Europe's borders reopen
Germany and France reopen borders as Europe emerges from lockdown.
Spain to reopen borders on 21 June but other countries are adopting more targeted approach.
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Britain's GDP falls 20.4% in April as economy is paralysed by lockdown
Latest figures reflect many businesses closing down and workers on placed on furlough
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UK's Boris Johnson eyes relaxation of coronavirus lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning to relax rules on outdoor dining and weddings, as well as speeding up government investment plans in a bid to limit the economic damage from the coronavirus, newspapers reported.
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JK Rowling will publish a fairy tale called The Ickabog free online so that children can read it in lockdown
"I've decided to publish the Ickabog for free online, so children on lockdown, or even those back at school during these strange, unsettling times, can read it or have it read to them."
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- World
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- By J.K. Rowling @J. K. Rowling - The Ickabog
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UK to reopen thousands of shops in easing of coronavirus lockdown: Johnson
I've told a news conference that from June 1, outdoor markets and car showrooms could be reopened as soon as they are able to meet the COVID-19 secure guidelines, and all other non-essential retail from June 15 if the government’s tests are met.
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Trump 'very confident' of Covid-19 vaccine in 2020 and predicts up to 100,000 US deaths
US president again criticises Beijing as European countries prepare to ease lockdown
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Amazon to use Covid-19 Parcel Special trains in India to transport goods
Amazon India announced that it is strengthening its partnership with Indian Railways to ramp up its operations across 55 lanes during lockdown.
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How New Zealand 'eliminated' Covid-19 after weeks of lockdown
75% of New Zealand economy re-opens. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is speaking now about the country’s lifting of its most extreme restrictions.
Today, 400,000 Kiwis will return to work, and takeaway food services will re-open.![How New Zealand 'eliminated' Covid-19 after weeks of lockdown]()
