Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds has said the government's new border measures are "far too limited". The shadow home secretary said there needed to be a "comprehensive system" of quarantine for "all arrivals" to the UK.
Seventeen former gymnasts in the UK have launched a group-claim lawsuit against the national governing body British Gymnastics alleging a range of abusive behaviour. The group, which includes three Olympians, has served a 'Letter of Claim' on the body, alleging physical and psychological abuse from coaches. "The abuse was perpetrated by coaches and others employed by British Gymnastics at various clubs across the UK, all of which were affiliated with the governing body," litigation firm Hausfeld and Co LLP, who are representing the former gymnasts, said in a statement.
First they conquered Hollywood film shoots, now they’re aiming to drive up local production, adding a new local edge to one of Europe’s most popular big shoot locales. A decade ago, Spain’s Canary Islands started to become a top shoot destination for big international films, offering wide-ranging landscapes and unique tax advantages. An influx of […]
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Due to the pandemic, Berlin Film Festival artistic director Carlo Chatrian and his programming team this year were forced to “think of the selection in different terms,” he says, when the fest adopted its two-step formula — an industry and press-focused event March 1-5 and a Summer Special open to the public June 9-20 — […]
Seventeen former gymnasts in the UK have launched a group-claim lawsuit against the national governing body British Gymnastics alleging a range of abusive behaviour. The group, which includes three Olympians, has served a 'Letter of Claim' on the body, alleging physical and psychological abuse from coaches. "The abuse was perpetrated by coaches and others employed by British Gymnastics at various clubs across the UK, all of which were affiliated with the governing body," litigation firm Hausfeld and Co LLP, who are representing the former gymnasts, said in a statement.
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Central banks in Asia struggled to smother a selloff in global bonds on Friday (February 26), piling pressure on their bigger peers to do more.That spooked investors who sold assets to cover deepening losses.And rushed out of crowded positions in stocks.European stocks fell on Friday (February 26) as investors booked profits in high-flying technology shares.Concerns are growing over rising inflation and interest rates on the back of a jump in bond yields.The benchmark European stock index was down over 1%.And on track to record its first weekly fall this month.While London's FTSE 100 and Germany's DAX also slipped.Earlier, Asian markets had seen even bigger declines. Japan's Nikkei index shed almost 4%. Euro zone government bonds did at least stabilise.But Germany's benchmark yield was still headed for its biggest monthly jump since 2016.Assurances from European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde and other policymakers failed to stem the rise in yields.Technology stocks bore the brunt of this week's sell-off after powering the global stock market recovery last year.
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Unidentified attackers killed eight people in twin attacks on a Malian military post and a gendarme base of the central town of Bandiagra late on Thursday, the army said. Islamist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State regularly attack Malian security forces and U.N. peacekeepers in the area, which the militants use as a base for attacks across the Sahel region south of the Sahara Desert.
A cranky crab pulled an impressive vanishing act as it hid beneath a mound of sand at Port Phillip Bay, Victoria.Footage by marine biologist Sheree Marris shows the swimmer crab scuttling along the sea floor, before expertly digging into the sand and disappearing out of sight.According to Marris, swimmer crabs will dig a “sandy bunker” when they don’t want to be seen.“This crab wasn’t too happy to see me or hang around during a recent night dive which is evident by its outstretched claws and attempts to hide,” she told Storyful. Credit: Sheree Marris via Storyful
Crowds of up to 10,000 could be allowed into soccer stadiums from May 17 if conditions are met under the British government's plan announced this week to ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in England. Stadiums in some parts of the country opened their doors to a limited number of supporters in December, but the government launched another lockdown after a new wave of infections.
"Spider-Man" star Tom Holland was grappling with an angry Twitter storm in India on Friday in a case of mistaken cyber identity.
The agriculture ministry said the information collected would be analysed and measures will be taken accordingly. The Karim Allah docked at the port of Empedradas in Cartagena southern Spain on Thursday (February 25) after drifting for months due to concerns over the disease. The Karim Allah left the Mediterranean port of Cartagena on December 17 carrying 895 cattle destined for sale in Turkey. A second ship, the Elbeik, set sail the next day from Tarragona with a cargo of nearly 1,800 cows.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish will miss Saturday's Premier League trip to Leeds United as he has still not recovered from the leg injury that ruled him out of last week's defeat by Leicester City, manager Dean Smith has confirmed. News of Grealish's shin injury emerged on social media before the game against Leicester after players and club staff removed him from their Fantasy Football teams.
Police were seen assmebled on the streets of Yangon, Myanmar, on February 26, amid tensions with protesters following the military takeover of the country on February 1.This footage shows protesters rallying and holding banners calling for the release of the country’s leaders. Several protesters are seen holding photos of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Credit: News Watch TV via Storyful
Manchester United and AC Milan will face off in the last 16 of the Europa League after being paired together in Friday's draw in Nyon.
KUCHING, Feb 26 — The state Health Department today said its analysis showed that public gatherings are the main factors for the emergence of Covid-19 clusters in the state since early this year...
The recommendation can now be used as guidance in individual European nations on the possible use of the combination of casirivimab and imdevimab before a marketing authorisation is issued, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said. Regeneron's antibody cocktail was authorised for emergency use in the United States in November, and was given to former U.S. President Donald Trump during his COVID-19 infection.
The actor says she has 'wasted so much time and money' on dyeing her hair over the years.
