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[ad_1] Nuclear bombs tested during the Cold War were responsible for torrents of rain over the United Kingdom in the 1960s, according to new research from the University of Reading. The electrical charge from the test detonations, performed primarily by the United States and the Soviet Union in the 1950s …

[ad_1] Donald Trump is a “lunatic” who “doesn’t care how many people die” from the coronavirus, actor Robert De Niro said. The Hollywood star, longtime critic of the PresidentHe told Newsnight that it was “Shakespearean, the whole thing, you have a madman that people are trying to dance to.” He …

[ad_1] Boris Johnson’s ‘dangerous’ coronavirus strategy will lead to more outbreaks and blockages, a panel of ‘alternative SAGE’ experts warned today. Independent scientists say the prime minister’s goal of crushing infections and ensuring that the NHS is not overwhelmed until a vaccine is ready is “silly.” This is because GPs …

[ad_1] Other coronavirus outbreaks and ongoing blockages are unavoidable under government plans to ease restrictions and send people to work in England without a sound strategy to suppress Covid-19, an independent group of scientists warned. Experts convened by Sir David King, former chief scientific adviser, called on ministers to reconsider …

[ad_1] Brits face being unable to say hello with a hug until there’s a coronavirus vaccine, the Health Secretary warned today. Matt Hancock said he “wouldn’t recommend” greeting people by hugging them because guidance recommends you keep two meters apart. Asked when people would be able to hug someone they’ve …

[ad_1] Passengers traveling with Ryanair will have to ask permission to use the toilet under new rules laid out by the airline, as it prepares to restart 40% of flights in July in the hope that government restrictions on travel in Europe will be lifted. Europe’s biggest budget carrier intends …

[ad_1] “This is going to go away without a vaccine,” Donald Trump said last week. “He’s going to leave, and we won’t see him again, hopefully, after a period of time.” Trump’s personal insistence that a vaccine will not be necessary to defeat the coronavirus has prompted US officials to …

[ad_1] The Government has outlined measures to create workplaces, including offices, construction sites and “Covid-19 secure” factories. The guide covers eight different sectors and is broken down into practical steps that, according to the Department of Commercial, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), should be implemented “as soon as practical.” The …

[ad_1] Young children face the daunting prospect of being sent to different schools than normal starting next month, as Boris Johnson devises a way to restart education after the coronavirus blockade. The government wants elementary school students to return at least a month before summer break, but the rules for …

[ad_1] Main story: PM remains diabolically dissonant Hello, Warren Murray keeps you stocked with essential news. “What the country needs at the moment is clarity and tranquility and at the moment both are very scarce.” Keir Starmer, the Labor leader, has accused the prime minister of failing to give the …