direct to your inboxAfter Wales went into Tier 4 lockdown restrictions over the weekend, supermarkets are once again cordoning off some non essential aisles in stores.Pictures have now surfaced of an Asda store blocking the sale of toys, Christmas decorations, gifts and candles in one of its Cardiff stores.The restrictions came into force at midnight on Sunday, December 20 and meant the closure of all non-essential retail.Supermarkets can remain open and the Welsh Government has listed what they can and can't sell while the country remains in level four.

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Sally Pipes: COVID vaccines can give economy a needed shot in the arm once essential workers vaccinated

The arrival of two coronavirus vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use this month has prompted fierce debate about who ought to be immunized first. The latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices put health care workers and older Americans living in nursing homes at the head of the line.

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Asia Today: S Korea's cases remain high as restrictions loom

SEOUL – South Korea has reported another new 1,132 coronavirus cases as the resurgence worsened over Christmas week, putting pressure on the government to enforce stricter social distancing controls.The figures released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on Saturday brought the country’s caseload to 55,902. South Korea added 1,241 cases on Christmas Day, its largest daily increase.

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After early success, S. Korea sleepwalks into virus crisis

SEOUL – South Korea had seemed to be winning the fight against the coronavirus: Quickly ramping up its testing, contact-tracing and quarantine efforts paid off when it weathered an early outbreak without the economic pain of a lockdown. But a deadly resurgence has reached new heights during Christmas week, prompting soul-searching on how the nation sleepwalked into a crisis.

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Asia Today: S. Korea reports record surge, ramps up testing

SEOUL – South Korea has reported its largest daily increase in coronavirus infections on Christmas Day, as the prime minister pleaded for vigilance to arrest a viral surge that has worsened hospitalization and deaths. The 1,241 new cases confirmed by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on Friday brought the country’s caseload to 54,770.

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Nova Scotia reports 7 new coronavirus cases, including 1 long-term care employee in Dartmouth

COVID-19 on Friday and said 36 active cases remain in the province.According to the province, six of the cases are in the central zone and one is in the western zone. Two of the cases in the central zone and the one in the western zone involve close contacts of previously reported cases.

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COVID-19: Another record day of infections in Quebec as non essential shops set to close

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Wednesday, the Montreal Children’s Hospital said it was accepting adult patients in its intensive care unit to free up space at the other hospitals dealing with COVID-19.Quebec has reported a total of 185,872 COVID-19 infections and 7,913 deaths linked to the virus.

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Worried Morocco bans parties to stem holiday virus spread

RABAT – Morocco has imposed a curfew, closed restaurants in major cities and banned public and private gatherings for three weeks — including the usually festive New Year's Eve — to curb the spread of the virus.The curfew between 9 p.m and 6 a.m went into effect Wednesday night and is set to last until Jan. 13.

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Trump issues new wave of pardons, including Paul Manafort and Roger Stone

FILE - Paul Manafort arrives for a hearing at US District Court on June 15, 2018 in Washington, DC.

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Coronavirus: Toronto sex shop owner refuses to shut doors, claims store is essential

coronavirus lockdown measures by keeping her sex shop open. Veronica Kazoleas owns “The Nookie” on College Street and told Global News her store meets the requirements for an essential service, adding she has no plans to close.

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Scotland bans visitors from South Africa amid fears of new mutant coronavirus strain

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scotland has banned visitors from South Africa after it was revealed that there were cases involving a new strain of coronavirus in the UK.The Scottish Government this evening revealed they will be halting travel from the African nation amid fears of the mutant variant under strict new measures.Ministers said the move - which kicked in at 6pm - was agreed following advice from senior clinical advisers to introduce further controls on travellers who have been in South Africa in the previous 10 days.Regulations will require all UK nationals or residents returning to Scotland from South Africa to isolate for 10 days.Cabinet Secretary for Transport,

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 death toll hits 130, daily infections slow

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NHS trusts in Covid hotspot areas to get first vaccine deliveries

NHS trusts in Covid hotspot areas will start to receive batches of the vaccine for the first time, it has been reported.

