Climate change: Warming clips the nightingale's wings

Rising temperatures may be having a profound impact on one of the world's favourite songbirds.

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Coronavirus: Are loss of smell and taste key symptoms?

However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for.

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Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars

The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures.

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Coronavirus: Mandatory quarantine in a five-star Sydney hotel

Australians who return from overseas are now required to spend 14 days in quarantine in hotels.

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Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes in Idaho

A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking.

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Coronavirus: Stock markets suffer worst quarter since 1987

The Dow Jones and FTSE 100 have fallen more than 20% since the start of the year.

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Coronavirus: Millions will be left in poverty, World Bank warns

"Significant economic pain seems unavoidable in all countries”, the World Bank warns.

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Blood test 'can check for more than 50 types of cancer'

The test could help diagnose tumours sooner, often before any symptoms, scientists hope.

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Coronavirus: Three out of four of Americans under some form of lockdown

As more states impose restrictions, President Trump and governors quarrel over test kits.

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Coronavirus: 'Nurses prepare for the worst but not this'

A New York City nurse tells the BBC what it's really like on the front line of the US outbreak.

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Coronavirus: The grim crisis in Europe's care homes

News is emerging of growing numbers of deaths from coronavirus in care homes across Europe.

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Coronavirus: The good that can come out of an upside-down world

There are reasons to believe the world may emerge from this upheaval enhanced, writes Matthew Syed.

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'Phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales

How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business.

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Coronavirus and sex: What you need to know

All your questions about sex in the time of coronavirus, answered.

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A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

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Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?

The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it and what are the symptoms?

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Coronavirus social distancing advice: What two metres looks like

The UK government is advising us to stay two metres apart - but what does that look like?

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Chinese forest fire: Firefighters and guide killed in Sichuan blaze

The group tackling a massive blaze in Sichuan were trapped by a sudden change in wind direction.

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Coronavirus: Anger as migrants sprayed with disinfectant in India

Footage shared thousands of times shows a group of workers in India being sprayed with chemicals.

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Trump on coronavirus: Heated response to 'snarky, nasty question'

The US president launches an attack on a CNN journalist who questioned his coronavirus response.

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Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage

The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign.

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Thomas Becket: Alpine ice sheds light on medieval murder

Ancient air pollution, trapped in ice, reveals details about life and death in 12th Century Britain.

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Coronavirus: I'm in lockdown with my abuser

The BBC has spoken to two women who are currently under lockdown with men who have abused them.

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Coronavirus: American Airlines to seek $12bn in state aid

The US carrier says it will ask for government help to survive during the coronavirus downturn.

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Lagos lockdown over coronavirus: 'How will my children survive?'

Nigeria's commercial hub and the capital have gone into lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Has the virus brought borders back to Europe?

The BBC’s Gavin Lee took a road trip in Europe's Schengen area to see how free movement has changed.

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Coronavirus: US death rates v China, Italy and South Korea

The US has seen its cases spike dramatically in recent days and these graphs show what could be in store.

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Coronavirus: Italy extends lockdown amid hopes of turning corner

The number of new daily coronavirus infections is 1,648, down from 3,815 on Sunday.

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EXCLUSIVE: New Survey Reveals Church Giving is Down, but Faith is Growing

Churches continuing to hold in-person worship services came under fire from elected officials and other critics Sunday who fear the gatherings put parishioners at risk for catching the coronavirus. Now new research, obtained exclusively by CBN News, shows how churches across the nation are managing their ministries, including plans to celebrate Easter, during the pandemic.

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Van Gogh painting Spring Garden stolen from Dutch museum

Thieves broke into a museum that is shut because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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'Virus-fighting' scientist gets magnets stuck in nose

The astrophysicist was trying to create a necklace which would stop people touching their faces.

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Operation Blessing Delivering Critical Supplies to First Responders, Medical Teams Battling COVID-19

CBN's Operation Blessing is doing its part to help protect police and first responders during the battle with the coronavirus.

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Trump Sends USNS Comfort on Critical COVID-19 Relief Mission in New York

President Trump arrived in Norfolk, VA on Saturday to see off the USNS Comfort hospital ship as it heads to New York to aid in the COVID-19 crisis.

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Hungary government gets sweeping powers

Critics accuse Prime Minister Viktor Orban of exploiting the coronavirus crisis to silence opposition.

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Coronavirus: Start-ups use Zoom app to lay off staff

Two California-based start-ups confirm they have used the conference-call app to lay off staff.

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Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics: New dates confirmed for 2021

The Tokyo Olympic Games will start on 23 July, 2021 and finish 8 August, with the Paralympics following from 25 August to 5 September.

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Why Taiwan has become a problem for WHO

Taiwan is effectively locked out of the World Health Organization - and tensions are rising.

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COVID-19 Expert Offers Worst Case Scenario: 200,000 Deaths in USA

President Trump has decided to extend the strategy of social distancing to prevent more deaths and infections from the COVID-19 pandemic after a dire prediction from one of his health officials. The new worst case scenario has Trump and his team adjusting their timeline after immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that new research shows 100,000 to 200,000 people could die from the coronavirus pandemic right here in the United States.    

