The US Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday opened its four-day confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett in what the panel’s chairman predicted would be a...
LA Lakers crush Miami Heat to capture 17th NBA title
The Los Angeles #Lakers, fueled by superstar #LeBron James’s triple-double, dominated the Miami Heat 106-93 on Sunday to win a record-equalling 17th NBA championship but their first in a decade. James added...
Coronavirus pandemic: Virus ‘survives for 28 days’ on phone screens, Australian study finds
The virus that causes Covid-19 can survive on banknotes, glass and stainless steel for up to 28 days, much longer than the flu virus, Australian researchers said on Monday, highlighting the need for cleaning and...
Coronavirus pandemic: UK’s Johnson to outline new 3-level lockdown system
British Prime Minister Boris #Johnson is set to present a new three-tiered alert system for #coronavirus cases in #England on Monday, with northwestern Liverpool expected to be the only city placed in the top category...
French PM Castex doesn’t rule out local lockdowns, as Covid-19 cases spike
French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Monday he did not rule out local lockdowns in France due to a resurgence of new coronavirus infections.
Trump says he is recovered from Covid-19, prepares for return to campaign trail
#US President Donald #Trump said on Sunday he had fully recovered from #Covid-19 and was not an infection risk for others, freeing him to return to holding big campaign rallies during the final weeks of the race for the...
Coronavirus pandemic: French PM Castex issues warning amid spike in cases
French Prime Minister Jean Castex has warned that #France could impose further restrictions as the #coronavirus is spreading rapidly and the situation in hospitals is deteriorating in the country. Speaking on French...