Far-right economist Javier Milei, who admires US ex-president Donald Trump, has received the highest share of votes in Argentina's primary election. The primary, in which presidential candidates from all parties take part, is seen as a key indicator for the presidential election on 22 October. Mr Milei exceeded expectations by winning 30% of votes, ahead of more established politicians. Argentine media have described the result as a "political earthquake".The primary in Argentina differs from those in other countries, since it is not restricted to party members, but open to all those...…Far-right economist Javier Milei, who admires US ex-president Donald Trump, has received the highest share of votes in Argentina's primary election. The primary, in which presidential candidates from all parties take part, is seen as a key indicator for the presidential election on 22 October. Mr Milei exceeded expectations by winning 30% of votes, ahead of more established politicians. Argentine media have described the result as a "political earthquake".The primary in Argentina differs from those in other countries, since it is not restricted to party members, but open to all those...WW…

The infection rate in the UK has gone up and is close to the point where the virus starts spreading rapidly, government scientific advice says. The so-called "R-number" is now between 0.7 and 1.0 - it needs to be kept below one in order to stay in control. The rise in the figures is thought to be driven by the virus spreading in care homes and hospitals. The effect of announced by the prime minister on Sunday is still unknown. R is the number of people each infected person passes the virus on to, on average. If it is 2 then 10 infected people would pass it onto 20 others. But if is 0.5 then...…The infection rate in the UK has gone up and is close to the point where the virus starts spreading rapidly, government scientific advice says. The so-called "R-number" is now between 0.7 and 1.0 - it needs to be kept below one in order to stay in control. The rise in the figures is thought to be driven by the virus spreading in care homes and hospitals. The effect of announced by the prime minister on Sunday is still unknown. R is the number of people each infected person passes the virus on to, on average. If it is 2 then 10 infected people would pass it onto 20 others. But if is 0.5 then...WW…

Boris Johnson has said he owes his life to the NHS staff treating him for coronavirus.In a statement released by No 10, the prime minister, 55, thanked medics at St Thomas' Hospital in London, where he continues to recover after spending three nights in intensive care.It comes as UK deaths from the virus are expected to pass 10,000 on Sunday.On Saturday, the UK recorded 917 new coronavirus deaths, taking total hospital deaths to 9,875.Ministers are continuing to urge people to stay at home over the Easter weekend to curb the spread of the virus, despite warm and sunny weather across parts...…Boris Johnson has said he owes his life to the NHS staff treating him for coronavirus.In a statement released by No 10, the prime minister, 55, thanked medics at St Thomas' Hospital in London, where he continues to recover after spending three nights in intensive care.It comes as UK deaths from the virus are expected to pass 10,000 on Sunday.On Saturday, the UK recorded 917 new coronavirus deaths, taking total hospital deaths to 9,875.Ministers are continuing to urge people to stay at home over the Easter weekend to curb the spread of the virus, despite warm and sunny weather across parts...WW…

10 September 2020At least seven people have been killed in protests in Colombia as outrage spreads over the death of a man who was pinned to the ground and repeatedly tasered by police in Bogotá.Video of the incident shows 46-year-old Javier Ordóñez begging the officers to stop and telling them "I am choking". The officers were arresting him for allegedly breaking social distancing rules by drinking with friends.He was taken to a police station and later moved to hospital, where he died.At least seven people have died in the protests in the capital, Bogotá, in in nearby Soacha. Defense...…10 September 2020At least seven people have been killed in protests in Colombia as outrage spreads over the death of a man who was pinned to the ground and repeatedly tasered by police in Bogotá.Video of the incident shows 46-year-old Javier Ordóñez begging the officers to stop and telling them "I am choking". The officers were arresting him for allegedly breaking social distancing rules by drinking with friends.He was taken to a police station and later moved to hospital, where he died.At least seven people have died in the protests in the capital, Bogotá, in in nearby Soacha. Defense...WW…

Indigenous communities in the Amazon region and elsewhere in Brazil are in danger of being "wiped out" by the coronavirus, according to health experts. Respiratory illnesses - such as those that develop from the influenza virus - are already the main cause of death for native communities. By Sunday 5 April, Brazil had reported more than 11,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 486 deaths. Infections were initially concentrated in the industrialized state of São Paulo. However, they have now spread across the country, including to indigenous territories in the Amazon basin that are the size of...…Indigenous communities in the Amazon region and elsewhere in Brazil are in danger of being "wiped out" by the coronavirus, according to health experts. Respiratory illnesses - such as those that develop from the influenza virus - are already the main cause of death for native communities. By Sunday 5 April, Brazil had reported more than 11,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 486 deaths. Infections were initially concentrated in the industrialized state of São Paulo. However, they have now spread across the country, including to indigenous territories in the Amazon basin that are the size of...WW…

