Dominic Thiem beats Zverev to set up Djokovic clash in Australian Open final

Dominc Thiem fights back after slow start to beat Alexander Zverev and reach the Australian Open final where he will face Novak Djokovic

Thiem outlasts Zverev to storm Aussie Open final

He becomes the first player from Austria ever to reach the Melbourne decider.

Dominic Thiem outlasts Alexander Zverev to reach Australian Open final

He becomes the first Austrian player to qualify for the final of the competition.

Australian Open day 12: Thiem into final while Britons taste doubles success

The story of the 12th day of action from Melbourne Park.

Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev to set up Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic

The 26-year-old fifth seed came from a set down to battle past seventh-ranked Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4) on a sweltering evening.

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals as he seeks inspiration to take down the defending champion Serb in the Australian Open decider.

Dominic Thiem looking to dethrone Novak Djokovic, king of the Australian Open

Dominic Thiem will have to take down seven-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in order to win his first Grand Slam title.

Thiem outlasts Zverev to make Australian Open final

Tireless Dominic Thiem came from a set down to outlast German Alexander Zverev and make his first Australian Open final.

Australian Open: Dominic Thiem shoots down young gun Alexander Zverev to set up summit clash with Novak Djokovic

Tennis News: Tireless Dominic Thiem came from a set down to outlast German Alexander Zverev and make his first Australian Open final Friday, booking a showdown wit

Thiem battles past Zverev to set up Australian Open final against Djokovic

Thiem came from a set down to defeat Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) 7-6 (4).

Thiem battles past Zverev to set up Australian Open final against Djokovic

Thiem came from a set down to defeat Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) 7-6 (4).

Dominic Thiem looking to dethrone Novak Djokovic, king of the Australian Open

Dominic Thiem will have to take down seven-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in order to win his first Grand Slam title.

Thiem shoots down young gun Zverev to reach final

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Dominic Thiem overcame Alex Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(4) to reach his first Australian Open final on Friday and set up the ultimate test against Melbourne Park maestro Novak Djokovic.

Thiem to face Djokovic in Australian Open final after Zverev victory

The Austrian is through to his first Grand Slam final outside of Paris.

Thiem ready to take on the ‘king’ again

Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev to set up a final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

Thiem ready to take on the ‘king’ again

Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev to set up a final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

Thiem ready to take on the ‘king’ again

Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev to set up a final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

Zverev rues missed chances against Thiem

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Alexander Zverev rued a series of missed opportunities in his Australian Open semi-final defeat to Dominic Thiem on Friday, but left the tournament satisfied with his game’s overall progress.

Australian Open | Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev to reach final

Fifth seeded Austrian shrugged off a sluggish start and was braver on the big points under the roof at Rod Laver Arena.

‘Tremendous tennis’: Twitter toasts Dominic Theim reaching his first Australian Open final

The Austrian came from behind and battled past seventh-ranked Alexander Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4) on a balmy evening.

He’s playing the best tennis of his life: Zverev thinks Thiem has a chance to win Australian Open

The Austrian dropped the first set in the semi-final before going on to win 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4).

Australian Open: Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) 7-6 (4) in semi-finals

Dominic Thiem will play Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final on Sunday after battling to a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev.

Zverev backs Thiem to trouble Djokovic in Australian final

Alexander Zverev believes Dominic Thiem is playing well enough to trouble seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.

Dominic Thiem Beats Alexander Zverev to Set Up Australian Open Summit Clash With Novak Djokovic

Dominic Thiem had to dig deep for his third Grand Slam final appearance.

Australian Open 2020: Thiem edges Zverev to set up Djokovic final

Dominic Thiem will face Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final after beating Alexander Zverev.

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

MELBOURNE, Jan 31 — Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals as he seeks inspiration to take down the defending champion Serb in the Australian Open decider. Austrian Thiem booked his maiden final at Melbourne Park...

Australian Open day 12: Thiem books final place, Britons taste doubles success

The story of the 12th day of action from Melbourne Park.

Thiem shoots down young gun Zverev to reach Australian Open final

MELBOURNE, Jan 31 — Dominic Thiem won the new-generation battle with Alex Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(4) to reach his first Australian Open final today and set up the ultimate test against Melbourne Park maestro Novak Djokovic. In an enthralling semi-final featuring a rain interruption, a lighting...

Dominic Thiem to face Novak Djokovic in Austalian Open final after defeating Alexander Zverev

Dominic Thiem won a punishing Australian Open semi-final to set up a showdown against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in Sunday's championship match.

Zverev rues missed chances against Thiem

MELBOURNE, Jan 31 — Alexander Zverev rued a series of missed opportunities in his Australian Open semi-final defeat to Dominic Thiem today, but left the tournament satisfied with his game’s overall progress. The German seventh seed went into the match trailing Thiem 6-2 in previous meetings and...

Result: Dominic Thiem overcomes Alexander Zverev to reach Australian Open final

Dominic Thiem came from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) 7-6 (4).

Thiem wins new-generation battle to reach Australian Open final

Dominic Thiem beats Alex Zverev to set up Melbourne Park decider against Djokovic

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.Kang-Xing Jin, . . .

Facebook and Instagram to remove coronavirus misinformation

Including claims about false cures or prevention

Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China's fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to ...

Facebook bans coronavirus fake news, false cures and conspiracy theories

Social network says people are sharing videos which claim drinking bleach will beat the feared disease.

Facebook to remove posts spreading coronavirus conspiracy theories

Facebook plans to take down posts spreading false claims and conspiracy theories about the deadly coronavirus in an unusually aggressive effort to tackle misinformation.

Facebook will Remove Misleading Information about the Coronavirus from its Platform

Content with false information from worldwide organizations will be deleted. The company announced today that it will remove all the misleading information about the rapidly spreading coronavirus in China and other countries, BTA reported.

Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China’s fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to health content, after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency.

Facebook to remove posts promoting fake coronavirus cures

It will also block hashtags on Instagram that peddle false information.

Facebook to remove posts promoting fake coronavirus cures

It will also block hashtags on Instagram that peddle false information.

Facebook working to curb fake cures on coronavirus outbreak, misinformation

Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus

Facebook to remove Coronavirus fake news after WHO flags global emergency

The move is unusually aggressive for Facebook, which generally limits the distribution of content containing health misinformation through restrictions on search results and advertising

Facebook vows to limit and remove misinformation about the Wuhan coronavirus and tell you if something you shared is false

On Facebook and Instagram, the company will focus on claims that discourage treatment or make false claims about prevention.

Facebook vows to limit and remove misinformation about the Wuhan coronavirus and tell you if something you shared is false

Facebook said it will try to limit the spread of false and misleading information about the coronavirus on its Facebook and Instagram platforms after the World Health Organization declared the virus a public-health emergency.

Facebook Cracks Down on Coronavirus 'Conspiracy Theories' that 'Local Health Authorities' Don't Like

Facebook recently stated that it will begin removing "misinformation" relating to the coronavirus after the WHO declared the outbreak in China a global health emergency. The misinformation will be identified not only by "leading global health organizations" as well as China's "local health authorities."

Exclusive: FBI probes use of Israeli firm's spyware in personal and government hacks - sources

(Reuters) - The FBI is investigating the role of Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group Technologies in possible hacks on American residents and companies as well as suspected intelligence gathering on governments, according to four people familiar with the inquiry.

FBI Probes Use of Israeli Cyberattack Firm NSO's Spyware Against Americans

Investigators aim to show how involved the company has been in specific hacks, some allegedly targeting U.S. or foreign government officials, sources say

FBI Allegedly Probing Israeli Firm NSO Group's Spyware Used In High-Profile Hacks

The probe is allegedly looking at suspected intelligence gathering on governments according to the sources.

FBI launches investigation into Pegasus spyware vendor over US citizen hacks

NSO Group denies any knowledge of a probe taking place.

FBI Probing Israeli Firm That Could Have Supplied Tools to Spy on Amazon’s Jeff Bezos – Report

The US-based advisory firm that investigated the hacking of Jeff Bezos’s phone concluded that it was likely compromised through a WhatsApp chat with an account allegedly used by the Saudi Crown Prince. They also suggested that the malware that targeted Bezos came from an Israeli company. Both Saudi Arabia and the Israeli company denied any role.

Babos, Mladenovic win Australian Open doubles title

Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic have combined to win their second Australian Open women's doubles title in three years. The pair routed top-seeded...

Babos, Mladenovic win 2nd Australian Open doubles title

Melbourne, Australia - Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic have combined to win their second Australian Open women's doubles title in three years.

Australian Open: Mladenovic-Babos beat top seeds Su-wei-Strycova to win women’s doubles title

Kristina Mladenovic and Timea Babos claim their third Grand Slam title together and 10th overall.

Babos and Mladenovic win Australian Open women's doubles

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic won their second Australian Open women’s doubles crown in three years on Friday, beating top seeds Hsieh Su-Wei and Barbora Strycova 6-2 6-1.

Babos, Mladenovic win second Australian Open doubles title

Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic have combined to win their second Australian Open women's doubles title in three years.

Mladenovic, Babos reclaim Australian Open doubles title

Kristina Mladenovic and Timea Babos upset top seeds Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strycova to win their second Australian Open women's doubles title.

Timea Babos, Kristina Mladenovic win second Australian Open doubles title

Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic have combined to win their second Australian Open women's doubles title in three years

Kristina Mladenovic, Timea Babos reclaim Australian Open doubles title

Tennis News: France's Kristina Mladenovic and Timea Babos of Hungary upset top seeds Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strycova to win their second Australian Open women's

Singapore bans China travelers to keep out coronavirus

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore said on Friday it was banning entry to all Chinese visitors and foreigners with a recent history of travel to China in some of the most far-reaching moves worldwide to deter the fast-spreading coronavirus.

More curbs on travel to China as coronavirus fatalities continue to rise

The United States and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China, a day after the World Health Organizat…

Singapore bans China travellers to keep out coronavirus

Singapore said on Friday it was banning entry to all Chinese visitors and foreigners with a recent history of travel to China in some of the most far-reaching moves worldwide to deter the fast-spreading coronavirus.

Wuhan Virus: Singapore bars visitors that recently travelled to China

In an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Singapore has imposed a travel restriction to all visitors from China as well as foreigners that have a recent travel history to mainland China. The travel restriction will start at 11:59 pm on Saturday.

Singapore to suspend entry to travellers, including transit passengers, with recent China travel history

SINGAPORE, Jan 31 — Singapore said today it was suspending entry to travellers with a recent history of travel to China and suspending visas for Chinese passport holders, to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The ban, effective from tomorrow, will exempt Singaporean residents and work permit...

As Coronavirus death toll rises, countries tighten curbs on travel to China

The US and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China.

Coronavirus Isolates China as Countries Shut Borders, Issue Travel Warnings

Death toll stands at 213 and a 2% mortality rate, but outbreak could have global financial ramifications due to supply chain disruptions

Irish PM says EU, Britain not that far away on trade

DUBLIN (Reuters) - The European Union and Britain are further apart in rhetoric than substance as they begin future trade talks, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said ahead of Britain’s departure from the bloc on Friday.

Failure to reach post-Brexit trade deal 'existential threat' to Ireland: PM

Johnson has said he wants Britain to set its own standards and regulations.

Post-Brexit talks failure 'existential threat' to Ireland

A failure by Britain and the European Union to reach a post-Brexit trade deal by the end-of-year deadline would pose an

Trudeau predicts orderly Brexit with minimal trade, investment disruption

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is confident that Britain's exit from the European Union later today will be an orderly process with minimal disruption to Canadian trade and investment.

Michael Gove admits post-Brexit trade with the EU will NOT be 'frictionless' as Boris Johnson 'prepares to ask Brussels for an "off-the-shelf" Canada-style deal'

Michael Gove today admitted UK trade with the EU after Brexit will not be 'frictionless' as Boris Johnson prepares to ask Brussels for an 'off-the-shelf' future partnership agreement.

Turkey's Erdogan criticizes Arab silence over U.S. Middle East plan

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday criticized Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab nations for not speaking out against the U.S. Middle East plan which he said endorsed the Israeli annexation of Palestinian lands.

Turkey's Erdogan hits out at Arab 'treason' over Trump Mideast plan

Some Arab countr­ies that suppor­t such a plan commit treaso­n agains­t Jerusa­lem, says Turkis­h presid­ent

Erdogan hits out at Arab ‘treason’ over Donald Trump plan

He questioned their silence on the issue

Erdogan hits out at some Arab countries' 'treason' over Trump plan

Says Turkey may launch a military operation in Idlib if the situation in the region is not resolved immediately.

Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said on Friday, as it raised its total number of cases to 19, the second-highest after China.

Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission

BANGKOK, Jan 31 — Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said today, as it raised its total number of cases to 19, the second-highest after China. The first patient to contract the virus inside Thailand is a...

Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission, total cases rise to 19

BANGKOK: Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said on ...

Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission

The case is a Thai taxi driver, said Tanarak Pipat, deputy director-general of the Department of Disease Control.

East African airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus

NAIROBI/KIGALI (Reuters) - Kenya Airways and RwandAir said on Friday that they had suspended all flights to and from China until further notice after a virus outbreak killed more than 200 people in China and spread to 18 countries.

East African airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus

NAIROBI/KIGALI - Kenya Airways and RwandAir said on Friday that they had suspended all flights to and from China until further notice after a virus outbreak killed more than 200 people in China and spread to 18 countries.

Kenyan patient admitted to hospital does not have coronavirus, government says

A Kenyan student who was admitted to a hospital in Nairobi after returning from China with flu-like symptoms, tests negative for the coronavirus, the Kenyan government says.

Authorities tighten watch on Chinese workers in Indonesia's regions amid coronavirus fears

Amid the expanding coronavirus outbreak, authorities in Indonesia have been increasing monitoring of Chinese workers, especially those who recently arrived in the archipelago from mainland China, where the fast-spreading virus has killed at least 170 since it first emerged in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province. 

