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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionGreta Thunberg talks about how she has spent lockdown in Sweden Greta Thunberg says the world needs to learn the lessons of coronavirus and treat climate change with similar urgency.That means the world acting "with necessary force", the Swedish climate activist says in an exclusive interview with…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Football in England at all levels is expected to experience more flooding in the future Global sport faces major disruption from climate change in coming decades, according to a new analysis.By 2050, it's estimated that almost one in four English football league grounds can expect flooding every year. But…
Image copyright Reuters A top federal prosecutor has issued a statement saying he has not resigned, despite the US Justice Department announcing he was stepping down.Geoffrey Berman, the US Attorney in Manhattan, said he learned he was "stepping down" in a press release issued by US Attorney-General William Barr on Friday evening.Mr Barr gave no…
(CNN)Geoffrey Berman, the US attorney for the Southern District of New York who has investigated a number of associates with ties to President Donald Trump, said he will not leave his post shortly after the Department of Justice announced late Friday night he was stepping down. Read his full statement:"I learned in a press release…
(CNN)Special counsel Robert Mueller examined whether President Donald Trump lied to him in written answers during the Russia investigation, a possibility House Democrats have said they continue to look into even after Trump's impeachment.With fresh detail, the special counsel's investigation also documented how several Trump campaign officials heard from the then-candidate about WikiLeaks releases that…
Image caption Anger at the government has spilled onto the streets of Belgrade The disruption from coronavirus is not the only thing Serbia's parliamentary election has in common with the restart of the English Premier League. An outcome that is beyond serious doubt is the other. But while Liverpool FC should shortly confirm their first…
Washington (CNN)Geoffrey Berman, the powerful US attorney for the Southern District of New York who has investigated a number of powerful associates with connections to President Donald Trump, was forced out of his position Friday, two sources tell CNN.In a late night press release announcing Berman's departure, the Justice Department said Trump intends to nominate…
If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here. For two-minute audio updates, try The Briefing - on podcasts, smart speakers and WhatsApp. Extra £1bn for children to catch up on learning School might be out for the summer next month, but some pupils will be playing catch-up.…
The Church of England and the Bank of England apologised on Thursday night for their historic links to slavery through vicars, bishops and Bank governors who benefited from the trade in the 19th century. The Church said its links to slavery were "a source of shame" as it emerged that scores of churches, clergymen and…
Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces' Sweetheart whose songs helped raise morale in World War Two, has died aged 103.The singer's family confirmed she passed away on Thursday morning surrounded by her close relatives."The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain's best-loved entertainers at the age of 103," a statement said.Dame…
Image caption Rachel Riley will be among the contributors to the education initiative Social media giant TikTok is partnering with hundreds of universities, experts and charities to create educational content for the platform. English Heritage, The Prince's Trust and The University of Cambridge are among partners who will produce bespoke content at launch.Other contributors include…
Image copyright Getty Images Beijing has in the past week seen a spike of Covid-19 cases - almost all of which have been linked to a huge wholesale food market.State media said the virus was discovered on chopping boards used for imported salmon at the Xinfadi market - sparking fears across the country.Supermarkets and restaurants…
(CNN)Donald Trump's presidency has only ever been about one thing -- himself.So the President's decision to risk exposing his supporters to coronavirus -- and anyone they might later meet -- at an indoor rally on Saturday and extraordinary revelations from former national security adviser John Bolton might be shocking. But they merely add to a…
(CNN)The Trump administration on Wednesday intensified its dispute with former national security adviser John Bolton over the publication of his book, asking a court to stop its release next week and having top officials stand behind claims of potentially damaging national security details in it.The Justice Department's court filing on Wednesday -- asking DC District…
Washington (CNN)John Bolton details a troubling and shocking series of allegations in a new book about his tenure as President Donald Trump's national security adviser, alleging Trump requested Chinese help to win the 2020 election, that the President argued Venezuela is part of the US, that he casually offered to intervene in the criminal justice…
Atlanta (CNN)Hours after a fired police officer was charged with felony murder for fatally shooting a man in the back, Atlanta police officers are not responding to calls in three of the department's six zones, multiple sources within the Atlanta Police Department told CNN on Wednesday evening.Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard earlier in the…
Image copyright AFP Image caption Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invested heavily in the campaign Canada has lost its latest bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council despite an expensive and star-studded campaign.It lost out to Ireland and Norway for the two "Western bloc" seatsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau invested heavily in the campaign,…
Media playback is not supported on this device Premier League players take knee in Black Lives Matter solidarity Manchester City's Raheem Sterling said it was a "massive step" that players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement on the opening night of the Premier League's return.Players and staff from Aston Villa,…
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
CNN host Van Jones is the CEO of the REFORM Alliance, a criminal justice organization. The views expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. (CNN)"I just feel like some of the system could, you know, look at us as individuals. We do have lives, you know, just a mistake we…
Atlanta (CNN)More than two minutes passed before two Atlanta police officers rendered first aid to Rayshard Brooks after he was shot. Now, they are facing more than a dozen charges combined for their actions.Brooks had fallen asleep in his car in a Wendy's drive-thru lane in Atlanta last week when police were called. After he…
In the early 19th century, Benjamin Greene was running his brewery in Bury St Edmonds when, according to reports, he became friendly with his neighbour Sir Patrick Blake, the owner of sugar plantation holdings in the West Indies. Their friendship became a business relationship and Greene helped manage Sir Patrick's affairs, eventually becoming the manager…
Two of the UK's biggest companies have pledged to pay large sums to black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities after their roles in the slave trade were highlighted in a major academic database. Greene King, one of the UK's largest pub chains, and Lloyd's of London, one of the world's biggest insurance firms, both…
More than three weeks since the death of George Floyd, anti-racism protests are continuing across the US.While in many cases peaceful, the protests have also featured scenes of police brutality, looting and violence. Politicians, law enforcement and commentators on the left and right have accused a number of fringe groups of encouraging and participating in…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A lack of personal interaction with teachers is one of the many ways children are missing out The vast majority of teachers (90%) say their pupils are doing less or much less work than they would normally at this time of the year, a study finds.The report by the…
(CNN)President Donald Trump takes his first concrete steps on Tuesday to address growing national outcry over police brutality when he signs an executive order creating a federal database of police officers with a history of using excessive force.The order, which also sets financial incentives for police departments to establish credentialing programs and follow standard "best…
(CNN)The widely available steroid drug dexamethasone may be key in helping to treat the sickest Covid-19 patients who require ventilation or oxygen, according to researchers in the United Kingdom. Their findings are preliminary, still being compiled and have not been published in a peer-reviewed journal -- but some not involved with the study called the…
