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UK has been plunged back into lockdown, paying a harsh price for a summer of fun.
'Crushing blow': UK curfews and work restrictions after new Covid spike
Pubs and restaurants ordered to close at 10pm, working from home encouraged.
Meghan 'cold calling US voters'
Meghan Markle "came home to vote", says feminist and Democrat campaigner Gloria Steinem.
UK science advisers warn public on Covid-19 infection rates
Figures suggest there will be an exponential growth in the disease unless action is taken.
UK at 'tipping point' of Covid lockdown
Brits face $19,000 fine if they defy restrictions and are warned of further measures.
Britain's second wave of coronavirus 'risks double-dip recession'
Local lockdowns have put brakes on recovery in areas hit by Covid, fears grow over jobs.
Earth's lifesaver? Sir David Attenborough's praise for Jacinda Ardern
Attenborough singled out Ardern's policies as instrumental to the survival of the planet.
Why Boris Johnson may be forced into a 'disastrous' second lockdown
With infection rates rising in Britain, could 'circuit break' measures offer an answer?
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Kate Middleton's response this week has exposed Meghan and Harry's big mistake.
Restrictions to tighten in UK as second wave strikes
New curfews, closed pubs, bans on socialising are some of the new restrictions in UK.
London cancels New Year's Eve celebrations as Covid-19 cases continue to rise
Mayor says city is working on a different kind of celebration for people to enjoy at home.
Global Covid-19 cases top 30 million, tally shows
The worldwide count of known Covid-19 infections climbed past 30 million.
Watch: Elderly man's unfortunate hand sanitiser mix-up
What he thought was hand sanitiser turned out to be a very sticky mistake.
As second wave of virus builds, UK enters new testing crisis
New York Times: The pace of infections in the UK is threatening to explode.
Astronomers find hints of life on Venus
Bizarre microbes may exist in the clouds over the planet described as 'Earth's evil twin'.
Russia missile 'could circle globe for years'
Russia developing a missile that can fly around the Earth ready to strike at any moment.
Face masks could be giving people Covid-19 immunity, researchers suggest
Mask wearing might also be reducing the severity of the virus.
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English chef slams ruthless review
The chef and owner sent her a lengthy response the following day.
Oxford vaccine trial still 'on track'
'Safety will not be compromised' insists AstraZeneca chief, after study suspended.
Manchester Arena inquiry: Woman told police suicide bomber was praying before explosion
Manchester bomber was seen praying near arena entrance, inquiry hears.
'Doomsday' glacier melting from the inside
Channels around the Thwaites glacier are melting the massive ice shelf with warm water.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Stark reality about vaccine sinks in
Coronavirus: AstraZeneca virus trial pause highlights painful immunity truth.
'Inferior race': British wife sued for anti-Aussie racism
She's been ordered to pay her husband nearly $200,000.
Boris Johnson facing revolt over Northern Ireland pact
New York Times: Top lawyer quits amid claims effort to rewrite EU treaty violates law.
Social gatherings restricted to six in England after virus spike
New social distancing restrictions in place in UK to halt a second wave of Covid 19.
Royal staff jailed for cocaine-fuelled rave amid lockdown
The guardsmen attended a booze and cocaine-fuelled "mini-rave" at a riverside park.
'More of a public figure than ever': Harry's royal exit backfires
Harry and Meghan's move to the US hasn't made for a more private life after all.
'Literally nuts': Jamie Oliver's wife Jools wants sixth baby
The couple are already parents to children Poppy, Daisy, Petal, Buddy and River.