bbc--2020-03-07--South by Southwest festival cancelled over coronavirus

One of America 's most famous music festivals , South by Southwest , has been cancelled due to coronavirus fears .
Organisers of the annual event in Austin , Texas , said they had no choice but to call it off for the first time in its 34-year history .
The move was ordered by Austin Mayor Steve Adler , who declared `` a local disaster '' .
The US coronavirus death toll stands at 14 , but over 200 people have been confirmed sickened nationwide .
All but one of the deaths have occurred in Washington state .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local disaster - a largely administrative step - none of the six coronavirus cases recorded so far in Texas are in the state capital .
The World Health Organization says nearly 100,000 people worldwide have contracted the coronavirus .
More than 3,000 people have died - the majority in China .
In a statement on Friday , SXSW said it was `` devastated '' by the news , but respected the decision .
Event organisers said : `` 'The show must go on ' is in our DNA , and this is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March event will not take place .
`` We are now working through the ramifications of this unprecedented situation . ''
Some of the event 's biggest exhibitors - including Apple , Amazon , Twitter and Facebook - had already pulled out .
The 10-day event attracts leading figures from the spheres of technology , music and media to mingle in the Texas capital .
Last year SXSW drew nearly 74,000 people with over 19,000 coming from outside the US .
In 2018 , visitors spent $ 350m ( £270m ) during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by event organisers .
The event 's organisers had been under pressure to call it off .
A petition to that effect on change.org received 55,000 signatures .
Several other large tech conferences have been cancelled in recent weeks including Google 's Cloud Next conference , Mobile World Congress and the Game Developers conference .
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• MAPS AND CHARTS : Visual guide to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is co-ordinating the nation 's response to the outbreak , confirmed that 21 people had tested positive for the coronavirus on a cruise ship that had been quarantined off the California coast .
He said 46 people aboard the Grand Princess had been swabbed - 19 crew and two passengers were found to be infected .
There are 3,500 people on the vessel , including more than 2,400 passengers , who have been confined to their cabins .
According to the New York Times , those aboard the vessel only learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cable news .
The Grand Princess ' captain reportedly apologised to them over the loudspeaker , saying he had received no prior notice of the news briefing .
Authorities halted the cruise liner after learning that three previous passengers had been stricken with coronavirus .
One was a 71-year-old man who died this week in a hospital near Sacramento , California .
Another is gravely ill with Covid-19 in the San Francisco area .
A woman from the Canadian province of Alberta has also tested positive .
Meanwhile , two health screeners at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the coronavirus , Reuters news agency reports , and have been told to self-isolate until 17 March .
How is the US government responding ?
At the White House briefing , officials said the CDC had shipped out 900,000 coronavirus tests and that another 200,000 would be sent out on Saturday .
A further one million tests were expected to be sent out early next week , said officials .
On Thursday , Mr Pence had acknowledged the US was short of coronavirus tests , amid fears the infection could be spreading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , President Donald Trump signed an $ 8.3bn emergency bill designed to combat the outbreak .
He urged calm , saying : `` It 'll go away . ''
Earlier , the White House briefly cancelled the president 's visit to the Centers for Disease Control , after someone at the globally renowned public health institute in Atlanta , Georgia , was suspected of being infected with the disease .
But the trip was later restored to Mr Trump 's schedule after the person tested negative .
Also on Friday , Mr Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shaking hands with people as he visited a community hit by a tornado in Tennessee .
On Thursday , he told Fox News that he would continue shaking hands with voters , despite public advisories from health officials against such physical contact .
`` I 'll be shaking hands with people , '' he said , `` and they want to say hello and hug you and kiss you .
I do n't care . ''
What are the latest global updates ?
• The coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Slovakia , Peru and Togo have reported their first cases of the virus • A man in his 80s became the second person in the UK to die after testing positive for the coronavirus • Scotland Women 's Six Nations match with France at Glasgow 's Scotstoun Stadium has been postponed after a home player contracted coronavirus .
• France became the latest country to announce school closures , which will affect the worst-hit areas in the country • Canada confirmed its first `` community '' case of a person who had not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known contact with someone infected • A cruise ship was forced to turn away from Malta after doctors threatened industrial action if it docked amid coronavirus concerns You might be interested in watching : Have you or someone you know been affected by coronavirus ?
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Event organisers said: "'The show must go on' is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place.


bbc--2020-03-05--Coronavirus: How to wash your hands - in 20 seconds

The NHS says that washing your hands is a key part of preventing the spread of viruses such as the @ @ @ @ @ from the University of Westminster demonstrates how to do this properly - which should take @ @ @ @ @ EASY STEPS : What can I do about the virus ?
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The NHS says that washing your hands is a key part of preventing the spread of viruses such as the coronavirus.
Dr Adele McCormick from the University of Westminster demonstrates how to do this properly - which should take about 20 seconds.


bbc--2020-03-08--Coronavirus: Italy to 'quarantine 10 million people' in Lombardy

Italy is set to lock down at least 10 million people in the region of Lombardy , with similar measures in 11 provinces in the north and the east .
The mandatory quarantine will last until early April .
The dramatic escalation in the country 's efforts to contain the new deadly coronavirus will close gyms , pools , museums and ski resorts .
Italy is Europe 's worst hit-country and reported a steep rise in virus infections on Saturday .
The new measures , which also apply to financial centre Milan and tourist hotspot Venice , could take effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until 3 April .
The death toll in Italy has passed 230 , with officials reporting more than 50 deaths in 24 hours .
The number of confirmed cases jumped by more than 1,200 to 5,883 on Saturday .
The measures published in a draft government decree were obtained by Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera .
They are set to be signed in the coming hours , reports the BBC 's Mark Lowen .
The whole northern region of Lombardy , home to 10 million people and Italy 's financial centre Milan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access , and 11 provinces including Venice , Parma and Modena will be affected - a total 0of 16 million people .
Until now around 50,000 people in northern Italy had been affected by quarantine measures .
What are the measures ?
Night clubs , gyms , swimming pools , museums and ski resorts will be closed .
Restaurants and cafes can open but customers must sit at least a metre apart .
People will be told to stay home as much as possible , and those who break the quarantine could face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will close to the public , and the president of Italy 's football players ' union has called for all football to stop .
The World Health Organization has advised Italy to strongly focus on virus containment measures as infections spread in the country .
The plans echo China 's forced quarantine of millions of people which the WHO has praised for halting the spread of the virus .
Leading Italian politician Nicola Zingaretti said on Saturday he had tested positive for the virus .
`` I am fine but I will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , '' the leader of Italy 's centre-left Democratic Party ( PD ) said in a Facebook post .
The country has said it will start recruiting retired doctors in an effort to combat the escalating outbreak .
Elsewhere , Iran has confirmed almost 6,000 infections and 145 deaths , and the number of cases worldwide has passed 10,000 , officials say .
A second MP was reportedly among those to have died in Iran , where health officials fear the number of cases may actually be much higher .
• EASY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • A SIMPLE GUIDE : What are the symptoms ?
• GETTING READY : How prepared is the UK ?
• MAPS AND CHARTS : Visual guide to the outbreak There have so far been nearly 3,500 coronavirus deaths recorded worldwide .
The majority have been in China , where the virus originated in December .
The head of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) , Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , has called the spread of the virus `` deeply concerning '' and urged all countries to make containment `` their highest priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a coronavirus quarantine facility in the Chinese city of Quanzhou collapsed • Pope Francis is to deliver Sunday 's Angelus Prayer by livestream to avoid the usual crowds forming • A cruise ship with 3,533 passengers and crew is being held off the coast near San Francisco after 21 people tested positive for the disease .
All on board are being tested • The US death toll rose to 19 as Washington state reported two more fatalities .
The Governor of New York state Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency there as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 76 • Egypt has confirmed 33 new cases on a cruise ship on the River Nile , taking the total number of people infected on board to 45 .
Officials say those affected are Egyptian and are not displaying symptoms • The Women 's World Ice Hockey Championships in Canada have been cancelled • In Saudi Arabia , access to the sacred Kaaba in Islam 's holiest site Mecca remains blocked In Iran , 21 people are reported to have died as a result of coronavirus in the past day .
A spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jahanpour , said in a televised news conference on Saturday that more than 16,000 people were currently being tested in the country .
He added that 1,669 people with the illness had recovered .
The WHO 's representative in Iran , Dr Christoph Hamelmann , said Iran was making tremendous progress at its hospitals , with facilities made available for treatment in every province .
Among other countries to report a rise in the total number of cases are : France ( to 949 ) ; Germany ( 795 ) ; Spain ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) ; the Netherlands ( 188 ) .
New cases were announced in Colombia , Costa Rica , Malta , the Maldives and Paraguay .
More than 80,000 people have been infected with coronavirus in China since its emergence in the city of Wuhan , Hubei province .
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The question is whether this is all too late. It's believed the virus was circulating in Italy for weeks before it was detected. And there have now been cases in all 22 regions of the country. The government is now taking the most extensive containment measures outside of China. But is this a case of trying to shut the stable door after the horse has bolted?


bbc--2020-03-07--Coronavirus: Dozens trapped as China quarantine hotel collapses

About 70 people were trapped after a hotel being used as a coronavirus quarantine facility in the Chinese city of Quanzhou collapsed .
About 40 of the 70 have been pulled from the rubble of the five-storey Xinjia Hotel , state media says .
Videos posted online show emergency workers combing through the building 's wreckage in the southern province of Fujian .
It is not clear what caused the collapse or if anyone has died .
It happened at about 19:30 local time ( 11:30 GMT ) .
Chinese state media says the hotel was being used as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close contact with coronavirus patients .
The hotel reportedly opened in 2018 and had 80 guest rooms .
One woman told the Beijing News website that relatives including her sister had been under quarantine there .
`` I ca n't contact them , they 're not answering their phones , '' she said .
• China and the virus that threatens everything '' I 'm under quarantine too [ at another hotel ] and I 'm very worried , I do n't know what to do .
They were healthy , they took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests showed that everything was normal . ''
As of Friday , Fujian province had 296 cases of coronavirus .
Meanwhile 10,819 people have been placed under observation because they have been in close contact with someone infected .
The World Health Organization says more than 101,000 people worldwide have now contracted the virus .
More than 3,000 people have died - the majority in the Chinese province of Hubei where the outbreak originated .
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bbc--2020-03-07--Greece migrant crisis: Refugee centre ablaze as tensions rise

