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Cancer patient slams ‘selfish and individualistic’ anti-face covering protesters
Supporters of the new face covering rule in English shops believe it could help save lives.
15 best reactions to the news that shoppers must wear masks in England – but not for ten days
"No rush. Our studies show that the virus will only start getting dangerous in 10 days' time"
“Suggestion” man could have been killed in “racially-motivated incident”
In a tribute, his family said: "Mikhail has been taken from us and life will never be the same again. He was a kind and gentle person, who loved being with people."
Worst-case scenario could see 120,000 Covid-19 deaths this winter – scientists
The “reasonable worst-case scenario” would see the R rate rise to 1.7 from September.
France’s health workers to be given €8bn pay rise for the role they have played in fighting coronavirus
The announcement has prompted calls for similar moves to be made in the UK.
Johnson makes face coverings compulsory… in 10 days time
"No rush. Our studies show that the virus will only start getting dangerous in 10 days' time", Michael Deacon mockingly said.
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia “illegal, immoral and deadly”
The brutal bombardment in Yemen is "only possible because of the complicity and support of arms dealing governments like the UK."
Florida reports record coronavirus cases as Disney World reopens
California had the previous record of daily positive cases at 11,694, set on Wednesday.
Hopes of marriage for Russian same-sex couples ended by amendment
The voter-approved reforms means same-sex couples do not enjoy some significant rights available to other couples.