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Top News Stories Russian former prison official kills himself in court Former prison service transport boss Viktor Sviridov had just been jailed for extortion. Coronavirus: Singapore bank evacuated after worker falls ill Some 300 people working on the same floor as the infected patient have been sent home. Pope Francis rules against ordaining married men in Amazon He goes against a vote last year by bishops who backed married priests for the rainforest region. Landmark Islamic funeral held for sex worker in Bangladesh Islamic leaders have previously refused to perform funeral prayers saying sex work is "immoral". Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó greeted with abuse after return from world tour President Maduro's supporters shouted "fascist" at the opposition figure after he landed in Caracas. Sport Bournemouth: Cherries ask Premier League to investigate alleged comments made by official Bournemouth ask the Premier League to "look into" alleged comments made by referee Jonathan Moss during their 2-1 defeat at Sheffield United. Ferrari F1 2020 launch: A grandiose launch for the SF1000 but can Ferrari stop Mercedes? Ferrari launched the SF1000 in the grandest of settings but can they stop Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton's dominance? Coronavirus: Chinese Grand Prix expected to be postponed over virus fears The Chinese Grand Prix - due to take place in Shanghai on 19 April - is expected to be postponed due to coronavirus fears. Top Videos How mattresses could solve hunger The ongoing struggle for peace in Darfur New Hampshire primary: A family split over the Democratic race Surfing: Alex Botelho injured in 'very serious incident'

Business Coronavirus: Singapore bank evacuated after worker falls ill Some 300 people working on the same floor as the infected patient have been sent home. Regulator Ofcom to have more powers over UK social media Tech firms will need to ensure that illegal content is quickly removed from their platforms. Technology Regulator Ofcom to have more powers over UK social media Tech firms will need to ensure that illegal content is quickly removed from their platforms. Swiss machines 'used to spy on governments for decades' Secret control of a Swiss device enabled the US and Germany to collect classified information, reports say.

Culture The most underrated band in pop history How Britain’s most successful black group has been overlooked   India’s forgotten masterpieces Great works of art ignored for centuries

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