Daily Roundup

Saturday, 4th July Daily Roundup

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

Here’s a quick summary of what has happened around the world over the last 24 hours, brought to you exclusively by British Herald. Local News People in England went to pubs for a pint and visited the hairdresser after a wait of more than three months. This comes as England takes a major step

UK

People in England enjoy their first pint and haircut in three months on ‘Super Saturday’

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

LONDON (UK) – On ‘Super Saturday’ people in England went to pubs for a pint and visited the hairdresser after a wait of more than three months. This comes as England takes a major step towards resuming normal life after the lockdown. “It’s beautiful just to get back and have a pint,” said Jim Martin, […]

Europe

Switzerland can pay off debt pile in 15 years, says finance minister

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

ZURICH (SWITZERLAND) – Swiss Finance Minister Ueli Maurer said in a radio interview that in two or three years, the country could reduce its debts accumulated to help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, adding that it could be repaid in 15 years. The minister said on Saturday if all goes “very, very, very […]

Middle East

Iran comes out with new restrictions as COVID infections rise

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

TEHERAN (IRAN) – Iranian president Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that those who fail to wear face masks will be denied state services. Work places flouting health protocols will be closed down for a week, he added. This comes as he announced new measures to curb the spread of coronavirus. Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat […]

Sport

F1 drivers to rally behind fight against racism

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

VIENNA (AUSTRIA) – The Grand Prix Drivers’s Association (GDPA) said its members have joined hands to fight racism. But it is left to each individual to choose their stance before the Austrian Grand Prix opening on Sunday. According to the association, the drivers held many rounds of virtual meetings to discuss how to demonstrate support […]

Europe

Move to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque is ‘unacceptable’: Russian Orthodox prelate

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

MOSCOW (RUSSIA) – A senior official of the Russian Orthodox Church on Saturday said the move to convert Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque was “unacceptable”. One of the most popular monuments in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the sixth century Hagia Sophia is at the heart of both the […]

Sport

Bess finds berth in England squad for first Windies test

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

LONDON (UK) – Spinner Dom Bess found a place in England’s 13-man squad to play the first test against West Indies. Moeen Ali did not find a place among nine reserves, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Saturday. England will be led by all-rounder Ben Stokes in the match to be held […]

World

Explosion rocks Mogadishu port as suicide bomber rams vehicle into checkpoint

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

MOGADISHU (SOMALIA) – Mogadishu port was rocked by an explosion on Saturday morning as a suicide car bomber rammed a checkpoint, said witnesses. The police are yet to provide details on casualties. “Metal debris fell all over us inside the port and we heard gunfire,” said a port worker. “Security forces have surrounded the area.” […]

Europe

Paris gears up for virtual fashion week sans paparazzis, glitzy parties

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

PARIS (FRANCE) – During the famed Haute Couture shows in July, the French capital teems with fashionistas rubbing shoulders in posh hotels and monuments morphing into catwalk venues. But this time, coronavirus outbreak has taken the sheen away from the event, which is limited to an online affair. Top designers will hold online fashion shows […]

Business

Shell CEO does not rule out plan to shift headquarters to UK

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

AMSTERDAM (THE NETHERLANDS) – In an interview with a Netherlands daily which was published on Saturday, Royal Dutch Shell CEO Ben van Beurden did not rule out shifting the firm’s headquarters from Holland to Britain. Van Beurden did not explicitly say the company headquarters would be moved, the Financieele Dagblad said. “You always need to […]