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Top News Stories Coronavirus: Americans from quarantined cruise ship flown from Japan Some 400 US citizens were among those confined on the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess near Tokyo. GM scraps historic Holden car brand in Australia The move comes as the US car giant retreats from more markets to focus on more profitable countries. HQ Trivia: Quiz app ends with drunken broadcast after 'running out of money' A buyout collapsed, leading to the app closing and a presenter paying for final game's $5 prize. Israeli soldiers duped by Hamas 'fake women' phone ruse Hamas militants hacked dozens of smartphones by posing as female admirers, Israel's military says. German far-right group 'planned attacks on mosques' Twelve men arrested on Friday were allegedly plotting to attack mosques, politicians and immigrants. Sport Harry Gregg: Munich air disaster hero and Northern Ireland goalkeeping great dies Former Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg, hailed as a hero of the 1958 Munich air disaster, dies at the age of 87. Jodie Ounsley: England rugby player risking hearing loss to reach the Olympics Doctors say Jodie Ounsley risks losing her hearing completely by playing rugby. The teenager is battling for an Olympics sevens spot anyway. Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss tells friends he intends to stay at club despite Champions League ban Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola tells friends he intends to stay at the club despite their ban from the Champions League for the next two seasons. Top Videos One-minute World News Australia fires: Firefighter’s outburst at Scott Morrison goes viral Crossing the border to go to school in the US The doctors and lawyers giving advice on TikTok

Business Thomas Piketty says don't blame foreign workers Best-selling economist Thomas Piketty is back with a new book. Coronavirus: Bicester Village 'having a tough time' Retailers are having a "tough time" as the coronavirus keeps Chinese tourists at home. Technology HQ Trivia: Quiz app ends with drunken broadcast after 'running out of money' A buyout collapsed, leading to the app closing and a presenter paying for final game's $5 prize. Israeli soldiers duped by Hamas 'fake women' phone ruse Hamas militants hacked dozens of smartphones by posing as female admirers, Israel's military says.

Culture The genius of Picasso’s hoarding habit ‘You are what you keep,’ the artist said – this stunning work proves his point   Are fans too entitled? From Sonic the Hedgehog to Star Wars – how people power is changing pop culture

Future The row over the new coronavirus name The wrong name can cause a diplomatic incident, or stigmatise an entire region   Is love just a chemical high? What neuroscience can teach us about the nature of romance Travel The US’ little-known subculture It’s a celebration of working-class glamour   Japan’s ‘perfect’ national treasure Kenroku-en is one of the country’s jewels – but how ‘natural’ is it? Where and how to watch BBC World News The news you trust. 24/7. On your TV. BBC World News, the 24-hour international news channel, is available in over 200 countries worldwide. Find out how to watch

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