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We Do Not Need Third Party Intervention: China On Trump's Offer
BEIJING: China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border stand-off. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said,
Coronavirus A Very Bad 'Gift' From China
HYDERABAD: The United States is one of the worst-hit countries with COVID-19. US President Donald Trump tweeted on Thursday that, "We have just reached a very sad milestone with the coronavirus
Electric motorbike gives women in rural Zimbabwe a path out of poverty
The Hamba is solar-powered and easing the strain of domestic work.
Batsa continues legal fight to lift tobacco ban
Group says it must stand up for its customers, suppliers and employees.
Has online grocery shopping peaked?
Americans, it turns out, would rather visit a store than buy food online.
PIC CFO suspension extended as disciplinary clears her of Ayo charges
Board says it will be
Concern over worker safety grows
As employers fail to comply with Covid-19 regulations. From June 1 most of South Africa's industries can return to full operation.
Nissan tight-lipped about strategy for Africa as it ‘transforms’
After announcing R3bn investment in its Rosslyn plant for the new Navara pickup last year.
Food aid needed for Africa’s hungry strained by Covid-19 crisis
'Even if we help as many as we can, there’s always more to be done.'
Arrowhead and Exemplar deliver better than expected results
But Covid-19 presents risks for the property sector.
World’s biggest lockdown to push 12m into extreme poverty in India
India’s 50-day shutdown brings misery as virus numbers surge.
Two-Mile-Borris' Blackcastle Farm sausages for Aldi from this Sunday
The amazing 1% fat beef sausages will be on sale from this Sunday for a week as part of Aldi Grow project
Snippet from the past: Templemore's new Courthouse - Justice’s tribute to an ‘admirable building’
The following is a snippet on a report following the first sitting in the new Courthouse in Templemore on Tuesday February 6 1940. The new Courthouse at Templemore, which has been completed by Messrs....
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
Planning approval sought for higher density housing estate in Clonmel after An Bord Pleanala’s rejection of application for less homes
A new planning application for the former Eircom site on Clonmel's Thomas Street is seeking permission to build close to double the number of dwellings of a previous proposal for the land that was &nb...
Irish Water and Tipperary County Council working to restore water supply in Kilross Co. Tipperary
Irish Water is working in partnership with Tipperary County Council to carry out essential repairs to a burst watermain in the Kilross area. This is affecting water supply to Bruce Walk, Lattin, Shron...
Tipperary TD claims rural drivers are being left behind
Rural Drivers continue to be left behind- McGrath Independent TD Mattie McGrath has described as outrageous the failures of the Minister for Transport and the RSA to resume essential services i...
Ifac advises Tipperary farmers about new TAMS 11 closing date
Ifac, the farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, is reminding Tipperary farmers that the Department of Agriculture has made a number of extensions to the Targeted Agricultural Mod...
Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths recorded as confirmed cases rise to 24,841
A further nine people have died after contracting Covid-19 according to figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre on Thursday. There have now been a total 1,639 Covid-19 relat...
A PIL to shorten the road to medical care
Filed before the HC, the PIL raises the issue of massive shortage of ambulances; patients resorting to private players as city has only 93 BMC ambulances
Lockdown 5.0: In 'exit plan,' positive sign for Metro, malls, restaurants
The new guidelines for the extended lockdown, however, will be comparatively much stricter for 13 worst COVID-19-hit cities.
Rana Daggubati recounts his experience as a newbie on the sets of Telugu film Leader and Bollywood debut Dum Maaro Dum
Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati talks about his experience as a newbie on the sets of Telugu film Leader in 2010 and Bollywood film Dum Maaro Dum in 2011.
After multiple deaths on Shramik trains, Railways asks people with co-morbidities to avoid commute
After deaths of migrant labourers were reported on the special Shramik trains over the past few days, the Ministry of Railways on Friday issued an advisory asking people with co-morbidities to avoid travelling through the trains, unless necessary.
Locust control operations continue, no crop loss reported: Centre
Locust Control Offices (LCOs) on Friday conducted control operations at 15 locations in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the Union Agriculture Ministry said, adding that no crop loss was reported.
Education in the times of COVID-19: Maharashtra govt asks Centre to broadcast educational programs on TV and Radio
Minister of School Education Department of Maharashtra, Varsha Gaikwad, on Friday, asked the Central government to grant 12 hours of air time on national television to conduct educational programs for children in rural parts of the state, amid the prolonged lockdown.
Denied beer, bar dancers create ruckus in UP town
Six booked for attacking staff at a quarantine centre in Moradabad
Mira Road: 12-year-old commits suicide for not being allowed to step out in lockdown
In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old boy from Mira Road killed himself after he wasn't allowed to step outside the house owing to the coronavirus scare and lockdown.
Maharashtra records highest number of deaths in a single day
Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,682 new COVID-19 cases and 116 deaths on Friday. With this, the state has recorded a total of 62,228 cases and 2,098 deaths so far.
COVID-19 Tracker: Ulhasnagar crosses 300-mark; Badlapur, Ambernath witness a drop in numbers
With 33 new cases, Ulhasnagar's coronavirus tally zoomed past 300 on Friday. On the other hand, Badlapur reported two cases, while Ambernath had three cases of COVID-19.
Man held for placing raw meat in front of 2 temples in Coimbatore
S Hariram Prakash, 48, has been taken into custody by the Coimbatore city police in Tamil Nadu on Friday for leaving raw meat in front of temples, apparently with an ulterior motive, thereby creating tension in the city.
Maharashtra govt announces pay hike for doctors on contract and bond amid the fight against COVID-19
The doctors serving their bonds in tribals areas will get Rs 75,000 instead of Rs 60,000
Doc trapped in Fortune Hotel blaze rescues 3 colleagues
Fire department helped 25 doctors on Covid-19 duty who were lodged at the hotel to safety; they have been relocated to Taj Mahal Palace and Trident hotels
Delhi BJP MP Gautam Gambhir's father's car stolen from outside house
Delhi BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir's father's SUV was stolen from outside their residence in the Rajinder Nagar area of the national capital, the police said on Friday.
University Final exams: Uddhav Thackeray to speak to Vice-Chancellors on May 30
The development comes amid reports that the Education Minister and Vice-Chancellors are at loggerheads over conducting examinations.
HRD Minister asks universities to form special cells to address academic issues of students due to COVID-19
Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Thursday interacted with heads of more than 45,000 Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) across the country through a webinar hosted by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bengaluru.
PM Modi not in 'good mood' about ongoing border situation with China, says Donald Trump
Reiterating his offer to mediate between India and China on the border issue, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in "good mood" about the ongoing situation with Beijing.
Former Union Minister and media baron MP Veerendra Kumar passes away
He served as union minister of state in the HD Deve Gowda and I.K Gujral governments.
With highest spike of 7,466 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,65,799
Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.
How Maharashtra coped with COVID-19 in May
At the month of May, the COVID-19 outbreak only accelerated further in the state of Maharashtra.
China rejects US President Donald Trump's call to mediate on standoff with India
China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between Sino-India border standoff, saying there was no need for a third party to intervene between China and India.
‘Pre-clinical Covid-19 vaccine trials in India could conclude by October’
India may be close to successfully developing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, Principal Scientific Adviser Dr K VijayRaghavan said on Thursday adding that of the 30 groups engaged in the exercise, 20 are ‘working at a good pace’.
15-year-old hit by brain tumour needs help
WESTERN BUREAU: Fifteen-year-old Anchovy High School student Kaylia Pinnock is in desperate need of help to get medical attention for a grade two brain tumour, which has left her facing an uncertain future and plunging her mother, Velma Latchman,...
Supreme Ventures, PSOJ team up to assist Gregory Park residents
SUPREME VENTURES Group (SVG) Executive Chairman Gary Peart led a team through the streets of Gregory Park, St Catherine, as part of COVID-19 relief efforts orchestrated by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) to support struggling...
Healthcare workers want dual coronavirus, hurricane plan
WESTERN BUREAU: With the 2020 hurricane season looming on the horizon and most of the nation’s healthcare workers absorbed in the fight to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, stakeholders in the healthcare sector want the Government to make...
Dialysis and COVID-19, a scary mix for renal patients
Western Bureau: The advent of COVID-19 has created a new challenge for diabetic patients with end-stage renal disease as, despite their conditions, they are forced, at least twice per week, to operate within the restrictions as it relates to social...
Young men urged to use COVID-19 to educate and create
THE ECONOMIC fallout resulting from COVID-19 has left many people jobless and is affecting the ability of men living in inner-city communities who are constrained from their daily ‘hustle’ to provide for their families and loved ones. Jerome...
Tivoli incursion - Ten Years On | Rudolph Brown: Gunshots whistling past us
I can remember when the Tivoli incursion start ... . I went down by Ocean Boulevard. We heard that the soldiers were taking up positions to enter Tivoli. ... After they went in, I start to hear a lot of explosions, like bombs dropping. Soldiers...
Municipal corporations to roll out disaster risk management programme
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says the island’s municipal corporations will be rolling out the first phase of their disaster risk mitigation programme in two weeks, for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane...
Some couples unfazed as registry weddings fall
COVID-19 has put many significant events on hold, but many couples have remained determined to tie the knot. The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) offers registry weddings at 10 locations islandwide and has been an ideal option for scores bound...
Jamaica records 20% decline in road fatalities due to COVID-19 - NRSC
The National Road Safety Council is reporting that Jamaica recorded a 20% reduction in road fatalities islandwide compared to the corresponding period in 2019 due, in part, to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The council...
Unexpected joy! - Families welcome Ignite IGL Foundation care packages
AS THE residents eagerly filed on to the compound at the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre, the overcast skies contradicted the buzz of excitement and the lively chatter on the ground. Representatives from the Jamaica Red Cross and the Ignite...
Coronavirus fears slow CRH blood donations – doc
WESTERN BUREAU: Fears emanating from the COVID-19 pandemic have caused concerns about blood donations to spiral at Cornwall Regional, the hospital’s senior medical officer has said. Dr Derrick Harvey made the observation during an interview with...
May Pen Hospital outpatient department gets needed facelift
Thanks to Kaleidoscope Paints, the May Pen Hospital outpatient department now has a fresh, clean look. CEO of the hospital Andrade Sinclair told The Gleaner that the building was in dire need of a facelift as it had not been painted in three...
Chuck wants all JPs to fall under one umbrella
WESTERN BUREAU: THE SITUATION which sees some parishes having two separate organisations representing justices of the peace (JPs) is poised to become a thing of the past, as Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has issued an edict to end the practice and...
Tivoli incursion: 10 years on | Footballer still grappling with 2010 trauma
Youth footballer Suen Gregory, who has represented Jamaica at the national Under-14, -15, and -17 levels, said she has been scarred by the events she witnessed as a child during the Tivoli Gardens incursion of May 2010. The now-19-year-old Tivoli...
Tivoli incursion: ten years on | Soldier thought he’d never see kids again
A Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier who was battling for the State and his own life during the May 2010 Tivoli Gardens incursion says he thought he would never see his kids again. During a recent interview with The Gleaner, the military man, with...
Work from home set to become new norm for BPO sector
WESTERN BUREAU: Some of the leading developers of space in western Jamaica are now taking a wait-and-see attitude towards the COVID-19 sparked work-from-home (WFH) arrangement, which some outsourcing firms are expressing an interest in expanding....
Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has died
Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has died after ailing with cancer for some time.
Windows 10 2004 upgrade may be blocked due to old graphics drivers
Microsoft is blocking Windows 10 2004 upgrades due to multiple conflicts caused by older or incompatible display drivers. Microsoft will not allow the May 2020 Update to be installed until these issues are resolved.
Google Chrome 84 to hide abusive notifications starting July
Google will start blocking abusive sites from delivering web notifications to Chrome 84 users starting July by automatically enrolling them in the quieter notifications UI launched in January 2020.
Valak malware steals credentials from Microsoft Exchange servers
Classified initially as a malware loader, Valak has morphed into an information stealer that targets Microsoft Exchange servers to rob email login credentials and certificates from enterprises.
The Week in Ransomware - May 29th 2020 - Quiet before the storm?
For the most part, this week has been fairly quiet with not a lot of new ransomware released and only a few large-scale ransomware attacks.
Twitter Slaps Notice on Trump Minneapolis Tweet, Saying It Glorifies Violence
The tweet "violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the tweet to remain accessible."
Behind Scorsese's 'Killers' Apple Deal: $200M+ Budget, "Low-Risk" for Paramount
The studio balked at a script change that flipped Leonardo DiCaprio’s role: "Smaller scale, same budget."
Marge Redmond, Sister Jacqueline on 'The Flying Nun,' Dies at 95
The former wife of late actor Jack Weston, she also made a living doling out dollops of Cool Whip in commercials.
Minnesota State Patrol Blasted for "Lie" Tweet About CNN Arrest of Journalists
Omar Jimenez and his crew were arrested on live TV while covering protests in Minneapolis.
L.A. County Task Force to Present Guidelines on Tuesday For "Immediate Reopening" of Film And TV Production
In the latest COVID-19 press briefing for L.A. County, officials noted Tuesday would offer updates to reopen sectors such as theme parks, sports venues and film and digital media spaces.
Minneapolis Police Station Set on Fire, as George Floyd Killing Protests Continue
A police spokesman confirmed late Thursday that staff had evacuated the 3rd precinct station, the focus of many of the protests, “in the interest of the safety of our personnel" shortly after 10 p.m.
Hollywood Reporter Wins National Magazine Award for 'General Excellence'
The awards — also known as the Ellies — are considered among the most prestigious in digital and print journalism.
Woody Allen Says He Accepts a "Large Number of People" Won't Ever Believe Him
“Anything I say sounds self-serving and defensive, so it’s best if I just go my way and work," the filmmaker says.
CBS News President Susan Zirinsky Says Corporate Execs Have Discussed Pay Cut
The company, which underwent layoffs this week, has not yet docked executive pay, which has "upset" some network staffers.
Firms must pay 20 per cent of wages for furloughed staff from August, Rishi Sunak will say today as he starts to wind down massive bailout despite fears of a wave of redundancies
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will declare that businesses should start taking some of the burden despite fears of a wave of redundancies.
Motorcyclist doing 60mph on a 30mph road is jailed after mowing down and killing French holidaymaker in front of her two teenage sons
A speeding motorcyclist who mowed down and killed a French tourist on Great Dover Street, in Borough, south London, in front of her two teenage sons has been jailed for 32 months.
ISIS says coronavirus is 'God's divine punishment' and they are pleased the outbreak hit their enemies
In an audio broadcast posted on one of the militants' websites yesterday, the person on the tape identified himself as IS spokesman Abu Hamzah al-Quraishi.
North Korea declares 'sexual immorality' treason: Parents will be punished if 'decadent capitalist influences' like Japanese porn are allowed to influence teenagers
North Korea's ruling party has ordered a crackdown after noticing that 'more and more high school boys and girls are engaging in immoral sexual deviance' (file photo, students dance in Pyongyang).
Durham chief constable 'could face an internal inquiry' into her handling of Dominic Cummings' lockdown investigation after angry members of the public complain to force
Durham Police received complaints over the handling of the investigation into Dominic Cummings. A portion are understood to have been made against Chief Constable Jo Farrell.
Terrifying moment free runner slides and leaps down the side of an 11-story building in Texas
Parkour coach Michael Franko, 19, daringly runs down the side of a high-rise building in heart-racing, first-person footage that looks as if Michael is defying gravity in Southlake, Texas.
Care home lockdown plan was rejected by ministers at the peak of the coronavirus outbreak last month
Downing Street received an 11-point plan proposing 'a further lockdown of care homes' from PHE on April 28. The moves were not included in the action plan unveiled by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Twitter flags Donald Trump's 'when the looting starts the shooting starts' threat for 'inciting violence' AGAIN after he repeats it on White House account amid furious attacks at platform for 'targeting' him
President Trump lashed out at Twitter Friday morning for covering up his tweet with a warning label that said it was 'glorifying violence.'
New George Floyd video shows the man begging to be allowed to stand so that he can catch his breath as THREE police officers kneel on him
The brief clips provide a different angle than the widely publicized video that was filmed on Memorial Day, with 3 officers seen on George Floyd's back.
Donald Trump DEFENDS his 'when looting starts, shooting stats' tweet saying 'it means when there's looting people get shot and they die' as he reveals he spoke to George Floyd's 'terrific' family
President Trump defended his use of ''when looting starts, shooting stats' telling reporters Friday afternoon that he didn't know it had racist origins.
PICTURED: Glamorous zookeeper, 35, and the two lions that attacked her while she cleaned their cage leaving her fighting for life - as photos emerge of the first birthday party she threw them
Big cat expert Ms Brown was pounced upon and savagely attacked in the neck and head as she cleaned a cage at the Shoalhaven Zoo in North Nowra on Friday morning.
'This shouldn’t be "normal" in 2020 America': Barack Obama says it 'falls on all of us' to 'be better' in the wake of George Floyd's death
Barack Obama has called for justice to be done, and called for an end to racial inequality - which remains 'tragically, painfully and maddeningly
Whistleblower exposes 'test and trace' shambles : Operators who aren't properly trained - and had no idea the system was going live. Tech blunders. Woeful security and abject apologies
With great fanfare, Boris Johnson last week announced a 'world beating' army of contact tracers whose job is to stop coronavirus in its tracks.
Four nations, four lockdowns: How different rules now apply in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (so who's following what science?)
Long-awaited changes are being made to the UK's coronavirus lockdown with the four Home Nations now adopting different approaches to the loosening of draconian rules.
The dashing deb who became a Land Girl pin-up: Wartime cover star known as the 'girl with the tractor', now aged 100, tells her extraordinary story of love, high society and drinking with the Queen Mother
The 'girl with the tractor' is revealed as Patricia Fack, a former debutante who went on to marry a Dutch diplomat. For almost 80 years, few have known the identity of the Women's Land Army recruit.
Newsnight at war with BBC bosses as Ofcom face demands to probe Emily Maitlis rant about Dominic Cummings after corporation rules out formal investigation
The corporation has been 'flooded' with more than 20,000 complaints about the Newsnight host - but this figure includes thousands of emails from her supporters who feel she was badly treated.
China signals a complete ban on the eating of dog meat ahead of notorious Yulin festival with new rules to classify dogs as 'companion animals'
China has hinted that it could ban dog meat from the dinner table after approving a proposed directive to classify dogs as companion animals instead of farm animals officially.
Newborn baby is saved after it was found buried alive with just its foot poking out of the ground in India
This is the miraculous moment a newborn baby buried alive in India is saved by villagers who spotted his foot poking out the ground.
Carer, 21, reveals how she was left covered in blood with horrendous head wound after thug smacked her with full beer bottle after she turned down his advances at funeral
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Yavana Dix, 21, suffered horrendous injuries when Jamie Simpson, 30, attacked her at a wake party near her house on the Isle of Wight.
Jamie Foxx arrives in Minneapolis to support George Floyd protesters as he asks white people to 'put yourself in our position'
Actor Jamie Foxx, 52, joined protesters in Minneapolis angry over the police-involved death of 46-year-old George Floyd. 'We are not afraid of the moment,' Foxx said on Friday.
OAP driver, 91, who accidentally put his foot on the accelerator and killed university lecturer as he used a cashpoint is spared jail after victim’s widow pleaded with judge
Howell Hughes, 91, was behind the wheel of his Fiat Panda when it 'shot forward' and hit 66-year-old Brian Griffiths at a petrol station in Swansea, south Wales. He got a suspended sentence.
BBC appoint former head of global news to review impartiality policy online in wake of Emily Maitlis rant on Dominic Cummings
Richard Sambrook, a former director of BBC global news, will be tasked with assessing whether the corporation's social media accounts are going against its impartiality policy.
Minneapolis mayor declares 8pm curfew as fourth night of carnage looms and Minnesota Gov. admits 'abject failure' in trying to control George Floyd rioters who 'set a city on fire' forcing residents to hide in their homes
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Friday admitted an 'abject failure' by law enforcement in trying to control crowds of rioters who took over Minneapolis on Thursday night.
EXCLUSIVE: Harrowing video shows sick Iranians collapsing in the street as activists allege Iran's coronavirus pandemic started in Chinese embassy a month BEFORE its first official case
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked ambulance service records show three Iranian employees of the Chinese embassy went to hospital on January 28 with covid-19 symptoms, a month before first official case.
Darlington MP admits to taking train 225 miles from London to the North East while showing signs of coronavirus infection
Peter Gibson, the Conservative MP for Darlington, County Durham revealed on social media over the weekend that he travelled from London to self-isolate in the North East in March.
Over the moon! Ex-footballer gets really excited about return of the Premier League next month as he tots up the number of games in a week
Solihull Moors forward Jake Beesley shared a video of his dad, ex-footballer Paul Beesley, counting how many matches he will be able to watch at their home in Dronfield, Derbyshire.
Pervert policeman who was sacked for stalking PC ex-girlfriend is jailed for eight years for grooming two girls aged 13 and 15
A pervert policeman was jailed for eight years for grooming two schoolgirls for sex - and was caught after he was sacked from North Wales Police Force for stalking a female officer.
Need a dental check-up? You'll have to wait until 2021! Huge backlog of urgent cases will mean patients will not get an appointment until next year, dentists warn
With clinics only able to see a few patients a day, even those with severe toothache will be left waiting up to two months, according to the British Dental Association.
Moscow revises its coronavirus death toll for April to 1,561 – more than DOUBLE the 636 fatalities they originally claimed
Moscow was criticised for its original figures and has since included 756 people who had coronavirus but died of other causes and 169 people suspected of having the virus but who tested negative.
Monkeys steal coronavirus samples after attacking lab technician in India, sparking fears it could spread contamination
The monkeys took three samples Meerut Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, India, today. Police say there is a risk of the infection spreading as the monkeys move around residential areas.
Mother appeals to find 15-year-old daughter's rapist after teenager with learning difficulties was attacked in alleyway on her way home from school
The mother of a 15-year-old school girl who was raped on her way home from school in Streatham, south London in September 2019 said the attack has destroyed her daughter's confidence.
Shocking moment man smashes into car windscreen after he runs into the road clutching a beer bottle and is knocked off his feet
A driver in Moscow got a fright when a man ran into the road and smashed into their car. The man flew off the bonnet and his beer went flying, before he dashed off, leaving a huge crash in the windscreen.
James Stunt's former bodyguard stole 16-carat yellow diamond worth £515,000 from safe during £20million raid on tycoon's Belgravia mansion, court hears
Justinas Ivaskivicius, 34, is accused of taking the gem from the Belgravia home of James Stunt (pictured), in Westminster, in December 2017. He will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on 26 June.
Beijing takes off the gloves: China to 'fully instruct' Hong Kong police on the crackdown on pro-democracy protests as state media says 'all traitors should be sent to the UK'
The Chinese Ministry of Public Security said it would 'earnestly carry out' a newly passed national security law, which allows China to quell activities it deems as 'subversive' in the semi-autonomous city.
You will NEVER know who got you locked up under Test and Trace system: Fears secrecy could leave programme at risk of pranks or people maliciously naming someone they have not even seen
People identified as having been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus will not be told who has named them when they are asked to self-isolate for two weeks.
Round Three! Boxer Amir Khan ignores Covid lockdown rules AGAIN to host family party for his daughter's sixth birthday
The boxer and wife Faryal Makhdoom held the surprise bash for Lamaisah at their home in Bolton and he could not resist posting a video of events to his 1.3 million Instagram followers.
The eagle has been landed on! Cheeky black drongo bird appears to touch down on the back of a flying eagle owl
This is the moment a black drongo appears to touch down on the back of an Indian eagle owl. The birds fly mere inches away from each other before the drongo prepares for landing.
Husband of 16-year-old Louise Smith's cousin appears in court charged with teenager's murder after her body was found in woods
Shane Mays, 29, spoke only to confirm his name and address as he appeared in the dock for a two-minute hearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.
Married police superintendent who heads Britain’s bird protection unit is suspended after being accused of having an affair with a colleague
Superintendent Nick Lyall (pictured), who is suspended on full pay, is the most prominent face in Britain's battle with the illicit slaying of birds of prey.
Girl, 2, is fighting for her life after plunging 40ft from bedroom window
The toddler, named locally as 'happy and sweet' Lara Coleman, had to be airlifted to hospital following the 'complete accident' on Bedford Street, Portsmouth, Hants, around 6pm last night.
Worker at NHS National Shielding helpline says IT system 'keeps crashing' and staff have spoken to just a handful of the elderly and vulnerable in a MONTH as those in isolation fear they are being 'forgotten about'
A pledge was made in March to deliver packages of food and aid to 1.5million 'extremely vulnerable' people whose severe health conditions mean they couldn't leave their homes.
Labradorable! Giant litter of 14 black and gold puppies is thought to be England's largest set of Labrador siblings yet
The arrival of so many pups was unexpected as their mother Bella, a six-year-old black labrador, has had three previous litters of between six and eight.
EXCLUSIVE: Former colleague of Amy Cooper reveals how she tried to 'ruin his life with bogus lawsuit and threatened his family when he said he didn't love her'
Martin Priest, who first met Amy Cooper while working at investment banking firm Lehman Brothers in 2003, told DailyMail.com how she allegedly attempted to destroy his life in a bogus 2015 lawsuit.
Russian jets 'intercept' American bombers over the Black Sea - days after SU-27 fighters came within feet of a US spy plane over Mediterranean
Video circulating online purports to show a Russian fighter plane approaching one of two US B1-B Lancer aircraft over the neutral waters of the Black Sea.
RAF fire crews are scrambled as lockdown-flouting pilot makes bizarre 300-mile trip to Prince William's ex-Anglesey airbase when it was closed because he 'wanted a day at the beach'
EXCLUSIVE: His £4million aeroplane was surrounded by fire crews and military police as he touched down at RAF Valley in Anglesey on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon.
BBC receives 40,000 complaints in just two days after Emily Maitlis sparks impartiality row with Dominic Cummings rant
Some viewers have been incensed at what they see as the BBC Two show's bias against Mr Cummings and the Government, while others have been enraged by the corporation's rapid climbdown.
A tight squeeze! Developers are building tiny flats the size of a disabled PARKING SPACE - as they cram a kitchen, bathroom and bed into just 180 square feet
Developers have brushed off criticism over their 182-square foot apartments and insist the micro-homes in Cambridge are 'a perfectly reasonable size'.
Hapless jetski owner loses his CAR in the sea while trying to unload his machine
Whitstable local Lee Dolby, 40, filmed the man wading through the waves to rescue his Volkswagen Golf, which can be seen bobbing up and down in the water.
Boris Johnson agrees to go to G7 summit in person in phone call with Donald Trump as two leaders discuss post-Brexit trade deal
Boris Johnson and Donald Trump agreed during a phone call that the upcoming meeting of the leaders of the G7 group of major industrialised nations should be held in person if possible.
Emily Maitlis' REAL political colours: Newsnight presenter's Left-leaning views are exposed in tweets and retweets to her 360,000 followers
Miss Maitlis caused a stir on Tuesday with her comments on Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham during lockdown.
Britain’s biggest solar farm – the size of almost 1,000 football pitches – gets green light in Kent countryside despite fears it will harm the local area
The £450million project Cleve Hill solar park will be capable of generating enough electricity to power more than 91,000 homes through producing 350 megawatts.
Glamorous sisters who took turns slapping an ex-boyfriend they ran into during a drunken birthday party walk free from court after admitting they let their 'emotions overflow'
Irene Koukounaris, 25, and her sister Nansia Koukounaris, 23, faced Waverley Court for their 'slap attack' on Michael Ensor during a birthday party at Bondi Beach Public Bar.
Who'll tame the Chinese dragon? After its ruthless clampdown on Hong Kong, CLIVE HAMILTON reveals Beijing wants a life-and-death battle with the West
By a majority of 2,878 to one (with six abstentions), The National People's Congress this week rubber-stamped a proposal that will change life for the citizens of Hong Kong for ever.
Looking good for his age! Face of a priest who died 900 years ago is recreated after his remains were found buried in Lincoln Cathedral
The excavation of a burial site for clergymen at Lincoln Cathedral has allowed experts to uncover the face of a medieval priest.
Bizarre moment seagull waddles around a car park with a 20inch-long arrow piercing its body
Worried onlookers tried but failed to catch the injured seagull walking around in Blackpool, Lancashire, with one end of an arrow sticking out of its breast and the other end sticking out under its tail.
Yob smashes 'Uber' driver's car window and kicks off the wing mirrors in furious attack on west London street
A shocking video shows a man, who is described as 'drunk and angry' attacking an 'Uber' driver's car in Hounslow, west London. He picks up a large object and smashes the rear window and kicks the car.
Don't water your lawn and take showers not baths, Britons are warned as driest May on record raises fears of summer hosepipe bans
Yorkshire Water has asked its three million households to cut their water usage in the driest May in 124 years. Britain has only seen an average of 1.25in (31.8mm) of rain across so far this month.
Harry Redknapp is blasted for flouting social-distancing rules while having a glass of wine with a friend just days before making 'stay alert' plea
Harry Redknapp, 73, was pictured sipping a glass of wine outside a pub on the Sandbanks peninsula over the bank holiday weekend. He was standing within two metres of his friend.
Aston Martin DB9 supercar worth £75,000 is destroyed after bursting into flames in horror crash
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Polegate, East Sussex, around 6.30pm last night. The driver suffered severe burns and his wife in the passenger seat sustained minor injuries.
Greece bans Britons from going on holiday in the country when it reopens its borders on June 15 due to high level of UK coronavirus cases
While citizens of 29 other countries will be allowed to travel when Greece's airports reopen to tourists on June 15, the UK's number of coronavirus cases is still too high. Pictured, Mykonos.
EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner could face criminal investigation and even JAIL over 'web of lies' surrounding her company's value after Forbes claimed she faked billionaire status, top financial fraud attorney reveals
Kylie Jenner could face a criminal investigation over alleged exaggerations of her company's value, financial fraud attorney Jan Handzlik told DailyMail.com.
The Witcher 3 Redux Version 2.8 released, changes some quest levels, fixes rare bug & more
Aleks Vuckovic has released a brand new version of The Witcher 3 Redux Mod. According to the release notes, Version 2.8 brings changes to some quest levels to better reflect changes from this mod. Moreover, it fixes a rare bug where Flood of Anger could make Geralt move at 2X speed.
Sonic 3D in 2D is a free re-imagining of SEGA Genesis’ Sonic 3D Blast that you must download
Sotaknuck has released a free fan 2D Sonic game on the PC, called Sonic 3D in 2D, that you can download right now.
SCORN’s Xbox Series X next-gen trailer was running in 4K/60fps on an NVIDIA RTX2080Ti
According to the Peklar, the next-generation Xbox Series X trailer for SCORN was running in 4K/60fps on an NVIDIA GeForce RTX2080Ti.
Hideo Kojima says that the recent Metal Gear Solid & Silent Hill IP acquisition rumors are false
A rumor surfaced back in March 2020, suggesting that Kojima Productions and Sony were planning to acquire the IP rights of Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. And, today, Hideo Kojima has debunked those rumors.
INTEL’s mysterious “unreleased” Core i5-7660X Skylake-X CPU has been spotted in China
In case you were not aware of, INTEL never officially released the Core i5-7660X Skylake-X CPU to the consumer market.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition can already run on the Nintendo Switch Emulator, yuzu
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition will release later today on Nintendo Switch and apparently yuzu can already run this game.
Real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, releases today on Steam
Jujubee has announced that its new real-time strategy game, COVID: The Outbreak, will release today on Steam.
Rumor: AMD’s 7nm “Vermeer” Zen 3 desktop CPUs to be succeeded by “Warhol” Ryzen 5000 series CPU lineup
According to a recent tweet posted by "MebiuW", coming via "Videocardz", one Codename for AMD's future Ryzen 5000 series Zen 3 processor lineup has been spotted.
Lehigh Valley weather: Evening, overnight thunderstorms may be severe
The Lehigh Valley is included in a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said.
Governor Wolf to lift more pandemic restrictions in Pennsylvania
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Zaira Wasim SLAMMED For Justifying Locust Attacks Using A Religious Verse; Lady Deletes The Controversial Tweet
Dangal fame Zaira Wasim receives backlash for quoting a Quran verse and allegedly justifying locust attacks and floods in India, she soon deletes the tweet
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Estranged Wife Aaliya Accuses Actor's PR Team Of LEAKING Legal Notice; Calls It Fabricated, Warns She Will Reveal It All
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Nawazuddin Siddiqui's estranged wife Aaliya lashes out at him for LEAKING a fake copy of the legal notice to media houses.
'83 Starring Ranveer Singh As Kapil Dev WON'T Release In Theatres Immediately Post Lockdown; Director Kabir Khan Reveals Details
Kabir Khan's sports drama '83 starring Ranveer Singh was to release on April 10, 2020. However, due to the lockdown, the film got postponed
Samsung Exclusive Stores in India are now certified for safety by Suraksha
Every Samsung Exclusive Store in India is now Suraksha-certified to ensure consumer safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Suraksha (meaning 'protection' in Hindi) is a public private initiative that a
Coronavirus pandemic | Maharashtra to give Rs 50 lakh insurance cover to frontline workers: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
Pawar, who is also finance minister, said huge manpower is busy in surveying, tracing, testing, taking preventive measures and providing relief during the pandemic by risking their lives.
Home Minister Amit Shah meets PM Modi; briefs on CMs views on lockdown
During the meeting, Shah briefed Modi about the suggestions and the feedback he received from the chief ministers during his telephonic conversations on Thursday, a government official said.
Rice sowing not progressed much after April 10: Agriculture Ministry data
It may be noted that sowing of rice and other kharif crops is being undertaken amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Although farm activities are exempted from lockdown rules, the reasons are not known yet for slow area coverage under rice.
Odisha unveils Rs 17,000 crore plan to support people's livelihood hit by economic crisis
The decision was taken at a Council of Ministers meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, a senior official said.
Buy Coal India; target of Rs 264: ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is bullish on Coal India has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 264 in its research report dated May 29, 2020.
GST Council to meet next month; FinMin not for raising rates on non-essential items
The nationwide lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 for 21 days in the first leg in a bid to contain the spread of novel coronavirus.
FIIs pare stake in 90% Nifty companies in Q4; trend may continue in coming quarter
The trend may remain unabated in the coming quarters too if the current situation does not change even as there are some positives that are comforting, said experts.
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC
The Delhi government told the court that 28 such bodies were cremated on Thursday and the last rites of the remaining 35 will be performed by Saturday.
COVID-19 impact | Blackberrys to align physical stores with digital capabilities
Premium menswear brand Blackberrys is gearing up to restart its business after the COVID-19-led disruption.
Singapore top source of FDI in FY20 with investments worth $14.67 billion
According to experts, Singapore has been able to outpace Mauritius with its ease of doing business policies, simplified tax regime and a large number of private investors.
Wipro's new CEO Thierry Delaporte has an impressive CV but challenges galore: Experts
Delaporte will have to ring in organisational changes to help Wipro regain lost ground, feel experts.
Jaya's nephew and niece entitled to her properties: Madras HC
With regard to self acquisitions of Jayalalithaa, the petitioner and the respondent are the legal heirs as per Section 15(1)(d) of the Hindu Succession Act,1956.
Naredco-UP signs MoU with UP government to provide jobs to 2.5 lakh labourers
Around 1.25 lakh workers will be absorbed at project sites spread across Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida in Delhi-NCR
UCO Bank reduces repo-based lending rate by 40 bps
State-run UCO Bank on Friday said it has reduced its lending rate linked to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) repo rate by 40 basis points.
Wall Street retreats ahead of Trump's response on Hong Kong
President Donald Trump, who has warned of a tough response to China's move, is expected to make an announcement later in the day.
Bombay HC notices on plea over cancellation of airport project award
As per the plea, Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN), a joint venture company between Maharashtra Airport Development Company and Airports Authority of India (AAI), is now planning on issuing fresh tenders for the project.
Q4 GDP data today: Why does the growth number matter to us?
Theoretically, the lockdown impacted the economy only in the last week of March. But, in reality much of the normal course of business had slowed down days before the nationwide lockdown came into effect. This is because people movement declined significantly much before the lockdown.
Centre likely to retain limited role and allow states have more say after Lockdown 4.0
The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 percent of the positive cases in the country.
Procter & Gamble Health posts net profit of Rs 46.5 crore for March quarter
It had posted a net profit of Rs 40.70 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago, Procter & Gamble Health said in a regulatory filing.
TikTok's rival Mitron app not made in India, bought for Rs 2,500 from Pakistani company: Report
It had earlier been reported that the Mitron App, which has clocked over 5 million downloads on Google Play Store, was developed by a student of IIT Roorkee and that it works exactly like its Chinese rival TikTok.
NIIT Technologies share buyback issue opens; 10 key things to know
The IT company proposed to raise Rs 337.46 crore through the buyback offer.
Investors can participate in NIIT Tech share buyback through these 2 strategies
Given, the stock to perform well going ahead owing to increase in the order inflows & strong growth outlook, arbitrage benefit of 15-20 percent can be achieved easily in one month as on closing price (Rs 1,473).
PM Modi not in 'good mood' over China: Donald Trump
Interacting with journalists in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a
Roger Federer is the world's highest-paid athlete, says Forbes
The Swiss tennis great, owner of a men's record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, earned $106.3 million in the last 12 months, including $100 million via endorsements, to move up four places and become the first player from his sport to top the list.
Buy Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail target of Rs 137: Anand Rathi
Anand Rathi is bullish on Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 137 in its research report dated May 28, 2020.
Canada GDP in April fell a record 11% as COVID-19 shutters economy
Gross domestic product in March fell by 7.2 percent from February, the most severe month-on-month plunge ever, although the decline was less than the 9 percent predicted by analysts. Statscan said the March and April decreases were likely the largest-ever consecutive monthly declines.
'In battle between actual and perceived risk, gold to remain directionless'
A substantial correction in gold will only be seen when investors chose to exit the metal.
GDP numbers: Data collection affected due to COVID-19 outbreak, says government
The GDP growth for FY2019-20 came in at 4.2 percent, against 6.1 percent in FY 2018-19.
Cane arrear reaches Rs 17,134 crore so far in 2019-20 season: Centre
Under the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, sugar mills are required to make cane price payment to farmers within 14 days of supply of cane. If mills fail to make payment, they have to pay interest at the rate of 15 per cent per annum on amount due for the delayed period beyond 14 days.
Market-wide rollover remains strong, expect Nifty to move towards 10,000-10,200
Marketwide rollover is seen at 93 percent. Nifty rollover is at 76 percent as compared to 3-month average of 70 percent. Bank Nifty rollover is seen at 81 percent as compared to 3-month average of 71 percent.
Sundaram Finance posts Rs 131 crore net profit for March quarter
For the full 2019-20, the company registered a net profit of Rs 723.95 crore.
In-Depth: Is Herd Immunity our best bet in the fight against coronavirus?
With many countries easing lockdown restrictions, the debate on Herd Immunity has gained traction. What is Herd Immunity and is it achievable, here is all you need to know:
KEC International Q4 profit down 3% to Rs 193 crore
The global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) major had clocked a profit of Rs 198.76 crore in January-March 2018-19, it said in a filing to BSE.
UN chief appreciates India's assistance to other countries during COVID-19 pandemic: T S Tirumurti
Tirumurti, who assumed charge as India's Permanent Representative to the UN last week, presented his credentials virtually as telecommuting arrangements are in place at the UN headquarters due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Pharma gains 5% on DGCI nod to initiate clinical trial of drug on COVID-19 patients
Nafamostat is approved in Japan for improvement of acute symptoms of pancreatitis and treatment of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).
COVID-19 could cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output: UN chief Antonio Guterres
“We must avoid it. The pandemic has demonstrated our fragility. Despite all the technological and scientific advances of recent decades, we are in an unprecedented human crisis, because of a microscopic virus,” the UN Secretary General said on Thursday to the high-level event on Financing For Development.
Muthoot Capital Q4 profit falls 40% to Rs 14 crore on auto sector woes
The company attributed the poor set of numbers primarily to the troubles in the auto industry arising from the switchover to BS-VI emission norms and also the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last 15 days of the quarter.
Low Q4 growth telling commentary on economic mismanagement of BJP govt: Chidambaram
India's economic growth slowed to 3.1 percent in January-March and to an 11-year low of 4.2 percent for the full fiscal 2019-20 amid a drop in consumption and investment.
Crude futures slip nearly 5% on demand concerns; gain 86.61% in May
In the futures market, crude oil for June delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 2,530 and an intraday low of Rs 2,450 per barrel on MCX.
What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know
Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a gap down opening for the index in India with a 101 points loss.
Exclusive | PE firm ChrysCapital to buy out Capital International's stake in Intas Pharmaceuticals
Capital International wanted to exit the firm because its parent Capital Group is looking to shift focus away from the private equity vertical.
US joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China
White House's chief technology officer, Michael Kratsios, told The Associated Press on Thursday it is important to establish shared democratic principles as a counter to China's record of
China's Geely raises $836 million from share sale
Hong Kong-based Geely has sold 600 million primary shares at the bottom of the HK$10.80-HK$11.20 ($1.39-$1.44) price range, or at a 7.85% discount to the last closing price of HK$11.72, according to its release.
Morgan Stanley not given advisory role on Aramco pipeline sale: Sources
The U.S. investment bank, which has previously advised the world's largest oil company, was originally looking to be part of the advisory group on any deal, the sources added.
Coronavius pandemic | 2,211 police personnel found COVID-19 positive in Maharashtra; 25 dead
Of the total number of police personnel who succumbed to the infection, 16 are from Mumbai. Three others are from Nashik rural, two from Pune and one each from Solapur city, Solapur rural, Thane and the Mumbai ATS, the official said.
Wall Street ends down in late selloff; Facebook and China weigh
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 147.63 points, or 0.58%, to 25,400.64, the S&P 500 lost 6.4 points, or 0.21%, to 3,029.73 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 43.37 points, or 0.46%, to 9,368.99.
'It is still too early to say that it is the end of the SIP trend'
SIP flows have reduced for just about a month or two, during the last two months of the lockdown, but we cannot ignore that there have been genuine challenges on mobility.
Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked the government to come clean on the border standoff with China and tell the country what exactly is happening as its silence is fuelling speculation and uncertainty.
India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy
Addressing the virtual West Coast Summit of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Sandhu said that India's supply of antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to the US has given the two countries enough confidence and have played an important foundation.
Appreciate difficulties of PMC bank depositors on moratorium on withdrawals, Delhi HC to Centre, RBI
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan said upon receipt of any representation from any individual or group of depositors in this regard,
HC asks Delhi govt to file detailed reply on pleas challenging levy of 70% 'special corona fees'
The Delhi government had earlier filed its response to the petitions, saying that trade or consumption of liquor is not a fundamental right of a citizen and the State has the authority to regulate its sale and levying 70 percent 'special corona fees' on MRP of all alcohol brands is a price for grant of such privilege to public.
DMK moves SC for implementation of 50% OBC quota in Tamil Nadu's share of All India Medical seats
The party said its plea is directed against the Respondents (Centre, Medical Council of India (MCI) and Tamil Nadu government) denying the implementation of 50 percent OBC policy of the state, other than in central government institutions.
COVID-19 pandemic: US consumer spending tumble in April
The Commerce Department said on Friday consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, plunged 13.6 percent last month.
Trump signs executive order on social media, claiming to protect ‘Free Speech’
Trump and his allies have often accused Twitter as well as Facebook of bias against conservative voices
RBI imposes Rs 4 crore penalty on Citibank
In a release, RBI said the penalty has been imposed on Citibank NA for contravention of certain sections of the Banking Regulation Act and for non-compliance with directions.
Sagar Cements Q4 profit down 94% to Rs 1.18 crore
The Hyderabad-based company had posted a net profit of Rs 18.75 crore in January-March, 2018-19, Sagar Cements said in a BSE filing.
Buy Federal Bank; target of Rs 54: Emkay Global Financial
Emkay Global Financial is bullish on Federal Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 54 in its research report dated May 28, 2020.
RIL Rights Entitlement shares ends at 7% premium over intrinsic value on May 29
The intrinsic value is the difference between Reliance Industries share price (Rs 1,460) and rights issue price (Rs 1,257).
IIFL Finance March Quarter profit plunges 81% to Rs 59 crore
The company, which is mainly engaged in financing and investment business, had logged a profit of Rs 305.89 crore in January-March, 2018-19.
Metropolis Healthcare Q4 net profit declines 56% to Rs 15.49 crore
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 34.84 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, Metropolis Healthcare said in a BSE filing.
Google mulling stake in VIL positive but inadequate to solve telcos' debt woes: Analysts
Acquisition of a controlling stake by an outsider or a sizable equity infusion by current promoters remains the need of the hour, Credit Suisse said in its latest note.
ITC Hotels partners with Swiggy to deliver food delicacies at customers' doorsteps
The move would enable ITC Hotels' customers to enjoy their pre-paid orders with 'no-contact' deliveries and have unique food experiences with local offerings from the regions at their home, said a joint statement.
Delhi HC restrains OLX, Quikr from posting fake Reliance job ads on web portals
Justice Mukta Gupta, in two separate interim orders, said RIL and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd have made out a prima facie case in their favour and in case no ad-interim injunction is granted they would suffer an irreparable loss and balance of convenience also lies in their favour.
Jubilant Life Sciences posts Rs 260.49 crore profit for March quarter
Consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 2,391.41 crore for the quarter under consideration as against Rs 2,385.58 crore for the same period year ago, it added.
Coronavirus pandemic | 2,682 new coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, 116 deaths; 8,381 recover
It took the total number of cases in the state to 62,228, death toll due to the pandemic so far to 2,098 while the number of recoverd patients jumped to 26,998, said a health official here.
Buy United Spirits; target of Rs 650: ICICI Direct
ICICI Direct is bullish on United Spirits has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 650 in its research report dated May 28, 2020.
BEST decides not to charge bus ticket fares from migrants
A BEST spokesperson said that the decision was taken as per the directives of the Supreme Court.
India to expand Vande Bharat Mission to evacuate more Indians from abroad
MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the government is also assisting return of stranded Indians from remote locations in Latin America and Caribbean, Africa, and parts of Europe.
How important is Hong Kong to China as a free finance hub?
China still has extensive capital controls and often intervenes in its financial markets and banking system. Hong Kong is one of the world's most open economies and one of the biggest channels for equity and debt financing.
Indian rupee settles 14 paise higher at 75.62 against US dollar
Forex traders said investors are awaiting the country's gross domestic product data for the January-March quarter, due later in the day, for further cues.
Flight operations to return to pre-COVID-19 levels by Diwali: Hardeep Singh Puri
Domestic flight operations resumed in a staggered manner after a gap of two months on May 25.
Middle East rich most cautious after oil plunge, COVID-19 crisis: Barclays
Haider said risk sentiment was also down in Russia, another oil-rich economy, while appetite was subdued in India.
'Global growth worries, US-China tensions likely to keep crude prices choppy'
We may see choppy trade however general bias may be on the downside on global growth worries and US-China tensions.
Vodafone Idea not considering any proposal from Google
On May 28, it was reported that Google was looking to enter India's telecom market via a 5 percent stake purchase in Vodafone Idea.
Coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 tally in Dharavi goes up to 1,715 with 41 new cases: BMC
Of the 41 new patients, as many as seven were found in Matunga Labour Camp locality of Dharavi alone, he said.
Softbank-Bharti JV in talks for $500-$750 million fundraise: Report
Potential investors such as infra-focused private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, global utilities and pension funds will be formally approached in the next weeks
Euro zone companies tap banks for cash to survive pandemic
Lending growth to non-financial corporations accelerated to 6.6 percent in April, its fastest rate in over 11 years, from 5.5 percent a month earlier, the data showed.
COVID-19 impact | Re-mobilisation of workforce at project sites an arduous task: Voltas
In its March quarter (Q4) results, the company posted a 12.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in net profit at Rs 160 crore.
March quarter GDP growth to show drastic fall; brace for worse in Q1FY21 print
A note by ICICI Bank stated the country's March quarter GDP growth may come to 1.5 percent year-on-year (YoY).
DD News shifts operations to Khelgaon after employee tests positive for COVID-19 posthumously
According to an official of DD News, initially they were told that the employee had a heatstroke and then they learnt he had a heart attack which led to his death. However, when they learnt that he had died due to coronavirus, the areas he may have accessed were sanitised.
Gold price dips marginally to Rs 46,929, silver gains
The gold/silver ratio currently stands at 96.89 to 1, which means the amount of silver required to buy one ounce of gold.
Buy Orient Cement target of Rs 65: Anand Rathi
Anand Rathi is bullish on Orient Cement has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 65 in its research report dated May 28, 2020.
Silver rises on improved industrial demand outlook, rise in US-China tensions
In the futures market, silver for July delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 48,868 and a low of Rs 48,452 per kg on the MCX.
Renault poised to announce 15,000 lay offs worldwide
Some 4,500 jobs would go in France, though largely through a voluntary departure plan and a retirement scheme, the CFDT's Franck Daout told Reuters on Thursday.
Special scheme to help rural industrial units in Tamil Nadu launched
The scheme, which is part of the State Rural Transformation Project, would cover about 1.39 lakh beneficiaries of whom 31,952 would get a long-term loan of Rs 159.76 crore.
Wipro's new CEO: Can foreign executives succeed in Indian IT firms?
Wipro's peers TCS and HCL Tech have always placed faith in long-timers.
Coronavirus wrap May 29: Jharkhand airlifts migrant workers from Leh; India's COVID-19 death toll surpasses that of China
In India, the death toll due to the pandemic has crossed 4,700, while nearly 3.6 lakh people globally have lost their lives due to the infection.
Stick or twist? Investors face coronavirus-induced property dilemma
Property has long been a staple of a balanced investment portfolio, favoured by pension funds and insurers seeking assets that combine capital value growth offered by stocks with secure income akin to bonds.
2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19: Sources
The director-level officer who attended work on May 28 was found positive for the infection along with his family members, they said.
PPE manufacturers complain about lack of clarity on standardisation guidelines
Hula Global, a Noida-based company which is into manufacturing and distribution of personal protection equipment, was counting on the huge windfall opportunity post-COVID-19 outbreak.
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
The 2005 law gives the country the legal basis for military action against Taiwan if it secedes or seems about to, making the narrow Taiwan Strait a potential military flashpoint.
Bank of India cuts MCLR by 25 bps across all tenors
The revised one-year MCLR will be 7.70 percent as against 7.95 percent earlier, the bank said in a release.
Shri Krishna, Mahabharat most-watched TV shows; mythological genre sees strong traction in COVID-19 times
With the increase in viewership, channels are also increasing their programming for the genre.
Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: Study
The preliminary results suggest doctors may want to refrain from prescribing the decades-old malaria treatment hydroxychloroquine with the antibiotic azithromycin for these patients until more study is done, researchers said.
Decision to open shops in malls soon after taking into account health ministry's guidelines
Issues of retail traders were discussed in a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday with representatives of traders associations through video conferencing.
SC issues notice to Tata Sons on cross-appeal of Mistry group firm against NCLAT order
The top court had on January 10 granted relief to Tata group by staying the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order of December 18 last year, by which Mistry was restored as the executive chairman of the salt-to-software conglomerate.
Dilip Buildcon consolidated Q4 profit more than doubles to Rs 191 crore
The company had clocked a profit of Rs 84.09 crore during the corresponding period of 2018-19, it said in a BSE filing.
Vodafone Idea share price dips 20% from day's high after co clarifies on stake sale
Any such investment will provide a breather for Vodafone Idea which has been reeling under increasing financial stress.
Government mulls further measures for NBFCs, markets: Report
At a meeting chaired by FM Sitharaman, RBI officials raised concerns over liquidity challenges being faced by NBFCs and various state and micro finances.
Shramik Specials not regular trains, can be extended, diverted to benefit migrant workers: Railways
Addressing a press conference, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav clarified that no train can ever be
Railways issues guidelines for TTEs on board 100 pairs of special trains to run from June 1
They also said all the staff shall be provided with sufficient number of masks, face shields, hand gloves, head covers, sanitiser and soap so that they can perform their duty safely.
Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful: Sources
Rosneft has told the energy ministry it would be difficult to maintain cuts to the end of the year, as it has had to cut shipments to major buyers, such as Glencore and Trafigura, despite good demand, two sources close to the talks said on condition of anonymity.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
It was yet another casualty from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 4,500 people and infected more than 150,000 across India. While infection rates from the virus have begun to fall in many countries, in India they are still rising sharply, and epidemiologists warn peak is yet to come.
Taking Stock: Volatile Friday! Nifty reclaims 9,500; Sensex rallies over 200 points
Sectorally, the S&P BSE Realty index gained 4.5 percent, BSE Oil & Gas index 3.4 percent and BSE FMCG index was up 2.8 percent.
RCF Q4 profit jumps nearly 3-fold at Rs 142 crore
Total income rose to Rs 2661.91 crore in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal from Rs 2297.94 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.
V-Mart Retail Q4 net loss at Rs 8.43 crore, net sales at Rs 332.66 crore
The company had posted a net loss of Rs 90.42 crore in the January-March quarter of last fiscal, V-Mart said in a regulatory filing.
CA boss bracing for $80m revenue hit this summer
Kevin Roberts says a lack of blockbuster crowds in the 2020-21 summer will have a big impact on Cricket Australia's financial position
2024 BMW M5 Rumored To Go Electric And Offer Bugatti Veyron Power
Looks like an all-electric M5 will be on the horizon for BMW, as the German manufacturer plays catch up in the EV scene.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Return Official, See The Prototype On Track
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 wears a more aggressive front end, large wing, big exhaust exits, and Brembo brake calipers.
Ford Puma ST Rendering Previews The Crossover Hot Hatch
The engine under the hood hasn’t been confirmed yet but we believe the crossover will get the Fiesta ST’s 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder unit.
Dodge Challenger ACR Will Be Muscle Car's Next Top Model: Report
A new rumor says Dodge is working an ACR version of the Challenger that would a hardcore, street-legal road course machine designed to turn corners.
Renault To Cut Nearly 15,000 Jobs, Alpine A110 Future In Doubt
Renault's plan is to save in excess of €2 billion over three years. It involves reconverting the Dieppe plant at the end of the Alpine A110's production.
What Is Audi's Project 'Artemis'?
Audi launches a project that aims to develop an electric vehicle from scratch in just four years. The team also gets to experiment with how to selling it.
2021 Buick Envision Gets Stunning Makeover, Plethora Of Safety Tech
Buick revealed the 2021 Envision crossover that’ll arrive early next year, showing off its updating look while announcing standard and available features.
White House dares Twitter in war over Trump tweets
The tit-for-tat marks a new escalation in the row between Twitter and Donald Trump, who has more than 80 million followers and uses tweets daily to announce policies, attack opponents, and comment on breaking news
Google cautions EU on AI rule-making
Google says that the EU's current definition of AI is so broad that it 'effectively puts all contemporary software potentially in scope'
PLDT: No record of data being downloaded from company's support account
While hackers could have hypothetically grabbed data from PLDT's support Twitter account, the company says there's no record of customer data being downloaded from it
Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner
Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Friday.
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says
The federal government has announced the details of $650 million in additional funding to help Indigenous communities cope with the pandemic, after months of First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders saying the previous amount was inadequate.
Pearson to begin limiting terminal access to travellers only
If you picking up someone from the airport, you may not be allowed to head inside the terminal to greet them for much longer.
Bear captured after chase through residential neighbourhood in Barrie
Police urged residents in a Barrie neighbourhood to remain in their homes as they chased black bear that was roaming through backyards in the area on Friday morning.
Students decry tuition hikes as COVID-19 pandemic increases financial strain
Some Canadian universities are raising tuition fees for the new school year much to the consternation of students, who argue their costs should be going down, not up in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October: Garneau
The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but sunk as Ottawa extends its ban on large ships in Canadian waters until the end of October in an attempt to contain COVID-19.
Ford expected to unveil new COVID-19 testing strategy during daily briefing at Queen's Park
Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil the province’s new COVID-19 testing strategy during his daily briefing at Queen’s Park this afternoon.
Ontario mother hopes inquest into son’s death at school for the blind finally provides answers
An Ontario mother says she is hoping a now-approved inquest by the coroner’s office will provide answers into the mysterious death of her teenage son at a provincially-run school for the blind more than two years ago.
Police got warning about Nova Scotia mass shooter in 2011
A newly released document reveals that in May 2011, police were told the Nova Scotia man who would later kill 22 people in a shooting rampage wanted to “kill a cop” and was feeling mentally unstable.
Feds to provide more funds to help remote Indigenous communities cope with pandemic
The federal government is to spend millions more to help remote and rural Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis.
Huawei's ambitions for Canada stalled by rift with China, security expert says
Huawei Technologies Co.'s push to become a leading supplier of 5G technology in Canada appears to be in jeopardy after the Chinese tech giant's CFO suffered a legal setback in a B.C. court, prompting an angry response from Beijing.
Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is exploring ways to reunite family members divided by the temporary travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border.
Statistics Canada expected to report GDP down nine per cent in March
Canada's economy had its worst quarterly showing since 2009 through the first three months of 2020, and may be headed to an even steeper drop, as steps taken to slow the spread of COVID-19 forced businesses to close and lay off workers.
Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases
The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.
Phillip Schofield's 'controversial' Donald Trump comment sparks Ofcom complaints
Phillip Schofield has defended his comment about US President Donald Trump but viewers have complained to Ofcom
Charlotte Crosby brags of 'living the life' during lockdown after accusations she broke rules
Charlotte Crosby opened up about what she's been doing during lockdown in an interview with FUBAR Radio
Chloe Ferry reveals plans for at-home bar and cinema as she extends plush North Tyneside house
Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry is extending her North Tyneside home to house a bar and cinema
How the North East can build back better after coronavirus
In the final part of our series for the Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign, we ask business, political and charity leaders on how the region can return better after the coronavirus outbreak
Sex Education season 3: release date, cast, trailer and what we know
What to expect from Sex Education season 3, now that Netflix has confirmed another season is on the way.
PUBG Mobile Mysterious Jungle mode releases on June 1
PUBG Mobile India Series 2020 tournament recently which would go on for about a month and involve several teams that compete in a preliminary round and some invitees too
Which tech learnings should we keep from lockdown?
The last few months have been a steep learning curve for both IT and business leaders.
How to watch Rick and Morty: stream every season online from anywhere
From season 1 to season 4 finale - here's how to watch Rick and Morty episodes online from anywhere in the world.
Almost all firms 'forced to rethink tech priorities'
Global pandemic triggers shift to an almost completely digital working set-up.
Stay connected and save AU$70 on Amazon’s Echo Show 8
Amazon discounted the Echo Show 8 by a massive 31%.
UK joins COVID-19 High Performance Computing consortium
Consortium is attempting to use supercomputers in the quest to find cures for COVID-19.
Virgin Media high street stores won't reopen after lockdown
Virgin Media shifts from high street to online.
The new Raspberry Pi has double the RAM of previous models
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched an 8GB version of the Raspberry Pi 4 along with a beta of its 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS.
How to watch Rick and Morty season 4 online: stream part 2's new episodes anywhere free
Star Mort Rickturn of the Jerri is the final season 4 episode -watch Rick and Morty season 4 online from anywhere and for free.
The best laptops of 2020 in Australia: our picks of the top laptops on sale now
After thoroughly reviewing and comparing this year's laptops, we've picked the best ones currently available in Australia.
Here's why your next phone will have superfast Wi-Fi
Support for Wi-Fi 6E coming to smartphones and routers courtesy of Qualcomm’s new chips.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered edition on August 27
Square Enix, which owns the title, had announced the remastered version in 2018 but postponed it twice since then, the latest instance being in January 2020.
PS5 DualSense controller may get wireless charging and extra buttons add-on
Seems there are still secrets to be revealed about the DualSense gamepad.
How can light supercharge the future of data?
The future of expanding our wireless capabilities lies in leveraging the light spectrum.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3: what we want to see
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 could land soon with more storage and a bigger battery.
Best web development tools of 2020: software platforms for website developers
Grab the right tools to get web development done without breaking a sweat, covering everything from design and coding platforms.
Best flash drives of 2020: USB memory sticks for all your data storage needs
Forget that pile of old USB pen drives in your desk, it's time to upgrade to the best flash drives on the market.
Outfit7 announces virtual pet game with Talking Tom and Friends
My Talking Tom games have been popular for more than a decade on mobile platforms with more than 12 billion downloads and a monthly user base of 380 million.
Samsung's next cheap phones may bring back a useful, legacy tech
A new rumor suggests Samsung may be bringing back removable batteries to its Galaxy A series of phones.
Starling Bank boosts its support for small and medium-sized businesses
Starling Bank is continuing to beef up its B2B banking and payments services following a fresh round of investment.
How to watch Lance online: stream the new 30 for 30 documentary from anywhere
ESPN's latest 30 for 30 shines a light on controversial cyclist Armstrong - here's how to watch Lance online and stream part 2 of the doc from anywhere.
Apple tops wearables Q1 growth, but wristbands, hearables lead the segment
The International Data Corporation (IDC) report says smartwatches and basic ones registered a decline in growth, which was offset by wristbands and hearables.
Take That live stream: how to watch the reunion concert tonight from anywhere for free
Special charity gig sees Robbie reunite with Gary, Howard, and Mark - here's how to watch the Take That concert live online and from anywhere tonight.
PS5 games reveal event confirmed for June 4
Sony has confirmed we'll be getting our first look at PS5 games on June 4.
NHS Test and Trace data will be stored for two decades
NHS will keep personally identifiable data of coronavirus patients and their contacts for a long duration, a move that has prompted concerns among security experts
This rugged smartphone has a massive 10,000mAh battery and it's on sale right now
Plenty of features for not a lot of money.
Google Pixel 4a XL leaks may show us what the apparently-canceled phone looked like
Apparently, the Google Pixel 4a XL has been canceled, but that hasn't stopped some people leaking renders of the thing.
Xiaomi and Samsung receive Suraksha certification in India; stores to reopen
As companies slowly look to resume operations with their stores, here’s what shopping in “the new normal” will be like.
UFC live stream: watch Fight Night and PPV events online anywhere
MMA action is back and the next big card is UFC 250 this June - here's how to watch every UFC Fight Night and live stream PPV events online from anywhere.
How to watch Sonic the Hedgehog: stream the new movie online anywhere
Highest-grossing video game movie ever can be streamed anywhere - here's how to watch Sonic the Hedgehog online right now.
Google unveils new system for measuring your website's quality
Google has announced a new ranking algorithm for websites which will go live sometime next year.
Latest OxygenOS update brings Epic Games to OnePlus devices in India
OnePlus is pushing out a new OxygenOS update to its last-gen devices which adds Epic Games to the Game Space. The update also brings several other improvements.
The Nintendo Switch just got seven great new games
Nintendo Switch owners can download seven games from three different franchises, as BioShock, Borderlands and XCOM 2 arrive on Nintendo’s console.
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is the latest top-notch free PC game from the Epic Games Store
Following huge giveaways in the form of GTA V and Civilization VI.
'Anti-5G quantum machine' turns out to just be 128MB USB drive
5GBioShield USB Key claims to protect from "dangerous effects" of 5G networks - but is just a cheap USB drive and a sticker.
All new PS4 games have to work on PS5, orders Sony
Sony has told devs that new PS4 games will have to be PS5 compatible.
ACT Fibernet hikes broadband rates in 8 Indian cities - here's why
The fiber-to-home internet service provider has announced that the hikes would range between 2 and 4% though in the case of select plans the upward revision could be higher.
The best soundbars for TV shows, movies and music in 2020
We've tested the best soundbars to boost your TV's audio.
Getting the most out of video for remote meetings
A deep dive into how to make videos for remote working successful.
Apple TV Plus price, 2020 shows, channels, devices, and everything you need to know
Everything we know about the Apple TV Plus streaming service, including its shows, free trial, compatible devices and more.
Sonic the Hedgehog is officially getting a sequel
A new Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been given the green light by Paramount Pictures and Sega.
Realme's new smartwatch and fitness tracker might have Fitbit's devices beat
Realme's new range of products just launched, including a new smartphone, fitness tracker and smartwatch.
These are all the features killed by Microsoft in Windows 10 May 2020 Update
Cortana’s consumer skills, or some of them, have got the chop, among other features.
Best note-taking app for iPad Pro of 2020
Looking for the best note-taking app solution for your iPad Pro? Here's our top picks.
Sick of website notifications? Google Chrome will soon block the worst offenders
Google is taking action against abuse of notifications and permissions requests.
