Six Russian military officers have been charged in the US with carrying out ‘cynical and reckless’ global cyber attacks, including attempts to disrupt next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. British and US officials said the attacks were conducted by Unit 74455 of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. In an indictment unsealed today, the US … Read more
As scientists race to develop a coronavirus vaccine to bring the world back to normal, MailOnline has taken a look at the prospective candidates. Vaccine trials were halted on Wednesday but it may still be ready this year The Oxford Vaccine When will it be ready?: The end of 2020/ early 2021. Despite the trials … Read more
Holidaymakers are out of pocket by an average of nearly £1,800 because airlines and travel companies have refused to give refunds for cancellations. Consumer groups have seen a surge in people making claims against companies or credit card providers because of COVID-related cancelled trips. On average, consumers are out of pocket by £1,781 because airlines … Read more
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
Brigitte Macron, 67, will self-isolate after the French First Lady came into contact with a person who has Covid-19 By Milly Vincent For Mailonline Published: 18:02 BST, 19 October 2020 | Updated: 18:06 BST, 19 October 2020 French First Lady Brigitte Macron will self-isolate for seven days after coming into contact with someone who has … Read more
Britain today recorded another 18,804 Covid-19 cases and 80 deaths as both infections and fatalities continue to creep upwards. Department of Health statistics show the daily number of infections has risen 34.6 per cent in a week, up from the 13,972 cases declared last Monday. But the scale of the second wave is still a … Read more
Eton College sparks uproar by chopping down beloved 150-year-old oak tree on land it owns 100 miles away on the Isle of Wight to make way for 12 houses Furious locals up in arms after Eton College felled ancient oak without warning Campaigners are fighting to protect other trees on site earmarked for 12 homes … Read more
Tory party donor Sir Henry Keswick, 82, faces probe over claims he chopped down trees without permission at his listed Wiltshire mansion Sir Henry Keswick, 82, applied for a triple garage so staff can park their cars Neighbours objected, claiming trees had been cut down without permission The application was approved but Wiltshire Council will investigate … Read more
Model is left bloodied after she is beaten up and has her head smashed on a desk during YouTube livestream by Russian social media star Alena Efremova was attacked by popular Moscow-based streamer Andrey Burim The 21-year-old left with blood pouring from her mouth and other facial injuries Police now probing attack which was broadcast … Read more
HGV driver, 40, is sentenced to 10 months for killing two men in crash on M1 smart motorway after victim’s widow argued the trucker should be spared jail Jason Mercer, 44, and Alexandru Murgeanu, 22, died in smash on June 7 last year The men died when lorry ploughed into stationary vehicles on M1 near … Read more