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Coronavirus and culture: 'We're waiting it out in paradise'

When the coronavirus crisis hit, Yolngu elders moved back to east Arnhem Land homelands where they found freedom, peace, and power

Adapting to change is something Yolngu are good at, senior Rirratjingu songman Witiyana Marika says.

When the coronavirus first started making news, community leadership met to plan how they would manage if Covid-19 arrived in eastern Arnhem land. Senior men and women met with the emergency taskforce, the local Miwatj health service and the Laynhapuy homelands organisation to take the most vulnerable people further away from risk.

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Toronto Zoo hatches its first critically endangered Madagascar spider tortoise

The Toronto Zoo announced on Wednesday it had successfully hatched a baby Madagascar spider tortoise, its first successful hatching of the critically endangered species.




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Ricky Tomlinson and friends sing cover of Ken Dodd's Happiness to raise money for the NHS

Tomlinson appears in a bathtub wearing nothing but a shower cap in the cover video




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Ricky Gervais criticises celebrities complaining about lockdown while NHS staff 'risk their health'

The comedian praised "selfless" NHS workers on the front line




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Beyoncé dedicates When You Wish Upon a Star to healthcare workers in surprise Disney singalong performance

Beyoncé was a surprise addition to the TV fundraiser for America's coronavirus relief effort




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Celebrity photographers raise £80,000 with limited edition prints to protect frontline healthcare workers




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Katy Perry dresses up as hand sanitiser for at-home episode of American Idol

Perry never misses out on an opportunity to dress up...




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Chris Evans auctions movie memorabilia to raise money for the NHS

Fancy an Olympic torch? Or perhaps a four poster bed? You've come to the right place...




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Jada Pinkett Smith says lockdown made her realise she 'does not know Will at all'

The actor made the confession on Red Table Talk




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Amanda Holden praises NHS for saving her life after she nearly died in childbirth

Holden is raising money for the NHS through the release of her first single




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Kate Garraway praises 'amazing' NHS as she shares update on husband Derek Draper's 'battle' with coronavirus

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Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande announce collaboration to raise money for children of frontline workers

Stuck With U will be released later this month




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Linda Lusardi to join Mr Motivator in week-long workout fundraiser

The former glamour model recently recovered from coronavirus




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Joe Wicks raises £200,000 for the NHS with YouTube PE lessons

The Body Coach said he feels "eternally grateful" for the health service




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Tom Cruise teams up with Nasa in bid to shoot film in space

Tom Cruise is set to team up with Nasa to shoot a movie in space.




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Dua Lipa: Critics 'nitpick' female artists but praise men for doing nothing on stage

The singer also suggested women aren't encouraged to get into music production from an early age




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Samara Weaving: From Home & Away to Hollywood, we chart the actress' rise to fame

Samara Weaving has made the transition from small screen to – well, a slightly bigger small screen – as she carves a name for herself in Tinseltown in Ryan Murphy's new Netflix series, Hollywood.




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Apple dominates the smartwatch market as sales rise despite COVID-19 pandemic, report says

Apple holds 55% market share in the smartwatch category followed by Samsung and Garmin. Sales rose despite the coronavirus pandemic.

      




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Run 5, Donate 5 challenge: How to get involved in the Run For Heroes to raise money for the NHS

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Kurt Geiger and ES Magazine launch Anthony Burrill 'We Are One' tote bag to raise money for the NHS

All profits from the £20 bag will go directly to NHS Charities Together, a not-for-profit conglomeration of 250 good causes attempting to raise £1 million every day for hospitals




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Missoma creates Round of Applause necklace to raise funds for the NHS

A round of applause for our carers




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This celeb-approved rainbow t-shirt aims to raise £5 million for the NHS

Shopping app Kindred and #ClapForOurCarers have launched the cutest t-shirt... and the celebs are loving it




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How to stay committed to your new exercise routine post-lockdown

You've finally sorted out a routine that works for you, but what happens when lockdown lifts and your free time disappears? Experts reveal how to stay committed




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This natural spray is the caring alternative to hand sanitiser you need to know

The natural germ buster is giving a helping hand




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Jane Fonda is making limited-edition personalised tracksuits for Covid-19

They're a sure-fire way to up your WFH game




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Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan: a sharp, assured debut from the new Sally Rooney

Smart debut skewers millennial manners




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The best time of day to exercise to improve your sleep in lockdown

Can you expertly time your daily dose of cardio to boost the quality of your sleep? Rosie Fitzmaurice finds out...




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Colour codes: Instagram's rainbow challenge is daring us to embrace colour, but what do the shades symbolise?

Red and yellow and pink and blue, which one is most you?




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Meet the woman behind the Run For Heroes 5k challenge – that has raised over £5m

'I hoped to raise £5k with Run For Heroes ... now the total is over £5m'




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Bvlgari to donate 160,000 units of hand sanitiser to the NHS in May

The Italian jeweller is extending its efforts to the UK




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Google Meet video conferencing is now free with unlimited time for calls and AI noise minimisation

Video conferencing platforms are winning in the lockdown




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How to add the donation sticker on TikTok and Instagram to help raise money for charities

Going live on social media? Add a donation sticker while you're at it




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Gigi Hadid's style file: From Californian chick to catwalk queen, we chart the model's sartorial rise

The blonde bombshell has had quite the fashion journey




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Under-fire cruise Carnival pledges to follow official rules on cruises

Cruise company Carnival on Tuesday promised to follow social distancing measures on restarted cruises amid mounting questions over its handling of the coronavirus crisis.




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Peanut raises £9.6 million to fund its mission to become the leading social network for women

The app now counts 1.6 million users




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The best stretches and exercises for back pain, according to a physio

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15 colourised photos from WWII to commemorate VE Day

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Photographers team up to capture lockdown London on doorsteps to raise for NHS heroes

"All of my work has been cancelled [because of the crisis] and I was just missing shooting people and thought it would be a nice way for the community to come together and have a memory of this time.






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White House criticised for limiting coronavirus task force testimony




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High-rise 48-storey tower catches fire in UAE




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





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Aaron Goodvin surprised with virtual Gold record

Canadian country star Aaron Goodvin thought he was joining a standard Zoom meeting with his team at Warner Music Canada last week. With the help of his wife Victoria, the 2020 JUNO nominee and 2018 CCMA Songwriter of the Year Award winner was surprised with a virtual Gold award presentation for his single “You Are,” […]

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Tom Cruise to shoot movie aboard International Space Station

Tom Cruise is making the first-ever feature film to be shot in outer space.




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Carey Mulligan's family helps her realise work isn't the 'be-all and end-all'

Carey Mulligan has found certain aspects of the filmmaking business don't "matter as much" as they used to.




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Dwayne Johnson thrills retiring teacher with surprise sendoff

Propst also took to the site to express her gratitude and share a video her pal took of her reacting to the touching gesture.




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Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish or James Maddison: Who should Manchester United prioritise this summer?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United rebuild looks set to continue whenever the transfer window does eventually open.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League players to raise funds for NHS, Southampton agree wage deferrals

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