Doctors acquitted at end of Belgium's first euthanasia trial

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A Belgian court on Friday cleared three doctors accused of murder for helping a woman end her life, in the country’s first criminal case concerning euthanasia.

Doctors acquitted in Belgium’s first criminal euthanasia case

GP, psychiatrist and doctor were accused of unlawfully poisoning Tine Nys, 38

Arsenal sign Southampton defender

The 28-year-old will be out of contract in June.

Arsenal sign Southampton defender Cedric Soares on loan

The 28-year-old will be out of contract in June, having made more than 100 appearances for the Saints since joining them from Sporting Lisbon in 2015.

Arsenal sign Southampton defender Cedric Soares on loan

Arsenal announced the signing of Portugal defender Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton until the end of the season on Friday.

Arsenal sign Southampton defender Cedric Soares on loan

Arsenal announced the signing of Portugal defender Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton until the end of the season on Friday.

Arsenal technical director Edu explains why Gunners signed Cedric Soares despite injury

Cedric Soares is the second man in the door at Arsenal this January after Pablo Mari signed for the Gunners on loan, but the Southampton star is carrying an injury

Arsenal complete loan signing of Southampton full-back Cedric Soares

The 28-year-old was out of contract at the end of the season.

Arsenal sign Southampton defender Cedric Soares on loan

Arsenal announced the signing of Portugal defender Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton until the end of the season on Friday.

Arsenal technical director Edu explains why Gunners signed Cedric Soares despite injury

Cedric Soares is the second man in the door at Arsenal this January after Pablo Mari signed for the Gunners on loan, but the Southampton star is carrying an injury

Edu explains Arsenal transfer move for Cedric Soares

Could be a shrewd move.

Arsenal sign Portugal international Cedric Soares

Arsenal have signed defender Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton until the end of the season.

Arsenal complete signing of Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton

Arsenal complete the signing of Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton until the end of the season.

Manchester United sign goalkeeper Nathan Bishop from Southend

The 20-year-old came through the ranks at Roots Hall.

Man Utd complete deadline day transfer of goalkeeper Nathan Bishop

Nathan Bishop has completed his dream move from League One strugglers Southend to Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Man Utd complete signing of goalkeeper Nathan Bishop

Bishop joins from Southend.

Man Utd complete Nathan Bishop transfer from Southend United

Manchester United have snapped up 20-year-old goalkeeper Nathan Bishop from League One side Southend

Man Utd complete deal for League One goalkeeper

Nathan Bishop has completed his dream move from League One strugglers Southend to Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Swedish health authority says woman is confirmed to have coronavirus

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden’s Public Health Agency said on Friday that a woman had tested positive for coronavirus and was being kept isolated at a hospital in southern Sweden.

Coronavirus outbreak spreads across Europe

Following confirmations in the U.K. and Russia, Sweden's Public Health Agency said Friday that a woman had tested positive for the coronavirus and was...

Swedish health authority says woman is confirmed to have coronavirus

STOCKHOLM, Jan 31 — Sweden’s Public Health Agency said today that a woman had tested positive for coronavirus and was being kept isolated at a hospital in southern Sweden. “It is a woman who visited the Wuhan area in China and experienced cough symptoms after arriving in Sweden,” the agency...

Indian police rescue 23 children, kill alleged captor

Authorities rescued 23 children and killed the man who allegedly held them hostage for nearly 11 hours after inviting them to his home for his daughter's birthday party in northern India, police said Friday.

Indian police rescue 23 children, kill alleged captor

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Authorities rescued 23 children and killed the man who allegedly held them hostage for nearly 11 hours after inviting them to his home for his daughter’s birthday party in northern India, police said Friday.Officer Mohit Agarwal said two police officers were injured after the man, identified as Subhash Batham, fired at them on Thursday night as they tried to enter his home in Kasaria village in Uttar Pradesh state.The exchange of gunfire occurred after efforts to negotiate Batham's surrender over the phone had failed, police said.Agarwal said Batham was a suspect in a murder case who was out on bail.The incident occurred in Farrukhabad, a small town 300 kilometers (200 miles) southwes

Man killed as Indian police rescue 23 children held hostage at ‘birthday party’

Police said Subhash Batham was a suspect in a murder case who was out on bail.

Children held hostage after party invite, captor killed by Indian police

The hostage-taker kept the children in the basement and was drunk when he was shot by police.

Farrukhabad: India police kill hostage-taker, wife beaten to death

After the hostage-taker was killed in a shootout in north India, neighbours beat his wife to death.

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak.

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak. It did not give a reason for the ban but it reported its first case of the new coronavirus on Thursday, a woman in Kerala who was a student of Wuhan University in China.

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

India banned exports of all kinds of personal protection equipment, including clothing and masks used to protect people from air borne particles.

Explainer: Rapid spread of China coronavirus fuels global alarm

(Reuters) - International alarm over the coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China in December is driven by its rapid spread and the fact that infectious disease experts cannot yet know how deadly or contagious it is.

The global spread of the coronavirus — where is it?

The World Health Organisation has declared an international emergency over the outbreak.

Latest on the coronavirus spreading across the globe

A NOVEL coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that began in Wuhan, the capital of China’s central province of Hubei, has spread to more than 9,800 people globally, surpassing the total from the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic. The new virus has killed 213 people.

Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fears: government spokesman

YANGON (Reuters) - Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board on Friday after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said.

Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fear, says govt spokesman

YANGON, Jan 31 — Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board today after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said. The plane arrived in the commercial...

Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fears

Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board on Friday after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said.

To mask or not to mask: confusion spreads over coronavirus protection

SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - “Do not wear a mask if you are well” read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore’s main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen as a guard against the fast-spreading coronavirus.

Confusion over whether masks are necessary amid coronavirus outbreak

SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR: “Do not wear a mask if you are well” read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore’s main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen as a guard against the fast-spreading novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

To mask or not to mask: Confusion spreads over coronavirus protection

'Do not wear a mask if you are well' read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore's main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world...

Hong Kong leader rejects calls to close border despite virus fears

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected calls from a medical union on Friday to close the border with mainland China to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, and urged health staff not to go through with a threatened strike.

Hong Kong leader rejects calls to close border despite virus fears

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected calls from a medical union on Friday to close the border with mainland China to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, and urged health staff not to go through with a threatened strike.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejects calls to close border despite coronavirus fears

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected calls from a medical union on Friday to close the border with mainland China to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, and urged health staff not to go through with a threatened strike.

Heartbroken father ‘will build snowmen’ in his murdered children’s memory

The bodies of Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered lifeless at their west Dublin home a week ago.

Heartbroken father ‘will build snowmen’ in his murdered children’s memory

The bodies of Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered lifeless at their west Dublin home a week ago.

Heartbroken father ‘will build snowmen’ in his murdered children’s memory

The bodies of Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered lifeless at their west Dublin home a week ago.

Heartbroken dad vows to build snowmen in memory of his three kids found dead at home

The mother of Conor, Darragh and CarlaMcGinley has been charged with murder after the three young children were found dead at their home a week ago.

Heartbroken father Andrew McGinley 'will build snowmen' in murdered children's memory

The father of three murdered children has said he now knows what heartbreak really means.

Dad of three kids found dead 'now knows what heartbroken means' in full tragic eulogy

Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered dead in their home in Dublin - their mum Deirdre Morley, 43, has been charged with their murders

For Better or Worse, Trump Will Get His Favorite Things on Super Bowl Sunday

His pregame interview with Sean Hannity offers unfettered airtime in front of a huge national audience.

For Better or Worse, Trump Will Get His Favorite Things on Super Bowl Sunday

His pregame interview with Sean Hannity offers unfettered airtime in front of a huge national audience.

Mourinho remains striker-light as Spurs hunt comes up short

Links with Olivier Giroud, Krzysztof Piatek and Willian Jose came to nothing.

Mourinho remains striker-light as Spurs hunt comes up short

Links with Olivier Giroud, Krzysztof Piatek and Willian Jose came to nothing.

Man Utd transfer stance on Willian Jose after being offered loan deal for striker

Willian Jose has told Real Sociedad that he is keen to depart before Friday's transfer deadline and United have been offered the chance to usurp ex-boss Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho: 'I'm not expecting us to sign a new striker'

Links with Olivier Giroud, Krzysztof Piatek and Willian Jose came to nothing.

Man Utd transfer stance on Willian Jose after being offered loan deal for striker

Willian Jose has told Real Sociedad that he is keen to depart before Friday's transfer deadline and United have been offered the chance to usurp ex-boss Jose Mourinho

Exxon quarterly profit falls 5.2% on weak refining, chemical margins

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) on Friday reported a 5.2% drop in fourth-quarter profit on weaknesses in chemicals and refining and flat oil and gas output, with asset sales helping to stem the decline.

ExxonMobil and Chevron report fourth-quarter earnings declines

US oil majors knocked by tighter margins, chemicals weakness and writedowns

Unai Emery opens up on why he dropped Mesut Ozil so regularly at Arsenal

Former Germany international Mesut Ozil only appeared in seven Arsenal matches under Unai Emery this season before the Spaniard was sacked

Unai Emery opens up on why he dropped Mesut Ozil so regularly at Arsenal

Former Germany international Mesut Ozil only appeared in seven Arsenal matches under Unai Emery this season before the Spaniard was sacked

Unai Emery says ‘several problems’ led to Arsenal sacking

The former Sevilla and Paris St Germain boss was sacked at the end of November.

Unai Emery says ‘several problems’ led to Arsenal sacking

The former Sevilla and Paris St Germain boss was sacked at the end of November.

Erdogan says Turkey may launch Syria offensive if Idlib attacks continue

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey may launch a military operation in Syria’s northwestern Idlib region unless fighting there is quickly halted, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday as attacks by Syrian government forces risked a new wave of refugees.

Turkey Says Might 'Have No Choice' but Another Military Offensive in Syria

'We will have to resort to the same path again if the situation in Idlib is not returned to normal quickly,' says Erdogan

Senator Romney to vote for Trump impeachment trial witnesses

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Mitt Romney on Friday will vote in favor of allowing witnesses to testify in the Senate’s impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, his spokeswoman said.

WATCH LIVE: Senate holds vote on witnesses in impeachment trial

The Senate will continue the impeachment trial for President Trump at 1 p.m. EST on Friday. Senators are expected to vote on whether additional witnesses should be invited to deliver testimony.

Egypt's population nears 100 million, putting pressure on resources and jobs

CAIRO (Reuters) - Sitting in her sister’s apartment on a noisy Cairo street, Rania Sayed one day hopes to leave a city that is becoming more congested as Egypt’s population ticks up to 100 million, a milestone it will pass next month.

Egypt's population nears 100 million, putting pressure on resources and jobs

Sitting in her sister's apartment on a noisy Cairo street, Rania Sayed one day hopes to leave a city that is becoming more congested as Egypt's population ticks up to 100 million, a milestone it will pass next month. Like many others, she wants to move to one of the new satellite settlements

Former lawmaker Delaney ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first Democrat to formally declare a run for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination, former U.S. Representative John Delaney, on Friday said he was dropping out of the crowded race in order to make room for more moderate candidates.

John Delaney Bows Out of Democratic Race on Eve of Iowa Caucuses

(Bloomberg) -- John Delaney, the first candidate to join the 2020 race, is ending his presidential campaign only days before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses.The former three-term Maryland congressman said he made the decision because he realized that he would not reach 15% in any precinct in Iowa

Hungary to build more prisons to tackle overcrowding, halt inmates' lawsuits

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary will begin an ambitious prison-building program in an attempt to stem a tide of costly lawsuits by inmates complaining of overcrowding and inhumane conditions, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.

Hungary to build more prisons to tackle overcrowding, halt inmates' lawsuits

Hungary will begin an ambitious prison-building program in an attempt to stem a tide of costly lawsuits by inmates complaining of overcrowding and inhumane conditions, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. Orban accused "business-savvy lawyers" of exploiting the conditions to launch

Talks between Thailand, insurgents to resume in March: Thai official

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Talks will resume in early March between representatives of the Thai government and the main insurgent group fighting for independence in the country largely Muslim-Malay south, the head of the government team on Friday.

Talks between Thailand, insurgents to resume in March, says Thai official

BANGKOK, Jan 31 — Talks will resume in early March between representatives of the Thai government and the main insurgent group fighting for independence in the country largely Muslim-Malay south, the head of the government team today. The conflict in the Malay-speaking region of predominantly...

Germany expects coronavirus vaccine within months

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s research minister said on Friday she expected a vaccine for coronavirus to be developed within months.

Coronavirus vaccine could take 20 months to develop, France's Pasteur Institute Foundation says

A vaccine to treat the newest deadly strain of the coronavirus could be made available in 20 months' time, an official at France’s Pasteur Institute...

Scotland's Sturgeon: Could test power to call consultative independence vote in court

LONDON (Reuters) - Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday she did not rule out testing the legality of calling a consultative referendum on independence if Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative government continued to oppose another vote.

Scotland may test a non-binding independence vote

Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday that she did not rule out testing the power of the Scottish parliament to hold a non-binding vote on independence after prime minister Boris Johnson's government opposed granting a referendum, Reute...

Plane leaves China virus epicenter with 110 Britons and foreigners aboard

BEIJING (Reuters) - A plane carrying 83 British and 27 foreign nationals flew out on Friday from China’s central city of Wuhan, the center of a virus epidemic that has killed more than 200 people and infected more than 9,000, the British government said.

French citizens evacuated from Wuhan land in France

MARSEILLE, Jan 31 — A plane carrying around 200 French citizens evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan, epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, landed near Marseille today, AFP reporters on board the aircraft said. The passengers, who will be placed in quarantine at a seaside holiday camp for...

No kissing or hugging, watchdog advises Russians amid virus fears

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s consumer health watchdog advised people on Friday to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in crowded public places to try to stop China’s virus outbreak spreading to Russia.

No kissing, hugging in Russia amid virus fears

Russia's consumer health watchdog advised people on Friday to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in...

Russia's sports ministry suspends athletics federation's accreditation

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s sports ministry on Friday suspended the accreditation of the country’s athletics federation (RUSAF), which oversees the sport domestically, until March 1.

Russia's sports ministry suspends athletics federation's accreditation

MOSCOW: Russia's sports ministry on Friday suspended the accreditation of the country's athletics federation (RUSAF), which oversees the sport ...

Iowa's fast-growing Latino community gets new attention from Democrats

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Latinos in Iowa, overlooked as a political force for years in the state that kicks off the U.S. presidential race, have been getting unprecedented attention in a too-close-to-call Democratic White House nominating fight.

Iowa's fast-growing Latino community gets new attention from Democrats

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Latinos in Iowa, overlooked as a political force for years in the state that kicks off the U.S. presidential race, have been getting unprecedented attention in a too-close-to-call Democratic White House nominating fight.

Democrat Warren sends star stand-in to Iowa: her dog Bailey

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Reuters) - Stuck in Washington as a juror in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial while rivals for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination crisscross Iowa, Senator Elizabeth Warren has tapped a stand-in with undeniable voter appeal: her dog Bailey.

How 2020 Democrats are trying to capture Iowa voters

"Everybody’s looking at Iowa right now and for good reason."

Brazilians sent to Mexico by U.S. say they don't understand why

CIUDAD JUAREZ (Reuters) - Bewildered, sad and disappointed, Brazilians migrants sent from the United States to Mexico this week were left wondering how they had ended up in another country whose language they do not understand.

Brazilians sent to Mexico by US say they don’t understand why

Bewildered, sad and disappointed, Brazilians migrants sent from the United States to Mexico this week were left wondering how they had ended up in another country whose language they do not understand.

Extinction Rebellion stage climate protest at McKinsey's London office

LONDON (Reuters) - Civil disobedience group Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside McKinsey & Company’s London office on Friday to demand the consulting firm use its influence over companies and governments to drive far-reaching action on climate change.

Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

LONDON: Civil disobedience group Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside McKinsey & Company’s London office on Friday to demand the consulting firm use its influence over companies and governments to drive far-reaching action on climate change. At least 30 protesters gathered outside the building holding banners emblazoned with slogans such as “Business As Usual = Death”

Indonesia says China clears planes to evacuate Indonesian citizens from Hubei

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia’s foreign minister said on Friday that China had cleared planes to fly to the virus-hit Chinese province of Hubei to evacuate Indonesian citizens from the area.

Indonesian rescue plane to fly to virus-hit Hubei in less than 24 hours

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said she had met with Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Xiao Qian, during which the Chinese envoy had given clearance for Indonesian aircraft to land in Hubei and evacuate the country’s stranded citizens.

Brexit day in pro-leave areas: 'I live in hope it's the right decision'

Views from three constituencies that each, like the UK overall, voted 52%-48% for Brexit

Brexit day in pro-leave areas: 'I live in hope it's the right decision'

Views from three areas that each, like the UK overall, voted 52%-48% for Brexit

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including a plea for a crocodile trapped in a tyre

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including a plea for a crocodile trapped in a tyre

‘Just gutted’: Eurostar passengers in Paris reflect on Brexit day

As Britain finally leaves the EU, travellers from Britain and France express anger and sadness

‘Just gutted’: Eurostar passengers in Paris reflect on Brexit day

As Britain finally leaves the EU, travellers from Britain and France express anger and sadness

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will demand that the NHS pays higher prices for US drugs as part of any trade deal, the departing British ambassador to Washington has said.

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will demand that the NHS pays higher prices for US drugs as part of any trade deal, the departing British ambassador to Washington has said.

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Trump will demand high price for UK trade deal, says former ambassador

Kim Darroch said it was ‘impossible’ that the US congress would ratify any trade deal by the end of the year.

Police: Dad ‘made up’ home invasion after 4-year-old son shot himself in Philadelphia home

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Police: Dad ‘made up’ home invasion after 4-year-old son shot himself in Philadelphia home

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Police: Dad ‘made up’ home invasion after 4-year-old son shot himself in Philadelphia home

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home.

Philadelphia man made up story about home invasion after 4-year-old shot himself

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home.

Philadelphia man made up story about home invasion after 4-year-old shot himself

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home.

Police: Dad 'made up' home invasion after 4-year-old son shot himself

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home, authorities said.

Suspect charged with murder in death of 64-year-old man found in Manhattan apartment

Police took a suspect into custody in the murder of a 64-year-old man killed inside his Upper East Side apartment.

Police: Boy, 2, fatally shoots self; mother charged

MOBILE, Ala. — A 2-year-old accidentally fatally shot himself inside a motel room, police in Alabama said.

Philadelphia father faked home invasion, charged in death of 4-year-old son

A Philadelphia dad who claimed a home invader killed his 4-year-old son was lying, and is now facing charges in connection with the tot’s death, according to reports. Edward Williams, 28, was

Suspect in custody in murder of 64-year-old Upper East Side man

Police took a suspect into custody in the murder of a 64-year-old man killed inside his Upper East Side apartment.

Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski get the cover they need to vote for witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial

Democrats need four GOP votes to reach a 51-vote majority and pass the motion, but just three Republicans appear ready to vote with them on the issue.

Watch: Senate debates critical witness vote in Trump's impeachment trial

President Donald Trump's impeachment trial is scheduled to resume Friday afternoon, with senators voting on whether to include additional witnesses and documents.

Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski get the cover they need to vote for witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Democrats need four GOP votes to reach a 51-vote majority and pass the motion, but just three Republicans appear ready to vote with them on the issue.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Senate moves to impeachment endgame

The Senate is moving into the final phase of President Trump’s impeachment trial, but senators expect a drawn-out floor fight before final votes on two articles of impeachment either late Friday or

UK confirms first two coronavirus cases

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United Kingdom, the first such cases seen, British health authorities said on Friday.

The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus

Two people in the UK have been infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, medical authorities said Friday, the first cases of the virus in the country.

The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus

Two people in the UK have been infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, medical authorities said Friday, the first cases of the virus in the country.

First two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United Kingdom. In a statement on Friday, Chris Witty, chief medical officer for England, said the patients are members of the

First two coronavirus cases in the UK confirmed by health officials

The Department of Health declined to say where in England the two coronavirus patients were from

Latest on Coronavirus outbreak: Two patients in England test positive

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, in a statement about cases of novel coronavirus in England said that two patients in England

UK officials say 2 people test positive for novel coronavirus

Both patients are members of the same family, UK's NHS official says.

Britain reports first two cases of coronavirus

Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England's chief medical officer said on Friday.

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK, says chief medical officer

Together with Germany, France, Italy and Finland, the UK is now among European nations with confirmed cases of coronavirus on their territory.

Britain reports first two cases of coronavirus

London - British health officials said Friday two people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, in the country's first confirmed cases since the deadly outbreak emerged in China and began to spread globally this month.

The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has now spread to at least 20 countries worldwide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

First cases of Coronavirus confirmed in UK

Two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for Coronavirus

Britain reports first two cases of new coronavirus

Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England’s chief medical officer said on Friday.

Multiple cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty has announced that two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in England

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK, Public Health England has said.Professor...

UK confirms first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus

LONDON: Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England's chief ...

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK

Two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the UK on Friday, according to a statement of the chief medical officer Chris Whitty. "The patients are receiving specialist NHS care, and we are using tried-and-tested infection-control procedures to prevent fur...

Chief Medical Officer Confirms Wuhan Coronavirus Has Spread to UK

England's chief medical officer has confirmed the Wuhan coronavirus has spread to Britain, with two people from the same family infected.

The Latest: England confirms its first cases of new virus

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Two patients in England test positive for coronavirus

The cases were confirmed by Public Health England on Friday morning

Britain reports first case of coronavirus infection in two from same family

The two were transferred to a specialist infectious disease unit in Newcastle, northeast England.

Senate to vote on Trump trial witnesses with end in sight

Voting on the witness question is expected late on Friday after hours of debate.

Senate to vote on Trump trial witnesses with end in sight

Voting on the witness question is expected late on Friday after hours of debate.

Senate poised to acquit Trump as witness motion appears doomed

Democrats were particularly eager to hear from Bolton following reports that he claims in an upcoming book to have been personally told by Trump that military aid to Ukraine was tied to Kiev investigating his Democratic rival Joe Biden.

Senate poised to acquit Trump

Republican advantage in Senate means a very likely acquittal for Trump.

Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen.

Senate expected to block new witnesses in Friday impeachment session

The impeachment trial of President Trump faces a climactic vote on Friday, when senators will decide whether to call witnesses and prolong impeachment proceedings or bring them to a swift conclusion.

Trump acquittal near with Senate likely to deny witnesses today

The decision late Thursday by Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, a Republican who had been considered a potential supporter of testimony, to vote against new evidence largely dashed Democrats hopes of prevailing.

Merrick Garland Could End Up Deciding President Trump's Fate

If Roberts votes for witnesses, he would recuse himself later, leaving the Court deadlocked 4-4, and the final decision with Merrick Garland.

Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday

Senate nixes testimony from witnesses

Tussle over witnesses in Donald Trump impeachment trial

Democratic prosecutors and Republican defenders in US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial have traded barbs in a second day of questioning, with  Democratic prosecutors and Republican defenders in US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial have traded barbs in a second day of questioning, with Democrats stressing the importance of calling witnesses such as former national security adviser John Bolton.

In boost for Trump, key Republican senator opposes calling witnesses

A key Republican senator has said that he would oppose calling new witnesses at Donald Trump's impeachment trial, paving the way for the possible acquittal.

The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to the EU — but experts say to brace for a drop of up to 7% if trade talks fail

If the UK ends up back with a so-called hard exit, "we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," one analyst said.

The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter

The British pound is trading slightly higher as Britain gets ready to leave the European Union tonight.

The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter

The British pound is trading slightly higher as Britain gets ready to leave the European Union tonight.

The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter

"If trade negotiations fail and the UK ends up with a delayed hard exit we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," said one analyst.

The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to the EU — but experts say to brace for a drop of up to 7% if trade talks fail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - If the UK ends up back with a so-called hard exit, "we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," one analyst said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

US warns citizens to avoid China amid WHO's global virus emergency

Tedros said travel and trade restrictions involving China were unnecessary, but authorities and businesses around the world were taking matters into their own hands.

Countries ban China arrivals as virus death toll hits 213

Singapore and Mongolia slapped sweeping bans on arrivals from China on Friday and the United States told its citizens to avoid the country after a global health emergency was declared over a viral epidemic that has killed 213 people.

Coronavirus: Countries ban China arrivals

The viral epidemic has killed 213 people.

WHO declares global virus emergency

The WHO revises its risk assessment after crisis talks in Geneva.

WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213

The United States told its citizens not to travel to China in the first major response to the World Health Organization's declaration of a global emergency over the spreading coronavirus, as Chinese authorities Friday increased the toll to 213 dead and nearly 10,000 infections.

US advises no travel to China, where virus deaths top 200

BEIJING — The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a worrying new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday.

China Reports Nearly 10,000 Coronavirus Cases

The World Health Organization says the worldwide spread of the virus is a global health emergency, as well as an "extraordinary event" requiring a coordinated international response.

Coronavirus updates: The latest news on the outbreak and the global response

Countries around the world evacuate citizens from the center of the outbreak in China, as the virus continues to spread.

US issues travel advisory for China

WASHINGTON: The United States told its citizens on Thursday night “do not travel” to China, raising its advisory status to the highest level of alert because of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) epidemic.

Closing borders could allow China virus to spread faster: WHO

The UN health agency on Thursday declared the outbreak a global health emergency, but said it was not recommending any international trade or travel restrictions and urged the numerous countries already taking such measures to reconsider.Several countries have halted cross-border traffic from China or banned entry from travellers from Wuhan.

WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency; death toll hits 213

"Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems," says WHO chief.

US issues 'Do Not Travel' advisory to China over Coronavirus

The State Department's advisory also suggested Americans in China to departing using commercial means

WHO: Closing borders could allow China virus to spread faster

GENEVA, Jan 31 — The World Health Organisation cautioned today that closing borders was probably ineffective in halting the transmission of the deadly novel coronavirus from China and could even accelerate its spread. If you close official border crossings, you can “lose track of people and...

TRAVEL WARNING: US State Department issues 'do not travel' warning to China as coronavirus spreads

The U.S. State Department has issued a "do not travel" warning to China as concerns grow over the coronavirus.

Two people in UK test positive for coronavirus: Health officials

Health officials in Britain said on Friday that two people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed cases in the country since the deadly outbreak began in China.

WHO declares virus global emergency

BEIJING — The United States told its citizens not to travel to China in the first major response to the World Health Organization’s declaration of a global emergency over the spreading coronavirus, as Chinese authorities Friday increased the toll to 213 dead and nearly 10,000 infections.

US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency

Meanwhile, China’s foreign ministry said it will send charter flights to bring home residents of Hubei from overseas.

US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency

US State Department advises against all travel to China on Friday

US tells its citizens 'do not travel' to China because of coronavirus

The United States has told its citizens "do not travel" to China, raising its advisory status to the highest level of alert because of the coronavirus epidemic.

What If the Coronavirus and China's Quarantines Caused a Global Recession?

That would be bad.

Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look

The internet giant, which some lawmakers and regulators say has grown too powerful, tweaked the way it displayed ads on search results. It did not go over well.

Does It Matter Who the Democrats Choose?

In terms of actual policy, probably not very much.

Imelda Staunton Will Play the Queen in ‘The Crown’ as It Ends in a Fifth Season

The actress will play Queen Elizabeth II in the final installment of the Netflix series.