(CNN)With just 142 days until the 2020 election, it will be here before you know it. Every Sunday, I outline the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked -- so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week.5. 48-ish…
Image copyright AFP Image caption Emmanuel Macron delivered an address to the nation - his fourth since the outbreak began French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a number of coronavirus restrictions are being lifted.From Monday cafes and restaurants can open across France and travel to other European countries will be allowed.People will also be able…
So what, exactly, are these 'air bridges' that we've heard so much about? What is an “air bridge”? We have heard about travel “bubbles” – agreements between a closed bloc of countries, such as the Baltics, or Australia and New Zealand, and we have heard about travel “corridors” – overland routes into certain countries, like…
Image copyright Ocha Image caption The UN says the clashes with the military in Monguno lasted for about two hours Dozens of soldiers and civilians are reported to have been killed in twin attacks by Islamist militants in north-eastern Nigeria's Borno state. Fighters attacked Monguno, a garrison town where UN and other aid workers are…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe Wendy's drive-through restaurant was set on fire over Mr Brooks' shooting The shooting of another African-American man during a US arrest has prompted fresh condemnation of the use of deadly force by police.Rayshard Brooks, 27, was shot dead as he fled officers in a restaurant car…
(CNN)The gold standard Iowa Poll released Saturday night showed Democratic Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield with major momentum. Forty-six percent of likely voters would vote for Greenfield if the election were held today compared to 43% who would vote for Republican Sen. Joni Ernst -- a within the margin of error advantage for the challenger. While…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The owner has five years to stake their claim While many of us have left something on a train - a phone, a wallet, headphones - it's highly unlikely you've wandered onto the platform leaving a bagful of gold behind.Well, one person in the wealthy nation of Switzerland has.…
(CNN)Democratic South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn on Sunday said he does not support calls to defund the police, saying instead to restructure law enforcement."Nobody is going to defund the police," Clyburn, the House Majority Whip and one of the leading African American members of Congress, told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of The Union." "We…
Sign up to get our new weekly column as a newsletter. We're looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. (CNN)King Canute got a bad rap. The Viking chief who ruled England, Denmark and Norway in the 11th Century became infamous for a stunt that historians believe…
Image copyright PA Media Image caption The statue of Edward Colston was dragged through Bristol before being thrown into the harbour The charity that runs institutions named after Edward Colston says it is "right" his statue has been removed.The slave trader's statue was pulled down and thrown into Bristol's harbour during a Black Lives Matter…
Image copyright EPA Image caption President Andrzej Duda with supporters in Brzeg Polish President Andrzej Duda has called the promotion of LGBT rights an "ideology" more destructive than communism, in a campaign speech.He is an ally of the ruling nationalist Law and Justice Party (PiS), and is seeking re-election on 28 June.He said his parents'…
Far-right protest in London earlier today Credit: Martyn Wheatley / i-Images/i-Images Picture Agency Boris Johnson: 'Racist thuggery' has no place on our streets after day of violence Winston Churchill's grandson: 'Britain has lost its moral compass' National Trust hires consultant to address association with colonialism and links to slavery Speaker calls for review of Parliament's statues…
(CNN)One reform repeals a New York state statute that kept secret the personnel and disciplinary records of police officers, leaving the public in the dark about officers' abuse histories. Other measures, from Florida to California, ban chokeholds and neck restraints like the one used on George Floyd the day he died in police custody in…
(CNN)Rayshard Brooks' 8-year-old daughter had her birthday dress on Saturday morning waiting for her dad to come pick her up and take her skating to celebrate her birthday, family attorneys say.Her dad never came home. He was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer at a Wendy's parking lot in Atlanta Friday night. Since…
(CNN)The number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have gone up in some states, a bleak reminder that the pandemic that's infected more than 2 million people is not over. More than 115,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins University. As of Saturday, coronavirus cases were still increasing in…
From his 27 storey family home Antilia overlooking south Mumbai, Mukesh Ambani enjoys spectacular views of the Arabian Sea, the lush green mountains of the Western Ghats – and teeming Dharavi, India’s largest slum. Cooped up in isolation, Mr Ambani – who with an estimated net worth of $57bn (£45bn) is Asia’s richest man –…
Desperate parents have resorted to paying their kids to do schoolwork and stay quiet while they work from home, a survey has revealed. The research, from Halifax, suggested that 61 per cent of parents have dipped into their wallets in a bid to keep their children quiet during the day, while just over half have…
(CNN)Researchers in Florida say they believe they have shown that the new coronavirus has mutated in a way that makes it more easily infect human cells.They say more research is needed to show whether the change has altered the course of the pandemic, but at least one researcher not involved in the study says it…
(CNN)Another person has tested positive for coronavirus after visiting the Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend in Missouri, health officials said Friday.A Kansas resident was identified as being at the Lake of the Ozarks on Memorial Day weekend, said Elizabeth Holzschuh, an epidemiologist with the Johnson County, Kansas, Department of Health and Environment.The…
Sat in their bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms and gardens across the UK, 29 of Britain's leading sportswomen are all staring back at me on a Zoom call. Asma Elbadawi, basketball player, coach and campaigner, wants to know how to tell her story in the media without being made to feel like the token Muslim woman…
(CNN)There's a new push to remove the names of Confederate commanders from 10 Army installations in Southern states. President Donald Trump is against the idea, saying the posts trained and deployed heroes "on these hallowed grounds."The idea has gained impetus since the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis. The removal of monuments…
Image copyright PA Media The UK's economy shrank by 20.4% in April - the largest monthly contraction on record - as the full impact of lockdown was felt.The monthly decline was outlined in figures reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).The fall is three times greater than the decline seen during the whole of…
(CNN)The deeper the change sweeping America, the more President Donald Trump digs into positions that even some of his natural allies have recently forsaken.Defending the memory of Confederate generals, proudly crisscrossing the country without wearing a mask and threatening to send troops to tackle demonstrators in Seattle, Trump on Thursday solidified his reelection pitch as…
(CNN)When NASCAR announced that it would be banning the flying of the Confederate flag at races, one little-known driver decided that this season would be his last.Ray Ciccarelli, a part-time driver of the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, spoke out against NASCAR's decision in a widely read Facebook post on Wednesday, saying he…
(CNN)Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Thursday ordered a review of the National Guard's support of law enforcement across the country amid unrest over the death of George Floyd.The review, which is considered standard procedure following any significant operation, will be led by Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy and will specifically evaluate the National Guard's work with…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption This once sunny relationship has now turned sour North Korea has marked the two-year anniversary of the first summit between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump by questioning the need to keep "holding hands" with the US.The remarks are a snub to Mr Trump, who has touted his relationship with…
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump's attempt to get back to politics as usual in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing protests against police brutality begins in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday. He is expected to host a roundtable to discuss health, economic and justice disparities and then attend a multimillion dollar reelection fundraiser. The roundtable,…
