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Longest creature to have ever lived has been discovered
Underwater explorers found the 150 foot (46 metre) long “UFO-like” creature, known as a siphonophore, in the deep sea canyons near Ningaloo.
Last month was the first March in two decades without any school shootings in US
There hasn't been a March without a school shooting since 2002.
Matt Hancock faces criticism over ‘badge of honour’ for social care workers
The Health Secretary said the badge would giving them the same public recognition as NHS staff.
Hundreds protest over Michigan governor’s social distancing order
Gov Whitmer said she was ‘really disappointed’ to see protesters close together without masks.
Government failed to protect us against coronavirus, health workers say
One in three of all healthcare workers felt the crisis had already had a detrimental impact on their physical health.
Downing Street admits PPE may need to be reused
Frontline staff are still struggling to access equipment, with some buying their own or using bin bags.
Jacinda Ardern takes pay cut in solidarity with those hit by Coronavirus
"It is about showing solidarity in New Zealand’s time of need.”
Another 761 die in hospital as UK’s coronavirus death toll nears 13,000
Government advisers have cautioned against pinning too much hope to the death numbers provided each day.
Emergency flights to bring in EU workers for British farms
Fruit and vegetable pickers will be flown in using specialist charter jets to keep up with demand during the coronavirus lockdown.