Category: Foreign

COVID-19: France records 365 deaths in biggest daily rise

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In a single day, the number of people who have died from coronavirus in the United Kingdom hospitals has risen by 115 to 578, as of 5pm on Thursday. It is the biggest daily rise in deaths across the country since the outbreak began. As of 9am on Thursday, 11,658 out of 104,866 people who have been tested for the virus were confirmed as positive cases. In France, the number of deaths from coronavirus has risen by 365 in 24 hours, from 1,331 to 1,696, according to health officials. Director…

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US overtakes China and Italy in virus cases

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The United States on Thursday recorded the highest number in coronavirus infections and a record surge in unemployment as world leaders vowed $5 trillion to stave off global economic collapse. More than 500,000 people around the world have now contracted the new coronavirus, overwhelming healthcare systems even in wealthy nations and triggering an avalanche of government-ordered lockdowns that have disrupted life for billions. In the United States, more than 83,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19, edging out Italy, which has reported the most deaths, and China, where the virus…

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Anthony Joshua in self-isolation after contact with Prince Charles

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Boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has gone into self-isolation after Prince Charles tested positive to coronavirus on Wednesday. Joshua had on March 9 spent some time with the Prince but it is unclear if the prince had contracted the virus by then or not. According to Joshua’s spokesman, the heavyweight champion remains ‘fit and healthy’ despite coming into contact with Prince Charles only a couple of weeks before the heir to the throne tested positive for coronavirus. The world heavyweight champion is following government guidelines around self-isolation but has shown no…

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Land Rover creates one-off Range Rover SVAutobiography for Anthony Joshua

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A one-off Range Rover SVAutobiography has been created by LAND Rover for world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. The bespoke luxury SUV made its world premiere outside the Finchley Boxing Club in Barnet, north London, where Joshua started his journey to the world heavyweight title, and will transport the reigning champion to his next title defence later this year. A series of unique details set Joshua’s luxury SUV apart, with the boxer’s four world heavyweight championship titles recognised alongside his family crest on a special B-pillar badge. The circular design is…

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Man Infected With Coronavirus After Taking Mistress To Italy

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An unidentified patient has tested positive to the novel coronavirus that is currently rocking the world. The man who is reported to be in his late 30s is said to be “in a blind panic” because he contracted the virus during a secret trip to Italy with his mistress. Described as “well-heeled and with a high-flying job,” he reportedly told his wife he was away on a business trip within the UK. According to a report, he disclosed to public health coordinators in the north of England the truth about how he…

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Ryan Reynolds And Wife Donate $1 Million To Fight Coronavirus

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In a bid to help America’s state of health, concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Hollywood couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are giving out $1million for the provision of food in the USA. The “Green Lantern” actor and his “Gossip Girl” star wife took to their Instagram pages to announce that the donation would be split between the “Feeding America” and Foodbanks Canada” organisations. They also urged others who are privileged to help donate to people that cannot provide food and basic food essentials for themselves. Both expressed their deep-felt love…

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Idris Elba Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Idris Elba, popular actor, has taken to social media to announce he tested positive for Coronavirus. The test result came out positive this morning and he confirms he has been in isolation since the confirmation. This will be the second public figure testing positive to Covid 19 yesterday. Earlier in the day, Quantum of Solace and James Bond actress, Olga Kurylenko has taken to her Instagram page to announce to her fans that she is presently quarantined in her house after testing positive for Covid-19. These two will join the other celebrities…

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Hudson-Odoi becomes first Premier League player with coronavirus

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Chelsea’s players and coaching staff were ordered into isolation as Callum Hudson-Odoi became the first Premier League player confirmed to have the new coronavirus late on Thursday. The news casts the viability of this weekend’s games further into doubt after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive, also throwing their team into lockdown. “Chelsea men’s team player Callum Hudson-Odoi had a positive test result for coronavirus returned this evening,” a club statement said. “Chelsea personnel who had recent close contact with the player in the men’s team building will now self-isolate…

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Joshua extols Nigerian heritage, tells Queen Elizabeth “I’m a Yoruba boy”

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Heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has extolled the virtues of his Nigerian heritage while addressing members of the royal family. During his Commonwealth Day speech at Westminster Abbey on Monday, the 30-year-old British heavyweight boxing champion told the Queen of England, who was in attendance, about pounded yam and egusi — a food commonly eaten among Nigerian people. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, his wife, were also in attendance in what appeared to be their final official appearance as senior royals. Joshua also canvassed for more unity among countries that make…

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Health minister tests positive for coronavirus in UK

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A minister in the British health department, Nadine Dorries, has tested positive for coronavirus. She revealed this in a statement on Tuesday, raising concerns about whether senior government figures have been infected. “I can confirm I have tested positive for coronavirus… and have been self-isolating at home,” said the Conservative MP. Health officials are now trying to trace where she contracted the virus and who she has been in contact with, she added. Six people have died in Britain from the virus, with more than 370 confirmed cases. Dorries, who…

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