Monkeypox transmission can happen up to four days before any symptoms appear, scientists have discovered. The spread of the disease before symptoms arise may be much more “substantial” than previously thought, said researchers at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). In the first evidence of its kind, the study estimated more than half (53%) of
Month: November 2022
WhatsApp groups can now be brought together under one umbrella with the launch of a new communities feature. Rolling out from today, it’s designed so that updates can be sent to everyone across all groups in one go, while still allowing for smaller discussions within the individual groups. Think of it like a Russian stacking
All of Rishi Sunak’s campaign pledges from the summer leadership contest are under review. The prime minister’s official spokeswoman said that the pledges were made a few months ago, when the context was “somewhat different”. Secretaries of state are to be consulted on the specifics of their departments. Sunak ‘absolutely hammered’ on immigration at PMQs
More than two-fifths of people in Britain experience some form of chronic pain by their mid-40s, according to a study. Researchers found those with persistent bodily pain in this age range were more vulnerable to poor health outcomes later in life, such as COVID-19 and depression. The findings suggest chronic pain at the age of
Migos rapper Takeoff was killed by a stray bullet, his record label has said, releasing a statement condemning “senseless violence”. The 28-year-old hip-hop star was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot outside a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, in the early hours on Tuesday. Takeoff, real name Kirsnick Khari Ball, was best known
NASA is preparing to say farewell to the spacecraft responsible for providing some of our closest looks at the surface of Mars. More than 10 years after it was first announced, the InSight lander will fall silent in the next few weeks. The US space agency says that because of the sheer amount of windblown
Russia is set to resume its participation in the Ukraine grain export deal, the country’s defence ministry has confirmed. Moscow pulled out of the UN-brokered agreement over the weekend following what it called a “terrorist attack” on its fleet of Black Sea ships in Crimea by Ukrainian forces. The country said it could not guarantee
Rishi Sunak has reversed his decision to skip the COP27 climate summit in Egypt next week, following pressure from green campaigners and MPs. In a statement on Twitter, the prime minister said: “There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change. “There is no energy security without investing in renewables. That is why I
James Corden has responded to criticism that he copied a joke originally made by Ricky Gervais, saying he delivered the gag “obviously not knowing” it came from the comedian. During Monday’s episode of his US talk show The Late Late Show, Corden addressed Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover by telling a joke that went viral on
Tweets of Donald Trump’s death have been greatly exaggerated. You may have woken up to #TrumpIsDead trending on Twitter this morning, and swiped over to your news app of choice to find out more. Of course, there would have been no such story there. The former US president is alive and well – to coin
The new transport secretary has said the government is “looking at all of the options” over HS2 ahead of expected spending cuts. Mark Harper would not commit to the plan for building the high speed rail project in full, saying “no decision has been made” on the Leeds to Manchester link. HS2, along with Northern
The man accused of attacking the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told police he was on a “suicide mission” and had plans to target other politicians. David DePape was allegedly looking for Mrs Pelosi when he attacked her husband Paul, 82, with a hammer in the early hours of last Friday. According to
Food inflation surged to a record 11.6% in October – with staple items including tea bags, milk and sugar all seeing significant price rises, according to a retail body. Overall, shops increased prices by 6.6% in the 12 months to October – the highest level since records began in 2005. But fresh food has been
Boris Johnson has shown his focus remains on the war in Ukraine since he stepped down as prime minister. In an exclusive interview for Sky News’ Ukraine: A Modern War programme, Mr Johnson spoke about the war, Vladimir Putin, the West’s response, his successor and his admiration for Joe Biden. However, he refused to dwell
Boris Johnson is in talks with one of Hollywood’s most prominent talent agencies about a lucrative speaking deal following his aborted run for a second stint as Britain’s prime minister. Sky News has learned that Mr Johnson has been holding detailed talks with Endeavor, the group founded by American businessman Ari Emanuel. Sources said that
Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk has announced the platform’s coveted ‘blue tick’ will now cost users $8 (£7) a month, and criticised the current system as “bulls***”. In a tweet himself, Musk said: “Twitter’s current lords & peasants system for who has or doesn’t have a blue checkmark is bulls***. “Power to the people! Blue