George Soros: Mark Zuckerberg Should Not Be in Control of Facebook

The social media company is going to get Trump re-elected — because it’s good for business.

Former Actress Testifies in Graphic Detail How Weinstein Raped Her

Jessica Mann told a jury that Harvey Weinstein blocked her from leaving a room and forced her to undress: “I was very angry inside and very scared.”

Doctors on TikTok Try to Go Viral

They have M.D.s, but are they up for this challenge?

The Main Theme of ‘1917’? The Innocence That War Destroys

Tucked into the plot of Sam Mendes’s new film is a portrayal of the youth and innocence that is so readily destroyed in war.

Super Bowl Prediction: Why the 49ers Will Beat the Chiefs

San Francisco can beat a team in several ways, but Kansas City has the ultimate weapon in Patrick Mahomes. The game could come down to a single mistake on either side.

Pricing Your Apartment in a Slow Market

For sellers with high hopes, the reality of the current market can be deflating.

Phone Hacks Can Happen to Anyone. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

Start by knowing what could expose you to an attack, like vacation clues, hotel Wi-Fi and inadequate verification procedures.

The Style of Sofia Kenin, Australian Open Finalist: ‘She Goes for the Jugular’

Kenin, a fiery and driven young Floridian, will seek her first Grand Slam singles title on Saturday against Garbiñe Muguruza, a two-time major champion.

Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide

Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly ...

Delta, American airlines halt flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak

The two largest US airlines plan to suspend all flights to China amid the country’s mushrooming coronavirus crisis. American Airlines is halting trips to and from mainland China on Friday

Coronavirus: US airline suspends flights to China

Following the devastating spread of the airborne disease, Coronavirus, a United States (US)'s airlines, Delta, has suspends flights bound to China.

US airlines halt flights between US, China due to virus

The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week.

US pilots, cabin crew demand China flights halt on virus fears

US airlines cut hundreds of flights to China and State Department advises people not to travel there due to outbreak.

Pilots sue American Airlines to halt China flights

US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now declared a global health emergency.

Vietjet suspends all China flights - VnExpress International

Vietjet will stop all flights to and from China starting Saturday to try and limit the spread the deadly coronavirus.

Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide

Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines’ pilots filing a lawsuit seeking an immediate halt.

Pilots sue American Airlines to halt China flights

WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 31 - US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

Teens Find a Big Loophole in the New Flavored Vaping Ban

The policy allows mint, dessert and fruit flavors to continue to be sold in disposable e-cigarettes, prompting many teens to switch from Juul to those devices.

12 Deaths in Mississippi Tell a Grim Story

The only way to “fix” a problem like the American prison system is to end it.

Taliban’s Continued Attacks Show Limits of U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan

The number of attacks, detailed in a quarterly inspector general report, highlights once more the disparity between talking points and the reality on the ground.

Bernie Sanders Can’t Win

Class loathing feels so good, but it is ultimately self-defeating.

Millennials Aren’t Spending All Their Money on Avocado Toast, Actually

They are burdened by student loans, but new data shows they have saved more for retirement than Gen Xers did at the same age.

‘Sesame Street’ Is Opening Up to Syrian Refugees

What happens when the people who invented educational television try to reinvent humanitarian aid?

Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England

Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England.

Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England

The Chief Medical Officer said the UK is prepared, and used to managing infections.

Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England

The Chief Medical Officer said the UK is prepared, and used to managing infections.

Coronavirus: First cases of deadly virus confirmed in UK, health chiefs say

The first cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK.

Coronavirus reaches England as two members of same family test positive

Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England.

Coronavirus: Two people test positive in England

First cases of the virus in the UK announced as evacuation flight from Wuhan due to land

Two cases of Coronavirus confirmed in UK

Here are the symptoms you need to be aware of

Two people test positive for the deadly Coronavirus in England

The first cases of the deadly coronavirus in the UK have been announced as an evacuation flight from Wuhan is due to land. 

First two cases of deadly coronavirus confirmed in UK

Both patients are currently "receiving specialist NHS care" after they tested positive for the virus.

Coronavirus arrives in UK as two people test positive for deadly disease

Two members of the same family have tested positive for the virus, the Chief Medical Officer for England has said.

Coronavirus UK: Urgent search for people in contact with Newcastle patients

Britain's first coronavirus patients are two members of the same family, who tested positive for the SARS-like bug in England and are being treated in hospital in Newcastle

What happens to UK coronavirus patients after deadly disease is confirmed?

A frantic search is underway for anyone who may have come into contact with the two patients diagnosed with coronavirus in England.

3 main US airlines suspend flights between US and China over coronavirus

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines 

Delta, American Airlines suspend China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta and American Airlines are temporarily suspending all of their United States flights to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Delta, American Airlines suspend China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta and American Airlines are temporarily suspending all of their United States flights to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Delta and American Airlines suspend all flights to mainland China over coronavirus

Delta and American Airlines are halting all flights to mainland China over concerns of the deadly coronavirus.

Delta, American, and United Cancel All Flights To and From China for Months as Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 213 [Updated]

Delta, American, and United airlines will cancel all flights to and from mainland China as the confirmed death toll from the new coronavirus hits 213 and the number of confirmed cases reaches almost 10,000 worldwide, with over 100,000 more patients under medical observation.

Delta and American Halt All Flights Between China and the U.S.

All flights will be suspended started Febuary 6 through April 30. | Health

El Al Suspends Flights to China Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

The Israeli national airline follows British Airways, United, American, Air Asia, Finnair, Air India and Lufthansa in cancelling flights due to the epidemic • Flights to Beijing to resume on March 25.

Macy's is launching a new store concept that's masterminded by the woman behind buzzy concept store, Story

Macy's is in the process of hiring employees to work at its new store in the upscale town of Southlake, Texas.

Macy's is launching a new store concept that's masterminded by the woman behind buzzy concept store, Story

Macy’s is preparing to open a new retail concept in Texas.

Macy’s is launching a new store concept that’s masterminded by the woman behind buzzy concept store, Story

Macy’s is preparing to open a new retail concept in Texas.

Macy's is launching a new store concept that's masterminded by the woman behind buzzy concept store, Story, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Macy's is in the process of hiring employees to work at its new store in the upscale town of Southlake, Texas.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it

JoJo Diaz boxed well over 12 rounds despite the wound, winning the IBF super featherweight world title from Tevin Farmer on a DAZN show in Miami.

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it.

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it.

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - JoJo Diaz boxed well over 12 rounds despite the wound, winning the IBF super featherweight world title from Tevin Farmer on a DAZN show in Miami.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Divided Britain sees 'new dawn' in historic farewell to EU

And while the exit terms have been agreed, Britain must still strike a deal on future relations with the EU, its largest trading partner. Both set out their negotiating positions Monday.

Brexit brings a new dawn for United Kingdom: Boris Johnson

47-year-long membership of EU ends

Johnson hails 'new dawn' as Britain bids farewell to EU

And while the exit terms have been agreed, it must still strike a deal on future relations with the EU, its largest trading partner.

Britain hails new start as it says farewell to EU after a long-drawn process

Official celebrations will be muted out of respect for half the population who wanted to stay in the EU.

Britain bids farewell to EU, hails a new start

Britain becomes the first country to leave the 28-member bloc

British PM hails ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives

Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. How it ends the day will be a matter of debate that will last awhile.

Downing Street's 'divorce': UK finally set to leave EU

After years of division and protests, the UK will become the first country to leave the EU, ending a 47-year membership.

Britain hails new start as it says farewell to EU

LONDON: Britain on Friday (Jan 31) ends almost half a century of integration with its closest neighbours and leaves the European Union, starting a ...

Britain readies to leave EU Friday night, begin 11-month transition

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Britain is preparing to officially leave the European Union on Friday in a largely symbolic but historic moment, after more than three years of debate and bitter division over an uncertain future.

Britain after Brexit

The country remains bitterly divided, but there is cause for hope

Adam Sandler extends Netflix deal with 4 more films

Netflix is staying in the Adam Sandler game. Following the successful release of the Jennifer Aniston and Sandler led comedy “Murder Mystery,” the streaming giant announced Friday that it

Netflix signs deal for four more Adam Sandler movies

Streaming giant Netflix has extended its deal with Adam Sandler and his Happy Madison Productions company.

Netflix has extended its Adam Sandler deal for 4 more movies after ‘Murder Mystery’ became its most popular film of 2019

Many more Adam Sandler movies are coming to Netflix.

Netflix Orders Another Pile of Adam Sandler Movies

Netflix and Adam Sandler’s production company Happy Madison have signed another four-movie deal for the streaming network, which will include an animated film Sandler will write, produce, and star in.

Google-Backed 1Life Healthcare Surges 58% in Trading Debut

1Life Healthcare Inc., a provider of tech-driven primary care clinics under the One Medical brand, closed its first day of trading up 58% after raising $245 million in an initial public offering.

Tesla boss Elon Musk releases electronic dance track

Mr Musk posted a teaser picture of himself in a studio shortly before sharing the track, which he wrote.

Elon Musk just released an EDM track on Soundcloud

Elon Musk has never been afraid of exploring new territory and has today released his first electronic dance music (EDM) [...]

Alastair Stewart's former colleagues 'demand to know why he was forced out'

The veteran newsreader's former colleagues are reportedly demanding bosses tell them why he was forced to leave amid the race row over his tweet

Alastair Stewart's former colleagues 'demand to know why he was forced out'

The veteran newsreader's former colleagues are reportedly demanding bosses tell them why he was forced to leave amid the race row over his tweet

Man City allow Angelino to leave on loan transfer to RB Leipzig

Manchester City defender Angelino only returned to the Etihad six months ago - but he is on the move again as he seals a loan transfer to RB Leipzig

Man City allow Angelino to leave on loan transfer to RB Leipzig

Manchester City defender Angelino only returned to the Etihad six months ago - but he is on the move again as he seals a loan transfer to RB Leipzig

Dog the Bounty Hunter's kids say Beth would be heartbroken by his proposal to her friend

Dog the Bounty Hunter's children are reportedly furious about his proposal to his late wife's friend, and they say she would be too

Dog the Bounty Hunter's kids say Beth would be heartbroken by his proposal to her friend

Dog the Bounty Hunter's children are reportedly furious about his proposal to his late wife's friend, and they say she would be too

Josh King's Man Utd transfer suffers setback as club continue loan signing search

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has somewhat of a injury crisis in attack, with Marcus Rashford currently sidelined, leaving just Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood as their only fit forwards

Josh King's Man Utd transfer suffers setback as club continue loan signing search

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has somewhat of a injury crisis in attack, with Marcus Rashford currently sidelined, leaving just Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood as their only fit forwards

Man Utd icon Eric Cantona sets rivalry aside in music video of City fan Liam Gallagher

The former Red Devils attacker joined up with the famous Sky Blues supporter to take on the lead role of a king in the video for Gallagher's latest single 'Once'

Man Utd icon Eric Cantona sets rivalry aside in music video of City fan Liam Gallagher

The former Red Devils attacker joined up with the famous Sky Blues supporter to take on the lead role of a king in the video for Gallagher's latest single 'Once'

Arsenal make Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stance clear amid Barcelona transfer interest

Arsenal's top goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has attracted attention from both European giants Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain this January transfer window

Arsenal make Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stance clear amid Barcelona transfer interest

Arsenal's top goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has attracted attention from both European giants Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain this January transfer window

Man Utd new boy Bruno Fernandes tipped to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo

Bruno Fernandes joined Man Utd from Sporting Lisbon for £46.6m to follow in the footsteps of Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo

Man Utd new boy Bruno Fernandes tipped to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo

Bruno Fernandes joined Man Utd from Sporting Lisbon for £46.6m to follow in the footsteps of Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo

Madonna boasts she's never been with a man with a 'small d**k' at raunchy Madame X show

The 61-year-old Like A Virgin singer made x-rated jokes about 'sharing STDs' and being 'good on her knees' during her explicit London stage show

Madonna boasts she's never been with a man with a 'small d**k' at raunchy Madame X show

The 61-year-old Like A Virgin singer made x-rated jokes about 'sharing STDs' and being 'good on her knees' during her explicit London stage show

Boy, 6, walked mile home alone after staff lost him during lesson on road safety

Perry Parsons, 6, wandered alone amid heavy traffic for 30 minutes after no-one spotted him leaving the outside lesson near Fairhouse Community Junior School in Basildon, Essex

Primary schoolboy, six, walks a mile home through busy traffic after school staff lose him during road safety lesson

Primary school pupil Perry Parsons, aged 6, from Essex wandered alone amid heavy traffic for 30 minutes after he was bullied by other children and no one spotted him making off.

Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus

(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.

Explainer: Through the Brexit looking glass - What changes and what stays the same?

LONDON (Reuters) - Brexit is the United Kingdom’s biggest geopolitical move in decades. What will change and what will stay the same when Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday at 2300 GMT?

'We are free': Flag-waving Britons cheer in Brexit

LONDON (Reuters) - Singing patriotic songs and waving Union Jacks, thousands of Britons flocked to a muddy patch of grass outside parliament on a damp Friday night to toast their moment of history: Britain’s departure from the European Union.

Russia reports first coronavirus cases, restricts China air travel

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia reported its first two cases of coronavirus on Friday and restricted direct flights to China, its biggest trade partner, as Russians complained of rising prices for medical masks and anti-virus medicine.

Yemen's Houthis say recent attacks on Aramco, airports in response to air strikes

CAIRO (Reuters) - Yemen’s Houthi military spokesman said on Friday the group had launched 26 rocket attacks in the past week against airports in southern Saudi Arabia, facilities belonging to oil giant Saudi Aramco and “two sensitive targets deep in” the kingdom.

U.S. consumer, factory data suggest economy losing momentum

WASHINGTON (Reuters - U.S. consumer spending rose steadily in December, but tepid income gains pointed to moderate consumption growth this year, which together with slumping business investment likely set the economy on a slower growth path this year.