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Coronavirus: Huge crowds as India lockdown sparks mass migration

Hundreds of thousands have left cities as India went into lockdown to stop coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Field hospitals treating coronavirus patients around world

As the number of cases globally soars, many countries build temporary hospitals for patients.

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Colombia's ELN rebels call ceasefire over coronavirus

The ELN rebel group said it would lay down arms from 1 April for a month as a "humanitarian gesture".

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Alan Merrill: I Love Rock 'N' Roll songwriter dies of coronavirus

Alan Merrill co-wrote and sang the glam rock classic before Joan Jett made it famous.

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Coronavirus: Oil price collapses to lowest level for 18 years

The price of crude sinks to $23 a barrel as demand plummets due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home

More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home.

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A place that makes you ask the questions that really matter

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt found a visit to Antarctica made him emotional, and ultimately hopeful.

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Coronavirus: EasyJet grounds entire fleet of planes due to virus

The budget airline says it cannot currently give a date for when it will restart commercial flights.

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North Korea hails 'super large' launcher test as virus timing condemned

South Korea's army issued a stern statement saying that testing comes at a "very inappropriate" time.

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Message from president who led Ebola battle

Liberia's ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the world must conquer fear to deal with coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

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Coronavirus: Trump extends restrictions beyond Easter

The US president extends measures to 30 April, saying casualties are likely to peak in two weeks.

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Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer

The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer.

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Coronavirus: The fears of a Kenyan domestic worker who can't stay at home

Esther has to keep working to feed her family in Kenya but is worried about catching coronavirus.

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Trump says Harry and Meghan must pay for security

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly moved from Canada to the US amid the virus outbreak.

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Specter of 100K-Plus Virus Deaths as Trump Seeks Reopening

As President Donald Trump looks for ways to restore normalcy in parts of the U.S., his foremost infection disease expert says the country could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 'Millions' of Americans could be infected, expert warns

The US government's leading expert warns up to 200,000 people could die, as cases continue to rise.

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'Sincere, Bonafide Miracle': Couple Who Only Speaks Spanish Understand Abortion Protesters, Now Have Healthy Baby

Sometimes, we have to stop and make sure we take a careful look around, otherwise, we might miss out on opportunities to see God’s hand at work.

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'God is Speaking in a Fresh New Voice': VA Beach Church Offers Drive-In Sunday Service

As COVID-19 continues to overthrow every aspect of our lives, churches across the nation are adapting to new restrictions and finding creative ways to worship together.  

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Coronavirus: Belarus Premier League attracts global attention as it plays on

Football fans around the world are turning to Belarus to get their fix during lockdown as the game carries on in the former Soviet republic.

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Coronavirus: India's PM Modi seeks 'forgiveness' over lockdown

Narendra Modi apologises for sweeping restrictions that have left many jobless and hungry.

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Coronavirus: Major cities empty as lockdown measures continue

Cities around the world are almost deserted as measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic continue.

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Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro in denial and out on a limb

The president is isolating himself from other world leaders as he downplays the coronavirus pandemic.

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Close-up footage of Arkansas tornado

An active weather front brings a rapid developing and destructive tornado to Arkansas

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Coronavirus: Trump backs away from New York quarantine

The US president now says the move is not necessary, after the idea was labelled "preposterous".

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Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died 'alone and scared'

The death of young Zimbabwean journalist Zororo Makamba exposes his country's healthcare problems.

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Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder

How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.

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Could synthetic fish be a better catch of the day?

Start-ups are growing fish "meat" in labs and say it will be competitive with fish from the sea.

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Teen figure skater's Special Olympics dream

Thirteen-year-old Ornela has Down's syndrome and is training to compete in the World Games next year.

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Abandoned Soviet-era resort refugees call home

Georgia plans to revive Tskaltubo, an abandoned Soviet-era spa town, but it's an uncertain time for thousands of civil war refugees living among the decaying sanatoriums.

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How I built a 12-country haircare business

Michelle Ntalami couldn't buy the products she wanted for her hair, so she set up a company to sell them.

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Lockdown, what lockdown? Sweden's unusual response to coronavirus

While swathes of Europe are under lockdown, Sweden is allowing life to go on much as normal.

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'People Are Dying': Samaritan's Purse Sets up Emergency Field Hospital in New York City

The international Christian humanitarian organization, Samaritan's Purse, led by Franklin Graham, deployed its Emergency Field Hospital to New York City Saturday, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the US.

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Coronavirus: Lessons for lockdown from an Italian family

The Aninnis have been in lockdown in Rome for nearly three weeks. What advice do they have for other families?

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'Memes should be archived in a museum'

People social distancing are sharing memes to feel connected but could they be preserved in a museum?

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Coronavirus ICYMI: Special deliveries, a parrot and hotels

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Raving to the BBC News theme tune goes viral

Have you seen the kitchen 'remix' of the BBC News theme tune yet?

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Coronavirus: India defiant as millions struggle under lockdown

The government defends strict lockdown measures that have left millions stranded and without food.

