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Dark side of British Empire and slavery exposed at New York museum

Dark side of the Empire is exposed as New York museum highlights how Britain built wealth on the back of slavery New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has revamped it large British galleries The $22 million renovation highlights how British Empire was founded on slavery It features ornate teapots alongside depictions of slaves in shackles and on ships Displays cover ‘Tea, Trade, and Empire’ and look at the ‘exploitative’ global trade The role slavery and cheap labour played in the foundation […]

03/01/2020

Coronavirus may wipe out crunch football games as vaccine is MONTHS away, Health Secretary Matt Hancock admits

CORONAVIRUS could wipe out crunch football games as ministers look at banning big public events, it was revealed today. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government would publish doomsday plans this week which could involve "population distancing measures". Read our coronavirus live blog for all the latest news and updates In France the Government has banned gatherings of more than 5,000 people to try and stop the spread of the killer bug. Huge clashes like Manchester United's derby with Manchester City […]

03/01/2020

French minister warns against kissing to stop coronavirus spreading

No French kissing! Country’s health minister warns against Gallic habit of greeting with kisses, as government bans gatherings of more than 5,000 people in fight against coronavirus French health minister Olivier Veran urged people to ‘avoid physical contact’ He said that includes the French practice of ‘la Bise’ – kissing on both cheeks Nearly 100 people in France have the virus, with 86 in hospital and two dead French people have been warned to stop kissing one another in a […]

03/01/2020

UK ready to QUIT European Convention on Human Rights

UK ready to QUIT European Convention on Human Rights which has blocked deportation of dangerous foreign criminals, setting up row with the EU and within Tory ranks Government source says that the UK ‘ill uphold human rights in our way’ Dominic Cummings last year branded current system ‘absolutely f***ing mad’ The convention is currently enshrined in UK law by the Human Rights Act Tories have been pledging to replace the act since David Cameron’s premiership Britain is ready to quit […]

03/01/2020

Napoleon III 'should be part of the post-Brexit deal'

Napoleon III ‘should be part of the post-Brexit deal’: French historians want their last monarch to be returned from tomb in a Hampshire church Napoleon III was laid to rest in a tomb in a church in Farnborough in 1873 French historians are hoping to have his remains repatriated in post-Brexit deal Dimitri Casali says return of monarch would be a ‘gesture of reconciliation’ French historians have demanded the return of Napoleon III in the wake of Brexit, whose remains lie in […]

03/01/2020

The 10 tips to keep your penis healthy from more sex to exercising it – The Sun

WHEN it comes to talking about matters down below, it can be a pretty sensitive topic. Most of us prefer to keep discussions about our privates, well, private. But keeping your todger in good working order is important – especially as you get older. Research shows that looking after your member can reduce your risk of erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer. It'll also help you enjoy a long and happy sex life well into the future. Not sure where to […]

03/01/2020

Retired doctors and nurses could return to NHS over coronavirus

Retired doctors and nurses could be asked to return to NHS while millions of workers may be ordered to work from home under new UK coronavirus ‘battle plan’ Cemeteries are drafting plans to cope with a rise in bodies across the country Scientists will host Cobra meetings in the Cabinet Office’s ‘war room’ Government set to publish its official plan to deal with the crisis this week Retired doctors and nurses could be asked to return to the NHS while […]

03/01/2020

Trump’s post-truth presidency collides with a global health emergency

Washington: At a press conference at the White House on Saturday (Sunday AEDT), US President Donald Trump paid tribute to the first American to die after contracting the coronavirus. "Unfortunately one person passed away overnight," Trump announced. "She was a wonderful woman, a medically high-risk patient in her late 50s." Vice-President Mike Pence, who is leading the Trump administration's response to the virus, also expressed his condolences, saying the woman's family members were in his prayers. Donald Trump seems anxious […]

03/01/2020

Former celebrity chauffeur IDed as victim in brutal Uber driver beatdown

Once he chauffeured such celebrities as Robert De Niro, Mark Wahlberg and Samuel Jackson — but now Uber driver Mohamad Al-Gahaffi remains in critical condition at a Manhattan hospital, a month after he was viciously beaten by five rowdy riders who are still being sought by police. Al-Gahaffi, 56, is in a coma clinging to life following the attack last month, when he was sucker-punched in the face after he asked a group of five passengers to stop drinking in […]

03/01/2020

Chancellor Rishi Syunak plans £3billion tax grab in the Budget

Chancellor Rishi Syunak plans £3billion tax grab in the Budget which will hit start-up businesses New Chancellor Rishi Sunak is planning to target entrepreneurs in the budget Treasury determined to press ahead with plans to abolish entrepreneurs’ relief Resolution Foundation called it ‘UK’s worst tax break’ and called for scrapping Chancellor Rishi Sunak is planning to mount a £3 billion tax raid in this month’s Budget by targeting entrepreneurs, The Mail on Sunday has learned. The plan to abolish entrepreneurs’ relief is […]

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