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Cardiff fire: Large blaze erupts in Tremorfa causing ‘black, acrid smoke’

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Shocked neighbours have reported smelling “burning plastic or chemicals” as they watch the flames climb higher. One man said: “Big fire in Tremorfa and Splott is covered in smoke. Really stinks of […]

Coronavirus: UK deaths increase by 156, with another 20,572 cases

Another 156 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK, compared to yesterday’s figure of 413, official figures show. Government data also shows that the number of people reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 has increased by 20,572. This is a drop compared to yesterday’s increase of 24,957. England alone has […]

World War 3 warning: Coronavirus could spark devastating conflict, says general

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. General Sir Nick Carter said Britain and the rest of the world would need to learn from history given the uncertainties caused by Covid-19. He said an escalation in regional tensions and errors […]

Dominic Raab insists lockdown WILL end on December 2 amid fears it could extend

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a new lockdown after cases of the deadly coronavirus continue to rise across the country. It is expected to be in place until at least […]

Scientists on guard over 'mutant' mink coronavirus

PARIS (AFP) – Coronavirus transmission from minks to humans does not necessarily mean the disease will become more dangerous, but scientists are on their guard in the wake of an astounding announcement from Denmark. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Wednesday (Nov 4) that the country will kill more than 15 million minks and that […]

Austria's Muslims wary of backlash after attack

Muslims make up eight per cent of the population, one of the highest proportions in the European Union VIENNA (AFP) – When Mr Osama Abu El Hosna found himself under a hail of bullets during the shooting rampage in Vienna, he heroically risked his life to save a policeman at the scene. But while Mr […]

Scotland becomes first part of UK to ban smacking children

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to completely ban smacking children. Parents and carers used to be allowed to smack their children under the ‘justifiable assault’ defence that accounted for discipline that constituted ‘reasonable chastisement’. Scottish Parliament removed this defence last year, with the new rule coming into effect today.  Wales was […]