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Texas Homeschooling Group Offers Free Digital Lesson Plans For Parents During COVID-19 Outbreak

The Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) is supporting parents in their effort to continue their children’s education while schools are closed during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Lack of medical supplies 'a national shame'

Doctors in the United States share the difficulty of obtaining gear to treat patients with Covid-19.

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PASTOR GREG LAURIE: God's Answer to Your Fear, Worry and Anxiety

Worry and anxiety. They're everywhere right now, and many of you have felt them. I know I have.

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Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Leader and MLK Aide, Dies at 98

The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation, lived to see the election of the country’s first black president and echoed the call for “justice to roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream” in America.

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Coronavirus: Deserted London landmarks seen from above

Some of the city's most popular landmarks are devoid of the usual crowds as people stay indoors to help combat coronavirus.

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Coronavirus cradle Wuhan partly reopens after lockdown

People enter the Chinese city where the coronavirus outbreak began for the first time in months.

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Coronavirus: OneWeb blames pandemic for collapse

OneWeb, the high-profile London-based satellite start-up, files for bankruptcy protection in the US.

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Joseph Lowery: Veteran US civil rights leader dies aged 98

Joseph Lowery, a former "dear friend" of Martin Luther King Jr, was a champion for civil rights.

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Coronavirus: Russia sees no epidemic but starts shutdown

Russia begins a "non-working week" to try to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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'We Need One Another': CeCe Winans, Tyler Perry Issue Challenges of Hope During Coronavirus Crisis

Gospel singer Cece Winans is encouraging people to spread love and hope during the global coronavirus pandemic with the "Count On Me," challenge. Meanwhile, filmmaker Tyler Perry also hopes to spread some inspiration during the pandemic through the "He's Got the Whole World," challenge.

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Pope gives prayer to empty St Peter's Square

The service usually only happens twice a year but was given as Italy's coronavirus death toll passes 9,000.

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Coronavirus: Cruise ship in race to transfer passengers off Panama coast

A vessel carrying more than 1,800 people off Panama is moving healthy passengers to a sister ship.

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Coronavirus: From clapping to kindness, five reasons to be hopeful

As coronavirus continues to spread, the worst of the crisis has brought out of the best in humanity.

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Manu Dibango: The saxophone legend who inspired a disco groove

Manu Dibango, whose Soul Makossa filled New York dance floors, died this week at the age of 86.

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Coronavirus lockdown in India: ‘Beaten and abused for doing my job’

India's last-mile delivery executives are struggling to function as the country goes in lockdown.

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Coronavirus: The woman behind India's first testing kit

With the first made-in-India kits, the country could hugely scale up testing for the coronavirus.

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'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'

When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat.

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Coronavirus: A college course world wants to study right now

More than one million people have enrolled in a Yale course on well-being. So what's its secret?

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South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care'

South Africa's leader Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of inaction over a spate of child murders.

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How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting

The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathiser.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.

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Coronavirus: Stranded in another country

BBC News speaks to some of the people from the UK who have been stranded abroad due to the pandemic.

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Dr. Dobson Commends TX and OH for Halting Abortions During Pandemic, Calls on Others to Do the Same

Dr. James Dobson is applauding Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) for halting elective abortions during the coronavirus crisis. 

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Coronavirus: Mountain light show sends message to Swiss

The country's severe coronavirus crisis is highlighted by its most famous peak, the Matterhorn.

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Coronavirus: More than 900 deaths in a day in Italy

Officials confirm 969 deaths, the highest daily tally so far, bringing Italy's death toll to 9,134.

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US Congress passes huge financial stimulus package

The $2 trillion boost is the largest ever as coronavirus cases continue to rise, hitting the economy.

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Locked down India struggles to feed its homeless

With millions of migrant labourers and homeless people left without income, officials are struggling to help.

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'For King & Country' Livestreams 'A Night of Hope' During Coronavirus Concert

The Grammy award-winning band For King & Country is presenting a live cyber concert over Facebook in an effort to bring hope amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Deaths rise sharply in Spain while infection rate stabilises

With strict measures in place to fight coronavirus, officials believe the outbreak's peak is close.

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Coronavirus: India 'super spreader' quarantines 40,000 people

A religious preacher in the northern state of Punjab who died of Covid-19 may have infected hundreds.

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Bob Dylan's first song in eight years is about JFK's assassination

The 17-minute song ruminates on the 1960s and the assassination of President John F Kennedy.

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Coronavirus: Malaysian men in shopping muddle amid lockdown

Confusion for some in the grocery aisles as Malaysia allows only 'heads of the family' to shop.

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Coronavirus: How can I shop or get deliveries and takeaways safely?

If coronavirus can be transferred on to surfaces, safe food shopping presents challenges.

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Pop star MP Bobi Wine sings coronavirus alert for the world

Uganda's Bobi Wine is using his music to encourage collective action to stop the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus travel: China bars foreign visitors as imported cases rise

From Saturday, foreigners will not be allowed into China - even if they have visas.

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French Christian charity workers kidnapped in Iraq are freed

The three French nationals and an Iraqi were abducted in Baghdad in January.

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Coronavirus: Tears, fears and anxiety amid job losses

Rosie Alumbaugh lost both her jobs this month. She's one of more than 3 million Americans unemployed because of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown

Police and the army patrol the streets as all but essential movement is banned across the country.