Image copyright Reuters Image caption A Rio de Paz member helps create the "monument" on Copacabana Activists angry at Brazil's response to Covid-19 have created 100 graves on Rio's Copacabana beach to remember the country's nearly 40,000 victims.However, organisers said supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro had mocked the event with one man pulling out crosses.The…
Image copyright Sony Sony has kicked off its PlayStation 5 launch event with a first look at Spider-Man: Miles Morales.The video game centres on the star of the firm's recent hit movie - Into the Spider-Verse - and briefly showed off some of the new console's graphics power.Racing game Grand Turismo 7 and an "enhanced"…
(CNN)Juneteenth could not be coming at a more fitting time.The June 19 holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. But 155 years after the news of their emancipation finally reached slaves in Galveston, Texas, the nation is still struggling with the issues of systemic racism and injustice. That struggle surfaced once again…
Image copyright EPA Image caption The move comes days after another mining company sparked anger by destroying ancient caves The mining giant BHP has halted plans to expand a mine in Western Australia because of concerns it could destroy dozens of indigenous heritage sites. It follows a public outcry over the destruction of a 46,000-year-old…
(CNN)White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Thursday that President Donald Trump will resume campaign rallies on Juneteenth, a holiday marking the emancipation of slaves, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city with a history of a racial massacre. She claimed Trump will "share some of the progress that has been made" for black Americans --…
(CNN)There are many more unknowns than knowns nearly five months prior to Election Day 2020.The knowns at this point are pretty simple. It is going to be a race between the incumbent, President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden.The other known is that American politics has been at some of…
(CNN)Donald Trump will return to the 2020 campaign trail on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a move freighted with racial symbolism and one almost certain to end poorly for the incumbent president.The selection of Tulsa as the place where Trump returns to the stump and the date on which he is choosing to do it…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Lady Antebellum - now Lady A - with the three Grammys they won in 2010 Chart-topping US pop group Lady Antebellum have changed their name to Lady A because Antebellum has connotations with the slavery era.The Nashville trio have won five Grammys and had seven US top 10 albums,…
(CNN)Thousands gathered in Houston, Texas, Tuesday to bid a final farewell to George Floyd -- the man whose last moments sparked outrage and protests across the country. In the two weeks since Floyd's death, tens of thousands flooded the streets across the US decrying police brutality and demanding lasting change. Floyd's friends and loved ones…
(CNN)"He's going to change the world."The poignant eulogy to George Floyd delivered by his brother Rodney on Tuesday is already at least partially true, although how deep and enduring that change is will be decided by future struggles.In a span of mere days, the death of a black man with a white policeman's knee on…
A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. (CNN)1945 called. It wants to know what the heck is going on. We have a US President who is rabidly anti an anti-fascist group. A statue of Winston Churchill was defaced in England.…
Image copyright PA Media Rapper Wretch 32 has spoken about the lack of progression on "police brutality" in the UK as he shared footage of his father being Tasered.The 35-year-old posted a video on Twitter of Millard Scott falling downstairs after being Tasered by officers in north London, in April.Speaking to ITV News, Mr Scott,…
(CNN)President Donald Trump came close to firing Secretary of Defense Mark Esper last week following their dispute over Trump's threat to use active-duty troops to quell large-scale protests across the United States, several officials told The Wall Street Journal. The officials told the Journal that allies and advisers on Capitol Hill talked Trump out of…
New York (CNN Business)The coronavirus has made it harder for everyone to buy food and other essential items under stay-at-home orders, social distancing guidelines and limited delivery slots for online groceries. But even before the pandemic, millions of people in the United States were struggling with access to groceries — and the problem has gotten…
Image caption Parents dropping off children at St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School in west London At St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School in West London, head teacher Helen Frostick has spent the last couple of weeks redesigning classrooms, reconfiguring timetables and totally rethinking school policy on everything from PE to uniform.By the time she…
Image copyright PA Media Primary seven pupils in Glasgow could be able to visit their new secondary schools later this month.Glasgow City Council hopes students will be able to make the visits from 15 June onwards to give them the chance to see the building and meet their new teachers.Participation would be at the discretion…
(CNN)While protests on Saturday were mostly peaceful, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was met with a chorus of boos after telling a group of demonstrators he did not support abolishing the city police department. Multiple videos on social media show the confrontation, which took place when protesters marched to Frey's home and called for him to…
(CNN)There's a growing group of dissenters who believe Americans can survive without law enforcement as we know it. And Americans, those dissenters believe, may even be better off without it. The solution to police brutality and racial inequalities in policing is simple, supporters say: Just defund police. It's as straightforward as it sounds: Instead of…
(CNN)A video showed officers in Buffalo, New York, pushing a 75-year-old man. Police initially said he had tripped and fell.News cameras showed officers in Atlanta breaking the windows of a vehicle, pulling a woman out of the car and tasing a man. In his report, an officer wrote he wasn't sure the pair was armed.…
Michael Jordan is "truly pained and plain angry" after the death of George FloydMichael Jordan says he will donate $100m (£78m) to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice.The NBA legend said in a statement that he and his Jordan Brand would distribute the money over 10 years.The money will go to a number…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionRev Al Sharpton eulogy: 'Get your knee off our neck' A lawyer for George Floyd has told a memorial service that a "pandemic of racism" led to his death.Those gathered at Thursday's tribute stood in silence for eight minutes, 46 seconds, the amount of time Floyd was…
If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here. For two-minute audio updates, try The Briefing - on podcasts, smart speakers and WhatsApp. German sex offender is prime Madeleine suspect It is the biggest breakthrough in the 13-year investigation. Scotland Yard has identified a prime suspect in the…
Beijing (CNN)An attacker with a knife injured 37 children and two adults at an elementary school in southern China on Thursday, according to a local government statement.The attack, which took place in Cangwu county in the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, saw all 39 victims hospitalized, though none were in a serious condition. The 37…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionSouth Korean activists launch propaganda balloons over border (2014 video) The South Korean government plans to stop people sending balloons with anti-North Korean messages across the border.The announcement came after Kim Yo-jong - sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un - said recent balloon-senders were "human scum".For…
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
(CNN)A Florida police department has launched an internal investigation after a video surfaced on social media showing a Sarasota police officer kneeling on a man's neck during an arrest.In the nearly ninety second cellphone video taken by a bystander during the May 18th incident, three officers can be seen attempting to take a male individual…
(CNN)President Donald Trump is facing an unprecedented revolt from the elite corps of ex-military leaders and presidents over his brazen response to mass protests and inflaming of racial divides.In a true Washington bombshell on Wednesday evening, former Defense Secretary James Mattis, a warrior revered by his troops, told Americans they must come together without the…
Michael D'Antonio is the author of the book "Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success" and co-author with Peter Eisner of "The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence." The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. (CNN)A beleaguered Donald Trump needed an idea for the next…
