theweekuk--2020-04-16--Could coronavirus lead to world peace?

Could coronavirus lead to world peace?

International leaders look set to agree a landmark global ceasefire that could bring a temporary halt to many of the world’s conflicts, in a rare moment of solidarity to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.
First mooted by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres last month when he argued that war-ravaged countries were particularly vulnerable to coronavirus pandemics because they have acutely poor healthcare provisions, the idea has quickly gathered pace, driven in large part by French President Emmanuel Macron.
On Wednesday, Macron told RFI he had secured the support of four of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council needed for a ceasefire to be operable, with Russian President Vladimir Putin “certain to agree too”.
Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said “work is underway”, and if agreed the move would represent “a major act of international co-operation at a time when multilateral co-operation in other areas is weakening”, reports Business Insider.
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However, “it remains to be seen whether the peace initiative will be anything more than a hopeful declaration in forcing a halt to wars worldwide,” says The Times.
The newspaper notes that a unilateral two-week ceasefire called by the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen came into effect on 9 April has already broken down, while Kremlin-backed Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar and Syria’s Bashar al-Assad are unlikely to give their opponents any breathing room.
“Clearly, such an action would not eradicate some of the greatest challenges to world peace” says CNN, but it nevertheless demonstrates “a rare sign of global unity in the current climate” says US news site Axios, especially after Trump announced his plan to halt US funding to the World Health Organization and again questioned China’s transparency over the coronavirus outbreak, casting doubt on its reporting of cases and the origins of the virus.
It would also mark a moment of personal triumph for Macron. CNN says France's 42-year-old president “is now positioning himself to take over the mantle of global leadership long reserved to the older leaders of China, Russia or especially the United States”.
“And right now, he has no real challengers”.


theweekuk--2020-04-16--How coronavirus will affect how we eat

How coronavirus will affect how we eat

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The coronavirus outbreak looks set to permanently change how and where we eat.
A study of 2,000 adults commissioned by Tesco found a quarter of households are spending more time cooking together, while 33% said mealtimes have become more of an occasion.
As a result, two fifths said they enjoy cooking more now than they did before the lockdown began, with 89% vowing to continue making food from scratch once the restrictions are lifted.
Earlier this month Ian Wright, the chief executive officer of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), said the coronavirus pandemic will likely change people’s eating habits forever and have a permanent effect on the UK food and drink industry.
“Of course there will be those who as soon as this is deemed to be over will go out and ‘party like it’s 1999’” he told the Gratham Journal, but many will also choose to embrace the new working-from-home culture, shunning their usual cafes and restaurants in favour of making their own meals.
It is a similar story around the world, with a survey by market researcher Nielsen held across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia in March concluding Asian consumers are unlikely to go back to their old habits of frequently dining out, and will instead prefer takeaways and eating at home once life goes back to normal after the coronavirus pandemic.
With 86% of those polled in China saying they would eat at home more often than before the outbreak, “the survey underscores the changing retail landscape, particularly for the food and drinks segment, as businesses grapple with the new normal of social distancing drilled into the public’s psyche to stem the spread of Covid-19” reports the South China Morning Post.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow in Forbes says “with the widespread acceptance that coronavirus originated in an exotic meat market in China, there has been a massive consumer rethink around food”.
She predicts changing attitudes will see home cooking make a resurgence, healthy and organic eating growing in importance, food safety coming under a closer lens, reduced demand for exotic, risque foods, and a greater focus on eating local.
All this spells trouble for the already beleaguered high-street restaurant.
Janan Ganesh in the Financial Times writes while the likes of sport and theatre will quickly return to normal, “barring a surge of masochism, fewer entrepreneurs are going to brave the economic risk of the restaurant trade. Those who do will meet fewer willing investors. A sector that is already defined by overcapacity and hair’s-breadth margins will have to get smaller. Logic implies that takings for those who survive could stabilise and grow. But it also implies a narrowing in consumer choice.”
Warning of a “loss of globalism” he says the current crisis is an “attack on the specific lifeblood of the restaurant trade: supply chains, entrepreneurial risk-appetite, the public’s openness to experimentation. The crisis seems almost scripted to do for this one sector”.
For some though, nothing can ever replace the experience of eating out.
The Guardian’s food critic Jay Rayner says with restaurants currently shut, some have suggested he review takeaways instead.
“That’s a non-starter” he writes. “While the food might be diverting, the mid-century modern knock-off kitchen table would stay monotonously the same.”


theweekuk--2020-04-16--Half the world’s countries ask for IMF bailout

More than half the world ’ s countries have approached the International Monetary Fund for a bailout to weather the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
The IMF ’ s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors that more than 100 countries have so far asked for emergency assistance .
With many countries in full lockdown and their economies effectively in stasis , the IMF warned this week the coronavirus pandemic is plunging the global economy into its deepest slump since the Great Depression of the 1930s .
On Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global GDP will contract by 3 % in 2020 , “ a far worse recession than the one that followed the global financial crisis of 2008 ” says CNN , with a risk it could extend into 2021 if policymakers fail to coordinate a global response .
The Telegraph estimates world leaders have already committed almost $ 8 trillion ( £6.4 trillion ) to battle the coronavirus and its economic fallout , “ driving public debt up to dangerously high levels ” .
More than $ 7.8 trillion has so far gone towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public sector loans and equity investments , plus other loan guarantees and liabilities .
“ At the same time tax revenues will slump as the economy grinds to a halt , ” says the paper .
Speaking to CNBC , Georgieva she was ready to use the IMF ’ s “ full toolbox and $ 1 trillion firepower ” of lending capacity , noting that 10 countries have so far received emergency funding , and half of the remaining countries should receive their requested financial lifelines by the end of April .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is not because of bad governors or mistakes , ” she said , “ and for that reason , we are providing funding very quickly.
” CNN ’ s Sherisse Pham writes that while the IMF chief “ acknowledged that the fund has a reputation for imposing tough conditions on countries seeking bailouts ” , this time she asked for governments to prioritise paying doctors and nurses , making sure health systems are functioning , and vulnerable people and first responders are protected .
While the coronavirus has so far concentrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent interview with Reuters , the IMF ’ s chief economist , Gita Gopinath , predicted that the pandemic would be devastating for the economies of poor countries , “ many of which have fewer resources to deal with the fallout from the pandemic , not to mention high debt levels and weak health-care infrastructures ” , says Forbes .
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More than half the world’s countries have approached the International Monetary Fund for a bailout to weather the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors that more than 100 countries have so far asked for emergency assistance.
With many countries in full lockdown and their economies effectively in stasis, the IMF warned this week the coronavirus pandemic is plunging the global economy into its deepest slump since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
On Tuesday, the Washington-based body said it expects global GDP will contract by 3% in 2020, “a far worse recession than the one that followed the global financial crisis of 2008” says CNN, with a risk it could extend into 2021 if policymakers fail to coordinate a global response.
The Telegraph estimates world leaders have already committed almost $8 trillion (£6.4 trillion) to battle the coronavirus and its economic fallout, “driving public debt up to dangerously high levels”.
More than $7.8 trillion has so far gone towards health, tax and spending measures, public sector loans and equity investments, plus other loan guarantees and liabilities.
“At the same time tax revenues will slump as the economy grinds to a halt,” says the paper.
Speaking to CNBC, Georgieva she was ready to use the IMF’s “full toolbox and $1 trillion firepower” of lending capacity, noting that 10 countries have so far received emergency funding, and half of the remaining countries should receive their requested financial lifelines by the end of April.
“This is an emergency like no other. It is not because of bad governors or mistakes,” she said, “and for that reason, we are providing funding very quickly.”
CNN’s Sherisse Pham writes that while the IMF chief “acknowledged that the fund has a reputation for imposing tough conditions on countries seeking bailouts”, this time she asked for governments to prioritise paying doctors and nurses, making sure health systems are functioning, and vulnerable people and first responders are protected.
While the coronavirus has so far concentrated mainly in G20 nations, in a recent interview with Reuters, the IMF’s chief economist, Gita Gopinath, predicted that the pandemic would be devastating for the economies of poor countries, “many of which have fewer resources to deal with the fallout from the pandemic, not to mention high debt levels and weak health-care infrastructures”, says Forbes.
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theweekuk--2020-04-16--What’s on this weekend? From Killing Eve to Sergio

