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Whitehall reshuffle sees Dominic Cummings’ influence diluted
Prince William’s private secretary was brought in and a critic of Dominic Cummings' was also promoted. - ANDY RAIN A Whitehall reshuffle has seen Dominic Cummings’ influence diluted, after the Prince William’s private secretary was brought in and a critic of his was promoted. In a sign that Boris Johnson’s Chief Political Advisor had lost a rare power defeat Simon Case, the Duke of Cambridge’s private secretary, was brought into No 10 as the Permanent Secretary.
Will the NYC Marathon be cancelled? It’s still too early, says Mayor Bill de Blasio
From Runner's World After the Berlin Marathon announced that its September 27 race was cancelled because of the coronavirus, the rest of the World Major Marathons slated for the fall—Boston, London, Chicago, and New York City—suddenly came into question. Last month, Boston, which is scheduled for September 14, announced that runners could receive a refund for their 2020 race entry fees, while Chicago gave runners the option to cancel their 2020 entries.
Passenger Plane Carrying More Than 100 People Crashes in Pakistan City of Karachi
A Pakistan International Airlines flight carrying more than 100 people crashed on Friday in Pakistan minutes before the plane was scheduled to land, officials said. The Airbus A320 airline, Flight 8303, was flying from Lahore to Karachi and went missing from the radar before it was due to land at 2:30 p.m. local time, Pakistan International Airlines spokesman Abdullah Khan told CNN.
Long Island man stabs father to death before 20 witnesses on Zoom call - but no one who called 911 knew where crime happened, police say
Twenty people saw a Long Island man stab his father to death - but when they called 911, they couldn't give the location of the crime they witnessed virtually, police said. Dwight Powers, 72, was participating in a Zoom meeting at his Amityville home around noon Thursday when his 32-year-old son Thomas Scully-Powers came into the frame and fatally stabbed him, Suffolk County Police said. "People thought he might have been attacked," a police spokesperson said.
The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form, review: a good short album, buried inside a muddled long one
The 1975's frontman Matt Healy - WireImage If you wanted to create a classic guitar band perfectly attuned to today’s digital pop world, they would probably look a lot like The 1975. Formed at school 17 years ago, but still young enough to be just touching 30, the Manchester quartet maintain the swagger of a tight-knit gang that's so central to rock culture.
Kate Garraway says her 'heart sinks' as coronavirus gives husband more battles to fight
Kate Garraway and Derek Draper (File photo) Kate Garraway has said her “heart sinks” every day as the coronavirus gives her husband Derek Draper more battles to fight. Draper was admitted to hospital close to two months ago after contracting the virus and the Good Morning Britain star has said it has been the toughest time of her life. Garraway has now said their journey “seems to be far from over”, although the presenter said she still has hope.
Former Swedish health chief says no-lockdown policy 'hasn't been the smartest'
Sweden's lockdown-free strategy to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic is a global outlier. Business Insider reports the Nordic country has a soaring death rate, with many of the oldest, frailest people left vulnerable to catching the virus. According to The Sun, the country has the highest coronavirus death rate in the world per capita over the last week after continuing to shun lockdown.
Coronavirus: Lord Fox promises to repay taxpayers' money after furloughing himself
A Lib Dem peer has admitted making an "error of judgment" after furloughing himself while continuing to claim a three-figure daily allowance for working in parliament. Lord Christopher Fox decided to furlough himself during the coronavirus crisis as the owner and sole employee of Vulpes Advisory, a communications and consultancy company. But he continued to pick-up the daily £162 allowance given to peers for carrying out work virtually in the House of Lords.
Man charged with murdering beautician whose daughter called for ambulance
Melissa Belshaw was stabbed to death at her home A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a beautician after her teenage daughter called for an ambulance. Andrew Wadsworth, 36, is alleged to have stabbed 32-year-old Melissa Belshaw to death at her home in Upholland Road, Billinge, on Wednesday. Police believe the suspect and the victim knew each other.
Coronavirus: Effective track and trace strategy needed as schools reopen, ministers were told
A primary school classroom rearranged to ensure seats are two metres apart Scientific advisers to the government told ministers they should have an effective track, trace and isolate strategy as they reopen schools. Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants schools to reopen on 1 June and there is doubt over whether such a system will be in place.
