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Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus
Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for "crazy numbers".
Read More... What now for cricket in 2020? Four key questions
What now for cricket in 2020? Four key questions
The coronavirus may have struck shortly before the English cricket season was due to start but it threatens to have major implications for the game worldwide.
Read More... England's Broad gives glimpse into post-lockdown training
England's Broad gives glimpse into post-lockdown training
Stuart Broad revealed some of the demands being placed on England cricketers after confirming he was in the first batch to return to individual training on Thursday.
Read More... British government eyes mid-June Premier League return
British government eyes mid-June Premier League return
Britain's Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is hopeful the Premier League can resume by mid-June despite concerns raised by players and coaches over the need for an extended period of
Read More... Former England batsman Key recovering from 'mini stroke'
Former England batsman Key recovering from 'mini stroke'
Former England batsman Rob Key is recovering after suffering a "mini stroke". Key revealed he needed hospital treatment when the stroke occurred at the weekend.
Read More... Klopp confident Liverpool can win title without being at their best
Klopp confident Liverpool can win title without being at their best
Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool have no need to be at their "all-time best" in order to clinch a first English league title in 30 years.
Read More... Racing League postpones debut over virus
Racing League postpones debut over virus
Britain's Racing League has postponed its debut until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have confirmed.
Read More... Premier League presses on with 'Project Restart' despite mounting problems
Premier League presses on with 'Project Restart' despite mounting problems
Premier League clubs meet on Monday for further talks on "Project Restart" despite growing disquiet among players over safety issues and divisions over proposals on how to end the season.
Read More... England's Roy desperate to return to cricket, even behind closed doors
England's Roy desperate to return to cricket, even behind closed doors
England opener Jason Roy is desperate to get back to playing cricket, even if matches have to take place behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More... Fate of Hundred in balance as English cricket chiefs meet
Fate of Hundred in balance as English cricket chiefs meet
England cricket chief Tom Harrison says the controversial Hundred has become "even more important" due to the economic damage from coronavirus ahead of a
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UK universities hit by virus outbreak fallout
With conferences cancelled and revenues hit because of a lack of rent from student accommodation, Britain's universities are reeling from the global coronavirus pandemic.Read More... -
British study shows unknowns of COVID-19 spread
Authors of headline-grabbing research into how many people in Britain may already be infected with COVID-19 insisted Wednesday their research showed the need for widespread antibodyRead More... -
Researchers study drug to reduce COVID-19 complications
Canadian researchers launched a study Monday into the use of a powerful anti-inflammatory drug to reduce the risks of pulmonary complications and death related to the new coronavirus.Read More... -
Schools set to close as UK steps up coronavirus response
British schools close indefinitely on Friday as part of tougher government measures to stem the coronavirus pandemic, following similar shutdowns in Europe and across the world.Read More... -
'Super-spreaders': COVID19 myth or reality?
Can a single COVID-19 patient infect dozens of others? Although transmission rates in the current outbreak appear to be far lower, a variety of factors can lead to an individual infecting many.Read More... -
Most Malaysia coronavirus cases linked to Islamic gathering
Malaysia said Sunday that more than half the country's 428 coronavirus cases were linked to an international Islamic gathering held last month.Read More... -
Several US states close schools to halt coronavirus
At least six US states have ordered schools to close in an attempt to curb the spread of the new coronavirus which has infected more than 1,660 people across the country.Read More... -
Science and shamanism: Medicine meets Myanmar's far-flung Naga tribes
With Malaria and tuberculosis screening out front and sacrifices to jungle gods out back, health worker Htan Pi and her shaman mother are an unlikely double-act in their isolated MyanmarRead More... -
Pint-sized bird may be smallest dinosaur yet: study
Tinier than the teeniest bird, older than T-Rex and perfectly preserved for eternity: scientists have identified a 100-million-year-old flying dinosaur encased in amber that may be the smallestRead More... -
Coronavirus: top US universities move classes online
Major American universities -- including Harvard, Princeton and Columbia -- have been forced to cancel classes because of the coronavirus and move lessons online, affecting tens of thousandsRead More...
