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AFP
Video shows people in China's Zhejiang province and not 'Shanghai after Covid lockdown eased'
A video has been viewed tens of thousands of times in Chinese-language social media posts alongside a claim it shows Shanghai residents celebrating the lifting of a weeks-long Covid lockdown that has paralysed China's largest city. In reality, the video featured in the posts was filmed in Yiwu city in China's eastern Zhejiang province. Shanghai authorities have announced a gradual reopening of businesses but as of May 17, it remains unclear when the lockdown will be fully lifted."Rehearsal scene
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Evening Standard
People with weakened bones urged not to be ‘afraid of exercise’
Some people with osteoporosis are ‘fearful’ exercise could make their pain worse.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Lockdown gave me time to write my own play, says ‘stage addict’ Cush Jumbo
The Good Wife star says she has wanted to write the new show for a long time
a day ago
The Independent
Piers Morgan called c*** live on air
Piers Morgan called c*** live on air
2 days ago
The Independent
Hotel worker sparks debate sharing tip left by guest with Covid
‘$20 is not going to make up for loss of pay when you have to take days off’
19 hours ago
The Guardian
The Killers review – Brandon Flowers thrills intimate venue with Vegas showman swagger
The sound system at this rare small gig struggles to handle the Killers’ bombast, but it hardly matters with a crowd of millennial super fans primed to roar back the hits
2 hours ago
The Independent
Grubhub customers report issues during New York City free lunch promo
Grubhub customers reported down servers and closed restaurants during free lunch promo on Tuesday
17 hours ago
The Independent
PCSO murder accused ‘angry, violent, strange, highly sexualised’, jury told
Prosecutor Alison Morgan QC has made her closing speech at Canterbury Crown Court.
2 days ago
York Press
Tiny Yorkshire village raises hundreds for disability awareness
A tiny Yorkshire village has raised hundreds for a disability care organisation.
a day ago
Sky News
Ukraine war: More than 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being evacuated from Azovstal steel plant after weeks of resistance
More than 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being evacuated from Azovstal steel plant in the city of Mariupol after weeks of resistance against the Russian invasion. For weeks, the soldiers were the last remaining pocket of resistance against the Russian advance in Mariupol, a strategically-important city on the north coast of the Sea of Azov.
2 days ago
Western Telegraph
Two Romanian men caught trying to enter the UK illegally at Fishguard
TWO Romanian men were caught trying to enter the UK illegally at Fishguard over the weekend.
8 hours ago
York Press
Ambulance and two cars damaged during York police chase
THREE vehicles - including an ambulance - have been damaged during a York police chase.
2 days ago
The Independent
Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from Mariupol steelworks arrive in Russian-controlled town
Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from Mariupol steelworks arrive in Russian-controlled town
a day ago
The Independent
Amber Heard says she agreed to op-ed as she wanted to lend her voice 'great cause'
Amber Heard says she agreed to op-ed as she wanted to lend her voice 'great cause'
2 days ago
AFP UK
Indonesia marks Vesak with flying lanterns over Borobudur temple
Hundreds of lanterns were released into the sky by Indonesian Buddhists celebrating Vesak day at the temple of Borobudur for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country. More than a thousand Buddhists from across the archipelago gathered at the largest Buddhist temple in the world, situated in Magelang, Central Java, to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Siddharta Gautama. ++COMPLETES VIDI32A93F7_EN++
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AFP
Jerusalem archbishop condemns police raid at journalist's funeral
The Catholic archbishop in Jerusalem on Monday strongly criticised Israel's "police invasion" last week of a Christian hospital ahead of the funeral of slain Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh.
2 days ago
Daily Echo
Southampton's 800th mayor sworn in at lavish ceremony at the Guildhall
SOUTHAMPTON'S 800th mayor has been sworn in at a ceremony attended by hundreds at the Guildhall.
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AFP
Egypt composer's star rises with 'Moon Knight' fame
For nearly 30 years, his music has made its way to every young Egyptian's ringtone -- but it's the country's ancient history that recently propelled composer Hesham Nazih to the realm of superheroes.
a day ago
PA Media: UK News
Statistics watchdog queries ‘transparency’ of Government’s academies document
Readers of a document setting out the case for plans for academisation cannot see where the data comes from nor draw their own conclusions, it said.
an hour ago
Isle of Wight County Press
Planning comes under the spotlight of mainland officials
AN INDEPENDENT review into whether the Isle of Wight Council's planning system works (or doesn't) is being conducted by mainland officials.
2 days ago

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