The Week ’ s best film , TV , book and live show on this weekend , with excerpts from the top reviews .
“ The Eve is dead ; long live the Eve !
That might as well be the rallying cry for Killing Eve , the Emmy-winning , genre-defying series that , two seasons in a row now , has ended with a near-murder and woken up with a new showrunner .
But maybe that ’ s fitting for a show that ’ s about chameleons , destruction , and reinvention — and burning down what no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watching the flames dance .
The third season of Killing Eve comes at a moment in history when we could all use a little ( or hell , a lot of ) escapism .
And what high-test escapism it is , into a world of globetrotting assassinations , fabulous outfits , and flirtations with the moral abyss.
” S3 E2 Sunday 9.15pm on BBC One .
Series 1 and 2 , and S3E1 on BBC iPlayer “ Greg Barker 's Sergio is one of those rare films in which a genuine concern for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old-fashioned moviegoing pleasures .
This portrait of influential U.N. diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello benefits immensely from two magnetic leads , Wagner Moura and Ana de Armas , whose onscreen chemistry is undeniable ; but its deft sense of structure is of equal importance , making it an engrossing picture even for those who know next to nothing about its subject or settings.
” Available on Netflix from 17 April “ Exciting Times is a fun , snappy read – ordinarily , I ’ d say its short chapters could be torn through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll brighten lockdown too .
Exciting Times is very funny in its cool observation and the way it takes us inside Ava ’ s spirals of overthinking .
Dolan ’ s writing is extremely sharp – both cutting and tart – but there are places where it feels overly cynical .
Ava eventually comes to recognise that her cynicism is the protective garb of youth , but it is something the book also struggles to shrug off…It all adds up to a bracing , refreshing first novel , with hints of greater things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Opera “ The 25th-anniversary concert production , filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011 features Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom and Sierra Boggess as Christine .
The show is the third in a new series of Lloyd Webber 's works that are being streamed for free online while a lockdown of UK households continues , which has seen theatres closed up and down the country .
You can tune in here on Friday for more .
The epic 2011 production , inspired by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne 's original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ featured a cast and orchestra of over 200 , plus some special guest appearances.
” Streaming free on YouTube from 7pm on 17 April for 24 hours

The Week’s best film, TV, book and live show on this weekend, with excerpts from the top reviews.
TELEVISION: Killing Eve
Jenna Scherer in Rolling Stone
“The Eve is dead; long live the Eve! That might as well be the rallying cry for Killing Eve, the Emmy-winning, genre-defying series that, two seasons in a row now, has ended with a near-murder and woken up with a new showrunner. But maybe that’s fitting for a show that’s about chameleons, destruction, and reinvention — and burning down what no longer serves you just for the pleasure of watching the flames dance. The third season of Killing Eve comes at a moment in history when we could all use a little (or hell, a lot of) escapism. And what high-test escapism it is, into a world of globetrotting assassinations, fabulous outfits, and flirtations with the moral abyss.”
S3 E2 Sunday 9.15pm on BBC One. Series 1 and 2, and S3E1 on BBC iPlayer
MOVIE: Sergio
John DeFore for The Hollywood Reporter
“Greg Barker's Sergio is one of those rare films in which a genuine concern for geopolitics coexists perfectly well with romance and old-fashioned moviegoing pleasures. This portrait of influential U.N. diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello benefits immensely from two magnetic leads, Wagner Moura and Ana de Armas, whose onscreen chemistry is undeniable; but its deft sense of structure is of equal importance, making it an engrossing picture even for those who know next to nothing about its subject or settings.”
Available on Netflix from 17 April
BOOK: Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan
Holly Williams in The Guardian
“Exciting Times is a fun, snappy read – ordinarily, I’d say its short chapters could be torn through on your commute, but it’ll brighten lockdown too. Exciting Times is very funny in its cool observation and the way it takes us inside Ava’s spirals of overthinking. Dolan’s writing is extremely sharp – both cutting and tart – but there are places where it feels overly cynical. Ava eventually comes to recognise that her cynicism is the protective garb of youth, but it is something the book also struggles to shrug off…It all adds up to a bracing, refreshing first novel, with hints of greater things to come.”
Published 16 April
STAGE: The Phantom of the Opera
Alex Wood for What’s on Stage
“The 25th-anniversary concert production, filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011 features Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom and Sierra Boggess as Christine. The show is the third in a new series of Lloyd Webber's works that are being streamed for free online while a lockdown of UK households continues, which has seen theatres closed up and down the country. You can tune in here on Friday for more. The epic 2011 production, inspired by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne's original staging and directed by Laurence Connor, featured a cast and orchestra of over 200, plus some special guest appearances.”
Streaming free on YouTube from 7pm on 17 April for 24 hours


theweekuk--2020-04-16--Ten London cocktails delivered to your door during lockdown

Heartfelt announcements across TV and radio ; the Queen ’ s speech lighting up Piccadilly Circus ; religiously clapping every Thursday at 8pm until your hands hurt ; the message to stay home couldn ’ t be any clearer - but lockdown doesn ’ t mean you have to miss out entirely .
Although bars and restaurants have shut their doors , their teams remain working behind the scenes so that you can get cocktails delivered right to your door .
We got in touch with DesignMyNight for the best ones out there .
Whisky cocktail fans are about to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - East London ’ s coolest bar - has started to bottle and deliver 13 of its most popular sips .
There are plenty to choose from ; think rum old fashioneds and manhattans , to more unique recipes like Into The Woods and a very special mezcal negroni .
With 500ml bottles and 50ml bundles where you can mix and match as you like , stocking up is a no-brainer .
As far as launches go Tincture hasn ’ t had the best of luck , opening just one month before lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though - if anything it ’ s made them peddle faster .
Literally .
This zero waste bar in the heart of East London is delivering cocktails via bicycle to those who live within a two-mile radius of the premises , and for your sake , we hope your postcode says you do .
Otherwise , you ’ re missing out on lip-smacking and seasonal sips like rhubarbaritas and a moreish poddington martini .
Heads + Tails hasn ’ t been open that long but it ’ s already made a name for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brunch menu and beautiful interiors .
Although these guys are shut for lockdown , they have turned to delivering a handful of their favourite cocktails in pretty bottles .
Anyone across the UK can place an order , and with negronis , old fashioneds and their Russeliana number ( a mix of Wild Turkey 101 , sage-infused Tio Pepe , agave syrup , sour cherry liqueur and mezcal mist ) on the menu there ’ s no need to make mediocre cocktails at home ever again .
Constantly featured on the World ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s no secret that Callooh Callay is one of the top cocktails spots around .
It has hidden rooms and menus disguised as TFL Oyster cards , and although we can ’ t experience any of that right now , you can order drinks to your front door .
Coming in at 750ml each , there ’ s a staggering eight concoctions to make your way through , ranging between £39 and £44 .
Not bad for one of the world ’ s best bars , eh ?
It can be difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bethnal Green but The Sun Tavern has lots of quirks to ensure it ’ s never forgotten ( shout out to the establishment ’ s Irish whiskey collection - the biggest in London - and poitín cocktails ) .
During lockdown you can order several kinds of boozy kits from the bar , from highballs to diabolos , and if you ’ re a classic cocktail drinker the quarantini kit is the way to go , offering eight serves of two different drinks for £30 .
If you ’ re an imbiber who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be right up your street .
The Nelson ’ s Pub in Shoreditch has teamed up with 1929 Agency to create a bespoke selection of bottled cocktails delivered across zones 1 , 2 and 3 in London .
200ml in size , you ’ ll have a top time sampling the different mixes .
Miracle , clear vegan punch , negroni and the lifted spirit are the four included in the £27.50 offer .
ABQ is more commonly known for its Breaking Bad and WWII-themed experiences but due to the current lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its doors and work on something else instead .
Bottling up its best-selling drinks from its new playhouse in Chelsea , you can now order mixes to enjoy them at home .
They come in boxes of six or 12 and there ’ s a litre option for the bar ’ s bellini-like drink , valentina .
Happiness Forgets is another one of the crowning jewels in London ’ s cocktail crown and for plenty of good reasons .
While its doors are closed the team are delivering hand-crafted cocktails within a three-mile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Cutting no corners , you can expect each delivery to come with ice and garnishes and they ’ ve even introduced two guest cocktails each week .
Last week ’ s coming in from The Little Red Door , a Paris hangout which happens to be one of the best bars in the world .
Mac & Wild are the fathers of London ’ s best burger and , unless you live in Colchester , you won ’ t be able to benefit from its deliverable DIY burger kits .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some in-house cocktails at home as it delivers those across the nation during lockdown .
With nine bottles to salivate over , each one is just as thirst-quenching as the last , especially the Dundee sour and black witch espresso martini .
The Four Sisters is an incredible date night spot in Islington with a mighty menu of signature cocktails you won ’ t find anywhere else .
You ’ ll have to swap the velvet furnishings for your own sofa during lockdown , but that isn ’ t such a bad thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy at home .
Pick from fig palmetto , cafe au lait , chamomile gimlet and a bold tea old fashioned and have the ultimate night in ... minus making a mess in the kitchen .
For more information on cocktail bars in London , visit DesignMyNight.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook ; @ DesignMyNight .

