Coronavirus: Severe complications TWICE as likely in smokers

Current smokers and those with a type of lung disease are at an increased risk of suffering severe complications and dying from coronavirus, new research suggests. Over the past several months, numerous controversial studies have claimed that cigarettes may be protective, potentially due to nicotine. But researchers from University College London in the UK found … Read more

Wife of US mercenary pleads for his release from Venezuela

The wife of a former American soldier charged with terrorism and conspiracy for his role in a failed Venezuelan coup has pleaded with the U.S. government to do everything it can to secure his release. Airan Berry, 41, was arrested in Venezuela on May 4 alongside fellow American Luke Denman, 34, and six Venezuelans following … Read more

Six-year-old girl is knocked off her bike when couple refuse to get out her way on footpath

Moment six-year-old girl is knocked off her bike when dogwalking couple refuse to get out her way on footpath before man hurls abuse and kicks the youngster’s cycle A six-year-old girl fell off her bicycle despite repeated calls for a couple to move Male dogwalker and girl’s father row down Blackwell Trail in Nottinghamshire Girl’s … Read more

Britain will endure MORE lockdowns in future unless government changes its ‘dangerous’ stance

Boris Johnson‘s ‘dangerous’ coronavirus strategy will lead to more outbreaks and lockdowns, an ‘alternative SAGE’ panel of experts warned today.  The independent scientists say the PM’s aim of flattening infections and ensuring the NHS is not overwhelmed until a vaccine is ready is ‘foolish’.  This is because GPs and councils have no idea how many people in their … Read more

Ryanair to restore 40% of its flight schedule from July 1 with passengers having to wear face masks 

Ryanair has announced that 40 per cent of its normal flight schedules will be restored from July 1, making 90 per cent of its route network active again.  It said it hopes to introduce a daily flight schedule of almost 1,000 flights, compared to the current 30. The Irish budget carrier said that all crew will … Read more

LG may be working on ‘Wing’, a dual-screen smartphone with a swiveling display

LG may be working on ‘Wing’, a dual-screen smartphone with a swiveling display that lets users run different features and apps at once Renderings claiming to be LG’s new ‘Wing’ smartphone have surfaced online The handset is a dual-screen device and one of the screens swivels The top screen turns horizontally to reveal a ‘sub … Read more

Charli XCX says she and Huck Kwong were almost ‘at the end’ of their relationship before lockdown

Charli XCX reveals she and beau Huck Kwong were almost ‘at the end’ of their relationship prior to lockdown but said being in quarantine together has saved it By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 16:08 BST, 12 May 2020 | Updated: 17:18 BST, 12 May 2020 Charli XCX revealed she and boyfriend Huck Kwong were … Read more