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Frank Chung is a senior journalist at news.com.au covering topics including local and international breaking news, politics, culture, media and technology. In his previous role as finance editor he wrote about economics, retail, industrial relations, small business, consumer affairs and real estate.

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Chinese citizen journalist Chen Qiushi. Picture: YouTube

Coronavirus patients dying in hallways

Heartbreaking video from inside Wuhan hospitals shows coronavirus patients lying on makeshift beds in hallways, as test kits run low.

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Sign in Korean restaurant window reading,

‘No Chinese allowed’: Racism surges

The coronavirus outbreak has led to a surge in racism, from violent memes and calls to “nuke China” to shops declaring, “No Chinese allowed.”

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A male has died whilst inside a shop at Campbell Street, Haymarket. A crime scene has been established whilst Forensic Services gather evidence. At this time it is unknown if it was a medical episode. Pics Bill Hearne

Chinatown death as people ‘feared virus’

A man has collapsed and died outside a restaurant in Sydney’s Chinatown after bystanders reportedly failed to perform CPR out of fears of coronavirus.

Media

The Chandos Portrait of William Shakespeare National Gallery, London Image supplied

TV host quits over Shakespeare quote

A veteran newsreader has announced his shock resignation after being accused of racism for quoting Shakespeare on Twitter.

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TOPSHOT - This photo taken on January 26, 2020 shows workers producing facemasks at a factory in Yangzhou in China's eastern Jiangsu province, to support the supply of medical materials during a deadly virus outbreak which began in Wuhan. - At least 81 people have died since the new strain of coronavirus emerged in China's Wuhan, and millions are now under an effective quarantine, with all flights in and out of the city grounded and a ban on Chinese tour groups domestically and abroad. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT

Creepy coincidences in virus outbreak

A video published three months before the coronavirus outbreak delivered a chilling warning about the global carnage to come.

Cameras

Fort Collins, CO, USA - September 11, 2015: Radio controlled Phantom 3 quadcopter drone is flying with a camera over foothills of Rocky Mountains.

Enormous drone swarms baffle US

Mysterious sightings of “creepy” drones flying in formation over rural areas at night have alarmed residents and baffled authorities.

Sports Life

Washington Post national political reporter Felicia Sonmez.

Journalists in ‘revolt’ over Kobe tweet

Washington Post staff are in “revolt” after their colleague was suspended for a tweet about Kobe Bryant, hours after the NBA legend’s death.

NBA

West's Kobe Bryant, of the Los Angeles Lakers, smiles as he stands next to East's LeBron James, of the Miami Heat, during the NBA basketball All-Star Game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011. The West won 148-143. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Kobe’s emotional final post before death

A day before NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a tragic helicopter crash, his record was surpassed by fellow star LeBron James.

News Life

Megan Todt with children Alek (eldest, right), Tyler and Zoe (youngest). Picture: New York Post.

‘Disney’ dad arrested over dead wife, kids

A picture-perfect family who live in a Disney World community have been found dead, with neighbours reporting the dad is in custody.

True stories

Rebecca Coriam was working as a nanny when she went missing from a Disney cruise line.

11 creepy unsolved disappearances

One person stepped out into the corridor. Another was on the phone when it happened. These 11 people were never heard from again.

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