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No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa

South Africa government has introduced stringent measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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The uncertain future for China's electric car makers

China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry.

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Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral

Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.

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Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

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Coronavirus: Fears of virus in Idlib refugee camps

The UN warns that camps for the displaced in north-western Syria could be devastated by coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: How do you cope in a flatshare?

Ella from North London lives with four other people, including someone who is high risk.

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Green sea turtles: Vulnerable animal's hatching season draws to close

The green sea turtle is vulnerable to extinction as the climate warms, Australian scientists say.

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Coping with coronavirus anxiety

Anxiety UK have experienced a big rise in callers since the Covid-19 outbreak.

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US unemployment claims hit record

The number of people in the US seeking jobless benefits jumped to nearly 3.3 million last week.

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Coronavirus: Fears over rapid spread in Italy's south

As the worst-hit northern region sees improvements, concerns are growing over poorer southern areas.

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Robert Levinson: Iran denies US former agent died there

His family say they now believe he died in custody in the Islamic republic, where he vanished in 2007.

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Record 3.3M File for Unemployment, but Relief Checks May Be in the Mail Soon as Senate Passes Historic Bill

The COVID-19 economic fallout has begun as 3.3 million people have applied for unemployment. That is a record-high number of jobless claims. The unemployment news comes as the US Senate has just passed a historic $2.2 trillion economic rescue package that would mean checks in the mail for Americans within weeks. 

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Coronavirus: Australia reverses 30 minute hair appointment rule

Barbers and hairdressers have been allowed to remain open, despite coronavirus restrictions.

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Coronavirus: Robert Kelly whose kids crashed BBC interview talks about working from home

The BBC speaks to the family who became a global hit in 2017 when the children crashed a live TV interview.

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Coronavirus: Man planning to bomb Missouri hospital killed, FBI says

The suspect wanted to bomb a facility treating coronavirus cases to cause severe harm, the FBI says.

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India coronavirus: $22bn bailout announced for the poor

The package is aimed at countering the economic impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

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More than 800 quarantined as doctor gets virus

The doctor, who worked at a government clinic in Delhi, likely got the virus from a patient.

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Coronavirus: Inside a Covid-19 intensive care unit

In a South Korean ICU, nurses wearing heavy self-contained respiratory systems work two-hour shifts.

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Asian tiger sends virus economic impact signal

Singapore's sharp slowdown suggests a major contraction for a world economy battling coronavirus.

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Great Barrier Reef suffers third mass bleaching in five years

The third such event in five years prompts scientists to renew urgent warnings about climate change.

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Coronavirus row helps topple Kosovo government

The ruling coalition implodes over differences on how to fight the pandemic, with no clear way forward.

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Why orange juice prices are soaring on global markets

Demand is rising for orange juice during virus outbreak while supply is hit by transport restrictions.

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Coronavirus: Flight attendant gives emotional goodbye as routes cease

Cassy Appleton receives applause from passengers as Virgin Australia prepares to suspend flights.

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Coronavirus capital by capital: How are Europeans coping with shutdown?

Europeans face a blizzard of restrictions on their freedoms as authorities try to stop the spread.

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Coronavirus: Words at the window from those in isolation

Portraits of families self-isolating in Brooklyn to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Why some countries wear face masks and others don't

Step outside without a face mask in Hong Kong and you'll get looks. That's not true elsewhere. Why?

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Coronavirus: One case lays bare America's testing failure

"Open your eyes, we have to do something." A retired doctor's quest to discover if she has the virus.

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India lockdown: The heroes on the frontline of the coronavirus war

From hospital workers, to police, to rubbish collectors - key workers in India face a daunting task.

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Coronavirus: Why Ghana has gone into mourning after mass funeral ban

How the measures against the coronavirus in Ghana are challenging the country's religious way of life.

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Turkey sends secret arms shipments into Libya

BBC Africa Eye investigates secret arms shipments into Libya, and shows how foreign powers are fuelling an ongoing war.

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'God Can do Anything': Millions Combating Coronavirus With Weapons of Prayer and Scripture

As the coronavirus continues its spread, many people are seeking divine intervention for hope and wisdom. That's why Christians across denominational lines are using the power of prayer as a weapon in the fight. 

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Coronavirus: Indians panic buy supplies ahead of lockdown

On Tuesday night Indians rushed to stockpile on supplies ahead of a sudden total lockdown.

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What's in the Biggest Economic Stimulus Package in American History, and What Isn't

A vote on Congress' massive relief bill to help keep the economy running is expected today.  Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says the president will "absolutely" sign the deal.

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Coronavirus delays Russian vote on Putin staying in power

A public ballot on constitutional change is postponed because of coronavirus concerns.

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Coronavirus: Jordan eases indefinite curfew and allows shops to open

The country had imposed some of the most restrictive measures seen to combat the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Spain’s death toll surpasses China’s

The death toll from coronavirus in Spain is now the second highest in the world at 3,434.

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Popular Megachurch Pastor Tests Positive for Coronavirus: 'The Symptoms Are So Real'

Carl Lentz, lead pastor of Hillsong Church in New York City, revealed on Instagram Live Monday night that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Senate agrees $1.8tn stimulus package with Trump

The deal to alleviate the economic impact of coronavirus on the US is worth more than $1.8 trillion.

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'Heartbreaking' but a 'release' - Olympic reaction

Olympians including Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Adam Peaty react to the Tokyo Games being postponed until 2021.

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Jamal Khashoggi: Turkey charges 20 Saudis over journalists' murder

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.

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Coronavirus: How Covid-19 is denying dignity to the dead in Italy

Funerals have been banned in Italy - robbing many families of the chance to say a final goodbye.

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Coronavirus in South America: How it became a class issue

Early cases involved wealthier people who have been abroad, but fears are growing for the poorest.

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Coronavirus: What's young people's risk?

An 18-year-old has died of coronavirus in England. Are young people at risk from the virus?

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Trump, Congress Agree on $2 Trillion Virus Rescue Bill

The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Asia markets rise after US stimulus package agreed

Stocks rally around the world as America agrees a near-$2tn economic package to support its economy.

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Cho Ju-bin: South Korea chatroom sex abuse suspect named after outcry

At least 10,000 people used the chatrooms, with some paying up to $1,200 [£1,000] for access.

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Afghan gunmen storm Sikh temple in Kabul

An unknown number of people are reportedly trapped in the temple as security forces try to free them.

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Coronavirus: Trump hopes US will shake off pandemic by Easter

As the president sets out "a beautiful timeline", New York warns it is a "canary in the coal mine".

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Marini naturals: The haircare business that reaches 12 countries

Michelle Ntalami couldn't buy the products she wanted for her hair, so she set up a company to sell them.

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Celebrating a birthday party by video chat

With social distancing measures in place, many are adjusting to the new normal online.

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Coronavirus: Reopening the US by Easter 'a beautiful timeline'

President Trump said he was speaking to the Coronavirus Taskforce about when to open the US for business.

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Coronavirus: How Covid-19 is denying dignity to the dead in Italy

Funerals have been banned in Italy - robbing many families of the chance to say a final goodbye.

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India's poorest 'fear hunger may kill us before coronavirus'

Millions of Indians who rely on daily wages from jobs like cleaning risk running out of money.

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Stranded abroad as coronavirus closes borders

As global travel restrictions expand, hundreds of foreign nationals are struggling to return home.

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Spain's coronavirus death toll jumps 514 in 24 hours

Spain is the worst hit European nation after Italy with 40,000 cases – 5,400 of them health workers.

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Fossil worm shows us our evolutionary beginnings

A tiny, 555-million-year-old seafloor creature reveals why our bodies are organised the way they are.

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'Uh oh' - Trump backs away as official says she had fever

President Trump social distances from a coronavirus task force expert as she says she felt unwell.

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Afghanistan conflict: US to cut $1bn in aid over political feud

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces the sanction after failing to get rival politicians to agree.

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Mammal study explains 'why females live longer'

Across wild mammal species, females live over 18% longer than males because of genetics and environment.

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Manu Dibango: African saxophone legend dies of Covid-19

Manu Dibango, the 86-year-old African jazz legend, dies in Paris after catching the coronavirus.

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Albert Uderzo: Asterix co-creator and illustrator dies aged 92

The Italian co-created the comic book hero series and eventually took over the writing.

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Coronavirus: Wuhan to ease lockdown as world battles pandemic

The lockdown in the Chinese city where the outbreak began will be partially lifted next month.

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Coronavirus: Giuseppe Berardelli among 50 priests killed

Giuseppe Berardelli who gave his respirator to a patient is among 50 priests killed in Italy so far.

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Coronavirus: Italian parcel delivery drivers rally in song

The workers sing as they pack parcels in Bergamo, Italy, one of the cities worst hit by coronavirus.

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Coronavirus information: What should I do?

Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus.

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Tokyo 2020: Why is Olympic decision taking so long?

It now seems almost certain that Tokyo 2020 will be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, BBC Sport takes a closer look.

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Coronavirus: Melbourne locals celebrate vivid sunrise 'amid the chaos'

Locals post images of spectacular orange skies, with many describing it as a welcome distraction.

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US tech giants team up to tackle coronavirus

Online retail giant Amazon and Microsoft's Bill Gates are working together to track the outbreak's spread.

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Coronavirus: Carmakers answer pleas to make medical supplies

The auto industry is pledging to help tackle a shortage of ventilators and masks as virus spreads.

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Antarctic seal photo wins top prize

A drone photo of crabeater seals resting on an ice float is overall winner in a nature photography competition.

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Coronavirus: Spanish army finds care home residents 'dead and abandoned'

An inquiry is launched after soldiers discover elderly coronavirus victims "dead in their beds".

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Coronavirus: Trump wants US open for business amid pandemic

As conservative voices warn of damage to the economy, the president may be reassessing restrictions.

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Coronavirus: Life in Rome under lockdown

Italy is now the epicentre of the coronavirus crisis in Europe, but what is life in lockdown like?

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Coronavirus: How did Australia's Ruby Princess cruise debacle happen?