'Me Too' Nigeria style: women opt for martial arts over marches

LAGOS, Nigeria (Reuters) - Frustrated by one of the world’s highest rates of sexual assault, poor law enforcement and tribal taboos that keep people quiet about gender violence, some Nigerian women are breaking with tradition to take self-defense classes.

Golf: Perez powers to halfway lead in Saudi Arabia

(Reuters) - France’s Victor Perez carded a second consecutive round of five-under-par 65 to take a one-shot lead over his former college roommate Gavin Green after the second round at the Saudi International in King Abdullah Economic City on Friday.

UK's Brussels embassy takes down EU flag as sun sets on Brexit day

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union’s flag was removed from outside the British embassy to the EU in Brussels on Friday, hours before the United Kingdom was set to formally leave the EU after 47 years of membership.

Climate change activists block Shell headquarters, 30 detained

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Environmental activists chanting “keep it in the ground” blocked the entrance to Shell’s headquarters in The Hague on Friday, protesting at the energy company’s role in climate change, until police dragged them away, detaining 30.

Maltreated tigers and lions, rescued from Guatemala circuses, arrive in South Africa

(This Jan. 21 story corrects to say that 17 animals, and not 21, were relocated to the South African sanctuary, out of a total of 21 animals rescued by ADI.)

French couple living off-grid wants to leave a trace

CHASTEAUX, France (Reuters) - In a forested area in central France, a young couple lives off-grid in a wood-and-straw cabin. Their aim is not to hide from the law, but to change it.

Bayer considers new tactic in Roundup settlement talks

(Reuters) - As Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE) tries to settle U.S. lawsuits claiming that its weedkiller Roundup causes cancer, the company is considering a proposal that would bar plaintiffs’ lawyers involved in the litigation from advertising for new clients, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Factbox: Bayer faces lengthy Roundup appeals and settlement talks continue

(Reuters) - Bayer AG’s (BAYGn.DE) shares have taken a hit since three consecutive U.S. juries awarded more than $2 billion in damages to cancer patients alleging that the company’s glyphosate-based weed killer, Roundup, caused their disease.

Brexit supporter burns EU flag near Downing Street in London

LONDON (Reuters) - A Brexit supporter burned a European Union flag beside Downing Street in central London on Friday as others jeered at pro-EU demonstrators in the final hours before the United Kingdom is due to leave the bloc.

China says U.S. move to raise travel warning is inappropriate

BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States’ decision to raise its warning level for travel to China is not in line with the facts and is inappropriate, a spokeswoman at the Chinese foreign ministry, Hua Chunying, said on Friday on the ministry’s website.

Global tax rules set for overhaul as states seek to avoid new trade war

PARIS (Reuters) - Outdated cross-border tax rules are set to be rewritten after 137 states sought this week to avoid a new trade war over the global multiplication of taxes on digital services.

What are the obstacles to Bayer settling Roundup lawsuits?

(Reuters) - Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE) is in mediation to potentially settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits claiming that the company’s Roundup weed killer causes cancer, but some legal experts said the cases raises novel questions that may prevent an easy settlement.

Iran suspends all flights to and from China due to coronavirus

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran has suspended all flights to China because of the coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Friday, adding that all flights from China to the Islamic Republic have also been banned.

Indonesia deports detained U.S. reporter: lawyer

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A U.S. journalist who has written stories about environmental destruction in Indonesia was deported on Friday after being arrested over alleged visa violations, his lawyer and his news outlet said.

Germany wants to conclude Brexit talks by year's end: minister

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany wants to do all it can to conclude outstanding negotiations with Britain on its future ties with the European Union by the end of this year, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Friday.

Macron to address France on Brexit: French presidency

PARIS (Reuters) - France’s President Emmanuel Macron will make a televised address on Friday on Britain’s departure from the European Union, his office said.

Japan panel recommends ocean release for contaminated Fukushima water

TOKYO (Reuters) - A panel of experts advising Japan’s government on a disposal method for radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant on Friday recommended releasing it into the ocean, a move likely to alarm neighboring countries.

Weinstein accuser expected to testify about alleged rape, relationship with producer

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A onetime aspiring actress who prosecutors say maintained a relationship with Harvey Weinstein after he raped her because she felt “trapped” is expected to testify against the former Hollywood producer at his Manhattan criminal trial on Friday.

Court orders safeguards for Kenyan digital IDs, bans DNA collecting

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya’s high court said the government could go ahead with a new digital ID scheme, as long as it brought in stronger regulations and did not use it to collect citizens’ DNA and geo-location data.

Exclusive: Japan's Nidec bets on electric cars and acquisitions to treble sales: sources

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nidec Corp (6594.T) plans to more than treble its revenue over the next five years by focusing on electric vehicle powertrains and buying specialists in motor technologies, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Chinese city of Wuhan says it should have acted sooner to contain virus

BEIJING (Reuters) - Wuhan, the epicenter of a coronavirus that has quickly spread beyond China’s borders in recent days, should have taken measures sooner to contain it, the city’s Communist Party chief said on Friday.

Wars and viruses: Are robots less prone to market panic?

LONDON (Reuters) - Widely blamed for volatile “flash crashes” in currencies and equities, high-frequency algorithms may also be why shock global events, including the current coronavirus, seem to have lost their power to spook markets for any length of time.

Plane carrying Britons and others from China's Wuhan lands in UK

BRIZE NORTON, England (Reuters) - A plane carrying 83 British and 27 foreign nationals landed in Britain after flying from China’s central city of Wuhan, the centre of a virus epidemic that has killed more than 200 people and infected more than 9,000.

Uber drivers cram in fares in countdown to app's Colombia departure

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Like a race car driver, Karen Londono is competing against the clock. She rests just four hours a day, trying to take as many fares as possible driving for Uber, before the application is deactivated in Colombia.

Pope Francis promises to help Argentina in debt crisis, president says

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said Pope Francis had promised him in a meeting to do everything he could to help with his homeland’s debt crisis.

Japan Airlines: 25% of reservations for China flights canceled in past 10 days

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s second-biggest carrier, Japan Airlines Co, has seen 25% of reservations for China flights canceled in the past 10 days, an executive said on Friday, amid growing concerns over the coronavirus epidemic.

One case of coronavirus symptoms among French evacuated: minister

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - One of the French people evacuated from China by plane showed symptoms of the coronavirus infection, France’s Health Minister Agnes Buzyn told reporters on Friday.

China virus may cause delays of anti-pollution equipment retrofits on ships

TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Shipping companies may face delivery delays of vessels fitted with exhaust gas filtering equipment that complies with anti-pollution rules that kicked in this year due to the impact from the virus outbreak in China, shipping sources said on Friday.

German coronavirus cases climb to six after child infected: ministry

BERLIN (Reuters) - A new coronavirus that is spreading around the world has been confirmed in a child in Germany, the southern state of Bavaria said on Friday, bringing the total number of known cases in Germany to six.

Marathon record holders Kipchoge, Kosgei in Kenyan Olympic team

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya’s world record holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei will lead a star-studded marathon team to the Tokyo Olympic Games this year, Kenya’s athletics chiefs said on Friday.

Russia's consumer safety watchdog, after reporting two cases, says virus won't spread

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The head of Russia’s consumer safety watchdog said on Friday, after the country reported two coronavirus cases, that there was no risk of the virus spreading further in the country.

Palestinians face uphill battle against Trump's Middle East plan

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - When Palestinian leaders learned that the release of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan was imminent, they swiftly announced a “day of rage” - a gritty, oft-used call for resistance against Israel.

France's Pasteur Institute Foundation hoping to develop coronavirus vaccine

PARIS (Reuters) - France’s Pasteur Institute Foundation is looking into developing a vaccine to treat the coronavirus, an official at the institute said on Friday.

EU seeks to put brave face on Brexit day, warns UK of costs of divergence

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders sought to put a brave face on Brexit on Friday, saying the remaining 27 countries united can tackle climate change and technological transformation despite losing a member state for the first time.

U.N. aid agency fears U.S. Middle East plan will spark violence

GENEVA (Reuters) - The U.N. aid agency for Palestinian refugees voiced concern on Friday that the U.S. administration’s Middle East peace plan will spark further violence and said it had contingency measures in place to boost protection and assistance in the occupied territories.

Moscow court case challenges city's facial recognition use after launch

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A court on Friday will hear a legal challenge to Moscow’s rollout of facial recognition technology over privacy fears, after the final piece of its video surveillance jigsaw fell into place with the awarding of a software contract last month.

Wishnowsky rides Australia punting pipeline to Super Bowl

MIAMI (Reuters) - Australian is known for many things — kangaroos, koala bears, beaches and barbies.

Companies in Beijing to resume work on February 10 due to virus fight: government newspaper

BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s capital Beijing said on Friday that companies in the province will postpone reopening until Feb. 10 in order to help prevent the spread of a new coronavirus, government newspaper Beijing Daily reported.

Top U.S. fund firms split over new limits on shareholder votes

BOSTON (Reuters) - Pending U.S. securities rules that would limit shareholder proposals have divided passive and active U.S. fund firms as some take a harder line on issues like climate change.

Siemens Healthineers supplies diagnostic equipment to Wuhan hospitals

MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany’s Siemens Healthineers has supplied two ultrasound machines and a CT scanner to the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of a rapidly-spreading virus epidemic.

UK well prepared to deal with virus: PM Johnson's spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is very well prepared to deal with the Coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said on Friday.

Eastern EU states threaten lawsuit over looming trucking reform

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Poland, Bulgaria and other eastern European Union states are mulling a legal challenge to new road transport rules that would force their trucks to return home every eight weeks, a change they say would harm their trucking companies, diplomats said.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sceptical Man Utd will complete deadline day transfer for Josh King

Manchester United have had a bid turned down for Bournemouth striker Josh King, who played under Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskajer for the club's reserves

Odion Ighalo: Man United make last attempt to sign Nigerian striker

Manchester United are not giving on signing Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo on transfer deadline day. The Shanghai Shenhua striker has been linked with a return to the Premier League club a deal could be made be stipulated time for

EU welcomes Pompeo's 5G comments, no sign of change to Huawei stance

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Friday welcomed U.S. comments on the bloc’s decision not to issue an outright ban on Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei [HWT.UL], while showing no signs of any change in the EU’s stance.

UK government wants Canada-style free trade deal with EU - spokesman for PM Johnson

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government has been clear it is seeking a Canada-style free trade agreement with the European Union after Brexit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said on Friday.

France's Orange chooses Nokia and Ericsson to deploy its 5G network at home

PARIS (Reuters) - Orange (ORAN.PA), France’s biggest telecoms company, said it had chosen Nokia (NOKIA.HE) and Ericsson (ERICb.ST) to deploy its 5G network in mainland France, as China’s Huawei Technologies faces intense political scrutiny in Europe.

EU leaders remind Britain: No membership, no benefits

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The leaders of the European Union’s three institutions warned Britain on Friday that it cannot expect “the highest quality access to the single market” unless it adopts the bloc’s standards on environment, labor, taxation and state aid.

British, EU level trade playing field possible but difficult: Irish PM

DUBLIN (Reuters) - There is scope for the European Union and Britain to agree to maintain equal standards in a future trade deal, but coming to such an agreement will be hugely difficult, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday.

Surge in virus infections stokes fear in cities flanking China's Wuhan

BEIJING (Reuters) - A jump in infections in two Chinese cities flanking Wuhan, the epicenter of a rapidly-spreading virus epidemic, is fuelling fear that new hot spots are emerging in a province where strict transport curbs have already brought most activity to a halt.

Where Democratic presidential candidates stand on 'Medicare for All'

(Reuters) - Perhaps no issue has divided the field of Democratic 2020 presidential hopefuls more than “Medicare for All.”

Two UK coronavirus patients being treated in northern England

LONDON (Reuters) - The first two people in Britain to be diagnosed with the new coronavirus are being treated in a hospital in Newcastle, northeast England, Britain’s health ministry said on Friday.

China virus causes scare for India's smartphone makers

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The coronavirus outbreak in China could start to disrupt India’s production of smartphones if it continues to spread in February, as it could delay component shipments, industry executives said.

Brexit to bring new start for EU, no fewer opportunities: Commission chief

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The EU will start a new chapter after Britain leaves, with no fewer opportunities as a united force on global issues from climate change to technological transformation, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.

Italy government agrees state of emergency after confirmed coronavirus cases: government source

ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s cabinet on Friday decided to declare a state of emergency after the first two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the country, a government source said.

Italy cabinet to discuss declaring coronavirus emergency after first two cases confirmed

ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s government is set to discuss declaring a state of national emergency after confirming the first two cases of the new coronavirus in the country since the outbreak in China, a cabinet statement said on Friday.

WHO says countries should keep borders open, trade & people moving despite coronavirus

GENEVA (Reuters) - Borders should be kept open and people and trade flowing in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, although countries have a sovereign right to take measures to try to protect their citizens, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

SK Hynix to make deep capex cut; virus spread may threaten chip output

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s SK Hynix, the world’s No.2 memory chip maker, warned a new virus outbreak in China could pose a threat to chip production and said it would sharply reduce annual investment after posting a steep fall in quarterly profit.

U.S. could face difficulties sanctioning Danske over money-laundering: report

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - U.S. authorities could face difficulties fining Danske Bank (DANSKE.CO) over its involvement in suspected money-laundering in Estonia, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Greta Thunberg seeks to trademark her name to stem misuse

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Instagram on Wednesday she has applied to register her name and that of the Fridays For Future movement she founded in 2018, which has gone global and catapulted her to international fame.

Kremlin: Russia deeply concerned by attacks on Syria government forces

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was fully compliant with its obligations in Syria’s Idlib region, but that it was deeply concerned about what it said were aggressive militant attacks on Syrian government forces and Russia’s Hmeimim air base.

