EasyJet admits data of nine million hacked
EasyJet admits data of nine million hacked
The attack was "sophisticated" the airline said, adding that some credit card details had been accessed.
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UK coronavirus live: excess deaths reached almost 55,000 in early May, says ONS
UK coronavirus live: excess deaths reached almost 55,000 in early May, says ONS
Overall deaths in England and Wales in week up to 8 May were down for the third week in a row, at 12,657Children in England to return to school before contact tracing app rolled outJobless claims soar by nearly 70% in AprilCoronavirus latest: at a glanceGlobal coronavirus updates - live 12.45pm BSTIn her opening statement at the press conference Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, also said that the Scottish government was spending an extra £33m on measures to get people back to work. Most of the money would go to Fair Start Scotland and would be used to support young people, disabled people and lone parents, she said. 12.40pm BSTNicola Sturgeon, the Scottish first minister, has just star...
UK coronavirus home test kits run out as eligibility list is expanded
UK coronavirus home test kits run out as eligibility list is expanded
Apparent shortage comes day after Matt Hancock expanded list of people who can get testCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe NHS appeared to run out of its daily allocation of home testing kits within hours on Tuesday morning after Matt Hancock said anyone aged five and over with symptoms could get tested for coronavirus.Those trying to order a home test kit were left disappointed as the NHS website said they were not available as early as 10am, while a recorded message on the government’s 119 line said: “We’re very sorry. The available allocation has already been issued at this time.” Continue reading...
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Nancy Pelosi fears for ‘morbidly obese’ Trump after hydroxychloroquine admission
Nancy Pelosi fears for 'morbidly obese' Trump after hydroxychloroquine admission
The US House Speaker says president should not be taking a drug that has not been approved to ward off coronavirusCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHydroxychloroquine and coronavirus: a guide to the scientific studies so farPodcast: the story behind Trump’s ‘miracle’ drug hydroxychloroquineNancy Pelosi has led a chorus of surprise and alarm after Donald Trump said he was taking the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to ward off coronavirus.Trump’s own government has warned that the drug should only be administered for Covid-19 in a hospital or research setting due to potentially fatal side effects. Continue reading...
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Coronavirus live news: Trump says he may quit WHO, claiming lack of independence from China
Coronavirus live news: Trump says he may quit WHO, claiming lack of independence from China
WHO chief promises review of global response; IMF head says full economic recovery unlikely in 2021; Italy records lowest deaths since MarchTrump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warningsUK coronavirus updates - liveAustralia coronavirus updates – liveCoronavirus latest: at a glance 12.49pm BSTEleven more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Zambia. The southern-central African country has so far reported 772 cases of coronavirus and seven deaths from Covid-19. Daily #COVID19 update: in the last 24 hrs, #Zambia recorded 11 new cases out of 644 tests. Cases are from Chirundu (4), Nakonde (3), Solwezi (1), Kasama (1), Isoka(1) and Mungwi (1). Cases include truck...
How renewable energy could power Britain’s economic recovery
How renewable energy could power Britain's economic recovery
Harnessing power from sun, wind and sea could spur UK’s post-pandemic economy while tackling climate crisis, say expertsIs the Covid-19 crisis the catalyst for greening the world’s airlines?Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIn the first months of 2020 Britain relied on renewable energy like never before. The power generated by clean energy projects eclipsed fossil fuels for the first time ever, making up almost half the electricity used to keep the lights on.As the UK emerges from the financial maelstrom of the coronavirus pandemic, analysts, economists and environmentalists argue that the renewable energy industry could – and should – play a greater role, powering a gree...
Coronavirus: Trump gives WHO ultimatum over Covid-19 handling
Coronavirus: Trump gives WHO ultimatum over Covid-19 handling
The US president accuses the UN agency of having an "alarming lack of independence" from China.
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Agency staff were spreading Covid-19 between care homes, PHE found in April
Agency staff were spreading Covid-19 between care homes, PHE found in April
Exclusive: results of unpublished study were only shared with care home providers last weekCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTemporary care workers transmitted Covid-19 between care homes as cases surged, according to an unpublished government study which used genome tracking to investigate outbreaks.In evidence that raises further questions about ministers’ claims to have “thrown a protective ring around care homes”, it emerged that agency workers – often employed on zero-hours contracts – unwittingly spread the infection as the pandemic grew, according to the study by Public Health England (PHE). Continue reading...
