COVID-19 is common in pets whose owners have had the disease, research suggests. https://ift.tt/3y35miu
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Premier League alert! Lionel Messi's contract with Barcelona ends - leaving him a free agent
Lionel Messi is officially a free agent after his contract with Barcelona came to an end. https://ift.tt/3hlZmdS
Majority of British troops 'have quietly withdrawn' from Afghanistan after 20-year campaign
The majority of British troops have quietly withdrawn from Afghanistan, with flag-lowering ceremonies marking the final stages of a nearly 20-year campaign, Sky News understands. https://ift.tt/3AimwKG
NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock '10 times more stable' than existing space clocks
NASA's new Deep Space Atomic Clock - designed to provide a GPS-like system for spacecraft - is up to 10 times more stable than existing space clocks, new research has found. https://ift.tt/2SBYNUT
Woman arrested after causing mass Tour de France crash with cardboard sign - report
The spectator who caused a massive pile-up at the Tour de France has been arrested, according to a report by Reuters. https://ift.tt/3A9RzbT
Hundreds of migrants go on hunger strike in Belgium - with some stitching their mouths shut
Belgium's government is facing increasing pressure as hundreds of migrants continue a hunger strike that has lasted more than a month. https://ift.tt/362B0k9
Australian town 800 miles from the nearest city locks down after positive COVID case
One of the world's most remote towns has been put into lockdown due to possible exposure to coronavirus. https://ift.tt/3jq1rIs
Even if Russia had sunk UK warship, it would not have caused World War Three, says Putin
It is unlikely the world "would have been on the verge of World War Three" if Russia had sunk a British warship near Crimea, Vladimir Putin has said. https://ift.tt/3ju0uz0
US veterans dig up Sussex field in bid to find American WWII aircrew killed in bomber crash
A team of US veterans is digging up the site of a crashed Second World War bomber in Sussex - in a bid to find the group's fallen compatriots. https://ift.tt/2Te9kGo
What is a heat dome? Record-breaking weather system hits US and Canada
Record high temperatures are being recorded across North America, with more than 100 deaths reported so far in Canada and states in the north-western US, caused by a so-called "heat dome". https://ift.tt/361Wttr
France headed towards a fourth wave of COVID, says government adviser
A resurgence of COVID cases could lead to France having a fourth wave, a top scientist has warned. https://ift.tt/2TlaYpx
Kim Jong Un berates N Korea's top officials over 'great crisis' in COVID response
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has berated his country's top officials for creating a "great crisis" through failures in coronavirus prevention, according to state media. https://ift.tt/3y2FaEs
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
'Not a Canada problem, it is a global challenge': Heat dome linked to dozens of deaths in Canada and US states
A 'heat dome' engulfing Canada and the US states of Washington and Oregon is thought to have caused dozens of deaths, officials said on Tuesday. https://ift.tt/35ZGz2T
Malta, Balearic and Caribbean islands added to UK travel green list from today
Malta, the Balearic islands and parts of the Caribbean are among the countries being moved to the UK's travel green list from today. https://ift.tt/3xjFdw1
A lack of sleep could lead to an early death, but a brisk walk will help prevent it
Going for a brisk walk for two-and-a-half hours a week could prevent an early death caused by a lack of sleep, new research suggests. https://ift.tt/3x9cj1j
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels reclaim towns and cities from military after government ceasefire
When the prime minister of Ethiopia took control of the ruling party in 2018, he promised an open election - something this country of 110 million has never experienced before. https://ift.tt/3duyWFA
Russia accused of threatening Dutch warship on patrol with Britain's HMS Defender
Dutch authorities say Russian fighter jets armed with air-to-surface missiles threatened one of their navy ships in the Black Sea. https://ift.tt/3dtl52p
Spain passes draft bill towards allowing over-16s to freely change gender
Spanish ministers have passed a draft bill on LGBTQ+ rights to allow people over 16 to change their gender and name without doctors or witnesses. https://ift.tt/3y8TEme
Black holes detected eating neutron stars 'like Pac-Man' in world-first discovery
Black holes have been detected eating neutron stars "like Pac-Man" - a first-time discovery. https://ift.tt/2U9LiMP
Ireland delays return of indoor hospitality - and will limit it to those who've had COVID or been jabbed
Ireland is to restrict indoor hospitality to those who are fully vaccinated or who have previously been infected with COVID-19, the country's prime minister has announced. https://ift.tt/35XA4gL
British influencer defends 'identifying as Korean' after surgery to look like BTS star
A white British influencer and singer has defended "identifying as Korean" after having what they have described as "racial transitional surgery". https://ift.tt/3hgsCTo
Australia steps up COVID lockdowns and vaccine push in fight against Delta variant
More than 20 million Australians - about 80% of the population - are now under some form of lockdown or COVID-related restrictions as officials tighten rules on movement and push for vaccinations to contain outbreaks of the highly infectious Delta variant. https://ift.tt/3w2hjne
Jacob Zuma jailed for 15 months for contempt of court
Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma has been jailed for 15 months for contempt of court after he failed to appear at a corruption inquiry earlier this year. https://ift.tt/3y5Ppba
Storms in Germany blow roof off opera house and flood stage as people sit inside
Thunderstorms and torrential rain have caused dozens of accidents in southern and western parts of Germany with hundreds of firefighter operations required. https://ift.tt/3jqk3YE
Brazil to send troops back to Amazon to fight deforestation
Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro has signed a decree to send soldiers to the Amazon in an effort to curb surging deforestation. https://ift.tt/3h0WnZh
Monday, June 28, 2021
Police find stolen Picasso and Mondrian paintings nine years after gallery heist
Greek police have recovered two paintings by Picasso and Mondrian nine years after they were stolen from a gallery. https://ift.tt/3dozVY0
World champions France knocked out of Euro 2020 by Switzerland
France have been knocked out of Euro 2020 after losing on penalties to Switzerland. https://ift.tt/35YIYe6
Rebel forces move into Tigray regional capital as Ethiopian government calls unilateral ceasefire
Rebel forces in Tigray have moved into regional capital Mekelle following the withdrawal of Ethiopian National Defence Force soldiers from the city. https://ift.tt/3hisUZO
Antivirus tycoon John McAfee 'took his own life', Spanish media reports
Antivirus software tycoon John McAfee took his own life in prison, a preliminary post-mortem examination is reported to have shown. https://ift.tt/3A7dn7R
Vaping company Juul to pay $40m to North Carolina following rise in teen vaping
Electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs will pay $40m (£29m) to North Carolina in a legal settlement, following accusations that the company has fuelled a rise in teen vaping. https://ift.tt/3vWUK3a
9/11 investigators looking into Miami building collapse as death toll rises to 10
The number of people who have died in the collapse of a high-rise apartment building in Miami has risen to 10. https://ift.tt/3Ab0oSO
Magnetic weight loss device that locks jaw almost shut created to 'fight global obesity'
A weight loss device which uses magnets to stop a person's jaw from opening wide enough to eat solids has been developed by scientists in New Zealand and the UK. https://ift.tt/3h79W8w
Kim Jong Un's 'emaciated' appearance leaves nation heartbroken, says report
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's apparent weight loss which has left him "looking emaciated" is said to have broken the nation's heart "so much". https://ift.tt/3xZYzpB
Hong Kong to ban all British travellers after adding UK to 'extremely high-risk' COVID list
Hong Kong is to ban all British travellers after putting the UK back on its "extremely high-risk' coronavirus list. https://ift.tt/3A5E6S6
No need for booster AZ jab at the moment - despite evidence it restores peak immunity
There is no evidence a third Oxford/AstraZeneca jab is needed at the moment - despite new research suggesting it restores peak immunity, says one of the vaccine's developers. https://ift.tt/3qxxYO4
US carries out airstrikes against Iran-backed militia in response to drone attacks
The United States has carried out another round of airstrikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon has said. https://ift.tt/3gXDc2H
Czech president calls transgender people 'disgusting'
Czech President Milos Zeman has said he finds transgender people "disgusting", while appearing to support a new Hungarian law banning educational programmes and material for children which the government considers to be promoting homosexuality or gender change. https://ift.tt/3hgtSFW
Naked sunbathers rescued from forest after being startled by deer and becoming lost
Two naked sunbathers had to be rescued from an Australian forest after they were startled by a deer on a beach and became lost. https://ift.tt/35VRydt
Two-week lockdown imposed in Sydney as Australia battles new COVID outbreaks
Australians have been warned they face the most "serious crisis" in the COVID pandemic since last February/March as health officials battle to contain new outbreaks of the virus. https://ift.tt/3dklcNO
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Captain's log on loneliness: Shatner says feeling alone was 'huge aspect' of Star Trek fame
Actor William Shatner has revealed loneliness was a "huge aspect" of his Star Trek fame. https://ift.tt/2UF8se1
Britons arriving in Portugal must quarantine for 14 days if not fully vaccinated from today
British travellers to Portugal who are not fully vaccinated against coronavirus must quarantine for 14 days on arrival from today. https://ift.tt/3xXN3ev
Belgium dump holders Portugal out of Euro 2020 - after Czech Republic stun Netherlands
Belgium dumped holders Portugal out of Euro 2020 to set up an enticing quarter-final clash with Italy - after the Czech Republic pulled off one of the shocks of the tournament by beating the Netherlands. https://ift.tt/3y0lnFI
Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron suffer humiliating results in French regional elections
France's far-right have endured another miserable night in the country's regional elections, with Marine Le Pen's National Rally failing to win any of the dozen mainland areas where it stood. https://ift.tt/3jk5aak
Meet the activists keeping the spirit of resistance alive in Belarus
Being a defence lawyer for high-profile Belarusian political prisoners is as challenging as it gets. https://ift.tt/3h7ZVIk
Number of dead in Miami apartment building collapse rises to nine
The number of people who have died in the collapse of a high-rise apartment building in Miami has risen to nine, officials say. https://ift.tt/3A1XLm7
Police search for Tour de France spectator who caused big crash after holding out sign
Police are searching for a spectator who caused a large pile-up during the opening stage of this year's Tour de France and then is believed to have left the scene. https://ift.tt/3xXxXWf
Number of dead in collapse of Miami apartment building rises to nine
The number of people who have died in the collapse of a high-rise apartment building in Miami has risen to nine, officials say. https://ift.tt/3gYYcG6
The sound of Mars: Chinese release recording of Martian surface by their rover lander
A new recording featuring the sound of Mars has been released by China's space agency. https://ift.tt/3hbbi23
South Africa squad in isolation as three players test positive for COVID ahead of Lions tour
The entire South African rugby squad is in isolation after three players tested positive for coronavirus ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour. https://ift.tt/3qvT3bV
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