Coronavirus UK: Why is Boris Johnson avoiding stringent action?

The UK Government today announced it has moved to the second phase of its coronavirus action plan – attempts to delay the worst of the epidemic until the spring or summer.  Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a briefing with his Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, and the Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, and … Read more

Coronavirus fears spread across Europe with schools shut down

Children were staying at home across Europe today as France, Portugal, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta and Belgium became the latest countries to close schools over coronavirus fears.  France has called for a ‘massive applying of the brakes’ with schools and universities closed for at least two weeks to ‘prepare for the circulation of the virus’.  Portugal … Read more

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy in self-isolation

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

Emmanuel Macron orders closure of all schools in France to control coronavirus 

Emmanuel Macron orders closure of all schools in France and warns he may even shut the country’s BORDERS to control coronavirus President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation during a television interview He said coronavirus is the ‘greatest health crisis France has known for a century’ The new measures will start on Monday and will continue … Read more

Why Boris Johnson has told all Brits who have a cough to self-isolate

The UK Government today announced it has moved to the second phase of its coronavirus action plan – attempts to delay the worst of the epidemic until the spring or summer.  Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a briefing with his Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, and the Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, and … Read more

Babies as young as eight months understand the basics of grammar, scientists say 

Babies as young as eight months understand the basics of grammar – before they can talk, scientists say Experts tested 175 eight-month-old babies from French-speaking households Infants listened to a tape of an artificial language while looking at related shapes The babies appeared to distinguish between content and function words Kids typically start stringing words … Read more

Paleolithic artists in northern Spain were more prolific than first thought

Palaeolithic artists in northern Spain were more prolific than first thought as researchers discover new cave paintings dating back 40,000 years in ‘two distinct artistic styles’ Discoveries of new cave art helps ‘fill a void’ where art was assumed to exist Until the new sites were found in recent years only six cave art sites … Read more

Paleolithic artists in northern Spain were more prolific than first thought

Palaeolithic artists in northern Spain were more prolific than first thought as researchers discover new cave paintings dating back 40,000 years in ‘two distinct artistic styles’ Discoveries of new cave art helps ‘fill a void’ where art was assumed to exist Until the new sites were found in recent years only six cave art sites … Read more

NHS STILL tells travellers coming from France, Spain and Germany they are NOT a coronavirus risk

Travellers are still able to return to the UK from at least 10 countries with worsening coronavirus outbreaks without being considered a risk of having the killer infection. The Government and NHS do not consider people from France, Spain or Germany to be at risk of having coronavirus – even if they have symptoms. All three … Read more

Kaia Gerber looks stylish in leather jacket after Fashion Week

She’s had a hectic few weeks hopping around the globe during Fashion Week season. But Kaia Gerber is finally enjoying some time off, enjoying a morning workout at the gym in West Hollywood on Monday. The 18-year-old model showed off her flat stomach in a black sports bra and matching leggings. Out and about: Kaia … Read more