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Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield dies at 71 after testing positive for coronavirus





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Ty dies aged 47: Tributes flow for British rapper who contracted coronavirus






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Chris Hemsworth hopes Marvel blockbusters will bring audiences to reopened cinemas

The Thor star was thankful to finally be on a well-deserved break from his hectic schedule.




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Fede Valverde can be in midfield what Sergio Ramos has been in defence for Real Madrid, says Diego Forlan

Fede Valverde can be as important as Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid, says Diego Forlan.




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Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Premier League meeting latest, Leeds United legend Norman Hunter dies of Covid-19

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Norman Hunter dead: Leeds United legend dies aged 76 after contracting coronavirus

England World Cup winner Norman Hunter has passed away aged 76 after contracting coronavirus.




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Former Liverpool transfer chief Damien Comolli raises fears about football restart – 'What if a player dies?'

Former Tottenham and Liverpool director Damien Comolli has raised fears over the safety of players if football returns behind closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic, asking: 'What happens if someone dies?'




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Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov dies during solo training session

Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov has died at the age of 22 after suffering suspected heart failure while training.




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Leeds rename Elland Road stand after club legend Norman Hunter who died from coronavirus

Leeds United have renamed the South Stand at Elland Road after club legend Norman Hunter,




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Eric Dier charged by FA after clash with fan in Tottenham stadium stands

Eric Dier has been charged by the Football Association after his confrontation with a fan in the stands of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and could face a lengthy ban if found guilty.




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Government to begin talks with Premier League and other sporting bodies to resume competition 'within weeks'

The UK Government will this week begin a series of meetings with leading sports organisations with the hope of resuming competitions 'within weeks' after action was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.




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New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech wants to emulate Didier Drogba at Stamford Bridge

New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech says he wants to hit the same heights as Didier Drogba when he completes his move from Ajax.




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Trevor Cherry dead: Former England and Leeds defender dies aged 72

Former England and Leeds United defender Trevor Cherry has died at the age of 72.




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Gary Neville questions Premier League restart: 'How many people have to die before it becomes unpalatable?'

Neville believes no football would be played if decision was purely about health, rather than economics




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Timo Werner not the right fit for Liverpool, suggests former Reds midfielder Dietmar Hamann

Dietmar Hamann has cast doubt over whether Timo Werner would be a good fit for Liverpool and suggested Jurgen Klopp should look at other targets this summer.




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Atletico Madrid defender Renan Lodi tests positive for coronavirus while nine others show antibodies

Atletico Madrid defender Renan Lodi has tested positive for coronavirus, while nine other Rojiblancos players have shown antibodies of the virus.




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Australia has found common ground to respond to Covid-19. We can do the same for climate change | Cassandra Goldie, Innes Willox, Emma Herd

After all we have already endured in 2020 we should know that stopping an emergency is far better than responding to one

In just a few short months, many more people in Australia have faced greater adversity in 2020 than in the decade since we emerged from the global financial crisis.

The bushfires that affected the health of millions, claimed lives and livelihoods, blighted our landscape and destroyed communities were unprecedented in size and intensity. Now the acute shock of the Covid-19 pandemic has also taken lives and left many more living in fear, while throwing hundreds of thousands out of paid work, shattering businesses and leaving us facing an unstable new world.

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High blood pressure: Studies show adding this drink to your diet will lower your reading



HIGH blood pressure is often referred to as the "silent killer" due to its non-obvious symptoms, which when they do appear are often too late. Adding this drink to your diet will lower your reading and reduce your risk of serious health complications.




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How to live longer: Follow this specific diet to lower your risk of early death



HOW to live longer: If you are looking to lead a long life, eating a healthy, balanced diet is the hard and fast rule to live by. The best diet to follow is still debated vigorously but there is a broad consensus emerging.




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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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Little Richard Dies: Rock ‘N Roll Pioneer And Seminal Hitmaker Was 87

Little Richard, the wild singer/pianist/songwriter who was one of rock ‘n roll’s pioneers, has died at age 87. His death was confirmed by his son, but the cause was not given. Little Richard’s catalog of hits is still performed by many bar bands to this day, and the songs were recorded by such acts as […]




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Gold Coast one-punch attack charge upgraded after Brazilian victim dies in hospital

A Sydney man appears in a Gold Coast court on an upgraded charge after Brazilian national Ivan Susin dies in hospital as a result of a head injury he suffered in a Surfers Paradise scuffle.