Heartfelt announcements across TV and radio; the Queen’s speech lighting up Piccadilly Circus; religiously clapping every Thursday at 8pm until your hands hurt; the message to stay home couldn’t be any clearer - but lockdown doesn’t mean you have to miss out entirely.
Although bars and restaurants have shut their doors, their teams remain working behind the scenes so that you can get cocktails delivered right to your door. We got in touch with DesignMyNight for the best ones out there.
Map Maison
Whisky cocktail fans are about to have their spirits lifted as MAP Maison - East London’s coolest bar - has started to bottle and deliver 13 of its most popular sips. There are plenty to choose from; think rum old fashioneds and manhattans, to more unique recipes like Into The Woods and a very special mezcal negroni. With 500ml bottles and 50ml bundles where you can mix and match as you like, stocking up is a no-brainer.
Tincture
As far as launches go Tincture hasn’t had the best of luck, opening just one month before lockdown. That hasn’t stopped them though - if anything it’s made them peddle faster. Literally. This zero waste bar in the heart of East London is delivering cocktails via bicycle to those who live within a two-mile radius of the premises, and for your sake, we hope your postcode says you do. Otherwise, you’re missing out on lip-smacking and seasonal sips like rhubarbaritas and a moreish poddington martini.
Heads + Tails
Heads + Tails hasn’t been open that long but it’s already made a name for itself in West Hampstead thanks to its brunch menu and beautiful interiors. Although these guys are shut for lockdown, they have turned to delivering a handful of their favourite cocktails in pretty bottles. Anyone across the UK can place an order, and with negronis, old fashioneds and their Russeliana number (a mix of Wild Turkey 101, sage-infused Tio Pepe, agave syrup, sour cherry liqueur and mezcal mist) on the menu there’s no need to make mediocre cocktails at home ever again.
Callooh Callay
Constantly featured on the World’s 50 Best Bars list, it’s no secret that Callooh Callay is one of the top cocktails spots around. It has hidden rooms and menus disguised as TFL Oyster cards, and although we can’t experience any of that right now, you can order drinks to your front door. Coming in at 750ml each, there’s a staggering eight concoctions to make your way through, ranging between £39 and £44. Not bad for one of the world’s best bars, eh?
The Sun Tavern
It can be difficult to stand out in a place like Bethnal Green but The Sun Tavern has lots of quirks to ensure it’s never forgotten (shout out to the establishment’s Irish whiskey collection - the biggest in London - and poitín cocktails). During lockdown you can order several kinds of boozy kits from the bar, from highballs to diabolos, and if you’re a classic cocktail drinker the quarantini kit is the way to go, offering eight serves of two different drinks for £30.
Boxed up & Delivered by 1929 Agency
If you’re an imbiber who loves variety, Boxed Up & Delivered should be right up your street. The Nelson’s Pub in Shoreditch has teamed up with 1929 Agency to create a bespoke selection of bottled cocktails that can be delivered nationwide. 200ml in size, you’ll have a top time sampling the different mixes. Miracle, clear vegan punch, negroni and the lifted spirit are the four included in the £24.99 offer, with a mixed box of eight coming in at £47.50.
Cocktails By Lollipop
ABQ is more commonly known for its Breaking Bad and WWII-themed experiences but due to the current lockdown, it’s decided to close its doors and work on something else instead. Bottling up its best-selling drinks from its new playhouse in Chelsea, you can now order mixes to enjoy them at home. They come in boxes of six or 12 and there’s a litre option for the bar’s bellini-like drink, valentina.
Happiness Forgets
Happiness Forgets is another one of the crowning jewels in London’s cocktail crown and for plenty of good reasons. While its doors are closed the team are delivering hand-crafted cocktails within a three-mile radius of their award-winning bar in Shoreditch. Cutting no corners, you can expect each delivery to come with ice and garnishes and they’ve even introduced two guest cocktails each week. Last week’s coming in from The Little Red Door, a Paris hangout which happens to be one of the best bars in the world.
Mac & Wild
Mac & Wild are the fathers of London’s best burger and, unless you live in Colchester, you won’t be able to benefit from its deliverable DIY burger kits. You can, however, look forward to trying some in-house cocktails at home as it delivers those across the nation during lockdown. With nine bottles to salivate over, each one is just as thirst-quenching as the last, especially the Dundee sour and black witch espresso martini.
The Four Sisters
The Four Sisters is an incredible date night spot in Islington with a mighty menu of signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll have to swap the velvet furnishings for your own sofa during lockdown, but that isn’t such a bad thing when you can still order cocktails to enjoy at home. Pick from fig palmetto, cafe au lait, chamomile gimlet and a bold tea old fashioned and have the ultimate night in... minus making a mess in the kitchen.
For more information on cocktail bars in London, visit DesignMyNight.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook; @DesignMyNight.


theweekuk--2020-04-17--The new coronavirus research out this week: excess deaths - and an unexpected benefit

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theweekuk--2020-04-17--Coronavirus: the vulnerable regions that could trigger ‘rebound’ in the West

Poorer countries recovering from the coronavirus outbreak risk sparking a second global wave of infections if the West does not help the developing world , experts have warned .
The UN secretary-general , Antonio Guterres , said the virus could mutate into a form that no vaccine could contain if the disease was left to spread in developing countries .
“ The virus could devastate the developing world and then re-emerge where it was previously suppressed , ” he said .
“ In our interconnected world , we are only as strong as the weakest health systems.
” The risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who would suffer the most , and also to richer countries who are ignoring warnings “ as governments scramble to attend emergencies in their own countries ” , says The Times .
The UK announced this week that it would donate £200 million to the global effort “ to prevent a second deadly wave reaching the UK ” after a UN appeal for further emergency funds failed to yield an adequate reaction .
Former foreign secretary David Miliband , president of the International Rescue Committee ( IRC ) , said the richer nations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” to support the less-developed world before the coronavirus hit it with devastating effect .
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The country , “ which has suffered famine and widespread malnutrition , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 million , and 24 intensive-care beds ” , reports The Times .
Somalia , further to the east , has 15 ICU beds for its 15.8 million population , the paper adds .
In Central Africa , the Democratic Republic of Congo has just confirmed five new cases of ebola , raising fears that facilities there could become overwhelmed if it has to contend with two outbreaks at once .
The continent currently has 18,441 coronavirus cases , with 966 confirmed deaths as of Friday morning , reports Africa News .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases and deaths in the last week , though rates are still far lower than in Europe .
But the WHO has warned that Africa could become the next epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak , with many countries lacking the ventilators to deal with the pandemic , reports the BBC .
The coronavirus outbreak could threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of refugees in Bangladesh , temporary home to around 860,000 Rohingya Muslims who fled persecution in Myanmar .
Authorities fear that the coming rainy season will lead to sewage overflowing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are scared that the virus is killing many people around the world , ” Marjuna , an 18-year-old Rohingya refugee in the Kutupalong camp , told The New York Times .
“ We don ’ t know how to stop it.
” Doctors in Bangladesh have said that in recent weeks , they have treated and lost refugee patients with symptoms of the virus .
“ If we think this is a big issue in the US and Europe , we haven ’ t seen anything yet if Covid gets into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a public health researcher at Cambridge University .
“ People can ’ t even wash their kids , let alone wash their hands.
” The Bangladeshi government unveiled a financial stimulus package worth about $ 8bn to help the nation ’ s economy and bring aid to poor people struggling to cope with the impact of the virus , reports Al Jazeera .
But “ the South Asian nation has a fragile healthcare system and its medical professionals are in dire need of PPE to fight the Covid-19 outbreak , ” says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camp on the Greek island of Lesbos is under huge pressure .
The 20,000 people inhabiting the unsanitary and overcrowded camp , which was built for 3,000 , now have to contend with a virus that can only be defeated by physical distancing and rigorous hygiene .
“ The one thing that everyone is stressing in combating the coronavirus is to create social distance but that is precisely what is impossible for refugees , ” Deepmala Mahla , the regional director for Asia for CARE , the humanitarian aid agency , told The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you go to create space ?
There is no space.
” “ It ’ s a disaster – more than a disaster , ” Salam Aldeen , founder of the Lesbos-based Team Humanity NGO , told The New Humanitarian .
“ Hygiene and sanitation conditions are unsafe , ” Boris Cheshrikov , the spokesperson in Greece for the UN ’ s refugee agency , UNHCR , told TNH .
“ Many can not see a doctor as there are simply too few medical staff.
” The healthcare situation in Syria has been “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitals by Russian and Syrian warplanes ” , says The Times .
In Syrian refugee camps , patients are dying from what appears to be coronavirus , with doctors unable to help them because they don ’ t have the equipment , protective gear , or even beds .
Only 64 % of public hospitals are fully functioning in the country , and there is a shortage of trained staff able to help with the outbreak , says the WHO .
Médecins Sans Frontières ( MSF ) warned on Monday that the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly become critical if additional support and measures were not in place , reports the BBC .
“ We witnessed people living in the open ; we also saw two or three families sharing a tent which did not protect them from the cold or the rain .
There were too few tents to accommodate the new arrivals , ” said Ahmed , an MSF project team leader .


theweekuk--2020-04-17--Sport shorts: Leeds legend Norman ‘Bites Yer Legs’ Hunter dies of coronavirus and Harry Kane hails C

Sport shorts: Leeds legend Norman ‘Bites Yer Legs’ Hunter dies of coronavirus and Harry Kane hails Capt Tom Moore