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Nine areas facing stricter Covid tiers as 90% of England's local authorities cases rise

With the rate of new cases of Covid-19 rising in nine out of 10 local authorities across England, some parts of the country might be about to see a change to their alert level.

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Loch Ness monster found? Mystery figure the size of 'large seal' spotted in lake

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Tesco launches rationing on some essential items as panicked shoppers empty shelves

Tesco has introduced a rationing system in its supermarkets, limiting customers to three items only for certain popular groceries.The purchase limit includes loo roll, pasta, eggs, soap, nappies and baby formula, among other products.A yellow sign was snapped over the toilet paper at a Tesco in Cambridge, which read: "To help give everyone access to essential items, these products are limited to 3 per customer."At another shop a blue sign limited antibacterial hand wipes to just one per customer.The supermarket giant said in a letter it was introducing the temporary cap on certain "essential" items to "help all customers have access to these products", the Mirror reports."The extra limits are just pre-emptive measures to help us smooth

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Trump pardons 15, commutes 5 sentences, including GOP allies

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has pardoned 15 people, including a pair of congressional Republicans who were strong and early supporters, a 2016 campaign official ensnared in the Russia probe and former government contractors convicted in a 2007 massacre in Baghdad.Trump's actions in his final weeks in office show a president who is wielding his executive power to reward loyalists and others who he believes have been wronged by a legal system he sees as biased against him and his allies. On Tuesday, Trump issued the pardons — not an unusual act for an outgoing president — even as he refused to publicly acknowledge his election loss to Democrat Joe Biden, who will be sworn in on Jan.

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EU starts to ease bans over UK virus strain, WHO to meet

Also Read | How hunger came back to haunt IndiaBut the European Commission on Tuesday urged EU nations to lift travel bans imposed on Britain in recent days.The new strain of the virus, which has also been detected in small numbers elsewhere, appears to spread more easily than other types but experts say there is no evidence it is more lethal or resistant to vaccines.The discovery unleashed panic that led to more than two dozen countries suspending UK flights, threatening travel chaos during the holiday season.The European Union instead urged virus tests be carried out on passengers within 72 hours before travel."Flight and train bans should be discontinued given the need to ensure essential travel and avoid supply chain disruptions," the

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Philippines bans all flights from Britain starting tomorrow on new virus strain

COVID-19 strain.All United Kingdom flights to the Philippines are suspended starting December 24 until December 31, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement.Also Read | How hunger came back to haunt IndiaAll passengers who have been in the UK in the last 14 days immediately preceding arrival to the Philippines, including those in transit, are also temporarily restricted from entering the country for the same period.This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Click here to read the Mint ePaperMint is now on Telegram.

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Jess Glynne reveals her nan died from coronavirus as she reflects on ‘horrific time’

JESS GLYNNE has revealed dhte sad news that her beloved nan died from coronavirus as she reflects on “horrific time”. The singer, 31, who will be performing on The Jonathan Ross Christmas Show on Christmas Eve, talked about the heartbreaking consequences of the deadly virus.

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Disney reveals release dates for their upcoming Marvel slate including Loki and Black Widow

Disney has given fans some clarity on when they expect to see their favorite Marvel superheroes return to the big and small screens.The studio, which owns Marvel and its broad catalog of characters, made their 2021 slate official on Tuesday, revealing release dates for every TV show and movie.WandaVision is the first to drop, followed byThe Falcon & the Winter Soldier. Coming soon! Disney has given fans some clarity on when they expect to see their favorite Marvel superheroes return to the big and small screens.

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Michelle Keegan bans her husband Mark Wright from the kitchen this Christmas

Michelle Keegan has shared a rare insight into her married life with Mark Wright.