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First human trial results raise hopes for coronavirus vaccine
First human trial results raise hopes for coronavirus vaccine
Eight initial volunteers in US produced an antibody response from Moderna’s RNA vaccineCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe first results from human trials of a vaccine against Covid-19 have given a glimmer of hope after a US firm’s study produced positive results in a group of eight volunteers.These results – which come a day after the UK government revealed a deal to secure 30m doses of a rival Oxford University vaccine, should it be successful – showed that each of the participants produced an antibody response on a par with that seen in people who have had the disease. And they suggest that the vaccine is safe for use in humans. Continue reading...
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Trump claims to have been taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warnings – live
Trump claims to have been taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warnings – live
FDA has warned against using the drug without medical supervisionInterview with whistleblower Rick Bright angers presidentLockdown protests may have spread virus, cellphone data suggestsCoronavirus – latest global updatesGet a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our First Thing newsletter 12.27am BSTRepublican senator Lindsay Graham announced that the judiciary committee would debate and vote on whether to subpoena documents and testimony from Obama-era officials, related to the FBI’s investigation into Russian election interference. Graham would subpoena testimony from witnesses including James Comey, Andrew McCabe, James Clapper, John Brennan, and Sally Yates. The Senate judiciary c...
Italy begins reopening bars and cafes as rate of deaths and new infections falls again – as it happened
Italy begins reopening bars and cafes as rate of deaths and new infections falls again – as it happened
Southern European countries ease lockdowns; South Africa reports highest daily increase; global infections pass 4.7 million. This blog is now closedFollow the latest global coronavirus blog here for live news 12.28am BSTWe’ve launched a new blog at the link below – head there for the latest: Related: Coronavirus live news: WHO promises independent review into global response as US deaths pass 90,000 12.16am BSTThe UK government is coming under pressure to provide back-to-work support for young people amid evidence that the under-25s have been hardest hit by the Covid-19 economic fallout.In a report published on Tuesday ahead of unemployment figures expected to show the f...
Coronavirus: France and Germany propose €500bn recovery fund
Coronavirus: France and Germany propose €500bn recovery fund
The plan would see €500bn of grants distributed to EU member states worst affected by the pandemic.
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Myanmar police seize largest haul of synthetic drugs
Myanmar police seize largest haul of synthetic drugs
Police find the biggest ever haul of synthetic drugs in South East Asia in a three-month operation.
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Coronavirus: Trump taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine
Coronavirus: Trump taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine
The president says hydroxychloroquine is harmless, but regulators warn it may cause heart problems.
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Coronavirus: What’s going wrong in Sweden’s care homes?
Coronavirus: What's going wrong in Sweden's care homes?
Swedish healthcare is under scrutiny over the high rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes.
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Coronavirus: Trump accuses WHO of being a ‘puppet of China’
Coronavirus: Trump accuses WHO of being a 'puppet of China'
The remarks come as his health secretary accuses the body of letting the pandemic spin "out of control".
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London care homes report possible fresh Covid-19 outbreaks
London care homes report possible fresh Covid-19 outbreaks
Residents also testing positive more than 30 days after showing first symptomsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDoctors have reported possible fresh outbreaks of Covid-19 in care and nursing homes in west London, two months after the area was a hotspot in the first days of the coronavirus crisis.“Just when we thought there might be light at the end of the tunnel, two new or worsening care home outbreaks over the past 48 hours,” said Dr Anna Down, clinical lead at a GP practice with 1,000 residents on its books in 15 privately run nursing homes. Continue reading...
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Coronavirus US live: Trump attacks Obama and the media as death toll nears 90,000
Coronavirus US live: Trump attacks Obama and the media as death toll nears 90,000
Moderna’s vaccine showed promising results in first human safety testsInterview with whistleblower Rick Bright angers presidentLockdown protests may have spread virus, cellphone data suggestsCoronavirus – latest global updatesGet a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our First Thing newsletter 6.51pm BSTHealth and human services secretary Alex Azar lashed out against Peter Navarro this morning, after the White House trade adviser critcized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its handling of the pandemic.Wow. Alex Azar characterizes comments that his White House colleague Peter Navarro made criticizing the CDC as "inaccurate and inappropriate." pic.twitter.com/l2uN1o8q...
Face visors may protect wearer but not other people against Covid-19
Face visors may protect wearer but not other people against Covid-19
Public health experts not convinced of plastic shields’ benefits for general usersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFace visors and shields could protect workers who have close contact with others against infection from Covid-19, but may not prevent the wearer spreading the virus, experts have said.Linda Bauld, professor of public health at the University of Edinburgh, said research was needed into the alternative forms of face protection before they could be recommended for general use. Continue reading...
