1 - Grim milestoneThe UK death toll has gone above 40,000, double what the chief medical officer predicted would be acceptable at the beginning of the crisis.Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it had been “a time of sorrow for so many people”.Only the US, with more than 108,000, has recorded more deaths so far.Hancock, flying solo at the press briefing, said the severe death toll will make him “redouble” his determination to deal with coronavirus.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our governments are handling the coronavirus pandemic.To sign up, simply enter your email address into the pink.

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Drug trafficker ‘Abba’ killed in shootout with STF

COLOMBO (News 1st); A wanted drug traffickers knowns as ‘Abba’ was killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force on Thursday (10) night in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa.The Police Special Task Force told News 1st that a raid was carried out at around 10 PM on Thursday (10) night after receiving a tip-off that a house in Egoda Uyana contained drugs.During the raid, a man had opened fire from inside the house and the Police Special Task Force had returned fire.The Police in a statement said, “One suspect opened fire at an STF Officer with a pistol, and the STF officer returned fire.”In the exchange of fire, a 27-year-old male identified as ‘Abba’ (Thelge Dilan Sameera Peiris) was killed and he is a known associate of a notorious drug trafficker operating from Dubai.One STF member was injured in the incident.Sri Lanka Police said two bullets fired by the suspect had hit the protective vest worn by the STF Officer, and he was rushed to the Panadura Hospital for treatment.Six other people who were inside the house were arrested by the Police Special Task Force.The Office of the Police Spokesperson said that ‘Abba’ had a murder case filed against him, as we as a case over stabbing a woman and causing serious injury.Further, another 31-year-old man was arrested from Moratuwa upon inspecting the residence of another suspect.Police said that this man has a case filed against him for transporting drugs along the expressway.

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CIA secretly collecting US citizen's private data, declassified documents state

In this photo illustration, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) logo is seen displayed on an Android mobile phone. WASHINGTON (AP) - The CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans, two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday. While neither the agency nor lawmakers would disclose specifics about the data, the senators alleged the CIA had long hidden details about the program from the public and Congress.Sens.

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AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

LONDON (AP) - AstraZeneca recorded a big jump in revenue on Thursday as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.The company recorded full-year revenues of $37.4 billion, an increase of 38% from the year before at constant exchange rates. Part of the boost came from $4 billion in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford.Despite rising revenue, AstraZeneca reported a pre-tax loss of $265 million due to costs from its purchase of U.S.

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Philadelphia carjacker swipes car with 3 kids inside, lets them out before ditching car, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say an armed carjacker hopped into a running vehicle with three children inside and later let the kids out and ditched the car. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the children's mother left the car running on the 5300 block of Willow Street around 6 p.m.

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Shaun White misses gold in his final Winter Olympics

Shaun White of Team United States reacts during the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Final on day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. BEIJING (AP) - In Shaun White’s farewell performance on Friday, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run.There was no doubt about the winner after Hirano's electric performance as the last rider to go. His run included an intricate and unprecedented series of flips and spins that pushed a sport obsessed with progression to new heights.

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Damaging health restrictions, freedom: Alberta government’s pandemic language rapidly changing amid convoys, protests and leadership reviews

The language of the UCP has seen a significant shift this week as it moves to drop COVID-19 restrictions in the province, with words like “damaging” and “freedom” being used much more often in public communications.

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Alberta government expects post-secondary institutions to drop vaccine and mask mandates

The University of Alberta is reviewing a letter from the advanced education minister, detailing expectations for post-secondary students to return to school in March — including dropping vaccine and mask mandates.

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Global’s Keith Baldrey looks a how B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers have improved since January.

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When will covid pandemic end? WHO’s chief scientist answers

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Authorities find stockpile of illegal firearms in home of Pennsylvania father and son

FILE - Police lights are shown in a close up image. (Credit: FOX TV Stations) BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A Pennsylvania father and son were arrested after law enforcement agents uncovered a stockpile of unregistered fully automatic firearms during a search of the family's home. U.S.

