India reports a world record of 414,188 new cases of
COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 21.49 million.
(Al Jazeera)
Malaysia reports 4,498 new cases in the past 24 hours, which is the first time the country has reported 4,000 new cases since February. It subsequently brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 432,425.
(Malay Mail)
The
United Kingdom adds
Turkey, the
Maldives and
Nepal to its "red list" of countries, where travellers will be required to
quarantine in a hotel for 10 days upon their return to the UK at their own expense. Twelve countries are also added to the government's "green list", including
Portugal and
Israel. This new "traffic light system" will take effect on May 17, when international travel is no longer illegal.
(BBC News)
The
Welsh Labour Party wins a record sixth term in office. With 52 out of 60 seats declared, Labour has won 30 seats in the
Senedd, reaching a working majority and equalling their best performance.
(BBC News)
Science and technology
A whole-
genome study confirms the existence of four distinct
species of
giraffes, corroborating the conclusions of a 2016
DNA study; previously, it was believed that all giraffes were members of a single species. The study also supports the existence of seven
subspecies of giraffes.
(Sci-News)
Sports
UEFA reveals that nine of the 12
association footballclubs that planned to participate in the suspended
European Super League proposal agree, through a "club commitment declaration", to financial sanctions imposed by the governing body. This includes a five percent cut in their revenue for one season. Only
Barcelona,
Juventus, and
Real Madrid did not sign the declaration, although UEFA has committed to "take appropriate action" against clubs still committed to the Super League.
(IOL)
India reports a world record of 414,188 new cases of
COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 21.49 million.
(Al Jazeera)
Malaysia reports 4,498 new cases in the past 24 hours, which is the first time the country has reported 4,000 new cases since February. It subsequently brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 432,425.
(Malay Mail)
The
United Kingdom adds
Turkey, the
Maldives and
Nepal to its "red list" of countries, where travellers will be required to
quarantine in a hotel for 10 days upon their return to the UK at their own expense. Twelve countries are also added to the government's "green list", including
Portugal and
Israel. This new "traffic light system" will take effect on May 17, when international travel is no longer illegal.
(BBC News)
The
Welsh Labour Party wins a record sixth term in office. With 52 out of 60 seats declared, Labour has won 30 seats in the
Senedd, reaching a working majority and equalling their best performance.
(BBC News)
Science and technology
A whole-
genome study confirms the existence of four distinct
species of
giraffes, corroborating the conclusions of a 2016
DNA study; previously, it was believed that all giraffes were members of a single species. The study also supports the existence of seven
subspecies of giraffes.
(Sci-News)
Sports
UEFA reveals that nine of the 12
association footballclubs that planned to participate in the suspended
European Super League proposal agree, through a "club commitment declaration", to financial sanctions imposed by the governing body. This includes a five percent cut in their revenue for one season. Only
Barcelona,
Juventus, and
Real Madrid did not sign the declaration, although UEFA has committed to "take appropriate action" against clubs still committed to the Super League.
(IOL)