Menacing Turkish special ops soldiers have been pictured patrolling the country’s border with Greece – as Angela Merkel has promised that Germany will welcome some of the 1,500 Syrian refugee children trapped on Greek islands and said she expects other EU countries to do the same. Troops armed with machine guns and wearing balaclavas were pictured silently … Read more
Parliament will stay open despite coronavirus fears with authorities saying they have no plans to suspend sittings as Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will ‘do whatever I have to do’ to keep Westminster open Commons and Lords commissions meeting to discuss coronavirus response Rare joint summit of chiefs will look at measures to stop … Read more
Ramping up his inquiries? PC shows off his roller skating skills to ‘engage with the kids’ but critics say he should have been ‘out catching criminals’ instead West Midlands PC Demetrius Washington visited a skate park in Birmingham Took time away from investigating robberies to show off his roller skating skills Clip shared on Stechford Police … Read more
The easiest way to get some hand gel! Amusement arcade’s 50p-a-pop claw machines have bottles of sanitiser and toilet roll as prizes instead of giant teddies Ho!Barts in Devon introduces cleaning products as prizes as virus fears spread Soap and toilet roll have replaced toys because ‘they’re probably more valuable’ Owner Rob Braddick, 48, admits … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Meghan Markle smiles while greeting Prince William and Kate Middleton with ‘hello’ and small wave as couples meet for first time since Megxit Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were today seen greeting William and Kate They waved at the Cambridges as they prepare to step away from royal duties Couples reunited for first time since … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Boris Johnson pulls out of awkward handshake at last minute when he remembers Westminster Abbey ban as Prince Charles and Craig David find their own resourceful ways round the rule Boris Johnson offered handshake to bishop at the Commonwealth Service today Photos show the PM reaching out his hand before sharply pulling it backwards Craig … Read more
Alex Salmond arrives for trial where he faces 14 sexual assault charges including one of attempted rape and claims he ‘pinned a woman against a wall then stripped her naked’ Former first minister faces 14 charges of alleged offences against 10 women He denies charges, including one of attempted rape and two of indecent assault … Read more
At least 26 US tourists are being held in quarantine for 14 days aboard a River Nile cruise ship in Egypt. Scores of foreign visitors and Egyptian crew remain quarantined on board the ship from which 45 suspected coronavirus cases have been evacuated. US, French and Indian nationals are among those stranded near the southern … Read more
Trading was halted on the New York Stock Exchange for 15 minutes after the S&P 500 index fell 7 per cent while Britain suffered a new ‘Black Monday’ today after the FTSE 100 bombed by £140billion in minutes – as world markets collectively crashed because of coronavirus. The biggest fall in the price of oil … Read more
Police bundle protester to the ground and arrest him outside Westminster Abbey as guests begin to arrive for Queen’s Commonwealth Service Three men held in the road minutes before royals arrives at Westminster Abbey A suspect, carrying a bunch of white roses, was grabbed by the waist and pinned Another man with banner ran into … Read more
Passengers arriving from coronavirus-ridden regions of northern Italy said there were no checks on landing in the UK as British Airways, Ryanair and EasyJet are still flying passengers to and from the quarantined regions. Vast swathes of northern Italy are under a strict lockdown as the government tries to battle the rapid spread of the deadly … Read more