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06.06.2020 / 15:39

1 man lays wreaths in Normandy on D-Day amid coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic stepped in, barring all travel for families to visit the World War II graves in France‘s Normandy, where Saturday marks the 76th anniversary of the epic D-Day battle, when allied troops successfully stormed the beaches and turned the war against the Nazis.

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D-Day war heroes still celebrated despite Covid-19 fears on invasion anniversary

coronavirus fears on the anniversary of the Allied invasion.

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One man lays wreaths in Normandy on this unusual D-Day

BENOUVILLE – BENOUVILLE, FranceThe essence of war remembrance is to make sure the fallen are never forgotten. All it takes is a wreath, a tiny wooden cross, a little token on a faraway grave to show that people still care about their fallen hero, parent or grandparent.

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Marcus Rashford issues Manchester United injury update ahead of Tottenham fixture

Manchester United return to Premier League action later this month.The England international has been sidelined since January through injury and would have missed the remainder of the season had the coronavirus pandemic not postponed action for over three months.Prior to his injury Rashford had been enjoying a terrific season at Old Trafford which has seen him net 19 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions.The 22-year-old will be in contention to start when United face Tottenham in the Premier League later this month, while French midfielder Paul Pogba could also feature for the first time this calendar year.Rashford admits United must take things slowly as they ease themselves back into action but he can't wait to take to the pitch for

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The loneliest of D-Day remembrances is hit by pandemic

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER – COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FranceAt daybreak on Saturday, Charles Shay stood lonesome without any fellow veteran on the very same beach where he waded ashore 76 years ago, part of one of the most epic battles in military historic that came to be known as D-Day and turned the tide of World War II.Compared to last year, when many tens of thousands came to the northern French beaches of Normandy to cheer the dwindling number of veterans and celebrate three quarters of a century of liberation from Nazi oppression, the coronavirus lockdown turned this year's remembrance into one of the eeriest ever. “I am very sad now," said Shay, who was a 19-year-old U.S.

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French forces kill al-Qaida's North African commander

BAMAKO – BAMAKO, MaliFrench forces have killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida’s North Africa affiliate, the France’s defense minister announced late Friday, in what would be a major victory for France after years of battling jihadists in the Sahel.There was no immediate confirmation of his death from al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, known as AQIM, which has made millions of dollars abducting foreigners for ransom over the years and made large swaths of West Africa too dangerous for aid groups to access.French Defense Minister Florence Parly tweeted that Droukdel and several of his allies were killed Wednesday in northern Mali by French forces and their partners.

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Studies yield clearer picture of rare COVID-linked syndrome in kids

In a rapid communication published yesterday in Eurosurveillance, French researchers report 108 confirmed, probable, or possible cases of a rare multisystem inflammatory syndrome reported around the world in children with COVID-19.

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AP Was There: Serena Williams tops Venus to win French Open

Every French Open features matches that are memorable for one reason or another. There are upsets. Comebacks.

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Floyd case restokes anger over French custody death

PARIS – PARIS (AP) — Churning U.S. protests over the death of George Floyd have revived anger in France over police violence, systemic racism and the complicated case of Adama Traore, a black Frenchman who died in police custody in July 2016.

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On sad anniversary, few to mourn the D-Day dead in Normandy

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Surgical or homemade, masks mark a major shift in thinking

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Man Utd 'feel Bruno Fernandes can revive Paul Pogba's career' and pave way for new deal

Since Bruno Fernandes made a stunning start to his Manchester United career, there has been much speculation over what his arrival means for Paul Pogba.

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Christopher Jullien offers Odsonne Edouard transfer advice as Celtic defender raves about Scott Brown influence

Christopher Jullien reckons Odsonne Edouard doesn’t need to look beyond Lennoxtown to play for one of the top clubs in Europe.

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Alicia Silverstone Reveals She & 9-Year-Old Son Bear ‘Take Baths Together’!

In case anyone’s wondering, Alicia Silverstone is still very close with her son Bear! Very very close.

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MS 'solves' scone cream or jam first problem - but shoppers are far from convinced

Scone lovers have told M&S to get clotted, lashing out at a half-baked idea to solve the riddle of which goes first, cream or jam.

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On WWI treaty's centenary, Hungary says its 'curse' must go

BUDAPEST – Hungary's president on Thursday stressed the need for mutual respect between Hungary and neighboring countries where some 2 million ethnic Hungarians live following a post-World War I peace treaty signed exactly 100 years ago.

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Germany, France hope cloud data project to boost sovereignty

BERLIN – Germany and France on Thursday launched a project to set up a European cloud computing platform that they hope will enhance European economic sovereignty in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and break the continent's dependence on U.S. and Chinese companies.

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Ander Herrera responds to Manchester United star Marcus Rashford's transfer request on Instagram

Marcus Rashford has cheekily urged former teammate Ander Herrera to rejoin Manchester United.

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Nadal not sure about 2020 US Open; depends on COVID, travel

If it weren’t for a pandemic-caused postponement, the French Open would have been in Week 2 now, and Rafael Nadal might still have been in contention for a 20th Grand Slam title. Instead, he’s home in Spain, practicing lightly — and wondering along with everyone else in tennis whether the next Grand Slam tournament, the U.S. Open, will be held.

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Kendall Jenner's favourite hotel in the French Riviera is re-opening for its A-list fans

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Olivia Bowen voices deep concerns on puppy farming after Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury's dog dies

Olivia Bowen has expressed her deep concerns on puppy farming following the death of Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury's little Russian dog.

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04.06.2020 / 10:53

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Manchester United morning headlines as Bruno Fernandes makes Paul Pogba statement

Here are the Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, June 4.

