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15 colourised photos from WWII to commemorate VE Day

It's been 75 years since Winston Churchill announced the war in Europe was over




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Manchester City winger Leroy Sane was 'on the verge' of a comeback prior to the Premier League's suspension

Manchester City long-term absentee Leroy Sane has revealed he was "on the verge" of a comeback prior to football's shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Fede Valverde can be in midfield what Sergio Ramos has been in defence for Real Madrid, says Diego Forlan

Fede Valverde can be as important as Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid, says Diego Forlan.




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Barcelona face 'economic bankruptcy and moral decay' amid board chaos, says presidential candidate Victor Font

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the Catalan club could face "economic bankruptcy and moral decay" under the current board.




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Frank Lampard reveals Chelsea are ready to execute various transfer plans depending on coronavirus impact

Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea are ready to execute various different transfer plans depending on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.




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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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Former Arsenal transfer chief lifts lid on how close Jamie Vardy came to joining Gunners

Arsenal's former transfer chief Dick Law has revealed just how close the club came to signing Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.




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Belgian Pro League resumption remains possible as clubs postpone vote to abandon season

Belgian top-flight clubs have postponed a vote to ratify the cancellation of the 2019-20 season, meaning a resumption remains possible.




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Manchester United wanted Alphonso Davies but 'did not have same vision' as Bayern Munich

The former coach of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies has revealed how Jose Mourinho and Manchester United missed out on the chance to sign the young full-back.




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'We are very afraid': stranded cruise ship's crew in limbo amid pandemic

Tensions aboard the Greg Mortimer have reached breaking point over allegations ship’s operators and captain pressured doctor to downplay outbreak

After an ill-fated Antarctic expedition in which 60% of passengers and crew contracted coronavirus and spent a month stranded off the coast of South America, the successful repatriation of 132 tourists from a Australian cruise ship seemed like a rare happy ending.

But what should have been a peaceful epilogue in which the crew of the Greg Mortimer sailed safely home has become a gruesome sequel of sickness and panic – with the added possibility of a legal battle in Miami courts.

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Today we pledge to give the climate crisis the attention it demands | Katharine Viner

The Guardian’s editor-in-chief explains why support from our readers is crucial in enabling us to produce fearless, independent reporting that addresses the climate emergency

At the Guardian we believe the climate crisis is the most urgent issue of our times. And we know that Guardian readers are equally passionate about the need for governments, businesses and individuals to take immediate action to avoid a catastrophe for humanity and for the natural world.

Today the Guardian is making a pledge to our readers that we will play our part, both in our journalism and in our own organisation, to address the climate emergency. We hope this underlines to you the Guardian’s deep commitment to quality environmental journalism, rooted in scientific fact.

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Summer Is Coming, but the Virus Won’t Be Going

Whatever effect warm weather has on the coronavirus, it won’t be enough to safely drop social restrictions.




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Western Sydney Wanderers defeat Melbourne Victory to continue perfect A-League start

The Wanderers earn a valuable three points their second win in as many matches with the highlight a Keanu Baccus stunner in the 54th minute at Docklands.




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Sudden stratospheric warming is the unusual climate variation affecting ozone, heat and wind

Sudden stratospheric warming it's great for the ozone layer at the South Pole, but not so great for heat and rain levels over the next few months.




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Accents are much more varied in Britain than Australia, but why is this so?

If you think of your favourite British TV shows, one thing that stands out is the great variation in the way the actors sound. So why aren't Australians the same?




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Alleged Sydney rape victim of Chinese actor Yunxiang Gao 'begged' to be freed, court hears

A jury hears how a woman who was allegedly gang raped by prominent Chinese actor Yunxiang Gao, and a producer, in a Sydney hotel room begged the men to let her go.





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Western United score comeback 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory in A-League derby

Western United come away with a 3-2 win in their Melbourne derby against the Victory despite trailing 2-0 after just seven minutes. Look back at that remarkable win and Western Sydney's 0-0 draw with Brisbane in our ScoreCentre.




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How the justice system turned a domestic violence victim into an accused murderer

Four years ago, Jonda Stephen found herself in a life or death situation. Her partner had hit her in the head multiple times with an iron, so she picked up a knife and stabbed him, in self-defence.



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Major union launches campaign to organize video game and tech workers

One of the country's largest unions is targeting video game and tech companies — and hired a Southern California organizer to spearhead the project




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Actors sheltering at home perform in live VR experiences, making case for new theater form

Los Angeles studio Tender Claws brings live theater to virtual reality with actors at home during coronavirus. It's a new form of theater.




