German man arrested at Stansted airport ‘shared ISIS propaganda’

German man, 22, who came to UK in search of work ‘shared ISIS propaganda videos of beheadings’ before he was arrested at Stansted airport on terror offences, court hears A 22-year-old German national has appeared in court on terror-related charges  Florian Flegel faces five counts of suspicion of encouraging terrorism and dissemination of videos containing … Read more

Coronavirus: Over 40m infected worldwide, with 1.1m confirmed deaths

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40million, although experts believe the true figure could be as high as 780million. The milestone was passed early Monday according to Johns Hopkins University, which collates reporting from around the world. Testing has been variable and many people have had no symptoms, while … Read more

Coronavirus: Ireland orders full national lockdown

Ireland orders full national lockdown: Country faces SIX WEEKS of maximum ‘Level 5’ restrictions with pubs and non-essential shops closed until December 1 Cabinet ministers today agreed to place Ireland under Level 5 restrictions  Level 5 measures, the strictest, were recommended by health officials last week  All but essential businesses are closed and citizens’ travel … Read more

60,000 more Covid-19 deaths in UK if white people faced the same risk as black people, report claims

Almost 60,000 more coronavirus deaths could have occurred in England and Wales if white people faced the same risk as black people, a damning report has claimed. Data has shown black people are two-and-a-half times more likely to die from Covid-19 than whites, according to the Office for National Statistics.  The Institute for Public Policy … Read more

Coronavirus England: More of North facing Tier 3 lockdown this week

Millions more people across the North of England face being plunged into the top Tier 3 lockdown this week, Matt Hancock revealed this afternoon.  The Health Secretary said talks would take place with local leaders in South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, the North East and Teesside after deals were agreed for Liverpool and Lancashire. But … Read more

Lockdowns are driving unhealthy habits like eating takeaways in people at risk of heart disease

Lockdowns are driving unhealthy habits like eating takeaways in people at risk of heart disease and Covid-19, doctors warn Lockdowns during the pandemic have led to more take-outs, researchers claim They warn of the risks of over-indulging for people with serious health issues  These include high blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels and obesity Each … Read more

Man whose mental health tweet went viral urges others to seek help

An unemployed father-of-two whose tweet about mental health during lockdown went viral – sparking nearly 100,000 comments from across the world – has urged others to ‘reach out if you feel alone’. Edmund O’Leary, 51, from Epsom, Surrey, was met with a wave of support on social media after he took to Twitter and candidly admitted ‘I … Read more

Coronavirus France: Brigitte Macron, 67, self-isolates after contact

Brigitte Macron, 67, will self-isolate after the French First Lady came into contact with a person who has Covid-19 Brigitte Macron, 67, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, 42,  is isolating Statement said she had contact with a person who had tested covid-19 positive  Mrs Macron currently has no symptoms of covid and is isolating … Read more