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Single dad who fostered 12 children takes in boy, 7, who had nowhere to go during coronavirus pandemic

A single dad who has fostered 12 children has taken in another child who had nowhere else to go during the coronavirus pandemic.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson vows only 'limited' lockdown changes as Brits clap for NHS heroes fighting Covid-19

Boris Johnson has said the Government will proceed with "maximum caution" when it comes to easing the coronavirus lockdown, with his spokesman adding that any changes next week will be "very limited".




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Stars pay tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who died after contracting coronavirus

Stars have paid tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who has died aged 47 after contracting coronavirus.




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Food For London Now faces: 'The Felix Project directly helps counter malnutrition and poor health for people of all ages'

Felix Project volunteer Carrie Hogan shares her story You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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400,000 people in the UK could have coronavirus with 20,000 falling ill every day, say experts

Around 400,000 people in the UK could currently have coronavirus, according to a new official study, while experts say 20,000 more could be infected with the virus every day.




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Tensions grow over 'mixed messaging' as speculation mounts over coronavirus lockdown easing

Tensions are growing between the UK's regions over "mixed messaging" on when to lift restrictions, with speculation that rail services are set to be expanded from mid-May but strict lockdown measures could remain in place until June.




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Boris Johnson issues stirring VE Day statement calling for 'same spirit of national endeavour' during coronavirus pandemic

Boris Johnson has issued a stirring statement as the UK comes together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, calling for Brits to show the "same spirit of national endeavor" during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Police complain they are 'villains of pandemic' as they prepare for Bank Holiday weekend crackdown

Cabinet Secretary Oliver Dowden admitted on Friday morning that the lockdown is facing a major test from the sunny weekend ahead.




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Coronavirus tragedy as six-week-old baby thought to be youngest UK victim

A six-week-old baby is thought to be the youngest UK victim of coronavirus.




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UK coronavirus death toll hits 31,241 after rise of 626

Britain's coronavirus death toll has passed 31,000 after a rise of 626.




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Government misses coronavirus testing target for sixth day running

The Government has missed its testing target of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of April for the sixth day running.




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Coronavirus pandemic leading to a 'tsunami of hate' and 'contemptible memes', UN chief says

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has called for an "all-out effort to end hate speech globally" amid what he called a "tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering" unleashed during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Man hiding from police blows cover with fart




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UK weather forecast: Brits set to bask in glorious sunshine as temperatures soar to scorching 26C

The UK is set to bask in glorious sunshine on Saturday with temperatures forecast to hit 26C (78.8F).




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UK Coronavirus LIVE: Britain 'not out of the woods' with outbreak as death toll passes 31,000

The UK is "not out of the woods" and will live with coronavirus for some time as the death toll passes 31,000, Environment Secretary George Eustice has said.




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Roy Horn dead: Magician dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus

Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75 after contracting coronavirus, a representative has said.




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US Vice President Mike Pence's aide tests positive for coronavirus

A top aide to US Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for coronavirus, just one day after another White House staff member was diagnosed.




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Boris Johnson urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to help world find Covid-19 vaccine in VE Day phone call

Boris Johnson has asked Vladimir Putin if Russia would help play a more integrated role in global efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine.




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Coastguard records highest number of call-outs since lockdown began as people 'ignore' stay-at-home advice




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Cosham street party accused of breaching social distancing rules live on TV




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Fury as VE Day revellers dance conga at street party near Warrington in 'breach of social distancing rules'

A group of VE Day revellers have sparked fury by performing a conga dance in an apparent breach of social distancing rules.




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Spain coronavirus daily deaths drop to 179 as lockdown begins to lift

The country's Ministry of Health also recorded just 721 new confirmed cases on Friday, bringing total infections to 223,578.




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Travel, garden centres and schools - how could the UK's lockdown be eased?

Boris Johnson will reveal on Sunday the Government's "road map" on how it will lift restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, in what is expected to be a "modest" easing of lockdown.




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Government fails to hit Matt Hancock's 100,000 testing target for seventh day in a row




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson's lockdown easing 'will be in line with Wales' as official death toll rises above 31,500




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UK Border Force 'intercept record number of migrants crossing English Channel'

Some 140 people were found making their way to Britain by the Border Force and brought ashore at Dover, according to Sky News.




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UK coronavirus death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients rises by 256




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Official UK coronavirus death toll rises by 346 to 31,587

The UK's official coronavirus death toll has risen by 346 to 31,587.





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Roy Horn from Las Vegas magic duo Siegfried and Roy dead at 75 of COVID-19 complications

'Today, the world has lost one of the greats of magic, but I have lost my best friend,' Siegfried Fischbacher said in a statement




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Canadian Olympic athletes describe rollercoaster of going from highest intensity training to biding their time

'I was thinking two weeks of quarantine and then things would go back to normal, but we realized pretty quickly that was not the case'





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'Stood up for liberty and common sense'! Guess where Sen. Ted Cruz got a haircut today [video]








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Passwords Become A Pastime: A Dramatization

Working from home requires a lot of technical setup, which is ... not a smooth process for some. NPR's Scott Simon and Jessica Hansen play out a scenario many might be familiar with.




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Supreme Court Livestreams Oral Argument For 1st Time In History

The Supreme Court, for the first time, livestreamed its oral argument on Monday. It has discussed whether generic terms can become protected trademarks by the addition of a dot-com domain.




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Uber Cuts Thousands of Jobs, Citing Coronavirus Pandemic

The ride-hailing company is cutting 3,700 jobs. It's the latest U.S. tech company to turn to layoffs to deal with fallout from the coronavirus crisis.




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How To Listen To The Recordings Of The Supreme Court Hearings

The Supreme Court is now holding hearings over a teleconference, making the audio publicly available. Jerry Goldman, the founder of the Oyez Project, offers some guidance on how to listen to it.




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Facebook Oversight Board On Removing Objectionable Content Announces Members

The company has faced criticism in recent years for its handling of issues ranging from user privacy to policing hate speech to stopping the spread of disinformation.




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Some Companies Are Turning To Tracking Technologies To Ensure Safe Reopening

Companies are trying to figure out how to welcome back employees to their offices, and keep them safe once they return. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees.




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Your Boss May Soon Track You At Work For Coronavirus Safety

Companies around the country are figuring out how to safely reopen office during the pandemic. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees.