AIRED: Friday, July 31st – at 1715 JST. Business Desk: RAMIN CLAES MELLEGARD
Corona second wave | #PollyBites
The second wave is said to be on its way. And yet there’s still SO little scientists actually know about the global pandemic that’s stopped you going to an office or… wearing trousers. #PollyBoiko took a look at...
BAFTA winners accept awards virtually
The award ceremony was held behind closed doors with nominees accepting their awards virtually. The Sky Atlantic drama Chernobyl has continued its sweep of the major awards, as well as Fleabag actress Sian Clifford, and...
Mexico overtakes the UK to have third-most Covid-19 deaths
Mexico has overtaken the UK to become the country with the third-most coronavirus related deaths in the world with at least 46,000 fatalities.
Belarus arrests ‘Russian mercenaries’
Belarus has detained 33 Russian nationals it said were members of a Russian group of private military contractors, Wagner, after 200 members of the group entered the country. Members of the Wagner Group were allegedly...
Businesses in turmoil over sudden halt to lockdown easing – UK COVID-19 update
The businesses that were planning to reopen on 1 July were disappointed by the Prime Minister’s snap decision to postpone the next phase of easing lockdown in England. Casinos, bowling alleys and skating rinks are among...
Massive explosion at a gas station in Russia
Massive explosion at a gas station near #Russia‘s #Krasnodar, 3 people were injured – reports