Thousands of people in Hong Kong have been ordered to stay in their homes in the city’s first coronavirus lockdown, as authorities battle an outbreak in one of its poorest and most densely packed districts. The order bans about 10,000 people living inside multiple
Canada’s Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden plan to meet next month, the prime minister’s office said, following a call between the two leaders in which they agreed to join forces to combat coronavirus in North America. The White House said in a statement
If you’re looking to buy a shiny new flagship phone, you’re not going to leave the shop with much change from £1,300. Samsung, Huawei, Motorola, and Apple are now all regularly charging the sort of sums we once thought was a little steep for
Lewis Hamilton is embroiled in a contract impasse. Currently a free-agent, the seven-time world champion faces the prospect of missing out on the season entirely if he and Mercedes cannot hash out new terms. It is thought that the two sides cannot
As if the Boohoo online fashion company had not generated enough controversy in recent months, its bosses once again found themselves in the headlines last week for hosting a four-day meeting with suppliers in the luxurious surroundings of a Dubai hotel. The company’s top
After getting married in April 2012, actress Carey Mulligan, 35, and Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford, 33, are still very much in love. The couple got engaged in August 2011, and Carey was given a silver diamond ring with blue sapphire
At least £100,000 of tariffs have been slapped on Fairtrade bananas from Africa because of Brexit, prompting mounting anger that farmers face ruin. Ministers are under pressure to explain why the levies are being charged, despite an announcement that a last-gasp deal was struck between the UK
Heart attacks occur when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked, usually by a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances. Although chest pain is one of the main symptoms associated with having a heart attack, there are a slew of
Hake kiev with wild mushroom butter and truffle hollandaise Prep 10 min Chill 1 hr+ Cook 40 min Serves 4 4 x 120g hake fillets, skinned 100g plain flour 1 egg, beaten 100g panko breadcrumbs Neutral oil, for deep frying For the mushroom butter 1 handful small
One of the highlights of any Dior Men’s show seeing Kate Moss right there in the front row. The supermodel and designer Kim Jones go way back, and each season Moss is on hand to check out what’s new and test drive a few
Hans-Olaf Henkel, who stepped down from the European Parliament in 2019, lamented the narrow defeat in Saturday’s CDU leadership contest of Friedrich Merz, describing him as the only senior German figure who understands what a colossal loss Brexit represents to the EU. Mr Laschet, Prime Minister
UK retail sales fell at their fastest pace on record last year as shops were ordered to close to slow the spread of Covid-19. Sales were down 1.9 per cent on 2019’s level with increased online purchases unable to make up for lost
Today, at the inauguration ceremony for President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C., Lady Gaga took the stage and dazzled the nation with her moving performance of the national anthem. For the momentous occasion, the pop superstar wore a custom Schiaparelli Couture ball gown, accented
India’s Covid-19 vaccine drive has been hampered by turnout as low as 22% in some states, as fears over the safety of the vaccine and the spread of misinformation has fuelled widespread hesitancy. On Saturday, India launched the world’s largest vaccination programme as it
Donald Trump has left Washington DC and the White House for the final time as president, as Joe Biden prepares to be sworn in at midday on Wednesday. The outgoing president left the White House at 8.18am aboard a helicopter, headed for
WhatsApp users are in the midst of a crisis. Following the publication of a new privacy policy, which users need to agree to in order to continue using the app, a sizeable portion of the two billion WhatsApp users worldwide have decided to
“I feel my work was betrayed.” A Chelsea manager had lost at Leicester, reached the point of no return and decided to go down all guns blazing. In 2015, Jose Mourinho aped Tony Montana at the top of the staircase, trying to take everyone else
Syria’s White Helmets, who rescue victims from the rubble of airstrikes, have added making personal protective equipment to their efforts saving lives in areas of the country outside Bashar al-Assad’s control. The civil defence service’s uniform-making unit has recently pivoted to manufacturing PPE
Melania Trump, 50, wife to current US President Donald Trump, has access to some of the most stylish pieces of clothing with some of them coming with a huge price tag. With her time as First Lady drawing to an end, Express.co.uk looks
Downing Street has said Boris Johnson continues to have “full confidence” in Priti Patel, after the home secretary revealed they clashed last spring over the decision not to close UK borders at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Following Ms Patel’s astonishing revelation last night that she
A hypertensive crisis can lead to organ damage if blood pressure isn’t reduced immediately. This can include heart failure, a stroke or fluid in the lungs. Watch out for these symptoms – and call 999. If you already know you’ve got high
Heating up some soup and tucking in with a slice of crusty warm bread is the perfect antidote to the grey wintry weather outside. While soup is easily bought from the shop, homemade versions can often be healthier and more satisfying. One
For an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Dua Lipa went for an all-out throwback look. Ms. Lipa, in all of her sun-soaked glory, posed in a pink and red mini corset dress by Moschino. Leaning into the flirty tones, she opted for a pair
European leaders have voiced relief at Joe Biden’s inauguration, hailing a “new dawn” for Europe and the US, but warned that the world has changed after four years of Donald Trump’s presidency and transatlantic ties will be different in future. “This new dawn in
The Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has made his first public appearance since Beijing began a crackdown on his business empire. Ma, a celebrity businessman and one of the richest people in China, had not spoken publicly since regulators blocked the flotation of Ant
