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Donald Trump signs executive order banning immigration to US amid coronavirus pandemic

Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending immigration into the US during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Moment thief steals Vincent van Gogh painting from Dutch museum in sledgehammer raid

CCTV footage has captured the moment a valuable Vincent van Gogh painting was stolen in an overnight raid from a Dutch museum that had closed due to coronavirus.




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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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Captain Tom Moore given Pride of Britain award as he urges fans to donate 'lovely' gifts to care homes

War veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised £28 million for the NHS by walking lengths of his garden, has been given a Pride of Britain award.




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Consultant who died after contracting Covid-19 was 'a very special human being and a real NHS hero'

A consultant who died after contracting Covid-19 has been described as a "very special human being" and "a real NHS hero".




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Care home residents filmed dancing and singing 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' to boost morale

Residents and staff at a care home were filmed dancing and singing "Don't Worry, Be Happy" to send a positive message to their families and "spread a bit of happiness".




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Nose cells identified as entry points for coronavirus

Two nose cells have been identified as the first points at which Covid-19 enters the human body.




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Nurse tells how she held elderly woman's hand 'during her last breaths' so she didn't die alone after coronavirus battle

A former NHS nurse who returned to the frontlines to help fight the coronavirus pandemic has shared the moment she held an elderly woman's hand during her last breaths so she didn't die alone from the virus.




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UK death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients rises by 638

A total of 18,738 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Wednesday, the Department of Health said, up by 638 from 18,100 the day before.




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Sex attacker jailed after drugging victim he met outside London pub

An "evil" sex attacker who drugged and assaulted his victim after meeting him outside a London pub has been jailed.




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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Friday, April 24




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Millions of essential workers eligible for Covid-19 tests as hospital deaths near 19,000

The Government have said it is working on the infrastructure for "large-scale" contact tracing as a key strategy for lifting the coronavirus lockdown.




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London's air quality has 'dramatically improved' amid coronavirus lockdown, says Sadiq Khan

London's air quality has "dramatically improved" due to the drop in traffic amid the coronavirus lockdown, Sadiq Khan has said.




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Mike Pence says he believes US coronavirus epidemic could be 'largely in past' by summer

Mike Pence has said the White House believes the coronavirus epidemic in US could be "largely in the past" by this summer.




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Liverpool woman reunited with her lost pet parrot Chanel after video goes viral

The footage of Chanel's "mam" Sandra has been viewed nearly 600,000 times




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'Superhero' doctor who died from Covid-19 'pleaded for PPE days before contracting disease'

An NHS doctor who died after contracting coronavirus had reportedly pleaded with his hospital to provide protective equipment (PPE) in the days before he caught the disease.




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The Londoner: Michael Spicer writing "secret aide" book

In today's Diary: Michael Spicer on his forthcoming book / Rupert Everett calls for help for Coram's Fields / Emma Freud on the Comic Relief t-shirts / Brandon Lewis's marathon exercise regime




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Six-year-old with Spina Bifida raises £200k for NHS by walking 10 metres every day

A six-year-old boy with Spina Bifida has raised more than £200,000 for NHS charities by walking 10 metres every day in his walking frame.




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Anger as people crowd together to clap NHS on Westminster Bridge for second week running

Footage of Londoners gathered on Westminster Bridge to applaud the NHS have prompted backlash amid fears lockdown rules have been broken for the second week running.




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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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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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David Walliams in new campaign to help parents teach children IT skills at home




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Government urged to scrap VAT on PPE for care sector amid Covid-19 crisis

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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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Countdown presenter Rachel Riley wins first round of libel case against former Corbyn aide

Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has won the first round of a High Court libel case against a former aide to Jeremy Corbyn.




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WHO warns against idea of 'immunity passports' for people who have survived coronavirus

There is no evidence that people who have beaten coronavirus are protected from the strain, the World Health Organisation has said as it warned against issuing "immunity passports".




