Pakistan girls shot dead over mobile video
Pakistan girls shot dead over mobile video
The teenage Pakistani girls were reportedly killed by a relative after video showed them with a man.
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Jorge Armenta: Mexican journalist killed in ‘armed attack’
Jorge Armenta: Mexican journalist killed in 'armed attack'
Jorge Armenta, director of Medios Obson, had received threats and was under government protection.
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Seeking: Big Democratic Ideas That Make Everything Better
Seeking: Big Democratic Ideas That Make Everything Better
By the end of primary season, the Democratic Party had all but settled on a conventional center-left agenda. But the pandemic is forcing the Biden campaign and other leaders to redraw plans for 2021.
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Trump Ousted State Dept. Watchdog at Pompeo’s Urging; Democrats Open Inquiry
Trump Ousted State Dept. Watchdog at Pompeo’s Urging; Democrats Open Inquiry
The lawmakers said Steve Linick, the State Department’s inspector general, had opened an investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s conduct.
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Obama Says U.S. Lacks Leadership on Virus in Commencement Speeches
Obama Says U.S. Lacks Leadership on Virus in Commencement Speeches
The virus has “torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing,” the former president said. “A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”
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Steve Linick: Democrats probe Trump’s firing of inspector general
Steve Linick: Democrats probe Trump's firing of inspector general
The president's firing of the state department's inspector general will be investigated by Congress.
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Revolt over easing of lockdown spreads as poll slump hits PM
Revolt over easing of lockdown spreads as poll slump hits PM
Manchester mayor unleashes fury at Johnson plan, while public approval for government strategy plummets• Coronavirus – latest updates• See all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson was hit by a growing revolt over his strategy for easing the Covid-19 lockdown last night as council leaders across the north of England joined unions in vowing to resist plans to reopen schools on 1 June. Related: Are we all in this together? It doesn't look like it from the regions Continue reading...
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Coronavirus live news: Italy announces staggered end of lockdown
Coronavirus live news: Italy announces staggered end of lockdown
Russia records highest daily fatalities; German football gets back under way; French child dies of Kawasaki disease. Follow the latest updatesUS House narrowly approves $3 trillion Covid-19 response billTrump unveils ‘warp-speed’ effort to create vaccine by year’s endBrazil loses second health minister in less than a monthAustralia coronavirus updates – liveCoronavirus latest: at a glance 12.21am BSTBrazil confirmed 14,919 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, as well as 816 related deaths, according to data from the country’s health ministry.Brazil has now registered 233,142 confirmed coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, the fifth highest in the world, and 15,633 deaths. 12.17am BS...
Piers Corbyn among 19 held in coronavirus lockdown protests
Piers Corbyn among 19 held in coronavirus lockdown protests
Small demonstrations staged across UK claiming measures suppress civil rights, with Jeremy Corbyn’s brother among arrests Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe brother of the former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was one of 19 protesters arrested on Saturday, as small demonstrations against the coronavirus lockdown took place across the country.Protesters gathered on green spaces across the UK holding placards describing the lockdown rules as unlawful and claiming that the government measures were suppressing civil rights. Continue reading...
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Tourist hotspots busy despite coronavirus warnings
Tourist hotspots busy despite coronavirus warnings
The partial easing of England’s lockdown measures has drawn unwanted crowds to beauty spotsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageVisitors have flocked to beauty spots across England, despite some local authorities urging people to stay away on the first weekend since coronavirus lockdown measures were partially eased in England.The Derbyshire Dales had issued a warning to tourists to not visit but said that hotspots in the area were busy, despite most facilities including toilets remaining closed. The council said this had resulted in some people using the street to relieve themselves. Continue reading...
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Coronavirus: Italy takes ‘calculated risk’ in easing restrictions – PM
Coronavirus: Italy takes 'calculated risk' in easing restrictions - PM
PM Giuseppe Conte says infections could rise again but the country cannot afford to wait for a vaccine.
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Polish archbishop refers child sex abuse case to Vatican
Polish archbishop refers child sex abuse case to Vatican
The country's most senior Catholic asks the Vatican to investigate after a new film alleges a cover-up.
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NFL’s Deandre Baker and Quinton Dunbar surrender after robbery charge
NFL's Deandre Baker and Quinton Dunbar surrender after robbery charge
The two players turned themselves in to police in Florida following charges for armed robbery and aggravated assault.
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Coronavirus: Beach crowds as countries ease lockdowns
Coronavirus: Beach crowds as countries ease lockdowns
People head to the seaside around the world, with various measures to maintain social distancing.
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Coronavirus Cases Slow in U.S., but the Big Picture Remains Tenuous
Coronavirus Cases Slow in U.S., but the Big Picture Remains Tenuous
Reports of new cases have declined nationally, and deaths have slowed. But reopening plans leave unanswered questions.
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‘I Can’t Turn My Brain Off’: PTSD and Burnout Threaten Medical Workers
‘I Can’t Turn My Brain Off’: PTSD and Burnout Threaten Medical Workers
Before Covid-19, health care workers were already vulnerable to depression and suicide. Mental health experts now fear even more will be prone to trauma-related disorders.