A fire has ripped through a refugee shelter on the Greek island of Lesbos as tensions over a surge in migration from Turkey continue to rise .
Flames engulfed the One Happy Family centre , near the island 's capital Mitilini , on Saturday .
It is not clear how the fire started .
No causalities have been reported .
In recent days , there has been hostility towards migrants on Lesbos after an increase in arrivals from Turkey .
Hundreds of migrants have attempted to reach the island since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said last week he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enter Europe .
But on Saturday , Mr Erdogan partially reversed his position .
He ordered the Turkish coastguard to stop migrants from crossing the Aegean Sea to Greece because it is unsafe to do so .
The EU has accused Mr Erdogan of using migrants for political purposes .
It insists its doors are `` closed '' .
Meanwhile , clashes have again erupted at the land border between Greece and Turkey .
There appears to have been no change in Turkey 's position with regard to letting migrants try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , Greek police fired tear gas at crowds at the border crossing at Kastanies , who responded by throwing stones and shouting `` open the gates '' , according to the AFP news agency .
The Greek authorities also accused Turkish police of firing tear gas at its police .
• Lesbos migrant camp children 'say they want to die' • Greek clashes break out over new migrant camps Earlier on Saturday , Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarachi announced fresh restrictions on asylum seekers designed to stem the flow of migration from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those granted asylum will be interrupted within a month .
From then on , they will have to work for a living , '' the minister said .
`` This makes our country a less attractive destination for migration flows . ''
In 2016 , a deal was reached whereby Turkey would stop allowing migrants to reach the EU in return for funds from the bloc to help it manage the huge numbers of refugees it hosts .
But since then , tensions between the EU and Turkey have flared on various issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onslaught by Syrian forces and their Russian backers on Idlib , the last province held by Syrian rebels , has led to clashes with Turkey , which supports some rebel groups .
Turkey already hosts some 3.7m Syrians but the conflict in Idlib has led to nearly a million more fleeing to its southern border .
Although the EU promised billions more euros in aid , Turkey was unimpressed and last week decided to open its borders with Greece and even bussed migrants close to the north-western border .
Greece said that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' by Turkey in an attempt to exert diplomatic pressure .
It has halted for a month all asylum claims from migrants who enter Greece illegally , and taken aggressive measures to deter them from entering via both land and sea .
In a 24-hour period to Saturday morning , more than 1,200 migrants attempted to cross the land border , most from Afghanistan and Pakistan , an official source told Reuters news agency .
The EU 's foreign policy chief , Josep Borrell , has told refugees to `` avoid moving to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has encountered members of self-styled militias who carry out night-time armed patrols in Greek border towns looking for migrants .
`` There are such militia along the entire region , '' said Yannis Laskarakis , a newspaper publisher in the city of Alexandroupoli who has received death threats for speaking out against armed vigilantes .
`` We have seen them with our own eyes , arresting migrants , treating them badly and if someone dares to help them , he has the same fate . ''

But since then, tensions between the EU and Turkey have flared on various issues. In recent weeks, a fierce onslaught by Syrian forces and their Russian backers on Idlib, the last province held by Syrian rebels, has led to clashes with Turkey, which supports some rebel groups.


bbc--2020-03-07--Water cannon and tear gas at Turkish-Greek border

Clashes have erupted at Turkey 's border with Greece , where migrants seeking access to the EU have gathered .
@ @ @ @ @ fired tear gas , and crowds threw stones and attempted to break down the fence @ @ @ @ @ .
The Greek army also used water cannon , while the Greek authorities accused Turkish @ @ @ @ @ at its police .
It comes as the Turkish coastguard has said they will no @ @ @ @ @ the Aegean sea to Greece because it is unsafe .
The order from President Recep @ @ @ @ @ after he said he was `` opening the doors '' for refugees to enter Europe @ @ @ @ @ Syrian conflict .
The EU accuses him of using migrants for political purposes .
It @ @ @ @ @ closed '' .

Clashes have erupted at Turkey's border with Greece, where migrants seeking access to the EU have gathered.
On Saturday, Greek police fired tear gas, and crowds threw stones and attempted to break down the fence near the Pazarkule border gate.
The Greek army also used water cannon, while the Greek authorities accused Turkish police of firing tear gas at its police.
It comes as the Turkish coastguard has said they will no longer allow migrants to cross the Aegean sea to Greece because it is unsafe.
The order from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan comes a week after he said he was "opening the doors" for refugees to enter Europe, amid tensions over the Syrian conflict.
The EU accuses him of using migrants for political purposes. It insists its doors are "closed".


bbc--2020-03-07--Ronaldinho in court in Paraguay over fake passport claims

Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho and his brother appeared in court on Saturday over allegations the pair used fake passports to enter Paraguay .
Prosecutors say the brothers were given the false documents when they landed in the capital Asuncion on Wednesday .
The pair were taken into custody on Friday , just hours after a judge refused to uphold a prosecutor 's proposal for an alternative punishment .
The prosecutor argued the brothers had been tricked .
They deny any wrongdoing .
• Ronaldinho 'taken by surprise ' , prosecutor says The pair , who were questioned by police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ courtesy gesture .
Officers later searched their hotel .
At the court in Asuncion on Saturday , a judge ordered that Ronaldinho and his brother , Roberto Assis , be placed in pre-trial detention .
In July 2019 , the player reportedly had his Brazilian and Spanish passports confiscated over unpaid taxes and non-payment of fines for illegally building on a nature reserve in Brazil .
`` I respect his sporting popularity but the law must also be respected .
No matter who you are , the law still applies '' , Paraguay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media this week .
The 39-year-old had travelled to Paraguay to promote a book and a campaign for underprivileged children .
Ronaldinho was the 2004 and 2005 World Player of the Year and reached the prime of his career at Spanish giants Barcelona .
He won the World Cup for Brazil in 2002 alongside fellow superstar forwards Ronaldo and Rivaldo .
Ronaldinho 's net worth is estimated at £80-100m and he is reported to charge around £150,000 for a single promoted Instagram post .

Ronaldinho was the 2004 and 2005 World Player of the Year and reached the prime of his career at Spanish giants Barcelona. He won the World Cup for Brazil in 2002 alongside fellow superstar forwards Ronaldo and Rivaldo.


bbc--2020-03-07--Lebanon to default on debt payments for first time as crisis deepens

Lebanon is to default on a foreign debt payment for the first time in its history as the country struggles with a major financial crisis .
Prime Minister Hassan Diab said Lebanon would not be making a bond payment of $ 1.2bn ( £900m ) due on Monday .
`` The debt has become bigger than Lebanon can bear , and bigger than the ability of the Lebanese to meet interest payments , '' Mr Diab said .
Lebanon has been struggling since the value of its currency plummeted .
The Lebanese pound has been losing value against the dollar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country 's banks have been reluctant to convert local pounds to dollars - leading to an increase in demand for the latter .
This issue with foreign exchange has led to importers having difficulty accessing goods , which have become more expensive .
Those with savings have also been affected by the drop in value of the local currency .
In a live televised address on Saturday , Mr Diab said that negotiations to restructure the country 's debt , which stands at more than $ 30bn , would continue `` with all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the national interest '' .
Mr Diab added that more than 40 % of the population could soon be in poverty as Lebanon tackles its worst economic crisis in decades .
The 61-year-old became prime minister in January as part of a new government that formed after protests over the failure of leaders to deal with the economic crisis turned violent .
• How Lebanon became the third most indebted nation In October , anti-government protesters took to the streets in response to rising prices , high youth unemployment , poor public services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit public services , with electricity and water supplies frequently disrupted and rubbish left to pile up on the streets .
With Lebanon remaining heavily in debt , economists suggest that a rescue deal with the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) is the only way forward - and real reforms would be needed for that to happen .

The Lebanese pound has been losing value against the dollar for months, in part because the country's banks have been reluctant to convert local pounds to dollars - leading to an increase in demand for the latter.


bbc--2020-03-07--Whitehaven woman 'missing' in Fiji was at eco retreat

A British woman reported missing in Fiji has been found after pictures of her were spotted online .
Lydia O'Sullivan , 23 , from Cumbria , had not contacted her family since she arrived on the South Pacific island in February .
But she was discovered after her family found she had been at a mountain retreat with limited internet access .
Her sister said she was `` safe and well , oblivious to the world search party looking for her '' .
Ms O'Sullivan 's mother has spoken to her , Franciene Nicholson added .
In a Facebook post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely elated '' .
`` Sometimes social media is portrayed in a negative light but today is a great day for the power of Facebook , positivity and community spirit it can bring , '' she said .
Ms O'Sullivan was spotted in pictures posted on the Namosi Eco Retreat 's Facebook page after she had not made contact since 28 February .
Cumbria Police had launched an appeal to find Ms O'Sullivan , who is originally from Whitehaven but currently living in New Zealand .
The force confirmed she had been found @

"Sometimes social media is portrayed in a negative light but today is a great day for the power of Facebook, positivity and community spirit it can bring," she said.


