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Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider dies aged 73

Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider has died at the age of 73.




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How to look after your mental health in lockdown

Dr David Crepaz-Keay, from the Mental Health Foundation, shares his advice for dealing with anxiety, insomnia and loneliness during the pandemic




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EasyJet grounds entire fleet of aircraft due to coronavirus outbreak

Follow our live updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms




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These images show tourist hotspots before and after coronavirus outbreak

Tourist numbers have dwindled across Asia as coronavirus grounds travellers




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How likely is it that passengers will be quarantined for two weeks after entering UK?

Travellers may have to quarantine for two weeks on arrival to UK - but why hasn't this been implemented sooner?




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9 more love stories to read after you've finished Normal People

The ES team pick our favourite, well-thumbed love stories




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London after Lockdown: Swabs for passengers will be 'new normal' at airports

Passengers may have to collect sealed "grab and go" meal bags before they board planes to reduce their contact with cabin crew on flights under a range of options for the post lockdown era being considered by aviation bosses.




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Thermal detection cameras will be part of the tech 'toolkit' to return the UK to normal after lockdown

Vodafone's new thermal detection cameras will help businesses scan the temperature of people entering the building




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London after lockdown: Gyms to reduce class sizes and run open air sessions as part of 'new normal'

The number of high intensity "heavy breathing" work-out machines such as treadmills and cross trainers will be hugely reduced in gyms to help make them safe when the lockdown ends.




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No breakfast buffet and smartphones as keys: what London hotels will be like after lockdown

Breakfast buffet's out as hotels prepare to make you open doors using phone




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The week in TV: After Life; Gangs of London; Emergence; Have I Got News for You – and more

Ricky Gervais’s After Life struggles second time round, as 21st-century London’s answer to Peaky Blinders gets off to a violent start. And how long can live shows survive via video-call?

After Life (Netflix)
Gangs of London (Sky Atlantic)
Emergence (Fox)
Twin (BBC Four) | iPlayer
The Graham Norton Show (BBC One) | iPlayer
The Mash Report (BBC Two) | iPlayer
Have I Got News for You (BBC One) | iPlayer

Ricky Gervais is, take your pick, ever reinventive (a la Madonna, Lady Gaga, the royals) or ever mutating (the worst kind of spirally viruses, the royals). A year ago, in Tony Johnson, subject of his latest drama, After Life, he combined aspects of past characters: The Office’s gloriously unself-aware Brent; the more savvy Andy Millman in Extras; the saccharine platitudes that sat so ill in Derek alongside gags about mental health or other disabilities. After Life was a surprising runaway hit on Netflix, for an arguably slight comedy about a very singular, small-town man’s depression after the loss of his wife, and how an angry man learned to be kind again.

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SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath’ Coming May 26th, ‘Slayin 2’ and Today’s Other New Releases, the Latest Sales, and More

Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for May 7th, 2020. Like most Thursdays, today is mostly about …




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Down’s Syndrome student wins compensation after school sent letter to parents detailing violent behaviour



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




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Venezuela: Two US citizens arrested after beach invasion aimed at capturing Nicolas Maduro, says regime






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Wednesday morning news briefing: Top scientific adviser quits after meeting lover in lockdown






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Rachel Weisz found physical Black Widow role ‘daunting’ after childbirth

The 50-year-old stars alongside Scarlett Johansson in the upcoming Marvel spin-off movie.




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Josh Trank feared for his life after casting Michael B. Jordan in Fantastic Four

The director has candidly discussed the troubled 2015 comic book adaptation in a new interview.




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Sam Neill seeing 'better than ever' after eye operation

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill is now recuperating from the operation.




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Hank Azaria had vocal cords insured after health scare

Azaria shared the realisation with comedian and former The Simpsons writer Conan O'Brien.




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Ariel Winter rushed to hospital after cutting off top of thumb

Ariel Winter cut "a good portion" off the top of her thumb.