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Ander Herrera responds to Marcus Rashford asking him to return to Man Utd

PSG midfielder Ander Herrera has been urged to get himself back to Manchester United by former team-mate Marcus Rashford.

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Man Utd 'make £71.5m Kalidou Koulibaly transfer proposal' amid Liverpool interest

Manchester United have reportedly made a £71.5million offer for Kalidou Koulibaly - but Napoli are holding out for more.

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Kylian Mbappe tipped to become 'a king' with Liverpool transfer

Kylian Mbappe has been tipped to become 'a king' if he transfers to Liverpool.

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Transatlantic balloon flight from New Brunswick delayed by pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has let the air out of plans for a record-breaking transatlantic balloon flight from New Brunswick to France this summer.

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Cannes 2020: Pixar’s ‘Soul,’ Wes Anderson’s ‘French Dispatch’ lead 2020 lineup

Pixar’s “Soul,” Wes Anderson’s star-packed “The French Dispatch” and Steve McQueen’s “Mangrove” and Lover’s Rock” are among the 56 movies which will receive a Cannes 2020 label as part of the festival’s eclectic Official Selection.

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Cannes Film Festival selects 2020 line-up despite cancelling live event

The selections for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival have been announced despite this year’s live event being cancelled.

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Cannes Announces Official Lineup for This Year’s Cancelled Film Festival

“What are next year’s Oscars going to look like?” It’s a question the industry, awards forecasters and armchair pundits alike have been wondering as release schedules are scuttled and film festivals are canned amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Cannes Announces Official Lineup for This Year's Canceled Film Festival

«What are next year's Oscars going to look like?» It's a question the industry, awards forecasters and armchair pundits alike have been wondering as release schedules are scuttled and film festivals are canned amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Cannes unveils lineup: Wes Anderson, Pixar movies among highlights

PARIS — Director Wes Anderson’s latest outing, a debut turn behind the camera for actor Viggo Mortensen and an animated Pixar movie about jazz would have starred at this year’s canceled Cannes Film Festival, organizers said on Wednesday.

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Cannes announces lineup for a festival canceled by COVID

From an empty movie theater in Paris, organizers of the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday announced the films that would have played at there in May had it not been canceled by the pandemic.

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Kelly Clarkson Performs New Single ‘I Dare You’ In Five Different Languages

Kelly Clarkson is adding some international flair to her new single “I Dare You”.

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Move over G7, it's time for a new and improved G11

US President Donald Trump is keen to expand G7 to include India, Russia, South Korea and Australia. Mint explores the reasons behind Trump’s moves and whether India should play ball

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Rescue migrants stranded on chartered Maltese pleasure boats

VALLETTA – More than 400 migrants are living aboard pleasure cruise vessels bobbing in the sea off Malta, many of them for weeks now. But for them, it's no pleasure, only uncertainty over their fate and they aren’t cruising anywhere.

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03.06.2020 / 05:11

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Cannes Selection to Premiere in Competition in San Sebastian

There will be no Palme d'Or this year. But the films picked for the Cannes 2020 lineup, which the French festival will announce Wednesday, will have a chance to win the Golden Shell, the top prize at Spain's San Sebastian film festival.

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Tensions mar Paris protest as Floyd outrage goes global

The death of the unarmed black man in Minneapolis has sparked outrage across the world.

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02.06.2020 / 21:15

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Man City to battle Juventus for Houssem Aouar and more transfer rumours

Manchester City will face competition from Juventus for talented Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, according to reports.

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Covid-19: Paris cafes, restaurants partially reopen post-lockdown

Paris: Parisians who have been cooped up for months with takeout food and coffee can savor their steak tartare in the fresh air and cobbled streets of the City of Light once more — albeit in smaller numbers.

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Fight fake news linking 5G with coronavirus, European Union members urge

European Union (EU) nations banking on 5G to boost economic growth are eager to tackle conspiracy theories linking the wireless technology to the spread of the novel coronavirus that have seen masts torched in several places.

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Vaclav Hladky leads St Mirren exits as club announces 14 departures

St Mirren captain Stephen McGinn leads a list of 14 players departing the Paisley outfit at the end of their contracts.

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Donald Trump’s move to invite India, Russia, Australia, S Korea to attend G-7 summit riles China

BEIJING : China on Tuesday angrily reacted to US President Donald Trump's plans to invite India, Russia, Australia and South Korea to G7 summit, saying that any attempts to draw a "small circle" against Beijing will be "doomed to fail" and become "unpopular".

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Man whose skin changed colour from coronavirus treatment dies after five-month fight

A Chinese doctor whose skin changed colour from coronavirus treatment has died after a five-month fight with the killer bug.

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EU says Russia should not yet rejoin G7, despite Trump plan

BRUSSELS – The European Union on Tuesday joined a growing chorus of members of the Group of Seven major economic powers to insist that Russia must not be allowed back into the fold, after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he plans to invite the country to a G7 summit next fall.

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France promises India to deliver Rafale fighter jets on time

NEW DELHI: India will get its Rafale fighter jets on time despite delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, French Defence Minister Florence Parly told her Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on Tuesday in a telephone conversation.

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Olivier Giroud explains how lockdown caused positive Chelsea U-turn

Olivier Giroud says he’s glad he stayed at Chelsea - after coronavirus ended all thoughts of him quitting the club.

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Coronavirus patients with diabetes more likely to die from the virus: study

Three out of 10 diabetic patients treated for the novel coronavirus either required ventilation or died within a week of hospitalization, a new French study found.

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Mint Lite | Stocks climb, fiery protests in US and other news to know

Rating agency Moodys downgraded India’s investment ranking. We can’t promise cheer, but for the rest of the news you need to know in five minutes, here’s Mint Lite

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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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