world news Man, 27, who died after attack in east London named by police as Jay John By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:44:04Z A 27-year-old man who died after an attack in east London has been named by police. Full Article
world news Police officers on horses pull up for free food at five-star hotel drive-through in Knightsbridge By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:55:27Z A five-star luxury hotel in London has been spreading a little joy amid the coronavirus outbreak by serving up free meals for key workers. Full Article
world news Belgians urged to keep eating chips during coronavirus lockdown to help country's potato industry By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:52:00Z The trade association for the national potato industry in Belgium has urged the population to keep eating chips during lockdown to help support farmers. Full Article
world news More Americans have now died from coronavirus than in Vietnam War as country's cases top one million By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T21:07:00Z The US coronavirus death toll has now exceeded the 58,220 American lives lost during the Vietnam War, as cases in the country topped one million. Full Article
world news Nearly 18,000 more people could die of cancer due to impact of Covid-19, researchers warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T23:40:04Z Nearly 18,000 more people could die from cancer over the next year in England due to the impact of coronavirus, experts have warned. Full Article
world news UK weather forecast: Thundery showers and 40mph winds to mark wet and wild end to April By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T04:11:00Z Thundery showers are set to move in over almost the entire UK over the final days of April, bringing the nation's near record-breaking dry spell to an end. Full Article
world news Streamed films eligible for next year's Oscars due to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T21:55:00Z Streamed films will be eligible for next year's Oscars due to the Covid-19 impact on the industry. Full Article
world news UK coronavirus LIVE: Covid-19 testing expanded to all care home residents as death toll hits record weekly high By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:23:00Z The rising number of Covid-19-related deaths in care homes pushed the overall death toll in England and Wales to the highest level since comparable figures began in 1993, new figures show. Full Article
world news Pug becomes first dog to be diagnosed with Covid-19 in US, animal rights group says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T05:09:18Z A pug has become the first dog to be diagnosed with coronavirus in the US, an animal rights organisation has reported. Full Article
world news Twitter DMs down: Users report issues with direct messaging as site works to fix problem By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T05:38:00Z Twitter users have been complaining that their direct messaging function (DMs) is down. Full Article
world news Duchess of Cornwall reveals she's taken up ballet and is practising her poses to keep fit during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T22:05:00Z The Duchess of Cornwall has revealed she has taken up ballet and is practising her poses and positions to keep fit in lockdown. Full Article
world news Kim Jong-un 'may just be sheltering from Covid-19 pandemic' as rumours dismissed over North Korean leader's health By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T06:28:12Z Kim Jong-un may simply be shielding himself from coronavirus, US and South Korean sources have said, amid ongoing speculation as to the North Korean leader's health. Full Article
world news Queen to lead nation in marking 75th anniversary of VE Day as she delivers televised message By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T22:02:00Z The Queen will lead Britain in marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a televised address to the nation. Full Article
world news Families of NHS and social care staff who die from coronavirus to receive £60,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T16:13:00Z Families of NHS and social care staff who die from coronavirus in the course of "essential frontline work" will receive a £60,000 payment, Matt Hancock has said. Full Article
world news Norwegian tycoon Tom Hagen held on suspicion of killing missing wife By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:06:00Z One of Norway's wealthiest men is being held on suspicion of murdering his wife who has been missing since 2018. Full Article
world news Brits urged to mark VE Day during lockdown by placing a 'Tommy' in their window By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T06:51:00Z Brits are being urged to commemorate VE Day during the coronavirus lockdown by placing a specially designed figure of a WWII soldier in their window. Full Article
world news Switzerland lets children under 10 to visit grandparents as they 'can't pass on coronavirus' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:03:00Z Full Article
world news Mile-wide asteroid to pass Earth today at 19,000mph as NASA sets sights on crashing spacecraft into smaller one By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:22:00Z Nasa plans to test potentially lifesaving technology by crashing a spacecraft into a smaller asteroid in 2021 Full Article
world news Prince William and Kate Middleton thank public for 'lovely messages' as they celebrate ninth wedding anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:49:00Z The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked their ninth wedding anniversary with a throwback photo of their glittering wedding day. Full Article
world news Government's coronavirus testing tsar 'confident' that 100,000 daily target will be met on Thursday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:39:00Z The Government's testing tsar has said he is "confident" that the 100,000 daily target for coronavirus tests will be met on Thursday. Full Article
world news Nightingale should become coronavirus centre to enable other London hospitals to become 'Covid-free', chief executive suggests By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:49:00Z The Nightingale field hospital should take coronavirus patients from other London hospitals to enable them to become "Covid-free" and restart normal treatment, its chief executive has suggested. Full Article
world news The Londoner: Rebellion in the ranks? XR activist ups climate ante By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:30:00Z In today's Diary: XR activist says politicians aren't scared enough of the movement / Avgeeks make plane food at home / Sara Britcliffe's slight omission / Ellie Reeves on a positive of remote working Full Article
world news Police search for man after alleged rape in central London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:55:22Z Police are searching for a man in connection with an alleged rape at Embankment in central London. Full Article
world news Fears UK will become Europe's worst-hit as daily coronavirus death toll for care homes to be released By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T22:20:00Z The full impact of coronavirus on the UK is set to be revealed as the Government prepares to publish the country's death toll for care homes on a daily basis. Full Article