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‘I can taste the flavour much more’: Italians rediscover eating out
'I can taste the flavour much more': Italians rediscover eating out
After two months of coronavirus lockdown, Italy takes cautious steps towards normalityCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFor some, being able to frequent Italy’s bars and restaurants on Monday after more than two months of lockdown was akin to ending a strict dietary regime.“I can taste the fullness of the flavour much more,” said Sandro Urbani as he drank a glass of white Sangiovanni wine outside Caffè Barrique in the Umbrian town of Orvieto. “It’s as if I’ve been on a diet over the past few months and all of a sudden I can eat a slice of salami.” Continue reading...
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Is it safe to go back to school in England? The scientific advice so far
Is it safe to go back to school in England? The scientific advice so far
Michael Gove says children will be safe at school, but as coronavirus pandemic continues experts urge caution Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Department for Education recently released an overview of advice it received from Public Health England, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) and its subgroup the Children’s Task and Finish Working Group – although specific evidence from these latter groups has yet to be published. Continue reading...
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Coronavirus: European countries further relax restrictions
Coronavirus: European countries further relax restrictions
Italy, Spain and Portugal are among European countries further relaxing virus-related restrictions.
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FBI: US naval base attack ‘motivated by Al-Qaeda’
FBI: US naval base attack 'motivated by Al-Qaeda'
The Saudi Air Force officer who killed three Americans in Florida spoke to the terror group in Yemen.
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South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa jokes about arrest for breaking coronavirus rules
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa jokes about arrest for breaking coronavirus rules
Cyril Ramaphosa says "come, before we get arrested" to fans who get close to take a photo.
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Coronavirus: WHO ‘let pandemic spin out of control’, says US
Coronavirus: WHO 'let pandemic spin out of control', says US
US health secretary Alex Azar accuses the UN's health agency of failing to obtain crucial data.
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Fang Fang: The Wuhan writer whose virus diary angered China
Fang Fang: The Wuhan writer whose virus diary angered China
A controversial diary written during the early days of the pandemic has been translated into English.
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UK coronavirus tests advised for people who lose taste or smell
UK coronavirus tests advised for people who lose taste or smell
Anosmia is third symptom - in addition to cough and fever - justifying a test under revised guidanceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople who experience a loss of smell or taste are being advised to get tested for Covid-19, in a change of guidance from the UK government that experts say is well overdue, warning that thousands of cases have already been missed.Anosmia – the medical term for loss of smell – is now the third symptom of the coronavirus infection that will justify a test, in addition to a persistent cough and high temperature. The four chief medical officers of the UK have said that people with loss of smell or loss of taste should now self-isolate or get tested, ev...
Coronavirus live news: Italy begins reopening bars and cafes as Spain also eases restrictions
Coronavirus live news: Italy begins reopening bars and cafes as Spain also eases restrictions
Southern European countries ease lockdowns; South Africa reports highest daily increase; global infections pass 4.7 millionIndia extends lockdownUK coronavirus updates - liveAustralia coronavirus updates – liveCoronavirus latest: at a glanceSee all our coronavirus coverage 12.55pm BSTThe coronavirus pandemic should serve as a “wake-up call” to the world which must be more united in responding to the crisis, the UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has said.Guterres said Covid-19 was the “greatest challenge of our age” and had demonstrated the world’s fragility, as nations went their own way in tackling the pandemic, Reuters reports. He added that the crisis ...
Half a million access UK suicide prevention training amid Covid-19 warnings
Half a million access UK suicide prevention training amid Covid-19 warnings
Surge in participants during lockdown as NHS group warns of virus’s ‘mental health legacy’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than half a million people have been given suicide prevention training in the last three weeks by a UK charity which is warning about the potential impact of Covid-19 on the nation’s mental health.The Zero Suicide Alliance, a collaboration of NHS trusts, charities, businesses and individuals, revealed that 503,000 people had completed its online course, which aims to spot the signs that a person needs help, during lockdown. Continue reading...
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Ryanair chief accuses UK of mismanaging coronavirus crisis
Ryanair chief accuses UK of mismanaging coronavirus crisis
Michael O’Leary halves passenger forecasts as crisis costs it €40m in lost profitsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe chief executive of Ryanair has accused the UK government of mismanaging the Covid-19 crisis, as the airline halved its passenger forecast for this year and revealed it had tapped Britain’s corporate loan programme.Michael O’Leary described the UK’s planned introduction of a 14-day quarantine period for travellers arriving from abroad as “idiotic and unimplementable”. Continue reading...
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