Month: September 2020

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Read More Sum follows bumper profits despite Fred and Peter Done warning cuts to FOBT stakes would slash revenue Betfred paid its billionaire owners a £10.2m dividend after reporting bumper operating profits, as the impact of curbs on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) proved far milder than the industry had predicted. Fred Done, who owns the…

Read More Prisoners took off distinctive yellow uniforms to avoid being spotted in remote Moroto area Uganda’s military and security forces are pursuing a group of 210 inmates who escaped in a massive jailbreak and stripped half-naked to avoid being identified as prisoners. Three of the escapers from the prison in the remote town of…

Read More Associates of Vladimir Putin’s biggest critic say he was likely poisoned with Novichok by way of a water bottle in his hotel room. Associates of Vladimir Putin’s biggest critic say he was likely poisoned with Novichok by way of a water bottle in his hotel room.

Read More World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed that today “more than ever,” countries must boost the safety of doctors and nurses, as many of them become infected while treating Covid-19 patients. “Globally, around 14 percent of Covid-19 cases reported to the WHO are among health workers, and in some countries it’s…

Read More If you want to stop authoritarianism, the efficient mission is not to attack the opposing side – but rather to stay firm in your principles and open in your heart Their children hold signs that read, “God hates fags.” I was a child when their family, the extremist group called Westboro Baptist church,…

Read MoreA huge number of fires has devastated the Pantanal, with fears of huge animal losses too.A huge number of fires has devastated the Pantanal, with fears of huge animal losses too.

Read More Britain on Thursday reaffirmed its backing for Northern Ireland’s peace accord, after White House candidate Joe Biden warned of potential fallout for a future UK-US trade deal from London’s Brexit manoeuvering. Britain on Thursday reaffirmed its backing for Northern Ireland’s peace accord, after White House candidate Joe Biden warned of potential fallout for…

Read More Lebanon’s largest prison on Thursday was grappling with an alarming coronavirus outbreak, as many inmates refused to take preventative measures or get tested under the impression that catching the virus could speed up their release as part of a rumored general amnesty, the head of the country’s doctors union warned. Over 200 of…

Read More The author’s new Robert Galbraith novel, Troubled Blood, has faced accusations of transphobia JK Rowling has said that the character of Dennis Creed, the serial killer in her new novel who has provoked accusations of transphobia because he dresses up in a woman’s coat and wig, is loosely based on two real-life murderers.…

Read More The renowned street artist can not keep intellectual property rights on his work as he could not be “unquestionably” recognized as its sole owner due to his complete anonymity, a European intellectual property authority has ruled. DETAILS TO FOLLOW The renowned street artist can not keep intellectual property rights on his work as…

Read More<p>The WHO’s European chief advises against shortening quarantine</p><p>The WHO’s European chief advises against shortening quarantine</p>

Read MoreAmong the items taken in the apparent raid on a collector’s Hong Kong apartment was calligraphy by Chairman Mao Zedong.Among the items taken in the apparent raid on a collector’s Hong Kong apartment was calligraphy by Chairman Mao Zedong.

Read MoreMilitary police requested a heat ray before clearing a Washington DC square in June, a major says.Military police requested a heat ray before clearing a Washington DC square in June, a major says.

Read More Commenting on contradictory remarks by the US president and health officials, the World Health Organization’s top emergency expert, Mike Ryan, said it is important for all states to have “consistent messaging” for their public. The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert Redfield, in testimony to a congressional committee,…

Read More Hundreds of vessels caught logging 73,000 hours of fishing in just one month in new analysis A vast fishing armada of Chinese vessels just off the Galápagos Islands logged an astounding 73,000 hours of fishing during just one month as it pulled up thousands of tonnes of squid and fish, a new report…

Read More The man’s granddaughter, Lauren Elizabeth, said ‘he may be old but he still matters to us’ A 100-year-old who battled coronavirus for six weeks has been discharged from a hospital in Melbourne and returned to the aged care facility where he caught the virus. “He may be old, but he still matters to…

