People in Madrid can watch films from their balconies after the local council brought in huge screens.
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Thursday, April 30, 2020
'We'll starve to death if this continues'
Half of the world's workers could lose their jobs because of Covid-19, we meet four who are struggling with lockdown.
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In pictures: Iranian embassy siege in London
Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington.
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An unlikely coronavirus hotspot in forgotten US corner
How poverty and economic inequality are threatening an entire generation of African Americans.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3aIAp...
Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?
Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Shwy...
Boris Johnson, Carrie Symonds, and a baby in a very exclusive club
Baby Johnson joins Leo Blair and Florence Cameron to become a member of a very exclusive club.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2xoDw...
Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy
Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2yegT...
Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions
Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Sku2...
How will airlines get flying again?
When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Yi5d...
Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'
"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3c1rC...
Delivering Food Under Coronavirus
By Unknown Author from NYT Home Page https://bit.ly/2yX75...
The Trump Administration’s Legal Moves to Prevent a Meat Shortage, Explained
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2YmAX...
Trump Seeks Push to Speed Vaccine, Despite Safety Concerns
By BY DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2yXQq...
Trump and Kushner Engage in Wishful Thinking and Revisionist History
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2VQZB...
Coronavirus kills 70 veterans at Massachusetts care home
Officials are investigating if residents received proper medical care at the Massachusetts home.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VMiU...
Irrfan Khan: The Bollywood star loved by Hollywood
Irrfan Khan's biographer, Aseem Chhabra, writes about the life of one of Bollywood's biggest stars.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Yhl0...
Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy
Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2yegT...
Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions
Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sku2...
Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'
How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cS8F...
Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match
Inside the Nicaraguan boxing event that caught the world's attention during the pandemic.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W6Gb...
Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'
"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3c1rC...
Coronavirus: Why so many US nurses are out of work
At a time when many healthcare workers are risking their lives, some face pay cuts and job loss.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bPXX...
How will airlines get flying again?
When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Yi5d...
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Coronavirus: Call for £700 catch-up premium for poorer pupils
Secondary schools should get cash to offer extra tuition to disadvantaged pupils, say MPs and peers.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VLpH...
Coronavirus: Medical cannabis access eased amid lockdown
Clinics have been offering online consultations.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3aNYc...
Coronavirus: This is what reopening in US looks like
Barber shops, tattoo parlours, beaches and restaurants reopen in Georgia.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3d8A0...
Coronavirus: Wild animals enjoy freedom of a quieter world
Lockdowns give parts of the natural world an opportunity to experience life with fewer humans around.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3bOr2...
'I wanted doors I could slam': Growing up in a see-through house
Shelley Klein lived in a modernist masterpiece - but envied her friends' more traditional homes.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/35dNk...
Coronavirus: Two million Bangladesh jobs 'at risk' as clothes orders dry up
Half of the four million garment industry jobs in Bangladesh could be lost as orders dry up.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2W7wr...
The Valentine's Day snake puzzle
Why were 29 snakes left in pillowcases in a Sunderland dustbin the day before and the day after Valentine's Day?
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3d1cI...
India coronavirus: The man giving dignified burial to Covid-19 victims
Abdul Malabari has taken on the task of burying those who died with the virus in one Indian city.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2YeCs...
Coronavirus: Transgender people 'extremely vulnerable' during lockdown
Rights groups say coronavirus restrictions are leaving vulnerable trans people even more exposed.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2W6YW...
‘Miedo de ser enfermera’: Los trabajadores de la salud están bajo ataque
By BY KIRK SEMPLE from NYT en Español https://nyti.ms/3f2iV...
Argentina and France Scrap Soccer Seasons
By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2yUez...
Corrections: April 29, 2020
By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2y85i...
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3cTNf...
How Teachers Are Fighting to Make Meaningful Connections With Students
By Unknown Author from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2WbKT...
Transgresora y tradicional: así es la reina del rap en quechua de Perú
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT en Español https://nyti.ms/2W6kI...