Washington (CNN)Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is on shaky ground with the White House after saying Wednesday that he does not support using active duty troops to quell the large-scale protests across the United States triggered by the death of George Floyd and those forces should only be used in a law enforcement role as…
Washington (CNN)The books are flying off the virtual shelves: "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism," Robin DiAngelo; "So You Want to Talk About Race," Ijeoma Oluo; "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," Michelle Alexander.Social media streams, meanwhile, are filled with white Americans learning…
(CNN)When Heather Coggins saw George Floyd cry out, "Mama!" as a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck, she thought of her uncle.Timothy Coggins was stabbed and dragged to his death in a racially fueled killing that wasn't solved for 35 years. His body was found maimed in a field in Sunny Side, Georgia, in…
(CNN)The National Guard. Maybe you've seen them in your community in recent months in a broad range of responsibilities: from sewing face masks for coronavirus patients to, in recent days, preventing property damage during protests. Right now, about 74,000 Guardsmen have been activated across the US. That's more than at any other point in recent…
(CNN)Minutes after stepping off the plane in Minneapolis, Nupol Kiazolu arrived at the site where a police officer had knelt on George Floyd's neck.Kiazolu, the 19-year-old president of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, had been in New York watching videos of protests in Minneapolis when she decided she could no longer sit back.…
(CNN)British police officers investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have identified a new suspect, in what they described as a "significant new line of enquiry," 13 years after the three year-old vanished in Portugal.McCann vanished while sleeping in her family's holiday apartment on May 3, 2007, in a case that has since gained widespread media…
Image copyright PA Media Image caption Police have been searching for Madeleine McCann for over 13 years A 43-year-old German prisoner who travelled around Portugal in a camper van is now the focus of Scotland Yard's investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann 13 years ago.Police believe he was in the area where the little…
Image copyright Getty Images The partial closure of schools in England could continue into the autumn and into November, the Commons education committee has been told.Primary schools opened more widely to several year groups in some areas this week, 10 weeks after they were closed as part of Covid-19 lockdown measures.Secondaries remain shut and around…
(CNN)Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in George Floyd's killing and also charging the other three officers involved in the incident, according to a tweet from US Sen. Amy Klobuchar.Ellison's official announcement is expected to come Wednesday afternoon, more than a week after…
(CNN)Former President Barack Obama plans to address in a virtual town hall Wednesday night the death of George Floyd, stressing the importance of "ensuring that this moment becomes one for real change" and that the protests around the country lead to new policies, according to an Obama aide.Those comments will mark Obama's first time addressing…
(CNN)The easiest explanation for Iowa US Rep. Steve King's loss in a Republican primary Tuesday night was that voters rejected his xenophobic and white supremacist statements. It's also not exactly the right explanation.King's near-double-digit defeat at the hands of state Sen. Randy Feenstra was, without doubt, influenced by a series of comments by the congressman…
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Back to school? Parents and pupils are waiting for the latest advice Parents and pupils in Wales will learn later if any classes will return for the final weeks of the summer term.Education Minister Kirsty Williams said she will make a statement on Wednesday on the way forward for reopening…
Image copyright Getty Images As protests spread across the US, President Trump has threatened to send in the army to end the unrest.Mr Trump said he would send in the military if cities and states failed to solve the problem. Getty ImagesIf a city or a state refuses to take the actions that are necessary...then…
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
(CNN)President Donald Trump makes his second visit to a religious site in as many days on Tuesday with a visit to the John Paul II National Shrine in Washington alongside first lady Melania Trump. Afterward, Trump will sign an executive order on international religious freedom.His photo-op outside St. John's Episcopal Church across Lafayette Square from…
Tammy Duckworth, a democrat, is a Senator from Illinois. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely her own. View more opinion articles on CNN. (CNN)First, he said "I can't breathe."Then, he called out "mama" for his late mother.Last Monday, in Minneapolis during broad daylight, George Floyd was slowly, publicly killed by someone whose responsibility…
(CNN)As cities and social media explode with anger over the killing of yet another black man at the hands of police, worried parents struggle with how to protect their children from seeing the worst of the violence while simultaneously explaining the ravages of racism.It couldn't have come at a worse time. Sheltering at home for…
(CNN)Protesters have marched in the US for six consecutive nights over the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer. Their anger over the killing of the unarmed black man has now spread worldwide.Over the weekend demonstrators gathered in London, Berlin and Auckland, among other cities, to protest against police brutality in…
(CNN)In the days since George Floyd's final words -- "I can't breathe" -- thousands have poured onto the country's streets to protest his death and the deaths of unarmed black men who died before him at the hands of police.The nation watched Floyd's last moments in anger and shock as he pleaded for his life…
New York (CNN Business)Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have successfully disembarked the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and entered the International Space Station.SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft docked at the space station at 10:16 a.m. ET Sunday morning after launching from Florida's Kennedy Space Center Saturday and traveling 19 hours. After making initial contact with the…
(CNN)President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday that the United States will designate Antifa as a terrorist organization, even though the US government has no existing legal authority to label a wholly domestic group in the manner it currently designates foreign terrorist organizations. Current and former government officials say it would be unconstitutional for the US government…
(CNN)President Donald Trump pledged a crackdown of the protests that arose from the police killing of George Floyd, sparking concerns from some Democrats and Republicans that his response to the crisis further deepens the divide in a country already unnerved by a pandemic, distressed economy and racial unrest. Mayors from at least 25 cities issued…
(CNN)A Michigan sheriff joined protesters in Flint Township on Saturday, putting down his weapon and saying, "I want to make this a parade, not a protest."Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson spoke with demonstrators who were met by police officers in riot gear, local affiliate WEYI reported."The only reason we're here is to make sure that…
(CNN)A serious divide has emerged among Donald Trump's top allies and advisers over how the President should address several nights of protests and riots across the nation following the death of George Floyd. Trump is being urged by some advisers to formally address the nation and call for calm, while others have said he should…
Washington (CNN)National security adviser Robert O'Brien on Sunday denied in an interview on CNN that systemic racism exists across the nation's police forces, arguing instead that "a few bad apples" give the impression of racism among law enforcement officers. "No, I don't think there's systemic racism. I think 99.9% of our law enforcement officers are…
Washington (CNN)Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Sunday rebuked Donald Trump's rhetoric amid days of protests after the death of George Floyd, saying the President "is making it worse" and is stoking racial tensions."He should just stop talking. This is like Charlottesville all over again," Bottoms told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union."…
Image copyright EPA Image caption Covid-19 tests are carried in a rural area near Manaus in Amazonas state The number of coronavirus fatalities in Brazil has risen by almost 1,000 in a day, making the country's overall death toll the world's fourth highest.Its figure of 28,834 has now surpassed France, and only the US, the…
