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‘This is a big moment:’ UK virus restrictions escalating

Fresh nationwide lockdown restrictions in England appear to be on the cards soon as the British government targeted more areas Friday in an attempt to suppress a sharp

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Just 6% of Britons have antibodies - and levels wane over two months, SAGE warns

Newly released SAGE documents say levels of immunity are unlikely to mitigate the impact of "a significant winter resurgence".

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Roundup: Over 150,000 Brits rush home from France before quarantine kicks in

Passengers from France by Eurostar arrive at St. Pancras International Station in London, Britain on Aug. 15, 2020. People arriving in Britain from France, the Netherla

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Farmers turn to covert tech to fend off sheep thieves - here's how it works

The coronavirus lockdown saw a 15% rise in sheep rustling, with thefts of all animals now costing farmers an estimated £3m a year.

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Britain delays easing of lockdown as virus spread speeds up

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson put some of the country’s next steps out of lockdown on hold Friday with just a few hours’ notice, saying the number of new coronav

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UK's Boris Johnson proposes moving parliament to York while Palace of Westminster repaired

Boris Johnson has suggested moving parliament to York while the crumbling Palace of Westminster is refurbished.In a letter to those overseeing parliament's multi-billio

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Wheels come off Segway: Personal transporter axed after high-profile crashes

The Segway PT had proven especially popular with tourists and police officers, but it was challenging to use.

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Just In: Body of pilot found after crash of U.S. military jet off UK coast

LONDON, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The body of a pilot was found on Monday afternoon after a U.S. military jet crashed into the North Sea off the coast of Yorkshire in northern England, British media reporte

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Global Business Daily: WPP interview, $17bn French space fund

"We've seen more change in 10 weeks than we’ve seen in the previous 10 years."As global governments continue to wrestle with the knock-on effects of the pandemic, companies such as advertising giant

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Ancient Roman city revealed using a quad bike and radar

The entire plumbing system of Falerii Novi was uncovered including water pipes and bath houses.

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Fishing bans would see UK become 'world leader' in how we protect our seas

UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh tells the government to "stop dipping in your toes and dive in with enthusiasm".

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Test and trace programme 'hit by more problems' on day two

As well as IT problems, there are reportedly issues with cases not being assigned and queries over late pay.

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Renewable energy overtakes fossil fuels in powering Britain

A study has found demand for electricity in the week fell by 13% as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

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The populists' pandemic

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks after visiting facilities at a Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) hospital that will be converted to receive patients suffering from COV

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Graham Walters: the oldest person to row solo across Atlantic

Rowing /VCG A 72-year-old British man has claimed a world record after becoming the oldest person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.Graham Walters, from Leicester, England, arrived in the

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World's sportsmen lost to COVID-19

Lorenzo Sanz (C) lifts the Champions League trophy while celebrating with his Real Madrid players in Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 20, 1988. /VCG Lorenzo SanzLorenzo Sanz of Spain, former presid

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Xinhua Photos of the Day (April 18)

Beijing, April 18 (Xinhua) -- The world in the past 24hrs. A selection of the best daily press photos from Xinhua.A military transport plane loaded with Chinese humanitarian aid arrives in Minsk, Bela