us Britain to hold minute's silence in honour of key workers who have died with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T00:21:00Z Britain will today fall silent in tribute to the frontline workers who have died amid the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
us Labour proposes legislation for fast-tracked fund for domestic abuse services hit by Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T22:15:00Z Labour has proposed legislation to deliver a dedicated fast-tracked fund for domestic abuse services affected by the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
us UK coronavirus LIVE: Outbreak 'not past peak' as lowest daily Covid-19 hospital death toll recorded since March By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T19:55:00Z The chief medical officer for England has said the country is not "consistently" past the peak of coronavirus deaths. Full Article
us Pentagon releases 'UFO video footage' taken by US Navy pilots By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T06:58:00Z Previously leaked videos of US Navy pilots encountering "unexplained aerial phenomena" have been released by the Pentagon. Full Article
us Virgin Media down: Customers across the UK complain about broadband outage despite issue being 'fixed' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:21:00Z Virgin Media customers are still complaining about issues with their broadband despite the provider saying the issue has been fixed. Full Article
us Happy Ed Balls Day 2020! Here's why social media users mark April 28 with the ex-politician's name By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:33:52Z The day has been marked every year since 2011 Full Article
us Key PPE items not in Government's pandemic stockpile when coronavirus hit UK, investigation finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:58:00Z Key items of protective equipment were not included in the government's pandemic stockpile when coronavirus hit the UK, an investigation has found. Full Article
us Top New York City doctor takes her own life after working on coronavirus frontline By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:39:00Z A top New York City doctor has taken her own life after battling coronavirus on the frontline, officials have said. Full Article
us Millions in silent tribute to NHS heroes who lost lives in coronavirus battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:53:00Z Millions of Britons fell silent at 11am today in memory of the healthcare heroes and key workers who have died fighting coronavirus. Full Article
us Vicar who spent years helping homeless dies after month-long battle with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:02:00Z A vicar who was a "dedicated campaigner" for vulnerable people has died after almost a month battling Covid-19 in hospital. Full Article
us Pools and zoos to reopen as Europe starts to ease coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:12:00Z The drive to ease lockdowns across Europe intensified today as several countries set out blueprints for how to restore normality in everyday life. Full Article
us 'Some children have died' from inflammatory syndrome which could be linked to coronavirus, says Matt Hancock By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:22:00Z Some children have died of a new illness that could be linked to coronavirus, the Health Secretary has said. Full Article
us Online food sales hit new record during coronavirus lockdown as elderly spend doubles By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:26:00Z Spending on home deliveries of food and drink by "vulnerable" elderly shoppers almost doubled this month as overall grocery sales surged by more than £500 million. Full Article
us New Zealand begins phased exit from coronavirus lockdown with 'social bubble' approach By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T05:32:00Z People headed to the beach and fast food outlets after New Zealand lifted its strict lockdown rules that were put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
us Man jailed for 'vicious' attack on police dog and officers after being quizzed over lockdown travel By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:32:00Z The 28-year-old assaulted three officers and launched a violent attack on a police dog Full Article
us Trump blasted by medical experts over call for study of disinfectant injections to treat virus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:36:00Z Medical experts have hit out at Donald Trump after he suggested that research should be carried out into whether the coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body. Full Article
us Donald Trump says he 'can't imagine why' hotline calls about disinfectant have spiked as he refuses to take responsibility for remarks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T06:25:00Z Donald Trump has said he "can't imagine why" there has been a spike in hotline calls about disinfectant after he suggested injecting it to treat coronavirus. Full Article
us US firefighter entertains Manhattan health workers with national anthem performance on electric guitar By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:50:17Z This is the moment a firefighter's star-spangled tribute entertained health workers outside a Manhattan hospital. Full Article
us Bondi beach reopens to swimmers and surfers as coronavirus lockdown relaxed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T12:50:00Z Sydney's famous Bondi Beach reopened to swimmers and surfers today, five weeks after it was shut over the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
us Organiser of coronavirus lockdown protests in North Carolina tests positive for Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:15:10Z After self-isolating for two weeks she plans to attend another rally Full Article
us London bus stop transformed into children's art gallery to lift spirits during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:15:00Z A west London bus stop has been transformed into a "fabulous" children's art gallery to brighten the drudgery of life under the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
us Smartphone app to help ease coronavirus lockdown 'should be ready in three weeks' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:37:14Z A smartphone app designed to help curb the spread of coronavirus when the lockdown is eased should be ready "two to three weeks", MPs have been told. Full Article
us France outlines plans to ease coronavirus lockdown and reopen schools next month By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:37:00Z Secondary school pupils in France will be required to wear masks from next month as they start returning to school under new measures set out by the country's prime minister to ease the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
us Coronavirus death toll in London hospitals halves from peak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:56:00Z The number of coronavirus patients dying each day in London hospitals has halved, it can be revealed. Full Article
us Global coronavirus cases pass 3 million as lockdowns begin to ease across the world By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:41:00Z Global confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed three million. Full Article
us UK to fall silent for one minute in memory of key workers who have died in coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T13:40:00Z The UK will fall silent on Tuesday in tribute to key workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
us Coronavirus fatalities in England around 40% higher than reported as highest ever weekly death toll recorded By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:59:00Z The death toll linked to coronavirus in England is around 40 per cent higher than previously reported, new figures show. Full Article
us Coronavirus: Expert's view on comparing the UK to other countries By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:38:00Z With coronavirus spreading rapidly in countries across the world, we look at how the situation in the UK compares to that in other countries. Full Article
us Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals rises by 586 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T15:15:00Z The number of people who have died in hospitals in the UK after contracting coronavirus has risen by 586. Full Article
us UK coronavirus death toll passes 24,000 as nation remembers frontline workers who have died By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:59:00Z More than 24,000 coronavirus patients have died, new figures show, as the nation paid tribute to frontline workers who lost their lives during the pandemic. Full Article
us Murder probe launched in Hayes after man, 37, dies in 'vicious assault' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T18:19:20Z Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 37-year-old man died following a "vicious assault" in west London. Full Article
us Deaf campaigners launch legal action against Government over lack of sign language at coronavirus briefings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T18:32:26Z Deaf campaigners have begun legal proceedings against the Government over the lack of sign language interpreters during the daily coronavirus briefings. Full Article
us John Lewis 'highly unlikely' to keep all department stores open once coronavirus lockdown ends By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:14:00Z Bosses at John Lewis have started talks on which department stores should keep their doors permanently closed once the coronavirus lockdown ends, according to sources. Full Article
us Third of global coronavirus cases confirmed in US as one million people test positive for Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T19:33:00Z More than one million people have now tested positive for coronavirus in the US as lockdown measures continue to be eased in some states. Full Article
us Royal Mail scraps Saturday letter deliveries until further notice due to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:59:00Z Royal Mail has stopped Saturday letter deliveries across the UK until further notice to "ease the additional burden" on staff caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
us Supermarket sends cakes to couple spending 60th wedding anniversary apart during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:11:28Z A couple spending their diamond wedding anniversary apart because of the coronavirus pandemic each got a special treat to make their celebrations a little sweeter thanks to their local supermarket. Full Article
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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