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Covid-19 mutant strain detected in 57 areas across UK - see if yours is on the list

Covid-19 has now been detected in 57 separate regions around Britain, with 45 places in England, 6 in Scotland and 6 in Wales.

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How to Watch the Pixar's New Movie 'Soul' on Disney Plus on Christmas Day

Disney+ on Christmas Day, making it available to all the streaming service's subscribers just in time for opening presents.Starring Jamie Foxx, tells the story of an aspiring jazz pianist who makes his living as a high school band teacher, and is the animated studio's first film with a Black lead. is also Pixar's second movie since the COVID-19 pandemic to forego a theatrical release — after Pixar's released to VOD earlier this year. Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2020.

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JP Rosenbaum Is 'Really Bummed' After He and Ashley Hebert Sell Their Home Amid Split

J.P. Rosenbaum has hit a challenging point in his split from Ashley Hebert.

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Tesco introduces limits on four key products including toilet rolls and soap

direct to your inboxTesco has introduced purchasing limits on some products including eggs, rice, soap and toilet roll. The move is to make sure all customers have access to the products, it explained in an email to customers, the BBC reports.

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Zac Efron lists his swish LA home for sale

Zac Efron has reportedly put his swish LA pad on the market and it seems like he might be relocating to Australia.

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Tech worker turns hobby into a startup nearing unicorn status

South Korea’s Silicon Valley, the Pangyo Techno Valley outside Seoul, and has retained that localized approach even as it expanded throughout the country and beyond. Users who verify their location trade mostly face to face with others within a radius that’s usually about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles), in what’s known as a nearby marketplace.Danggeun Market Inc., the startup behind Karrot, is planning to raise as much as 100 billion won ($90 million) in financing next summer, potentially pushing its valuation to about $1 billion, Kim said.

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Iraq bans air travel with eight nations over new variant of virus

Iraq is banning air travel to or from eight countries to guard against the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus, and is ordering public venues like shopping malls and restaurants to close, a cabinet statement said on Tuesday.The two-week travel prohibition comes into effect on Dec. 24 and covers Britain, South Africa, Australia, Denmark, Iran, Japan, Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Brad Pitt Angelina Jolie’s Kids Then Now: See Maddox, Shiloh, Pax, Zahara, Knox Vivienne

My, how time flies! It seems like just yesterday that a young Angelina Jolie was adopting her first child, Maddox. And now, her son is a 19-year-old college sophomore with five adoring younger siblings. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of seeing Angelina and ex-husband Brad Pitt‘s six children grow up, but it’s still hard to believe how old they really all are now! Take a look at how the Jolie-Pitt kids have changed over the years:

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MGM Enlists Advisors to Explore Sale (Report)

MGM appears to be getting closer to formally exploring a sale. The Hollywood giant has enlisted Morgan Stanley and LionTree LCC to serve as advisors in the process, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources.

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Irish horses banned from Kempton King George trip under new government Covid-19 rules

Henry de Bromhead has had to abandon his Kempton Christmas plans in light of new coronavirus restrictions.

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Mutant coronavirus already detected in 57 different areas across Britain

Mutant coronavirus has now been detected at 57 different locations around Britain.

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O'Neill calls for all-island ban on non-essential travel

Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland has said there should be an all-island ban on non-essential travel to combat the potential spread of the new variant of Coronavirus.

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Which countries have banned flights from the UK? The full list of places banning travellers arriving from Britain

direct to your inbox Countries across the globe have now moved to ban travel from the UK after fears over the new coronavirus variant. Since the new lockdown announcement on Saturday, over 40 places have imposed bans on links to Britain - including flights, ferries and rail - prohibiting arrivals from Britain entering.

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Man Utd stars including Paul Pogba surprise young fan at Christmas after tough year

Three Man Utd stars made a young fans Christmas with a surprise video message following a particularly difficult year for the 11-year-old.

