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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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Priyanka Chopra and Shilpa Shetty lead tributes to Irrfan Khan after actor dies aged 53

The actor was best known for his Bollywood fame and roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi




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Bye-bye, butterfly keyboard: Apple unveils 13-inch MacBook Pro with a better typing experience

Most of the improvements were performance-based. The new 13-inch laptop features double the storage and a speed boost, and prices start at $1,299.

      




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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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Best language learning apps to perfect your skills before your next trip

Learning a language is good for brain-training so get out your smartphone and start downloading




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This 3,000-piece Harry Potter jigsaw puzzle is the perfect lockdown distraction

A magical time filler




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At Home With Justin Jesso as he gives exclusive performance of If You're Meant to Come Back

For the latest episode of At Home With... pop star Justin Jesso Zooms with Amira Hashish from his family home and gives an exclusive performance of his new single




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The 10 vintage Chanel pieces to buy now in the FarFetch sale

*Rushes to find purse*




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Watch this exclusive performance of If The World Was Ending with JP Saxe and hear the love story behind it

For the latest episode of At Home With...JP Saxe opens up about his song with girlfriend Julia Michaels and challenges Amira Hashish to sing her verse of If The World Was Ending




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Comedy, tragedy, elegy: why Alan Bennett’s home truths are perfect for our times

As new actors revive the Talking Heads TV monologues, the poignant tales they tell will resonate more than ever with viewers in lockdown

The decision, announced last week by BBC Drama, to revive and recast Alan Bennett’s landmark Talking Heads series was driven as much by necessity as sentiment. Monologue, delivered to camera, is just about the only form of acting possible at the moment. But, still, there will be a special poignancy in hearing how the mini-dramas sound a generation later in their new voices – Imelda Staunton instead of Patricia Routledge, Kristen Scott Thomas in place of Eileen Atkins, Tamsin Greig for Penelope Wilton, Jodie Comer instead of Julie Walters.

Bennett wrote the first of the monologues in 1987, giving voice, in his 50s, to lives that in several cases were facing their last act. He himself turns 86 next week, about the same age as Thora Hird was when he cast her so memorably in Waiting for the Telegram in the last of the second series of monologues in 1998.

Related: Jodie Comer to star in new BBC production of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads

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Laura Dern performed Dynasty scene with Reese Witherspoon for her birthday

The Oscar-winning actress opened up about giving the star the best gift for her recent birthday as they chatted during a recent episode of The Morning Show star's web series.




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Andrew Garfield shares tips to maintain mental health in self-isolation

A string of other stars, like Emma's friends Octavia Spencer and Jonah Hill, have also contributed to the #WeThriveInside campaign




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Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona: Why Inter Milan striker is perfect Luis Suarez replacement

Barcelona have made Lautaro Martinez one of their top transfer targets.




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Spanish football shutdown: RFEF plans to fast-track lower leagues when season resumes after coronavirus

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has come up with a new proposal for a fast-track finish to the lower leagues in Spain once football is back under way following the current break due to coronavirus.




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Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Why Atletico Madrid's midfield shield would be a perfect signing for Mikel Arteta

Premier League clubs including Arsenal have had their eye on Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey for some time.




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Champions League blow for Atletico Madrid if RFEF plan to award European spots as LaLiga table stands goes ahead

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) plans to award the European places to the teams currently occupying those positions if LaLiga cannot be finished this season.




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LaLiga and RFEF agree training return for Spanish clubs 'subject to health protocols'

LaLiga has agreed with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the National Sports Council that Spanish clubs can return to training, subject to health recommendations.




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Michael Carrick: Manchester United have 'perfect' midfield with Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay

Michael Carrick claims Manchester United have a "perfect" midfield blend – even before a proposed move for Jack Grealish or James Maddison this summer.




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Copa del Rey final could take place in 2021 as RFEF agree to Athletic Club & Real Sociedad call for fans to attend

Spain's Copa del Rey final could take place in 2021 after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) agreed to calls from Athletic Club and Real Sociedad for the match to be played in front of fans.




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Tottenham star Heung-min Son wins military award for standout performance during national service

Tottenham star Heung-min Son has been awarded South Korea's Pilsung Prize after completing his military service.




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These 13 Mother-Daughter Films Are the Perfect Watchlist for Your Mother's Day Weekend

Break out the popcorn, because this Mother's Day weekend there are plenty of amazing films to watch! Tomorrow is Mother's Day (so if you are just remembering now, be sure to grab...





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Waterfront Seclusion on Prince Edward Island

This six-bedroom house on the coast of Prince Edward Island sits on an isolated nine-acre lot. It is on the market for $1.67 million.




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Roy Horn Dies Of Coronavirus: Siegfried & Roy Performer Who Conquered Las Vegas Was 75

Roy Horn, who thrilled Las Vegas crowds as part of the big-cats-and-magic act Siegfried & Roy until a tiger attack ended his career in 2003, died today of coronavirus at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas. He was 75. Horn’s publicist said on April 28 that the magician had tested positive for COVID-19. “Today, the […]




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Australia launches defence operation to get Pacific performers to Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Deploying Defence aircraft to bring hundreds of performers to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney presents an opportunity for Australia to gain ground in the battle for influence in the Pacific.