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After game industry failure, Curt Schilling agrees to pay back Rhode Island

Of $75 million in loans, state gets $2.5 million from "tapped out" baseball star.




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StarCraft II goes free-to-play seven years after launch

Single-player campaign, ranked multiplayer available free of charge.




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Norman Hunter, Leeds United legend and ex-England international, in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus

Leeds United legend and one of England's 1966 World Cup winners Norman Hunter has been admitted to hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.




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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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Manchester United should keep Alexis Sanchez after coronavirus pandemic, says Paul Merson

Former Arsenal man Paul Merson believes football's coronavirus shutdown may end up giving Alexis Sanchez a second chance at Manchester United.




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Cristiano Ronaldo warned he has 'no privileges' during lockdown after training session at Madeira Stadium

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has been warned he has no special "privilege" after he was pictured training at a local stadium in his native Madeira.




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Rangers call for suspensions to SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster after 'serious' vote concerns

Rangers have called for SPFL's chief executive Neil Doncaster and its legal adviser Rod McKenzie to be suspended "while an independent investigation is conducted' following their vote on how to end the season.




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Sir Kenny Dalglish's family thank fans for 'humbling' support after Liverpool hero tests positive for Covid-19

The family of Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish have thanked football fans around the world for their messages of support after the 69-year-old was diagnosed with coronavirus.




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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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Wembley Stadium could 'host four Premier League games a day' to finish season after coronavirus

Premier League games could be hosted at Wembley Stadium in a bid to conclude the season, according to reports.




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Unai Emery 'blamed ex-girlfriend for Arsenal sacking' as winless run started after break-up

Sacked Arsenal manager Unai Emery "blamed" ex-girlfriend Sacha Wright for losing his job with the Gunners.




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Tottenham reverse furlough decision after fierce public criticism

Tottenham reversed their decision to use the government's scheme to pay non-playing staff on furlough during the coronavirus pandemic after fierce public backlash.




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Frank Lampard 'proud' to be Chelsea manager after rapid response to the coronavirus crisis

Frank Lampard has reiterated his pride at managing Chelsea after their rapid response to the coronavirus pandemic.




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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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Victor Wanyama 'p***** off' over Champions League snub, accuses Tottenham of not backing him after injury

Victor Wanyama says he was "p***** off" to be dropped for Tottenham's Champions League Final defeat last season and accused the club of a lack of support following a serious knee injury in 2017.




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EFL clubs given green light to defer 25 per cent of player wages in April after deal struck with PFA

Clubs in the EFL will be allowed to defer a quarter of players' wages this month after the league agreed a "compromise proposal" with the PFA.




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Bournemouth reverse furlough decision in latest Premier League U-turn after Liverpool and Tottenham

Bournemouth have reversed their decision to furlough staff amid the coronavirus lockdown, the club has confirmed.




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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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Millwall decide against furloughing players after concerns over training routines

Millwall have decided against furloughing their squad because players would be unable to follow club training programmes while on leave.




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Christian Pulisic ready and waiting for Chelsea return after 'freak' injury

Christian Pulisic is missing football as much as anyone else, but the lockdown has at least allowed him the time to return to fitness.




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Scottish Football League season OVER after Dundee vote U-turn on SPFL proposals

Dundee have voted in favour of the SPFL's season-ending proposal, bringing the 2019-20 campaign in the Scottish Championship and Leagues One and League Two to a close with immediate effect.




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Norman Hunter: Leeds legend remains 'severely unwell' in hospital after Covid-19 diagnosis

Leeds United great Norman Hunter remains "severely unwell" in hospital almost a week after being admitted with coronavirus.




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Harry Kane hails 'true inspiration' Captain Tom Moore after war veteran, 99, raises £15m for NHS

Tottenham forward Harry Kane has praised Captain Tom Moore, the 99-year-old war veteran who has raised over £15million for the NHS in the battle against coronavirus.




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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.