bbc--2020-03-07--Irish men charged after migrants discovered in lorry in Belgium

Two men from the Republic of Ireland have been charged as part of an investigation into alleged human trafficking .
Wayne Sherlock , 39 , and Eoin Nowlan , 48 , were arrested in Dover , Kent , after 10 migrants were found in a lorry carrying tyres near Ghent in Belgium .
A 64-year-old man from Glasgow and a 30-year-old man from County Antrim were also detained on Thursday .
The 30-year-old man was detained after presenting himself to police in Antrim .
The 64-year-old , who was driving the vehicle , has been remanded in custody while the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bail after being questioned by National Crime Agency ( NCA ) officers .
Mr Sherlock and Mr Nowlan are charged with alleged conspiracy to facilitate illegal immigration , the NCA said .
The pair were remanded in custody following a hearing at Canterbury Magistrates ' Court in Kent on Saturday .
The NCA said the migrants , believed to be two adults and eight children , are thought to be from south-east Asia .
Two properties in England and Northern Ireland were also searched by NCA officers , with two suspected firearms seized @ @ @ @ @

The 64-year-old, who was driving the vehicle, has been remanded in custody while the man from Northern Ireland was released on bail after being questioned by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers.


bbc--2020-03-07--Liverpool close in on title with Bournemouth win

Jurgen Klopp said he will `` never compare '' himself to former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly after his side beat Bournemouth to take another major step towards a first league title in 30 years .
The victory was Liverpool 's 22nd successive Premier League win at Anfield , breaking the English top-flight record set by Shankly 's team in 1972 .
`` We did n't think about that number before the game , but after we can , '' said Klopp .
`` It 's nice , it 's special , but today is a very good example that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fell behind in controversial circumstances , Callum Wilson slotting home Jefferson Lerma 's low cross after appearing to shove Joe Gomez in the build-up to the goal .
Liverpool soon hit their stride , however , and Mohamed Salah - making his 100th league appearance for the club - restored parity with a low finish after Sadio Mane dispossessed Jack Simpson deep inside the Cherries ' half .
Mane latched on to Virgil van Dijk 's perfectly weighted through-ball to complete the turnaround , but Liverpool needed a brilliant goal-line clearance from James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bournemouth back on level terms in a nervy second half .
`` We 're not geniuses , but we can really fight and that 's all we have to do until the end of the season , '' said Klopp , who confirmed captain Jordan Henderson - missing with a hamstring injury - is likely to resume full training on Sunday before the Champions League last-16 second leg at home to Atletico Madrid .
`` I think he will train tomorrow .
If that looks good , I have to make a decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be champions by the time they play Everton in the league on 16 March - if Manchester City lose their next three games against Manchester United , Arsenal and Burnley .
Eddie Howe 's Bournemouth side remain in the relegation zone , level on points with Watford and West Ham but with a worse goal difference than their nearest rivals at the bottom .
Klopp spoke before the game about `` getting back on track immediately '' after watching his side slip to consecutive defeats in the league and FA Cup .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as Bournemouth capitalised on the Reds ' early nerves to take a shock lead - albeit in controversial fashion .
Wilson finished off a neat move involving Lerma and Philip Billing , but Liverpool felt the goal should have been disallowed for the striker 's push on Gomez .
The video assistant referee saw no infringement and the goal was given .
Things could have got worse for Liverpool when Nathan Ake 's powerful header was unconvincingly shovelled on to the top of the crossbar by stand-in goalkeeper Adrian , although they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parity through Salah 's low finish - his 70th league goal for the club .
If Bournemouth fans could have been forgiven for fearing the worst when Mane scored with a delightful dink over Aaron Ramsdale 12 minutes before half-time , Liverpool failed to carry that momentum into the second half .
Chances were few and far between until Ryan Fraser spotted Adrian off his line , with the retreating Milner producing an outstanding clearance , while Mane 's 25-yard strike cannoned back off the bar .
Having seen his side taken a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bitterly disappointed with the manner of Liverpool 's two first-half goals .
Simpson , who replaced the injured Steve Cook after 19 minutes , was easily dispossessed by Mane in the build-up to Salah 's equaliser , before another sloppy pass allowed Van Dijk to tee up the Senegal forward for Liverpool 's second .
There were positives for Bournemouth , who caused Liverpool problems and were only denied a share of the spoils by Milner 's superb clearance from Fraser 's looping effort .
Ake spurned an opportunity to equalise in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the offside Wilson with only Adrian to beat .
However , Bournemouth will need to cut out individual mistakes if they are to prolong their five-year stay in the Premier League .
`` The two goals come from us having possession and they punished us on the transition , '' Howe said .
`` It was a ruthless game for us today because I do n't think we did much wrong . ''
With games against Wolves , Manchester United , Tottenham and Leicester coming up , Bournemouth will be desperate to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palace in their next league match .
• Liverpool are unbeaten in their past 55 league matches at Anfield ( W45 D10 ) .
Only Chelsea between 2004-2008 ( 86 games ) have had a longer unbeaten run at home in Premier League history .
• Since the start of last season , Bournemouth have lost more Premier League away games than any other side ( 24 ) .
• Bournemouth have lost all eight of their Premier League matches against teams starting the day in first place by an aggregate score of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first Liverpool player to score 20 goals in all competitions in three consecutive seasons since Michael Owen in 2000-01 and 2002-03 .
• Salah has scored 70 goals in 100 Premier League appearances for Liverpool , seven more than any other player in their first 100 for the club ( Fernando Torres 63 ) .
Only Alan Shearer with Blackburn ( 79 ) has scored more goals in his first 100 Premier League appearances for a club in the competition 's history .
• Liverpool 's Sadio Mane has had a hand in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League starts against Bournemouth ( 4 goals , 2 assists ) .
• Callum Wilson 's opener was the first Premier League goal Bournemouth have scored against Liverpool since April 2017 ( Josh King ) , ending a run of 17 consecutive goals scored by the Reds in this fixture .
'We have to give everyone a proper fight ' - what the managers said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp , speaking to BBC Sport : `` I know what the boys are able to do , but I am not the one that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have said before , confidence is not something that you get , put in your pocket and keep for the rest of your life .
It comes and goes .
You need that feeling where things work out .
`` You have to fight hard - that 's always the main thing to do - but we have 82 points now , which is really nice .
We have to carry on fighting , give everyone a proper fight - and that 's what we did today . ''
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We gave it a go .
We started really well and looked a threat on the counter-attack .
Their two goals came from the transition .
They punished us when it counted .
`` We made a mistake for the first goal , and the second was similar - we had the ball , seconds later we are conceding .
We gave everything to it but came away with nothing .
`` Losing Steve Cook was a big moment , and Phil [ Billing ] could n't really move at the end .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at them . ''
Liverpool host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday ( 20:00 GMT ) before travelling to Everton in the Merseyside derby on 16 March ( 20:00 ) .
Bournemouth welcome Crystal Palace to the Vitality Stadium in their next league match on 14 March ( 15:00 ) .

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Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth: Jurgen Klopp says 'clear foul' in build up to Bournemouth goal
Jurgen Klopp said he will "never compare" himself to former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly after his side beat Bournemouth to take another major step towards a first league title in 30 years.
The victory was Liverpool's 22nd successive Premier League win at Anfield, breaking the English top-flight record set by Shankly's team in 1972.
"We didn't think about that number before the game, but after we can," said Klopp. "It's nice, it's special, but today is a very good example that we have to fight."
The hosts fell behind in controversial circumstances, Callum Wilson slotting home Jefferson Lerma's low cross after appearing to shove Joe Gomez in the build-up to the goal.
Liverpool soon hit their stride, however, and Mohamed Salah - making his 100th league appearance for the club - restored parity with a low finish after Sadio Mane dispossessed Jack Simpson deep inside the Cherries' half.
Mane latched on to Virgil van Dijk's perfectly weighted through-ball to complete the turnaround, but Liverpool needed a brilliant goal-line clearance from James Milner to prevent Ryan Fraser from hauling Bournemouth back on level terms in a nervy second half.
"We're not geniuses, but we can really fight and that's all we have to do until the end of the season," said Klopp, who confirmed captain Jordan Henderson - missing with a hamstring injury - is likely to resume full training on Sunday before the Champions League last-16 second leg at home to Atletico Madrid.
"I think he will train tomorrow. If that looks good, I have to make a decision."
The win means Liverpool could be champions by the time they play Everton in the league on 16 March - if Manchester City lose their next three games against Manchester United, Arsenal and Burnley.
Eddie Howe's Bournemouth side remain in the relegation zone, level on points with Watford and West Ham but with a worse goal difference than their nearest rivals at the bottom.
Reds back to winning ways - just
Klopp spoke before the game about "getting back on track immediately" after watching his side slip to consecutive defeats in the league and FA Cup.
They made the worst possible start, however, as Bournemouth capitalised on the Reds' early nerves to take a shock lead - albeit in controversial fashion.
Wilson finished off a neat move involving Lerma and Philip Billing, but Liverpool felt the goal should have been disallowed for the striker's push on Gomez. The video assistant referee saw no infringement and the goal was given.
Things could have got worse for Liverpool when Nathan Ake's powerful header was unconvincingly shovelled on to the top of the crossbar by stand-in goalkeeper Adrian, although they continued to create chances and deservedly restored parity through Salah's low finish - his 70th league goal for the club.
If Bournemouth fans could have been forgiven for fearing the worst when Mane scored with a delightful dink over Aaron Ramsdale 12 minutes before half-time, Liverpool failed to carry that momentum into the second half.
Chances were few and far between until Ryan Fraser spotted Adrian off his line, with the retreating Milner producing an outstanding clearance, while Mane's 25-yard strike cannoned back off the bar.
Individual errors cost Bournemouth
Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth: Eddie Howe devastated for his players
Having seen his side taken a deserved early lead, Howe will be bitterly disappointed with the manner of Liverpool's two first-half goals.
Simpson, who replaced the injured Steve Cook after 19 minutes, was easily dispossessed by Mane in the build-up to Salah's equaliser, before another sloppy pass allowed Van Dijk to tee up the Senegal forward for Liverpool's second.
There were positives for Bournemouth, who caused Liverpool problems and were only denied a share of the spoils by Milner's superb clearance from Fraser's looping effort.
Ake spurned an opportunity to equalise in the 90th minute when he opted to pass to the offside Wilson with only Adrian to beat.
However, Bournemouth will need to cut out individual mistakes if they are to prolong their five-year stay in the Premier League.
"The two goals come from us having possession and they punished us on the transition," Howe said. "It was a ruthless game for us today because I don't think we did much wrong."
With games against Wolves, Manchester United, Tottenham and Leicester coming up, Bournemouth will be desperate to claim maximum points at home to Crystal Palace in their next league match.
Man of the match - Sadio Mane (Liverpool)
Made the difference for Liverpool with a goal and an assist, and nearly added a late third with a ferocious drive which struck the crossbar
Reds stretch unbeaten Anfield run - the stats
Liverpool are unbeaten in their past 55 league matches at Anfield (W45 D10). Only Chelsea between 2004-2008 (86 games) have had a longer unbeaten run at home in Premier League history.
Since the start of last season, Bournemouth have lost more Premier League away games than any other side (24).
Bournemouth have lost all eight of their Premier League matches against teams starting the day in first place by an aggregate score of 27-4.
Mohamed Salah is the first Liverpool player to score 20 goals in all competitions in three consecutive seasons since Michael Owen in 2000-01 and 2002-03.
Salah has scored 70 goals in 100 Premier League appearances for Liverpool, seven more than any other player in their first 100 for the club (Fernando Torres 63). Only Alan Shearer with Blackburn (79) has scored more goals in his first 100 Premier League appearances for a club in the competition's history.
Liverpool's Sadio Mane has had a hand in six goals in his past four Premier League starts against Bournemouth (4 goals, 2 assists).
Callum Wilson's opener was the first Premier League goal Bournemouth have scored against Liverpool since April 2017 (Josh King), ending a run of 17 consecutive goals scored by the Reds in this fixture.
'We have to give everyone a proper fight' - what the managers said
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, speaking to BBC Sport: "I know what the boys are able to do, but I am not the one that is playing - they are. We have said before, confidence is not something that you get, put in your pocket and keep for the rest of your life. It comes and goes. You need that feeling where things work out.
"You have to fight hard - that's always the main thing to do - but we have 82 points now, which is really nice. We have to carry on fighting, give everyone a proper fight - and that's what we did today."
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe, speaking to BBC Sport: "We gave it a go. We started really well and looked a threat on the counter-attack. Their two goals came from the transition. They punished us when it counted.
"We made a mistake for the first goal, and the second was similar - we had the ball, seconds later we are conceding. We gave everything to it but came away with nothing.
"Losing Steve Cook was a big moment, and Phil [Billing] couldn't really move at the end. We couldn't have a full assault at them."
What's next?
Liverpool host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday (20:00 GMT) before travelling to Everton in the Merseyside derby on 16 March (20:00).
Bournemouth welcome Crystal Palace to the Vitality Stadium in their next league match on 14 March (15:00).


