Health Secretary Sajid Javid announces new anti-viral defence against Covid

UFC star Douglas Silva de Andrade suffered a horrific cut before coming back from the brink of defeat to choke out opponent Sergey Morozov in stunning fashion.The Brazilian bantamweight took on Kazakhstani Morozov on the preliminary card of UFC 271 on Sunday Morning, where he was able to clinch a second successive win.Silva de Andrade looked as if was about to suffer the fifth defeat of his career after a devastating knockdown in the first round courtesy of a nasty uppercut.But the 36-year-old veteran came back in the second round to deliver a rear-naked choke and end the fight in sensational style.Silva de Andrade started off extremely tense and slow with his striking.Before long, he found himself on the floor and subject to a vicious ground and pound by Morozov, whose elbow opened up a gruesome cut on the side of his head.But after being taken down by a spinning back kick, the Brazilian came into the second round a more dangerous man, dropping Morozov with two nasty rips to the body.A devastating right-hand then knocked down Morozov once more before a series of flying knees and an elbow saw the Kazakhstani fighter hit the canvas for a third time.Do you think Silva de Andrade's comeback was the best performance of the night? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Birmingham City took on Luton Town.The incident occurred during Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between the two sides, which Birmingham won by three goals to nil.Home supporters had launched tennis balls onto the pitch in protest at the club's owner Paul Suen and Birmingham Sports Holdings Ltd, who operate the club.It is understood that fan frustrations are being driven by the perceived lack of progress with regards to the redevelopment of St Andrew's, which led to the protest during Saturday's game.With Luton on the attack through Elijah Adebayo, one steward took it upon themselves to run onto the pitch to collect one of the tennis balls.This caused referee Darren Bond to stop play, much to the annoyance of Adebayo and his Luton teammates.Once play had been stopped, players and stewards quickly cleared the balls from the pitch, whilst fans continued to launch more and more onto the turf.Luton boss Nathan Jones felt that the protest and the stewards intervention had halted his side's momentum during the match.What is the most bizarre thing you have seen a steward do during a match? Let us know in the comments section below.Speaking after the defeat, he said: “The tennis balls killed the momentum and then the steward stepped on the pitch inexplicably.“I am very reluctant to not give Birmingham credit because they must have done something right today but we were really inept in our performance.“We can’t affect the protest but it did seem to kill our momentum.”The play-off chasing Hatters were unable to haul themselves back into the match following the stoppage in play, as hosts Birmingham ran out comfortable 3-0 winners.Goals from Juninho Bacuna, Lyle Taylor and Onel Hernandez ended a run of four matches without a

Holly Jones Bolivian-Mexican filmmaker Natalia López Gallardo enjoyed tandem careers in editing (“Jauja,” “Post Tenebras Lux”) and acting (“Nuestro Tiempo”), as she made her debut as auteur with the short film “En el cielo como en la tierra.” In her first feature-length project, “Robe of Gems,” she tackles the parallel individual struggles of three women against a backdrop of unrelenting cartel infiltration.What lured you into directing after careers in editing and acting? Was it a natural progression?Definitely, yes, it was there, but I think maybe it took time to accumulate the big necessity. I think it’s very important to have that need to do a film. It’s not a desire; it’s not an objective; you have to need it because that impulse that makes you start a film has to last maybe five years with the same power.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentThe Berlin Film Festival, whose scaled-down edition kicked off on Thursday evening with strict COVID measures, has recorded only eight positive cases among the film teams, the festival spokesperson confirmed to Variety. Unlike at Cannes or Venice, the Berlinale is requiring guests to take a daily test, even if they’re vaccinated three times, in order to access screenings, as well as select events and venues.

Netflix's recent documentary The Tinder Swindler has had international attention after it shared the story of several women on their mission to track down the man who tricked them into giving him tens of thousands of dollars after meeting him on a dating app. Shimon Hayut, 31, known to his victims as Simon Leviev, is estimated to have stolen $10m (£7.4m) through expensive dates and manipulative ploys. He was arrested and sentenced to 15 months on fraud, theft and forgery charges in December 2019, but only served five months of his sentence, being released on 'good behaviour' in May 2020.The women met Simon on the dating app Tinder, so OK! caught up with life and relationship coach Kapil Gupta on if, and how, we can avoid matching with people using the app for sinister purposes.

