grandson impressed by Michael Sheen's performance in Quiz

Sheen's uncanny performance got the seal of approval from the four-year-old




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Shirley Knight death: Oscar-nominated actress dies aged 83

Oscar-nominated actress Shirley Knight has died aged 83.




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Celebrity photographers raise £80,000 with limited edition prints to protect frontline healthcare workers




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Laurence Fox was dumped by his mixed-race girlfriend after BBC Question time comments about race

Laurence Fox was dumped by his mixed-race girlfriend after his rant about racism on BBC Question earlier this year.




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Sam Smith: I'm liking myself for the first time

The singer wrote new music while exploring their "gender" and "queerness"




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Irrfan Khan dead: Bollywood and Slumdog Millionaire actor dies, aged 53

The star, who also appeared in Jurassic World, died after being hospitalised with a colon infection




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Jennifer Saunders reveals she didn't write viral Facebook post blaming NHS for lack of PPE

The comedian asked her fans to 'please ignore' the lengthy post which has been doing the rounds on social media




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Mike Beckingham: My brother Simon Pegg is 'incredibly supportive' of my acting career

Beckingham's older brother Pegg has been a "sound board" for him as he navigates the industry




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David Beckham reveals family has been delivering care packages to the elderly

The former footballer has also been chatting to isolated people on video calls




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Jada Pinkett Smith says lockdown made her realise she 'does not know Will at all'

The actor made the confession on Red Table Talk




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Charlie Brooker says he 'always expected' something like Covid-19 pandemic ahead of Wipe special

Brooker says he's coping with the crisis "far better than I would have anticipated"




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Millie Bobby Brown supports 'nation's heroes' with £15,000 donation to NHS charities

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown told NHS staff to "keep up the brilliant work" as she made a £15,000 donation to staff on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.​




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Millie Small dead: My Boy Lollipop singer dies, aged 73

The singer was most famous for her hit single My Boy Lollipop




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Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston give away £1 million on Heart Radio

Key worker Tommy Norton was given the life-changing cash prize while pulled over in his van




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Apple CEO Tim Cook references 1918 flu pandemic in commencement speech to Ohio State graduates

In his speech, Tim Cook offered advice for navigating challenging circumstances in the years ahead and talked about his career at Apple.

      




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Can you spare a few minutes? It will save you money with Lyft

In our tests, Lyft savings ranged from $3 to as much as $8 depending upon how long the ride was.

      




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Apple dominates the smartwatch market as sales rise despite COVID-19 pandemic, report says

Apple holds 55% market share in the smartwatch category followed by Samsung and Garmin. Sales rose despite the coronavirus pandemic.

      




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Tinto: new social app uses AI to match up like-minded mums for support

Tinto wants to help mums dealing with post-natal depression and loneliness in Covid-19 and beyond




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Why it's okay not to be productive during a pandemic

It's okay, you really don't have to make that sourdough




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Daniel Hopwood's design tricks for transforming a room in your home

Daniel Hopwood reveals his Marylebone flat makeover secrets.




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Post-pandemic planning: 30 of the most stunning beaches in Europe

We've rounded up the most beautiful beaches on the continent to fuel your wanderlust




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EasyJet could keep middle seats empty once travel restrictions ease

The CEO has said a free middle seat is 'one' of the options being explored




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Nearly half of all UK insurance companies stop selling travel insurance amid coronavirus crisis

Many insurers either no longer sell travel insurance or have amended existing policies, a Which? report has found




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British Airways suspends all flights in and out of Gatwick amid coronavirus crisis

Read our live coronavirus updates HERE




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Vietnam suspends visa-free travel for UK and seven other European countries amid coronavirus fears

Visa-free entry for travellers from UK, Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden halted until further notice




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12 of the best places in the world to go wild swimming

It's time to start daydreaming about your post-corona bucket list




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Missoma creates Round of Applause necklace to raise funds for the NHS

A round of applause for our carers




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This celeb-approved rainbow t-shirt aims to raise £5 million for the NHS

Shopping app Kindred and #ClapForOurCarers have launched the cutest t-shirt... and the celebs are loving it




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40 positive moments during the coronavirus pandemic to lift your spirits

It's not all doom and gloom, here are the things worth celebrating




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How to stay committed to your new exercise routine post-lockdown

You've finally sorted out a routine that works for you, but what happens when lockdown lifts and your free time disappears? Experts reveal how to stay committed




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Artist Charlie Mackesy has designed a t-shirt in aid of Comic Relief — and the celebs are all on board

Love Wins




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Gwyneth Paltrow to replace her £1,000-a-ticket Goop Summit with free digital 'In Goop Health' sessions

Paltrow's pricey wellness summit just got mighty accessible




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Pregnant in a pandemic: what you do and don't need to know

Always consult your midwife and get kitted out online — resident expert Karen Dacre has a guide to growing a human in lockdown




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Perspectives: Penguin releases powerful essays about the pandemic from top authors including Philip Pullman and Nick Hornby

Malorie Blackman, Lee Child and Philip Pullman are among the first five essayists published




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Moshi sleep app for kids branches out into mindfulness and meditation for children

The sleep-focused app has raised £9.6 million for its mission to bring mindfulness to children