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14 March 2020

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A sign outside Watford General Hospital

UK on 'war footing' as elderly face isolation

The Sunday papers take a militaristic tone as the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow.

Euro 2020

Sunday's gossip column

Uefa could move Euro 2020 to December, Paris St-Germain are interested in Man City's Riyad Mahrez, plus more.

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Sunday's back pages

Sunday's back pages

Luca Tacchetto (left) and Édith Blais at Bamako's airport, Mali. Photo: 14 March 2020

Abducted Canadian and Italian turn up safe in Mali

Édith Blais and Luca Tacchetto, seized in 2018, apparently escaped and were picked up by UN forces.

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The 'cult' behind S Korea outbreak

The Shincheonji Church is known for its secretive practices, which many say helped coronavirus spread.

Lauren Smith and Marcus Ellis

Smith and Ellis beaten in semi-finals

England's Lauren Smith and Marcus Ellis are beaten in the mixed doubles of the All England Championships.

Professor Willem Von Schaik

Scientists query UK's approach to coronavirus

Hundreds of scientists write to the government urging tougher measures to deal with the spread of Covid-19.

Duncan Scott

Scott wins in Scottish record time

Duncan Scott sets a new Scottish record with victory in the men's 50m freestyle at the Edinburgh International Meet.

Steve Porter

Thunder remain unbeaten as Stars also win

Manchester Thunder and Severn Stars win their round-four ties on Saturday as the Netball Superleague season continues despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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