Coronavirus, New Zealand reports 14 new cases
New Zealand had reported no Covid cases for more than three months. After new cases were detected, Auckland is again under lockdown restrictions.
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Putin said Covid vaccine is ready, here’s why it’s not
Vladimir Putin has given the announcement every world leader was waiting to make: ‘vaccine is ready’, but experts worldwide say it is not.
It’s official, UK economy is in recession
After ONS figures confirmed more than 730,000 jobs were lost since March, UK has officially entered recession.
The Perseids meteor show 2020, when and how to see it
According to NASA, Perseids are ‘the best meteor shower of the year’. Their fireballs and wakes of light will be visible on August 11 and August 12.
UK employment drops, largest fall in a decade
Since the start of coronavirus, UK employment dropped by 220,000 between April and June, the total since March amounts to 730,000.
Coronavirus, UK death count is incorrect
An urgent review revealed the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK was completely wrong. The government will now wipe off thousands of cases.
Beirut explosion revelation, warnings over chemicals were ignored
Anger builds up in Beirut as paper trail reveals the huge explosion that devastated Lebanon capital was foreseeable and several warnings were ignored.
Nicola Sturgeon re-imposes lockdown restrictions on Aberdeen
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon decided all indoor hospitality venues have to be closed from 5 pm today.
Caroline Flack suicide, inquest reveals suicide note
Love Island and X Factor presenter Caroline Flack was found hanged in her home in Stoke Newington. Six months after, the inquest revealed the handwritten message she left.
Beirut explosion aftermath: at least 100 killed
At least 100 innocents were killed in the devastating explosion that shocked Beirut city centre on August 4 and the numbers are expected to grow.
Plane crash in Heathfield East Sussex, the pilot has died
An aircraft has come down in north Heathfield, bursting into flames. The pilot has died.
Meghan Markle birthday, Westminster Abbey won’t ring bells for her
Meghan is celebrating her 39th birthday today in LA and Westminster Abbey won’t be ringing his bells for her.
Will Young devastated as brother Rupert dies
Singer Will Young is left heartbroken after twin brother Rupert Young has died at 41.
Cinemas reopening in UK: here’s a list
Cinemas were allowed to reopen on July 4 but most venues decided to remain closed. More cinema chains are now officially reopening their doors.
Donald Trump wants 2020 election to be postponed
The President called for the 2020 presidential election to be delayed after claiming it would be “the most corrupt in history”.
The Killers launch investigation into sexual abuse on their tour
The rockers have launched an investigation into the allegations of sexual assault during their US tour.
Covid, Australia reports record case rise
Australia officially reported a record daily case rise as the state of Victoria registered more than 700 new cases and 13 deaths.
Covid isolation period could be increased to 10 days
Isolation period for people with Covid symptoms will be increased to 10 days
Covid outbreak in Stone, ten people tested positive
A Covid outbreak has been confirmed in Stone, Staffordshire, where about 200 people were ‘packed in’ a pub ‘like sardines’.
Government offers £50 bike vouchers: how to get them online
Government offers a £50 bike voucher to encourage people to get on their bikes and lose weight.
Boris Johnson fears second wave of Covid will hit UK
The Prime Minister is concerned about a second surge of Covid that could hit UK in a fortnight.
Dani Dyer pregnant with her first baby
Love Island star announces she and boyfriend Sammy Kimmence are pregnant with first child.
Madeleine McCann case update: important search in Hanover
German authorities are conducting an important search in Hanover in connection with the investigation on Madeleine McCann’s disappearance in 2007.
Covid deaths going down in UK and Wales
Covid deaths in UK and Wales are officially going down, according to the ONS.
Quarantine to be cut for travellers arriving from Spain
The isolation for travellers arriving in the UK from Spain could soon be shortened to 10 days.