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First dictionary editor thought term 'anti-Semite' would have no use
British lexicographer James Murray planned several dedicated entries of words beginning with the pre-fix "anti"
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World will be same but worse after 'banal' virus: French writer
He describes Covid-19 as a 'banal virus' with 'no redeeming qualities... It's not even sexually transmitted'
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China says Pompeo 'insane' over coronavirus lab origin theory
CCTV earlier slammed Pompeo as the 'common enemy of mankind' and accused him of 'spreading a political virus'
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Europe stirs back to life as lockdowns ease
With death and infection rates slowing and economies in ruins, some European countries decided it was time to test
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Trump leadership void on South Asia persists as diplomat retires
Alice Wells, assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, will retire on May 22 after 31-year career
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Japan extends virus state of emergency until May 31
There are just five ICU beds per 100,000 people in Japan, less than half the number in Italy
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'Just Everested': Cavendish scales Himalayan mountain... on exercise bike
The pair accomplished the latest homespun feat by a sports star in 10 hours 37 minutes and 32 seconds
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Neville claims Premier League clubs 'frightened' to publicly back restart
Former Manchester United defender believes clubs do not want to be held liable should a player become ill
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Froome fears Tour de France may struggle to keep fans away
The Tour de France has been rescheduled for August 29 from its original June 27 start date
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Kyrgios tells bitter rival Nadal: 'Let's do Insta'
Both tennis players have endured a bitter relationship on court