The Ruby Princess was allowed to unload 2,700 passengers in Sydney - now almost 50 have coronavirus.

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Teen figure skater's Special Olympics dream

Thirteen-year-old Ornela has Down's syndrome and is training to compete in the World Games next year.

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Ukraine's missing people amid ongoing conflict

Thousands of people have gone missing since the conflict started in 2014, according to the Red Cross.

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Evangelist Nick Hall's 'The Bible Quarantine' Social Media Series Allows People to Stay Spiritually Connected

While families across the nation cope with quarantines and closures, one man has created a new social media series to help people stay connected with Christ.

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Despite Fed Help, Stocks Wobble as Traders Wait on Congress

The Federal Reserve did what it could to help financial markets and the economy Monday. But investors are still waiting for Congress and White House to do the same.

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Mozambique jihadists seize key town in Cabo Delgado.

Security forces are trying to retake the town where militants raised their flag at an army base.

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With 100 Million Americans Ordered to Stay Home, President Acts as Congress Stalls on Covid-19 Response

Coronarivus cases have surged across America 10-fold in one week with infections now topping 32,000.The state of New York is the hardest hit with 5% of the world's Covid-19 cases. President Trump has announced he's activating the National Guard in New York and in the states of Washington and California. Also, he's directing FEMA to create medical stations in those states.

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With 100 Million Americans Ordered to Stay Home, President Acts as Congress Stalls on Covid-19 Response

Coronarivus cases have surged across America 10-fold in one week with infections now topping 32,000.The state of New York is the hardest hit with 5% of the world's Covid-19 cases. President Trump has announced he's activating the National Guard in New York and in the states of Washington and California. Also, he's directing FEMA to create medical stations in those states.

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Coronavirus: Trump to deploy National Guard in three states

Troops will be used in New York, California and Washington to deliver urgently needed medical aid.

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Coronavirus: South Korea reports lowest number of new cases in four weeks

The news fuels hope that Asia's worst coronavirus outbreak outside China may be abating.

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Machine 'could quadruple' heart and lung transplants

The device managed to pump oxygenated blood into both organs in a world-first procedure.

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Coronavirus: Harvey Weinstein tests positive

The former producer was convicted of rape and sexual assault last month and is now in a New York prison.

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Global economy will suffer for 'years to come' says OECD

OECD boss Angel Gurría says the economic shock is already bigger than the financial crisis

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Coronavirus: Melbourne zookeeper’s livestream dance goes viral

An Australian zoo has begun streaming its animals – but it’s a keeper who’s proved most popular.

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Coronavirus: Olympic doubts grow as Canada withdraws athletes

As it becomes the first country to pull out, Canada "urgently calls" for the games to be postponed.

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Stocks fall as nations take coronavirus action

Shares in Asia slide on Monday as more drastic action is taken by governments to stop virus spreading.

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Coronavirus: Indians bang pots and pans to support fight

Millions of Indians came out on their balconies and rooftops to show support for health workers.

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Coronavirus: Health myths to ignore Part 2

Reality Check tackles misleading health advice being shared online

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The volunteer army helping self-isolating neighbours

The coronavirus outbreak has left many feeling trapped indoors, but for some help may not be far away.

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How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting

The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathisers.

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'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'

When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat.

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South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care'

South Africa's leader Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of inaction over a spate of child murders.

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'I thought he was going to tear chunks out of my skin'

A third of men carrying out rough sex acts such as biting and choking do not ask for consent, a survey finds.

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Israel's coronavirus patient 74 talks about her experience

Israel's coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on social media.

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Apollo 13: One family's agony and triumph

On 11 April 1970, the Lovells watched their husband and father blast off on an ill-fated mission to the Moon.

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Tskaltubo: Georgia's abandoned resort that refugees call home

Georgia plans to revive Tskaltubo, an abandoned Soviet-era spa town, but it's an uncertain time for thousands of civil war refugees living among the decaying sanatoriums.

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IOC sets Tokyo Olympics decision deadline

The International Olympic Committee is considering a postponement of Tokyo 2020, and has given itself a deadline of four weeks to make a decision.

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Coronavirus: At least 23 killed in Colombia prison riot

Prisoners held protests against overcrowding and poor health services during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Germany tightens curbs and bans meetings of more than two

The country expands restrictions on social interaction as Chancellor Merkel goes into quarantine.

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Coronavirus: New York warns of major shortages in 10 days

New York's mayor issues a stark warning as the state struggles to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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Rand Paul is 1st Senator to Report Positive Test for Coronavirus

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the first member of the Senate to report testing positive.

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COMMENTARY: After a Crisis, People Flock to Church

For the first time in recent history, people are being kept away from church during a national crisis.

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Zagreb hit by largest earthquake in 140 years

The Coratian PM says the 5.3 magnitude earthquake is the largest to hit Zagreb in 140 years.

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'The Holy Spirit is Alive': Austie Eckley Shares Story of God Easing Her Fears Over Coronavirus

Christian and beauty expert Austie Eckley shared a story about how God spoke to her during a moment of fear and doubt over the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Bar Mitzvah celebrations online

Religious communities take on the coronavirus lockdown by going virtual.

