COVID-19: Football in Europe – What happens next?
Uncertainty in football continues to reign supreme as major football associations continue to operate and attempt taking decisions in unchartered territory. So far however, amongst … Read more
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Italy registers another drop in new cases
Italy’s National Health Institute (ISS) has confirmed that the number of new cases in the country is slowing down. Angelo Borrelli, head of Italy’s Civil … Read more
Mexico stops brewing Corona beer, deemed non-essential
Mexico’s Grupo Modelo said it will temporarily stop brewing Corona beer and other brands exported to 180 countries after its business activities were declared non-essential … Read more
Coronavirus will be devastating for poorest nations – World Bank
The managing director of the World Bank has told Sky News that the coronavirus could wreak devastation on populations in the developing world.
Axel van … Read more
Zoom apologises for security issues and promises fixes
Zoom is to pause the development of any new features to concentrate on safety and privacy issues, in the wake of criticism from users of … Read more
Scandinavians stranded in Peru arrive in Copenhagen
A relative welcome one of the Scandinavians who were stranded in Peru due to COVID-19 upon arrival at the Copenhagen Airport, in Copenhagen, Denmark, 03 … Read more
COVID-19 affecting weather alert accuracy
UN weather experts warned that the coronavirus pandemic risks disrupting key forecasting services, including early warning alerts around the world.
Both the quantity and quality … Read more
Plans to transform European Parliament into a hospital
he European Parliament has offered the city of Brussels the use of one of its buildings, as well as its vehicles, to help in … Read more
Evening Daily Newsfeed Roundup
Good evening,
These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals:
Malta is monitoring the effectiveness of mandatory face mask use by … Read more
Photo story: Hope is the last to die
An aerial view shows a message of hope near the Interstate 10 freeway, under the ‘stay-at-home’ orders amid the ongoing pandemic of the COVID-19 … Read more
EU top court rules countries can’t freely extradite EFTA citizens
EU countries’ responsibility to ensure people extradited to third countries are not at risk of human rights abuse extends to citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, … Read more
Google releases location data to show if coronavirus lockdowns working in 131 countries
Alphabet Inc’s Google on Thursday published reports for 131 countries showing whether visits to shops, parks and workplaces dropped in March, when many governments … Read more
For some survivors, coronavirus complications can last a ‘lifetime’
As the number of worldwide confirmed coronavirus cases climbs towards 1 million, the number of recoveries is thankfully more than four times the death toll. … Read more
Worldwide teddy bear hunt helps distract children under lockdown
A mass teddy bear hunt is under way around the world to help distract the millions of children locked down because of the coronavirus pandemic.… Read more
Famous museums around the world offer virtual tours in times of lockdown
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, museums and cultural institutions across the globe are closing their doors to the public. But while visitors can no longer roam … Read more
Italian hosiery maker Calzedonia joins fight against Covid-19
The Italian hosiery industry is stepping up to help fight COVID-19. Many companies are closed, however a number are opening their doors and converting their … Read more
‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ and ‘Lean On Me’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ and ‘Lean On Me’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
This is a developing story… Read more
684 people die in one day in the UK
The UK Department of Health daily bulletin makes for some grim reading with 684 people losing their lives to the novel coronavirus throughout Thursday. … Read more
Photo Story: New England Patriots intervenes to deliver a million masks from China
The American professional football team based in the Greater Boston area of the New England Patriots intervened to give a helping hand amid the coronavirus … Read more
European industry retools to fight coronavirus
Across Europe, a variety of companies are retooling to produce health equipment that is in short supply, from masks to life-saving ventilators.
Spanish perfume maker … Read more
Photo Story: Masks with a purpose
Palestinian artist Samah Saed paints the Palestinian flag on a face mask to encourage people to wear them as a precautionary measure against the spread … Read more
Agricultural sector at risk in Europe without migrant workers
Farmers across Europe bank on improvised armies of pickers to save harvest, as coronavirus lockdowns have stopped migrant workers from arriving to carry out the … Read more
Merkel ends her self-quarantine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has ended her self-quarantine and returned to the chancellery on Friday after testing negative for coronavirus several times, her spokesman said.… Read more
Fujifilm says new coronavirus test can produce results in two hours
Fujifilm Holdings Corp said it has developed a new, faster test for the novel coronavirus that that causes the COVID-19 disease, reducing the time of … Read more
Russia sending 11 military planes to Serbia with medical equipment
Russia says it is sending 11 military planes to Serbia carrying medical equipment to help in the fight against COVID-19. The Russian Defense Ministry said … Read more
Infections in Spain have surpassed Italy
The total number of coronavirus infections in Spain has surpassed Italy. As of Friday morning, 117,710 people had tested positive for COVID-19 in Spain, the … Read more
British MPs want strict curbs on gambling during Covid-19 lockdown
British parliamentarians have called for strict curbs on gambling during the Covid-19 lockdown, including a moratorium on advertising, calling the betting industry’s own proposals “very … Read more
Photo Story: C$5,000 fine to anyone not following social distancing in Toronto
Residents of Canada’s most populous city caught walking within two metres of anyone in a public park or square face a fine of as much … Read more
Photo Story: Daily life amid coronavirus pandemic in the Philippines
A government worker disinfects a road at a public market in Mandaluyong, east of Manila, Philippines, 03 April 2020.
The Philippines announced on 02 April … Read more
WHO coronavirus masks advice could change after new evidence emerges
Official advice on whether people should wear masks in public could be changed after new evidence emerged suggesting they could protect people from coronavirus.
The … Read more