‘That’s just a claim’: Top German virologist casts doubt on fears of new ‘highly contagious’ UK Covid-19 strain — RT World News

 

News of a supposedly highly infectious coronavirus strain being discovered in the UK has led to a flurry of travel bans. Now, a top German scientist says the mutation might not be as dangerous as we were led to believe.

New Covid-19 strain 'out of control' in UK - Hancock -RTE

Britain's Health Secretary has said the new variant coronavirus is "out of control" and that he is "really worried" about how the country's health service will cope.

WHO in Contact With British Officials on New Mutant Coronavirus Strain - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - The World Health Organization (WHO) says it will release additional information on the new mutant coronavirus strain discovered in the UK as it becomes available.

Scozia, nuovo referendum di indipendenza? Via alla battaglia con Johnson - Affaritaliani.it

Gli scozzesi hanno il diritto di esprimersi in un nuovo referendum sull'indipendenza.

'Very serious divergences remain' in EU-UK talks - RTE

Michel Barnier has said "very serious divergences" remain between the European Union and UK as efforts continue to strike a post-Brexit trade deal.

UK increases terrorism threat level to 'severe' | THE DAILY STAR

Britain upgraded the country's terrorism threat level Tuesday from "substantial" to "severe", after a deadly shooting rampage in Vienna and several attacks across France.

Britain snubs EU deadline over bill breaking Brexit deal - FRANCE24

 Britain has failed to meet an EU ultimatum to respond to a formal complaint about its plan to breach the Brexit agreement through domestic legislation, the European Commission said Tuesday.

El Gobierno británico admite que podría prolongar el nuevo confinamiento | Agencia EFE

El Gobierno británico podría prolongar el confinamiento de un mes que entrará en vigor el próximo jueves, si los datos sobre la tasa de infección no han mejorado lo suficiente, anunció este domingo el ministro de Gabinete, Michael Gove.

EU, UK in Urgent Meeting on Lawbreaking British Brexit Plan

A senior European Union official headed to London Thursday for an emergency meeting with UK officials over Britain’s plan to break part of the Brexit divorce agreement.

+40 Hardline Tories Ready to Derail PM's Brexit Plan, Exit EU with No Deal

Former Brexit Minister and current MP Steve Baker warned that more than 40 members of the Conservative Party are poised and ready to cooperate with Labour in order to vote against Prime Minister Theresa May's Chequers deal on Britain's exit from the EU.

Brexit: Tory MP calls for EU referendum rerun

A senior Conservative member of the parliament on Tuesday called for the 2016 EU referendum to be rerun after the publishing of an investigation that showed the official leave campaign had breached electoral rules and regulations.

Trump blasts May's Brexit plan at start of UK visit

Donald Trump issued scathing criticism of Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit strategy during his visit to Britain, as campaigners planned a mass protest against the US president on Friday.

May promises orderly Brexit amid more resignations, confidence vote calls

With the number of resignations sent to Theresa May reaching five since her landmark Chequers meeting, Britain's prime minister insisted Tuesday night she can deliver an orderly departure from the European Union (EU).

Reports Detail UK Tolerance for Post-9/11 Torture

A Parliamentary Committee has claimed not to have found evidence of British Intelligence carrying out torture, but it reportedly played a significant role in enabling it.

Thousands march in London for second Brexit vote

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in London on Saturday to call for a second vote on Britain's departure from the European Union.

Corbyn: A Labor government would quickly recognize Palestine

British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, who is visiting camps for Syrian and Palestinian refugees, says a government under his leadership would recognize a Palestinian state "very early on."

Stormy Brexit waters still ahead for May

British Prime Minister Theresa May was Thursday night facing the threat of a new revolt by her own Conservatives in the latest twist to the Brexit saga.

British govt to finalise Brexit position after EU summit

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said the UK government's white paper on its Brexit position will not be published until after the EU summit at the end of this month.

U.S.-led coalition committed crimes against civilians in Syria, Iraq : Pentagon

The US Department of Defense (The Pentagon) admitted that the U.S.-led coalition has committed crimes of killing civilians in Syria and Iraq.

US-led coalition destroyed Raqqa city completely and uncounted part of its population was killed and buried under the rubble

Russian Foreign Ministry deputy spokesman Artyom Kozhin said that the US-led coalition destroyed Raqqa city and the civilians’ situation has not improved, adding that the relief organizations are unable to work inside the city.