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Horse racing, the Dalai Lama and Smokey Bear: Coronavirus relief package includes oddball provisions

After days of frenzied negotiations, Congress late Monday night passed a massive eleventh-hour bill that combined $900 billion in COVID-19 relief with a $1.4 trillion omnibus government spending measure. In addition to reviving a federal unemployment boost for millions of out-of-work Americans and sending a second $600 stimulus check to individuals including children, the $2.3 trillion catchall package, which will fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year, addresses a spate of legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care.

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EU urges member states to lift UK travel bans amid new Covid-19 strain

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Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool hierarchy’s transfer stances over Mohamed Salah

Liverpool do not intend to let Mohamed Salah go, irrelevant of claims he is “unhappy” at Anfield. The Egyptian superstar has been in top form for the Reds and his professionalism on the pitch is undoubted.However, Salah did surprise Liverpool fans with his Spanish interview at the weekend where he left the door open to a move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona.A former team-mate of the 28-year-old, Mohamed Aboutrika, has also claimed he is upset on Merseyside.

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Brit nan, 70, in 'total disbelief' after scooping £3.8m lottery prize

Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasA British Grandmother has pocketed an incredible £3.8 million jackpot win just in time for Christmas.Lucky Diane Bate, 70, said she was physically sick when she realised she had become a millionaire.It wasn’t until her husband, 74-year-old Michael, and her granddaughter each checked the ticket that she accepted it was reality. Diane, from Rhyl, north Wales, said: “I checked my ticket early on Sunday morning using the National Lottery app when it made a funny sound.

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Sexpert's advice for people spending Christmas alone – including masturbating more

Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasSpending the Christmas season alone for the first time?A relationship expert believes it’s the perfect opportunity to focus on yourself.Dr Emily Morse, a sex doctor from the US, recommends taking a break from social media to reflect and explore self pleasure.She said: “Many of us aren’t traveling this holiday season, which can feel like a major bummer if you’re used to cozying up with family.“I want to help you keep the holiday magic alive.“No matter where you are, here are some ways to celebrate.”Like many activities, masturbation releases “happy” hormones.Dopamine is responsible for making you feel good and put you in a better mood.Meanwhile, oxytocin

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Charlotte McKinney turns heads in a tiny dark brown bikini in the water solo in Miami Beach

She became the pinup of choice after her memorably sultry Carls Jr. commercial aired during the Super Bowl XLIX in 2015.And Charlotte McKinney looked like the ultimate teenage dream on Monday afternoon as she took a dip in the water in Miami Beach.Relying on minimalism, the 27-year-old model put her enviably toned body on display in a barely-there bikini.

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Emmerdale spoilers: Millie vanishes as Andrea bans Kim Tate from seeing her

Emmerdale, it seems like the start of his 2021 will be no different.His mum Kim Tate (Claire King) is back on the scene, as is his estranged wife Andrea (Anna Nightingale).And Emmerdale spoilers suggest the two women will not be getting on well – though they will soon have more things to worry about than their bad feelings for each other.After Christmas, Andrea tells Jamie that he can have their daughter on New Year's Day.But there's just one condition – his mum Kim is nowhere near around them.Kim is furious to be left out of seeing her granddaughter.Elsewhere, Jamie struggles with having to tell his staff the news about the bonus cuts, but Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) comforts him.And later, Millie goes missing while Jamie and Dawn Taylor

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What are the rules for non-essential shops in tiers 1-4?'

Boris Johnson announced on Saturday afternoon.Under the new Tier 4 restrictions, non-essential shops have been ordered to close from midnight on December 19.In tier one, two and three areas throughout the rest of England, shops can remain open.Wales also entered into a tier four lockdown from Sunday, meaning non-essential retailers have closed in the country. In Scotland, non-essential shops have just reopened following three weeks of closures.

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Asda bans the sale of non essential items in some Tier 4 areas - including toys, Christmas decorations, gifts and candles

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