Boris Johnson has tested negative for coronavirus but will continue to self-isolate and answer this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions remotely, Number 10 has said. Downing Street revealed the prime minister took a rapid turnaround lateral flow test as part of a pilot scheme for Number 10 staff. “The prime minister took a test yesterday and
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The giant American investor which bought £13bn of mortgages from British taxpayers in 2015 is in talks to take control of The Co-operative Bank. Sky News can exclusively reveal that Cerberus Capital Management is in preliminary talks with the lender’s board and shareholders about a deal. Sources said on Tuesday that Cerberus was likely to
Anti-government protests in Thailand reached a head on Tuesday, turning violent outside the country’s parliament in Bangkok. Inside, lawmakers are considering proposals to amend the constitution, one of the core demands of the nation’s student-led pro-democracy movement. The movement is calling for the removal of prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former army ruler, reforms to
US president-elect Joe Biden has said “more people may die” if the Trump administration does not help ensure a smooth transfer of power. Mr Biden also said he was hopeful Mr Trump would be “mildly more enlightened” before the incoming president’s inauguration on 20 January. Despite mounting public pressure, the Republican’s administration has refused to
For the Dancing with the Stars Season 29 semifinals, it’s a double elimination week. Host Tyra Banks kicked things off by strutting her way into the ballroom to “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee looking like if Elvira, Mistress of the Dark was attending the Kentucky Derby. But that’s OK because redemption dances are up first, which is a
As a Latina journalist and writer, as well as now educator, my plate is busy and jam- packed with grading, daily class meetings and also finding time for my personal life. You could say that back in my mid 20s, I got lonely and wanted to find friends that shared my bookish interests, not just
While it’s hard to believe it’s already November (wasn’t it June, like, yesterday?), it’s time for the annual shop-a-thon that is Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you’ve been eyeing a little sumthin’ sumthin’ for yourself or want to get a head start on your holiday shopping, now is the time! And don’t fret—since we’re
Four months ago, at this very outlet, I wrote these words: “If you see Tenet or Mulan or Black Widow on VOD, skipping theaters entirely, you can take that as an omen. It wouldn’t be a sign that you’re getting big movies at home. This would be a sign that movie theaters are dead and
Elon Musk, Tesla boss, runs to a Tesla at the Tesla Gigafactory construction site. In Grünheide near Berlin, a maximum of 500,000 vehicles per year are to roll off the assembly line starting in July 2021. Julian Stahle | picture alliance | Getty Images Tesla is finally joining the S&P 500. S&P Dow Jones Indices
A row has erupted after Boris Johnson reportedly condemned devolution in Scotland, saying it had been “a disaster north of the border”. The prime minister claimed it was Tony Blair’s “biggest mistake” and that while he previously thought it was a good idea, he could not “see a case” for handing down more powers to
Some British ports will find it “impossible” to carry out checks on fresh food and plant imports in the event of a no-deal Brexit, industry groups have warned parliament. Ports around the UK face fundamental changes to customs arrangements in just 45 days’ time when the EU transition period ends on January 1. Deal or
Hurricane Iota has made landfall on the coast of Nicaragua with winds of up to 155mph, the National Hurricane Centre (NHT) has said. The category four hurricane hit the town of Haulover at around 10.40pm eastern time on Monday (3.40am GMT Tuesday). It is around 15 miles south from where the devastating Hurricane Eta struck
US President Donald Trump asked for options on attacking Iranian nuclear sites last week, according to an official, before ultimately deciding against it. Mr Trump, who has yet refused to concede that he lost the presidential election, apparently made the request during an Oval Office meeting last week, which included Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary
Road to Ultra: Taiwan took place over the weekend and some of the live sets from Alesso, Slander, Kayzo and Vini Vici have made their way online. The energy each act brings to the stage is incredible, but the festival’s headliner Alesso steals the show in premiering three brand new IDs. Enjoy his set from
One of my favorite things about Netflix’s soapy monarchy drama The Crown is that for my dumb American brain, every season plays out like a mystery. Yes, the events portrayed onscreen are, largely, a matter of public record in both history books and tabloids. Yes, I am aware of the recent history of the British
Breaking News “I died, came back to life, sh*t my pants and hyperextended my scrotum all in 30 seconds!!!!” That’s Blake Shelton vividly describing the rollercoaster of emotions he experienced during that wild Hail Mary at the end of the Cardinals vs. Bills game … and man, hope you’re okay, bro!! The play was insane