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11 April 2020

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News imageCouncil bin

Thousands seek alternative garden waste service

Landscape gardener steps in after council suspends its regular collections.

News imageA woman on her knees while wearing a protective mask reacts as The Nazarene of St Paul procession passed-by despite a nationwide quarantine due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Caracas, Venezuela April 8, 2020.

Why coronavirus could be catastrophic for Venezuela

Its dire economic and precarious political state means it is ill-equipped to deal with the virus.

News imageJackson Carlaw

Carlaw criticised for raising indyref during crisis

The Scottish Tory leader was criticised by the SNP for comments on independence and next year's election.

News imageTop left: A baby born in coronavirus isolation ward in Cameroon. Bottom left: A couple in South Africa getting "married" before a cardboard cut-out guests. Right: Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni doing a press-up

Push-ups to fake guests: Curious African coronavirus moments

Free buses, a mock wedding, hands-free taps and round-robin poetry are part of life under lockdown.

News imageWilliam and Catherine

Prince William praises kirk's virus response

The prince says he is "heartened" to see how the Church of Scotland is reaching out to parishioners.

News imageStan, Vinnie and Oliver

Video calling keeps old and young 'connected'

Technology is maintaining a special 'bond' with volunteers who normally visit care home residents.

News imageStill from Thalaivi

Coronavirus brings Bollywood to a standstill

India's Hindi film industry sees abandoned film sets, closed cinemas and movie stars with empty diaries

News imageSahara Sheikh and Nuh Kharodia

Boy with fatal disease completes 5k at home

Nuh Kharodia took part in the challenge to raise money for the hospice which cares for him.

News imageEgg smash

The eccentric events cancelled by coronavirus

A worm charming festival, a nudist camp and shin-kicking contest are among the events affected.

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