Image copyright AFP Image caption Juukan Gorge cave site: Rio Tinto got permission to expand its mining in 2013 Mining giant Rio Tinto has apologised for blowing up 46,000-year-old Aboriginal caves in Western Australia dating back to the last Ice Age.The Juukan Gorge caves, in the Pilbara region, were destroyed last Sunday as Rio Tinto…
Cloth face coverings can help stop the spread of coronavirus and the government recommends wearing them in particular when it is difficult to maintain social distancing. Transport for London said face masks should be worn on all their public transport services. You can make your own cloth face mask out of an old t-shirt by watching the…
(CNN)One died after he was pinned down by a police officer. One was fatally shot while jogging. The third avoided any physical confrontation.The experiences of three black men were captured on video and released over the past few weeks, and while each incident ends differently, they all provided a glimpse of the dangers that black…
(CNN)Several cities across the US erupted in war zone-like scenes as crowds defied curfews nearly a week since the death of George Floyd, who spent his last moments pinned under an officer's knee, begging for his life.Outraged, hurt and shouting through masks worn to protect themselves from coronavirus, thousands poured onto streets in demonstrations. While…
Image copyright Getty Images South Africa leads this continent in many ways. Right now, it is poised to lead Africa into the next, most dangerous phase of the pandemic, as the country braces itself for a dramatic rise in infections that will almost certainly overwhelm its relatively well-resourced healthcare system.Here are eight things it can…
School governors want ministers to drop plans for all primary pupils in England to return before the summer holidays. The first wave of children is due back from Monday but the government wants all primary pupils in class for the last four weeks of term.This ambition piles pressure on schools "when actually it wouldn't be…
(CNN)New York police are investigating after a video appears to show a New York City Police Department truck plowing through a crowd during Saturday's protest. The 27-second video, which was posted to Twitter, shows an NYPD truck in front of a crowd throwing objects at the vehicle. There is a barricade in front of the…
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe mayor of Minneapolis said of the unrest: "This needs to stop" Curfews have been ordered in cities across the US to try to stem unrest sparked by the death of a black man in police custody.Largely peaceful protests later turned violent in many areas, with cars…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe BBC's Laura Bicker visited a school before the latest round of closures More than 200 schools in South Korea have been forced to close just days after they re-opened, due to a new spike in virus cases. Thousands of students had earlier on Wednesday returned to…
Han Jong-sun still clearly remembers the moment he was abducted with his sister. It was a beautiful autumn day in 1984, and Han, then eight years old, was enjoying a long-hoped-for trip to the city with his busy father. But Han's father still had a few errands to run, and he decided the quickest -…
(CNN)George Floyd's family spoke to both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden this week following Floyd's death in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Speaking to MSNBC's Al Sharpton, George's brother, Philonise Floyd, said his conversation with President Trump was "so fast.""He didn't give me an opportunity to even speak," Floyd said. "It was hard. I was…
A team of researchers from the West Virginia University (WVU) Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI), along with WVU’s Medicine department and staff from Oura Health have developed a platform they say can be used to anticipate the onset of COVID-19 symptoms in otherwise healthy people up to three days in advance. This can help with screening…
Washington, DC (CNN)Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, an African-American congresswoman from Ohio, was briefly sprayed with "Mace or pepper spray" in downtown Columbus on Saturday while talking to people protesting the death of George Floyd."I was there because I wanted the young protesters to know that in solidarity, that I stand with them," Beatty told the…
New York (CNN)From Minneapolis to Washington DC, from Louisville to Las Vegas, reporters are facing assault and arrest while reporting on widespread protests and unrest.At least a half dozen different incidents were reported on Friday, starting with the wrongful arrest of a CNN crew in Minneapolis and ending with the arrest of two photographers in…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption International students are uncertain of the future in the wake of Covid-19 Two years ago, 29-year-old Raunaq Singh started working towards his dream of pursuing an MBA from one of the world's top business schools. In January 2020, he was waitlisted by UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business in…
Minneapolis (CNN)Nationwide outrage over the death of George Floyd in police custody sparked another night of protests across the US on Friday. Anger boiled over in major cities including Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York, Dallas and Los Angeles. Protesters smashed windows, set police vehicles and buildings ablaze, and clashed with police in riot gear. In Minneapolis,…
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Image copyright Getty Images Scientific advisers to the government have warned of the risk of lifting lockdown in England, as the UK heads into the weekend before rules change.Professor John Edmunds said it was a "political decision" to ease measures; Sir Jeremy Farrar said the NHS test and trace system should be "fully working".More than…
(CNN)Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appeared before reporters after nights of unrest in the Twin Cities to deliver a clear message: He was taking control.In a sweeping news conference Friday, Walz acknowledged the pain African Americans felt after George Floyd died as Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck. Amid complaints that he should…
(CNN)The front of CNN Center in Atlanta was the scene of violent protests on Friday evening that resulted in damage to the front of the building and inside.The protests had started as peaceful earlier in the afternoon when crowds gathered in the city's famed Centennial Park. The protests were in response to the death of…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The other test provider PPTC said it was also considering a delay to its registration process Five Catholic grammar schools have said they will not use transfer tests to select pupils for 2021.The schools in County Down said they had made the move "in light of the current circumstances".None…
(CNN)Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd's neck for more than 8 minutes and prosecutors want to hold the fired Minneapolis police officer accountable for Floyd's death. Chauvin, 44, was charged Friday with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter -- two felonies where intent is a key element. CNN has reached out to Chauvin's attorney…
(CNN Business)Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained Friday night why his company would take no action on posts in which President Trump threatened "looting" in Minneapolis would lead to "shooting." That explanation came roughly 16 hours after Twitter did take action and despite Zuckerberg's having previously told Congress that posts inciting violence would not be tolerated…
A new tranche of papers released by the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (Sage) reveal the advice given to ministers by scientists and how the Government might have dealt with a range of complex issues. Here's what the Sage papers say: Regional lockdown unworkable Regional lockdown would never work in Britain because it would be impossible…
(CNN)George Floyd and the former Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on Floyd's neck before he died worked at the same nightclub, according to the venue's former owner.Derek Chauvin and Floyd worked security at the El Nuevo Rodeo club, down the street from Minneapolis' Third Precinct, according to Maya Santamaria, the…
In mid-March, as San Francisco mayor London Breed issued a citywide stay-at-home order, Peggy Cmiel started getting prepared. Cmiel is the director of clinical operations at the San Francisco Center for Jewish Living, or SFCJL, a 9-acre senior housing complex in the Excelsior neighborhood that includes long-term care facilities, short-term rehab housing, and a memory…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption In 2019, Forbes declared Kylie Jenner a self-made billionaire Forbes magazine has struck reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner from its list of billionaires, and accused her family of inflating the value of her cosmetics business.Forbes said the family went to "unusual lengths" to present its youngest member…