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UK coronavirus live: ‘stop squabbling’ over school closures, says children’s commissioner
UK coronavirus live: 'stop squabbling' over school closures, says children's commissioner
Latest updates, news and information on the Covid-19 pandemic in the UKBMA backs teaching unions opposing reopening of schoolsCoronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 12.23pm BSTResearchers are investigating whether dogs can be trained to identify unique odours associated with coronavirus infection, my colleague Frances Perraudin reports. Related: UK researchers hope dogs can be trained to detect coronavirus 12.05pm BSTThe Peak District has urged the public not to visit after its car parks filled up on the first weekend since lockdown measures were partially eased in England.The national park said the Langsett area at the north-eastern edge of the park was “e...
Government faces legal action over refusal to publish Sage minutes
Government faces legal action over refusal to publish Sage minutes
Businessman Simon Dolan says ministers must disclose science behind lockdownCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA millionaire businessman is launching legal action against the government after it refused to disclose minutes of the Sage meetings that informed its decision to impose the coronavirus lockdown.Simon Dolan, who owns Jota Aviation, said he received an unsatisfactory response to his challenge over the legality of the lockdown in a “letter before action” sent two weeks ago. Continue reading...
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London police accused of racial profiling in lockdown searches
London police accused of racial profiling in lockdown searches
Handcuffed school worker says misuse of stop and search has worsened during pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePolice in London have been accused of racial profiling by a school pastoral support worker whose account on Twitter of being handcuffed and questioned has prompted questions about the role of officers during the city’s lockdown.Dwayne Francis, who was detained while waiting in his car for a post office to open en route to work, said young black men’s negative experiences of police use of stop and search in London had got worse during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading...
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French boy dies of coronavirus-linked Kawasaki disease
French boy dies of coronavirus-linked Kawasaki disease
Nine-year-old from Marseille had been ‘in contact with’ virus before dying in hospitalCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA nine-year-old boy from Marseille is reported to have died of Kawasaki disease, the mysterious inflammatory syndrome linked to coronavirus.The boy is believed to be the first victim of the disease in France and only the second in Europe after a teenager died of the syndrome in London last week. Continue reading...
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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect arrested in France
Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect arrested in France
Businessman Félicien Kabuga is alleged to have financed the groups that carried out the Rwandan genocide.
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From ‘Respect’ to ‘Sick and Twisted’: How Coronavirus Hit U.S.-China Ties
From ‘Respect’ to ‘Sick and Twisted’: How Coronavirus Hit U.S.-China Ties
A sharp escalation of tensions over the handling of the pandemic has raised the specter of a new Cold War.
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House Passes $3 Trillion Aid Bill Over Republican Opposition
House Passes $3 Trillion Aid Bill Over Republican Opposition
The bill faces a veto threat from President Trump, near-unanimous opposition by Republicans and complaints from Democrats, but leaders called it their opening offer in talks on the next round of pandemic relief.
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Stuck at Home, Men in Japan Learn to Help. Will It Last?
Stuck at Home, Men in Japan Learn to Help. Will It Last?
The coronavirus pandemic is exposing like never before the severe disparities in how Japanese couples divide household work.
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Coronavirus live news: Democrats pass House bill calling for $3tn stimulus, Brazil health minister quits
Coronavirus live news: Democrats pass House bill calling for $3tn stimulus, Brazil health minister quits
Trump to restore partial funding to WHO – Fox News; record increase in daily Brazil cases; Covid-19 spreads in Yemen. Follow the latest updatesUS House narrowly approves $3 trillion Covid-19 response billTrump unveils ‘warp-speed’ effort to create vaccine by year’s endBrazil loses second health minister in less than a monthAustralia coronavirus updates – liveCoronavirus latest: at a glance 6.50am BST Related: Coronavirus latest: at a glance 6.38am BSTTens of thousands of impoverished migrant workers are on the move across India, walking on highways and railway tracks or riding trucks, buses and crowded trains in blazing heat, the AP reports. Continue r...
Coronavirus: Italy to lift travel restrictions as lockdown eases
Coronavirus: Italy to lift travel restrictions as lockdown eases
The 3 June change will be a major step in efforts to reopen the economy after months of lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Trump says US reopening ‘vaccine or no vaccine’
Coronavirus: Trump says US reopening 'vaccine or no vaccine'
The president hopes a jab will come this year, but made clear the lockdown must end either way.
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Kobe Bryant helicopter crash post-mortem released
Kobe Bryant helicopter crash post-mortem released
An examination finds that all nine victims of the crash died as a result of blunt force trauma.
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BMA backs teaching unions’ opposition to schools reopening
BMA backs teaching unions' opposition to schools reopening
Doctors say teachers in England ‘absolutely right’ to prioritise testing over 1 June returnCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe British Medical Association has thrown its weight behind teaching unions opposing the government’s push to reopen schools in England, as the debate over millions of pupils returning to classrooms grew increasingly acrimonious.No 10 reinforced its drive to reopen primary schools for those in reception, year 1 and year 6 in two weeks’ time, warning that prolonged closures risked damaging children’s education. Continue reading...
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Regional differences in Covid-19 transmission rate emerge in England
Regional differences in Covid-19 transmission rate emerge in England
London has seen steeper decline in R rate but north has slower fall in infections, and estimates varyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTransmission rates of Covid-19 remain dangerously close to levels that could bring a second wave, even before the easing of some restrictions this week, as the focus shifts to transmission rates in the north of England.The latest official estimate places the national R value – the rate at which people are passing on infections to others – at between 0.7 and 1. An R value above 1 means the epidemic will start to grow exponentially again, which would result in a new surge of cases. Continue reading...
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