Astronomers are searching for 20 female volunteers to ‘float’ in BED for five days

The European Space Agency is searching for 20 women to ‘float’ in a bed for five days straight – but warn it ‘sounds fun but the pleasure wears off very quickly’. The space agency is working with the Medes clinic in France to study the impact of ‘dry-immersion’ baths – floating beds – on the … Read more

Teenager who ‘hid emotions so well’ killed himself while his parents were on holiday, inquest hears

A heartbroken teenager killed himself after his girlfriend broke up with him while his parents who had ‘no idea’ he was suffering were abroad, an inquest heard.   Kieran Froude, 19, was found dead at home near Gosport, Hampshire, on the day he was due to meet his former girlfriend after their four-year relationship ended.  His devastated … Read more

US ambassador warns on decision to hand Huawei role in 5G

US ambassador warns decision to hand Huawei role in 5G could hit intelligence sharing after Australian MPs ‘cancel visit to Britain over row’ Boris Johnson approved limited role for Huawei in UK’s 5G network in January US has warned the move could damage intelligence sharing with its allies Australian MPs have reportedly cancelled trip to … Read more

Britain demands to be treated as an ‘equal’ as Brexit trade battle begins

Brexit trade battle kicks off: Britain demands to be treated as an ‘equal’ after France warns the two sides will ‘rip each other apart’ The UK and the EU are gearing up for bitter struggle over trade terms after Brexit France has warned that the two sides will ‘rip each other apart’ over key issues  … Read more

France and Britain ‘will rip each other apart over trade talks’ warns Macron’s Foreign Minister

France and Britain ‘will rip each other apart over trade talks’ warns Macron’s Foreign Minister amid fears of price hikes  French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves le Drian warns of upcoming trade talk turmoil Mr le Drian says it would be hard to agree a free trade deal by the end of the year  But Britain’s EU negotiator … Read more

Millions with flu-like symptoms could be told to stay off work if coronavirus spreads

People suffering flu-like symptoms could be ordered to ‘self-isolate’ for a fortnight if the number of coronavirus cases in the UK rises.  The dramatic government strategy comes after the global death toll hits 1,666 and an 80-year-old man in France became the first fatality from the infection in Europe. Health officials are expected to change … Read more

French man, 31, is jailed for smuggling three Kurdish Iraqis into Britain

French smuggler, 31, is jailed for 14 months after being caught with three Kurdish Iraqis hidden in horrifically ‘unsanitary conditions’ inside caravan on ferry into Portsmouth Jean Dufour was offered £6k by a Kurdish refugee to transport men to the UK  Dufour, 31, was caught by Border Force officers in Portsmouth on January 13 Officers … Read more

First coronavirus death in Europe: Chinese tourist DIES in French hospital

First coronavirus death in Europe: Chinese tourist DIES in French hospital after being struck down with bug By Jack Elsom For Mailonline Published: 10:20 GMT, 15 February 2020 | Updated: 10:20 GMT, 15 February 2020 A coronavirus patient in France has died, becoming the first fatality of the infection in Europe. French Health Minister Agnes … Read more