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Serbian police arrest 71 in coronavirus protests
Serbian police have detained 71 people after clashes during a fourth night of anti-government protests that were initially sparked by the announcement of a new coronavirus lockdown, a senior police…
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Lockdown has been a bumpy ride towards rediscovering the joy of our marriage
It felt like we were embarking on a new adventure. It was late March and Boris Johnson had announced that Britain would, in response to the threat of Covid-19, be…
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Covid-hit UK further education colleges need cash injection or face closure
Dr Paul Phillips is in what he calls “a very difficult situation”. Weston College, the further education college he runs in Weston-super-Mare, is facing a big coronavirus-shaped hole in its…
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Thousands march for French bus driver who died after attack by passengers over face masks – video
Thousands of people took part in a silent march in Bayonne for Philippe Monguillot, 59, who was declared brain dead after an attack by passengers who refused to wear face…
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In Indonesia, some cash-strapped residents are selling pet dogs as food
When Indonesian doctor Susana Somali saw a social media video of a pregnant dog about to be slaughtered, she was overcome with shock.“Someone posted images of this crying dog on…
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Coronavirus: French bus driver dies after being attacked by passengers for telling them to wear masks
A French bus driver who was badly beaten by passengers after asking them to wear face masks in line with coronavirus rules has died, his family said, sparking tributes from…
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Hong Kong third wave: ‘at least 20 new cases’ of coronavirus infection confirmed, city faces further tightening of social-distancing rules
Hong Kong confirmed at least 20 coronavirus cases on Saturday, according to a medical source, with the city’s health chief saying authorities would not rule out further tightening social-distancing measures…
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Experts blame protests, pandemic for spike in complaints of cyberbullying, online harassment
Dee* goes online regularly to write about everything from video games to current affairs, encouraged by the response of hundreds of followers.But when he went to his social media page…
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Donald Trump’s coronavirus approval at all-time low, new poll shows
This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Quint Forgey on politico.com on July 10, 2020.Support for US President Donald Trump’s handling of…
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Melbourne is one of the world’s most liveable cities. What will it look like after a second lockdown? | Johanna Leggatt
There was a time during the 1980s and early 1990s when Melbourne was considered to be a little bit daggy. There were few tiny bars and cafes back then, hardly…