News

Summer wave of Covid in England: how worried should I be?

What’s the current situation? Getting a true picture of the prevalence of Covid is tricky given that few people now test for infection. In addition, the Winter Covid infection survey, run by the Office for National Statistics and UK Health Security Agency, has ended. However, evidence suggests that levels are rising. According to the latest data from UKHSA, Covid hospitalisations in England for the week of 10 June rose to 3.31 per 100,000 from...

Poll predicts record win for Labour Party at UK election

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Labour Party is set to sweep to power with a record number of seats at Thursday's national election, a forecast by polling company Survation showed on Tuesday. Survation's central scenario showed Keir Starmer's Labour winning 484 of the 650 seats in parliament, far more than the 418 won by the party's former leader Tony Blair in his famous 1997 landslide win and the

Blinken announces news on air defense for Ukraine before NATO summit

In the near future, there may be news of additional air defense systems for Ukraine. They are expected before the NATO summit on July 9-11, according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. According to Blinken, success for Ukraine is the ability to "stand on its own" in military, economic, and democratic areas. In the short term, a strong air...

Rangers Set To Confirm Arrival Imminently, Deal Done

Rangers are set to announce the arrival of young Moroccan striker Hamza Igamane imminently as a deal is done. The post Rangers Set To Confirm Arrival Imminently, Deal Done appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.

Leeds 'In Pole Position' To Sign Josh Sargent

Leeds United are in a strong position to sign Norwich City striker Josh Sargent.

Tense stand-off moment Russian spy plane is intercepted by Nato jet

i morning briefing: What does Trump’s immunity ruling mean?

'In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law' one justice wrote in a scathing dissent

A new train line from London to Manchester could plug controversial HS2 hole

The fares could be up to 50% cheaper.

'Behind closed doors': Republicans break with precedent to pass policy platform in secret

The Republican Party intends to pass its policy platform "behind closed doors" this year, according to a new report. Reporters and spectators will be barred from viewing party platform committee proceedings in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention, Semafor reported Tuesday. This represents a break from a decades-long precedent, accord...

Princess Anne issues statement on cancelled engagement after leaving hospital

Princess Anne issues statement on cancelled engagement after leaving hospital - The Princess Royal spent five nights in hospital after reportedly being injured by a horse

Boeing plane's cabin left in tatters with serious damage after flight forced to make emergency landing

A Boeing plane was forced to make an emergency stop after hitting severe turbulence with passengers left injured. Footage showed damage on the Air Europa flight from Madrid to Montevideo which was diverted to a Brazilian airport on Monday, July 1. Flight UX045 made an emergency landing at the Natal Airport in northeastern Brazil at 2.32am local tim...

Latest storm path tracker shows where Hurricane Beryl will hit next

It's predicted to hit Jamaica on Wednesday before reaching the Cayman Islands on Thursday.

Ukraine to be told it is too corrupt to join Nato

Ukraine will be told it is currently too corrupt to join Nato, in a major blow to Volodymyr Zelensky. The alliance will request “additional steps” from Kyiv before membership talks progress, a senior official in the US State Department said. The position will be set out in writing in the Nato communique to be signed at the alliance’s annual summit ...

10 Secret Discoveries Found Under The Sahara Desert

10 Secret Discoveries Found Under The Sahara Desert ▶ Latest Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v57ZG-uZ0VM&list=UULF2vcjazcVurVmpn5svBRA-Q #top10 #facts #secret #discovery #sahara #saharadesert #10facts #discoveries In this video we are uncovering the 10 Secret Discoveries Found Under The Sahara Desert. What do you think is underneath the Sahara Desert? Stay tuned to find out! ▶ FTD FACTS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ftdonline ▶ CHANNEL PRODUCER (Leroy Kenton): https://www.instagram.com/ftdonline/ 🗣️HOST: Youssef Awadalla: https://www.instagram.com/zxcwhoishe/?hl=en 🎬 VIDEO EDITOR: Raj: https://www.instagram.com/rajbanik_official/ 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected]

Man Utd transfer news: Winners and losers of Matthijs de Ligt to Man Utd

Manchester United are in talks to sign Matthijs de Ligt, but who will benefit and lose out from the Dutchman's potential arrival.

When Sunak called an election, Labour was 22 points ahead. Has anything changed?

