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France has recorded 18,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours — more than double the figure from just a week ago, according to the country's Health Minister Olivier Véran. — Courtesy file photo
France seeing an 'unprecedented' rise in COVID-19 cases, says health minister
PARIS — France has recorded 18,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours — more than double the figure from just a week ago, according to the country's Health Minister Olivier Véran. He told French lawmakers on Tuesday afternoon that "we were yesterday at 18,000 contaminations over 24 hours only" when fewer than 7,000 were observed a week ago. Health authority Santé Publique France is set to release the final number later on Tuesday. Véran attributed the rise to the Delta variant, which was first detected in India.The decrease, which took place as the country was easing restrictions, was largely attributed to the vaccination campaign and Véran urged people to get jabbed to derail the new surge of cases. "We have a weapon, vaccination," he said. "The time...
July 20, 2021

France seeing an 'unprecedented' rise in COVID-19 cases, says health minister

The Met Office said the Amber Extreme Heat Warning covers all of Wales, all of southwest England and parts of southern and central England. — Courtesy file photo
First ever extreme weather warning issued in UK as temperatures seen reaching 33°C
LONDON — Britain's meteorological agency issued its first-ever extreme weather warning, forecasting that the mercury could climb to 33°C later this week. The Met Office said the Amber Extreme Heat Warning covers all of Wales, all of southwest England and parts of southern and central England. It will be in force until the end of Thursday. The United Kingdom has been under heatwave conditions in recent days but temperatures will climb further this week, possibly reaching 33°C in some western parts, the Met Office said. These "unusually high temperatures" as well as "continuing high nighttime temperatures" can have potential impacts for heath, it noted.Public Health England (PHE) has meanwhile extended its Heat Health Alert to Thursday. It is currently at...
July 20, 2021

First ever extreme weather warning issued in UK as temperatures seen reaching 33°C

European Council President Charles Michel, a former Belgian Prime Minister, joined in silence with other EU officials at the bloc's headquarters in Brussels.  — Courtesy photo
After devastating floods sweep Europe, a continent mourns its dead
BRUSSELS — Europe is on Tuesday to pay tribute to the 196 lives lost in devastating floods. Belgium honored its 31 dead with a minute of silence at midday as part of its day of "national mourning". All flags are flown at half-mast for the day. King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander de Croo observed the minute of silence in Verviers, near Liege, where water from the torrential rain unleashed considerable damage after meeting with rescue workers and victims.European Council President Charles Michel, a former Belgian Prime Minister, joined in silence with other EU officials at the bloc's headquarters in Brussels. "Our thoughts are with their (the victims') families and friends," he wrote on Twitter. "The EU stands by you at this difficult...
July 20, 2021

After devastating floods sweep Europe, a continent mourns its dead

Five people have been hospitalized after a car rammed into a pedestrian area in the Spanish resort city of Marbella, say police. — Courtesy photo
5 injured after car rams into restaurant terrace in Spanish city of Marbella
MADRID — Five people have been hospitalized after a car rammed into a pedestrian area in the Spanish resort city of Marbella, say police. The incident happened on Monday afternoon shortly before 15:30 CEST in an area filled with outdoor cafés and restaurants. Local authorities said in a statement that a "car had collided with the terrace of a bar on Miguel Cano Avenue and had run over several people". At least five people have been transferred to the Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella. One person is reported to be in a serious condition. A police spokeswoman told Associated Press on Monday that officers arrested the car's driver and are investigating the incident.The area had been brimming with customers having lunch, said Raúl Morote, whose family owns several...
July 20, 2021

5 injured after car rams into restaurant terrace in Spanish city of Marbella

Every adult in the United Kingdom has been offered the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, hitting the government’s target ahead of schedule. — Courtesy file photo
All adults in Britain offered a COVID-19 shot, says government
LONDON — Every adult in the United Kingdom has been offered the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, hitting the government’s target ahead of schedule.A total of 82,413,766 doses have been administered in the UK, with 46,314,039 people receiving a first dose (87.9 percent) and 36,099,727 people receiving both doses (68.5 percent), the UK government said in a statement.The UK government had set targets to offer a vaccine to all adults in the UK and to vaccinate two in three adults with both doses by July 19 — and both were achieved by Sunday July (18) ahead of the government’s easing of the precautionary measures, the statement read.According to the statement, all adults in the UK will be fully vaccinated by mid-September.Commenting on the passing of a new milestone, UK Prime Minister...
July 19, 2021