bbc--2020-03-07--International Womens Day: Duchess of Sussex surprises schoolchildren

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The Duchess of Sussex surprised an entire school of children to mark International Women's Day - although she didn't realise her visit was unexpected.
Ahead of the day, the Duchess of Sussex met pupils in Dagenham in east London on Friday.
There was a lot of screaming, cheering and some cheeky statements from pupils who may be giving the duke something to worry about.
It was one of her last official appearances before she and her husband Prince Harry are due to step back as senior royals on 31 March.


bbc--2020-03-07--'We had 13 players against 16' - England boss Jones criticises 'ridiculous' Tuilagi red card

England coach Eddie Jones complained of a `` ridiculous '' red card given to centre Manu Tuilagi in England 's Six Nations victory against Wales .
Tuilagi was sent off in the 75th minute for a no-arms tackle on George North , leaving England with 13 men after an earlier Ellis Genge yellow card .
Wales scored two tries with the numerical advantage , but the visitors did not have time to claim victory .
• Wales captain Jones calls for action against Marler after genital grab • Chaos and confusion as England win comfortably despite late collapse '' But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we had to cope with it . ''
Jones - in a typically combative mood post-match - seemed to suggest Wales had referee Ben O'Keeffe onside , saying England had `` 13 players against 16 '' .
O'Keeffe had a lengthy discussion with television match official Marius Jonker before sending Tuilagi off , and Wales head coach Wayne Pivac said it was `` the correct decision '' .
But Jones felt the centre could not avoid a dangerous tackle as he flew across the pitch to force North into touch and stop the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know what Manu is supposed to do in that situation , '' he added .
`` I do n't know how he is supposed to tackle the guy .
How else do you tackle if you do n't tackle with your shoulder ?
`` The guy is like literally half a metre off the ground .
I just find that bizarre . ''
Former England fly-half Paul Grayson : `` As soon as Tuilagi turned his head and shut his eyes , he 's out of control .
`` His technique was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right decision .
`` Tuilagi had no chance of wrapping his arms once he tried to hit with his right shoulder .
I have no problem with the red card . ''
Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson : `` I was slightly perplexed by the red card .
`` If that was a World Cup final , I do n't believe Manu Tuilagi gets sent off .
I think it 's circumstantial to England being 33-16 up at home . ''
Former Wales international Jonathan Davies : `` As soon as you do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're putting yourself in a dangerous position but George North was going so low .
`` I thought it was a bit harsh .
I thought a penalty and a yellow card .
A red ?
I am not sure . ''
England 'better than at the World Cup' England 's victory keeps the pressure on France , the only undefeated side in the competition , but it is uncertain when Jones ' side will complete their Six Nations campaign with next week 's game in Italy postponed because of coronavirus .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players will return to their clubs and await an announcement from tournament organisers on if and when matches will be rescheduled .
The World Cup finalists did not look as if they would become Six Nations title contenders after an opening-round loss to France last month .
But they have found their form since to claim three consecutive wins and Jones insists they are better than the side that was defeated by South Africa in November 's World Cup final in Japan .
`` We are a better team now than we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a really good step forward in this Six Nations , '' he added .
`` We can play sharp and quick when the occasion allows us to .
We can really tough it out and find a way to win .
That 's what pleased me today . ''

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England coach Eddie Jones complained of a "ridiculous" red card given to centre Manu Tuilagi in England's Six Nations victory against Wales.
Tuilagi was sent off in the 75th minute for a no-arms tackle on George North, leaving England with 13 men after an earlier Ellis Genge yellow card.
Wales scored two tries with the numerical advantage, but the visitors did not have time to claim victory.
"I find the whole thing ridiculous," Jones told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"But that is the way it is and we had to cope with it."
Jones - in a typically combative mood post-match - seemed to suggest Wales had referee Ben O'Keeffe onside, saying England had "13 players against 16".
O'Keeffe had a lengthy discussion with television match official Marius Jonker before sending Tuilagi off, and Wales head coach Wayne Pivac said it was "the correct decision".
But Jones felt the centre could not avoid a dangerous tackle as he flew across the pitch to force North into touch and stop the wing scoring.
"I don't know what Manu is supposed to do in that situation," he added.
"I don't know how he is supposed to tackle the guy. How else do you tackle if you don't tackle with your shoulder?
"The guy is like literally half a metre off the ground. I just find that bizarre."
Six Nations: Manu Tuilagi red card meant it was '13 against 16' - England boss Eddie Jones
What the pundits thought
Former England fly-half Paul Grayson: "As soon as Tuilagi turned his head and shut his eyes, he's out of control.
"His technique wasn't up to it. It was the right decision.
"Tuilagi had no chance of wrapping his arms once he tried to hit with his right shoulder. I have no problem with the red card."
England's Manu Tuilagi was sent off for this high tackle which bundled George North into touch
Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson: "I was slightly perplexed by the red card.
"If that was a World Cup final, I don't believe Manu Tuilagi gets sent off. I think it's circumstantial to England being 33-16 up at home."
Former Wales international Jonathan Davies: "As soon as you don't lead with the arm, you're putting yourself in a dangerous position but George North was going so low.
"I thought it was a bit harsh. I thought a penalty and a yellow card. A red? I am not sure."
England 'better than at the World Cup'
The win - which followed victories over Scotland and Ireland - earned England a first Triple Crown in four years
England's victory keeps the pressure on France, the only undefeated side in the competition, but it is uncertain when Jones' side will complete their Six Nations campaign with next week's game in Italy postponed because of coronavirus.
After a review session on Sunday, England players will return to their clubs and await an announcement from tournament organisers on if and when matches will be rescheduled.
The World Cup finalists did not look as if they would become Six Nations title contenders after an opening-round loss to France last month.
But they have found their form since to claim three consecutive wins and Jones insists they are better than the side that was defeated by South Africa in November's World Cup final in Japan.
"We are a better team now than we were at the World Cup and have taken a really good step forward in this Six Nations," he added.
"We can play sharp and quick when the occasion allows us to. We can really tough it out and find a way to win. That's what pleased me today."


bbc--2020-03-07--'We didn't have a midfield' - Mourinho criticises Ndombele after Spurs draw

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho singled out the club 's £54m record signing Tanguy Ndombele for criticism after substituting the midfielder at half-time in the 1-1 draw at Burnley .
Spurs dominated midfield in the opening 45 minutes and Burnley capitalised when Chris Wood put the hosts ahead .
Ndombele and Oliver Skipp made way for Giovani lo Celso and Lucas Moura at the break as Spurs fought back for a draw .
`` In the first half we did n't have a midfield , '' said Mourinho .
`` Of course I 'm not speaking of Skipp because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played two hours in the last few days .
I do n't criticise him at all .
`` But I 'm not going to run away and I have to say he [ Ndombele ] has had enough time to come to a different level .
`` I know the Premier League is difficult , and some players take a long time to adapt to a different league .
`` But a player with his potential has to give us more than he is giving us , especially when you see how Lucas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing .
I was expecting more in the first half from him . ''
The double change worked for Tottenham as they put in a much-improved second-half display and Dele Alli 's penalty earned the visitors a point .
Mourinho suggested Ndombele - who joined Spurs from Lyon last summer and has made 24 appearances this season - may find it difficult to get back into the side .
`` Many fantastic players in their first season , in a new country , for different reasons they struggle , '' the former Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There have been many examples of that .
`` He 's a player with great talent .
He has to know he has to do much better and know I can not keep giving him opportunities to play because the team is much more important . ''