It’s been six weeks since Rishi Sunak, in his rain-sodden jacket, announced the next UK general election would be held on 4 July. At that point, Labour was leading by 21.8 points in the polls. Now, as we come to the end of a largely stale six-week campaign, their lead stands at 20 points – down nearly two points. Overall, Labour has fallen in the polls from 44.8% on 22 May to 40.7% on 2 July – two days before polling day. But this has not...

Massive fire reported in Russia's Kursk city center, possibly at military base

A fire broke out today in the city center of Kursk, Russia. A military base may be the likely site of the emergency, according to the interim governor of the Kursk region and local Telegram channels. 60 firefighters and 10 units of special equipment are involved in the firefighting. The fire has been reportedly localized. Official sources do not sp...

Marko denounces behaviour of 'inexperienced' Norris: 'It was ridiculous how he behaved'

Helmut Marko is clear in his assessment of the crash between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Moreover, the Red Bull Racing advisor calls the behaviour Norris displayed over the team radio "ridiculous" and Marko thinks the McLaren driver's inexperience played a role in the incident.

Hurricane season 2024 is here. Here's how to stay prepared

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane season is upon us, known for disastrous flooding and high-speed winds in coastal areas of the United States and in the Caribbean and Central America, and emergency management officials are urging people to stay prepared. Unlike previous hurricane seasons, this summer brings record hot temperatures nationwide and an early onset of storms. Hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov. 30, but usually the most...

'Yellowstone' season 5 part 2: Everything we know so far

The final episodes of Taylor Sheridan's Western drama 'Yellowstone' are the way. Here's everything you need to know.

Health Officials Issue Dengue Fever Alert in the Florida Keys

On Monday, July 1, health officials in Florida issued an alert warning residents in the Florida Keys of an uptick in cases of dengue fever, which is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The warning from the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County comes a week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a national alert war...

Rupert Murdoch launches free Netflix rival in UK

Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation has launched a free streaming service in the UK, adding a new player to a crowded market that already includes Netflix, Disney, Apple and Amazon. Tubi, a free service supported by advertisements, has already garnered 80m viewers in the US. The platform has more than 20,000 films and television shows, according to th...

Study sheds light on why some people do not get Covid-19

Study sheds light on why some people do not get Covid-19 - The findings may pave the way for treatments and vaccines not just for Covid, but other diseases too

How often do YOU use cash? Millions still rely on it says JOHN HOWELLS

The use of cash has dropped steeply over recent years. Many people now prefer the ease of banking online and using contactless payments.

Fact check: Bus stop advert of Rishi Sunak is manipulated photograph from Serbia

The image has been shared on social media and gained thousands of likes.

Voices: Stanley Johnson: It’s true I caused a BA flight to be cancelled – here’s why I’m glad I did it

Stanley Johnson: It’s true I caused a BA flight to be cancelled – here’s why I’m glad I did it - COMMENT: I’m no troublemaker – if I try my hand at making scrambled eggs for breakfast and they end up sticking to the saucepan, I own up on the spot. But on this occasion, I did the right thing, writes a defiant Stanley Johnson

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ cosmic event to appear in night sky after star explodes

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ cosmic event to appear in night sky after star explodes - The T Coronae Borealis, or Blaze Star, will appear as an extremely bright object in the night sky in the coming days

Locals pull off daring rescue of stray dog stranded in surging rapids

This is the moment a group of local firemen rescued a stray dog stranded on a rock in the middle of surging rapids in Tamil Nadu, India on June 28. The river's water level suddenly rose due to a dam being opened upstream.

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection - Brits are ending up in hospital due to an E.coli outbreak - but what do we know about the illness?

Max Verstappen accused of multiple FIA rule breaks after ‘vastly dangerous’ moves

"That I think is equally if not more dangerous because that seemed petulant, it seemed like it was in retaliation."

Bronny James says he can handle 'amplified' pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father

Bronny James says he can handle 'amplified' pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father - Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft

Paloma Faith hits out at 'appalling' criticism of female Glastonbury headliners

Paloma Faith hits out at 'appalling' criticism of female Glastonbury headliners - The Only Love Can Hurt Like This singer - who performed at the festival herself - urged people to ‘give women a goddamn break’

Fears of French civil war after Marine Le Pen's hard-Right victory

France was gripped by political turmoil yesterday after Marine Le Pen's hard-Right party won the first round of a snap election.

