US says unlikely to use China, Russia virus vaccine as race heats up America's top infectious diseases official has raised concerns over the safety of Covid-19 vaccines being developed by China and Russia as the world scrambles for answers to a pandemic the WHO warned will be felt for decades....Read More
Delhi reports 1,195 new Covid cases in last 24 hours
Local politicians warn 'growing resentment' because of pandemic could lead to riots
Local politicians in areas where new lockdown restrictions are in place have appealed for calm over fears that they could lead to a summer of unrest. Concerns are increasing that a combination of factors could spark trouble over August and lead to a repeat of the riots witnessed in 2011. …...Read More
TikTok's US general manager says service isn't going anywhere
The U.S. general manager of Chinese video sharing app TikTok has said that the service is 'not planning on going anywhere' after President Donald Trump vowed to ban it over security and privacy concerns. 'We're not planning on going anywhere,' said Vanessa Pappas in a video address on TikTok. 'When …...Read More
Ukrainian rapper's wife 'who chopped up her dead husband's corpse' appears in court
The wife of a popular rap singer who is accused of murdering her husband and reportedly chopping up his body and keeping it in a fridge in their home appeared in court today. The dismembered body of artist Andy Cartwright, 30, was found in his flat in Russia and his …...Read More
The battle of the Murdoch brothers: How James' shock resignation hands victory to Lachlan
James Murdoch's resignation from the family firm represents a victory for his older brother in the epic power struggle between the two siblings and their Succession-style battle to succeed their father. His decision to ditch News Corp - citing 'disagreements over certain editorial content published by the company's news outlets' …...Read More
Britain suffers 771 more Covid-19 cases amid warnings the infection rate could be at 'tipping point'
Advertisement Britain today recorded 771 more coronavirus cases, just four more than this time last week, and six deaths amid fears the outbreak may have reached a 'tipping point'. It brings the total number of coronavirus cases in Great Britain, as of 9am today, to 303,952. Public Health Wales said …...Read More
Wetherspoon shuts pub in Carlisle as worker tests positive for coronavirus
A Wetherspoon pub in the north west of England has been forced to close after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus. The William Rufus in Botchergate, Carlisle, was closed early on Friday, July 31 after an employee's test came back positive. It is understood the member of staff completed …...Read More
Spitfire flies over hospitals in tribute to NHS workers who risked lives during coronavirus pandemic
A NHS Spitfire flew over the UK as a tribute to the hard work of frontline heroes who risked their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of Brits watched the plane as it passed over the skies this weekend to commemorate the work of the NHS and key workers. The …...Read More
'It's happening!' Idris Elba CONFIRMS his hit BBC series Luther will be made into a movie
He soared to international fame starring as DCI John Luther in the hit BBC series. And after much anticipation, Idris Elba has confirmed that Luther will now be made into a feature-length film. Speaking to Digital Spy and other press on the back of his BAFTA win on Friday, the …...Read More
Twitter users have their own FACES printed on coronavirus masks
Face masks have more or less become part of daily life as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Too make them a bit more bearable, some firms have given customers the opportunity to buy ones with a custom design. Cameron Mattis, from New York, thought he'd come up with a …...Read More
