UK's coronavirus outbreak may overtake Italy and France

Although the Queen motivated the British to face the coronavirus outbreak with resilience in her nationwide address, the statistics show a worrisome trend and experts fear that UK may overtake Italy and France in number of patients and fatalities too.

Daily Mail reports that worrying graphic suggests that three weeks since Britain hit 50 deaths it is in danger of being in a worse state than 'Europe's epicentre' was at the same point.

In the last 24 hours, number of UK  deaths by 621 to 4,934 today, including 29 patients without any underlying health conditions and the level of infections has risen sharply by almost 60 per cent, from 5,903 to 47,806 - the largest daily increase.

The Department of Health also said that, as of 9 am on Sunday, a total of 195,524 people have been tested, up from 183,190 the previous day - pushing the amount of tests done daily to more than 12,000.

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USA Corona Outbreak Explodes as Total Cases touche 244,000

The Corona Virus is taking a heavy toll of the USA as its corona affected patients has almost reached 244,000 over the past 24 hours, 28,969 new patients have been diagnosed with the virus, while the death toll rises to 5,883 with fresh 781 cases of deaths in the last 24 hours.

Italy though it seemed to have curtailed the virus onslaught suffered 760 more deaths and Spain saw 951 fresh cases of patients who were consumed by the virus..

France was the most badly hit country as its fresh death cases rose to 1,355. UK has also lost 569 patients in 24 hours.

As of now the total patients worldwide stand at 1,013,748 and increasing with 52,977 deaths. So far 212,015 patients have recovered while 711,058 (95%) are in Mild Condition and 37,698 (5%) are Serious or Critical.

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UK suffers record-breaking 563 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

UK is bracing itself for the worst as it suffered record-breaking 563 coronavirus deaths and 4,324 cases in 24 hours. This takes total number of victims to 2,352 with almost 30,000 Britons known to be infected.

Britain now has almost three times as many dead patients on account of coronavirus as Germany despite only half as many positive tests. It may be added that UK's coronavirus death toll has soared by 1,124 in just 3 days - from 1,228 on Sunday to 2,352 on Wednesday. 

The youngest victim today was a 13-year-old, believed to be Ismail Mohamed Abdul Wahab from Brixton, London, whose tragic death came to light last night after he died at King's College Hospital on Monday. The oldest patient included in today's update was 99 years old.

The true size of the outbreak remains a mystery because of the UK's controversial policy to only test patients in hospital - and not the tens of thousands of Britons with milder symptoms who are recovering at at home. 

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Complete loss of smell and taste could be an early warning sign of coronavirus

Much has been said about the coronavirus uphill now and masses have been warned to look for the warning signs of this viral disease, like fatigue, aches and pains, a blocked nose, sore throat and diarrhea.

Now doctors in UK have come up with another set of symptoms that me be taken seriously for it may be the onset of the virus. The say sudden and complete loss of smell could also be an early sign of coronavirus.

New data gathered by ENT UK, which represents ear, nose and throat specialists, suggests this inability to smell — and often taste — may be the very first symptom and can start within hours.

It may be added that many people appear not to develop any further signs, making a full recovery without even realizing they had Covid-19. They are thought to be mostly healthy young adults whose immune systems react sufficiently to the virus to contain it within the nose, preventing it spreading to the lungs, where it can cause potentially fatal pneumonia.

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Corona Update: Darkest day of the crisis in UK - death toll jumps to 759

Today is being termed as the darkest day of the Corona virus crises as UK health chiefs today said the COVID-19 death toll stands at 759 - up by a third from 578 in the last 24 hours.

As reported by the Daily Mail, 181 more victims were confirmed in today's update, a 60 per cent spike from the 113 recorded yesterday.

Meanwhile Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have admitted they had tested positive for COVID-19. 

The bombshell news threatens to send the government's response into chaos, with speculation rampant over which other senior figures could be infected..

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BrExit: The blame game begins with an uncertain UK future

After the so called historic decision by the British to part ways with the EU, the blame game has started, mostly by the Britain's teenagers and also someone more important.

Most of the underage teenagers blame the aging voters who wanted to revert to a traditional UK with no influence from other European Countries. In a number of interviews shown on TV, many a teenagers and youngsters have shown their dismay of the majority decision and say that those fading away should not play with the future of the British youth.

While the youth seem mostly unsatisfied, president of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker has been blamed by some within Europe for the result of the UK's EU referendum as was branded a 'negative symbol' of federalism by Czech foreign minister Lubomir Zaoralek. 

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Cameron likely to return as British PM once again

The exit polls underway in UK show sitting British PM Cameron to continue as the PM for his party's lead. However, he is likely to head a minority government without the need for a coalition - although he might have to rely on the support of the DUP or the Lib Dems.

