Brazil stops publishing coronavirus deaths running total as critics slam government ‘hiding’ impact

Brazil’s government has stopped publishing a running total of coronavirus deaths and infections in an extraordinary move.  Critics have called the decision an attempt to hide the true toll of the disease in the country. The move came after months of criticism from experts saying Brazil’s statistics are woefully deficient, and in some cases manipulated, … Read more

British captive Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband warns time is running out

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has planned to speak to foreign secretary Dominic Raab tomorrow – as her husband warned the chance to secure her release has ‘almost gone’.  The mother-of-one is expected to speak to foreign secretary Dominic Raab over the phone to ask him what his plans to help her out of prison are. Yesterday, US … Read more

The wacky new Tony’s Chocolonely mega chocolate factory that has a ROLLER COASTER running through it

Pictured: The wacky new £90million Willy Wonka-style mega chocolate factory that will have a ROLLER COASTER running through it Tony’s Chocolonely has released a rendering for its Willy Wonka-esque factory in Zaanstad in the Netherlands It will consist of several buildings, including a converted flour mill and a pavilion housing a roller coaster The complex … Read more

Boris Johnson urges EU leaders to speed up Brexit talks amid fears they are running down the clock

Boris Johnson told EU leaders they have until September to strike a deal amid fears they are ‘running down the clock’, as crucial Brexit talks are due to resume this week. Britain has accused the European Union of trying to string out Brexit trade talks in the hope the UK will agree to its terms.  But … Read more

Hereford named UK’s drink and drug-drive capital for second year running

Hereford has taken the unwanted crown of being named the drink and drug-drive capital of the UK for a second consecutive year.  The Herefordshire cathedral city has more drivers with these offence types on their records than any other area in the country, according to analysis of 6million insurance quotes in the last 12 months.  … Read more

Dog owner killed running into burning house to save puppies

Dog owner is killed while running into burning house to save her six puppies from inferno after saving three but succumbing to smoke while trying to rescue rest Michelle Mirasol, 36, ran into her Bacolod, Philippines, home to save six puppies She had rescued three dogs but went back in to get the puppies trapped in … Read more

NHS leaders warn time is running out to establish track and trace strategy

NHS chiefs today warned ‘time is running out’ for the Government to launch its testing and tracing system to avoid a second deadly wave of coronavirus as it was revealed the rollout of the crucial smartphone app has been delayed for weeks. Boris Johnson has set a ten-day target to deliver the system that could … Read more

Culture secretary announces task force to help Premier League and other sports get up and running

Culture secretary Oliver Dowden announces formation of task force to help the Premier League and other sports get up and running safely amid coronavirus crisis with former Lionesses star Alex Scott to serve on it Oliver Dowden announced the news during Downing Street press conference Both the sporting and cultural calendars have been decimated in … Read more

Zara McDermott shows off her taut abs in running snap

She recently revealed she has gained three pounds during lockdown. But Zara McDermott is clearly not easing off her exercise regime as she revealed she has picked up running again. The Made in Chelsea star, 23, shared a snap on Instagram of her decked out in her running gear, showing off her taut abs. Sporty … Read more

France and Germany have got public transport up and running so why can’t TfL?

Londoners will face an uphill battle to return to work tomorrow as coronavirus lockdown measures are eased – with the city’s public transport network lagging behind its European counterparts.  In Paris, commuters were greeted on to the city’s metro system by workers offering free face masks and hand sanitizer as measures were eased on Monday … Read more