A CHINESE coronavirus researcher who was "on the verge" of making a breakthrough in the pandemic died as a result of a "lengthy dispute regarding an intimate partner," police said. Dr Bing Liu, 37, was found dead in his Pennsylvania home on Saturday from multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head, according to cops. Detective Sgt Brian Kohlhepp said: […]

Sweden nears ‘horrifying’ death toll of 3,000 from coronavirus with 87 new fatalities, including a child under ten State epidemiologist Anders Tegnell called it ‘a horrifyingly large number’ Among them child under ten was reported to have succumbed in intensive care  Tegnell said death was being looked at but assured public it was highly unusual Sweden has taken a markedly […]

Uber will lay off 3,700 workers worldwide – 14% of its employees – as coronavirus lockdowns devastate rider numbers Recent reports suggest Uber rider numbers are down 80% from a year ago The lay offs mean one in nearly seven Uber staff members will lose their jobs  CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said he won’t take his base salary for the rest […]

UK announces 449 more coronavirus victims taking death toll to 29,876 as doctors call for inquiry into Government’s response after Britain overtook Italy to have Europe’s deadliest outbreak Sir Kier Starmer today asked Boris Johnson: ‘How on Earth did it come to this?’  The Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association has called for an inquiry Britain is set to become the first […]

ALLERGY sufferers could be triggered by life events as new research suggests conditions such as hayfever could be "in the mind". A new study found that some people suffer from allergic reactions even when there is no pollen in the air and that they could in fact be having "placebo" allergic responses. The study, published in the Proceedings of the […]

A MEGA mansion once owned by a newspaper tycoon has been put on the market for $70 million less than its asking price. But the 18 bed luxury home, with capacity for a whopping 400 guests, will still set you back a cool $125 million. The sprawling mansion was once owned by William Randolph Hearst, who created media group Hearst […]

BORIS Johnson will today face the new Labour boss Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs for the first time. The Prime Minister has missed the last two sessions while recovering from coronavirus, but will now finally return. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates It comes on the same day the UK's official death toll became […]

BRITAIN is now in lockdown, but people are still asking if that includes going fishing. Many questions were raised by the Prime Minister's historic broadcast on Monday, March 23, with people unsure what they can and cannot do. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Can I still go fishing during the coronavirus lockdown? Taking […]

One of the building's residents had seen Jefferson at Jones' apartment before her death. “Wednesday this time last week was the last time I seen this young lady because I knocked on her door. She came to the door, and I thought everything was OK," neighbor Margie Martin recalled, WPXI reports. “I wish I had known something. I could have […]

THE average American pays it forward four times each week, for a total of 231 charitable acts each year, according to new research. More than half of Americans have "paid it forward" to a complete stranger, a study by Cooper Tires revealed on Monday. The survey of 2,000 people found that Americans are more altruistic than they're given credit for. […]