Boris Johnson to announce new coronavirus restrictions for England
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce a new round of coronavirus measures on Monday, after a jump in cases in northern England. British media reported Johnson was due to chair the government’s emergency committee Cobra in the morning to determine the new measures, followed by a briefing with health authorities. In an […]
French Open 2020: Sofia Kenin to play teenager Iga Swiatek in final
The French Open women’s final will be contested between Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin and Polish teenager Iga Swiatek after two contrasting displays in their semi-finals. Swiatek, 19, needed only 70 minutes to beat Argentine Nadia Podoroska 6-2 6-1 to reach her first major final. American Kenin, 21, overcame Czech seventh seed Petra Kvitova 6-4 […]
Mesut Ozil: Arsenal omit midfielder from Europa League squad
Midfielder Mesut Ozil has been left out of Arsenal’s Europa League squad for the forthcoming campaign. The 31-year-old’s future at the club remains uncertain after being persistently left out of the side by manager Mikel Arteta. The Germany international has not played for the Gunners since March. New £45m signing Thomas Partey has been included […]
The IMF says voluntary social distancing has partly driven the global economic downturn
A new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has looked at the extent to which the global economic recession has been driven by voluntary social distancing and lockdown measures. Government restrictions on business and individuals to curb the pandemic come at an economic cost. The IMF research supports that view, but it also found […]
