Saturday, February 1, 2020

China facing global isolation as coronavirus leaves 304 dead


China is facing mounting isolation in the face of increasing travel restrictions and flight suspensions, as the number of dead from the coronavirus outbreak rose to 304. https://ift.tt/31oE5be

'Too late to leave' warning as out of control fire nears Oz capital


Out of control bushfires are threatening Australia's capital city and burning large swathes of land across the state of New South Wales, as residents have been warned to prepare for an evacuation. https://ift.tt/31gp8rp

Country rejoins the Commonwealth - an hour after Brexit


Maldives has rejoined the Commonwealth, bringing the total number of nations in the global organisation to 54. https://ift.tt/31khZGS

'Al Qaeda leader' arrested in US over Iraqi police officer killings


The suspected leader of an al Qaeda terror group in Iraq has been arrested in Phoenix, Arizona, US authorities have said. https://ift.tt/2GPF76l

The EU has a new geographic centre after Brexit


A non-descript field in Germany has been named the EU's new geographical centre, after Brexit happened last night. https://ift.tt/37OPd3w

Four children riding bicycles killed by car in Sydney crash


Four children believed to be under the age of 12 have been killed after they were hit by a car while riding their bicycles in Sydney. https://ift.tt/31keU9x

Friday, January 31, 2020

Number of dead in coronavirus outbreak rises to 259


The number of people to have died from the coronavirus has risen to 259 as the amount of confirmed cases increased to 11,791, Chinese authorities have said. https://ift.tt/36L9XI5

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