Image copyright Reuters Image caption At least 621 people were infected on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan A British man has become the first UK citizen to die from coronavirus after being infected on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. He is the sixth passenger to die from Covid-19, the disease caused […]
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Image copyright EPA Image caption Hugh Bonneville unveiled the Paddington statue with a plateful of marmalade sandwiches Statues of significant moments and characters from cinema have been unveiled in Leicester Square. Effigies of Paddington Bear, Mr Bean, Mary Poppins, Laurel and Hardy, and Bugs Bunny were some of those chosen to celebrate London’s film industry.
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A large fire has broken out at a major Paris train station, with police reporting “unacceptable incidents” ahead of a nearby concert. The Gare de Lyon station was evacuated by police, who say the fire is now under control. Footage showed scooters and other vehicles alight. Earlier, political opponents of the DR Congo government had
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Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press February 28, 2020, 6:04 PM 3 min read LOS ANGELES — Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Kobe Bryant, his
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But other African-American lawmakers, including Representative Karen Bass, chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, have expressed support for banning menthol cigarettes. Representative Donna E. Shalala, Democrat of Florida and a health secretary during the Clinton administration, said the cigarette makers — not lawmakers — are the ones responsible for negative consequences for African Americans. “Cigarette
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US markets are heading for their worst week since the financial crisis with the final tally of economic damage from a spreading virus still unknown February 28, 2020, 6:24 PM 3 min read U.S. markets are heading for their worst week since the financial crisis with the final tally of economic damage from a spreading
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Americans tend to be a wasteful bunch. The United States, home to only 4% of the world population, is responsible for 30% of the planet’s total waste. You’d probably like to contribute to that problem less. Not only would you help the environment, but you’d probably save a ton of money, too. But the county’s
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Helen Mirren may not be royalty, but she’s played the part enough to know what comes along with the job description. The actor, who portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 film “The Queen,” recently spoke to Variety about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to step back as working members of the royal family. The Duke and
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Traders are affected by stock market falls, but so are you Big shifts in the stock market are often in the news, whether they are booms in the US or falls due to the coronavirus or the financial crisis. As companies grow, they issue shares. The largest companies in the
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A push. That’s what guided Tyler Andrews to Atlanta for the U.S. Olympic marathon trials this weekend. From himself, to rebel against the traditional model of what a distance runner should resemble coming out of high school. From his coach, who saw something special in him if he just dug deep. From his family, who
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