Britons can holiday in France, Spain and Italy from NEXT WEEK

Advertisement Boris Johnson will give the green light to foreign holidays next Monday when the Government unveils its long-awaited travel corridor plan. Ministers will say Britons can visit any one of around ten countries without having to quarantine – reviving summer holidays after almost four months of travel restrictions. 'Air …...Read More

Powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand near Milford Sound

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake has rocked New Zealand this morning. The quake struck 40km west of popular tourist destination Milford Sound, on the south west of the South Island. As many as 3,000 people reported feeling the strong tremor, with some as far away away as Wellington, on the lower North …...Read More

Trade Secretary Liz Truss insists ban on controversial chlorinated chicken is 'already in law'

Chlorinated chicken is not on the table during trade talks with the United States, the Trade Secretary Liz Truss said yesterday. Miss Truss said a ban on controversial US farm produce, including chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-treated beef, was ‘already in law’ and would not be changed as part of trade …...Read More

Covid-19 antibody tests are NOT 'game-changers', top scientists warn

Coronavirus antibody tests should not be used to tell people whether they have had the infection already, scientists have warned. In a joint letter published in the British Medical Journal, a dozen leading scientists have cautioned that the blood-based kits — once dubbed 'game-changers' — by top politicians may actually …...Read More

Delhi records 3,788 fresh coronavirus cases, taking tally to over 70K

With the highest single-day spike of 15,968 cases and 465 deaths in the last 24 hours, India's Covid-19 count reached 4,56,183 on Wednesday. 14,476 deaths have been recorded due to the infection so far in the country. The count includes 1,83,022 active cases, and 2,58,685 cured/discharged/migrated patients. Stay here for …...Read More

Doctor on coronavirus front line is crowned the winner of BBC sewing bee

For a nation desperate to keep itself occupied during lockdown, the Great British Sewing Bee was a godsend. Thousands were inspired to pick up needle and thread thanks to the BBC1 show’s popularity. And last night, hospital consultant Clare Bradley – who has been working on the NHS front line …...Read More

Giant diamond whose cuts adorn the Crown Jewels was formed 400 miles below the Earth surface

The giant diamond cut into gems that now adorn the Crown Jewels was formed 400 miles below Earth's surface — three times deeper than other precious stones. Analysis of similar diamonds by the Gemological Institute of America revealed that the Cullinan was a 'super-deep' diamond — and one of the …...Read More

Dennis Quaid, 66, says 39-year age difference with Laura Savoie, 27 'really just doesn't come up'

Dennis Quaid, 66, and Laura Savoie, 27, married at a seaside resort in Santa Barbara on June 2 after they eloped. And the movie star spoke out about their 39-year age difference, in an interview with People magazine. Dennis said: 'It really just doesn't come up. There's just something timeless …...Read More

Redditors call it 'horrifying' and 'f***ed up' to boil crustaceans alive

Redditors are complaining about how 'horrifying' and 'f***ed up' it is to boil crustaceans alive before eating them. Cooking live crustaceans like lobster in boiling water has long been a common practice as a way to fend off food poisoning — but while some people have been eating them that …...Read More

Landlords fear drinkers will be put off by data rules and curbs on music and standing at the bar

Advertisement Pubs are to open with a hush rather than a bang with no raised voices, no loud music and a cap on numbers - and even stricter restrictions than expected. They are among a range of safeguards that also include a requirement that pubs, restaurants, cafes and even takeaways …...Read More