Boris declares war on fat: PM ditches his ‘nanny state’ worries and demands action

Boris Johnson is declaring war on fat as he ditches his ‘nanny state’ worries and demands an action plan to tackle Britain’s obesity crisis.   Mr Johnson is convinced he had such a tough battle with Covid-19 in part due to being significantly overweight. He’s told senior advisers that the experience – which he famously said … Read more

China’s ambassador to Britain DENIES Covid cover-up and says now isn’t the time for WHO probe

China’s ambassador to Britain DENIES Covid cover-up and insists he’s fine with the WHO probing his country’s labs and wet markets – but says now is not the ‘appropriate’ time to do so Liu Xiaoming insisted China is open to a probe of its wet markets and labs  Said the World Health Organisation is welcome … Read more

Schools around the world reopen while Britain struggles to get children back to class

School is back in for thousands of children around the world as they return to classrooms after months in lockdowns – where their first lesson has been in social distancing amid the lingering threat of coronavirus. Pupils in Finland, who returned on Thursday, were pictured giving each-other air hugs as a greeting while students in … Read more

Japan’s suicide rate falls by a fifth during coronavirus pandemic

Japan’s suicide rate falls by a fifth during coronavirus pandemic as workers spend less time with bullying bosses Japan’s suicide rate has fallen by a fifth during the coronavirus pandemic 1,455 people took their lives last month, compared to 1,814 in April 2019  Health ministry believes working from home, less commuting are reasons why Here’s … Read more

Mary-Kate Olsen DENIED emergency divorce amid COVID-19 court closures

She petitioned a New York court for an emergency divorce from estranged husband Olivier Sarkozy. But on Thursday, a Manhattan judge denied Mary-Kate Olsen’s request, ruling it wasn’t an essential matter, according to PageSix.com. The former Full House star, who’s 33, had claimed her 50-year-old husband is kicking her out of the apartment they share … Read more

Bird of prey persecution crimewave during coronavirus lockdown

Bird of prey persecution crimewave: RSPB is overrun with reports of kites, buzzards and owls being illegally killed during the coronavirus lockdown RSPB has been inundated with reports of unlawful killings of birds of prey   Targeted bird in the last six weeks include buzzards, red kites and goshawks Charity says criminals are using the lockdown to … Read more

Channel 10 confirms upcoming episodes will feature social distancing and strict hygiene practices

MasterChef is about to look VERY different: Channel 10 confirms upcoming episodes will feature social distancing and strict hygiene practices By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:06 BST, 15 May 2020 | Updated: 00:06 BST, 15 May 2020 Network Ten has confirmed episodes of MasterChef Australia: Back To Win will feature social distancing … Read more

NIH begins clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin to treat coronavirus patients

NIH doses first coronavirus patient in trial of hydroxychloroquine and antibiotic combo touted by Trump in hopes the controversial drug will cut risks of hospitalization and death The NIH has begun a clinical trial testing anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and antibiotic azithromycin in coronavirus patients Patients will either be assigned the experimental treatment or a pair … Read more

Map reveals ‘battlegrounds’ between anti-vaxxers and pro-vaccination communities on Facebook

As scientists work tirelessly to develop a vaccine that keeps the deadly coronavirus at bay, the views of anti-vaxxers are running rampant online and influencing communities undecided about the treatment. Researchers analyzed over 1,300 Facebook pages with 100 million followers to develop a ‘battleground’ map that shows how distrust in medical guidance is spreading on … Read more