The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday, as Pope Francis warns the world ‘don’t cry victory too soon’. Worldwide, at least 6.9 million people have been infected by the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University, whose aggregated tally has become the main worldwide reference for monitoring the … Read more
Pick for victory! Prince Charles urges Britons to join the land army of fruitpickers harvesting crops so they don’t go to waste during the coronavirus lockdown Prince Charles backed the Government’s initiative to bring UK farmers together He likened the ‘vital’ project to the Women’s Land Army from World War Two ‘If the last few … Read more
The site of a famed battle between Hannibal and a 100,000-strong hoard of angry Spanish tribesmen has been discovered by archaeologists. It is thought the great clash may have occurred on the banks of the Tagus river between Driebes and Illana in Guadalajara in 220 BC, according to new research. Academics claim the battle happened … Read more
Russian president Vladimir Putin has been forced to postpone the country’s Victory Day parade in Red Square because of coronavirus. On Friday, officials reported a record rise of 4,069 new COVID-19 cases in Russia over the last 24 hours, bringing its nationwide tally to 32,007, with 273 deaths. Since 1945, Victory Day on May 9 … Read more
New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern says the country is ‘turning a corner’ against coronavirus after just 29 new cases were added to the tally today. Ardern said she was ‘cautiously optimistic’ about limiting the outbreak which has only caused 992 confirmed cases and one death in New Zealand so far. The government’s official count … Read more
There’s never been a better time to grow your own produce, and in this essential series I’m showing you how easy it is, even for absolute beginners, writes Monty Don, pictured above There’s never been a better time to grow your own produce, and in this essential series I’m showing you how easy it is, … Read more
Ocado chairman and former M&S boss Lord Rose has called for a national effort to mobilise tens of thousands of British workers to prevent seasonal fruit and vegetables rotting in the fields. Rose called on young people and university students to volunteer their services and be ready to start later this month when the first … Read more
It was one of the most hotly contested Daily Mail competitions ever. The 1932 Knitting Contest challenged readers to design their own jumper — and thousands responded. Entries were highly original: one had two tiny dolls attached; another (right) made a virtue of the £200 cash prize. Now, with the country in lockdown, we’re relaunching … Read more
Confinement to home may stretch some relationships, but it could also encourage you to become a little less reliant on the weekly shop. Here, Toby Walne looks at some do-it-yourself food and drink ideas. HERE’S THE SEED OF AN IDEA… Now is the time to start growing vegetables, a pursuit you can do in isolation. … Read more
Joe Biden won the Michigan primary Tuesday night, dealing Bernie Sanders a crushing blow in the democratic socialist’s pursuit of the White House. All eyes had been on Michigan, which gave Sanders a surprise boost four years ago when he was in the Democratic primary against Hillary Clinton. Biden also won the Mississippi and Missouri Democratic … Read more