London: A spectacular fire breaks out near an underground station
A hundred firefighters are currently on site to contain the flames.
Philippines president to send vaccine refusers to jail
The Philippine president made the remarks as he was “exasperated” after hearing reports of people refusing to receive the vaccine.
UK, if you are vaccinated, you get extra points on dating apps
Extra points on dating apps if you’re vaccinated: put the badge on your profile and you’ll get a bonus for a better chance of getting a date. Here’s the new British idea.
Covid, Delta variant in the UK: ‘Third wave underway’
In the UK, the spread and high contagiousness of the Delta variant (or Indian variant) triggered a third wave of the Covid pandemic.
Covid-19, Prince William receives first dose of vaccine
He posted a photo on Twitter of the moment he received the injection and thanked the medical staff.
India: fire in a Covid ward in Mumbai: 13 patients dead
Thirteen patients admitted for Covid in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Mumbai (India) have died as a result of a fire.
Prince Philip dead: the Duke of Edinburgh has died aged 99
Prince Philip is dead: the news hits the Britons in one of the most difficult periods of the last 20 years. The Duke of Edinburgh has passed away.
Bruce Springsteen arrested for DWI
Bruce Springsteen was arrested for drunk driving: the episode occurred last November 14 in New Jersey.
Covid, Boris Johnson reveals: “The English variant seems to be more lethal”
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that according to recent studies the English variant of Covid-19 would appear to be more lethal.
Iraq, suicide bombers explode in Baghdad: 28 victims and 73 injured
Attack in Baghdad. Kamikaze has blown up in a very crowded street. The toll for the moment is 28 dead and 73 injured.
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US president
After taking the oath in the hands of the chief of the Supreme Court, Joe Biden officially became the new President of the United States.
Strong explosion in the center of Madrid: a building destroyed
Fear in the center of Madrid for an explosion in Calle de Toledo. At the moment there is no information on the causes or any injuries.
Calendar 2021, the palindrome dates of this year will be 22
In 2021, some curiosities will be waiting for us, including 22 palindrome dates that can be read in both directions.
Tragedy in Indonesia: Boeing 737 crashes into the sea
The Boeing 737 carried 62 people: it started from Jakarta and crashed at 10,000 meters in height in the Java Sea.
Vaccine, Pzifer-BioNTech effective against Covid variants
Scientists are still cautious, but the Pfizer jab revelead effective also against the new Covid strains.
Negative Covid test needed before entering England and Scotland
Transport Secretary said passengers will need to test up to 72 hours before leaving their departure country.
London, Covid cases are soaring in every borough numbers reveal
Official figures show that there have been 1,012 new cases per 100,000 in the week of January 1st.
Boris Johnson to talk about the vaccine roll-out during a press conference
Rumour is that he will approach the vaccine roll-out as if it was a military operation. Details during the press conference.
Congress confirms Joe Biden as the 46th US President
US Senate managed to gather again after the deadly riots. It confirmed Biden as the new US President.
Capitol riots: four dead as pro Trump mob attacks US democracy
As a consequence of this storming, four people have died: one was shot, three as a result of medical emergencies.
Covid, UK might not end third lockdown before March
As Britain runs fast with the vaccinations, there is uncertainty about the ending of the third national shutdown.
Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon announced the country will face a new lockdown
The Scottish Prime Minister also announced schools will remain closed until February.
UK and EU are friendly neighbours after the Brexit deal
The Brexit deal was approved on Christmas’Eve, a week before the deadline. It’s a 1240-page treaty.
UK, all adults will get the vaccine against Covid
The UK ordered about 100m doses of the Oxford vaccine: they will be enough to cover circa 50m persons.
Covid, several areas of UK to go under tighter restrictions
In the meanwhile, hope comes from the approvation of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