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Culture
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London Marathon may now be for elite only
This year's delayed London Marathon may now be restricted to elite runners only, race organiser Hugh Brasher has said.Read More... -
Coronavirus crisis presents opportunity for Saudi's Newcastle project
A Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United appears to be nearing completion at a time when the rest of the football industry is on its knees due to the economic crisis caused by theRead More... -
Bookies seek winning formula 'to survive' coronavirus slump
Bookmakers at an "emergency summit" this month will be trying to find a way to "survive the slump" triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.Read More... -
Eilish's 'Bad Guy' named top global song of 2019
US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish racked up another record on Tuesday after her hit "Bad Guy" was named the best-selling global single of 2019.Read More... -
Two-time defending champion Altior out of Champion Chase
Two-time victor Altior has lost his tussle to be fit to defend his Queen Mother Champion Chase crown at the Cheltenham Festival, his trainer Nicky Henderson announced on Tuesday.Read More... -
New seven-kilo gold coin unveiled to celebrate James Bond film
Britain's Royal Mint on Monday unveiled a seven-kilogram gold coin with the highest face value in its 1,100-year history in honour of the latest James Bond film.Read More... -
Talking about a menstrual revolution: Asia's period problems
Olivia Cotes-James wants us to talk about menstrual health.Read More... -
From samurais to Jedi knights, kimono stars in London show
Freddie Mercury, Yves Saint Laurent and George Lucas were all seduced by the charms of the kimono, whose evolution from medieval times in Japan will be on show atRead More... -
Bayern players big game drinking prep wows US rock star Jovi
Bayern Munich's 3-0 Champions League last 16 first leg victory over Chelsea on Tuesday made an impression on US rock star Jon Bon Jovi for the relaxed way the German side prepared for theRead More... -
Victoria Beckham's 'gentle rebellion' at London Fashion Week
Victoria Beckham made a clarion call for a "gentle rebellion" at London Fashion Week on Sunday with a sophisticated but wearable collection.Read More... -
Protests hit London Fashion Week as chic and glamour rule the catwalk
From the chic of Petar Petrov to the playful colours of Molly Goddard and the unabashed glamour of Halpern, different aspects of femininity lit up London Fashion Week on Saturday, unlike theRead More... -
London Fashion Week opens under shadow of novel coronavirus
London Fashion Week kicks off Friday with more than 60 shows over five days, including much-anticipated offerings from Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger, but withRead More... -
Oscar-winning director McQueen returns to art with Tate show
Oscar-winning British director Steve McQueen is returning to his art roots with a series of short films at London's Tate Modern art gallery, offering a sensory explorationRead More...
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UK News
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Pressure grows on UK PM Johnson as aide faces more lockdown breach claims
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was under increased pressure on Sunday to sack top aide Dominic Cummings who was facing allegations that he had...24 May 2020Read More... -
UK govt defends top adviser over lockdown 'breach'
The British government on Saturday rejected calls to sack top adviser Dominic Cummings over allegations he broke coronavirus lockdown rules by travelling...23 May 2020Read More... -
UK to introduce '14-day quarantine' for international arrivals
Britain is to introduce a quarantine period of 14 days for those arriving in the UK, Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis confirmed Friday and said...22 May 2020Read More... -
Lancashire offer to stage Test cricket during crisis as they post strong earnings
The coronavirus has left the English cricket season in limbo but Lancashire were dealt a devastating personal blow when they lost their chairman, David...19 May 2020Read More... -
UK govt boosts vaccine funding as daily virus deaths fall
Britain on Sunday reported 170 more coronavirus deaths -- its lowest number since late March, when lockdown restrictions were introduced, although the...18 May 2020Read More... -
2020 list of UK's richest shows first fall in wealth in decade
Britain's wealthiest people have lost tens of billions of pounds in the coronavirus pandemic as their combined annual wealth fell for the first time...17 May 2020Read More... -
UK govt in £1.6bn bailout of London transport system
The British government will pump £1.6 billion into London's public transport system to restore services and help prevent overcrowding as people return...15 May 2020Read More... -
British MP seeks evidence session into alleged Saudi piracy
The takeover of Newcastle United by a consortium backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund has hit another stumbling block as a British MP called for...15 May 2020Read More... -
UK economy slumps on coronavirus
Britain's economy shrank two percent in the first three months of the year, rocked by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, and the figures pointed...13 May 2020Read More... -
UK pubs try to avoid last orders as virus crisis deepens
The French House survived two world wars and global recessions. Charles de Gaulle is said to have frequented it and Dylan Thomas once left his manuscript...12 May 2020Read More... -
Britain's gardeners dig for victory as virus takes toll
Britain's coronavirus lockdown has deepened the nation's love affair with gardening at the same time as threatening the future of traditional businesses...10 May 2020Read More... -
UK PM Boris Johnson calls for wartime spirit to beat coronavirus in VE Day letter to veterans
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday (May 8) compared Britain's battle with coronavirus to the country's fight against Nazism in World War II, in a...08 May 2020Read More... -
London police reassure elderly amid pandemic
In the suburbs of south London, police are paying special visits to vulnerable elderly and isolated people in the community at risk from scams and loneliness...06 May 2020Read More... -
Britain and US start post-Brexit trade talks
Britain begins post-Brexit trade talks with the United States on Tuesday, with 100 negotiators on each side joining via videoconference.05 May 2020Read More... -
UK says virus lockdown to be lifted gradually
The British government on Sunday said the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures was likely to be gradual, as it announced a further rise in the overall...04 May 2020Read More...
