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COVID-19 Global Roundup: Spike in Britain's death toll

On Wednesday, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set for grilling as he returns to the Commons for his first Prime Minister's Questions since recovering from coronavirus. The opposition Labour le

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Elon Musk and Grimes welcome baby 'X Æ A-12'

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and Canadian singer Grimes have been in a relationship for more than two years.

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Tesla applies to become UK electricity provider

The US firm, known for its electric vehicles, also has operations in battery energy storage and solar panel manufacturing.

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Tesla shares tumble $13bn after Musk tweets they're too expensive

In a series of tweets, the entrepreneur says he is "selling almost all physical possessions" and "will own no house".

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Trump's tariffs add to pandemic-induced U.S. manufacturer turmoil

The Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) Mia container ship arrives at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. /VCG Dan Digre, head of MISCO Speakers

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Mile-wide asteroid will skim past Earth today at 19,000mph

Although it is officially classed as a "potentially hazardous object", scientists say it will not put the planet at risk.

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AOC and Elizabeth Warren call for a freeze on big mergers as the coronavirus crisis unfolds

The coronavirus pandemic has paralyzed the global economy, but large tech companies remain relatively well-positioned to reach into their deep pockets to make big moves.In an effort to call attention

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COVID-19 will have far reaching effects on foreign remittances

Editor's Note: Stephen Ndegwa is a Nairobi-based communications consultant and international affairs columnist. The article reflects the author's views, and not necessarily those of CGTN.Out of th

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Global economy may experience four types of recession

China is likely looking at a U-shaped recovery, where a prolonged period of stagnation after the downturn is followed by an eventual return to growth as global demand resumes, while some service-orie

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World Rugby announces $100m virus relief plan

Max Malins of England breaks with the ball during the Under-20s Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and England in Dublin, Ireland, March 17, 2017. /VCG World Rugby on Thursda

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Coronavirus: Generation of start-ups could be 'wiped out' without bailout

Seven of the UK's leading tech industry lobby groups have warned the Treasury that a £300m funding package is needed.

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Bay Area effort to feed hospital workers partners with Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen

An effort I’ve been following in the Bay Area to deliver meals to front-line hospital clinicians dealing with the results of COVID-19 is announcing a big new partnership today that should give it a na

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Wall Street tumbles in panic selling amid COVID-19 crisis

Wall Street sank in another volatile session on Wednesday with the Dow falling to a three-year low amid the continued spread of the coronavirus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased 1,338.46

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Meditation apps offer free mindfulness, as social distancing takes a toll

I’m not sure how many days we are into this “15 days” thing. Frankly, I’m not really sure what day of the week it is. As we collectively lose our grip on reality and socialization and increasingly tur

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Wall Street opens higher after biggest rout since 1987

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). /VCG The main U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Tuesday, a day after their biggest drop since the 1987 crash, as efforts to c

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Rumor Buster: Is it COVID-19 that empties supermarket shelves of toilet paper?

Shoppers in many Western countries, including Australia and Britain, have rushed to supermarkets to buy as many toilet paper rolls as possible because of coronavirus fears. In Sydney, the largest ci

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Australia sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica, fine could scale to $529BN

Australia’s privacy watchdog is suing Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica data breach — which, back in 2018, became a global scandal that wiped billions off the tech