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Djokovic and Nadal vow to stay off court until tennis officially resumes in Spain on Monday

Great rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were united by the same misdemeanour this week - breaking the lockdown rules in Spain in order to practise.




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Boris Johnson chaired full cabinet meeting after return to work social distancing pushed to limit

The Prime Minister ditched Zoom despite appeals from advisers to avoid appearing in person and walked confidently into a packed cabinet room for his 9.15am meeting on Monday.




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Newborn son is (officially) Prime Minister Boris Johnson's sixth child

The Prime Minister now has at least six children, yet has not officially confirmed the exact number after leading a tangled love life that has seen him married twice.




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Coronavirus UK: No10 says social distancing remains in place this weekend

Dominic Raab tonight announced there is 'no change' yet to the UK's coronavirus lockdown rules as he urged Britons not to take advantage of sunny bank holiday weather.




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Government officials spray a Spanish beach with BLEACH to protect locals from coronavirus 

Government officials in a small coastal town in Spain sprayed a beach with a diluted bleach solution in the hopes of protecting residents from COVID-19 as they emerge from lockdown.




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Airport queues will be half a MILE long to ensure social distancing

Heathrow's Chief Executive John Holland-Kaye has warned that there simply isn't enough space in airports to keep each passenger two metres apart.




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Coronavirus UK: Airfares to rise over 50% with social distancing

The IATA says social distancing measures would shift the economics of aviation by slashing the maximum load factor to 62%, below the average industry 'breakeven load factor' of 77%.




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Jo Ferguson's mother Patricia says she's 'devastated' by the death of her socialite daughter  

Jo Ferguson's mother, Patricia, has spoken about her devastation following the death of her socialite daughter from liver and kidney failure last Wednesday.




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Australian Medical Association headquarters was set on fire causing $2million worth of damage 

The fire was lit in a bin in the underground carpark of the medical headquarters in North Adelaide, South Australia, on Wednesday morning.




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Sadio Mane is one of the most crucial cogs in Liverpool’s firing system

DOMINIC KING'S MERSEY BEAT: Even after Liverpool beat Crystal Palace on Monday, the focus after the game was about the obduracy of Jurgen Klopp’s defence and the impact of Alisson.




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Houseparty, Slack and Zoom: What's behind apps keeping us social?

Since Britain was put in lockdown thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, a number of apps have seen their popularity boom - the right place, the right time and all that.




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Social media users ask why Cheltenham Festival is on amid coronavirus fears

Up to 70,000 spectators (pictured, packed stands today) are expected to attend the first day of the annual horse racing festival with fans travelling from across Britain to the Gloucestershire course.




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Ferny Hollow edges favourite Appreciate It to win the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham 

Willie Mullins got off the mark for the week at the Cheltenham Festival when Ferny Hollow downed better-fancied stablemate Appreciate It in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper.




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Is a final financial order on divorce always final?

The court made 40,000 financial orders last year. There will be a concern that allowing some people to reopen their financial order now will lead to hundreds or thousands of similar claims.




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Strictly bosses may AXE the live studio audience for 2020 to adhere with social distancing

Strictly Come Dancing may go ahead this autumn without its usual studio audience cheering on the performers.




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UK cinemas could reopen with strict social distancing as early as mid-July

Tim Richards, chief executive of the Vue Cinemas chain, said he is 'hopeful' that cinemas can be open in time for the release date of Nolan's new film, Tenet, on July 17.




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How Anthony Joshua's Hollywood story has turned him into a social media star

If you're unfamiliar with the story of Anthony Joshua, it begins with an unruly boy from Watford, born to Nigerian parents, who swapped selling drugs for boxing gloves before becoming world champion.




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Jamie Vardy 'UNFOLLOWS Wayne Rooney on social media' amid WAG war between their wives

The Leicester City striker, 32, has reportedly unfollowed Wayne, 33, on social media amid the feud between their respective wives Rebekah, 37, and Coleen, also 33.




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Wayne Rooney insists he is ready to go after officially joining Derby

Wayne Rooney hopes his arrival at Derby can lift the club but is braced for a frustrating month-long wait to make his debut. He officially joined the Sky Bet Championship side as player-coach this week




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SPECIAL REPORT - Life in Derby is a world away for Wayne Rooney 

SPECIAL REPORT BY IAN HERBERT - Wayne Rooney's football world is now unrecognisable from anything he has known. No fans wait outside the Derby training ground. No shirts bear his name.




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Former AFC Wimbledon chairman says it is crucial Bury supporters can hold on to Gigg Lane

Bury supporters have been advised keeping Gigg Lane is key to starting a phoenix club after the Shakers' English Football League membership was withdrawn at 11pm on Tuesday night.




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Lawn Tennis Association performance director Simon Timson to leave to join Manchester City

Simon Timson is to leave the Lawn Tennis Association to take up a comparable role at the Premier League giant after being the latest figure to try and solve the problems of elite player production.




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The best artificial Christmas trees for the 2019 holiday season

Even with all the Christmas TV ads, songs, movies and jumpers, it's not going to truly feel like Christmas without a Christmas tree. With that in mind, here are some of the best artificial ones!




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Police are drafted in to guard shops to stop panic buying and enforce social distancing

Officers kept watch outside Lidl and Sainsbury's stores at a shopping centre in Stratford, east London (pictured).




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Asda security guard pays no attention to social distancing rules by manhandling shopper out of store

The filmer, 31, who wished to remain anonymous, witnessed the bust-up at her local Asda supermarket in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, at around 2pm yesterday.