Meanwhile, Labour faces being wiped out by the SNP in Scotland and is failing to make the gains it needs in England to stand a chance of forming a government.

The exit poll is predicting that the ruling Conservatives would capture 316 seats in the House of Commons, with Labour taking only 239.

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UK goes to polls today

Approximately 50 Million in UK today go to polls and cast their votes during the general elections 2015 to elect 650 MPs.

Besides, mayors will also be elected in Bedford, Copeland, Leicester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough and Torbay.

Polls opened at 07:00 BST at around 50,000 polling stations across the UK, which will remain open until 22:00.

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India's £10 billion plan for new warships and submarines may force Britain to axe financial aid to India

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India is a poor country where millions go hungry every night. But it is still going ahead with a whooping £10 billion plan to induct new planes and submarines to flex its muscles.

The plan will bolster Indian navy with seven frigates and six nuclear submarines. This goes in line with the new but aggressive Indian prime minister who wants to have a strong military for two-front war with Pakistan and China.

However, the British MPs think that the Indian lavish spending should call for a 'stop dolling tax payers' money to feed India's hungry mouths.

Tory MP Peter Bone said last night: ‘This is why we should not be giving any aid to India. It was not aid that brought India out of poverty but trade. Aid is just a sticking plaster.’ Andrew Rosindell, Tory MP for Romford, said: ‘It is clear that India is becoming a wealthy country if it is able to spend such a colossal amount on its military.'

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Pakistan political leader Altaf Hussain arrested in London

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In what was being seen as a showdown any day, yesterday was that day when a battalion of London Metro police barged into the house of a self-exiled political leader from Pakistan and head of one of the biggest political parties Altaf Hussain and took him into custody for interrogation.

Mr Altaf, living in London since 1991 has been held on suspicion of money-laundering.

His arrest has sparked widespread violence in Karachi, the port city of Pakistan and main supporting centre of the MQM, which controls Karachi. However, his party has urged supporters to stay calm amid outbreaks of violence there.

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Mayor Embarrasede by Checking Phone at Armed Forces Day Ceremony

The armed forces parades are exclusive events when all attendants and chief guests are to present themselves with honour to honour those who lay down their lives or suffer battle hardships for their country.

But if the chief guest is found checking his/her cell phone when all others are at attention?

Well this is really what happened when the mayor Mo Larkin looking at her phone while on stage at an Armed Forces Day ceremony. And if that was not all - someone took the photo and posted it on the internet to the embarrassment of the lady mayor and the community.

The picture was taken while Cllr Larkin was stood in front of hundreds of spectators in Basildon town centre in Essex on June 29. Soldiers were performing a military salute in front of her as it was taken. 

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UK Admits Funding Poll in Pakistan on US Drone Attacks

Britain has been forced to admit that it has been funding surveys in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas that reveal US drone strikes in the region are causing deep resentment among the local population, reports the Guardian.

In an answer to a parliamentary question, the foreign minister, Alistair Burt, confirmed that the Foreign Office had "supported" surveys which showed the proportion of respondents in the tribal areas who believed drone strikes were "never justified" had risen from 59% in 2010 to 63% in 2011.

It appears to be the first time that the government has revealed it has carried out opinion polls on the CIA drone campaign in Pakistan – a programme on which it has refused to comment publicly. Previously British ministers have said: "Drone strikes are a matter for the United States and Pakistan."

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£90 fine for texting at the wheel in UK

Use of mobile phone while driving is not only hazardous for the driver but also a nuisance for the following traffic as a distracted driver while texting slows down right in the fast lane - much to the agony of the followers, beside a likelihood of accident.

UK has announced that the fines for texting while driving will be increased by 50 per cent from £60 to £90. Announcing the crackdown, UK Transport Secretary Mr McLoughlin admitted he had used a mobile phone to make calls while driving, although he would not do so now.

However critics said the higher penalty has to be backed up by tougher enforcement as texting by drivers is now rife.

The number of penalty points offenders receive on their licence will remain at three. There had been calls for the 150,000 or more drivers a year convicted of offences involving mobile phones to incur a six-point penalty.

The higher fine will also apply to a range of other fixed penalty offences, including speeding and running a red light.

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Siberian weekend in UK - mercury to drop to -11C

The cold and icy winds from Siberia hitting the UK are likely to bring down the mercury to -11C over the weekend in Scotland.

The wintry conditions caused stunning scenes, as huge icicles appeared on the roadside in Staffordshire

John Lee, a forecaster for Meteogroup, said: ‘It is going to be a very chilly weekend all over the country, but more especially in the South due to a biting wind. That will bring a wind chill factor that could see temperatures dive and it is due to get very cold at night.

Forecasters say up to an inch of snow could fall, especially in Eastern parts of England such as East Anglia, Yorkshire and Kent. Besides, the entire country will also be gripped by freezing winds of up to 40 mph, making it feel even colder.

