Tag: people
Newcastle United takeover Q&A: Who are the main people involved in the potential deal?
Mike Ashley (centre left) bought Newcastle United in 2007 Newcastle United fans are used to false dawns when it comes to potential new owners replacing the much-maligned Mike Ashley. But…
China’s wet markets are not what some people think they are
That might be surprising — because recently the term wet market has become almost synonymous with Covid-19 for some people in the West. Speaking on April 3, the US’ top…
South Korean election 2020: People head to polls despite coronavirus outbreak
Millions of South Koreans are expected to cast their vote in Wednesday’s parliamentary election for the 300 members of the National Assembly in an election that is seen as a…
Why Dutch people don’t mind you staring into their homes
(CNN) — For many visitors to the Netherlands, one of the great discoveries when wandering through the streets of Amsterdam or other towns and cities is that you can often…
Coronavirus doctor’s diary: A time when people say ‘Have you got a will?’
Image copyright Tom Lawton Image caption Hospital staff holding bags of donated water bottles As relatives are banned from visiting patients with Covid-19 it’s natural that they telephone for information,…
Coronavirus: Six people shot at California house party during lockdown
Image copyright AFP Image caption A young girl was among those treated for gunshot wounds (file image) Californian police say six people have been shot and injured at a “large”…
Coronavirus: Japan rushes to house thousands of homeless people
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Internet cafes have become a common destination for those in Japan without secure housing Japanese authorities are rushing to house thousands of homeless people…
Channel migrants: Border Force picks up 72 people
Image copyright PA Media Image caption Border Force picked up 72 migrants in four vessels in Kent and Sussex Four boats carrying 72 migrants were intercepted by Border Force off…
Coronavirus: Pope Francis urges people not to ‘yield to fear’
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Pope Francis called on people to be “messengers of life in a time of death” Pope Francis has urged people not to “yield to…
Coronavirus: ‘Sorry if people feel there have been failings’ over PPE, says Patel
The home secretary has said she is “sorry if people feel like there have been failings” amid complaints about PPE shortages. Priti Patel was asked at a Downing Street press…
Climate change: How rich people could help save the planet
The more stuff you own, and the more you travel, the more fossils fuels are burned, and the more greenhouse gases are emitted into the atmosphere. Jetting around, buying luxury…
Coronavirus: People thank key workers with Easter eggs
Image copyright Bettina Biazzo Image caption Bettina Biazzo’s sons Rocco and Marco safeguard Easter eggs to be delivered to a hospital in Crawley People across England have been donating chocolate…
Coronavirus: The people fighting fakes from their sofas
Social media companies are struggling to contain a wave of coronavirus misinformation. Into the breach have stepped volunteers who are fighting to stop rumours, bad advice and conspiracy theories from…