ca How can the globe avoid a future pandemic? By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:55:59 +0100 How is it possible to prevent a future pandemic if the origins of the novel coronavirus still remain unclear? Full Article
ca UK gives mass round of applause thanking key coronavirus workers in nationwide Clap For Our Carers By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:35:15 +0100 For a seventh week in a row, millions of people across the United Kingdom have shown their appreciation for NHS and key workers. Full Article
ca Spread of coronavirus in hospitals and care homes is the big problem, writes Robert Peston By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:39:57 +0100 In the community, the rate of transmission is probably as low as 0.5/0.6, which means its progress through the population has been arrested. Full Article
ca UK Weather Forecast: A fine evening for many away from a few showers in the west By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:59:09 +0100 Late, low sunshine with scattered showers easing to leave it dry Full Article
ca Police chief calls on Premier League clubs objecting to neutral venues to 'get a grip' By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:28:12 +0100 Mark Roberts believes those who say the proposal compromises the integrity of the league need to look at the broader context. Full Article
ca UK Weather Forecast: Misty low cloud in the west, clearer in the east By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:51:09 +0100 Frost free with misty low cloud in the west, clearer in the east Full Article
ca Lower paid essential workers ‘substantially constrained’ over childcare By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:03:16 +0100 The report stated that the groups identified are not an exhaustive list of essential employees. Full Article
ca Consumer confidence ‘severely depressed’ as families sit on their cash By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:03:16 +0100 A new survey by GfK found there was a slight overall improvement in mood but fears for the future remain. Full Article
ca Call to ‘grab chance’ to end overfishing in Europe’s seas amid lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:04:17 +0100 A drop in demand from overseas markets and restaurants at home means 2020 could be the first year without overfishing in European waters. Full Article
ca UK Weather Forecast: Warm sunny spells and scattered showers today and tomorrow. By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:44:21 +0100 Warm sunny spells and scattered showers today and tomorrow. Full Article
ca More than 20 million Americans file for unemployment during coronavirus crisis By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:13:58 +0100 Some 20.5 million jobs have vanished in the worst monthly loss on record. Full Article
ca Captain Tom Moore shares memories of wartime in VE Day ITV documentary By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:30:13 +0100 Captain Tom Moore has shared his memories of wartime in a special ITV documentary, Captain Tom's War. Full Article
ca UK Weather Forecast: Saturday will be warmer with the risk of showers and some rain for Scotland By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:42:09 +0100 Saturday is set to be even hotter than Friday. Full Article
ca Cars could ‘talk’ to each other to warn of dangers using 5G, experts predict By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:01:24 +0100 Researchers said a vehicle-generated early warning system that alerts drivers is feasible within the next few years using 5G. Full Article
ca Education unions give warnings over schools reopening By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:32:56 +0100 The measures include extra money for deep cleaning and personal protective equipment. Full Article
ca Coastguard sees surge in call-outs as people flout lockdown rules By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:54:27 +0100 The Coastguard has said that on Friday it had the highest number of call-outs since lockdown began. Full Article
ca UK Weather Forecast: Warm sunny spells for many today, Sunday colder and windier. By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:28:38 +0100 Warm sunny spells for many today, Sunday colder and windier. Full Article
ca Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces £2bn package to boost cycling and pedestrian capacity By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:54:12 +0100 The Secretary of State will be joined at Downing Street with deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam. Full Article
ca 'Let the Games ... wait for a while': Shinzo Abe's big call By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT It fell to the Japanese Prime Minister to make the heartbreaking but unavoidable decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics until next year. Full Article
ca Britain's Prime Minister, Health Secretary and Chief Medical Officer all hit by coronavirus in a single day By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:39:04 GMT In the middle of a national crisis, three of the four key figures leading Britain's response have been knee-capped by COVID-19. Full Article
ca Social distancing, hand washing are fantasy concepts in Europe's squalid migrant camps By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:41:01 GMT A growing chorus of aid workers is warning of an impending humanitarian catastrophe if coronavirus sweeps into makeshift refugee cities. Full Article
ca 'Urban centres will be engulfed': coronavirus cases surge beyond New York By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:46:03 GMT Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly in cities across the United States, with major hot spots emerging in Detroit, Miami, Chicago and New Orleans. Full Article
ca Australian expat's push for universal mask-wearing catches fire in the US By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:31:05 GMT When Melbourne expat Jeremy Howard called on all Americans to wear masks three days ago it was a fringe idea. Now US President Donald Trump is considering it. Full Article
ca Trump administration says up to 240,000 Americans to die from coronavirus By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:16:03 GMT The number of coronavirus deaths in the US could be 80 times as large as the number of people who died in the September 11 attacks. Full Article
ca White House to advise Americans to cover face to slow coronavirus spread By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:42:01 GMT Evidence showing asymptomatic people can pass on the coronavirus has led public health authorities to reassess their resistance to mask wearing. Full Article
ca From the Archives, 1895: Oscar Wilde arrested in London By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT The glittering life of playwright Oscar Wilde came undone when his attempt to prosecute the Marquess of Queensberry for libel resulted in his own arrest for "gross indecency". Full Article
