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Facebook removes accounts linked to QAnon far-right conspiracy theory

In addition to the QAnon accounts, Facebook also removed accounts linked to VDARE, a U.S. website known for posting anti-immigration content.




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How Europe got caught up in crackpot 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories

At a time of crisis, people want answers — and 5G is a really simple answer




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Coronavirus: Increased alcohol consumption during lockdown could lead to 'second health crisis', warn researchers

It is feared that daily drinkers could be most at risk




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Windsor, Ont., health-care workers to get gift cards from U.S. Consulate as thanks

"Your support to vulnerable Americans during this crisis is deeply appreciated," said U.S. Consul General Greg Stanford.




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Keir Starmer urges Boris Johnson to form 'national consensus' on easing coronavirus lockdown

Sir Keir Starmer has urged the Prime Minister to form a "national consensus" on the next phase of the Government's coronavirus response as ministers work on plans to ease the lockdown.




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The pros and cons for Canadian cities interested in being hubs for fan-free NHL games

As the NHL looks for ways to salvage its regular season that was suspended by the COVID-19 pandemic, one option on the table is for a select group of so-called hub cities to host all the games. Three Canadian cities have expressed interest in the role.



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Nintendo no longer repairing Wii video game consoles

Nintendo is no longer repairing the Wii video game console, which was released in 2006 and let players swing controllers to impact action on screen.

      




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Microsoft sets May 7 to unveil video games on new Xbox Series X console

Microsoft plans to release its new Xbox Series X video game console for the 2020 holiday season. On May 7, we will get a look at games in the works.

       




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Blinded by the light: Alberta town hopes flashing beacons will deter geese

A small Alberta town’s attempt to discourage geese from too getting comfortable there took flight about six weeks ago, but it’s getting mixed reviews and ruffling some feathers.



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Quebec police investigating possible link between cell tower fires and 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories

Quebec provincial police are investigating whether at least two cellphone tower fires north of Montreal could be linked to conspiracy theories that 5G wireless technology caused the coronavirus pandemic.




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Tiger King: Jeff Lowe denies conspiracy that he is Carole Baskin's ex husband in disastrous Reddit AMA

Fans had speculated that Lowe could be Baskin's first husband Michael Murdock in disguise




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Normal People: Viewers hail 'abnormally brilliant' BBC drama and praise consensual sex scenes

Adaptation of Sally Rooney's love story stars Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones




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Lord Alan Sugar slammed for spreading fake coronavirus conspiracies on Twitter

Apprentice host shared post falsely claiming that Covid-19 was manufactured in a Wuhan laboratory






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The Murdoch media’s China coronavirus conspiracy has one aim: get Trump re-elected | Kevin Rudd

News Corp is campaigning full-bore for the US president, with reports of a Wuhan lab ‘intelligence’ dossier being seeded across its empire

In liberal democracies, the integrity, impartiality and professionalism of intelligence agencies matters. That’s why it is essential that intelligence agencies remain aloof, not only from the political debates of the day, but also from the policy decisions that individual governments may take. The intelligence community’s core task is to provide brutally realistic analysis on the threat environments we face so that governments can then make the best-informed policy decisions possible to preserve our common security.

The failures of the intelligence community before the Iraq war, the gullibility of much of the western media, as well as the cynical manipulation of both by the political class of the day, provide us with a stark reminder of what can go radically wrong. On 8 September 2002 the New York Times published one of this century’s most consequential news articles. The front-page story, supplied by the Bush administration, claimed that Saddam Hussein had stepped up his quest for weapons of mass destruction by acquiring key components for a nuclear weapon. In the UK, the Blair government’s “dodgy dossier” compounded the error. John Howard did the same in Australia. The problem was that it just wasn’t true. These were over-egged stories designed to soften the public up for what would become a disastrous war.

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Lord Sugar slammed for sharing coronavirus conspiracy theory on social media

Lord Sugar has been criticised for sharing a conspiracy theory on social media which stated that Covid-19 was man-made.