Xiaomi is working on a Dimensity 1000+ smartphone
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ supports the industry’s highest 144Hz refresh rate and SA and NSA dual-mode 5G.
PS5 backwards compatibility may require updates to support more PS4 games
According to a now-deleted PlayStation post, the PS5's backwards compatibility library may be extended through system updates.
Razer unveils new workstation to woo creative professionals
Razer’s new Blade 15 Studio Edition boasts Intel i7 processor and Nvidia Quadro RTX GPU.
Redesigned leather Apple Watch bands could be coming soon
A new set of leather Apple Watch bands surfaced online in a variety of colors and a redesigned no-loop feel.
Disney Plus: movies, shows, free trial, Hamilton and more explained
Everything you need to know about Disney Plus, including shows, movies and how to sign up.
Motherboard makers find loophole to overclock locked Intel processors
Usually, you need an unlocked Intel CPU to overclock, but motherboard makers like Asus and ASRock have found a way around Intel’s imposed limits.
AirPods Pro vs Apple AirPods: is it worth upgrading to the AirPods Pro?
The AirPods Pro go head to head with the 2019 AirPods.
How to watch Billions season 5 online: stream new episodes anywhere for free
Damien Lewis and Paul Giamatti square-off again - here's how to watch Billions season 5 online and stream every new episode from anywhere.
How to watch One Tree Hill online: stream every episode from anywhere
Return to Tree Hill High School as half-brothers Lucas and Nathan compete in love and basketball - here's how to watch One Tree Hill online.
Oculus Quest 2: what we want to see
Want the scoop on the next Oculus Quest headset, and the future of VR? Here’s our complete wishlist for the Oculus Quest 2.
Nearly half of ecommerce searches on Google drive no traffic
Retailers are finding organic search is not generating the same volume of traffic as before.
Best laptop for programming in 2020: top picks for coders, developers and sysadmins
If you're looking for the best laptop for programming on, you've come to the right place. These are our top picks for the best laptops for programmers.
Best free games 2020: the top free games to download on PC
Playing the best free games is the quickest road to saving a whole lotta cash while still getting the best gaming experience. We picked 45 of the best free games on offer right now, so you can have your pick in 2020.
Samsung's next smartwatch just got certified, confirming many features
A new Samsung Galaxy Watch has been certified by the FCC, complete with a partial specs list.
Apple deals on AirPods, iPhone, MacBooks still running with Memorial Day prices
We've rounded up the best Apple Memorial Day sales on AirPods, iPhone, MacBooks, Apple Watch, and more.
This Marvel fan will change the way you watch the MCU
This Marvel fan broke down the entire chronology of the MCU with timestamps, and it's quite a trip.
Here’s what R120 million buys you – now that real estate can operate at level 3
The real estate industry will resume operations under level 3 lockdown on Monday, 1 June.
South Africa should delay reopening of schools: Human Rights Commission
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has written to minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga recommending that she reconsider the return of students to schools from 1 June.
29,240 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths climb to 611
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 29,240 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
Capitec sends out Covid-19 warning
Capitec, one of South Africa’s largest banks, has warned that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will dent future earnings.
27,403 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths climb to 577
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 27,403 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
Finbond Group plans to sell its South African operation and delist from the JSE
Credit-provider Finbond says that as part of its short and medium term strategic objectives, it plans on selling its South African operations to focus on North America and Europe.
Pick n Pay opens alcohol pre-orders online as it prepares for high demand from 1 June
Pick n Pay customers can now pre-order liquor from its online shop and all orders will be delivered from 1 June 2020.
Layoffs, pay cuts and shutdowns as major South African hotels count R1.7 billion in losses
South African hotel and gaming group Tsogo Sun has recorded R1.7 billion in exceptional losses for the full year ended March 2020, after a nationwide Covid-19 lockdown led to a near-complete closure of its hotels.
Bank mortgage lending is drying up in South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says that banks have adopted a relatively conservative approach to mortgage lending.
Trump signs social media order after Twitter fact-checks him
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks to limit liability protections social-media companies enjoy after Twitter began selective fact checks of his posts on the platform.
Ramaphosa on South Africa’s cigarette ban, alcohol sales, and a move to lockdown level 2
South Africa’s level 3 regulations are appropriate for ‘right now’ and the country is already targeting a move to level 2 of the lockdown with fewer restrictions, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.
South Africa’s Covid-19 cases by age
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa has recorded a total of 27,403 Covid-19 cases as of 28 May 2020.
Government is drafting new rules for workers under level 3 lockdown
Minister of Employment and labour Thulas Nxesi says that government is working on a new labour directive for South Africa’s level 3 lockdown.
Expect a big jump in the petrol price next week
In a dramatic reversal of April’s chaotic fuel market, fuel prices are set to climb in June, the Automobile Association (AA) says, citing unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund.
5 important things happening in South Africa today
If you get mingled up in the criminality of illegal cigarettes, the law must take its course, says Dlamini-Zuma; the Eastern Cape is facing a massive coronovirus problem; and the tourism industry is on its knees, lobbying government to open up at level 3.
The number of coronavirus tests done in every province in South Africa
New data presented by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) reveals how many Covid-19 tests have been conducted in South Africa across all provinces to date.
South Africa’s diesel shortage to last several weeks
A shortage of diesel fuel in South Africa will ease up in a few weeks when about 30% of its refining capacity, idled because of a drop in demand spurred by the Covid-19 lockdown, will return to service.
New Years Day share neon-tinged video for Skeletons
New Years Day release video for their Unbreakable track Skeletons: “It’s clear to me that Skeletons is a favourite among the NYD fan community," says Ash Costello
Joe Bonamassa launches video for epic new track When One Door Opens
Joe Bonamassa releases video for his new single When One Door Opens exclusively with Classic Rock
Watch Behemoth’s bewitching visualiser for blistering new track Evoe
Behemoth mark the launch of their new EP A Forest with visualiser for their brand new track Evoe
Goldray release video for new single How Do You Know
Proggy psych duo Goldray will release second album Feel The Change in July
Ebonivory release playthrough video for Introvection
Ebonivory guitarists Louis Edwards and Jake Ewings lead us through new song Introvection in new video
Download TV announces virtual festival lineup
With this year’s Download UK called off, organisers have revealed what fans can look forward to on Download TV next month
Live streams from Jo Quail, Fusion 3, Led Zeppelin, Eivor and more
Prog Magazine's daily guide to prog-friendly live streams happening today
Listen to Korn’s acoustic reworking of Can You Hear Me?
Korn release a new take on their track Can You Hear Me? - as band reschedule European tour dates
Gang Of Four pay tribute to Andy Gill with new single Forever Starts Now
Gang Of Four's John Sterry, Thomas McNeice and Tobias Humble join Andy Gill’s widow Catherine Mayer for the new track Forever Starts Now - taken from the Anti Hero EP
Prog The Forest charity festival forced to go online
Charity all day prog festival reschedules live event for July 2021 but will take place online this year
Black Star Riders share lyric video for Candidate For Heartbreak
Black Star Riders release lyric video for their new single Candidate For Heartbreak: “A song about the politics of dancing while the politicians dance around the truth”
The Flaming Lips release video for brand new song Flowers Of Neptune 6
US alt.proggers The Flaming Lips release first new music of 2020 with Flowers Of Neptune 6
Our royal team on Prince Charles’ radio show and William and Kate’s bingo skills
Watch the latest episode of The Royal Rota above - or see below for how to listen to the podcast.
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries from June 15, but not UK
Greece listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The Greek Tourism Ministry said travellers from the permitted countries will be able to enter Greece on direct flights to Athens and to the northern city of Thessaloniki.
Robbie Williams rejoins Take That for virtual concert in coronavirus lockdown
Robbie Williams and Take That are back - not for good, but for a one-off virtual reunion to "lift the nation's spirits" during the coronavirus lockdown. The online charity concert will see the 46-year-old and his former bandmates Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald each perform from their own respective homes.
40-foot dead whale washes up on beach in Essex
A 40-foot dead whale has washed up on a beach in Essex. The animal was spotted in Clacton on Friday morning and the area has since been cordoned off. Essex Police says it's working with other organisations, including the 'Big Blue Ocean Cleanup', to decide how to move the whale.
What the papers say – May 29
The Dominic Cummings saga takes a backseat as most of the nation’s papers lead with the news that lockdown restrictions are set to ease on Monday.The Daily Mirror, i and The Independent all lead with lockdown measures being eased to allow for groups of up to six people to gather outdoors.
UK coronavirus death toll increases by 324, bringing total to 38,161
A further 324 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 38,161.
US coronavirus death toll passes 100,000
WASHINGTON The United States has now recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths, Johns Hopkins University reported on Wednesday - a sombre milestone and by far the highest total in the world. The country reported its first death about three months...
Free access to e-newspapers via NLB extended until further notice
Readers who have been enjoying free access to electronic newspapers through the National Library Board (NLB) can continue to do so past the circuit breaker period. The free access for library patrons to the digital editions of eight Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) newspapers...
Phase 2 before end-June if Singaporeans act responsibly: Wong
Social gatherings, restaurant dining and retail therapy at the malls may become a reality again in less than a month, if Singaporeans play their part by being vigilant and staying socially responsible. At a press conference yesterday, the multi-ministry task force said...
Job security of migrant workers depends on employers, economy
The job security of migrant workers who return to work after quarantine will depend on their employers and the state of the economy, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday. He was responding to a question from a reporter who noted that migrant workers,...
15 bikers arrested over illegal race along Marina South Drive
The police have arrested 15 motorcyclists over their alleged involvement in dangerous riding and illegal racing. On Monday, the police were alerted to an illegal race believed to have taken place along Marina South Drive around 1.25am the previous day. The 15 men,...
Coronavirus: Migrant workers in India die on trains taking them home
PATNA, INDIA Nine Indian migrant workers travelling amid the coronavirus pandemic died on trains in recent days, including a mother whose toddler could be seen trying to wake her in a viral video, officials and media reported on Wednesday. The shocking deaths highlight the...
1,018 patients discharged as MOH tweaks criteria; 373 cases yesterday
A total of 1,018 Covid-19 patients were discharged yesterday, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced a change in its discharge criteria. All patients assessed to be clinically well and no longer infectious by day 21 of their illness will be sent home without having to...
Pre-school vice-principal among winners of FastJobs Excellence Awards
With pre-schools reopening on June 2, Mrs Maria Reyes is looking forward to her workplace being filled with laughter and joy again - and a little bit of crying "here and there". The 32-year-old vice-principal of Raffles Kidz International told The New Paper: "We are...
China approves national security law for Hong Kong
HONG KONG/BEIJING China's Parliament approved a decision yesterday to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists in the city and Western countries fear could erode its freedoms and jeopardise its role as a global financial...
Philippines sees largest spike in infections, will still ease curbs
MANILA/JAKARTA The Philippines saw its biggest spike in coronavirus cases yesterday, with 539 new infections recorded. The fresh cases brought the nationwide tally to 15,588, of which 921 have led to deaths. The numbers are expected to rise further, the Health...
Surgeon suspended for not giving patient sufficient medical leave
An orthopaedic surgeon has been suspended for eight months for not giving a patient sufficient medical leave. Dr Kevin Yip Man Hing, who practises at Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic in Gleneagles Medical Centre, was suspended last year for a similar infraction -...
Man, 20, slashed in ambush linked to rivalry over woman
After telling his family that he was going out to buy drinks, a man went to meet his girlfriend's former boyfriend to resolve their differences. The meeting on Wednesday evening landed the 20-year-old in hospital with serious injuries after he was attacked by a group of...
Man charged with providing carpooling services during circuit breaker
A 53-year-old man was charged in court yesterday with providing carpooling services during the circuit breaker period. Ng Chiang Huat, a Singapore permanent resident, was slapped with three charges. On April 23, Ng allegedly left home without a reasonable excuse...
Man accused of cheating firm of $900,000 in Covid-19-related scam
A man suspected of defrauding an overseas distribution firm of more than US$646,000 (S$917,000) was charged yesterday with one count of cheating, in one of the biggest scams related to the Covid-19 outbreak here. On April 30, Singaporean Chee Jian Rong allegedly duped Mr...
McDonald's says free Family Meal Box giveaway is a hoax
It was perhaps a deal too good to be true. A URL had been circulating on social media claiming McDonald's is "supporting the nation" by giving two free Family Meal Box vouchers for a week per family. It instructed visitors to answer three questions, before...
Of the 13 pre-school staff who tested positive, 11 are old infections
Thirteen pre-school staff have tested positive for Covid-19 since active screening for that group began this month, said the Health Ministry yesterday. However, subsequent testing showed that 11 of these were old infections and the staff had recovered - meaning they were no...
Strict safety measures in place for staff and shoppers: Supermarkets
Supermarkets and wet markets have emerged as potential hot spots in the effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 as several people who tested positive for the virus over the past week had visited these places for 30 minutes or more, according to the authorities. The Ministry...
Irish showband legend Brendan Bowyer has died aged 81
"Brendan was hoping to get back to his homeland, Ireland, one last time"
Corrie’s Andy Whyment speaks out on what the Covid-19 pandemic means for the soap’s future
"We won’t be able to do big group scenes where everyone is in the Rovers, and if pubs haven’t reopened by then we won’t be able to do any scenes in the Rover at all"
Joe Duffy thanked Normal People author Sally Rooney for making him a 'household name'
The Liveline star said that his daughters 'loved' her book and spoke out about that debate.
Simplified Torbay Recycling Centre lockdown system from Monday
Customers no longer have to park and wait at Goodrington before being allowed to drive to the tip
Westcountry author writes 'Tales From The Lockdown' to raise money for Hospice UK
Martin Hesp believes he is the first person to write a book filled with stories which focus solely on the coronavirus lockdown
Farming Community Network mark 25 years of supporting region's agriculture
Farmers across Devon have marked the 25th anniversary of the Farming Community Network (FCN), by walking 25 miles
Torbay Council leadership challenged over secrecy
Conservative Chris Lewis said the council excluded the press and public “too often” when items could be discussed in public
Author launches romcom series set in Devon
Following on from the success of her ‘Another Cup of Coffee’ series and ‘The Cornish Escape’, Jenny Kane, has announced the launch of a brand new series of romcoms
South West Food Hub launches to help those feeding the nation
The initiative is supported by local organisations including the Heart of the South West LEP, the University of Exeter, Exeter City Futures, POM Support and the National Farmers' Union (NFU)
Devon's rights of way are in danger and your help is needed to save them
The society is appealing for local people to come forward and help save thousands of miles of unrecorded rights of way which are in danger of being lost forever
Milestone for 4x4 drivers helping Devon's COVID-19 response
The group, DC4x4R have helped with nearly 200 deliveries of PPE, medicines, care boxes and various other tasks
Student Pilot was in Third Solo Flight During Fatal Crash
A student pilot from Burbank was in his third solo-flight when the plane descended like a corkscrew and crashed near Orcutt last week.
County Announces COVID-19 Ambassadors to Assist Local Businesses
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart announced COVID-19 Ambassadors will assist local businesses with reopening and guideline compliance.
Trump ally Lindsey Graham urges judges in their 60s to retire so they can be replaced before election
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham has called for judges who are 65 or older to step down, so Republicans can take their seats in time for November’s presidential election. Mr Graham,
Noel Clarke says racism is ‘embedded in fabric of British society’ and UK film industry
Noel Clarke has said that racism is just as embedded in the UK as it is in the USA, and that he has been silenced by individuals in the film industry for speaking up about it.
Minneapolis police station set on fire amid protest over killing of George Floyd
A Minneapolis police station has been set on fire amid mounting protests over the killing by police of an unarmed black man. On the third straight day of protests over the killing of George Floyd,
‘There’s no reason for violence’: Melania Trump tweets about protests after president threatened to shoot looters
First Lady Melania Trump has tweeted her own thoughts about the protests taking place in Minneapolis and across the country following the death of George Floyd. In a tweet, she wrote: "Our country
Yusuf/Cat Stevens to release re-imagined version of Tea for the Tillerman
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has announced that he will release a reimagined version of his classic 1970 album Tea for the Tillerman. Titled Tea for the Tillerman², the idea for the record developed from
Shameik Moore: Spider-Man actor condemned for suggesting black community should stop ‘blaming’ police brutality on racism
Spider-Man actor Shameik Moore has faced backlash after appearing to argue that black people should no longer identify racism as the cause of police brutality, and suggesting Rosa Parks should have
Why far-right protesters are wearing Hawaiian print
Emerging from a hack joke trope and in far-right memes in racist and homophobic corners of the Internet, armed extremists wearing Hawaiian or "Aloha" print shirts at protests across the US are
Parliamentary staff in quarantine after contact with a returnee from China who hid travel history
Fifteen staff members of Ayeyawady Region Parliament including one who had close contact with a woman who kept her history of travel to China in secret have been in quarantine as of May 28. The staff member who had close contact with the returnee from China is in facility quarantine and 14 others in-home quarantine.
China ahead of India in South Asian trade and investment
The Island / ANN China has made inroads into South Asia by bolstering trade and investment with Nepal, Afghanistan, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, and this mainly reflects the region’s strategic importance for China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly the smaller South Asian countries, says a new study.
Depression likely to occur in the Bay of Bengal during June: DMH
Two low pressure areas may form over the Bay of Bengal and one may further intensify into the depression, according to the weather forecast for June by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).
Premier League football: How to watch the restart for free without Sky Sports
Sky Sports is showing 25 matches of the Premier League football restart for free, and this is how you can watch
Ice-cream company who struggled to find staff now flooded with applications
“Last year, I struggled to get drivers. We had to pay for ads everywhere and even at that, I might have received 20 applicants in two months"
Owner of Dublin restaurant and pub group ordered to pay ex-girlfriend €104,000 for unfair dismissal
In her hard-hitting ruling,WRCAdjudication OfficerNiamhO’Carroll Kelly found that theunnamed business owner 'took advantage of his personal relationship with the complainant in an attempt to force her out of the company so as to ensure minimal financial impact on the company'
Covid-19 lockdown providing ideal environment for abusers as Women's Aid reports jump in calls during pandemic
Experts say Covid-19 restrictions are providing the ideal environment for abusers to exert their power and that partners are using the lockdown as a “weapon” against wives and girlfriends
Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin taken into custody after George Floyd death
Mr Floyd died on Monday after the cop was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck - despite the victim repeatedly saying he could not breathe
Over 60,000 Leaving Cert students register on calculated grades portal after exams are cancelled
Students have the option of Calculated Grades which they can use to progress higher education or to work but will also be allowed to sit the exams at a later stage in the year if they choose
Greece bans Irish tourists from visiting due to poor coronavirus record
Greece has released a list of 29 countries from where it will accept tourists - and Ireland does not make the list
University of Limerick issuing €3.5million refund to students for on-campus accommodation rent
Each University of Limerick resident will recoup rent from the date they left their apartment or house
Starving dogs left on death's door making recovery after being rescued by ISPCA
The dogs were left living in squalor starving and severely dehydrated
Police officer Derek Chauvin charged with third degree murder of George Floyd
The shamed cop was one of four officers fired following the horrifying incident in Minneapolis on Monday
Meat products sold in Ireland urgently recalled as they were processed in 'unapproved facility' in Co Westmeath
The public are being advised not to eat the food products
2020 British and Australian Grands Prix cancelled
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak and resulting calendar changes have obliged the cancellation of both events
Minneapolis police officer charged with murder of George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS, May 30 ― A white former Minneapolis police officer was charged with murder yesterday after a bystander video showed him pinning his knee into the neck of an unarmed black man who later died, an incident that triggered three nights of violent protests. Derek Chauvin, the officer seen...
Bursa Malaysia slightly lower in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday's gains to open slightly lower this morning dampened by selling in the index-linked counters amid mixed market sentiment. At 9.05am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 6.09 points to 1,451.41 from yesterday’s...
We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot
PARIS, May 29 — Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn. Faced with a slump in demand that has...
Covid-19: Social distancing creates new challenges for stadium designers
BERN, May 29 — From getting to the toilets to creating an atmosphere, the prospect of social distancing is setting new challenges for stadium designers and operators who usually aim to keep people together rather than apart. Although football is starting to reawaken after the Covid-19 pandemic,...
German virus ‘guru’ in crosshairs of lockdown critics
BERLIN, May 29 — One of Germany’s top virologists has become a hate figure for conspiracy theorists and the anti-lockdown movement, leading to an ugly spat with the country’s top-selling newspaper and exposing a growing rift over scientists’ role in fighting the pandemic. Christian Drosten,...
India coronavirus death toll passes China's
NEW DELHI, May 29 — India's coronavirus death toll passed neighbouring China's today, with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to official data. India, home to some of the world's most packed cities and a creaking healthcare system, is emerging as a new hotspot...
France to reopen cafes, end domestic travel limit
PARIS, May 29 ― France yesterday announced the long-awaited nationwide reopening of bars, restaurants and cafes from June 2, albeit with restrictions, and lifted limitations on domestic travel in time for the summer holidays. In the capital Paris, where the risk of coronavirus spread remains...
Equities drop as Trump lines up China response
HONG KONG, May 29 — Equities mostly fell today after Donald Trump called a news conference for later in the day to outline his response to China’s plan to crack down on Hong Kong, which many fear could further increase tensions between the superpowers. The losses were being tempered, however,...
US House Democrats demand probes of police killings of black Americans
WASHINGTON, May 29 — The Democratic-controlled US House Judiciary Committee yesterday asked the Justice Department to investigate systemic police misconduct following a spate of high-profile police killings of African Americans. The killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis, who died when a white...
Remand extension for suspected drunk driver involved in fatal collision in Kuantan
KUANTAN, May 29 — The remand order on a fish wholesaler suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, which allegedly led to the death of an Alam Flora Sdn Bhd supervisor last Monday, has been extended another three days. Kuantan district police chief ACP Mohamad Noor Yusof Ali confirmed...
US indicts N. Koreans, Chinese over US$2.5b network to dodge sanctions
WASHINGTON, May 29 — The US Justice Department indicted 28 North Koreans and five Chinese yesterday for operating a money laundering ring that moved billions of US dollars through global banks to avoid nuclear sanctions on Pyongyang. The network processed more than US$2.5 billion (RM10.9 billion)...
Russia to allow some spectators in stadiums when top flight matches resume
MOSCOW, May 29 — Russia’s Sports Minister said today he welcomed a decision by the authorities to allow spectators into stadiums when matches in the country’s top professional football league resume next month. The Russian Premier League halted matches in mid-March because of the Covid-19...
Tesla performance opens door to Elon Musk payday
NEW YORK, May 29 ― Tesla has hit financial marks that let its colourful chief executive Elon Musk reap the first portion of a multi-billion dollar compensation package, the electric car maker said yesterday. Musk has foregone a base salary in exchange for a shot at a fortune in deeply discounted...
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike
SEOUL, May 29 — South Korea today imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic. Only one in three pupils at kindergartens, elementary and middle...
GPS supporting Dr Mahathir’s return to power? Sheer lunacy, says Wan Junaidi
KUCHING, May 29 — Santubong Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today rapped a blogger for trying to shake the stability of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin-led government by spreading rumours that members of Parliament (MPs) from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have turned their backs...
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
BEIJING, May 29 — China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals said today, a rhetorical escalation between China and the democratically ruled island Beijing claims as its own. Speaking at Beijing's Great Hall...
Tokyo stocks close lower on US-China tension
TOKYO, May 29 ― Tokyo stocks closed lower today, snapping a four-day winning streak, with investor sentiment dampened by rising US-China tensions over Hong Kong. The Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.18 per cent, or 38.42 points, at 21,877.89. Over the week, the key index rose 7.31 per cent. The broader...
‘Less talk, more action’: Malaysian film industry practitioners to Finas
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Members of the local film industry are far from complimentary of the performance of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), and many are hoping that the new leadership announced will bring much needed changes. For actor, director and producer Afdlin...
Hap Seng records higher earnings in Q1
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd’s net profit rose to RM160.38 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q1) from RM157.98 million in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter, however, declined to RM1.48 billion from RM1.75 billion previously due to lower...
Where protests are expected following Minneapolis 'I can't breathe' death
MINNEAPOLIS, May 30 ― The killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis black man who died after being pinned by the neck by a white police officer's knee, has triggered a wave of protests across the country, with more demonstrations expected yesterday. Protesters were planning marches and rallies to...
Japanese man helps clear 4,500 cigarette butts littered by smokers in Putrajaya
PETALING JAYA, May 29 — A Japanese man helped pick up a shocking 4,500 cigarette butts from the streets of Putrajaya during a clean-up run earlier this year. The man, known as Nana, posted a photo to Twitter on Tuesday displaying the mountain of rubbish he managed to pick up at the Ayer@8 area in...
Eurozone inflation slumps to 0.1pc in May
BRUSSELS, May 29 — Inflation in the eurozone single currency area dropped to 0.1 per cent in May from 0.3 per cent in April, the official Eurostat agency said today. The drop in prices comes as Europe entered its sharpest recession in EU history because of the lockdowns brought on by the Covid-19...
Chini by-election: EC says number of people allowed at nomination centre will probably be limited
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Setting the maximum number of people allowed to be at the nomination centre and the new normal in the election campaign are among the standard operating procedures (SOP) expected to be introduced for the Chini state by-election in Pahang next month. Election Commission (EC)...
Pharma chiefs see coronavirus vaccine by year-end, but challenges 'daunting'
LONDON, May 29 — Pharmaceutical company executives said yesterday that one or several Covid-19 vaccines could begin rolling out before 2021, but warned the challenges would be “daunting” as it was estimated that 15 billion doses would be needed to halt the pandemic. Well over 100 labs around...
China public security ministry pledges to 'guide and support' HK police
SHANGHAI, May 29 — China's public security ministry pledged to “guide and support” the Hong Kong police force after China's parliament approved a decision to impose a new national security law on the semi-autonomous territory. China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said it would use “all...
Visitors to scan QR code to enter court buildings in Malaysia beginning June 1
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Chief Registrar Office of the Federal Court (PKPMP) will introduce QR code system to record visitors entering the court premises nationwide starting this Monday (June 1). According to a media statement issued by the PKPMP today, the tracking system was part of efforts of...
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police
MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 — Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis yesterday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck. The latest spasm of unrest in...
‘Almost entire’ economy could reopen before June 30 if infection rates remain low and stable, says Singapore minister
SINGAPORE, May 29 — If Covid-19 infection rates remain low and stable, the Government will decide by mid-June whether Singapore can move out of the first phase of reopening the economy, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said today. While the first phase — which will start from June 2...
FTSE 100 up as AstraZeneca, GSK climb on vaccine hopes
LONDON, May 29 ― UK shares ended higher yesterday, helped by drugmakers AstraZeneca and GSK as markets looked for more progress in the development of a Covid-19 vaccine, while optimism over the reopening of the economy persisted. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose another 1.2 per cent after ending...
Former US officials question DOJ’s probe of ‘unmasking’ of Trump ally
WASHINGTON, May 29 — Former US intelligence officials questioned the Justice Department’s naming of a prosecutor to probe the “unmasking” of names in spy-agency eavesdropping reports by Obama administration officials, saying such requests had not previously been treated as criminal matters....
Foreign workers nabbed throughout MCO without valid documents, says senior minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — All foreign workers nabbed during the enforcement period of the movement control order (MCO) since March 18 did not have valid travel documents, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the foreigners should have a travel...
Socso says received 302,997 applications for Wage Subsidy Programme
KUALA KUMPUR, May 29 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has received 302,997 applications from employers involving 1.98 million workers for the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) from April 1 until May 27. Socso’s chief executive officer Datuk Seri Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed in a statement...
Logging in Hulu Muda threatens water supplies for three states, says Penang Water Supply Corporation
GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — The proposed reopening of logging concessions in Ulu Muda, Kedah, announced by Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, is seen as leading to more deforestation activities in the most important water catchment area in the northern area in the future. Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau...
Necessity of planning a good exit strategy — Farhan Kamarulzaman
MAY 29 — While the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is still in progress, we hope the government can come up with a plan for a successful exit strategy at the earliest possible moment. This should not be delayed, as the ideal time to prepare, draft and formulate a successful exit...
Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for US business in China, says report
BEIJING, May 29 ― Global travel disruptions are the top concern for American businesses in China, of which many are cutting compensation and bonuses amid the fallout of the Covid-19 epidemic, according to a report from a business group. Ninety per cent of the 100 or so respondents said they were...
European stocks rise for fourth day on healthcare bounce
FRANKFURT, May 29 ― European shares rose for a fourth straight session yesterday, as optimism over businesses returning to work and stimulus for the battered euro zone economy outweighed rising US-China tensions. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 1.6 per cent to hit an 11-week high, with...
Transport minister: New awareness campaign against drink driving in works
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Transportation Ministry is set to roll out a communication plan to educate the public on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, said Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong The transport minister said this will be done by convening a taskforce with the Attorney...
Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district
BANGKOK, May 29 — The black leather party masks that performers May and Som wear for their fetish shows in Bangkok are definitely not the sort to stop the coronavirus. Behind closed doors, they practise for the day when health restrictions are lifted and tourists return, but they have no idea...
Police to reopen Pudu area, remove barbed wires as MCO administrative control measure ends tonight
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The movement control order (MCO) implemented under administrative control in areas around Jalan Pudu here, will end tonight, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said. With the administrative control lifted, he said police would reopen the areas and remove the...
Statistics Dept: Malaysia should redeploy its unemployed surplus labour to essential services industries
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia needs a dynamic labour market policy in order to address a labour market disequilibrium which was the result of the Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order (MCO) put in place to control the disease’s infection rate. The Department of Statistics Malaysia...
Indonesian woman consumed pills to abort baby, say Penang police
BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 29 — An Indonesian factory worker, desperate to terminate her pregnancy, swallowed pills provided by her Bangladeshi boyfriend before she suffered a miscarriage in a toilet of workers’ hostel in Taman Belimbing, here on Sunday. Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief ACP...
Jobless students stranded in Australia turn to handouts
MELBOURNE, May 31 — Australia wooed hundreds of thousands of international students to its shores with the promise of a first-class education and fun-kissed adventure, but the coronavirus crisis has left many jobless and depending on food handouts. Each day up to 100 students from Asia, Latin...
Trump cuts ties with WHO mid-pandemic, as Europe speeds reopening
WASHINGTON, May 30 ― US President Donald Trump yesterday said he was severing ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO), signalling the end of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to the UN agency as the deadly coronavirus pandemic rages on. As Europe speeded along the path to reopening...
UK's Johnson eases lockdown as furore over aide rumbles on
LONDON, May 29 — The coronavirus lockdown will ease next week for most of Britain's population, Boris Johnson announced yesterday, as a row persisted over the prime minister's closest adviser taking a long-distance journey during lockdown. In England, up to six people will be able to meet outside...
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail construction suspension extended beyond May 31
SINGAPORE, May 29 — The suspension of the construction of the 350-kilometre Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project may be extended beyond May 31, 2020. “Malaysia had asked to extend the suspension period to allow both sides to discuss the changes they have in mind. “We are...
Redzuan in Covid-19 quarantine, no special press conference at Bersatu HQ, clarifies pol-sec
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof’s political secretary today denied that the former had arranged a special press conference at Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (PPBM) headquarters in Petaling Jaya today. In a statement, the...
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students
WASHINGTON, May 29 — The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump today. Trump said that he will hold a press conference today about China amid soaring tensions...
Volkswagen invests €2b in Chinese electric vehicle sector
BEIJING, May 29 ― Volkswagen said today it will invest around €2 billion (RM9.65 billion) in two Chinese companies in the electric vehicle sector, calling it “the world's biggest market”. The German car giant said it will take a 50 per cent stake in JAG ― the parent company of state-owned...
Netflix acquires Hollywood’s historic Egyptian Theatre
LOS ANGELES, May 30 — Netflix completed its purchase of Hollywood’s historic Egyptian Theatre yesterday, helping to confirm the streaming giant’s newfound central position in the movie industry. The Los Angeles theatre built in 1922 claims to have hosted Hollywood’s first ever movie...
UK PM's senior adviser Cummings considers quitting later this year, reports Daily Mail
LONDON, May 29 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, is considering quitting later this year, the Daily Mail newspaper reported. Cummings, who faced calls from within the Conservative Party to resign for driving 400 km during the coronavirus lockdown, could be...
Ringgit higher against US dollar on improved global sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The ringgit ended the week slightly higher against the US dollar today on improved global sentiment despite lower oil prices, a dealer said. As at 6pm, the local note was quoted at 4.3450/3500 versus the greenback compared with yesterday’s close of 4.3540/3600. FXTM...
14 Afghan security force members killed in attack claimed by Taliban
KABUL, May 29 — Taliban fighters stormed an Afghan border post today, killing at least 14 security force members, the insurgents and officials said, the latest in a series of attacks since the end of a brief ceasefire. Despite the clashes, Afghan authorities have vowed to press on with efforts to...
MCMC warns businesses not to misuse personal data collected for Covid-19 contact tracing
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — All business premises allowed to operate during the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) must comply fully with the operating procedures with regards to the collection, processing and storing of personal data, as set by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry...
Free deal of the week: Epic Games offers ‘Borderlands 2’, ‘Pre-Sequel’ collection
RALEIGH, May 29 — Each week ETX Studio tracks down a freebie on offer to give your daily routine a boost. This week it’s Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, the latest seven-day freebie courtesy of Fortnite developer and publisher Epic Games and its Mac and PC storefront, the Epic Games...
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students
WASHINGTON, May 29 — The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump. Trump earlier said that he will hold a press conference today about China amid...
At Bersatu HQ, Dr Mahathir challenges party to sack him in person (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Disputed Bersatu chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad arrived at the party’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya this afternoon, daring the party’s officials to personally tell him that he has been expelled as a member. The former prime minister posted a Facebook video of him...
Leipzig boss Nagelsmann confident of achieving club’s best ever season
BERLIN, May 29 — RB Leipzig will continue in their pursuit of their best ever Bundesliga points tally when they travel to Cologne on Monday, manager Julian Nagelsmann said today. Leipzig, who have 55 points from 28 games, are 12 points away from their best ever Bundesliga points tally of 67 which...
Three men including groom issued compounds over Serdang temple wedding during CMCO
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — A bridegroom was among three men slapped with RM1,000 compound each for flouting the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) for organising a wedding ceremony in Serdang, Seri Kembangan last Sunday. Serdang district police chief ACP Ismadi Borhan in a statement...
Fans could return for 20-21 season, says EPL chief
LONDON, May 29 — Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said today that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a “phased basis”. The Premier League plans to resume the 2019-20 campaign on June 17 following the coronavirus lockdown. But the...
Star Media Group records Q1 net loss of RM3.98m amid Covid-19 pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Star Media Group Bhd today reported a net loss of RM3.98 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. The Edge Markets, citing a filing to Bursa Malaysia today, reported that the group’s quarterly revenue declined 20.36 per cent to RM65.76 million from RM82.57...
China threatens UK with ‘countermeasures’ if it eases passport rules for Hong Kongers
BEIJING, May 29 — China today threatened the UK with reprisals for saying it could offers Hong Kongers a pathway to British citizenship if Beijing goes ahead with a new national security law in the Chinese territory. Beijing “reserves the right to take corresponding countermeasures,” foreign...
In Johor, 10 Bersatu divisions claim to support sacking of Dr Mahathir and co
JOHOR BARU, May 29 — A total of 10 out of 26 Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) divisions in Johor claim to support the dismissal of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four other leaders. Johor Bersatu deputy chief Senator Md Nasir Hashim said that the matter has the support of 10 of the state’s...
Royal Malaysian Navy to look into expanding base in Sabah east coast
KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is looking into the expansion of its base to accommodate the asset requirements of RMN especially in the east coast of Sabah. RMN chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany however said the matter is still at discussion stage with the Sabah...
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early session today on an overnight recovery of oil prices but investors are cautious by a possible escalation of the United States (US)-China trade war risk, said an analyst. At 9.08am today, the local note was quoted at...
Japan to restart football without spectators on July 4
TOKYO, May 29 — Professional football games in Japan will resume in early July without spectators in stadiums after a four-month suspension due to the coronavirus outbreak, the J-League said today. “We have decided to resume games on July 4” for the first division, league chairman Mitsuru...
CMCO: SOP compliance of foreign construction workers in Penang improving, says exco
GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — The awareness to comply with standard operating procedures (SOP) of foreign workers in the construction sector in Penang continues to show an increase, said state Housing, Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo. He said, as of...
Coronavirus kills infant in Switzerland, say authorities
GENEVA, May 29 — An infant has died from the coronavirus in Switzerland, its first child fatality from the pandemic, authorities said today. Switzerland registered two new virus deaths in the past 24 hours, one of which was the infant, said Stefan Kuster, the new head of the country’s...
Islamic State calls Covid-19 God's punishment for foes, tape says
CAIRO, May 29 — Islamic State (IS) said the coronavirus pandemic was divine punishment for its enemies, according to an audio broadcast yesterday, where the jihadists also vowed more attacks. The person on the tape, which was posted on one of the militants' websites but could not be verified by...
29 patrons, owner of entertainment outlet in Ipoh fined RM1,000 each for defying CMCO
IPOH, May 29 — Twenty-nine people, including three women, were fined RM1,000 each by the Magistrate’s Court here today for defying the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) by gathering at an entertainment outlet in Jalan Lau Ek Ching here Tuesday night. All of them pleaded guilty before...
Yen perks up, dollar sags as markets jittery before Trump speaks on China
TOKYO, May 29 ― The yen rose against major currencies today as caution ahead of US President Donald Trump's press conference on China's treatment of Hong Kong triggered safe-haven inflows. The dollar drifted lower against the euro and the British pound but could quickly reverse course amid...
Energy Commission to hold competitive bidding process for LSS photovoltaic plant development
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Energy Commission (EC) will hold a competitive bidding process to select a company or a consortium for the development of a large-scale solar (LSS) photovoltaic (PV) power plant costing RM4 billion in Peninsular Malaysia with a target capacity of 1,000MWac. The EC, in a...
North Korea says it supports China's measures on Hong Kong
SEOUL, May 30 ― North Korea today expressed its support for China's decision to impose new national security laws in Hong Kong, calling it a “legitimate step” to safeguard the state security. “Since Hong Kong issue is an issue pertaining thoroughly to the internal affairs of China, any...
Australia's New South Wales state warns of Covid-19 budget toll
SYDNEY, May 29 ― Australia's biggest state in economic terms said today the coronavirus pandemic could cost it as much A$20 billion (RM57.7 billion) in lost revenues over the next four years, underscoring the urgency to revive the country's stuttering economy. Releasing its first estimate of the...
First Latina US senator withdraws name from Biden's running mate list
LOS ANGELES, May 29 — Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, the first Latina elected to the US Senate, said yesterday she is not interested in being Joe Biden's running mate in November's presidential election. “I support Joe Biden 100 per cent and will work tirelessly to help get him...
Malaysia’s law minister: Govt not denying non-Muslims’ right to drink alcohol if legal limits complied
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian government’s stern position against drunk driving that cause deaths in road accidents does not mean that non-Muslims in the country would not be allowed to drink alcohol, minister in charge of parliament and law Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan clarified today....
Australian court orders release of Queen’s letters over PM sacking
SYDNEY, May 29 — Australia’s top court has ordered the release of Queen Elizabeth II’s correspondence about the 1975 sacking of democratically elected prime minister Gough Whitlam, which palace allies had battled to keep secret. The country’s High Court said letters between the British...
Delay in financial aid to SMEs will be resolved in two months, says Wan Junaidi
KUCHING, May 29 — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry expects the delay in the disbursement of financial assistance for Covid-19-affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak to be resolved within two months. Its minister, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar,...
Uggah: Dog that bit Sarawak boy, 5, confirmed to have rabies
KUCHING, May 9 — The dog that bit a five-year-old boy from Taman Sanhill Barat, Sibu, here has tested positive for rabies, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (JPVS) had informed that the boy...
China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30, says US embassy
BEIJING, May 29 — Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the US embassy in Beijing said in a travel advisory today. China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over...
Amirudin’s pol-sec dismisses claims of secret meeting between Selangor MB and home minister, Azmin
SHAH ALAM, May 29 — There was no secret meeting between Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Senior Minister cum Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin yesterday. This was confirmed by the mentri...
A-G’s close contacts tested negative for Covid-19, says National Audit Department
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The closest as well as close contacts of Auditor-General (A-G) Datuk Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid, who were screened for Covid-19 on May 22, were all tested negative. The National Audit Department (NAD) in a statement today said, the 10 closest contacts referred to two family...
World Bank suggests possible extra replenishment of IDA lending arm
WASHINGTON, May 29 ― World Bank President David Malpass yesterday suggested the Bank and donor countries should explore a possible supplemental replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA) concessional lending arm if the coronavirus crisis deepens. In a letter to US and...
Court orders Lesotho ex-first lady rearrested in murder trial
MASERU, May 29 — Lesotho’s Court of Appeal today ordered the rearrest of former first lady Maesaiah Thabane after revoking her bail on murder charges over the 2017 killing of her husband’s estranged wife. The 42-year-old was charged in February after police quizzed her on the brutal murder of...
Police want Liverpool title clincher played at neutral venue
LONDON, May 29 — British Police want at least six Premier League matches and any Liverpool title clincher to be played at neutral venues when the season resumes in a bid to avoid supporters gathering outside stadiums. Premier League chiefs have set June 17 as the date for the top flight to...
‘Wild Rift’: See the first official gameplay for ‘League of Legends’ on mobile and console
LOS ANGELES, May 29 — League of Legends studio Riot Games is to showcase its flagship’s official mobile and console version in a May 29 presentation, starting at 8am PDT/11am EDT/3pm UTC. To demonstrate what League of Legends: Wild Rift is all about in a May 29 gameplay reveal, design lead...
India quarterly growth worst in two decades as lockdown bites
MUMBAI, May 29 — India’s economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two decades last quarter, government data showed today, with warnings of far worse to come as it grapples with the fallout of the world’s largest coronavirus lockdown. Asia’s third-largest economy expanded by just 3.1 per...
MDEC: Online business set to stay post-Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) expects the change in behaviour of consumers and local traders from conventional method to online business concept will be maintained even after Covid-19 ends. Its chief executive officer, Surina Shukri, said the main players in...
KL cops nab six individuals, seize drugs worth nearly RM1m
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police arrested six individuals, including four women, and seized various types of drugs, worth nearly RM1 million, in a two-day operation in the federal capital since last Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said the suspects, aged between 28 and 54,...
Efforts taken to ensure safety of Sabah people amid Covid-19 pandemic, not to curb freedom, says CM
KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The various efforts taken by the state government to contain the Covid-19 pandemic in Sabah were not meant to limit the freedom of the people in celebrating any festivals, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. Instead, he said, those measures were taken to...
White House dares Twitter in war over Trump tweets
WASHINGTON, May 29 — The White House thumbed its nose at Twitter today by reposting a President Donald Trump tweet that the social media giant had just taken the unprecedented step of hiding, because it violated the platform’s rules against “glorifying violence.” The tit-for-tat marked a...
Shah Alam police to question Selangor Bersatu chief over Raya gathering during CMCO
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police investigators will call in Selangor Bersatu chief Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari over a Hari Raya gathering at his home that allegedly breached the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Shah Alam police chief ACP Baharudin Mat Taib confirmed this and the investigation...
Germany, Brussels seal pact on Lufthansa rescue plan, say sources
FRANKFURT, May 30 ― Germany and the European Commission have reached a pact on a giant Berlin-funded rescue plan for coronavirus-hit Lufthansa, a Commission spokeswoman and a source close to the negotiations said yesterday. Since the pandemic hit Europe, the Lufthansa group ― which also...
Cyber racism and Covid-19: Expert weighs in on hate speech in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Cyber-racism and online hate speeches or comments are nothing new in Malaysia and around the world. However, the issue has seemingly become more prevalent in recent months during the Covid-19 pandemic and the movement control order. Racist hate comments started to dominate...
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis
WASHINGTON, May 29 — Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early this morning during violent protests in the city. Officers gave no explanation as they escorted reporter Omar Jimenez away. He had just...
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air while covering Minneapolis protests
WASHINGTON, May 29 — The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early this morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs. Black reporter Omar Jimenez had just shown a protester...
Crashed Pakistan plane hit runway three times on first approach, says minister
ISLAMABAD/PARIS, May 29 — The captain of a Pakistani airliner that crashed last week, killing 97 people on board, approached Karachi airport without announcing he couldn't open his landing gear and hit the runway three times, a government minister said yesterday. Search teams recovered the...
Reality for Malaysia’s university students: Online learning challenges, stress, workload; possible solutions for fully digital future until Dec
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Universities in Malaysia may already have practised online learning for students before the Covid-19 pandemic struck as a supplement to lectures, but the government’s plans to completely do away with physical classes and go fully digital for lessons until the end of this...
Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is 'double-edged sword'
HONG KONG, May 29 — Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special US status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States to stop interfering in internal affairs. The statement came as US President...
Global stocks slip as markets await Trump's HK response
SINGAPORE, May 29 ― Asia's stock markets pulled back and major currencies were held in check today, as investors await the US response to China tightening control over the city of Hong Kong. China's parliament yesterday pressed ahead with national security legislation for the city, raising fears...
Suriname leader seeks recount after poll defeat
PARAMARIBO, May 29 — Suriname's ruling party is calling for a recount of votes in Monday's general election, the party leader and President Desi Bouterse said yesterday, after preliminary results showed the opposition winning. Defeat would likely end a decade in power for Bouterse, a former...
Tan Chong takes 15.8pc stake in Warisan TC’s vehicle auction services unit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Vehicle assembler and distributor Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd (TCMH) is subscribing to new shares representing 15.79 per cent equity interest in its sister company Warisan TC Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary, MUV Marketplace Sdn Bhd (MUVM), for RM15 million. Warisan and MUVM,...
Taiping Zoo, Night Safari announce success in breeding yet another endangered species: The milky stork
TAIPING, May 29 — Taiping Zoo and Night Safari (ZTNS) scored another success in the breeding of the endangered milky stork. Taiping Municipal Council president Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir said the birds had made 12 nests in the zoo and four of them have shown hatchlings. "This is good news as...
Malaysia’s Statistics Department foresees recession in the next four to six months
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has predicted that the country is heading into an economic recession in the next four to six months. In the Malaysian Economic Statistics Review (MESR), chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that their prediction...
Brazil’s Embraer draws foreign interest after Boeing rift, say sources
SAO PAULO, May 29 — Aircraft makers are circling Brazil’s Embraer weeks after Boeing ditched plans for a historic commercial aviation tie-up, people familiar with the matter said. Boeing axed plans to buy 80 per cent of Embraer’s commercial unit in April, ending a planned move into regional...
What China's tougher national security regime could mean for Hong Kong
HONG KONG, May 29 — China's parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in a city roiled by anti-government protests. The move is seen as a turning point, as leaders of the...
One in five adult Malaysians has diabetes, 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey shows
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — One in five adults or about 3.9 million people aged 18 years and above in Malaysia, suffer from diabetes, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba when presenting the findings at the Health Ministry here...
Ismail Sabri: Up to local authorities to shut public parks if CMCO violated
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Local authorities can decide to close public parks under their purview if they find visitors flouting the conditional movement control order’s (CMCO) restriction against mass gatherings, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said mass...
In broadside against China, Trump moves toward ending Hong Kong privileges
WASHINGTON, May 30 ― President Donald Trump yesterday ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special US treatment for Hong Kong to punish China, but stopped short of calling an immediate end to privileges that have helped the territory remain a global financial centre. In...
IOI Properties’ Q3 profit falls due to Covid-19 pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (IOIPG) net profit in the third quarter (Q3) ended March 31, 2020, fell 63 per cent to RM71.36 million from RM194.70 million a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter declined to RM401.43 million against RM487.74 million previously. The property...
PIC willing to convert R90 billion of Eskom debt into equity
Africa’s biggest fund manager, the Public Investment Corp., is willing to convert more than 90 billion rand ($5.2 billion) of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. debt into equity.
Expect to be tested for COVID-19 when travelling during lockdown level 3
South Africans who want to travel between provinces during the course of lockdown alert level 3 must be able to produce a valid permit and could be subjected to COVID-19 testing.
Big petrol price increase coming in June – AA
The AA has predicted that fuel prices will rise substantially in June.
Gauteng’s strategy to crack down on COVID-19 hotspots
Ahead of the national move to COVID-19 alert level 3, Gauteng Premier David Makhura has assured citizens that the province is prepared to control the spread of the virus at designated hotspots.
27,403 cases of COVID-19 in South Africa
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa has recorded a total of 27,403 COVID-19 cases as of 28 May 2020.
Cigarette ban threatens to bankrupt companies
The ban on the sale of cigarettes is one of the most controversial regulations in place as part of South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown.
Defend your hard-earned savings with Revix’s tokenised gold promotion
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Huawei P40 launch in South Africa – Live blog
Huawei is launching its P40 series of flagship smartphones in South Africa. Join us as we take you through the event and stand a chance to win your share of R500 000 in prizes.
How Xbox 360 games will run on the Xbox Series X
Microsoft has revealed more details around the backwards compatibility support of its Xbox Series X console.
Google launches Plus Codes for Maps
Google has announced its Plus Codes feature is now available in Google Maps for Android.
Dell reports steady sales because of work-from-home trend
Dell Technologies Inc. reported quarterly revenue and profit that were better than projected on greater sales of personal computers to businesses with employees working from home, even while server demand waned.
Big problems with the latest Windows 10 update
The May 2020 update for Microsoft Windows, which was released yesterday, already has 10 known issues.
Amazon in talks for new office despite pandemic
Amazon.com Inc. is in talks to rent an office block in Dublin with space for about 750 workers, according to a person familiar with the matter.
AMD to launch 5nm Ryzen processors in 2020 – Report
A new report from Chinese publication DigiTimes claims AMD will use 5nm manufacturing for its Ryzen 4000 series desktop processors.
Haul of stolen street signs found during level 2 police checks
Police checks on potential Covid-19 party rule-breakers has turned up something else – stolen street signs. About 20 signs were found at student...
Blood test to check for undetected cases in South
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test. This story was first published by RNZ Scientists...
UN delays crucial climate summit for a year
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit.
Police chief apologises to family of dead black man
The chief of the Minneapolis police has apologised to the family of an unarmed black man who died this week.
'Extremely vicious': Two lions attack female zoo keeper
A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after an "extremely vicious" attack by two lions inside a zoo enclosure on the New South Wales...
Labour's Louisa Wall pulls out of Manurewa selection
Labour MP Louisa Wall has withdrawn at the eleventh hour from Labour's selection battle for the Manurewa seat. Instead Wall will be a list-only...
Call to be careful
Police will be out in force around the South as holidaymakers hit the road for the first long weekend since lockdown ended. Southern officers will...
No regrets for teen who tried to cross Cook Strait in dinghy
A teen who had to be rescued while trying to cross Cook Strait in a dinghy says he would make the treacherous trip again. Tachyon Hutt, 18, set off...
Mother killer jailed for at least 14 years
A West Auckland man who murdered his mother after years of caring for her will spend at least 14 years behind bars. Martin Marinovich admitted he...
Rush expected for Queen's Birthday travel
Bubbles are bursting. This story was first published by RNZ Local tourists are hitting the road this weekend to reclaim some of the country's best...
Debt relief plans for world's poor countries inch forward
Plans for debt relief for the world's poorest countries inched forward as private creditors laid out a blueprint for their involvement, though it...
How did he get it? Fear after death of Aust's youngest Covid victim
Driveways in a small Queensland town have been lit up to honour a man who died with coronavirus, as authorities try to work out how the virus...
Transfer News: Manchester United to rival Real Madrid in Eduardo Camavinga chase
Manchester United have reportedly joined Real Madrid in the race to sign Eduardo Camavinga. Where is the highly rated French midfielder's next... #EduardoCamavinga #ManchesterUnited #RealMadrid
The Witcher franchise has crossed 50 million sales
The Witcher franchise has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, according to the latest figures from developer CD Projekt Red. The Witcher 3 is responsible for a huge chunk of those sales, with the popular RPG having sold over 20 million copies as of June 2019.
Get a job: Fred Rogers Productions is looking for a Digital Producer
The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry! Here is just one of the many, many positions being advertised right now. Digital Producer - Fred Rogers Productions
Just Cause developer Avalanche is opening a new UK studio
Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios is opening a new studio in the UK city of Liverpool. The Swedish developer-publisher, which also worked on Mad Max and
Peet's Coffee raises $2.5 billion in an IPO despite the coronavirus pandemic
Peet's Coffee raised $2.5 billion in its initial public offering, one of the largest this year despite the coronavirus pandemic. The company an...
Oil surges 88% in May, posting its best month on record
WTI crude oil spiked 88% in May, notching its best monthly performance gain on record, according to data from Bloomberg. The surge in oil prices...
The UK made just 197 cars last month, a drop of 99.7% as coronavirus tanks factory output
The UK produced only 197 cars in April, 99.7% lower than its output in April 2019, with production almost entirely stopped by coronavirus, the S...
Global stocks fall as investors brace for Trump to hit China with a 'bazooka'
Global stocks turned lower on Friday as investors prepare for fresh US-China intensification ahead of President Donald Trump's press conference ...
Some US asset managers are slashing fees on money market funds so their investors don't lose money because returns are so low
Asset management firms in the US are slashing fees charged on short-term debt funds as plunging interest rates and yields on US government debt ...
Here are 7 of the top chart patterns used by technical analysts to buy stocks
Technical analysts believe that stock prices often trade in patterns, as the motivating driver behind the movement of stocks is humans, and ...
US stocks erase losses, finish higher after Trump refrains from China sanctions
US stocks gained on Friday, reversing earlier losses, after President Donald Trump said he would take steps to revoke Hong Kong's preferential t...
Stocks could trade 'drastically lower' on breakdown in trade between China and US, JPMorgan says
JPMorgan has turned cautious on equities after being bullish for months, according to an analyst noted published by Marko Kolanovic on Thursday....
US stocks slide as traders await Trump's China news conference
US stocks slipped on Friday ahead of President Donald Trump's news conference on China. US consumer spending in April also posted the biggest dr...
US billionaires have increased their net worth by $485 billion during the last 10 weeks of the pandemic, report says
US billionaires added almost half a trillion dollars to their collective wealth during the past 10 weeks, a report by the Institute for Policy S...
The world's largest marijuana company craters 22% as recreational pot demand sinks amid coronavirus pandemic (CGC)
Canopy Growth cratered as much as 22% on Friday after the company reported its fiscal fourth quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates. The...
Killing of 26 Bangladeshis in Libya: Dhaka for quick probe, punishment of killers
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the government demanded the Libyan authorities quickly investigate and punish those who killed 26 Bangladeshis and four Africans in a “revenge attack”.
Airlines prepare to partially resume flights
The national airline Biman and two local airlines -- US-Bangla Airlines and Novoair -- are preparing to resume domestic flight operation from June 1 following the health guideline prescribed by the
From Singapore with love
At 32, Rana Shikder is waiting for death, but he is content because he is at home.
Money whitening scope to widen
The government may allow uses of untaxed or black money in all sectors to boost investment and create jobs as part of its efforts to pull the economy out of Covid-19 wreckage.
Chartered Flights: Sohail Rahman, Morshed Khan, wives off to UK
Beximco Chairman Sohail F Rahman and former BNP leader M Morshed Khan along with their wives left for the UK on chartered planes amid coronavirus travel restrictions.
A big leap in new cases
Just two days before the ongoing nationwide shutdown is relaxed, 2,523 people tested Covid-19 positive in the country yesterday, the highest number yet in Bangladesh in a single day.
Bus owners push for doubling fares
With buses set to hit the roads from Monday, transport owners have started asking for permission to double the fares, because the vehicles would carry fewer passengers to prevent coronavirus
New jobs dry up amid shutdown
New job postings nosedived 87 percent year-on-year in April on the leading job search sites in Bangladesh, highlighting the strain the country’s labour market has been going through because of the
The bird watcher, that incident and his conflicted feelings on her fate | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
NEW YORK >> His binoculars around his neck, Christian Cooper, an avid birder, was back in his happy place on Wednesday: Central Park during migration season. He was trying to focus on the olive-sided flycatchers and red-bellied woodpeckers — not on what had happened there two days earlier.
Glazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming Florida bear into trap | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
FORT MYERS, Fla. >> Glazed or jelly? A black bear roaming around a Florida city proved no match for the doughnuts that lured the animal into a humane trap.
Stranded in paradise: Hundreds of sailors stuck in Pacific due to coronavirus shutdown | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WELLINGTON, New Zealand >> For as long as she can remember, 28-year-old Kristen Pankratz has shared in her dad’s dream to sail around the world. Life somehow always got in the way. But after giving up her advertising job in Dallas, she finally set sail with her parents in January.
Richard Herd, a baffled boss on ‘Seinfeld,’ is dead at 87 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Richard Herd, who played lawmen, tough guys, a general, an alien commander and a Watergate burglar, but was best known as Mr. Wilhelm, George Costanza’s supervisor, on “Seinfeld,” died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 87.
With a gay protagonist, Pixar short ‘Out’ makes history | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
NEW YORK >> In Steven Clay Hunter’s 23 years as an animator at Pixar, he has drawn a seven-armed octopus, a Canadian daredevil and a wheezing toy penguin. But there were scenes he never expected to animate until he began working on his short, “Out.”
Trump ally Roger Stone won’t need to go to prison quarantine site | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> By the end of June, he’ll be Inmate No. 19579-104.
National Guard called as Minneapolis erupts in solidarity for George Floyd | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
MINNEAPOLIS >> Minnesota’s governor activated the National Guard today as angry demonstrators took to the streets for a third straight night to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who was pleading that he couldn’t breathe as a white police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.
Trump officials consider defying Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> The Trump administration is moving to sell another cache of munitions to Saudi Arabia, according to lawmakers and congressional aides, a step that would again defy Congress and ignore the objections of lawmakers in both parties about Riyadh’s human rights record.
U.N. chief warns leaders coronavirus pandemic may cause historic famine | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
UNITED NATIONS >> The U.N. chief today warned the largest gathering of world leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began that it will cause “unimaginable devastation and suffering around the world,” with historic levels of hunger and famine and up to 1.6 billion people unable to earn a living unless action is taken now.
Coronavirus cases spur California county to stall reopening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SACRAMENTO, Calif. >> The first California county to backpedal on its reopening plan wasn’t one of the urban areas that agitated to reopen or a coastal area where beaches draw crowds but a remote outpost that didn’t have a single known coronavirus case until last week.
First Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74
First Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74. Jogi, 74, had been battling for life at the private hospital for the last 20 days and suffered a cardiac arrest in the afternoon, they said. He is survived by his wife Renu Jogi, the MLA from Kota constituency, and son Amit Jogi, a former MLA.
Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa
Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa. At war, the Jalashwa can carry and launch a full infantry battalion in a single wave. At peace, the Jalashwa can evacuate 1,000 people in a single trip. Ajai Shukla explains why the Indian Navy's new tender for more ships like the Jalashwa must be treated with special urgency.
Chaos and jams at Delhi borders
Chaos and jams at Delhi borders. The tightening of traffic restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus by Gurgaon and Ghaziabad administrations on their borders with Delhi led to chaos and traffic congestion on Friday.
Ajit Jogi: The politician who never gave up
Ajit Jogi: The politician who never gave up. The first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, was known in the political circles as someone who never gave up despite defeats, controversies and debilitating health issues.
No talks between Modi and Trump on Ladakh row: Sources
No talks between Modi and Trump on Ladakh row: Sources. The last conversation between the two leaders was on April 4 on the issue of hydroxychloroquine.
More than 38k docs volunteer to join fight against COVID-19
More than 38k docs volunteer to join fight against COVID-19. '38,162 volunteer doctors, including retired government, Armed Forces Medical Services, public sector undertaking or private doctors have signed up with the government to battle COVID-19 pandemic'
A very special flight from Ladakh
A very special flight from Ladakh. At a time when finding out who is paying for labourers' train tickets is a task for Sherlock Holmes, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government has flown in stranded workers from Ladakh, and is probably the only state that has tried to give 'migrant workers' a modicum of respect, observes Debashish Chatterjee.
Sonu Sood airlifts Odisha migrants from Kerala
Sonu Sood airlifts Odisha migrants from Kerala. The group, comprising on 147 women and 20 men, were airlifted by an Air Asia chartered flight from Kochi to the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.
Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB
Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB. The order comes a day after Trump accused Twitter of election interference, after it added fact-check links to two of his tweets.
COVID-19 delays India's second aircraft carrier
COVID-19 delays India's second aircraft carrier. For about three more years, the Indian Navy will have to make do with its lone carrier -- the Russia-built INS Vikramaditya.
China rejects Trump's mediation offer in standoff with India
China rejects Trump's mediation offer in standoff with India. 'We are capable of properly resolving the issues between us through dialogue and consultation. We do not need the intervention of the third party', he said.
Only 4 Shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach: Railways
Only 4 Shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach: Railways. The clarifications came amid criticism over delays that the migrant trains were getting 'lost' before reaching their destinations. Till May 28, Yadav said, 3,840 Shramik Specials operated ferrying a total of 52 lakh passengers.
In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges
In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges. The pandemic is set to become even more challenging, with migrant workers returning home, relaxations in lockdown rules, and the approaching monsoon. However, states are looking at community participation to ramp up testing and home treatment of patients
Modi, Shah meet over lockdown plan amid rising COVID-19 cases
Modi, Shah meet over lockdown plan amid rising COVID-19 cases. During his talks with the chief ministers, Shah sought to know the areas of concern of the states and the sectors they want to open up further from June 1, the official said.
Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains
Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains. At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.
Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul
Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul. 'Having long portrayed Rahul as being out of touch, the BJP was suddenly confronted with a spectacle of humbleness and concern for the downtrodden,' observes Amulya Ganguli.
'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'
'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'. Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday condoled the demise of Chhattisgarh's first chief minister Ajit Jogi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the IAS officer-turned-politician for striving to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor.
India open to engaging with Nepal to resolve boundary issues
India open to engaging with Nepal to resolve boundary issues. 'India is open to engaging with all its neighbours on the basis of mutual sensitivity and mutual respect, in an environment of trust and confidence. This is a continuous process and requires constructive and positive efforts,' Srivastava said.
RS official tests COVID-19 +ve, 2 floors of Par blg sealed
RS official tests COVID-19 +ve, 2 floors of Par blg sealed. This is the second case of an official posted in the building testing positive for the infection.
Don't need US help to resolve border issues: Chinese media
Don't need US help to resolve border issues: Chinese media. China's state-run media said that the leadership of the two countries successfully solved the Doklam standoff in 2017 with 'concerted efforts and wisdom'.
India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases
India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases. Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.
Army rushes in additional troops to eastern Ladakh
Army rushes in additional troops to eastern Ladakh. The Indian Army will continue to maintain its aggressive posturing in all disputed areas in eastern Ladakh and will not back off till status quo is maintained, sources said.
Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Trump
Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Trump. Trump on Wednesday said in a tweet that he was 'ready, willing and able to mediate' between the two countries.
'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'
'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'. 'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'
Shrines to open in Bengal from June 1, offices from June 8
Shrines to open in Bengal from June 1, offices from June 8. Two days before the end of the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a slew of relaxations, including reopening of shrines from June 1.
India surpasses China's COVID-19 death toll
India surpasses China's COVID-19 death toll. India also surpassed China's death toll with as many as 4,706 deaths, compared to 4,638, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
100 Indian users warned of govt-backed phishing attacks: Google
100 Indian users warned of govt-backed phishing attacks: Google. In a blog post, Google said its Threat Analysis Group tracks more than 270 targeted or government-backed groups from over 50 countries. It, however, did not clarify which governments have targeted these users.
Researchers create active material out of microscopic spinning particles
At the atomic level, a glass of water and a spoonful of crystalline salt couldn't look more different. Water atoms move around freely and randomly, while salt crystals are locked in place in a lattice. ...
Data-relay satellite ready for service
The second node in the most sophisticated laser communication network ever designed is ready to go into service.
Study examines black male youth reactions to social media videos of community violence
New research from the Race and Opportunity Lab in the Center for Social Development sheds light on youths' reactions to social media videos showing violence in their communities.
People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are
The more people know about when and why behavioral interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behavior, according to recent research ...
Aquaculture industry set to be a boon for Northern Australian economy
Northern Australian aquaculture is set to increase its production five-fold to exceed $1.34 billion in value and produce more than five times its current volume of fish, prawns and other seafood products ...