President Trump wants the United States to start mining on the Moon for minerals. stating America has the right to explore and use resources from outer space. The order also said the US did not see space as a common area for resources, and didn't need permission of international agreements to get started. But why does he want to mine in space? And what are the benefits? Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to a couple of experts who can fill us in. According to Sarah Cruddas, mining the Moon will help humans travel further in space, to places like Mars. Sarah's a space journalist and says the...…President Trump wants the United States to start mining on the Moon for minerals. stating America has the right to explore and use resources from outer space. The order also said the US did not see space as a common area for resources, and didn't need permission of international agreements to get started. But why does he want to mine in space? And what are the benefits? Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to a couple of experts who can fill us in. According to Sarah Cruddas, mining the Moon will help humans travel further in space, to places like Mars. Sarah's a space journalist and says the...WW…

Lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a "deadly resurgence" in infections, the World Health Organization chief has warned. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries should be cautious about easing restrictions, even as some struggle with the economic impact.Europe's worst hit countries, Spain and Italy, are both relaxing some measures, while their lockdowns continue.Globally there are 1.6 million cases of coronavirus and 101,000 deaths.Speaking at a virtual news conference in Geneva, Dr Tedros said there had been a "welcome slowing" of the epidemics in some European...…Lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a "deadly resurgence" in infections, the World Health Organization chief has warned. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries should be cautious about easing restrictions, even as some struggle with the economic impact.Europe's worst hit countries, Spain and Italy, are both relaxing some measures, while their lockdowns continue.Globally there are 1.6 million cases of coronavirus and 101,000 deaths.Speaking at a virtual news conference in Geneva, Dr Tedros said there had been a "welcome slowing" of the epidemics in some European...WW…

The UK will send £200m in aid to help developing nations battle coronavirus.The money will mean more help for refugee camps - including new hand-washing stations.International Development Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said boosting fragile health systems overseas would help prevent a "second wave" of infections hitting the UK.The latest donation brings Britain's total contribution to the global effort to halt the pandemic to £744m.It makes the UK one of the biggest donors to the worldwide fight against the virus, according to the Department for International Development (Dfid).Britain's...…The UK will send £200m in aid to help developing nations battle coronavirus.The money will mean more help for refugee camps - including new hand-washing stations.International Development Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said boosting fragile health systems overseas would help prevent a "second wave" of infections hitting the UK.The latest donation brings Britain's total contribution to the global effort to halt the pandemic to £744m.It makes the UK one of the biggest donors to the worldwide fight against the virus, according to the Department for International Development (Dfid).Britain's...WW…

Black men and women are nearly twice as likely to die with coronavirus as white people in England and Wales, according to the Office for National Statistics.The analysis shows the inequality persists after taking into account age, where people live and some measures of deprivation and prior health.People from Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities also had a significantly higher risk of dying.The government has launched a review into the issue.The analysis by the ONS combined data on deaths involving Covid-19 with information on ethnicity from the 2011 census.Taking into account age,...…Black men and women are nearly twice as likely to die with coronavirus as white people in England and Wales, according to the Office for National Statistics.The analysis shows the inequality persists after taking into account age, where people live and some measures of deprivation and prior health.People from Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities also had a significantly higher risk of dying.The government has launched a review into the issue.The analysis by the ONS combined data on deaths involving Covid-19 with information on ethnicity from the 2011 census.Taking into account age,...WW…

Women say the uncertainty surrounding maternity services during the coronavirus outbreak is "making a stressful situation harder".Some NHS trusts are not allowing home births or partners on a ward following a birth, while others are.One trust only provides face-to-face postnatal support when it is "absolutely essential".The Royal College of Midwives says services may need to be reduced due to Covid-19. Like many areas in the health sector, staff shortages caused by sickness and workers self-isolating are impacting resources, the college adds.Nadia Hussein from Leeds is more than a week...…Women say the uncertainty surrounding maternity services during the coronavirus outbreak is "making a stressful situation harder".Some NHS trusts are not allowing home births or partners on a ward following a birth, while others are.One trust only provides face-to-face postnatal support when it is "absolutely essential".The Royal College of Midwives says services may need to be reduced due to Covid-19. Like many areas in the health sector, staff shortages caused by sickness and workers self-isolating are impacting resources, the college adds.Nadia Hussein from Leeds is more than a week...WW…