world news Death toll from coronavirus in care homes set to be published daily By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T15:15:00Z The death tolls for the number of people who have died in care homes after testing positive for coronavirus will now be announced daily, Matt Hancock has said. Full Article
world news Care home coronavirus deaths hit 4,300 in two weeks, shock data reveals By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T09:34:00Z More than 4,300 people with coronavirus died in care homes in a fortnight, figures revealed today. Full Article
world news 'About 2,000 coronavirus care home deaths but true toll much higher' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:53:00Z Around 2,000 people died with coronavirus in care homes in England by mid-April and many more are believed to have passed away since then, health chiefs revealed today. Full Article
world news Police search for person dressing up as 17th century plague doctor on walks during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:30:00Z Police are searching for a person who has been dressing as a 17th century plague doctor to go on walks during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
world news Holiday in Greece, it's safer than Britain, says tourist chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:50:23Z Greece's tourism minister today told Britons he wants them to holiday in his country this summer as he declared they could be safer there than here. Full Article
world news Who is Carrie Symonds? Meet Boris Johnson's fiancée who's just given birth to their baby boy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:43:00Z The pair announced they have welcomed a baby boy Full Article
world news Get coronavirus test to help put London back on its feet, urges Matt Hancock By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:00:00Z Thousands of Londoners were today urged to get tested for coronavirus to help get the capital "back on its feet" as the deadline loomed for the Government's target of 100,000 tests a day. Full Article
world news Food For London Now: Jose Mourinho digs in to help feed Londoners By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:51:00Z You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
world news We need better testing and more restrictions at care homes, say worst-hit London boroughs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:19:00Z London boroughs with the highest number of coronavirus care home deaths have appealed for better testing and restrictions on the transfer of elderly residents across the capital. Full Article
world news Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson baby news LIVE: Celebration as Prime Minister and fiancée welcome 'healthy baby boy' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:19:00Z Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have welcomed the arrival of their first child together. Full Article
world news Boris Johnson becomes fourth Prime Minister to welcome baby to Downing Street in 170 years By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:16:00Z Boris Johnson is the fourth Prime Minister to welcome a baby to Downing Street in 170 years. Full Article
world news Royal Navy submarine commander sacked after throwing coronavirus lockdown BBQ party By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:37:00Z Members of the Commander's crew were filmed dancing to techno music behind a DJ set on deck Full Article
world news How many children does Boris Johnson have? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:31:00Z They announced at the same time that they got engaged in December. Full Article
world news Keir Starmer and Matt Hancock lead congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds as they welcome baby boy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:28:00Z Labour leader Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have led the messages of congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symond's for the birth of their first child. Full Article
world news 'Inseparable' East End couple die hours apart after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:03:00Z Tributes have been paid to Ken and Betty Hill, who were together for more than 40 years Full Article
world news Your country needs you: army of foot soldiers to carry out tests By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:59:13Z From the frontline Full Article
world news Police hunt for swan killer after 'meaningless act of violence' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:04:29Z A swan has died after being attacked in a "meaningless act of violence", police have said. Full Article
world news Coronavirus testing in UK to be massively ramped up to include care home staff and residents and over-65s By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T15:31:00Z Coronavirus testing will be expanded to all care home residents and staff, regardless of whether they have Covid-19 symptoms, and all people aged 65 and over with symptoms and their households, Matt Hancock has said. Full Article
world news Microplastic pollution crisis threatens biodiversity 'more than is currently recognised', research shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:09:31Z Microplastics pollution is causing disruption and behavioural changes among hermit crab populations, researchers have claimed. Full Article
world news Plea to save historic Thames passenger ship during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:15:00Z A family firm that runs one of the historic Dunkirk Little Ships as a Thames passenger service is appealing for help to survive the lockdown. Full Article
world news Death toll among NHS and social care workers rises to 108 as Sir Keir Starmer laments UK's fatalities as 'truly awful' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:23:00Z Dominic Raab has paid tribute to the frontline health and care workers who have given their lives to fighting coronavirus, as he confirmed more than 108 such deaths so far. Full Article
world news Donald Trump says 1m cases figure is due to coronavirus testing being 'sooo much better' in US than rest of world By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T05:25:00Z Donald Trump has said the high number of Covid-19 cases in the United States is due to the country's testing being "sooo much better' than anywhere else in the world. Full Article
world news America will put astronauts back on Moon by 2024 'by any means necessary' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2019-03-27T08:06:00Z American astronauts will be back on the Moon within five years "by any means necessary," the US Vice President has announced. Full Article
world news Coronavirus: Who is now eligible for a test? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:06:00Z Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Tuesday that testing across the UK is being massively ramped up. But who is now eligable for a test? Full Article
world news Mike Pence flouts face masks rule on visit to US hospital amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T00:47:00Z Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask during a tour of a US hospital despite the medical centre's own rules stating that visitors should wear personal protective equipment. Full Article
world news Hedgehogs 'indulging in noisy lovemaking' during coronavirus lockdown, says expert By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:34:01Z Hedgehogs have indulging in "noisy lovemaking" during the coronavirus lockdown, according to an expert, Full Article