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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce they will not talk to four newspaper groups

Harry and Meghan have declared they will no longer engage with four British newspaper groups.




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Boris Johnson's fiancee Carrie Symonds calls for live animal meat markets to be banned to prevent another Covid-19-like pandemic

Carrie Symonds has signed a petition calling for a worldwide ban on live animal meat markets after coronavirus is thought to have emerged at a "wet market" in Wuhan, China.




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Asda and Aldi roll out new 'no touch' policy in supermarkets amid coronavirus outbreak

Two retail giants have introduced new "no touch" rules to help curb the spread of coronavirus.




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Teacher gives birth in supermarket car park after NHS ambulance crew thought plea for help was wave of thanks

A teacher gave birth in her car outside a supermarket after a passing ambulance crew mistook her husband's attempt to flag them down as cheers of gratitude towards the NHS.




mar

Prince Louis photographed making rainbow poster by mum Kate to mark second birthday

Prince Louis has shown his support for the NHS by making a rainbow poster for a series of photographs to mark his second birthday.




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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and baby Archie make video call to great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby son Archie joined in with a video call to his great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday.




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Prince Charles marks Prince Louis's birthday with touching photo

The Prince of Wales has shared a photo of himself tenderly hugging his grandson Prince Louis to mark the royal toddler's second birthday.




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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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UK weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 24C as 'remarkably' warm and dry April continues

Temperatures in the UK could reach are set to reach up to 24C over the next couple days as a "remarkably" warm and dry April continues, the Met Office has said.




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Girl, three, seriously injured after being hit by car near supermarket in Dorset

A three-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car near a supermarket.




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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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Married doctors bring legal challenge against Government over PPE shortage

A pregnant doctor and her husband are bringing a legal challenge against the Government which questions the lawfulness of current guidance and a failure to source PPE.




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Meghan Markle privacy claim case against Mail on Sunday kicks off with first court hearing

Meghan wrote in her letter: 'Your actions have broken my heart into a million pieces'




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Navy submarine captain investigated over 'rave barbecue' amid coronavirus lockdown

The Royal Navy is investigating reports that a nuclear submarine crew held a party after returning to their UK base while the rest of the country was under coronavirus lockdown.




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Wales steals march on lockdown but Matt Hancock says ours must stay




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Meghan Markle claims Mail on Sunday 'exploited' her father and 'caused' rift between them as privacy case begins

Mr White also took issue with the duchess's allegation that the publisher "acted dishonestly" when deciding which parts of her letter to her father to publish.




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Stunning images captured by the Hubble Telescope's to mark its 30th anniversary

These stunning images show some of the mesmerising sights captured by the Hubble Telescope during its 30 years of observing space.




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Donald Trump says his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were 'sarcastic'

Donald Trump has said his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were "sarcastic".




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Jack Whitehall and foodSlut co-founder Marcus Petty-Saphon launch burger battle competition to support Food For London Now appeal

Comedian Jack Whitehall has endorsed the Evening Standard's Food for London Now campaign and launched a competition to encourage his followers to donate.




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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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Captain Tom Moore gets special postmark on UK mail to celebrate his 100th birthday

All mail sent this week in the UK will be stamped with a special postmark to celebrate the 100th birthday of NHS fundraiser Captain Tom Moore.




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US doctor caught grimacing on camera during Trump's disinfectant remarks downplays comments

The leading US doctor who was caught on camera grimacing during Donald Trump's disinfectant remarks has avoided criticising the president as she sought to play down his comments.




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UK coronavirus death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients rises by lowest number since March

The death toll among coronavirus patients in UK hospitals has risen by the lowest one-day total since March 30.




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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.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Outbreak 'not past peak' as lowest daily Covid-19 hospital death toll recorded since March

The chief medical officer for England has said the country is not "consistently" past the peak of coronavirus deaths.




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Happy Ed Balls Day 2020! Here's why social media users mark April 28 with the ex-politician's name

The day has been marked every year since 2011




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Donald Trump says he 'can't imagine why' hotline calls about disinfectant have spiked as he refuses to take responsibility for remarks

Donald Trump has said he "can't imagine why" there has been a spike in hotline calls about disinfectant after he suggested injecting it to treat coronavirus.




