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Downing Street defends coronavirus testing of Michael Gove's daughter, saying he has 'central role' in fight against Covid-19

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Bernie Sanders endorses former Democratic rival Joe Biden for president

The backing is a crucial development for former Vice President Mr Biden, who must bridge the Democratic Party's ideological divide to unify voters against Republican leader Donald Trump.




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Emmanuel Macron extends coronavirus lockdown for a month and admits France was not ready for crisis

The French leader said the strict rules "must be respected" over the next four weeks but told the public that the epidemic was "starting to slow down."




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US professor charged with boyfriend's murder begs judge to be freed to join fight against coronavirus

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India extends coronavirus lockdown until May 3 as confirmed cases rise to 10,000

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Former US President Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for 2020 election

Former US president Barack Obama given Joe Biden his endorsement for the 2020 presidential election.




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Germany to extend coronavirus lockdown until May as Angela Merkel plots exit strategy

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Furlough must be extended to avoid mass redundancies, businesses warn

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Celebrities join Earl of Wessex to send 'virtual congratulations' to Duke of Edinburgh award winners

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New bgX app allows London pharmacies to send vital products to vulnerable people

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National Lottery jackpot rolls over to £6.9 million for weekend draw

The winning Lotto numbers on Wednesday were 38, 57, 54, 43, 25, 37 and the bonus number was 17.




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Government set to extend coronavirus lockdown for three weeks amid signs infections starting to peak

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Independent shops 'will struggle to open again after lockdown without loans'

The Government was today warned that up to a third of independent shops will be unable to reopen when the lockdown lifts after facing "horrible" delays in accessing emergency government loans.




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Top professor demands action from minsters with coronavirus lockdown set to be extended

Scientist tells ministers to get act together over virus tests and planning 'Brexit-style level of control needed' Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms




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UK coronavirus lockdown extended by three weeks, Dominic Raab announces

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Royals send thank you letters to hero Captain Tom Moore, 99, after fundraiser for NHS hits £15 million

The Duke of Cambridge and his stepmother the Duchess of Cornwall have both written to Captain Tom Moore, 99, to congratulate him on smashing his NHS fundraising target.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Government extends lockdown by at least three weeks to avoid 'second peak' of Covid-19

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Ten US nurses 'suspended after refusing to treat patients without face masks'

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Matt Hancock to be quizzed by MPs after coronavirus lockdown measures extended for three weeks

Matt Hancock will today be grilled by MPs as he faces questions over the UK's coronavirus response after the nationwide lockdown measures were extended for three more weeks.




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Rishi Sunak extends coronavirus furlough scheme by a month after three-week lockdown extension

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Piers Morgan tears into Oliver Dowden in heated GMB interview as he accuses Government of 'sending people out to get infected'

Piers Morgan has accused the Government of "actively sending people out to get infected" at the start of the coronavirus outbreak during a heated interview with Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.




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NHS dentist spends evenings delivering food packages to other healthcare staff when not in hospital

An NHS dentist is spending her time away from the frontline co-ordinating food donation packages for fellow heathcare staff during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Contact tracing 'most promising approach' for ending coronavirus lockdown measures, major report says

A major study has deemed increasing testing and contact tracing in the community the "most promising approach" to lifting coronavirus lockdown measures in the short term.




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Furlough scheme boss claims HMRC site can cope and applicants will have their cash by end of month

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Donald Trump unveils plan to suspend all immigration to US amid coronavirus pandemic

The move, which the US leader announced in a tweet in the early hours of Tuesday, effectively achieves a long-term policy goal of the president to curb immigration, making use of the crisis to do so.




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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's 'temporary release from prison in Iran extended', her MP says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary release from prison in Iran has been extended during the coronavirus pandemic, her MP has said.




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Richard Branson warns Virgin Atlantic will collapse without Government support as he defends himself over bailout backlash

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson today warned Virgin Atlantic will need financial aid from the Government in order to survive the coronavirus crisis as he defended himself amid backlash over a bailout request.




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No end in sight for UK lockdown despite coronavirus cases 'flattening'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hinted that easing of lockdown restrictions remains some time away, saying "we are not there yet".




