UK lockdown a week earlier could have halved COVID-19 death toll, scientist says
Britain’s death toll from COVID-19 could have been halved if lockdown had been introduced a week earlier, a former member of the UK government’s scientific advisory group said on Wednesday.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro tells actress to ‘get out’ after she criticizes pandemic response
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro told an actress to “get out of here” after she criticized his response to the coronavirus pandemic in a gathering outside his official residence on Wednesday morning.
Italy weighs warships to Egypt deal after student murder
Italy has yet to approve the sale to Egypt of two warships made by shipbuilder Fincantieri, as the government weighs political considerations and analyses the deal, Italy’s foreign minister said on Wednesday.
UK PM Johnson says lockdown led by scientific evidence after timing criticised
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday the decision on the timing of the coronavirus lockdown was made on the basis of scientific evidence and it was too early to say whether restrictions were brought in too late.
Egyptian presidency says Trump welcomed Egypt’s proposal for Libya ceasefire in a call with President Sisi: statement
The Egyptian Presidency said in a statement on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Egypt’s proposal for Libya ceasefire in a call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Germany voices concern over Israeli annexation plan but does not mention sanctions
Germany’s foreign minister on Wednesday expressed serious concern to Israel about its plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, but he stopped short of threatening sanctions.
English one-adult households to be allowed to meet others indoors
English adults who live alone, as well as single parents, will be allowed to meet another household indoors from this weekend, and will not need to keep 2 metres apart, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday
Pompeo welcomes agreement for U.N. Libya talks, urges speedy ceasefire process
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday welcomed the resumption of talks led by the United Nations between Libya’s warring sides and urged speedy negotiations to achieve a ceasefire.
European tourist hotspots hope to lure Britons despite quarantine
With Britons still unsure if they can travel to holiday in Europe this summer, its restaurants, hotels and bars are increasingly anxious about losing their business.
Canada’s political consensus over coronavirus aid programs starts to fray
Canada’s political consensus over help for those hit by the coronavirus outbreak began to fray on Wednesday when opposition legislators blocked a government move to approve a proposed expansion of benefits.