Iran health minister urges government to ban entry of travelers from China

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran’s health minister has urged the government to ban travelers from China from entering the country due to the coronavirus outbreak, Saeed Namaki tweeted on Friday, adding that his request includes passengers traveling by sea, land and air.

Germany: Evacuation of more than 100 Germans from China starting shortly

BERLIN (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday that a German military plane would be leaving for China shortly to evacuate more than 100 German citizens, none of whom are infected with the coronavirus or suspected of having contracted it.

Japan to ban foreigners who've been to China's Hubei in last 2 weeks: government

TOKYO (Reuters) - Foreigners who have been to China’s Hubei province in the last two weeks will be refused entry to Japan for the time being, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told a meeting of a governmental taskforce on the new coronavirus on Friday.

Stacey Solomon left in tears after son Zachary asked Joe Swash if he was his 'second dad'

The Loose Women panelist confessed she broke down in tears after her boyfriend Joe revealed the touching moment he shared with her eldest son

Stacey Solomon left in tears after son Zachary asked Joe Swash if he was his 'second dad'

The Loose Women panelist confessed she broke down in tears after her boyfriend Joe revealed the touching moment he shared with her eldest son

Bruno Fernandes makes promise to Man Utd fans as he prepares to make debut

Portugal international Bruno Fernandes put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half year deal after the Red Devils and could make his Manchester United debut this weekend

Bruno Fernandes makes promise to Man Utd fans as he prepares to make debut

Portugal international Bruno Fernandes put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half year deal after the Red Devils and could make his Manchester United debut this weekend

Oman advises against travel to China due to coronavirus outbreak

DUBAI (Reuters) - Oman’s health ministry on Friday advised against travel to China because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Muguruza must take command against Kenin, says coach Martinez

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against “fighter” Sofia Kenin if she is to win her third Grand Slam title, the Spaniard’s coach Conchita Martinez said on Friday.

Frank Lampard under pressure to make first big transfer as Chelsea boss after ban lifted

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Chelsea had their transfer ban lifted ahead of the January transfer window but until deadline day, Frank Lampard had not spent any money

Frank Lampard under pressure to make first big transfer as Chelsea boss after ban lifted

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Chelsea had their transfer ban lifted ahead of the January transfer window but until deadline day, Frank Lampard had not spent any money

Australia on standby for fire threat as heat, winds return

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian authorities warned on Friday of severe fire danger in densely populated areas this weekend, declaring a state of emergency in the capital, Canberra, as soaring temperatures and strong whipped up huge, unpredictable blazes.

The French fishermen who could sink Britain's post-Brexit ambitions

BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (Reuters) - For the British government, a successful Brexit means re-asserting economic sovereignty and landing a trade deal with Europe. Trawler captain Stephane Fait and his fellow French fisherman could sink that plan.

NBA roundup: Raptors defeat Cavs for ninth straight win

Serge Ibaka scored 26 points and the visiting Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-109 Thursday night to extend their season-best winning streak to nine games.

Nirbhaya: No execution of convicts today, court stays hanging until further orders

The court had on Thursday issued notices to to the Tihar jail authorities seeking its response on a petition filed by the convicts. Irfan Ahmed, the public prosecutor told the court that this was complete mockery of justice.

Nirbhaya: No execution of convicts tomorrow, court stays hanging until further orders

The court had on Thursday issued notices to to the Tihar jail authorities seeking its response on a petition filed by the convicts. Irfan Ahmed, the public prosecutor told the court that this was complete mockery of justice.

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court defers execution of convicts until further orders

All the convicts were to be hanged on February 1.

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court postpones execution of death warrants of all convicts till further order

The hangman arrived yesterday at Tihar jail in Delhi, where the convicts Pawan, Mukesh Singh, Akshay Singh and Vinay Sharma are to be hanged together

'Three out of four Nirbhaya convicts can be hanged': Tihar authorities to Delhi court

The court had on Thursday issued notice to the jail authorities seeking their response on the plea of the death row convicts in the case, seeking a stay on their executions.

Delhi court stays execution of Nirbhaya convicts

A Delhi court had issued death warrants for Akshay Thakur, Mukesh Singh, Pawan Gupta, and Vinay Kumar Sharma, for their execution on Feb. 1

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court defers execution of four convicts until further orders

Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court dismissed the plea filed by one of the four death row convicts Pawan Gupta, seeking review of its order rejecting his juvenility claim.

Delhi: 2012 gangrape convicts’ hanging stayed by court

The execution of the death row convicts was scheduled for February 1 at 6 am.

Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses death row convict Pawan Gupta's plea seeking review of order rejecting juvenility

The Supreme Court Friday dismissed the plea filed by one of the four death row convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, Pawan Gupta, seeking review of its order rejecting his juvenility claim.

No hanging tomorrow: Delhi court stays execution of Nirbhaya case convicts

Delhi's Patiala court on Friday approved the plea filed by death row convicts in the Nirbhaya case convicts, seeking stay on their execution on February 1.

Court postpones hangings of Delhi gang rape convicts

A Delhi court Friday deferred the executions of four convicts in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case hours before they were scheduled to be hung, lawyers...

Nirbhaya: Pawan Gupta’s review on juvenility plea rejected by Supreme Court

Gupta had earlier moved the court stating that he was a juvenile at the time the offence was committed.

Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses Pawan's plea for review of order rejecting juvenility claim

The review plea filed earlier in the day was taken up for consideration in-chamber by a bench comprising Justices R Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan and A S Bopanna, which dismissed it.

Nirbhaya gang rape, murder case: Delhi court cancels February 1 hanging of convicts till further orders

Nirbhaya gang rape, murder case: A Delhi court on Friday canceled the executions of convicts in the Nirbhaya case till further orders. Nirbhaya's mother said that convicts have been taking advantage of the legal system.

Nirbhaya rape case: Delhi court postpones hanging of death row convicts

Mukesh Kumar Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Kumar Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar (31) were scheduled to be hanged on February 1 at 6 am

SC agrees to hear Centre's plea for 'victim-centric' death penalty norms

The guidelines were laid down in Shatrughan Chauhan versus Union of India case in 2014

SC agrees to scrutinise Centre's plea on victim-centric guidelines in death penalty cases

The Supreme Court on Friday has agreed to scrutinize the Centre's plea for laying down victim and society-centric guidelines in heinous offence cases where death penalty has been awarded. Reportedly, on January 22, the Centre had moved an application contending that the prevalent guidelines framed by the apex court.

Tihar Jail Authorities Say Three Out Of Four Nirbhaya Convicts Can Be Hanged As Mercy Plea Of One Is Pending

However, the lawyer of convicts disagreed with the Tihar jail authorities.

Nirbhaya convict Pawan moves SC, seeks review of order dismissing juvenility claim

On January 20, the apex court had rejected the plea by Pawan who had challenged the Delhi High Court’s order dismissing his juvenility claim

Nirbhaya convict Pawan Gupta files review petition in SC on his Juvenile plea

Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case convict Pawan Gupta has filed a review petition before the Supreme Court challenging the apex court's earlier order of dismissal of his Juvenile plea.   More to

Supreme Court to consider plea for laying down victim centric guidelines in death penalty cases

Faced with delay in execution of four convicts in the Nirbhaya case after re-scheduling of death warrant, the Ministry of Home Affairs last week approached the top court in Shatrughan Chauhan case (2014), the apex court framed accused-centric guidelines, ignoring the plight of the victims' families. In case of multiple convicts, they go on filing one petition after another, delaying the execution, it said.

Dec 16 gangrape case: Delhi court stays execution of four convicts until further orders

December 16, 2012 gangrape case: The case dates back to December 16, 2012, when a 23-year-old woman was gangraped and assaulted inside a moving bus in South Delhi by six persons, before being thrown out on the road.

SC agrees to examine Centre’s plea seeking ‘victim-centric’ rules in cases of death penalty

The bench sought response from the stakeholders on whose petition the court had laid down the guidelines in 2014.

SC dismissed plea challenging the rejection of mercy plea by the Nirbhaya rapist

Today the Supreme Court rejected the plea seeking reprieve by Mukesh Singh one of the convicts in Nirbhaya case. President Ramnath Kovind on January 17 rejected the mercy plea submitted by Mukesh Singh.

Trump mocks Democrats, revives border wall promise in Iowa campaign speech

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned on Thursday in Iowa - the state that kicks off the presidential nominating race next week - basking in the support of his base while the U.S. Senate trial considering his impeachment continued in Washington.

Mongolia closes border to China until March 2 to stop virus

ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) - Mongolia will close all ports of entry from and into China until March 2 to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, the government said on Friday.

Ofsted staff to wear body cameras to visit suspected illegal schools

Inspectors to trial use in England in effort to shut down more unregistered venues

That was Brexit: the mad energy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, but lasting three and a half years

It unearthed some of the worst people in the country – on both sides. And the worst of all were the politicians, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Bury in liquidation danger as owner Dale fails to pay any money to creditors

Bury’s owner, Steve Dale, has failed to provide any of the money he pledged last summer towards paying the club’s debts via a company voluntary arrangement, creditors have been told

World Athletics gives seal of approval for controversial Nike Vaporfly shoes

World Athletics has given its seal of approval for the high-tech Nike Vaporfly shoes that have revolutionised athletics but has set limits on future technology

Boris Johnson hints at desire for HS2 to go ahead

Prime minister tells 10-year-old interviewer ‘the only thing to do is keep digging’

Starmer’s vision of a federal country

Letters: Christopher Rainger says a federal Britain can resolve the anomalous status of Northern Ireland and reduce the pressure for Scotland to break away. Peter J Diggle thinks Starmer’s plan does not go far enough

Nick Cushing downplays sentiment before Manchester City farewell

Nick Cushing said Manchester City must focus on their Women’s Super League game against Arsenal rather than his farewell

Wayne Pivac placing emphasis on attack for Wales’ Six Nations opener

Wayne Pivac takes charge of his first Six Nations game with Wales, the champions, likely to adopt an attacking approach against Italy

Klopp says lack of Liverpool transfers show how hard it is to improve his squad

Jürgen Klopp has said Liverpool’s relative inactivity in the transfer market over the past 12 months demonstrates the difficulty of improving a dominant squad and a willingness to promote internal talent

Welsh Tories ordered to lift suspension of assembly member

Judge finds in favour of Nick Ramsay, who was suspended after being arrested and released

Seth Meyers: 'Today’s Republican party is an authoritarian movement'

Late-night hosts unpack the impeachment trial, from Dershowitz’s ‘national interest’ to McConnell’s refusal to call for witnesses

Peppa Pig voice actor Harley Bird quits after 13 years

The 18-year-old, who has voiced the beloved cartoon character since 2007, will be replaced by nine-year-old Amelie Bea Smith

'I knew this day would come,' says David Cameron as Britain leaves EU – video

The former prime minister said that Britain ‘can make a success’ of Brexit on the day the country is set to leave the European Union

MIA launches crowdfunding drive to avoid platforms that 'sell data to Cambridge Analytica'

The musician has promised music and videos to her Patreon supporters, and the possibility of recipes and dating advice

ARTISTS FRIENDS RACISTS review – Jordan Wolfson carves up the data era

Sadie Coles HQ, LondonThe US artist is on typically unsettling form with a 3D holographic display full of caged cats, cartoon bunnies and blacked-up Dutch revellers

Sané keeping Manchester City waiting on contract offer, reveals Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has revealed Leroy Sané is yet to respond to a longstanding contract offer from Manchester City

Paralympics: wheelchair basketball risks exclusion in classification row

Wheelchair basketball faces a race against time to guarantee inclusion in the Paralympics, as a row over the classification of athletes’ impairments threatens its place in Tokyo

How Brad Pitt's zen reinvention has paved the way for Oscar glory

As final votes are cast, the Hollywood heavyweight has been putting in a winning - and carefully calibrated – turn as a wise-cracking sage

The Crown will end after season five, with Imelda Staunton as Queen

Creator Peter Morgan reveals fifth season will be the last of the Netflix drama

Ghent's godlike glory, horror at sea and Britain goes baroque – the week in art

Ghent completes a magnificent restoration, Marc Bauer follows Hokusai and Géricault to sea, and a coffee controversy brews at the Tate

Crystal Palace v Sheffield United: match preview

Crystal Palace will be glad to have Andros Townsend back in the side as they bid to end their five-game winless run against Sheffield United

David Cameron has made £1.6m since Brexit vote in 2016

Former prime minister’s company accounts are made public on UK’s final day in EU

The strange thing is not that Britain is leaving the EU – it’s that we ever joined

The UK wanted economic cooperation, not political union, says the former Labour MP and Vote Leave chair, Gisela Stuart

Greece defends anti-migrant floating barrier amid growing criticism

Minister says barrier would send message to smugglers that ‘rules of the game have changed’

Baftas' status at stake in diversity debate, say film industry insiders

Challenging Hollywood by recognising more minority artists risks ‘deflating the balloon’

Brexit day bonanza: newspaper front pages beat drums of victory

The Sun, Express, Telegraph, Times, Mail and Daily Star all hail their role on day the UK leaves the European Union

Can Sinn Féin’s young voters finally pull Ireland to the left?

In next week’s general election, progressives may be more comfortable backing a party once synonymous with the IRA, says Irish journalist and screenwriter Roisin Agnew

Six fans preview the Six Nations

The tournament has not kicked off yet so everyone is feeling confident (apart from Scotland fans)

Nicola Sturgeon: independence best for Scotland post-Brexit - video

Scotland's first minister urges supporters of Scottish independence to build and win the political case for it rather than rushing to hold a referendum

Has Eminem gone too far? As a comedian I may not be the best judge

Some people make jokes about my lazy eye – they are frequently woeful, but I am never offended

England’s opener in France starts definitive phase for Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones enters the definitive phase of his tenure with England needing to react strongly in the Six Nations following their World Cup final disappointment

No country for young men: why are the male actor nominees so old?