Washington (CNN)To understand America's racial hierarchy, you need only look at the pictures.On Monday in Minneapolis, a 46-year-old black man named George Floyd died not long after an arrest during which a white police officer, responding to an alleged forgery, kneeled on his neck for at least seven minutes. A video shows Floyd crying out…
Minneapolis (CNN)The former Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on George Floyd's neck before the unarmed black man died this week was taken into custody Friday by state authorities, according to John Harrington, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The officer, Derek Chauvin, was taken into custody by the…
(CNN)The former Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on George Floyd's neck had 18 prior complaints filed against him with the Minneapolis Police Department's Internal Affairs, according to the police department.It's unclear what the internal affairs complaints against the officer, Derek Chauvin, were for. MPD did not provide additional details.Chauvin was…
Image copyright East Renfrewshire Council East Renfrewshire Council has said that some nursery children and Primary 7 pupils will return to school on a rota basis from Monday 15 June.It is the first council to confirm its arrangement for a phased return to schools.The council said it was important that pupils in "key transition groups"…
Image copyright AFP Image caption Travellers at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (2019 file pic) Norway and Denmark say they will open up tourism between their two countries from 15 June but will maintain restrictions for Swedes. Sweden did not impose a lockdown, unlike its Nordic neighbours, and its Covid-19 death toll - above 4,000 - is…
When can we go on holiday again? Can I take a UK holiday yet? Will holidays be cheaper after coronavirus? Get updates to your inbox three times a week with our Travel newsletter At the government’s daily press briefing on May 28, Boris Johnson announced imminent changes for schools, retail and social interactions, but the…
Image copyright Solardome.co.uk Image caption Geodome classrooms have been suggested by the Scottish government Geodomes and polytunnels could be the new classrooms when pupils return to school from August.Schools are being urged to be creative in order to meet social distancing regulations.The Scottish government's guidance document gives schools ideas of how to make things work…
New York (CNN Business)When a journalist is arrested at a protest, the free and fair gathering of the news is arrested, too.That's one of the reasons why these infringements on press freedom are relatively rare in the United States -- and why Friday's brief arrest of a CNN crew in Minneapolis was so egregious."Police may…
(CNN)A CNN crew was arrested by Minnesota state police Friday morning while giving a live television report in Minneapolis, where the crew was covering ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd -- an arrest that has drawn an apology from the state's governor.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker that he…
Image copyright Getty Images As schools prepare to reopen on Monday to children in years one and six, some parents' social media feeds have turned toxic. Kirstie Brewer talks to mothers feeling judged or shamed for their decision to send children back to school - or to keep them at home. Is this the new…
Image copyright Getty Images Coronavirus has been described as an invisible killer. What could be more terrifying than that?A deadly pathogen we cannot spot, and then when it hits, we cannot treat.It is unsurprising, therefore, that many people are fearful of going out, returning life to normal or even letting children go back to school.People…
On this day 111 years ago, one of football's greatest managers was born.Sir Matt Busby is regarded as the founding father of Manchester United, a hero among the club's supporters for transforming the Old Trafford side into champions of Europe and for the birth of the Busby Babes.Tragedy would strike on that path, with the…
Image copyright AFP US President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order redefining the legal protections given to social-media platforms.It means platforms such as Facebook and Twitter could be sued if they are judged to "deceptively" block posts.The draft of the executive order says social networks are engaged in "selective censorship".Mr Trump has…
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The law has sparked a new wave of anti-mainland protest The US, UK, Australia and Canada have issued fresh condemnation of Beijing's new security law for Hong Kong, which they say has "flourished as a bastion of freedom".They say the international community has a "significant and long-standing stake" in its…
Liverpool are chasing their first league title in 30 years but will do so behind closed doorsThe Premier League season is set to restart on 17 June with Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal, the BBC has learned. The matches are the two games in hand. A full fixture list would…
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
Phil Neville has revealed that Birmingham City's women's team was the second team to be furloughed in the Women's Super League. Last month Reading became the only known top flight side to place their squad on the emergency government scheme during the Covid-19 lockdown, while committing to supplement the other 20 per cent of players'…
(CNN)George Floyd moved to Minnesota "to be his best self," as one friend put it.He worked security at a restaurant, where he developed a reputation as someone who had your back and was there for you when you were down. "Knowing my brother is to love my brother," Philonise Floyd, George's brother, told CNN's Don…
Washington, DC (CNN)The Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday blocked a push to expand vote-by-mail to registered voters in the state amid the pandemic, saying that a lack of immunity to the coronavirus does not count as a "disability" for which a voter can apply for a mail-in ballot."We agree with the State that a voter's…
(CNN)The first tragedy of America's bleak coronavirus milestone is that 100,000 people didn't have to die. The second is that no one knows how many more will perish before the pandemic fades.The desperate toll passed into six figures on Wednesday afternoon: 100,000 victims, who were living Americans several months ago, when the viciously infectious virus…
Image caption Koulla Yiasouma said some children may have had little or no education during the lockdown Northern Ireland's children's commissioner has written to selective schools urging them to avoid using academic selection to admit pupils.Koulla Yiasouma said she was "deeply concerned" transfer tests would be used to select pupils for 2021.The tests are being…
UK-based AI chatbot Babylon Health — which last year raised $550M at a $2BN+ valuation — has led a $30M Series B in US-based Higi, which owns and operates 10,000+ FDA-cleared health kiosks. Higi, which was founded back in 2012 per Crunchbase, has built out a nationwide network of “health stations” located at retail locations…
(CNN)The simple act of wearing a mask to protect others during a pandemic is now a political and cultural flashpoint, underscoring the polarization afflicting every corner of American life.President Donald Trump's use of the bully pulpit to defy his own government's advice on face coverings has turned into the era's latest ideologically motivated assault on…
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(CNN)The young man admitted to the Newton-Wellesley hospital was clearly very ill -- so ill that he needed the help of a ventilator to breathe.The doctors treating him were certain he was infected with the new coronavirus. It was mid-April -- the height of the outbreak in the Boston area. The patient had trouble breathing…
Image copyright Frank Gardner Image caption The cuckoos' journeys have been avidly followed on social media One of the longest migrations recorded by any land bird is about to be completed. Using a satellite tag, scientists have monitored a cuckoo that has just flown more than 7,500 miles (12,000km) from southern Africa to its breeding…
(CNN)Over the past 10 days, there have been increasing signs that the White House -- all the way up to President Donald Trump -- is not happy with its current crop of Senate candidates."White House Worries About Kelly Loeffler's Senate Prospects in Georgia," read the headline of a New York Times piece published on May…
Cloth face coverings can help stop the spread of coronavirus and the government recommends wearing them in particular when it is difficult to maintain social distancing. Transport for London said face masks should be worn on all their public transport services. You can make your own cloth face mask out of an old t-shirt by watching the…
Tesla on Wednesday reported its third consecutive quarterly profit, defying the projections of analysts who had expected the Covid-19 pandemic to drive the electric carmaker to a loss. The company touted production of the Model Y, its more affordable SUV. Tesla shares jumped almost 9 percent in after-hours trading.But for many, the achievement was eclipsed…