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Ndombele was making just his third Premier League start for Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho singled out the club's £54m record signing Tanguy Ndombele for criticism after substituting the midfielder at half-time in the 1-1 draw at Burnley.
Spurs dominated midfield in the opening 45 minutes and Burnley capitalised when Chris Wood put the hosts ahead.
Ndombele and Oliver Skipp made way for Giovani lo Celso and Lucas Moura at the break as Spurs fought back for a draw.
"In the first half we didn't have a midfield," said Mourinho.
"Of course I'm not speaking of Skipp because he's a kid of 19 who's played two hours in the last few days. I don't criticise him at all.
"But I'm not going to run away and I have to say he [Ndombele] has had enough time to come to a different level.
"I know the Premier League is difficult, and some players take a long time to adapt to a different league.
"But a player with his potential has to give us more than he is giving us, especially when you see how Lucas, Lo Celso and those players are playing. I was expecting more in the first half from him."
The double change worked for Tottenham as they put in a much-improved second-half display and Dele Alli's penalty earned the visitors a point.
Mourinho suggested Ndombele - who joined Spurs from Lyon last summer and has made 24 appearances this season - may find it difficult to get back into the side.
"Many fantastic players in their first season, in a new country, for different reasons they struggle," the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss added. "There have been many examples of that.
"He's a player with great talent. He has to know he has to do much better and know I cannot keep giving him opportunities to play because the team is much more important."


bbc--2020-03-07--Wales captain Jones wants action over Marler grabbing incident

Alun Wyn Jones says he hopes World Rugby look at the first-half incident which saw England prop Joe Marler grab the Wales captain by the genitals .
No action was taken against Marler with Jones admitting he was unsure how he should react to the incident .
`` It 's interesting and what would you do in that situation ? ''
said Jones .
`` I have won 138 Tests for my country , but if I react I get a red card so it 's tough .
Hopefully World Rugby have a look at it . ''
• Chaos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late collapse • 'We had 13 players against 16 ' - England boss Jones Jones said he shook Marler 's hand but did not speak to the Harlequins prop at the end of the match , which England won 33-30 .
World Rugby law 9.27 says `` A player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship including but not limited to grabbing , twisting or squeezing the genitals '' .
The offence has a low end punishment of 12 weeks to a maximum penalty of 208 weeks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of things happen on a rugby field , '' said Jones .
`` My question is that it 's difficult as a captain these days to speak to a referee about anything .
`` I looked at the touch judge and he did no see what happened , which is fine .
`` But there is a lot of footage that has been shown and a lot of supporters have seen what has happened .
`` It is very frustrating that we talk a lot about TMOs and footage review but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot happening .
`` I think it needs to be taken in the context of the game .
But with regards to the judicial panel that rugby has surrounding each game , as players - removing myself and Joe from this and the game itself - that 's what we need to focus on .
`` Not the incident or the individual . ''
Wales suffered a third successive Six Nations defeat for the first time since 2007 and will look to end that run against Scotland in Cardiff next Saturday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to improve this performance , and we will be tough on ourselves , '' said head coach Wayne Pivac .
`` We are here to win Test matches .
We have not done that in recent weeks so we need to make sure we take a look at that and take the learnings .
`` We have a game in seven days time against Scotland and that 's an important game for us to continue to improve the way we are playing the game .
`` We are finishing at home and looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Wales will be without second row Jake Ball who needs surgery and is set to be out for three months after he suffered an arm injury in the second half at Twickenham .
There are also concerns over full-back Leigh Halfpenny ( gashed leg ) and props Dillon Lewis ( ankle ) and Leon Brown ( shoulder ) , while replacement flanker Aaron Shingler also picked up a second-half injury .

Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby
Alun Wyn Jones says he hopes World Rugby look at the first-half incident which saw England prop Joe Marler grab the Wales captain by the genitals.
No action was taken against Marler with Jones admitting he was unsure how he should react to the incident.
"It's interesting and what would you do in that situation?" said Jones.
"I have 138 caps for my country, but if I react I get a red card so it's tough. Hopefully World Rugby have a look at it."
Jones said he shook Marler's hand but did not speak to the Harlequins prop at the end of the match, which England won 33-30.
World Rugby law 9.27 says "A player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship including but not limited to grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals".
The offence has a low end punishment of 12 weeks to a maximum penalty of 208 weeks.
World Rugby say potential action is a Six Nations matter as they are in charge of the disciplinary process. Six Nations bosses have 48 hours after the conclusion of any game to cite players.
The decisions are made by an independent citing commissioner.
"Joe is a good bloke and a lot of things happen on a rugby field," said Jones.
"My question is that it's difficult as a captain these days to speak to a referee about anything.
"I looked at the touch judge and he did not see what happened, which is fine.
"But there is a lot of footage that has been shown and a lot of supporters have seen what has happened.
Joe Marler: England prop's 'stupidity' over Alun Wyn Jones condemned by ex-Wales stars
"It is very frustrating that we talk a lot about TMOs and footage review but there does not seem to be a lot happening.
"I think it needs to be taken in the context of the game. But with regards to the judicial panel that rugby has surrounding each game, as players - removing myself and Joe from this and the game itself - that's what we need to focus on.
"Not the incident or the individual."
Wales suffered a third successive Six Nations defeat for the first time since 2007 and will look to end that run against Scotland in Cardiff next Saturday.
"We will review this game and look to improve this performance, and we will be tough on ourselves," said head coach Wayne Pivac.
"We are here to win Test matches. We have not done that in recent weeks so we need to make sure we take a look at that and take the learnings.
"We have a game in seven days time against Scotland and that's an important game for us to continue to improve the way we are playing the game.
"We are finishing at home and looking to end on a positive note."
Wales will be without second row Jake Ball who needs surgery and is set to be out for three months after he suffered an arm injury in the second half at Twickenham.
There are also concerns over full-back Leigh Halfpenny (gashed leg) and props Dillon Lewis (ankle) and Leon Brown (shoulder), while replacement flanker Aaron Shingler also picked up a second-half injury.


bbc--2020-03-07--England beat Wales in pulsating encounter despite late Tuilagi red card

England survived a late red card for Manu Tuilagi to secure a first Triple Crown in four years and inflict a third successive defeat on new Wales head coach Wayne Pivac .
Cleverly worked first-half tries from Anthony Watson and Elliot Daly and a brace of penalties and conversions from Owen Farrell opened up an 11-point half-time lead , Wales ' only points coming from three penalties .
Wales went the length of the pitch to score a sublime try through Justin Tipuric before England re-established command through Farrell 's boot and a try from Tuilagi .
The England centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no-arms tackle on George North , and with Ellis Genge in the sin-bin England were down to 13 men .
Dan Biggar and then Tipuric again capitalised with late tries but England 's lead was just big enough and they held on amidst the chaos .
With England 's final game against Italy postponed because of the coronavirus , France remain favourites to win the championship .
But after defeat in Paris in their opening game , Eddie Jones ' men have recaptured some of the form and momentum that took them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Wales captain Jones calls for action against Marler after genital grab • Chaos and confusion as England win comfortably despite late collapse England came charging out of the blocks , Tom Curry flattening Dan Biggar from an early up-and-under , and Maro Itoje cantering deep into the Welsh 22 .
And off clean line-out ball Ben Youngs found Watson on his inside , the winger stepping past two Welsh defenders to fight his way over the line .
Farrell banged over the conversion to go past 900 points for England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the England try-line after good work from Nick Tompkins , the England skipper was penalised for shoving North in the ruck , and Halfpenny made it 7-3 .
• 'We had 13 players against 16 ' - England boss Jones A head injury to Jonny May after the winger went up for a high ball meant an early entry for replacement Henry Slade and a test of Jones ' decision to select a bench with only one outside back .
Farrell and Halfpenny exchanged further successful penalties as the game became cagier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again .
From another penalty kicked to the corner England set up a driving maul , and Youngs went sniping only to be lassoed by a high tackle from Rob Evans .
With the penalty coming England went wide , Farrell and George Ford combining beautifully as Slade 's dummy run created the space down the left for Daly to dive over through North 's despairing tackle .
Wales were creaking , the penalties piling up and Farrell kicking another with unerring accuracy from 35 metres to make it 20-6 .
Itoje went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fly-half the chance to cut that lead by three at the interval , Wales grateful to be within 11 points .
England 's lead was reduced within seconds of the kick-off as Wales conjured up one of the great Six Nations tries .
With England 's kick-chase dawdling Tompkins set off from his own five-metre line , found Josh Navidi outside him and took the return pass on halfway before slipping it on to the supporting Tomos Williams on his inside .
And the scrum-half drew the last man Daly before setting Tipuric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and light up a grey afternoon .
With Biggar popping over the conversion it was suddenly a four-point game , and Wales ' supporters were dreaming of another famous Twickenham heist .
But Courtney Lawes went digging at a ruck to win a penalty that Farrell stroked over , and Ford made it 26-16 as England 's powerful forwards won a scrum penalty .
Jones threw on Joe Launchbury and Luke Cowan-Dickie and the power and points kept coming .
Youngs made another break , Watson and then the forwards took it on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flipped a little pass away under pressure to let Tuilagi walk in his side 's third try .
With Farrell curling over the conversion from out wide it was 33-16 and the game seemed safe .
But then Tuilagi was dismissed after a long discussion between referee Ben O'Keeffe and TMO Marius Jonker , and Wales were able to strike back before finally running out of time .
The England scrum-half is closing in on his 100th England cap and recaptured his running threat of old to keep his side constantly on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' - what they said England captain Owen Farrell speaking to Radio 5 Live : `` I thought it was a brilliant performance .
A few less players on the pitch at the end made it difficult , but in terms of effort and composure when they put us under pressure , it was brilliant .
I thought people worked extremely hard to fight for the team . ''
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones : `` We 're probably lamenting a couple of territorial giveaways in the first half .
Then you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Unfortunately they capitalised on a couple of bits of indiscipline and kept the scoreboard at bay .
Those two tries show what we can do but it was too little too late in the end . ''
Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson : `` England were disciplined in their tactics and execution .
That wonder try from Wales at the beginning of the second half rocked England a bit , and they could n't quite get back into their pattern .
`` Wales played much , much better in the second half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wind .
They were not going to win with the tactics they employed for the first 40 minutes .
It would have been a genuinely nail-biting , tense last few minutes if they 'd done that earlier . ''
Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies : `` It was always going to be difficult after Warren Gatland left .
Wales looked a little more dangerous , but they 've got to learn to vary their tactics .
England were always on the front foot . ''
Replacements : Slade for May ( 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , Genge for Marler ( 66 ) , Cowan-Dickie for George ( 58 ) , Stuart for Sinckler ( 76 ) , Launchbury for Kruis ( 58 ) , Ewels for Lawes ( 66 ) , Earl for Wilson ( 76 ) .
Replacements : McNicholl for L. Williams ( 66 ) , Webb for T. Williams ( 46 ) , Carre for R. Evans ( 58 ) , Elias for Owens ( 75 ) , Brown for Lewis ( 41 ) , Shingler for Ball ( 58 ) , Faletau for @ @ @ @ @

