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    China coronavirus infections rise as some Spanish companies prepare to restart work

    Largely imported new Chinese cases prompts Wuhan-style restrictions near border with Russia Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Workers in protective suits at an airport in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province bordering Russia, where coronavirus quarantine restrictions are in place. Photograph: Huizhong Wu/Reuters China has seen a rise in Covid-19 cases along […] More

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    The Tale of the Two Spains

    The arrival of Podemos and VOX on the Spanish political scene not only meant that voters had new electoral options. It also led to a new, groundbreaking style that was a change from the stereotypical, uncreative and overused rhetoric displayed by other parties for years. With Podemos, a left-wing party, Spaniards have become accustomed to […] More

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    Europe's coronavirus numbers offer hope as US enters 'peak of terrible pandemic'

    Italy, Spain and France report falling numbers as Americans see death toll approach 10,000 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Medical staff from La Princesa hospital react as neighbours applaud from their balconies in Madrid, as Spain PM calls for a ‘Marshall Plan’ to help Europe recover from coronavirus. Photograph: Sergio Pérez/Reuters […] More