President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies at a perilous time, according to a person familiar with the transition plans. Yellen, who is widely admired in the financial world, would be the … Read more
NHS volunteers who signed up during the coronavirus crisis could be kept on the books and ‘called up’ during future public health or staffing crises. An NHS reserve, similar to the one used by the military and the police in case of emergencies, may be set up under plans being considered by Number 10. More than … Read more
Rain hammers down on the tin roof and the tiny ten-seater seaplane rocks from side to side. ‘You’ve chosen a good day to fly with us,’ the barefoot pilot says with a smile. The sky is black as we take off along the sodden runway, and lightning strikes the second the plane lifts off the … Read more
Get me a banana, stat! Monkey ‘gives mouth-to-mouth’ to prone female in hilarious game reserve pictures Vervet monkeys were photographed in the Gaborne Game Reserve, Botswana Monkey looks like it’s giving CPR but it’s actually grooming the prone female The images were taken by Botswana-based wildlife photographer William Steel By Ryan Fahey For Mailonline … Read more
Way of the future! Country music star Amber Lawrence holds online concert at Grant Reserve in Coogee By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:01 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 09:10 BST, 30 August 2020 Amber Lawrence is embracing her fans in a whole new way in the wake of COVID-19. The country … Read more
Rare BLACK leopard is spotted drinking from a pond and stalking its prey at an Indian reserve Abhishek Pangis, from Pune in western Maharashtra state, spent 40 minutes watching a rare black leopard The 23-year-old was on a two-day safari trip at Tadoba Reserve last month when he took the photographs He watched the black … Read more
Tourists complained of waits of up to two hours to claim their spot on the beach in Benidorm on Friday as its pre-booking system finally got up and running. Holidaymakers faced having to queue to make their beach reservation for the first time in the famous resort’s history following the coronavirus crisis. Monica Gomez, the … Read more
Passengers face major changes on the railways as services are ramped back up to 70 per cent of normal levels today. Travellers will be required to wear face coverings during their journey. To allow for social distancing, passengers on at least four major lines will be told to reserve a seat in advance if they … Read more
Passengers face major changes on the railways as services are ramped back up to 70 per cent of normal levels today. Travellers will be required to wear face coverings during their journey. To allow for social distancing, passengers on at least four major lines will be told to reserve a seat in advance if they … Read more
Footage shows Ibiza party boats in a Spanish NATURE RESERVE with revellers drinking, dancing to loud music and whizzing around on jet skis Boats arrived at the protected marine park in Formentera and stayed for 13 hours Fed-up residents complained that they blasted dance music throughout the day Video of the party shows party-goers on … Read more