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Bucks get Serge Ibaka; Donte DiVincenzo out in 4-team trade

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

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Crystal Hefner Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey

Crystal Hefner has shared a new update in her mental health journey.

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COVID-19: 867 people in B.C. hospitals who have tested positive, 138 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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What is Galentine’s Day? Everything to know about the popular holiday

Valentine’s Day. Some believe the holiday is just a marketing tactic spread by greeting card companies or is only for people who are romantically involved.Cue the solution to those worries: Galentine’s Day. But what is this unofficial holiday, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Gather up your gal pals, and find out the details below.According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Galentine’s Day is a "day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends." Essentially, the meaning of Galentine’s Day is Valentine’s Day for your gals.

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Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Many New Jersey children may soon have to experience snow days from the inside looking out if some state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle get their way.Legislation before the state would give school districts the option of using snow days during inclement weather. But if the districts choose not to take a snow day, then the day away from the physical school building would be a remote learning day and it would count toward the state's 180-day education requirement.There's no denying that the unfettered joy of waking up to word of a snow day is a rite of passage for many kids.

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Ontario freezes funds from GiveSendGo trucker convoy fundraiser

The Ontario government says it has successfully petitioned a court to freeze access to millions of dollars donated through online fundraising platform GiveSendGo to the convoy protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa and at several border crossings.

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50 Cent ‘Reached Out’ To Ex Chelsea Handler Amid Recent Health Scare: He ‘Cares’ About Her

Despite 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler’s past relationship, the “In da Club” rapper still “cares” about the comedian. After the 56-year-old former late night talk show host was hospitalized following an undisclosed health scare on Feb. 4, 50 Cent – whose real name is Curtis Jackson – reached out to check up on his former flame.

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More than 50,000 boosters given yesterday; 446 community cases; 23 in hospital

The Big Boost continues today, promoting the booster dose to anyone over 18 who has had their second dose more than 3 months ago. Many vaccination centres will be open extended hours over the weekend to encourage people to get their booster.

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Furious Piers Morgan demands Boris Johnson 'do the right thing' and 'help starving children'

Piers Morgan has furiously demanded that Prime Minister Boris Johnson "do the right thing" and "help starving children".

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Grant Shapps denies nursing chief axed from Covid-19 briefings due to Dominic Cummings stance

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has denied claims the chief nursing officer for England was dropped from Number 10 press briefings because she refused to defend the disgraced advisor Dominic Cummings. According to reports Ruth May was removed from a briefing when she refused to support Cummings’s decision to move his family 260 miles to Durham to stay on his parents’ farms.

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Coronavirus: Schools 'may not open until February' as kids face education 'ice age'

Children might not return to school until February if they don't go back this September as planned, a source close to the Government claims.

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Reopening of outdoor markets in Tameside delayed over fears the rate of coronavirus infections is creeping up

hereIt follows advice from Tameside’s director of public health, Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy, to delay the wider reopening of schools until there is ‘further assurance’ that the COVID-19 infection rate is reducing and the R rate is firmly below 1.The R number tracks how fast the virus is able to spread from an infected person and is vital to ascertaining whether the pandemic is being kept under control.If it is below 1, the virus is on the decline, but figures of above 1 suggest it is growing.Last week, scientists from Public Health England and Cambridge University said their analysis showed that the R rate is hovering just above or below the crucial figure of 1, with the north west having the highest figure at 1.01.

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Secondary schools may not be able to fully open even in September, Matt Hancock admits

Health Secretary Matt Hancock conceded that secondary schools in England may not fully reopen until later than September despite saying coronavirus is "in retreat" across the UK.

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Schools could stay shut beyond September, Health Secretary Matt Hancock hints

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Matt Hancock reveals more details on how local lockdowns will work

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Coronavirus R rate is below 1 in North West and all regions, insists Matt Hancock

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Matt Hancock boasts care home tests 'delivered' on time - but not all carried out

Matt Hancock faces a fresh testing row after claiming he met his target to "deliver" coronavirus tests to all English care home residents by June 6.

