Britain has suffered the highest death rate from the novel coronavirus among the most-affected countries with comparable tracking data, according to Financial Times research published Thursday. Official numbers from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released earlier this week show Britain has registered almost 60,000 more deaths than usual since the week ending March 20.… Continue reading UK Has Highest Covid-19 Death Rate_Ada Nkong

A Black man who yelled "I cannot breathe" as a white Minneapolis police officer pinned him down with his knee in the US state of Minnesota died late on Monday, police confirmed, drawing outrage from community members and leaders, and leading to the officers' termination. Video of the incident shows the police officer pinning down… Continue reading Four Minnesota Police Men Fired Over Death of Black Man Pinned by The Neck_Ada Nkong

John Lewis is planning a phased reopening of its stores, using lessons it has learned on social distancing from the partnership's Waitrose shops. Changes will include having a customer service host to monitor numbers inside and answer queries and fewer entrances. John Lewis and other non-essential shops in England can reopen on 15 June, with… Continue reading Coronavirus: John Lewis Plans Phased Reopening of Shops_Ada Nkong

In a landmark feat, Bangladesh has joined the select group of countries that manufacture world-class, large-scale Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by shipping 6.5 million PPE gowns to US brand Hanes, for ultimate delivery to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), reports UNB.To mark the occasion, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam and US… Continue reading Bangladesh Breaks New Grounds, Exports 6.5m PPE to US_Ada Nkong

Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers and the cancellation of dozens of planes. India had halted all flights within the country, and departing and leaving for abroad, in late March as it sought to stop the spread of coronavirus with… Continue reading India Resumes Domestic Flights Amidst Confusion, Jitters_Ada Nkong

Western Australia has been battered by a massive storm which ripped roofs off houses and downed trees across a 1,000km (620 miles) stretch of land. More than 60,000 homes were without power on Monday - most in the main city, Perth. No injuries were reported, officials said. The state's south was particularly hard hit with… Continue reading Western Australia Hit by ‘Once in a Decade’ Storm_Ada Nkong