DOMINIC SANDBROOK: If police grovel when eco vandals tear up historic lawn, why have faith in them?

As millions of us know, no relationship is more heartfelt than that between an Englishman and his lawn. ‘Nothing is more pleasant to the eye,’ wrote Francis Bacon in 1625, ‘than green grass kept finely shorn.’ A well-kept garden, Bacon explained, was the ‘greatest refreshment to the spirit of man’ that could possibly be imagined. … Read more

US bars more than 100 Americans on Diamond Princess from returning over coronavirus fears

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials announced that more than 100 Americans still onboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in Japan will be barred from entry back into the US until they have completed yet another 14-day quarantine after disembarking.  ‘CDC believes the rate of new infections on board, especially among those without … Read more

350 Americans from quarantine stations in California are released

Nearly 350 Americans evacuated from China amid the coronavirus outbreak were released from two separate quarantine stations in California on Tuesday. The first group had been in isolation at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield and the second was at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. All of the US citizens had been … Read more

Every child in the world is under threat as decades of health improvements begin to stall

Every child in the world is under threat as decades of health improvements begin to stall, according to major World Health Organisation report. Obesity, air pollution and climate change pose an ‘immediate threat’ to children in wealthy and poor countries alike. The report, written by 40 experts from around the world and published in the … Read more

GM’s Cruise heads down new road with new robotaxi concept

General Motors’ self-driving car company has revealed its first driverless vehicle, Cruise Origin, with no pedals, no engine, and no steering wheel.  The electric car from GM’s Cruise subsidiary, which was unveiled on Tuesday in San Francisco, instead relies on sensors and an electric motor to make its way around crowded cities.  Origin can accommodate … Read more

Russia to ban entry of Chinese nationals to halt virus

Russia today said it will ban all Chinese citizens from entering the country due to the virus outbreak centred in China that has infected more than 73,000 people worldwide. The temporary entry ban comes into effect from Thursday at midnight Moscow time for an indefinite period, according to a decree signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail … Read more

Julian Assange’s father says extraditing the Wikileaks co-founder akin to a death sentence

Julian Assange’s father says extraditing the Wikileaks co-founder to the US is akin to a death sentence John Shipton said he feared the worst for his son’s health should he be extradited Julian Assange’s extradition hearing is due to open in London next week It will open against a backdrop of allegations about his treatment in … Read more

Ben Affleck’s ‘biggest regret’ is divorce from Jennifer Garner

Ben Affleck’s called his divorce from Jennifer Garner his ‘biggest regret’ in a candid new interview which explored his struggle with alcoholism, and it devastating impact his addiction had on his marriage and career.  The actor, 47, speaking with the New York Times Tuesday, opened up about the pain he felt amid the end of … Read more