Since the pandemic began, my Instagram feed has been filled with face workouts and face tools. Every other scroll, I see someone gua sha–ing their face for a lymphatic massage, or another blowing their cheeks Dizzy Gillespie–style to work their muscles. Then there are
Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, won a sixth term in office on Saturday, extending his 35-year-rule in one of the country’s most turbulent election campaigns while his main rival Bobi Wine alleged widespread fraud and rejected the result. Museveni won 59% of the vote,
The acting US defense secretary Christopher Miller “cannot wait” to leave his job. The Trump appointee, who made the startling remark to reporters on Thursday, has come under pressure over the Pentagon’s response to the deadly attack on the US Capitol on 6
West Brom grabbed a survival lifeline after Matheus Pereira’s penalty double helped seal a thrilling derby win at Wolves. The forward struck twice from the spot as the Baggies won 3-2 at Molineux to claim just their second victory of the Premier
Microsoft is planning to launch an all-new version of its desktop operating system later this year. But other than a name, Windows 10 X, not much is known about the new software. Windows 10X started out life as a flexible new operating
The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, has announced parliamentary and presidential elections, the first in 15 years, in an effort to heal long-standing internal divisions. The move is widely seen as a response to criticism of the democratic legitimacy of Palestinian political institutions,
Baking soda has multiple uses, first and foremost as an ingredient for baked goods, as the name would suggest. Aside from this, the chemical compound is uniquely suited to cleaning – both objects and body parts. Those who favour natural reneges nay
The website of pro-Brexit pressure group Leave.EU has been suspended amid a row over its attempt to switch its registration to Ireland to avoid losing its .eu domain name. The group, founded by businessman Arron Banks and supported by Nigel Farage, moved its registration from the UK to
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, according to research. Data analysed by the charity Prostate Cancer UK shows it has overtaken breast cancer to be the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease, with 57,192 new
hile growing up in India, my mum, who sadly passed away in 2019, would always cook dishes that she thought were wholesome and would be enjoyed by the family or her friends. She made her own paneer but, years later, was very
As temperatures grew colder in Moscow this past November, Vogue Russia’s executive fashion director Sveta Vashenyak began her hunt for a fur jacket. Vashenyak had been searching for an already worn fur coat, but each vintage coat had something stylistically wrong with it. “They
And Dr Joseph Downing suggested the next year to 18 months will be crucial as France and other members of the EU27 keep tabs on the UK’s fortunes outside the bloc. Mr Macron is under pressure with the numbers of people who have had the jab currently
Hundreds of thousands of small businesses that were forced to close during the Covid-19 pandemic are expected to receive payouts on insurance claims worth more than £1bn after what was described as a “historic victory” at the supreme court. The Financial Conduct
Ever since I started spending all of my time at home during the pandemic, I, like so many, have reevaluated my relationship to the many physical things taking up space in my tiny, cramped apartment. I’ve pared back my wardrobe (well, ish), streamlined and feng
A British barrister has agreed to act for the Hong Kong government next month in its efforts to convict Jimmy Lai and eight other pro-democracy activists accused of taking part in an illegal assembly in 2019. David Perry’s decision has been challenged by the chair of
The House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Donald Trump for inciting a violent insurrection against the government of the United States a week after he encouraged a mob of his supporters to storm the US Capitol, a historic condemnation that makes him the
Dwight Yorke has challenged Bruno Fernandes to guide Manchester United to the Premier League title if he wants to become a club legend. Yorke holds similar status at Old Trafford after being part of a United side which won an unprecedented treble in 1999. The
Israeli airstrikes on east Syria killed 57 regime forces and allied Iran-backed fighters in the deadliest such strikes since the start of the conflict, a war monitoring group said on Wednesday. The overnight raids against arms depots and military positions killed at
Amazon has added a new “Live” tab to the menu on all of its Fire TV gadgets – allowing viewers to immediately drop into live sport fixtures or linear broadcasts. Amazon has increasingly invested in live sports, including the rights to broadcast
The spread of new Covid-19 variants could make the second year of the virus even tougher, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned. Different variants of the disease have already been found in the UK and South Africa and a third variant has been located in Japan after authorities tested four arrivals
Pandora is a Danish jewellery manufacturer with nearly 130 stores in the UK. All jewellery needs to be stored and cleaned in a specific way, and Pandora bracelets are no different. Express.co.uk reveals how to clean a Pandora bracelet, according to the staff
Visceral fat is also referred to as belly fat and is found inside a person’s abdominal cavity and wraps around the internal organs. To lose your belly fat, eliminating certain types of food will make this process easier. Experts advise eating more
Korean kimchi may be grabbing all the good publicity at the moment, but German sauerkraut, or choucroute as it’s known across the border in the French Alsace, is another fermented cabbage product that’s worthy of your attention. Like kimchi, it should ideally
When Theresa May appeared in US Vogue in 2017, even her deliberately anodyne choice of a posh-end-of-the-high-street dress by British label LK Bennett did not prevent this newspaper calling the Annie Leibovitz shoot a “defining moment” which, “like Margaret Thatcher in the tank
Italy’s largest mafia trial in three decades has begun, with 900 witnesses testifying against more than 350 people, including politicians and officials charged with being members of the powerful ’Ndrangheta. A high-security 1,000-capacity courtroom with cages to hold the defendants has been
