Sunday, 31 May 2020

Our masked identities: Cartoons of India's new normal

Cartoonist Priya Kurian documents how masks became prevalent in India - even before its lockdown.

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How Venezuela's fuel crisis is hitting coronavirus victims

Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery.

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'People use us to go to sleep to': Sudoku solvers become internet sensation

Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world are watching these men solve Sudoku puzzles.

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Coronavirus: The South African village preparing for Covid-19

For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible.

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Coronavirus: When will shops open and what will the rules be?

Non-essential shops can reopen in England in June, but will I be able to buy a book or have a haircut?

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George Floyd death: Why do some protests turn violent?

In the US, peaceful protests over police violence have escalated into widespread riots and looting.

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Remote working: How cities might change if we worked from home more

Our homes, transport and city-centre spaces would change if we worked from home for good.

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Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria

Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.

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Carly Fiorina's journey from secretary to CEO

The US entrepreneur started her business career answering the phone, and went on to lead Hewlett-Packard.

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Dancing On My Own: The story behind Robyn's 2010 'sad banger'

The Swedish singer discusses her pop classic, and how she once became 'tired of the broken heart'.

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Christo’s Grand Projects


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Aggressive Police Tactics During Protests Are Under Scrutiny


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Amid Riots and a Pandemic, Church Attendance Resumes in ‘a Very Broken World’


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‘We’re Sick and Tired’: Voices From Minneapolis Protests


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Symbol of N.Y.C. Unrest: A Burning Police Car


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Destructive Power of Despair


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What Trump and Toxic Cops Have in Common


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As Protests and Violence Spill Over, Trump Shrinks Back


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What Is Antifa, the Movement Trump Wants to Declare a Terror Group?


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Police Cars Rammed Protesters. What de Blasio’s Response Tells Us.


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Coronavirus: Some primary schools reopen as parents remain wary

Classes resume for some pupils in England after 10 weeks but a number of schools will stay shut.

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The Papers: 'A million pupils stay home' as some schools return

Some primary school years in England returning and lockdown rules easing feature in Monday's papers.

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Saturday, 30 May 2020

Trump Postpones G7 Summit and Calls for Russia to Attend


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Thousands Protest George Floyd’s Death In N.Y.C.


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Teepee built at East Bergholt school to allow social distancing

The structure was constructed by staff at an events company whose children attend the school.

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Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.

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George Floyd death: Violence breaks out amid US protests

Images from street protests across the US on Saturday following the death of black man George Floyd.

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Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Independent cinemas unlikely to open before September

An Independent Cinema Office survey found only a quarter of venues planned to open before autumn.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why does Covid-19 make some healthy young people really sick?

Dr John Wright tells the story of Marium Zameer, who became very unwell with Covid-19 despite being young and healthy.

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Photos From the Protests in 29 Cities Over Racism and Police Violence


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Draw a Self-Portrait


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George Floyd Protests: A Timeline


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Here’s What You Need to Know About Breonna Taylor’s Death


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The Papers: Testing 'disgrace' and public's 'broken trust'

Britain's test and trace policy and Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip dominate Sunday's papers.

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In pictures: Peru's most catastrophic natural disaster

On 31 May 1970 an earthquake struck in Peru, triggering a landslide and leading to the deaths of 70,000.

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George Floyd: ‘As a black American I am terrified’

After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety.

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Coronavirus: The self-isolation choir with worldwide members

This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah.

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In the middle of the Pacific with nowhere to land

A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go.

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My Money: 'Our alternative quarantine holiday'

Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Brothers' Home: South Korea's 1980's 'concentration camp'

In the 1980s, innocent children and adults were taken off South Korea's streets - and locked away.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Eight lessons for the rest of the continent

What South Africa can teach other African countries gearing up for a spike in infections.

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Friday, 29 May 2020

'Hackers burned my hand with computer virus'

Student's computer overheated after it was hit with a "crypto-jacking" attack.

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Coronavirus: How drive-in raves and cinemas will work in the UK

The events industry has new ways to keep us entertained while social distancing is still in place.

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Coronavirus: Bill Gates ‘microchip’ conspiracy theory and other vaccine claims fact-checked

Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial.

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Attacks on Churches, House of Worship Increase Across the Globe: 'These Are Turning into Houses of Horror'

Christians go to church to worship, grow their faith, and feel safe - but religious freedom monitors say some churches and other houses of worship around the world are being turned into sites of bloodshed.

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America Is a Tinderbox


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Flynn Discussed Sanctions at Length With Russian Diplomat, Transcripts Show


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How the Supreme Court Lets Cops Get Away With Murder


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‘The Pain Is Too Intense’: Biden Challenges White Americans


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New York City, Battered by Outbreak, Finally Moves Toward Reopening


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Coronavirus: What happens next?

Clive Myrie meets patients and staff on the Covid ward at the Royal London Hospital.

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Coronavirus: Renters struggle most with pandemic costs, report says

Private renters are struggling with housing costs more than mortgage-payers, new research suggests.

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Week in pictures: 23-29 May 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Coronavirus: Debenhams makes some restaurant employees redundant

Retailer Debenhams makes staff in some of its cafes redundant after going into administration.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

White House briefly locked down as unrest reported in Atlanta, Washington and New York City in wake of George Floyd's death

05/29/20 5:38 PM

China and the Rhineland Moment


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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today


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A Continent Reopens


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Ex-Officer Charged in Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis


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George Floyd Worked With Officer Charged in His Death


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A Justice Dept. Skeptical of Police Abuse Cases Vows to Investigate Floyd Death


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Coronavirus: GPs not told when patients removed from 'shielding lists'

This has caused confusion and anxiety among extremely vulnerable people staying at home.

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The Papers: Weekend lockdown warnings and 'border farce'

Concerns over the public sticking to rules ahead of restrictions being lifted dominate Saturday's papers.

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Thursday, 28 May 2020

When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders

When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders.

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Berlin monument to 1989 democracy heroes - in pictures

The bowl-shaped monument in the German capital is designed to move when enough people gather.

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The African-American high fashion pioneer

The story of the little-known couturier who designed Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress

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The coronavirus conundrum when your mouth is your ‘hand’

The coronavirus pandemic becomes a different kind of challenge when you use your mouth as your ‘hands’.

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The coronavirus 'class divide': Parents judged for school return choices

Parents of year six and year one pupils have been falling out over whether to send them back to school.

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Coronavirus: When will public toilets be reopened?

The lack of public loos has led to reports of visitors defecating in public spaces.

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Coronavirus: How Turkey took control of Covid-19 emergency

Even without imposing a total lockdown, Turkey seems to have handled the outbreak well.

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The films to look out for at the We Are One festival

Cannes, Toronto and Sundance are among the film festivals uniting for an online streaming event.

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Rohingya refugee crisis: 'The bodies were thrown out of the boat'

Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea.

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Corrections: May 29, 2020


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Quotation of the Day: His Project in Lockdown: A Giant Bird


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Tough Nut to Crack


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THURSDAY


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G.O.P. Pressures North Carolina’s Governor on Convention


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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today


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Pompeo Releases Letter Clearing Him of Violating Law With Kansas Trips


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Coronavirus: Two households can meet outside in Wales from Monday

Changes to Wales' stay-at-home lockdown restrictions will be announced by the first minister later.

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National Geographic Plan to Dismantle Granite Sculpture Hits Snag


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National Guard Called as Minneapolis Erupts in Solidarity for George Floyd


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Trump’s Order Targeting Social Media Sites, Explained


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The Papers: 'Happy Monday' on the way and 'football's coming home'

Eased lockdown restrictions dominate Friday's newspapers - while Dominic Cummings remains in the spotlight.

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Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Cocaine and Guinea-Bissau: How Africa's 'narco-state' is trying to kick its habit

Concern mounts about Guinea-Bissau commitment to curb drug trafficking, writes Ricci Shyrock.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Barr asks US Attorney John Bash to review 'unmasking' before and after 2016 election, DOJ tells Fox News

05/27/20 7:08 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fugitive UConn student wanted in 2 killings is caught in Maryland after manhunt, police say

05/27/20 6:51 PM

UConn Student Wanted in 2 Homicides, Peter Manfredonia, Is Caught in Maryland, Police Say


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How White Women Use Themselves as Instruments of Terror


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‘I Have a Dream’


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Scenes From an Economic Collapse


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When the Casinos Were Shuttered, the Money Dried Up in Las Vegas


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Amazon’s Big Breakdown


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