Battle between Trump and states over car pollution heads to court
California and nearly two dozen other states on Wednesday filed suit against the Trump administration, arguing that its decision to weaken fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks puts the public's ...
Evidence found of Kuroshio current strengthening due to intensifying tropical cyclones
A team of researchers from the Ocean University of China and Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, the Second Institute of Oceanography, the Southern Marine Science and Engineering ...
Climate scientists create model for global forest growth through 2060
When it comes to the fight against global warming, our forests offer a valuable service. Trees act as carbon sinks, capturing CO2—the main greenhouse gas heating up the Earth's climate—from the air ...
New study reveals long-term impact of disaster-related school closures
Interrupting schooling has deep and long-lasting effects on children, shows a study from Oxford, which is based on research, into the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, that has relevance for other disasters, ...
Smart windows that self-illuminate on rainy days
Smart windows that automatically change colors depending on the intensity of sunlight are gaining attention as they can reduce energy bills by blocking the sun's visible rays during summer. But what about ...
Mergers between galaxies trigger activity in their core
Active galactic nuclei (AGNs) play a major role in galaxy evolution. Astronomers from SRON and RuG have now used a record-setting sample of galaxies to confirm that galaxy mergers have a positive effect ...
A non-destructive method of analysing molecules in cells
When investigating how tumors grow, or how pharmaceuticals affect different types of cells, researchers have to understand how molecules within a cell react—and interact. This is possible with modern ...
Integrating satellite and socioeconomic data to improve climate change policy
Bangladesh is on track to lose all of its forestland in the next 35-40 years, leading to a rise in CO2 emissions and subsequent climate change, researchers said. However, that is just one of the significant ...
How to keep supply chains reliable when the world's upended
In March, as COVID-19 cases spiked across the United States, hospitals faced a harrowing shortage of crucial medical supplies, from face masks and ventilators to the nasal swabs and chemicals needed for ...
Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes
Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas ...
Bangladeshi eggplant farmers reap rewards via genetics
Farmers in Bangladesh achieved significantly higher yields and revenues by growing insect-resistant, genetically engineered eggplant, a new Cornell study has found.
Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics
A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Southwestern ...
Media literacy lessons a must for schools
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of teaching students the difference between real and fake or misleading news say the authors of a new report into news media literacy education.
A community's fecal matter could give early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks, study finds
By studying sewage at a New Haven wastewater treatment facility, a team of Yale researchers has determined that genetic code embedded in feces could be used as an early warning sign of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Mercury levels in shark fins illegal and dangerous to human health
Shark fins recently sampled from markets in China and Hong Kong contained dangerously high levels of mercury.
Remote learning is a model for the future of education
How will technology-delivered instruction affect learning? It's still too early to reach a conclusion, but the implications for exams are clear, says Elsbeth Stern.
Scientists develop method to help epidemiologists map spread of COVID-19
Rochester Institute of Technology scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study, published in ...
In a technology-reliant time, researcher studies why people with disabilities are less likely to use technology
In a time when people are self-isolating due to COVID-19 restrictions, technology allows people to work from home through Zoom and to chat with friends and family through social media. This is not so ...
A majority in the US supports making mail-in voting easier, new study shows
A majority of United States residents supports measures to make it easier to vote by mail, according to new results from a national survey led by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Rutgers, and Northwestern ...
India weeds out 27 highly toxic pesticides
Decades of lobbying by rights activists and environmentalists to ban hazardous pesticides in India that are prohibited elsewhere in the world appear to be making progress following a 14 May government ...
Climate could cause abrupt British vegetation changes
Climate change could cause abrupt shifts in the amount of vegetation growing in parts of Great Britain, new research shows.
Work and wellbeing bounce back during coronavirus crisis
Government measures to arrest the economic impact of COVID-19 have helped stop further job losses and declines in working hours, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
Police probe death at castle amid fears that ‘something like this was coming’
The ‘stoning’ incident at Lullingstone Castle in Kent came after local residents expressed concerns over anti-social behaviour.
Allowing people to meet in bubbles ‘could spread coronavirus in population’
It was thought the roadmap to easing the lockdown contained the possibility one household could form a social ‘bubble’.
Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders
Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.
Protesters set fire to US police station following arrested black man’s death
George Floyd’s neck was knelt on by a police officer during his arrest.
TalkTalk says issue affecting access to some websites ‘resolved’
The problem came as many people working from home tried to log on during the coronavirus pandemic.
Donald Trump repeats claims he is being unfairly targeted by social media sites
The US president continued his attacks on platforms such as Twitter on Friday.
Donald Trump and Twitter duel over president’s vow to crack down in Minneapolis
The president had suggested looters might be shot in violence sparked by the death of a black man who was being subdued by police.
Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance
Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.
No logic in US cutting ties with WHO, British expert says
President Trump said Chinese officials had ‘ignored’ their reporting obligations to the WHO.
Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody
The arrest comes after three days of protests.
EE’s 5G service reaches 80 locations on first anniversary since launch
The firm said 5G customers are mostly using it to watch more video, with YouTube the most popular app.
Colleagues line street for funeral procession of ‘loved and valued’ NHS worker
Mike Brown was known well around Southampton General Hospital for his love of spicy food and cheeky sense of humour.
Global backlash after CNN reporter arrested live on air by US police
The UK Foreign Office said journalists ‘must be free to do their job’.
Businesses told to start paying furlough bill from August
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled plans for grants for freelancers of up to £6,570 which will also be available from that date.
Labour calls for Attorney General to apologise after her defence of Cummings
Suella Braverman had said the Prime Minister’s adviser had been doing ‘what any good parent does’.
40ft whale washes up on Essex beach
Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.
No going back to normal way of working, Shropshire Council staff told
Permanent changes will be made to the way Shropshire Council operates when the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.
Devastating school blaze caused by building work, investigators believe
No children were on the premises at the time of the fire.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Former nurse Joan’s 102 laps of the park to raise funds for the NHS
The centenarian aims to complete 102 laps of her local park before her 102nd birthday in September;
Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased
Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.
Security law ‘puts Hong Kong’s appeal for business at risk’
Chinese leaders said the new law was needed to combat unspecified threats in the semi-autonomous region.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme
It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England.
Shadow chancellor says firms getting Covid help should pay back society
Anneliese Dodds told people in County Durham there should be a new social contract with firms that have been supported through the crisis.
Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says
The Labour leader also says ‘a huge debt of gratitude’ is owed to key workers.
Shropshire shark boy cycles 26 miles for the NHS
A Shropshire teen cycled around his village 24 times dressed as a shark to support the NHS.
Off-road bike seized as youths cause nuisance on Shrewsbury playing field
A dirt bike has been seized after complaints of regular anti-social behaviour in Shrewsbury.
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt
Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response
President Trump said the US would be ‘redirecting’ the money to ‘other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs’.
Fishermen ‘shocked and saddened’ over disturbance death at medieval castle
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death at the 15th-century Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford, Kent.
Fundraisers walk 11,000km for families of bereaved Filipino health workers
A team of around 100 are collectively travelling the distance from the UK to the Philippines.
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
Top scientists say its too early too ease lockdown amid fears over warm weekend
Police have urged the public to maintain current safeguards about social contact ahead of the lessening of restrictions next week.
Artist creates Covid-19 themed mural to pay tribute to NHS workers in Birmingham
Street artist Gent 48 worked with Art For Charity to unveil a Covid-19 themed mural.
‘Amazing’ efforts of community workers praised by hirsute Harry
The Duke of Sussex chatted to staff and a volunteer from the London-based charity Sport at the Heart.
New entry-level Golf revealed with 1.0-litre petrol engine
The change brings the entry price down to £23,300.
Andy Richardson: Beeb's shame as it fails to defend Emily
You can always rely on Auntie Beeb to take the rap when others are in the wrong.
Uplifting news: Group raises thousands and artist unveils mural in Birmingham
A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.
Couple swap Highland wedding for virtual promise ceremony
Amy Dickenson and Lloyd Dias had planned to marry at Dornoch Cathedral in the Highlands on May 25.
Quarantine could hit tourism, warns Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard
A Shropshire MP has called for more flexibility in the Government's quarantine laws for overseas visitors.
Pilot breaches lockdown and flies to Anglesey RAF base 'to go to beach'
The RAF confirmed the civilian pilot landed at RAF Valley on a closed airfield without permission.
Sturgeon urges Scots to enjoy relaxation of lockdown restrictions responsibly
The First Minister spoke at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing as changes came into effect allowing people to meet friends and family.
'Barking mad': Welsh 'five-mile' travel plan criticised by MP
Plans for people in Wales to be allowed to meet up with others up to five miles from home have been described as "utterly barking mad" by an MP.
New Zealand close to virus eradication despite grim global figures
The US economy is also showing signs of deep and long-lasting damage despite some businesses reopening.
Sheffield City Council advises against schools reopening on Monday
The South Yorkshire authority has cited fears that the test and trace system will not be ‘robust enough’ by next week.
EasyJet and Carnival poised to exit FTSE 100 as virus hammers travel firms
Avast, Homeserve, Ladbrokes owner GVC and Convatec have been earmarked as the most likely firms to move into the index.
People can meet family and friends as lockdown eases in Scotland
Some non-contact outdoor leisure activities such as golf, tennis, bowls and fishing are also resuming.
Lockdown measures not being eased in ‘reckless’ way, Chancellor says
The Department of Health and Social Care could not immediately confirm the coronavirus alert level.
Nearly 1.5m payment holidays handed out by banks and lenders
UK Finance, the banking trade body, said it has now helped 30 million customer accounts during the coronavirus crisis.
Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd death protests
Three days of unrest were sparked by video footage of a black man dying after a white police officer knelt on his throat.
Millions of BN(O)s in Hong Kong could be eligible for UK citizenship
The Government estimates there are around 2.9 million BN(O)s currently in Hong Kong.
Sales soar in the sunshine as beer lovers drink at home
Beer sales are soaring as people enjoy the summer lockdown in their gardens.
Rising US job losses stoke fears of lasting economic damage amid pandemic
The numbers are extraordinarily high by historical standards, economists have warned.
WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze on top of the Wrekin
The Wrekin was closed to visitors as fire crews tackled a large blaze on top of the landmark Shropshire hill.
Planned Tasley garden village could include doctors' surgery
A proposed garden village development near Bridgnorth could contain a small doctors' surgery.
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The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.
Letter: Time to change our thinking
A reader believes it is time to change the way we care for others.
Grants for charities helping children hit by coronavirus
Two county charities have received grants of £2,500.
Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease
Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.
What will change about going to the dentist?
Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.
Driver jailed for crowbar attack after mowing down stranger at petrol station
Police said the victim may not have survived the ‘unrelenting’ onslaught if it was not for the brave actions of members of the public.
Virtual marketplace helps firms sell wares online
Businesses adapting to lockdown can now sell their products directly to customers online through a virtual marketplace.
Duchess of York praises daughter on postponed wedding day
The coronavirus outbreak led to Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi postponing their nuptials.
Record-breaking spring sunshine boosts British strawberry crop
Tesco berry buyer Laura Mitchell said the good weather has resulted in ‘exceptionally good quality and sweet strawberries’.
Scientists warn ‘too soon to ease lockdown’ ahead of ‘tempting’ warm weekend
The comments come ahead of relaxation of restrictions in England on Monday.
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Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules
The letters, deemed ‘personal and confidential correspondence’, were deposited into the National Archives of Australia
Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
The social media site added a warning label to a tweet by the US president which referenced ‘shooting’ when looting starts in Minneapolis.
London buses to resume front door boarding
The process will be phased back in at the weekend.
Young’s says it expects ‘lower sales’ when customers return to pubs
The London-based pub company said it will not pay shareholders a dividend for the past year.
Non-essential shops in Wales could reopen next month, says Drakeford
The First Minister indicated further relaxing of lockdown rules, before defending his ‘stay local’ five-mile restriction on travel.
No prosecution over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga, police say
The 47-year-old was working at Victoria Station in London when she was allegedly spat at.
People shielding from coronavirus ‘feel left behind’ as lockdown measures ease
Charities are concerned about the impact an indefinite isolation will have on the more than two million people shielding in the UK.
MP insists social distancing was in place at veteran’s 100th birthday party
Kevan Jones, who represents North Durham, said only a small number of people were there and hands were sanitised as they entered.
Lockdown easing measures will not help families of six or more, minister admits
George Eustice said that six was ‘a sensible level’.
Biker seriously injured in Hinstock accident
A biker was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an accident.
Former pub set to become flats
A former pub in Shrewsbury is to be turned into seven flats and have six houses built in its car park under plans approved by Shropshire Council.
Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.
Children's home backed for approval despite residents' concern
Plans to allow a former activity centre to be converted into a children’s home have been strongly criticised by residents.
Officer fired after death of arrested black man subject of multiple complaints
Chauvin, whose driveway was splattered with red paint and the graffiti ‘murderer’, has not spoken publicly since Mr Floyd’s death.
Trump action against social media firms ‘political theatrics’, says expert
Social media expert Matt Navarra said the US President’s executive order aimed at online platforms was unlikely to change sites for users.
No further action over death of railway worker following police inquiries
Detectives have concluded there is no evidence to substantiate any criminal offences having taken place over the death of Belly Mujinga, said BTP.
Minneapolis officer charged with murder
A former Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of George Floyd has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, the Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday
Clinton calls out Trump for threatening 'shooting' in Minneapolis: 'That is so wrong'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday blasted President Trump for his comments warning that he would send the military to Minneapolis and that “when the looting starts, the shooting
Twin Cities area faces third night of protests after death of George Floyd
The Twin Cities area is facing its third consecutive night of protests Thursday evening in response to George Floyd’s death.
Burundi's First Lady airlifted to Nairobi after contracting Covid-19
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Gov't intervention after Fairmont Norfolk fired all employees
Prestigious hotel closed indefinitely
127 New cases of Coronavirus confirmed; total hits 1745
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KCSE, KCPE to be done in February 2021 - Committee proposes
New proposed date for re-opening of schools
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MotoGP News: British and Australian MotoGP rounds cancelled for 2020
The British and Australian MotoGP races have been called off for this season, bringing the total number of race cancellations in 2020 up to five
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Andre Lotterer says he has sympathy for Audi's DTM drivers, who are now facing an uncertain future as he did when the German marque ended its LMP1 project.
Donald Trump's George Floyd Tweet Sparks Outrage Among The-Dream, Ice-T and More
Artists are lashing out at Donald Trump he appeared to threaten an armed response to the riots spurred by the police-related killing of George Floyd.
Bon Iver Helps Donate $30,000 to George Floyd Memorial Fund & More Racial Equality Organizations
Bon Iver joined the national outrage over the unlawful death of George Floyd
Taylor Swift Blasts Trump For 'Shooting' Tweet: 'We Will Vote You Out in November'
Taylor Swift on Friday (May 29) blasted President Donald Trump for a tweet he posted hours prior that protesters in Minnesota should be shot.
NYC Eyes June 8 for First Phase of Reopening
Also Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo cleared a large swath of upstate New York to reopen hair salons, retail shops and offices under strict guidelines.
Is Ethiopia sliding back to the dark days?
Victims were accused of being supporters of Oromo Liberation Army which govt had previously declared a terrorist group.
Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'
Twitter says the tweet violated its rules but would not be removed.
Kenyan truckers suspend movement to Uganda
Kenyan drivers say they will withhold their services until officials address harassment.
Rwanda court sentences ex-mayor to life for role in genocide
Ladislas Ntaganzwa was one of the top fugitive suspects, accused of playing key role in the 1994 massacres
Sudan says three jailed Bashir aides have virus
All three are awaiting trial in Sudan for corruption and other offences.
Fears for Kenya's urban food supply as floods drown rice
Kenya’s recent floods have ruined harvests in several rice production hubs.
Inslee wants nursing home residents, staff tested by June 12
Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.
Please stop killing bumble bees: They’re not ‘murder hornets’
Beekeepers say residents are mistaking bees and wasps for Asian giant hornets.
Burglary suspect identified after fatal Everett break-in
A homeowner shot the man Thursday morning. The slain man had served much of his adulthood in prison.
One Of Last Of WWII's Desert Rats Dies Aged 107
Jimmy Sinclair was described as an "incredible man", while Scotland's First Minister said she was "proud to call him a friend".
What Is The United States Space Force?
The Space Force was first announced by US President Donald Trump in June 2018 as the sixth branch of America's armed forces.
Coronavirus: Transformed Headley Court Battles 'New Upsurge' In Aftercare Demand
The former defence rehabilitation facility re-opened as the NHS Seacole Centre in response to COVID-19.
Pilot Lands At Closed RAF Base 'To Go To The Beach'
North Wales Police said they are “considering” whether there were “potential breaches” of the COVID-19 legislation.
Coronavirus: Dental practices to reopen from 8 June
Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June.
Richard Sambrook to review BBC's social media use
The former director of global news at the BBC will examine online posts from programmes and staff.
'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites - study
Cannabis residues have been found on an altar in an ancient desert temple in Israel.
Coronavirus: Pilot flew to Anglesey 'to go to the beach'
Airfield staff thought the pilot made an emergency landing but he came to enjoy the coast, a report says.
'Lockdown boredom led me to smoke more weed’
Reece had big plans for his time during lockdown but instead he has found himself smoking drugs.
Islamic State: RAF carries out four air strikes in May
The Ministry of Defence says the strikes in Iraq on the Islamic State group all hit their targets.
UK weather: Sunniest spring since records began
England is set to have its driest May in 124 years as some areas warn of drought conditions.
Gough Whitlam dismissal: Australian court grants access to Queen's letters
The Queen's letters about the 1975 sacking of Australia's PM will be made public after a legal fight.
Hong Kong: What is the BNO and what does the UK move mean?
The UK waded into the Hong Kong security row by proposing more rights for holders of a special passport.
Coronavirus: What help are self-employed getting from government?
What is being done for the five million self-employed people in the UK facing a sudden loss of income?
Coronavirus: Death of Belly Mujinga 'not linked to spit attack'
Police decide to take no further action over the death of Belly Mujinga, who died with coronavirus.
Robbie Williams to rejoin Take That for virtual gig
The old band are (almost all) back together for a charity event, broadcast from each of their homes.
Coronavirus: What does it mean if I've been furloughed by work?
Millions unable to do their job due to coronavirus will have their wages paid by a new scheme.
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak urged by MPs to extend self-employed help
A group of 113 MPs and a 100,000-strong petition warn ending a support scheme would cause hardship.
Coronavirus: What to expect when hairdressers reopen
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Coronavirus: New mortgage holiday should affect credit record, says Nationwide boss
The UK's biggest building society says struggling applicants should be flagged to lenders.
'Scorching-hot hacked computer burned my hand'
Student's computer overheated after it was hit with a "crypto-jacking" attack.
Man Utd Want Striker Who Has Played Six Games In Two Years
Ahead of the upcoming transfer window, Manchester United are reportedly chasing a striker who was once among the most expensive teenagers in world football but has played just six senior matches in two years.
Gallery: Thousands Of Fans Watch Game On Giant Screens Inside Stadium
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How Lukaku's Mom Handled Age-Cheating Claims
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The 10 Richest African Footballers In History
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7 Players Who Had Drug Problems
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Report: The 10 Richest African Footballers In History
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Big Three Target: I Have Made It Quite Clear…
A player whose being closely monitored by Chiefs, Sundowns and Pirates has spoken regarding the next big step in his career.
PSL Teams to Return To Training Next Week?
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The Letter Sent To PSL Clubs On Return Of Football
The Premier Soccer League has reached out to all member clubs in both the topflight and second division to update them on the return of football.
Why PSL Situation Is Different To Europe, Chiefs Doc Speaks
One of Kaizer Chiefs’ team doctors explained how Europe is different to South Africa in terms of planning for the resumption of football.
Reports: Klopp Phones Koulibaly About £63m Transfer
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'An Overseas Move For Lorch Would Benefit The Country…'
Orlando Pirates’ Thembinkosi Lorch supported in his wish for In an overseas move.
‘Chiefs Must Dig Deep In Their Pockets & Pay’
Kaizer Chiefs urged to bring back their former striker Knowledge Musona.
Bucs Star Commended For ‘Leading Players With Egos & Agendas’
Heartfelt message to Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele from an appreciating teammate.
'Chiefs Akpeyi Can Succeed At The Highest Level'
A former Nigerian international goalkeeper had some encouraging words to say about Kaizer Chiefs’ Daniel Akpeyi.
Deadline Looming For Former Pirates Star
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Facing COVID Without a Home, Without Health Care
The coronavirus pandemic has been catastrophic for homeless people, ripping through overcrowded shelters where many of the residents test positive.
Trump Says He Spoke to Modi About China Tensions. India Says No.
Did U.S. President Donald Trump speak with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone to discuss the South Asian nation’s border tensions with China?
In Boom-and-Bust San Francisco, Pandemic Brings Grim New Reality
Uber, Lyft and Airbnb have slashed thousands of jobs. Salesforce and Visa are letting employees work remotely for months; Twitter and Square are allowing them to do so for good.
Megacap Algo Trade Taking Lumps Right After Everyone Piled In
If there was one thing money managers believed heading into Memorial Day, it was that owning America’s algorithmically powered tech superstars was the surest bet for navigating the crisis.
Twitter-Trump Tension Mounts on Warning Over Shooting Tweet
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Goldman’s Eccentric Couch-Surfing Trader Plans a Credit Fund
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Hidden Cost of Mass Layoffs: Why Job Cuts Won’t Solve States’ Budget Crisis
States and cities are slashing jobs in the face of huge deficits. But making the budget math work isn’t quite so simple.
Pier 1’s ‘Awful Day’ Arrives With Judge Approving Liquidation
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SoftBank Leads $500 Million Funding for Didi Autonomous Unit
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Einhorn’s Greenlight Hedge Funds Rebound With 7.4% Gain in May
David Einhorn’s hedge funds surged 7.4% in May as U.S. stocks rallied.
Alan Howard’s Hedge Fund Soars 100% in Virus-Fueled Chaos
Billionaire Alan Howard has doubled his investors’ money in the coronavirus crisis.
Facebook CEO Says Users Should See Trump Posts ‘for Themselves’
Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said the social network didn’t put warnings on U.S. President Donald Trump’s posts about demonstrations in Minnesota because they talked about potential government military action, which Facebook users need to know about.
Trump Defends His Looting Tweet as Cautionary, Not Threatening
President Donald Trump defended a tweet that appeared to threaten an armed response to violence in Minneapolis after the death of a handcuffed black man in police custody, saying that it was actually a caution about protests getting out of control.
Officer Charged With George Floyd's Death as Protests Flare
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Epstein Victims to Get Money Under Deal With Virgin Islands
Women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexually assaulting them as girls can now be compensated after his estate, valued in one filing at more than $600 million, struck a deal with the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Joe Biden Eyes Gradual Return to the Campaign Trail
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CNN Reporter Arrested, Released Covering Protests of Floyd Death
A CNN reporter and his crew were arrested and released by police in Minneapolis early Friday, after a night of continued protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was handcuffed on the ground while police knelt on his back and neck.
Germany Reaches EU Deal on $9.9 Billion Lufthansa Bailout
The German government worked out its differences with the European Commission over a 9 billion-euro ($9.9 billion) bailout of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, clearing the way for the rescue of Europe’s biggest airline to move forward.
Trump to Rebuke China on Muslims After Hong Kong Friction
President Donald Trump is poised to sign a measure that would punish Chinese officials for imprisoning more than one million Muslims in internment camps, as he looks to rebuke Beijing over its crackdown in Hong Kong and its response to the coronavirus.
Battle for Hong Kong Is Shifting to City’s Financial Markets
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Zoom Video Jumps to Record With Market Cap Now Above $50 Billion
Zoom Video Communications Inc. soared to a record on Friday with a rally in the last hour of trading helping the company close with a market value above $50 billion for the first time.
Saudi Arabia Moved $40 Billion in Reserves to Sovereign Fund
Saudi Arabia transferred 150 billion riyals ($40 billion) from its central bank to its sovereign wealth fund as it went on an investment spree seeking to take advantage of recent market turmoil.
Minnesota Officer Charged With Murder in Death of George Floyd
A Minnesota prosecutor has charged a police officer with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the restraint death of George Floyd.
24 Hour Fitness Prepares for Bankruptcy While Gyms Start to Open
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F-35 Costs Drop for Building Jets But Rise for Operating Them
The Pentagon’s costliest program, Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35, is starting to look a little less expensive, with the latest estimate for development and procurement down 7.1% to $397.8 billion.
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The Republican National Committee has sent a letter to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, detailing safety conditions for an August convention in Charlotte, and want a response by June 3.
Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew
The Minnesota governor promised that journalists would not be interfered with in reporting on violent protests following the death of George Floyd.
THP identifies suspects involved in chase
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified two suspects involved in a pursuit in Knox County Thursday, May 21.
Trump calls Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take action to bring the city of Minneapolis “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody “thugs” and saying that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
Ruling means Missouri’s last abortion clinic stays open
The decision means Missouri will not become the first state without a functioning abortion clinic since 1974.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
New Zealand near eradication, but virus has grim global hold
In the U.S., the virus threw more than 2 million people out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses, stoking fears the scourge is doing deep and potentially long-lasting damage to the world's largest economy.
Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death
Authorities say George Floyd was detained Monday because he matched the description of someone who tried to pay with a counterfeit bill at a convenience store, and the 46-year-old resisted arrest. A bystander's disturbing video shows Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeling on Floyd's neck, even as Floyd begs for air and slowly stops talking and moving.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods to reopen all stores in next month
TJX Companies temporarily closed its 4,400 locations on March 19 and began to reopen them on May 2.
Minneapolis officer charged with George Floyd’s death as protests flare
The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis.
UN chief warns leaders pandemic may cause historic famine
The U.N. chief on Thursday warned the largest gathering of world leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began that it will cause “unimaginable devastation and suffering around the world,” with historic levels of hunger and famine and up to 1.6 billion people unable to earn a living unless action is taken now.
Recent survey shows business and community leaders cautious about reopening
More than 75 percent of the people who responded to the survey feel like there could be another shutdown.
Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue Cup victory
Elliott won Thursday night in the rain-delayed event at Charlotte Motor Speedway to close a brutal 12 days for NASCAR. The event, postponed Wednesday night, was the fourth Cup race since the series resumed racing May 17.
Secrecy on legislator’s COVID-19 illness roils Pa. statehouse
The Pennsylvania Legislature has continued to meet during the pandemic under rules that permit lawmakers to vote from home or from their Capitol offices, or to vote in person.
Homeless student in Florida graduates as valedictorian
Martin Folsom and his mother have been in and out of homelessness since he was a kid and throughout his four years at A. Philip Randolph Career Academies.
Twitter obscures, warns on Trump tweet 'glorifying violence'
Trump, a prolific Twitter user, has been at war with the company since earlier this week, when it applied fact checks to two of his tweets about mail-in ballots.
New York City eyes June 8 for first phase of reopening
New York City is on track to begin reopening June 8 as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.
Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise
The money, included in a government relief package enacted in March, is set to expire July 31.
Knoxville house damaged after suspected generator fire
Rural Metro Fire said crews responded to a house fire on Midway Road just after midnight Friday.
SA company probed for non-delivery of PPE to Botswana, bank account frozen
The companies ordered the equipment from Proverbs Medical (Pty) Ltd and paid R1 million but allegedly did not receive the goods.
Eastern Cape confirms some schools not ready to reopen on Monday
Kojana told the briefing that alleged acts of sabotage among rival suppliers were crippling the supply of PPE in some districts.
Hundreds of troops deployed as angry US anti-racism protests spread
Protests broke out in several cities across the country, including New York, where dozens of protesters were arrested; Phoenix, Memphis, and Denver.
Parktown Boys’ principal back at school as lockdown postpones hearing
Malcolm Williams was suspended along with district officials in January following the death of Grade 8 pupil Enock Mpianzi.
NPA appoints ex-Scorpion Sipho Ngwema as spokesperson
Ngwema previously served as the head of communications at the Competition Commission, a position he had held since September 2016.
Eight Gauteng school districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries
Service and distribution giant Bidvest had stepped in to clean schools which do not have the capacity to do so.
419K pupils, staff expected at Gauteng schools on 1 June
The provincial government will allow the schools to open on Monday on the basis that the distribution of PPEs have been concluded in all districts.
Man gets two life terms for rape and murder of partner’s daughter, aged 9
Bongani Thokozani Dlamini raped and strangled the girl before dumping her body in a nearby pit toilet in January 2020.
Covid-19 in the Western Cape: 887 people hospitalised, 34 more deaths
The Western Cape's new scenario planning 'has indicated that we expect to experience our peak at the end of June or beginning of July'.
All grades going back to school on 6 July or 3 August – govt
Here are all the rules and guidelines published in the Government Gazette on Friday.
Covid-19 cases now at 29,240, with 34 more deaths
The total deaths in SA due to Covid-19 is now 611.
32 Western Cape schools affected by existing or returning staff cases
The department repeated the need to practice screening procedures every day, and to quickly adapt to the 'new normal'.
West Rand active virus cases jumped to 244 in 8 days – Makhura
'The mining sector has contributed substantially to 21% of all the new cases in our province,' Makhura said.
Mkhize: The country will be split into 3 Covid areas, with ‘out of control’ being one
The health minister and his advisers briefed the country on what comes next for the health sector and the country in level 3 of lockdown.
Ndlozi challenges ‘PR and media-obsessed’ Lesufi to ‘come to the Vaal, the schools are not ready’
The EFF MP says the toilets at Kutlo-Tharo Secondary are in an extremely bad state and that the school is not ready for reopening.
EXCLUSIVE: Staff to be made redundant at Tayside manufacturer after slump in orders
A Tayside manufacturer is to make dozens of people redundant as Covid-19 has resulted in a slump in orders.
Tories press First Minister as she confirms patients leaving hospitals and prisoners up for release will not be routinely tested for coronavirus
Patients leaving hospitals and prisoners awaiting release will not be tested for coronavirus as standard, the Scottish Government has reaffirmed.
Police investigate after girl, 13, subjected to serious sexual assault by two men in Angus woods
Police are investigating after a 13-year-old girl was the victim of a serious sexual assault in an Angus town.
Controversial Perth Murray Royal flats plan signed off by Scottish Government
A contentious plan to build flats at a former Perth hospital has been approved by the Scottish Government.
New photos show extent of ruin at Strathmartine Hospital as plans labelled last chance to save site
Work to transform a derelict Tayside landmark could begin as early as next year after fresh photos showed the ruined state of the most substantial building on the site.
Plans approved for student housing in St Andrews conservation area described as ‘outrageous’
A plan for student accommodation in the historic heart of St Andrews has been described as "outrageous".
Coronavirus: Chancellor extends support for self-employed but warns of ‘hardship ahead’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended support for self-employed workers and unveiled a new "flexible furlough" system for firms.
Testing times: NHS Tayside scrambles to find contact tracers
NHS Tayside chiefs have been forced into a last minute scramble to redeploy staff to ensure they can roll out the Scottish Government’s test and protect strategy.
Analysis: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak takes his first steps towards an uncertain destination
Rishi Sunak has been a relatively rare breed among UK Government ministers during the coronavirus crisis to date, in that his reputation seems to have been enhanced rather than ruined.
Coronavirus: Sixth of Tayside care homes still closed to admissions as infection rates fall
Around a sixth of Tayside care homes are closed to new admissions as hard-pressed staff continue to battle the pandemic.
Golfers ‘champing at the bit’ to swing back into action on Fife courses
Golfers whose favourite pastime has been bunkered for the past few weeks are expected to swing into action on Friday.
Angus man threatened to cut police officer’s throat
An Angus man threatened police with a knife after lockdown caused an increase in his drinking, Dundee Sheriff Court has heard.
Coronavirus: £25m action plan drawn up for Fife health and social care services
A £25 million action plan to deal with the coronavirus crisis was drawn up by Fife’s health and social care chiefs as they prepared for the effects of the pandemic.
Shock after all 87 legal beaver killings in Scotland last year take place in Tayside
All 87 beavers shot legally in Scotland last year were killed in Tayside.
Nicola Sturgeon ‘confident’ capacity is in place for contact tracing following NHS Tayside concerns
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she is "confident" health teams have the resources they need to carry out her test and protect strategy following concerns about capacity at NHS Tayside and other boards.
Plans submitted for futuristic Perth West project which could boost economy by £65m a year and create 2,000+ jobs
Developers have submitted plans for the innovative Perth West eco-project, which is expected to bring in over £65 million a year to the Perthshire economy and generate over 2,000 jobs.
Boxes of PPE donated by China will support Perth charity PKAVS when lockdown eases
The Chinese Government has donated hundreds of facemasks to help protect staff, volunteers and clients at a lifeline Perth charity.
Bid to bring post-Brexit customs training academy to Dundee
A pitch by Dundee City Council leader John Alexander to bring a post-Brexit training academy to the city is to be explored by the UK government.
Walkers urged to keep off Dundee’s Caird Park Golf Course as it prepares to reopen
Walkers have been urged to keep off Caird Park Golf Course as it prepares to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown.
Coastguard patrols as people make most of sunshine and easing of lockdown restrictions
Coastguard officers will be on patrol around the shores of Courier Country as people enjoy a little extra freedom.
Coronavirus: How government plan will test and protect Tayside
Health chiefs have been sharing how the Scottish Government’s test and protect strategy will work in Tayside.
Coronavirus: Palliative care patients rise to Ben Nevis lockdown challenge
Palliative care patients have almost conquered Ben Nevis twice in a lockdown challenge alongside their own personal health battles.
Top HS Draft prospect Veen: 'I want to be an MVP'
Zac Veen has always been a goal-setter. As a sixth grader growing up in Florida, Veen would ride his bike nearly two miles each way in order to watch the Spruce Creek High School team work out. “At that time, my only goal was to start on varsity as a
At Dodger Stadium, Fogerty plays 'Centerfield'
LOS ANGELES -- It was "Centerfield" in center field, literally, for ageless rocker John Fogerty at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. To celebrate his 75th birthday, Fogerty played his iconic baseball-themed anthem in the outfield with his family as his backing band.
NSW photo cards next on Dominello's digital hit list
Physical alternative slated for later this year.
NBN Co limits gigabit services to just 7 percent of HFC footprint
Similarly constrains access to 250 Mbps tier.
Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review
Just one agency gets 'essential eight' tick for financial, HR systems.
Govt to pay back $721m wrongly raised through robodebt
Finally bites the bullet.
OpenSSH to remove SHA-1 as cracking cost drops
Start the switch to better algorithms.
Google says use existing EU laws to govern AI
Doesn't want to see new laws created.
Google sends 1755 warnings to accounts targeted by state-backed attackers
WHO spoofs surge during coronavirus outbreak.
NSA warns 'Sandworm' hackers targeting email servers
Leveraging a software vulnerability in Exim.
EUR/GBP retreats from two-month highs, returns below 0.9000
The euro is giving away previous gains against the British pound, pulling back below 0.9000 and turning negative on daily charts. The pair peaked at
Gold: Strongly rejected at $1727.37
The trend on the hourly chart below is still firmly down. This current wave higher could be the next lower high and there could be some signs of a rej
When is the Canadian GDP report and how could it affect USD/CAD?
Friday's economic docket highlights the release of monthly Canadian GDP growth figures for March, scheduled to be published at 12:30 GMT. Statistics C
USD/CHF dives to 4-week lows, around 0.9600 mark amid notable USD supply
The intraday USD selling bias picked up pace during the early European session and pushed the USD/CHF pair to near four-week lows, around the 0.9600 m
WTI Price Analysis: Oil eyes record monthly surge
While West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude's front-month contract has backed off from the 2.5-month highs reached earlier this week due to deterioratin
ACB Stock Price: Aurora Cannabis Inc. drops further to sub-$15.00 levels
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) is prolonging the weekly correction lower to the area below the $15.00 mark, posting at the same time fresh multi-day lows
Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD pulls away from daily highs, trades above $1,725
The troy ounce of the precious metal advanced to a fresh daily high of $1,733 during the early trading hours of the American session but struggled to
AUD/USD: Bulls and bears jostle above 0.6600 amid risk-off sentiment
While extending its pullback moves from the intraday low, AUD/USD rises to 0.6638 during Friday’s Asian session. Even so, the Aussie pair manages to f
S&P: Indian economy will shrink by 5% in FY21 due to coronavirus crisis
In its latest report, S&P Global Ratings predicted India’s economy to contract 5% in the current fiscal year (FY2021), as the coronavirus pandemic con
When are the Eurozone Preliminary CPIs and how could they affect EUR/USD?
Eurostat will publish the first estimate of Eurozone inflation figures for May at 0900 GMT this Friday. The headline CPI is anticipated to come in sof
US: Annual core PCE Price Index dropped to 1% in April
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index declined to -0.5% on a monthly basis in April from -0.2%, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis r
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Range breakout seen on D1 favors move above 1.11
EUR/USD closed well above 1.1019 on Thursday, confirming an upside breakout of the multi-week trading range of 1.0727 to 1.1019. The breakout is backe
US Pres. Trump reportedly won't announce additional tariffs on China
According to several news outlets, US President Donald Trump won't announce any changes to the Phase-one trade deal with China. Trump is not expected
Looking for ECB to expand PEPP by €500 billion – TD Securities
Previewing the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting next week on June 4th, "the focus of the June meeting will likely be the expansion of t
GBP/USD hits 2-1/2-week high, around 1.2365 region ahead of Trump
The GBP/USD pair quickly reversed a mid-European session dip to sub-1.2300 level and jumped to the highest level since May 12, around the 1.2365-70 re
BoC: The most depleted stockpile of monetary policy ammo any modern governor has inherited – NBF
Warren Lovely and Taylor Schleich from the National Bank of Canada offer up some high-level commentary on how certain conditions evolved under Poloz’s
Wall Street opens mixed as investors wait for US Pres. Trump's announcements on China
Wall Street's main indexes started the last day of the week on a mixed tone as investors seem to be staying reluctant to make large bets ahead of US P
EUR/USD: The trend is positive but a setback is on the cards
Another day, another round number smashed – at 1.11, the world's most popular currency pair is trading at the highest since March while Friday's four-
South Korea: Lower rates and GDP downgraded – UOB
UOB Group’s Economist Ho Woei Chen, CFA, assessed the recent Bank of Korea (BoK) meeting and GDP outlook. Key Quotes “As expected, the Bank of Korea (
NY Fed's GDP Nowcast for Q2 2020 falls to -35.5%
The US economy is expected to contract by 35.5% in the second quarter of the year, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Nowcasting Report sho
EUR/USD seen at 1.05 on a 3-month view – Rabobank
The euro rally o=bserved over the last two weeks has been fuelled by the coronavirus stimulus proposal says the FX analysts’ team at Rabobank, who see
EUR/USD: Four reasons for a correction
EUR/USD has hit 1.11 – the highest since March – amid hopes for EU stimulus, dollar weakness but the sharp run may be followed by a temporary rethink
WTI slips below $34.00 amid risk reset in early Asia
WTI extends its declines from $34.34 to $33.56 amid the initial Asian session on Friday. In doing so, the oil benchmark probes the previous day’s reco
NZD/USD drops to daily low at 0.6170 ahead of US Pres. Trump's presser
The NZD/USD pair capitalized on the broad-based USD weakness and surged to its highest level since March 12th at 0.6241. However, the risk-averse envi
Gold picks up a bid amid losses in the US stock futures
Gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, is drawing bids as the US stock futures are signaling risk aversion. The yellow metal is trading at $1,720 at pr
USD/CNH struggles to hold near to 7.20, bearish bets of weaker dollar play out
USD/CNH has been sent back to a low of 7.1659 on Friday, travelling from a monthly high printed yesterday and a touch below there today at 7.1770 as E
UK business morale deteriorates to 2008 low in May – Lloyds Bank
According to the latest survey conducted for Lloyds Bank, the UK business confidence hit its lowest since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) due t
USD/CAD hangs near 2-1/2-month lows post-US/Canadian data, focus remains on Trump
The USD/CAD pair held on to its softer tone through the early North American session and had a rather muted reaction to the US/Canadian macro data. Th
China extends its anti-dumping investigation into Australian and Japanese chemical exports
According to Reuters, China announced that it extended its anti-dumping investigation into the Australian and Japanese chemical exports. more to come
AUD/USD: The key resistance area at 0.6658/6706 continues to cap any attempt to break higher – Credit Suisse
AUD/USD is seeing a further attempt to break above the pivotal resistance zone at 0.6658/6706, which ideally continues to cap, according to analysts a
GBP/USD: New month, new falls amid a never ending Brexit story
GBP/USD cannot complain about the lack of volatility – albeit things are becoming more complex. The first week of June consists of top-tier US publica
Canada: The loonie does not react to better than expected GDP – TDS
Real GDP for Q1 and March surprised to the upside with contractions of 8.2% q/q (TD/market: -10%) and 7.2% m/m (TD: -7.0%, market: -8.5%), per TD Secu
GBP/USD: The pound is set to see losses amid geopolitical strains
GBP/USD has struggled to take advantage of dollar weakness amid a slew of British issues. Sino-American tensions, Brexit speculation, and end of month
Silver Price Analysis: Struggles to gather upside traction despite diamond breakout
Silver is currently trading near $17.41 per ounce, representing a 0.21% gain on the day, having faced rejection near $17.50 on Thursday. The metal wit
Canada's economy falls by 8.2% annualized in Q1, better than expected, USD/CAD shakes
-- more to come Canada was expected to report an annualized fall of 10% in first-quarter Gross Domestic Product. The nation's provinces entered lockdo
Poland: NBP surprising cut leaves room for the zloty to weaken – TDS
The NBP has again surprised the consensus by cutting rates by 40bps to 0.1%, economists at TD Securities apprise. EUR/PLN trades at 4.4563 after risin
Hong Kong Govt: Removing US special status is 'double-edged sword'
Responding to Washington’s withdrawal of Hong Kong’s special US status, Hong Kong’s government warned late Thursday that such a move could be a “doubl
GBP/USD: Failing to take over the 1.2360 critical resistance
Friday's four-hour chart is showing the cable's failure to crack critical resistance at 1.2360, Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet, informs. See: GBP/
GBP/USD retreats from highs near 1.2400 ahead of Trump’s conference
Sterling’s rally from 1.2230 lows has reached two-week highs at 1.2395. The pair, however, has not been able to consolidate at those levels and pulled
USD/CAD: CAD’s best days are behind it – TDS
The Canadian dollar has pulled its US counterpart to 2, ½ month lows at 1.3710, the FX Analysts’ team at TD Securities, however, are sceptical about f
USD/JPY drops to near 2-week lows amid escalating US-China tensions
The USD/JPY pair dived to near two-week lows in the last hour, albeit managed to find some support ahead of the 107.00 round-figure mark. Having repea
US Sec. of State Pompeo: Trump to make a series of announcements on China
US President Donald Trump will make a series of announcements on China on Friday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News on Friday. Earlier i
Breaking: US Personal Spending plunged by 13.6% in April
Personal Spending in the United States declined by 13.6 on a monthly basis in April, the data published by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis showed
Powell Speech: Fed is strongly committed to using its tools
The Federal Reserve is committed to using its tools, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System, reiterated on Friday while delivering a sp
Forex Today: Dollar dives, decoupling from stumbling stocks ahead of Trump's Chinese announcement
Here is what you need to know on Friday, May 29: The US dollar remains on the back foot, with EUR/USD topping 1.11, despite a worsening market mood re
Powell speech: Evidence on whether negative rates work is mixed
The Federal Reserve's Main Street Facility is very challenging because of the wide diversity of companies, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Rese
Gold Price News and Forecast: XAU/USD at yesterday’s high [Video]
The outlook for gold remains on a knife edge. Following the rebound from $1693 on Wednesday the market has rallied back into the resistance around the
EUR/USD: ECB and a packed US data could wane the optimism
EUR/USD is awake, alive, and kicking, hitting the highest in two months. The all-important ECB decision and potentially another devastating US jobs re
AUD/USD trades at fresh session highs near 0.6660 ahead of key US data
The AUD/USD pair came under strong bearish pressure toward the end of the American session and fell to 0.6620 area. Heightened US-China tensions over
USD/JPY off lows, still in the red below mid-107.00s ahead of Trump
The USD/JPY pair now seems to have entered a bearish consolidation phase and was seen oscillating in a range near two-week lows, just above the 107.00
NZD/USD faces a tough barrier around 0.6230 – UOB
NZD/USD should clear the 0.6230 region to allow for the continuation of the uptrend, suggested FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “
Gold clings to gains near session tops, around $1725 region
Gold edged higher during the early European session and climbed back closer to the previous day's swing high, around the $1727 region. The precious me
USD/CAD rebounds from multi-month lows, trades above 1.3770
The USD/CAD pair dropped to its lowest level since early March at 1.3713 during the early trading hours of the American before staging a decisive reco
USD/CNH: Extra gains need to clear 7.2000 – UOB
According to FX Strategists at UOB Group, USD/CNH’s outlook remains positive and is expected to climb further on a breakout of the 7.20 level. Key Quo
WTI struggles to cheer USD weakness, drops 1.40% in Asia
WTI seesaws around $33.35/40 during the early Friday’s trading session. The energy benchmark seems to fail in cheering the US dollar weakness amid fea
EUR/USD options market bias has flipped bullish, risk reversals show
On Thursday, EUR/USD one-month risk reversals (EUR1MRR) crossed above zero or flipped bullish to euro calls – the first positive reading since March 1
USD/CAD holds steady, up little around 1.3770 amid weaker oil prices
The USD/CAD pair edged higher on Friday, albeit lacked any strong follow-through and remained confined in a three-day-old trading range. A sharp fall
EUR/JPY falls back to 200-day SMA as Tokyo inflation beats estimates
The bid tone around the Japanese yen strengthened early Friday, pushing EUR/JPY back to levels below the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) at 119.25
US Dollar Index drops to 2-month lows near 98.20 ahead of Trump
The greenback faces extra selling pressure at the end of the week and is forcing the US Dollar Index (DXY) to recede to fresh 2-month lows in the 98.2
EUR/USD: Outside overbought territory bulls will keep at the helm
Bulls are in control, as long as the EUR/USD pair remains outside the overbought territory. Nonetheless, Early June's daily chart is painting a mixed
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD – Falling on Friday? [Video]
The broad dollar weakness is really helping Cable bulls at the moment, so much so that there is a renewed prospect of continued recovery. In the past
GBP/JPY: Downside risk from Brexit and negative rates – MUFG
Analysts at MUFG Bank maintain a short GBP/JPY trade idea in anticipation that the weakness in the pound will extend further in the near-term. They se
USD/JPY extends rebound and prints fresh daily highs above 107.70
The USD/JPY pair broke to the upside after moving sideways for hours during 107.05 and 107.30. It climbed to 107.82, hitting a fresh daily high as the
NZ FinMin Robertson: Economy is opening up and improving
New Zealand’s (NZ) Finance Minister Grant Robertson came out on the wires on Friday, via Reuters, noting that the economy is opening up and improving.
Monkeys steal blood samples of Covid-19 patients from lab technician in India
Authorities said they were not clear if the monkeys had spilled the blood samples.
Ruling on plea of sugar mill owned by Sharifs reserved
The plea pertains to the SECP's non registration of the mill's shares.
India sidesteps Trump mediation offer over China border showdown
“We are engaged with the Chinese side to peacefully resolve this issue,” External Affairs Ministry spokesman says.
FM Qureshi chides India for toying with risky military concepts
“Pakistan has demonstrated its commitment to peace and stability by putting forward the proposal for a Strategic Restraint Regime."
Twitter conceals Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter said it was placing a “public interest notice” on a Trump message about protests in Minneapolis.
China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law
US, Britain succeed in securing an informal discussion at the UNSC as Canada and Australia too criticise planned law.
PPP moves FIA against blogger Cynthia Ritchie for 'slanderous' tweet on Benazir
Ritchie had made remarks about Benazir while commenting on recent attack on Uzma Khan by a woman and her guards.
14 Afghan security men killed in two attacks
“The Taliban have also suffered casualties,” says government spokesperson.
Shahbaz’s son key figure in sugar scandal: minister
Shibli Faraz hints at action against Salman in coming days.
No immediate plan to go for stricter lockdown: govt
Zafar Mirza says NCC will meet on June 1 to review situation.
Arrest warrants issued for women who broke into house, 'tortured' actor Uzma Khan
Judicial magistrate issues warrants after police says the suspects in the case have "intentionally concealed" themselves.
Lahore doctor in her 20s treating Covid-19 patients passes away from virus
According to the federal health ministry's data, Dr Sana Fatima is the first frontline medic in Punjab to die from the virus.
No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension, says Indian govt source
“The last conversation between them was on April 4, on the subject of hydroxychloroquine."
Pandemic puts 86m children at risk of poverty: study
Save the Children and Unicef say nearly two-thirds of affected children live in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia
US cop who kneeled on black man's neck charged with third-degree murder
Policeman Derek Chauvin, one of four officers who were fired over George Floyd's death, has been taken into custody.
Trump warns of military action as protests against George Floyd's killing continue in Minnesota
"When the looting starts, the shooting starts," Trump warns in tweet flagged by Twitter for violating platform's rules.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated...
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
NEW YORK (AP) — The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation...
Lauderhill residents near sewage main break can resume normal water use
LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - Lauderhill residents previously told to limit their water usage after a sewage main break can now resume their normal usage. City...
World’s deepest octopus, complete with Dumbo ears, captured on film 4 miles below the surface
(CNN) — The deepest known sighting of an octopus has been captured on film, more than a mile deeper than the previous reliable sighting. The observations of...
US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed...
North Carolina hospital turns to drones to aid Covid-19 response
(CNN) — Outside Charlotte, North Carolina, white drones that resemble tiny airplanes are being loaded with personal protective equipment and launched into the skies to...
Florida teen who struggled with homelessness graduates as schools valedictorian
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida teen whose family struggled with homelessness is now his school’s valedictorian. Martin Folsom is graduating at the top of...
Employers say the interpretation of state of emergency regulations a threat to businesses
-Senior Council Raymond Heathcote arguing on behalf of the group of employers says there's no doubt that President Hage Geingob declared the COVID-19 State of Emergency with good intentions but was ill-advised ending up making irrational decisions.
Hate unmasked in America
"You are the most selfish f—ing people on the planet." I jerked my head to the left, where I saw a neighbor glaring at us from his driveway while unloading groceries from his trunk.
A Senator from Arizona emerges as a pharma favorite
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema formed a congressional caucus to raise "awareness of the benefits of personalized medicine" in February. Soon after that, employees of pharmaceutical companies donated $35,000 to her campaign committee.
Relaxation of physical distancing may increase the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario
If physical distancing measures in Ontario are relaxed too much or too quickly, the province could see hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients as well as exponential growth in deaths, concludes new research involving a University of Guelph infectious disease modeller.
Combination therapy does not show superior efficacy in newly diagnosed myeloma
The combination of carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (KRd) did not show superior efficacy in patients with newly diagnosed myeloma absent a high-risk disease prognosis, compared with the standard of care--bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRd).
Predicting How Contact Tracing Can Control the Spread of COVID-19
News-Medical spoke to Lewis Spurgin about a new study that looked at 'real world' movement data and social contact to understand the spread of COVID-19.
Study provides an ethical way to advance medical discovery and innovation
Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine. The data they hold about their patients and research participants could be worth millions of dollars to companies that would explore it for clues that could lead to new medicines, medical technologies, health apps, and more.
Nanoscope received NIH grant to advance ultrafast laser-based gene delivery to the retina
The Nanoscope team has developed Multi-Characteristic Opsins to sensitize cells toward low level of white light so that vision is improved at ambient room light.
UW creates free, online course for contact tracing to help combat COVID-19
As businesses and public spaces reopen across the nation, the old-school public health detective work known as contact tracing is becoming a major component of the battle to contain the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly COVID-19 disease.
PCR and CRF partner to deliver practical education in virtual format
PCR and CRF are pleased to announce the creation of virtual Partners in Learning sessions that will be broadcast during the PCR e-Course (June 25-27, 2020) and CRF’s TVT Connect meeting (June 18-28, 2020).
As COVID cuts deadly path through Indiana prisons, inmates say symptoms ignored
Scottie Edwards died of COVID-19 just weeks before he would have gotten out of the Westville Correctional Facility in Indiana.
Ferritin heavy chain protein shows promise as a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine or antiviral
A new study published on the online preprint server bioRxiv in May 2020 reports the construction and testing of a new ferritin-based antigen-bearing protein that has biological activity towards the ACE2 receptor. This could indicate its potential for development as a vaccine or antiviral.
SwRI receives $1.9 million to identify potential treatments for COVID-19
Using Department of Defense supercomputers, Southwest Research Institute is virtually screening millions of drug compounds to search for and test possible treatment options for the novel coronavirus 2019.
NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE releases featured materials
Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a dynamic virtual event showcasing new research findings and timely discussions on food and nutrition. The online meeting will be held June 1-4, 2020.
Survey provides baseline assessment of climate-health education among health professions institutions
An international survey of Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) membership found that the majority of members--health professions schools and programs, including medical, nursing, and public health--offer learning opportunities related to the health impacts of climate change, yet many also encountered challenges in instituting or developing curricula.
Experts issue new guidance to improve stroke care amid COVID-19
Top stroke experts have issued new guidance to ensure stroke patients receive safe, timely care while preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
CMSC announces virtual experience for healthcare professionals
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) is pleased to announce a state-of-the-art virtual experience for healthcare professionals to learn about the latest products, innovations, and services from industry supporters and partners to optimize MS care.
Biophysicists reveal molecular mechanism behind light-driven sodium pumping
An international research team has for the first time obtained the structure of the light-sensitive sodium-pumping KR2 protein in its active state.
Special Times Call for Special Measures – InfraTec Responds to the Effects of the Corona Pandemic
With the current corona crisis, the world is facing a multitude of challenges. First and foremost is the protection of public health.
In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism
From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against racism even when justice doesn't always follow.
Climate change forces Sami reindeer herders to adapt
Once, the lynx, wolverines and eagles that preyed on their animals were the main concern for reindeer herders as they moved them to find food in the winter.
Australian court orders release of Queen's letters over PM sacking
Australia's top court has ordered the release of Queen Elizabeth II's correspondence about the 1975 sacking of democratically elected prime minister Gough Whitlam, which palace allies had battled to keep secret.
Court rejects bid to revive permits for new oil and gas pipelines
A federal appeals court on Thursday turned down the Trump administration's request to revive a permit program for new oil and gas pipelines.
Suriname leader seeks recount after poll defeat
Suriname's ruling party is calling for a recount of votes in Monday's general election, the party leader and President Desi Bouterse said Thursday, after preliminary results showed the opposition winning.
Chile, Peru secure credit lines from IMF amid pandemic
The IMF approved a two-year $24 billion credit line for Chile on Friday as the South American nation battles the growing impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Brazil COVID-19 death toll hits 27,878, surpassing hard-hit Spain
Brazil on Friday reached 27,878 coronavirus deaths, official figures showed, surpassing the toll of hard-hit Spain and making it the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities.
Minnesota mobilizes more troops as governor warns of harsh crackdown after riots
Minnesota's governor called up more national guard troops Saturday and warned they would
Denmark reopens borders for locked-out lovers
More than two months after closing its borders, Denmark has loosened restrictions to let couples separated by coronavirus lockdowns finally see each other again -- even if the easing applies just to partners from a few nearby countries for now.
At least 35 detained at Moscow opposition protest
Russian police arrested more than 30 people in central Moscow on Friday on the second day that peaceful opposition protesters were detained during a city-wide lockdown.
Budapest marks anniversary of deadly Danube boat disaster
The Hungarian capital Budapest on Friday marked the anniversary of one its worst-ever shipping disasters, the sinking of a sightseeing vessel on the Danube which killed at least 27 people, mostly South Korean tourists.
'Water is life': COVID-19 exposes chronic crisis in Navajo Nation
Amanda Larson pulls up at a water station a few miles from her home in the Navajo Nation and her three children get to work filling up large bottles lying on the bed of her pickup truck.
Twitter has more tools to use against Trump, if it chooses
Twitter's moves to label or hide comments from President Donald Trump have escalated a feud between the social network and the White House, but there could be more to come.
'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers
Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.
US indicts NKoreans, Chinese over $2.5 bn network to dodge sanctions
The US Justice Department indicted 28 North Koreans and five Chinese on Thursday for operating a money laundering ring that moved billions of dollars through global banks to avoid nuclear sanctions on Pyongyang.The network processed more than $2.
After gas leak tragedy, Bhopal victims fall prey to virus
Victims of a horrifying 1984 gas leak in the Indian city of Bhopal, who have long suffered the debilitating fallout of the world's worst industrial disaster, are now dying from coronavirus, with relatives and activists accusing the government of abando...
Canada immigration sharply curtailed by virus: study
Canada had hoped to welcome a record wave of immigrants in 2020 but will likely take in approximately half the previously expected number of people due to the coronavirus pandemic, a study published Friday showed.
German virus 'guru' in crosshairs of lockdown critics
One of Germany's top virologists has become a hate figure for conspiracy theorists and the anti-lockdown movement, leading to an ugly spat with the country's top-selling newspaper and exposing a growing rift over scientists' role in fighting the pandem...
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students
The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump on Friday.
Trump cuts ties with WHO mid-pandemic, as Europe speeds reopening
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was severing ties with the World Health Organization, signalling the end of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to the UN agency as the deadly coronavirus pandemic rages on.
Spain govt okays basic income scheme to tackle poverty
Spain's leftwing government approved a minimum basic income scheme on Friday to tackle a spike in poverty stemming from the virus crisis that has forced many families to rely on food aid.
Germany, Brussels seal pact on Lufthansa rescue plan: sources
Germany and the European Commission have reached agreement on a giant Berlin-funded rescue plan for coronavirus-hit Lufthansa, a Commission spokeswoman and a source close to the negotiations said Friday.
In Senegal, the struggles of a small airline during coronavirus
Launching an airline in Africa is a notorious challenge in a continent and sector where opportunities are often crimped by regulations and national champions are dominant.
China slams 'senseless' US move at UN over Hong Kong
China accused the US of taking the UN hostage on Friday over a controversial security law for Hong Kong and warned Western nations to stay out of its internal affairs.
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators
Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in
Trump strips Hong Kong privileges, curbs students in volley on China
President Donald Trump said Friday he would strip several of Hong Kong's special privileges with the United States and bar some Chinese students from US universities in anger over Beijing's bid to exert control in the financial hub.
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd': HRW and Johns Hopkins
Venezuela's low case count and death toll from the coronavirus are likely false and could in fact end up being thousands of times higher, according to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Johns Hopkins University.
Poor and black, northeast Brazil faces virus 'hurricane'
Brazil's northeast, a harsh place of arid land, cyclical drought and crushing poverty, is emerging as the next crisis zone in the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Netflix star's death sparks calls for cyberbullying rules
The death of a young Japanese reality TV star targeted by online abuse has sparked an outpouring of grief in the country and calls for stronger measures to tackle cyberbullying.
Minnesota AG Expects Criminal Charges Against Police Officers Involved In George Floyd’s Death
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said on Friday morning that he expected the four Minneapolis police officers who were involved...
Trump Once Again Says The Quiet Part Out Loud While Railing Against Mail-In Voting
Mail-in voting will be the “end of of great Republican Party,” President Trump tweeted late Thursday night, continuing his baseless...
Minneapolis Police Station Torched As Protests Rage Overnight
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests...
Trump Admin Edits CDC Guidance That Suggested Limiting Choirs At Church Services
The Trump administration edited the CDC’s public “Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith” to remove advice about choirs and the...
Biden On George Floyd Killing: ‘We Are A Country With An Open Wound’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden said Friday that the “open wound” of systemic racism was behind the police killing of...
White House Pushes Debunked Fraud Claims In Trump’s Anti-Vote By Mail Crusade
A federal judge has called the voter fraud claims “misleading” and “inaccurate.” But that hasn’t stopped top White House aides...
Twitter Flags Trump’s Tweet As ‘Glorifying Violence’ After Threat To MN Protesters
Twitter pinned a warning label to one of President Donald Trump’s threatening tweets about the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota early...
Minnesota Guv. Apologizes After State Police Arrest CNN Reporter And Crew At Protests
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) apologized to CNN president Jeff Zucker on Friday morning after police officers arrested CNN reporter...
Minnesota Guv Slams Trump’s Inflammatory Tweets: ‘It’s Just Not Helpful’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday afternoon decried President Donald Trump’s bellicose tweets about the ongoing protests in Minneapolis,...
Protests Over Death Of George Floyd Spread To Cities Around The Country
Developments across the United States in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody: COLUMBUS, Ohio —...
Law Enforcement Files Discredit Brian Kemp’s Accusation That Democrats Tried to Hack the Georgia Election
This story first appeared at ProPublica and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for...
Minneapolis Mayor Imposes Citywide Curfew To Stanch Civil Unrest
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced a citywide curfew Friday and Saturday nights after days of civil unrest over the...
Graham Urges Older Conservative Judges To Stand Aside For Younger Appointees
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) threw subtlety to the winds during a Thursday interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, encouraging older...
Officer Involved In Killing Of George Floyd Has Been Arrested
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The police officer seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man...
‘When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts’: Trump Quotes ’60s Police Chief’s Bloody Phrase
President Donald Trump on Friday tweeted a phrase that recalled the racist police violence of the ’60s: “When the looting...
Trump's 2020 challenge: Biden is his first opponent voters actually like
The pandemic isn’t the only unprecedented challenge President Trump is facing as he seeks reelection. In presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, Trump, for the first time, has an opponent people like.
George Floyd killing controversy may end Amy Klobuchar’s VP chances
Outrage over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a black man, is sinking Amy Klobuchar’s stock as a potential vice presidential pick for Joe Biden.
Joe Biden reveals he spoke with George Floyd's family
Former Vice President Joe Biden revealed he spoke to the family of George Floyd, who died in police custody earlier this week.
'We just got shot at': Shots fired during protest near Capitol in Denver
Gunfire near the state Capitol building in Denver sent protesters running Thursday night.
Ron Johnson seeks power to subpoena dozens of Obama officials tied to Trump-Russia inquiry and 'unmasking'
A top Senate Republican intends to pursue subpoenas for records and testimony from dozens of officials involved in the Russia investigation with a special focus on the time frame just after President Trump’s win in the 2016 election.
'They wanted to like her': Sen. Martha McSally in worse shape in Arizona than Trump
The growing political threat to Sen. Martha McSally was magnified by a focus group of women voters who expressed visceral opposition to supporting the Arizona Republican in November, even as some were open to backing President Trump.
'This is a disaster': Right-wing militia group calls on Trump to retract tweet on Minneapolis protests
The Oath Keepers said President Trump went too far with his tweets about the protests in Minneapolis over George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody.
Matt Gaetz files an FEC complaint against Twitter for 'domestic election interference'
Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against Twitter after the social media giant issued a fact-check on one of President Trump's tweets about absentee ballots.
7 people shot at protest in Louisville
Several people were shot at a large protest Thursday evening in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, as people gathered to demand justice in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Republicans put onus back on Democrats as they lay out convention contingency plan
Republicans haven't listed wearing masks as one of the protocols they're willing to implement in order to hold their nominating convention safely and have put pressure back on Democrats over the event.
Pandemic job losses slow down
The pace of job losses is slowing but still extreme, setting the expectation that job loss will still be at a historic high next week.
Monkeys attack lab assistant in India and steal coronavirus blood samples
A gang of monkeys attacked an Indian lab assistant and fled the scene with some coronavirus blood samples.
'Justice will be served': Barr announces civil rights investigation into George Floyd's death
The FBI and Justice Department are carrying out an investigation into whether the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd violated any federal civil rights laws.
Liberal legal scholar rips Twitter for censoring Trump, says 'free speech' ultimate 'loser'
Constitutional law scholar Jonathan Turley warned that Twitter's decision to level fact checks or altogether hide President Trump's tweets threatened the concept of free expression in America.
Keith Ellison tells George Floyd rioters to direct anger at police and not the National Guard
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told people rioting in the streets over the death of George Floyd to direct their frustration toward the Minneapolis Police Department rather than the National Guard.
Hydroxychloroquine prescriptions surged 2,000% after Trump promoted drug
Prescriptions for the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine jumped almost 2,000% during the week in March when President Trump promoted it to treat COVID-19.
'Closer than we would like': Rep. Steve King faces tough primary challenge that is backed by GOP leaders
Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King will face off against four other primary candidates Tuesday night, and the embattled congressman confirms the poll numbers between him and his closest challenger are tight.
