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Merkel hesitates over handshake with EU's Ursula von der Leyen

Merkel hesitates over handshake with EU's Ursula von der Leyen

Guardian, 23 Oct 2021

Angela Merkel, the outgoing chancellor of Germany, seemed wary of offering her hand for a full handshake with the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at a Brussels summit.

As Covid cases rise, Boris Johnson claims 'nothing to indicate' winter lockdown likely

As Covid cases rise, Boris Johnson claims 'nothing to indicate' winter lockdown likely

Guardian, 23 Oct 2021

As experts said acting early with lighter measures to cut rising case numbers would reduce the need for tougher restrictions later, the prime minister was asked on Friday about the possibility of a winter lockdown.

'A role model': Obama pays tribute to Angela Merkel

'A role model': Obama pays tribute to Angela Merkel

Guardian, 22 Oct 2021

The former US president Barack Obama has paid tribute to Angela Merkel in a farewell video during what was expected to be the outgoing chancellor of Germany’s final meeting in Brussels.

Frank Field reveals he is terminally ill during assisted dying bill reading in Lords

Frank Field reveals he is terminally ill during assisted dying bill reading in Lords

Guardian, 22 Oct 2021

Frank Field, the former Labour MP for Birkenhead, has revealed that he is terminally ill as he backed a law that would allow assisted dying.

Underwater footage shows La Palma volcano ash covering marine life

Underwater footage shows La Palma volcano ash covering marine life

Guardian, 22 Oct 2021

Footage shows how the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption has affected the marine ecosystem at the lava delta.

La Palma volcano: drone footage reveals massive river of lava

La Palma volcano: drone footage reveals massive river of lava

Guardian, 22 Oct 2021

Drone footage surveying the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma shows a massive river of thick lava flowing towards the Atlantic Ocean.

Aerial footage shows police presence at scene of Rust film set

Aerial footage shows police presence at scene of Rust film set

Guardian, 22 Oct 2021

Aerial footage showed police at the scene of a film set in New Mexico, where a woman was killed and a man injured after the actor Alec Baldwin discharged a prop firearm.

Boris Johnson on rising Covid-19 cases: 'We're sticking with our plan'

Boris Johnson on rising Covid-19 cases: 'We're sticking with our plan'

Guardian, 21 Oct 2021

The prime minister says in an interview in Northern Ireland that there is no need to change the government approach to Covid, as the rising case numbers are 'within the parameters of what the predictions were'.

Police announce that Ali Harbi Ali is charged with murder of David Amess MP

Police announce that Ali Harbi Ali is charged with murder of David Amess MP

Guardian, 21 Oct 2021

A man has been charged with murder after the Conservative MP David Amess was stabbed to death during a surgery for his constituents, announced Matt Jukes, the Metropolitan police assistant commissioner for specialist operations, in a pre...

Helicopters airlift stranded people in Indian flash floods

Helicopters airlift stranded people in Indian flash floods

Guardian, 21 Oct 2021

People stranded in flood waters in northern India had to be airlifted

'Listen to your bodies': Bill Clinton grateful for support after hospitalisation

'Listen to your bodies': Bill Clinton grateful for support after hospitalisation

Guardian, 21 Oct 2021

Bill Clinton has said he is thankful for messages of support in a video published on his Twitter about his release from hospital.

Motorcyclist broadcasts face to thousands after snatching journalist phone mid live report

Motorcyclist broadcasts face to thousands after snatching journalist phone mid live report

Guardian, 21 Oct 2021

A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a journalist’s phone straight from his hands during a live broadcast in Egypt.

Terrorism threat level against MPs raised to 'substantial', says Priti Patel

Terrorism threat level against MPs raised to 'substantial', says Priti Patel

Guardian, 21 Oct 2021

The threat level against MPs has been raised to 'substantial', the home secretary, Priti Patel, has told the Commons, with police saying they would now work with MPs to review the security they receive.

Coronavirus cases could hit 100,000 a day this winter, says Javid

Coronavirus cases could hit 100,000 a day this winter, says Javid

Guardian, 21 Oct 2021

Ministers will do 'what it takes' to ensure the NHS is not overwhelmed this winter, Sajid Javid has promised as he said the number of new Covid infections across the UK could hit a record 100,000 a day.

Covid UK: Sajid Javid holds news conference as cases rise – watch live

Covid UK: Sajid Javid holds news conference as cases rise – watch live

Guardian, 21 Oct 2021

Health secretary Sajid Javid is expected to warn restrictions may return to stop the spread of coronavirus unless more people get their booster jab Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub The Guardian publ...

Erupting volcano spews ash two miles into Japan sky

Erupting volcano spews ash two miles into Japan sky

Guardian, 20 Oct 2021

A volcano erupted blasting ash two miles into the sky on Wednedsay on Japan's main southern island of Kyushu.

Johnson promises 'tough' crackdown on online abuse and extremism

Johnson promises 'tough' crackdown on online abuse and extremism

Guardian, 20 Oct 2021

Boris Johnson has promised to present the delayed online harms bill to parliament before Christmas after the killing of David Amess.

PMQs: Boris Johnson answers questions in parliament – watch live

PMQs: Boris Johnson answers questions in parliament – watch live

Guardian, 20 Oct 2021

Alok Sharma, COP26 climate change conference president, is expected to take questions in parliament before prime minister's question time with Boris Johnson, who leads tributes to James Brokenshire.

Little Amal in Britain: giant puppet of Syrian refugee reaches Folkestone

Little Amal in Britain: giant puppet of Syrian refugee reaches Folkestone

Guardian, 20 Oct 2021

The giant puppet of a nine-year-old Syrian girl has reached the UK, making her first stop in Folkestone, Kent, after walking thousands of miles across Europe.

Charred smoking bus in Damascus bomb attack aftermath that killed 14

Charred smoking bus in Damascus bomb attack aftermath that killed 14

Guardian, 20 Oct 2021

A bomb attack in Damascus has killed 14 and left three injured, Syrian state TV Sana has reported, releasing video of emergency services searching the burnt out remains of the bus, the news agency said a bomb squad defused a third device...