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An international row has reignited over the use of anal COVID swab tests for foreigners in China. Just a week after US diplomats complained about being subjected to the process, Tokyo has now also called on Beijing to stop doing the same to its Japanese citizens. Chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato said his government had received reports from the Japanese embassy in China of citizens who had been required to take the COVID swab tests which they said had caused them "great psychological pain". Live COVID updates from UK and around world China's foreign ministry was forced to deny it had required US diplomats to undergo anal swab tests after US media reported they had raised the matter with officials at the American State Department. Advertisement Its spokesman Zhao Lijian told a daily news briefing in Beijing that one such test may have been given in error but he added: "To my knowledge...China has never required US diplomatic staff … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Japan joins US in row with China over its use of anal swab testing they claim causes ‘psychological pain’

LUKE Shaw will NOT face any FA action for claiming referee Stuart Attwell refused to give Manchester United a penalty because of the reaction it would cause. But there is no suggestion of any issues as far as the FA is concerned over what Attwell actually said to United skipper Harry Maguire. Embarrassed United chiefs sought to row back Shaw’s comments in a Sky interview after the goalless draw at Chelsea. The England left-back had been asked about Attwell’s decision to ignore the recommendation of his VAR Chris Kavanagh to award a spot-kick for handball by Callum Hudson-Odoi. Attwell, though, stuck with his initial call after viewing the pitch-side monitor - only the sixth time this season a recommended overturn has not been heeded. Shaw claimed that United skipper Maguire had been stunned by Attwell’s justification. He said: “The ref even said to H, if it’s a pen it’s going to cause a lot of talk after. So I don’t know what happened there.” Scrambling … [Read more...] about Man Utd ace Luke Shaw will NOT face FA action over referee comments sparking mystery over what Attwell told Maguire

NETFLIX really is the gift that keeps on giving by bringing us endless movies and TV shows to binge watch. March is no different and we are here to tell you exactly what you can expect from the streaming giant during this month. The best series on Netflix The best movies on Netflix New on Netflix : What to watch this week What will be released on Netflix in March 2021? Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021) In the wake of the Notorious B.I.G.’s landmark induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and ahead of what would have been his 50th birthday, Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell offers a fresh look at one of the greatest, most influential rappers of all time by those who knew him best. Made in collaboration with Biggie’s estate, I Got A Story To Tell is an intimate rendering of a man whose rapid ascent and tragic end has been at the centre of rap lore for more than twenty years. Directed by Emmett Malloy, this intimate documentary features rare … [Read more...] about Netflix UK March releases 2021 – new series, TV and films

More than a million households are to get energy refunds after it emerged 18 suppliers overcharged customers - or left them at risk of higher payments - after they requested to switch to a better tariff. Regulator Ofgem said 18 energy firms will pay £10.4million back to consumers for contract renewal failures dating as far back as 2013. It said the gas and electricity providers, which include British Gas and NPower, failed to correctly protect customers' tariff prices when they decided to switch supplier or tariff. Price protection rules effectively safeguard a customer's tariff price when they request to move to a more competitive deal - or supplier - after a price increase. Ovo Energy is among those paying the biggest compensation bills, with £2.8million due in redress, followed by Scottish Power with a £2million bill, while British Gas is paying out £1.3million and Shell is forking out £1.2million. Anna Rossington, interim director of retail at Ofgem said: "Customers … [Read more...] about One million households to get energy refunds after 18 suppliers break switching rules

Austria and Denmark are to stop relying solely on the European Union for coronavirus vaccines and begin a partnership with Israel. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said he will visit Israel with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday. They are expected to discuss cooperating on vaccine production and research with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It could be described as "unilateral action", Ms Frederiksen said. Mr Kurz said the two countries would "no longer rely" on Brussels. Advertisement Israel has already inoculated a large proportion of its population, while the EU has faced heavy criticism for the slowness of its rollout. So far, about 5.5% of the Austrian population has been immunised. More from Covid-19 Isle Of Wight Festival confirms it will go ahead - but moves from June to September after lockdown roadmap announcement COVID-19: Hunt for mystery person infected with Brazil variant narrows to … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Austria and Denmark to partner with Israel on vaccines and stop relying solely on ‘too slow’ EU