Scottish pupils return to classrooms after lockdown
Physical distancing among students is not required but hand sanitisers and one-way systems is the norm.
Coronavirus: Celtic apologise for player’s ‘irresponsible’ quarantine breach
The Scottish champions said the actions of Boli Bolingoli after a trip to Spain are “beyond explanation”.
In pictures: Spectacular storms light up England skies
Overnight thunderstorms lit up the skies around England and more are forecast this week.
Coronavirus: Test and trace system ‘successful’, says health minister
Health minister Edward Argar says it is “evolving and flexing”, amid plans to cut 6,000 contact tracers.
Belarus election: Opposition leader Tikhanovskaya fled ‘for sake of her children’
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is in Lithuania after disputing election results she says were rigged.
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Netherlands’ largest cocaine lab found in former riding school
Police say the lab, built in a converted stables, is the largest ever found in the Netherlands.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to be rebooted as gritty drama
Will Smith’s beloved 1990s sitcom is coming back in a hard-hitting reboot.
Coronavirus: New Zealand locks down Auckland after cases end 102-day run
Four family members test positive for Covid-19 in Auckland, where a lockdown has now been imposed.
Somalia prison: Deadly shootout after al-Shabab militants attempt escape
At least 20 people are killed in a heavy shootout at a jail in Mogadishu, officials say.
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Coronavirus adds to ViaSat-3 delay, first launch still in 2021
WASHINGTON — The coronavirus pandemic has slowed work on the first ViaSat-3 broadband satellite, making a launch in mid-2021 unlikely, Viasat CEO Mark Dankberg said …
U.S. Space Force unveils doctrine explaining its role in national security
The Spacepower document is the Space Force’s first capstone doctrine WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force on Aug. 10 issued a new guiding document for …
SpaceNews webinar | NOAA’s Future Satellite Architecture — Register today
Thursday, Aug. 2011 a.m. Eastern via Zoom SpaceNews correspondent Debra Werner SpaceNews and Editor-in-Chief Brian Berger talk with NOAA Assistant Administrator Stephen Volz, and Vanessa …
Air Force to end agreements with Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman, prepares for launch contract protests
The selection of SpaceX and ULA was expected. What was surprising was the large value of the contract awarded to SpaceX for its first Phase …
With Thompson’s nomination, U.S. Space Force leadership takes shape
If confirmed, Thompson will be the second four-star general in the U.S. Space Force under Gen. John “Jay” Raymond. WASHINGTON — President Trump on Aug. …
Technology
Eurostar blames Covid-19 for premium seat only wi-fi
The rail firm said free wi-fi was removed from standard-class carriages because of coronavirus.
Xbox xCloud: How does Game Pass streaming work?
Microsoft’s game streaming service is set to launch in beta – including in the UK and US.
Uber and Lyft drivers are employees, says US judge
The California court gives the two ride-hailing firms 10 days to challenge the ruling.
Missing Cryptoqueen: Why did the FCA drop its warning about the OneCoin scam?
A decision to delete an online alert was exploited by those promoting the multi-billion-pound crime.
Will tech make it easier for us to grow veg?
Already being used on a commercial basis, vertical farming tech is expanding into consumer markets.