A graphic designer who created counterfeit bank statements which are alleged to have been used to persuade Princess Diana to take part in her 1995 tell-all TV interview is demanding an apology from the BBC. Matt Wiessler says he mocked up two documents at the request of Martin Bashir, the journalist who conducted the landmark
Month: November 2020
Few scientists would have expected a first-wave COVID vaccine to be 90% effective. Many had said that a jab that prevented just 50% of cases would be a gamechanger. So, with almost 1.3 million deaths so far in the pandemic, you can understand why the boss of Pfizer has called this “a great day for
Stock markets have responded very strongly to news from the US drugs giant Pfizer and the German biotech company BioNTech that their COVID-19 vaccine has proved to be more than 90% effective in late stage clinical trials. The positive outcome to the trials, which to date have involved almost 44,000 people globally, have raised hopes
The coronavirus vaccine being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech has been found to be 90% effective in preventing people from getting the virus, it has been confirmed. Phase 3 of Pfizer’s trial involved 43,538 participants from six countries. They received two doses of either the immunisation or a placebo, with 90% protected from the virus
Over the next fortnight both Sony and Microsoft are launching their next-generation gaming consoles, the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X respectively. The Xbox Series X launches in the UK on Tuesday, while the PS5 hits UK shores on Thursday 19 November. Both come ahead of Christmas and during another month of COVID-19 lockdowns
Virgin Hyperloop has trialled its first ever journey with human passengers at more than 100mph in the Nevada desert. Richard Branson‘s new technology, considered to be the future of high-speed ground transport, carries people in pods which travel through vacuum tubes. The two passengers – Virgin Hyperloop executives Josh Giegel and Sara Luchian – reached
Stock markets in Asia have rallied after Joe Biden’s US election victory. Japan’s Nikkei was the most notable gainer, hitting a 29-year high after the confirmation of the result over the weekend. Mr Biden’s defeat of Donald Trump has eased fears about a continuation of a damaging trade war between the US and China, the
There have been more than 50 million positive coronavirus cases worldwide since the beginning of the pandemic. According to a tracker run by Johns Hopkins University, there were more than 50.3 million cases as of early Monday morning. Almost 10 million of these were in the US, even though the country has only around 4%
Wales’ 17-day firebreak lockdown has ended and new national measures to combat COVID-19 have come into effect. The new national restrictions include: Groups of up to four people from different households can meet in cafes, pubs and restaurants Shops, gyms, hairdressers and places of worship can reopen Supermarkets can sell non-essential items People can meet
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted that a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union is “there to be done”, as the end of the transition period looms. A deal would need to be agreed by mid-November to allow time for ratification but talks had stalled in recent months, with both sides struggling to reach
K-pop band BTS has taken four of the big prizes at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The South Koreans picked up awards for best song (Dynamite), best group, best virtual live, and biggest fan base. It caps off a massive year for the boyband, which has built its loyal following despite the restrictions brought about
The church of St Joseph on the Brandywine in Wilmington has played a significant role in the life of Joe Biden. It was no surprise then that, even as he begins the transition from private citizen to most powerful man on the planet, he sought spiritual comfort within its 19th-century walls. What was surprising perhaps
Another 156 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK, compared to yesterday’s figure of 413, official figures show. Government data also shows that the number of people reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 has increased by 20,572. This is a drop compared to yesterday’s increase of 24,957. England alone has
America’s new soon-to-be president Joe Biden has started his first day of business by going to church. He has arrived at his regular church near his home in Wilmington, Delaware, wearing a mask. It comes shortly after his team announced the work of moving into power has begun, with the launch of their official transition
One of Britain’s fastest-growing genomics companies is selling a stake to Tencent, the giant Chinese technology investor, as part of a funding round that also includes a major UK pensions provider. Sky News has learnt that Cambridge-based Congenica will on Monday announce that it has secured $50m (£39m) in a Series C fundraising. Legal &
After an £85m refurbishment, the Royal Lancaster hotel was set to take its place as one of London’s premier locations. Then came the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the immaculate lobby is empty. Sebastian, the concierge who worked his way up the ranks over 16 years, waits patiently behind his visor. Image: Sally Beck says ‘resilience, creativity
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