Dado Ruvic | Reuters Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are circulating at low levels in several countries within Southern Africa and Europe, according to the World Health Organization. The two subvariants of the highly contagious Covid-19 strain have been detected in Botswana, South Africa, Germany and Denmark, among other countries,Continue Reading
JUST over a week ago Burnley were proudly trumpeting that nearly 12,500 fans had already bought season tickets for next season. Owner Alan Pace may as well save himself the postage…because half of them will be going straight back. 1 Sean Dyche has been sacked with eight games left ofContinue Reading
Review at a glance M ike Bartlett’s dramas vary wildly in style but also in quality: the elegant, deeply thoughtful works are balanced by sketchier ones. This contemporary Restoration comedy, starring Bartlett’s sometime-muse Rachael Stirling as a modern social (media) climber, is one of the latter. It’s laugh-out-loud funny atContinue Reading
COPS in hazmat suits seized Chinese homes to use as Covid isolation units as the world’s strictest lockdown continues. Shocking footage has emerged showing police in Shanghai clashing with residents over the harsh coronavirus measures. SCMP A man is seen with his arms raised before being led away by cops[/caption]Continue Reading
Inside Creative House/Shutterstock For generations, people have been fascinated by the links between mind and body. For example, do people really die of a broken heart? Does a healthy mind indicate a healthy body? Scientists have been studying the associations between mental and physical health for some time. One suchContinue Reading
Ospreys spend summer in the UK Vlad G/shutterstock Now that spring is in the air, the UK is starting to see its summer visitors arriving. Ospreys are already back in their nests, chiffchaffs are singing their song to re-establish their territories, and puffins have arrived at their breeding sites aroundContinue Reading
Half time analysis After Lyon threatened time and time again, West Ham just about survived the pressure and started to mount some attacks themelves. Dawson was first to meet a corner, and head past Pollersbeck. Less than 10 minutes later, Rice’s effort deflected into the bottom corner. After a shakyContinue Reading
As forecast, the focus of hostilities in Ukraine has shifted away from Kyiv and the north towards the south and east of the country where Russia is expected to launch an offensive any day now. In addition to the siege of the port city of Mariupol, where Ukrainian marines areContinue Reading
A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with the murders of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee. Yousef Palani, 22, of Markievicz Heights, Sligo, was remanded after appearing at Sligo District Court. Yousef Palani is led into Sligo District Court (Brian Lawless/PA) He was also charged with assaultContinue Reading
Twitter’s board has to accept Musk’s $41 billion offer or make a counterattack.Continue Reading