As shutdown orders extend indefinitely, online shopping has become a lifeline for people forced to avoid the outside world. Often times opting to shop with a mega corporation like Amazon, Walmart or Target is the path of least resistance, but there are plenty of reasons to patronize an alternative. There are the ethical questions currently…
Despite the worldwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, global smartwatch shipments continued to grow during the first three months of the year, driven by online sales, says a new report by research firm Strategy Analytics. Shipments grew 20% annually to reach 13.7 million units in the first quarter of 2020, up from 11.4 million units…
As waterways across the UK reopened in the last two weeks, British Paralympic champion canoeist Emma Wiggs realised she was going to have to show more patience despite an easing of lockdown restrictions. Updated guidelines from the government might have meant open water activities were allowed again, but new social distancing and health and safety…
A LabCorp shareholder has filed a lawsuit against the laboratory giant, accusing its board of concealing details of two data breaches that affected millions of patients. The derivative suit, filed on Tuesday by shareholder Raymond Eugenio, targets the company’s leadership and board members, including its chief executive, Adam Schechter. The first breach hit third-party billing provider…
A new small study out of Harvard and Boston University is targeting the use of soft robotic exosuits among stroke survivors. The aim is to demonstrate how such technologies could impact the rehabilitation of patients suffering hemiparesis, a kind of paralysis that impacts muscles and limbs on one side of the body. The results so…
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
Image copyright AFP Image caption Iran's major religious sites were closed by the authorities on 16 March Iran has reopened its major Shia Muslim shrines, two months after they were closed to combat the coronavirus.Worshippers will be allowed to access courtyards, but not covered areas. They must also wear face masks and abide by social…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Dési Bouterse has been president since 2010 The people of Suriname will decide on Monday whether President Dési Bouterse, who has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison, will continue to lead the South American country.Voters will cast their ballots for members of the…
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionRob Cameron lowers his mask to sip beer at a brewery in Prague Europe is opening up further, with its citizens tasting freedoms they missed during the coronavirus pandemic. The scope of the relaxation varies but here are some of the highlights.1. Czechs can have a beerThe…
Image copyright PA Media Image caption The star said his "small" heart attack revealed more serious underlying problems Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed he "could have died" after being rushed to hospital following a heart attack.The 72-year-old said he was "shocked" to discover he needed surgery after what he described as a "small" heart…
Image copyright Getty Images Germany's highest civil court has ruled that Volkswagen must pay compensation to a motorist who had bought one of its diesel minivans fitted with emissions-cheating software. The ruling sets a benchmark for about 60,000 other cases in Germany. The plaintiff, Herbert Gilbert, will be partially reimbursed for his vehicle, with depreciation…
The contact tracing trial on the Isle of Wight is being undermined by people on UK mainland also downloading the technology, members of an ethics board overseeing its development have acknowledged. Sources close to the development of the Covid-19 tracking technology say the Government may now be forced to rush through a second trial before…
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has announced that, from June 8, all new arrivals in the United Kingdom will have to self-isolate for two weeks. The measures - which are to be tabled in Parliament next month - will give police the power to carry out spot checks at the homes of international arrivals, and impose fines…
(CNN)National security adviser Robert O'Brien said Sunday that the Trump administration is likely to announce new restrictions on travel to Brazil.O'Brien, during an interview with CBS' "Face the Nation," said the administration is likely to make a decision about restricting travel to Brazil on Sunday, and said White House officials "hope that will be temporary."…
Cloth face coverings can help stop the spread of coronavirus and the government recommends wearing them in particular when it is difficult to maintain social distancing. Transport for London said face masks should be worn on all their public transport services. You can make your own cloth face mask out of an old t-shirt by watching the…
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Schools in Denmark reopened last month, with pupils sitting at least two metres apart Plans for pupils to return to school part-time in August could "fall to bits" without the support of employers, a parent's organisation has warned.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said pupils will return to a "blended model"…
Image caption Volunteers were needed to help prepare bodies for burial Newham in east London has the highest proportion of deaths from coronavirus in England and Wales. BBC News looks at why, and what it means for the community.For much of April, Ghouse Fazaluddin was consumed by one thought: "We couldn't just stand back and…
Image copyright Hugh Weber Image caption Avid letter-writer Emerson Weber has kick-started a trend "This Zoom stuff doesn't cut it."That's how the writer Lionel Shriver described communicating with friends and family during lockdown, summarising many of our frustrations.While the coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges in all areas of our lives, the lack of human contact…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Releasing students from accommodation contracts early cost Queen's £3.5m according to the university Universities in Northern Ireland face multi-million-pound losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.Queen's University (QUB) could face up losses of up to £80m in a worst case scenario.Ulster University (UU) could face losses of up to £64m…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ryan says "girls need to know that you can have this secret, silent miscarriage" Katherine Ryan has said her miscarriage in February made her feel "embarrassed and shameful", adding women and girls need more information on losing a baby."I think it needs to be on the curriculum, I think…
Media playback is not supported on this device Celtic supporters soak up the atmosphere in Seville Warning: contains language some may find offensiveThey say an elephant never forgets. Neither, it seems, do Ayrshire cabbies.Well over a decade on and thousands of miles away from the stifling heat of Seville, Costinha was in the back of…
(CNN)In new guidance for mathematical modelers and public health officials, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is estimating that about a third of coronavirus infections are asymptomatic.The CDC also says its "best estimate" is that 0.4% of people who show symptoms and have Covid-19 will die, and the agency estimates that 40% of…
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Washington (CNN)Two of the US military's most senior leaders issued a stark warning Thursday that the threat from the coronavirus is still high and stressed they are preparing for a possible second wave."That threat is not going away any time soon," Admiral Michael Gilday, chief of naval operations, told a small group of reporters. "Nobody…
(CNN)A group of pastors claiming to represent tens of thousands of congregants say they're opening the doors of their churches at the end of the month despite a state order to keep them closed.More than 1,200 pastors in California have signed a petition that says they will resume in-person services beginning on May 31. That…
It was the boots that got her. Her team-mates were mending their boots with the kind of sewing kits you find in hotel rooms. Argentina’s goalkeeper Gaby Garton recalls her first day with the national team, and the patchworks of crude stitches hopscotching over each hole and tear and shoe. If this is going on…
(CNN)All newborns delivered to women with Covid-19 infections, confirmed or suspected, should be tested, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in new guidelines released Wednesday.Infants may be at a higher risk for severe forms of the disease, compared to older children, according to the CDC. But the data is still pretty limited,…
Image copyright VW German car giant Volkswagen has withdrawn a series of social media adverts and apologised after a racism row.A controversial advert showed a dark-skinned man being manoeuvred around by a pair of white women's hands before being flicked away from a yellow VW Golf to a jaunty soundtrack.Volkswagen apologised, saying the advert was…