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Guinness Six Nations: England v Wales England: (20) 33 Tries: Watson, Daly, Tuilagi Pens: Farrell 3 Ford Cons: Farrell 3 Red card: Tuilagi Wales: (9) 30 Tries: Tipuric 2, Biggar Pens: Halfpenny 2, Biggar Cons: Biggar 2
England survived a late red card for Manu Tuilagi to secure a first Triple Crown in four years and inflict a third successive defeat on new Wales head coach Wayne Pivac.
Cleverly worked first-half tries from Anthony Watson and Elliot Daly and a brace of penalties and conversions from Owen Farrell opened up an 11-point half-time lead, Wales' only points coming from three penalties.
Wales went the length of the pitch to score a sublime try through Justin Tipuric before England re-established command through Farrell's boot and a try from Tuilagi.
The England centre was then controversially sent off for a no-arms tackle on George North, and with Ellis Genge in the sin-bin England were down to 13 men.
Dan Biggar and then Tipuric again capitalised with late tries but England's lead was just big enough and they held on amidst the chaos.
With England's final game against Italy postponed because of the coronavirus, France remain favourites to win the championship.
But after defeat in Paris in their opening game, Eddie Jones' men have recaptured some of the form and momentum that took them to a World Cup final four months ago.
France take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday - which you can watch live on BBC One
Fiery Farrell sparks for England
England came charging out of the blocks, Tom Curry flattening Dan Biggar from an early up-and-under, and Maro Itoje cantering deep into the Welsh 22.
And off clean line-out ball Ben Youngs found Watson on his inside, the winger stepping past two Welsh defenders to fight his way over the line.
Farrell banged over the conversion to go past 900 points for England, but after North had knocked on close to the England try-line after good work from Nick Tompkins, the England skipper was penalised for shoving North in the ruck, and Halfpenny made it 7-3.
A head injury to Jonny May after the winger went up for a high ball meant an early entry for replacement Henry Slade and a test of Jones' decision to select a bench with only one outside back.
Farrell and Halfpenny exchanged further successful penalties as the game became cagier and scrappier, but then England struck again.
From another penalty kicked to the corner England set up a driving maul, and Youngs went sniping only to be lassoed by a high tackle from Rob Evans.
Elliot Daly scored England's second try to help the hosts take a deserved 20-9 half-time lead
With the penalty coming England went wide, Farrell and George Ford combining beautifully as Slade's dummy run created the space down the left for Daly to dive over through North's despairing tackle.
Wales were creaking, the penalties piling up and Farrell kicking another with unerring accuracy from 35 metres to make it 20-6.
Itoje went high on Biggar to give the Welsh fly-half the chance to cut that lead by three at the interval, Wales grateful to be within 11 points.
Tuilagi sees red as Tipuric inspires
England's Manu Tuilagi was sent off for this high tackle which bundled George North into touch
England's lead was reduced within seconds of the kick-off as Wales conjured up one of the great Six Nations tries.
With England's kick-chase dawdling Tompkins set off from his own five-metre line, found Josh Navidi outside him and took the return pass on halfway before slipping it on to the supporting Tomos Williams on his inside.
And the scrum-half drew the last man Daly before setting Tipuric away to canter in from 25 metres and light up a grey afternoon.
Six Nations: Manu Tuilagi red card meant it was '13 against 16' - England boss Eddie Jones
With Biggar popping over the conversion it was suddenly a four-point game, and Wales' supporters were dreaming of another famous Twickenham heist.
But Courtney Lawes went digging at a ruck to win a penalty that Farrell stroked over, and Ford made it 26-16 as England's powerful forwards won a scrum penalty.
Jones threw on Joe Launchbury and Luke Cowan-Dickie and the power and points kept coming.
Youngs made another break, Watson and then the forwards took it on and with Welsh defenders sucked in Ford flipped a little pass away under pressure to let Tuilagi walk in his side's third try.
With Farrell curling over the conversion from out wide it was 33-16 and the game seemed safe.
But then Tuilagi was dismissed after a long discussion between referee Ben O'Keeffe and TMO Marius Jonker, and Wales were able to strike back before finally running out of time.
Man of the match: Ben Youngs
Ben Youngs set up the first try and made several other breaks
The England scrum-half is closing in on his 100th England cap and recaptured his running threat of old to keep his side constantly on the front foot.
'A brilliant performance' - what they said
England captain Owen Farrell speaking to Radio 5 Live: "I thought it was a brilliant performance. A few less players on the pitch at the end made it difficult, but in terms of effort and composure when they put us under pressure, it was brilliant. I thought people worked extremely hard to fight for the team."
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones: "We're probably lamenting a couple of territorial giveaways in the first half. Then you are chasing the game a little bit.
"Unfortunately they capitalised on a couple of bits of indiscipline and kept the scoreboard at bay. Those two tries show what we can do but it was too little too late in the end."
England have beaten Scotland, Ireland and Wales to secure the Triple Crown trophy
Analysis
Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson: "England were disciplined in their tactics and execution. That wonder try from Wales at the beginning of the second half rocked England a bit, and they couldn't quite get back into their pattern.
"Wales played much, much better in the second half, they threw a bit of caution to wind. They were not going to win with the tactics they employed for the first 40 minutes. It would have been a genuinely nail-biting, tense last few minutes if they'd done that earlier."
Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies: "It was always going to be difficult after Warren Gatland left. Wales looked a little more dangerous, but they've got to learn to vary their tactics. England were always on the front foot."
Line-ups
England: Daly; Watson, Tuilagi, Farrell (capt), May; Ford, Youngs; Marler, George, Sinckler, Itoje, Kruis, Lawes, Wilson, Curry.
Replacements: Slade for May (8), Heinz for Youngs (70), Genge for Marler (66), Cowan-Dickie for George (58), Stuart for Sinckler (76), Launchbury for Kruis (58), Ewels for Lawes (66), Earl for Wilson (76).
Sin-bin: Genge (73).
Sent off: Tuilagi (75).
Wales: Halfpenny; North, Tompkins, Parkes, Williams; Biggar, 9-Tomos Williams; R Evans, Owens, Lewis, Ball, Jones (capt), Moriarty, Tipuric, Navidi.
Replacements: McNicholl for L. Williams (66), Webb for T. Williams (46), Carre for R. Evans (58), Elias for Owens (75), Brown for Lewis (41), Shingler for Ball (58), Faletau for Moriarty (58).
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
Touch judges: Romain Poite (France) & Alexandre Ruiz (France)
TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa)


bbc--2020-03-07--Late Messi penalty takes Barcelona top of La Liga

Lionel Messi scored a late penalty as Barcelona edged to victory over Real Sociedad to move top of La Liga .
Barca go two points clear of Real Madrid , but Zinedine Zidane 's side can regain top spot with victory at Real Betis on Sunday ( kick-off 20:00 GMT ) .
The home side 's spot-kick was awarded for Robin le Normand 's handball , which the referee saw on the pitchside monitor , allowing Messi to convert .
Alexander Isak smashed a shot wide from Sociedad 's best chance of the game .
Barca thought they had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alba stroked a finish into an open net , but substitute Ansu Fati was adjudged to be narrowly offside by VAR .
Former Middlesbrough striker Martin Braithwaite , who signed for Barca in an emergency transfer outside the transfer window , was dangerous in the first half , striking a couple of shots straight at Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro .
Ivan Rakitic had a thumping effort from the edge of the area pushed away , while Gerard Pique headed straight at Remiro from inside the six yard box .
Messi seemed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a shot wide from 10 yards out and curled another off target , but the skipper proved to be the match winner , clipping home an 81st minute penalty for his 19th league goal of the season .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Messi's penalty was his 19th league goal of the season
Lionel Messi scored a late penalty as Barcelona edged to victory over Real Sociedad to move top of La Liga.
Barca go two points clear of Real Madrid, but Zinedine Zidane's side can regain top spot with victory at Real Betis on Sunday (kick-off 20:00 GMT).
The home side's spot-kick was awarded for Robin le Normand's handball, which the referee saw on the pitchside monitor, allowing Messi to convert.
Alexander Isak smashed a shot wide from Sociedad's best chance of the game.
Barca thought they had a second in the 95th minute when Jordi Alba stroked a finish into an open net, but substitute Ansu Fati was adjudged to be narrowly offside by VAR.
Former Middlesbrough striker Martin Braithwaite, who signed for Barca in an emergency transfer outside the transfer window, was dangerous in the first half, striking a couple of shots straight at Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro.
Ivan Rakitic had a thumping effort from the edge of the area pushed away, while Gerard Pique headed straight at Remiro from inside the six yard box.
Messi seemed to be having an off day when he side-footed a shot wide from 10 yards out and curled another off target, but the skipper proved to be the match winner, clipping home an 81st minute penalty for his 19th league goal of the season.


