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The city centre is less crowded than usual, but a few Munich residents are still out on Thursday, after German Chancellor Angela Merkel once again called on Germans to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19. IMAGES
British Prime minister Boris Johnson says the UK is "moving forward with its plan" to deal with the Coronavirus outbreak, and asks people with coronavirus symptoms "however mild" to stay at home for at least 7 days. SOUNDBITE
The United States criticizes Israel's far-right national security minister for leading prayers at the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound, saying he has hurt efforts for talks toward a Gaza ceasefire. "Not only is it unacceptable, it detracts from what we think is a vital time, as we are working to get this ceasefire deal across the finish line," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
People in The Hague try to stay cool as a heatwave hits the Netherlands. Temperatures between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius are expected in the country as other parts of Europe are also struggling with high temperatures. IMAGES
People leave flowers in tribute to former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera outside his home in the capital Santiago after the 74-year-old died in a helicopter crash. IMAGES