Donald Trump has claimed 99% of coronavirus cases are “totally harmless” after a surge of infections in the US. In a speech at the White House on America’s Independence Day, the US president insisted his strategy to tackle COVID-19 was “moving along well” despite some states reporting record increases in cases. He had earlier branded
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5:53 PM ET Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Chase Briscoe put on four new tires during a late pit stop Saturday, then held off AJ Allmendinger and Austin Cindric over the final five laps to win the first Xfinity Series race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course. The Indiana native beat Justin Haley by 1.717 seconds.
The UK is poised to end the use of Huawei technology in its 5G network as soon as this year over security concerns. Boris Johnson is set for a major policy change after GCHQ is believed to have reassessed the risks posed by the Chinese company, The Sunday Telegraph said. The prime minister decided in
In the inky darkness, a tiny body wiggles in the sand. It’s 1am and the team and I are gathered around a small bamboo fence on a beach on the Thai island of Koh Samui. Inside the enclosure is a nest of 85 eggs from the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle and one of them has
2:00 PM ET Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson and his family took every precaution to avoid coronavirus. They washed their hands frequently, diligently followed the face-mask guidelines and even left their home in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the less densely populated Aspen, Colorado. And yet both still tested positive for the illness this week
Every single element of Chris and Fiona Fisher’s wedding had to be changed, apart from the date. Fiona didn’t have time to find a dress. The guest list was cut from 150 to just 30 for social distancing. Image: The bride and groom were escorted down the aisle by their two children: best man Albie, four, and
The world has seen a record rise in coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The new record is 212,326, with the biggest rise in infections coming in the US, Brazil and India. The previous WHO record for new cases of COVID-19 was 189,077 on 28 June. In the
The streets around North Evington to the east of Leicester’s city centre certainly aren’t deserted, but many of those out and about are wearing face masks and trying to keep their distance. The people we speak to say they’re doing their food shopping, which is permitted. Most businesses are closed – but those selling essential
A man has been shot dead in broad daylight in London. Police found the man in his 20s with serious injuries after being called to reports of shots fired shortly after 3pm in Roman Way, Islington. He died at the scene. One witness reported seeing a man riding off on a bike or moped after
Thousands of tourists have flocked to Devon and Cornwall on the first day of lockdown easing in England but police have warned drivers and caravaners to beware of busy and wet conditions on the roads. Service stations and laybys on the M5 and A30 were full with caravans, as tourists dashed to the coast. Highways
Tributes have been paid to Earl Cameron, one of the first black actors to be given major roles in British cinema, after his death aged 102. Modern-day stars have been honouring a man widely seen as a pioneer of UK film, with David Harewood calling him a “total legend” and Paterson Joseph describing the Bermuda-born
Nigel Farage appears to have broken the UK’s quarantine rules after posting a photo in a pub at midday today – less than two weeks after returning from the US. There are calls for an investigation after the Brexit Party leader shared a photo with a pint as the coronavirus lockdown in England eased and
Pubs, hair salons and camp sites were among the businesses reopening on Saturday after more than three months of lockdown. Sky’s reporters were out and about hearing from owners and customers. Sadiya Chowdhury was at Hershesons hair salon in London: Lauren Saul, customer: “Well it’s eight o’clock in the morning on a Saturday and I’m
One of Britain’s oldest regional newspaper groups has put itself up for sale as it races to find new investors willing to plug a funding deficit exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic’s disastrous impact on industry-wide advertising revenues. Sky News has learnt that Archant, which was established in 1845 and publishes titles including the Eastern Daily
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday shared a recent image of the mysterious moon of Mars, Phobos, as captured by the Mars Orbiter Mission also known as Mangalyaan. The image was captured on July 1 by the Mars Colour Camera. Taking to Twitter, ISRO shared the image and wrote, “A recent image of
Prince Andrew is the sort of “entitled” person “who sees everyone as a servant”, which may have blinded him to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, one of Ghislaine Maxwell’s friends has said. Socialite Ms Maxwell, 58, a long-time friend of the Duke of York, was arrested on sex-trafficking charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday. Laura Goldman,