bbc--2020-03-07--Beckham's Inter Miami score first MLS goal but lose to DC United

David Beckham 's Inter Miami scored their first-ever goal in Major League Soccer but were denied a maiden victory as DC United fought back to win 2-1 .
Rodolfo Pizarro got Inter Miami off to a dream start in what was just their second league game with the landmark goal after two minutes .
They then had a goal ruled out by VAR and Roman Torres sent off for handball .
Yamil Asad and Frederic Brillant then scored twice in two minutes as DC United turned the game around to win .
Inter Miami have now lost both their MLS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inaugural fixture by Los Angeles FC last Sunday .
Former England captain Beckham had a big role in setting up the new MLS team and is one of the owners , as well as president of soccer operations .
• Read more about the new club here Why does Beckham own an MLS team ?
When Beckham joined LA Galaxy from Real Madrid in 2007 , part of his contract gave him the option to buy an MLS franchise at a reduced rate in the future .
Beckham exercised that option six years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the team up and running because of arguments over a stadium site .
The club will have to play 30 miles from Miami until they relocate in 2022 .
`` There was never a moment when I said I would walk away but there were moments when I thought this might not happen , '' Beckham said in a news conference in New York recently .
`` I have always loved a challenge .
I did n't realise how big a challenge this was going to be , even down to putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miami - whose full name is Club Internacional de Futbol Miami - will hope to succeed where more than 30 Florida teams have failed , including Miami Fusion , who only lasted in MLS from 1998 to 2001 .
And they have already built a big fanbase before even playing a game .
Fans eager for a Miami team to support turned up in numbers - with banners , flags and drums - to Inter 's under-13 and under-14 games last season .
The club are not expected to challenge for the title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big-name European players in time for the start of the season .
They have , however , signed two of their three permitted 'designated players ' - Argentine teenager Matias Pellegrini and Mexico international midfielder Pizarro .
Scotland winger Morgan joined from Celtic in January .
Head coach Diego Alonso has won two Concacaf Champions Leagues with Mexican sides .

Last updated on .From the section Football
Pizarro scored with Inter Miami's first attack
David Beckham's Inter Miami scored their first-ever goal in Major League Soccer but were denied a maiden victory as DC United fought back to win 2-1.
Rodolfo Pizarro got Inter Miami off to a dream start in what was just their second league game with the landmark goal after two minutes.
They then had a goal ruled out by VAR and Roman Torres sent off for handball.
Yamil Asad and Frederic Brillant then scored twice in two minutes as DC United turned the game around to win.
Inter Miami have now lost both their MLS games, having been beaten in their inaugural fixture by Los Angeles FC last Sunday.
Former England captain Beckham had a big role in setting up the new MLS team and is one of the owners, as well as president of soccer operations.
Why does Beckham own an MLS team?
Beckham speaks of his 'stubbornness' as Inter Miami make MLS debut
When Beckham joined LA Galaxy from Real Madrid in 2007, part of his contract gave him the option to buy an MLS franchise at a reduced rate in the future.
Beckham exercised that option six years ago but it took several years to get the team up and running because of arguments over a stadium site. The club will have to play 30 miles from Miami until they relocate in 2022.
"There was never a moment when I said I would walk away but there were moments when I thought this might not happen," Beckham said in a news conference in New York recently.
"I have always loved a challenge. I didn't realise how big a challenge this was going to be, even down to putting tiles in the showers."
Who are Inter Miami?
Inter Miami - whose full name is Club Internacional de Futbol Miami - will hope to succeed where more than 30 Florida teams have failed, including Miami Fusion, who only lasted in MLS from 1998 to 2001.
And they have already built a big fanbase before even playing a game. Fans eager for a Miami team to support turned up in numbers - with banners, flags and drums - to Inter's under-13 and under-14 games last season.
The club are not expected to challenge for the title this year after failing to sign any big-name European players in time for the start of the season.
They have, however, signed two of their three permitted 'designated players' - Argentine teenager Matias Pellegrini and Mexico international midfielder Pizarro. Scotland winger Morgan joined from Celtic in January.
Head coach Diego Alonso has won two Concacaf Champions Leagues with Mexican sides.


bbc--2020-03-08--Coronavirus: Northern Italy quarantines 16 million people

Italy has placed up to 16 million people under quarantine as it battles to contain the spread of coronavirus .
Anyone living in Lombardy and 14 other central and northern provinces will need special permission to travel .
Milan and Venice are both affected .
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte also announced the closure of schools , gyms , museums , nightclubs and other venues across the whole country .
The measures , the most radical taken outside China , will last until 3 April .
Italy has seen the largest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and reported a steep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strict new quarantine measures affect a quarter of the Italian population and centre on the northern part of the country that powers its economy .
The death toll in Italy has passed 230 , with officials reporting more than 36 deaths in 24 hours .
The number of confirmed cases jumped by more than 1,200 to 5,883 on Saturday .
`` We want to guarantee the health of our citizens .
We understand that these measures will impose sacrifices , sometimes small and sometimes very big , '' Mr Conte said early on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can I do ?
• A SIMPLE GUIDE : What are the symptoms ?
• GETTING READY : How prepared is the UK ?
• MAPS AND CHARTS : Visual guide to the outbreak Under the new measures , people are not supposed to be able to enter or leave the whole northern region of Lombardy , home to 10 million people , except for emergency access .
Milan is the main city in the region .
The same restrictions apply to 14 provinces : Modena , Parma , Piacenza , Reggio Emilia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alessandria , Asti , Novara , Verbano Cusio Ossola , Vercelli , Padua , Treviso and Venice .
`` There will be no movement in or out of these areas , or within them , unless for proven , work-related reasons emergencies or health reasons , '' Mr Conte told reporters .
`` We are facing an emergency , a national emergency .
We have to limit the spread of the virus and prevent our hospitals from being overwhelmed . ''
However transport in and out of the regions affected continues .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived at Milan 's Malpensa airport on Sunday morning according to flight tracking websites .
It was widely discussed here that the week that 's just finished was critical to seeing if Italy 's coronavirus response had managed to halt the spread .
If the numbers had begun to tail off , it would have suggested the containment measures had worked .
They have n't .
With cases still surging , the government has moved to the next stage - and it 's a dramatic step up .
It 's not quite a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still running and access will be permitted for emergency or essential work reasons .
But police will be able to stop people and ask why they 're trying to enter or leave the areas covered .
The question is whether this is all too late .
It 's believed the virus was circulating in Italy for weeks before it was detected .
And there have now been cases in all 22 regions of the country .
The government is now taking the most extensive containment measures outside of China .
But is this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stable door after the horse has bolted ?
Until now only around 50,000 people in northern Italy had been affected by quarantine measures .
Last week the government announced the closure of all schools and universities across the country for 10 days .
What are the details of the new restrictions ?
Weddings and funerals have been suspended , as well as religious and cultural events .
Cinemas , night clubs , gyms , swimming pools , museums and ski resorts have been closed .
Restaurants and cafes in the quarantined zones can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must sit at least 1m ( 3ft ) apart .
People have been told to stay at home as much as possible , and those who break the quarantine could face three months in jail .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) has advised Italy to focus on virus containment measures as infections spread in the country .
The plans echo China 's forced quarantine of millions of people which the WHO has praised for halting the spread of the virus .
Italy has also said it will start recruiting retired doctors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .
What is the situation elsewhere ?
The number of infections worldwide is almost 102,000 , the WHO says , with nearly 3,500 deaths .
Most of the fatalities have been in China , where the virus originated in December .
But the country on Sunday reported its lowest number of new infections in a single day since January - an indication that the virus 's spread is slowing .
There were 40 new cases on Saturday , less than half the number reported on Friday .
Twenty-seven new deaths were reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a month - and all were in Wuhan , where the outbreak began .
Iran , one of the worst hot-spots outside China , has now confirmed almost 6,000 infections and 145 deaths .
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called the spread of the virus `` deeply concerning '' and urged all countries to make containment `` their highest priority '' .
• A hotel being used as a coronavirus quarantine facility in the Chinese city of Quanzhou collapsed , killing six people • Pope Francis is to deliver Sunday 's Angelus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowds forming • In the US , a cruise ship with 3,533 passengers and crew held off the coast near San Francisco after 21 people tested positive for the disease has been directed to the nearby port of Oakland • An individual who attended a conservative political conference last week that President Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence spoke at has been confirmed to have the virus • The Women 's World Ice Hockey Championships in Canada have been cancelled • In Saudi Arabia , access to the sacred Kaaba in Islam 's holiest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Korean officials said 367 new cases had been reported in the past day , bringing the total cases in the country to 7,134 .
In the US more than 400 cases have been reported , and the death toll is 19 .
In New York , cases jumped from 44 on Friday to 76 and Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency .
South America recorded its first coronavirus death - a 64-year-old man in Argentina .
In Australia , a man in his 80s became the third person to die there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to report a rise in the total number of cases are : France ( to 949 ) ; Germany ( 795 ) ; Spain ( 441 ) ; the UK ( 209 ) ; the Netherlands ( 188 ) .
Colombia , Bulgaria , Costa Rica , Malta , the Maldives and Paraguay have meanwhile all reported their first cases .
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bbc--2020-03-07--International Women's Day: Duchess of Sussex surprises schoolchildren

The Duchess of Sussex surprised an entire school of children to mark International Women 's Day - although she did @ @ @ @ @ unexpected .
Ahead of the day , the Duchess of Sussex met pupils in Dagenham @ @ @ @ @ .
There was a lot of screaming , cheering and some cheeky statements from pupils @ @ @ @ @ duke something to worry about .
It was one of her last official appearances before @ @ @ @ @ Harry are due to step back as senior royals on 31 March .


bbc--2020-03-08--The app keeping Friday night dinners alive

Millennials are often defined as 'the loneliest generation ' - but one app in the US is trying to tackle @ @ @ @ @ .
OneTable , a non-profit app , is trying to get more young people to @ @ @ @ @ known as Shabbat , that begin the day of rest celebrated by practising Jews .
@ @ @ @ @ the app to make Shabbat a habit every week , and get more young Jews @ @ @ @ @ these dinners but to actually host them - ensuring that the practice survives for the @ @ @ @ @ , it is about ritual and prayer - but for many millennial Jews who see @ @ @ @ @ cultural than religious , it 's also an important way to thwart loneliness in a @ @ @ @ @ .
To find out more about religion apps , listen to the World Service 's @ @ @ @ @ them here .

