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Morning News Brief: Coronavirus toll, London stabbing and more

WION Web Team
New Delhi, Delhi, IndiaUpdated: Feb 03, 2020, 09:06 AM IST
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Lionel Messi (L) Coronavirus (C) BAFTAS (R) Photograph:(Agencies)

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief.

Coronavirus
 

The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus.

Morales

Morales, Bolivia's first indigenous president, was in power for almost 14 years.

London

After an Islamist extremist stabbed two people in London yesterday, the British government has promised strict action against not only the perpetrator but also a rehaul of the system. 

Lionel Messi

Ansu Fati became the youngest player ever to score a brace in La Liga on Sunday by capitalising on two brilliant Lionel Messi assists to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Levante. 

BAFTA

First World War drama '1917' was the big winner at the BAFTAs on Sunday, picking up seven awards including best picture and director for Sam Mendes, at a glittering ceremony that made headlines for a glaring lack of diversity among nominees.