Motorised British wheelbarrow aims to set world speed record
The creator of the world’s fastest shed has turned his hand to another niche mode of transport: a motorised wheelbarrow built on a zero budget during the coronavirus lockdown in Britain.
Putin’s spokesman becomes fifth senior Russian official to get coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, as a new surge in infections gave Russia the third highest number of reported cases in the world after the United States.
Bulgaria to end state of emergency, but some restrictions remain
Bulgaria will end its state of emergency on Wednesday, though some restrictions will remain in place and the government will be able to declare an emergency once again if the COVID-19 outbreak escalates, parliament has decided.
Saudi Arabia to introduce 24-hour daily curfew across the Kingdom for Eid holiday
Saudi Arabia will enforce a 24-hour curfew across the kingdom during a 5-day holiday to celebrate Muslim Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the interior ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, to stem the spread of coronavir…
Colombia says over 52,000 Venezuelans return home, cites lockdown
More than 52,000 Venezuelans have voluntarily returned to their country from Colombia during the coronavirus lockdown, Colombia’s migration agency said on Tuesday.
Exclusive: UK coronavirus outbreak kills at least 20,000 in care homes – Reuters calculation
At least 20,000 people have died in care homes in England and Wales as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Reuters calculations based on official data.
UK royals pay tribute to nurses across the world
Queen Elizabeth and other senior members of Britain’s royal family joined together on Tuesday to thank nurses around the world for their efforts in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exclusive: At least 20,000 people died due to the coronavirus outbreak in UK care homes: Reuters calculation
At least 20,000 people have died in care homes in England and Wales as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Reuters calculations based on official data.
War-torn Yemen reports coronavirus cases in three more provinces
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government reported outbreaks of the new coronavirus in three more southern provinces on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in areas under its control to 65, with 10 deaths.
Putin’s spokesman become fifth senior Russian official to get coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, as a new surge in infections gave Russia the third highest number of reported cases in the world after the United States.
