Queen Elizabeth’s funeral: For one day, the nation stood still
It was a day when people stood still – on the streets and in their homes – to witness Queen Elizabeth II’s final journey. Royals and world leaders were inside Westminster Abbey. But outside there were many more, ordinary mourners lining the streets of central…
Hug but be cautious, England to be told
State Opening of Parliament scaled back due to Covid In a normal year, tomorrow’s State Opening of Parliament would be the most colourful event of the parliamentary calendar – but pomp and ceremony has been reduced to prevent any spread of coronavirus. The Commons and…
Capitol riot: Policeman tells 6 January hearing he feared he would die
A police officer who defended the US Capitol during a riot by Donald Trump supporters on 6 January has said he feared he would be crushed by the mob. “This is how I’m going to die,” a tearful Aquilino Gonell told a Congressional committee as…
China rocket debris ‘disintegrates over Indian Ocean’ – Chinese media
Debris from a Chinese rocket that had been hurtling back towards Earth has disintegrated over the Indian Ocean, China says. The bulk of the rocket was destroyed during the re-entry, but parts landed at a location 72.47° East and 2.65° North, Chinese state-run media reported….
US jobs figures fall far short of expectations
US employers hired fewer workers than expected last month despite a huge stimulus package that saw the government send $1,400 (£1,000) cheques to most Americans. Just 266,000 jobs were added in April and the unemployment rate edged up to 6.1%, according to the Bureau of…
Election results 2021: PM calls Covid recovery summit after SNP victory
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited the leaders of the devolved nations to a summit on how “Team UK” can recover from the pandemic. It follows the SNP’s fourth Scottish Parliament election win in a row and Labour’s win in the Welsh Parliament. The SNP’s…
GoFund24 – Fundraising Platform for Crowdfunding
GoFund24 is the one of the world’s social fundraising platform and are on a mission to help people for personal, business, and charitable causes. There’s a part of every one of us that dreams of a better world. That spark of inspiration to help a…
Big Chinese rocket segment set to fall to Earth
Debris from a Chinese rocket is expected to fall back to Earth in an uncontrolled re-entry this weekend. The main segment from the Long March-5b vehicle was used to launch the first module of China’s new space station last month. At 18 tonnes it is…
Al-Aqsa mosque: Dozens hurt in Jerusalem clashes
At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police officers have been hurt in clashes in Jerusalem, Palestinian medics and Israeli police say. Most were injured at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, where Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades as Palestinians threw stones and bottles. Tensions…
How to watch the Bundesliga on TV and online from over the World
The Bundesliga is due to resume on May 16 – the first major European league to do so. Live European football is set to return to TV screens on May 16 as the Bundesliga restarts behind-closed-doors. Germany’s top-flight football season will return under strict health…
These celebrities are committed to Bitcoin – and predict it
Some don’t like Bitcoin, others praise it: Celebrities from the world of finance and glamor also have their very own views about it. The Bitcoin boom can no longer be overlooked – the price of cryptocurrency has skyrocketed since the beginning of 2017 – currently…
Coronavirus success story: The nation of Georgia
Coronavirus continues to ravage the globe with more than 2.6 million confirmed cases worldwide and closing in on 200,000 deaths. Some locations have suffered far worse than others. Italy has seen 25,000 deaths. Spain has suffered 22,000 deaths, France has 21,000 and the United States,…
Legendary Tom & Jerry And Popeye Director Gene Deitch Dies Aged 95
Oscar-winning illustrator and legendary Tom & Jerry director Gene Deitch has died aged 95. Gene passed away in his apartment in Prague on Thursday, April 16, though no cause of death has yet been given. His Czech publisher, Petr Himmel, confirmed the news, saying Gene…
I stockpiled dozens of eggs, fruit & sauces but had to bin it all – I don’t care I’m doing the vulnerable out of food
WHEN the coronavirus crisis first started to rear its ugly head, single mum-of-two Emmie Shute, 47, bulk bought everything she could think of. Despite only having three mouths to feed, the factory worker from Bournemouth, Dorset, spent a whopping £250 on one shop and grabbed…
Apple’s newest product is a face shield to protect against COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge, one of the things that has become horrifyingly evident is there isn’t enough personal protective equipment (PPE) to go around to all the health professionals and caregivers who are putting themselves in harm’s way treating people struck with…
Bizarre world of coronavirus reveals the wacky ways people are trying protect themselves
