[ad_1] United States President Donald Trump said he has seen evidence that the new coronavirus originated in a Chinese laboratory as it threatened tariffs in Beijing for its role in the global pandemic. However, his claim was immediately undermined by his intelligence chief and his top diplomat, who said: “We don’t know precisely where it … Read more
[ad_1] A COUPLE believed to have died in a murder-suicide was killed by a single bullet accidentally fired with a weapon they were both holding. The engaged couple, identified by Southampton police as Jonathan Fava, 25, and Kelly Lynn Bray, 24, were shot dead on March 4, in what is now called an accident. 5 … Read more
[ad_1] Image copyright Press Association Screenshot Michelle O’Neill warns that the relaxation of the blocking measures will be “gradual and slow” Deputy Prime Minister Michelle O’Neill has warned people not to expect major changes when the closing rules are reviewed next week. Ms. O’Neill said any change to the Covid-19 restrictions would be “gradual and … Read more
[ad_1] At least 230,309 people have died worldwide., since the epidemic in China emerged in December, according to an AFP count based on official sources. More than 3,218,410 cases have been reported in 195 countries and territories. In the United States, which has the highest number of victims, 61,717 people have died. Italy is the … Read more
[ad_1] There is more than a touch of the Skibbereen Eagle on Danny Healy-Rae this weather, as he continues to watch China from his eye on Dáil Éireann. Or Buses-Buses Healy-Rae, as we discovered later. That’s what they call it at the United Nations. Both his contributions to the coronavirus debate this month have included … Read more
[ad_1] British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK has passed its peak of Covid-19 cases and is on a “downward slope”. Johnson was leading his first press conference on Downing Street since he recovered from the coronavirus. He was speaking as it was confirmed that the death toll in the UK rose from 674 … Read more
[ad_1] The Irish government has supported an EU office in Belfast amid deepening confrontation between the UK and the European Union on the issue, according to RTÉ News. The move coincides with a strong warning from the EU that the office problem is “urgent”, and that the UK is falling short to implement the requirements … Read more
[ad_1] Ireland is among a number of countries where criminals use food delivery drivers to transport drugs during the Covid-19 blockades. Food delivery drivers are now common on deserted streets due to the public health emergency. Interpol, the international criminal police organization, has received reports from the police in Ireland, Malaysia, Spain and Great Britain … Read more
[ad_1] A retired GP with incurable cancer has set out to walk a 120km stage of the Camino on his driveway. Lisburn’s Martin McMullan in Co, Antrim hopes to complete the walk for five days, before turning 58 on May 4. You will walk from Logrono to Burgos in a virtual sense, complete with guides, … Read more
[ad_1] Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald has accused the Government of raising expectations that restrictions will be lifted next week. In an open letter to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Ms McDonald said that Government language on coronavirus measures has led to “confusion and anxiety”. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is meeting today to … Read more