‘Governors Don’t Do Global Pandemics’: Cuomo Faults Others Over Virus
By BY JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3d1cx...
Trump Administration’s Message on Reopening Continues to Be Contradictory
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2SjWo...
How to Defend a Dissertation Virtually
By Unknown Author from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2YgxW...
Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?
By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2W91D...
China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation
By BY DAMIEN CAVE AND AMY QIN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2yb43...
Tucker Carlson Beats Sean Hannity as Trump Briefings Give Fox News a Boost
By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2VOFQ...
It’s Not Enough to ‘Get Back to Normal’
By BY SUSAN E. RICE from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Yh2W...
Pence Tours Mayo Clinic and Flouts Its Rule That All Visitors Wear a Mask
By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KIvv...
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Trump 'can't imagine why' US disinfectant calls spiked
The president says he takes no responsibility for a reported spike in calls to emergency hotlines.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3aIl6...
Coronavirus: One big weekly shop back in fashion, says Tesco
Supermarket boss Dave Lewis says shopping trips are less frequent but basket sizes have doubled.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3aMlz...
Coronavirus: Councils vying for emergency virus cash
County councils say care funding must be a priority while district councils say services are at risk.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SewI...
Coronavirus: Argentina bans commercial flight sales until 1 September
Aviation industry groups warn that the move puts at risk more than 300,000 jobs in the country.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2W9HR...
Coronavirus: Furloughed workers offered online skills training
The government urges staff in lockdown to take online training for the post-virus economy.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2W8h0...
Coronavirus: More than 2,000 prisoners may have been infected, says PHE
The number of infected prisoners could be six times higher than confirmed cases, health officials say.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2StEO...
Coronavirus: Hardship payment for dairy farmers considered
The virus outbreak has led to problems for the dairy industry, with warnings that cows could be slaughtered.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VWTe...
Coronavirus: What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis
'Dumbfounded' or 'great job' - Americans who backed the president in 2016 rate his pandemic response.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ScXG...
Coronavirus: Florida pastor continues in-person services
Pastor Rich Vera is among a minority in America who say it’s appropriate to gather to worship.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2y5J2...
Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?
Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2zsYD...
The Uber driver evicted from home and left to die of coronavirus
Rajesh Jayaseelan found himself homeless and sick in London with Covid-19. His widow tells his story.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Ybz1...
TV in lockdown: How shows are coping without a studio audience
Some TV shows are struggling without a crowd - but others have arguably improved.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2xcHI...
Coronavirus: Why are people still flying into the UK? And other questions
Why is it still possible to fly into the UK during the coronavirus lockdown, and other questions answered by BBC experts.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RFAh...
Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We aren't diagnosing many cancers now'
Planned surgery has been cancelled across the NHS - there may be some big changes when it resumes.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VJeN...
Coronavirus: 'I returned my suits and spent £100 on loungewear’
Demand for casual clothing is soaring during the lockdown, but is the UK at risk of dressing down too much?
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2zt4y...
Stressed firms look for better ways to source products
The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VLQg...
Trump 'can't imagine why' US disinfectant calls spiked
The president says he takes no responsibility for a reported spike in calls to emergency hotlines.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3aIl6...
Coronavirus: Argentina bans commercial flight sales until 1 September
Aviation industry groups warn that the move puts at risk more than 300,000 jobs in the country.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W9HR...
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3eT09...
Briefings Were ‘Not Worth the Time,’ Trump Said. But He Couldn’t Stay Away.
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Y9fr...
The State of the States Is Dire
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3eVOs...
In Kayleigh McEnany, Trump Taps a Press Fighter for the Coronavirus Era
By BY ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2SaOz...
Does the Biden Bump Have More to Do With Trump?
By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3bJ9H...
Monday, April 27, 2020
Quotation of the Day: Mayors Press Case in Inventive Ways
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2VJxt...
