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Coronavirus: Half million deaths
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Beyonce: Juneteenth song released
Beyonce releases 'Black Parade' on the anniversary of the end of slavery in the US.
Black Lives Matter: Racism at London protest
The British PM has condemned what he called ‘racist thuggery’ after clashes in London.
Can you sleep during lockdown?
More than 50% in UK have struggled with sleep during the lockdown, says survey.
Training for the Premier League starts
English Premier League clubs discuss the restart of the football season.
Toddler buys $25 onion on dad’s phone
Toddler Alice was playing with her dad's phone when she ordered an onion by accident.
Covid-19: The end for live music?
A top music boss doesn’t think live music will be back until the end of the year.
Covid-19: A new era for cyclists?
The fear of catching virus on public transport leads to a boom in cycle-to-work schemes.
Coronavirus: Are school closures necessary?
School have closed down to stop the spread of coronavirus. But is this effective?
Fixing things to help the planet
The EU wants to make items durable and repairable. Neil and Catherine discuss this story.