Image copyright AFP Image caption More than 326,000 people are known to have died with coronavirus The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic is a long way from being over amid the largest daily rise in global cases.The WHO said 106,000 new cases had been reported to them…
Tesla has officially dismissed a lawsuit filed earlier this month against Alameda County that sought to force the reopening of its factory in Fremont, Calif. The dismissal, which was granted Wednesday, closes the loop on a battle between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and county health and law enforcement officials. The lawsuit, filed May 9 hours…
(CNN)Donald Trump in April 2009 said the Obama administration was handling the early days of the 2009-2010 H1N1 outbreak "fine" and warned against overreacting to the new virus. The comments from Trump, made on a Fox News appearance from April 24, 2009, are at odds with his recent criticisms of the Obama administration, which he…
New York (CNN Business)NASA's chief of human spaceflight, Doug Loverro, is departing the space agency after just six months in the role. In a farewell note to colleagues, which was obtained by reporters on Tuesday, Loverro said he was resigning over a "mistake" he had made earlier this year.His departure was effective on Monday.The incident…
(CNN)Videos and images captured by witnesses show just how much water was unleashed when Michigan's Edenville Dam failed.Officials had been warning nearby residents to evacuate all day Tuesday because of fears the hydroelectric dam holding back Wixom Lake would break.It was announced on Facebook around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday that the dam had failed -- and…
(CNN)The body of former WWE star Shad Gaspard was found on a California beach early Wednesday morning, three days after he went missing during a swim. A passerby spotted a body that had washed ashore on Venice Beach, and notified police. "The decedent was identified as Shad Gaspard," police said. His family members have been…
(CNN)A day after President Donald Trump privately excoriated the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Republican senators during a lunch on Capitol Hill, the fate of the agency's director, Dr. Robert Redfield, is in question.Trump did not bring up or single out Redfield during his lunch with GOP senators, multiple sources familiar with…
(CNN)Former Vice President Joe Biden is ahead of President Donald Trump in the presidential race. He leads in the swing states and is up somewhere between 5 and 8 points nationally, depending on what methodology you use. Yet it's important to point out that even if the polls are an accurate representation of the current…
(CNN)In the early weeks of the US coronavirus outbreak, staff members in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had tracked a growing number of transmissions in Europe and elsewhere, and proposed a global advisory that would alert flyers to the dangers of air travel. But about a week passed before the alert was…
If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here. For two-minute audio updates, try The Briefing - on podcasts, smart speakers and WhatsApp. 'No guarantee of immediate economic bounceback' The Chancellor's language was stark. The UK is facing "a severe recession, the likes of which we haven't seen",…
(CNN)New York state will allow Memorial Day ceremonies honoring America's military veterans to be held with up to 10 people in attendance, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday.The attendance restriction is based on advice from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local governments can decide if and how they want to hold the…
Cloth face coverings can help stop the spread of coronavirus and the government recommends wearing them in particular when it is difficult to maintain social distancing. Transport for London said face masks should be worn on all their public transport services. You can make your own cloth face mask out of an old t-shirt by watching the…
The website iFixit has long been known for its electronics repair kits and for its very public stance that repair manuals should be accessible to everyone. That’s one of the foundational arguments of the broader right-to-repair movement, which lobbies that regular consumers should be able to repair the products they've purchased—everything from smartphones to washing…
A version of this story appeared in the May 18 edition of CNN's Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. Sign up here to receive the need-to-know headlines every weekday. (CNN)China has been trying to avoid fallout from the coronavirus. Now more than 100 countries are pushing for an investigation. In a virtual meeting of the World…
Image copyright AFP Image caption Some of the "premium mannequins" at FC Seoul's match It is a challenge for sports leagues across the world - if play can only resume in empty stadiums, how can the atmosphere be improved?However, not many clubs will be rushing to follow the example of FC Seoul.The top-flight South Korean…
(CNN)Amid reports of growing tension between the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro slammed the top health agency on Sunday, saying "it let the country down" on testing."Early on in this crisis, the CDC, which really had the most trusted brand around the world in…
Image copyright 10 Downing Street Image caption The prime minister outlined changes to lockdown restrictions in England during an address to the nation last week Boris Johnson has acknowledged frustration over the "complex" easing of England's coronavirus lockdown.The PM wrote in the Mail on Sunday that more complicated messages were needed during the next phase…
Image caption Elisa Granato was the first volunteer to be injected in a human trial A vaccine against coronavirus appears to have provided protection against the disease Covid-19 in six rhesus macaque monkeys.It gives early hope for the vaccine, which is now undergoing human clinical trials. There is no guarantee this result will translate to…
(CNN)Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell conceded Thursday night that he was wrong to claim that the Obama administration had not left behind a plan to deal with a pandemic in the US. "I was wrong. They did leave behind a plan, so I clearly made a mistake in that regard," McConnell said during an interview…
(CNN)All 50 states should have received shipments of the Covid-19 drug remdesivir earlier this week, according to audio obtained by CNN of a call between federal officials and governors. But there's not nearly enough to go around, and on Monday, one state health department directed hospitals to consider holding a lottery for scarce medications. The…
New York (CNN Business)President Donald Trump abruptly ended his Monday press conference after a contentious exchange in which he asked an Asian-American journalist to "ask China" about her question and then refused to take a query from another White House reporter. Weijia Jiang, a White House correspondent for CBS News, asked the President why he…
Image copyright Getty Images Workers at care homes in New York state must be tested for coronavirus twice a week under new rules laid out by Democratic governor Andrew Cuomo.Care facilities that fail to meet requirements intended to stem infections will lose their operating licenses, Mr Cuomo said on Sunday.The mandate come as New York…
Image copyright Waterfront Toronto Image caption The former dockland and industrial area of Toronto that Sidewalk Labs planned to develop sits on the edge of Lake Ontario Google's sister firm Sidewalk Labs has scrapped a plan to build a smart city in Canada, citing complications caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.For several years it had pursued…
(CNN)Leah Blomberg's voice is still raspy from having a tube stuck down her throat for nine days. Her muscles are so weak, it takes her 45 minutes to take a quick shower.Now, as she struggles to recover from coronavirus, she wants protesters to stop "crying and complaining" about shelter-in-place orders, like the one in her…
Money must be spent on protective equipment, ventilators and other aspects of healthcare The World Bank has unveiled how $1.9 billion of emergency funds will be spent fighting the coronavirus pandemic in 25 developing countries. The money will help them respond to the immediate health challenges posed by the pandemic, mostly by supporting critical infrastructure.…
In this exceptional crisis – akin to a war – the state has no choice but to become an insurer of last resort The war against the coronavirus is primarily medical, but also increasingly economic. The UK is now in the midst of its worst recession in living memory: the collapse in output has been…
Fourteen million people live in poverty in the UK. That figure – shocking enough – was before Covid-19 turned so many peoples’ finances upside down. In the coming weeks, it will rise exponentially due to sickness and job loss. Already there is talk of more than one million unemployed and that is just the start.…
