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Mpox 2024 mapped: Which countries has the new virus strain spread to?
A public health emergency has been declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO) over a new outbreak of mpox in several African nations, with two case now reported outside of the continent. Also known as monkeypox, the disease has seen an upsurge in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) withContinue Reading
First Earth-imaging satellite launched by MoD on Elon Musk rocket
The UK military has launched its first satellite which can capture daytime images and videos of the Earth’s surface. The satellite, named Tyche, will support military operations as well as environmental disaster monitoring, mapping information development and tracking the impact of climate change globally, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.Continue Reading
Man Utd target ‘pushing’, Chelsea Felix swap, Liverpool ‘agree’ deal
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has publicly revealed that Ben Chilwell should look for a new club in the remainder of the transfer window. Speaking on Friday, the ex-Leicester City boss said: “With Chilly it’s quite clear, I love the way he trains, I love the way he is but theContinue Reading
Trap viewers complain of one major ‘plot hole’ in new twist-filled M Night Shyamalan thriller
Cinemagoers have complained of an apparent “plot hole” in Trap, the latest film from director M Night Shyamalan. The movie, released in UK cinemas last week, follows a serial killer known as “The Butcher” (Josh Hartnett), who is ensnared in a police sting operation while taking his daughter to anContinue Reading
Giant ancient rock art reveals secrets of first Amazonian people, from mythology to diet
Archaeologists have uncovered a giant rock in the Colombian Amazon bearing extensive ochre paintings of animals dating back to 12,500 years ago, a discovery that sheds light on the mythologies and diet of the continent’s first humans. Cerro Azul hill in Colombia’s Serranía de la Lindosa hosts a stunning arrayContinue Reading
Aslef says rail strikes called amid ‘toxic situation’ in dispute with LNER
Aslef’s lead negotiator has said the union is putting “members first” in a “toxic situation” after announcing a fresh series of strikes. Train drivers working for LNER – which runs the passenger service on the East Coast main line between London and Edinburgh – will walk out on weekends fromContinue Reading
Government calls on broadband companies to limit installation of telegraph poles
The Government has called on broadband companies to limit the installation of unnecessary telegraph poles, saying it will bring in legislation to prevent them if the industry fails to comply. Technology minister Sir Chris Bryant said the Government’s support for the rollout of fast broadband across the UK is “unwavering”,Continue Reading
Tesco recalls ‘melt in the middle’ meat-free burgers as they might stay too hot
Tesco has recalled its “melt in the middle” meat-free burgers because they might be too hot. The product recall, issued by the high street giant, is because of a “burn risk” to customers from the 240g Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle. The recall, issued on Friday,Continue Reading
New deadly mpox strain likely to be in UK already, says diseases expert
A new, more deadly strain of mpox sweeping the world is highly likely to already be in the UK, a specialist in infectious diseases has warned. Professor Paul Hunter said mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, can spread very quickly between countries because it is a sexually transmitted infection.Continue Reading
Lisandro Martinez bites back at Jamie Carragher on TV after Man Utd beat Fulham
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez exacted his revenge on Jamie Carragher after speaking to the Liverpool icon following their 1-0 win over Fulham. The Argentinian defender kept a clean sheet at the back and bounced back from a scary moment in the second half to lead his side home toContinue Reading