Image copyright Getty Images Sales of freezers have spiked amid growing concern over the coronavirus, according to figures from online appliance firm AO.com. Freezer sales jumped 200% year-on-year last week, and Wednesday was its third highest sales day ever, AO.com said. Meanwhile, department store chain John Lewis said it had seen “a substantial uplift in […]
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The Dutch prime minister has apparently been caught out by his own handshake policy, moments after announcing it to his nation on live TV. Speaking during a press conference, Mark Rutte told people to use alternative greetings to help combat the coronavirus – before then shaking the hand of the official standing beside him. Realising
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All upcoming soccer games in Spain and some in Germany will be played in empty stadiums because of the coronavirus outbreak By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer March 10, 2020, 12:45 PM 3 min read MADRID — All upcoming soccer games in Spain and some in Germany will be played in empty stadiums because of
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Good morning and welcome to On Politics, a daily political analysis of the 2020 elections based on reporting by New York Times journalists. Sign up here to get On Politics in your inbox every weekday. Where things stand in the race The presidential primary race is a game of dominoes, and they may start falling
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BERLIN — Germany has confirmed more than 1,100 cases of the new coronavirus but — so far — just two deaths, far fewer than other European countries with a similar number of reported infections. Experts said Monday that rapid testing as the outbreak unfolded meant Germany has probably diagnosed a much larger proportion of those
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Image copyright Curzon Image caption Parasite won four Oscars including best picture and best director Oscar-winning South Korean movie Parasite has achieved another milestone by becoming the highest-grossing non-English language film in the UK. The winner of the best picture Oscar has taken a total of £11.5m at the box office since its release on
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Image copyright PA Media Taxpayer-owned bank RBS will allow people affected by the coronavirus outbreak to defer mortgage and loan repayments for up to three months. The bank, which runs the RBS, NatWest, and Ulster Bank brands, also said savers could close fixed-term savings accounts early with no charge. This is designed to allow people
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The status of three San Jose Sharks hockey games, the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Stanford and one MLS game are in doubt By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer March 10, 2020, 11:11 AM 3 min read SAN JOSE, Calif. — The status of three San Jose Sharks hockey games, the NCAA women’s basketball tournament
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The government must “learn the lesson” to fund public services properly after the outbreak of coronavirus, according to Labour’s John McDonnell. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Budget statement, the shadow chancellor called for No 10 to “throw all the resources we possibly can” at tackling the issue. But, he said: “Tackling this crisis is not helped
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It’s hard to sit tight during uncertain times. But when it comes to long-term investing, it’s the best time to do just that. U.S. stock markets have plunged due to a combination of falling oil prices and worsening coronavirus fears. The rout on Monday knocked 7.6% off the S&P 500 index, which is now down
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