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• Trump: US to deploy anti-drug navy ships near Venezuela

  01-04-2020 23:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump has announced that US naval ships are being moved towards Venzuela.
  
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• Volunteers, City of Belfast collaborate to provide phone check-ins, essential shopping to seniors during COVID-19 - PenBayPilot.com

  01-04-2020 23:30
  
  Volunteers, City of Belfast collaborate to provide phone check-ins, essential shopping to seniors during COVID-19  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? cheats ‘came on set during filming of TV drama’

  01-04-2020 23:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The couple involved in the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? cheating scandal came on set during the filming of a television series about the event, according to the writer of the programme.
  
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• Play-off delay leaves Irish FA fighting to keep hold of Michael O'Neill

  01-04-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish Football Association haven't given up hope that Michael O'Neill will still be in charge for the Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Bosnia and Herzegovina - even though it has been postponed until further notice.
  
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• Coronavirus: Pensioner Tom Best, who lost his wife to Covid-19, reveals kindness of people has helped him cope

  01-04-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A devastated pensioner who lost the love of his life to Covid-19 has spoken of the kindness of friends and strangers in the aftermath of her sudden death.
  
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• Coronavirus: Northern Ireland response to pandemic defended as 3,000 deaths are forecast

  01-04-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A virology expert has defended Northern Ireland's response to the coronavirus pandemic which could kill up to 3,000 people in its first wave.
  
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• Coronavirus: Northern Ireland response to pandemic defended as 3,000 deaths are feared

  01-04-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A virology expert has defended Northern Ireland's response to the coronavirus pandemic which could kill up to 3,000 people in its first wave.
  
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• Family of Briton who died on cruise ship urge Trump to allow vessel to dock

  01-04-2020 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a British man who died on board a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship have pleaded with US president Donald Trump and Florida authorities to allow the ship to dock.
  
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• You have to bite the bullet and think of others – Kyle Walker on lockdown life

  01-04-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kyle Walker is finding the coronavirus lockdown tough but the Manchester City right-back knows this is the time to “bite the bullet” and think of others.
  
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• Wicked movie release delayed and Minions: The Rise Of Gru pushed back to 2021

  01-04-2020 22:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wicked fans are going to have to wait even longer to see Stephen Daldry’s film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical.
  
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• More than 35,000 employers register with Irish wage subsidy scheme

  01-04-2020 22:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 35,000 employers have registered with the Irish Government’s wage subsidy scheme for coronavirus.
  
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• Ireland in 10 million euro boost to UN humanitarian fund

  01-04-2020 22:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland has provided 10 million euros to the UN’s humanitarian response fund.
  
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• Coronavirus pandemic sees retiring cops asked to stay on - Belfast Live

  01-04-2020 22:06
  
  Coronavirus pandemic sees retiring cops asked to stay on  Belfast Live
  
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• Journalist Ian Woods covered 9/11 and natural disasters... but now he has volunteered as an NHS driver and is working on a film featuring the Belfast Telegraph

  01-04-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The irony of the timing would give even Alanis Morrisette pause for thought. Broadcaster Ian Woods (55) caused something of a stir on Twitter this week when he announced that he was handing the mike in at Sky News after 25 years to go freelance.
  
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• Coronavirus: Outpouring of support for ill solicitor Niall Murphy 'truly overwhelming', says colleague

  01-04-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Messages of support for a high-profile Belfast solicitor fighting for his life against the coronavirus have been "truly overwhelming," his colleague has said.
  
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• Coronavirus has given us a deeper appreciation of the value of life... except the life of the unborn child

  01-04-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thanks to Westminster, Northern Ireland now has the most extreme abortion law in Europe.
  
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• Trump resists national lockdown, leaving US states to make their own decisions

  01-04-2020 21:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump is resisting calls to order a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• Dynamo says arthritis is ‘the worst thing that could happen to a magician’

  01-04-2020 21:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dynamo has said that getting arthritis is the “worst thing that can happen to a magician” after developing the condition.
  
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• Murder probe after man and woman found dead in Lambeth

  01-04-2020 21:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths of a man and a woman in Lambeth, south London.
  
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• Key UN climate summit postponed amid coronavirus pandemic

  01-04-2020 21:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Key international climate talks due to take place in the UK in November have been postponed until 2021, it has been announced.
  
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• Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises ‘real heroes’ in NHS

  01-04-2020 21:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes footballers have a responsibility to act as role models and support the “real heroes” working in the NHS.
  
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• Britain’s Got Talent releases clips of new contestants ahead of show’s return

  01-04-2020 21:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The makers of Britain’s Got Talent have released footage of new contestants performing in front of the show’s judges ahead of programme’s return to television screens.
  
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• Women’s Euro 2021 moved back to 2022, says Danish FA

  01-04-2020 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Women’s European Championships, set for England next summer, have been postponed until 2022, according to the Danish Football Association.
  
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• Unionist Ian Marshall vows he won't turn his back on Dublin after losing seat in Irish Senate

  01-04-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The first unionist to sit in the Irish Senate has lost his seat, but Ian Marshall said he has not yet given up hope of providing a voice for unionism in Dublin.
  
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• Coronavirus: Man jailed for coughing on police officer

  01-04-2020 20:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who coughed on a police officer and claimed to have coronavirus has been jailed for six months.
  