ca 'We will meet again': The Queen invokes war during historic coronavirus broadcast By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:49:03 GMT The rare address from Windsor Castle was filmed by a lone cameraman dressed in full-body protective equipment. Full Article
ca Trump's 'off the rails' coronavirus briefings test America's patience By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:35:01 GMT As the televisual equivalent of a mood ring, the White House briefings are extremely useful. As a vehicle for delivering information, not so much. Full Article
ca 'A civic catastrophe': Wisconsin elections go ahead despite pandemic By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:16:02 GMT The sight of voters waiting in long lines to cast ballots during a pandemic and poll workers wearing HAZMAT suits stunned many Americans. Full Article
ca The 11 most logical picks for Joe Biden's vice-president, ranked By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:32:03 GMT We already know one thing about that pick: It would be a woman, as Biden pledged in a recent debate. Full Article
ca Australia withdraws ambassador to Indonesia because of COVID-19 fears By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:45:02 GMT The Australian government has taken the extraordinary step of withdrawing its ambassador to Indonesia for health reasons. Full Article
ca This is how America's coronavirus response went wrong By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:51:03 GMT Rather than affirming American exceptionalism, the pandemic has fed into a narrative of American decline. Full Article
ca A population the same as Australia's but a fraction of the coronavirus cases By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 22:42:01 GMT Taiwan has recorded 385 cases of COVID-19 to Australia's 6314. It began scrutinising and quarantining passengers on flights from Wuhan and Guangdong in December, implemented travel bans on China and introduced strict social-distancing measures in January. Full Article
ca 'Jenny from Invercargill': Family proud of nurse thanked by British PM By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:05:02 GMT Boris Johnson publicly thanked "Jenny from Invercargill" for staying by his side during his hospitalisation for COVID-19, when things "could have gone either way". Full Article
ca Trump retweets call to fire Anthony Fauci after the coronavirus expert says quicker response 'could have saved lives' By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:31:04 GMT President Donald Trump retweeted a call to fire his top infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci Sunday evening, amid mounting criticism of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ca Cambodia is using coronavirus as an excuse for human rights abuse By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:32:36 GMT Legislation ostensibly designed to contain the pandemic is being used to crack down on those who dare to question the government's authority. Full Article
ca China vows equal treatment for Africans after McDonald's apology By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:17:21 GMT McDonald's said it had closed a restaurant in Guangzhou for diversity and inclusion training after an investigation confirmed social media reports it was barring "black people". Full Article
ca Bill Gates, in rebuke of Trump, calls WHO funding cut 'as dangerous as it sounds' By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:25:19 GMT The Microsoft co-founder said halting funding for the World Health Organisation during a world health crisis was "as dangerous as it sounds". Full Article
ca After 10 days of hell, take it from me: you don't want to catch this virus By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:33:32 GMT I did not think I was going to die but it absolutely felt like the virus was trying hard to kill me. I've never been so sick, or scared. Full Article
ca 'The greatest challenge': Asia catches coronavirus' second wave By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:49:01 GMT Beijing has imposed new restrictions on an upscale diplomats district home to 3.5 million people, as it guards a second wave of coronavirus cases. Full Article
ca Turnbull's memoirs spill beans on Murdoch 'hate' campaign By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:41:05 GMT Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull reveals his run-ins with the Murdoch press in his memoir. Full Article
ca Scared new world: in some ways, this lockdown is worse than a coup By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:21:01 GMT We were down the pub when the generals took control. This is very different. Full Article
ca Tamil family on Christmas Island wins Federal Court case By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:11:05 GMT A Tamil asylum seeker family detained on Christmas Island has won a legal battle in the Federal Court, which found two-year-old Tharunicaa was denied procedural fairness. Full Article
ca Please Explain podcast: is Australia close to eliminating COVID-19? By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:30:00 GMT In today's episode of Please Explain, Liam Mannix joins Tory Maguire to discuss government modelling that indicates Australia is on track to eliminate the virus. Full Article
ca 'I needed money': paroled drug mule Cassie Sainsbury speaks out in Colombia By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:55:00 GMT The Australian woman walked free from a Bogota jail where she served three years for drug running, telling 60 Minutes "it doesn't feel real" to be out. Full Article
ca As the day unfolded: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 2.2 million, Australian death toll stands at 69 By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:05:01 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ca 'Unfair': Flight Centre draws fire over $300 charge for COVID cancellations By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:55:01 GMT A Victorian family whose dream holiday to the US was cancelled because of coronavirus has accused Flight Centre of "robbery" for refusing to refund the full cost of a Disneyland pass. Full Article
ca Hunt rules out trans inquiry, wants nationally consistent care By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:28:02 GMT The federal health minister has shot down calls for an inquiry into gender dysphoria, in recognition of the "further harm" it could cause. Full Article
ca Economic lockdown causes big reduction in air pollution globally By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:06:01 GMT Researchers believe the reduction in air pollution from a one-year lockdown could prevent 780,000 premature deaths globally. Full Article
ca Pandemic is an opportunity to entirely rethink university education By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:28:00 GMT Students ought to be allowed to sample lectures to find which path best suits them before they put money down. Full Article