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President John Magufuli says the crisis is being exaggerated and has stopped publishing case numbers.
BBC News – Africa

Armando Galarraga’s Almost Perfect Game.

With there being no Baseball at the moment due to Covid19 we thought we would have a quick look back at some classic games and this one stuck in our minds. Anyway here […]

Helsinki
Of all major Scandinavian cities, Helsinki is arguably the least well-known and celebrated. While the likes of Stockholm and Copenhagen have entered the public consciousness as fabulous locales for a […]

Whenever surveys are conducted on the happiest places to live, Denmark invariably tops the charts. This suggests that Copenhagen must be a joyous place to visit. After all, the locals must be so content for a […]

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says “big, lavish international holidays” are unlikely this summer.
BBC News – Business

The oil-rich kingdom’s finances have been rocked after the pandemic forced down global energy prices.
BBC News – Middle East

If Argentina does not reach a deal with private creditors there could be more debt chaos ahead.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The spike in cases comes as Dmitry Peskov, President Putin’s spokesman, confirms he tested positive.
BBC News – Europe

The scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus has been extended to the end of October.
BBC News – UK

The US’s top infectious diseases doctor will warn senators of the risks of re-opening too soon.
BBC News – US & Canada

Madagascar’s President Rajoelina calls critics of his untested coronavirus herbal tonic condescending.
BBC News – Africa

Try Five Minutes Spare’s African Parrots Quiz – let’s see if you know your Lovebird from your African Grey!

Do You Know Your African Parrots?

There are over 400 species of birds which are classified as […]

Are You a Horror Movie Buff?
Try Out Devilishly Scary Quiz and let’s see if you are a Victim or a Survivor!
We all love a good scare and Horror Movies are once again becoming one of the most popular genres. […]

Springboard says the fall in the number of shoppers visiting UK High Streets was “unprecedented”.
BBC News – Business

Iran’s navy was reportedly testing a new anti-ship missile when the accident took place.
BBC News – Middle East

The firm said its income has dropped 80% since grounding its fleet due to the coronavirus pandemic.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Just days after Angela Merkel loosens restrictions, the estimated virus reproduction rate rises.
BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson is to face MPs over his plan to reopen society, which were announced on Sunday.
BBC News – UK

Elderly care facilities in the US state that fail to comply will lose licences, says the governor.
BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa’s ban on large gatherings has meant the rediscovery of old traditions.
BBC News – Africa