Новости за 16.12.2020

Facebook has launched another major attack on Apple, arguing that an upcoming update to the iPhone could kill small businesses.

As the NHS lifts strict regulations banning partners from attending maternity appointments – Hannah Fearn reveals the realities of giving birth alone during the pandemic

Considering a more casual celebration? Plan your perfect day with our top picks

Vice president-elect dismayed that ‘in 2020, that kind of approach would be given any legitimacy’

Six member of crew tested positive for coronavirus

This year was a big one for space and next year promises more achievements

Given that it will probably cost lives, the government should scrap the ‘three households for five days’ rule for Christmas get-togethers – but instead it is asking for personal discretion

Sam Hancock looks back at the year – one of the three hottest on record – in climate milestones

Experts predict that for the president-elect, a nuclear briefcase ‘will presumably be prepared before the inauguration’, in the event Trump misses the ceremony 

The start-up has completed ten test flights with a six-seater propeller plane powered by hydrogen     

From barbeque lunches to solstice festive parties, Brits imagine what Christmas in the summer might look like

Joyce Dowd reported feeling a little stiff but fine after the vaccination 

Uncertainty around EU departure as well as congestion at ports causes model train company to stop shipping products

UK’s top court today overturned a landmark ruling finding Heathrow expansion plans were unlawful because ministers did not adequately consider the climate crisis. But this doesn’t mean Heathrow’s third runway has the green light, experts tell Daisy Dunne

Retailers have been desperately discounting to tempt shoppers as the pandemic takes the shirts from their backs, writes James Moore

Series will be available to watch in January

Instead of 300 guests, Liza Maria ended up with 25, but while the wedding was smaller, it shone no less bright, writes Niha Masih

One man was left with a life-changing injury, police say

Guests will be virtually greeted by the singer and receive a $5,000 shopping credit 

The notorious murderer is being depicted in a new BBC series

Hundreds of people have been killed in protests since October 2019 

Boris Johnson has appealed to Britons to keep festive celebrations small-scale and brief, saying: “Have yourself a merry little Christmas, and I’m afraid this year I do mean little”.

Customers to be redirected to National Express

Giant lizard ‘tore several parts of his body’, security chief says

Riyadh ‘not respecting international norms’, one of the alleged targets tells Borzou Daragahi