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Friends reunion filming date and details revealed by David Schwimmer

Entertainment

After repeated delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, fans have been waiting for the highly anticipated Friends reunion special for a long time.But now, star David Schwimmer has revealed the show could be there for you very soon, with filming possibly taking place as early as April. The one-off Friends show was originally set to air on the HBO Max streaming platform in the US in May 2020, but was postponed as the COVID-19 crisis escalated. Image: She got off the plane! Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer as Ross and Rachel in Friends Of course, it's been 16 years since the final episode, so fans have been eager for a reunion for a long time.Schwimmer, who starred alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc a...

Feb162021 by adminNo Comments

Princess Latifa: ‘Hostage’ ordeal of Dubai ruler’s daughter revealed

World

The daughter of Dubai's ruler who tried to flee the country in 2018 later sent secret video messages to friends accusing her father of holding her "hostage" as she feared for her life.In footage shared with BBC Panorama, Princess Latifa Al Maktoum says commandos drugged her as she fled by boat and flew her back to detention.The secret messages have stopped - and friends are urging the UN to step in.Dubai and the UAE have previously said she is safe in the care of family.Ex-UN rights envoy Mary Robinson, who had described Latifa as a "troubled young woman" after meeting her in 2018, now says she was "horribly tricked" by the princess's family.The former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and president of Ireland has joined calls for international action to establish Latifa's current cond...

Feb162021 by adminNo Comments

Covid vaccine impact revealed in over-80s blood tests

Health

Getty ImagesThe vaccination programme is starting to pay off as people over 80 are now the most likely to test positive for coronavirus antibodies, Office for National Statistics testing suggests.Blood tests reveal more over-80s than any other age group are showing signs of some immunity against Covid infection.This comes as Covid deaths have continued to fall.But deaths are still 40% above the five year average. Let's block ads! (Why?) BBC News - Health

Feb122021 by adminNo Comments

Chancellor’s priority revealed as economy suffers deepest annual slump since 1709

Business

The chancellor says his priority remains protecting jobs as official figures showed the coronavirus crisis had dealt the worst blow to the economy since the Great Frost of 1709.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said early estimates, subject to revision, suggested that gross domestic product (GDP) tumbled by 9.9% in 2020. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Image: Scores of businesses including restaurants and pubs endured a miserable 2020 It was a consequence of large parts of the economy being placed in hibernation through unprecedented lockdowns and other restrictions on normal activity as efforts to contain COVID-19 took their toll on output.The figures showed a fightback from the record quarterly slump betw...

Jan132021 by adminNo Comments

Alexander Povetkin vs Dillian Whyte rematch date revealed as Eddie Hearn says he wants to make Deontay Wilder fight if Whyte gets revenge

Sports

Eddie Hearn has declared that the Alexander Povetkin vs Dillian Whyte rematch is set for March 6. The promoter is going to announce his full schedule of UK shows between February and April on Friday, with Povetkin vs Whyte 2 the main attraction. Back in November, the rematch was due to happen, but Povetkin tested positive for coronavirus. Mark Robinson/Matchroom Whyte and Povetkin will meet again The BBBofC (British Boxing Board of Control) announced at the start of the year that they had put the sport on hold due to the renewed rise in COVID-19 cases and need for medical staff to be utilised elsewhere. However, it is now confirmed that boxing will be back from mid-February and Hearn is ready to make his move. He told the Ak and Barak show on Si...