Cuba’s president has accused Cuban Americans of using social media to trigger protests over high prices and food shortages. Police have been out in force on the island’s streets after demonstrations in several cities and towns. The protests are some of the biggest displays of anti-government sentiment seen in recent years and come as the
Month: July 2021
At least 50 people have died after a fire swept through the coronavirus ward at an Iraqi hospital. Dozens of people were injured in the blaze at al Hussein Teaching Hospital in the southern city of Nasiryah. Iraqi health officials said that all of the dead suffered severe burns and a number of survivors were
Sacha Baron Cohen is suing a US cannabis dispensary for allegedly using his comedy character Borat on its advertising. The 49-year-old British film star is seeking damages of at least $9m (£6.5m), according to a lawsuit filed in the US state of Massachusetts. He is accusing Solar Therapeutics of copyright infringement and false advertising. The
Boris Johnson’s decision to press ahead with easing coronavirus restrictions in England is “irresponsible”, senior doctors have said – although a government minister has admitted COVID rules could return this winter. The prime minister announced on Monday that most of the last remaining restrictions in England would be axed from 19 July. This was despite
Boris Johnson has called the bluff of rebel Tory MPs demanding a Commons vote on Rishi Sunak’s controversial decision to cut spending on overseas aid. After months of resisting a vote, ministers sprang a surprise on the rebels by announcing a last-minute change to Commons business with a debate and vote less than 24 hours
Firms are facing “confusing and contradictory advice” from the government about how to operate as the economy enters the final stage of reopening, it has been claimed. Business groups broadly welcomed confirmation that social distancing rules will be removed and venues such as nightclubs allowed to resume trading as England’s lockdown rules are eased further
Between 1,000 and 2,000 COVID-19 patients a day could be admitted to hospital in England at the peak of the third wave and there may be 100 to 200 daily deaths, government scientists believe. The number of daily infections in this latest wave is not expected to peak before mid-August, according to papers newly released
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic saw more than $1bn wiped off its value the day after it completed a successful crewed test flight – as it revealed plans to sell up to $500m in shares. The New York-listed company had been trading sharply higher in pre-market deals following Sunday’s trip – with billionaire founder Sir
The ending of most legal coronavirus restrictions in England next week “should not be taken as an invitation by everybody simply to have a great jubilee and freedom from any kind of caution or restraint”, the prime minister has said. Speaking at a Downing Street news conference, Boris Johnson said it is “absolutely vital that
The masterminds behind the FIFA and NBA game series have bought Codemasters, the British studio behind the F1 brand – and this week, Electronic Arts release their first precision-racing experience. EA already owned the high-octane racer Need For Speed but now, following the $1.2bn (£864m) takeover, they have expanded their automotive offering to Formula 1.
Tesla has warned its customers that its full self-driving software “may do the wrong thing at the wrong time” following a number of incidents in which drivers have crashed their cars. The newest version of the software which Elon Musk had previously announced as scheduled for release in 2018 had been delayed to technological challenges.
Six people have been killed and 219 arrested amid an escalation of rioting in Johannesburg which broke out after the imprisonment of South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma. Shops and businesses have been looted and vandalised and burning vehicles and debris left across roads. The violence was triggered last week when Zuma began serving a
Firefighters are grappling with searing heat as they struggle to contain a huge wildfire in California as western states remain in the grip of a fierce heatwave. It comes after a large part of the US west baked over the weekend in triple-digit temperatures which are expected to continue into the start of this week.
Twitter has moved to stamp on racist abuse directed at black England players after the Euro 2020 final but in the face of widespread demand for social media platforms to act, is its approach enough? The abuse was also posted on Facebook and comes after players and clubs boycotted social media entirely in April in
Organisers of the world’s biggest film festival in Cannes have downplayed rumours there is a COVID-19 outbreak at the event, after James Bond star Lea Seydoux reportedly tested positive ahead of her appearance. The event, which began on 6 July on the French Riviera, has so far welcomed stars such as Adam Driver and Matt
The Daily Mail’s founding family is plotting an offer to take the company behind Britain’s biggest-selling national newspaper private – move that would end 90 years of stock market history. Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) confirmed Sky News’ exclusive revelation on Monday that Rothermere Continuation Limited (RCL) is considering an £810m bid for the
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