Read More Donald Trump accused of sexual assault by former model Trump claims CDC director is ‘confused’ over 2021 vaccine timetable Hurricane Sally kills one and leaves ‘historic’ flooding across Gulf coast Pelosi demands investigation into hysterectomy claims at Ice centre 993 coronavirus deaths and 39,124 new cases recorded yesterday Sign up for our First…

Read More More than 100 people gathered for August event in Millinocket ‘It is spreading in the community with remarkable force’ A rural church wedding and reception on a beautiful day in the shadow of Mount Katahdin was no doubt a happy day. But it has spread misery ever since. Related: CDC director says coronavirus…

Read More<p>Model alleges the president forced his tongue down her throat</p><p>Model alleges the president forced his tongue down her throat</p>

Read More Text messages presented to inquiry show Graham Ashton believed private security guards were part of a deal made by the premier’s department Victoria cases trend map; Full Australian Covid stats Melbourne stage 4 restrictions; Vic stage 3 rules Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email Victoria’s former police commissioner has denied recommending the…

Read More Development suggests Russian opposition leader poisoned in Tomsk, Siberia, and not at airport Associates of Alexei Navalny have said traces of novichok were found on a bottle of mineral water in his hotel room in the Siberian city of Tomsk, suggesting he was poisoned while still in the city, and not, as previously…

Read More Robbers steal seven hot tubs through trucking scam Heist follows similar theft of C$230,000 cargo of beef Police in Canada believe a sophisticated network of criminals is targeting transport trucks across the country, after seven hot tubs and C$230,000 (US$175,000) worth of beef were stolen in a brazen daylight robbery. The heist began…

Read More<p>Blaze at overcrowded and notoriously squalid site left 1,200 homeless and is thought to have been caused by arson&nbsp;</p><p>Blaze at overcrowded and notoriously squalid site left 1,200 homeless and is thought to have been caused by arson&nbsp;</p>

Read MoreThe star says he won’t release new music until he is released from his recording contract.The star says he won’t release new music until he is released from his recording contract.

Read MoreThe Russian opposition figure had stayed at a hotel in Siberia before he fell ill on a flight.The Russian opposition figure had stayed at a hotel in Siberia before he fell ill on a flight.

Read More News updates: Edward Argar says Boris Johnson does not want a new national lockdown; Matt Hancock due to announce restrictions in north-east of England Health minister rejects claims of two-week national lockdown North-east of England faces new restrictions Boris Johnson appears to criticise Priti Patel for rule of six snooping Up to 25,000…

Read MoreA survey of some 5,000 people in four countries found that almost half blamed a specific group for spreading the virus.A survey of some 5,000 people in four countries found that almost half blamed a specific group for spreading the virus.

Read More Audit urges watchdog to crack down on rule-breakers and do more to check donors are submitting accurate information Australia’s electoral watchdog is not doing enough to punish political donors that break the rules, failing to ensure they are providing accurate and complete financial information, and is still missing key records from 75 donors,…

Read More To help people celebrate a socially distanced Jewish New Year, there are free courses in Israel teaching how to blow the shofar — the ritual ram or antelope horn. To help people celebrate a socially distanced Jewish New Year, there are free courses in Israel teaching how to blow the shofar — the…

Read More Switzerland will vote this month on whether to end freedom of movement with the European Union. If it passes, it could destroy the country’s close relationship with the EU. Switzerland will vote this month on whether to end freedom of movement with the European Union. If it passes, it could destroy the country’s…

Read MoreAfter sleeping rough for a week many migrants want to leave Lesbos, not stay in a new camp.After sleeping rough for a week many migrants want to leave Lesbos, not stay in a new camp.

Read More US president predicts that at least 100m doses of a coronavirus vaccine can be distributed by the end of 2020, contradicting a top government health official Trump dismisses as confused. Hours earlier, Robert Redfield, director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said a Covid-19 vaccine could be broadly rolled out…

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