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Coronavirus: India observes 14-hour curfew

More than a billion people are being asked to stay indoors for 14-hours to try to combat the pandemic.

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Earthquake rocks Croatia's capital Zagreb

The 5.3-magnitude tremor sent chunks of buildings falling into the streets in Zagreb.

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Cigarette leads police to Florida cold case murder suspect

DNA evidence helped Florida police identify a man suspected of murdering a young mother in 1985.

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Coronavirus: India observes 14-hour curfew

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday's curfew would test India's ability to fight the virus.

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How Parsis shaped India's taste for soft drinks

Over the past two centuries, fizzy drinks have become a $8bn (£6.9bn) industry in India.

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How the Pet Shop Boys accidentally made the best tour diary in pop history

How the Pet Shop Boys inadvertently ended up with the best tour diary in pop history.

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How Nigeria's kings lost their power

The removal of the revered emir of Kano raises questions about the continued role of Nigeria's traditional rulers.

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Coronavirus: No Russia lockdown as Putin puts on show of calm

Russia's president intends to defy the spread of coronavirus and push ahead with a national vote.

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The 'climate doomers' preparing for society to fall apart

Few scientists think climate change will cause society to collapse any time soon - but some people are getting ready anyway.

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How to argue with a racist: Five myths debunked

Stereotypes and myths about race are not just used by racists. Here's how to debunk five myths.

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Coronavirus: Australian PM warns of lockdowns

Scott Morrison said people must take social distancing seriously after crowds flocked to Bondi Beach.

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German police arrest man over high-speed rail tampering

The 51-year-old is accused of loosening bolts on a railway track just before a bridge outside Frankfurt.

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The virtual reality church that isn't shutting its doors

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, one church has been experimenting with virtual reality.

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Online festival celebrates arts affected by Covid-19

Playwright Nick Green launched the Social Distancing Festival to shine a spotlight on lost projects.

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OneWeb increases mega-constellation to 74 satellites

The London-based start-up expands its network with a Soyuz launch from Baikonur in Kazakhstan

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Coronavirus: Lombardy region announces stricter measures

More than 4,825 people have died in Italy since the outbreak began.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump, Pence, Carson Speak, Pray With Pastors On Coronavirus Pandemic

CBN News has learned that President Trump, Vice President Pence and Secretary Ben Carson spoke to hundreds of pastors on a conference call Friday afternoon, with President Trump specifically asking them to pray for, “stamina” and for the, “health of our country.”

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Diamond samples in Canada reveal size of lost continent

Sifting through diamond samples, geologists find unexpected evidence of a billion-year-old continent.

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Coronavirus: Police clamp down on crowds in Bondi Beach

Police temporarily close the beach after crowds exceeded Australia's gathering limit.

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Granddaughter Surprises Quarantined Grandfather With Engagement News Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

For many people, social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic means not seeing your loved ones. But that hasn’t stopped some from finding creative ways to share milestone moments with their family members.

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Enjoy Your Quarantine: Coronavirus Shutdowns and the American Family

Like it or not, we’re all about to spend a lot more time at home with our families in the coming weeks. QuarantineLife is trending on social media, and the reactions to the prospects of being cooped up within our own four walls have been mixed.

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Coronavirus: A father's fears in Kenya's crowded Kibera settlement

A family of seven in one room in Kenya's largest informal settlement fear the spread of Covid-19.

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Country music star Kenny Rogers dies

American country music star Kenny Rogers dies aged 81, his family announces.

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Coronavirus: Police take action on Bondi Beach crowds

Large crowds of people are still flocking to Sydney's beaches despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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Five reasons to find hope amid chaos

From environmental improvements to acts of kindness, there are glimmers of light amid the crisis.

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Coronavirus: When elderly parents want to carry on socialising

What if older relatives or friends prefer to ignore the risks and don't want to stay in?

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Victor Olaiya: Nigeria's 'evil genius' trumpeter who influenced Fela Kuti

Nigerian Victor Olaiya, who died last month, was a musical pioneer and mentor to the Afrobeat legend.

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Coronavirus: Why are Australia's remote Aboriginal communities at risk?

Australia is severely restricting access to remote Aboriginal communities amid coronavirus fears.

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60 days of coronavirus in the US - in 60 seconds

The first case of Covid-19 in the United States appeared in Seattle, Washington on 21 January.

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Coronavirus: How to spread joy in a world of self-isolation

Whether it's music, art or 'modifed block parties', coronavirus is changing the way we interact.

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North Korea fires two projectiles into sea

The launch is the third this month, according South Korea's Yonhap news agency.

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Coronavirus: People in Beijing begin to head outdoors

The BBC's China correspondent Stephen McDonell met people venturing out for the first time in weeks.

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Turning SXSW disappointment into an online opportunity

Musicians due to play on the British Embassy stage at SXSW in Texas have been offered a platform of a different kind.

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Father of Transformation Movement Leads LIVE Event - 'ACTS 19 – God's Response to COVID-19', TONIGHT at 10:00 Eastern

An Argentinian revivalist turned Father of the Transformation movement around the world is calling the church to a live internet broadcast Friday night to share hope about the coronavirus situation. He has rallied some extremely impactful friends to join him and they together believe that God has a remedy for the nations and that it is linked to faith and prayer. 

