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BBC Europe
- Coronavirus: Spain's deaths pass 9,000 as infection rate slows April 1, 2020More than 9,000 people have died in Spain, which is second only to Italy in fatalities caused by the virus.
- Sajid Hussain: Fears for Pakistan journalist missing in Sweden March 31, 2020Sajid Hussain went into self-imposed exile in 2012 after receiving death threats connected to his work.
- Coronavirus: 5G ‘certainly delayed’ in Europe and UK March 31, 2020UK and European 5G network rollouts will certainly be delayed during the pandemic, Huawei says.
- Coronavirus: Russia includes jail terms to enforce crackdown March 31, 2020New Russian laws impose tough penalties for violating lockdown rules.
- Coronavirus: Russians confused and wary of strict coronavirus lockdown March 31, 2020Russia has implemented measures in most regions, but people are wary amid a swathe of disinformation.
- Coronavirus: Love knows no borders for elderly couple March 31, 2020An octogenarian couple are defying the pandemic by meeting up for a daily cross-border chat.
- Coronavirus: The grim crisis in Europe's care homes March 31, 2020News is emerging of growing numbers of deaths from coronavirus in care homes across Europe.
- Coronavirus: Protecting yourself in a migrant camp March 30, 2020The often unsanitary conditions in refugee and migrant camps, like this one on Lesbos, pose a challenge for residents trying to avoid coronavirus.
BBC UK
- Coronavirus: GP surgery apology over 'do not resuscitate' form April 1, 2020Patients with life-limiting conditions were asked to sign a "do not resuscitate" form via a letter.
- The One Show: Matt Baker's last day leaves Alex Jones in tears April 1, 2020Alex Jones gets emotional as her co-host says goodbye - from his sofa as he's self-isolating.
- Coronavirus: A fifth of smaller UK firms 'will run out of cash' April 1, 2020Despite government help, almost 20% of UK firms are unlikely to get the money they need to survive.
- Coronavirus: Hospitals urged to use lab space to test NHS staff April 1, 2020The advice comes as the government faces growing criticism over a lack of testing for frontline staff.
- Coronavirus: Southend Hospital staff could 'limit work' over protective equipment April 1, 2020Staff are said to be "petrified" at the lack of protective equipment during the coronavirus crisis.
- Coronavirus: Haulage drivers 'being refused access to toilets' April 1, 2020Delivery of essential products could suffer if drivers cannot access toilets, a haulier warns.
- Coronavirus: Sainsbury’s uses ‘loophole’ to keep Argos open April 1, 2020Supermarket chain is accused of exploiting its essential business status to sell its Argos homewares.
- What's in Scotland's emergency coronavirus bill? April 1, 2020What is the Scottish government's emergency coronavirus legislation actually going to do?
The Guardian
- Self-Made and The Banker showcase the power of black-owned businesses April 1, 2020The Netflix series and Apple TV movie tell true stories of entrepreneurship at odds with an ongoing Hollywood narrative of black tragedyWhile Hollywood has slowly started to embrace a more diverse landscape, inspirational depictions of African Americans prospering remain an unfortunate rarity. This year’s Oscars drove the point home quite clearly, with Cynthia Erivo as […]
- ‘That's a nasty, snarky question’: Trump’s media assault rages on in midst of coronavirus crisis April 1, 2020Donald Trump’s intemperate outbursts may be a sign of a leader cracking under the pressure, if it weren’t for the authoritarian toneAs reporters waited languidly on plastic chairs a few feet apart, absorbing birdsong and soft spring sunshine, the White House rose garden was an oasis of calm in a stricken nation. But once Donald […]
- Do you know how Zoom is using your data? Here's why you should | Arwa Mahdawi April 1, 2020The video-call provider has apologised for sending data to Facebook without users’ permission, showing that we must be vigilant about the tech we useCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA couple of months ago, Zoom was a dull, if successful, videoconferencing app that not many people knew about. Now, it is a household name […]
- Royals, ministers or even Boy George: Houseparty becomes isolation app of choice April 1, 2020A social app once the preserve of teens is proving a vital way to beat the Coronavirus bluesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageLike any real-life get-together, you can never be sure who you will bump into in the kitchen – and in much the same way people are now discovering government ministers, famous […]
- Myanmar blocks hundreds of news sites and threatens editor with life in jail April 1, 2020Fears abuses may go unreported after journalist arrest under terrorism laws for interview with rebel group Arakan Army Myanmar has cracked down on journalists, blocking news websites and maintaining a longstanding internet ban in some areas, prompting warnings it is becoming increasingly hard to monitor abuses in the country.On Tuesday, Myanmar charged a journalist under […]
- Newspapers to lose £50m in online ads as firms use coronavirus 'blacklist' April 1, 2020Publishers struggle to make advertising revenue despite record digital readershipCoronavirus - latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageUK newspapers face losing £50m in digital revenues as advertisers use “blacklist” technology to block ads from appearing next to all stories that mention the coronavirus pandemic.When advertisers run digital campaigns they use keyword blacklists – stocked with trigger […]
- Nick Grimshaw on Caroline Flack: 'She was so funny, engaging and open. And vulnerable' April 1, 2020The DJ had a health scare in the scorching desert doing a Sport Relief challenge – and says the experience changed him. He talks about the dark side of celebrity and the pure joy of radioEight hours into a 35-mile cycle across the Namib desert, Namibia, for Sport Relief in February, Nick Grimshaw developed severe […]
- News Corp to suspend print editions of 60 local newspapers as advertising revenue slumps April 1, 2020Manly Daily, Wentworth Courier, Brisbane News and Mornington Peninsula Leader among titles to move online amid coronavirus falloutFollow the latest Australian coronavirus updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s daily coronavirus emailFollow the latest global coronavirus updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNews Corp Australia will stop printing 60 of its local newspapers next week, including the New South […]
