Dozens of Iranian-linked websites have been seized by the US Justice Department. Many of the 36 websites are violent organisations or associated with spreading disinformation, the department said. They were all taken offline for violating US sanctions, although several were back online within hours with new domain addresses. The DOJ said 33 of the websites
Month: June 2021
More than 150 workers at a Houston hospital system have resigned or been fired after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Houston Methodist told its employees in April that they had to get vaccinated by 7 June, the first major US healthcare system to make the jabs compulsory. Some 178 people refused and were suspended
COVID-19 and respiratory illnesses could result in a “perfect storm” this winter, ruining plans to deal with the backlog of patients needing NHS care. Some 78% of NHS trust leaders in England are extremely or moderately concerned about the operational pressures their trust faces this winter, according to a survey by NHS Providers. Among the
Dozens of baby squid have been sent into space so scientists can see how they are affected by their journey. The 128 baby Hawaiian bobtail squid were sent into orbit earlier this month on a SpaceX resupply mission to the International Space Station. Scientists say that understanding how the squid cope with their journey into
The Chemical Brothers, Blur, Primal Scream and Radiohead are among the artists urging the government to make it easier for British musicians to tour in the European Union post-Brexit. The musicians warn that UK acts face “insurmountable financial and logistical barriers” following the UK’s departure from the EU and call on ministers to “save” EU
The government is to review the ownership model and remit of Channel 4, opening up the broadcaster to the possibility of being privatised as soon as next year. Separately, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said it would also consider clamping down on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. “Moving
The deadline for applications to the government’s EU Settlement Scheme will not be extended beyond the end of June, a minister has warned, as tens of thousands face having their benefits cut. Home Office minister Kevin Foster said postponing the cut-off point would create “uncertainty”, adding that all those who make an application before June
It’s already won an Oscar and there’s a remake starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the works, but UK audiences haven’t been able to see Another Round until now thanks to delays because of the pandemic. The Danish film, about a group of teachers who decide to test the theory that having a blood alcohol level of
The UK has reported 11,625 new COVID cases – the highest since mid-February – and 27 coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data. The figures compare with 10,633 new infections and five fatalities announced on Monday. Another 21,080 people received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine yesterday, while 39,325 people
A Greek helicopter pilot suspected of murdering his British wife after claiming she was killed during a robbery at their home has appeared in an Athens court to give evidence. Babis Anagnostopoulos arrived at court flanked by armed police on Tuesday morning to testify on what happened on 11 May in Glyka Nera, in northeastern
Under-18s worried that nude pictures and videos may end up online can now report the material using a new tool to stop it being uploaded in future. Young people can flag such content with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) charity via a tool on the NSPCC’s Childline website before they have appeared online. The Report
Billie Eilish has apologised and said she is “appalled and embarrassed” over a video that emerged appearing to show the singer mouthing a racist slur. In an edited compilation video posted to TikTok earlier in June, Eilish seems to mouth an anti-Asian slur featured in Tyler The Creator’s song Fish, released in 2011. She was
Bumble, the dating app where women make the first move, has closed its doors for a week to give its some 700 employees a “much-needed” break to destress. In a now-deleted tweet, the company’s head of editorial content praised chief executive Whitney Wolfe Herd’s decision to give staff a paid holiday. Clare O’Connor said bosses
Quarantine-free travel to amber list countries for people who have been fully vaccinated is “absolutely something” the government is “working on”, the health secretary has told Sky News. “This hasn’t been clinically advised yet, we’re working on it,” Matt Hancock said. “When I’m in a position to be able to say something then we will
UK borrowing fell to £24.3bn last month as the government spent less money on furlough and saw a boost from VAT and fuel tax, official figures show. Borrowing – the difference between how much the government spends and how much it receives from taxes and other income – was still at its second highest level
Australia has reacted angrily to a UN committee recommendation that the Great Barrier Reef should be added to a list of world heritage sites that are in danger. The UN Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation committee said the reef should be added to the list due to the effects of climate change. Australia has been
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