Leeds United legend Norman Hunter has died in hospital at the age of 76 after contracting the coronavirus .
The former centre-back played 726 matches in 14 years for Leeds and also won 28 caps for England .
Nicknamed “ Bites Yer Legs ” for his tough tackling , Hunter was a non-playing member of the 1966 World Cup-winning squad .
A statement from the Elland Road club said : “ Leeds United are devastated to learn of the passing of club icon Norman Hunter at the age of 76 .
“ He leaves a huge hole in the Leeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be forgotten and our thoughts are with Norman ’ s family and friends at this very difficult time.
” Wales rugby union head coach Wayne Pivac says that “ two or three ” of the country ’ s senior players have had the coronavirus .
The BBC reports that the 57-year-old did not reveal who the players were , but it ’ s understood they have since recovered .
“ It ’ s ripping through the communities here [ in Wales ] , ” Pivac told 1 NEWS in New Zealand .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two or three cases that I ’ m aware of within our squad.
” Uefa is striving to complete this season ’ s Champions League competition even if it means playing the final on 29 August .
According to BBC Sport , Istanbul will host the final ( as was always the intention ) with the Europa League final taking place in Gdansk on 26 August .
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Magpies deal done by 1 May Newcastle United ’ s new owners could be installed by 1 May , claims the Independent , with the paper reporting the £300m takeover is progressing smoothly and is expected to be finalised by the end of April .
The takeover bid is led by Saudi Arabia ’ s Public Investment Fund ( PIF ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club , and the Indy says it does not anticipate any hold-up during the Premier League ’ s Owners ’ and Directors ’ Test .
Concerns have been raised by human rights group Amnesty that the takeover amounts to “ sportswashing ” , but the deal is expected to go through this month .
The Times describes the stand-off as “ deadlock ” , while The Guardian deploys “ loggerheads ” , but one thing is certain : the issue of Premier League players ’ pay cuts just won ’ t go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting will be held today and The Guardian says that also on the agenda is the “ thorny issue ” of the cut-off date for completing the season with many of the top-flight clubs adamant it has to end before 30 June otherwise a good number of their players will be out of contract .
What an inspiration @ captaintommoore is to the whole country !
Incredible effort by an amazing man to raise money for our NHS workers who are doing heroic work .
% uD83D % uDC4F % uD83D % uDC4F @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pic.twitter.com/dFC4bXPK0J England football skipper Harry Kane is among the many sporting figures to praise Capt Tom Moore for his fundraising efforts .
The 99-year-old has raised more than £18m for the NHS and Spurs striker Kane said : “ Captain Tom Moore , I just want to say how proud I am , and the whole country are , of you right now .
You ’ ve been a huge help to the NHS who really need it at this vital time .
You ’ re a true inspiration , keep it going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best.
” Gary Anderson won ’ t be playing in the inaugural Professional Darts Corporation ( PDC ) Home Tour because of a dodgy internet connection .
The Scot , a two-time world champion , told The Sun : “ I was up for it but when we did tests of my wifi , it ’ s just not reliable enough .
It doesn ’ t surprise me .
I struggle to pay bills online in my house , it ’ s really frustrating .
I did want to take part .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ try and win.
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Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel says it does not matter how many races there are in this season ’ s Formula 1 world championship - drivers will still need to be consistent .
The German said : “ I don ’ t think it makes a big difference .
A season is a season whether it has 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still have to be the most consistent .
In the end , the championship is the championship .
With 10 races , there would still be a lot of things to get right.
” Sale will play in the women ’ s top division next season and 34-year-old Daley-Mclean said : “ I ’ m really excited to join such a great club .
And to be part of an ambitious women ’ s programme from the outset.
” With the Indian Premier League having been suspended until further notice , there could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for cricket .
The Daily Mail says that the England and Wales Cricket Board will meet next week to discuss the devastating impact of the coronavirus crisis .
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1. RIP Norman Hunter
Leeds United legend Norman Hunter has died in hospital at the age of 76 after contracting the coronavirus.
The former centre-back played 726 matches in 14 years for Leeds and also won 28 caps for England. Nicknamed “Bites Yer Legs” for his tough tackling, Hunter was a non-playing member of the 1966 World Cup-winning squad.
A statement from the Elland Road club said: “Leeds United are devastated to learn of the passing of club icon Norman Hunter at the age of 76.
“He leaves a huge hole in the Leeds United family, his legacy will never be forgotten and our thoughts are with Norman’s family and friends at this very difficult time.”
Rest in peace Norman pic.twitter.com/Fq38EJK6Pn — Leeds United (@LUFC) April 17, 2020
2. Pivac: Wales players have had virus
Wales rugby union head coach Wayne Pivac says that “two or three” of the country’s senior players have had the coronavirus.
The BBC reports that the 57-year-old did not reveal who the players were, but it’s understood they have since recovered.
“It’s ripping through the communities here [in Wales],” Pivac told 1 NEWS in New Zealand. “At the moment we’ve had two or three cases that I’m aware of within our squad.”
3. August finals for Uefa competitions?
Uefa is striving to complete this season’s Champions League competition even if it means playing the final on 29 August.
According to BBC Sport, Istanbul will host the final (as was always the intention) with the Europa League final taking place in Gdansk on 26 August.
European football’s governing body is scheduled to hold a video conference on 23 April in which the idea will be discussed in the context of the coronavirus crisis.
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4. Magpies deal done by 1 May
Newcastle United’s new owners could be installed by 1 May, claims the Independent, with the paper reporting the £300m takeover is progressing smoothly and is expected to be finalised by the end of April.
The takeover bid is led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which will own 80% of the club, and the Indy says it does not anticipate any hold-up during the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test.


theweekuk--2020-04-17--Instant Opinion: launching HS2 now ‘is a disgrace’

The Week ’ s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media , with excerpts from each .
on the tasteless timing of the high speed rail project HS2 was always a white elephant .
To launch it now is a disgrace “ It is beyond cynical .
Almost every business in Britain is in lockdown .
Shops are shut , factories padlocked , firms bankrupted , millions pushed into short- or long-term unemployment .
They are told by the cabinet , ‘ We are all in this together ’ .
No we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the champagne and consultants carting their fees to the bank .
These are not medical suppliers , care home operators or testing centres .
They are not the broken-backed small businesses to whose half-hearted aid the Treasury still fails to come .
The lucky ones are the backers of Boris Johnson ’ s beloved HS2.
” on expectations in US politics The secret weapon hidden in Obama 's endorsement of Biden “ Sometimes in politics the least surprising development can be the most important .
This is a true thing that has often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our current President .
While it was expected , Barack Obama 's endorsement Tuesday of Joe Biden is still critically important to the Democrat 's chances of winning back the White House .
Let 's start with the raw politics .
Former President Obama 's nod reinforces Biden 's existing strengths among the Democratic constituencies he needs to win the election , particularly black Americans .
More importantly , Obama 's help on the campaign trail will motivate young people , many of whom have only recent memories of two presidents in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit the reset button Keir Starmer can outflank the Tories if he takes a surprising stance on the economy “ As soon as the current restrictions begin to be lifted , the new Labour leader , Keir Starmer , will come under intense pressure from his party and the trade union movement to take advantage of the new paradigm , one in which the value of public sector workers has finally been recognised by a grateful public , where Left-wing solutions have been implemented even by a Tory government and which demands a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demands for the long dreamed-of Universal Basic Income ( UBI ) to take centre stage in Labour ’ s internal debates .
These unprecedented times have created an unprecedented opportunity for the hard Left , one that ( we must all hope ) will never come again .
So will Starmer listen to his movement ’ s demands to reshape our society and economy in the socialist model ?
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Former US national security advisor H.R .
McMaster in The Atlantic on cynicism in the politics of the East “ As China pursues its strategy of co-option , coercion , and concealment , its authoritarian interventions have become ubiquitous .
Inside China , the party ’ s tolerance for free expression and dissent is minimal , to put it mildly .
The repressive and manipulative policies in Tibet , with its Buddhist majority , are well known .
The Catholic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast-growing Protestant religions are of deep concern to Xi and the party .
Protestant Churches have proved difficult to control , because of their diversity and decentralization , and the party has forcefully removed crosses from the tops of church buildings and even demolished some buildings to set an example.
” on the dangerous power vacuum in the Middle East Russia is about to face its biggest test yet in Syria “ Russia , we are now led to believe , is losing ground in Libya as its most recent ally , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – General Khalifa Haftar retreats from Tripoli , losing even the city of Sabratha to the ‘ internationally recognised ’ government .
The quotation marks are important because Turkey ’ s men and materiel , including mercenaries from the wreckage of the old Free Syrian Army , have been supporting al-Sarraj ’ s Tripoli government .
The Libyan war , just like the Syrian war and the Lebanese civil war before that , is now a playground for quite a lot of my American reader ’ s gangsters-in-chief .
”

The Week’s daily round-up highlights the five best opinion pieces from across the British and international media, with excerpts from each.
1. Simon Jenkins in The Guardian
on the tasteless timing of the high speed rail project
HS2 was always a white elephant. To launch it now is a disgrace
“It is beyond cynical. Almost every business in Britain is in lockdown. Shops are shut, factories padlocked, firms bankrupted, millions pushed into short- or long-term unemployment. They are told by the cabinet, ‘We are all in this together’. No we are not. Somewhere contractors are popping the champagne and consultants carting their fees to the bank. These are not medical suppliers, care home operators or testing centres. They are not the broken-backed small businesses to whose half-hearted aid the Treasury still fails to come. The lucky ones are the backers of Boris Johnson’s beloved HS2.”
2. Joe Lockhart on CNN
on expectations in US politics
The secret weapon hidden in Obama's endorsement of Biden
“Sometimes in politics the least surprising development can be the most important. This is a true thing that has often been lost amid the reality show-style administration of our current President. While it was expected, Barack Obama's endorsement Tuesday of Joe Biden is still critically important to the Democrat's chances of winning back the White House. Let's start with the raw politics. Former President Obama's nod reinforces Biden's existing strengths among the Democratic constituencies he needs to win the election, particularly black Americans. More importantly, Obama's help on the campaign trail will motivate young people, many of whom have only recent memories of two presidents in their lives.”
3. Tom Harris in The Daily Telegraph
on how Labour should hit the reset button
Keir Starmer can outflank the Tories if he takes a surprising stance on the economy
“As soon as the current restrictions begin to be lifted, the new Labour leader, Keir Starmer, will come under intense pressure from his party and the trade union movement to take advantage of the new paradigm, one in which the value of public sector workers has finally been recognised by a grateful public, where Left-wing solutions have been implemented even by a Tory government and which demands a radical, socialist approach. Expect louder demands for the long dreamed-of Universal Basic Income (UBI) to take centre stage in Labour’s internal debates. These unprecedented times have created an unprecedented opportunity for the hard Left, one that (we must all hope) will never come again. So will Starmer listen to his movement’s demands to reshape our society and economy in the socialist model?”


theweekuk--2020-04-17--Quiz stars: where are they now?