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Western Sydney Wanderers defeat Melbourne Victory to continue perfect A-League start

The Wanderers earn a valuable three points their second win in as many matches with the highlight a Keanu Baccus stunner in the 54th minute at Docklands.




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Mike Parr performing Towards an Amazonian Black Square




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Mike Parr performing Towards an Amazonian Black Square




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Detailed of Mike Parr's performance Towards an Amazonian Black Square, 2019 painted inside The Eternal Opening




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Misty Copeland Organizing Ballet Performance For COVID-19



Thirty-two ballerinas from 14 countries are participating.




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Misty Copeland Organizes Worldwide Ballet Performance



The virtual performance includes 32 dancers in 14 countries.




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Dear Mama: Here Is Your Perfect Mother’s Day Playlist



These 11 songs will show her that she is appreciated.




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Engadget Podcast: Microsoft's Surface bonanza!

It’s a Microsoft heavy week! This week, Devindra and Cherlynn are joined by Alex Cranz, Gizmodo’s Senior Consumer Tech Editor, to chat about the bevy of new Surface devices. In particular, they explore why the Surface Go 2 and Book 3 are a bit disapp...




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Surface Go 2 review: Microsoft's tiny PC is only a tiny bit better

Judging the Surface Go 2 comes down to your expectations. Can you live with slow performance to get a well-designed $400 tablet PC (not including a keyboard)? Or are you OK with spending hundreds extra to get a slightly more capable machine that's as...




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Microsoft will fix Surface Laptop 3 'hairline fractures' for free

Microsoft will repair Surface Laptop 3 screens for free, particularly those that suddenly cracked for no discernible reason. Surface owners have been posting online about discovering hairline cracks on their new laptops’ display over the past few mon...




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The Morning After: Surface Go 2 review

Scary stories about Zoombombing and privacy leaks may have you feeling tense about setting up a video call. But under current circumstances there aren’t a lot of other options available, so columnist Violet Blue has some advice on what you should (an...




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Leafs forward Alex Kerfoot has a leg up on fellow players during the lockdown — his family has a rink


NHLers aren’t used to being off skates this long but Kerfoot thinks they’ll have time to get up to speed.




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Fearful of COVID-19, Amazon workers ask for state probe of working conditions

Workers at Amazon's massive Riverside County fulfillment center in Eastvale, where there have been three confirmed cases of COVID-19, filed complaints with Cal/OSHA and the Riverside Department of Public Health on Wednesday




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Actors sheltering at home perform in live VR experiences, making case for new theater form

Los Angeles studio Tender Claws brings live theater to virtual reality with actors at home during coronavirus. It's a new form of theater.




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Britain's Got Talent choir D Day Juniors honours war heroes with powerful song

Britain's Got Talent's choir D Day Juniors sang a moving original song to thank WWII veterans for giving their lives




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Scientists measured electrical conductivity of pure interfacial water

Skoltech scientists in collaboration with researchers from the University of Stuttgart, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the Russian Quantum Center achieved the first systematic experimental measurements of the electrical conductivity of pure interfacial water, hence producing new results significantly extending our knowledge of interfacial water.




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Hydrogen blamed for interfering with nickelate superconductors synthesis

Prof. ZHONG Zhicheng's team at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering has investigated the electronic structure of the recently discovered nickelate superconductors NdNiO2. They successfully explained the experimental difficulties in synthesizing superconducting nickelates, in cooperation with Prof. Karsten Held at Vienna University of Technology.




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Neighborhood and cognitive performance in middle-age: Does racial residential segregation matter?

A study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that black subjects who were exposed to highly segregated neighborhoods in young adulthood exhibited worse performance in cognitive skills in mid-life. This outcome may explain black-white disparities in dementia risk at older age.




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Call to ‘grab chance’ to end overfishing in Europe’s seas amid lockdown

A drop in demand from overseas markets and restaurants at home means 2020 could be the first year without overfishing in European waters.




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Microsoft just revamped its cheapest and fanciest Surface devices

Two new pairs of headphones join the laptops and tablets in today's announcement.




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COVID-19 tests are far from perfect, but accuracy isn’t the biggest problem

Expanding coronavirus testing is one of the most important tasks public health officials are tackling right now. But questions over accuracy of the two main types of tests have rightly caused concern.




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Live from the loungeroom: How performers are innovating to survive

Entertainers speak of the shock of COVID-19 restrictions on their working lives and what they've had to do to keep audiences — and money — coming in.




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5 Relationship Lessons Millennials Can Learn From Irrfan & Deepika’s Love Story In ‘Piku’




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‘Spider-Verse’ Almost Had Cameos By Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield & Now We’re Mad