South Korea Confident That Rumors of Kim Jong-un Illness Are Wrong
By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2xahX...
Airbus is 'bleeding cash', chief executive warns
In a letter to workers Guillaume Faury reportedly said the firm's existence was now threatened.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xZPm...
In ‘Run,’ Archie Panjabi Sees Shades of Her Most Famous Role
By BY JESSICA SHAW from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Y7YQ...
‘Homeland’ Showrunner Declassifies the Series Finale
By BY JENNIFER VINEYARD from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3aHWj...
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson back at Downing Street to lead response
Boris Johnson will chair the morning cabinet meeting, just over two weeks after leaving hospital.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3bJKB...
260,000 Words, Full of Self-Praise, From Trump on the Virus
By BY JEREMY W. PETERS, ELAINA PLOTT AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3cNND...
‘Westworld’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap: The Regressive Path
By BY SCOTT TOBIAS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3cOd4...
The boy who photographed La Belle Époque of France
Jacques Henri Lartigue documented La Belle Époque of France.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cNRu...
Anna Wintour Made Condé Nast the Embodiment of Boomer Excess. Can It Change to Meet This Crisis?
By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3bJCj...
Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission
The Human Rights Commission says people who committed crimes as minors will no longer be executed.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3eSYZ...
Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)
How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3aHzb...
Coronavirus: Captain Tom Moore gets Royal Mail birthday postmark
Royal Mail says it is "honoured" to honour the war veteran, who has raised £29m for the NHS.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2xaAS...
Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission
The Human Rights Commission says people who committed crimes as minors will no longer be executed.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3eSYZ...
'I have lost care support because of coronavirus'
Thousands of Scots no longer have home-care support during the coronavirus crisis, the BBC finds.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2y2Ca...
Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IHRb...
'He said it was the stupidest idea he had ever seen'
How Abigail Forsyth set up and grew the popular reusable cup business, KeepCup.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VDJO...
'I feel like I don't count,' says man with MND
The government's advice on shielding is failing people with motor neurone disease, according to a charity.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2zqZ5...
Gruffalo artist Axel Sheffler: 'This was something I could do to help'
Axel Sheffler has rushed to publish a book which explains the coronavirus pandemic to children.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SbaG...
Governors, Facing Pressures on All Sides, Weigh Reopening Their States
By BY SHAILA DEWAN AND VANESSA SWALES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KztI...
For Trump, Lying Is a Super Power
By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2VGWU...
Patriots Draft Kicker With Tattoo of a Militia Group
By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3bEiT...
In Praise of Pessimism
By BY JENNIFER SENIOR from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Y4gB...
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Coronavirus: Naomi Campbell and African artists entertain fans online
Big-name celebrities and artists have been going online to entertain their fans during the pandemic.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3aEKD...
Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?
The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Y7id...
Coronavirus: Naomi Campbell and African artists entertain fans online
Big-name celebrities and artists have been going online to entertain their fans during the pandemic.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3aEKD...
Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south
The Yemeni government has warned of "dangerous and catastrophic consequences" of the move.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3cLjM...
What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’ and ‘Vida’
By BY SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2KAUI...
Coronavirus Live Updates: Pandemic Alters Ramadan Traditions; Scientists Ponder More Versatile Drugs
By Unknown Author from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2S7ME...
Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies
Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/35apM...
Emily Herzberg, Samuel Dowd
By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/3aFBU...
Jessica Murray, Joshua Sheppard
By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/3eOxK...
Quotation of the Day: The Draft Filled a Void, but What Happens Next?
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/3eLB7...
Corrections: April 26, 2020
By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2VT6a...
Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies
Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/35apM...
Coronavirus: Ecuador 'victim' found alive in hospital mix-up
The Ecuadorean woman was wrongly declared to be dead, and someone else's ashes were sent to her family.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3cLyF...
Coronavirus: Military to test key workers in mobile units
The mobile units will travel to "hard to reach" areas as the government looks to ramp up testing.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2yML8...