Quiz stars: where are they now?

ITV miniseries Quiz drew to a close on Wednesday night , with critics and the public heaping praise on the show which told the story of Charles and Diana Ingram .
The couple hit the headlines in 2001 after being accused of cheating to win on TV quiz show Who Wants to be a Millionare ?
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Both were later found guilty during a lengthy and much publicised trial .
The couple were caught cheating after producers noticed suspicious coughs from a co-conspirator , Tecwen Whittock , when correct answers were read out .
But , 20 years on , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this sensational story ?
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Daily Mirror reports that Charles Ingram , portrayed in Quiz by Matthew Macfadyen , “ became a household name 19 years ago ” when he allegedly tried to scam the quiz show .
The father of three , who has a degree in civil engineering , became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1995 at the age of 32 and was sent to Bosnia for six months as part of the UN ’ s peacekeeping operations in 2000 .
Following the scandal on Millionaire , in 2003 the Ingrams were found guilty of “ procuring the execution of a valuable security by deception ” .
They received 18-month sentences , suspended for two years , and were ordered to pay £15,000 each .
Later the same year , The Telegraph reports , Ingram was convicted of fraud for claiming £30,000 on invalid insurance .
He had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a burglary in August 2001 at his home in Wiltshire , but he had failed to declare £3,000 of previous claims when taking out the policy only a few weeks earlier .
As recently as this week , the Ingrams announced that they will ask the court of appeal to overturn their convictions for cheating on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ?
, arguing that new audio analysis casts serious doubt on the evidence used to prosecute them .
Diana Ingram was training to be a teacher when she met Charles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports that she had “ previously made it to the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
hot seat where she won £32,000 ” .
The paper adds that she and Charles now live in Bath , where she makes handmade jewellery .
According to her own website , she designs necklaces , bracelets and earrings using “ Murano glass beads , Swarovski crystals , seawater and freshwater pearls or crystals ” .
Tarrant , 73 , became one of the UK ’ s most well-known TV stars after taking the hosting role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
from the show ’ s inception in 1998 .
He ended up presenting the quiz series for over a decade , leaving in 2014 .
Alongside the Channel 5 series Chris Tarrant : Extreme Railways , the TV presenter has featured in the ITV daytime game show Show Me the Telly .
I News says that in 2017 , Tarrant became a continuity announcer for the Challenge channel .
In 2019 , Tarrant was asked by This Morning hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford if he would ever return to host the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did it for 15 years , about 700 shows , I loved it ... we had a fantastic time , but I don ’ t want to do any more .
So good luck , it ’ s a great show.
” Tecwen Whittock , a lecturer from Cardiff , was “ convicted of helping Charles Ingram to cheat his way to victory ” , according to The Telegraph .
He was given a suspended sentence of 12 months and fined £25,000 for his role in the scandal .
The paper adds that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trial , Whittock quit his job and attempted to carve out a career as an after-dinner speaker ” .
The Telegraph says that Whittock would regale audiences with “ very interesting and humorous anecdotes ” from his part in the Ingram scandal , according to his now-defunct website .
He has since disappeared from public view .
The Ingrams have always denied any wrongdoing and , during their four-week trial , were represented by defence counsel Sonia Woodley QC , played by actress Helen McCrory in Quiz .
At the trial at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ingram as “ a hard-working soldier and law-abiding citizen ” , urging the jury to consider the “ nature of the man ” .
The barrister returned to the public eye ten years later when she unsuccessfully defended entertainer Rolf Harris against allegations of indecent assault .
She retired soon after the case .
Paul Smith , played by Mark Bonnar , is the founder of UK production company Celador and the man who first pitched the idea for Millionaire to ITV back in 1995 .
Heart Radio says that while executives at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin with , several years later it found its way onto our TV screens ” .
As seen in the show , Smith ended up leading the investigation into the Ingrams , which led to their arrest and prosecution , and he testified against them in court .
Smith received a CBE in 2012 after being named on the New Years Honours list .
One of the most prominent figures in the show is ITV ’ s former controller of entertainment Claudia Rosencrantz – played by Irish actor Aisling Bea – who first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful stint at the network in which she also commissioned smash-hit I ’ m A Celebrity , Get Me Out Of Here !
, Rosencrantz left ITV in 2005 , but “ not before she mic-dropped with two little shows by the names of Dancing on Ice and Britain 's Got Talent ” , Digital Spy notes .
She went on to work at Virgin Media and later the Jamie Oliver Media Group .
Claudia was voted one of Britain 's most inspirational 50 women in 2018 .

ITV miniseries Quiz drew to a close on Wednesday night, with critics and the public heaping praise on the show which told the story of Charles and Diana Ingram.
The couple hit the headlines in 2001 after being accused of cheating to win on TV quiz show Who Wants to be a Millionare?. Both were later found guilty during a lengthy and much publicised trial.
The couple were caught cheating after producers noticed suspicious coughs from a co-conspirator, Tecwen Whittock, when correct answers were read out.
But, 20 years on, what happened to the real-life characters in this sensational story?
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Charles Ingram
The Daily Mirror reports that Charles Ingram, portrayed in Quiz by Matthew Macfadyen, “became a household name 19 years ago” when he allegedly tried to scam the quiz show.
The father of three, who has a degree in civil engineering, became a major in the British Army in 1995 at the age of 32 and was sent to Bosnia for six months as part of the UN’s peacekeeping operations in 2000.
Following the scandal on Millionaire, in 2003 the Ingrams were found guilty of “procuring the execution of a valuable security by deception”. They received 18-month sentences, suspended for two years, and were ordered to pay £15,000 each.
Later the same year, The Telegraph reports, Ingram was convicted of fraud for claiming £30,000 on invalid insurance. He had reportedly applied for an insurance pay-out after a burglary in August 2001 at his home in Wiltshire, but he had failed to declare £3,000 of previous claims when taking out the policy only a few weeks earlier.
As recently as this week, the Ingrams announced that they will ask the court of appeal to overturn their convictions for cheating on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, arguing that new audio analysis casts serious doubt on the evidence used to prosecute them.
Diana Ingram
Diana Ingram was training to be a teacher when she met Charles and they married in 1989.


theweekuk--2020-04-17--Reaction: Raab extends coronavirus lockdown


theweekuk--2020-04-18--Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Saturday 18 Apr 2020

The World Health Organisation says there is no evidence that people who have recovered from coronavirus have immunity to the @ @ @ @ @ government bought 3.5m antibody tests , senior WHO epidemiologists warned that there is no proof @ @ @ @ @ if someone who has been infected with Covid-19 can not be infected again .

WHO warning over UK antibody test effectiveness
The World Health Organisation says there is no evidence that people who have recovered from coronavirus have immunity to the disease. After the UK government bought 3.5m antibody tests, senior WHO epidemiologists warned that there is no proof that such tests can show if someone who has been infected with Covid-19 cannot be infected again.


theweekuk--2020-04-19--Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Sunday 19 Apr 2020

There is no guarantee that a Covid-19 vaccine can be successfully developed , one of the world ’ s leading @ @ @ @ @ warned .
David Nabarro , professor of global health at Imperial College , London , @ @ @ @ @ Some viruses are very , very difficult… so for the foreseeable future , we are @ @ @ @ @ ways to go about our lives with this virus as a constant threat .
”

Health expert warns there may never be Covid-19 vaccine
There is no guarantee that a Covid-19 vaccine can be successfully developed, one of the world’s leading experts on the disease has warned. David Nabarro, professor of global health at Imperial College, London, told The Observer: “Some viruses are very, very difficult… so for the foreseeable future, we are going to have to find ways to go about our lives with this virus as a constant threat.”


theweekuk--2020-04-21--Is North Korea’s Kim Jong Un seriously ill?

