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The pandemic is the focus of the Guardian’s lead story, which has unearthed details of a 2016 exercise aimed at preparing for an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – which is caused by a virus similar to the current coronavirus. The paper says it exposed the need for stockpiles of protective equipment, a contact tracing system and screening for travellers, but it quotes campaigners saying politicians and the NHS failed to act.

Guardian Front Page 1st of April 2025

Marine Le Pen, found guilty of misusing EU parliament funds, has decried the ruling that prevents her from seeking the French presidency, declaring it an affront to democratic principles and vowing to challenge the decision.

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Guardian Front Page 31st of March 2025

A prominent figure across the Atlantic delivered a stern warning about imposing hefty trade measures on another administration if its contentious approach persists, prompting renewed debate among Western leaders over possible collective responses.

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