World News
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Aston Martin CEO steps down as 007 carmarker hits skids
Aston Martin chief executive Andy Palmer has left James Bond's favourite carmaker as it seeks to recover from crashing demand and ballooning losses,...26 May 2020Read More...
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British supermarkets threaten Brazil boycott over Amazon land law
Leading British supermarket chains have warned Brazil they may be forced to boycott its goods if lawmakers in the South American country pass a bill...20 May 2020Read More... -
Huge European rescue plans, vaccine hopes fuel virus optimism
A half-trillion-euro European fund laid out by France and Germany sparked optimism Monday about fighting economic fallout from the coronavirus, as did...19 May 2020Read More... -
Uruguayans cross locked-down world to shear Spain's sheep
Wearing a mask and a vest-top, Helder Canto grips the sheep firmly as he begins to shear off its heavy coat, his expertise bringing him on a more than...18 May 2020Read More... -
On the Warpath / Wheely Chooses Privacy Over Safety
Wheely, a Russian ride-hailing service that offers luxury vehicle services, refused to comply with the traffic safety requirements in Moscow. Anton...18 May 2020Read More... -
Trump backs US health secretary, lashes media
President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed reports he was considering sacking health secretary Alex Azar as criticism mounts over the US response to...27 April 2020Read More... -
Banned! New York sends plastic bags packing
Consumerist mecca New York targets its throwaway culture this weekend with a ban on single-use plastic bags that has been years in the making and is...01 March 2020Read More... -
Trump 'offered pardon' to Assange if he denied Russia leak, court hears
US President Donald Trump promised to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange if he denied Russia leaked emails of his 2016 election rival's campaign,...20 February 2020Read More... -
Storm Dennis wreaks havoc across UK, parts of France
Britain on Monday began to clear up after Storm Dennis battered the country over the weekend, leading the government's weather agency to issue a rare...17 February 2020Read More... -
UK calls virus 'serious' threat, reports new cases
The British government on Monday warned the outbreak of novel coronavirus was a "serious and imminent threat", doubling the number of cases recorded...10 February 2020Read More... -
US refusal to extradite diplomat's wife 'denial of justice': Britain
Britain on Friday rebuked the United States for refusing to extradite a diplomat's wife charged over a car crash that killed a British teenager, calling...24 January 2020Read More... -
UK PM raises visas in pitch for post-Brexit trade with Africa
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told African leaders Monday that Britain would be more open to migrants from their continent after Brexit as he hosted a...20 January 2020Read More... -
New York Jews scared, defiant as mayor decries anti-Semitism 'crisis'
At a Hasidic synagogue in Brooklyn, police, state troopers and civilian volunteers stand guard as Orthodox Jews mark the end of Hanukkah under heightened...31 December 2019Read More... -
US forces hit pro-Iran group in Iraq after contractor killed
The US bombed the headquarters of the Iran-backed Iraqi Hezbollah militant group in Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon said Sunday, after a series of attacks...29 December 2019Read More... -
US hopeful for Iran prisoner talks but imposes new sanctions
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he hoped for further dialogue with Iran to free prisoners but announced new sanctions as he vowed no...11 December 2019Read More...
Media
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Migrant boat crossings to UK surge during virus lockdown
The number of unaccompanied young migrants crossing the Channel from France to Britain has spiked during the coronavirus outbreak, as travel restrictions...21 May 2020Read More... -
British Airways parent dives into huge quarterly loss
British Airways owner IAG said Thursday it plunged into the red in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic grounded planes, adding that pre-crisis...07 May 2020Read More... -
UK bank Lloyds says Q1 profit dives 60% on coronavirus
Britain's Lloyds Banking Group on Thursday announced that first-quarter net profit tumbled 60 percent, after taking a £1.43-billion ($1.78-billion,...30 April 2020Read More... -
Virus-hit news industry needs tech giant aid: UK union
The main union representing journalists in Britain is calling on the government to triple a tax on global tech giants to support the industry, as it...22 April 2020Read More... -
Assange fathered two kids with lawyer in Ecuador embassy: report
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange fathered two children with one of his lawyers while holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London for much of the past decade,...12 April 2020Read More... -
Racing charity provides solace in tough times
Horse racing is often seen as a preserve of the wealthy but charity Racing Welfare is working overtime to deal with huge demands from those working in...09 April 2020Read More... -
Bookies to donate virtual National profits to health service charity
Punters will be able to gamble on Tiger Roll's bid to become the first horse to win three successive Grand Nationals -- in a computer-simulated version...02 April 2020Read More...