McConnell calls for end to violent protests
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called for an end to violent protests in Minneapolis and in Louisville, Kentucky, where deaths have sparked riots and clashes between citizens and law enforcement.
'I’m furious': Biden condemns Trump 'glorifying violence' and CNN arrest while officer in Floyd killing remains free
Joe Biden railed against the arrest of a CNN correspondent in Minneapolis, the handling of the officers involved in the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd, and President Trump's reaction to the violent riots in the city.
'The windows are broken': Ohio Statehouse breached by protesters early Friday morning
Protesters in Columbus, Ohio, breached the Statehouse early Friday morning amid violent clashes with police.
'Consumed by TDS': Cruz rips Bill Kristol for supporting Twitter following Trump executive order
Sen. Ted Cruz responded to criticism from Bill Kristol by saying the political commentator has become so “consumed” with “Trump derangement syndrome” that he has been rendered “unrecognizable.”
Twitter places warning label on Trump tweet about Minneapolis protests
Twitter placed a warning label on one of President Trump's tweets about the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota over George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody.
Roy Cooper and RNC remain at odds over convention as whispers about move to Tampa begin
A standoff over the Republican convention deepened after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ignored a GOP ultimatum to greenlight the gathering and demanded the party provide more details for its plan to mitigate health risks posed by the coronavirus.
'Go to hell': Hecklers unload on Maryland county official at reopening announcement
Maryland residents fed up with stay-at-home orders vented their frustration during the announcement of Montgomery County's soft reopening.
Biden: 'More violence' in Minneapolis won't heal grief over George Floyd's death
Joe Biden chided demonstrators in Minneapolis protesting the death of George Floyd while in police custody, reminding them that violent rioting won't help the tenuous situation.
Val Demings, former cop, asks Minnesota law enforcement 'what the hell are you doing?'
Rep. Val Demings, a top prospect to become Joe Biden's running mate, has unleashed on her former law enforcement colleagues after a night of unrest around the country sparked by police-involved deaths of African Americans.
'Pathetic': Burgess Owens rips Taylor Swift for accusing Trump of pushing white supremacy following George Floyd death
Former NFL player Burgess Owens pushed back against singer Taylor Swift after she criticized President Trump for denouncing looting and rioting following the death of George Floyd.
California elected officials face no pay cuts despite economic turmoil brought by coronavirus pandemic
Despite millions of people continuing to face unemployment, garnished wages, or pay cuts, elected officials in California can consider their salaries safe from reductions during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Minneapolis mayor urges protesters to wear masks and practice social distancing
The mayor of Minneapolis told individuals protesting that their anger is “understandable” and “right" but urged them to make sure they are wearing masks and practicing social distancing during their demonstrations.
Tech industry group CEO: 'Amazon is basically providing for the country at this point'
Tech companies have seen increased demand and greater success during the pandemic fallout.
Trump will claim coronavirus success but first must define it
For President Trump to win a second term in the White House, strategists in both parties agree voters must have the perception he successfully managed the coronavirus outbreak and its economic fallout. But that first means a pitched battle with supporters of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to define success.
'We need real leadership right now': Biden plays voice of reason in address on George Floyd killing
Joe Biden got a golden opportunity to make his pitch as a calm, rational alternative to President Trump, and he took it.
Woman stashed grandmother's corpse in freezer for 15 years while collecting social security checks: Police
A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested after authorities say she hid the remains of her grandmother, who died in 2004, to collect social security funds.
Indian economy slows in March quarter, with worst to come
India's economy grew at 3.
Admission process to Polytechnics revamped
The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, approved the proposal of the Technical Education
2 militant associates arrested in Kupwara: Police
Police on Thursday said it arrested two militant associates of Hizbul Mujahideen at Kralgund area of Kupwara districts. A police official said arms and
COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases
The number of COVID-19 cases in India has climbed to 1,65,799, making it the world's ninth worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic. The Health
Priest 'sacrifices' man to end coronavirus in Odisha
A 70-year-old priest was arrested for allegedly sacrificing a 52-year-old man inside a temple in Odisha's Cuttack district to appease the goddess and end
Cabinet Secretary holds meeting with Chief Secretaries
Ahead of the completion of nationwide lockdown 4.0, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Thursday held a meeting with municipal commissioners and district
Release salary of FC employees: EJAC
Employees Joint Action Committee on Thursday urged the government to release the pending salary of the employees of Forest Corporation. A statement said
Govt decides to approve special recruitment rules
J&K government has decided to approve the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Appointment to Class-IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020’ to lay down the procedure as
Covid-19 pandemic: Crucial dev works on hold in Srinagar to be executed from June 1
The administration in Srinagar has permitted restarting the execution of developmental works put on hold since late March after outbreak of COVID-19 and
Transgenders to get Rs 1000 per month pension
The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, accorded sanction to the extension of coverage of
NC grieved over deaths, losses due to inclement weather
National Conference on Thursday expressed grief over three deaths following wind storm that unleashed havoc in parts of south and central Kashmir, urging
Access to Justice, Time to Log-in?
The unprecedented situation that we are faced with today has thrown-in new challenges. While we learn to live under the new scenario, the Justice Delivery
Truck loaded with LPG cylinders catches fire at Tikri, Jammu-Sgr highway closed
The vehicular movement on Jammu-Srinagar national highway was restricted temporarily after a truck loaded with liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders
J&K gears up to rollout Padhna Likhna Abhiyan to educate adults
Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has launched a new centrally sponsored scheme, Padhna Likhna Abhiyan to impart education to elderly
Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked the government to come clean on the border standoff with China and tell the country what exactly is happening
Shopian resident's sample tests positive for Covid-19 after death; J&K tally rises to 28
A day after his death, swab samples of a 70-year-old man from south Kashmir’s Shopian district tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the death
Landslides hit traffic on highway
Traffic remained suspended on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to landslide and shooting stones at Morh Gohri near Ramban town since Thursday
Daily-rated workers demand regularisation of services
Accusing authorities of ignoring their plight, daily-rated workers Thursday demanded regularization of their services on fast track basis. Addressing
Locusts' threat: JK govt sounds high alert
In the face of locusts’ threat which have caused extensive damage to crops in many states, J&K government has issued instructions for crop protection.
CAT Bench established in Jammu
The Government of India has notified establishment of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench in Jammu to hear service matters of Jammu and Kashmir
'No oral test for posts up to pay level 5'
J&K government has directed that there shall be no oral test for posts up to and including Pay Level 5 (Rs 29,200-92,300) and the selection for all
DC Budgam reviews pandemic situation
Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza, today, convened a meeting to have a firsthand appraisal of covid-19 pandemic cases, treatment and
Hizb militant owned the car used for botched Pulwama bombing: Report
Police have identified the owner of the car used for an unsuccessful bomb attack in Pulwama yesterday as Hidayatullah Malik, an active militant of
China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff
China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two
Ladakh: A new security concern
Kashmir has not stabilised till date. The fragility of the situation is well documented in the national and international media. Kashmir
20 more positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Ladakh
Twenty more positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ladakh on Friday, taking the total number of positive cases in the union territory to seventy
Privatization of power sector | JKPEECC to hold protest on June 1 to oppose Centre's move
JKPEECC to hold protest on June 1 to oppose Centre’s move | In response to a call given by National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers, which is an amalgam of different power employee
Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Balakote
Forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Balakote in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday triggered several landmine
Book timber smugglers under DMA: Darakhshan
Chairperson, Union Waqf Development Committee, Darakhshan Andrabi on Thursday appealed to J&K administration to take stern measures to stop “loot” of
J&K beset with admin inertia, people suffering: Kamal
National Conference on Thursday expressed concern over the state of affairs in J&K saying over the past 10 months J&K continues to grapple with
Set-up CAT benches at Srinagar, Jammu: JKAP
Jammu Kashmir Apni Party on Thursday demanded constitution of permanent CAT benches at Srinagar and Jammu. In a statement the party senior leader Rafi
Can't be part of anything we opposed in SC: NC's Masoodi on delimitation commission
In his first remarks after being named as a member of delimitation commission, National Conference Member of Parliament, Hasnain Masoodi on Friday said
Body of missing French snowmobiler found in Canada
Police announced Thursday they had identified a body as that of a French snowmobiler who went missing after his tour group crashed through an icy Canadian lake in January, with forensic analysis on another body presumed to be that of his companion set to be completed in coming days.
World Roundup: US death toll exceeds 100K • Kids at risk
Unthinkable just a few months ago, the United States on Wednesday surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, a sobering reminder of the devastation being wreaked around the globe by a virus that only emerged late last year.
China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law
China's parliament approved plans Thursday to impose a security law on Hong Kong that has ratcheted up tensions with the US and sparked new protests over fears the city is losing its special freedoms.
Love at first sight: pandemic accelerates courtship, wedding
"You can take off your mask and kiss the bride," the priest said, as a septuagenarian US couple who spent the pandemic lockdown together after a single date married on Thursday.
Taiwan president meets HK dissident, promises support for protesters
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen visited a bookstore run by a prominent Hong Kong dissident Friday, repeating promises of humanitarian support and sanctuary for those fighting for democracy in the finance hub.
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators
Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in "haunted" houses and submit to public shaming on social media as the country battles to contain surging coronavirus infections.
US approves sale of 84 Patriot missiles to Kuwait
The United States said Thursday it has approved the sale of 84 of the most recent generation of Patriot missiles to Kuwait, plus equipment to modernize the country's antimissile program, for a total of $1.425 billion.
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills
Start-up nation Israel, on its way out of coronavirus lockdown, is seeking to export lessons that have allowed it to emerge as one of the least-hit victims of the pandemic.
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike
South Korea on Friday imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic.
'Water is life': COVID-19 exposes chronic crisis in Navajo Nation
Amanda Larson pulls up at a water station a few miles from her home in the Navajo Nation and her three children get to work filling up large bottles lying on the bed of her pickup truck.
Manning agents question order to shoulder lodging costs for quarantined seafarers
Most manning agency executives are questioning a Department of Labor and Employment order tasking them to shoulder the cost of accommodation for sea-based workers undergoing COVID-19 quarantine procedures.
Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged
President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubious act of political revenge.
US braces for more protests over police killing of black man
Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St. Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday as they girded for fresh protests and violence over the shocking police killing of a handcuffed black man.
'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers
Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.
Pinoy seafarer kills himself as cruise ship trapped at sea
A Filipino cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the US Coast Guard said as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students
The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump.
DepEd junks face-to-face classes
The Education department will not allow face-to-face classes in the coming school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary Leonor Briones said Thursday.
Climate change forces Sami reindeer herders to adapt
Once, the lynx, wolverines and eagles that preyed on their animals were the main concern for reindeer herders as they moved them to find food in the winter.
India coronavirus death toll passes China's
India's coronavirus death toll passed neighbouring China's on Friday, with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to official data.
Lady Gaga's new album features S. Korea's Blackpink
The diva's latest, 'Chromatica,' is released June 3 in Taiwan
Twitter belatedly fact-checks 2 Chinese propaganda tweets from March
Twitter fact-checks tweets from Chinese government spokesman spreading coronavirus conspiracy theory
Indonesia rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims
Indonesia raises 2016 Hague ruling in letter to head of UN, expressing opposition to China’s nine-dash line
Gogoro’s Eeyo a lightweight e-bike made for the city
The Taiwan company says bikes will be available in the U.S. and Taiwan starting July
Bath weir deaths: Tributes paid to two men pulled from river
One of the victims of the 'tragic accident' was engaged to be married
An emu is on the loose in the fields near Hartcliffe and no one knows why
It seems to be moving closer to the city
Boy raises more than £1k for hospital charity by singing ahead of Clap for Our Carers event
Josh Morton frequently receives treatment at Bristol Children’s Hospital
Five more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals
There are now 698 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bristol
Man arrested after police seize '£300,000 worth' of cannabis plants
Police officers forced entry into an address in Stapleton Road
Man rescued from overturned lorry
The crash happened on Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury
School announces it will not reopen this term due to safety fears
'It is clear that the risk and potential harms far outweigh the benefits of reopening'
Lake will be drained if people continue to flout lockdown rules
Visitors have been travelling from as far away as Birmingham to enjoy a day at Clevedon's Marine Lake
Warning to parents after cyber criminals attack school website
Parents have been advised to be cautious of any emails containing personal information
Extending street's third care home would be 'intolerable' residents claim
Residents had previously submitted photographic evidence of a “constant stream of delivery vans, ambulances and hearses” blocking the road
Tractor used to rescue pony from ditch
The pony was handed over to a vet
Neighbours applaud in the street as coronavirus survivor finally comes home
It was a moment his family thought they might never see
What Bristol Airport has said about reopening as flights resume
The airport's main terminal has been closed since the beginning of April
Work at Backwell Croassroads on A370 to begin on Monday
The work to upgrade Backwell traffic lights is expected to take two weeks and cause delays for those using the A370
COVID-19: Maintain 20 feet distance from people to avoid infection
Maintaining a 6 feet distance from the next person to avoid COVID-19 infection may no longer hold true. A new study says that 20 feet is the new minimum.
Facebook launches Collab, a video collaboration app for locked-down musicians
A new way to make music with other artists from across the world
Twitter hides Trump's 'When the looting starts, the shooting starts' tweet for glorifying violence
People can still retweet the president's post with a comment, but cannot like, reply or retweet it
Erin O'Toole promises increased childcare support as part of COVID-19 economic recovery plan
Both frontrunners in the Conservative leadership race, O'Toole and Peter MacKay, have now released their plans for leading Canada out of the COVID-19 crisis
IoT labels will help consumers figure out which devices are spying on them
When hungry consumers want to know how many calories are in a bag of chips, they can check the nutrition label on the bag. When those same consumers want to check the security and privacy practices of ...
Britain pushing US to form 5G club of nations to cut out Huawei
Britain said Friday it was pushing the United States to form a club of 10 nations that could develop its own 5G technology and reduce dependence on China's controversial telecoms giant Huawei.
The coronavirus pandemic is boosting the big tech transformation to warp speed
The coronavirus pandemic has sped up changes that were already happening across society, from remote learning and work to e-health, supply chains and logistics, policing, welfare and beyond. Big tech ...
Flexible low-voltage high-frequency organic thin-film transistors
Electronic applications on unconventional substrates that require low-temperature processing methods have primarily driven the development of organic thin-film transistors (TFTs) in the past few decades. ...
Hello and welcome: Robot waiters to the rescue amid virus
You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.
Algorithm quickly simulates a roll of loaded dice
The fast and efficient generation of random numbers has long been an important challenge. For centuries, games of chance have relied on the roll of a die, the flip of a coin, or the shuffling of cards ...
Groundbreaking all-electric plane paving way to greener aviation
The world's largest all-electric plane has successfully completed a test flight, the first step in a long process its developers say will led to an era of low-cost, pollution-free air travel.
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in 'vital' cost-cutting plan
Carmaker Renault said Friday that it would cut nearly 15,000 jobs, including 4,600 at its core French operations, as it seeks to steer out of a cash crunch exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis.
Digital-only local newspapers will struggle to serve the communities that need them most
This week News Corp Australia announced the end of the print editions of 112 suburban and regional mastheads – about one-fifth of all of Australia's local newspapers. Of those, 36 will close and 76 ...
There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?
Twenty-year-old Sydney woman Renae Marsden died by suicide after she was the victim of an elaborate catfishing scam.
Clean energy is outperforming fossil fuels in America, UK and Europe
Renewable power is outperforming fossil fuels in US and European markets, according to a new report published by Imperial College Business School.
Paper-thin gallium oxide transistor handles more than 8,000 volts
People love their electric cars. But not so much the bulky batteries and related power systems that take up precious cargo space.
Tesla performance opens door to Elon Musk payday
Tesla has hit financial marks that let its colorful chief executive Elon Musk reap the first portion of a multi-billion dollar compensation package, the electric car maker said Thursday.
VW spending $2.2B to expand in China's electric car market
Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China's electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country's economy began to reopen following ...
Really Australia, it's not that hard: 10 reasons why renewable energy is the future
Australia's latest greenhouse gas figures released today show national emissions fell slightly last year. This was by no means an economy-wide effort—solar and wind energy did most of the heavy lifting.
Nearly half of the Twitter accounts discussing 'reopening America' may be bots
Encountering a bot account while scrolling through Twitter is more likely to occur in the era of COVID-19. Carnegie Mellon University researchers have discovered that much of the discussion around the ...
Inertia and the power grid: A guide without the spin
The power grid is evolving to include ever-higher levels of wind and solar generation—which do not provide inertia, historically a key source of grid reliability. Should system planners and operators ...
How to develop accurate and efficient methods for audiovisual content management
Audiovisual media content is not only an essential tool for communication and entertainment, it is also seen as a useful source of modern history. To enable everyone to benefit from such informative documents, ...
Trump's social media order expected to have agencies review whether Twitter, Facebook can be sued for content
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday designed—in theory—to make it easier to sue social media companies such as Twitter, days after the site placed a fact check label on ...
The coronavirus could mark the rise of automation
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a massive surge in global unemployment. It has also highlighted the increasingly valuable role of automation in today's world.
Thibaut Courtois interview: Real Madrid keeper on lockdown and return to training
UEFA.com has a (virtual) chat with Thibaut Courtois as Real Madrid return to training.
Thibaut Courtois interview: Real Madrid keeper on lockdown and return to training
UEFA.com has a (virtual) chat with Thibaut Courtois as Real Madrid return to training.
Apple’s Deirdre O’Brien in Top Five of Inaugural ‘Queer 50’ Business Leaders List
Apple's VP Deidre O'Brien was named at number of five in Fast Company's first-ever 'Queer 50' list - the highest-ranked tech exec.
How to Check The Health of Your iPhone Battery
You can check on your iPhone battery's health to see how if it has deteriorated from when you first bought the device.
Judge Dismisses Copyright Suit Against Apple and M. Night Shyamalan
A lawsuit against M. Night Shyamalan and Apple that alleged Apple TV+ series 'Servant' lifted from a 2013 indie film has been thrown out.
Apple Releases PowerBeats Pro in Four New Colors
Apple is releasing four new colors to Powerbeats Pro: Cloud Pink, Glacier Blue, Lava Red, and Spring Yellow.
David Price's $1,000 pledge to Dodgers minor leaguers points to bigger MLB issue
David Price is reportedly sending minor leaguers in the Dodgers system $1,000 in the month of June, but that shouldn't be his responsibility.
Twins' Max Kepler sorry for Blue Lives Matter mask amid Minneapolis protests
The Minnesota outfielder says he was unaware of the movement's story because police don't wear blue in his native Germany.
Wizards' Bradley Beal reacts to recent Nets trade rumors: 'I look at it as a sign of respect'
The 2019-20 NBA season may be on hold, but apparently Bradley Beal trade rumors never stop.
Lance Armstrong comes clean about his doping dishonesty in documentary trailer: 'We all lied'
The disgraced former Tour de France champion has been candid about his infamous doping scandal so far in the ESPN
Sabres star Jack Eichel admits he's frustrated with losing seasons
The Buffalo forward has missed the playoffs in each of his five NHL seasons.
Damian Lillard shuts down ESPN's Dan Orlovsky after 'spoiled and entitled brat' comments
Just a giant swing and a miss by Dan Orlovsky, but at least he recognized it.
Here are the new NFL rules for 2020, as approved by team owners
There will be no onside kick alternative for 2020, but these new rules did pass.
NFL gets out of Roger Goodell sitdown with Barstool's Dave Portnoy, who then calls commish a 'coward'
Stool Presidente has his say after the league shut down the meeting.
Jalen Rose's passionate plea after death of George Floyd: 'We need people who aren't black' to fight injustice
On Friday's edition of
Tim Tebow should be viewed by Mets as just another failed minor leaguer
The Tebow
The A's will stop paying minor league players; will they become free agents? Nope.
The A's essentially have said to their minor-leaguers,
Sharks' Evander Kane asks top athletes to speak out following George Floyd's death
The San Jose winger appeared on ESPN's 'First Take' to express his outrage over the incident.
When does the Premier League return? Date, TV schedule & more to know about EPL's restart
Here's everything soccer fans need to know about the return of the Premier League, including the restart date and a full TV schedule to watch matches in the United States.
Melvin Gordon says he is prepared for empty NFL stadiums: Chargers 'didn't have fans anyway'
The former L.A. running back delivered another parting shot to his old team and fans.
Center Parcs issues reopening update and new social distancing guidance for guests
The holiday company has its HQ in Notts
Nottingham council suspends tendering new contracts worth £25 million over coronavirus
“The current COVID situation means we wouldn’t be able to successfully run a re-tendering exercise"
What markets in north Nottinghamshire will look like when they reopen
Government lockdown guidelines allow them to reopen on June 1
Teachers issue 'devastating' update on Long Eaton school after major fire
Fire crews worked through the evening to control the large blaze
Vandals are repeatedly draining part of the Erewash Canal and nobody knows why
'I honestly can’t begin to understand what’s going through the vandals' minds'
Plans to turn Guildhall building in Nottingham city centre into multi-million pound luxury hotel unveiled
It is though the development will generate 250 jobs
Cause of blaze that destroyed school in Long Eaton revealed by fire service
Two firefighters injured in the line of duty are recovering at home
This is the face of a man who spat at an ambulance worker during pandemic
He spat in the woman's face when she was just trying to help him
Fire service concern as some ignore social distancing to watch Long Eaton school blaze
Crowds gathered as firefighters tackled the Harrington Junior School inferno
Heartbroken couple's plea to catch thieves who stole their new home
Their life plans have been shattered as a result of the theft
Woman, 28, makes court appearance over alleged murder of her partner in Langley Mill
A provisional trial date has been set
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire preparing for local coronavirus lockdowns in event of outbreak
They say they have received initial guidance
Nottinghamshire Police respond to claim that gang violence will spill onto streets after lockdown eases
Concerns have been raised by the Police Federation that 'scores will be settled' once lockdown is lifted
Family assured Jordan Sinnott manslaughter trial will go ahead
A trial date of July 20 has been fixed
Grieving mum's warning as children are spotted swimming in Beeston Weir where her son died
She doesn't want to see another life lost in open water
East Midlands transport boss 90 to 100 percent confident initial tram extension phase will get green light
He was speaking today at the launch of the £2.7 billion project
Sales of electric vehicles increase
Portugal has seen sales of electric or hybrid cars increase in the first quarter by 57 percent, compared to the same period in 2019, but associations fear that the trend will fall due to Covid-19.
McIlroy doubts 2020 Ryder Cup
World number one Rory McIlroy does not think the Ryder Cup will be played this year.
Consumer confidence and economic climate partially recover in May
Consumer confidence and economic climate indicators “partially recovered” in May in Portugal, after having recorded “strong reductions in April” due to the covid-19 pandemic, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported
SEF simplifies procedures for residence permit applications
SEF will have simpler procedures for applications for the granting and renewal of residence permits, allowing them to “substantially” reduce service times at the counters for around 250,000 foreign citizens.
Covid-19 infection survey begins in Portugal
The Covid-19 National Serological Survey began on 25 May and aims to estimate the incidence rate of infection by the new coronavirus in the population residing in Portugal.
It's Official: The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Is Getting A Sequel
Jeff Fowler will return as the director
Four Unannounced Nintendo Games Potentially Teased By New Amazon Listings
On top of all those listings spotted yesterday!
Random: Could This Be The Most Pointless Switch Accessory Yet?
CyberGadget's latest is a solution in search of a problem
Film production and exhibition will dramatically change post Covid: Mani Ratnam
Ace film maker Mani Ratnam on Thursday said that the film production and exhibition business will see a dramatic change in the post-Covid world.“The film industry has witnessed changes in earlier days
Trump could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies
Trump wants to “remove or change” a provision of a law known as Section 230 that shields social media companies from liability for content posted by their users.
50% of Indians will have Covid-19 by Dec, 90% will never know about it: Report
The number of cases of novel coronavirus will increase after Lockdown 4.0 ends, warned V Ravi, Head of Neurovirology, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), and nodal
Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a series of relaxations from June on Friday, while claiming that the number of coronavirus cases is increasing in the state due to the massive infl
Modi 2.0 fulfils BJP’s core agenda in first year, but Covid-19 throws new challenges
The Modi government executed its ideological agenda at a vigorous pace in its first year in office in its second term, but the economic devastation wrought by Covid-19 has presented the saffron dispen
Feds looking at ways to reunite families amid COVID-19 border restrictions with U.S.
Some families with members of dual-citizenship have become separated due to the pandemic
Man who bound, murdered Vancouver Island teen still a risk to public: parole board
Kimberly Proctor’s killer is still ‘mismanaging emotions,’ has had ‘temper tantrums’
North Delta crime beat, week of May 17
A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department
‘I knew what he wanted’: Kootenay man spends hours in tree as black bear patrols below
Francis Levasseur is no stranger to the outdoors, but a recent run-in with a bear caused quite a scare
Police watchdog recommends charges against five Mounties in Prince George man’s death
Police used pepper spray on the man, who then had trouble breathing before dying at the scene
Gov't committed to making Internet access a right, says minister
MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Fayval Williams says COVID-19 has brought into...
Seaga remembered on his 90th birthday
THE leadership of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) yesterday sang praises for former leader...
Calculated criminal conduct
The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on Friday, May 15, 20...
US layoffs climb to 41 million despite businesses reopening
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) — An estimated 2.1 million Americans applied for...
Teenager launches food delivery business
WHILE many lament the harsh economic effects of the dreaded COVID-19 virus, one innovativ...
UN: Virus could push 14 million Latin Americans into hunger
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The US World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that upward of...
NPSC says parents taking advantage of COVID-19 helplines
CHIEF executive officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr,...
30 more deportees arrive from the US
JUST under 30 deportees from the United States arrived in the island yesterday, as the Am...
No coverage for businesses impacted by COVID-19, says IAJ
Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) President Vernon James says whil...
Rights group seeks clarity on use of geofencing
HUMAN rights watchdog group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is seeking further clarity on the...
How Sokoto attacks in which dozens died happened -- Residents
The deadly attacks by bandits in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State in which dozens were killed were likely in retaliation for the killing of bandits by the police in the area, residents have said.
ANALYSIS: How 12 years of unethical practices stunted growth of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector
The Nigerian mining sector is bedevilled by a number of problems, chief among which are shady practices that have been identified by NEITI audit reports.
COVID-19: ICPC commences investigation into distribution of funds, palliatives
The anti-graft agency, ICPC, says it has commenced investigations into alleged cases of corruption in the management of COVID-19 funds and palliatives.
Buhari extends appointment of Dongban-Mensem as appeal court acting president
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the appointment of M. B. Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal (PCA) with effect from June 3 for a further period of three (3) months.
Trump targets social media platforms in new executive order
The United States' President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order aimed at removing some of the legal protections enjoyed by social media platforms.
NDDC shuts down operations, directs officials to go into self-isolation
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) hurriedly shut down its operations on Thursday.The NDDC, through an internal memo announcing the shutdown,
AfDB Allegations: Former presidents of African countries rally support for Adesina
Mr Adesina is currently battling 16 allegations levelled against him by a group. He has maintained he is innocent.........
Price of rice, eggs, yam increased in April — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the average price of some selected food items in the country increased in April.
P&ID: Nigeria traces $9.6 billion financial hit back to $390,000 in alleged bribes - Premium Times Nigeria
ast year, the British court authorized P&ID to seize more than $9.6 billion of Nigeria’s foreign assets — more than the West African country’s annual health and education budgets combined.
Why CBN slashed monetary policy rate - Official
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has explained why it slashed the monetary policy rate, popularly called lending rate, from 13.5 per cent to 12.5 per cent.
Over 100 patients were discharged to Perth and Kinross care homes without a COVID-19 test in first seven weeks of pandemic
The figures were obtained by Councillor Alasdair Bailey after he had requested them from the chief officer of Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Gordon Paterson at a meeting last week.
Crystal-encrusted Lamborghini parked outside Glasgow Nando’s draws attention of cops
The driver of this swanky super car is used to catching the eye of passers-by but got more than he bargained for when he parked up in the middle of a pavement outside Nando's .
Hundreds of families enjoyed a fun-filled night under the stars in lockdown
Excited participants sang by a virtual campfire and toasted marshmallows as they were wowed by the NLBigCamp, organised by the council’s community learning and development (CLD) team.
Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus
Confirmation came in a written answer from the Scottish Government.
Mum of tragic Glasgow teen found dead blasts sick scammer who tried to con money in his memory
Mum Stephanie Bonner was heartbroken when she saw an online post pretending to raise money memory of her son.
Three Motherwell hillwalkers rescued after getting lost up mountain
The walkers were also slapped with fines by Police Scotland once they were brought to safety from The Cobbler at the weekend.
West Lothian College pupil and staff member up for top awards
Student Michael Allan and employer engagement officer, Elaine Campbell, have been shortlisted for the Enterprising Student of the Year and FE College Enterprise Educator of the Year awards
Sex beast caged after assaulting sleeping woman at house in East Lothian
Jack McInally assaulted the 21-year-old woman at a North Berwick house in March 2018.
EXCLUSIVE: Dumbarton defender Morgyn Neill sees his future at the Rock
The summer signing from Stenhousemuir believes he's found a home in football at the Rock.
Police to assist with probe into coronavirus deaths in Scottish care homes
Police Scotland has been requested to help gather information.
Poker day paid tribute to tragic Perth youngster Ava (8) and raised thousands for a worthy cause
Ava Soutar died in February after contracting meningitis.
Incidents of murder, attempted murder and culpable homicide down across Lanarkshire
The figures from Police Scotland are taken from the last year.
McDonald's to re-open drive-thrus in Airdrie and Coatbridge
Fewer employees will be in kitchens and service areas to maintain social distancing rules
Man charged in connection with deaths of two men in Inverness
Police were called to the scene on Balloan Road at around 10pm on Thursday after two men died and a woman was injured.
'McLovin it': McDonald's to reopen East Kilbride drive-thrus next week
The fast food favourite will announce which Golden Arches branch is reopening only on the morning that service is resuming in order to manage demand.
NLC to receive £10million in extra funding to help fight coronavirus
Council leader Jim Logue welcomed the funding, with its allocation between areas having been agreed at a meeting of local government organisation Cosla last week.
Wreckless yobs wreck Shotts Golf Club just before reopening
The turf on a number of the course’s greens and tee points was left scarred and scored, with motor oil spilt on it.
COVID-19 attacks and threats on the Police are on the rise
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has thanked Scotland’s communities for the high levels of co-operation shown during this challenging period.
Scots pensioner went for five days without food because she was scared to leave her flat during lockdown
Charity bosses have since stepped in and rescued the woman after she was found starving in her flat on the top floor of a tenement.
Gangs of Edinburgh: How the vice sex trade took off in the capital
The late Margaret 'Madam Moneybags' Paterson was eventually jailed after officers raided her home and discovered she was in charge of prostitutes across the country.
Couple forced to cancel dream Highland wedding tie the knot on Zoom call
Instead of a Highland Cathedral the couple took part in the ceremony from their London conservatory 600 miles away.
Cops warn against swimming in 'extremely dangerous' quarry as Scots take dip in water
The quarry is said to be tainted with chemicals, dead animals and debris.
Scottish Government coronavirus adviser calls for policy on 'shielding' the elderly to be axed
Professor Devi Sridhar and Yasmin Rafiei wrote that there are serious ethical questions about hiding people away
Michael Gove's Twitter account 'likes' graphic porn image before deleting it
Twitter users spotted the unusual activity from the Cabinet minister's account before the 'like' was swiftly deleted.
Care home resident, 98, is halfway through 100-day charity piano marathon for NHS
Rebecca Parker was inspired by Captain Tom Moore who raised more than £27m by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.
Sick Scots takeaway boss locked drunk woman in his restaurant before carrying out horrific rape attack
Behroz Hamedi assaulted the intoxicated 21-year-old victim after she became separated from friends on a night out.
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete challenge for dementia
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete fitness challenge and raise awareness of dementia
Thug caged after stabbing man in head with corkscrew then fleeing to Spain
Nathan Campbell assaulted two men with the corkscrew during a drunken rampage in Prestwick before boarding a plane to Alicante.
Cops called to ongoing incident in Fife street as three people treated for injuries
Officers remain at the scene in Ryan Road, Glenrothes, after being called at around 4pm following reports of a disturbance.
Cash-strapped hotel workers "having to use foodbanks"
Staff lose out after a mix-up excludes them from HMRC furlough scheme
Knife thug jailed after armed robbery foiled by hero Edinburgh shopkeeper
Terrence Tant left Bimal Kumar with a serious wound to his thumb after he fought back against the bungling thief.
Carluke man suffering from coronavirus met newborn great-granddaughter via Zoom call
Staff at University Hospital Wishaw arranged the special moment.
Fishers confirm immediate closure of its Perth laundry
“This has been an incredibly hard decision, closing a good laundry and losing great people, many with long service"
Renfrewshire charity bosses warn of pandemic fallout as one in five children live below the breadline
Bosses at both Renfrewshire Foodbank and the Star Project have expressed concerns that more children will be affected due to the additional financial strain placed on thousands of families.
A look back on Perth and Kinross by-election 25 years after result sent shockwaves through British politics
The electoral map in the region was about to be transformed
Vile thug caged for holding knife to girlfriend's throat and threatening to break every bone in her body
Stephen Williams has been jailed for two years admitting several charges against him including assault by beating.
Stirling area recycling centres to reopen next week with reduced capacity
Household waste and recycling centres at Polmaise and Callander are to reopen to residents from Monday, June 1.
Twenty-fine prisoners freed from Perth Prison to help combat the spread of COVID-19
A total of 11 prisoners behind bars in Scottish prisons have returned to the Perth and Kinross
Daughters of Trainspotting stars Robert Carlyle and Ewan McGregor launch music careers
Ava Carlyle and Esther McGregor have both paved the way for exciting new music projects.
Developer behind Bertha Park project near Perth facing second planning refusal
The Elgin-based builder is seeking to revise its initial designs for the development so it can create 82 new properties in an area it currently has approval to build 68.
Bomb squad block off Kilwinning street after item found in river
A 200m area was blocked off as a result of the discovery in the Ayrshire town.
Police hunt two men after girl sexually assaulted in Scots woodland
The teenager was approached in the woods near to the quarry and war memorial in Kirriemuir and attacked.
Gay asylum seeker who faced deportation to country with 'corrective rape' wins battle to stay in UK
The woman believed if she returned to Namibia with her British partner she could face homophobic 'corrective' rape
Collins Khosa's family lawyer to lodge review of army report
Lawyers representing the family of Collins Khosa, who was killed allegedly by soldiers, will lodge a review of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) report that cleared troops of any wrongdoing.
Gauteng's train services plan derailed by committee
After the Prasa's plan to open one corridor in Gauteng was rejected, it is now up to tomorrow transport minister Fikile Mbalula to give direction on whether trains will operate, come Monday.
BBC to air live Premier League matches for first time as season restarts
The BBC will for the first time air free-of-charge Premier League soccer games live when the season restarts next month, the broadcaster said on ...
Senator sees US sticking to trade deal with China despite pandemic concerns
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Thursday said he did not expect President Donald Trump to walk away from a Phase 1 trade ...
British PM Johnson eases lockdown as furore over aide continues
LONDON: The coronavirus lockdown will ease next week for most of Britain's population, Boris Johnson announced on Thursday (May 28), as a row ...
Football: Police want several Premier League games played at neutral venues
British Police want at least six Premier League matches and any Liverpool title clincher to be played at neutral venues when the season resumes in ...
Wall Street retreats ahead of Trump's response on Hong Kong
Wall Street's main indexes fell on Friday as investors were on edge ahead of a U.S. response to China's national security law on Hong Kong that ...
LATAM's bankruptcy filing to delay its Brazil bailout to at least July: sources
LATAM Airlines Group's U.S. bankruptcy filing this week will delay its potential bailout in Brazil to at least July and also push back aid to its ...
Jobless and broke, some foreign students stranded in Australia turn to handouts
MELBOURNE: Australia wooed hundreds of thousands of international students to its shores with the promise of a first-class education and ...
Poor and black, northeast Brazil faces COVID-19 'hurricane'
Brazil's northeast, a harsh place of arid land, cyclical drought and crushing poverty, is emerging as the next crisis zone in the coronavirus ...
Spain will open gradually to tourism, with Europe first
MADRID: Spain will open gradually to tourism this summer, starting with European countries, and will ensure visitors only go to areas that have ...
Twitter says CEO Dorsey informed in advance of decision to tag Trump tweet
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was informed in advance by the company's staff of a decision to tag a tweet by President Donald Trump as "glorifying ...
Managing England women's team always a three-year plan: Neville
Phil Neville has said coaching the England women's team was a three-year project for him and that his goal was always to move into club management.
Singapore, China to launch 'fast lane' arrangement with COVID-19 measures for essential business, official travel
SINGAPORE: Singapore and China have agreed to launch a "fast lane" arrangement in early June to facilitate essential travel for business and ...
COVID-19 travel bans leave hundreds stranded at Brazil's largest airport
Stefany Carvallido, her 2-year-old daughter and about 200 other Colombians have been camping out inside Brazil's busiest international airport for ...
Renault to restructure French factories in high-stakes reboot plan
French carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to reorganise and cease assembling vehicles at several plants in France ...
Australian jailed for 2007 murder in Bulgaria free to return home
SOFIA: Bulgaria’s highest appeals court on Thursday (May 28) dismissed a request by the former chief prosecutor to review the parole granted to an ...
League-by-league guide to the return of football around Europe
With Switzerland on Friday following Italy's Serie A in setting a date for its return from the coronavirus shutdown, and the English Premier ...
Travel disruptions, cost-cutting key issues for US business in China: Report
Global travel disruptions are the top concern for American businesses in China, of which many are cutting compensation and bonuses amid the ...
HDB to launch 7,800 BTO flats in August sales exercise, services and construction activities to resume
SINGAPORE: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will offer about 7,800 flats in its Build-To-Order (BTO) August 2020 sales exercise, it said in ...
Austrian leaders Linz docked six points for breaking coronavirus rules
Austrian league leaders LASK Linz have had six points deducted for breaking coronavirus rules regarding training sessions, the APA news agency and ...
Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies
President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, including ...
Monkeys steal COVID-19 blood samples in India
A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel ...
Implementation of new framework for taxi, ride-hailing companies pushed back to October
SINGAPORE: The implementation of a new regulatory framework for the taxi and private-hire car sectors will be delayed again to October, as ...
Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder
Bulgaria will move to lift a ban that prevents an Australian man convicted of murder in 2009 and released on parole from leaving the country, the ...
Man arrested, suspected of redeeming more than 200 face masks from vending machines
SINGAPORE: A 32-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (May 28) after more than 200 Government-issued face masks were fraudulently redeemed from ...
ICC defers T20 World Cup discussion, English domestic season delayed
LONDON: The suspense over the fate of this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia continued on Thursday after the International Cricket Council ...
Bolsonaro urges Brazil's Supreme Court to shelve 'fake news' probe
President Jair Bolsonaro slammed Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday for investigating an alleged disinformation and intimidation campaign ...
If Trump kicks out Twitter, there's always Germany
If U.S. President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to close Twitter, the micro-blogging site can always relocate to Germany.
Renault poised to announce 15,000 layoffs worldwide: union
French carmaker Renault is poised to announce 15,000 layoffs worldwide on Friday as it unveils a plan to boost its profitability and cope with ...
S&P 500, Dow dip on jitters over Trump's China response
U.S. stock futures dropped on Friday as investors braced for President Donald Trump's response to China's national security legislation for Hong ...
North Korea accuses US of hurting its image with cyber threat warning
North Korea accused the United States of smear tactics on Friday after Washington renewed accusations last month that Pyongyang was responsible ...
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
REUTERS: Twitter hid a tweet by U.S. President Donald Trump behind a warning on Friday, accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying ...
Mosquitoes found breeding in 'hidden' containers placed in trees, says Hougang MP Png Eng Huat amid dengue concern
SINGAPORE: Member of Parliament for Hougang Png Eng Huat said on Friday (May 29) that mosquitoes were found breeding inside containers that were ...
Exclusive: Argentina says new debt revamp proposal in right direction, still falls short
Argentina's economy minister said on Friday that a newly received debt restructuring proposal from two creditor groups was a step in the right ...
Golf-PGA Tour's John Deere Classic cancelled due to COVID-19
REUTERS: The John Deere Classic scheduled for July in Illinois, which was supposed to be the fifth event of the circuit's revamped schedule, has ...
Canada's Huawei extradition ruling could unleash more Chinese backlash
A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies Co Ltd executive to the United States leaves Canada ...
US major airlines roll out more options to avoid staff layoffs
The top three U.S. airlines, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are rolling out fresh programs to induce tens of thousands of employees to ...
Masks, cleaning, filtration better than blocking middle seats: United CEO
United Airlines Holdings Inc Chief Executive Scott Kirby said on Thursday that facial masks, aircraft cleaning and air filtration systems are ...
Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for US business in China: report
Global travel disruptions are the top concern for American businesses in China, of which many are cutting compensation and bonuses amid the ...
Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter accused President Donald Trump on Friday of "glorifying violence", attaching a disclaimer to one of his tweets about unrest in Minneapolis ...
On banks of Danube, Hungary and South Korea mourn victims of boat accident
Officials from Hungary and South Korea held a minute's silence and threw white flowers onto the waters of the Danube on Friday, marking the first ...
Football: Dortmund's Haaland to miss Paderborn game, Dahoud out for the season
Borussia Dortmund's prolific teenage striker Erling Haaland will miss their next Bundesliga match at Paderborn while Mo Dahoud has been ruled out ...
S&P cuts Rolls-Royce credit rating to junk on COVID-19 hit
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's cut engine maker Rolls-Royce's credit rating to junk on Thursday, citing the disruption caused to global air ...
Tennis: Murray to return at 'Battle of the Brits' tourney in June
Andy Murray will make his return to tennis at a behind-closed-doors tournament organised by his brother Jamie from June 23-28 in London, the Lawn ...
COVID-19: Dutch ban transport of mink after farm workers infected
THE HAGUE: Dutch authorities on Thursday (May 28) announced a nationwide ban on the transport of mink after mink farm workers were believed to ...
China says will counter any US actions over Hong Kong Bill
BEIJING: China said on Friday (May 29) it will take any necessary countermeasures if the United States insists on interfering in Beijing's ...
Football: BBC to air live English Premier League matches for first time as season restarts
LONDON: The BBC will for the first time air free-of-charge Premier League football games live when the season restarts next month, the broadcaster ...
COVID-19: Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two metres to one if the rate of ...
NSA warns of ongoing Russian hacking campaign against US systems
REUTERS: The U.S. National Security Agency on Thursday warned government partners and private companies about a Russian hacking operation that ...
Italy's credit agency SACE approves state guarantees for FCA US$7 billion bank loan: source
The board of Italy's export credit agency SACE has approved state guarantees covering 80per cent of a 6.3 billion euro (US$7 billion) bank loan ...
Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': legal experts
U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to curb what he says is social media censorship is a political gambit and will not change the legal ...
German union accuses Volkswagen of 'management errors' that put jobs at risks
Germany's biggest labor union criticized Volkswagen on Thursday for a recent advert deemed racist and other "errors", saying management had ...
French mortality rate in May below previous years despite epidemic
French mortality rates between May 1 and 18 were six percent lower than for the same period last year and one percent below the rate seen over ...
US-China tension to push Asian shares lower in choppy trade
Asian shares were set to dip in choppy trade on Friday as worries about worsening U.S.-China ties offset the fillip from hopes massive government ...
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet about Minneapolis protests for 'glorifying violence'
WASHINGTON: Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump on Friday (May 29), accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence" in a ...
Australia faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook
Australian cricket faces another round of cost-cutting to shore up finances hit by the coronavirus shutdown and no part of the game will be ...
US hospitals slash use of hydroxychloroquine, drug championed by Trump as COVID-19 treatment
U.S. hospitals said they have pulled way back on the use of hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 ...
City of Moscow revises up its COVID-19 death toll for April after criticism
The city of Moscow has issued a revised version of its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism of its initial figures, more than doubling ...
Uber launches hourly ride booking option in some US cities
Uber Technologies Inc on Friday said it would offer rides by the hour in some U.S. cities, a feature aimed at helping Americans with essential ...
Mental health, job opportunities among issues raised by youths in engagement sessions
SINGAPORE: Mental health, future job opportunities and environmental sustainability were among the issues in focus among youths who participated ...
Golf: LPGA stars set to compete at Texas Women's Open
LOS ANGELES: Two-time major winner Stacy Lewis and former US Women's Open winner Brittany Lang will tee it up at the Texas Women's Open next week ...
Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed an order on Thursday (May 28) seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for ...
Dressed for French Open, Kvitova wins all-Czech crown on return to action
World number 12 Petra Kvitova returned to court dressed for the French Open but was happy to triumph in the women's draw at an all-Czech ...
New York's Cuomo says businesses can turn away people not wearing masks
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would sign an executive order on Thursday authorizing businesses to deny entry to anyone who does not wear ...
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
BEIJING: China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals ...
Vietnamese cops bust US$2.6 billion online gambling ring
Vietnamese police have smashed a massive online card ring with revenues estimated at $2.6 billion, the biggest ever bust of its kind in a country ...
Rescheduled Boston Marathon now cancelled, says mayor
NEW YORK: The Boston Marathon has been cancelled for the first time in the event's 124-year history because of ongoing coronavirus fears, ...
Denmark reopens borders for locked-out lovers
More than two months after closing its borders, Denmark has loosened restrictions to let couples separated by coronavirus lockdowns finally see ...
France to open bars, beaches in second phase of easing lockdown
PARIS: France will allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen from Jun 2, though with more restrictions in Paris than elsewhere, Prime Minister ...
Renault staying in Formula One: Interim CEO
Renault will stay in Formula One, interim Chief Executive Coltilde Delbos said on Friday after announcing the carmaker's restructuring measures ...
BBC to air live Premier League matches for first time as season restarts
LONDON: The BBC will for the first time air free-of-charge Premier League football games live when the season restarts next month, the broadcaster ...
Dortmund's Haaland to miss Paderborn game, Dahoud out for the season
Borussia Dortmund's prolific teenage striker Erling Haaland will miss their next Bundesliga match at Paderborn while Mo Dahoud has been ruled out ...
Russia slams 'dangerous' US foreign policy moves
Russia said on Thursday the United States was acting in a dngerous and unpredictable way, after Washington withdrew from a key military treaty and ...
SoftBank leads US$500 million fundraising for Didi's self-driving unit
China's Didi Chuxing said on Friday it had completed a fundraising round of over US$500 million for its autonomous driving subsidiary that was led ...
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in US$2.2b cost cutting plan
PARIS: French auto giant Renault plans to cut around 15,000 jobs worldwide, including 4,600 in France, as part of a two billion euro (US$2.2 ...
Indonesia minister slammed for 'virus is like your wife' remarks
An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing ...
Shorter 5-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day: Gilead study
SAN FRANCISCO, California: Gilead Sciences Inc, which has suggested that a shorter treatment duration could extend limited supplies of its drug ...
Calm before the storm for Japan suicides as COVID-19 ravages economy
TOKYO: The phones at the Tokyo suicide hotline start ringing as soon as it opens for its once-weekly overnight session. They don't stop until the ...
US stocks end lower as China tensions end three-day Dow streak
NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks ended lower on Thursday (May 28) following a late-afternoon retreat on growing US-China tensions, as markets digested ...
Football: AC Milan president opposes plan to restart with Cup matches
AC Milan President Paolo Scaroni says he is opposed to plans to restart the Italian season by playing the Coppa Italia semi-finals and final in ...
Sweden excluded as neighbours Denmark and Norway ease travel restrictions
Norway and Denmark will resume free travel between the two countries, three Norwegian media outlets reported on Friday, creating a travel bubble ...
On this day: Born May 30, 1949: Bob Willis, English cricketer
LONDON: Steaming in off his long run, curls bobbing, eyes fixed on the stumps, there have been few more intimidating sights in world cricket than ...
Serie A gets green light for restart on June 20
Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league has been given the go-ahead to restart on June 20 following the novel coronavirus stoppage, the country's ...
OPEC delivers three quarters of record oil cut in May: survey
OPEC oil output hit the lowest in two decades in May as Saudi Arabia and other members started to deliver a record supply cut, a Reuters survey ...
German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen to cut up to 15,000 jobs - memo
German car parts supplier ZF Friedrichshafen plans to reduce the workforce by up to 15,000 jobs, or around 10per cent, by 2025 as a result of a ...
UPS adds 'peak' surcharge amid coronavirus-fueled delivery spike
United Parcel Service Inc on May 31 will slap surcharges on U.S. e-commerce companies that have flooded its delivery network with shipments of ...
With 'Main Street' in view, Fed weighs risks of job, productivity shocks
U.S. Federal Reserve officials have talked broadly about helping households and firms through the current economic crisis and quickly unleashed ...
25 years on: Glory for Ajax and the Bosman ruling which changed European football
PARIS: When Patrick Kluivert scored the winner for Ajax in the 1995 Champions League final, it might have been the start of another period of ...
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors eye consumer discretionary stocks as US reopens
Investors are taking a closer look at the market's consumer discretionary companies as a reopening U.S. economy fuels hopes of a turnaround for ...
India coronavirus death toll passes China's
NEW DELHI: India's coronavirus death toll passed neighbouring China's on Friday (May 29), with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to ...
Social distancing creates new challenges for stadium designers
From getting to the toilets to creating an atmosphere, the prospect of social distancing is setting new challenges for stadium designers and ...
Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19
Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the U.S. military brought the novel coronavirus to ...
More injury woe for Everton's Gbamin
Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin will play no part in the remainder of the season after the Premier League club said he will undergo ...
In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism
From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against ...
Twenty20 World Cup schedule under 'very high risk'
MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia boss Kevin Roberts has downplayed the prospect of the Twenty20 World Cup going ahead in 2020, saying the ...
Futures hit by Sino-US tensions at the end of strong month
U.S. stock futures dropped on Friday as investors braced for President Donald Trump's response to China's national security legislation for Hong ...
British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled
This year's British and Australian MotoGP races have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday.
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook children: WHO
GENEVA: Tobacco companies are deliberately using "deadly" tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization ...
Taman Jurong Shopping Centre's NTUC FairPrice among places visited by COVID-19 cases while infectious
SINGAPORE: The NTUC FairPrice supermarket at Taman Jurong Shopping Centre was on Friday (May 29) added to a list of public places visited by ...
Malaysia reports 103 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's health ministry reported 103 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (May 29), bringing the national total to 7,732. For the ...
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, ...
Commentary: COVID-19 has relegated sports tourism from a slam dunk year to a no-show
With the Olympics and European Championships 2020 delayed until next year and top matches unable to receive spectators, sports tourism faces a ...
German official sees Lufthansa bailout in reach, demands fairness
The Berlin government is likely to reach a deal with Brussels on a US$10 billion government bailout of stricken airline Lufthansa , senior ...
Tokyo to further relax coronavirus curbs on Monday, governor says
TOKYO: Curbs in Japan's capital of Tokyo to contain the coronavirus are to be eased further from Monday (Jun 1), Governor Yuriko Koike said, ...
OPEC delivers three quarters of record oil cut in May: Survey
OPEC oil output hit the lowest in two decades in May as Saudi Arabia and other members started to deliver a record supply cut, a Reuters survey ...
Spain government okays basic income scheme to tackle poverty
Spain's leftwing government approved a minimum basic income scheme on Friday to tackle a spike in poverty stemming from the virus crisis that has ...
Ferrari to establish driver programme in Australia
The Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) will set up a new development programme in Sydney as they look to develop regional talent for the future, ...
ViacomCBS slashes up to 400 jobs as part of merger restructuring: source
ViacomCBS Inc is cutting up to 400 employees across CBS as part of its plan to save US$750 million from its merger with CBS, a source familiar ...
China sanctions not solution to Hong Kong crisis: European Union
BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Friday (May 29) that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong had damaged ties with Beijing, but ...
Football: FA Cup final to be held on Aug 1
The FA Cup final will be held on Aug. 1, the Football Association announced on Friday, after the Premier League said on Thursday that its season ...
Football: UEFA to fasttrack competitions in one venue, says Getafe president
UEFA plans to complete this season's Champions League and Europa League competitions by playing all rounds from the quarter-finals onwards in one ...
Spain reports first suspected imported COVID-19 cases since March, in travellers from US
Two people who travelled from the United States to the Spanish region of Valencia have tested positive for coronavirus, potentially becoming ...
Most court cases will resume with caution after circuit breaker, but remote hearings remain: Chief Justice
SINGAPORE: Most court cases will resume on Jun 8, after about two months of suspended activity with only urgent and essential cases being heard. ...
Cricket: England ask 55 players to return for training
REUTERS: A group of 55 England cricketers have been asked to return to training to prepare for the start of the English summer season that was ...
US Asians, harassed over coronavirus, push back on streets, social media
A spike in harassment of Asian-Americans since the coronavirus pandemic began has led community activists in the United States to fight back - ...
Commentary: Embattled China knows its national priority is the economy
Notwithstanding controversy over a Hong Kong security law and brewing tensions with the US, proceedings at the National People’s Congress and ...
Volkswagen invests US$2.2b in Chinese electric vehicle sector
Volkswagen said on Friday it will invest around 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in two Chinese companies in the electric vehicle sector, calling it ...
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for coronavirus violators
Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in "haunted" houses and submit to public shaming on ...
US indicts North Koreans, Chinese over money laundering
WASHINGTON, DC: The US Justice Department indicted 28 North Koreans and five Chinese on Thursday (May 28), for operating a money laundering ring ...
Dell beats revenue estimates as remote working lifts workstation demand
ROUND ROCK,Texas: Dell Technologies Inc beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday (May 28), boosted by demand for its ...
Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime
TAIPEI: Taiwan's top court decriminalised adultery Friday (May 29), ruling the law against it breached constitutional protections of sexual ...
Nepali Sherpas wait, grow potatoes as Himalayas remain closed due to COVID-19
Had it not been for the coronavirus, Nepali climbing guide Tashi Lakpa Sherpa would have been on Mount Everest now, guiding clients and trying to ...
Poised for leap before pandemic, women's cricket limps into future
Women's cricket appeared poised for a great leap forward when Australia beat India in the Twenty20 World Cup final in front of a record 86,174 ...
Google says use existing EU laws, not new ones to govern AI
Google has called on the European Union to use current EU laws to govern the use of artificial intelligence rather than draft new ones and ...
Former South Korean 'comfort women' leader apologises for 'banking errors'
SEOUL: The former leader of an advocacy group for South Korean victims of Japanese wartime sexual violence on Friday (May 29) denied allegations ...
Mahathir says where he sits in parliament is not a cause for dismissal, insists he remains Bersatu chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has insisted that where he sat during the one-day parliament sitting should not be ...
After gas leak tragedy, Bhopal victims fall prey to coronavirus
Victims of a horrifying 1984 gas leak in the Indian city of Bhopal, who have long suffered the debilitating fallout of the world's worst ...
China to restrict expansion of solar equipment producers
China intends to impose restrictions on expansion of solar equipment production to tackle overcapacity in the industry in the face of falling ...
S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China
Wall Street's main indexes fell on Friday as investors were on edge ahead of a U.S. response to China's national security law on Hong Kong that ...
Los Angeles union, joined by 'Pandemic Pig', demands meatpacking plant closure
The union representing workers at a meatpacking plant near Los Angeles where at least 153 employees have come down with COVID-19 called on ...
Softbank-backed Coupang under scrutiny after South Korea warehouse virus outbreak
Deluged with online orders as the coronavirus epidemic swept South Korea, e-commerce giant Coupang opened a new groceries warehouse and logistics ...
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
NEW DELHI: It was barely noon on Thursday (May 28) when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in ...
Talks on support for German car industry delayed: Bild
Closely-watched talks between top German politicians and car industry representatives to discuss support for a sector hit hard by the coronavirus ...
Williams says any team sale would be to secure F1 future
Williams are prepared to end decades of family control and sell the struggling Formula One team to secure its future after tough times on and off ...
Trump considering legislation that may scrap law that protects social media companies
President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, including ...
Dell beats revenue estimates as remote working lifts workstation demand
Dell Technologies Inc beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, boosted by demand for its workstations from companies moving ...
Trump says will hold Friday press conference on China
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he will give a press conference on Friday (May 29) on China amid spiraling US-Chinese tensions over ...
Jobless students stranded in Australia turn to handouts
MELBOURNE: Australia wooed hundreds of thousands of international students to its shores with the promise of a first-class education and ...
Football: The issues to resolve as English Premier League returns
LONDON: Premier League football is set to return on Jun 17 after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence. READ: BBC to air live Premier League ...
No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a ...
Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has protected internet companies, ...
Football: Leipzig boss Nagelsmann confident of achieving club's best ever season
RB Leipzig will continue in their pursuit of their best ever Bundesliga points tally when they travel to Cologne on Monday, manager Julian ...
China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law
China faced growing international pressure Friday over its move to impose a security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city's ...
Hong Kong government warns removing US special status is 'double-edged sword'
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special US status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial ...
Los Angeles union, joined by 'Pandemic Pig,' demands meatpacking plant closure
The union representing workers at a meatpacking plant near Los Angeles where at least 153 employees have come down with COVID-19 called on ...
Sainsbury's new boss Roberts faces unexpected in-tray
When Sainsbury's new boss Simon Roberts hosts a virtual focus group with supermarket shoppers on his first day in charge on Monday, the ...
Senior citizen charged with repeatedly breaking COVID-19 rules during circuit breaker
SINGAPORE: A 63-year-old man is accused of breaking COVID-19 regulations by repeatedly leaving his Whampoa flat without reasonable excuse, not ...
What's in the law protecting internet companies - and can Trump change it?
REUTERS: U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a federal law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies like ...
Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody
MINNEAPOLIS: Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday (May 29) as they girded ...
Williams hopeful of fresh sponsorship after ROKiT split
LONDON: Williams announced the end of the Formula One team's title sponsorship with ROKiT on Friday but hoped to bring in new money to replace it.
Football: UEFA considers 'all options' for Champions League format
UEFA is studying "all the options" for the format of this season's interrupted Champions League, amid reports on Friday that European football's ...
US major airlines roll out more options to avoid staff lay-offs
The top three U.S. airlines, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are rolling out fresh programs to induce tens of thousands of employees to ...
Williams considers selling F1 team after £13 million loss
Williams revealed on Friday that they are considering selling the Formula One team after a multi-million pound drop in the company's financial ...
Tennis: Kvitova hails 'bizarre' Czech tournament as new start
PRAGUE: From face masks, racquet bumps, poplar tree fluff everywhere and the prospect of a final played at the press centre, Prague's first ...
New York City mayor outlines first reopening step
NEW YORK: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday (May 28) outlined the first steps for reopening the United States' most populous city, ...
Coronavirus sinks US consumer spending; savings hit record high
U.S. consumers cut spending by the most on record for the second straight month in April while boosting savings to an all-time high, and the ...
Exclusive: Brazil's Embraer draws foreign interest after Boeing rift - sources
Aircraft makers are circling Brazil's Embraer weeks after Boeing ditched plans for a historic commercial aviation tie-up, people familiar with ...
Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: Study
Cancer patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a drug combination promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to counter the coronavirus were ...
Australia's 'war cabinet' shifts focus to jobs
Australia's "war cabinet" will meet every month to focus on bringing unemployment down after successfully slowing the spread of the novel ...
IOC says record high female representation on commissions
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says women now account for almost half of the membership of its various commissions, an all-time high in ...
Exclusive: Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful - sources
Rosneft does not have enough crude to ship to buyers with which it has long-term supply deals, making it hard for the Russian company to continue ...
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students
The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an ...
Gymnastics: Biles 'praying for the best' with rescheduled Games
NEW YORK: Four-times Olympic champion Simone Biles said she was hopeful the rescheduled Tokyo Games will take place next year, amid concern over ...
No workplace gatherings, socialising among employees when office operations resume after COVID-19 circuit breaker: MOM
SINGAPORE: Employees should not socialise during or outside working hours, even when office operations resume during Phase 1 of Singapore’s ...
Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': Legal experts
U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to curb what he says is social media censorship is a political gambit and will not change the legal ...
Football: Italy's Serie A to resume on Jun 20
ROME: Italy's Serie A can resume on Jun 20 after a three-month absence in a country hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, sports Minister Vincenzo ...
COVID-19: FairPrice Group, WhyQ launch zero-commission islandwide food delivery platform
SINGAPORE: FairPrice Group and food delivery start-up WhyQ have launched a new digital platform offering islandwide food delivery at zero ...
Thailand to further ease COVID-19 restrictions, shorten curfew hours
Thailand will next week shorten curfew hours and ease restrictions on more businesses, the government said on Friday, in response to its low ...
Hosting World Cup a factor in staging women's competition: New Zealand Rugby
WELLINGTON: Hosting the 2021 World Cup was a factor in deciding to push ahead with New Zealand's women's provincial competition despite financial ...
German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO
German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO
Stocks - Europe Lower; Caution Reigns Over Hong Kong
Stocks - Europe Lower; Caution Reigns Over Hong Kong
Gold Up on Back of Mounting U.S.-China Tension
Gold Up on Back of Mounting U.S.-China Tension
In rescue effort, Fed has broad stake in corporate America's fortunes
In rescue effort, Fed has broad stake in corporate America's fortunes
Bank of Canada to hold rates at 0.25% through end of next year: Reuters poll
Bank of Canada to hold rates at 0.25% through end of next year: Reuters poll
'Make Europe Great Again' recovery fund to reverse euro's fortunes: BofA
'Make Europe Great Again' recovery fund to reverse euro's fortunes: BofA
Ukraine expecting $5 billion IMF loan approval and initial payout next week: PM
Ukraine expecting $5 billion IMF loan approval and initial payout next week: PM
We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot
We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot
Republican committee head says North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules
Republican committee head says North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules
Chile jobless rate hits 9% during pandemic, highest in decade
Chile jobless rate hits 9% during pandemic, highest in decade
United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs under fresh restructuring
United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs under fresh restructuring
French economy shrank less than first thought in first quarter: INSEE
French economy shrank less than first thought in first quarter: INSEE
S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China
S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China
Softbank-backed Coupang under scrutiny after S.Korea warehouse virus outbreak
Softbank-backed Coupang under scrutiny after S.Korea warehouse virus outbreak
Dollar in narrow range as focus shifts to Trump's China response
Dollar in narrow range as focus shifts to Trump's China response
Stocks - US Futures Lower; Consolidating Ahead of Trump Speech
Stocks - US Futures Lower; Consolidating Ahead of Trump Speech
U.S. senators urge probe of TikTok on children's privacy
U.S. senators urge probe of TikTok on children's privacy
Fed's Mester says it's hard to imagine quick V-shaped recovery
Fed's Mester says it's hard to imagine quick V-shaped recovery
House Democrats launch inquiry into Medicare stimulus payouts
House Democrats launch inquiry into Medicare stimulus payouts
Saudi Arabia says it provided $40 billion to PIF from foreign reserves
Saudi Arabia says it provided $40 billion to PIF from foreign reserves
Sale of shut Philly refinery to real estate developer delayed
Sale of shut Philly refinery to real estate developer delayed
Florida governor asks court to stay felon voting ruling
Florida governor asks court to stay felon voting ruling
Exclusive: White House kept FDA in the dark on Russian ventilators for New York and New Jersey
Exclusive: White House kept FDA in the dark on Russian ventilators for New York and New Jersey
Asian Stocks Down as Investors Await Trump Action
Asian Stocks Down as Investors Await Trump Action
Italian magistrates target Uber Italia over alleged rider exploitation: sources
Italian magistrates target Uber Italia over alleged rider exploitation: sources
Preliminary agreement reached in Lufthansa bailout row: source
Preliminary agreement reached in Lufthansa bailout row: source
UK property firm Rightmove sees record website views as market picks up
UK property firm Rightmove sees record website views as market picks up
U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says
U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says
Days from launch, Fed officials eye 'Main Street' program expansion
Days from launch, Fed officials eye 'Main Street' program expansion
Explainer: How important is Hong Kong to China as a free finance hub?
Explainer: How important is Hong Kong to China as a free finance hub?
Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing
Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing
Japan backs nearly a third of $6.6 billion loans to Nissan: sources
Japan backs nearly a third of $6.6 billion loans to Nissan: sources
With 'Main Street' in view, Fed weighs risks of job, productivity shocks
With 'Main Street' in view, Fed weighs risks of job, productivity shocks
StockBeat: Smelling the Coffee in Times of Coronavirus
StockBeat: Smelling the Coffee in Times of Coronavirus
Exclusive: Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful - sources
Exclusive: Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful - sources
Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for U.S. business in China: report
Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for U.S. business in China: report
Stocks - Dow Notches Two-Month Winning Streak as Trump Stops Short on China
Stocks - Dow Notches Two-Month Winning Streak as Trump Stops Short on China
Trump Action Aside, China Crop-Buying Goal Is Becoming Untenable
Trump Action Aside, China Crop-Buying Goal Is Becoming Untenable
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
Dundalk Shoppers: New 'Traffic Light' queue system to be rolled out at Lidl stores
Lidl Ireland are introducing a new Covid-19 queue management system designed to control the number of customers entering and exiting the store at any one time, in order to maintain social distanc...
Close call as north Louth forest fire put out by passing walkers
North Louth
Trump’s Twitter order ‘unlikely to survive a challenge’
Donald Trump's executive order against social media companies has multiple legal problems and is unlikely to survive a challenge, according to experts.
‘COAG is no more’: Scott Morrison shakes up post-virus Australia
States and territories have agreed to dump COAG and replace it with a permanent National Cabinet, which will have a "job-making agenda".
Nurse with COVID did not reveal trip to Malaysia
A nurse being investigated over a COVID-19 case in a Queensland town went to Malaysia in late March but didn't tell contact tracers, a representative says.
Work from home or face fines – Premier’s warning to Victorians
Victoria has toughened its stance on people returning to workplaces, flagging the possibility of fines for those who do not work from home if they can.
JobKeeper could be extended, says Peter Dutton
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed the government is willing to be flexible with the end date for JobKeeper wage subsidies.
Student at Keilor Downs secondary school in Melbourne tests positive to coronavirus
A school in Melbourne's northwest has closed for cleaning after a student tested positive to coronavirus.
Child and Family Commission to examine alleged abuse cases
Two cases of alleged child neglect that have emerged in Brisbane this week will be independently investigated by the Queensland Child and Family Commission.
In three graphs: How bad is coronavirus pandemic in the US?
The coronavirus death toll in the United States has remained the highest in the world for nearly two months – and there is no sign it is slowing down.
Shoalhaven Zoo lion attack leaves woman critically injured
A woman has been attacked by a lion at Shoalhaven Zoo on the NSW south coast. The woman has injuries to her neck and back.
Boy, 12, dead after ‘fight’ in Cairns park
Queensland police are investigating the sudden death of a 12-year-old boy during an altercation at a park in Cairns overnight.
Stephen Mayne: Time for the Murdochs to sell out of News Corp
Rupert Murdoch needs to put up money to support Australian journalism, or be forced to sell the company, Stephen Mayne argues.
Fortescue and Andrew Forrest lose High Court appeal over exclusive native title of WA’s Yindjibarndi people
Australian mining giant Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has lost its High Court bid to appeal against a native title determination that covers one of its
National cabinet to shift focus from fighting virus to rebooting economy
While the health response to the coronavirus pandemic continues , the prime minister is hoping to elevate a debate on boosting productivity.
Queen’s secret correspondence in lead-up to Whitlam dismissal to become public
The High Court has ruled in favour of a historian seeking the public release of letters between the Queen and former governor-general John Kerr.
10 Luxury Hotels In Delhi Offer Paid Quarantine To Mild Symptomatic Patients; Details Inside
Delhi Health Department said patients with mild symptoms or pre-symptomatic cases are allowed to be 'home quarantined', and such people will be allowed to quarantine themselves at 10 designated hotels on a payment basis.
16 Passengers In IndiGo, Other Airlines Test Positive For Covid-19 After Resumption Of Domestic Air Travel
Ever since domestic air travel restarted from May 27, over 16 passengers have tested positive for coronavirus despite stringent precautionary measures.
Hey PUBG Fans! New Mode ‘Mysterious Jungle To Be Out Soon On PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile has announced that a new mode 'Mysterious Jungle' will be out soon.
End Of An Era! Famous Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Passes Away; All About India's Veteran Fortuneteller
Despite being a Parsi, Bejan Daruwalla was an ardent follower of Hindu Lord Ganesha, who believed that Life is a sum of caring and daring approach.
Modi 2.0 Anniversary: The Crisis Managers In The BJP-Led NDA Government
While PM Modi, himself is skilled in handling every crisis, the decision of abrogation of Article 370, SC's decision on Ayodhya, and the Coronavirus pandemic introduced us to the crisis managers of the Modi 2.0 government.
20 Lakh Crore Economic Package Was A Show Off By The Government: Abhishek Manu Singhvi
Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi attacked the government over a faltering economy. 'GDP is falling continuously,' he said adding that the 20 lakh crore economic package is a mere show-off by the government.
George Floyd's Death Case: One Of The Four Minneapolis Police Officers Charged With 'Third-Degree Murder'
The officials have not yet arrested or charged the other three officers involved but are continuing to investigate the evidence. Meanwhile, the officers involved in the incident have been fired and reportedly FBI is involved in investigating the case.
Delhi BJP MP Gautam Gambhir's Father's SUV Stolen From Outside His Residence
Police said Deepak Gambhir's vehicle, a Toyota Fortuner, was parked in front of his residence at around 3.30 pm on Wednesday but was found missing on Thursday morning.
Remembering Brendan Bowyer: The man who put the 'show' into the showband era and never failed to shine
Brendan Bowyer was the man who put the show into the showband era. The Waterford-born singer, who has died in Las Vegas at the age of 81, was a gentle giant remembered for his rubber-legged performances of The Hucklebuck.
'We will be lost without him' - family's tribute as funeral held for grandad who died in tragic house fire
"I can’t imagine him being sad about how or why he has gone to heaven because he was always doing good, and he was always willing to help."
CDC releases guidelines on how schools can reopen safely this fall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an extensive list of guidelines on how schools can reopen this fall safely.
Florida Lottery warns of scam targeting the elderly
The Florida Lottery is warning people of lottery scams making rounds across the country.
Polk schools looking for input on reopening schools in the fall
Polk County Schools is looking for input on reopening its schools in the fall.
Officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck before his death is now in custody
The Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on George Floyd’s neck before his death on Monday has been taken into custody, according to multiple reports.
Florida man kills girlfriend, then drives to Orlando for weekend, police say
After Ronald Gamble beat his girlfriend so severely that she died last December, he then drove to Orlando for the weekend before returning to South Florida and calling 911, police say.
Minneapolis police station set on fire, police retreat
Thursday marked the third straight day of protests in Minneapolis following the Monday death of George Floyd, a black Minnesota man who died in police custody.
Fueled by a lack of criminal charges, protests erupt nationwide over George Floyd’s death
Thursday marked a historic day of unrest as demonstrations reached a fever pitch in dozens of US cities as citizens called for an end to police brutality
7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
Police say none of the shots came from police.
President Trump says he spoke to George Floyd’s family
Trump said he conveyed his sympathy to the family.
Twitter flags Trump tweet about George Floyd protests for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter has flagged a tweet from President Donald Trump early Friday morning, saying it violated its rules about "glorifying violence" after he tweeted that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" in regards to the ongoing unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Florida committees on reopening schools, campuses holding final meetings Friday
Committees established by two groups, the Florida Education Association (FEA) and the United Faculty of Florida (UFF), to examine the best way to reopen public schools and campuses will hold their final meetings on Friday.
The Govt Just Axed Its Fucked Robodebt Scheme & Is Now Refunding A Casual $721 Million
The Australian Federal Government has today announced that they will refund the $721 million worth of funds recouped by the robodebt scheme.
Minneapolis Police Officer Charged With Murder And Manslaughter Over George Floyd’s Death
There may be further charges laid over the incident.
Just All The Times The Internet Called The Govt The Fuck Out Over Today’s Robodebt 180
The Federal Government today announced a plan to refund $721 million worth of robodebt payments, and Twitter has some thoughts about it.
Woolies Is Quietly Testing A New CCTV System That Films You At The Self-Service Checkout
The trial is designed to target people who don't "do the right thing", a spokesperson said.
Kriti Sanon shares a mesmerising monochrome picture; calls herself 'old school' while revealing the things she loves
Kriti Sanon has come and dominated the silver screen from her first film 'Heropanti'. The diva, who has won over the audience by delivering back to ba
Fans go gaga over Varun Dhawan's shirtless throwback post; call him 'Hot chocolate'
Varun Dhawan has been raising awareness about the pandemic and urging his fans to stay indoors. Not only that but the talented actor has also come out
India's Test series can happen in as little as one venue depending on circumstances: Cricket Australia
Cricket News: Cricket Australia has not ruled out the possibility of the Covid-19 pandemic forcing a change in the schedule for India's tour with the board still ke
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja pose for a cool selfie while being quarantined at their Delhi house!
Sonam Kapoor is currently quarantining with her hubby Anand Ahuja at their Delhi house. The actress has been sharing pictures and videos on social med
Bolly Buzz: Sonu Sood airlifts 177 girls from Kerala, Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar sing Bradley Cooper - Lady Gaga's 'Shallow'
Like people all over the world, our Bollywood celebrities too are currently stuck at home due to lockdown. The shooting of the films might be on hold,
Not just Alia Bhatt but THIS actress too wishes to marry Ranbir Kapoor!
There is one more actress who had expressed her desire to marry Ranbir and it is none other than Sara Ali Khan! The young actress had revealed her des
“I cut myself off from Mumbai to write peacefully here,” says Ali Abbas Zafar who is spending lockdown at his dream home in Dehradun
Bollywood celebrities are spending lockdown at different destinations, while few are stuck in Mumbau, others have managed to travel out of the city. ‘
"I haven't passed a single audition in my life", says actress Taapsee Pannu on the latest episode of Filmfare Lockdown Conversations
Taapsee Pannu is one of the talented actresses of Bollywood. She has made a place for herself in everyone's hearts with her stellar performances in th
‘Dad trained mom well’ Riddhima Kapoor Sahni says as Neetu Kapoor beats her in two scrabble games
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is making the most of her time bonding with mom Neetu Kapoor in their Mumbai residence.
Flashback Friday: When Abhishek Bachchan's PDA made wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan blush on stage
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are one of the most popular Bollywood couples, who enjoys a huge fan following. The beautiful couple has
Renault to restructure factories, confirms 15,000 job cuts
News News: PARIS: Carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to restructure some French plants and potentially close others as it confirm.
Sonam Kapoor updates her fans as an earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hits Delhi!
Sonam Kapoor is spending quality time with husband Anand Ahuja at their Delhi house. The actress has been updating fans about her day-to-day activitie
I definitely want to make a Test comeback but it won't be easy: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Cricket News: "I definitely want to play Test cricket, but I know it won’t be easy to make a comeback, as everyone is doing very well,” the 30-year-old Bhuvneshwar
Never said India lost deliberately to England in 2019 World Cup: Ben Stokes
Cricket News: England all-rounder Ben Stokes has denied the claims that in his latest book "Ben Stokes on Fire", he suggested that India deliberately lost to Englan
THIS throwback picture of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and others from New York is all things love
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has brought everyone’s lives to a standstill. Even the Bollywood celebs are locked in their houses and they are tryin
Kiara Advani reveals her ‘takkar’ moment with Varun Dhawan in a BTS bloopers video
Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani had recreated the hit number ‘Sun Saathiya’ from ‘ABCD 2’ and their chemistry in the throwback video was truly charming.
Flashback Friday: Did you know Alia Bhatt wanted Ranbir Kapoor to be a part of her Swayamvar if it were to happen?
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have been shelling out major relationship goals for a long time now. Be it movie dates or vacays, their fans love to see
Lata Mangeshkar pays tribute to lyricist Yogesh Gaur on his demise
Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar on Friday paid tribute to lyricist Yogesh Gaur after his demise earlier today. The 90-year-old singer expressed her res
Janhvi Kapoor or Khushi Kapoor: Who rocked the checkered pants look better?
Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor are one of the most adored siblings in Bollywood. The sisters are currently under quarantine with their father Boney K
Flashback Friday: When Ranbir Kapoor opened up about settling down in life and having a family post break-up with Katrina Kaif
In the throwback interview, Ranbir reportedly said that he is a romantic, who isn't just ready he's waiting to settle, not down necessarily but into s
Pooja Hegde's fans furious on Samantha Akkineni after an alleged chat of the latter surfaces online
This whole scenario has triggered Samantha’s fans and prompted them to start the hashtag #PoojaMustApologizeSamantha on Twitter. However, in a surpris
Ileana D'Cruz continues to experiment with new fun filters; takes to social media to share a new picture
Ileana D'Cruz is one of the best actresses in the industry, who has been entertaining the audience with back to back stellar performances on the silve
Twenty20 World Cup schedule under 'very high risk': Cricket Australia boss
Cricket News: Cricket Australia on Friday conceded that there is "very high risk" of this year's T20 World Cup being postponed and the body is bracing up for huge r
Watch: When Ranbir Kapoor received the cutest proposal ever on the sets of his film!
In this video from the sets of ‘Bhoothnath Returns’, Ranbir is seen sitting and prepping for his scene when a girl on the set with the clapboard confe
Flashback Friday: When Kareena Kapoor Khan gave a cold-shoulder to BFF Karan Johar at an event
Karan Johar, in his memoir, talked about the time he did not talk to his BFF Kareena Kapoor Khan for about a year. When he tried extending an olive br
Prospect of T20 World Cup going ahead as planned under 'very high risk': Kevin Roberts
Cricket News: Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts on Friday said that there is a 'very high risk about the prospect' of the T20 World Cup taking place a
Twinkle Khanna shares a glimpse of 'Maa Ke Haath Ka Khana' amid the lockdown; view picture
Actress Twinkle Khanna is currently at home amid the lockdown and making the most of her free time with her husband Akshay Kumar and kids, Nitara and
Not just Goku, Disha Patani is also obsessed over THESE two anime characters; read details
Disha Patani has always expressed her love for the anime character Goku from the series 'Dragon Ball Z'. The actress has even named her pet dog as Gok
Allowing people to meet in bubbles ‘could spread coronavirus in population’
It was thought the roadmap to easing the lockdown contained the possibility one household could form a social ‘bubble’.
TalkTalk says issue affecting access to some websites ‘resolved’
The problem came as many people working from home tried to log on during the coronavirus pandemic.
Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance
Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK
The popular tourist destination was quick to impose a lockdown.
EE’s 5G service reaches 80 locations on first anniversary since launch
The firm said 5G customers are mostly using it to watch more video, with YouTube the most popular app.
Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody
The arrest comes after three days of protests.
Businesses told to start paying furlough bill from August
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled plans for grants for freelancers of up to £6,570 which will also be available from that date.
Labour calls for Attorney General to apologise after her defence of Cummings
Suella Braverman had said the Prime Minister’s adviser had been doing ‘what any good parent does’.
Sinn Fein leader says she would not justify every action taken by IRA
Mary Lou McDonald said violence had been justified to take on the British State.
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.
Devastating school blaze caused by building work, investigators believe
No children were on the premises at the time of the fire.
Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
The move is part of a two billion euro cost-cutting plan over three years.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased
Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.
Superfan’s lifetime collection of rock’n’roll memorabilia could fetch thousands
The collection features items signed by Pink Floyd, David Bowie, The Who, Eric Clapton and Sting,
EasyJet to cut 30% of staff and reduce fleet
THOUSANDS of easyJet staff are to lose their jobs, the airline has announced as it restructures following the coronavirus pandemic.
Farmers ‘managing’ but could lose new staff as businesses reopen
THE farming industry is ‘managing’ despite the loss of foreign labour during the pandemic, but concerns are growing about possible staff shortages when other sectors reopen, an industry spokesman has said.
Shadow chancellor says firms getting Covid help should pay back society
Anneliese Dodds told people in County Durham there should be a new social contract with firms that have been supported through the crisis.
Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says
The Labour leader also says ‘a huge debt of gratitude’ is owed to key workers.
MP criticised for taking maternity leave
Siobhan Baillie has been receiving ‘unpleasant’ emails after taking four weeks maternity leave.
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt
Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.
Diane Dodds – Furlough changes incredibly difficult for some firms in NI
Around 200,000 people have taken part in an unprecedented official initiative to save jobs during the lockdown.
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response
President Trump said the US would be ‘redirecting’ the money to ‘other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs’.
Fundraisers walk 11,000km for families of bereaved Filipino health workers
A team of around 100 are collectively travelling the distance from the UK to the Philippines.
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
LibertyBus receives £400K as numbers drop by 96%
LIBERTYBUS is to be given almost £400,000 by the government after its services became financially unviable amid the Covid-19 crisis.
‘Amazing’ efforts of community workers praised by hirsute Harry
The Duke of Sussex chatted to staff and a volunteer from the London-based charity Sport at the Heart.
Man shot in leg amid rash of gunfire incidents in Birmingham
The victim was walking down the street when he was fired at from the window of a property.
Couple swap Highland wedding for virtual promise ceremony
Amy Dickenson and Lloyd Dias had planned to marry at Dornoch Cathedral in the Highlands on May 25.
‘Bubbles’ of eight children as schools reopen for some year groups from 8 June
JERSEY’S schools will begin a phased process of reopening from Monday 8 June, but there will be no sanctions for parents who do not allow their children to return.
Pilot breaches lockdown rules by flying to closed RAF airbase ‘to go to beach’
The RAF confirmed the civilian pilot landed at RAF Valley on a closed airfield without permission.
Sheffield City Council advises against schools reopening on Monday
The South Yorkshire authority has cited fears that the test and trace system will not be ‘robust enough’ by next week.
EasyJet and Carnival poised to exit FTSE 100 as virus hammers travel firms
Avast, Homeserve, Ladbrokes owner GVC and Convatec have been earmarked as the most likely firms to move into the index.
People can meet family and friends as lockdown eases in Scotland
Some non-contact outdoor leisure activities such as golf, tennis, bowls and fishing are also resuming.
How to have a socially distanced barbecue – expert’s view
Behavioural neuroscientist Professor Patricia Riddell urged people to consider their guest list carefully.
Millions of BN(O)s in Hong Kong could be eligible for UK citizenship
The Government estimates there are around 2.9 million BN(O)s currently in Hong Kong.
What the papers say – May 29
The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.
Pubs with beer gardens likely to be first to reopen when restrictions eased
Pubs, restaurants, theatres, clubs and cinemas have been closed for more than two months.
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 190 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
Tiny Changes announces online festival fundraiser recognising Covid charity work
The Tiny Gigs fundraiser on June 20 and 21 will include artists such as Tim Burgess, Frank Turner, The Staves and Cloth.
Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease
Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.
What will change about going to the dentist?
Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.
Reservoirs are full – but the long-range forecast is for dry weather
RESERVOIRS are 95% full and the Island is in a ‘comfortable’ position despite the long spell of dry weather, Jersey Water has said.
Duchess of York praises daughter on postponed wedding day
The coronavirus outbreak led to Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi postponing their nuptials.
Record-breaking spring sunshine boosts British strawberry crop
Tesco berry buyer Laura Mitchell said the good weather has resulted in ‘exceptionally good quality and sweet strawberries’.
Battle of Jutland warship’s four years since restoration marked in lockdown
HMS Caroline closure amid the pandemic has had a ‘devastating impact’ on its finances with the loss of visitor revenue.
In Pictures: Britons enjoy their time in the sun as lockdown rules are relaxed
Glorious weather greeted those taking advantage of the loosening of the emergency measures.
What is the Covid Alert Levels system?
The Covid Alert Levels system is similar to that used to establish the terrorist threat and will be run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre.
Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules
The letters, deemed ‘personal and confidential correspondence’, were deposited into the National Archives of Australia
London buses to resume front door boarding
The process will be phased back in at the weekend.
Young’s says it expects ‘lower sales’ when customers return to pubs
The London-based pub company said it will not pay shareholders a dividend for the past year.
UK’s largest solar farm to be built in Kent despite countryside concerns
Construction work on Cleve Hill solar park is due to begin in 2021, with the site operational by April 2022.
Smoke from major Normandy fire visible from Jersey
A HUGE plume of smoke stretched across the sky to the south-east of Jersey today (29 May) after a large fire broke out at a recycling site in Normandy.
Non-essential shops in Wales could reopen next month, says Drakeford
The First Minister indicated further relaxing of lockdown rules, before defending his ‘stay local’ five-mile restriction on travel.
No prosecution over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga, police say
The 47-year-old was working at Victoria Station in London when she was allegedly spat at.
People shielding from coronavirus ‘feel left behind’ as lockdown measures ease
Charities are concerned about the impact an indefinite isolation will have on the more than two million people shielding in the UK.
MP insists social distancing was in place at veteran’s 100th birthday party
Kevan Jones, who represents North Durham, said only a small number of people were there and hands were sanitised as they entered.
Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green said testing in care homes needs to be prioritised.
Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.
Officer fired after death of arrested black man subject of multiple complaints
Chauvin, whose driveway was splattered with red paint and the graffiti ‘murderer’, has not spoken publicly since Mr Floyd’s death.
No further action over death of railway worker following police inquiries
Detectives have concluded there is no evidence to substantiate any criminal offences having taken place over the death of Belly Mujinga, said BTP.
BC farms need workers
The British Columbia government has created a new online resource to help the province's agricultural sector find workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Theatre gets positive review
A review of operations within the Kelowna Community Theatre suggests only fine-tuning is needed for it to become more efficient and generate additional revenue.
Swastika found at trailhead
A Kelowna man took it upon himself to deal with an apparent racist act of vandalism on the KLO Creek Trail near Gallagher's Canyon.
Rising waters close launches
Rising lake levels have forced the closure of all boat launches at the north end of Kalamalka Lake.
Mayor, Chief shave heads
Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran and Westbank First Nation Chief Christopher Derickson are sporting new buzz cuts after reaching their goals in Okanagan College’s Haircuts for Health Care campaign.
Stonewalled on mussels
Earlier this month, the Okanagan Basin Water Board reminded the public that the battle against invasive mussels hasn't gone away during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fight over Charlie's hookers - Entertainment News
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars Denise Richards and Lisa Rinna have clashed over Charlie Sheen's relationships with hookers.
Stripped of billionaire status
Forbes magazine, which once declared Kylie Jenner a billionaire on its cover, says she no longer deserves the title, but Jenner is pushing back.
TCC indoor track to reopen
The fieldhouse at the Tournament Capital Centre is scheduled to reopen on June 1, as part of a phased approach.
Virus highlights gov't secrecy
Canadians have been denied information about COVID-19 and details about government responses to the pandemic, say a group of Canadian accountability experts.
5 officers could be charged
Five officers involved in a 2017 incident in Prince George could face potential charges after an IIO investigation.
Knee on neck cop charged
UPDATE 11:35 a.m. The Minneapolis police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder.
Downtown shows resiliency
Coming off record attendance at public events in 2019, the Downtown Vernon Association has faced unexpected challenges – as has the rest of the world – in 2020.
Long-term care's crisis
Conditions in long-term care are breaking the people who staff nursing and retirement homes, leading to worse care for the vulnerable seniors who live there, the head of the Canadian Support Workers Association said.
Rollover crash by mall
It wasn't the start to Friday two drivers were hoping for.
Local state of emergency
UPDATE 3:35 p.m. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board has declared a state of local emergency for the entire Boundary region.
Danger near waterways
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is reminding residents to be safe around waterways, with hot weather in the forecast plus an expected rainstorm towards the end of the weekend.
Excluded from pandemic pay
More than 250,000 health, social services and corrections employees in British Columbia are receiving “temporary pandemic pay” for working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a local court clerk doesn't know why her and her coworkers haven't been included.
Early warnings of shooter
A newly released document reveals that in May 2011, police were told the Nova Scotia man who would later kill 22 people in a shooting rampage wanted to "kill a cop" and was feeling mentally unstable.
Adorable orphaned fawns
Two fawns have been rescued after a cougar killed their mother on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.
Depression walk goes virtual
The annual Penticton Defeat Depression Day is going virtual this year.
Busey: messages from angels - Entertainment News
Gary Busey believes angels have been sending him special messages ever since he met them after a 1988 motorcycle crash.
CannTrust back in business
CannTrust Holdings Inc. says Health Canada has reinstated its licences for its greenhouse in Niagara and that it will immediately restart operations.
The end of Hong Kong?
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes a newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city.
Suspect tripped up senior
Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and walked away.
Crude has best month
Canada's oil patch has little to celebrate even though crude oil prices concluded their best ever month.
$50k donation for healthcare
Kelowna Chevrolet has made a $50,000 donation to the Our Students, Your Health campaign.
Apology for arrest of reporter
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz apologized to CNN, saying he takes total responsibility for the arrest of one of the network's crews Friday as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs
French carmaker Renault said Friday it will cut 15,000 jobs worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro ($2.2 billion) cost-cutting plan, as a brutal drop in industry sales during the pandemic worsened the company's pre-existing problems.
Mackenzie tour pulls the pin
The Mackenzie Tour - PGA Tour Canada will not be teeing it up in 2020.
Feds won't mandate refunds
The federal government is not committing to a bailout of the Canadian airlines sector - but is also not planning to require air carriers to refund ticket holders for the flights cancelled during the COVID pandemic as some consumers have requested.
Motel bought for fire victims
The provincial government has purchased a motel to house dozens of people displaced by a fire in Campbell River last month.
Region prepares for floods
The potential of thunderstorms in the B.C. Southern Interior has forecasters expecting river levels in the Boundary region to rise quickly early next week.
Buses, playgrounds to return
School District 67 will be re-opening its playgrounds on June 1 at the same time as the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, District of Summerland and City of Penticton, and will be running school bus services as well.
Pam 'never really married' - Entertainment News
Pamela Anderson's brief 2020 'marriage' to movie boss Jon Peters never happened, according to the Baywatch star.
Deadly drunk gets 17 years
A South Carolina man convicted of driving under the influence for a fourth time was sentenced to 17 years in prison in connection with a crash last year that left a 66-year-old man dead.
Volcanos in space - Skywatching
Volcanoes are important things. They play a part in recycling the surface rocks of a world, and in building new land. For example, all the Hawaiian Islands are actually active or extinct volcanoes.
FMG appoints Claire Owens as new managing director
Huddersfield-based incident management and recovery business FMG, appointed Claire Owens as a new managing director in March, at the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK.
Tristar Worldwide begins 45-day consultation process with workers
Addison Lee Group chauffeur division Tristar Worldwide has started a 45-day consultation with some of its workers, according to GMB London.
The cities that could benefit most from the UK’s £500 million EV charging fund
According to new research from Uswitch.com, Stoke-on-Trent, Southend and Birmingham are among the cities that could benefit most from the Government’s £500 million ‘Rapid Charging Fund’.
A38 carriageway in Plymouth closed after car bursts into flames
Fire crews, police and Highways England Traffic Officers were called to blaze between Forder Valley and Manadon
Tesco apology after shocked family find exotic bug in broccoli
A Government official has collected the suspected red palm weevil which survived for two weeks in a fridge
Question Time is returning to Plymouth and you could be in the 'virtual' audience
Programme will be filmed with a virtual audience rather than a live one.
Young men seen releasing balloons into the sea off Plymouth Hoe
Shocked bystander believes that as many as 50 were dropped into the water - posing a threat to marine life
Bills promote bicycle use
Velasco pointed out that with the limited availability of mass transport system even in areas under the general community quarantine, it becomes a “new normal” for commuters to use bicycles as a primary mode of transportation.
Isko: MIDCC needs frontliners
THE city government of Manila is in need of frontliners for its Manila Infectious Disease Control Center .(MIDCC) located at the Sta. Ana Hospital.
Mandaluyong prioritizes safety of trikers, passengers
THE Mandaluyong City Government said it will only allow tricycle drivers to operate if they will test negative for COVID-19 to ensure their safety and the safety of passengers.
Home quarantine patients to be placed in Navotas CIF, hospital
THE Navotas City Government will place persons confirmed positive for coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 who were still under home quarantine to the community isolation facility (CIF) while those who have higher risk for severe complications due to certain health conditions will be admitted to Navotas City Hospital.
No. 2 HVI caught with shabu in Tondo
THE Manila Police District-Station 1 arrested a male suspect tagged as the ‘Number 2 High Value Individual (HVI)’ and said to be a drug pusher, in Tondo, Manila.
Pag-IBIG Fund sets P10B construction fund to build more homes, boost economy
Pag-IBIG Fund has increased to P10 billion its home construction fund in a bid to encourage production of housing units for its members and help boost the national economy. “We have alloc
Midas: Additional PDLs released
COURT Administrator Jose Midas Marquez yesterday disclosed that an additional 4,167 persons deprived of liberty have been released from prison amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
P1.3M shabu seized from Nigerian, 3 Pinoys in Bacoor
CALABARZON policemen yesterday arrested a Nigerian national and his three Filipino cohorts after they conspired to sell an estimated P1.3 million worth of shabu to an undercover officer in Bacoor City, Cavite, Police Regional Office 4-A director, Brigadier General Vicente D. Danao Jr. said.
Build, Build. Build projects resume
THE Department of Public Works and Highways announced that infrastructure projects under the government’s Build, Build, Build Program in various places nationwide have recommenced, which will fuel government’s bounce back plan to help the economy recover quickly.
Epiroc secures contract from Codelco for Chuquicamata mine in Chile
Epiroc has secured a large equipment and service contract from Chilean state-owned copper miner Codelco for use at its Chuquicamata mine in northern Chile.
Endeavour Silver resumes operations at three Mexico mines
Canadian miner Endeavour Silver has resumed mining operations at its three underground silver-gold mines in Mexico.
Labrador Gold announces private placement to raise $3.5m
Canadian mining company Labrador Gold has announced that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement to raise CAD3.5m ($2.54m).
Endeavour receives shareholder approval for Semafo merger
Endeavour Mining has announced that its shareholders have voted “overwhelmingly” in favour of its acquisition of Semafo, which was announced in March.
Najib Denies Using An Israeli Company To Spy On Civilians And Opposition
The operation by Najib's administration and the company was called 'Project Magnum'.
Japanese Man Helped Clean Up 4,500 Cigarette Butts Littered Around Putrajaya
He also picked up a whopping 202kg of litter with other volunteers in Cyberjaya.
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3 delayed by a week
Epic pushes the next season out by a week, but an interim event should tide you over
Samsung's new Galaxy Book Flex borrows the Note 10's S Pen
Samsung has announced its lineup of laptops for 2020, including a new convertible in the form of the Galaxy Book Flex
Amazon prepares Summer Sale to win back lost customers
With Prime Day reportedly delayed, the e-commerce giant might still flog some bargains soon
She’s small for her age but Molly runs like the wind
She wears size four clothes and only just reaches the armpit of her competitors but Molly Bremner has a heart as big as the sky.
BT Sport offers 50% bill credit for June as Premier League announces return
BT Sport customers will be able to get a 50% bill credit on their subscriptions next month, with Premier League football now set to return on 17 June
Government announces furlough scheme changes – what you need to know
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a series of changes to the Government's furlough scheme today, including workers being able to go back part-time from July. Here's what you need to know
Government's self-employment support scheme extended – what you need to know
The Government's Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended and will pay out another single grant covering three months, the Chancellor has announced today. It's also said this will be
Coronavirus Scotland: Glasgow Comedy Club event axed after cops and council fears
A DRIVE IN comedy weekend in Glasgow due to start tonight has been postponed after cops and council bosses raised last minute concerns The plug had to be pulled on the shows at Glasgow’s Rotunda Co…
Teen killer’s Glasgow home targeted by vigilantes after he bragged about sickening crime
A TEENAGE killer’s home was attacked by vigilantes after he bragged about his sickening crime. The 15-year-old’s house was targeted as he waits to be sentenced over the daylight slaughter of garden…
Banned driver led cops on Glasgow chase after being caught leaving lover’s home at 4am
A DRIVER banned for life who broke coronavirus measures and went on a five-mile police chase was jailed today for 16 months. Malcolm Hutcheon, 50, drove on three wheels in the latter part of the ch…
Two men die after late night ‘incident’ at Inverness flats as forensic cops scour scene
TWO MEN have died after an alleged incident at a block of flats in Inverness. Emergency services raced to the scene in the Hilton area of the city after the alarm was raised around 11pm last night.…
Scots mum, 28, who lost newborn baby tragically dies from lung inflammation weeks after cancer all clear
A MUM who lost her newborn baby and battled cancer twice has tragically died. Danielle Currie, 28, sadly passed away on May 11 – just weeks after being told she could leave Glasgow’s Be…
Three people rushed to hospital after Glenrothes disturbance as cops race to scene
THREE people have been rushed to hospital after a Glenrothes disturbance which saw cops lock down the scene. Police were called to Ryan Road in the Fife town after the alarm was raised at 4pm this …
Blantyre man rushed to hospital with head injury after hit-and-run as cops hunt driver
A MAN was rushed to hospital earlier today after falling victim to a hit and run in Blantyre. Police are appealing for information after a 47-year-old male was knocked down by a motor at Anderson G…
Kirriemuir schoolgirl, 13, raped by two men in woods near war memorial
A SCOTS schoolgirl was raped by two men in woodland near a war memorial – with cops now launching a manhunt. Officers are appealing for information after the horrific attack in Kirriemuir. De…
Five Glasgow teens targeted in hit-and-run murder bid after car ploughs into them as cops hunt driver
COPS are probing a murder bid after a crazed motorist deliberately ploughed into a group of teens in Glasgow. The men, three aged 18 and two 19-year-olds, were walking on Killin Street in Shettlest…
Man dies after being found seriously hurt in Edinburgh flat as cops tape off scene
A MAN has died after being found seriously hurt in a flat in Edinburgh. Emergency services raced to the property in North Bughtlin Brae after reports of a concern for a person. Officers have now co…
DD News shifts operations to Khelgaon after employee tests positive for Covid-19
The 53-year-old video journalist had last gone to work on May 21 and after he returned home, he started feeling uneasy and took leave.According to an official of DD News, initially they were told that he had a heatstroke and then they learnt he had a heart attack which led to his death
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump, accusing him of breaking its rules by 'glorifying violence' in a message that said looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot
Donald Trump signs social media order after Twitter battle
US president targets social media firms’ liability shield after Twitter fact-checks him.I’m signing an order to uphold the free speech rights of the American people, the president said
MobiKwik taken down from Play Store over ad policy violation, reinstated later
MobiKwik has alleged that the deceptive ad in question was related to Aarogya Setu and their app was removed because they carried a link to it
Delhi HC vacates order restraining Vedanta from invoking bank guarantees
Senior advocate Harish Salve appearing for the Vedanta submitted that at the outset the law relating to Bank Guarantees is very well settled
HBO Max witnesses 90,000 mobile downloads on first day, trailing rivals
That number is far less than the tally for Walt Disney Co.’s Disney , which attracted 4 million mobile users on its launch day back in November.
UK plans new 5G club of 10 democracies, including India: Report
A so-called 'D10' club of democratic partners, including G7 countries – UK, US, Italy, Germany, France, Japan and Canada – plus Australia, South Korea and India will aim to create alternative suppliers of 5G equipment and other technologies to avoid relying on China
Delhi HC seeks RBI’s reply on expired cheque due to covid-19
The case of the petitioner was that he is aggrieved by the act of bank in refusing to honour a cheque dated 16 January 2020 for an amount of Rs.10 lakhs on the ground of instrument being staled
Move over James Bond; India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan
The bird had participated in a pigeon racing contest and the digits on the bird's leg were his mobile phone number.The Pakistani owner of the pigeon had urged India to return his bird, which Indian villagers turned over to police after discovering it
Donald Trump’s order may expedite social media regulations in India
The order puts the spotlight back on India where the government has been considering regulating social media platforms to curb fake news and hate speeches
Why Trump’s Executive Order against protection for social media firms matters
Trump is arguing that if social media firms seek protection from the fact that they cannot control what a user posts, then they shouldn’t be intervening with those posts either.Trump’s move could set a precedent for other countries, though it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will follow them
Gurgaon registers highest daily spike in Covid-19 cases, 115 test positive today
Gurgaon Civil Surgeon said the total cases have now jumped to 520, including 293 active cases. In the last 4 days alone, 236 cases emerged in the city.The doubling rate of cases is now one week in Gurgaon
Thierry Delaporte as CEO to help Wipro with new ideas, global presence: Analysts
Prior to Wipro, Delaporte was the chief operating officer of Capgemini Group and a member of its group executive board.Analysts believe Delaporte will be expected to deliver on tasks predecessor Abidali Z. Neemuchwala left incomplete
Maharashtra govt hikes honorarium for doctors on bond and contract
According to the revised salaries, bonded doctors working in tribal belts will get ₹75,000 against ₹60,000 earlier.Maharashtra also announced a comprehensive personal accident cover of ₹50 lakh to all employees who are on active duty relating to survey, tracing, testing etc for covid-19
India’s coronavirus death count tops China as new cases spike
India's reported cases of 165,799 infections is the ninth highest globally, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.The mortality rate from Covid-19 in India stood at 2.8% against world average of 6.2%
Sanofi stops enrolling COVID-19 patients in hydroxychloroquine trials amid safety concerns
The moves come after the WHO paused its hydroxychloroquine trial after The Lancet reported patients getting the drug had increased death rates and irregular heartbeats
Coronavirus update: India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1.65 lakh, over 7,000 new cases in last 24 hours
The total number of coronavirus cases in the country increased to 165,799.Delhi saw its biggest spike in daily COVID-19 count as over 1,000 people had tested positive for the virus
China's cover-up of Covid-19 led to global pandemic and loss of a million lives: Trump
China has total control over WHO despite only paying $40 million a year compared to what US has been paying, which is approximately $450 million a year, says Trump
Franklin Templeton’s legal troubles rise as Madras HC issues notice
The court sought a status report from Sebi on the refund process.The matter would be next heard on 26 June
Haryana minister bats for lockdown extension; curbs free movement at Delhi borders
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij also said if the central government will allow free movement of people after lockdown 4.0 ends, the state will follow the directions.He said Haryana would have been much better on the COVID-19 front had it not been impacted by Delhi
Finance secretary urges BRICS nations to share covid-19 related tax measures
Since March, the government slew of measures to help the industry tide through the covid-19 crisis, including deferring several compliance requirements.The meeting of the heads of tax authorities from five large emerging economies of the world on Friday was hosted by the Federal Tax Service of Russia
Donald Trump announces probe of Chinese companies listed in US
Among the largest were e-commerce giant Alibaba, China's largest oil producer PetroChina and Sinopec, the world's largest oil refiner.The announcement followed Beijing's move to implement a new security law on semi-autonomous Hong Kong that critics say would stifle freedom
More than 1.65 lakh people travelled in 2,198 flights since Monday: Puri
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, 'Our airports continue to function smoothly'.Private carriers have operated a total of 2,198 flights till 5 pm on Friday -- 428 on Monday, 445 on Tuesday, 460 on Wednesday, 494 on Thursday and 371 on Friday
Railways asks people with serious health issues to take trains only if necessary
Railways has been drawing flak over the last few days due to inordinate delay of Shramik Special trains.Railways have maintained that those who died in the trains were old and with chronic disease
Kerala: 62 more people, including two cabin crew of Air India, test positive for virus
A Gulf returnee succumbed to the virus, taking the total number of fatalities in the state to eight
Minneapolis: Ex-cop who knelt on African-American man’s neck charged with murder
Derek Chauvin, the officer who is seen on a bystander's cellphone video kneeling on George Floyd's neck on Monday before he died has been charged with third-degree murder.The cellphone footage showed Floyd repeatedly moaning and gasping while he pleaded to Chauvin, kneeling on his neck, 'Please, I can't breathe'
Europe airs 'grave concern' over China's move in Hong Kong
The European Union voiced 'grave concern' over sweeping new Chinese national-security legislation in Hong Kong and questioned China’s respect for its international commitments
Tobacco industry pushing products that limit ability to fight Covid-19: WHO
WHO said that the tobacco industry has offered free branded masks and delivery to your door during quarantine and has lobbied for their products to be listed as ‘essential’.WHO launched a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them of tobacco industry tactics
Mumbai lockdown likely to be extended as coronavirus cases rise over 36,000
As the coronavirus cases in the state continued to increase rapidly, Maharashtra may continue lockdown for few more days.Mumbai alone reported over 36,000 coronavirus cases
Appreciate difficulties of PMC Bank depositors on moratorium on withdrawals: HC to Centre, RBI
Activist Bejon Kumar Misra filed the petition seeking directions to RBI to ease out the moratorium for withdrawal of deposited money of depositors from PMC Bank during the pandemic
FDI inflows from Cayman Islands into India triples in FY20
The Cayman Islands, which is close to Cuba and was ranked in the study as the most prominent centre for financial secrecy, hosts more than 100,000 companies, a number that outstrips the local population
Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwala dies at 88
A practicing Zoroastrian, Daruwalla was also a self-proclaimed Ganesha devotee
Finance ministry not in favour of raising GST rates on non-essential items
Although government has eased restrictions in the ongoing lockdown and allowed businesses to restart operations, India’s more than two-month-long lockdown and flight of migrant workers from urban and industrial centres have crippled economic activity.
Only 4 Shramik trains have taken over 72 hours to reach destination:Railways
The clarifications came amid criticism over delays that the migrant trains were getting 'lost' before reaching their destinations.Till May 28, VK Yadav said, 3,840 Shramik Specials operated ferrying a total of 52 lakh passengers.
Output of eight infrastructure sectors contracts by 38.1% in April
During the month of nationwide lockdown, cement and steel output shrank 86% and 83.9% respectively, while electricity and coal output fell 22.8% and 15.5% respectively
Coronavirus: Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients in India
Sun Pharma said the pancreatitis drug, nafamostat mesilate, has been identified as a potential candidate for COVID-19 patients by scientists at University of Tokyo and Leibniz Institute for Primate Research, Germany
IRCTC train ticket booking: Reservation period extended, tatkal brought back
The tatkal ticket booking facility will also be applicable for 200 special mail express trains that will commence from June 1.Indian Railways partially resumed services with 30 special AC trains on May 12
Delhi registers record 1,106 Covid-19 positive cases in a day, tally hits 17,386
As per the Delhi health reports, 13 deaths have occurred in the last 24 hours, total fatalities reached 398.At least 7,846 patients have recovered from coronavirus so far in Delhi while 9,142 cases are active, the health department said
As job loss mounts, labour ministry ties up with TCS iON for career counseling
The career counseling service will be offered on the national career service (NCS) platform for free in Hindi and English languages, and try to cover the soft skills and basic job skills that industries demand
Covid-19: With record 116 deaths in 24 hours, Maharashtra's toll crosses 2,000
The total number of cases also surpassed 62,000-mark after 2,683 more cases were reported since Thursday.A record 8,381 patients have been discharged after recovering from the highly contagious virus in the last 24 hours, said a health official
In the name of Shramik Special, Railways running 'Corona Express' trains: Mamata
Mamata also said that social distancing norms were not being followed in the Shramik Special trains as they are running at full capacity.The Railways are bringing people from hotspot areas in huge numbers, she added
No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension: Report
PM Narendra Modi has not spoken with US President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension
One more covid-19 death in Kerala, 62 new patients including two Air India crew
Except for one person infected through contact, 33 of Friday's new patients came from foreign countries and 23 came from other states, Vijayan said.With this, the state's recorded cases have reached 1,150
Maharashtra to ease lockdown from June onwards
Maharashtra Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta had on Tuesday told reporters that the lockdown removal will happen in a 'very very gradual' and calibrated manner.Inter-district movement however, may not be allowed as it may lead to cross infection
Amid Covid-19 rise, Delhi HC suspends functioning till June 14
All the benches of the high court would, however, take up urgent matters through video conferencing as per the roster.The high court has also ordered for the suspension of the functioning of its subordinate courts till the same date i.e. June 14
Coronavirus: Biggest spike in daily count, India at No. 9 among worst COVID-19-hit countries
The number of daily coronavirus cases in India hit a new high today.Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally inched towards 60,000-mark
Covid-19: New York City 'on track' to begin reopening week of 8 June, says Cuomo
New York City has already met guidelines surrounding falling deaths and declining hospitalizations and is expected to meet criteria concerning hospital and testing capacity next week, Cuomo told reporters
GST Council may find it difficult to raise GST rates
It was widely expected that the GST Council could consider raising tax rates and cess on certain non-essential items to boost revenue for states and the Centre.Several states have reportedly taken an over 80-90% hit in GST collections in April
India’s covid toll crosses China’s as cases rise steadily
The death rate in India has remained at 3.3%, while the global fatality rate hovers around 6%
Maharashtra to soon announce economic package to tide over virus crisis: Ajit Pawar
'In a nutshell, we are facing an economic crisis and we want to find a way out,' said Pawar.He also said that although the Centre recently announced an economic package, there were still differences of opinion on how much money will be given to the people
Covid-19: Tamil Nadu sees highest single-day spike in cases; tally past 20,000
The death toll in the state increased to 154 after nine more fatalities were reported since Thursday.A total of 11,313 patients have been discharged or cured of the highly contagious disease, including 765 such patients discharged today
India-China row: No recent contact between Trump and Modi on issue, say sources
Trump has been offering to mediate between India and China and said he had spoken to Modi on the issue.Tensions have been simmering following military build-up by Indian and Chinese armies in Sikkim and Ladakh along LAC
France's coronavirus new deaths and cases slow down
France is to allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen from June 2 - though with more restrictions in Paris than elsewhere.The French health ministry said the number of fatalities rose by 52, or 0.2%, to 28,714, the fourth highest in the world
Locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff, says DGCA, issues guidelines
Locusts are found at lower levels and therefore pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and takeoff phase of the flight.Almost all air intake ports of the aircraft will be prone to ingestion in large numbers, if the aircraft flies through a swarm, DGCA said
To avoid physical handling of tickets, TTEs to get magnifying glass: Railways
In order to prevent/reduce chances of infection, TTE staff may be asked to dispense with tie and coat.All the staff shall be provided with sufficient number of masks, face shields, hand gloves, head covers, sanitiser and soap so that they can perform their duty safely
FDI inflows from Caymans triple
FDI inflows from Singapore fell to $14.7 bn in FY20 from $16.2 bn in the previous year, but held on to its No.1 ranking
Covid-19 impact: India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in March quarter
Growth was 4.2% in the fiscal year through March 2020 as compared to 6.1% in FY19.The full impact of the lockdown on manufacturing and services will become more visible in the June quarter
Finance ministry not in favour of raising GST rates on non essentials
Under the GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017, protected revenues of the state governments is calculated on the basis of a 14% annual growth rate with FY16 as the base year
PM Modi and Donald Trump had no discussion on standoff at LAC with China
China too rejected Trump's offer to mediate, saying the two countries did not need the intervention of a 'third party' to settle their differences.This came as the stalemate on the ground continued with both Indian and Chinese troops holding their positions onto their positions in Ladakh
Mini-grid services continue to drive rural India’s need for power supply: Survey
Economic activities have continued to witness major drop in the mini-grid villages.Direct Government interventions have provided relief
Mumbai coronavirus update: 99% ICU beds in hospitals are occupied, says BMC
Mumbai, India's financial hub, recorded over 35,000 coronavirus cases.Out of 645 ICU beds in Mumbai, 99% were occupied, according to the data released by BMC
Delhi govt converts five hotels into makeshift hospitals for Covid-19
Govt caps the price to be charged by the hotel for providing regular services like rooms, housekeeping, disinfection and food for the patients at ₹5,000 per day per person for five-star hotels
FY20 fiscal deficit widens to 4.59% of GDP, higher than budget aim of 3.8%
This would mean that the government will have limited space to provide economic relief to businesses and individuals hit by coronavirus crisis.In absolute terms, total receipts of the government were ₹17.5 lakh crore against the estimate of ₹19.31 lakh crore
£400k for IoT security design schemes
The government has launched a £400,000 funding pot for innovators to design schemes to boost the security of internet-connected products, Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman announced today.
UK D10 plan to provide alternatives to Huawei
The UK has come up with a plan to provide alternative sources to China for telecoms, pharmaceuticals and other key supplies.
Viewpoint: Making additive manufacturers smarter via the digital twin
In the last decade, an exciting dynamic is propelling manufacturing towards 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), writes Bill Davis of Siemens Digital Industries Software, discussing the digital twin.
UltraSoc and Canis Auto Lab address CAN bus cyber threat
UltraSoC and Canis Automotive Labs are addressing a cybersecurity vulnerability in the automotive industry – the lack of security features within the CAN bus.
Trump escalates Twitter, social media war after fact-check move
United States President Donald Trump has escalated his war on social media companies, signing an executive order on Thursday challenging the liability protections in US law that serve as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
Report: US considering charges against Venezuela's first lady
Four years ago, a minor player in the Venezuelan leadership was arrested in Colombia and extradited to the United States to face drug charges. He proved to be an important catch.
'Double-edged sword': Hong Kong gov't warns US on special status
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam tried to rally people behind China's new national security on Friday, as the government warned the United States to stop interfering in its internal affairs, saying the withdrawal of the territory's special status could be a "double-edged sword".
US floats plan to expel thousands of Chinese college students
In the latest sign of tensions between the United States and Beijing over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong, the Trump administration may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at universities in the US and impose other sanctions against Chinese officials.
China's Hong Kong law 'grave concern', sanctions no solution: EU
The European Union has criticised China for asserting more control over Hong Kong and suggested the move would have an impact on China-EU relations - but the 27-nation bloc ruled out taking any action against its major trading partner.
Trump says US 'terminating relationship' with WHO amid pandemic
US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has "total control" over it.
Mahathir vows to challenge expulsion from his own party
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and four other former members have promised to challenge their removal from the Bersatu party.
'Revenge': Murdered Libyan smuggler's family kills 30 migrants
The family of a Libyan smuggler killed by migrants has killed 30 migrants in a revenge attack, Libya's United Nations-recognised government said.
New York City slated for partial reopening on June 8
New York City is "on track" to enter phase one of reopening on June 8, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday as he announced that five upstate regions will now transition to phase two, which allows businesses like barbershops and hair salons to reopen for business.
Reports of Qatar leaving Gulf bloc 'incorrect and baseless'
Qatar has denied reports that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as it prepares to mark three years of a blockade imposed by its neighbours Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt.
Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?
In December 2019, the coronavirus was seemingly confined to China. But, a few weeks later, the virus, which causes the illness known as COVID-19, became a global pandemic.
Floyd protests: Minneapolis police arrest CNN crew live on air
Police in Minneapolis released a Black CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early on Friday morning during violent protests in the city.
US: Derek Chauvin charged with murder in death of George Floyd
The white police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Trump 'terminates' US contract with WHO: Coronavirus live updates
Here are the latest updates:
Afghan forces killed as gov't urges Taliban to extend ceasefire
At least 14 members of the Afghan army have been killed in a Taliban attack as the Afghan government said the Eid ceasefire was not over yet.
Twitter flags and hides Trump's tweet that 'glorified violence'
Twitter has, for the first time, flagged and hidden a tweet by United States President Donald Trump, saying he violated Twitter's rules about glorifying violence.
Which countries have made wearing face masks compulsory?
In an attempt to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus, an increasing number of countries have made wearing face masks mandatory in public spaces, with citizens facing a possible fine if caught without one.
'Why are we still struggling?' ask Australia bushfire victims
When the Australian bush went up in flames over the southern hemisphere summer, the world pulled together in support.
India's coronavirus death toll surpasses China's
India's coronavirus death toll overtook neighbouring China's on Friday, with 175 new deaths recorded in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to data from the health ministry.
Ethiopian security forces accused of grave human rights abuses
A rights group has accused Ethiopian security forces of continuing to commit grave human rights violations, including extrajudicial executions and torture, since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office in 2018.
Brother of George Floyd: 'I just want justice'
Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, a Black man who died earlier this week after a white police officer pinned him down with his knee for several minutes, said he just wants justice for his brother.
Children facing 'devastating' effect of coronavirus: Report
The coronavirus pandemic is having a "devastating" effect on children, putting many out of school and at an increased risk of exploitation and abuse, a new report has revealed.
Sohum Shah remembers his Talvar co-star, Irrfan Khan
It’s been a month today, since Irrfan Khan left us forever. Filmmaker and actor, Sohum Shah, who worked with Irrfan in Meghna Gulzar's Talvar, shared his memories of working with the late actor.
Ajay Devgn Starrer Maidaan’s Set to be Dismantled Due to the Monsoons
The lockdown has brought the film industry on a standstill. While there are signs that film shoots might resume in some time, makers who had their film sets already erected in various studios have to dismantle them soon due to the arrival of the monsoons.
Varun Dhawan Tells Us What he Misses the Most During Lockdown
The lockdown has surely brought a halt to all our lives. While we’re learning to live without certain things, people are also utilising this time to learn new skills. But this new-normal of staying-at-home has put a lot of work on hold and people are missing their routine lives.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Wife Aaliya Siddiqui Clears the Air Around Demanding Alimony
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s wife Aaliya has been in the news for filing for a divorce from the actor. The marriage has been facing rough weather since some time.
Most Iwate 3/11 memorials canceled, with next year’s under threat
Charity events and victim support projects put on hold due to coronavirus pandemic.
Japan bankruptcies seen rising to seven-year high amid pandemic
A global economic slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is causing companies to go out of business around the world.
Japan's disaster plan revised in light of coronavirus and typhoons
The government's revisions address the reality of the virus, as well as the damage caused by typhoons Faxai and Hagibis last year.
Japan factory output and retail sales slump as pandemic hits autos
Official data Friday showed factory output slipped 9.1 percent in April from the previous month.
Nissan falls behind rivals in industry's critical transitional period
Nissan Motor Co.'s business downturn may be causing a costly delay in the global race toward new mobility technologies, analysts say.
Consumer confidence up for first time in five months in Japan
The figure is the second-lowest since April 2004 and lower than the 27.5 posted in January 2009 during the global financial crisis.
Tokyo hospital faces group infections as Japan fears second coronavirus wave
Infections in Tokyo rose to nearly 5,200 on Thursday, the highest among the country's 47 prefectures.
Tokyo nears phase two of virus recovery plan as Osaka to fully reopen
As business-minded Osaka prepares to go full bore with Tokyo trailing close behind, infections continue to fluctuate in the capital.
White Minneapolis cop who knelt on black man's neck charged with murder
The white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck was arrested and charged with murder Friday.
Twitter says Trump Minneapolis post broke rules by glorifying violence
Twitter Inc., which this week earned U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire by posting fact-check notices next to some of his tweets, has put up a rule-violatio
India’s virus deaths top China's as hot spots shift to poorer nations
India is the latest country whose coronavirus death toll has topped the number of lives lost in China, where the pandemic started, as hot spots shift to de
KyoAni arson suspect thought there were only two victims in fire
Shinji Aoba was initially unaware of the death toll and was informed by police following his arrest.
Osaka will let clubs, bars and gyms reopen on Monday
To reopen, the facilities will be required to make a list of customers and introduce a system for the tracking of infected people using QR codes.
Govt. notifies fee structure for PG medical and dental courses
Quota rule will be followed in admissions: regulatory panel chief
When haircut burns a hole in your pocket
Salons in city jack up prices post-lockdown
Madhya Pradesh launches ‘Rozgar Setu’ scheme for skilled workers
State is the first to devise such a work plan for those who returned, says CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Steps being taken to make study a pleasant experience: Jagan
Poor students the target group, says CM
NPF’s Newmai sworn as Minister in Manipur
Awangbou Newmai, MLA, was sworn in on Friday as a Minister in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition cabinet Ministry. Governor Najma Heptulla administered the oath of office and secrecy at a simple
Chaos along border as Haryana enforces curbs on movement
Police out in force in the morning but by evening traffic was moving unhindered
Two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19
The director-level officer, who attended work on May 28, was found positive for the infection along with his family members, said sources
Deep sea fishing ban periodreduced from 61 days to 47
The State government has reduced deep sea fishing ban period along coastal Karnataka from the earlier 61 days to 47 effective on June 15.Usually, the fishing ban is scheduled from June 1 to July 31. T
Foreign returnee, another test positive in Mysuru
A foreign returnee and an inter-State traveller tested positive to COVID-19 in Mysuru on Friday.This is the first case of an international traveller contracting the disease on return to Mysuru.The 28-
Top JMB terrorist arrested in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district
The special task force (STF) unit of the Kolkata Police along with Murshidabad district police and local officers in Suti town made the arrest
Rajasthan farmers, officials in night-long fight against locusts
In Garh, swarms perched on trees were eliminated
80-year-old tests positive for SARS-CoV-2
She had reached Kochi by train from Mumbai on Thursday morning
HC declines to stay VACB probe
50 acres of farmland purchase by Jacob Thomas in Tamil Nadu
Pedestrian plaza at Pondy Bazaar opens up sans the bustle
Shopkeepers ready with precautions but customers few and far between
Four more test positive, five discharged in central region
Four patients hailing from the central region tested positive for COVID-19 here on Friday. Of the four, three hailed from Ariyalur district, while one belonged to Tiruchi district, according to the St
Stalin urges Chief Minister to take action on petitions
DMK president M.K. Stalin on Friday urged Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to take action on the representations submitted by people through the DMK’s Ondrinaivom Vaa programme.In a tweet, Mr. S
TTD to release white paper on all its immovable assets
Details to be uploaded on official website in order to usher in more transparency
State govt. to ban online teaching for kindergarten children
Decision based on NIMHANS report which stated that children upto 6 years of age should not be subjected to this process
Coronavirus | 15,572 cases, 960 deaths in Gujarat
State briefs High Court about remedial measures taken to combat the pandemic
No need for testing labs in all districts, govt. tells HC
State directed to file affidavit on June 1
Grand Anicut gets a fresh of lick of paint ahead of water release
The Grand Anicut (Kallanai), the ancient water regulator from where water is distributed for irrigation in the core delta districts, is being spruced up ahead of its opening next month.The Public Work
Environment clearance for diversion of forest land for govt. medical college
One of the last remaining green spaces within town will be destroyed: activists
Health infra in Pune’s rural areas enough to cope with any emergency: authorities
Despite rising COVID-19 cases in Pune’s rural areas, the administration has the requisite medical infrastructure to cope with any sudden upsurge, authorities said on Friday. Five more deaths and over
Palaniswami hints at extension of lockdown beyond May 31
COVID-19 spread under control in all districts, except Chennai, says CM
‘Cut cigarette taxes to pre-GST levels’
This will help to bring market share of smuggled foreign brands: FAIFA
Rahul asks govt to ‘come clean’ on border tension with China
Tell people what exactly is happening, he says on Twitter
Efforts to change bylaws of labour institute draw criticism
Plans are afoot to amend qualification criteria for the post of director
Street vendors want to resume business
With their livelihood affected in the past two months due to the COVID-19 lockdown, street vendors in the Erode Corporation limits has urged the officials to permit them to resume their businesses. In
ICMR-NIN to study community transmission tendencies in city
Rapid survey will be done in five containment areas from today: NIN director
Bengal govt. to recruit more workers
“This workforce increase will ensure that public services are uninterrupted and unhindered,” Mamata Banerjee said.
PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border row with China, says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier offered to mediate between India and China
Government reviews Bev Q amidst mounting complaints from the public
Mounting exasperation among the public over the glitches in the smartphone-based liquor purchase application, Bev Q, has forced the government to rethink its plans.Excise Minister T. P. Ramakrishnan h
Nearly 40% of flyers at Chennai Airport opt for physical forms instead of Aarogya Setu app
The form asks for the passenger’s health status, recent travel history, destination and residential details.
‘No palkhi procession, but wari tradition will be maintained’
Padukas will be carried by road or air to Pandharpur on June 30: Ajit Pawar
State seeks Centre’s permission to broadcast educational content on DD, AIR
Varsha Gaikwad writes to I&B Minister seeking 12-hour transmissions on DD National channels and 2 hours on AIR
‘Taking steps to avoid piling up of bodies at mortuaries’
Delhi government informs High Court
‘Can govt. grant exemption to all factories from law extending working hours?’
The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to explain if it can grant to all factories exemptions from the provisions of the Factories Act allowing the factories to extend working hour
Coronavirus lockdown | Jharkhand flies its migrant workers back from Leh
Migrant workers flew to Delhi from Leh on a SpiceJet aircraft and would take an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Ranchi.
Two held for sexual abuse of minor
Two youths who were suspected of sexually abusing minor girls were arrested from Mukkom on Friday. The police said the two, C.P. Ashad, 21, and P. Ajmal, 18, were also suspected of creating a scare in
Reading fest to be held online from June 19
The 25th edition of the P.N. Panicker Memorial National Reading Day – Reading Month Celebration will be observed across the country in the online mode this year on account of COVID-19. In an official
India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes that of China
This is the first time that the single-day spike crossed the 7,000 mark.
Five hotels to be extensions for private hospitals
This will increase number of beds that are available for COVID-19 patients, says Delhi government
State varsities will be emboldened, says Governor
‘Universities likely to adopt blended approach of face-to-face and online classes’
Twitter blocks Trump’s tweet that threatened to shoot looters in Minnesota
Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to bring greater regulation to social media companies, Twitter continued its moderation of Mr Trump’s tweets.The social media
Gas leak-affected people stage protest
They seek immediate shifting of LG Polymers plant
HC clears the air on Jaya’s heirs
The term ‘Class II’ dropped from order passed on Wednesday
Central Vista: new buildings on KG Marg, Africa Avenue proposed for relocating govt offices
Projects to construct ‘steel structures’ were considered by DUAC on April 23 and May 15, but not passed
Women’s hostel guard beaten to death in Palakkad
Murderer sneaked into hostel compound on Thursday night
BCM officer facing threats from MLA’s supporters approaches police
Ramesh G. Sanga, District Officer of Backward Classes Welfare Department, approached the University Police Station in Kalaburagi on Friday alleging that Prabhu Hadimani, a corporator from Kalaburagi M
Forest dept. told to permit sand removal from Pampa
KCCPL directed to resume work from today
BJD leader, two others killed in fire accident in Odisha’s Berhampur
All of them are suspected to have died of asphyxiation after a fire broke out at Alekh Choudhry’s house
A college with stories of hope
Hundreds of girls have graduated from their two-year diploma programmes and have become nurses.
Krishna water from Andhra Pradesh reaches Poondi reservoir
WRD is now diverting water to Chembarabakkam to augment the storage which was at 1.9 against a total of 3.6 tmcft.
Scamsters create fake Facebook account of senior IPS officer in Tamil Nadu
This was an attempt to lure the officer’s followers into transferring money towards a fake finance scheme, police said
Backlog effect: Mumbai’s recovered cases jump from 8,650 to 16,008
1,447 fresh cases reported, taking city’s total COVID-19 cases close to 37,000-mark
LAC standoff | India says Trump did not talk to Modi on China
Ministry of External Affairs rejects U.S. President’s claim that he discussed border tensions with PM.
GMR told to stop dredging in Kakinada
‘Dismantle bund close to mudflat’
Heavy rain forecast for Thiruvananthapuram district
Yellow alert issued, four shutters of Aruvikkara dam raised
We have taken healthcare to people’s doorstep: Jagan
‘Aarogyasri coverage will be incrementally increased by November’
‘Dinner meeting’ of Karnataka BJP MLAs sets alarm bells ringing in party
The impending elections to the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council in June seem to be the triggers that have brought the politicking back.
Two more positive cases in Mandya
Two more positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Mandya district on Friday, taking the district’s total figure to 257.The new patients, P-2548 and P-2549, a 10-year-old boy and a 50-year-old
HC grants bail to 126 accused in Padarayanapura case
The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted bail to 126 accused persons connected to the cases of attack on health workers and the police in Padarayanapura last month.Justice John Michael Cunha passed
HC extends protection for DMK MPs till June 10
The Madras High Court on Friday extended till June 10 an interim order passed by it last week directing the police not to take any coercive action against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Members of Parliame
Rain inundates underpasses in Coimbatore city
The rain left low lying areas and underpasses in the city inundated forcing the Coimbatore Corporation to remove the water before traffic resumed on Friday morning.