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Coronavirus: Algeria protests called off for first time in a year

Opposition activists urged protesters to stay inside to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Four members of New Jersey family die

The death of Grace Fusco and three of her adult children is an "unbearable tragedy", relatives say.

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Coronavirus: US, Canada and Mexico restrict border traffic

As the US battles the coronavirus outbreak, "non-essential" traffic is suspended across its borders.

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Kenyan athletics star Eliud Kipchoge explains how he's keeping fit while in quarantine.

The greatest marathon runner in the world, Eliud Kipchoge, is keeping a video diary for the BBC while he is self-isolating.

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Aurlus Mabele: Congolese music legend dies 'from coronavirus'

'King of soukous' Aurlus Mabele died on the same day he was taken into hospital.

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Coronavirus: US Senators face calls to resign over ‘insider trading’

Two US senators reportedly sold millions of dollars in stocks while downplaying the virus' threat.

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These Photos of Elderly in Isolation Will Melt Your Heart: 'I'm Doing Good. I Miss Y'all and I Love Y'all'

As the fallout from COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect American life, some of the nation's elderly in nursing homes are finding themselves feeling even more isolated as many senior living centers have stopped all visitation for fear of spreading the virus to the most vulnerable. 

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Japan cherry blossom season wilted by the coronavirus pandemic

The traditional cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, season is hugely economically and culturally important.

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Is Iran covering up its outbreak?

Iran has seen one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks but the true scale may be being downplayed.

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Coronavirus: The taxi driver falsely accused of links to

Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extort money.

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Delhi Nirbhaya rape death penalty: How the case galvanised India

Four convicts in the Delhi bus rape case have been hanged, ending a seven-year legal battle.

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Coronavirus: Nowruz festival overshadowed by outbreak

Iran's actual death toll is feared to be higher and its neighbours are braced for worse to come.

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Coronavirus: California issues 'stay at home' order amid virus

The governor projects the virus will soon infect more than half of the 40 million people in his state.

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Delhi Nirbhaya rape death penalty: What do hangings mean for India's women?

The victim was dubbed Nirbhaya, 'the fearless one', but that's not how most women really feel.

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Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses

Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill viruses.

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Quiz of the week: What has Bill Gates been up to?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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What does kids TV look like in North Korea?

Exploring the weird, wonderful and surprisingly violent world of North Korean children's television.

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Coronavirus: The taxi driver falsely accused of extortion

Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extort money.

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US students party on spring break despite coronavirus

US university students flocked to Florida, despite warnings over the new coronavirus.

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Vampire bats 'French kiss with blood' to form lasting bonds

Researchers observing the mammals saw them sharing regurgitated blood with their neighbours.

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Four Indian men executed for 2012 Delhi bus rape and murder

The rape and murder of a student in Delhi made global headlines in 2012. Four men have been executed for the crime

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Worldwide COVID-19 Cases Now More Than 220,000: Could Inexpensive Malaria Treatment be Key to Stopping Pandemic?

The number of worldwide coronavirus cases tops 220,000 as Chinese health officials claim for the first time they have no new domestic cases of the illness. 

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Tokyo Olympics & coronavirus: Lord Coe says too early to decide on cancellation

It is too early to decide whether to cancel the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, says World Athletics chief Lord Coe.

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'India must prepare for a tsunami of coronavirus cases'

India-based infectious disease epidemiologist Ramanan Laxminarayan warns India could face a "tsunami" of coronavirus cases.

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Coronavirus: Iranians urged to stay home during holiday

The country's health ministry warns that coronavirus is killing a person every 10 minutes.

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'Opportunity for the Church to Be Hands of Christ': VA Beach Church's Creative COVID-19 Outreach Goes Beyond Just Social Media

When health officials took action to further limit public gatherings down to 10 people, Virginia Beach Pastor Steve Swisher knew that meant closing the doors of his church. Wanting to serve even more people in its community, Swisher's Essential Church created a COVID-19 need list on social media.

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'God Is Not Sometimes Sovereign - He's Always Sovereign': See Max Lucado's Powerful Social Media Message

In the midst of a viral pandemic, who do you turn for help? Max Lucado, the author of the book titled Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World and the pastor of the Oak Hills Church located in San Antonio, Texas reminds everyone they need to turn to God. 

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Coronavirus: Trump blames media for virus spread

The president criticised the media's coverage of his decision to ban those coming to the US from China.

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Coronavirus: Italy's death toll overtakes China's

The number of deaths has risen to 3,405, which is more than in China where the virus originated.

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America, It's Time to Pray!

We need God in America today. We need him to eradicate what President Trump has called, "An invisible enemy". We need to turn our panic into prayer. At this time, the sources we often turn to for comfort cannot do anything for us.

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US jails begin releasing prisoners to stem Covid-19 infections

High profile inmates like ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen are among those who have asked for early release.

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Catherine Hamlin: Grief in Ethiopia as trailblazing Australian doctor dies

Australian Catherine Hamlin helped women treated like "modern-day lepers" after giving birth.

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