Wife of Vladimir Putin ally ‘paid £45,000 for tennis match with Boris Johnson’

The wife of a Vladimir Putin ally paid £45,000 for a tennis match with Boris Johnson at a Tory fundraiser, it was claimed today. Lubov Chernukhin, who is married to billionaire former Russian minister Vladimir, has been named as the donor who shelled out for a place on court with the PM at the glitzy … Read more

FTSE 100 drops to 13-month low after slumping 7% in four days over coronavirus fears

The London stock market fell to a 13-month low today as coronavirus fears continue to grip investors with shares also slumping across Asia. The FTSE 100 index of the UK’s biggest listed companies has now fallen more than 7 per cent in the past four days, and fell 2.6 per cent in early trading on Thursday. The losses mirrored … Read more

‘Frightened’ British mother at coronavirus hotel

A ‘frightened’ British mother trapped in a coronavirus-stricken Tenerife hotel said today that guests are ignoring quarantine rules and she fears it could become another Princess Diamond cruise ship disaster.  Lara Pennington, 45, from Manchester, who is on holiday with her two young sons and elderly in-laws, said guests at the Costa Adeje Palace Hotel … Read more

Japanese tour bus worker who recovered from coronavirus tests positive for it AGAIN

Japanese tour bus worker who recovered from coronavirus tests positive for it AGAIN Female tour guide maybe first person to catch the virus after being cleared The 40-year-old woman was working in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak Government officials in Osaka believe this is the first incident of this type By Stephen Delahunty For Mailonline and … Read more

Primary school in Derbyshire closes after a ‘confirmed coronavirus’ case

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 3,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 80,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of … Read more

Europe battles to contain coronavirus as Germany warns of ‘start of an epidemic’

Germany has warned of the ‘start of an epidemic’ as Europe scrambles to contain a coronavirus outbreak spreading from Italy across the continent.   Denmark, Switzerland, Romania, North Macedonia and the city of Athens have all confirmed their first virus cases in the last two days – all of them linked to Italy.  Supermarket shelves were … Read more

Men with mustaches may be at greater risk of coronavirus, CDC graphic warns

Your FACIAL hair could put you at risk for coronavirus: CDC chart reveals that mutton chops and full beards could render a face mask useless – but a ‘Hitler’ stash is safe A new CDC infographic recommends 12 facial hairstyles appropriate for a mask or respirator including clean shaven, soul patch or a handlebar mustache … Read more

Italian golfer is livid as he is told to isolate himself in his Oman hotel amid coronavirus fears

‘I just have a cold… it’s inexplicable’: Italian golfer Lorenzo Gagli livid as he and Edoardo Molinari are told to ISOLATE themselves in their Oman hotel amid coronavirus fears, forcing them out of two European Tour events Gagli told Italian newspaper a European Tour doctor told him to go to his room Molinari, his roommate … Read more

Could coronavirus cause shortage of wedding dresses? Far-East supplies threatened by disease 

Coronavirus is causing a shortage of wedding dresses just before the peak season, a Labour MP warned. Chris Bryant said many dresses sold in Britain come from China and bridal stores ‘have found it really difficult because the factories have been closed’.  He called on the Government to make sure there is financial support offered to … Read more

Saudi Arabia temporarily BANS religious pilgrims from visiting Mecca to prevent the coronavirus

Saudi Arabia finally BANS religious pilgrims from visiting Mecca or Medina to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the Kingdom Statement issued this evening by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Kingdom  Will be supporting other countries and will abide by ‘international standards’  Temporarily suspended entry into the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah  … Read more