Sir Patrick Vallance and Prof Chris Whitty, the two men in charge of the government’s coronavirus response, warned that the infection rate would soar over coming weeks, putting increased pressure on the NHS. They...
Who is KIm Yo Jong?
You can’t really trust much you hear coming out of North Korea. For example, its leader Kim Jong-un has been reported dead on several occasions; this week, though, he’s apparently set to unveil some new weapons fit for...
‘Kavkaz-2020’ | Strategic military exercises kick off in Russia
The Kavkaz-2020 strategic command-and-staff exercises were launched on the territory of the Southern Military District of Russia, about 80 thousand people are taking part in drills.
Coronavirus pandemic: UK at critical point, second lockdown possible
Britain is at a tipping point on #Covid-19, health minister Matt Hancock said on Sunday, warning that a second national lockdown could be imposed if people don’t follow government rules designed to stop the spread...
What’s next with the Supreme Court vacancy?
The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is putting the Senate in unchartered political terrain. There’s no recent precedent for a confirmation vote so close to a presidential election. President...