Rebekah Vardy is said to have secretly invited Coleen Rooney to stay with her after husband Wayne was caught drink-driving in 2017, according to a new report. One source alleged that Rebekah, 39, invited Coleen, 35, to come and stay at her house with her children, two years before Coleen accused Becky's Instagram account of leaking "false stories" about the Rooneys to the press.

EMILY Atack has been spotted spending quality time with her family this weekend - including her rarely-seen dad Keith. The Inbetweeners star - who is best known for playing Charlotte Hinchcliffe - travelled home with her brother George and sister Martha.

KANYE West accused Kid Cudi of betrayal as the Donda rapper dropped him from his upcoming album and even crossed out Pete Davidson from a photo. Kanye, 44, opened up about his friend split with Cudi, 38, in an Instagram post.

– Heather, via emailI’m not an investment specialist, so I have limited knowledge in this field. However, having carefully read your letter, it’s obvious to me what you should do – consult a solicitor.Your concerned letters to the agency are either being ignored or yielding the most brusque of replies, and this is totally unacceptable – it is your money they are holding, with no consultation or acquiescence on your part.

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Michael Nordine authorFew things will have you longing for an end to the pandemic like “Coma,” an experimental lockdown project from French provocateur Bertrand Bonello. If you’re the type to dread being alone with your thoughts, try being locked in a room with Bonello’s: The “Nocturama” director’s ruminations on free will, dreams and the deeper meaning of Michael Jackson’s music will have you longing to fall into a deep sleep, just so you don’t have to listen to it anymore.

Hollywood star Mike Myers has hinted that his secret agent alter-ego Austin Powers might be making a comeback for a fourth film.The news comes ahead of Mike Myers making a cameo appearance as Austin Power's nemesis Dr Evil during an advert for General Motors at the 2022 Super Bowl, which will see the star reunite with Austin Powers cast members including Rob Lowe, Seth Green and Mindy Sterling.Speaking on The Today Show in America, the Waynes World and Bohemian Rhapsody star explained that he would love to make a fourth Austin Powers film, saying: "I would love to do one. Yeah, yeah, yeah."He then teased that a fourth film could possibly be in production, by adding: "We’ll see.

Parents in England will be able to book coronavirus jabs for children aged 12 to 15 online from today.

As Greater Manchester prepares to enter its second winter in the Covid pandemic, residents have mixed feelings over how to prepare for it.

Several Tories have refused to wear masks in the House of Commons despite Health Secretary Sajid Javid urging MPs to 'set an example'.

Covid cases rise again. Members of the public could face another few months of frustrating restrictions as officials call for a Covid Plan B - and it doesn't look great for party-lovers.Health Secretary Sajid Javid has put forward a Plan B to "prepare for all eventualities" at the Commons.This new plan involves the return of some restrictions to protect the NHS.

People should wear face masks of they go to crowded places and take a lateral flow test before attending parties, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said today.

Concern is rising over a new variant of coronavirus which is spreading, Health Secretary Sajid Javid as said.

A government spokesperson said ministers have no plans to activate the Covid Plan B winter strategy - despite a rise in Covid cases and deaths.

The Health Secretary Sajid Javid is to hold the government’s first covid press conference for several weeks today, amid concerns over soaring infection rates.

BBC Breakfast fans were left fuming at Charlie Stayt's "car crash" interview with health minister Sajid Javid on Thursday morning.The pair butted heads during a video link interview, with Charlie joined by his co-host Naga Munchetty on the red sofa after her absence last week.Javid was appearing on the programme to discuss the lack of face-to-face GP appointments, and Charlie definitely wasn't pulling his punches."You may be familiar - one of our regular GPs on this programme is Dr Rosemary Leonard, who is a very well respected voice amongst GPs," Charlie began."And she says what you, Sajid Javid as health secretary, are doing is stirring up anti-GP rhetoric.