Uber lays off more employees
Several employees at Uber’s Hyderabad offices have been laid off, as part of the company’s global job cuts.Employees from the Kondapur office said that the lay-offs started on Tuesday. An exact figure
Extended fishing period failsto cheer fishermen in Malpe
Though the State government has extended the fishing season till June 14, the Malpe Fishermen Association has decided to end all fishing in the sea by the end of this month. The annual ban on fishing
Police on their toes over reports of Maoist activity
Some ‘action teams’ of the banned outfit are learnt to be camping in LWE-affected mandals
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister sanctions funds for protection of bug-hit tapioca, launches development projects
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, in a statement issued on Friday, said he had sanctioned a sum of ₹54.46 lakh to protect tapioca crops
Assam rights panel issues notice on assault of doctor
Police had allegedly thrashed the doctor and two health workers for not wearing mask
Migrants taking shelter at Palace grounds relocated due to rain
A roof of a shelter collapsed on Friday evening
Travellers coming to Karnataka have to pay for their own tests
‘Aim is to improve participation of private labs in testing’
Conmen create fake FB account of senior IPS officer
Followers lured with attractive investment plan
Theni CPI-(M) blames it on officials
THENIAccusing the district administration of ‘anti-people’ and ‘anti-poor,’ the cadre of Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a demonstration in front of the Collectorate here on Friday.The peopl
Murder of RJD leader’s family: Police stall march to Gopalgunj
J.P. Yadav was injured and his parents and younger brother were killed when bike-borne men fired indiscriminately on the leader at his house on May 24
BEST not to charge migrant workers for ride to railway station
Move follows Supreme Court order
Pradhan envisages home delivery of petrol, CNG
“The government has already started mobile dispensers for diesel.”
COVID-19: Trump feeling ‘absolutely great’ after taking hydroxychloroquine, says White House
The drug is not FDA-approved for the treatment of COVID-19 but it has been identified as a possible treatment for the infection
First Bell for online classes in Kerala schools from June 1
Sessions to be made available through KITE Victers channel and other mechanisms for all classes except class 11
Coronavirus | India sees highest single-day increase in cases
Maharashtra, T.N. and Delhi account for over 56,000 cases
5 more, including 2 remand prisoners, test positive in capital
Two came from abroad, while one from another State
PUDR sees ‘malafide intentions’ in NIA taking Navlakha to Mumbai
NIA’s actions had rendered his bail application in Delhi meaningless, it says
A-G orders notice to R.S. Bharathi on contempt plea
Advocate General Vijay Narayan on Friday ordered notice to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) organising secretary R.S. Bharathi on a plea seeking consent for initiating criminal contempt of court procee
Drop power privatisation plan: Puducherry MP
N. Gokulakrishnan says Centre’s move will affect farmers and the poor
Madras High Court declares niece and nephew as Jayalalithaa’s legal heirs
The court drops the term ‘Class II’ from its order passed on May 28.
Mechanised boats to go for fishing on turn basis
THOOTHUKUDIAfter losing their livelihood for nearly 90 days – 25% of 2020 – the mechanised boat fishermen are gearing up to venture into the sea for fishing from June 1 onwards, but only on turn basis
Six arrested on murder charge
Sleuths from the Organised Crime Wing of Central Crime Branch received a tip-off from an informant early on Friday of a gang wielding lethal weapons on the prowl. This helped the team stop a car with
1,106 new coronavirus cases in Delhi in a day in record spike; death toll up by 82
Of the 82 deaths, only 13 have taken place in the past 24 hours, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said
Having lost their jobs, Tamils in Bahrain want to return home
Some want Kollywood actors to sponsor air tickets for labourers
Trump’s gaffe on call with PM Modi is not a first, but a pattern
While officials acknowledge breach of protocol by the American President, they point out that the India-U.S. relationship remains strong nonetheless
Haryana on alert to tackle locust attack
Tractor-mounted sprayers are being activated and a response team has been constituted.
SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’
The plea was filed by a Delhi-based man.
Not our job to make unnecessary political statements: Nepal Army
It was responding to reports that its chief had refused Oli’s direct orders Indian Army chief’s comments on border issue.
Spitting in public places a punishable offence in Maharashtra
Spitting and smoking in public places has been made a punishable offence in the State, with repeat offenders possibly facing prison time between six months and two years, Health Minister Rajesh Tope a
Swab test on all inter-State passengers at Madurai airport
Till Thursday, the test was done only on Madurai-bound passengers
Day after moving SC, Anbumani writes to panel on quota
A day after moving the Supreme Court for implementation of the 27% OBC quota in medical college admissions under the all India quota (AIQ), PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday wrote to the National
Man booked for morphing Godse’s picture on currency
M.P. police act a week after social media post
As nadaswaram and thavil fall silent, artistes find themselves in dire straits
M. Neelakantan remembers a time not too long ago, when there weren’t enough nadaswaram and thavil musicians available to render the ‘mangala isai’ at weddings and temple festivals.“With just around 50
Coronavirus lockdown | Eight States, UTs yet to lift foodgrains meant for migrant workers
Eight States have so far not lifted any foodgrains allocated by the Centre under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package, which aims to ensure free supply of foodgrains to all migrants who are not covered und
Plea in SC against detention of Saifuddin Soz
The petition, filed by his wife, said he had been under detention since August 5, 2019 when the special rights given to Kashmiri people under Article 370 were removed
TNSTC operates 143 buses across four districts for essential services
Coimbatore Division of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) operated 143 buses across four districts for essential services on Friday.The buses were operated for conservancy workers, gov
Coronavirus | Chennai Corporation begins work on largest care centre
Facility in Pulianthope will house 1,728 patients; bed capacity to hit 10,000 soon
Ajit Jogi, Chhattisgarh’s first CM, passes away
The former bureaucrat-turned-politician, once the Adivasi face of Congress, quit the party and floated a regional outfit
Degree exams likely to start from June 20
TSCHE suggests reduction of exam time from three to two hours
Odisha reports 63 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 1,723
63 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, taking the total in the State to 1,723, a Health Department official said here on May 29. Of the fresh cases, 61 had recently returned to th
Public Works Department resumes work at major project sites in Tamil Nadu
Officials say finding workers for the various projects is a challenge during the lockdown, as many have left for their hometowns
LAC standoff | India-China border tensions unlikely to escalate, say former diplomats
The problem is because we have an undefined and undemarcated border with differing perceptions of the LAC, says M.K. Narayanan
Citing loss, Tangedco wants Open Access consumers to pay additional surcharge
State electricity utility says it suffered a loss of ₹2,383 crore due to under-recovery
One more case in Shivamogga
One more positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the district on Friday, taking the tally to 35.According to the afternoon bulletin released by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the patie
AIIMS reports 62 fresh COVID-19 cases in 3 days
‘205 staffers have tested positive for virus since March 15’
Violent protests over George Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis
The Minneapolis unrest ravaged several blocks in the Longfellow neighborhood, with scattered rioting reaching for miles across the city. It was the second consecutive night of violent protests following Floyd’s death Monday.
Constitute SHRC immediately: advocates
Advocates staged protests across the State on Friday demanding constitution of the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), under the aegis of All India Lawyers' Union, Indian Association of Lawyers,
Top news of the day: India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes China's; those with serious ailments, pregnant women told to avoid Shramik Specials, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Thunderstorms bring relief from searing heat
Relief likely for two more days before temperature rises on June 2
‘Judiciary helping save democracy in State’
TDP, BJP leaders hail HC order on SEC
26 Bangladeshi migrants shot dead at smuggling warehouse in Libya
The government terms it as a revenge attack
Navi Mumbai police to cluster remaining Shramik Special passengers
Police complete region-wise quota of 1,600 per train; to club remaining travellers according to area
Valuation to resume on June 1
Evaluation of answer scripts of SSLC, HSE, VHSE exams
After much trauma, 21 migrant workers head home
Recount tale of abuse that pushed them to leave a nursery in Shoolagiri
Orders today on plea to cancel interim bail of R.S. Bharathi
The Madras High Court has decided to pass orders on Saturday on a plea by Central Crime Branch (CCB), attached to Greater Chennai police, to cancel the interim bail granted by a lower court to Dravida
Road caves in as sewer line bursts
A portion on the southern stretch of Dr. Krishnasamy Road, near the CS&W Mill, caved in on Friday morning after a main sewer line beneath it burst.According to sources in the Corporation, the
Vasan requests Tamil Nadu government to expedite desilting of canals
Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan requested the Tamil Nadu government to expedite the process of desilting canals in the seven Cauvery delta districts ahead of the opening of Mettur dam on J
Two cured in Kozhikode, one more tests positive
Two persons from Kozhikode district, who had been undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at the Government General Hospital, Kannur, were cured of the infection on Friday, while one more was tested positiv
Foreign Direct Investment inflows into Tamil Nadu declined by 8.5% in 2019-20
A senior State government official however said it had been a good year for investments for Tamil Nadu
Congress hits out at SG for remarks in SC in migrants case
It also questions court’s ‘silence’ over reconstitution of a Gujarat HC Bench that had criticised govt handling of COVID-19
People with serious ailments, pregnant women must avoid travelling on Shramik Special trains: Piyush Goyal
Recent cases of deaths on trains were due to pre-existing medical conditions, says the Railways Minister
Bev Q developers now raise the spectre of cyber attack
Faircode Technologies Private Limited, the Kochi-based developers of Bev Q, the virtual queue management app for maintaining social distancing at liquor outlets, has raised suspicion of a targeted and
Worker’s body found in train toilet in Jhansi
It went undetected for four days after the Shramik Special left for Gorakhpur on May 23
Coronavirus lockdown | West Bengal announces easing of lockdown restrictions from June 1
Relaxations come at a time when the number of COVID-19 cases in the State is rising
Crematoriums in city increase capacity
Civic bodies here have increased the capacity to cremate bodies from about 45 per day to about 95 per day by allowing the use of wood pyres at five crematoriums, a senior SDMC official said on Friday.
Indonesians return to mosques, at a distance
The guidelines for worship facilities released by religious affairs minister Fachrul Razi on Friday change many traditions in mosques. Worshippers usually pray shoulder to shoulder, and they huddle, hug and shake hands once the prayer ends, with cheek-to-cheek kisses common.
Ganjam-bound workers stop Shramik train by pulling chain
The train had not halted at two overcrowded stations near their destination, leading to panic
High Court appoints advocate commissioner
Migrant workers not stranded in Medchal, says TS govt.
Rajasthan rolls out job plan for migrant workers
Family food survey launched to ensure food security
Reopen Koyambedu market, other shops, traders urge govt.
Association says alternative site affected business, farmers’ livelihood
Coronavirus lockdown | Punjab increases fines for norms violation
Penalty for not wearing masks raised to ₹500 from ₹200
AP High Court orders reinstatement of Ramesh Kumar as State Election Commissioner
It struck down ordinance No. 5 of 2020 through which the term of SEC was cut short
China’s media slams Trump over border comments, says he is ‘driving a wedge’
Washington believes the combined strength of Beijing and New Delhi could impair its interests in Asia and beyond, says The Global Times
Is there still a case for testing contacts?
Experts say targeted testing and limiting the number of deaths is the way forward
Coronavirus | One more accused tests positive in Salem
Policemen involved in the arrest advised to go under quarantine
Film industry keen to restart, but not everyone is on board
Several workers’ unions say they have not been consulted
Will not go against CM, says BJP MLA
Surpur MLA Narasimha Naik ( Raju Gowda) has denied rumours that some BJP MLAs spoke against Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa during a dinner at senior MLA Umesh Katti’s house recently.“There was no dis
Tiruvarur to get 405 solar-powered farm pumpsets
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has allocated 405 solar-powered farm pumpset connections to Tiruvarur district under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PMKUSUM) Sc
Virus spreads to interior villages in Prakasam district
Five of the six new cases in the district are reported from Nallagantla
Do not shift shops: vegetable traders
Over 120 traders operate at the VOC market and the Salem Corporation has proposed renovation of the place under the Smart Cities Mission.
Coronavirus | Koyambedu cluster happened despite precautions, Madras High Court told
‘CMDA distributed masks and disinfected premises daily’
Reopen Koyambedu market with safety regulations in place, traders’ associations say
Traders say they are forced to sell vegetables at low costs to avoid wastage, as the new Thirumazhisai market has very little storage space
Two more test positive in Wayanad
3,833 persons, including 570 tribespeople, under observation in district
GDP numbers a telling commentary of BJP’s economic management, says Congress
Former Union minister Jairam Ramesh alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in denial mode.
CMO to ‘chase’ single window clearances for building permissions
TS-bPASS would come into operation from June 2
Retired engineers urge Centre to stop Telangana projects
‘CWC, KRMB must critica’ly examine new irrigation projects in that State’
CBI opens probe into cash transactions of Tablighi Jamaat
Foreign funds given to the organisation are also under the scanner
‘Use CSR initiative to help needy people in Kollidam’
A public welfare organisation has approached the Nagapattinam district administration seeking utilisation of the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation for
Coronavirus | Punjab Health Minister calls for fewer flights from Mumbai, Ahmedabad
“Most of cases reported in Punjab are having travel histories in other States and countries,” Balbir Singh Sidhu said.
Private buses in Mangaluru to introduce Chalo Card
It gives passengers an option to pay travel fares through smart card
Second batch of 1,250 migrant workers leave aboard Shramik special
The workers are headed to Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jharkhand
Concession in fixed charge of power bills
The government has decided to grant 25% concession in the fixed charge of the power bills of commercial and industrial units and private hospitals for March, April and May and granted time up to Decem
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC
The AAP government informed the Delhi High Court on Friday that it was taking urgent steps, including extending the timings of crematoriums, to tackle the issue of cremating those who have died due to
Migrant workers | Reports of ‘lost’ trains fake, says Railways
“Only four of 3840 trains since May 1 have taken over three days to reach their destinations”
Assam MLA granted bail in sedition case
He had allegedly said people were being kept in quarantine centres to be killed
Quarantine costs a concern for Corporation
Authorities doubtful of sustaining services with depleting resources
Coronavirus | J&K sees spike in cases as locals return
128 new cases and one fatality recorded on Friday
Travancore Titanium to make Li-ion batteries
PSU develops lithium trinitrate, main raw material for these batteries
Six more cases in Thrissur; 11,525 under observation
A 61-year-old man from Mathilakam who returned from Doha on May 9, a 42-year-old woman from Mathilakam who returned from Abu Dhabi on May 7, and four members of a family who came from Chennai were tes
Coronavirus | Monkeys snatch blood samples in Meerut
A video showing one of the monkeys sitting on a tree and fiddling with one of the sample kits was widely shared on social media.
Train with 1,520 passengers leaves Mysuru for New Jalpaiguri
The 10th Shramik Special service from the Mysuru Railway division was flagged off from Ashokapuram in the city. The train bound for New Jalpaiguri and carrying 1,520 passengers, was flagged off at 1 p
Man booked for posting currency note on Facebook with Godse’s image over Gandhi’s
Police say he has been absconding since the incident
One more COVID-19 death in Kottayam; Kerala’s toll climbs to 8
The deceased is a Thiruvalla native who was employed in Sharjah.
Sonu Sood helps 167 migrant workers go home to Odisha
Special flight arranged for labourers from Kochi.
Sugar unit in Vizianagaram agrees to clear ryots’ dues within two months
Parvathipuram MLA, Collector take the initiative
Power generation raised at Moolamattom
Aim is to reduce Idukki water level
City police begin booking drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act
The city police have begun booking habitual drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988, a law under which preventive dete
At BIIRD, robots to turn physiotherapists
TTD-run orthopaedic hospital gets approval to purchase hi-tech equipment
Messed up rescue killed the leopard, say villagers
There was no wire trap found on the field
40,000 migrants in Kozhikode waiting to return home
Six more special trains to be operated for stranded workers
HC imposes cost on recreation clubs
They had sought permission to supply liquor to members, guests
Chief Minister says no community spread
‘TPR and CFR low in the State’
Coronavirus | Karnataka cases swell as 248 test positive
Maharashtra impact weighs heavily on case tally in the State; Kerala, Karnataka, A.P. register one death each
FIR registered against Abu Azmi for misbehaving with police personnel
Around 35 followers of Samajwadi Party leader also booked
No dog goes hungry, thanks to youth
Madanapalle group resolves to take care of stray dogs
Congress alleges corruption in PPE purchase
Accusing some Ministers of indulging in corrupt practices in the purchase of Personal Protection Equipment and other medical appliances for COVID-19 treatment, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee wor
Kottayam reports its first COVID-19 death
The 65-year-old man arrived from Dubai on May 11
Temple looted in Palghar, priests attacked
A group of three persons attacked the temple’s head priest and his assistant and decamped with valuables worth ₹6,800,
‘Circle of Love’ gathers steam in roti-for-migrants initiative
Informal group of volunteers who roused Mumbaikars into donating thepla rolls finds corporate support
Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1
Religious places can open up from June 1, says Bengal CM
Delhi records 1,000-plus cases second day in a row
Biggest single-day jump with 1,106 new COVID-19 infections
53 flights cancelled to and from KIA, strict surveillance at border roads
Air traffic from five high-risk States Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan to be reduced
‘Handover used masks separately to conservancy workers’
Residents urged to use eco-friendly cloth masks instead of disposable ones
Screening of passengers at railway stations made compulsory
Passengers have to reach railway stations at least 90 minutes in advance
Coronavirus lockdown | U.P. migrant’s body found in Shramik train toilet
‘The vicitm had boarded the train on May 23 and his body was found when the train was opened for maintenance and sanitisation on May 27’
Car used in foiled Pulwama attack was owned by Hizb militant: police
The vehicle belonged to Hidayatullah Malik, an active Hizb-ul Mujahideen militant, from Shopian's Sharatpora.
Webinar focusses on post-COVID scenario
'Government should spend more on science and technology'
Institutional quarantine strengthened in Kallakurichi following influx of returnees from other States
While the incidence of COVID-19 in the district was low initially, there has been a sudden spurt in cases, with 74 returnees from Maharashtra testing positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, officials said
Huge influx of travellers increases backlog of samples awaiting tests
Over 30,000 of the one lakh samples collected in the last one week have piled up in various labs
Fresh spike of 874 cases takes T.N. past 20,000-mark
Chennai adds 618 patients to its tally
Missile park to be set up at INS Kalinga
Agneeprastha will capture glimpses of missile history from 1981 till date
Collapse of house highlights failure to remove slums in Puttenahalli lake
The house collapsed following heavy rain
Only half of people with symptoms are self-isolating for a week, scientists warn
The worrying claim came to light as Sage released the minutes of more than 30 of their meetings to date
How health bosses are preparing for a second wave of coronavirus in Manchester - and what it means for Mancunians
Manchester's director of public health, David Regan, explains the measures being put in place for the city's new normal
Huge fire at industrial estate as 200 TONNES of paper goes up in flames
The blaze broke out in Wigan earlier this evening
Police investigation underway after 80-year-old cyclist seriously injured
The collision happened at the junction of Charcoal Road and Dunham Road
Two men arrested after coffee machine stolen from café in Stockport
The stolen coffee machine will be returned to the owner
Nearly £5m will be spent relaunching scheme helping get region's rough sleepers off the streets and into safe accommodation during pandemic
Leaders agreed to spend nearly £5 million to relaunch A Bed Every Night
Piers Morgan sends emotional message to tearful Kate Garraway as she gives update on husband
The Good Morning Britain presenter said his 'heart breaks' for Kate who's husband Derek Draper remains critically ill with coronavirus
'I thought armed robbers were going to rape me in front of my young daughters'
Stacey Tomlinson has spoken for the first time about her 'unimaginable trauma'
Monkeys 'ran away with coronavirus test samples after attacking lab technician'
Locals filmed what they say is one of the monkeys sat in a tree chewing one of the sample collection kits
Huge piles of hazardous industrial waste containing asbestos dumped near busy roundabout
Council bosses and police are investigating
Suspected drug driver spotted driving wrong way along M56 - arrested after police chase on M60
The driver was detained by police after a car chase on the M60
Army to run mobile coronavirus testing unit in Oldham town centre
The unit will be in place in the borough from Sunday, May 31 until Tuesday, June 2.
Good Morning Britain guest snaps at host Ranvir Singh to 'get facts right' over Dominic Cummings row
The ITV presenter was left visibly surprised by political commentator Iain Dale's response
Greater Manchester councils still facing 'really scary' £400m coronavirus black hole despite bailouts
Andy Burnham described the situation as 'dire', while Bolton's Tory leader joined with Labour chiefs to call for more funding - but warned against being like 'Oliver with a begging bowl', always asking for 'more, more, more'
Man wanted to go to the beach during lockdown so flew his private jet 300 miles
The civilian pilot sparked an emergency response from the Ministry of Defence guards and fire crews at an RAF base in Anglesey
Donald Trump says US will cut ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus
President Trump said China has 'total control' over the global organisation
Police arrest CNN reporter and crew live on air as they report from Minneapolis protests
There are huge protests taking place in Minneapolis
Expert suggests it could be too soon to lift lockdown - this is why
The government is 'taking some risk' in relaxing social distancing measures, according to Prof John Edmunds
Dramatic photos show fire tearing through 200 tonnes of paper at industrial estate in Wigan
The smouldering paper sent smoke billowing into the air
Mum's body found at Reddish Vale Country Park was in several parts
A 48-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of murder
Trafford Council lends Manchester Airport nearly £13m as part of major loan package
Concerns have previously been expressed about the authority's level of borrowing by its own councillors
Blaze at waste management company causes clouds of smoke in Bolton
Crews tackled the fire for around an hour this morning
How health bosses are preparing for a second wave of coronavirus in Manchester - and what it means for Mancunians
Manchester's director of public health, David Regan, explains the measures being put in place for the city's new normal
Tommy Fury under fire for buying Molly-Mae Hague's puppy from Russia for her birthday
Fans couldn't believe the lengths the Manchester boxer went to in order to surprise his other half on her 21st
Daughters pay tribute to 'football mad' dad who died of coronavirus
Shaun Brady spent six weeks on a ventilator in intensive care before his death this month
‘West Side Story’ Actress Rachel Zegler Quits TikTok After Learning App Has Blocked #BlackLivesMatter, #GeorgeFloyd Hashtags
Rachel Zegler is no longer on TikTok. That's because the singer and actress, cast as Maria in Steven Spielberg's upcoming adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical "West Side Story", has deleted her account after discovering the social media app blocks certain hashtags from view, including #BlackLivesMatter and #GeorgeFloyd. In a series of tweets, Zegler, 19,…
Hugh Jackman Shares A Picture Of Warring ‘Deadpool’ And ‘Wolverine’ Cakes While Taking A Jab At Ryan Reynolds
Hugh Jackman has found a way to turn something as wholesome as a young boy's birthday party into a dig at Ryan Reynolds. Jackman and Reynolds had signalled a cease-fire to their long-running frenemy feud. However, it lasted about a month. On Thursday, Jackman posted an Instagram photo celebrating a boy named Sam's 8th birthday…
Jimmy Kimmel Chats To Neighbour Dakota Johnson Over The Fence In His Backyard In Bizarre Interview
Jimmy Kimmel has been interviewing celebs via video chat for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", but he did an actual in-person chat on Thursday's show. Kimmel spoke to his neighbour Dakota Johnson, following the social distancing rules of course, over the fence. The interview was pretty bizarre as the "Fifty Shades" actress could be seen in the…
Madison Beer Apologizes For ‘Poor Timing’ Of Plastic Surgery Rant, Raises Money For George Floyd Causes
Madison Beer is speaking out after being hit by backlash over an emotional video she shared about a controversial subject. On Thursday, Beer took to Twitter to defend a TikTok video defending herself against claims that she underwent plastic surgery, becoming emotional when she insisted that "this is literally my f**king natural face... I'm about…
Josh Gad’s Daughters Want Him To Be Moana Instead Of Olaf
Olaf might be the breakout star of Disney's "Frozen" but Josh Gad, who voices the adorable snowman, says his daughters aren't impressed. "My girls really wish Moana was their father," Gad said while on "The Graham Norton Show". RELATED: Josh Gad Brings Tom Hanks And Daryl Hannah Back Together For ‘Splash’ Reunion "I have to…
New Trailer Drops For HBO’s Gritty Reboot Of ‘Perry Mason’ Starring Matthew Rhys
"Perry Mason" was one of television's most successful legal dramas, with Canadian Raymond Burr portraying the titular attorney for nine seasons in the 1950s and '60s. Now, HBO is offering up a gritty new reboot that takes the character back to his origins in the 1930s, and a new trailer for the upcoming series has…
Gal Gadot Reveals How Playing A Hero Has Affected Her Personally, Talks Kristen Wiig & Chris Pine’s Roles In ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Gal Gadot reveals how playing a heroic character like Wonder Woman has affected her personally in a new interview with Parade. Gadot will star in "Wonder Woman 1984", the sequel to the successful 2017 flick. The Israeli actress shares, “I think about my character in my real life. When I do something, I wonder if…
Jeff Hardy DWI History Exploited For WWE Storyline, Brother Matt Hardy Tweets
Jeff Hardy is having his struggles with substance abuse used as inspiration for a new angle on "WWE Smackdown". Friday's episode of "Smackdown" kicked off in controversial and memorable fashion. An apparent hit-and-run wound up WWE superstar Elias in a hospital. Canada's Renee Young reported on the scene. The vehicle was subsequently determined to belong…
Lady Gaga Reveals ‘Everyone Freaked Out’ After She Wore Priceless Jewels To Taco Bell After The Oscars
Lady Gaga accidentally left the Oscars wearing priceless jewels. The singer appears on Friday's "Graham Norton Show", where she tells the host how she'd been drinking a lot of champagne before first heading to Madonna's house and then to Taco Bell after the ceremony, all while wearing the Tiffany diamond. She says of last year's…
Justin Hartley Dating Former Co-Star Sofia Pernas Amid Chrishell Stause Divorce
Looks like Justin Hartley has a new lady in his life! The "This Is Us" star was spotted kissing a brunette in a black SUV in the Los Angeles area on Friday. The two locked lips as she dropped him off at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute. She was also seen picking him up from…
Mum's 'unimaginable trauma' as she feared armed robbers would rape her in front of kids
Stacey Tomlinson says her family all sleep in the same room now out of fear after their home in Bolton, Greater Manchester, was targeted by thieves
Chancellor extends coronavirus support for self-employed but for the final time
Rishi Sunak confirmed the scheme would not be coming to an end and that the self employed would be able to claim a grant for the second and final time
N'Golo Kante returns to Chelsea training alone amid coronavirus fears
N'Golo Kante is back training with Chelsea after being granted time at home due to fears over coronavirus as teams gear up for the Premier League's return
Coronavirus is an unprecedented challenge to equality 50 years on from equal pay
The Equal Pay Act was passed 50 years ago and carried through by heroes of the Labour movement: the inimitable Barbara Castle, Labour’s Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity, the 187 women sewing-machinists at Ford Dagenham who went on strike against sex discrimination in job grading in 1968
Rhys Jones' dad says son's killer 'online dating' from jail is 'galling' for family
Sean Mercer, who shot 11-year-old Rhys in a Liverpool playground in 2007, was 'openly using a phone to have a relationship with a woman on the outside' for eight months, it is alleged
Peter Crouch admits he and Liverpool teammates "never really got on" with Man Utd rivals
The Liverpool fan favourite claims the North-West derby is not as competitive as it once was - recalling that there used to be "such hatred around it"
Plan for stronger care homes lockdown to stop coronavirus spread 'was rejected'
A proposal put forward by Public Health England urging for a stronger lockdown of care homes was rejected by the Government, before 10,000 residents died of Covid-19
Alfa Romeo to cover finance payments on new cars if you lose job due to coronavirus
The car manufacturer has become the first in the UK to cover finance payments for owners of new vehicles for up to seven months at no cost to the driver if they lose their job due to Covid-19
Donald Trump defiantly shares blocked George Floyd tweet from White House account
The President had previously tweeted "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" in response to protests following the death of black man George Floyd, 46, who was seen gasping for breath as white officer Derek Chauvin kneels on his neck
Celebrities unite to slam British Airways over plans to axe 12,000 jobs and 'slash' pay
Stephen Fry, Lee Westwood and others have united to condemn British Airways, claiming the airline is using the coronavirus crisis to 'wreck workers' terms and conditions'
Arsenal drop scouting bombshell as 10 contracts terminated amid cutbacks
EXCLUSIVE: 10 scouts who helped discover the likes of Bukayo Saka, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson have been told that their contracts won't be renewed amid cutbacks
Police probe claims mum died after NHS staff gave her accidental paracetamol overdose
Laura Higginson, 30, was being treated for suspected pneumonia when she died at Whiston Hospital in Merseyside in April 2017. Her husband Antony said he only found out about the overdose when his GP gave him a copy of the post-mortem.
Barack Obama says George Floyd's death 'cannot be normal' and asks for justice
The former US president released a statement on Twitter in response to the death of Mr Floyd who died after Derek Chauvin was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck
UK coronavirus death toll set to pass 38,000 as 177 more lives lost in hospitals
The UK's true coronavirus death toll is much higher - more than 47,000 in all settings, including hospitals and care homes - and is the second highest total in the world
BREAKING: Donald Trump cuts links with WHO during extraordinary anti-China rant
The US President said China had "total control" over the World Health Organisation, while also accusing the country of violating treaty obligations in Hong Kong
HS2 bosses slammed for clearing ancient woodland during wildlife breeding season
EXCLUSIVE The Government gave the green light for construction work to start on the £106billion high-speed line between London and Birmingham despite fears over the spread of coronavirus on building sites
Jurgen Klopp 'calls Kalidou Koulibaly' to lay out his plans ahead of transfer window
Koulibaly is said to have been receptive to Klopp's proposal over a potential switch to Anfield, while Newcastle are also interested in the Napoli defender
UEFA plan to play rest of Champions League 'in one host city with one-leg ties'
The Champions League and Europa League are currently suspended at the last-16 stage - but UEFA plan to host the next three rounds in one city amid the coronavirus outbreak
Tory MP took train from London to North East after displaying coronavirus symptoms
Darlington MP Peter Gibson said he travelled the 250 miles prior to lockdown on advice from the virus helpline because he "had no London address" and had been sleeping in someone's spare room
Robbie Savage and Louis Saha in agreement over Man Utd's Bruno Fernandes transfer mistake
Manchester United had been in hot pursuit of Portugal international Bruno Fernandes in the summer transfer window, but the Red Devils failed to get the deal over the line
Erling Haaland appears to like tweet criticising Man Utd transfer target Jadon Sancho
Jadon Sancho has been struggling for fitness after returning from injury, and his Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland appeared to endorse a tweet pointing this out
It's great that Premier League is restarting - but kids have just as much right to play
ROBBIE SAVAGE: We need to get our kids back playing - and here are the socially-distanced sessions I would put on for my Under-14s side
Two Tesco workers drown after one rushed into river to save the other on day out
The two men who died in Bath, Somerset, have been named by a friend as Velly Sousa, 24, and 20-year-old Samuel Fernandez who worked for the supermarket giant in Swindon
Brian Reade: The Brex Pistol Tories again prove they’re Rotten to their core
Cummings wants to be seen as the Johnny Rotten of Westminster, the elite-loathing maverick who spits on the Commons’ mace. Yet, like Johnson, yet he too went from public school to Oxford
Newcastle takeover latest as Premier League chief Richard Masters responds to questions
Newcastle United's £300million Saudi takeover, which would end Mike Ashley's 13-year reign on Tyneside, has still not been made official, although it increasingly appears only a matter of time
Two-thirds of Brits pledge to do more for their local community when pandemic ends
A survey of 2,000 adults suggests the pandemic has brought people together, with two-thirds of those wanting to continue the community spirit when the crisis ends
Coronavirus: Pubs with beer gardens likely to be the first hospitality venues to reopen
The government said pubs would not be able to reopen until 4 July at the earliest because of the difficulties of socially distancing
Russia sparks space race with the US by announcing plans for an orbital station
The plans revealed by the Kremlin will start after the International Space Station is scrapped in around 2030 and will allow it to launch “far-out” missions to the moon and Mars
Giant 40ft whale washes up on Essex beach as mission launched to move body
A 40ft whale has washed up on Clacton beach in Essex, with police and other organisations including Big Blue Ocean Cleanup now working out how to move the dead animal
Scientist warns it's not safe to have barbecues despite Boris Johnson's green light
Professor Sally Bloomfield, of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, today warned that sharing cutlery and crockery at barbecues is "dangerous", despite the Prime Minister saying yesterday that people in England can hold garden gatherings from Monday
Michael Gove's Twitter account likes picture of porn before it's swiftly deleted
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster's social media page appeared to 'like' a pornography image, which has since been deleted
Latest boost for campaign to award a medal to NHS heroes fighting coronavirus
EXCLUSIVE: The Speaker of the House of Commons has thrown his weight behind the Mirror's call
One in seven Brits admit to flouting lockdown rules - for poker, sex and haircuts
For just over two months, the country has been in lockdown, with social distancing measures preventing people seeing loved ones -however some people have found sticking to the rules more difficult than others
BREAKING: UK ticket-holder scoops £15m jackpot days after Brit won £16.5m
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Jurgen Klopp insists it's "not important" where Liverpool win Premier League
The Reds are on the cusp of a first league title in 30 years - but will not be able to celebrate in front of their own fans or even at their home ground of Anfield
Jesse Lingard drops hint over Man Utd future with candid admission
Lingard has been heavily linked with a transfer elsewhere after struggling to retain his place in the United side, while also joining forces with super agent Mino Raiola
Police discover guests staying at five-star hotel during coronavirus lockdown
Officers made the discovery after they were called to Ramside Hall Treehouse in County Durham, to reports of a domestic incident - the hotel's owners have since been reported to the council
Arsenal fixtures: Remaining games as Gunners aim to end season on a high
The Premier League's return has been confirmed, with Arsenal one of the first to play when they go to Man City on June 17. Mikel Arteta's side are currently ninth in the table
Inside life of conjoined twins - from difficult questions to awkward fallouts
EXCLUSIVE: Sisters Carmen and Lupita open up on what it's like sharing the same body. Norma and their dad Victor brought them to the US from Mexico in search of better medical treatment when they were babies
Police officer Derek Chauvin charged with third degree murder of George Floyd
Mr Floyd died on Monday after the officer was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck, in spite of the victim's pleas that he could not breathe. Authorities have today confirmed that Chauvin is charged with third degree murder and manslaughter
Monkeys run away with coronavirus test samples after attacking lab technician
Alarms have been sounded as locals fear the infection might spread following the bizarre incident reported at the Meerut Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Erling Haaland tipped for Premier League transfer as interest in hotshot intensifies
Erling Haaland turned down Man Utd to join Dortmund in January but has been backed to play in the Premier League eventually
Legends of 'forgotten' aircraft who took on Luftwaffe and saved Dunkirk against all odds
EXCLUSIVE: We look at the aces in the squadron who saved Dunkirk, taking on the Luftwaffe against all the odds to enable a historic evacuation in World War 2
Jamie Carragher predicts Liverpool will use rest of campaign to prepare for next season
Liverpool are games away from winning their first Premier League title and could have plenty of time to experiment ahead of next season
'Murdered' mum's body was 'in several parts' when found in country park
The woman, named locally as Yvonne Lawson McCann, was found in several parts at Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport at around 10.30am on Monday, with police arresting a 48-year-old man suspected of the murder
Voice of the Mirror: Donald Trump a US tragedy, fanning flames lit by George Floyd death
When America needed a leader to provide unity and help douse the flames, it finds one demeaning his office with a racially loaded phrase and who revels in sowing discord
Police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck allegedly 'tried to kill' black man in 2008
Ira Latrell Toles claims Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin tried to kill him during a domestic abuse call in 2008, shooting him twice at close range
Inmate stabbed child abuser with metal chisel because he 'woke up in a bad mood'
Convicted rapist David Allan stabbed child abuser Emanuel Spitari in HMP Frankland, near Durham, because he 'woke up in a bad mood' and did not like the paedophile
'Frightened' NHS tracer slams 'dreadful' system while waiting to make first call
EXCLUSIVE An NHS contact tracer is scared of speaking to her first coronavirus case more than 24 hours on from the 'shambolic' launch of the Test and Trace system
Millions of locusts swarm India as farmers 'play loud music' to drive them away
Several Indian states are said to be 'reeling' from a locust attack which is the worst such invasion in years and farmers have reportedly been spraying gallons of insecticide to try and tackle the issue
Grandma, 90, protects terrified black grandson from police aiming guns at him
Tye Anders, from Midland, Texas, said 'I'm scared' as police pointed their guns at him just days after the killing of African American George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Man Utd fixtures: Remaining Premier League games as club targets Champions League finish
Manchester United have nine games left to play in the Premier League season. The side are currently fifth in the table, chasing Chelsea for the last Champions League spot
Boris Johnson has broken all his promises. Tory and Labour voters alike have little patience left for a sub-Prime Minister
How did a man who spent his entire life working towards this job manage to throw it away so spectacularly badly?
Care home installs glass so people can see loved ones for first time in weeks
EXCLUSIVE Beverley Parklands care home, in Hull, erected a wall of perspex down the middle of a ground-floor room so residents can sit one side as families enter from outside and sit on the other
Half of Brits with coronavirus symptoms 'have not self-isolated for a week'
Behavioural experts have warned the government's Sage committee of low compliance with the new track and test system to tackle coronavirus and ease the lockdown further
Coronavirus is 'still lurking so we must be prepared for new outbreaks,' WHO expert says
The World Health Organisation's Covid-19 special envoy, Dr David Nabarro warned the virus "has not gone away" as he urged caution after lockdown measures were eased in England
Police insist they have "no objections" to Merseyside derby being held at Goodison Park
Merseyside Police have given the green light for Everton to host the Merseyside derby - but they maintain they will adhere to the recommendation of the Safety Advisory Group
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe may be pardoned tomorrow and home for daughter's birthday
EXCLUSIVE: The husband of Brit mum Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been imprisoned in Iran since being held under false spying charges in April 2016, says she could be pardoned on Saturday
Enormous pod of dolphins frolic in sea 'thanks to coronavirus lockdown'
The animals can be seen jumping out of the water around a fisherman's boat as he worked in the Cacaluta Bay, in Huatulco, Mexico
Man Utd 'ready to move for Moussa Dembele' after Lyon striker's transfer value declines
The global coronvirus pandemic has already had a massive financial impact on every football club on the planet, and is expected to shake-up the transfer market
Man Utd legend Paddy Crerand on 1968 European Cup success - a triumph tinged with regret
EXCLUSIVE: 52 years since Manchester United became the first English club to lift the European Cup, goalkeeper Paddy Crerand looks back on a triumph tinged with regret
Man in 60s dies after 'being hit by rocks' shortly after 'altercation with teenagers'
Locals in Eynsford, Kent, say the area near Lullingstone Castle has been plagued by anti-social behaviour in recent weeks, leading to a local MP raising the matter with police
Killer coal and other secret weapons used by WW2 special agents sell for £17k
Deadly items used by special agents have been auctioned, including a lump of coal that carried an explosive charge inside and a pocket watch camera, similar to James Bond
Fresh blow for Boris Johnson as Tory lead over Labour narrows after Cummings row
EXCLUSIVE: The survey, carried out in the aftermath of his chief aide's press conference, shows the Conservative lead is down to just five points
Ex Barcelona president claims Neymar is better than Cristiano Ronaldo
Sandro Rosell believes Neymar is the second best player in the world behind Lionel Messi
Pontins open: Holiday park confirms dates for summer 2020 holidays and new rules
The company's six holiday parks have been shut for several weeks but are now set to reopen until the end of August as coronavirus lockdown measures are relaxed
Top Labour donor 'ready to inject fresh cash' under Keir Starmer's leadership
EXCLUSIVE: John Mills told the Mirror he could open his chequebook again now Jeremy Corbyn has gone
Premier League chief hints fans could be back in grounds next season in 'phased return'
Richard Masters is optimistic top-flight football will return to normality during the 2020/21 campaign - with fans coming back to stadiums as part of a 'phased return'
Police call for six Premier League games to be moved involving Liverpool and Man Utd
The Premier League now has a return date but police have expressed concerns over some matches and asked that they be moved to neutral venues
Trent Alexander-Arnold backed to play in midfield by ex-Liverpool player Jon Flanagan
Alexander-Arnold has developed into one of the world's best full-backs over the last three seasons - but a former Reds defender believes his future lies further up the pitch
Married couple executed by firing squad for trying to flee North Korea with nephew
The couple were trying to escape to the south with the 14-year-old boy, to reunite him with is father in the South
Hundreds of topless youths surrounded by knickers and bottles at waterfall 'rave'
Knickers and nappies were found at the site, as disabled toilets were broken and bus shelters used as urinals, as young people flouted lockdown and social distancing rules
Peter Crouch opens up on how Roy Keane meeting left him £25k out of pocket
The former Liverpool frontman says the encounter happened shortly after he had moved to Anfield after impressing for Southampton as they were relegated from the Premier League
Lessons Premier League can learn from Bundesliga's return
Germany's Bundesliga return has been a success but with some notable differences since football returned without a crowd
Ryan Giggs names best three young players in world football including Man Utd target
Giggs broke into the Man Utd first team as a youngster and has been keeping an eye on the current crop of talent already showing great form and potential on the world stage
Clumsy rhino at Edinburgh Zoo crashes into fence after getting head stuck in bucket
Qabid, Edinburgh zoo's Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, was filmed by his keepers as he waited for his dinner to arrive
What UK will look like as lockdown eased and shops braced for BBQ and booze spike
New week, new world... we look at what Monday brings for garden parties, schools, shops, pubs, takeaways, shielding, entertainment and holidays as Brits are ready to go barbecue and picnic crazy with 25C temperatures but docs warn to stick to social distancing rules
Premier League respond to Police calls with statement on neutral venues for some matches
The Premier League have released a statement declaring their desire "to complete all of our remaining fixtures this season home and away, where possible"
Renters more likely to struggle in coronavirus crisis than homeowners, says study
The analysis was carried out by the Resolution Foundation and underlines the difficulties faced by those who do not own their property
Max Meyer distances himself from father's 'shocking' remarks about crisis club Schalke
The Crystal Palace midfielder bears no ill will towards his former employers, but has been forced to distance himself from remarks made by his father about the Bundesliga side
Village rocked by pandemic 354 years ago where Matt Hancock's ancestors perished
EXCLUSIVE: 354 years on from Eyam's 14-month plague hell, we speak to direct descendants of those who survived in the Peak District village to learn the lessons Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s ancestors could teach us all about lockdown
George Floyd: Police department building goes up in flames during third night of protests
Minnesota's governor Tim Walz has activated the National Guard to help police restore order amid continuing protests over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd
Ex-butler of Jeffrey Epstein believes Prince Andrew 'maybe has something to hide'
EXCLUSIVE Breaking his decades-long silence, Juan Alessi, 70, claims he set up massage tables for Prince Andrew each day during an extended stay the Duke had at paedophile Epstein's home
Car ploughs into George Floyd protesters on third night of unrest across America
The driver can be seen ramming his car towards crowds protesting in Denver after footage emerged showing George Floyd, 46, gasping for breath as white officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for several minutes
Question Time: Fiona Bruce in fiery row with health minister over track and trace 'loopholes'
Question Time host Fiona Bruce brought up a number of inconsistencies in Boris Johnson's new track and trace scheme which launched yesterday, while also poking fun at barbecue guidance
UK coronavirus official death toll rises by 324 taking grim total past 38,000
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the updated toll at today's daily coronavirus briefing at Downing Street where he is expected to announced changes to the furlough scheme
Twitter hides Donald Trump's tweet about George Floyd riots for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter hid Donald Trump's tweet, which borrowed a threat from a police chief who pledged a violent reprisal on black people, because he 'glorified violence' when he commented on riots sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis
Juventus 'eyeing Philippe Coutinho transfer' after missing out on Barcelona star
Philippe Coutinho has spent the season at Bayern Munich but they do not want to purchase the Brazilian giving Juventus a chance to potentially swoop in
Man killed 'by rocks' named as friends say he'd been in 'confrontation with poachers'
Tributes have been paid to Charles Hilder, who died at Lullingstone Castle in Kent yesterday afternoon following reports of rocks being thrown during an altercation
Donald Trump fans the flames of hate as police officer charged with George Floyd's murder
Donald Trump has been accused of fanning the flames after protesters torched a police HQ in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Derek Chauvin, 44, has been charged with third degree murder and manslaughter
New footage ‘shows three police officers kneeling on George Floyd’ in street
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A new clip has emerged which appears to show three police officers kneeling on a person, with another officer standing nearby. George Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday
Silent 'doctors not martyrs' protest held outside No10 during Clap for Carers
A group of doctors in scrubs and masks held a 'Doctors not martyrs' banner outside Downing Street in a show of support for the over 200 NHS staff who have died from coronavirus
Wuhan wet market 'was not where coronavirus started but was super-spreader site'
The state-backed Chinese Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said genetic evidence proves coronavirus originated from bats before it jumped to humans
Job-seekers targeted in upfront fee scam
Recruitment firm claimed farm workers needed criminal background checks
UK weather forecast: Highs of 28C this weekend as 'driest May ever' comes to an end
The Met Office's provisional figures suggest the UK has seen its sunniest ever spring, while the Environment Agency has said hose pipe bans are unlikely despite severe lack of rain
Newborn baby buried alive in mud survives after miraculous rescue by villagers
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. The boy was only spotted after his tiny leg was seen poking out of the soil by some housebuilders who heard his faint cries
New figures show which parts of the UK have highest coronavirus infection rate
The South West has the highest coronavirus infection - or R - rate in Britain, followed by the North East and East Midlands - amid warnings new restrictions could be needed
Toddler fighting for life after 40ft plummet from tower block window
Residents from the building described how they heard a 'massive thud' when the two year old girl fell from her third-storey window
Mikel Arteta promotes two Arsenal wonderkids to train with the first team
Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock have all progressed through Arsenal's academy in recent months and Per Mertesacker predicts more will follow suit
Civilian pilot lands on closed RAF airfield 'because he wanted to go to the beach'
The pilot landed on a runway at RAF Valley on the island of Anglesey, North Wales, without permission and is believed to have flown in from an airfield in Surrey
BREAKING 'No further action' after train ticket collector spat at by passenger dies of Covid-19
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English schools opening now may increase coronavirus 'R' rate by 0.3, scientists warn
A group of experts calling themselves the Independent Sage Group warned reopening schools on June 1 risks pushing the 'R' rate above one and could lead to a new surge of infections
Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin taken into custody after George Floyd death
Mr Floyd died on Monday after the officer was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck, in spite of the victim's pleas that he could not breathe. The death has sparked huge anger and calls for officers to face murder charges
Lord Falconer says Dominic Cummings 'unquestionably broke the law'
Labour have now called for the Attorney General Suella Braverman to apologise for backing Dominic Cummings before the police had commented on the case
Bruno Fernandes hits back at Man Utd teammate Nemanja Matic over Sporting jibe
Matic recently taunted his teammate with a dig about former club Benfica's dominance over Fernandes' old side Sporting - and the Portugal star has now responded
Number10 dismisses teachers' fears about returning to school as matter for heads
The majority of primary schools are expected to open up to more pupils from Monday as part of the easing of lockdown but unions remain concerned about the safety of their members
Families to be reunited as Wales eases coronavirus lockdown from Monday
First Minister Mark Drakeford will confirm the lifting of some restrictions when he gives an update at lunchtime
Bosses set to be told to pay towards furloughed workers' salaries from August
The government is currently subsidising 80% of some workers' wages but has warned that the scheme cannot run "indefinitely"
Schools reopening - is your child affected and everything you need to know
Schools, nurseries and colleges closed almost 10 weeks ago in a bid to stop the rapid spread of coronavirus - but from Monday, thousands of children in England may once again be walking through the school gates
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'reignites Man Utd's interest' in Jose Mourinho transfer target
Mourinho identified forward Pietro Pellegri as a big talent when the player was plying his trade at Genoa, before Monaco snapped him up for £21million
How much coronavirus is spreading in your region with R-rate just below 1
The “reproduction rate” number is crucial to the pace lockdown is lifted across the country as some of the measures in place for over two months are beginning to be slowly lifted
Jurgen Klopp lifts the lid on the hidden agreement he makes with Liverpool transfers
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plays a prominent role on deciding who comes and goes at Anfield, and ensures every target is throughly scouted before being signed
Grieving husband of train worker who died after being spat at reacts as police drop case
Heartbroken Lusamba Gode Katalay, whose rail worker wife Belly Mujinga died of coronavirus after being spat at, has spoken out after police said today they would be taking no action over her death
Theresa May says Dominic Cummings 'did not follow the spirit' of lockdown rules
EXCLUSIVE The former PM became the latest senior Conservative to criticise the behaviour of the No10 aide as the Tories divide on Mr Cummings deepened
West Ham headlines as €12m transfer claim made, Hammers slip down as new rich list revealed
All the very latest West Ham United news, views and transfer rumours from football.london as Gonzalo Montiel and Ryan Fredericks dominate this lunchtime's headlines
'Secret agent' - Chelsea fans all make the same joke after Petr Cech reminder of Arsenal failure
The Blues ran out 4-1 winners in last season's Europa League final
Revealed – Over 300,000 people in the East of England don’t have a ‘local’ park
While many people are learning to appreciate the outdoors more during the lockdown, environmental campaigners are warning of the threat population growth is posing to green spaces in the East of England.
Coastguards issue stark warning that people could die on beaches this weekend
People heading to beaches this weekend are in real danger if they don’t take personal responsibility to stay safe with a lack of lifeguards at the moment, the coastguard has warned.
Council-run markets to start selling more goods including plants and cakes
More stalls will be joining food traders on markets in west Suffolk from next week.
Which Suffolk pubs and hotels have mummified cats in their walls?
East Anglia has strong links with witchcraft, with broomsticks and even cats hidden in homes and historic buildings. Here, three pub and hotel workers reveal what lurks within their properties.
Men charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin
Two men have been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in the Haverhill area after arrests made by the Metropolitan Police in Essex yesterday.
MPs back teachers’ bid to prevent ‘digital divide’ in Suffolk schools
Suffolk MPs are to press the Department for Education to ensure schools have the funds to avoid a “digital divide” opening up between their pupils in the post-coronavirus world of learning.
Woman hurt as car flips onto its roof in crash near A14
A woman has been injured in a collision with a lorry, which left her car on its roof on a slip road off the A14 in Bury St Edmunds.
Taser drawn on man during arrest for assault and breach of community protection order
A man has been arrested in Bury St Edmunds for breaching his community protection order, just one week after he was arrested by a taser officer for the same offence and an assault.
Dentists warn of delays to reopening surgeries after surprise statement
Don’t expect to be back in the dentist’s chair on Monday week - that was the blunt warning from local surgeries after the government announced dental services could restart from June 8.
Everyone must play their part in test and trace, says Suffolk public health chief
Public health chiefs in Suffolk say they want to support communities to ensure as many people as possible are involved in the new ‘test and trace’ drive.
A14 partially blocked after lorry hits highways van doing roadworks
A lorry has collided with a Highways England van while roadworks are carried out on the A14 in Bury St Edmunds.
Golf bag and clubs stolen from Suffolk home
A golf bag and a set of clubs have been stolen from a home in Suffolk, along with outdoor kit and a gold club membership.
Designs revealed for 85 home estate approved on appeal
Designs have been unveiled for 85 homes which were approved by the government’s planning inspectorate on appeal.
Zitto Kabwe sentenced to serve one-year ban not writing seditious statements
The Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s court has on Friday May 29, found Kigoma Urban Member of Parliament and leader of opposition Party ACT Wazalendo Zitto Kabwe guilty on all the three counts of
Police precinct in flames in US protest over death of black man
A police precinct in Minnesota went up in flames late Thursday in a third day of demonstrations as the so-called Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul seethed over the shocking police killing of a
Rwandan genocide bankroller Kabuga to be tried in Arusha -Judge
The alleged financier of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, arrested this month in France after 25 years on the run, will be transferred to the war crimes tribunal in Arusha, Tanzania, once conditions allow
Twists and turns as Wasira defeats Warioba in polls
Dar es Salaam. It was during the 1995 General Election, the first polls following reintro-duction of multiparty system, when the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) witnessed for the first time
Don’t involve children in business, Manzese residents told
Parents and guardians have been urged to ensure that their children remain at home during the schools closure and not involve them in their business activities, something that contrary to the child
Rwanda court sentences former mayor to life for role in genocide
Rwanda's High Court on Thursday sentenced a former mayor to life in prison for his role in the country's 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which included leading attacks that resulted in the deaths of
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter has hidden one of President Donald Trump's tweets from his profile, saying it violates rules about glorifying violence, reports the BBC.
Threshold are calling for an immediate extension on the ban of evictions and rent increases
Threshold, an Irish housing charity, has today called for an extension on the ban currently in place on evictions and rent increases, which is due to...
Varadkar on Phoenix Park pictures: 'You have to live your life'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said "you have to live your life" when he was asked about the debate surrounding pictures of him in the Phoenix Park last week.
Twitter restricts Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter has flagged a tweet from US President Donald Trump for 'glorifying violence'.
Team Ireland Athlete's Commission call for exemptions for Olympic athletes
The Team Ireland Athlete's Commissions has today called for minor exemptions to be made for Tokyo focused athletes in order to support their...
Six more people have died from COVID-19 as well as 39 new cases today
Health Officials have reported this evening that 6 people with COVID-19 have died bringing the total to 1,645 in Ireland...
Minneapolis police station set on fire amid protests over killing of George Floyd
A police station in Minneapolis was set on fire on Thursday evening as protests over the killing of George Floyd continued for a third day.
Leo Varadkar says schools will be reopened by the end of August
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that both primary and secondary schools will be reopened by the end of August for the start of the academic year
Two-year-old girl fighting for life after falling 40ft from bedroom window
The toddler was airlifted to hospital after the tragic incident which is being described as a "co...
Watch: CNN journalist arrested during live report from Minneapolis riots
Watch the shocking moment when a CNN journalist and his crew were arrested during a live report about protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd
Gardai appeal for witnesses in connection with Darndale shooting
On Thursday, May 14, a male in his late teens was wounded after a shooting in the Darndale area o...
Department of Agriculture issue Status Red forest fire warning
The Department of Agriculture has issued a Status Red forest fire warning that will remain in place across the June Bank Holiday weekend
US President Donald Trump Cuts Ties, Terminates WHO Funding Permanently
The US president said that he will redirect its funding from the Geneva-based WHO towards other global public health organisations.
'Twitter Targets Only Republicans & US President,' Fumes Trump, Calls For Revocation of Section 230
The US President also remarked that 'Twitter is doing nothing about all of the lies and propaganda being put out by China or the Radical Left Democrat Party.'
Lockdown 5.0 in Maharashtra: Tough Rules Planned For Mumbai From June 1?
If reports are to be believed, the government will review the situation in upcoming days-- on the 29th or 30th May and a final call will be taken based on that assessment.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Taking 4th Place Globally, Mumbai COVID-19 Cases Rise by 1,437 on Friday
A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day.
Amid Surge in Coronavirus-related Death Toll, Delhi Govt Permits Use of Wood For Cremation of COVID-19 Patients
Further, directions have issued regarding providing protective personal equipment (PPE) kits to civic staff working at cremation ghats.
Day After Khattar Govt's Sealing Decision, Chaos Reported at Haryana-Delhi Border
Notably, the Haryana government has cited a sharp increase in coronavirus cases during the past one week in districts adjoining Delhi as reason behind its decision to seal the border with Delhi.
TikTok Takes More Lives: 5 Boys Drown to Death in Ganga While Making Video
Police pulled out the boys from the river with the help of divers and took them to a trauma centre, where all five were declared dead.
India GDP Q4: At 4.2% GDP Growth Lowest in 11 Years But Better Than Expected | Explained in 10 Points
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the economic growth in 2020-21 is likely to be in the negative territory as the "macroeconomic impact of the pandemic is turning out to be more severe than initially anticipated".
Lockdown 5.0 Guidelines Likely Today: Will Metro, Malls, Restaurants Open? Check State-Wise Plan
Lockdown 5.0 Guidelines Tomorrow: States will get the full authority to make a balance between restrictions and the resumption of economic activities.
Restaurants at 50% Capacity, Opening of Gyms: Goa CM Seeks Relaxations For Lockdown 5.0
Pramod Sawant also said that he feels that the ongoing nationwide lockdown will be extended by 15 more days.
Coronavirus Delhi Updates: Two More Hospitals Declared As Covid-19 Facilities
These hotels shall provide regular services, including rooms, food, housekeeping and disinfection, to patients at a price not more than Rs 5,000 for five-star hotels and Rs 4,000 for four-star or three-star hotels per person per day, the order said.
After Inserting Fact-Check Labels to Trump's Tweets, Twitter Flags China Official's Post on COVID-19
"When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation!" Zhao said in a tweet posted on March 12.
PM Modi Not in 'Good Mood' About Ongoing Border Situation With China, Says Trump
""We have a big conflict going on between India and China, two countries with 1.4 billion people and very powerful militaries. India is not happy and probably China is not happy", said Trump
COVID-19: Over 7,400 Cases Reported in Last 24 Hours, Biggest Single-Day Spike so Far; Total Tally Crosses 1.65 Lakh | Key Points
However, the recovery and discharge rate in COVID-19 cases has accelerated. "A total of 67,691 people have recovered from coronavirus in the country so far and in the last 24 hours 3,266 patients were found to have been cured.
Day After Forces Foiled Pulwama-Style Attack, Cops Identify Owner of Explosives-Laden Car
The owner was identified as Hidayatullah Malik, resident of Shopian. He had joined the Hizbul Mujahideen last year.
Lockdown in Gurugram: 18 More Areas Added to Containment Zones - Full List Here
Of the 123 cases reported yesterday, 92 of these were from Gurgaon, Faridabad and Sonipat alone. Gurgaon reported one more death, according to the state health department's daily bulletin.
'Tell Country Exactly What's Happening': Rahul Gandhi to Centre on India-China Face-Off
In a tweet, the Congress MP said that the government's silence is fueling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis.
Irish-American priest set to be beatified may have died of coronavirus
A 19th Century Irish-American priest set to be beatified by the Catholic Church may have died from a form of coronavirus. Father Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, died in 1890 during the Russian Flu Pandemic that killed one million people globally and 13,000 people in the United States.
Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders
Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.
TalkTalk says issue affecting access to some websites ‘resolved’
The problem came as many people working from home tried to log on during the coronavirus pandemic.
Donald Trump repeats claims he is being unfairly targeted by social media sites
The US president continued his attacks on platforms such as Twitter on Friday.
Donald Trump and Twitter duel over president’s vow to crack down in Minneapolis
The president had suggested looters might be shot in violence sparked by the death of a black man who was being subdued by police.
Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance
Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.
No logic in US cutting ties with WHO, British expert says
President Trump said Chinese officials had ‘ignored’ their reporting obligations to the WHO.
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK
The popular tourist destination was quick to impose a lockdown.
Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody
The arrest comes after three days of protests.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures
What changes around the UK with the imminent lifting of lockdown restrictions?
Colleagues line street for funeral procession of ‘loved and valued’ NHS worker
Mike Brown was known well around Southampton General Hospital for his love of spicy food and cheeky sense of humour.
Global backlash after CNN reporter arrested live on air by US police
The UK Foreign Office said journalists ‘must be free to do their job’.
New self-employment grant and furlough details: What does it all mean?
Businesses will need to start contributing to furloughed wages and the self-employed can apply for a new grant from August.
MP Suzanne Webb backs plan to honour key workers
Plans to honour key workers for their efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic have been backed by a Black Country MP.
Businesses told to start paying furlough bill from August
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled plans for grants for freelancers of up to £6,570 which will also be available from that date.
Former Goodyear workers help with war memorial restoration
A war memorial has been officially opened after a £25,000 restoration.
40ft whale washes up on Essex beach
Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.
Sinn Fein leader says she would not justify every action taken by IRA
Mary Lou McDonald said violence had been justified to take on the British State.
12 more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire
A further 12 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.
Jobs promise as Marston’s joins forces with Carlsberg
Jobs are likely to come to the West Midlands as it becomes the headquarters of a major new UK brewing operation.
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games organisers to 'monitor' social distancing situation
Organisers of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games have said they will be "monitoring the situation" around social distancing as part of their preparations for the event.
Devastating school blaze caused by building work, investigators believe
No children were on the premises at the time of the fire.
What the papers say – May 30
The easing of lockdown has taken over from the Dominic Cummings affair on the nation’s front pages.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased
Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.
Spike in hate crime against Chinese people in West Midlands
Hate crimes against Chinese people have spiked in the West Midlands this year, according to new police figures.
Superfan’s lifetime collection of rock’n’roll memorabilia could fetch thousands
The collection features items signed by Pink Floyd, David Bowie, The Who, Eric Clapton and Sting,
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme
It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England.
Shadow chancellor says firms getting Covid help should pay back society
Anneliese Dodds told people in County Durham there should be a new social contract with firms that have been supported through the crisis.
Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says
The Labour leader also says ‘a huge debt of gratitude’ is owed to key workers.
MP criticised for taking maternity leave
Siobhan Baillie has been receiving ‘unpleasant’ emails after taking four weeks maternity leave.
Staffordshire NFU hosts virtual show reception
Farmers raised a glass via their webcams to toast food production and the NFU after their county show was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt
Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.
Diane Dodds – Furlough changes incredibly difficult for some firms in NI
Around 200,000 people have taken part in an unprecedented official initiative to save jobs during the lockdown.
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response
President Trump said the US would be ‘redirecting’ the money to ‘other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs’.
Lamborghini announces inaugural esports racing series
Italian manufacturer is conducting the racing in the Asetto Corsa Competizione game.
Fishermen ‘shocked and saddened’ over disturbance death at medieval castle
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death at the 15th-century Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford, Kent.
Fundraisers walk 11,000km for families of bereaved Filipino health workers
A team of around 100 are collectively travelling the distance from the UK to the Philippines.
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
Top scientists say its too early too ease lockdown amid fears over warm weekend
Police have urged the public to maintain current safeguards about social contact ahead of the lessening of restrictions next week.
Coronavirus cash boost for Dudley transport workers
Transport workers will see their coronavirus funding quadrupled after council bosses backed down in a pay row.
Artist creates Covid-19 themed mural to pay tribute to NHS workers in Birmingham
Street artist Gent 48 worked with Art For Charity to unveil a Covid-19 themed mural.
‘Amazing’ efforts of community workers praised by hirsute Harry
The Duke of Sussex chatted to staff and a volunteer from the London-based charity Sport at the Heart.
The day the beef war broke out
The tabloids portrayed it as a re-run of the Battle of Waterloo.
New entry-level Golf revealed with 1.0-litre petrol engine
The change brings the entry price down to £23,300.
Andy Richardson: Beeb's shame as it fails to defend Emily
You can always rely on Auntie Beeb to take the rap when others are in the wrong.
Bullring and Grand Central back to full opening on June 15
Birmingham city centre's Bullring and Grand Central has announced that it will officially re-open on 15 June, in line with the latest guidance from the Government.
Uplifting news: Group raises thousands and artist unveils mural in Birmingham
A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.
Couple swap Highland wedding for virtual promise ceremony
Amy Dickenson and Lloyd Dias had planned to marry at Dornoch Cathedral in the Highlands on May 25.
Go Outdoors to reopen Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton stores
The Go Outdoors stores in Wolverhampton, Kidderminster and Shrewsbury will reopen on Saturday.
Plea after nappies, tins of paint and food dumped in recycling bins
The wrong rubbish has been dumped in house recycling bins promoting a plea from councillors.
Pilot breaches lockdown and flies to Anglesey RAF base 'to go to beach'
The RAF confirmed the civilian pilot landed at RAF Valley on a closed airfield without permission.
Sturgeon urges Scots to enjoy relaxation of lockdown restrictions responsibly
The First Minister spoke at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing as changes came into effect allowing people to meet friends and family.
WATCH: Gun attack caught on camera as car rammed off road
Dramatic footage has been released showing the moment a car was rammed off the road before a hooded gunman opened fire on one of the fleeing occupants.
Sheffield City Council advises against schools reopening on Monday
The South Yorkshire authority has cited fears that the test and trace system will not be ‘robust enough’ by next week.
EasyJet and Carnival poised to exit FTSE 100 as virus hammers travel firms
Avast, Homeserve, Ladbrokes owner GVC and Convatec have been earmarked as the most likely firms to move into the index.
Lockdown measures not being eased in ‘reckless’ way, Chancellor says
The Department of Health and Social Care could not immediately confirm the coronavirus alert level.
How to have a socially distanced barbecue – expert’s view
Behavioural neuroscientist Professor Patricia Riddell urged people to consider their guest list carefully.
Millions of BN(O)s in Hong Kong could be eligible for UK citizenship
The Government estimates there are around 2.9 million BN(O)s currently in Hong Kong.
Sales soar in the sunshine as beer lovers drink at home
Beer sales are soaring as people enjoy the summer lockdown in their gardens.
Walsall Council receive EA funding to reduce town centre flood risk
A grant of £175,000 has been given to a council to replace a culvert and reduce the risk of businesses nearby flooding.