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Smartphone app to help ease coronavirus lockdown 'should be ready in three weeks'

A smartphone app designed to help curb the spread of coronavirus when the lockdown is eased should be ready "two to three weeks", MPs have been told.




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Supermarket sends cakes to couple spending 60th wedding anniversary apart during coronavirus lockdown

A couple spending their diamond wedding anniversary apart because of the coronavirus pandemic each got a special treat to make their celebrations a little sweeter thanks to their local supermarket.




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UK weather forecast: Thundery showers and 40mph winds to mark wet and wild end to April

Thundery showers are set to move in over almost the entire UK over the final days of April, bringing the nation's near record-breaking dry spell to an end.




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Queen to lead nation in marking 75th anniversary of VE Day as she delivers televised message

The Queen will lead Britain in marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a televised address to the nation.




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Brits urged to mark VE Day during lockdown by placing a 'Tommy' in their window

Brits are being urged to commemorate VE Day during the coronavirus lockdown by placing a specially designed figure of a WWII soldier in their window.




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Royal Navy submarine commander sacked after throwing coronavirus lockdown BBQ party

Members of the Commander's crew were filmed dancing to techno music behind a DJ set on deck




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Captain Tom Moore made honorary Colonel to mark 100th birthday as his NHS fundraiser nears £30m

Captain Tom Moore has been appointed as an honorary colonel to mark his 100th birthday after raising almost £30 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden.




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Nine-year-old with cerebral palsy takes on lockdown marathon challenge inspired by Captain Tom Moore

The nine-year-old was inspired by hero fundraiser Captain Tom Moore's £30 million fundraiser




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Captain Tom Moore waves as RAF flypast soars over home to mark 100th birthday

Captain Tom Moore was today treated to a special World War Two RAF flypast to mark his 100th birthday.




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Walmart store closed after 23 workers test positive for Covid-19

A Walmart store has been temporarily shut down after 23 staff members tested positive for coronavirus after an inspection by local public health officials.




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High Court to rule on first stage of Meghan Markle's privacy claim against Mail on Sunday

The High Court is due to give its ruling on the first stage of the Duchess of Sussex's privacy claim against Mail on Sunday today.




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Meghan Markle loses first stage of High Court privacy action against Mail on Sunday

The publisher of the Mail on Sunday has won the first High Court skirmish in the Duchess of Sussex's privacy claim against it over publication of a letter to her estranged father.




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Tower Bridge reopens after police investigate 'suspicious package' on London landmark

Tower Bridge was cordoned off at around midday on Friday while police investigated reports of a "suspicious package."




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Princess Charlotte photographed delivering meals for those in need to mark fifth birthday

Princess Charlotte's fifth birthday has been marked by the release of photographs showing the young royal helping to load a van with food and delivering meals for those in need.




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'Remarkable' coronavirus survivor gets emotional guard of honour as he leaves intensive care after five weeks

This is the emotional moment NHS staff lined the corridors to applaud a 62-year-old coronavirus survivor as he left intensive care after five weeks.




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Primary schools 'to open as soon as June' as part of Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown exit plan

Primary schools are set to reopen as soon as June 1 as part of Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown exit strategy, The Sunday Telegraph reports.




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New Zealand records zero new coronavirus cases for first time since mid-March

New Zealand has recorded no new coronavirus cases for the first day since a national lockdown came into force more than a month ago.




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UK coronavirus death toll up by 288 in lowest rise since end of March

Updated figures for England come as authorities in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland all announce additional Covid-19 deaths




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Boost to hopes of finding life on Mars as scientists discover network of ancient rivers




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The Londoner: Martha Lane Fox: This is a test run for future outbreaks

In today's Diary: Martha Lane Fox says government must get coronavirus app right / Mary Beard's new online habit / Nicky Morgan mulls book / The best Lords Zoom backgrounds




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Tributes paid to flower market 'legend' and campaigning cheesemonger who died with coronavirus

A key figure of Columbia Road flower market and a campaigning businessman dubbed "Mr Highbury" are among the latest victims whose deaths show how coronavirus is tearing through London's communities.




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Double-leg amputee, 10, raises £10k for charity with lockdown marathon

A 10-year-old double-leg amputee has raised more than £10,000 by walking a marathon distance during coronavirus lockdown.




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New portrait of Dame Vera Lynn unveiled to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

A new portrait of Dame Vera Lynn has been unveiled ahead of the 75th anniversary of VE Day