New Netflix rival is streaming films you can't see anywhere else in the UK for free

Step this way for 20,000 free movies and TV episodes.

British Airways flight departs Heathrow and arrives back in London after 11-hour ‘flight to nowhere’

British Airways flight departs Heathrow and arrives back in London after 11-hour ‘flight to nowhere’ - The Hong Kong-bound plane returned to Heathrow due to a ‘technical issue’

When are the Gatwick Airport strikes and will any flights be cancelled?

When are the Gatwick Airport strikes and will any flights be cancelled? - The strikes come amid air traffic control issues and multiple travel companies in the UK declaring bankruptcy

JPMorgan's Chief Strategist Reiterates Bearish Outlook, Says The S&P 500 Will Fall 23% By Year-end

JPMorgan Chase chief global market strategist and co-head of global research, Marko Kolanovic, reportedly said last week in a mid-year outlook that the S&P 500 will drop almost 23% from 5,483 on June 27 to 4,200 by the end of 2024 amid an economic slump and headwinds like downward earnings revisions. US real gross domestic product increased at an a...

New Dutch PM vows to carry out ‘strictest-ever’ immigration policy

The Dutch king has sworn in former spy chief Dick Schoof as prime minister of a government promising to deliver the Netherlands’ “strictest-ever” immigration policy. Mr Schoof takes over from Mark Rutte, the longest-serving prime minister in Dutch history, 223 days after Geert Wilders won a shock victory in an election that stunned Europe. He prese...

'No wonder the council is broke!' Outrage at council boss wages topping £160k - but do YOU think they get paid too much?

It was revealed this week that the chief executive at Kirklees Council earns £166k a year

British businessman who cheated death in plane crash scoops £2.5bn

Mark and Lindy O'Hare have snapped up £2.55billion for handing over their 21-year-old company Preqin to the world's biggest asset manager.

Jay Slater 'might not be missing at all' with police told 'take second look'

Spanish authorities say there is “no current evidence of criminality” in the Jay case after they officially called off the search.

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death - Thousands of people all wore an accelerometer device on their wrist for seven days to measure exercise levels

Brave security guard rescues mother and daughter toppled by strong winds in China

A brave security guard rescued a mother and her daughter toppled by strong winds in eastern China. The video was filmed Dezhou City in Shandong Province on June 30. A sudden gust of wind swept a mother and daughter off their feet, threatening to carry them away. A mall security guard braved the fierce winds and managed to pull them to safety. Witnesses reported that the wind struck unexpectedly and ceased just as suddenly, leaving the mother and daughter shaken but unharmed. Mall staff confirmed the incident and praised the courageous actions of the security guard, believed to be around 60 years old. Plans are underway to commend him officially for his heroic act.

Bebe Rexha threatens to ‘bring down’ the music industry in furious rant: ‘I’ve been silenced’

Bebe Rexha threatens to ‘bring down’ the music industry in furious rant: ‘I’ve been silenced’ - ‘Me, Myself & I’ singer threatened to speak ‘all my truths. The good the bad and the ugyly’

FDA commercial pasteurization process kills H5N1 bird flu virus in milk

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), together with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), recently announced that the FDA-approved commercial milk pasteurization process effectively inactivates the Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) vi...

Fact check: Hundreds of misleading claims repeated on social media

Analysis by Full Fact using AI examines Facebook posts by more than 1,500 parliamentary candidates and finds hundreds of repeated misleading claims.

Election 2024: Row erupts over Keir Starmer’s working hours if he becomes Prime Minister

Labour have hit back at “desperate lies and hypocrisy” over their leader’s working schedule, after the Conservatives alleged that Sir Keir Starmer plans to work a “four-day week” as Prime Minister.

New King Charles banknotes spark urgent warning

The release of new banknotes bearing King Charles III's portrait has inadvertently opened the door for scammers

ITV axing leaves popular Euro 2024 commentator baffled

'I am more than disappointed.'

Netherlands authorizes export of 24 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands has issued a license to export 24 F-16 aircraft and seven engines for them to Ukraine. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered soon, according to a letter from the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren, to members of the Dutch House of Representati...