Coronavirus UK and US: Cases spiral in London and New York

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Coronavirus Australia: How it spread from Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s positive coronavirus diagnosis has forced Australian TV and radio networks into crisis mode. The Hollywood couple tested positive on March 12 after meeting several celebrities on the east coast, and the virus has since spread across the industry. As a result, the country’s major broadcasters are taking drastic steps to … Read more

Coronavirus US: Crowds on Florida beach ignore Trump advice

Clearwater Beach, Florida, was packed with visitors who appeared to have not heeded warnings to social distance themselves as part of efforts to help slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.  Images and footage from the snow-white beach along Florida’s west coast showed sun worshipers and spring breakers packed on the sand this weekend. While … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Chancellor works on bailouts for businesses

Chancellor Rishi Sunak ‘is working on new bailout package for businesses affected by coronavirus’ Chancellor Rishi Sunak to speak with PM on the economic impact of coronavirus The Prime Minister has told Britons to avoid pubs and clubs amid the outbreak But business owners fear that they may lose their livelihoods as firms go bust … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Parents defy Boris Johnson, keep kids at home

Head teachers reported significant pupil absences yesterday despite the Government not authorising school closures. They said as many as four in ten children were kept home by parents fearful of sending them to class. It came as Boris Johnson warned against big gatherings to curb the coronavirus spread but still refused to shut schools. On Monday … Read more

Accountancy firm hired by Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley bungles its audit

Accountancy firm hired by Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley ditches its top brass after finding problems in their own audit By A Daily Mail Reporter Published: 23:00 GMT, 5 January 2020 | Updated: 11:09 GMT, 6 January 2020 The accountancy firm hired by Mike Ashley to audit his retail empire has ditched its own top management … Read more

Chris Hemsworth heads to an isolated beach near his Byron Bay home to fly a kite

Despite being a Hollywood megastar, Chris Hemsworth prefers to lead a relatively quiet life away from the spotlight in New South Wales’ coastal town of Byron Bay.  And on Monday, amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the Australian actor appeared to be remaining cool, calm and collected during a family beach outing. The Thor star, 36, was … Read more

Nutritionist reveals the 16 most outrageous – and untrue – claims spread on social media in 2019

From vagina-sweetening pills to eating grapefruit to prevent heart disease, 2019 had its fair share of outrageous health claims.  Ian Marber, a London-based nutritional therapist, has amassed thousands of fans for debunking several of them on his Twitter page.  Now, in a piece for MailOnline, Mr Marber has revealed 16 of the strangest claims he … Read more