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Zoe Ball sparks reconciliation rumours with ex Michael Reed

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Zoe Ball has sparked rumours that she has reconciled with her ex-boyfriend Michael Reed after she was seen out with him and her daughter Nelly on Saturday. The TV presenter, 49, was spotted getting out of a blue BMW with Michael and nine-year-old Nelly just days after the former couple attended the theatre together. It was … Read more

Massive Bangladesh coronavirus prayer gathering sparks outcry

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A massive coronavirus prayer session with tens of thousands of devotees has sparked an outcry in Bangladesh as the country reported its first death from the illness. Local police chief Tota Miah said some 10,000 Muslims gathered in an open field in Raipur town in southern Bangladesh to pray ‘healing verses’ from the Koran to … Read more

Coronavirus panic sparks violence in France as shoppers brawl

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This is the moment two shoppers brawl in a large queue outside a supermarket in France over keeping a safe distance during the COVID-19 lockdown. The incident was filmed outside a supermarket in the commune of Viry-Chatillon in the southern suburbs of the French capital Paris on 17 March and the footage has been viewed … Read more

Coronavirus pandemic sparks massive jail break in Brazil as over 800 prisoners escaped from prisons 

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Coronavirus pandemic sparks massive jail break in Brazil as over 800 prisoners escape from four prisons as the country reports its first virus-related death Fears of a coronavirus outbreak caused a massive prison escape in São Paulo Authorities report 834 prisoners fled from four jails on Monday As of Tuesday, at least 429 inmates had … Read more

Panic-buying rampage sparks concern in Number 10

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Supermarket bosses launched a plea for calm among shoppers yesterday after a wave of panic-buying around the country cleared shelves as people stockpiled for the expected coronavirus epidemic. The chaotic scenes, with people scrabbling to load up with loo rolls, long-life milk and pasta, have led to rationing by the major shop chains – and … Read more

British tourist sparks measles alert in Mexico

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British tourist sparks health alert in Mexico after coming down with measles… forcing medics to monitor daily 369 people she has met there The 50-year-old woman began feeling ill in the tourist resort of Playa del Carmen She was taken to a private hospital with a fever, cough and red marks on her skin Lab results confirmed … Read more

Jordin Sparks and her husband attend Mulan premiere… after she received stern warning from FTC

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Grammy nominee Jordin Sparks glammed up for a red carpet date with her husband Dana Isaiah Thomas at the Hollywood premiere of Disney’s live-action Mulan remake on Monday. The 30-year-old American Idol 6 champ and the 27-year-old A Higher Calling author will celebrate their third wedding anniversary on July 16. Posing outside the Dolby Theatre, … Read more

Phil Collins lookalike in Thames Valley Police sexual assault appeal sparks social media jibes

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Police hunt Phil Collins’ double who groped woman on a bus in Reading One woman was groped and three other people assaulted on Reading bus Officers want to speak to a man who is ‘dead ringer’ for Genesis front man Picture released one day after Genesis announce first tour in 13 years  By Luke May … Read more

BritBox sparks row after BBC and ITV streaming service runs Doctor Who episode with racist slurs

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BritBox sparks ‘yellowface’ row after BBC and ITV streaming service runs Doctor Who episode with racist slurs and white actors wearing make-up to play Asian characters £5.99-a-month streaming service failed to put a content warning on the episode TV bosses had promised its shows would ‘comply’ with a 2019 audience BBC’s Death Us Do Part … Read more