Pacino, Hanks, Hopkins: this year’s Oscar and Bafta male acting categories feature the same old faces. Is it time for a youth rebellion?

Boris Johnson to host Downing Street party to celebrate Brexit

Ministers and advisers will toast departure with English wine and British-sourced food

Monks, models and a McDonald's party: Friday's best photos

The Guardian’s picture editors select highlights from around the world

Cropped-out climate activist Vanessa Nakate urges media to hear Africans

Vanessa Nakate says she hopes storm over Davos photo will help shift narrative

John Delaney drops out of Democratic race days before Iowa caucuses

Multimillionaire banking entrepreneur and former Maryland congressman had poured millions into his campaign

Sturgeon calls for unity and focus in push for Scottish independence

First minister plays down chances of a referendum this year as she laments Brexit

Elon Musk's new EDM single reviewed – 'Bringing erectile dysfunction to the masses!'

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has dropped Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe on Soundcloud – a wannabe dancefloor banger that somehow manages to doubt its own vibe

'All men for 150 years': women take centre stage at Royal New Zealand Ballet

The national ballet troupe will become the first classical company in the world to perform an entire year of works choreographed by women

How to wear a gold chain

Thanks to Succession’s Shiv Roy, bling is now taking pride of place

Chess: Caruana lining up another title shot after eclipsing Carlsen at Wijk

The US world No 2 finished two points clear of the Norwegian on 10/13 and is now the favourite to win the candidates in March

Move~Gluasad review – a play about death driven by the pulse of life

Julia Taudevin’s show about the Gaelic tradition of singing for the dead takes us on a dizzying spin through space and time

Blackpool council to fund children’s services by cutting up to 75 jobs

Council tax to rise by maximum 4% as local authority tries to address social care failings

'Why does everyone want to divide us?': EU presidents bid adieu to the UK – video

EU parliament president David Sassoli asks if British citizens were given enough information about Brexit

Sudan accused of failing men who say they were duped into working in Libya

Families protest amid claims men who went to work in UAE were given military training and then sent to Libya to guard oil fields

Porn survey reveals extent of UK teenagers' viewing habits

BBFC report finds parents are in denial or largely unaware of what their children view online

Leavers’ Brexit night bash sounds like a Question Time from hell

I won’t be looking out for the special 50p coin but there’s something else I’d like to spot …

Electric scooters can help cities move beyond cars v pedestrians

New laws to legalise e-scooters should be about safety, not horsepower, says Alex Hern, UK technology editor for the Guardian

‘Socialism has never been successful’: Trump rallies crowd in Iowa, where Bernie is on the rise

A direct negative campaign ad targeting the senator and spectre of socialism revealed what could become an electoral weapon

Jeff Bezos met FBI investigators in 2019 over alleged Saudi hack

Amazon founder interviewed as FBI conducts inquiry into Israeli firm linked to malware

Casting directors are essential to any great film – so where are their Oscars?

This year’s Baftas will be the first to honour the people who chose the actors we’re used to see clutching their statuettes. When will the Oscars follow suit?

The impeachment trial is a reminder: our democracy is fragile. Civil rights activists already know that

Mitch McConnell’s conduct of Trump’s Senate trial recalls the baleful history of southern racial injustice in the civil rights era

Arsenal sign Cédric Soares on loan until end of season

Arsenal have completed their second January signing with the addition of Cédric Soares, the Southampton right-back, on loan until the end of the season

Bournemouth v Aston Villa: match preview

Bournemouth could climb out of danger with three points while dropping Aston Villa into trouble if results go against them

Trump's foreign policy is cynical and self-interested. His 'peace plan' is no exception

The plan is a giant middle finger to the Palestinian people, and a way for Trump – and Netanyahu – to distract voters from domestic political problems

Jamie Murray one win away from breaking British Open era slam record

Jamie Murray will become Britain’s most successful grand slam player of the Open era if he and Bethanie Mattek-Sands win the Australian Open mixed doubles title on Saturday

Helen McCourt's mother begins proceedings to prevent killer's release

Marie McCourt lodges papers requesting judicial review into release of Ian Simms

Parasite comes out on top at London Critics’ Circle film awards

Bong Joon-ho took home film of the year and director of the year, while Renée Zellweger, Joaquin Phoenix and Noah Baumbach were also honoured

Coronavirus outbreak: Britons fly out of Wuhan as death toll passes 200

Flight carrying 83 British people and 27 foreign nationals will land in the UK on Friday as US tells citizens ‘don’t go to China’

Stella McCartney launches collection inspired by Jonathan Safran Foer

Designer says author’s book We Are the Weather struck a chord with its environmental message

Alina Szapocznikow’s Self-Portrait: an ancient marble hero

The Polish artist who survived Auschwitz creates work reflecting a bygone era

'It's a war zone': why is a generation of rappers dying young?

Overdoses or violent crime have claimed Mac Miller, Juice WRLD and Nipsey Hussle. ‘It’s not a fairytale lifestyle,’ admits an insider – but should the business do more to protect its stars?

Experience: I saved a woman who jumped in front of a train

She was out cold and difficult to lift. The train came closer and people started to scream

Jeet Thayil: ‘The last book that made me laugh? A book of poems by Narendra Modi’

The poet and novelist on the literary merits of the Indian Prime Minister and changing his opinion of TS Eliot

Australia fires: timelapse shows huge smoke cloud rising near Canberra – video

Huge clouds of smoke rising over houses south of the Australian capital can be seen in a timelapse video as a new state of emergency is declared

Art Is a Tyrant by Catherine Hewitt review – the radical life of Rosa Bonheur

A sympathetic portrait of a lesbian cross-dressing animal painter resonates with our non-binary times

Beyond American Dirt: the best books to understand Latinx culture

Mexican ghosts, a Splanglish coming of age saga, and trauma on the US border … Myriam Gurba picks books exploring the Latinx experience

Narrabri farmers feel 'sold out' by federal-NSW energy deal that boosts gas supply

NSW environment minister insists government will not ‘cut corners’ in assessing Santos’s controversial coal-seam gas project at Narrabri

Luxury home prices in Manhattan have tumbled to their lowest level in years, and it proves that sellers are still struggling to offload prime real estate

The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $3.8 million at the end of 2019 — the lowest it's been since 2013.

Luxury home prices in Manhattan have tumbled to their lowest level in years, and it proves that sellers are still struggling to offload prime real estate

The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $US3,816,835 in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to a report by the real-estate listing platform, StreetEasy.

Luxury home prices in Manhattan have tumbled to their lowest level in years, and it proves that sellers are still struggling to offload prime real estate, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

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Apple must fight to keep the iPhone's Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers

The EU might kill the Lightning port on the iPhone.

Apple must fight to keep the iPhone’s Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers

Apple and the EU are on a collision course over phone chargers.

Apple must fight to keep the iPhone's Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

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Saudi Runaway: behind a suspenseful and courageous documentary

In an audacious new film, a young woman secretly documents her preparations for escape from an arranged marriage on her smartphone

Shenseea: 'I grew up listening to Rihanna. Now she's listening to me'

Described as ‘radical and disruptive’, Shenseea has conquered Jamaica’s dancehall scene – and now she’s coming for the rest of the world

'I suffer through it': how US workers cope without paid sick leave

The US is one of just a few high-income countries globally that do not guarantee sick leave, forcing many to work when they are not medically fit to do so

Persona review – it’s Bergman, but without the intensity

Alice Krige’s commanding presence can’t ignite this stark adaptation, which suffers from needless narrator interjections

Super Bowl predictions: Guardian writers' picks for 49ers v Chiefs in Miami

Will Jimmy Garoppolo lead the 49ers to the team’s sixth Super Bowl title or will Patrick Mahomes lift the Chiefs to their first since 1970? Our writers hash it out

Sanders, Biden are neck-and-neck in new NBC/WSJ national poll

The two Democratic presidential contenders are statistically tied but Sanders has an edge in loyalty of his supporters.

Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden in dead heat days before Iowa caucuses

Sanders’ single-point advantage, which is well within the poll’s plus or minus 4.74 percentage point margin of error, was the first time he came out on top in the survey.

Bernie Sanders jumps past Joe Biden in new national poll

Days ahead of the Iowa caucuses, a new poll finds Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) jumping to the front of the 2020 pack nationally. A Wall Street Journal/NBC News survey released Friday found Sanders leading with the support of 27 percent of Democratic primary voters, statistically tying former Vice President Joe Biden, who received 26 percent support. Sen Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) placed third with 15 percent support, while former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg placed fourth with nine percent support. This is the first time Sanders has had the lead in The Wall Street Journal/NBC News' primary poll, which always previously showed Biden ahead. The Vermont senator rose six points since December, while Biden's support declined two percent and Warren's declined three percent since last month. Friday's poll found that Sanders "has gained support by drawing voters from" Warren, the Wall Street Journal writes, while Sanders also has his biggest lead yet over Biden among voters under 50 with an advantage of almost…

Netflix hit series 'The Crown' taps its new and last queen

NEW YORK - “The Crown,” Netflix's hit drama series about the British royal family, will end earlier than expected and has revealed its next and last queen.S

Netflix Confirms Third (and Final) Actress Playing Queen Elizabeth in The Crown — But With a Catch

'The Crown' will only run for five seasons, not six

Netflix hit series 'The Crown' taps its new and last queen

'The Crown,' Netflix's hit drama series about the British royal family, will end earlier than expected and has revealed its next and last queen.

The Crown to end after five seasons as Netflix reveals new Queen

Imelda Staunton will play Queen Elizabeth II for the fifth and final season.

Сannibal ‘shot girlfriend dead then dismembered her 10-year-old daughter and ate her liver’

A MONSTER step-dad shot his girlfriend, execution-style before strangling her ten-year-old daughter and devouring the child’s liver. Sergiy Lubenko, 40, is standing trial in Ukraine after cop…

Сannibal ‘shot girlfriend dead then dismembered her 10-year-old daughter and ate her liver’

A MONSTER step-dad shot his girlfriend, execution-style before strangling her ten-year-old daughter and devouring the child’s liver.

4pm Transfer news LIVE: Cedric Soares and Zivkovic DONE DEALS, Bale move off, Giroud and King bids on Deadline Day

THE January transfer deadline is TONIGHT with many potential deals still to be done. Arsenal have signed Cedric Soares from Southampton on a season-long loan deal. Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud is expe…

10am Transfer news LIVE: Giroud LATEST, King to United rejected, Adolfo Gaich eyed and Aubameyang update on Deadline Day

THE January transfer deadline is TONIGHT with many potential deals still to be done. Barcelona have eyes on a number of forward targets including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Chelsea’s Willian …

Economic slowdown bottomed out, uptick from here onwards: CEA K V Subramanian after Economic Survey

Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian on Friday said India's GDP is expected to grow at 6-6.5 per cent next fiscal as the economic slowdown has bottomed out.

Slowdown bottomed out, GDP expected to grow at 6.5 per cent: Chief Economic Adviser

The Economic Survey has projected the GDP to expand by 6-6.5 per cent

Economic survey: Slowdown bottomed out, uptick from here onwards, says CEA

The Economic Survey 2019-20, prepared by a team lead by Subramanian, has projected the GDP to expand in the range of 6-6.5 per cent during 2020-21

Economic Survey 2019-20 Tabled in Parliament, Sees Pick up in Growth

For the current fiscal, it projected a GDP growth of 5 per cent, the lowest in 11 years, and worsening job prospects.

Key takeaways from Economic Survey 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday tabled economic survey projecting the country’s economic growth at 6-6.5% for the next fiscal year starting April 1.

Economic Survey Projects India's GDP Growth at 6-6.5 Per Cent for 2020-2021

New Delhi (Sputnik): Amid the widespread slowdown in the Indian economy, the government lowered its national income growth forecast for the current fiscal year from April 2019-March 2020 to 5 per cent against the earlier projections of 7 per cent.

Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace: Norad

Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early-warning system is outdated.

Russian bombers buzz Canadian airspace in Arctic

OTTAWA — Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early-warning

Two long-range Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace, NORAD says

NORAD says the two Tu-160 Blackjack bombers crossed the North Pole and approached Canada from western Russia, but remained in international airspace before departing

Russian jets buzz Cdn Arctic

Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early warning system is outdated.

Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace: Norad

OTTAWA - Two long-range Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace this morning, only days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early w

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

The TEPCO-operated nuclear plant suffered a meltdown in 2011 after it was hit by an earthquake-triggered tsunami.

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporized into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.

Release Contaminated Fukushima Water Into Sea: Japan Panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporized into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday. The TEPCO-operated nuclear plant suffered a meltdown in 2011 after it was hit by an earthquake-triggered tsunami. The

Kenin's Melbourne heroics forged from turbulent family past

Leaving friends and family behind and heading into the unknown of the United States was a wrench, said Alexander, and life was tough eking out a living in New York.

Tennis: Kenin's Melbourne heroics forged from turbulent family past

Sofia Kenin's father on Friday reflected on their journey from the Soviet Union all the way to Saturday's Australian Open final, saying it helped ...

Kenin's Melbourne heroics forged from turbulent family past

Sofia Kenin's father reflected on their journey from the Soviet Union all the way to the Australian Open final.

Sofia Kenin's Melbourne heroics forged from turbulent family past

Tennis News: Sofia Kenin's father on Friday reflected on their journey from the Soviet Union all the way to Saturday's Australian Open final, saying it helped make

Parents’ hardship fuels Sofia Kenin’s journey from Moscow to Australian Open final

Kenin’s father was a taxi driver by night and went to English and computer school by day.

Pizza Hut is giving away 2 years of free pizza and Super Bowl tickets to the first set of twins born after this year's Super Bowl kickoff

Pizza Hut is gifting the winning family with free pizza, two tickets to next year's Super Bowl, and $22,000 towards the twins' education.

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Just a fraction of voters want to block witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial — but Republicans are likely to block them anyway

While 37% of likely Republican voters don't see a need for any witnesses, 45% want some combination of witnesses to testify.

