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Norway has capped the number of electric scooters for hire in Oslo and banned them completely after 11pm - when users are more likely to be drunk - in a bid to curb accidents.   A convenience for some, a nuisance and potential hazard for other, the rise of electric scooters has become a divisive issue in many cities around the world. The Norwegian capital has decided to cap the number of scooters available for hire, reducing the number from more than 20,000 to 8,000 as of September. In addition, from August, there will be a ban on scooter rentals between 11pm and 5am, when people are more likely to be drunk. Norway has capped the number of electric scooters for hire in Oslo and banned them completely after 11pm - when users are more likely to be drunk - in a bid to curb accidents (pictured, e-scooters in London)  Oslo has one of the highest scooter density rates in Europe, with 200 scooters per 10,000 residents, compared to only 125 in Stockholm and less than 50 in Berlin.   'It

Fears are mounting over a 'pingdemic' today as it emerged one in five hospitality workers are self-isolating and a record 830,000 children missed school for Covid-related reasons last week. The disastrous situation emerged amid pleas for the rules to be eased immediately to avoid sections of the economy and society effectively grinding to a halt as cases surge in the 'exit wave'. In evidence to the Commons Business Committee today, retail and hospitality industry representatives warned they were being crippling by the sheer volume of quarantine edicts, coming on top of wider labour shortages caused by people getting other jobs during the pandemic. They pointed out that most of their workers are too young to benefit from a potential exemption for the double-jabbed due to take effect next month. Meanwhile official figures showed the proportion of state school pupils absent in connection with the virus has more than doubled in a fortnight, with 11.2 per cent of pupils off

This is the moment Mel Gibson saluted Donald Trump in the crowds at Saturday's UFC clash between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor. The Hollywood actor and director, 65, acknowledged the former US president as he walked by surrounded by his bodyguards at UFC 264 in Las Vegas. The video has sparked a huge response online with some describing Gibson as a 'true patriot'. But the gesture sparked meltdown among 'woke liberals' who said they were 'not surprised' the actor, known for starring roles in Lethal Weapon and Braveheart, appeared to be supporting the Republican. Trump was met with a mix of applause and some boos as he entered the T-Mobile Arena and chants of 'USA' rang out around the arena. Gibson, who doesn't speak publicly about his political views, appeared to be a few feet away from Trump when he gave the salute. This is the moment Mel Gibson saluted Donald Trump in the crowds at Saturday's UFC clash between Dustin Poirier and Conor Mc

Severe storms have lashed the Northeast with a 'supersoaker' downpour dumping up to ten inches of rain on parts of Philadelphia.  Dozens of residents were left stranded on roads and in their homes as torrential rain stalled cars and swamped their homes.  Around 45 residents were evacuated from the Lafayette condos in Bensalem, which received between seven and 10 inches of rain in a matter of hours.  Meanwhile New York City is on course to set the record for its wettest ever July after seeing 8.5inches of rain in the first ten days of the month.  more videos Woman's look of dread as she braves sudden drop waterslide Moment two young women fall off a swing in Russia Capital in chaos: London suffers flash floods after torrential downpour 70-year-old dad launches himself over a fence as he reunites with son Prince William is seen looking at Italian President after victory Bottoms up! Bizarre video shows fan with lit flare up his backside Ticketless England fans storm Wembley

At least 92 people have died after a fire gutted a Covid ward at a hospital in southern Iraq, as authorities faced accusations of negligence from grieving relatives and a doctor who works there.  More than 100 were also injured in the blaze which broke out in a ward attached to the al-Hussein Teaching Hospital in the city of Nasiriyah late Monday.     An investigation showed the fire began when sparks from faulty wiring spread to an oxygen tank that then exploded, police and civil defence authorities said.    It comes less than three months after a similar fire caused by an exploding oxygen tank killed 82 and injured 110 at a hospital for Covid patients in Baghdad. At least 92 people have been killed after a fire broke out in a ward for Covid patients in the city of Nasiriyah, southern Iraq, on Monday night Hospital officials anonymously told journalists the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit and an exploding oxygen tank, without giving further details Smoke could be seen

Downing Street said Boris Johnson will use a meeting with social media firms this afternoon to 'reiterate the urgent need for action' after the vile trolling Boris Johnson will hold a showdown with social media firms today demanding they 'up their game' over racist abuse of England's penalty missers.  Downing Street said the PM will use the meeting this afternoon to 'reiterate the urgent need for action' after the vile trolling. Mr Johnson told Cabinet earlier that the racists who targeted Three Lions stars Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and teenager Bukayo Saka online had emerged from 'the darkest recesses of the Internet'. Ministers are pressing platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to help in hunting down those responsible so they can 'make an example' of them. The premier's spokesman said: 'We expect social media firms to do everything they can to identify these people.'  Representatives from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitt