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U.S. government gave $3.7million grant to Wuhan lab that experimented on coronavirus source bats

The Chinese laboratory at the center of scrutiny over a potential coronavirus leak has been using U.S. government money to carry out research on bats from the caves which scientist [...]

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Child in Florida dies after falling from the balcony of a high-rise building

Child in Florida dies after falling from the balcony of a high-rise buildingA child died after falling from a balcony on Saturday afternoon, neighbors reportThe age and identity of [...]

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Married At First Sight: Jo McPharlin promotes shapewear after staggering weight loss

'Holding all the wobbly bits in place': Married At First Sight's Jo McPharlin promotes Jules Robinson's shapewear brand after staggering weight lossBy Joshua Fox For Daily Mail Aus [...]

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Final photo shows elderly couple together before they die from coronavirus they caught in care home

An Atlanta woman has shared the last, heartbreaking image of their beloved parents, who died just three days apart after catching coronavirus at their long-term care facility. � [...]

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Shoppers are left furious after seeing aisles packed with customers ignoring social-distancing

Shoppers have complained about having to walk through packed supermarket aisles despite strict social-distancing rules being in place.Major supermarkets Coles and Woolworths encour [...]

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Melbourne man found dead during coronavirus hotel quarantine

Tragedy as man 'takes his own life' while in coronavirus quarantine in a Melbourne hotel after recently flying back from overseasA man has died inside a hotel room in Melbourne whi [...]

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Woman, 48, taking CBD oil to ease symptoms of MS sues after she was fired for positive drug test

A San Antonio drug counselor who was using CBD oil to help relieve symptoms of multiple sclerosis is suing her former employer after she was fired from her job for failing a drug t [...]

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Nutritionist shares her simple recipe for the ‘perfect’ hot cross buns

Ellie shared the recipe for her hot cross buns (pictured) on InstagramINGREDIENTS* Two cups of plain all-purpose flour* Two and a half cups of spelt flour (plus extra for kneading) [...]

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Victoria extends state of emergency lockdown for another four weeks

Victoria extends state of emergency lockdown for another four weeks despite recording just three new coronavirus cases overnightState of emergency in Victoria extended by four week [...]

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Sinitta reveals she got coronavirus after a ‘sweaty’ night out and ex Simon Cowell ‘knew’

'I felt as if I'd swallowed a packet of razor blades': Sinitta reveals she contacted coronavirus after a 'sweaty' night out... and ex Simon Cowell knew because of their 'weird' con [...]

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Why does Covid-19 kill more men than women?

A vicious fever, terrifying bouts of breathlessness and excruciating headaches – all culminating in a 999 dash to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, emergency oxygen and intravenous flui [...]

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Struggling to get out of bed in the morning? Expert reveals why you’re feeling tired during lockdown

While you may be doing less and clocking more hours in bed than ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit, thousands across the globe have been complaining about how exhausted they a [...]

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Britain could become even more dependent on China, warns Sir Iain Duncan Smith

The Government's goal for a carbon neutral UK by 2050 risks Britain becoming even more dependent on China, Sir Iain Duncan Smith warned last night.The Tory grandee and backbencher [...]

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Celebs being investigated by advertising watchdog for posing in luxury Audis

McMafia's James Norton and Line of Duty's Martin Compston among celebs being investigated by advertising watchdog for posing in luxury Audis on Instagram WITHOUT telling fans they [...]

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New ‘iron lung’ ventilator endorsed by Stephen Hawking’s family is due to be trialled with the NHS

New 'iron lung' ventilator endorsed by Stephen Hawking's family is due to be trialled with the NHSExovent was modelled on the 'iron lung' used to battle 20th century polio crisisTh [...]

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Hospital matron, 51, who once posed on a ward alongside Boris Johnson dies from coronavirus

A hospital matron who once posed on a ward alongside Boris Johnson has died from coronavirus as the number of NHS victims hit 21.Sara Trollope, 51, was just months away from retiri [...]

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Locals in ‘crazy’ Derbyshire town of Belper MOO out of their windows in unison every evening

Locals in 'crazy' Derbyshire town of Belper MOO out of their windows in unison every evening to fight the boredom of coronavirus lockdownAt 18:30 every day for three weeks, residen [...]

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Restaurateur admits to trafficking cocaine from his popular eatery using codes and Uber Eats bags

Table of eight, ragu and full feed: How a high-flying restaurant owner used code names to deal cocaine from his popular eatery using Uber Eats bagsDaniel Bernard Milos pleaded guil [...]

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Minister Robert Jenrick comes under fire AGAIN

Minister Robert Jenrick comes under fire AGAIN for claiming he understands what it is like to be 'cooped up' - after he was caught driving 150 miles from London to his mansion in H [...]

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China officials demand the right to vet scientific papers on coronavirus

China clamps down on research into the origins of coronavirus as officials demand the right to vet scientific papersTwo websites for Chinese universities allegedly put up and remov [...]

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Malaria vaccine championed by Donald Trump is trialled on NHS wards

Coronavirus patients in the UK have started to receive an anti-malaria drug that US President Donald Trump has labelled a 'game-changer'. And early signs of whether a British [...]

Health

Why do so many women like Julie Walters keep mum about being sick

Lying on her hospital bed, awaiting a 14-hour, life-threatening operation, mother-of-four Sarah Berry began a mental checklist.She’d made after-school arrangements for her three [...]

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Queen stresses the importance of maintaining the coronavirus lockdown in her first Easter address

The Queen has stressed the importance of maintaining the coronavirus lockdown during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, saying 'by keeping apart we keep others safe'.Her Majesty has [...]

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The Duchess of Cornwall reveals her Coronavirus reading list

'It always brings a tear to my eye': Duchess of Cornwall speaks about a book by her later brother as she recommends good reads for coronavirus self-isolationThe Duchess of Cornwall [...]

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defends decision to have her haircut amid city-wide lockdown

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot who told city that 'getting your roots done is not essential' amid lockdown defends her decision to have one saying she needs it because she is 'in the [...]

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Crowds flout coronavirus lockdown rules as they flock outside to bask in 79F sunshine

Crowds have been flouting the coronavirus lockdown rules as they flocked outside to bask in 79F sunshine.Police were out in force in an attempt to crack down on the sunbathers in p [...]

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Trump skips his daily coronavirus update for first time in a month for Easter

Donald Trump has skipped his daily coronavirus update for the first time in a month as he reveals he will tune in to an Easter Sunday service with a controversial pastor who says I [...]

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Opposition parties unite to demand the recall of Parliament

Opposition parties unite to demand the recall of Parliament as new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for right to probe ministers as coronavirus death toll nears 10,000Sir Keir [...]

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Ruby Princess passenger, 74, dies in hospital after contracting coronavirus on the cruise

Ruby Princess passenger, 74, dies in hospital after contracting coronavirus on the cruise – bringing Australia's death toll to 57A South Australian man died from COVID-19 after c [...]

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Pope Francis celebrates Holy Saturday Vigil for Easter behind closed doors at St Peter’s Basilica

The Pope has celebrated the Holy Saturday Vigil for Easter behind closed doors at St Peter's Basilica as Italy's coronavirus death toll rises by to 619 to 19,468.Francis led the Ea [...]

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Adorable elephant calf takes a tumble

What a Dumbo! Adorable elephant calf takes a tumble as he tries to jump into the dirt before getting back up as if nothing had happenedBy Scarlet Howes For The Mail On Sunday Publ [...]

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Jamie Clements on George Pell’s acquittal

One of the few upsides from the coronavirus pandemic lockdown has been Foxtel giving subscribers access to all of their channels, to help keep us sane through working from home and [...]

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Wuhan lab was performing experiments on bats from coronavirus caves

The laboratory at the centre of scrutiny over the pandemic has been carrying out research on bats from the cave which scientists believe is the original source of the devastating o [...]

Magazine

Elizabeth Day: My complicated relationship with… my dishwasher

Elizabeth Day: My complicated relationship with… my dishwasherBy Elizabeth Day for You Magazine Published: 00:03 BST, 12 April 2020 | Updated: 00:03 BST, 12 April 2020 [...]

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My father – and the war secrets he took to the grave

Author Maggie Brookes knew her father had been taken prisoner in the Second World War. But it wasn’t until after his death and the discovery of a gut-wrenchingly detailed diary t [...]

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Health: A simple solution for sore eyes

Health: A simple solution for sore eyesBy Dr Clare Bailey for You Magazine Published: 00:03 BST, 12 April 2020 | Updated: 00:03 BST, 12 April 2020 ‘The puffy red [...]