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Jenny Harries calls for 'more adult conversation' about PPE shortages as she defends Government's handling of Covid-19 crisis

England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer has defended the Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak and its distribution of vital protective equipment to frontline workers.




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Bend It director hails 'NHS heroes' for staying at bedside of aunt who died with coronavirus

Award-winning film-maker Gurinder Chadha has hailed the "NHS heroes" who stayed at her aunt's bedside as she lost the fight with coronavirus complications in hospital.




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William and Kate: Mental health of frontline workers fighting coronavirus top priority for months end

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have pledged to make supporting the mental health of frontline workers battling coronavirus their "top priority" in the months ahead.




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Flock of sheep descend on empty McDonald's during coronavirus lockdown

A flock of sheep descended on an empty McDonald's restaurant in Wales amid the coronavirus lockdown.




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2019 was hottest year on record for Europe as clear global warming trend continues, report shows

2019 was the hottest year on record for Europe as global warming trends continue, major analysis has shown.




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Disruptive social distancing measures 'likely to last until at least end of year', says England's chief medical officer

Disruptive social distancing measures are expected to remain in place to combat coronavirus in the UK until a vaccine or effective treatment is available, England's chief medical officer has said.




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Doctors perform emotional rendition of Ave Maria to celebrate nurse's recovery from coronavirus

Doctors performed an emotional rendition of Ave Maria to celebrate the recovery of a fellow nurse from the coronavirus.




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Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown measures could last 'beyond end of the year' as she warns return to normal 'is not on the cards'

"But as I hope we have started to set out today, if we keep doing the right things and if we consider all of the options carefully and with the right objectives in mind, I do believe there will be a way through and we will find that way through."




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New stamps mark 75th anniversary of end of Second World War

A new set of stamps is being issued to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.




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UK weather forecast: Britain set to sizzle in 24C heat before temperatures drop this weekend

Britons are set to enjoy another day of sunshine and soaring temperatures before the mercury begins to drop at the weekend, with cloudy skies bringing a chance of rain for some.




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Canada shooting erupted after domestic dispute between gunman and his girlfriend, police official says

Canada's worst mass shooting started as a domestic dispute between the gunman and his girlfriend, who survived the attack, a police official has said.




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Shocking video shows moment police in Virginia flip suspect's car to end chase

Nail-biting video captures the moment police in the US flip suspect's car was flipped as part of a manoeuvre to end a pursuit.




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Two IS supporters jailed for sending money to fighters in Iraq

Two supporters of the so-called Islamic State group have been handed substantial jail sentences after sending money to help fighters in Iraq.




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UK coronavirus lockdown faces stern test with public urged to stay home for fifth weekend running

The UK's coronavirus lockdown faces a stern test with the public urged to stay home for a fifth weekend running.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Public urged to stick with Covid-19 lockdown this weekend as hospital death toll passes 19,500

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UK coronavirus lockdown exit plan could allow people to see 'bubbles' of up to 10 family members and friends

Brits could be allowed to meet up with small "bubbles" of up to 10 of their closest family or friends in an effort to wind down the coronavirus lockdown.




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More than 100,000 UK coronavirus deaths by end of 2020 if lockdown ends early, disease expert warns

The UK death toll could jump past 100,000 by the end of the year if lockdown is lifted too early, a top professor has warned.




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Jack Whitehall and Marcus Petty-Saphon: Join our burger battle for some friendly competition and support The Felix Project

Lockdown is going well. I made a BLT the other day where I decided to deep fry the tomato in cornmeal and cooked the bacon in maple syrup.




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Tens of thousands flout social distancing rules to descend on California beaches during coronavirus lockdown heatwave

Police have been forced to close a California beach after thousands of people flouted the lockdown to bask in a heatwave.




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Government 'on track' to meet daily target of 100,000 tests by end of April, health minister Edward Argar says

Officials 'massively ramping up efforts' to meet target as army is deployed to help establish mobile testing facilities




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UK weather forecast: End to sunshine and warm weather as UK enters sixth week of lockdown

Britain is saying goodbye to weeks of warm weather with temperatures set to tumble for the sixth week of lockdown.




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Flamingos 'form long-lasting friendships and some behave like married couples', new research shows

Flamingos form long-lasting friendships and some "behave like married couples", according to new research.