Millennials are often defined as 'the loneliest generation' - but one app in the US is trying to tackle that problem for young Jews.
OneTable, a non-profit app, is trying to get more young people to celebrate Friday night dinners, known as Shabbat, that begin the day of rest celebrated by practising Jews.
Their aim is to use the app to make Shabbat a habit every week, and get more young Jews not only willing to attend these dinners but to actually host them - ensuring that the practice survives for the next generation.
For some, it is about ritual and prayer - but for many millennial Jews who see their Jewish identity as more cultural than religious, it's also an important way to thwart loneliness in a bustling city like New York.
To find out more about religion apps, listen to the World Service's Heart and Soul documentary about them here.
Producer: Sophia Smith Galer


bbc--2020-03-08--Bahrain Grand Prix: Fans banned because of coronavirus

Fans will not be allowed to attend this month 's Bahrain Grand Prix because of the coronavirus outbreak .
Organisers said the race - scheduled for 20-22 March - would be `` participants only '' because allowing spectators at the event `` would not be the right thing to do '' .
The Chinese Grand Prix from 17-19 April was postponed last month .
`` Balancing the welfare of supporters and race goers is a tremendous responsibility , '' organisers said .
`` Given the continued spread of Covid-19 globally , convening a major sporting event , which is open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international travellers and local fans to interact in close proximity , would not be the right thing to do at the present time .
`` But to ensure that neither the sport , nor its global supporter base , is unduly impacted , the race weekend itself will still go ahead as a televised event . ''
• How coronavirus has affected sporting events around the world The Bahrain Grand Prix takes place a week after the season-opener in Australia .
Bahrain had implemented special measures to ensure the race would go ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the names and flight details of all F1 personnel who work for teams , administrators , broadcasters or media who have been to , or transited through , China ( including Hong Kong ) , Iran , Iraq , Italy , Japan , South Korea , Malaysia , Singapore , Egypt , Lebanon and Thailand in the 14 days before their arrival in Bahrain .
They have also asked for the names and flight details of all passengers planning to arrive in Bahrain via the United Arab Emirates .
These passengers are expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrival and , if they do not have coronavirus , will be allowed to enter the country .
`` We know how disappointed many will be by this news , especially for those planning to travel to the event , which has become a cornerstone event of the international F1 calendar , but safety has to remain our utmost priority , '' read a statement from the Bahrain International Circuit .
`` Bahrain 's own early actions to prevent , identify and isolate cases of individuals with Covid-19 has been extremely successful to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have further increased the effectiveness of preventing the virus ' spread , something that would clearly be near impossible to maintain were the race to have proceeded as originally planned . ''

Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
About 300,000 people are expected to turn up at Albert Park for the four days of action
Formula 1's season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne will go ahead as planned next weekend with fans in attendance, race chief Andrew Westacott has said.
There will be no crowds at the Bahrain Grand Prix on 20 March because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Westacott, who cited the big crowd at the T20 World Cup final, said: "We've got to go around things sensibly.
"We have to keep moving on through life while taking precautions."
Many F1 teams are based in England, but Ferrari and Honda-powered Alpha Tauri are located in Italy where there has been a recent surge in coronavirus cases.
"The interesting thing is the Italian freight," the Australian Grand Prix Corporation chief added.
"The Alpha Tauri cars and the Ferrari cars are on their way from [the airport] as we speak, so it's really good. The key personnel are on their planes. We're expecting them in the next 12 to 24 hours."
Italy has placed up to 16 million people under quarantine as it battles to contain the spread of the virus. Anyone living in Lombardy and 14 other central and northern provinces - including Modena, where Ferrari's Maranello headquarters is situated - will need special permission to travel.
Professor Brendan Murphy, the chief medical officer for the Australian government, said that holding Sunday's race would not pose a risk to public health.
"I'm not feeling at all concerned going to mass gatherings or walking down the streets in Victoria," he said.
"So I don't think that there's a risk at the Grand Prix."
'Safety has to remain our utmost priority'
The Bahrain race takes place a week after the season opener, the country having implemented special measures to ensure the race is able to go ahead.
Immigration and health authorities have requested the names and flight details of all F1 personnel who work for teams, administrators, broadcasters or media who have been to, or transited through, China (including Hong Kong), Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Egypt, Lebanon or Thailand in the 14 days before their arrival in Bahrain.
They have also asked for the names and flight details of all passengers planning to arrive in Bahrain via the United Arab Emirates.
These passengers are expected to be screened at Manama airport on arrival and, if they do not have coronavirus, will be allowed to enter the country.
"We know how disappointed many will be by this news, especially for those planning to travel to the event, which has become a cornerstone event of the international F1 calendar, but safety has to remain our utmost priority," read a statement from the Bahrain International Circuit.
"Bahrain's own early actions to prevent, identify and isolate cases of individuals with Covid-19 has been extremely successful to date.
"Aggressive social distancing measures have further increased the effectiveness of preventing the virus' spread, something that would clearly be near impossible to maintain were the race to have proceeded as originally planned."
The Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, which was scheduled for 19 April, remains the only race to have been postponed.
F1 has faced questions as to whether it is acting appropriately in pressing ahead with the start of the season.
On Monday, it released a statement saying that "the health and safety of fans, family and wider communities is always paramount" and that it was "taking a scientific approach to the outbreak".
It said it was "acting on daily advice from the official health authorities".
The statement said the sport he'd implement a number of measures based on advice from Public Health England, including the suspension of all non-essential travel".
It added: "Dedicated teams of experts will be deployed at airports, transit points and circuits to safeguard personnel, focused on the diagnosis, management and extraction of suspected cases. Bespoke quarantine points are being installed by promoters for any suspected cases."


bbc--2020-03-08--Coronavirus: Six dead in China quarantine hotel collapse

At least six people are dead and 28 remain missing after a hotel being used as a coronavirus quarantine facility in the Chinese city of Quanzhou collapsed on Saturday .
Rescue workers are still searching the rubble of the five-storey Xinjia Hotel in the southern province of Fujian .
Seventy-one people were in the building when it collapsed and dozens have been rescued , authorities say .
It is not clear what caused the collapse on Saturday evening .
State media say the hotel was being used as a quarantine facility monitoring people who had had close contact with coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 71 people in the building were under quarantine .
The building 's first floor had been undergoing renovation since before the Lunar New Year , the official Xinhua news agency said , adding that police had summoned the building 's owner .
The hotel reportedly opened in 2018 and had 80 guest rooms .
The city of Quanzhou has recorded 47 cases of the virus , which first emerged in the city of Wuhan , about 1,000km away .
One woman told the Beijing News website that relatives including her sister had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't contact them , they 're not answering their phones , '' she said .
• China and the virus that threatens everything '' I 'm under quarantine too [ at another hotel ] and I 'm very worried , I do n't know what to do .
They were healthy , they took their temperatures every day , and the tests showed that everything was normal . ''
As of Friday , Fujian province had 296 confirmed cases of coronavirus .
Meanwhile 10,819 people have been placed under observation because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected .
The number of new reported cases in China dropped on Saturday to 44 , down from 99 the previous day .
The World Health Organization says more than 101,000 people worldwide have now contracted the virus .
More than 80,000 of them are in China .
About 3,500 people have died - the majority in the Chinese province of Hubei where the outbreak originated .
• EASY STEPS : What can I do ?
• A SIMPLE GUIDE : What are the symptoms ?
• GETTING READY : How prepared is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Visual guide to the outbreak

"I'm under quarantine too [at another hotel] and I'm very worried, I don't know what to do. They were healthy, they took their temperatures every day, and the tests showed that everything was normal."


bbc--2020-03-07--Duke and Duchess of Sussex receive standing ovation at Festival of Music

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were greeted with a standing ovation as they attended one of their final official events as working royals .
The couple wore matching red outfits for the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall .
The duke and duchess received a long round of applause from the audience as they took their seats in the royal box .
They will step back from royal duties at the end of the month .
They were guests of honour at the festival , which brings together world-class musicians , composers and conductors of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marines .
• How might Harry and Meghan make money ?
• How Meghan ‘ tripped and fell ’ into Harry ’ s life The Albert Hall performance marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two and the 80th anniversary of the formation of Britain 's Commandos .
Proceeds from the event go to the Royal Marines Association - The Royal Marines Charity and CLIC Sargent , which supports people with cancer aged under 25 and their families .
On Thursday , Prince Harry and Meghan made their first official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step back as senior royals in January .
Harry and Meghan will cease to be working members of the Royal Family on 31 March , but the arrangement will be reviewed after 12 months .
A spokesperson for the couple has previously said they intend to split their time between the UK and North America .

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were greeted with a standing ovation as they attended one of their final official events as working royals.