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Social media users get creative in a new challenge that involves making dresses from shopping bags 

People from across the world have taken to Instagram with creative snaps of outfits they've made using shopping bags as part of a new viral challenge.




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Social media react as Tyson Fury produces fight of his life to stun Deontay Wilder

As the referee signalled it was all over, the internet took a matter of seconds in reacting to a heavyweight clash for the ages. All eyes turned to Anthony Joshua, who now stands in Fury's shadow.




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Anthony Joshua reacts to hilarious clips from viral social media account 'No Context Hearn'

The British heavyweight star reacted to Hearn's antics, after the Matchroom Boxing boss' most memorable interview lines were uploaded online for followers to apply to random scenarios.




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Robert Smith says boxing won't resume behind closed doors until social distancing is totally lifted

Boxing is openly acknowledging that it will be impossible to resume action behind closed doors until the coronavirus lockdown eased and social distancing lifted completely.




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Breathtaking images and video capture a glacial lake with a beautiful shade of turquoise

Stunning footage captured the Yuhu Lake, located in north-eastern China, showing a beautiful shade of bright blue as warmer spring temperatures slowly melted a layer of ice on its surface.




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Top Chinese official calls Donald Trump's demand for reparations over coronavirus 'blackmail'

China suggested Tuesday that Donald Trump is 'blackmailing' them by blaming Beijing for the coronavirus pandemic and demanding it pay compensations to the U.S.




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Chinese official who gatecrashed government meeting to praise Beijing was a top cyber spy

Long Zhou used to work in a secretive cyber cell inside the Chinese Communist Party, helping it wage war against western governments and pump out propaganda.




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Chinese tourists ignore social distancing and swarm to a 'sacred' mountain to watch the sunrise

A video shows the Mount Tai, one of China's five greatest mountains, being jam-packed with visitors this morning. Similar sights can be spotted in other famous tourist attractions in China today.




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China censorship deleted critical coronavirus articles and social media posts written in Morse code

One deleted article about the situation in Wuhan (pictured) that caused particular outcry was typed out again and re-posted by dozens of social media users in 10 languages to test out censorship levels.




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Australian politician slammed for sharing anti-America tweets and saying 'China is our future'

A tweet posted by Mark Buttigieg flashed on screen during Q and A on Monday night, where Mr Buttigieg claimed Australia's relationship with the US is biased.




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Video shows middle-aged woman racially abusing Chinese woman in Melbourne

A middle-aged woman has been filmed telling a Chinese cafe worker to 'go back to China and keep your disease over there', in a vile racist attack in Melbourne.




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Disneyland Shanghai to reopen on Monday with social distancing measures remaining in place

Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek revealed Disneyland Shanghai (left) will reopen its gates on Monday, becoming the first Disney theme park to start operating again after COVID-19.




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Special case? Manchester United's Paul Pogba needs to be special to merit that

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Pogba is looking for a new challenge. No, he won't try to justify the £89million United spent on him. He wants a challenge, not mission impossible.




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Mike Bryan 'fined £8,200 by officials at the US Open' for gun gesture

Mike Bryan has been fined $10,000 (£8,200) for a gesture he made towards a line judge during the US Open on Sunday. He took his racket and pretended to use it like a gun.




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Meghan Markle lands in New York an HOUR LATE after flying commercial

Meghan Markle is understood to have touched down in New York, after being delayed on the commercial flight. The 8.25am flight was delayed by one hour and 17 minutes.




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BP told to ditch Russian stake to save dividend: Experts say $15bn sale is crucial

The oil giant faces mounting pressure to sell its stake in Russian energy giant Rosneft as it embarks on a major strategy overhaul to prop up its dividend payouts.




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Financial adviser Bancroft Wealth offers 'full service' for £500 a year

Bancroft founder Clive Russell has 27 years' experience as a financial adviser. He launched a flat fee in response to a lot of clients coming to him who were paying high percentage charges.




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TONY HETHERINGTON: Financial Conduct Authority is a disgrace and your £20k loss is proof

I looked for a safe investment and came across Wellesley & Co. I received a call, apparently from Wellesley but which turned out to be from a scammer. And I instructed my bank to transfer cash.




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Financial advisers offer free half-hour chats to over-50s

Older people who are anxious about their pensions or other finances can book a 'no strings attached' call with a regulated financial adviser.




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ALEX BRUMMER: Britain stares into the financial abyss under lockdown

Damage done to Britain's prosperity by the severity of the lockdown is terrifying. It has not been made any easier by the wilful destruction of the country's smaller enterprises.




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Mauricio Pochettino is a specialist in glorious failure after SIX near misses at Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino tugged on Tottenham heartstrings this week when he spoke of his love for the club enduring despite his sacking in November.




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Tottenham dealt financial blow as NFL cancel all London games for 2020 season due to coronavirus

Tottenham have been dealt a significant financial blow by the news that the NFL London games have been cancelled. It was announced on Monday that the upcoming season will be played in the US.




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Antonio Valencia snapped up by Ecuadorian side Liga Deportiva Universitaria from Manchester United

The Ecuadorian outfit confirmed the 32-year-old's arrival on Friday afternoon by posting a video of Valencia getting used to his new surroundings.




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New artificial intelligence finds breast tumours that doctors miss

A computer algorithm developed by British and U.S. scientists can help diagnose breast cancer more accurately than trained doctors, according to new research.




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Ray Whelan not a 'fugitive' insist FIFA official ticket and hospitality firm MATCH

FIFA's official ticket and hospitality partner MATCH has denied its English director Ray Whelan is 'a fugitive' from Brazilian police.