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Lisa Nandy 'very proud' of Black Lives Matter protesters - 'you can't be silent'

Labour’s Lisa Nandy today declared she is "very proud" of Black Lives Matter protesters taking to streets amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding: "You cannot be silent".

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The Latest: India has another biggest 1-day jump in cases

VIRUS OUTBREAK:— Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species— Brazil yanks virus death toll as data befuddles experts— Travel restrictions and lockdowns have made for one of Normandy’s loneliest D-Day remembrances— The British government faced criticism for another sudden change in its advice on face coverings that has left those running hospitals in England scrambling to work out how they will be able to meet the new requirements. As the World Health Organization broadened its recommendations for the use of masks, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said all hospital staff in England will have to wear surgical face masks from June 15 while visitors and outpatients will need to don some sort of face covering.

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New coronavirus hotspots identified as R levels spike - fear of second wave looms

Scientists are warning the government to prepare for a deadly second wave of coronavirus, as officials mull localised lockdowns.

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Matt Hancock urges people not to go to Black Lives Matter protests to stop coronavirus spread

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Health secretary urges people not to take part in George Floyd protests this weekend

The Health Secretary has urged people not to take part in mass demonstrations over the weekend as they will be breaching lockdown rules.

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Boris Johnson wants hairdressers and barbers to reopen ahead of schedule with PPE

Prime Minister Boris Johnson would like hair salons and barber shops to reopen ahead of schedule with PPE measures in place, it is claimed.

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Boris Johnson 'wants hairdressers to re-open ahead of schedule' – as early as mid-june

Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants hairdressers to reopen ahead of schedule, say reports.

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The government plans to change how often it will review lockdown measures

From this week lockdown rules have been changed with people now able to spend time with friends and loved ones outdoors while social distancing.

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Matt Hancock blasted by UK statistics watchdog over 'inadequate' testing figures

Tory Matt Hancock was today blasted by the UK statistics watchdog for repeatedly using "inadequate" coronavirus testing figures.

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Coronavirus report saying black people more likely to die delayed over US protests

The BAME review has been delayed again due to the global situation, including the US protests and worries causing further uncertainty around the rise of BAME Covid-19 related deaths.

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An extra 445 deaths have been added to the coronavirus toll - and they weren't mentioned in the press briefing

Matt Hancock has announced the number of people in the UK who have died after testing positive for coronavirus is 39,045.

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Matt Hancock announces 111 new coronavirus deaths but 556 slipped out in slides

The number of people in the UK who have died after testing positive for Covid-19 is 556 higher than the equivalent total announced yesterday.

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What we learned from the 5pm coronavirus briefing

1 - Good news first, the number of cases is falling across the UK

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has explained how implementing local lockdowns might work in the coming months.

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Only 1,570 tested positive for Covid-19 in UK yesterday - the lowest total since March

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that 1,570 tested positive for coronavirus yesterday - the lowest daily total since March 25.

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UK official coronavirus death toll passes 39,000 as 111 more die in 24 hours

The UK's official coronavirus death toll has risen by 111 as Brits enjoy the first day of the less strict lockdown rules.

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Alexander Armstrong admits confusion at Pointless change: 'For reasons I can’t understand'

Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman have opened up about BBC quiz Pointless, now in its 11th year.The duo have addressed whether the programme has gain a new audience in lockdown.The former, 50, claimed the reaction when he is out and about has changed, but said it might be due to his face mask.He said they weren't "getting the daily feedback" they had previously, in a new interview with Radio Times.When asked with the country quizzing, had they seen viewing figures shoot up for the daily 5pm offering.Richard, 49, started: "It’s a good question, because daytime TV has very healthy audiences, but now everyone’s watching."Pointless is definitely getting a new audience, although we’re up against Boris Johnson or Matt Hancock sometimes."He

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Village rocked by pandemic 354 years ago where Matt Hancock's ancestors perished

Eyam seems like a place untouched by the world’s ills – an unspoilt country village of quaint sandstone cottages and dry stone walls, nestling in a remote, craggy valley.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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