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Coronavirus updates: The latest news on the outbreak and the global response

As the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak rises to 425 in mainland China, here is the latest you need to know.

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South African court issues arrest warrant for former president Zuma

Zuma is accused of receiving bribes from French arms manufacturer Thales through his former financial adviser Schabir Shaik.

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Air Canada flight with damaged engine makes emergency landing in Madrid

The plane landed safely after requesting an emergency return after one of its two engines was damaged and a tire ruptured during take off.

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British PM vows action over early release of terrorism offenders

"What we want to do is to make sure that people convicted of terrorist offences are not let out without some process of parole or scrutiny," Johnson said

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China's coronavirus hospital built in 10 days welcomes patients

Construction of the hospital began on Jan. 24 with a crew of 7,000 people working around the clock.

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Man shot dead by police in London after 'terrorist-related' stabbing incident

"At this stage it is believed a number of people have been stabbed," London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

United Kingdom

Terror suspect wearing fake bomb stabs two on busy London street

A suspected terrorist wearing a fake suicide bomb was shot dead by police after stabbing two people in a "confusing and alarming" attack in a busy London street.

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Vatican palace turned into home for poor and homeless at Pope's behest

After the building was renovated last November, it opened its doors to the homeless.

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At least 20 killed in stampede at church service

"The stampede occurred when the worshippers were rushing to get anointed with blessed oil," said Moshi district commissioner Kippi Warioba.

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U.S. drone strike killed top al-Qaida leader, Trump appears to confirm in tweet

The White House did not comment on whether the president's retweeting was confirmation that the U.S. killed Qassim al-Rimi.

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First coronavirus death outside China reported in Philippines

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte banned travel from the island nation to China.

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Andy Gill of music band Gang of Four dies at 64

Gill co-founded the postpunk band with lead singer Jon King in 1976.

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Palestinian president threatens to cut security ties over Trump's MidEast plan

"I will not have it recorded in my history that I have sold Jerusalem," Mahmoud Abbas said.

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Harvey Weinstein's trial: What happened in Week 2

It featured more dramatic testimony and graphic allegations, forcing the former Hollywood mogul to come face-to-face with some of his accusers.

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U.S. tennis star Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open

The 14th-seed was competing in her first Grand Slam final.

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Staying chic in an epidemic: Fashion mags, influencers weigh in on coronavirus outbreak

Britain's Tatler posted a story with the startling headline: "How to style an epidemic."

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Goodbye, Europe. After years of Brexit turmoil, Britain finally leaves the E.U.

"Our job as the government — my job — is to bring this country together and take us forward," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

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Social media users document coronavirus lockdowns

Video circulated online appears to show roadblocks, signs discouraging travel in rural China and even an apartment being barricaded by authorities.

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'Gross negligence': Americans in epidemic epicenter say they feel abandoned by U.S.

"Making the simplest effort or establishing some presence would go a long way in alleviating our concerns," one American told NBC News.

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Children held hostage after party invite, captor killed by Indian police

The hostage-taker kept the children in the basement and was drunk when he was shot by police.