Senate approves Zahid Quraishi as the first Muslim American federal judge

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: Nominee for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Brown Jackson is considered by some to be next in line for a Supreme Court nod Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia since 2013. Prior to joining … Read more

Shane Warne launches new range of mid-strength gin in a tin – and his dog Mason approves

Shane Warne launches new range of mid-strength gin in a tin – and his dog Mason approves By Louise Starkey For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:30 GMT, 25 March 2021 | Updated: 09:30 GMT, 25 March 2021 Shane Warne has expanded his SevenZeroEight gin empire.  On Thursday, the 51-year-old cricketing legend launched a new range … Read more

EU APPROVES plan for Covid ‘vaccine passports’ allowing free movement for those with antibodies

The EU has presented plans to issue ‘digital green certificates’ allowing its 450million people to travel freely across the bloc this summer.  The scheme, which will be discussed next week during a summit of EU leaders, will facilitate travel across Europe for people who have been vaccinated as well as others who have recently been … Read more

EU APPROVES passport plan allowing free movement for those who are vaccinated or have antibodies

The EU has presented plans to issue ‘digital green certificates’ allowing its 450million people to travel freely across the bloc this summer.  The scheme, which will be discussed next week during a summit of EU leaders, will facilitate travel across Europe for people who have been vaccinated as well as others who have recently been … Read more

Commons committee approves Richard Sharp as BBC chairman

Appointment of former Goldman Sachs banker Richard Sharp as the next chairman of the BBC is approved by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee The former Goldman Sachs banker faced questions from committee on Thursday Committee chairman Julian Knight said Mr Sharp ‘impressed’ the MPs Mr Sharp was chosen by the Government as its … Read more

Dionne Warwick, 80, wants to host the Real Housewives reunion shows as Andy Cohen approves

Dionne Warwick wants to host the Real Housewives reunion shows. The 80-year-old singer has proved to be a huge hit on Twitter with her entertaining musings and recently revealed she would jump at the chance to present the reality TV reunion gatherings. When one Twitter user wrote: ‘I nominate @dionnewarwick to host the Real Housewives … Read more

Mexico approves law restricting authority of DEA on country’s drug cartels

Mexico cuffs the DEA: Country passes law limiting power of ‘foreign agents’ who will now be forced to submit intelligence to Mexican officials – days after US warned the legislation would only benefit drug cartels amid surging violence Mexico’s lower house of congress on Tuesday approved legislation that limits the powers of ‘foreign agents’ operating … Read more

Japan’s Crown Prince Fumihito  ‘approves’ daughter Princess Mako’s plans to marry

Japan’s Crown Prince Fumihito has revealed he ‘approves’ of Princess Mako’s plans to marry – despite his daughter delaying the wedding for the second time last month.   Princess Mako, 28, who studied in Edinburgh, Dublin and Leicester, will be forced to give up her title in order to marry long-term boyfriend Kei Komuro, whom she … Read more

Russia coronavirus: Country approves second vaccine after early trials

Russia has approved a second coronavirus vaccine for use, despite the jab not undergoing mass testing.  The two-shot EpiVacCorona vaccine has so-far been tested on 100 volunteers in early-stage trials, which wrapped up around two weeks ago.    Scientists have refused to disclose the results of the trials, but claim the vaccine was safe and produced … Read more

Scientists are wary after the Trump administration approves blood plasma as COVID-19 treatment

Health experts met the recent approval of convalescent blood plasma as a treatment for coronavirus patients in the US with mixed feelings. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced the experimental therapy had been issued emergency use authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The commander-in-chief lauded the news as a ”very big day’ … Read more