More than 394,000 are without power
Power outages in Louisiana and Texas are climbing at a rapid pace this morning, after Hurricane Laura made landfall on the Gulf Coast. There are now 394,763 customers without power … Read More
Australia seeks more control over deals with foreign states
The Australian government has drafted new laws that would cancel international deals struck by lower tiers of governments with foreign states that are not in Australia’s interests By ROD McGUIRK … Read More
Germany extends its furlough scheme until the end of NEXT YEAR at a likely cost of £27billion
Germany extends its furlough scheme until the end of NEXT YEAR at a likely cost of £27billion German economy saw GDP fall by 11.7 per cent over first six month … Read More
Masks become compulsory in Paris as French coronavirus cases soar
Masks become compulsory throughout Paris as France admits coronavirus R rate is likely to be as high as 1.4 By Chris Pleasance for MailOnline Published: 06:04 EDT, 27 August 2020 … Read More
Europe’s second wave takes hold as cases rise in France, Italy and Spain
Europe’s second wave continues to hit the continent, with France’s Covid-19 R rate hitting 1.4, Spain topping the US in cases per million and Italy recording its highest daily case … Read More
Hurricane Laura continues to gain strength, could become Category 5 storm before making landfall
‘Apocalyptic’ Category 4 Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana with catastrophic 150MPH winds – as Gulf prepares for ‘unsurvivable storm surge’ that will ’cause many casualties’ Hurricane Laura made landfall in … Read More
Hurricane Laura hit the Louisiana coastline with an intensity the region has not seen in over a century
Laura is moving inland as a Category 3 hurricane after making landfall earlier near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 mph. In Lake Charles, buildings … Read More
Global stocks lower ahead of U.S. Fed chair’s speech
Major global stock markets are mostly lower as investors look ahead to a speech by the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer August 27, 2020, 9:27 … Read More
Those who didn’t evacuate before Hurricane Laura should put their name in a plastic bag in a pocket, official says
“Those choosing to stay and face this very dangerous storm must understand that rescue efforts cannot and will not begin until after storm and surge has passed and it is … Read More
Can you spot which meal is healthier? Dietitian shares two versions of a simple lunch
Can you spot which of these meals is healthier? Dietitian shares photos of two simple work lunches – but one has 300 calories more than the other Brisbane dietitian Paula … Read More
