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KISS and Lou Reed guitarist Bob Kulick has died aged 70
Bob Kulick, the guitarist who performed live and in studio with KISS, W.A.S.P., Meat Loaf, Lou Reed, and many more, has died at the age of 70.
Kendrick Perkins has high hopes for 'skinny' James Harden, thinks he can lead them to title
A change in weight class can make a big difference for certain athletes, and that’s why a former NBA player believes James Harden will be a different beast going forward. Photos showing a muc…
4 Top Stock Trades for Monday: ZS, CGC, OXY, UBER
Uber, Occidental Petroleum, Canopy Growth and Zscaler are our top stock trades for Monday. That said, let's look at the charts for the group.
Former Rajasthan BJP chief Bhanwar Lal Sharma passes away
BJP state president Satish Poonia consoled Sharma's family members at his residence and termed the death as a personal loss for him and the party.
'Something to hide': UK government accused over Covid-19 tests
Number of people tested for coronavirus for seventh day running has not been disclosed
Colin Kaepernick Supports 'Freedom Fighters' in Minneapolis, Will Pay Legal Fees
Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick jumped to Twitter to offer to pay the legal fees of the "freedom fighters" rioting and burning down the
Trump administration to study ways to protect for U.S. investors from Chinese firms
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will study ways to safeguard Americans from the risks of investing in Chinese companies, U.
Air Peace evacuates 301 Chinese from Nigeria - The Nation Nigeria
Air Peace has evacuated 301 Chinese from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Trump 'terminates' US contract with WHO: Coronavirus live updates
Here are the latest updates:
U.S., Britain raise Hong Kong at U.N. Security Council, angering China
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States and Britain raised China’s plan to impose new security legislation on Hong Kong at the U.N. Security Council on Friday, prompting China and Russia to criticize the United States for excessive use of force against black people.
Cuomo must respond to Long Island strip club seeking to open amid coronavirus, judge says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has to respond by early June to a federal lawsuit by a Long Island strip club that has sought to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak, a judge ruled
Leaked posts show Facebook employees asking the company to remove Trump’s threat of violence
"If we fail the test case here, history will not judge us kindly," an employee says. The Facebook posts were cross-posted from Twitter, which took action against them.
Delhi: Armed men rob staff at hospital of Rs 1,500; RML institute dean admitted to Max
No FIR has been filed in the matter so far. "We have not received a complaint from the private hospital yet,” said DCP (Northwest) Vijayanta Arya.
Former Bears All-Pro Roosevelt Taylor dies at 82
Former Bears safety Roosevelt Taylor died on Friday at the age of 82. Taylor joined the Bears in 1961 after playing at Grambling and spent nine seasons with the team. He was part of their NFL championship squad in 1963 and was named a first-team All-Pro for his play in Chicago’s title run. He was [more]
George Floyd death: Minneapolis school board members draft resolution to terminate police contract
The director of the Minneapolis Public Schools board said Friday that he has drafted a resolution to terminate its contract with the city's police department following the death of George Floyd.
Trump orders his administration to begin eliminating Hong Kong privileges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was directing his administration to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong, in response to China’s plans to impose new security legislation in the territory.
Adorable train set sandbox Tracks gets free suburban-themed expansion
And there's space-themed paid DLC on the way.
North Korea Accuses Washington of ‘Smear’ Attempt With Cyberattack Claims
In a Friday statement, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) rejected accusations it had masterminded cyberattacks against the United States and other...
Ethereum’s Rocketing Funding Rates a Grave Sign for Its Ongoing Rally
The number of Ethereum long positions has been rocketing, which has been a warning sign that a liquidation-fueled movement is imminent.
135-year-long streak is over: US renewable sources topped coal in 2019
Including wood and biofuels across all sectors, coal fell short last year.
DMK moves SC for implementation of 50 pc OBC quota in TN’s share of All India Medical seats
The DMK party has moved the Supreme Court seeking 50 per cent OBC reservation in seats surrendered by Tamil Nadu in the All India Quota for under graduate, post graduate medical and dental courses in
‘Twitter Is Determined To Allow Terrorists, Dictators To Abuse Its Platform’: Trump Admin Fires Back
The official twitter account of the Donald Trump led US administration has fired back a salvo at Twitter after the social media website blocked a tweet by Trump on Minnesota Race Riots.
