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Sidewalk Labs cancels plan to build high-tech neighbourhood in Toronto amid COVID-19

Sidewalk Labs, a Google-affiliated company, is abandoning its plan to build a high-tech neighbourhood on Toronto’s waterfront, citing what it calls unprecedented economic uncertainty.



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Jeers of a clown: How The Simpsons made Sideshow Bob into one of TV's favourite villains

Thirty years on from Kelsey Grammer's remarkable cartoon debut, Louis Chilton looks at the legacy of one of the most endearing felons in fiction




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Gangs of London viewers outside UK call for subtitles as they can't understand British accents

'Without subtitles and the British accent, its a no from me'




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Tiger King's Joe Exotic reportedly set to ask Trump for a presidential pardon

US president had previously suggested he would 'take a look' at the scandalous case




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538: Daily presidential tracking polls...


538: Daily presidential tracking polls...


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By making Florida his official residence, Trump may also have made legal mess...


By making Florida his official residence, Trump may also have made legal mess...


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Pubs pivot to digital: 'We hope that people feel that the world outside is still there'

Weekly meat tray giveaways, craft beer deliveries and trivia held over Zoom. As pubs stand empty, those that run them look to the internet

Across Australia, pubs stand empty because of the Covid-19 lockdowns. Some venues have shut entirely, others have pivoted to takeaway businesses, and the majority have had to make changes to their staffing.

While the future of physical pubs remains very uncertain for the coming months, the entertainers, brewers and chefs that rely on pubs for their livelihood are finding ways to recreate pub experiences in patrons’ homes.

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Covid-19 competence has given Australian governments some political capital. But there's a flipside | Katharine Murphy

Politicians have set a high bar for themselves – success on coronavirus has created community expectations that will be challenging to shift

“Let’s not give everything back, let’s not throw away all the progress we’ve made by letting our frustration get the better of us.” This was Daniel Andrews on Friday afternoon, shortly after national cabinet resolved to gradually restart economic and social activity by July.

The Victorian premier wanted people to understand he’d be hastening slowly – the message being here in the Massachusetts of Australia, we decide how quickly we’ll remove coronavirus restrictions. We don’t apply an arbitrary national average.

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Rita Wilson details coronavirus ordeal and warns of treatment side effects

The actress and her husband, Tom Hanks, were both hospitalised with the deadly virus




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Think inside the box: puzzles and board games to get your through lockdown

From puzzle-solving to empire-building — sweep the board, says Samuel Fishwick




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Why you should consider taking a vitamin D supplement in lockdown

Health experts have reissued guidelines on the supplement as the population faces more time indoors




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Book review: Redhead at the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler

Finding humour and humanity in the ordinary




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Outstanding Stays: The Other Side, Bahamas

We could all do with a strong dose of escapism right now, so each week we'll be highlighting a banging boutique to bookmark for when the world presses play again




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Take it outside: the tech to bring your office to your garden

The smart gadgets you need to WFG






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The biggest threat to Brazil's coronavirus response is its own president, says The Lancet 




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U.S. late-night hosts slam President Trump for mocking ratings amid Covid-19 pandemic

Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert have criticised President Trump for not concentrating on helping Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.




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HTC separates successful VR sales from struggling smartphone side

Spin-off subsidiary subsequently shan't subsidize sickly smartphone setup.




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Manchester United's Harry Maguire to supply a food packages to elderly residents in hometown of Mosborough

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has offered to supply "food packages of everyday essentials" to the elderly in his hometown of Mosborough in South Yorkshire.




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Barcelona deny 'corruption' claims from former vice president and threaten legal action after 'hand in the till' accusation

Barcelona have moved to strongly deny 'corruption' claims made by Emili Rousand and have threatened legal action against the former vice president.




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Arsenal striker Pierre Emerick-Aubamayeng urged to join 'a more ambitious club' by Gabon FA president

Pierre Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon's football association, has urged Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign for a more 'ambitious' club.




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Premier League fantasy five-a-side: Which team will win the tournament?

Everybody loves a good five-a-side summer tournament... but who would take home the miniature trophies if every Premier League side had to enter a team?




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Former Barcelona vice president says 'someone had their hand in the till' after quitting club amid board chaos

Former Barcelona vice president Emili Rousaud has said he believes somebody was stealing money from within the Catalan club.