And weather is not expected to warm up until next Wednesday.

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Beware!! Lethal Yellow-legged Asian hornets threatening UK wildlife and even people’s health

Beware of a new lethal army of yellow legged Asian hornets that prey on bees are among the latest non-native species threatening UK wildlife, and even people’s health.

The warning has been sounded by a report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), according to which a growing number of alien species, from killer shrimps to Spanish slugs, are set to soon reach UK shores.

The report has also warned of the spread of the Asia tiger mosquito, which is linked to more than 20 diseases including yellow fever and the dengue-like chikungunya fever.

The Asian hornet, which grows to between 2.5cm and 3cm (1-1.2 inches), preys on native honeybees, wasps and other pollinators, potentially devastating hives and threatening honey and crop production.

More recent arrivals include killer shrimps, which feed on other aquatic wildlife and can cause local extinctions of naturally-found species and zebra mussels, thought to have arrived in ship ballasts, which can damage infrastructure such as water plants and locks.

They may also carry diseases which can affect humans and are often seen as a noise nuisance in urban areas because of their loud screeching calls.

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Group of 180 Iraqis to accuse the UK of torture and sexual abuse over five years

A group of 180 Iraqis will accuse Britain next week for breaching international law by torturing and killing prisoners during the occupation of Iraq over five years.

Lawyers representing the group - who claim they are victims of abuse or their family members were unlawfully killed - will accuse the UK of a 'systemic' policy of abuse committed between 2003 and 2008.

Lawyers acting for the group will place a file of statements before two judges which details alleged use of 'stress positions' and  hooding as well as beating, sexual abuse and religious abuse of illegally detained prisoners.

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Some of the claims made in the statements are incredibly shocking with sexual depravity and insults to Islam featuring strongly.

In one case, a soldier is alleged to have masturbated over a prisoner while another is alleged to have committed sodomy with his finger. The High Court will also be told how female interrogators stripped and feigned seduction in exchange for information from prisoners.

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Siberia visits England as Icy winds and freezing cold grip the country

I once watched a movie 'Moscow on the Hudson' - and when I saw photos of icy winds and snow gripping the UK, it reminds of me Siberia as since childhood Siberia is synonymous to vast areas covered with thick sheet of snow and people seen shivering in cold.

Siberian Express? Well sort of - as UK is in grip of extreme cold and under heavy sheet of snow

as of today, large band of snow spreading northwards from south-east England up into northern England and Scotland and up to 20cms expected on higher ground while many areas will get 5cm in the next 24 hours.

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The freezing conditions mean that Britain's transport network is creaking again with roads closed after crashes or impassable because of ice. Many trains are being cancelled and airports are warning of severe disruption all day. This has shut M40 in Warwickshire while M1 is suffering long delays with many roads considered impassable.

The air traffic is also badly affected. Heathrow says 10% of flights, around 155, will be cancelled while most UK airports warning of disruption - and the Met Office warns freezing conditions likely to continue until Thursday making conditions 'treacherous.'

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Beware of One Foot of Snow this Weekend

The UK met department has warned of one foot of snow over the weekend, while the mercury is predicted to drop to -10C in some areras.

The accompanying cold will lead to sleet and snow storms across much of the country. Forecasters expect up to four inches of snow to fall in parts of Britain from today until Monday as temperatures in the countryside drop to a finger-numbing minus 8C (18F).

Monday has been marked out as a ‘snow day’ by forecasters, with most of the country carpeted in at least an inch. Higher ground across the Midlands, eastern England and Scotland could by then have received its third successive coating of four inches of snow.

keep yourself updated about developing weather conditions and do not plan journeys which invoilve areas that are likely to be receveing most of the snow.

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Malala opens eyes and able to stand: UK hospital

Malala Yousafzai has stood up with help for the first time since she was shot in the head by the Taliban but remains seriously ill, doctors treating her at a British hospital said Friday.

 The hospital released a first picture of Malala, in her hospital bed, clutching a teddy bear

Malala is unable to talk due to the breathing tube inserted into her windpipe but she can communicate by writing, said Dave Rosser, the medical director at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, central England.

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The teenager escaped certain death by a matter of centimetres (inches), with the bullet grazing the edge of her brain, he said.

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Malala Yousafzai on path to recovery

Malala Yousafzai, the teenage girl flown to Britain for treatment after being shot in the head by Taliban gunmen in Pakistan, has the potential to make "pretty much a full recovery", her doctors have said.

She is able to stand with help and is writing notes, and although the bullet grazed her brain she has not shown "any deficit in terms of function", doctors at Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham said.

She was "not out of the woods but is doing very well", said Dr Dave Rosser, medical director of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS foundation trust.

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Malala was shot 10 days ago on her school bus after promoting the education of girls and criticizing Taliban militants.

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