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16 May 2020

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Hundreds of virus-related work safety complaints

The Health and Safety Executive says it has been contacted 390 times with concerns about Scottish workplaces since March.

News imageA woman holds a candle in front of a picture of the Panchen Lama to mark his 31st birthday in 2020

The 'reincarnated' leader who disappeared aged six

Twenty-five years after the Panchen Lama disappeared, Tibetans abroad urge China to reveal his fate.

News imageTaiwan attends the annual meeting of the World Health Organization on May 18 2009

Why Taiwan won't have a seat at the virus talks

As the world meets to tackle the coronavirus crisis, one of the most successful countries is not invited.

News imageGamer Millicent Thomas

Can gaming help loneliness in lockdown?

Gamers like Millicent say their online adventures are helping them stay connected to friends in lockdown.

News imageWomen carry aid supplies donated by the municipality after the restriction measures ordered by the Government to prevent the spread of coronavirus at El Hato, in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, 25 April 2020

How virus is threatening Central America's lifeline

Many communities rely heavily on remittances but these are drying up due to coronavirus lockdowns.

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How a rapper's social media posts got the FBI's attention

A cash-flaunting rapper from Siberia came to the US to become a global star. Where did it go wrong?

News imageFile pic of a queue of Italians in Palermo

Are Italians losing faith in the EU?

As Italy slowly emerges from coronavirus lockdown many citizens feel let down by the EU.

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Lockdown Eurovision

This year's song contest may have been cancelled, but the show went on.

News imageGrey roots in black hair

Embracing your roots in lockdown

One Welsh politician says she found the process of letting her hair go silver "liberating".

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