Lockdowns have begun across Africa as coronavirus cases rose above 1,000. Nigeria announced it is closing airports to all incoming international flights for one month in the continent’s most populous country. Rwanda said all unnecessary movements outside the home are banned for two weeks as of midnight except for essential services such as healthcare and … Read more
The FTSE 100 today rallied with a near five percent rise of 220 points to reach 5,371 as markets reacted favourably to the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates 0.1% and pump £200bn into the economy to fight the coronavirus crisis. The Bank – headed by new governor Andrew Bailey – cut rates from … Read more
ALABAMA Alabama health officials on Tuesday ordered the closure of day cares, senior centers and on-site restaurant dining in six counties to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The order from the Alabama Department of Public Health applies to Jefferson County, which has the highest number of cases, and the surrounding counties of Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. … Read more
Europeans appear to be developing an MDMA habit according to a new study that analyzed wastewater for drug metabolites and biomarkers. The study, conducted by the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), found that there was six times more MDMA residue in wastewater samples collected in 2019 compared to 2011. The samples came from … Read more
A chilling video has revealed the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic on an Italian city, showing how the obituary section of a local newspaper has expanded from a single page to ten. The footage, from Bergamo, Lombardy comes after 146 died in the city in the space of a week. In the footage, a … Read more
A practice known as ghost broking is on the rise with some victims being conned out of hundreds of pounds, in return for supposedly cheap car insurance, new research has revealed. Ghost brokers claim they can obtain car insurance for drivers at a low price, in exchange for a fee, with many victims actually just … Read more
Coronation Street SPOILER: Tensions rise between Steve McDonald and wife Tracy during outing with Leanne and Nick Tilsley By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 13:27 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 13:27 GMT, 13 March 2020 Dramatic scenes are set to take place on Coronation Street, as Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) gets into a shouting … Read more
Over-the-counter lozenges for a sore throat may be fueling the rise of superbugs Non-prescriptions remedies often fail to wipe out the bacteria May strengthen bacteria and enable the species to evolve antibiotic resistance Sore throats are often caused by viruses, which antibiotics do not kill By Alexandra Thompson Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 23:21 … Read more
Snakes are facing extinction as temperatures rise due to climate change with some species losing 90 per cent of their habitat Global warming makes it harder for snakes to stay at ideal body temperature It also changes their habitats and can make their food harder to come by The Greek Meadow Viper will lose 90 per … Read more
Coronavirus infections in Qatar rise 1,000% in ONE DAY as cases go from 24 to 262 Ministry of Public Health announced 238 new cases of COVID-19 across nation Qatar has not reported any fatalities due to the virus but has closed universities It has also cancelled the MotoGP and refused travellers from some 14 countries … Read more