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Coronavirus hope as Germany opens non-essential shops while recording lowest death toll for two weeks – The Sun

GERMANY has reopened a number of non-essential shops today as the country sees the lowest coronavirus deaths for two weeks and the lowest number since mid-March.  Yesterday Germany recorded 104 deaths from COVID-19, the smallest death rate since the 92 deaths on April 6. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates For the first time […]

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Beijing’s latest outrageous crackdown on Hong Kong freedoms

On Saturday, Hong Kong ­authorities arrested Martin Lee, one of the territory’s most senior barristers and the grandfather of its pro-democracy movement. The decision to round up the 81-year-old Lee, along with a dozen other prominent pro-democracy politicians and activists on bogus charges, represents an all-out assault against what little remains of Hong Kong’s rule of law. Beijing has been tightening […]

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Congress needs to send the MTA another $4B in aid during coronavirus

Congress needs to heed MTA Chairman Pat Foye’s plea for another $4 billion in federal aid. The coronavirus crisis has crushed the mass-transit agency’s finances, with roughly $8 billion in toll, tax and fare revenues likely lost this year. Since the pandemic hit, subway and bus ridership is down more than 90 percent, while bridge tolls have dropped 62 percent. The MTA is crucial […]

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Testicles may harbour coronavirus allowing infection to persist for longer in men, study suggests – The Sun

CORONAVIRUS could linger in the testicles, meaning the deadly virus could persist longer in men, a study has indicated. When Covid-19 enters the body it connects with cells expressing the ACE2 protein, or angiotensin converting enzyme 2. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates The proteins are found in the lungs, heart and intestines and […]

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Convicted Trump ally Roger Stone says ‘he would DIE behind bars’ after judge denies retrial – The Sun

PRESIDENT Donald Trump's ally Roger Stone has said he'd "die in jail" after a judge denied his retrial. On Friday, the self-proclaimed "dirty trickster" had his request for a new trial on charges related to the Russian election meddling probe rejected. Stone had claimed the jury forewoman was biased against his friend, the President, and therefore him and so petitioned […]

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The great British cuppa comes under threat

Boiling mad! The great British cuppa comes under threat from coronavirus as pandemic strikes plantations in the world’s biggest tea-producing regions  Lockdowns in the world’s biggest tea-producing regions are threatening global supplies which means the cost of the daily brew is set to rise  Experts say: ‘It is highly likely the chaos of coronavirus will affect the everyday price of […]

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