What the papers say – May 29
The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.
Masked burglar who targeted vulnerable in Birmingham jailed
A masked man who targeted elderly and vulnerable people during a spate of burglaries has been jailed for six years.
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 190 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
Letter: Time to change our thinking
A reader believes it is time to change the way we care for others.
Is now the right time to buy a new car?
Dealerships in England reopen on June 1 – but is now the time to buy?
Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease
Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.
What will change about going to the dentist?
Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.
Driver jailed for crowbar attack after mowing down stranger at petrol station
Police said the victim may not have survived the ‘unrelenting’ onslaught if it was not for the brave actions of members of the public.
Mayor Andy Street does not think Dominic Cummings acted within 'spirit of the law'
The Mayor of the West Midlands has said he does not think Dominic Cummings acted in the "spirit of the law" after driving to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown.
Trump calls protesters ‘thugs’ after George Floyd death in police custody
The US leader vowed that ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’.
Self-employed scheme extended as Chancellor details furlough changes
It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England, with friends and families able to meet in parks and gardens.
Duchess of York praises daughter on postponed wedding day
The coronavirus outbreak led to Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi postponing their nuptials.
Record-breaking spring sunshine boosts British strawberry crop
Tesco berry buyer Laura Mitchell said the good weather has resulted in ‘exceptionally good quality and sweet strawberries’.
Battle of Jutland warship’s four years since restoration marked in lockdown
HMS Caroline closure amid the pandemic has had a ‘devastating impact’ on its finances with the loss of visitor revenue.
Toyota now offers fully online car buying service
Buyers can build and pay for a new car online, even arranging a finance package.
Communities show support during final Clap For Carers
People across the country marked the final weekly Clap for Carers.
In Pictures: Britons enjoy their time in the sun as lockdown rules are relaxed
Glorious weather greeted those taking advantage of the loosening of the emergency measures.
What is the Covid Alert Levels system?
The Covid Alert Levels system is similar to that used to establish the terrorist threat and will be run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre.
Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules
The letters, deemed ‘personal and confidential correspondence’, were deposited into the National Archives of Australia
Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
The social media site added a warning label to a tweet by the US president which referenced ‘shooting’ when looting starts in Minneapolis.
Minister to join in chamber event
Minister for International Trade Greg Hands will be taking part in a Black Country Chamber of Commerce online Zoom event on Friday, June 5.
London buses to resume front door boarding
The process will be phased back in at the weekend.
Young’s says it expects ‘lower sales’ when customers return to pubs
The London-based pub company said it will not pay shareholders a dividend for the past year.
Changes to road layouts being 'considered' in Walsall to help social distancing
Council bosses in Walsall are "carefully considering" measures to make social distancing easier for pedestrians, including widening pavements.
Non-essential shops in Wales could reopen next month, says Drakeford
The First Minister indicated further relaxing of lockdown rules, before defending his ‘stay local’ five-mile restriction on travel.
No prosecution over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga, police say
The 47-year-old was working at Victoria Station in London when she was allegedly spat at.
People shielding from coronavirus ‘feel left behind’ as lockdown measures ease
Charities are concerned about the impact an indefinite isolation will have on the more than two million people shielding in the UK.
MP insists social distancing was in place at veteran’s 100th birthday party
Kevan Jones, who represents North Durham, said only a small number of people were there and hands were sanitised as they entered.
Lockdown easing measures will not help families of six or more, minister admits
George Eustice said that six was ‘a sensible level’.
Speed limit on Wolverhampton Ring Road dropping to 30mph
The speed limit on Wolverhampton's ring road is to be temporarily reduced in a bid to promote cycling and walking.
Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green said testing in care homes needs to be prioritised.
Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.
WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze on top of the Wrekin
The Wrekin was closed to visitors as fire crews tackled a large blaze on top of the landmark Shropshire hill.
Scientists warn ‘too soon to ease lockdown’ ahead of ‘tempting’ warm weekend
The comments come ahead of relaxation of restrictions in England on Monday.
Officer fired after death of arrested black man subject of multiple complaints
Chauvin, whose driveway was splattered with red paint and the graffiti ‘murderer’, has not spoken publicly since Mr Floyd’s death.
Trump action against social media firms ‘political theatrics’, says expert
Social media expert Matt Navarra said the US President’s executive order aimed at online platforms was unlikely to change sites for users.
No further action over death of railway worker following police inquiries
Detectives have concluded there is no evidence to substantiate any criminal offences having taken place over the death of Belly Mujinga, said BTP.
Sweden’s Economy Grew In Q1 In Absence Of Lockdown
Sweden reported its gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 0.4 percent from January through March, perhaps as a result of not imposing a full lockdown.
How Disney Is Remaking The Magic Kingdom For Social Distancing
After officially shutting its doors in mid-March and furloughing staff, Disney World is planning its comeback, and has scheduled a grand reopening for July.
Uber Says AB5 Could Cost 158,000 Drivers Their Jobs
If Uber is forced to classify drivers in California as employees, 158,000 will be out of work, the company said. Passengers could see prices rise by 120 percent.
Starling Scores $49 million From Its Investors
Starling, a United Kingdom-based digital bank, has raised $49 million in a funding round led by its investors Merian Chrysalis Investment Co. and Harald McPike.
SDF Invests $550K In SatoshiPay For B2B X-Border Solution
The Stellar Development Foundation has invested $550,000 in SatoshiPay's development of a B2B cross-border payments solution and its digital wallets.
Today In Payments: Mastercard Introduces Recovery Insights Tools; Starling Notches $49M In Funding
In today's top news, Mastercard introduces Recovery Insights tools, Google is mulling a share of Vodafone India, and Starling has raised $49 million.
B2B Payments, Financing Lead Week’s FinTech Funding
B2B FinTech investors target B2B payments and small business financing with new funding rounds for Fundbox, Suryoday and others.
Unemployment Fraud In Michigan Could Bump Legit Jobless Claims
Michigan residents could fall victim to predatory identity theft scams that make false unemployment benefits claims during the pandemic, the UIA warns.
Green Dot To Launch Mobile Banking For US Immigrants
Welcome Technologies is partnering with Green Dot for the PODERCard, which will help U.S. Hispanic immigrants access digital banking services.
The Week In Payments: How Businesses Can Navigate The Road To Recovery
In this week's payment news: Could voice authentication, digital banking and alternate payment terms help businesses meet the current challenges?
UPS Adds Peak Delivery Surcharge To Manage eCommerce Demand Amid Pandemic
UPS will charge an extra fee for companies shipping certain amounts of packages.
Optimizing Contractor Payments And Productivity For A Flexible Workforce
Management Controls discusses the value of data analytics in ensuring timely, accurate payments to contractors and promoting productivity amid a pandemic.
Motorcyclist, 28, who mowed down and killed tourist, 45, in front of her 2 sons at double the speed limit jailed
A RECKLESS motorcyclist who killed a tourist after ploughing into her at double the speed limit in front of her sons as she checked a map has been caged. Jack Gough, 28, slammed into French nationa…
Dramatic moment gunman opens fire in middle of street and machete maniac chases victim after crash
THIS is the shocking moment a gunman opens fire in a street and a machete-wielding maniac chases the victims of a car crash. Cops have released the horrifying footage in a bid to track down the two…
Amazon driver shook ‘whingey’ one-month-old baby so hard tot suffered catastrophic brain injuries
A RAGING Amazon driver who shook a “whingey” one-month-old baby so hard he suffered catastrophic brain injuries has been caged for three years. Luke Thorp grabbed the tiny baby by his l…
Lions leave zookeeper, 35, fighting for life after brutally mauling her inside their enclosure
A ZOOKEEPER is fighting for her life after being bitten multiple times by two lions in an “extremely vicious” attack at a zoo in New South Wales, Australia. Two ambulance crews and a specialist med…
Bride-to-be feared gun raiders would rape her in front of kids as they stole £100k gems in terrifying raid
A BRIDE-to-be feared armed robbers were going to rape her in front of her kids as they stole £100,000 worth of jewellery during a terrifying raid. Stacey Tomlinson, 35, was tricked into opening her…
Moment devastated driver desperately tries to save VW Golf swept out to sea on Kent beach
DRAMATIC footage shows a devastated driver trying to save his half-sunk car from the sea after it was swept away by a strong current. The motorist was caught out after parking his VW Golf too close…
Evil stepdad who raped 12-year-old stepdaughter and fathered two kids with her gets away with only two years in prison
AN EVIL stepdad received just two years in prison after raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter and fathering two kids with her. Brazen Augustin Costel Varga, from Romania, is now appealing his short s…
Man, 29, appears in court for murder of Louise Smith, 16, found dead in Hampshire woods after going missing
A MAN has appeared in court charged with murdering a 16-year-old girl found dead in woodland 14 days after she went missing. Louise Smith was discovered dead in the woods in Havant, Hants, just min…
Evil dad sets fire to own daughter, 24, after overhearing her talk about converting from Islam to Christianity
A young woman has been recovering in a Ugandan hospital after her Muslim father allegedly burned her for converting to Christianity, it’s been reported. Rahema Kyomuhendo, 24, is said to be s…
Parents accused of torturing daughter, 3, after going on Russia’s answer to Jeremy Kyle to blame sibling for bruises
PARENTS are accused of torturing their three-year-old daughter after shocking images emerged of their her eyes completely black. The girl’s parents are being investigated after they appeared on a …
Man arrested after body of mum found in park in Stockport was in ‘several parts’
THE body of a mum found in a Stockport park was reportedly discovered in “several parts”. A murder probe was launched after the body of Yvonne McCann, in her 40s, was found by a member …
Young mum, 21, left dripping with blood from horrific head wound after man, 30, attacked her in street with bottle
A YOUNG mum was left with blood pouring from her head after a thug hit her with a glass bottle near her home in the Isle of Wight. Jamie Simpson, 30, yesterday pleaded guilty to attacking 21-year-o…
Police probe claims mum-of-two died after hospital gave her paracetamol overdose by accident and ‘didn’t tell family’
A POLICE probe has been launched over claims a mum-of-two died after NHS hospital doctors gave her a paracetamol overdose by accident and did not tell her family. Laura Higginson, 30, died during t…
‘Wicked and unrepentant’ paedophile, 78, who raped and sexually abused two girls dies of cancer in jail
FORMER soldier Roger Lee, 78, passed away in a hospice days after being transferred from Risley jail, in Cheshire. He had been suffering from cancer. His death is not being treated as coronavirus related.
Girl, 2, suffers life-threatening injuries after falling 40ft from bedroom window in front of ‘hysterical’ parents
A TODDLER suffered life-threatening injuries after plunging 40ft from her bedroom window in Portsmouth as her horrified neighbours yelled “that’s your baby” to her parents. The tw…
Two arrested after man, 35, stabbed to death following mass brawl in Leamington Spa street
A MURDER probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death following a brawl in Leamington Spa. The 35-year-old was knifed in the heart after the row erupted on the street at around 10.30pm …
First pics of zookeeper, 35, fighting for life after lions brutally mauled her inside their enclosure
THE zookeeper who was mauled by two lions in an “extremely vicious” attack has been pictured. Jennifer Brown, 35, is fighting for her life after she was bitten multiple times on the nec…
Neighbor ‘driven crazy’ by noisy rooster ‘murdered its owner by sticking his fingers in his eyes until he died’
A MAN killed his neighbour by gouging out his eyes with his bare hands over a noisy rooster, police say. Richard Ellison, 47, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder of Benny Foutch…
India: The Supreme Court will hear a petition on June 2 to replace the word “India” with “Bharat”
News » Supreme Court to hear the petition on June 2, in which the central government has demanded to be directed to Bharat or Hindustan place of India by
Site tracks incidents of anti-Asian racism in Canada during COVID-19
Fight COVID Racism is mapping harassment, verbal and physical attacks motivated by racism and xenophobia
Toronto police union says charges cops pushed woman from balcony are "unfounded"
According to reports, as many as eight officers responded to a call from Regis Korchinski-Paquet's mother to what police describe as an “assault”
Public toilets in parks to start reopening this weekend; Ontario considering regional approach to reopening in stage 2 as testing expands
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Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students
The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump.
First post-lockdown flight departs Europe for China
A first charter flight carrying Europeans to China following weeks of lockdown departed Germany's biggest hub Frankfurt late Friday
Russia slams ‘dangerous’ US foreign policy moves
Russia said on Thursday the United States was acting in a dangerous and unpredictable way, after Washington withdrew from a key military treaty and moved to ramp up pressure on Iran.
CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in Minneapolis
Police arrested a CNN crew broadcasting live from the US city of Minneapolis early on Friday while covering unrest sparked by the death of a black man at the hands of law enforcement.
AfDB: African leaders rally support for Adesina
No fewer than 15 former African Presidents on Friday rallied support for President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, lauding him
Lagos supports 2,204 businesses in one year to reduce unemployment
Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke said the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has supported 2,204 businesses to expand with the aim of reducing unemployment in the state.
CAN urges FG to ensure immediate release of kidnapped Nasarawa State Chairman of association
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to deploy all necessary resources to ensure the release of the Chairman of CAN, Nasarawa State, Bishop Joseph Masin, who was kidnapped on Wednesday night, May 27, 2020, by gunmen.
Sanwo-olu marks first year in office with frontline health workers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu marked his one year in office with awards for some healthcare workers who have contributed to helping the state managing the Coronavirus pandemic.
1 dead, 8 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun on Friday said that one person died while eight others sustained injuries in a multiple accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Thursday.
Nigeria better today, presidency insists
The presidency yesterday insisted Nigeria is better today than it was when President Muhammadu Buhari took over the reins of government on May 29, 2015.
Sanwo-Olu virtually commissions 18 projects
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu virtually commissioned 18 projects in commemoration of his first year in office at a ceremony held at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.
Court sentences Czech man to 26 months in prison for stealing pancakes during lockdown
A court in the Czech Republic has sentenced a man to 26 months in prison for shoplifting during the country’s COVID-19 lockdown, Czech media reported on Friday.
Cross River takes a swipe on FG over COVID-19, we should be your pride, not your shame
Cross River state government has taken swipe on the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state as regards the coronavirus pandemic also known as COVID-19.
Man, girlfriend bag jail terms for stealing 64 chickens
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State has jailed a 35-year-old man, Abdullahi Sani, and his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sarah Paul, for stealing 64 chickens.
Why I ordered arrest of judge, by Katsina emir
Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Usman, yesterday explained that he ordered the arrest of an errant judge to serve as deterrent.
‘Good leaders do not plan for the next elections; they plan for the next generations’- Gov Emmanuel
Akwa Ibom state governor Mr. Udom Emmanuel has called on citizens of the state to involve themselves in constructive criticism, instead of intentionally manufacturing falsehood and slanderous articles.
Taiwan president meets HK dissident, promises support for protesters
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen visited a bookstore run by a prominent Hong Kong dissident Friday, repeating promises of humanitarian support and sanctuary for those fighting for democracy in the finance hub.
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in The Lancet
First aircraft lands at new Yobe International cargo airport
Two aeroplanes, on Friday landed at the new International Cargo Airport in Damaturu, Yobe State, in a test run ahead of the official opening of the airport.
External borrowings to rescue as Senate cuts 2020 budget to N10.509 trillion
The Federal Government yesterday changed the earlier plan of drastically slashing the 2029 passed budget of N10.594trillion to N9trillion by reducing it with just about N85billion through a new proposal of N10.509trillion .
NDDC: Niger Delta group condemns HURIWA’s comment on National Assembly
A Niger Delta group has condemned the statement by Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria calling for the suspension of the probe of the interim management committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission by the National Assembly. HURIWA said instead of the National Assembly, a “high profile judicial commission of inquiry” should be entrusted with […]
Buhari still condoning corrupt practices, alleges CDD
Pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) previewed the anti-graft campaign of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in the last five years and concluded that not much has been achieved to address the menace in the polity.
Rivers community reacts as NCDC orders shutdown for 21 days
The people of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, ASALGA received the directive of the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control,(NCDC) to shut down for 21 days following the sudden demise of the executive chairman of Area, Odiari Princewill, who was said to have died from coronavirus with mixed feeling.
Commuters decry new BRT fares as operator count losses
Commuters in Lagos yesterday expressed dissatisfaction over the hike in fares by the Primero Transport Services Limited, operator of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the state.
Kogi vows to stop violence against children
Kogi state government says it will not relent to stop violence against children by using a multi-sectoral approach to ensure that the menace is drastically reduced in the state.
Kogi to honour 5 NYSC members for outstanding performance
Five members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) out of the total number of 1,400 Corps Members in the 2019 Batch B, Stream 1, will be honoured by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi for outstanding performance during their service year.
Military onslaught in north-west dangerous for Kaduna, says El-Rufai
Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has expressed fears that the ongoing military onslaught in the north-west could force bandits to besiege Kaduna State and compound the precarious security predicament facing the people.
Sanwo-olu promises Lagosians affordable houses
Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Thursday promised that his administration will build affordable and accessible houses for Lagosians.
WHO scales up support to fight COVID-19, as Borno discharges 135 patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Manager in Northeast, Dr Collins Owili has said that the UN health agency has been providing technical support to ministries of health in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
Indonesia minister slammed for ‘virus is like your wife’ remarks
An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing COVID-19 restrictions across the Southeast Asian archipelago.
China sanctions not solution to Hong Kong crisis: EU
The European Union said Friday that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong had damaged ties with Beijing, but that imposing sanctions would not solve the crisis.
Executive order on financial autonomy for state judiciary, legislature is faulty says Ekweremadu
The Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 granting financial autonomy to State Judiciary and Legislature is faulty, former Deputy President of the Senate
Ex-CBN director lauds MPC over interest rate reduction
A financial expert, Dr Titus Okunrounmu, has commended the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for reducing the interest rate by one-percentage-point from 13.5 per cent.
With New Cross River Traffic Law, tax exemption for the poor is meaningless, Motorists
Cross State government has directly or indirectly reintroduced tax payment by the poor and less privileged in the state with the introduction of a new traffic regulatory law and agency.
Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged
President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubious act of political revenge.
For five years, Buhari ‘campaigned’ for corrupt politicians, CDD says
A pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of condoning corruption within his administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Recipe for Efficient Protein Synthesis
Scientists have studied more than 30 thousand variants of genetic sequences encoding two fluorescent proteins in order to determine which characteristics of mRNA can increase the efficiency of translation.
Caution needed on cross-country Covid-19 comparisons
Countries across the world currently report widely different mortality experiences with Covid-19 and this results in apparently very different disease impacts being reported in different countries.
Minneapolis officer charged over black man's death
Derek Chauvin, one of four US police officers involved in the arrest of a black man in Minneapolis, who died after being pinned with a knee to the throat, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
Renault announces nearly 15,000 job losses worldwide
Renault has announced nearly 15,000 job losses worldwide, including 4,600 in France in a €2 billion cost-cutting plan over three years.
Hong Kong warns over removing US special status
Hong Kong told the United States to keep out of the debate over national security legislation being imposed by China, and warned that withdrawal of the financial hub's special status under US law could backfire on the US economy.
Govt intends to reopen schools at end of August
The Government intends to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August, the Taoiseach has said.
Six more deaths from Covid-19, 39 additional cases
Six more people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, bringing the overall death toll to 1,645.
Over half of NI Covid deaths were care home residents
More than 700 people in Northern Ireland have died as a result of coronavirus, over half of whom were residents of care homes, according to figures released today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
UL agrees to refund student accommodation costs
The University of Limerick has announced that rent paid by students who then had to vacate their student accommodation because of the Covid-19 health crisis, will be refunded to them.
421 deaths by suicide and intentional self-harm in 2019
There were 421 deaths by suicide and intentional self-harm registered in Ireland last year, according to the Yearly Summary of Vital Statistics published by the Central Statistics Office.
Virus tolls surge in Americas as Europe reopens
The death toll from the coronavirus has spiked again in the United States, and Latin America's pandemic crisis deepened, as Europe's reopening from lockdown continued.
CNN reporter arrested on air at Minneapolis protests
A CNN reporter has been arrested on live television while covering protests in Minneapolis that broke out following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd.
Twitter flags Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter has served a public interest notice on Donald Trump after the US president vowed to send the the National Guard troops to Minneapolis to "get the job done right" after a night of violent protests in the city.
Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries in June
Greece has said it will open to visitors from 29 countries from 15 June, days before its peak tourism season begins, although Ireland is not on the list of countries.
Warning over inflatable toys after dramatic sea rescue
A co-pilot of the Shannon-based coast guard helicopter has advised people to be careful in the water with inflatable toys after the dramatic rescue of a five year-old girl who drifted out towards the sea in Co Kerry yesterday.
Valimai: Here Is An Official Update On The Thala Ajith Starrer From Producer Boney Kapoor!
Valimai, the Thala Ajith starring action thriller is currently delayed due to the all India lockdown and coronavirus threat. Recently, producer Boney Kapoor finally made an update about Valimai, to the much delight of the Ajith fans. Read on...
Suriya and Jyotika Attend Their First Ever Virtual Fan Meet For Ponmagal Vandhal
South superstars Jyotika and Suriya gave 100 fans a virtual experience like never before, by attending their first-ever virtual fan meet & greet session. Considering the times that we live in right now, the Ponmagal Vandhal team ensured to uphold adage The show must go.
Lavanya Tripathi To Appear As The Second Female Lead In Mahesh Babu-Parasuram Film?
With just 2 days remaining for the big day, there are several speculations doing the rounds about #SSMBs story and cast. As per the latest report, the charming actress Lavanya Tripathi is gearing up to essay the second female lead in the highly-anticipated movie.
Will Tollywood Demand An Apology From Balakrishna For Using Inappropriate Language In Public?
Actor Balakrishna has been at the receiving end since he complained that he was not invited to the recently held meeting with the Telangana government demanding lockdown relaxation. A video has been doing the rounds, wherein Balakrishna is seen lashing out at a media person, who asked his response about the meeting.
Netizens Ask Kareena Kapoor To Speak Up On Indian Issues, After Her 'Justice for George Floyd' Post
Many celebrities all over the world have spoken up about the death of George Floyd in the US. The recent actress to jump on the bandwagon is Kareena Kapoor Khan
Shefali Jariwala On Father-In-Law’s Death: Parag And I Managed To Make It In Time For His Last Rites
Television actor Parag Tyagis father and actress Shefali Jariwalas father-in-law passed away on Monday, May 25, due to a heart attack. Shefali had managed to fly to Delhi from Mumbai to reach Ghaziabad for the final rites of her father-in-law. And now, the actress shared more details about her father-in-law’s death
Sonu Sood Helps Airlift 177 Girls Stuck In Kerala, To Their Home State Odisha
Actor Sonu Sood has once again come to the rescue of stranded migrant workers, looking to go back to their hometowns amid the lockdown. Sonu has helped 177 girls get to their homes in Odisha. The actor airlifted the girls, who were stuck in Kerala due to the lockdown.
Hrithik Roshan's Encouraging Words For Cousin Pashmina Roshan: Films Or Not, You Are A Star!
A few months back, there were reports doing the rounds about Hrithik Roshans cousin Pashmina Roshan making her debut in Bollywood. Recently,the War actor penned a sweet note for her on his Instagram page.
Raj Anadkat On TMKOC Completing 3000 Episodes: 'There Will Be Some Grand Dhamakedar Celebrations'
Raj Anadkat who plays Tapu on the show has spilled the beans on the upcoming 3000 episode celebrations of the Sab TV show. For the unversed, the sitcom will soon join Shivangi Joshi and Mohsin Khans Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as the second show in Indian GEC history to complete 3000 episodes.
Zaira Wasim Deletes Instagram And Twitter Accounts After Getting Trolled For Tweet On Locust Attacks
Former Bollywood actress, Zaira Wasim got into trouble with netizens when she tweeted a verse from the holy Quran which mentioned locust attacks, and related it to arrogance of people. Zaira’s tweet did not go well with Twitterati as they felt she was being insensitive to the locust attacks in the country.
CONFIRMED! Katrina Kaif Signs Superhero Film; Ali Abbas Zafar Shares Interesting Details!
Director Ali Abbas Zafar has good news for all the Katrina Kaif’s fans out there. In a recent tete-a-tete with a media portal, Ali Abbas confirmed that his next directorial will be a superhero film featuring Katrina Kaif in the lead role, and the film is all set to go on floors after the lockdown ends.
Akshay Kumar Thanks Frontline Warriors For Working Tirelessly: We Are Alive Because Of Them
In a recent chat, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar expressed his gratitude towards the COVID-19 frontline warriors for their selfless work.
Amitabh Bachchan Confused Over Bhumi Pednekar Calling Him Baller: Nobody's Telling Me What It Means
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan recently took a walk down the memory lane, and recalled his days on the sets of Kabhie Kabhie in Lucknow, 44 years ago. Among the fans who showered compliments on Big Bs post was actress Bhumi Pednekar.
Bharti Singh Delays Family Planning Due To COVID-19 Pandemic; Says 'Can’t Plan Baby In Such Tension'
Bharti Singh revealed that she has postponed her plan to extend their family due to COVID-19 pandemic. She said that she can’t plan a baby in such tension.
Ponmagal Vandhal Full Movie In HD Print Leaked On Tamilrockers
Ponmagal Vandhal starring Jyotika has become the latest victim of piracy. The Tamil courtroom drama has been leaked by the infamous piracy website, Tamilrockers. The movie released today on Amazon Prime Video, and is incessantly receiving tremendous appreciation on social media.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Gets A New Hairstyle By Mother Neetu Kapoor, Calls Her Supermom
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is currently living with her mother Neetu Kapoor, since she arrived in Mumbai.
Ponmagal Vandhal Movie Leaked On Tamilrockers For Free Download In HD Quality
Ponmagal Vandhal starring Jyotika has become the latest victim of piracy. The Tamil courtroom drama has been leaked by the infamous piracy website, Tamilrockers. The movie released today on Amazon Prime Video, and is incessantly receiving tremendous appreciation on social media.
Shreyas Talpade Says Actors Don’t Have The Option Of Working From Home, Starts Online Theatre
The Hindi film industry has been severely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown in India. While some professions have the option of working from home, actor Shreyas Talpade points out that actors do not. So Shreyas started an online theatre a month into the lockdown.
Sonu Sood On A Migrant Woman Naming Her Newborn Son After Him: That Was So Sweet; I Was Touched
Amid the nationwide lockdown owing to the Novel Coronavirus, Sonu Sood has been arranging food and buses for stranded migrants to reach their native places. Recently, the actor helped a pregnant migrant woman reach her village safely during the lockdown.
Centennial Square stage damaged; tenters asked to move
City of Victoria bylaw officers on Tuesday asked about six people to remove their tents from the stage in Centennial Square after damage was discovered, said city spokesman Bill Eisenhauer. Now . . .
City books hotel rooms for homeless, moving them out of Beacon Hill
Victoria will begin booking hotel and motel rooms for people living in Beacon Hill Park and elsewhere who were left behind when the province moved more than 300 people indoors from camps at Topaz . . .
Man arrested in connection with double stabbing in downtown Victoria
A man has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing that sent two people to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Thursday night.Victoria police were called to the 900 block of . . .
Obituary: Nagasaki survivor loved life — and won our hearts
Rudi Hoenson had every reason to be an angry man. Taken prisoner as an 18-year-old Dutch soldier in what is now Indonesia, he spent the last 3 1/2 years of the Second World War in slave labour in . . .
Downtown Victoria library gearing up to reopen for pickups
Greater Victoria residents will have access to new reading materials next month, as the central branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library gets ready to open for pickups in mid to late June. . . .
Petty officer reprimanded, fined for faking medical documentation
A petty officer who tried to hide his depression and substance abuse by falsifying medical documents to explain absences from work has received a severe reprimand and a $3,000 fine. On Friday, . . .
B.C. Transit expands HandyDART fleet in Victoria, with more to come
B.C. Transit has added 13 new buses to Victoria’s HandyDART fleet, with a further 15 expected to start service in Nanaimo in mid-June. The buses serve people with mobility issues that prevent . . .
Police want to return music equipment to rightful owner
Times ColonistVictoria police have recovered a cache of stolen music devices and sound-distortion pedals, and are looking for their owner.The equipment was seized from a vehicle which had been . . .
Langford man facing charges after allegedly fleeing traffic stop
A 38-year-old Langford man is facing numerous charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and getting involved in a two-vehicle collision nearby.The driver of the second vehicle suffered serious . . .
Return to school will likely see some ‘bumps’
As a part-time return to school nears for students across B.C., the president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association says she’s expecting a few hiccups. “I think everybody is doing . . .
Multi-use trail touted for E&N line
Developing a multi-use trail along the length of the old E&N corridor would benefit cycling commuters, boost tourism and small business and cost far less than reviving a defunct rail service, . . .
Cruise ship ban extended, effectively scuttling season in Greater Victoria
The cruise-ship season that was forecast to bring more than three quarters of a million passengers to Victoria’s shores — and an estimated $130 million in economic activity — has . . .
Fugitive killer’s dad placed on peace bond
The father of fugitive killer Bryer Schmegelsky has been placed on a 12-month peace bond after pleading guilty to sending harassing and threatening emails to a deputy minister in the provincial . . .
Wage subsidy scheme opened up to women returning from maternity leave
People returning from maternity leave are now able to access the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.S...
Government aiming to reopen all schools in late August
The Taoiseach says the Government intends to reopen all schools at the start of the next academic...
Bust of Luke Kelly in Dublin vandalised again
The bust of Dubliner Luke Kelly has been vandalised again.It's the fifth time the art piece on G...
Six more coronavirus-related deaths and 29 cases announced
Six more coronavirus patients have died in Ireland taking the death toll to 1,645.A further 29 c...
Children to join 'play-pods' when childcare resumes at end of June
Children will be grouped into ‘play-pods’ when childcare services resume at the end of June....
WATCH: CNN journalist arrested on-air while covering George Floyd protests
A journalist has been arrested in the US while covering protests in the city of Minneapolis.It ...
O’Leary calls for "insane and useless" two-week quarantine to be axed
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is urging the Government to remove the “insane and useless” qua...
Principal warns getting secondary schools back is 'much more challenging'
A school principal has said getting students back into school at second level will be much more c...
"Bleak and depressing reading” - Figures highlight retail sector lockdown woes
The latest national retail figures make for “very bleak and depressing reading” as the effect...
Morning top 5: COVID-19 latest; Brexit memo; and Women's Aid calls
The two-week quarantine period for people arriving into Ireland from abroad may be lifted for som...
Executive order by Donald Trump 'a shot across the bow' for social media
A US executive order taking aim at firms such as Twitter has been described as a 'shot across the...
Investors could look at top-rated company FDs as options shrink
The highest interest rate offered by SBI is 5.4 per cent after the 40-basis point cut.
UN chief appreciates India's assistance to other countries during COVID-19 pandemic: Ambassador Tirumurti
India has sent essential drugs, testing kits and other medical assistance to many countries around the world, including to the US, to help fight the coronavirus that has infected over 5.8 million globally. The death toll from the pandemic has surpassed 358,373.
Labour ministry to provide free skills training to job seekers registered on National Career Service portal
The training will encompass modules on corporate etiquette, improving inter personal skills, making impactful presentation including other necessary soft skills needed by the industry. The training module is available in two languages, Hindi and English, on the NCS portal.
Funds recommend keeping equity allocations on hold at 7-month low: Poll
Asset managers were almost evenly split on whether this year's lows for key indexes would be revisited.
NABARD sanctions Rs 1,050 crore credit support to West Bengal
The credit support under special liquidity facility will be extended to state cooperative banks, regional rural banks and micro-finance institutions. The NABARD has already disbursed an amount of Rs 720 crore to state coperative and regional rural banks, he said, adding that disbursements to MFIs will commence shortly.
US joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China
US involvement is important because of the large role that American tech firms play globally and its historic advocacy for human rights, said Kay Mathiesen, an associate professor focused on computer ethics at Northeastern University in Boston.
More than 38,000 doctors volunteer to join fight against COVID-19
On March 25, the government had made an appeal to doctors, including the retired ones, to come forward and join the efforts to fight the pandemic. "38,162 volunteer doctors, including retired government, Armed Forces Medical Services, public sector undertaking or private doctors have signed up with the government to battle COVID-19 pandemic," an official said.
No decision taken on setting up bad bank: Finance Ministry official
Even the Economic Survey 2017 had proposed this idea, suggesting the creation of a bad bank called Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency (PARA) to help tide over the problem of stressed assets.
Madras High Court issues notices to Franklin Templeton MF, Sebi
Last month, Franklin Templeton had closed six debt funds.
Russian agents have been hacking major email program: US National Security Agency
The NSA did not say who the Russian military hackers have targeted. But senior U.S. intelligence officials have warned in recent months that Kremlin agents are engaged in activities that could threaten the integrity of the November presidential election.
K'taka govt notifies ordinance, BDA to legalise unauthorised constructions in Bengaluru
The BDA will levy a penal fee in return for regularisation. These are plots either owned by residents themselves or bought from someone after the BDA notified them for acquisition during the formation of layouts.
Uttar Pradesh govt inks MOUs with industry bodies for 11 lakh jobs to migrant workers
The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Indian Industries Association (IIA) accounted for three lakh jobs each, while NARDECO and Laghu Udyog Bharati accounted for 2.5 lakh jobs each, UP MSME minister Sidharth Nath Singh said.
Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14
The Taliban took responsibility for Thursday's attack in Paktia province, calling it a "defensive action," without elaborating.
Crude oil prices fall but remains set for biggest monthly gain in years
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down $1.28, or 3.8 per cent, at $32.43.
Anil Vij bats for lockdown extension, says free movement at borders will lead to surge in COVID-19 cases
Citing a sharp increase in coronavirus cases in the Haryana districts adjoining Delhi during the past week, Vij had on Thursday issued orders for sealing borders with the national capital.
UP govt to launch programmes to attract women voters
The UP governments latest initiative is the move to appoint ‘Banking Correspondent Sakhi, or female banking agents, in all 5,8000 gram panchayats in the state. The sakhis will do door-to-door visits and are expected to become the main link between female customers, particularly those who are associated with self-help groups (SGHs), and the bank.
Should we fear post-pandemic inflation?
Inflation could well go through a yo-yo effect, as is already happening with other economic indicators.
Trump’s proposed order on social media could harm one person in particular: Trump
The executive order that Trump signed Thursday seeks to strip liability protection in certain cases for companies like Twitter, Google and Facebook for the content on their sites, meaning they could face legal jeopardy if they allowed false and defamatory posts.
Why India needs to put cash in the hands of the poor
GoI has sedulously avoided direct disbursements to wage labourers who have no jobs and no recourse.
Dow Jones retreats ahead of Trump's response on Hong Kong
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 269.88 points, or 1.06 per cent, at 25,130.76.
View: NEP will envision a system rooted in Indian ethos
In one of my favourite English poems, Robert Frost said, “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep.” These lines have always inspired me. Since the citizens of India reposed massive faith in the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, work in the ministry started on Day 1.
TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China: Report
ByteDance has quietly made a series of moves in recent months to transfer global decision-making and research capabilities out of its home country. The changes come at a time of heightened tension between the United States and China over trade, technology and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market movers: Vodafone in focus, pharma names rally; 2 stocks give sell signals
Here is what happened in Fridays session.
SoftBank Vision Fund head's pay doubled last year despite massive losses
SoftBank Vision Fund's head, Rajeev Misra, saw his total pay for the past business year more than double to roughly $15 million, even as the fund's under-performance pushed SoftBank to a record operating loss of some $13 billion.
Two quakes hit Rohtak in one-hour span; tremors felt in Delhi
The first quake, a medium intensity one of 4.5 magnitude, hit the Haryana city at 9.08 p.m. at a depth of 5 km. The second quake was of lower intensity of magnitude 2.9 and occurred at the same location at 10 p.m., the National Centre for Seismology said.
Home quarantine is the way forward, will require people to act responsibly: Karnataka Health Minister
"The testing protocol has to change to suit the dynamic situation. We have now decided to allow asymptomatic people who have completed a week in institutional quarantine to go for home quarantine without taking a Covid test. They do not have to take Covid testeven after 14 days if they show no symptoms," K Sudhakar said.
Bihar: Major showdown between RJD MLAs, cops at Rabri Devi's residence over attack on worker
The face off took place at former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi's 10, Circular Road residence where her son Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of opposition in the state assembly, had summoned the RJD MLAs.
BEST decides not to charge bus ticket fares from migrants
The apex court on Thursday directed that no fare for travel either by trains or buses be charged from the migrant workers stranded across the country, and they be provided food and water.
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
Speaking at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on the 15th anniversary of the Anti-Secession Law, Li Zuocheng, chief of the Joint Staff Department and member of the Central Military Commission, left the door open to using force.
1,437 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai, 38 deaths
A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day. 832 new suspected patients were admittedto various hospitals in the city in the past 24 hours, it added.
ED attaches assets of accused-turned-approver Rajiv Saxena in VVIP chopper scandal
The ED on Friday said that assets belonging to Saxena have been attached under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in Agusta Westland Chopper scandal and Moser Baer Bank Fraud case allegedly involving Ratul Puri, nephew of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath.
India’s key growth engine grinds to halt in sign of slump
Businesses providing services of everything from technology to travel and trade were the first to be hit by lock down. Unlike manufacturing-heavy economies like China and South Korea, in India, the services sector accounts for 55% of gross domestic product -- and the slump in output has had ripple effects on jobs and economic growth.
India urges for wider information sharing under tax treaties within BRICS
The tax heads of other BRICS nations shared the measures taken by their respective tax administrations and their thoughts on other agenda items like tax challenges posed by digitalisation and exchange of information.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests sweeping changes to offices
If followed, the guidelines would lead to a far-reaching remaking of the corporate work experience. They even upend years of advice on commuting, urging people to drive to work by themselves, instead of taking mass transportation or carpooling, to avoid potential exposure to the virus.
GDP growth at 3.1% in Q4 drags full year FY20 growth to 4.2 per cent
The govt has revised growth for the first three quarters of FY20 to 5.2% in Q1, 4.4% in Q2 and 4.1% in Q3.
Farm wages doubled in many agricultural districts as migrants labourers returned home
Farmers are trying to lure migrants back by offering them rail tickets and other incentives. Many farmers in Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are trying to mobilise local labourers to prepare nursery beds and sow paddy, which is a very labour-intensive task.
Be careful in dealing with material info disclosure to investors: Sebi warns TCS
The regulator has asked the IT major to provide adequate and timely information.
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter's decision to step in, at a time of racially charged civil unrest in cities across the United States, escalates a feud between Trump and tech companies.
PM Modi's letter to the people of India: A year after the start of his second term in office
From 2014 to 2019, Indias stature rose significantly. The dignity of the poor was enhanced. The nation achieved financial inclusion, free gas and electricity connections, total sanitation coverage, and made progress towards ensuring ‘housing for all.
French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
The group's global production capacity will be revised from 4 million vehicles in 2019 to 3.3 million by 2024, the company said. "The difficulties encountered by the group, the major crisis facing the automotive industry and the urgency of the ecological transition are all imperatives that are driving the company to accelerate its transformation," it said in a statement.
China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff
In a surprise move, Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the raging border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to ease the tensions, amid the continuing standoff between the armies of the two Asian giants.
Retail inflation for industrial workers eases to 5.45% in April: Labour ministry data
Lauding the efforts of the Labour Bureau which collects and released Consumer Price Index-Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar said the 'cost of living index' data collection and release by the bureau in these difficult times during the lockdown is commendable and would go a long way to help in policy making in the country.
Delhi, West Bengal not yet distributed May month quota of free foodgrains under PMGAY: Ram Vilas Paswan
On distribution of one kg free pulses per household under the PMGAY, Paswan said states have lifted 1.68 lakh tonnes of pulses and are yet to provide month-wise distribution of the same. The progress report is awaited.
US to announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday: Trump
Trump has been pressing China to agree for an inquiry into the origin of the virus, including the allegation that it emerged from a bio-lab in the central Chinese city of Wuhan
Covid Lockdown may be confined to 13 cities; hotels & malls could open
The national directives on new lockdown are likely to be issued on May 31 for next fortnight.
Investigators find Rs 30 million in wreckage of crashed Pak aircraft
The amount was recovered from two bags in the wreckage. Officials are now probing as how such a huge amount of cash got through airport security and baggage scanners and found its way into the ill-fated flight.
Ajit Jogi, first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74
Ajit Jogi had served as the CM of Chhattisgarh from November 2000 to November 2003 in then Congress government, after the state was carved out of Madhya Pradesh.
What's the cost of Covid lockdown? Today’s GDP data will give an idea
To be sure, Indias growth was already at a six-year-low during the pre-lockdown period.
F&O: Nifty50 structure looks bullish; supports shift higher
Going forward, Nifty will face resistance at 9,730 and then 9,889 levels.
Donald Trump's social media diktat may not shift India’s stand
India has been facing a challenge of misinformation on a large scale and has had to deal with situations such as mob lynching due to unchecked hate speech and fake news on social media.
The world is still far from herd immunity for coronavirus
In new studies that test the population more broadly, the percentage of people who have been infected so far is still in the single digits. The numbers are a fraction of the threshold known as herd immunity, at which the virus can no longer spread widely.
Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for U.S. business in China
Ninety percent of the 100 or so respondents said they were affected by such disruptions, up from 77% last month, according to a monthly survey on the impact of COVID-19 by the American Chamber of Commerce in China, released Friday.
Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul Gandhi
"The Government's silence about the border situation with China is fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said on Twitter.
Old style value investing doesn’t work anymore, says Damodaran
Guru Aswath Damodaran said value and growth investing has become a lazy categorisation of investing.
Karnataka: No test if you are in institutional isolation for 7 days and show no symptoms
Any person who has completed seven days of institutional quarantine will undergo a medical check-up and will be sent for seven days of home quarantine. “If the person develops symptoms during home quarantine, health department staff will guide her to the hospital,” education minister S Suresh Kumar said in Covid-19 briefing on Thursday.
How important is Hong Kong to China as a free finance hub?
While China has reformed its markets over the years, over 60% of foreign direct investment (FDI) into and out of China continued to be channeled through Hong Kong as of 2018, according to Morgan Stanley.
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC
The Delhi government told the court that 28 such bodies were cremated on Thursday and the last rites of the remaining 35 will be performed by Saturday.
India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy
The two countries have been negotiating a trade package to iron out issues and boost two-way commerce.
Coming Apocalypse of Xi Jinping
China stares at an economic collapse in wake of Covid of an economy already bruised with Trump's trade war. Therefore, the move in Hong Kong reflect Xi and Party's nervousness is managing economic fallouts of Covid and trade war. Current Hong Kong move appears geared more towards domestic audience rather than global for a change.
Wife of J&K Congress leader Soz moves SC against his house arrest
Various political leaders including former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were arrested and put under house detention in August last year. The Centre had abrogated certain provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution granting special status Jammu and Kashmir and the detentions were made purportedly to ensure peace in the valley.
Two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19: Sources
The director-level officer who attended work on May 28 was found positive for the infection along with his family members, sources said.
Bihar's industries minister writes to 24 companies inviting them to invest
Referring to Bihar as a “central location in eastern India”, Rajak said the state's location midway between UP and Bengal makes it suitable as a manufacturing base for markets in eastern UP, Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and the Northeast.
Madhya Pradesh: Quarantine must for rail passengers with COVID-19 symptoms
"As per information provided by the Railways, 15 trains, other than Shramik Special services, will halt at some railway stations in Madhya Pradesh," said Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Narottam Mishra, who is also the state's Home Minister.
No time limit for bringing back workers: Yogi
The state is “resolved to get back all its workers safely, respectfully and free of cost and there is no time limit to this exercise”, Adityanath said at a meeting held to sign memorandums of understanding with industry bodies
India will set an example in economic revival, says PM Modi
PM acknowledged that some have undergone “tremendous” suffering, referring to workers.
Ajit Jogi: Quintessential politician who never gave up
Ajit Jogi, 74, who died at a private hospital here on Friday, was the quintessential politician who enjoyed support among tribal and scheduled caste communities because of his easy accessibility.
Core sector output contracts 38% in April owing to stalled economic activity
In March, the output of the core sector that includes eight infrastructure sectors — coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, cement, and electricity — had contracted 9%.
File report on plea against declaring pvt hospital as COVID-19 institute: HC to Delhi govt
The plea was filed by Safdarjung Development Area (SDA) Residents Welfare Association (RWA) and others challenging the May 16 order of the Delhi government declaring Ujala Cygnus Orthocare Hospital - with 40 isolation wards- as a dedicated COVID-19 hospital.
Voda Idea jumps 35% on reports Google eyeing 5% stake in telco
For a 5 per cent stake, Google will have to shell out $110 million.
Sebi imposes Rs 28 lakh fine on 14 individuals for fraudulent share trading
Sebi has levied Rs 28 lakh fine paid jointly or severally by 14 individuals.
Decision to open shops in malls soon after taking into account health ministry's guidelines
"The decision to open the remaining shops in the malls, will be taken soon, after taking into account the guidelines of the health ministry," the ministry said in a statement.
Use of public transport likely to reduce for 6 months post-lockdown: CSE survey
The CSE's perception survey on changing commuting choices post-pandemic included over 400 middle and high-income groups in Delhi and surrounding NCR cities.The first results show public mood is changing.
Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey informed in advance of decision to tag Donald Trump tweet
"The decision was made jointly by teams within Twitter, and our CEO Jack Dorsey was informed of the plan before the Tweet was labelled," the spokeswoman said in an email.
Invest India holds virtual panel discussion for global investors
During the discussion, Ajay Prakash Sawhney, secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by the government, including the production linked incentive scheme and scheme for promotion of manufacturing of electronic components and semiconductors.
Fiscal deficit widens to 4.6% of GDP in 2019-20
As per CGA data, the FY20 fiscal deficit worked out to be 4.59% of the GDP, while the revenue deficit was 3.27%.
Supreme Court to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with 'Bharat'
The plea has sought a direction to the government to take appropriate steps to bring amendment in Article 1 of the Constitution, which deals with name and territory of the Union, to the effect that "the same refers to the country as Bharat/Hindustan, to the exclusion of India".
Low Q4 growth telling commentary on economic mismanagement of BJP govt: P Chidambaram
"Remember, this is pre-lockdown. Of the 91 days of Q4, lockdown applied to only 7 days," the former finance minister said.
Government conducts locust control operations in Rajasthan & MP, more attacks likely till July
As per FAOs latest bulletin on status of locust, in India, spring-bred immature adult groups and swarms continued to move east and to the central states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Modi 2.0 fulfils BJP's core agenda in first year but COVID-19 throws new challenges
With the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government marking its first anniversary on Saturday, the first year is likely to be remembered for the fulfilment of decades-old Hindutva demands as Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the huge majority his party won in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls to push through its core agenda.
Is Pakistan dumping traditional allies Saudi-UAE for their support to India ?
While Qatar has reportedly supported this trio vis a vis Saudis and UAE as part of its regional strategy in the Gulf, Doha has warmed up to Delhi and PM Narendra Modi spoke with its Emir this week on the occasion of EiD.
Coronavirus travel bans leave hundreds stranded at Brazil's largest airport
Stefany Carvallido, her 2-year-old daughter and about 200 other Colombians have been camping out inside Brazil's busiest international airport for days in a desperate attempt to get back to their home country.
Indonesian children vulnerable to secondary risks from COVID-19 crisis: Survey
A recent assessment by Save the Children Indonesia has found that children are exposed to the secondary risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that pose a threat to their health, well-being and lives -- if not more.
Calm before the storm for Japan suicides as coronavirus ravages economy
The phones at the Tokyo suicide hotline start ringing as soon as it opens for its once-weekly overnight session. They don't stop until the lone volunteer fielding calls from hundreds of people yearning to talk signs out early the next morning.
CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in Minneapolis
The network posted footage of correspondent Omar Jimenez speaking calmly to police with batons and riot helmets, then being handcuffed and taken away.
UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.
African Union chief condemns US police killing of unarmed black man
Moussa Faki Mahamat "strongly condemns the murder of George Floyd that occurred in the United States of America at the hands of law enforcement officers, and wishes to extend his deepest condolences to his family and loved ones," read a statement issued by his spokeswoman.
Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump on Friday and accused him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence", after he tweeted that looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot.
TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China: Sources
TikTok's poaching of Disney's Kevin Mayer to be its CEO was just the most visible part of a broader strategy by its Chinese owner to shift its centre of power away from China at a time of rising global tensions, several people familiar with the plans said.
US indicts North Koreans, accuses state-owned bank of evading sanctions
The US Justice Department accused North Korea's state-owned bank of evading US sanctions laws and charged 28 North Korean and five Chinese citizens in its largest crackdown on North Korea sanctions violations.
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators
Police in western Bengkulu province have assembled a 40-person squad to find lockdown scofflaws and force them to wear placards with promises to wear masks and keep their distance from others in future.
Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two meters to one if the rate of coronavirus infections comes down further in a potential boost to still shuttered restaurants and pubs.
Kalbe to start COVID-19 vaccine trial with S. Korean pharma firm
Publicly listed pharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma has signed an agreement with South Korea-based biotechnology firm Genexine Inc. to start a clinical trial of a COVID-19 candidate vaccine in Indonesia.
Europe moves ahead with lockdown easing, but caution in Asia
Several European countries including France and Britain on Thursday moved to further lift crippling coronavirus lockdown measures, but fresh restrictions in parts of Asia signaled the crisis is far from over.
Five percent of Indonesia's COVID-19 cases are children: Ministry
According to the Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry, around 5 percent of all people found to be COVID-19-positive in Indonesia are children below 17 years of age.
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike
South Korea on Friday imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic.
Twitter conceals Trump tweet, ramping up dispute
In a move bound to infuriate one of the platform's most followed users, Twitter said it was placing a "public interest notice" on a Trump tweet about violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police.
Gay weddings boost US economy by $3.8 billion since landmark ruling
Gay and lesbian weddings have boosted state and local economies by an estimated $3.8 billion since same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in the United States in 2015, according to a study published on Thursday.
Where is the government’s long-promised arts and culture endowment?
The government has allocated Rp 1 trillion (US$68.4 million) from the 2020 state budget for an arts and culture endowment, significantly lower than what President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo promised a few years ago.
Some 50 world leaders call for post-pandemic cooperation
World leaders on Thursday called for resilience and cooperation after the pandemic recedes, during a UN videoconference in which the United States, China and Russia did not participate.
US braces for more protests over police killing of black man
Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St. Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday as they girded for fresh protests and violence over the shocking police killing of a handcuffed black man.
Regional elections in December may escalate COVID-19 transmission: Public health experts
Public health concerns are mounting over the government’s plan to go through with holding the 2020 simultaneous regional elections in December over fears of further virus transmission amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Krakatau Steel books first profit in eight years
The company booked US$74.1 million in profit in the first quarter this year, a major switch from the $62.3 million loss it suffered in the same period last year, as its cost of revenue and administrative expenses dropped 39.8 percent and 41.5 percent respectively.
Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is "double-edged sword"
Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special US status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States to stop interfering in internal affairs.
India coronavirus death toll passes China's
India's coronavirus death toll passed neighboring China's on Friday, with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to official data.
Racially charged violence rages for third night in Minneapolis
A third night of racially charged arson, looting and vandalism gripped Minneapolis as protesters vented rage over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following arrest.
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids: WHO
Tobacco companies are deliberately using "deadly" tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization said Friday.
British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled
This year's British and Australian MotoGP races have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers said on Friday.
China says non-peaceful action on Taiwan is last resort
Li Zhanshu, who is also the head of China's parliament, said Beijing will never allow any force, in any way, to separate Taiwan from China.
Anies appoints former Merpati Airlines CEO to helm Transjakarta
The former head of state-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines is the new president of city-owned bus operator Transjakarta.
Indonesia ‘very concerned’, condemns Israel’s West Bank plan
Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi says she has spoken with representatives of various countries and international organizations, including the United States, to raise Indonesia's concerns about Israel's further annexation into parts of the West Bank.
Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody
Minnesota's governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of a black man seen in graphic video gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck.
In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism
From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against racism even when justice doesn't always follow.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
While India is easing a more than two-month long nationwide lockdown that was aimed at reining in the spread of the disease, the battle against the virus rages within its strained hospital system.
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills
Use of distance diagnostics, blood analysis, mobile phone tracking and tracing and mandatory wearing of face masks are among measures credited with giving the Jewish state an official COVID-19 death toll of around 280, equivalent to 31 per million inhabitants.
Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged
President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubious act of political revenge.
Volkswagen invests 2 billion euros in Chinese electric vehicle sector
Volkswagen said on Friday it will invest around 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in two Chinese companies in the electric vehicle sector, calling it "the world's biggest market".
BNI Syariah sees profit soar in Q1, chances to expand international banking services
BNI Syariah net profit soared 58.1 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rp 214 billion (US$14.46 million) in the first quarter.
US taxpayers' virus relief went to firms that avoided taxes
Reuters’ analysis of public data found around 110 publicly traded companies have each received $4 million or more in emergency aid from the program.
US government weighs in against trans girls competing on girls' teams
Allowing transgender girls to compete in girls' sports leagues is illegal and could mean schools allowing the practice lose federal funding, the US Education Department ruled in a letter made public on Thursday.
Istanbul hopes to host new, 'historic' Champions League final
Fifteen years after the "Miracle of Istanbul" that cemented Steven Gerrard's status as a Liverpool legend, the Turkish metropolis was supposed to host its second Champions League final on Saturday. But that was before the coronavirus pandemic wreaked worldwide havoc.
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students
The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump.
Ministry suggests shorter school hours as part of 'new normal'
The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) suggested that students study from home until the country is declared free from COVID-19.
Commuter line keeps physical distancing measure during COVID-19 ‘new normal’
PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia will not allow overloaded trains to depart from stations as it will continue to apply physical distancing measures during the so-called "new normal" period.
Debt relief plans for world's poor countries inch forward
Plans for debt relief for the world's poorest countries inched forward on Thursday as private creditors laid out a blueprint for their involvement, though it received immediate criticism for not going far enough.
Denmark reopens borders for locked-out lovers
More than two months after closing its borders, Denmark has loosened restrictions to let couples separated by coronavirus lockdowns finally see each other again -- even if the easing applies just to partners from a few nearby countries for now.
China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law
China faced growing international pressure Friday over its move to impose a security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city's autonomy, with the United States and Britain placing the issue before the UN Security Council.
Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': Legal experts
US President Donald Trump's attempt to curb what he says is social media censorship is a political gambit and will not change the legal obligations of companies like Twitter Inc and Facebook Inc, according to legal experts.
PDI-P politician receives 'light' sentence in KPU bribery case as key suspect remains free
Also on Thursday, KPK prosecutors indicted KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan for accepting bribes from PDI-P politician Harun Masiku and West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan in two separate cases.
Ministry proposes $69m stimulus for fisheries, aquaculture
Minister Edhy Prabowo said the stimulus would include social aid for fishermen, fish farmers and salt farmers and funds to strengthen surveillance efforts against poaching.
League-by-league guide to the return of football around Europe
On Thursday, Italy's sports minister confirmed that Serie A will return on June 20, while La Liga in Spain will resume its season in the week beginning June 8. Here are confirmed restart dates elsewhere.
BI sees rupiah strengthening to pre-pandemic level as it intervenes in market
BI has injected an additional Rp 167.6 trillion (US$11.33 billion) this month to stabilize the financial system.
‘New normal’ aims to keep economy running: Minister
The government said on Thursday that it needed to implement the so-called “new normal” to keep the economy running while maintaining restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Nissan formally closes Indonesian factory
Automaker Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) announced the official closure of its factory in Indonesia as its Japanese parent company disclosed a restructuring plan to improve its finances.
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests
Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early Friday morning during violent protests in the city.
World leaders warn coronavirus could roll back progress for women
Coronavirus is threatening to undo recent gains made toward gender equality as millions of women and girls are predicted to have unwanted pregnancies and fall into poverty, world leaders said on Thursday.
Record number of virus cases, 1,000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil
According to Health Ministry data, 26,417 new cases were confirmed in a 24 hour-period ending late Thursday.
Bearded dragon found in supermarket car park
Shoppers were surprised to see the lizard after it stationed itself outside a Lidl store in Cardiff
You can now get a delivery even if supermarkets have no slots free
The service allows you to get someone else to do your shopping and bring it to your house
'I've never seen that £75k before' driver tells police after cash is found on the back seat of his car
He said he didn't know who his passenger was either
How to use the toilet at a friend's house under new lockdown rules for England
The rules across England will change from Monday
Adored father of two young children died after being hit by car while out cycling before work
David 'Davey' Jones, 41, was out cycling when he was hit by a Jeep
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence' amid large-scale riots
A warning label has been placed over the tweet
'Overwhelming' response as thousands pay tribute to Covid-19 victims in online book of remembrance
'It reminds us that every person who has died as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic is not merely a statistic in a health crisis'
Kate Garraway thanks brave NHS as husband still 'fighting' Covid-19
TV star says Clap for Carers has been 'source of weekly comfort'
Surge in rats across UK as 45 per cent more of us call pest control
According to Rentokil Pest Control, there was a 79% increase in traffic to its “signs of rats” webpage in April
Flames burn close to people's homes as two mountain fires merge into one
Crews managed to tackle the flames just in time
George Eustice gives update on pubs - and beer gardens will be first
"In the case of pubs and restaurants it will begin with beer gardens and outdoor areas."
Announcement on schools to be made next week as Wales' education minister reveals children could wear masks in the classroom
We put questions about schools re-opening to Wales' education minister Kirsty Williams
The new lockdown rules on sunbathing in parks or on beaches in Wales
The latest coronavirus guidelines on relaxing outdoors and in groups of how many
The new rules for having friends and family visit your home
The Government is changing the rules in England
Liverpool buildings turning purple to remember George Floyd
The city's mayor made the statement after continued unrest in the United States
Man found dead at work on business park
Tragic discovery was made during the early hours
Liverpool players joined by wives for catch-up on Zoom
Firmino, Fabinho, Alisson and their wives met virtually as a date was set for the Premier League to restart
Carer's anger after being told to join the queue in Asda
Asda said they have designated shopping times for carers in their stores
Tributes to woman found dead in park
Emergency services were called out to Springfield Park in West Derby at around 6.30am today
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New lockdown rules for having a barbecue legally
Barbecues are allowed under new government guidance
5G mast rejected as council says plans would harm regeneration
The mast was described as "unsightly"' and "detrimental" to the look of the area
Emergency services rush to Pier Head for concern for safety call
Officers were called at about 3pm on Thursday afternoon
Liverpool historian to head up city activist heritage project
Mandela8 have announced that leading local historian Laurence Westgaph has been appointed to explore L8's history of activism and anti-apartheid struggles
Exact time Starlink satellites will fly over Merseyside this weekend
There's still a chance to catch the elusive satellites
Hopes of Geoff's comeuppance dashed on Corrie as street divides
"Can’t wait for Geoff to be exposed"
The Chase player hits back at viewers over spelling of name
"I’m genuinely sat here questioning the spelling of my name"
Driver's 'wrong direction' police chase ends in roundabout smash
Merseyside Police patrols pursued the suspected cannabis-fuelled driver as he headed into oncoming traffic on the M56
2020 T20 World Cup in Australia at 'very high risk', says Kevin Roberts
Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts believes this year's T20 World Cup in Australia is at
Scottish Premiership clubs to return to training on June 11, with new season set to start on August 1
Scottish Premiership clubs will return to training on June 11, with the new season being planned to start on the weekend of August 1.
Premiership will not trial World Rugby laws aimed at limiting coronavirus spread
Premiership Rugby has confirmed it will not be taking part in World Rugby's trial of new laws to limit coronavirus transmission.
Premier League restart: Fixtures, kick-off times, TV schedule and dates
The Premier League is provisionally set to restart on Wednesday June 17, provided all safety tests are cleared.
50-26: Best players never to win Champions League
They came, they saw and they didn't conquer.
British MotoGP at Silverstone cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions
The British MotoGP scheduled to be held at Silverstone in August has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tile issues complaint against Apple for making its tracking app harder to use
In a letter, viewed by Financial Times, Tile's legal counsel explains that in the past, the Tile app worked seamlessly with the company's Bluetooth-enabled tracking fob. Once the device was paired with the app, users could immediately begin locating the…
Wearable device shipments increased nearly 30 percent YoY in Q1
Notably, IDC said growth was disproportionately spread across various form factors of wearables. The earwear category grew an impressive 68.3 percent and accounted for 54.9 percent of the entire wearables market. Fitness trackers, meanwhile, grew by 16.2 percent during the same period.
Magic Leap is looking for a new CEO as founder Rony Abovitz is stepping down
Abovitz said in a message on the company’s website that after securing “significant” new funding and pivoting to focus on delivering a spatial computing platform for enterprise clients, both he and the board agreed that a change in his role…
Zen 3-based Ryzen 4000 desktop chips reportedly built on TSMC's 5nm process
The claim is from DigiTimes (via Tom’s Hardware), which does have a slightly hit-and-miss record when it comes to these things. It states that TSMC is expected to start volume production of an enhanced version of its 5nm finFET process…
League of Legends: Wild Rift gets its first real mobile gameplay demo
League of Legends: Wild Rift was first announced some time ago, but today, we got our first in-depth look at its actual gameplay. All in all, the game is still League of Legends at heart -- the core mechanics and…
Trading standards agency goes after $346 "anti-5G" USB stick that's really a $6 thumb drive
A firm called BioShield Distribution is offering a product called the 5GBioShield, which "provides protection for your home and family, thanks to the wearable holographic nano-layer catalyser, which can be worn or placed near to a smartphone or any other…
Apple is selling refurbished iPhone XR handsets, starting at $499
The iPhone XR was the best-selling phone last year, so purchasing a refurbished version is likely to prove popular. Boasting the A12 Bionic SoC and a 6.1-inch IPS LCD panel, the XR only recently lost the “world’s most popular smartphone”…
Paramount's live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film is getting a sequel
Fortunately, after seeing all the widespread criticism, the film's creators chose to go back to the drawing board on Sonic's design and rework it from the ground up. The rest of the movie remained largely the same, but Sonic got…
Lego's 1:8 scale model kit of the Lamborghini Sian might actually be more desirable than the real car
Lego Technic kits are one of its more challenging products, aimed at car enthusiasts who don't mind spending unhealthy amounts of time tinkering with complex plastic pieces that take the shape of a Porsche 911 RSR, a Corvette ZR1, a…
Sony to host PlayStation 5 games showcase on June 4
Sony on Friday confirmed what we suspected all along – a showcase featuring next-gen PlayStation 5 games is happening next week.
Task Manager creator shares little-known tips and tricks for using the app
For example, did you know that if Task Manager ever hangs or crashes, you can open a new instance by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc? According to Plummer, Winlogon will search for an existing instance and try to recover it for up to…
Brighton considering holding friendlies before Premier League restart
A provisional restart date of June 17 has been set amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Alonso, not Bottas, favourite for Renault seat - Lehto
A former F1 driver thinks Renault is more likely to sign Fernando Alonso for 2021 and beyond than Valtteri Bottas.
Louis van Gaal hits out at Manchester United's transfer policy
Former Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal criticises the club's transfer policy and says that they failed to sign the players that he wanted.
Coronavirus latest: Women's Tour to go virtual following race cancellation
Organisers will fill the void with three virtual stages between June 17 and 19 using the RGT Cycling virtual platform.
Hearts owner admits Daniel Stendel could leave if relegation stands
Daniel Stendel is contractually free to leave Tynecastle unless Budge can succeed with a reconstruction plan.
Hearts owner Ann Budge: 'Scottish football's voting system not fit for purpose'
The system requires 11 Premiership clubs to back Ann Budge's plans.
Everton's Jean-Philippe Gbamin ruled out for further six months
The 24-year-old has only managed two matches for Everton following his move from Mainz in August 2019.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson opens up on struggles to adapt to cancelled events
The reigning world champion heptathlete has been back home in Liverpool.
Two-time world champion Gary Anderson storms into PDC Home Tour semi-finals
The Scot had another perfect night on the oche.
Project Restart: Which matches are set to be played at neutral venues?
Sports Mole looks at which Premier League matches could be played at neutral venues when the season resumes in June.
Antonio Rudiger 'trying to convince Timo Werner to join Chelsea'
Defender Antonio Rudiger is allegedly attempting to convince German compatriot Timo Werner to leave RB Leipzig for Chelsea.