Reports that North Korea ’ s leader is seriously ill can not be confirmed , South Korean officials have said .
Responding to rumours that Kim Jong Un has undergone critical heart surgery , the presidential office in Seoul claims to have received no intelligence to suggest that the 36-year-old is “ gravely ill ” .
A spokesperson for President Moon Jae-in said the South “ has so far detected no special signs inside North Korea ” - a stock phrase used to cast doubt on unsubstantiated news reports about the neighbouring nation .
How did the rumours begin ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily NK , a Seoul-based website that reports on North Korea using anonymous sources from within the hermit kingdom .
The site published a story late on Monday that said Kim had undergone heart surgery at Hyangsan Hospital , a clinic dedicated to treating North Korea ’ s ruling family , on 12 April .
The report followed a flurry of speculation over Kim ’ s absence from national celebrations on 15 April to mark his grandfather ’ s birthday .
“ This is one of the biggest events of the year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s founder , ” reports the BBC .
“ Kim Jong Un has never missed it - and it seemed very unlikely that he would simply choose not to turn up.
” The Daily NK article was picked up by international news outlets , with the rumours further fuelled by claims that multiple sources have reportedly told CNN that US intelligence was “ closely monitoring reports on Kim ’ s health ” .
Is there any truth to the claims ?
Daily NK issued a correction on Tuesday morning that said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ referred to multiple sources for this story ; this article is based on a single Daily NK source in North Korea.
” Combined with statements by both the South Korean government and Chinese intelligence officials dismissing the health claims , the climbdown indicates there is little factual basis to the initial report .
However , the BBC points out that “ it is very much worth noting that at no point has anyone denied that Kim Jong Un has had heart surgery ... South Korea and China merely deny that the North Korean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groomed by his father , Kim Jong Il , to lead the country , but is not believed to have any confirmed successor himself .
The most obvious candidate is his younger sister , Kim Yo Yong , who hails from the sacred “ Paektu bloodline ” of the Kim dynasty and who has become an increasingly visible presence in North Korea in recent years .
“ Kim Yo Jong has become the single most important figure in the North Korean regime after her brother , ” says The Guardian .
“ She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kim ’ s carefully constructed public image , at home and abroad .
In return , she enjoys the absolute confidence of her brother.
” CNN reports that US intelligence officials have been reaching out to North Korean experts , “ particularly those who have studied the Kim regime ” , to talk about contingency planning for the event of his death .
His sister is on the radar of US officials , who in 2017 placed her and other North Korean officials on a blacklist for “ severe human rights abuses ” @

Reports that North Korea’s leader is seriously ill cannot be confirmed, South Korean officials have said.
Responding to rumours that Kim Jong Un has undergone critical heart surgery, the presidential office in Seoul claims to have received no intelligence to suggest that the 36-year-old is “gravely ill”.
A spokesperson for President Moon Jae-in said the South “has so far detected no special signs inside North Korea” - a stock phrase used to cast doubt on unsubstantiated news reports about the neighbouring nation.
How did the rumours begin?
The claims can be traced back to Daily NK, a Seoul-based website that reports on North Korea using anonymous sources from within the hermit kingdom. The site published a story late on Monday that said Kim had undergone heart surgery at Hyangsan Hospital, a clinic dedicated to treating North Korea’s ruling family, on 12 April.
The report followed a flurry of speculation over Kim’s absence from national celebrations on 15 April to mark his grandfather’s birthday.
“This is one of the biggest events of the year, marking the birth of the nation’s founder,” reports the BBC. “Kim Jong Un has never missed it - and it seemed very unlikely that he would simply choose not to turn up.”
The Daily NK article was picked up by international news outlets, with the rumours further fuelled by claims that multiple sources have reportedly told CNN that US intelligence was “closely monitoring reports on Kim’s health”.
Is there any truth to the claims?
Daily NK issued a correction on Tuesday morning that said: “A previous version of this article incorrectly referred to multiple sources for this story; this article is based on a single Daily NK source in North Korea.”
Combined with statements by both the South Korean government and Chinese intelligence officials dismissing the health claims, the climbdown indicates there is little factual basis to the initial report.
However, the BBC points out that “it is very much worth noting that at no point has anyone denied that Kim Jong Un has had heart surgery... South Korea and China merely deny that the North Korean leader is seriously ill.”
What is North Korea’s succession plan?
Kim was groomed by his father, Kim Jong Il, to lead the country, but is not believed to have any confirmed successor himself.
The most obvious candidate is his younger sister, Kim Yo Yong, who hails from the sacred “Paektu bloodline” of the Kim dynasty and who has become an increasingly visible presence in North Korea in recent years.
“Kim Yo Jong has become the single most important figure in the North Korean regime after her brother,” says The Guardian. “She is rumoured to be the brains behind Kim’s carefully constructed public image, at home and abroad. In return, she enjoys the absolute confidence of her brother.”
CNN reports that US intelligence officials have been reaching out to North Korean experts, “particularly those who have studied the Kim regime”, to talk about contingency planning for the event of his death.
His sister is on the radar of US officials, who in 2017 placed her and other North Korean officials on a blacklist for “severe human rights abuses”.


theweekuk--2020-04-21--Caterham Super Seven 1600 price, specs and pictures: a retro throwback to the 1970s

Caterham Cars has gone back to the old school with the launch of its newest retro model - the Super Seven 1600 .
Inspired by the craftsmanship of the original Super Seven and the early cars created under the Caterham badge , the new Super Seven features many retro details .
These include the classic flared front wings , retro-inspired 14 ” alloys , a spare wheel and carrier harking back to the touring Sevens of old , and a choice of heritage paint finishes .
In the interior , the retro experience continues , with a elegant wooden-rimmed steering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to evoke the glamour and colour of motoring in the 1970s - with none of the drawbacks of 70s technology - the new-for-2020 car is the first Super Seven to be offered in the wider , more comfortable large chassis , as well as the standard version .
It ’ s not just the car ’ s looks that gives a nod to the 70s – the Super Seven 1600 includes DCOE throttle body injection , found on any self-respecting rally car of the era and producing a distinctive growl .
Graham Macdonald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Caterham has always been about individuality and the quality engineering that makes the Seven peerless when it comes to the driving experience .
“ Ownership of any specification of Caterham Seven is a mark of distinction and a ticket to driving adventure , but our heritage line of models holds a special place in the hearts of the true brand enthusiasts .
“ Both of our most recent retro-inspired Sevens – the Sprint and Super Sprint – sold out in record time so we know the appeal for these cars is strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduce the most powerful Super Seven ever built , a reimagining of a true modern icon , delivering exactly what the original was designed to offer – a focus on driving feel and race-inspired upgrades but with some touches of luxury to the finishes.
” Available as a kit or factory built , prices start from £33,495 .
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Caterham Cars has gone back to the old school with the launch of its newest retro model - the Super Seven 1600.
Inspired by the craftsmanship of the original Super Seven and the early cars created under the Caterham badge, the new Super Seven features many retro details.
These include the classic flared front wings, retro-inspired 14” alloys, a spare wheel and carrier harking back to the touring Sevens of old, and a choice of heritage paint finishes.
In the interior, the retro experience continues, with a elegant wooden-rimmed steering wheel and tailored leather upholstery.
Designed to evoke the glamour and colour of motoring in the 1970s - with none of the drawbacks of 70s technology - the new-for-2020 car is the first Super Seven to be offered in the wider, more comfortable large chassis, as well as the standard version.
It’s not just the car’s looks that gives a nod to the 70s – the Super Seven 1600 includes DCOE throttle body injection, found on any self-respecting rally car of the era and producing a distinctive growl.
Graham Macdonald, CEO of Caterham, said: “Caterham has always been about individuality and the quality engineering that makes the Seven peerless when it comes to the driving experience.
“Ownership of any specification of Caterham Seven is a mark of distinction and a ticket to driving adventure, but our heritage line of models holds a special place in the hearts of the true brand enthusiasts.
“Both of our most recent retro-inspired Sevens – the Sprint and Super Sprint – sold out in record time so we know the appeal for these cars is strong.
“We’re excited to introduce the most powerful Super Seven ever built, a reimagining of a true modern icon, delivering exactly what the original was designed to offer – a focus on driving feel and race-inspired upgrades but with some touches of luxury to the finishes.”
Available as a kit or factory built, prices start from £33,495. Customers can also configure the Super Seven 1600 at caterhamcars.com
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Specs and technical information
Engine: 1.6 Ford Sigma, four cylinder, naturally aspirated
Transmission: 5-speed manual gearbox
Max power (bhp/rpm): 135 bhp @ 6,800 rpm
Max torque (nm/rpm) 165 nm @ 4,100 rpm
Weight: 565kg
Performance: 0-60mph in 5.0 seconds
Top speed: 122 mph
Suspension: road suspension pack
Wheels: 14” classic alloy with diamond cut lip
Tyres: Avon ZT7 Tyres
Build: available as a kit or factory built
Price: from £33,495
Heritage paint options: Racing Green, Caribbean Blue, Tuscany Red, Saxony Grey, Serengeti Orange, Bordeau, Red & Oxford White
In pictures: Caterham Super Seven 1600
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theweekuk--2020-04-21--Virtual parliament: MPs warned to check backdrops - and no pink shorts

