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Reactions as RAF sends plane to patrol Channel for migrants
"The RAF is combing the English Channel; presumably they’re fully loaded with Nigel Farages ready to drop on any unsuspecting dinghies."
Video – Two beluga whales returning to open water after 10 years away from sea
Little Grey and Little White are being monitored by experts.
‘Once again’ a ‘direct intervention by DG needed to overturn mistake on race’ at BBC
Director-general Tony Hall said the report had caused ‘distress’ to many.
“Losing patience” with Govt’s demand to have all children back in school
Teachers, scientists, opposition politicians and the children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield have all called for improvements to testing.
Plan for more nursing apprenticeships falls short, union warns
The number of people looking for information on nursing on the NHS careers website increased by 138% between March and June.
Toby Young starts dating site for ‘lockdown sceptics’
Entitled 'Love in a Covid Climate', Young's dating forum already has entries from people 'Sussexfarmer', who is "seeking an intelligent man".
Coronavirus cases top 5 million in United States
Health officials believe that for every reported case, there are roughly 10 times as many people infected with Covid-19.
New Zealand marks 100 days free of coronavirus
Vietnam also came within a day of reaching the landmark number.
Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship
"We are in a situation of environmental crisis", the Minister of the Environment said.