Gardaí are investigating reports of abusive calls to Ireland’s chief medical officer and his deputy. Two of Ireland’s most senior public health officials have received abusive phone calls, which government ministers described as sickening and “appalling”. Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan and his deputy
The chancellor vows to fast-track aid after visiting some of the worst-hit areas in western Germany. image copyrightEPA German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed shock at what she described as surreal destruction caused by last week’s flooding. Mrs Merkel visited affected areas of western Germany
The presenter and comic had had Parkinson’s for many years, his family says. image copyrightGetty Images Comedian Tom O’Connor died in hospital in Buckinghamshire on Sunday aged 81, his family has said. He had had Parkinson’s for over a decade. His son Steve Finan O’Connor
Two South Africa footballers test positive for Covid-19 in Olympic village, while eight Team GB athletes and staff isolating as close contacts. Meanwhile, six athletes and two staff members from Team GB’s athletics team are self-isolating after being identified as close contacts of an individual
But the shadow health secretary says he would want a guarantee the money would be used for care. Labour would not oppose a tax to cover social care costs if the money was guaranteed for care, says shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth. Asked about reports
It comes after anger over “VIP testing” allowing them to work following Sajid Javid’s positive test. image copyrightGetty Images The prime minister and chancellor are now self-isolating after contact with Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who has tested positive for coronavirus. No 10 initially said they
Liam Livingstone smashes two sixes out of Headingley as England face Pakistan in their second T20 match of the three-match series.Liam Livingstone smashes two sixes out of Headingley as England face Pakistan in their second T20 match of the three-match series.
While fans eagerly await new music from Rihanna, their queen gave them a treat with a sizzling video of herself modeling a gorgeous mint green lingerie set from her Savage X Fenty collection. Keep scrolling for pics from the stunning clip she captioned, “thot season