All adults in Britain offered a COVID-19 shot, says government

A large police force has been deployed in southern France after a man suspected of having killed a woman shot at an officer. — Courtesy file photo
Manhunt underway after murder suspect shoots at police in France
PARIS — A large police force has been deployed in southern France after a man suspected of having killed a woman shot at an officer. The man shot at a gendarme on Sunday without injuring him when officers came in to question him after a 32-year-old woman was found dead in Plan-de-la-Tour, a town overlooking the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, in the Var département. She was shot in the head. A source told the AFP news agency that the man "refused to be interviewed and went into hiding in his house." Officers from the elite National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) were later deployed in the village, with reinforcements from Paris arriving on Monday morning. The 600 residents of Greoliers, were urged to stay at home. — Euronews
July 19, 2021

Manhunt underway after murder suspect shoots at police in France

The United Kingdom, the United States are joining allies to confirm that Chinese state-backed actors were responsible for gaining access to computer networks around the world via Microsoft Exchange servers. — Courtesy file photo
US, UK and others hold China responsible for pervasive pattern of hacking
LONDON — The United Kingdom, the United States are joining allies to confirm that Chinese state-backed actors were responsible for gaining access to computer networks around the world via Microsoft Exchange servers. The attacks took place in early 2021, affecting over a quarter of a million servers worldwide. Commenting on the move, UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: "The cyberattack on Microsoft Exchange Server by Chinese state-backed groups was a reckless but familiar pattern of behavior."The Chinese government must end this systematic cyber sabotage and can expect to be held to account if it does not," Raab added. The UK is also attributing the Chinese Ministry of State Security as being behind activities known by cybersecurity experts as “APT40” and...
July 19, 2021

US, UK and others hold China responsible for pervasive pattern of hacking

Black players on the England team, including Marcus Rashford, Jason Sancho and Bukayo Saka, have been targeted with a torrent of abuse released on social media following the country's defeat. — Courtesy file photo
UK police make new arrest over EURO 2020 racist abuse against England players
LONDON — A man who posted racist abuse online after the EURO 2020 final has been arrested, London's Metropolitan Police said on Monday. The man, in his 50s, lives in Hounslow, in southwest London. He was arrested on July 17 for posting "racist abuse in a Facebook video" after the July 11 EURO 2020 final, the Met Police said. He has since been released "under investigation as inquiries continue." "We're working to identify and arrest those responsible for criminal behavior linked to EURO 2020," police added. More than 260 people were arrested across England for football-related incidents in the 24 hours after the final which saw Italy beat the Three Lions to be crowned European champions, the National Police Chief's Council (NPCC) has said.The...
July 19, 2021

UK police make new arrest over EURO 2020 racist abuse against England players

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was visiting flood-ravaged areas in the country on Sunday as the death toll in Western Europe climbed past 180. — Courtesy file photo
Merkel pledges aid, climate action after floods cause devastation in German towns
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel was visiting flood-ravaged areas in the country on Sunday as the death toll in Western Europe climbed past 180. "It is a surreal and ghostly situation, I would almost say that the German language is struggling to find the words to describe the devastation that has been caused," Merkel said after assessing damage in one of the affected towns.She promised that "the federal government and the regions will act together to gradually restore order" in the devastated areas.Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said an emergency package of at least 300 million euros would be tabled at the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, ahead of a vast reconstruction program of several billion.Merkel furthermore vowed to redouble political focus on curbing...
July 18, 2021

Merkel pledges aid, climate action after floods cause devastation in German towns

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will spend 10 days self-isolating after contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, his office said on Sunday, reversing an earlier announcement that he would not have to quarantine. — Courtesy file photo
In U-turn, Downing Street says UK PM will self-isolate after COVID-19 contact
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will spend 10 days self-isolating after contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, his office said on Sunday, reversing an earlier announcement that he would not have to quarantine. Johnson, along with Finance Minister Rishi Sunak, were both designated after Health Secretary Sajid Javid said he tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. Downing Street initially said the pair will take a daily COVID-19 test instead of self-isolating as part of a new government pilot scheme. But the plan was reversed less than three hours later amid accusations of double standards in the treatment of politicians. Downing Street said Johnson would self-isolate at Chequers, the prime minister's country residence, and “will not be taking part in the...
July 18, 2021

In U-turn, Downing Street says UK PM will self-isolate after COVID-19 contact

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