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• Dolly Parton donates 1 million US dollars to coronavirus research

  01-04-2020 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Country music star Dolly Parton is donating 1 million US dollars to help fund coronavirus research.
  
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• Coronavirus: NI could see 3,000 deaths in 'first wave'

  01-04-2020 20:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The first minister compares the "sobering statistic" to number of lives lost in the Troubles.
  
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• NHS trusts ramping up Covid-19 staff testing but face swab and reagent shortages

  01-04-2020 20:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  NHS trusts say they are rapidly increasing coronavirus testing on staff, but continue to be restricted by a shortage of equipment.
  
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• Sandi Toksvig shares tips on home schooling

  01-04-2020 20:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sandi Toksvig has shared her tips on home schooling, telling parents they need to “make it fun” for their children and stick to a routine.
  
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• T-Mobile merges with Sprint and CEO steps down

  01-04-2020 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mobile carrier T-Mobile has completed the takeover of smaller rival Sprint, creating a new wireless giant that rivals AT&T and Verizon in size.
  
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• Temporary mortuary to be built in east London as coronavirus deaths rise

  01-04-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A temporary mortuary is to be built in east London as the number of deaths from Covid-19 in the UK surpassed two thousand.
  
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• Global Covid-19 cases to reach one million ‘in next few days’

  01-04-2020 20:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases around the globe will exceed one million in the coming days, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.
  
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• ‘Thrilled’ centenarian celebrates 100th birthday with family via FaceTime

  01-04-2020 20:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A care home resident was “thrilled” to celebrate her 100th birthday with family despite the UK coronavirus lockdown – thanks to video calls.
  
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• SpaceX Starlink satellites to fly over Belfast and this is how you can see them - Belfast Live

  01-04-2020 20:08
  
  SpaceX Starlink satellites to fly over Belfast and this is how you can see them  Belfast Live
  
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• Emergency coronavirus Bill passes Holyrood

  01-04-2020 20:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MSPs have voted to pass the Scottish Government’s emergency legislation on coronavirus.
  
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• Boss spends online meeting as a potato after triggering camera filter

  01-04-2020 19:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  With companies across the world getting to grips with working from home, one boss accidentally spent a virtual meeting as a potato.
  
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• Derry Girls stars share self-isolation video from 1996 lockdown 'bunker' - Belfast Live

  01-04-2020 19:28
  
  Derry Girls stars share self-isolation video from 1996 lockdown 'bunker'  Belfast Live
  
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• How hitting rock bottom at Royal Portrush helped fire Rory McIlroy back to world number one

  01-04-2020 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  When your dreams are ruthlessly smashed in pieces in front of a worldwide audience, you haven't really got anything left to lose.
  
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• Galway businesswoman to produce 3D printed face shields

  01-04-2020 19:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Galway businesswoman who makes 3D printed models for the healthcare sector is now making face shields for nursing homes to help fight against coronavirus.
  
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• ECB chief executive Tom Harrison takes 25 per cent pay cut

  01-04-2020 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison will take a voluntary 25 per cent pay cut as the governing body announced a tightening of its purse strings amid the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• UK refuses EU request for Belfast office - RTE.ie

  01-04-2020 19:00
  
  UK refuses EU request for Belfast office  RTE.ie
  
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• Banks warned it is ‘unacceptable’ to deny funds to firms in Covid-19 crisis

  01-04-2020 18:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has warned the banks it would be “completely unacceptable” if they denied funds to good businesses struggling because of the coronavirus epidemic.
  
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• UK’s £75m rescue operation ramps up with Algeria flight

  01-04-2020 18:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK Government’s £75 million operation to charter rescue flights will be ramped up on Thursday as a plane brings stranded travellers home from Algeria.
  
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• Welsh Assembly meets remotely for the first time

  01-04-2020 18:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Welsh Assembly has become the first major democratic institution in the UK to meet remotely.
  
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• Elizabeth the baby elephant makes a splash at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

  01-04-2020 18:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Elizabeth the baby elephant has been making a splash at the UK’s largest zoo.
  
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• Ireland ‘going in right direction’ with fewer Covid-19 cases than predicted

  01-04-2020 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fewer cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic than predicted but the Deputy Chief Medical Officer has warned there is no room for complacency.
  
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• Coronavirus: Republic of Ireland ‘going in right direction’ with fewer Covid-19 cases than predicted

  01-04-2020 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fewer cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic than predicted but the Deputy Chief Medical Officer has warned there is no room for complacency.
  
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• Emergency services gather to sing happy birthday to 10-year-old

  01-04-2020 18:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Emergency services gathered to wish a 10-year-old boy happy birthday.
  
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• Recurrence of virus ‘almost inevitable’ until enough people immune, says adviser

  01-04-2020 18:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Recurrence of coronavirus is “almost inevitable” once restrictions end, until enough people build up immunity through vaccination or surviving infection, a senior official in Northern Ireland has said.
  
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• Taliban ready to begin ceasefires in virus-hit Afghan areas

  01-04-2020 18:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Taliban has said the group was ready to declare a ceasefire in areas of Afghanistan under its control if they are hit by a coronavirus outbreak.
  
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