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Amanda Holden: I have to constantly put myself out there to be judged

The Britain's Got Talent judge tells Standard Online why she likes to "keep surprising people"




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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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The Ordinary and The Inkey List launch free online skincare consultations

Expert skincare advice is just a click away




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Baked beans, chocolate and crumpets: data reveals food Brits are consuming during lockdown

Comfort (food) is key




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Book review: The Consequences of Love by Gavanndra Hodge

On losing a little sister and having a junkie as a dad





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For console games, downloads are approaching a tipping point

Destiny 2's digital success could spell long-term trouble for discs





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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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Newcastle takeover by Saudi Arabian-backed consortium is 'sportswashing', says Amnesty International

Newcastle United are in danger of being used as a "PR tool" by Saudi Arabia if the club's proposed takeover goes through, according to Amnesty International UK.




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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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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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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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Harry Maguire believes 'inconsistent' Manchester United are their own worst enemies

Harry Maguire claims Manchester United have been their own worst enemies this season - but has revealed his determination to lead them back to the top.




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Critics of Premier League's Project Restart need to 'get a grip', says deputy chief constable

With the Premier League searching for viable options to finish the current campaign, deputy chief constable Mark Roberts believes those complaining about the finer details must "get a grip".




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Conservation in crisis: ecotourism collapse threatens communities and wildlife

From Kenya to the Seychelles, coronavirus has dealt a devastating blow to efforts to protect endangered wildlife

From the vast plains of the Masai Mara in Kenya to the delicate corals of the Aldabra atoll in the Seychelles, conservation work to protect some of the world’s most important ecosystems is facing crisis following a collapse in ecotourism during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Organisations that depend on visitors to fund projects for critically endangered species and rare habitats could be forced to close, according to wildlife NGOs, after border closures and worldwide travel restrictions abruptly halted millions of pounds of income from tourism.

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Conservation in crisis: why Covid-19 could push mountain gorillas back to the brink

Once a step away from extinction, their survival was a rare success story. But groundbreaking gorilla conservation is now in peril

As he clambers down the forested ravine, soil slipping beneath his boots, Dr Fred Nizeyimana knows they are close. “I can smell them,” he says, just before the mountain gorillas come into view high in the canopy, plucking leaves and chomping on the vegetation. An adult female slides down a tree, a flash of black fur and elongated limb. More follow, with infants and juveniles in tow. A grunting silverback descends to join its family, the branches buckling beneath approximately 180kg (400lb) of iconic primate.

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Winners of the 2020 Whitley wildlife conservation awards - in pictures

Tapirs in South America, hirolas in Somalia, hornbills in Indonesia, chimps in Nigeria, tamarins in Brazil and frogs in South Africa ... the ‘green Oscars’ recognise and celebrate the achievements of the animals’ grassroots protectors

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Space is about to get a funding boost but there are ethical questions to consider, experts say

Space advocates spruik the human benefits but critics say it costs far too much. Ever since the moon landing, space has been seen as a "giant leap" for humankind, but is it in the wrong direction?




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Sydney news: NSW sexual consent laws strengthened, man stabbed after car crash in West Hoxton

MORNING BRIEFING: A proposal to bring NSW sexual consent laws in line with Victoria and Tasmania is introduced, while a man is rushed to hospital with multiple stab wounds after a two-vehicle crash.





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#buyfromthebush calls on city consumers to keep small-town shops open during drought

A social media campaign quickly gathers followers as it shines a light on drought-affected towns struggling to maintain their businesses, and encourages people to buy remotely in the lead-up to Christmas.




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NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance wants Sydney bus fleet to become 'electrified'

NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance wants to follow London's lead and take "drastic action" by ditching diesel and renewing Sydney's 8,000 bus fleet.





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The Closer You Look, the Deadlier the Consequences



President Franklin and Kyle try to hide a disturbing secret.




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Ask Engadget: How have you dealt with faulty Joy-Cons?

This week we’re asking you for answers. Earlier we asked you to submit your user reviews of the Joy-Con controllers that come with Nintendo’s handheld Switch gaming system. Now we want to hear what you’ve done to fix the flaws that many users have en...




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Newsletter: Privacy-minded consumer groups say the kids aren't all right

Coalition calls on FTC to review how companies are marketing to children and tracking them online.




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Uber and Postmates call AB 5 unconstitutional in new lawsuit

Uber and Postmates called AB 5 an "irrational and unconstitutional statute" that targets gig economy companies and workers.