Real Madrid 'have received no offers for Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid are yet to receive an offer for Gareth Bale ahead of this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Races in 2020 'not good for anyone' - Ecclestone
The 2020 Dutch GP has been officially cancelled.
Super League to retain salary cap but yet to decide on restarting season
A further update could come next week following a meeting of the working group which is finalising the available options.
Premier League standings could still be decided on points-per-game basis
The final 2019-20 Premier League table could still be decided on a points-per-game basis should the Project Restart plans not be approved by the government.
Scottish football, rugby hoping to move closer to return
Golf, tennis, bowls and fishing will be allowed to restart from Friday
Coronavirus latest: FA Cup plans return, tennis to come back in June
More sports are announcing plans.
Manchester United 'draw up four-man attacking shortlist'
Manchester United put together a four-man attacking shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Leicester City 'offer long-term deal to Liverpool's Adam Lallana'
Liverpool attacker Adam Lallana has reportedly been offered a 'long-term contract' by Leicester City.
Real Madrid planning 'changing of the guard' in 2022?
Real Madrid are reportedly hoping to have pushed through a significant overhaul of their squad by the beginning of the 2022-23 campaign.
All remaining 92 Premier League matches to be televised, on every day of week
The restart is still subject to Government approval.
Ruben Neves "really excited" by Premier League return date
The Premier League is due to return in June after being halted in March.
Michael Di Venuto steps down as Surrey head coach
He will not return from his family home in Tasmania even if the delayed season gets under way later this summer.
Two-time world champion Gary Anderson storms into PDC Home Tour semi-finals
The Scot had another perfect night on the oche.
Kevin De Bruyne 'ready to open contract talks with Manchester City'
Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly open to discussing a new contract with Manchester City if the club successfully overturn their two-year European suspension.
Williams reveals it is for sale
Backmarker Formula 1 team Williams has admitted it may be sold.
England name 55-man training group ahead of summer schedule
A total of 55 players have been invited to work under ECB guidance in the coming weeks.
Arsenal to challenge Liverpool for Diego Carlos?
Arsenal are reportedly considering whether to rival Liverpool in the race to sign Sevilla defender Diego Carlos.
Championship, EFL clubs to discuss end of season on June 8
Last week the EFL underlined that relegation across all three divisions is "integral to the integrity of the competition".
Government poised to announce Austria GP decision
A decision about whether F1's 2020 season can restart in Austria is now imminent.
Juventus give up on pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Arthur?
Juventus reportedly end their interest in signing Arthur after the midfielder reiterated his desire to remain at Barcelona.
Incoming Australia boss Dave Rennie taking lessons from Glasgow stint
Coach is leaving his post in Scotland.
Mercedes reject reports they could pull out of F1
Reports in Germany suggested Toto Wolff might step away from his current role.
Sainz happy to be paired with 'best' drivers
Carlos Sainz says he is happy rather than intimidated at the thought of being paired with a driver of Charles Leclerc's calibre at Ferrari next year.
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 28
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the entertainment world.
Andy Murray to return to action alongside brother Jamie in June
Jamie Murray is co-organising a tournament.
Serie A given green light to resume on June 20
The Coppa Italia semi-finals are set to be played the week before.
Liverpool turn attention to Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele?
Liverpool are reportedly interested in securing a deal for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele later in 2020.
Scottish Premiership planning to begin 2020-21 season on schedule in August
Green light given to top-tier clubs to resume training next month.
Grimes Is Literally Selling A Piece Of Her Soul To Highest Bidder At Art Show
How much are you willing to pay?
Japan Might Be Subsidizing Your Travels When The Crisis Passes Over
Japan’s tourism numbers in April 2020 were reportedly 99.9% lower than those in April 2019.
Burger King Massively Insults Taylor Swift’s Fans With Joke About Her Music
The fast-food chain later attempted to “shake it off” with a new meal deal.
Watch: Filmmaker David Lynch’s Weird, Jittery Pregnancy Test Ad From 1997
David Lynch used to dabble in advertising, too.
Amazon Prime Is Giving Away Over $100 Worth Of Video Games In June 2020
Download US$112 worth of raved-about games in June.
T.I. Responds To Trump Using His Song ‘Whatever You Like’ For Anti-Joe Biden Ad
T.I isn’t pleased with his song being used on Donald Trump’s Snapchat story to attack Joe Biden.
David Attenborough Is Releasing A New Netflix Film And Book On Climate Change
David Attenborough is releasing a new book and film called ‘A Life on our Planet: My Witness Statement and Vision for the Future.’
Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed At Twitter After It Flagged His Tweets
“There’s nothing I’d rather do than get rid of my whole Twitter account.”
Man faces looting, arson charges after southeast Fresno church fire
A 19-year-old Fresno man has been booked on charges of looting, arson and vandalism after a southeast Fresno church was set on fire.
WATCH LIVE | Mkhize outlines Covid-19 interventions as SA moves to level 3
Health minister Dr Zwelini Mkhize on Friday was expected to hold a press briefing on Covid-19 health interventions as the country moves to lockdown level 3.
ALERT: Temps to crash by 15 degrees in June so enjoy it while you can!
Temperatures are set to plunge by 10 degrees Celsius as June will turn chilly compared to the Mediterranean-style conditions we're enjoying at the moment. Thursday was the hottest day of th...
Kildare businesses call on Government to extend wage subsidy scheme
"Ahead of today’s Cabinet meeting, County Kildare Chamber has called for the Government to reform and extend the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) beyond its initial June deadline, and e...
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?
When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified. The roadma...
Firefighters tackle blaze on bogland and forestry in west Kildare
Explosives factory is not at risk
Four Brazilian men appear in Portlaoise Court on firearms charges
Enquiries had linked the incident in Clara with an ongoing feud in Tullamore between two families, court told
Appeal issued for people with sewing skills across Ireland to make masks for vulnerable communities
The Sew Change, a campaign established to unite people with sewing skills with the supplies they require, has issued a call out for volunteers in the older community who can offer their sewing skills ...
Exim Vulnerability: GRU Widely Exploited Critical 2019 Bug, Warns NSA
Hackers backed by Russia's GRU are widely exploiting a critical Exim vulnerability, the NSA has warned - with over 174,000 exposed in the UK.
Salesforce Writes Off $25 Million as it Abandons Offices
Salesforce adds that cancelling physical events this fiscal year in favor of virtual experiences cost it $65 million. Salesforce offices meanwhile..
Twitter Restricts Trump Tweet for “Glorifying Violence”
""This Tweet violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence"
VMware CEO After Storming Quarter: “Tech is Stronger than GDP”
VMware CEO: "Tech is stronger than GDP, and software and cloud is stronger than tech."
China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff with India
China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two countries does not need the intervention of a...
Global coronavirus cases top 5.8 mn
Russia records 30% rise in daily fatalities; 3,503 recoveries in 24 hrs take Italy total to 150,000, death toll at 33,142
Over 50% of Bihar migrants eat once a day
A first-of-its-kind survey on the state of migrant workers who have returned to their homes in Bihar has revealed some worrying facts about their worsening situation
Pakistan: Investigators find Rs 30 million in cash in crashed PIA aircraft wreckage
Investigators and rescue officials have found around Rs 30 million in cash in the wreckage of the Pakistan International Airlines' aircraft that crashed wth 99 people on board, killing 97 people,...
Not worried about coronavirus but govt apathy: AIIMS heathcare staff
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi is witnessing more and more HCWs (health care workers) falling prey to the virus.At India's premier medical institute around 195 HCWs...
With 232 deaths, Russia records highest single-day coronavirus toll
Russia's comparatively low mortality rate continues to raise questions among experts both in Russia and in the West, with some suggesting that the country's government may be underreporting.
We'll deal Ladakh standoff with China: India to US
India on Friday conveyed to the US that it was eyeing to resolve the military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh through existing bilateral mechanisms, sending a clear message to Washington for the...
England to allow groups of six to meet outdoors as UK's COVID-19 lockdown eases
The changes come in over two months after the UK went into lockdown to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus on March 23 and has resulted in a death toll of over 37,800.
For the next three hours, I sat next to Ibrar's corpse
Ibrar Ahmed’s last words were, “I’m feeling too hot. I can’t bear it anymore.” He died inside a Lucknow-bound Shramik Special train, just ahead of Jhansi after travelling for more than 36 hours,...
Girl (5) rescued after lilo drifted to sea in ‘good health’
Shannon Rescue 115 helicopter called to scene on Thursday afternoon
Quarantine will cease within fortnight, Ryanair CEO claims
Michael O’Leary criticises handling of reopening and says ‘thousands’ booking flights
Coronavirus: Universities plan to limit student access to campuses
Third-level institutions preparing for hybrid online and in-person approach
Covid-19 contact-tracing calls fell more than half during May
Calls fell from 8,000 a week at start of month to 3,800 as incidence of virus diminished
Coronavirus: Three more deaths, 17 new cases reported in North
New statistics show care home residents account for more than half of region’s Covid-19 deaths
Coronavirus: HSE experts support the early reopening of schools
New research finds that schools in Ireland are not a high-risk setting for Covid-19
Latest killing shines harsh light on the nature of American race relations
Fury in Minneapolis following death of black suspect while being detained by police
Sunak scales back furlough scheme as Covid-19 death toll reaches 38,161
British chancellor announces lower wage supports and plans to stem unemployment
Coronavirus: HSE experts support the early reopening of schools
New research finds that schools in Ireland are not a high-risk setting for Covid-19
Coronavirus: HSA says 800 workplace inspections carried out since May 18th
Authority claims ‘high level of compliance’ is part of the return-to-work safety protocol in meat plants
No temporary increase in weekly asylum payment during pandemic
Request for €20 rise during crisis from 40 organisations is rejected
Private hospitals ‘takeover’ by State will not be extended past June
Deal came under fire over its cost and the lack of use of much private hospital capacity
Charities find new ways of raising money during lockdown
Strip and Dip skinny dip and Cycling Ireland take events online in bid to raise funds
Number of women dying by suicide increased by almost 50% last year
CSO report shows a total of 421 lives were lost to suicide in 2019
Ireland Funds’ Chief Executive steps down after one year
Mr Cronin intends to spend more time with family and will move back to Ireland
Q&A: How many days a week will children be able to attend school from late August?
Roadmap for reopening schools being drawn up over the next fortnight
Derek Chauvin charged with murder in connection with death of George Floyd
US officer fired by Minneapolis police after Floyd died while being restrained
Covid-19: Childcare criteria to include parents who need it for work from June 29th
Children will be grouped into ‘pods’ of between six and 12 when sector reopens
Nearly 50 republicans and loyalists interned without trial to sue state
Solicitor confirms action follows Gerry Adams’s successful appeal
Private hospital care expected to resume in July but bitterness over State deal remains
State will take control of facilities again if future Covid surge appears imminent
Palestinian Authority eases lockdown measures as coronavirus cases decline
Given lack of other options, authorities used restrictions as main tool to fight pandemic
Watch 'annoyed' This Morning Ruth Langsford on claims she's broken lockdown rules
The This Morning presenter's husband Eamonn defended her over skeptical viewer comments
Major shopping street in Worcester city centre set for revamp this summer with work lasting 12 weeks
Pump Street in the city centre is to get a make-over starting on June 22 - including new trees and new footpaths with different coloured and textured paving to make them safer for pedestrians
Sacked US cop Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd after widespread riots
The officer was caught on camera pushing his knee down on his neck as Mr Floyd pleaded " I can't breathe"
Love Island’s Demi and Luke M reportedly split after three months apart in lockdown
A source claims the lovebirds struggled with maintaining a long distance relationship
Gun violence in Birmingham on the rise as gangs emerge from lockdown - police boss
City hit by a series of street shootings with at least three incidents in two days
'This breaks my heart' Piers Morgan on Kate Garraway's update on husband as he fights coronavirus
Kate Garraway's wrote an emotional Instagram post this week on her husband Derek Draper's condition in hospital as he battles Covid-19
Man arrested after Nechells tower block blaze at Humber Tower
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following an early hours blaze at Humber Tower in Nechells. Around 40 firefighters were called to the incident
Officers fire rubber bullets at journalists in Kentucky amid protests
Protests became violent for the second straight night in Louisville.
Prosecutor: Officer laid on George Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes
The officer held a knee to Floyd's neck for nearly three minutes after he became unresponsive.
Twitter hides Trump tweet for violating terms of service on 'glorifying violence'
The tweet was in reference to protests in Minneapolis regarding the death of George Floyd.
Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise
The $600 in federal benefits was added as a way to replace all of an average worker’s lost income.
7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
Police say none of the shots came from police.
President Trump says he spoke to George Floyd’s family
Trump said he conveyed his sympathy to the family.
Deputies witness man steal vehicle after giving him verbal warning
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said they saw a man stealing a car from a parking lot after receiving a trespass warning.
Mississippi mayor flouts calls to resign over Floyd comments
A Mississippi mayor whose remarks about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody sparked outrage is resisting calls to resign.
Rochelle Humes shows off baby bump as she reaches milestone
Rochelle Humes is glowing is the beautiful picture
Katie Price to turn wild life into a Netflix film and West End show
Katie Price says she is in talks with producers to make it all happen
Jamie Redknapp gives fans a peek into his bachelor pad
Jamie Redknapp has been giving fans a glimpse of his bachelor pad during lockdown through regular Insta updates.
Gogglebox stars Jenny and Lee share tearful message for fans after series 15 finale
Best pals and Gogglebox favourites Jenny Newby and Lee Riley have shared a tearful message for fans on Twitter.
Carol Vorderman wows BBC viewers with daringly tight keyhole dress
Carol Vorderman looks sensational in the age-defying getup.
Robbie Williams joins Take That for lockdown concert TONIGHT
Robbie Williams returns to the iconic band for a very special gig
Simplo revenues to peak in 2Q20
Notebook battery specialist Simplo Technology expects its second-quarter 2020 revenues to hit the peak for the year, judging from its order visibility, according to company chairman Raymond Sung.
East Tender expects increasing 5G optical filter shipments in 2H20
Thin-film optical filter maker East Tender Optoelectronics has seen its shipments begin gaining momentum in the second quarter of 2020 and expects its revenues to grow quarter by quarter in the second half of the year.
Taiwan analog IC firms to post revenue growth in 2020
Taiwan-based analog IC suppliers, pinpointed as among the beneficiaries of US-China trade tensions, are expected to post impressive revenue results for 2020 despite coronavirus headwinds, according to industry sources.
Chassis specialist Ju Teng upbeats about 3Q20 orders
Chassis maker Ju Teng International expects the prevailing robust demand from the notebook sector to last into the third quarter of 2020, having experienced strong order pull-ins from clients in the second quarter.
Foxsemicon to enjoy revenue growth in 2020
Semiconductor equipment maker Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, an affiliate of the Foxconn Group, is expected to post on-year revenue growth in 2020, according to industry sources.
IPC maker DFI to deepen deployments in AIoT, 5G
IPC maker DFI, an affiliate of Qisda, saw its revenues for the first four months of the year shoot up 41.86% on year to NT$2.862 billion (US$95.40 million), the highest for the same period on record, and it will step up deployments in AIoT and 5G applications, according to company sources.
Delta provides EV charging system to Kansai Electric for experiment
Taiwan-based Delta Electronics has recently cooperated with Japan-based Kansai Electric Power for an advanced validation experiment aiming to instantly control the frequency and manage the power resources of the power grid in response to transient load changes.
Epistar 4Q20 operation may turn profitable, says president
Epistar is likely to see operation swing into profitability in the fourth quarter of 2020 if the impact of the coronavirus pandemic eases off in the third quarter, according to company president Chin-yung Fan.
Warmer temps on the way will promote crop emergence
Next week’s warm temperatures will promote more corn and soybean emergence.
Hog farms in coronavirus crisis need more aid, say producers
More federal aid is needed if hog farmers are to survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has depressed market prices and slowed pork production.
Fertilizer supplies, prices remain low and stable amid coronavirus concerns
If your soil test levels are low, low fertilizer prices provide a good opportunity to rebuild phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) levels.
Record global corn and wheat crops on the way
World grain production will reach an all-time high of 2.23 billion tonnes, with record-setting wheat and corn harvests.
Death Stranding Was a Sales Success, Recent Kojima Project 'Fell Through'
Laughs off Silent Hills rumours
Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us 2 Will Be Supported on PS5, Says Report
Unsurprising, but welcome
Guide: When Is the PS5 Games Reveal Event?
Dates, times, and where to watch
Sony to Devs: New PS4 Games Must Be Compatible with PS5 Starting From July
Details on backwards compatibility
Sony Still Has 'Much More to Share' After Next Week's PS5 Games Showcase
Just the beginning
Cyberpunk 2077 'Hands On' Gameplay Teased for June Following Night City Wire Announcement
Night City life
PS5 Exclusives Remain on Schedule Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Bring them on
More Than 10 Million Download Free Uncharted, Journey During Coronavirus Crisis
Sony to support around 100 affected indie developers
PS4 Controller Back Button Attachment Is Back in Stock Direct from PlayStation
Get them while they're hot
Sony Believes PSN's Resilience Should Not Be Questioned Anymore
Network navigates lockdown surge
YouTube introduces chapters to help you navigate lengthy videos
YouTube announced today a new feature called chapters that will make it easier for users to navigate long videos. It is rolling out from today on the web and YouTube's app for Android and iOS.
Factory building game Satisfactory hits Steam on June 8, shedding Epic exclusivity
Well over a year after Coffee Stain Studios' open-world factory building game Satisfactory launched on the Epic Games Store as an exclusive, the game is finally coming to Steam next month.
Apple is now selling refurbished models of the iPhone XR for $499
Two years after the initial launch, Apple has started selling refurbished models of the iPhone XR on its website. Price begins at $499 for the 64 GB variant and goes up to $639 for the 256 GB variant.
Pixel Buds 2 users report audio cutouts especially when outdoors
Users report that they have been experiencing connectivity issues with Pixel Buds 2. The issues, which have been reported since earbuds first started shipping, haven't been fixed by firmware updates.
Microsoft releases a new update for OneDrive for iOS with new features and improvements
Microsoft has released a new update for OneDrive users on iOS. The latest update brings new features including the ability to search for photos using keywords and patches several bugs.
PlayStation 5 games showcase set for June 4, will be over an hour long
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it is hosting a special digital showcase next week to unveil upcoming games to the PlayStation 5. The event will be live for over an hour.
Microsoft releases the May 2020 Xbox One Update with new features
Today, Microsoft announced the release of the May 2020 Xbox One Update, also known as version 2005. It includes more Guide improvements, collection filters, Mixer improvements, and more.
Google Chrome will roll out an anti-abusive notification tool on July 14
Google Chrome will start enforcing a new system in July that will provide protection to users against abusive permission requests or notifications from websites they visit. It'll be part of Chrome 84.
OneDrive brings new features to the details pane on the web for easier collaboration
OneDrive is bringing a few new features to the details and activity panes on the web. They now include a timeline of actions on files and allows users to easily view, navigate, and respond to actions.
Goosebumps Dead of Night announced for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC
Game developer and publisher Cosmic Forces has announced a video game based on the classic horror franchise Goosebumps. Titled Goosebumps Dead of Night, the game is scheduled for release this summer.
Google Sodar uses augmented reality to help enforce social distancing
By drawing a virtual arc with a two-meter radius using augmented reality, Sodar is a web app created by Google to help enforce social distancing. It runs only on Android devices via Google Chrome.
UK government launches fund to boost IoT security
The UK government has launched a £400,000 fund to help develop IoT assurance schemes which will help manufacturers develop more secure connected devices. Applications will be received until 30 June.
Canceled Google Pixel 4a XL prototype shown off in photos
Some photos of a prototype rear panel of Pixel 4a XL have surfaced online giving us a glimpse at how the device would have looked. Google has shelved its plans of launching a Pixel 4a XL this year.
Facebook will require users in the US with 'high reach' to verify their identity
Facebook will ask high-reach accounts in the U.S. to verify their identity to help users see content from real people. Unverified profiles will see reduced distribution of their viral posts.
Google Voice will soon let G Suite users make a call directly from Gmail
Google will be integrating its Voice service into Gmail, allowing users to make a call right from their inbox. The new capability will roll out to G Suite customers with Voice licenses.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Alpha 3 patch to be released today, more invitations on the way
This week's Flight Simulator news update brings information regarding a patch for Alpha build 1.3.11.0, the finally released Feature Discovery Series Episode 8 on instrument flight rules, and more.
Donald Trump signs an executive order aimed at curbing social media censorship
Earlier this week, Twitter flagged two tweets by Donald Trump. In response, President Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to limit liability protections of social media companies.
Teams users can now pop out chats into dedicated windows
Microsoft Teams is finally rolling out the pop-out chat feature for the app. The feature has been highly requested and is now available for the desktop clients on Windows and macOS.
Hulu launches experimental watch party feature
Hulu has started testing a watch party feature. It's available only on the web and up to eight persons can be accommodated in a single session, though they'll need to subscribe to its ad-free tier.
How to fix the 'Cortana is not available' error on Windows 10 version 2004
Users have reported facing issues with the Cortana app on v2004 update. Microsoft hasn't acknowledged it as an issue but if you're getting errors then you can follow this workaround to fix the issue.
Mental wellness app downloads soar under lockdown
A report from Sensor Tower has found that mental wellness apps are seeing increased downloads likely due to the on-going lockdowns around the world. It's unclear if people will use them post COVID-19.
Minecraft Dungeons: Jungle Awakens DLC to land in July with three new missions
Mojang Studios is preparing to launch Minecraft Dungeons' first DLC, Jungle Awakens, in July this year. It will bring a brand new region, new missions, enemies, weapons, armor, artifacts, and more.
Asha Mwilu Leaves Citizen TV to Launch Media House
"The industry is looking grim at the moment with media houses closing shop and people being fired but I...
Ex-Kasarani MP John Chege Fined Ksh1.3 M for Receiving 100,000 Bribe [VIDEO]
The court case that first commenced in 2013 finally came to a conclusion with the MP fined Ksh1.3 Million in the...
Senator Millicent Omanga Out of Deputy Speaker Race
The Senate clerk noted that the nominated senator had not followed the right procedure to...
Why Raila is DP Ruto's Last Remaining Hope-Francis Atwoli
As DP Ruto's isolation from government escalates, he was advised to find a truce with Raila as he was his only...
Oscar Sudi Rants Over Alleged Plot by Interior CS Matiang'i
We are no longer interested to serve in those positions. No one would want to serve a failed government...
TPAD 2 System for TSC Teachers: All You Need to Know
The Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) system 2 enhances professional growth and learning outcomes as...
MP Rigathi Gachagua's Bank Accounts Frozen
The government went after accounts owned by the legislator, a close ally of Deputy President William Ruto after he was...
Uhuru Signs Into Law Education Curriculum Changes
President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the proposed changes in the education curriculum, which stipulate that...
CS Kagwe: First Born Son's Plum Job at the African Union
CS Mutahi Kagwe's eldest son has followed in the father's footsteps as his brilliant career portray a man who has...
15-Year-Old Causes Fatal Accident After Ramming Into Vehicle on Busy Road
From the photos, the student appeared to have suffered head and stomach injuries, leading to his untimely...
KCSE & KCPE Exams to be Held February 2021 - Magoha Taskforce Proposes
They suggested that examinations to be taken in February 2021 and schools to be re-opened on...
Trailer Accident on Thika Superhighway Causes Heavy Traffic [VIDEO]
Motorists using the Thika Superhighway were left stranded after a trailer hit the rail guards and...
From Shamba Boy to MP - Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna's Story
Though living in poverty, he was hopeful that they would overcome that season in their life as he was always...
Burundi's First Lady Airlifted to Kenya After Contracting Covid-19
The emergency evacuation was conducted despite Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta announcing that the borders had...
How Drones Are Helping Police Nab Nairobi Escapees
Police officers are now using drones to enhance the cessation of movement in and out of the Nairobi Metropolitan area and...
Pastor Ng'anga Opens Up on Temptations by Church Women [VIDEO]
Controversial city pastor James Ng'ang'a laid bare how his wife ran away from home after she found out that...
EXPLAINED: 447 Missing Covid-19 Cases in Total Tally
Dr. Patrick Amoth further stated that there were 140 individuals who'd been classified under the critical group because of...
Car Captured Plummeting Down Ngong Hills as Hike Turns Tragic [VIDEO]
Almost immediately the vehicle started its free fall down the slope just as had been predicted...
Governor Waiguru, PS Kibicho Fight Over Recognition for County Projects [VIDEO]
PS Kibicho burst out into laughter after being sent to return Waiguru's dowry by...
Grand Canyon to fully open South Rim in June; North Rim to open
The Grand Canyon is expanding access to its more popular South Rim entrance and planning to let visitors in around the clock next month after it shuttered temporarily over coronavirus concerns.
National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called in the National Guard on Thursday as looting broke out in St. Paul and a wounded Minneapolis braced for more violence after rioting over the death of George Floyd, a ...
Clark County government center, other facilities to reopen Monday
The Clark County Government Center and other county facilities will start to reopen Monday with health and safety measures in place for the public including mandated social distancing and recommend...
Judge rejects restraining order in chloroquine regulation lawsuit
A Washoe County judge has rejected the Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association’s request for a temporary restraining order against Gov. Steve Sisolak’s emergency regulation.
105 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Clark County
Clark County reported 105 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death over the preceding day, according to data posted Friday by the Southern Nevada Health District.
Trump vows to get Minneapolis protesters ‘under control’
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take action to bring the city of Minneapolis “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police cu...
Minneapolis officer who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder
The white Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was arrested on murder charges Friday and accused in court papers of ignoring another officer who was worrie...
Virus sends consumer spending down 13.6% in April
U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into deep recession.
Police try to regain control amid torched, violent Minneapolis
Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S ove...
Coronavirus virtually halted homeless services at Las Vegas’ shelter
While its direct impact on the homeless population is still unclear, the coronavirus pandemic has made life on the streets of Las Vegas harder in many ways.
George Floyd protesters unleash fury, Trump threatens military action
President Donald Trump blasted the “total lack of leadership” and tweeted: “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty ...
Rage in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death — PHOTOS
Some held up signs with Floyd’s last words: “I can’t breathe.” Graffiti on city walls called police murderers. In a highly symbolic image, a protester carried a U.S. flag up...
Lawrence Weekly to host town hall on small businesses reopening
Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly on Monday is hosting a Facebook town hall to answer questions that businesses might have as they set to reopen.
Fijian Tuicuvu among list of 5 players in at Davidson's Brive
It was May 2 when Brive announced that 10 players would leave… the Top 14 club have now recruited 5 replacements, including Fijian Setariki Tuicuvu.
View from Wales captures mood for global calendar change with Six Nations start date
It was felt the set February/March Six Nations date would scupper the global calendar, but Wales boss Gareth Davies suggest change is now likely.
The Top 14's latest Fiji signings in talks to keep Olympic 7s dream alive
Fiji pair Tuimaba and Botitu have secured deals in the Top 14, but they are hoping for a compromise to release them for Olympics 7s.
Stormers confirm exit of 3 more players, Sharks sign Libbok
The loss of three young players isn't the kind of news Super Rugby Stormers fans want to hear, while Manie Libbok has decided to leave the Bulls.
'Don't anticipate any law changes': Premiership, RFU and WRU set to ignore World Rugby's 10 Covid laws
World Rugby unveiled 10 optional law changes on Thursday but they haven’t been warmly received by the Premiership, RFU and WRU.
Troubled Izaia Perese back in union after securing Top 14 deal
Izaia Perese was on Michael Cheika’s Wallabies radar before he switched to NRL… now after a drugs charge, he is back in union and moving to the Top 14.
Brian O'Driscoll picks 2021 Lions backline: 4 England and just 1 each from Ireland, Scotland and Wales
With the countdown on to the start of the July 2021 Lions Test series, Brian O’Driscoll has fuelled debate by picking four England players in his backline.
Connacht confirm 12 players are leaving at the end of June
The exits of Colby Fainga’a and Robin Copeland to France were already known but Andy Friend has now confirmed the names of 10 others leaving Connacht.
Dave Rennie issues Wallabies warning: 'A lot of discussions need to happen behind closed doors'
After four seasons in charge, Dave Rennie has signed off from Glasgow Warriors believing his European adventure will be useful when coaching the Wallabies.
NZR confirm return of Farah Palmer Cup for 2020
A full 13-team Farah Palmer Cup has today been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the season to kick off in August.
SA facing ‘hefty’ petrol price increase in June (plus diesel shortages)…
The Automobile Association says South Africa’s fuel prices are set to climb in June in a “dramatic reversal of April's chaotic fuel market”.
Volkswagen says next-gen Amarok will be 'adapted' from new Ford Ranger
Volkswagen says it will create the second-generation Amarok by “adapting” Ford’s upcoming new Ranger bakkie.
New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch to feature all-wheel drive – report
A fresh report out of Japan claims the rumoured Toyota GR Corolla will feature all-wheel drive, suggesting it will target VW's Golf R rather than the GTI.
Barbershops, gyms, restaurants to be reopened in modified GCQ areas, says Secretary Lopez
Areas in the Philippines which will be downgraded to the modified general community quarantine (GCQ) will witness the reopening of businesses such as salons, gyms, and barbershops, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said today in an exclusive interview...
Singaporeans can expect to eat out, hit the gym, shop by end-June
Singaporeans can look forward to hitting the gym, eating out and shopping again when the second phase of the “circuit breaker” exit plan happens, which is expected to take place before June ends if COVID-19 transmissions remain low.
Theaters may reopen, curfew gets a cut: COVID-19 Task Force
Return to movie theaters and start your day earlier – or slink home pre-dawn sooner – when restrictions are lifted Monday Health officials today announced that cinemas are among venues which may resume business as coronavirus infections wane,...
No plans to open up Bali tourism in near future: governor
Bali province is still focusing on public health amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has no plans on restarting tourism activities in the near future, the governor says, as Indonesia appears set to head into a so-called “new normal” despite the lack...
Telehealth app ‘Ooca’ offers free counseling to Thais living abroad during pandemic
Thai expats around the world looking for help with the stress of these times can get some from a real health professional for free via a telehealth counseling app Ooca, a virtual healthcare service that links people by video with professionals,...
NTB officials record surge in cases of children with COVID-19
Officials in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) have recorded a considerable surge in the number of COVID-19 cases among children this week, with the age group representing about 15 percent of the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the province...
Shoef*cker: Bangkok man confesses to sexual relations with stolen flip-flops
There’s no law against a good foot fetish, nor is getting freaky with some fetching flip-flops a crime – unless you happen to steal hundreds of them to make love to without consent Police in northwest metro Bangkok said today that a...
UK may extend rights, provide ‘pathway to citizenship’ for BNO passport holders
The UK says it may expand the privileges of Hong Kongers who hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport—which could eventually allow them citizenship—if Beijing enacts a national security law in Hong Kong "If China goes down this path...
Check out the People Mover (not monorail) coming to Bangkok
Automated people movers designed in Canada and built in China will soon arrive to whisk passengers between commercial developments on the Chao Phraya River The first of several Bombardier Innovia APM300s will arrive next month to service the Gold...
Authorities report 13 new COVID-19 cases, all returnees from Pakistan
Hong Kong reported 13 new COVID-19 cases Friday, all of them imported cases from Pakistan Among the infections are a family cluster of five, which includes a mother and her three kids who went to Pakistan in January to attend a relative's wedding...
Return to Pattaya’s beaches starting Monday
Beach-goers will have a rare window to catch the sparkling clear waters of Pattaya when its beaches reopen Monday Swim, sun-bathe and chill at the beach again, where months of going undisturbed by humans have seen the normally bracky waters...
Senior Indonesian minister Mahfud MD slammed over ‘corona is like your wife’ remark
Coordinating Legal, Political, and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD is under fire from women’s groups and the public over a sexist remark, in which he compared the coronavirus to wives On Tuesday, during a virtual teleconference with Sebelas...
Qualcomm launches FastConnect chips with support for Wi-Fi 6E
Qualcomm has launched a new portfolio of flagship mobile systems featuring support for Wi-Fi 6E, the soon to be operational 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi. The first products to be launched are two chips, the Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and the Qualcomm FastConnect 67000.
Judge rules against news agencies over nursing home stats
The state of Arizona doesn’t have to publicly reveal the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents of nursing homes, long-term facilities and retirement homes, a state judge ruled on Friday.
Police: Trans man fatally shot by officer after pointing gun
A transgender black man was fatally shot by an officer in Florida after fatally stabbing another man and pointing a gun at the officer, authorities said.
Police: COVID-19-positive woman walks way from nursing home
Police have filed an elder abuse complaint with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health after a nursing home resident with dementia who had tested positive for COVID-19 apparently climbed out a
NCAA offers plan to bring athletes back to campus
The NCAA released a long and detailed plan Friday to help schools bring athletes back to campus during a pandemic.
CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests
The Minnesota State Patrol on Friday arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air
Fantasy sports betting regulations near passage in Louisiana
Residents of the 47 Louisiana parishes where voters agreed to legalize fantasy sports betting edged closer Friday to being able to compete for the online cash prices.
California prison employees suspended over racist remarks
California prison officials said Friday that they suspended multiple employees who made racist jokes about the death of an unarmed black man in police custody in Minneapolis, a disclosure that came am
Latinos increasingly affected by COVID-19 in rural Idaho
New data shows a recent spike in coronavirus cases has hit Latinos in rural Idaho, an already disproportionately affected community that makes up a third of the state's cases where the race is known.
PawSox offer taste of baseball with 'Dining on the Diamond'
The Pawtucket Red Sox are going from “Play Ball” to “Bon Appetit.”
California to vote on business tax hike worth up to $12B
California voters in November will decide whether to increase property taxes on commercial and industrial land to raise up to an estimated $12 billion annually for public schools and city halls across
Police: Woman killed after charging officer with knife
A woman armed with a butcher knife was fatally shot Friday after charging police officers outside a Florida government building, authorities said.
Kansas man charged $50K in medical bills after accident
Alvin Letner doesn’t remember signing the form where he promises to pay a medical bill of nearly $50,000 he hadn’t yet seen.
New Zealand near eradication, but virus has grim global hold
New Zealand on Friday had all but eradicated the coronavirus from its shores with just one person in the nation of 5 million known to be still infected, but developments elsewhere were generally grim,
A tough call: Minor league umps squeezed as lost year looms
Any other May weekend, Trevor Dannegger might’ve been in Hartford or Richmond or Akron on a Double-A diamond, wrangling players, coaches and managers.
Aldon Smith says he's better man, seeks revival with Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith had already been suspended from the NFL several years when his ailing grandmother implored him to change his life before she died of complications from Lou Geh
'I can't breathe': White House locked down as crowd protests death of George Floyd
The White House was on lockdown Friday night as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in adjacent Lafayette Park chanting,
Washington DC starts to reopen, but not everyone is ready
The nation's capital began its phased-in reopening Friday in fits and starts, with not everyone ready for even a limited return to pre-pandemic normality after a three-month-old stay-at-home order was
EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves
European Union foreign ministers debated Friday ways to manage tense relations with China as it asserts more control over Hong Kong and amid concern about Beijing’s influence over EU officials.
Van Jones: Forget the KKK, it's the 'white, liberal Hillary Clinton supporter' we should worry about
CNN's Van Jones said Friday it's not the Ku Klux Klan members who wear racism on their sleeves but the white liberals who pretend they're not racist who pose the real threat to black Americans.
Coronavirus protest concert blocked by Utah judge
A Utah judge blocked a concert protesting coronavirus restrictions Friday, siding with county health officials who said the event expected to attract thousands of people could worsen the pandemic.
Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics
A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Sout
Police: Tulane football player arrested after punching girl
A fight at a Waffle House in Louisiana landed a Tulane University football player in jail and a teenage girl in a hospital, police said.
The Latest: Russia has highest daily spike in virus deaths
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause
West Virginia governor moves to allow youth sports with fans
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday said he will allow youth sports to resume games with spectators in the stands this summer as he moves to continue lifting coronavirus restrictions.
South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000
South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus, a striking example of the painful shortage of testing kits and reagents across Africa as cases steadily rise
Federer tops highest-earning athlete list at more than $100M
Roger Federer leads the annual Forbes ranking of highest-paid athletes with what the magazine says is $106.3 million in total earnings.
Supercross returns to racing this weekend in Utah
Supercross followed other sports around the world in shutting down during the coronavirus pandemic.
Arrest made after California homeless fed poisoned food
One person was arrested after eight homeless people were given poisoned food that sent several to the hospital, Southern California authorities said Friday.
D-backs cut about quarter of staff with layoffs, furloughs
The Arizona Diamondbacks have laid off or furloughed about one-quarter of the team’s employees because of lost revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.
French clubs can play friendlies in July before new Ligue 1
French clubs can play friendlies in July with a view to starting the new soccer season in August, the league said on Friday.
West Virginia agency renamed Department of Homeland Security
West Virginia’s Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety now has a shorter, different name and a few other internal changes under a new state law.
Lawsuit seeks early, easier voting during COVID-19 pandemic
A lawsuit is seeking to ease Alabama’s restrictions on absentee ballots and in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, including to allow early voting as a way of mitigating transmission risk at t
Des Moines police use tear gas after George Floyd rally
Des Moines police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of several hundred people who gathered Friday night near the downtown police headquarters after a peaceful rally earlier in the evening.
Coronavirus crisis restricts Heysel disaster remembrance
Authorities and fans on Friday marked the 35th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium tragedy where 39 people died during violence at the 1985 European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus.
No rodeo festival dashes Wyoming city's hopes amid COVID-19
The Just Dandy women's clothing store in downtown Cheyenne has endured fire, flooding, recessions and so far the coronavirus pandemic, but will this year's cancellation of the city's famous cowboy-and
North Carolina city records fourth homicide in a week
A woman found shot to death in Winston-Salem marks the city’s fourth homicide in six days, authorities said.
White House punts economic update as election draws near
The White House has taken the unusual step of deciding not to release an updated economic forecast as planned this year, a fresh sign of the administration's anxiety about how the coronavirus has rava
Not all water parks reopen despite eased Abbott restrictions
It may be days or weeks before some Texas water parks reopen, despite Gov. Greg Abbott's order allowing many to reopen Friday.
Valerie Jarrett tips COVID-19 crisis end game as nationwide 'vote-by-mail'
Valerie Jarrett, former White House whisperer in the Barack Obama administration, said on MSNBC that
Lincoln Center artistic director leaving during shutdown
Lincoln Center artistic director Jane Moss is departing on Aug. 1 after 27 years, leaving the performing arts center without a key leader while it remains shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump vetoes first domestic bill in four years, rejects measure on education loan forgiveness
President Trump has vetoed a domestic policy bill for the first time, rejecting a bipartisan measure that would have barred Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from implementing a new rule determining how
Chicago police drop Clearview facial recognition technology
Chicago police is no longer using facial recognition software developed by a firm that was sued by a civil rights organization this week over privacy concerns.
Locust invasion wreaks havoc on Pakistan's crops, orchards
An invasion of locusts has spread across Pakistan, officials said Friday, causing damage to crops and orchards and posing a threat to food security in an impoverished Islamic nation already struggling
Quarantine bottlenecks add to woes of returning Filipinos
When his cruise ship sailed into Manila Bay after weeks of voyaging like a castaway amid port closures set off by the global pandemic, Erick Arenas felt he was finally home.
Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus
You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.
New director for Arizona Department of Economic Security
The Arizona Department of Economic Security has a new director.
Serie A to restart in June with 4 catchup matches
The Serie A will resume with four catchup matches that were postponed as Italian sports shut down in the coronavirus outbreak.
Police: Alabama worker killed trying to unjam wood chipper
A man in Alabama died when he got caught in a wood chipper that got jammed at his workplace, police said.
Questions on reopening New York's economy baffle businesses
Some upstate New York business owners who made plans to reopen Friday as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the coronavirus crisis remained close amid last-minute confusion o
MT announces 8 new cases of COVID, 6 in Big Horn County
The state health department announced eight now cases of COVID-19 out of more than 1,700 tests that were run on Thursday.
MLB teams cut hundreds with minor league season in doubt
Major league teams have released hundreds of young players with the minor league season in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Colts hoping for lucrative payoff from betting big on Rivers
Frank Reich jumped right into research mode when he knew Philip Rivers would hit free agency.
Greece: Tourists from 29 countries can fly in as of June 15
Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
Capitals prepare to open MedStar Iceplex when NHL allows training to restart
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan told reporters Friday that the team has been in contact with government officials about making sure its practice facility in Arlington, Virginia, ca
Ducks' offensive woes extend to rare 2-year playoff drought
The last time the Anaheim Ducks missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, they went all the way to their franchise's first Stanley Cup Final just one year later.
Vermont barbers, stylists reopening as restrictions ease
Hair stylists and barbers are back in business Friday as part of the latest round of business reopenings in Vermont from COVID-19 shutdowns.
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
Europe’s extensive social welfare net is showing signs of fraying under economic strain from the coronavirus, as protests erupted for a second day in Spain on Friday against layoffs by French carmak
Virus protection adds new wrinkle to Southwest heat relief
Trying to stay safe during a global pandemic is hard enough, but people in Southwest desert cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas where temperatures can soar into the triple digits are also trying to prot
Protest in Hong Kong over China move to pass security law
Dozens of people joined a protest in a mall in Hong Kong on Friday following a vote by China’s ceremonial parliament to approve legislation that could severely restrict opposition political activity a
U. of Virginia announces in-person classes set for August
The University of Virginia announced Thursday that its campus will reopen for some in-person classes in August, with the face-to-face instruction ending by Thanksgiving.
US judge won't lift 50-person cap on Nevada church services
A federal judge rejected a rural Nevada church’s request Friday for an emergency injunction that would allow it to exceed Gov. Steve Sisolak’s 50-person cap on religious gatherings.
Parents settle lawsuit over disabled son's forced baptism
The parents of a disabled Ohio teen have settled a lawsuit against a church and others over what they said was the boy's forced baptism at a picnic in 2016, the parents' attorneys said.
Hungary commemorates victims of 2019 Danube boat catastrophe
Commemorations began Friday in Hungary for the first anniversary of an accident on the Danube River in which over two dozen South Korean tourists died after their tour boat collided with a river cruis
Shortened MLB amateur draft to remain at New Jersey studio
Major League Baseball’s shortened amateur draft will remain at the MLB Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey, for the first round on June 10.
Thousands rally in Houston to protest George Floyd's death
In Houston, the city where George Floyd grew up, several thousand people shut down a downtown freeway Friday as they marched after a rally to protest his death while in police custody in Minneapolis.
Partygoer at Missouri's Lake of Ozarks positive for COVID-19
Health officials said Friday that they were seeking to “inform mass numbers of unknown people” after a person who attended crowded pool parties over Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozar
Power Five leagues ask Congress for athlete compensation law
The Power Five conference commissioners are asking Congress to move forward with federal legislation regarding compensation for college athletes.
Officials cite mistakes as CDC removes coronavirus guidance
U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week, deleting guidance that discouraged choir gatherings and the use
Lee asks state agencies to cut budgets by 12%
Gov. Bill Lee has asked all state agencies to find ways to slash their budgets by 12% and submit their new proposals by the end of June.
Police want Liverpool's title decider in neutral stadium
Liverpool is unlikely to win the Premier League at Anfield after police included the leader’s key games among at least five it wants to be played at neutral venues in a bid to prevent fans from gather
AP PHOTOS: Italians say 'ciao' to unkempt lockdown locks
Two months of lockdown have left style-conscious Italians looking less well-groomed than usual. But as of last week, hair salons and barber shops are back in business, welcoming young and old in need
Wizards resume workouts in D.C. practice facility for first time since pandemic
The Washington Wizards on Friday held their first individual, voluntary workouts at MedStar Wizards Performance Center since the NBA season was suspended.
Connecticut governor eases restrictions on houses of worship
Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday he is easing pandemic restrictions on religious services, allowing houses of worship to now have up to 100 people inside, or 25% capacity, whichever is less.
Master of cargo ship charged over Australia container spill
The ship master of a Singapore-registered vessel that spilled some of its cargo off the Australian east coast has been charged with damage of the marine environment and pollution.
Slaughterhouses reopen but farmers still euthanizing pigs
Meatpacking plants that had to briefly close due to coronavirus outbreaks have been back up and running for weeks, but production backlogs are forcing farmers to euthanize thousands of hogs that can't
Colombian rebel group ELN open to UN global cease-fire: Report
Colombian rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) on Friday said they would be willing to participate in a three-month global cease-fire in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Analysis: Onside kicks versus fourth-and-15s
For a league that took so many years to find a catch rule that makes sense - we think the current one does that - it can't be a surprise that the somewhat radical proposal of an alternative to the ons
New report alleges killings, mass detentions in Ethiopia
A new report by the rights group Amnesty International accuses Ethiopia’s security forces of extrajudicial killings and mass detentions even as the country’s reformist prime minister was awarded the N
Column: A college hockey program worth saving in Alabama
They've always been an outlier, a major college hockey program in the Deep South.
MotoGP races in Britain, Australia canceled amid pandemic
The MotoGP races in Britain and Australia are the latest to be canceled on the international motorcycle racing circuit because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Columbus protest over George Floyd's death turns violent
Protesters angry over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody turned out for a demonstration in Columbus that began peacefully but turned violent, leaving smashed storefront windows al
Ex-Colts GM Ryan Grigson joins Browns' staff as top adviser
Former Colts general manager Ryan Grigson was hired Friday as a senior adviser for the Cleveland Browns, reuniting with general manager Andrew Berry.
Asia Today: S Korea has another 39 cases linked to warehouse
South Korea on Saturday reported 39 new cases of the coronavirus, most of them in the densely populated Seoul area where officials have linked scores of infections to warehouse workers.
Lawmaker-elect denies wrongdoing over 'comfort women' funds
A prominent South Korean activist who was recently elected to the National Assembly denied on Friday that she misused public donations for Korean survivors of Japanese wartime sexual slavery.
Boston's Museum of Fine Arts to buy work from 24 artists
Even as Boston's Museum of Fine Arts remains closed, curators remain at work on building out its contemporary art collection.
French carmaker Renault to cut 15,000 jobs worldwide
French carmaker Renault said Friday it will cut 15,000 jobs worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro ($2.2 billion) cost-cutting plan, as a brutal drop in industry sales during the pandemic worsened the
49ers edge rusher Dee Ford aims for healthy second season
San Francisco edge rusher Dee Ford had an “extensive cleanup” operation for the tendinitis in his left knee that limited his effectiveness in his first season with the 49ers.
Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo
Two lions mauled and critically injured a zookeeper inside their enclosure Friday at a closed Australian zoo.
NJ horse racing, child-care centers, sports reopening
More sectors of New Jersey's economy will soon be opening up from restrictions stemming from COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.
Asia shares fall as US-China tensions douse rally on Wall St
Shares fell Friday in Asia as investors awaited a news conference about China by President Donald Trump later in the day.
Papal ping-pong? Vatican opens summer camp amid virus
The Vatican is getting into the summer camp business, with ping pong tables taking over the Vatican auditorium, a giant pool in the Vatican Gardens and team sports on the Vatican helipad.
2 dead in house fire, cause under investigation
Authorities in western Pennsylvania on Friday were trying to determine what sparked an early-morning house fire that claimed the lives of a man and a woman.
More than 400 in Las Vegas protest George Floyd's death
More than 400 people were demonstrating on the Las Vegas Strip Friday afternoon calling for policing reforms following the death this week of a black man killed by a white Minneapolis police officer.
AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan
The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three p
Western Kentucky University says tuition rates won't change
Western Kentucky University doesn't plan to change tuition rates for the first time in 40 years, officials said.
Malaysia's Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ousted from his ethnic Malay political party in the latest twist of a power struggle with his successor, but he has vowed to challenge the mo
Baltimore voters face watershed moment with mayoral primary
Baltimore’s most consequential election in a generation is set to take place next week, when voters will be looking for a leader who can rein in violent crime, address entrenched poverty and restore s
Family of crash death teen takes action against UK's Raab
The family of a British teenager killed when his motorcycle collided with a car allegedly driven by an American diplomat’s wife plan to take legal action against the U.K. foreign policy chief for his
Punching through turmoil: Pro boxer helps medical staff cope
Hassan N’Dam, former middleweight boxing champion of the world, wanted to repay the French hospital that cared for his father-in-law through his bout with COVID-19.
Veterans help UK children keep calm, cope with virus stress
Hula hoops, camouflage mats and tires aren't typical supplies needed during the coronavirus pandemic. But they’re useful props as British army veteran Mike Hamilton prepares to lead children in a mili
Starling Bank Scores Another £40 Million from Existing Investors
Starling Bank, a UK-based challenger bank, has raised £40 million (around $49.2 million) in the latest funding round from its existing investors.
CoinMarketCap Revamps Pairs Ranking to Chase Inflated Volumes
CoinMarketCap.com has unveiled a new ranking system for all trading pairs listed on the industry’s go-to aggregator of cryptocurrency data
Blockchain.com Rolls Out Bitcoin Interest Accounts
Blockhcian.com, one of the early crypto wallet platform, has rolled out interest-bearing accounts for deposited digital assets.
Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch
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China rejects Trump's call to mediate on standoff with India
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Shopian man’s sample returns Covid-19 positive after death, toll in JK 28
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Ladakh LG meets Home Minister Amit Shah
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JK reports 128 new positive cases, 875 recovered so far
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No recent talks between PM Modi and Trump over Ladakh and China: Sources
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Covid-19 cases in Pak cross 64,000-mark, death toll 1,317
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Wife of JK Congress leader Soz moves SC against his house arrest
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COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases
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Truck catches fire, multiple LPG cylinder blasts trigger panic in areas along highway
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Ruling means Missouri’s last abortion clinic stays open
The decision means Missouri will not become the first state without a functioning abortion clinic since 1974.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
Probe: US Interior official used office for personal gain
The Interior Department's Inspector General found that Assistant Interior Secretary Douglas Domenech reached out to a senior EPA official in person and later by email in 2017 to advocate for Domenech's son-in-law when he was seeking a job at the agency.
Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death
Authorities say George Floyd was detained Monday because he matched the description of someone who tried to pay with a counterfeit bill at a convenience store, and the 46-year-old resisted arrest. A bystander's disturbing video shows Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeling on Floyd's neck, even as Floyd begs for air and slowly stops talking and moving.
New Zealand down to one active coronavirus case
New Zealand health authorities have reported no new virus cases for a week.
Transcripts released of Flynn's calls with Russian diplomat
Transcripts of phone calls that played a pivotal role in the Russia investigation were declassified and released Friday.
Who Dat Nation Facebook group provides meals for St. Francis workers
Members of the Who Dat Nation Facebook group provided meals for workers at St. Francis on Friday.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods to reopen all stores in next month
TJX Companies temporarily closed its 4,400 locations on March 19 and began to reopen them on May 2.
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
That means anyone in the U.S. who thought they had the virus in December or early January probably had the flu, public health researchers said.
Crash in Union Parish claims the life of West Monroe man
It happened Friday on Louisiana Highway 2.
Mississippi mayor refuses to resign after controversial George Floyd comments
Petal Mayor Hal Marx refused a request to resign over comments he made on social media regarding the death of George Floyd.
Joe Burrow says the black community has "been unheard for far too long"
Former LSU and newly drafted Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow took to social media Friday, May 29, to weigh in on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
AP photo of flag-bearing Minnesota protester goes viral
The image swiftly went viral.
Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise
The money, included in a government relief package enacted in March, is set to expire July 31.
Four closed Derbyshire railway stations could be set to reopen
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Chesterfield radio station name to disappear as owner makes big changes
Bauer Media has said there may be job losses
Burger King in Pride Park opens for drive-thru customers
A limited menu is on offer
The release of private motorists breathes life into the fuel industry
Fuel station proprietors countrywide have got smiles on their faces following the resumption of private cars on the road.
White-eared kob returns to Uganda
Previously, all UWA had of the treasured white-eared kob was a blurred photograph shot in haste without good light. The same species has lately been seen grazing...
Alleged Rwandan genocide bankroller to be tried in Arusha: judge
Described as Africa's most wanted man, Kabuga has been held in a French jail since his May 16 arrest at his home outside Paris.
CAF approves financial support member associations
The financial support towards member associations comes at time when a few weeks ago topflight teams and its secretariat requested for support.
Is COVID-19 a stumbling block along 2021 electoral process?
Tanzania is also supposed to have its elections. General and local elections have already been postponed in more than 40 countries.
William Nadiope: The Kyabazinga who became Vice President
During his reign, rats invaded Busoga causing a plague. The colonial government passed a decree that required every Musoga to take a certain number of rat tails...
COVID-19 committees struggle to get alternative centres
Geoffrey Okiswa, the Resident District Commissioner for Serere, who also doubles as the chairperson of the district Covid-19 task force, says they were given up...
Ministry calls for enforcement of social distancing measures
“The pictures of people moving and mingling as if it is normal is very worrying. We need to see people social distancing because the disease is very deadly, infectious...
CNN crew covering racial unrest released after arrest
CNN said a producer and a camera operator working with Jimenez were also arrested. The crew was later released.
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids
Ahead of its World No Tobacco Day on Sunday, the World Health Organisation says 44 million children aged 13 to 15 are smoking.
Twitter hides Trump tweet for violating terms of service on 'glorifying violence'
The tweet was in reference to protests in Minneapolis regarding the death of George Floyd.
Larry Fitzgerald helps boy celebrate end of cancer treatment
A 9-year-old boy from South Dakota is celebrating being cancer-free and he got a special congratulations from one of Arizona’s biggest sports stars.
Minneapolis police station set on fire, police retreat
Thursday marked the third straight day of protests in Minneapolis following the Monday death of George Floyd, a black Minnesota man who died in police custody.
7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
Police say none of the shots came from police.
Amazon looks to offer full-time jobs to thousands of Arizona seasonal workers
After announcing in March that online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. would hire 6,500 seasonal, part-time employees in Arizona to cope with increased demand for products amid the spread of the coronavirus, the company is looking to turn many of those jobs into full-time positions.
Federal grant to help UArizona telehealth resource center assist communities
The Southwest center is one of 13 such centers around the country that provide help particularly for rural and underserved communities.
Deadly crash blocks area of Signal Butte and Riggs roads
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office responded early Friday morning to the area near Signal Butte and Riggs roads.
Bodies found in Iowa believed to be missing persons in Chino Valley
Two people reported missing from Chino Valley have been found dead.
CEO Williams: "Do consider selling the entire company"
The collaboration with ROKiT has been terminated with immediate effect and the Formula 1 team may go on sale. That was the news that Mike O'Driscoll said this Friday morning. Through the official channels, the CEO will give some more text and explanation.
Why does Mercedes use the phrase "Hammertime"?
Since 2013 it is a well-known sentence, which is regularly heard on Lewis Hamilton's onboard radio. Over the years "It's Hammertime" has become more and more recognizable for many F1 fans. Peter Bonnington, Hamilton's racing engineer, explains in a video from Mercedes how he, together with the Brit of Mercedes, came to the sentence.
Williams: "Expecting to have new investors within four months"
Due to the breakup of the short marriage between ROKit and Williams, the British team has to look for a new title sponsor. The team has ridden under the name of ROKiT for one season, but before the 2020 season has started, the old team has to start looking for a new sponsor.
Horner on first race: "They won't be able to interact with each other"
We had to wait a long time for it, but today NOS confirmed that in 2020 we will kick off the season at the Red Bull Ring in Austria. Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner seems to be very happy with that.
F1 teams may bring a maximum of 80 people to the tracks
Because of the pandemic, teams with significantly fewer personnel will be present on the tracks, in order to limit the chance of spread as much as possible. The FIA has now determined how many men each team is allowed to bring and there are fewer than before. The paddock will therefore be a quiet environment for the coming season.
Marko on his Marko's: "It doesn't help at all, there's no logic behind it"
Helmut Marko would not be Helmut Marko if he reacted at the cutting edge to the aid measures and the measures in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Red Bull Racing adviser is not entirely satisfied with the work of the Austrian authorities and expects his hotels to continue to suffer losses for the time being.
Williams will present new FW43 livery before the start of the season
Since the unveiling of the FW43 at the beginning of this year, ROKiT has been clearly visible on Williams' car. This at the presentation and later also during the winter tests. After the announced cancellation of the agreement earlier today, the livery of the car will have to be adjusted. Williams expects to present the new livery soon.
Raikonnen receives a very special gift from Ferrari
Kimi Raikkonen has had a very special delivery. The former Ferrari driver was sent the car of his last F1 victory by the Italian team. The Finn won for the last time in America 2018, ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Now the driver has received the winning car as a thank you.
Abiteboul rejects Red Bull's idea: "And that's probably no surprise"
Christian Horner recently came up with the idea of introducing customer cars to Formula 1. The smaller race stables buy a complete car from one of the top teams, levelling the field and reducing costs enormously. Haas F1 and McLaren, among others, were already negative about this proposal and Renault isn't enthusiastic either.
Ferrari seeks new talent in Australia and New Zealand
Ferrari is looking for new talent in Australia. Motosport Australia reports that the Ferrari Driver Academy will set up a new development program in Sydney. They are going to look there for the development of regional talent for the future.
NOS confirms: F1 season will start on 5 July in Austria
The 2020 Formula 1 season will officially start on 5 July with a race without an audience in Austria. According to the NOS.
Trust demands new "lease of life" for historic Derry hall
THERE have been calls to find a new use for a Derry venue that has played host to suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, former President Eamon De Valera and some of the biggest names in entertainment in the last 120 years.
Businesses to start paying towards furlough costs in August
A final self-employment coronavirus grant is to be made available and businesses must start paying towards the worker furlough scheme from August, the British Government has announced.
Smiley Monroe resumes production at reduced capacity
LISBURN manufacturer Smiley Munroe, which makes heavy-duty conveyor belts and custom-cut rubber parts, has resumed production at a reduced capacity after a two-month covid-enforced temporary closure.
Elderly woman 'unable to get pension after refusing to remove face mask'
AN ELDERLY woman has claimed she was unable to receive her pension from a Post Office because she refused to remove her face mask.
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande break chart record as Rain On Me makes number one
Their track secured 8.1 million streaming plays in seven days.
BBC Radio 1 to celebrate 25 years of broadcasting from Ibiza
The programmes will air from July 31 to August 1.
High Court hearing after pub's Guinness delivery service was shut down by PSNI
A High Court hearing is due to take place in Belfast today in relation to the PSNI's move to shut down a Guinness delivery van in the city last month.
Aid workers abducted and killed in Somalia
Somalia's government says eight "very young" aid workers have been abducted and killed by an armed group outside the capital, Mogadishu.
EE's 5G service reaches 80 locations on first anniversary since launch
The firm said 5G customers are mostly using it to watch more video, with YouTube the most popular app.
Coronavirus: Six more deaths in Republic of Ireland brings death toll to 1,645
The coronavirus death toll in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 1,645 after a further six deaths were reported by the National Public Health Emergency Team.
A quarter of jobs at Belfast International Airport set to be cut
Airport boss warns it will take "years" for air travel to return to normal has he confirms plan to cut 45 jobs.
Liam Gallagher offers brother Noel olive branch on his birthday
The men have feuded since Oasis split in 2009.
Time Out - May 29: Sporting greats, Dates and a Quick Quiz Blitz to kick-start your day
Time Out - May 29: Sporting greats, Dates and a Quick Quiz Blitz to kick-start your day
Virtual gig guide: Your guide to the best live streaming music and online musical events for the week ahead
:: Rory Nellis BELFAST singer-songwriter Rory Nellis returns with another Sanitiser Session tonight live on Facebook from 9pm, which will find him playing an hour's worth of his own tunes – hopefully including recently written ode to the dimly remembered before times/the 1990s, Video Shop – and some covers.
More than half of coronavirus victims were care home residents
Care home residents made up more than half the number of coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland, accoring to new figures.
It must be parents who decide if it's safe enough to return to school
At first it was our elderly residents in care homes who were sacrificed to the current pandemic.
Diane Dodds says north faces 'long, hard road to recovery'
Economy minister Diane Dodds has warned the north faces a "long, hard road to recovery" as it battles the "economic shock" of the coronavirus lockdown.
DUP's Ian Paisley says email on Stormont contact tracing was 'jocular'
IAN Paisley accidentally sent an email reply to hundreds of MPs saying he "wouldn't let any government, least of all the NI Executive, track and trace me and my movements".
Number of FDI projects in Northern Ireland fell last year, but report finds US investors largely unfazed by Brexit
THE number of foreign direct projects in Northern Ireland fell by 15 per cent last year, but a new survey from EY suggests overseas investment should remain relatively resilient despite the impact from coronavirus.
PSNI to step up patrols over weekend as senior officer says R rate has increased
The PSNI are to increase their patrols at resorts, beauty spots and bus and rail stations over the weekend amid warnings that the R rate has risen.
Man with 'atrocious' criminal record jailed
A 27-year old man with an "atrocious" criminal record has been jailed for a spate of offences committed in the Newry area.
Eurovision hopeful James Newman on why he hopes to compete again in 2021
JAMES Newman was driving to the supermarket when he heard the news.
West Belfast father died from cancer days after meeting first grandchild
A WEST Belfast father has lost a year-long battle with cancer just two days after the joy of meeting his first grandchild.
TalkTalk says issue affecting access to some websites ‘resolved'
The problem came as many people working from home tried to log on during the coronavirus pandemic.
13 puppies 'bred in horrendous circumstances' rescued by animal welfare charity
Scotland's animal welfare charity has rescued 13 puppies from an illegal dealer at Cairnryan Port in Dumfries and Galloway.
Coronavirus: More retailers to reopen in plan to further ease lockdown
A REOPENING of more retailers and small outdoor weddings will be permitted from June 8 if the coronavirus infection rate remains under control, the first and deputy first minister have said.
Legendary showband singer Brendan Bowyer mourned across Ireland after his death, aged 81
The King of the Showband era, Brendan Bowyer has died.
Taylor Swift accuses Donald Trump of ‘stoking the fires of white supremacy'
The singer said that the President would be voted out in the upcoming election.
People are becoming more aware of Covid-19's global impact, Idris Elba says
The actor spoke during an online briefing organised by the World Economic Forum.
Coronavirus: People 'will have to limit contact for a long time into the future'
People will have to limit their contacts with other people for a long time into the future despite the pandemic easing, a health expert has said.
Wreath laying ceremony to remember dead IRA man
The family of an IRA man killed almost 40 years ago will lay a wreath in his memory this weekend.
Dua Lipa calls for refugee charity donations as she kicks off 24-hour concert
One Humanity Live is raising money for a variety of charities.
Grunge survivor Mark Lanegan on new memoir Sing Backwards and Weep and why Liam Gallagher is 'not a bad person'
EVEN in the drug-filled, debauched annals of the rock and roll memoir, Mark Lanegan's Sing Backwards And Weep stands out.
Time for inquests into residential covid deaths
It is generally believed that the British government will have to confirm sooner or later that a full public inquiry is to be held into all aspects of the covid crisis.
Co Tyrone teenager's tadpole growing proves to be TikTok hit
A CO Tyrone teenager has taken a novel approach to fulfilling her lockdown time by growing thousands of tadpoles.
Fears for Belfast airport jobs as easyJet confirms major cull of staff
DOZENS of airline staff could be axed at Belfast International Airport as part of a cull by easyJet as it struggles with a collapse in air travel caused by the virus pandemic.
Visitors to Belfast City Cemetery able to take virtual tour of the historic graveyard
VISITORS to Belfast City Cemetery are stepping back in time and journeying to the final resting place of famous and influential people through a virtual tour.
Thomas Davis GFC, Newry runs to the aid of Southern Area Hospice
A world-wide charity initiative organised by the hard-working Thomas Davis GAA club in Newry has raised a hefty sum for the Southern Area Hospice in county Down.
Coronavirus: 3 more lives lost as deaths of confirmed Covid-19 patients reach 521
A further three people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.
Co Armagh mum's death 'robbed' family after cancer treatment halted due to Covid-19
THE family of a Co Armagh woman who died following a battle with cancer have said she will be remembered as a "real lady".
Belfast solicitor warned by PSNI of 'imminent' attack
A prominent Belfast solicitor has been told by the PSNI that his home and business are under “imminent” threat of being attacked.
Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence'
The social media site added a warning label to a tweet by the US president which referenced ‘shooting' when looting starts in Minneapolis.
Book your hotel room... But check in whenever
HOSPITALITY chiefs claim the Executive's decision to allow hotels in the north to take advance bookings "at risk" from June 8 but with no definitive dates is "causing confusion - and could lead to job losses on a massive scale".