Muslims around the world continue to celebrate Eid al-Adha as they slaughter livestock amid scaled back festivities because of the coronavirus pandemic. Today marks the second of the four-day Feast of the Sacrifice, which coincides with the last days of the Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Eid al-Adha commemorates Muslims’ belief that prophet Abraham was willing to … Read more
What lockdown easing measures have been postponed today? Wedding receptions of more than 30 people will no longer be allowed to take place tomorrow as had been planned. They are delayed until at least August 14 Test sporting events will be put on ice for the next two weeks until August 15. Close contact beauty services such … Read more
Priest decapitates human sacrifice, 52, with an axe in Indian temple in bid to end coronavirus epidemic Sansari Ojha decapitated Saroj Kumar Pradhan, 52, in Cuttack on Wednesday He had a long-standing feud with Pradhan and had been drinking on the night The priest surrendered to police the following day and the axe was seized … Read more
Farmers fear a Brexit betrayal after Trade Secretary Liz Truss is accused of being willing to sacrifice industry to achieve deal with US International Trade Secretary under fire from farmer’s union over food standards National Farms Union concerned Liz Truss will give way on standards to sign deal Critics say Miss Truss will allow import … Read more
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 The coronavirus is now erupting all over the world, and I have grown increasingly strident in my pleadings on social media for people to take it more seriously. But it’s not easy when the people running the country have appeared so bafflingly relaxed about it. While some high-profile friends, such as Gary … Read more
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