A virtual parliament is being set up this week so that MPs can work from home during the coronavirus crisis .
Sky News reports that “ unprecedented changes to the main House of Commons chamber ” are being made to allow politicians to listen to statements and question sessions via videolink .
Up to 120 MPs will be able to quiz ministers on video conferencing app Zoom .
A further 50 can be admitted into the real-world chamber , although Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle is encouraging them “ to stay away to protect parliamentary staff ” , adds The Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Measures to be introduced to facilitate Zoom calls include “ large screens lining the chamber walls ” , while “ hazard tape marking safe social distances ” will be put down to aid those who attend Parliament in person , Sky News reports .
The centuries-old Commons chamber is a famously cramped and uncomfortable environment , with Politics.co.uk noting that there are “ not enough seats ” for all 650 members of Parliament .
Sky News adds that there will also be “ no-entry signs ” laid out by Commons authorities to show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit .
Only about two hours of parliamentary proceedings will be held daily in the virtual parliament , with the rest taking place with the small number of MPs attending in person .
Sitting days are also being scaled back to just Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the pandemic .
Speaker Hoyle , who chairs the House of Commons Commission , said : “ It will be a historic moment in our 700-year history to have MPs contributing to prime minister ’ s questions , urgent questions and statements via video link @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and offices .
“ If it works , the House will consider extending the measures to a fully virtual parliament as quickly as possible to include debates on motions and legislation and even a system of remote voting.
” What is the advice to MPs ?
MPs dialing in remotely have been told that they must wear “ appropriate ” clothing and be “ careful ” about what is in the background of their screens , according to Sky News .
The Times says that Hoyle will be keeping a “ watchful eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has warned that he wants “ no waving of papers , no silly noises and definitely no pink shorts ” .
The Commons boss told The Times Red Box podcast that there would be zero tolerance for dressing down .
“ Does the dress code apply online ?
Yes .
The rules and the courtesies of the House will be extended to the virtual parliament , ” he said .
He also warned MPs to be careful about their backdrops , saying : “ Please think what ’ s behind you , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , think what else will be picked up in this shot .
Because I think , quite rightly , that the journalists will be having a field day.
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hoyle ’ s warning against inappropriate sartorial choices comes after Michael Fabricant , the flamboyant Tory MP for Lichfield , carried out a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should wear if called to ask a question at virtual PMQs .
While suit and tie got 17.7 % , “ my pink shorts ” was the runaway winner , with 52.5 % of the vote .
Pre-empting a violation of the Commons rules , Hoyle said : “ Michael , I really don ’ t want you in pink shorts asking your question .
How one would keep one ’ s face straight will be a real difficulty , and wouldn ’ t leave a lot to the imagination.
” Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky News that she was planning to flout Hoyle ’ s regulations and sit in her “ football shorts with a nice suit jacket combo ” .
Taking a more serious approach , fellow Tory Stephen Crabb , who chairs the Commons ’ Welsh Affairs Select Committee , has said that a transition to a virtual Parliament “ isn ’ t so significant ” as many MPs “ are well used to working from home ” .
Crabb told the BBC : “ We don ’ t necessarily think this lockdown is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or even few weeks .
“ So we don ’ t want to let this period pass without the government really being questioned on very , very serious and challenging issues - and that ’ s what we need to be able to do .
”


theweekuk--2020-04-21--Coronavirus: why is it so hard to get adequate PPE?

Doctors in the UK are being forced to decide whether to treat coronavirus patients or protect themselves because of a shortage of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) .
With supplies running critically low , Dr Alison Pittard , the dean of the faculty of intensive care medicine , said her members were “ concerned about having to make those sorts of decisions ” .
She told Today on BBC Radio 4 that her organisation was “ very concerned about the update to the PPE guidance ” that said health workers could reuse equipment where there were shortages , says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make their decisions based on whether they ’ re in a risky situation or not , ” said Angela McLean , the government ’ s deputy chief scientific adviser , in The Telegraph when asked whether doctors and nurses should be allowed to refuse to work if they don ’ t have the right PPE .
What has caused the shortage in the UK ?
The government can ’ t claim it didn ’ t have enough warning .
In 2016 , an operation to test the UK ’ s readiness for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the strain on supplies of personal protective equipment .
The issues were not only the vast quantities needed but getting items to where they were needed , ” reports The Times .
Despite the current dangerous shortage of PPE , a government spokesperson said at the weekend that it had been “ extremely proactive in implementing lessons learnt around pandemic preparedness , including from Exercise Cygnus ” .
The government claims it began ordering some PPE “ in January , before the first confirmed UK case ” and in February asked suppliers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibility of a no-deal Brexit .
But the global outbreak led to some foreign governments banning the export of face masks , gowns and visors , so some orders that were placed were not fulfilled .
There have been criticisms the PPE shortage is a result of a dereliction of duty at the top , after The Sunday Times revealed over the weekend that Boris Johnson had not attended five emergency Cobra meetings at the start of the coronavirus crisis , and was instead holidaying with his pregnant girlfriend .
Health Secretary Matt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggesting health workers should be “ making sure PPE is only used when clinically necessary and isn ’ t wasted or stockpiled ” .
Staff were bewildered by the suggestion they might waste crucial PPE .
What will happen next ?
Ministers claimed that an order of PPE from Turkey was set to arrive in the UK last week , announcing that a “ very significant additional shipment ” was heading to the UK on Sunday .
But multiple Turkish sources have told Sky News that the UK only made a formal request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday , the day after a cabinet minister announced the protective gear was on its way .
The sources also revealed that the PPE manufacturer only submitted a request to the Turkish ministry of health on Monday for permission to export the gear .
With a series of deadlines set by UK ministers missed , the British government has blamed its Turkish counterpart for causing the delays , reports The Guardian .
But “ the Turkish state is not responsible for any delay .
We are ready to help in any way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source .
“ There was never a problem from the Turkish authorities .
On the contrary , all permissions have been issued very swiftly.
” The Turkish government gifted 250,000 pieces of PPE – 14 tonnes – to the UK over the Easter weekend .
RAF planes are waiting in Turkey to be loaded with PPE , with the hope of returning to the UK on Tuesday .
Chris Hopson , chief executive of NHS Providers , said the 400,000 gowns from Turkey would be welcome , but the NHS was using 150,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hancock has called on British manufacturers to approach the government with offers of help , but many companies who have done so say they have yet to hear back .
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The UK might have looked to countries other than Turkey for its supplies , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the country .
An Italian order of 200,000 Turkish-made masks was held up for 17 days in March until Italy ’ s prime minister , Giuseppe Conte , raised the matter directly with the Turkish president , Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
In early April , the Spanish government said Turkey was holding a Spanish shipment containing dozens of respirators .
It was released the day after Spain ’ s complaints , when the Turkish government agreed to exempt the shipment from its export ban .
And five million masks sold by Turkish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delayed , prompting Belgium ’ s health ministry to “ file a criminal complaint ” , reports the Guardian .
Another reason for the shortage in the UK is that millions of pieces of PPE are being exported from British warehouses to Germany , Spain and Italy despite the severe shortages , The Telegraph revealed .
“ Lorries are being packed with masks , respirators and other PPE kit before heading back to supply hospitals in the EU , ” said the paper .
The UK firms said they had “ no choice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abroad , because the UK government had not responded to their offers for help .
UK wholesalers told the Telegraph that they have warehouses full of millions of pieces of PPE bought from China , but are now delivering these daily to EU countries for use by their health workers .
But European neighbours are still struggling with a lack of PPE .
An Italian study found that “ the outbreak-related global PPE shortage has forced the use of lower-protection PPEs ” , including masks for infection control procedures on hospital patients .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has contributed to at least 12,000 healthcare professionals contracting the virus , around 14 % of total infections , says Forbes .
Further afield , in the US , healthcare workers are being forced to reuse existing supplies more times than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) recommends in order to stretch supply .
In India , doctors are using raincoats and motorbike helmets in place of N95 masks while desperately calling for adequate PPE , reports Reuters .
“ We won ’ t risk our lives unless our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pandey , president of the Indian ambulance workers ’ association .

Doctors in the UK are being forced to decide whether to treat coronavirus patients or protect themselves because of a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
With supplies running critically low, Dr Alison Pittard, the dean of the faculty of intensive care medicine, said her members were “concerned about having to make those sorts of decisions”.
She told Today on BBC Radio 4 that her organisation was “very concerned about the update to the PPE guidance” that said health workers could reuse equipment where there were shortages, says The Guardian.
“People have to make their decisions based on whether they’re in a risky situation or not,” said Angela McLean, the government’s deputy chief scientific adviser, in The Telegraph when asked whether doctors and nurses should be allowed to refuse to work if they don’t have the right PPE.
What has caused the shortage in the UK?
The government can’t claim it didn’t have enough warning. In 2016, an operation to test the UK’s readiness for a pandemic, codenamed Cygnus, “flagged up the strain on supplies of personal protective equipment. The issues were not only the vast quantities needed but getting items to where they were needed,” reports The Times.
Despite the current dangerous shortage of PPE, a government spokesperson said at the weekend that it had been “extremely proactive in implementing lessons learnt around pandemic preparedness, including from Exercise Cygnus”.
The government claims it began ordering some PPE “in January, before the first confirmed UK case” and in February asked suppliers about their stockpiles in relation to the possibility of a no-deal Brexit.
But the global outbreak led to some foreign governments banning the export of face masks, gowns and visors, so some orders that were placed were not fulfilled.
There have been criticisms the PPE shortage is a result of a dereliction of duty at the top, after The Sunday Times revealed over the weekend that Boris Johnson had not attended five emergency Cobra meetings at the start of the coronavirus crisis, and was instead holidaying with his pregnant girlfriend.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock angered clinicians earlier this month after suggesting health workers should be “making sure PPE is only used when clinically necessary and isn’t wasted or stockpiled”. Staff were bewildered by the suggestion they might waste crucial PPE.
What will happen next?
Ministers claimed that an order of PPE from Turkey was set to arrive in the UK last week, announcing that a “very significant additional shipment” was heading to the UK on Sunday.


theweekuk--2020-04-21--The Harry and Meghan text messages: what’s in the court papers?

