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Unknown FeedImage copyright Getty Images Image caption US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has been under pressure to share more information about the PPP loans The US government has distributed more than $521bn (415bn) to businesses from its emergency coronavirus aid. This week, the public finally got a glimpse of who’s been getting the money.The list, released…
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Donald Trump has accused the WHO of being under China’s control President Donald Trump has formally moved to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO).The president had made his intentions clear in late May, accusing the WHO of being under China’s control in the wake of the coronavirus…
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus – after previously being criticised for calling the virus a “little flu”.Mr Bolsonaro says he took the test, his fourth, on Monday after developing symptoms, including a high temperature.After announcing the positive result to the media, Mr Bolsonaro stepped back and removed his mask before continuing…
BBC cricket commentator Alison Mitchell is alarmed to find a pigeon has flown in to her room, joking “I’m not sure he’s got accreditation!”.READ MORE:England v West Indies: How to follow on the BBC
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Image copyright Getty Images Citizens Advice says it is now receiving calls seeking redundancy advice once every two minutes.Its benefits advice web pages are also receiving record-breaking traffic – 4.4 million views since 23 March.The charity says the surge in calls is indicative of an “escalating employment crisis” in the UK.Citizens Advice is calling on…
Norwich City head coach Daniel Farke says his side “didn’t show enough quality” during their 4-0 defeat by Arsenal and were “punished” for “mistakes in key moments”.MATCH REPORT: Arsenal 4-0 Norwich
Image copyright Getty Images Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick made “serious mistakes” over the controversial Westferry planning application, MPs have said.The Commons housing committee has asked Mr Jenrick for more details about his contacts with developer and Tory donor Richard Desmond.Boris Johnson said the matter was closed after correspondence, including texts between the two men was…
Frank Worrell, Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott – the ‘Three W’s’ – were part of a legendary West Indies teamSir Everton Weekes was the last survivor of the famous ‘Three Ws’ – a trio of West Indies batting legends whose lives and careers became irrevocably entwined.Frank Worrell, Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott were all born…
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe describes securing Premier League survival this season as “the most difficult challenge” the club has faced after a 4-1 home defeat by Newcastle at the Vitality stadium.MATCH REPORT: Bournemouth 1-4 Newcastle
