The race to develop a vaccine against the coronavirus is heating up. In Cambridge, researchers at the university’s Infectious Diseases Centre say work is ‘already well under way’. After further tests, they hope to send the vaccine soon for pre-clinical trials at Public Health England. In the US, Novavax has begun testing a vaccine on … Read more
I was damp and cold and hadn’t showered for more than a week. Even the inside of my sleeping bag seemed soggy and my socks had a slight pong. What’s more, we’d hit a raging storm with 70 knots/80 mph of wind whipping up 30ft waves. However, we’d hit the halfway point on Leg Two … Read more
Pete Buttigieg announced the suspension of his presidential campaign on Sunday night in South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg offered an uplifting message to his supporters as he announced the suspension of his presidential campaign on Sunday night in his hometown of South Bend, Indiana. The impromptu event came hours after reports emerged that Buttigieg would … Read more
BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg is dropping out of the presidential race, Politico reports Sources close to Buttigieg’s campaign confirmed that the 38-year-old announced the end of his White House bid on Sunday It came after his disappointing fourth-place finish in the South Carolina primary An aide told DailyMail.com that Buttigieg will give a speech in South … Read more
Health officials are desperately trying to find coronavirus carriers unwittingly spreading the deadly illness. They fear the individuals have only mild symptoms and do not realise they are infected. The crisis deepened yesterday when 13 new cases were reported – bringing the number in the UK to 36. The total has almost tripled in four … Read more
What a bunch of pick-up artists! Couples take part in 13th annual wife carrying race in Surrey with a £150 barrel of local ale going to the winner The bizarre contest kicked off at 10.30am along the 380-metre course in Dorking, Surrey Rules state that those being carried can in fact be male or female … Read more
Daredevils took to the frozen surface of the world’s deepest lake in a bid to break speed records in a mile-long race. Ice-adapted vehicles – including helicopters, lorries and motorbikes – soared along Lake Baikal in Russia for the second annual Baikal Mile. The competition in the village of Maksimikha can reach temperatures of -40C and … Read more
Sack, track and back(flip): Student wins sack race in style by spinning over the finish line John Rhiel Pedoche was far ahead of his rivals in Cebu City, the Philippines He did three cartwheel style flips while approaching the finishing line He studies physical education at Cebu Normal University where he was racing By Darren … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer is on course to cruise to victory in the Labour leadership race with a new poll showing he could win 53% of votes with Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy trailing far behind Sir Keir Starmer is the overwhelming favourite in the Labour leadership contest A new YouGov poll suggests the frontrunner is … Read more