Prince Harry sent a series of conciliatory text messages to Meghan Markle ’ s estranged father in the run-up to the royal couple ’ s wedding , newly submitted court documents show .
The Duchess of Sussex has revealed the content of the messages to Thomas Markle as part of a legal action against DMG Media ( formerly Associated Newspapers ) , publisher of The Mail on Sunday , that is to be heard at London ’ s High Court on Friday .
Her father , who lives in Mexico , had been expected to walk her down the aisle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 May 2018 , but “ was revealed by The Mail on Sunday to have helped stage paparazzi pictures of himself preparing for the wedding ” , The Guardian says .
The texts suggest that Harry attempted to rescue the situation in the days ahead of the big event , which Thomas Markle ultimately did not attend after suffering a heart attack .
In one message , the royal wrote : “ Tom , Harry again !
Really need to speak to u. U do not need to apologize , we understand the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only make the situation worse .
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “ If u love Meg and want to make it right please call me as there are two other options which don ’ t involve u having to speak to the media , who incidentally created this whole situation .
“ So please call me so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not angry , we just need to speak to u.
Thanks.
” Harry added : “ Oh any speaking to the press WILL backfire , trust me Tom .
Only we can help u , as we have been trying from day 1.
” The newly submitted legal documents claim that The Mail on Sunday ’ s summary of these messages contained “ significant omissions ” , with the newspaper “ merely ” reporting that the messages said “ Mr Markle did not need to apologise and that he should call ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also say that the description of another text exchange “ intentionally omits ” any reference to the couple attempting to protect Thomas Markle .
Meghan Markle is suing the The Mail on Sunday ’ s owner for alleged invasion of privacy , breach of copyright and misuse of personal data over the publication of excerpts from a letter that she subsequently sent to her father complaining about his treatment of her .
The Duke and Duchess - who recently moved to California after breaking away from the Royal Family - have also sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Mail , Daily Express , Daily Mirror and The Sun stating that they are adopting a policy of “ zero engagement ” with the titles and their Sunday and online editions .

Prince Harry sent a series of conciliatory text messages to Meghan Markle’s estranged father in the run-up to the royal couple’s wedding, newly submitted court documents show.
The Duchess of Sussex has revealed the content of the messages to Thomas Markle as part of a legal action against DMG Media (formerly Associated Newspapers), publisher of The Mail on Sunday, that is to be heard at London’s High Court on Friday.
Her father, who lives in Mexico, had been expected to walk her down the aisle in the ceremony at Windsor Palace on 19 May 2018, but “was revealed by The Mail on Sunday to have helped stage paparazzi pictures of himself preparing for the wedding”, The Guardian says.
The texts suggest that Harry attempted to rescue the situation in the days ahead of the big event, which Thomas Markle ultimately did not attend after suffering a heart attack. In one message, the royal wrote: “Tom, Harry again! Really need to speak to u. U do not need to apologize, we understand the circumstances but ‘going public’ will only make the situation worse.
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“If u love Meg and want to make it right please call me as there are two other options which don’t involve u having to speak to the media, who incidentally created this whole situation.
“So please call me so I can explain. Meg and I are not angry, we just need to speak to u. Thanks.”
Harry added: “Oh any speaking to the press WILL backfire, trust me Tom. Only we can help u, as we have been trying from day 1.”
The newly submitted legal documents claim that The Mail on Sunday’s summary of these messages contained “significant omissions”, with the newspaper “merely” reporting that the messages said “Mr Markle did not need to apologise and that he should call”, the BBC reports.
The files also say that the description of another text exchange “intentionally omits” any reference to the couple attempting to protect Thomas Markle.
Meghan Markle is suing the The Mail on Sunday’s owner for alleged invasion of privacy, breach of copyright and misuse of personal data over the publication of excerpts from a letter that she subsequently sent to her father complaining about his treatment of her.
The Duke and Duchess - who recently moved to California after breaking away from the Royal Family - have also sent a letter to the editors of the Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Mirror and The Sun stating that they are adopting a policy of “zero engagement” with the titles and their Sunday and online editions.


theweekuk--2020-04-21--Arsenal confirm wage deal but Mesut Ozil refuses 12.5% cut

Arsenal ’ s first-team players and head coach Mikel Arteta have agreed a pay cut to help the club through the financial turbulence caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
In a statement the Gunners , the first Premier League outfit to take a pay cut as opposed to a wage deferral , explained that the “ voluntary agreement ” entails the squad accepting a 12.5 % reduction in their annual wages .
BBC Sport adds that the club ’ s core coaching staff are also included in the cutbacks while 14 members of the executive committee have also agreed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For analysis of the biggest sport stories - and a concise , balanced take on the week ’ s news - try The Week magazine .
Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– However , the Daily Mirror alleges that three players have refused to accept the deal , and one of those is the club ’ s biggest earner , Mesut Ozil .
The German midfielder pockets £350,000-a-week but the Mirror claims he is “ one of three Arsenal players to reject the club ’ s 12.5 % pay cut ” .
The identities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known .
Ozil ’ s agent , Dr Erkut Sogut , refused to comment on the allegations but earlier this month he declared himself opposed to wage cuts for players “ when the clubs may still make the same profit as last year ” .
The Mirror says that Ozil may agree to the proposal in the coming weeks but wants more time to see the “ full financial impact of the coronavirus ” .
Only then will he make a final decision but in the meantime he has apparently asked his team-mates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he does theirs to sign up to the deal .
That deal involves the players taking a 12.5 % drop in wages until March next year .
The money will be reimbursed if the Gunners qualify for the Champions League either this season or the next and they will also receive a £100,000 bonus for their achievement .
Furthermore , any player who is sold during this time will have their money refunded .
They will receive 7.5 % back if they reach the Europa League .
According to the Mirror , Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in negotiations with the players ” , and it was his performance in a video conference last Wednesday that convinced them of the need to sign up to the scheme to help out the club in a worrying period of financial uncertainty .
In the statement , Arsenal said : “ We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first-team players , head coach and core coaching staff to help support the club at this critical time .
The move follows positive and constructive discussions .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear appreciation of the gravity of the current situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and a strong desire for players and staff to show their backing for the Arsenal family.
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Arsenal’s first-team players and head coach Mikel Arteta have agreed a pay cut to help the club through the financial turbulence caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement the Gunners, the first Premier League outfit to take a pay cut as opposed to a wage deferral, explained that the “voluntary agreement” entails the squad accepting a 12.5% reduction in their annual wages.
BBC Sport adds that the club’s core coaching staff are also included in the cutbacks while 14 members of the executive committee have also agreed to take a 30% reduction.
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Ozil off message
However, the Daily Mirror alleges that three players have refused to accept the deal, and one of those is the club’s biggest earner, Mesut Ozil.
The German midfielder pockets £350,000-a-week but the Mirror claims he is “one of three Arsenal players to reject the club’s 12.5% pay cut”. The identities of the other two players are not known.
Ozil’s agent, Dr Erkut Sogut, refused to comment on the allegations but earlier this month he declared himself opposed to wage cuts for players “when the clubs may still make the same profit as last year”.
Respect
The Mirror says that Ozil may agree to the proposal in the coming weeks but wants more time to see the “full financial impact of the coronavirus”.
Only then will he make a final decision but in the meantime he has apparently asked his team-mates to “respect” his decision as he does theirs to sign up to the deal.
That deal involves the players taking a 12.5% drop in wages until March next year. The money will be reimbursed if the Gunners qualify for the Champions League either this season or the next and they will also receive a £100,000 bonus for their achievement.
Furthermore, any player who is sold during this time will have their money refunded. They will receive 7.5% back if they reach the Europa League.
Mikel’s the man
According to the Mirror, Arsenal boss Arteta “played a key role in negotiations with the players”, and it was his performance in a video conference last Wednesday that convinced them of the need to sign up to the scheme to help out the club in a worrying period of financial uncertainty.
In the statement, Arsenal said: “We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first-team players, head coach and core coaching staff to help support the club at this critical time. The move follows positive and constructive discussions.
“In these conversations there has been a clear appreciation of the gravity of the current situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and a strong desire for players and staff to show their backing for the Arsenal family.”
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