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World-class pole vault competition in backyards proves entertaining

Three of the world's top pole vaulters square off via video, keeping their distance by jumping in their backyards in France, Louisiana and Mississippi.




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Chargers to open 2020 NFL season at Bengals, then debut in new home vs. Chiefs

Chargers open NFL season on road against Cincinnati Bengals and then make SoFi Stadium debut in Week 2 against defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.




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Adorable VE Day survivors hint they've found love after quarantining together

Doug Vince and Margaret Maxwell, both in their 90s, are celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day together after taking the plunge and moving in at the start of lockdown




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Emmerdale viewers horrified as Dottie is 'roasted' in tent set alight by Arthur

Emmerdale viewers were terrified for little Dottie's life after Arthur and Archie set alight the tent she was asleep in




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Corrie viewers touched as Nina has a gift for Asha after calling her beautiful

Coronation Street showed an incredibly tender moment between Nina and Asha after Asha confided in Nina something very personal




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Emmerdale viewers spot worrying sign the soap is about to run out of episodes

Emmerdale viewers took to Twitter to share their concerns that the ITV soap would not be on our screens for much longer after noticing something on Friday's episode




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Justin and Hailey Bieber share video of 'sanctuary' at Ontario home

Justin and Hailey Bieber have shared a video of time spent on Puslinch Lake recently with fans via his Facebook page. Bieber has a song set to be released on Friday. Proceeds from the duet with Ariana Grande will go to first responders.



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Portrait of Dame Vera Lynn unveiled to mark VE Day

The oil on canvas painting is entitled The Enduring Sweetheart.




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What does the Virgin Media-O2 merger mean for the UK?

The two firms have announced plans to bring together their mobile, broadband and pay-TV services.




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Nine veterans die with Covid-19 at Royal Chelsea Hospital

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw revealed the losses ahead of VE Day on Friday.




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In Pictures: Then and now – 75 years since VE Day

Celebrations will be very different during the coronavirus lockdown.




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'It's going to be very bad': COVID-19 fears for Australia's neighbours

One of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, Johnson & Johnson, is racing to make a billion vaccines. Its chief scientist is most worried about the impact of coronavirus on developing nations.




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UNSW graduate, Chinese Vice Minister investigated for 'severe violations of discipline and law'

The move comes a month after Sun Lijung played a key role in the Chinese Communist Party's response to the coronavirus crisis. 




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It wasn't planned but Australia is on the verge of an exciting possibility

Scott Morrison might not like to admit it, but we are accidentally within sight of eliminating COVID-19.




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'Point of saturation': distancing messages need update to stifle virus

There were just 26 cases reported on Sunday but photographs from the weekend show people may be socialising too closely, too early.




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It pains me to say this, but when it comes to the virus app Barnaby Joyce has a point

A model favoured by the Europeans would better protect privacy.




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It wasn't planned but Australia is on the verge of an exciting possibility

Scott Morrison might not like to admit it, but we are accidentally within sight of eliminating COVID-19.




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'Point of saturation': distancing messages need update to stifle virus

There were just 26 cases reported on Sunday but photographs from the weekend show people may be socialising too closely, too early.




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It pains me to say this, but when it comes to the virus app Barnaby Joyce has a point

A model favoured by the Europeans would better protect privacy.




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HTC’s Vive Cosmos Elite headset gets you the VR you actually want—for a price

It's pricy and setup is a pain, but it's one of the best home VR experiences around.






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Branson calls for UK Government bailout to save Virgin airlines

In an open letter to Virgin employees, Sir Richard Branson calls on the UK Government to help save Virgin Atlantic, while warning against allowing Qantas "a monopoly" should Virgin Australia "disappear".




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Spirit of Tasmania to move Victorian operations to Geelong

The company behind the Spirit of Tasmania ferry service says its ships will no longer be docking at Station Pier in Port Melbourne, and will instead move to Corio Quay, north of Geelong.




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Cheaper Australian-made ventilator offers greater ICU capability option amid coronavirus pandemic

An Australian-made ventilator that costs a tenth of the price of existing models is brought to life in just four weeks, which could revolutionise intensive care capability in the fight against COVID-19.




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It wasn't planned but Australia is on the verge of an exciting possibility

Scott Morrison might not like to admit it, but we are accidentally within sight of eliminating COVID-19.




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'Point of saturation': distancing messages need update to stifle virus

There were just 26 cases reported on Sunday but photographs from the weekend show people may be socialising too closely, too early.