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Barcelona face 'economic bankruptcy and moral decay' amid board chaos, says presidential candidate Victor Font

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the Catalan club could face "economic bankruptcy and moral decay" under the current board.




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Barcelona in chaos as six directors tell president Josep Maria Bartomeu they are resigning

"We hereby want to communicate that the directors below signatories have transferred to President Bartomeu our decision to irrevocably resign from our status as FC Barcelona executives," the letter said.




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Barcelona announce boardroom changes after resignations and confirm legal action against former vice-president

Barcelona have announced changes to the club's board in a swift restructuring after six directors submitted their resignations to president Josep Maria Bartomeu last week.




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International football may not return until 2021, warns Fifa vice-president

International football may not be able to return until 2021 as priority is given to club fixtures, a Fifa vice-president has warned.




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Jose Mourinho's Chelsea exit left players 'crying on the floor', reveals Steve Sidwell

Steve Sidwell has revealed a number of Chelsea players were crying on the floor after learning of Jose Mourinho's departure from the club in 2007.




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Harry Kane's Tottenham exit considered 'inevitable' as Manchester United draw up transfer plans

Harry Kane's departure from Tottenham is "inevitable", according to former West Ham player Tony Cottee.




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Uefa considering plan to 'play Champions League Final on August 29'

Uefa are weighing up the possibility of playing the 2019-20 Champions League Final on August 29, according to the latest reports.




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Neymar to Barcelona? PSG star's return to Camp Nou 'possible', says former vice-president Emili Rousaud

Former Barcelona vice-president Emili Rousaud believes Neymar could return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.




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Brighton consider playing fake crowd noise through stadium speakers at behind-closed-doors matches

Brighton and Hove Albion are looking into playing crowd noises through speakers at their Amex Stadium home should football return behind closed doors.




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Liverpool warned by Sadio Mane team-mate 'he won't stay forever' as Real Madrid consider transfer

Liverpool have been warned Sadio Mane will not stay at the club "forever" by his Senegal team-mate Keita Balde.




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Lionel Messi wants Neymar back so Barcelona can 'win everything', says former president Sandro Rosell

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Camp Nou because he is smart and wants to win every trophy.




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David Beckham offers fans chance to play against him in five-a-side charity match

Beckham's offer is part of the 'All In Challenge' to help feed vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic




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LaLiga braced for football behind closed doors until 2021 after warning from president Javier Tebas

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has spoken to clubs from Spain's top two leagues and told them to be braced for football behind closed doors until 2021.




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Premier League clubs will fight to play at own stadiums with St George's Park, Wembley and Twickenham considered

Premier League chiefs are expected to clash with clubs at Friday's shareholders meeting over which venues could be used to finish the campaign.




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Football could end up 'disappearing' if it does not restart, warns LaLiga president Javier Tebas

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has warned that professional football could face a bleak future if the current season is not restarted.




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LaLiga president Javier Tebas hopes to restart the competition in June




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Sassuolo to become first Serie A side to restart training after coronavirus shutdown

Sassuolo are set to become the first Serie A team to resume training following the coronavirus shutdown, with club facilities to be made available to players from Monday.




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Premier League Project Restart: Arsenal's Emirates, Man United's Old Trafford 'considered as neutral stadiums'

The names of the Premier League grounds being considered as neutral venues for 'Project Restart' have been revealed, according to reports.




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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish tells bottom six clubs opposing neutral venues to consider financial threat

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has warned the bottom six clubs opposing the resumption of the Premier League in neutral grounds that they are not taking the financial threat to the league seriously enough.




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Premier League Project Restart: Behind-closed-doors return under 'active consideration', confirms Dominic Raab

The prospect of Premier League football returning behind closed doors is under "active consideration", Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed.




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Bundesliga return is 'great news for football', says LaLiga president Javier Tebas

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has applauded the return to action of Germany's Bundesliga after a lengthy enforced break due to coronavirus.




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LaLiga side Getafe to renew all season tickets for free next season in wake of coronavirus pandemic

The president of LaLiga side Getafe has vowed to renew the subscriptions of all 13,500 of the club's season ticket holders for free next season.