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Sydney news: Commuter chaos as M1 closed at Berowra, man dies in Maitland house fire

MORNING BRIEFING: Commuters and HSC students have been advised to avoid the M1 at Berowra after a road worker was hit by a utility early this morning, causing lane closures, and a man dies in a blaze at a Maitland home.




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Ivan Milat dies in prison aged 74

Ivan Milat, Australia's most notorious serial killer who was serving seven life sentences for the murders of backpackers, has died aged 74. Milat had been diagnosed with terminal cancer in May. He died at 4.07am at Sydney's Long Bay Prison hospital on October 27, 2019.




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Australian serial killer Ivan Milat dies in Long Bay prison, aged 74

Backpacker killer Ivan Milat, who was serving seven life sentences, dies in Sydney's Long Bay Prison hospital six months after he was diagnosed with terminal stomach and oesophagus cancer.




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How the false confession to Quanne Diec's murder ended with Vinzent Tarantino walking free

The case of Quanne Diec and former nightclub bouncer Vinzent Tarantino shows even when an accused person confesses to a crime, criminal matters can later play out unexpectedly in court.




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A sequel to beloved indie game 'Rogue Legacy' is in the works

What at first seemed like a potential April Fool's joke has turned out to be real: almost seven years after the original came out, Cellar Door Games has confirmed it's working on a Rogue Legacy sequel. The indie studio didn't share a release date for Rogue Legacy 2, nor did it say anything about potential platforms. In fact, besides some screenshots showing off a lovely new art style, the only significant tidbit of information we got is that Judson Cowan and A Shell in the Pit will return to score the game's soundtrack.




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Eddie Murphy Headlines Comedy Fest For Charity



“Laughter is often the best medicine.”




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San Diego Man Wears KKK Hood After As Face Mask



The neighborhood has a history of white supremacy..




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Don Shula, the NFL's all-time leader in coaching wins, dies at 90

Don Shula, who led the Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl titles and the only undefeated season in NFL history, died Monday. He was 90.




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Tennis governing bodies and Grand Slam tournaments create player relief program

The ATP, WTA, ITF and four Grand Slam events have created a program to support players affected by the sport's coronavirus-related shutdown.




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Roy Horn of famed Vegas act Siegfried & Roy dies at age 75 of coronavirus complications

Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy, the duo whose extraordinary magic tricks astonished millions until Horn was critically injured in 2003 by one of the act's famed white tigers, has died. He was 75.




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Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider dies aged 73

Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneering electronic music group Kraftwerk, has died at the age of 73.




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Medieval arrows caused similar injuries to gunshots, say archaeologists

Arrows fired from longbows could penetrate right through the human skull creating small entry and large exit wounds.




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BAME groups ‘two to three times more likely to die from coronavirus’

The likelihood of death from Covid-19 is significantly higher among England’s BAME communities than the general population, researchers say.




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People from black backgrounds four times more likely to die from virus than people from white backgrounds, ONS finds

People from black backgrounds are four times more likely to die from coronavirus than people from white backgrounds, new statistics suggest.




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Nine veterans die with Covid-19 at Royal Chelsea Hospital

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw revealed the losses ahead of VE Day on Friday.




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Gogglebox star June Bernicoff dies aged 82

June and her husband Leon were favourites on the show.




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'The world has lost one of the greats': Magician Roy Horn dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus

Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75.




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UK Weather Forecast: Warm sunny spells for many today, Sunday colder and windier.

Warm sunny spells for many today, Sunday colder and windier.




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Songwriter and musician Little Richard dies age 87

The American singer and songwriter was best known for tracks such as Tutti Fruiti, Long Tall Sally and Rip It Up.




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Coronavirus: Further 346 people die after testing positive for Covid-19 in UK

Officials have urged Britons to follow lockdown rules during the sunny weekend.




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'Better to die standing': a European strongman scoffs at coronavirus

Seen as one of Europe's most restrictive countries, Belarus is taking a more laissez-faire approach to the spread of the deadly coronavirus.




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Trump administration says up to 240,000 Americans to die from coronavirus

The number of coronavirus deaths in the US could be 80 times as large as the number of people who died in the September 11 attacks.




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A city of homebodies? How coronavirus will change Sydney

From washing hands to working from home, the coronavirus has dramatically altered city life. But will these changes last?




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A city of homebodies? How coronavirus will change Sydney

From washing hands to working from home, the coronavirus has dramatically altered city life. But will these changes last?




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Stay-at-home science project: Two-ingredient Silly Putty

Silly Putty is a toy most anyone can appreciate. Pinch it, bounce it, stretch it, slap it on the side of your face—it’ll do whatever you want it to do.