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Donald Trump signs major $484b aid bill as US coronavirus deaths top 50,000

Donald Trump signed in a major aid bill worth $484 billion to support hospitals and employers in the US as his country's coronavirus death toll surpassed 50,000.




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UK coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted early, insists Dominic Raab amid intense pressure to re-start economy

The coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted early in the UK as it is still at a "delicate and dangerous" stage, the Foreign Secretary has insisted.




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Finsbury Park incident: Person dies on Tube tracks at busy north London station

A person has died on the tracks at a busy north London Tube station.




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Sir John Timpson warns some High Street retailers won't survive Covid-19 lockdown

Warning from head of High Street chain comes as retailers across the UK feel the financial pinch of coronavirus restrictions




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Coronavirus: Latest advice on testing and how it can help in Covid-19 battle

As the Government ramps up testing this is all you need to know about getting tests and what they could mean in the battle against coronavirus.




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Poundland boss hands 'hero' workers extra week of holiday as reward for efforts during Covid-19 crisis

Retailer also doubles staff discounts and commits to guaranteeing time off for employees over Christmas period




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Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has 'won battle' against Covid-19 as it eases lockdown restrictions

New Zealand moves to ease strict lockdown measures after successfully containing coronavirus outbreak




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Asteroid over a mile wide on course to pass Earth this week

A mile-wide asteroid is on course to pass the Earth on Wednesday at a distance 16 times further than the moon.




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Boris Johnson 'raring to go' as he hosts coronavirus 'war cabinet' amid questions over Government's strategy

Boris Johnson is back in Downing Street to chair the regular Covid-19 "war cabinet" meeting as he retakes charge of the Government's response to the pandemic.




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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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At least 82 NHS workers have died after testing positive for Covid-19, Matt Hancock says

At least 82 NHS workers and 16 social care staff have died after contracting coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed.




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Some NHS services paused due to coronavirus to be restored as number of Covid-19 patients in hospital falls

NHS services including cancer care and mental health support which were paused due to the coronavirus outbreak will be restored from Tuesday, Matt Hancock has announced.




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Camden shooting: Man in 30s rushed to hospital after incident in Queens Crescent

A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital after a shooting in Camden.




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Residents in UK village pay tribute to key workers on coronavirus frontline using scarecrows

Residents in a small English village have put up scarecrows in their gardens to show support for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.




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University students more anxious than excited about starting careers due to Covid-19, study finds

University students have told how they are more anxious than excited about starting their careers after graduation amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Labour proposes legislation for fast-tracked fund for domestic abuse services hit by Covid-19 crisis

Labour has proposed legislation to deliver a dedicated fast-tracked fund for domestic abuse services affected by the coronavirus crisis.




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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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'Not enough evidence' to reopen schools yet as spread of Covid-19 among children remains largely unknown, experts warn

Experts have said it is too early to reopen schools in the UK as it is still unclear how coronavirus spreads among children.




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Pentagon releases 'UFO video footage' taken by US Navy pilots

Previously leaked videos of US Navy pilots encountering "unexplained aerial phenomena" have been released by the Pentagon.




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Donald Trump: I have a very good idea how Kim Jong-un is doing but can't talk about it now

Donald Trump has said he knows how Kim Jong-un is doing amid speculation over the North Korean leader's health, but added: "I can't talk about it now".




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The Londoner: Jude Kelly Zooms to the aid of women working in arts sector

In today's Diary: Jude Kelly leads review of coronavirus impact on women in arts / Sophie Raworth's blue moment / Kerry Godliman struggles with tech / Philip Tetlock on Dominic Cummings and his reputation




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Moment Matt Hancock is confronted by son of doctor who died after contracting Covid-19

"Openly acknowledging your mistake is not an admission of guilt, it is genuinely just making you seem more human."




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Organiser of coronavirus lockdown protests in North Carolina tests positive for Covid-19

After self-isolating for two weeks she plans to attend another rally




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Man spat at police officers and lied about having Covid-19 after he 'got stressed'

A 23-year-old who spat at police officers' faces in south London and claimed he had coronavirus blamed his behaviour on being stressed.