Boris Johnson has called on the public to “act fearlessly but with common sense” in tackling coronavirus. Speaking to the BBC’s Andrew Marr, the prime minister said there had to be a “balance” between saving lives and protecting the economy. He said: “The best thing we can do now for all those who have suffered
Global cinema giant Cineworld is set to temporarily close its UK sites in the coming weeks, it has been reported. The Sunday Times says the firm is writing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden to say the industry is now “unviable”. It will tell them the sector has been hit by
Supporters of Donald Trump have gathered with placards and flowers outside the Walter Reed National Military Hospital near Washington where the president is being treated for coronavirus, and across the United States. Mr Trump’s positive Covid-19 diagnosis was made public early on Friday, and that evening he was transported to the hospital for treatment. His
Media playback is unsupported on your device US President Donald Trump says he is doing well, but that the next few days will be the “real test”. The video, posted on Twitter on Saturday evening, comes after mixed messages earlier in the day about his health, after a Covid-19 diagnosis. The president’s physician said late
The UK has announced more than 10,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time since mass testing began. There were 12,872 new cases, while a further 49 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19. However, the government said a technical issue meant previously-unannounced cases from the past week had been added
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When things started to go sideways in Philadelphia this season, it looked like they needed a couple of things: More shooting on the court and more veteran lockerroom leadership off it. The exact things J.J. Redick had brought for a couple of years, but Elton Brand and the front office let him go in an
Video footage has captured the moment a river-side house crumbled into raging flood waters in the French commune of Saint-Martin-Vésubie. Fierce winds and torrential rain from Storm Alex have hit southern France and north-western Italy. Hundreds of aid workers have been sent to help villages cut off because of damaged roads and bridges.
Heavy rain across UK brings flood risk warning
Media playback is unsupported on your device US President Donald Trump has spent his first night in a military hospital where he is receiving treatment after testing positive for coronavirus. “Going well, I think!” Mr Trump tweeted late on Friday. US media said his symptoms included a mild fever. He has so far been treated
The release of the new James Bond film has been delayed again. The premiere of No Time To Die has already been moved from April to November due to the pandemic. The film has now been further delayed until 2 April 2021 “in order to be seen by a worldwide theatrical audience”, a statement on
Large parts of northern England are facing tighter coronavirus restrictions after new measures came into force in Liverpool, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Warrington. It is now illegal for residents in those areas to meet people from other households in any indoor setting. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it was “necessary” amid a spike in cases. It
The Miami Heat should only feel so bad, as this bubble exhibition has shown to be Anthony Davis’ personal playpen. There is no answer for him on the floor through the first two games of the NBA Finals. Actually, with all due respect to Allen Iverson, Davis is the answer. The answer to LeBron James’
The Conservatives plan to open a second headquarters in Leeds, the party’s co-chairman will announce later. The new HQ – a northern counterpart to Conservative Campaign Headquarters in London – is expected to open next year, Amanda Milling will say, as she opens the party’s “virtual conference”. Some MPs have urged the PM to set
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will speak in a video call later, after negotiations over a post-Brexit trade deal broke up without agreement. Both sides are calling on the other to compromise on key issues, including fishing and government subsidies. Mr Johnson told the Daily Telegraph chances of
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