Coronavirus: Police can now tell members of public to remove face coverings
Face covering users should be prepared to be asked to remove their mask for identification purposes, the government has said. (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images) Users of face coverings should be prepared to remove them if asked by police, new government advice states. The updated guidance is part of broader advice about staying safe when leaving the home during the coronavirus lockdown, which includes information about using face coverings.
Scots most neighbourly during lockdown, survey finds
Scotland has been named as the most neighbourly place to live in the UK during lockdown, according to new research. The study by Co-op Insurance and Neighbourhood Watch suggests nearly half of Scots homeowners and renters (43%) have checked in on their neighbours in recent weeks during the coronavirus pandemic. Scotland just edges out the South West of England (42%) to the top spot, with the North East (41%), South East (38%) and East Midlands (37%) following behind.
No Drop In Coronavirus 'R Rate' As UK Approaches Bank Holiday Weekend
No Drop In Coronavirus 'R Rate' As UK Approaches Bank Holiday Weekend Coronavirus has changed everything. Make sense of it all with the Waugh Zone, our evening politics briefing. Sign up now. Latest estimates suggest the UK-wide reproduction rate of coronavirus – the so-called “R rate” – has remained at 0.7 to 1.0 for a second week. Boris Johnson has said driving the R down is key to any further easing of the lockdown measures.
Kylie Jenner Says She Spends Her Days on 'Zoom Meetings' in Sexy Pantsless Pics
Kylie Jenner just revealed what she wears to Zoom meetings during quarantine and honestly, can’t relate! On Thursday, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, 22, posted a series of photos on Instagram wearing a long sleeve white bodysuit and white leather boots with the caption, “my days are made up of zoom meetings and playing dress up☁️⚡️⚡️” For the living room photoshoot, Jenner styled her long hair in two half up, half down ponytails with face-framing pieces left out of the elastic on...
Coronavirus: Self-isolate for 14 days or face £1,000 fine, travellers to UK to be told
Passengers from the cruise ship Zaandam walk through arrivals in Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in London, Saturday April 4, 2020, after flying back on a repatriation flight from Florida. Passengers from cruise ship Zaandam were carefully freed from their cabins and allowed to touch dry land Friday for the first time in weeks, after the removal of 14 critically ill people who were wheeled off to Florida hospitals bracing for an onslaught of coronavirus patients.
Brazil coronavirus outbreak worsens as country could soon be No. 2 in cases
By Pedro Fonseca and Eduardo Simões RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's coronavirus outbreak worsened on Wednesday and the South American nation could soon have the second-highest number of cases in the world as the Health Ministry reported 888 new deaths and nearly 20,000 new infections in a single day. Brazil might soon trail only the United States in the number of coronavirus cases. Russia currently has the second-highest number of cases. Brazil's coronavirus death toll is 18,859.
Coronavirus: Britons not welcome in Greece until infection rate declines, says tourism minister
Off limits: Part of the Acropolis in Athens: Simon Calder After Greece announced a gradual opening up to international visitors, the country’s tourism minister has confirmed that British travellers will not initially be welcome because of the high incidence of coronavirus cases in the UK. On Wednesday, the Greek premier, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said the domestic tourism season will begin on 15 June, with the first international holiday flights touching down 16 days later.
Danny Dyer goes raving: how Human Traffic got Britain's 'mad for it' years right
The rocket carrying Frankie Kerrigan’s ashes blasted into the clear blue skies above Houston, Texas. Up and up it went, until all that was visible was a vapour trail shooting for the stratosphere. Back on earth, Frankie’s 27-year-old son Justin dusted away the speck in his eye. Frankie had died of pneumonia at the age of 50. On his death-bed in Cardiff he’d made Justin promise to arrange for his old man’s ashes to be shot into space.
Stop the Wildlife Trade: Dr Jane Goodall says we brought coronavirus pandemic 'on ourselves' with our treatment of animals
Dr Jane Goodall congratulates the Class of 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic: The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI USA Comms) Dr Jane Goodall congratulated the Class of 2020 on their “unique” graduation and said that although a different world would be waiting after the coronavirus, they should be hopeful as this "sneaky little virus" is "bringing out the best in people".
