George Floyd: Family holds rally on one-year anniversary George Floyd’s family and others who lost loved ones to police brutality joined activists in Minneapolis for a march to mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd’s death. The Minneapolis march was one of several events planned across the US. Hundreds gathered for the rally in front of the Minneapolis courthouse where the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin took place. Many in attendance held up pictures of…
More than 25,000 people displaced after DRC volcano eruption Officials have said at least 15 people have died and more than 500 homes have been destroyed after lava poured into villages after dark in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with little warning. The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo sent about 5,000 people fleeing to the border from the city of Goma across the nearby border into Rwanda, while another 25,000 others looked for refuge to…
Japan: Osaka buckles under fourth COVID-19 wave In Osaka – Japan’s second-largest city- hospitals are crumbling under the fourth wave of coronavirus cases, hospitals are running out of beds and ventilators as exhausted medical teams warn of a “system collapse”. Doctors have urged Japan not to go ahead with the Olympics this summer. The speed at which Osaka’s healthcare system has been overwhelmed highlights the challenges of holding a global sports event in two months’…
Houthis news: The Houthis reject US sanctions The Houthis have threatened more drone and missile strikes on “unexpected” locations in the Arab coalition countries in response to the latest US sanctions on the Houthis leaders. The president of the Houthi supreme revolutionary committee said his movement would escalate attacks on “aggressor countries” if America continued sanctioning political and military leaders. “Sanctions do not scare the mujahideen,” he tweeted. Just last week, the US imposed sanctions…
UK Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson shot in the head in south London London’s Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson is in critical condition after being shot in the head in an incident in South London, her affiliated group, Taking the Initiative party, said on social media. In a statement, the party said the incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, following “numerous death threats.” It is believed the shooting happened at a…
Ryanair Belarus: The West condemns ‘hijacking’ of Ryanair plane, Belarusian activist arrested Western countries are expressing outrage after a Ryanair plane carrying a Belarusian activist was forced to divert. EU leaders are due to discuss their response to the internal EU flight diversion after the EU’s executive called it a “hijacking” and the US called the events “a shocking act.” The plane was bound for Lithuania but was forced by Belarus to land in Minsk…
Italy cable car disaster: 14 dead in Italy cable car tragedy At least 14 people have died after a cable car in northern Italy plunged to the ground. Among the reported dead, five are reported to be Israelis. One child was seriously injured and is expected to be the only survivor. The tragedy occurred when a cable car linking Italy’s Lake Maggiore with a nearby mountain fell to the ground, officials said. https://twitter.com/tim_cattlin/status/1396561249555652609 The cable…
Italian Tragedy – Nine people are reported to have been killed after a cable car collapsed near Lake Maggiore (or Varbano as it is known in Italian ) in northern Italy.
The cable car broke and according to initial reports, it had 11 people on board, according to Italian media reports.
The papers are dominated by news Britain’s vaccines are “highly effective” against the variant first identified in India. Also featured is royal news – including the Queen’s return to royal duties.
The Sun on Sunday says if everyone gets their jabs there should be no need for any wobbling over the lifting of restrictions next month.
England covid cases 21st May 2021 Number of people with at least one positive COVID-19 test result New Cases 756 on 21-05-2021 England Total Cases 3,894,329 Rate per 100,000 – 6,918.7 Daily deaths with COVID-19 on the death certificate by date of death 07-05-2021 Total Deaths attributed to Covid 131,799 Deaths by Covid 8 Data based on official UK Government Covid briefings ……………………………… Daily Telegraph says holiday guidance is causing chaos
Nigel Slater’s recipe for herbed potato salad, grilled prawns Here is Nigel Slater’s recipe: The recipe Wipe 1 kg of new potatoes and cook them for approximately 15 minutes in boiling, salted water until they are tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and set aside. Finely chop 3 thin spring onions, discarding the dark green tips. Finely chop 3 tbsp of coriander leaves, and 8 leaves of Thai basil. Put 5 heaped tbsp of…
BREAKING NEWS: Trump sued for $22m for ‘Wuhan virus’ comments Former US President Donald Trump is being sued by a Chinese American civil rights group over his use of terms such as “China virus”, “Wuhan virus”, “Wuhan flu” and “Kung Flu” to describe the coronavirus pandemic. The civil rights group says the former president fueled anti-Asian hate crimes, according to a TMZ report. ……………… FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR…
Prince Harry turned to ‘drink and drugs’ as an adult over Diana’s death Prince Harry has accused the Royal Family of “total neglect” in a new docu-series about mental health – The Me You Can’t See. Speaking to Oprah, Prince Harry said he turned to drink and drugs as an adult to cope with the death of his mother, Princess Diana. Harry said he and Meghan were “followed, photographed, chased and harassed” within days of…
The Guardian front page features a picture from the Princess Diana interview with Martin Bashir. The front page also features the news of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire after 11 days. ‘Deceitful and damaging’ The paper reports ‘furious’ Prince William’s comments on the inquiry into how Martin Bashir secured an interview with his late mother, Princess Diana will only “deepen the crisis” at the BBC. Israel approves ceasefire in Gaza bombardment The paper says Israel’s cabinet has…
The Daily Mirror’s front page features a picture of Princess Diana with her young sons William and Harry and leads with William’s statement. BBC lies destroyed our mum Diana The Daily Mirror says Princes William and Harry “savaged” the BBC over its interview with their mother. The front page carries a picture of William and Harry as young children, cuddling their mother, the paper calls it “happy times.” The BBC and Martin Bashir have apologised.…
The Daily Mail leads heavily with royal family news, including William and Harry’s reaction to the BBC inquiry. As well as Prince Harry’s recent interviews to promote his new docu-series on mental health. William: BBC lies ruined my mother’s life The Daily Mail’s front page is dedicated entirely to Prince William’s response to the publications of Lord Dyson’s report into Martin Bashir’s interview with Diana. The paper says her sons Princes William and Harry launched…
The Times, like most of Friday’s front pages, leads with Princess Diana and Martin Bashir interview findings. “The BBC’s lies fuelled my mother’s paranoia” The paper says an independent inquiry, led by Lord Dyson, found the BBC had fallen short of its “high standards of integrity and transparency” and that Martin Bashir had acted in a “deceitful” way and faked documents to obtain the 1995 interview. Diana’s eldest son Prince William is pictured on the…
Fury Wilder 3 – verbal agreement could see fight as early as July 24 Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have verbally committed to a third fight, ESPN reported, days after an arbitration ruling halted the highly-anticipated fight between Fury and fellow Brit Anthony Joshua. The ruling states Fury must face Wilder before 15 September. And plans for a ‘unification fight’ between Fury and Joshua were put on hold so Fury can face Wilder. According to…
Black Fungus India – emergency measures ordered amid covid-19 crisis Across India, states have ordered emergency measures to counter a rise in the rare deadly “black fungus” infection among Covid-19 sufferers. TRT World says two new states declared epidemics of Mucormycosis. Meanwhile, New Dehli and other big cities have opened special wards to treats ‘thousands of cases’ of the infection – known commonly as Black Fungus, according to TRT World. India usually has less than…
Joe Biden signs US anti-Asian hate crimes law President Joe Biden has signed anti-hate crime legislation directing federal law enforcement to address a rise in violent attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during the pandemic. “There are simple core values and beliefs that should bring us together as Americans. One of them is standing together against hate, against racism,” Biden said. Aljazeera says the enforcement of anti-hate crime laws, will make reporting easier for…
EU create Covid-19 passes for summer travel, boosting tourism EU citizens can start to prepare for summer holidays in the bloc’s 27 nations with no fears about having to quarantine, says Euronews. Adding, they should be able to travel freely across the EU soon. EU legislators and members of the bloc agreed to launch Covid-19 certificates before the height of the summer holiday seasons. The move is set to boost travel and tourism following the…
Prince William and Prince Harry speak out following the inquiry into the Martin Bashir interview with Diana Sky News reports Prince William says the BBC’s actions surrounding the infamous Martin Bashir interview with his mother “contributed significantly to her fear, paranoia and isolation” – and the episode should never be broadcast again. He said Princess Diana was “failed” not just by the “rogue reporter”, but by BBC bosses “who looked the other way rather than…
Hamas and Israel ceasefire starts, Palestinians celebrate Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas came into effect early on Friday, bringing an end to 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people died – at least 232 of those people in Gaza. Both Israel and Hamas have claimed victory in the conflict, and a Hamas official has warned its hands “are on the trigger.” Palestinians poured onto the streets of Gaza soon after the…
Israel has approved a unilateral ceasefire to put an end to an 11-day military offensive operation in the Gaza Strip, which was confirmed by a Hamas official and Israeli media. A Hamas official told Reuters that Hamas and Israel will enter a “mutual and simultaneous” truce from 2 am on Friday (11 pm GMT Thursday). Israeli media reported that Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet had approved the truce, on the basis of what one official was…
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