Coronavirus: Care home staff struggling to get tests
Managers have told the BBC their workers are having to travel long distances for screening.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S80u...
Coronavirus: Charity dad returns full-time to NHS front line
Paramedic Tristan Cork says he faced a dilemma but wants to "be part of the fight" against Covid-19.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3aAwQ...
Chicago Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages Starting in 2021
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KBXO...
Where Is Kim Jong-un? How Experts Track North Korea’s Leader
By BY CHRISTOPH KOETTL, ROBIN STEIN, DREW JORDAN, AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER AND DAVID BOTTI from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2KAE9...
Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns
Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3eNvL...
Coronavirus: Dundee father of 13 tests positive for Covid-19
The Hann family have found lockdown a struggle but say they feel "privileged" as they pull together.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3azW5...
Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS
With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/35abA...
Coronavirus: 'I had to shave off my beard so I could wear a face mask'
John Armstrong was "devastated" when he realised there was no alternative to shaving off his facial hair.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3bEnk...
Coronavirus: Dorset celebrant hosts handfastings online
A celebrant is hosting a virtual commitment ceremony for couples on their wedding days.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2KDc6...
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Colombia: Saving rare species in jungles once protected by war
Botanists from Kew are combing the forests of Colombia for new species threatened with extinction since peace accords were signed.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VDTk...
Coronavirus: 'Homeless' struggle to social distance
People living in shared accommodation are concerned about how they stay safe.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S4YC...
Eurovision Again: Why fans of the song contest get together every Saturday
Fans of the song contest are re-watching old competitions as "a distraction from all the bad stuff".
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3eQD5...
Coronavirus: Dancer uses bin night to perform for neighbours
Albert has not been able to dance freely, but that changed the moment he embraced taking the rubbish out as an act of freedom - and a gift to his new neighbours.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3cKPS...
Week in pictures: 18-24 April 2020
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VzGe...
Lockdown: The teacher using pavements as blackboards
A mother of five spreads her knowledge of plants and trees by chalking names on local pavements.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3cOPy...
Coronavirus: Has Sweden got its science right?
The strategy devised by scientists was to keep large parts of society open but not everyone is convinced.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3cGBf...
Coronavirus: Are these seven targets being hit?
Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered?
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3cM7A...
Coronavirus: Should I worry about my lockdown eating?
Weeks of lockdown is putting a strain on some people's relationship with food.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/355t7...
Coronavirus: Why going without physical touch is so hard
Touch is the first sense humans develop in the womb - is that why so many are finding lockdown difficult?
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S5pQ...
The celebrities striking the right note by spreading comfort and joy
Not all stars have come off well, but some are providing positivity, humour and a human touch.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VTUf...
Nova Scotia shooting: 'They had no idea the hell they were going to face'
Canada's deadliest shooting is pieced together by the people swept up in its path of terror.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2xYcC...
Coronavirus: The celebrity cash giveaway and other stories fact-checked
Unpicking the week's dubious claims including a fake cash giveaway and a Covid-19 "remedy".
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3eLum...
America Shouldn’t Have to Play by New York Rules
By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3aB6v...
Gene Deitch, Prolific Animator, Is Dead at 95
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2xLI3...
Dos hermanos murieron en Nueva Jersey. Su familia lucha para que vuelvan a México
By BY ANNIE CORREAL from NYT en Español https://nyti.ms/2S4Yf...
Businesses Tiptoe Into a World of Masks, Gloves and Wary Customers
By BY RICK ROJAS AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3cGF0...
Trump’s Temporary Halt to Immigration is Part of Broader Plan, Stephen Miller Says
By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2S3F5...
California Lifts Ban on Plastic Bags Amid Virus Concerns
By BY HEATHER MURPHY from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2W2dz...
Coronavirus Antibody Tests: Can You Trust the Results?
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3aDfB...
Congress Shovels Trillions at Virus, With No Endgame in Sight
By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2zoII...
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