Pierce Brosnan pays tribute to wife Keely Shaye Smith from Hawaii isolation
Instagram / Pierce Brosnan Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has paid tribute to his wife Keely Shaye Smith, who he is isolating with in Hawaii. The actor, who celebrated his 67th birthday this month, shared a shot of himself kissing his wife on the beach at sunset, glass of champagne in hand. "Thank you for the moon and sun and all the days of our lives together my darling heart Keely" he wrote, adding, “I had a great 67th birthday. Thanks to one and all of you out there who wished me so.
The Snyder Cut of 'Justice League' to be completed and released [Video]
Director Zack Snyder has revealed his “Snyder cut” of 2017 superhero movie Justice League will be released following a fan campaign. The filmmaker had been overseeing the DC Comics project – which features Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg and Superman – but departed during post-production following the death of his daughter. Josh Whedon, who wrote and directed two Avengers films, was tasked by studio Warner Bros with finishing Justice League.
'Funny how?': The unforgettable Goodfellas scene that earned Joe Pesci an Oscar
Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci in Goodfellas - Ronald Grant Archive For years, it infuriated devotees of Martin Scorsese that he kept losing at the Oscars – and not to worthy peers, but to actors debuting in the director’s chair. His Raging Bull (1980) was pipped to Best Picture by Robert Redford’s Ordinary People, while Goodfellas (1990), in a humiliating repeat, was a runner-up in all but one of its nominated categories, coming second that year to Kevin Costner’s Dances with Wolves.
'Stinking Hypocrisy': Piers Morgan Blasts Steve Coogan For Reportedly Furloughing House Staff
Piers Morgan has blasted Steve Coogan after the actor reportedly furloughed his house staff. The Good Morning Britain host branded the Alan Partridge star a “hypocrite” after The Sun published a story claiming he had taken advantage of the UK government’s scheme to pay his gardener and housekeeper. During Thursday’s edition of GMB, Piers accused the comic of being “worse than Victoria Beckham”, after the former Spice Girls singer furloughed staff at her fashion label – before doing a u-turn.
Andrea McLean 'didn't mean to' publicly reveal breakdown
Andrea McLean attending the launch of her new book Confessions of a Menopausal Woman at the Devonshire Club in London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) Andrea McLean recently opened up about experiencing a breakdown last year, however, she's now revealed she didn't intend to discuss the personal issue live on Loose Women earlier this month.
Pubs warn two-metre distancing rule will lead to bankruptcy
The chief executive of a brewery has warned that pubs will go bankrupt if staff and customers have to keep two metres apart. Andy Wood of Adnams brewery said the two-metre social distancing rule will make it “very difficult” for pubs to operate and suggested a reduction to one metre as long as it does not come at the expense of people’s safety.
MP Hits Out At 'Disgusting' Abuse Of BBC's Sarah Smith By SNP Supporters
Coronavirus has changed everything. Make sense of it all with the Waugh Zone, our evening politics briefing. Sign up now. A shadow cabinet minister has hit out at the “disgusting” behaviour of Nicola Sturgeon supporters who “piled on” a BBC journalist online after she made a mistake in a live broadcast.
Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer shares exciting news on his birthday
Charles Spencer shared a little gift with his followers on Wednesday, despite it being his birthday. The younger brother of the late Princess Diana delighted his fans after revealing that he has a new book coming out in September. Sharing his news on Twitter, the 56-year-old wrote: "I’m proud to see that my 2017 book To Catch A King is this month’s free book for subscribers of @thetimes of London.
Family of deer had a near miss with two Typhoon fighter jets
Story and video from SWNS This dramatic footage shows the heart-stopping moment a family of deer had a near miss with two Typhoon fighter jets. The animals were spotted darting across the runway at a Royal Air Force station after waiting for the perfect moment to cross. All three roe deer escaped unharmed from their close encounter with the planes - which have a staggering top speed of 1,550 mph. Aviation enthusiast James Feneley, 52, captured the moment at RAF Coningsby, Lincs.
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