Just a fraction of voters want to block witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial — but Republicans are likely to block them anyway, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - While 37% of likely Republican voters don't see a need for any witnesses, 45% want some combination of witnesses to testify.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Trump impeachment trial: Key Republican senator says no to witnesses

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts to hear more testimony and boosting odds the Senate will vote imminently to acquit without new testimony.

Sen. Alexander says he will vote against calling witnesses in impeachment trial

Senator Lamar Alexander announced he will vote 'no' on a motion to call witnesses in the President Trump impeachment trial.

Trump impeachment trial: Key Republican senator says no to witnesses

This means the Senate likely will vote soon to acquit Trump.

Senate officially votes against calling witnesses in impeachment trial

Two Republicans joined 47 Democrats in voting for witnesses.

Trump impeachment: Democrats dealt major blow in witness battle

Democrats needed four Republican senators to side with them in a vote to call more witnesses in the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump.

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza after militants fire 3 rockets

The Israeli military said on Friday that it launched 'wide-scale' airstrikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip shortly after Palestinian militants fired three rockets into Israel, two of which were intercepted.

Israel hits targets in Gaza after militants fire 3 rockets

Israel launched airstrikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip shortly after Palestinians fired three rockets into Israel, two of which were intercepted, the military said Friday.

Israel launches air strikes on targets in Gaza after militants fire three rockets

There were no reports of casualties or major damage from the exchange of fire overnight, which came amid heightened tensions after Trump released his Mideast plan

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza after militants fire 3 rockets

Palestinians have called for large protests after Friday prayers, including at a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem that is sacred to Muslims and Jews.

Israeli forces hit Hamas in retaliation for rocket attack

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Israel Defense Forces launched a counterattack late Thursday along the Gaza Strip, hours after officials said Hamas fired rockets into Israel.

WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones

The messaging app will become obsolete on older operating systems from 1 Feb.

England in South Africa: Jason Roy hits century as England win warm-up by 77 runs

Jason Roy makes 104 but the rest of England's batsmen failed as the tourists won their one-day warm-up match against a South Africa Invitational XI.

Australian Open women's singles final: Sofia Kenin v Garbine Muguruza

Sofia Kenin has "butterflies" as she prepares for her Grand Slam final debut, while Garbine Muguruza hopes to make her experience count.

'I tested my new name at the coffee shop'

For young trans people, giving their new names to the barista can be the start of self-acceptance.

Chinese tourists cancelling

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.

Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.

New coronavirus outbreak affects tourism in Canada

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and 170 deaths in China.

Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.

Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass qua

Coronavirus: African airlines suspend flights to China

Health authorities in Ivory Coast are investigating a suspected case of Wuhan coronavirus in a female student who arrived from China

Pompeo pledges US support for Ukraine amid impeachment trial

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo underscored Washington's support for Ukraine on Friday during a visit to Kyiv, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the US to play a greater role in settling the conflict with Russian-backed separatists.

In Kyiv, Pompeo emphasizes support for Ukraine

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday reaffirmed the U.S.'s support for Ukraine as the country's top diplomat visited Kyiv and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,

Pompeo vows unwavering US support during delicate Ukraine visit

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington's support for Ukraine was unwavering during a delicate visit Friday to the country at the heart of the US impeachment process.

Women's Six Nations 2020: Experienced England Women side named as Grand Slam defence starts

England coach Simon Middleton names an experienced starting XV as their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam defence starts in France.

Shots fired at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort as car ploughs through security checks

Shots have been fired at US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida as he is scheduled to spend this weekend in Palm Beach for the Super Bowl

Fiona Phillips: We must take steps to get our traffic right

The walk to my shopping street is a free-for-all for cyclists and a hazardous journey for anyone on a pedestrian path. And don’t get me started on the roads

Giovanni Pernice says he doesn't like blondes in sly dig at ex Ashley Roberts

Giovanni Pernice said he doesn't date blondes - just a day after splitting from blonde bombshell Ashley Roberts

Ted Bundy kept victims' heads as trophies after having sex with decapitated corpses

Ted Bundy's ex girlfriend, Elizabeth Kendall, will speak for the first time in new Amazon documentary, Ted Bundy: Falling For A Killer

How will Netflix end The Crown? From Margaret's death to Will and Kate wedding

Netflix has confirmed that The Crown will end with its fifth season as Imelda Staunton takes over from Olivia Colman to play The Queen

Best TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video UK now

If you're looking for a binge-worthy series to get stuck into, these are some of the best series available for you to watch on Amazon Prime Video now

Mike Dean makes revelation about infamous celebration after Tottenham goal

After Moussa Dembele opened the scoring for Tottenham vs Aston Villa, Dean was seen running away while performing a wagging finger, Alan Shearer style celebration

Shocking pic shows girl, 8, sleeping on hospital floor after 'six-hour wait for bed'

It's believed a photo circulating reveals how a young girl with suspected meningitis had to sleep on the floor of Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, Scotland while waiting for treatment

Coronavirus: Hotel in York confirms two UK victims were guests

The pair, who were guests at the Staycity Aparthotels York, are being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after they were diagnosed with coronavirus

Mikel Arteta's task at Arsenal has been underlined by their January transfer activity

Arsenal signed just Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares in a low-key window for the Gunners, who are currently 10 points off the Champions League places

Head of 330 million-year-old great white shark-sized beast found in wall of cave

Fossils of 15 to 20 different shark species from the Late Mississippian period have been found in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park in a breakthrough discovery

Coronavirus UK: Brit bus driver completely unfazed next to man in full hazmat suit

People have been quick to comment on the "poor coach driver" who doesn't even have a face mask on as Brit passengers are being taken by bus to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral

Boris Johnson apparently blurts out 'keep digging' HS2 plan to a 10-year-old

The Prime Minister said of the controversial rail project: "In a hole the size of HS2, the only thing to do is keep digging."

5 things we spotted from Bruno Fernandes' first Man Utd training session

The Portuguese star linked up with his new United teammates for the first time at Carrington on Friday afternoon, and he could feature against Wolves on Saturday

Patrick Mahomes and Jimmy Garoppolo to fight it out for the Super Bowl MVP award

In the last 10 years, seven quarterbacks have won the MVP award - will it be Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes or San Francisco 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo to take the award?

Jubilant Brexit backers descend on Parliament for 'most exciting moment of their life'

A PA called Clare in Parliament Square said she had "never looked forward to something as much as this, ever" while a businessman called Jeff dressed as a crusader because it's "patriotic"

Pep Guardiola insists Jose Mourinho deserves respect as managerial rivalry resumes

Manchester City take on Tottenham this weekend as Pep Guardiola faces off against arch-rival Jose Mourinho

Woman falls in love with man 40 years her senior while working as his carer

Donna Brickell, 40, and Eric Morgan, 80, dated for one month before Donna's employer found out and she was forced to quit her job but she says she's the happiest she's ever been

Jurgen Klopp's admission about "wonderful" Danny Ings ahead of Liverpool vs Southampton

Former Liverpool striker Ings returns to Anfield on Saturday in red hot form after 14 Premier League goals this term, leaving Jurgen Klopp delighted

Driver slapped with £100 fine for pulling over for 26 seconds during sneezing fit

Steven Savage says he stopped as he feared causing an accident but he breached a strict no-parking rule and he was sent the £100 fine after being filmed by a parking enforcement camera

Michael Owen makes Man Utd vs Wolves prediction ahead of Premier League clash

Man Utd are aiming to get their top four bid back in check after defeats to Liverpool and Burnley and face Wolves on Saturday at Old Trafford

Mikel Arteta admits Cedric Soares has 'injury issue' after completing Arsenal transfer

Cedric is Arsenal's second signing of the transfer window after arriving on loan from Southampton but he has been struggling with an injury

US wants to hike NHS drug prices in a Brexit trade deal, top diplomat declares

Sir Kim Darroch, who was our man in Washington, said 'of course' the US wants higher drug prices when it sells to the UK - despite Boris Johnson dismissing the claims as "nonsense"

Frank Lampard rules out Olivier Giroud exit and says Chelsea won't make any transfers

Olivier Giroud has been linked with a move away from Chelsea this month Serie A giants Lazio and Inter Milan interested, as well as Premier League rivals Tottenham

Builder kicked 60-year-old friend to death in row over £30 debt

A builder attacked his friend on Hoe Street in Walthamstow, London after he refused to pay £20 of his £30 debt

BAFTAs booziest moments - the tipsiest times of the star-studded ceremony

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts annual award show is thought to be the classiest of them all but that has not stopped stars letting loose

Linda Robson feared social media addiction after 'tough year' and alcohol battle

Loose Women star Linda Robson's social media obsession took over her life, so she took a year out from using her phone

Mummies of ancient Egyptian priests found with thousands of afterlife 'servants'

Researchers from Egypt’s antiquities ministry discovered the mummies, which are believed to date back to at least 332 BC

One reportedly dead as Russia stadium collapses leaving others trapped

Construction worker MatveyKucherov reportedly died in the incident after the Saint Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex collapsed under him

Cat's obsession with bananas results in some really questionable pictures

Bean the cat loves bananas and his owner posts photos of him enjoying his favourite snack to his loyal following of fans because 'it always looks inappropriate and it kills me'

Barcelona pulled out of Cedric Bakambu transfer while striker was on flight to club

Former Villarreal striker Cedric Bakambu thought he was on his way to Barcelona from Chinese side Beijing Sinobo Guoan F.C

Rita Ora confesses she is 'vulnerable' and 'emotional' in LOVE magazine interview

Pop songstress Rita Ora has opened up about her more emotional side as the Masked Singer judge goes from strength to strength

Inside the 'flying taxi' that could soon ferry passengers around London

This week, Vertical Aerospace showcased its flying taxi prototype in London’s Canary Wharf, and Mirror Online was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour

Unai Emery names Nicolas Pepe among the "several problems" that cost him Arsenal job

Unai Emery was sacked as Arsenal boss in November and replaced by Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard has now spoken out on his experience and opened up on the problems he faced

Jewellery salesman with suitcase full of £4m gems targeted by gang in robbery plot

The gang ambushed the salesman as he walked to an Ernest Jones store to display Le Vian's signature brown "chocolate diamonds"

People slammed for mocking coaches used for Brits on coronavirus evacuation flight

A flight containing Brits evacuated from Wuhan in China following the outbreak of coronavirus is due to arrive in the UK - but some social media users have hit out at those making jokes in 'bad taste' over their transportation

Inside coronavirus quarantine unit awaiting 83 Brits as nurse tells of 'panic'

Those being quarantined at the Arrowe Park Hospital in Upton, Merseyside, will be moved into former student accommodation on arrival from RAF Brize Norton, having flown out of the coronavirus epicentre Wuhan, China

Man shot dead after taking 20 people hostage during fake birthday party for daughter

More than 20 women and children were held hostage during a tense 10-hour stand-off with police n the village of Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, India

Britney Spears sizzles in sports gear as she kisses her beau during yoga workout

Pop princess Britney Spears looked incredible in her yoga gear as she got flexible on the mat while her boyfriend leaned in for a kiss

Robbie Savage's Premier League predictions as Man Utd and Arsenal drop points

Six Champions League hopefuls face off this weekend in the Premier League, with league leaders Liverpool also in action at home to Southampton

A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood review: Tom Hanks disarming in soulful family drama

With a performance that won him a Best Supporting Actor nod with his sixth Oscar nomination, Tom Hanks plays polite, generous and humble dispenser of wisdom Fred Rogers like a distant ­relative of Forrest Gump

Coronavirus live tracker: Killer virus reaches UK - how far has it spread?

The map tracks the spread of coronavirus in real time, including Britain's first two cases, amid an outbreak that has killed more than 210 people in China

Katie Price vows to stay single until she meets someone 'worth it' and promises to become 'private'

Katie Price shared a string of motivational quotes to her Instagram stories about her love life and being a single mum

Mark Wright & Michelle Keegan drop baby hint with plans to build family-friendly mega-mansion

Former Towie star Mark Wright and his wife Michelle Keegan have dropped the strongest hint yet they are hoping to have a baby by submitting plans to demolish their £1.3 million home to build a family-friendly mega-mansion

6 most expensive signings of January transfer window including Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea have all spent big in previous January transfer windows

Hollyoaks' new villain confirms truth over explosive Verity and Edward fan theory

EXCLUSIVE: Hollyoaks actor Joe McGann, who plays Tony Hutchinson's evil dad Edward, has responded to a huge fan theory

BREAKING Arsenal confirm Cedric Soares transfer on loan until end of season

Cedric is out of contract at Southampton at the end of the season, and will spend the rest of the campaign with Arsenal

Milkman stabbed on his rounds after 'refusing to give youths a lift'

The dairy worker was attacked shortly before 5am in the Cheshire village of Tarporley and even wanted to continue on his round

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa 'working to pull it together' for 'inconsolable' daughters

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa lost her husband and their 13-year-old daughter in a helicopter crash over the weekend

Man Utd transfer target Josh King's message to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when appointed

Bournemouth striker Josh King played under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when the pair were both in the Manchester United academy

Steve Bruce plays down reports linking Mike Ashley with Newcastle sale

Financier Amanda Staveley claims to be brokering a deal for Saudi cash to buy a Newcastle with a 20pc stake for the Reuben brothers tycoons

Bruno Fernandes to make Man Utd debut against Wolves after completing transfer

Bruno Fernandes will train with his new teammates on Friday and is in line to feature against Wolves at Old Trafford

Mourners flock from around the world for funeral of traveller who had 140 grandchildren

Patrick 'Paddy' Doran was laid to rest in Leeds, West Yorkshire, surrounded by his adoring friends and family who travelled from all over the world to attend the service

LeBron James makes permanent tribute to Kobe Bryant with tattoo of NBA legend