The measures scientists say are needed to ease lockdown

Britain must follow in the footsteps of New Zealand, Hong Kong and South Korea if it wants to thwart a second wave of coronavirus and ease lockdown, scientists say. Researchers from the UK and Asia analysed the Covid-19 responses around the world and highlighted the three countries as shining examples of how to successfully squash … Read more

The measures scientists say are needed to ease lockdown

Britain must follow in the footsteps of New Zealand, Hong Kong and South Korea if it wants to thwart a second wave of coronavirus and ease lockdown, scientists say. Researchers from the UK and Asia analysed the Covid-19 responses around the world and highlighted the three countries as shining examples of how to successfully squash … Read more

Coronavirus Hong Kong: Hazmat-suited officials detain BA cabin crew in Hong Kong

EXCLUSIVE – Hazmat-suited officials detain BA cabin crew in Hong Kong forcing them into coronavirus quarantine camp after one of them tests positive… but the pilots are allowed to jet home Crew escorted from hotel by hazmat-suited enforcers who took them to bus Their minimalist porta cabin accommodation consists of barracks-style beds Ellie Freeman, stewardess … Read more

Coronavirus Hong Kong: Hazmat-suited officials detain BA cabin crew in Hong Kong

EXCLUSIVE – Hazmat-suited officials detain BA cabin crew in Hong Kong forcing them into coronavirus quarantine camp after one of them tests positive… but the pilots are allowed to jet home Crew escorted from hotel by hazmat-suited enforcers who took them to bus Their minimalist porta cabin accommodation consists of barracks-style beds Ellie Freeman, stewardess … Read more

New book Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools makes a splash with examples from London to Sydney

This is certainly a great book to plunge into. Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools by author Christopher Beanland showcases the world’s best lidos, from a spaceship-like pool in Hong Kong to Icebergs – a pool full of ‘frothy surf’ in Sydney.  As well as presenting the best places for an alfresco dip, the … Read more

New book Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools makes a splash with examples from London to Sydney

This is certainly a great book to plunge into. Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools by author Christopher Beanland showcases the world’s best lidos, from a spaceship-like pool in Hong Kong to Icebergs – a pool full of ‘frothy surf’ in Sydney.  As well as presenting the best places for an alfresco dip, the … Read more

Images of protests, refugees and Black Lives Matter among winners of photography competition

Protests, war, illness and violence across the world have left indelible imprints in our memories in 2020. And they are among a series of powerful images which have been immortalised in a new photo competition highlighting the divisions which have cleaved many societies apart.   The PX3 State of the World 2020 photo competition in Paris … Read more

Adorable dog ruins family photos with siblings by pulling silly faces and refusing to face camera 

There’s always one! Adorable dog ruins family photos with his siblings by pulling silly faces and refusing to face the camera Hina is pictured with family’s other dogs Sasha, Kikko and Momo in Hong Kong Their 53-year-old owner, Yoko Kikuchi, said Hina is usually the most obedient Hina’s nickname is ‘Destroyer’ because she loves chewing … Read more

Rare pink dolphins return to Hong Kong after Covid-19 halted ferry travel

Rare pink dolphins return to Hong Kong waters after coronavirus lockdown halted ferry traffic Sightings of vulnerable Chinese white dolphins have risen by 30% since March  Boat and ferry travel were first suspended in the region in the same month With the lull in water travel, scientists have been able to study how the dolphins … Read more

Chinese virologist claims the coronavirus was cooked up in a military medical facility

A Chinese virologist who alleges the coronavirus was cooked up in a military lab has published a report which she claims backs up her theory. Li-Meng Yan, who alleges to be a former researcher at the Hong Kong School of Public Health, says the virus was built by merging the genetic material of two bat … Read more