Boris Johnson has told the British public that they must keep six feet apart even when they are outside and has threatened to close parks if people refuse to keep their distance. The PM used his daily press conference to warn there was ‘no doubt’ he would act to shut open spaces and limit all … Read more
Boris Johnson threatened to shut down Britain’s open spaces today as thousands of people flouted official advice to keep their distance to slow the spread of coronavirus over the weekend. The Prime Minister said there was ‘no doubt’ he would act if people continued to act foolishly and refused to take the threat posed by … Read more
Pashmina goats, source of the world’s most valuable form of cashmere wool, are facing a growing threat from climate change. The goats roam the mountainsides of the Changtang plateau, 14,000 feet above sea level between Tibet and India, an arid landscape covered in seasonal grasses that have traditionally kept the goats fed. The landscape’s winter … Read more
A woman whose boyfriend is insisting on travelling to Spain amid the coronavirus outbreak has threatened to end the relationship if he goes ahead, because she could be left on her own with their children if he ends up being quarantined. Posting anonymously on British parenting site Mumsnet, the woman explained that she’s concerned how … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
Iranian authorities warned Friday they may use ‘force’ to limit travel between cities and announced the new coronavirus has killed 124 people amid 4,747 confirmed cases in the Islamic Republic. Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour offered the figures at a televised news conference. He did not elaborate on the threat to use force, though he … Read more
Hedge fund tycoon fights Sirius rescue deal: As Crispin Odey threatens to vote NO to Anglo American’s takeover, what happens next for shareholders? By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 07:57 GMT, 20 February 2020 | Updated: 07:57 GMT, 20 February 2020 The hedge fund run by millionaire tycoon Crispin Odey has vowed to … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and almost 90,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Iran has threatened to flog and imprison anyone caught ‘spreading fake news’ about the coronavirus outbreak that has already killed 26 people in the Islamic Republic. Hassan Norouzi, spokesman for parliament’s legal and judicial committee, said ‘spreading lies’ is punishable by one to three years in prison with flogging, in accordance with Shariah law. ‘Spreading … Read more
For cod’s sake: Boris Johnson warns the EU he will NEVER surrender Britain’s fishing waters as Michel Barnier threatens to scupper trade deal PM Boris Johnson last night drew a red line around Britain’s fishing waters EU yesterday made a series of demands in its new ‘negotiating mandate’ EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said without … Read more