PEOPLE have been taking some interesting approaches in protecting themselves as coronavirus sweeps the globe. Whereas facemasks and protective gear aren’t an uncommon sight in the days of a global pandemic, some of the more creative approaches will still turn your head – so here…
London park forced to close after 3,000 ignore coronavirus lockdown and cops break up 18th birthday party
THOUSANDS of Brits ignored the strict lockdown rules yesterday to sunbathe during a mini heatwave, forcing a park in London to close. Police in the UK capital were also forced to break up an 18th birthday attended by 25 guests who flouted the social distancing…
The Queen will use stirring TV address to tell Brits their courage during coronavirus fight will be remembered
THE Queen will tomorrow night tell the nation it will be remembered with pride for its courage during the coronavirus fight. The 93-year-old’s “deeply personal” televised address at 8pm is to be watched by an estimated 32million. The Queen is set to tell the nation…
German restaurant chain Vapiano files for insolvency
German restaurant franchise company Vapiano (VAO.DE) said on Thursday it had applied to start insolvency proceedings, becoming another high street casualty of a national coronavirus lockdown that is expected to remain in force for weeks. Parent company Vapiano SE said it had filed for insolvency…
Thomas Cook Aviation: Airline bankruptcy due to corona pandemic
With the airline Thomas Cook Aviation it has now hit the first German airline – it is filing for bankruptcy. “Focus” reports, citing a video message from the management. According to the magazine, airline boss Ralf S. Nagel said that the company is seeking bankruptcy…
Prime Minister of Georgia explains why the country has had no deaths from coronavirus
As the coronavirus body count continues to rise around the world, one country that is remarkably bereft of any official deaths: the former Soviet country of Georgia. Article by Fox News Implementing travel bans from hotspot countries as early as January, was key to their low…
New York Gov. Cuomo says state saw its biggest single-day increase in coronavirus deaths on Thursday
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that 2,935 New Yorkers have died from the coronavirus so far with 562 new deaths over the last 24 hours That was a 23% jump and the single-biggest daily increase in deaths in the state since the outbreak began a…
Cruise ship with suspected patients on board allowed to dock in Florida
A cruise ship which has been floating at sea carrying passengers with suspected coronavirus after it was turned away from South American ports has finally been given permission to dock in Florida. The Zaandam and sister ship the Rotterdam, which was sent to help it,…
UK coronavirus test centre sits empty as NHS trusts send swabs to GERMANY — because results come back quicker
A UK coronavirus test centre sat empty today — as NHS trusts send hundreds of staff swabs to Germany because the results come back twice as fast. Just 75 workers were tested at drive-through centre Chessington World of Adventures, which shut for lunch. Drive-through centre…
In the Coronavirus, Putin May Have Met His Match
The Russian leader still wants to make himself president for life. But COVID-19 is fomenting new distrust in the state he built. Back in January, when Vladimir Putin announced plans to change the constitution as part of a bid to prolong his rule, few obstacles…
WHO chief blames Taiwan for soiled reputation amid coronavirus failings
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus believes Taiwanese netizens responsible for bulk of online criticism TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — As a petition calling for the resignation of World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus surpasses 580,000 signatures, the Ethiopian health official is reported to have accused Taiwanese…
The Countries That Are Succeeding at Flattening the Curve
Lessons from Taiwan, Canada, South Korea, Georgia, and Iceland show that the coronavirus can be stopped. The United States is now an epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, with epidemiological models publicized on Tuesday suggesting the disease could infect millions of Americans in the coming months,…
Global coronavirus cases pass the one million mark as deaths pass 50,000
Global deaths from COVID-19 have tonight passed the 50,000 mark after Italy announced 760 new fatalities in 24 hours. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases passed the one million mark on Thursday evening. More than 200,000 have recovered from the disease. While it was more…
UK coronavirus death toll rises by 569 to 2,961 – including 44 people with NO underlying health conditions
THE UK coronavirus death toll shot up by 569 today to 2,961 people – including 44 with no underlying health conditions. Positive cases for the deadly disease in the UK have also risen to 33,718 – up 4,244 from yesterday. A week ago, the total…
Coronavirus: Half of humanity now on lockdown as 90 countries call for confinement
More than 3.9 billion people, or half of the world’s population, have now been asked or ordered to stay at home by their governments to prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. Data from an AFP database collated compulsory or recommended confinements, curfews and…
