Shocking images show two bodies of coronavirus victims stuffed in bin bags lying next to a patient in a hospital in Rio de Janeiro as the killer virus continues to wreak havoc in Brazil. A screen separates the patient from one of the corpses, while the other body lies just an arm’s length away, in … Read more
Victoria will test 100,000 residents in Melbourne’s coronavirus hotspots over the next ten days in a desperate attempt to control a second spike in infections. Premier Daniel Andrews announced 33 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday and declared there would be ‘a suburban testing blitz’ for the outbreak in suburban Melbourne over the coming days. Of Victoria’s … Read more
Britain’s railways will be ‘renationalised’ using emergency coronavirus measures – ending the current franchise system Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has revealed plans to ‘renationalise’ railways Under his proposals, ministers would have control over fares and timetables His plans will be revealed in a report of an independent review into UK railways Here’s how to help … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the deaths of 100,409 people across Latin America, with few signs of the outbreak easing in a region marked by crowded cities and high poverty levels. The region has seen an alarming spike in cases and deaths even as the tide of infection recedes in Europe and parts of Asia. … Read more
Britain could reach its highest levels of UV radiation due to a lack of planes, coupled with clear blue skies and sweltering temperatures – a potent combination that increases the risk of skin cancer. Ultra-violet rays, which can also cause sunburn and cataracts, are expected to reach level 9 across parts of Devon and Cornwall … Read more
Donald Trump says thousands of U.S. troops will move from Germany to Poland as he attacks Angela Merkel’s government for ‘not paying’ for NATO President Trump said Wednesday at a press conference with the Polish president that he was open to sending U.S. troops stationed in Germany to Poland ‘Some will be coming home and … Read more
Teaching union warns Year 11 pupils have been ‘neglected’ after their GCSEs were cancelled due to coronavirus and need urgent help to stop them falling further behind Year 11 pupils are not a priority for schools, says leading education figure David Hughes of the Association of Colleges lectured MPs about school strategy Year 11 students … Read more
Body is found in a Brisbane park as police swarm the area A man’s body was found on Thursday at Hanlon Park near Brisbane’s CBD Police have declared the area a crime scene while they determine how he died Early signs of the investigation point towards the death not being suspicious By Tom Place For Daily … Read more
PAUL THOMAS on… returning hotel guests By Paul Thomas For The Daily Mail Published: 02:25 BST, 25 June 2020 | Updated: 02:25 BST, 25 June 2020 Advertisement To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one by Pugh, visit Mailpictures.newsprints.co.uk or call 0191 6030 178. Share or comment on this article:
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 to collect the names and contact … Read more