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"
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.
Nigeria yet to receive Trump’s ventilators, says minister
The Federal Government is yet to receive the ventilators promised by U.S. President Donald Trump. Minister of Information and Culture
Ireland's Hendrick linked with AC Milan on a free transfer - report
The Burnley midfielder is out of contract this summer.
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.
US threat to deny student visas reminiscent of McCarthy era: FM
US President Donald Trump's threat to slap sanction on Chinese students in the US is brazen political persecution and racist, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson who wondered if McCarthyism is making a comeback in the US.
Employees urge BMC to allot hospital beds for virus-afflicted staff
So far, more than 1,500 civic employees — healthcare staff, engineers, workers from the conservancy department, and others on coronavirus-related duties — have been infected by the virus, while 25 have succumbed due to it.
Dr. Michael Baden to perform independent autopsy on George Floyd
Former New York City chief medical examiner Michael Baden will conduct an independent autopsy on George Floyd following his death after being pinned by a Minneapolis police officer. Dr. Michael Baden,
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
Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows
Marc Miller said studies have shown that when decisions are made by Indigenous communities the medical results are better
Times Square billboards went dark for one minute to show support for struggling restaurants and hospitality businesses
Some of Times Square's iconic signage went dim to spotlight how insurers are using loopholes to get out of paying business-interruption claims.
GST hike on non-essential items unlikely despite falling revenues
Sources indicated that as of now there is no proposal to reduce GST rate on essential items, even as it is ultimately GST Council which will take any decision on changing the tax rates and not just the central government.
Trump administration to study ways to protect for U.S. investors from Chinese firms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration will study ways to safeguard Americans from the risks of investing in Chinese companies, U.S. president Donald Trump said on Friday, ratcheting up pressure on the firms to comply with U.S. accounting and disclosure rules.
Clark Airport upbeat on new leadership
The recent appointment of former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Aaron Aquino as the new president of the Clark International Airport Corp. is a “positive step towards further strengthening the agency’s capacity to develop the civil aviation complex,” Joshua Bingcang, outgoing officer-in-charge of CIAC, said Friday.
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.
Quebec schools see spike in COVID-19 cases as Ontario eyes regional reopenings
A cluster of COVID-19 cases in Quebec's elementary schools is shining a light on the cost of reopening Canada's hardest hit provinces, as Ontario announced on Friday that it was eyeing a regional approach to pandemic recovery.
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.
Forbes Strips Kylie Jenner of Billionaire Status for Inflating Size of Her Business
Forbes named Kylie Jenner a billionaire last year making her the younger entrepreneur with that distinction, however, the financial publication has...
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.
Devon Cone Travels the World to Talk to Refugee Women. Now in Quarantine, She's Finding New Ways to Connect.
"The challenges refugees already faced are exacerbated by the pandemic and measures to control the spread of the virus."
From the coronavirus frontline, doctors recall battling S.Africa’s HIV outbreak
Cape Town, South Africa | AFP | A deadly virus was ravaging South Africa when Belgian doctor Eric Goemaere first set foot in Cape Town’s sprawling Khayelitsha township on a chilly southern hemisphere winter of 1999. By then HIV had infected more than 5.6 million South Africans, causing thousands of deaths from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) …
Donald Trump axes all funding to WHO after claiming 'China has total control'
President Trump permanently suspended US funding to the World Health Organization after accusing it of a coronavirus cover-up with China
Buhari, Gbajabiamila, others celebrate Abiodun at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday felicitated with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun as he clocks 60 years today. A statement by his Special Adviser
IOC approves updated ISSF qualification system for Tokyo Olympics, could help India add to tally
The International Olympic Committee has approved the world shooting governing body's updated qualification system for the Tokyo Olympics, which could see India add at least one more quota to the 15
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
'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.
Super League stars get on their bikes to help Rob Burrow and set new world record
Ewan Dowes among a host of former players who will cycle for 30 consecutive hours at weekend
Spies want new questioning, surveillance powers
ASIO wants compulsory questioning powers extended to terror suspects as young as 14 as well adults suspected of involvement in foreign interference activities.
Google debuts mapping system for emergency services, locations without addresses
Google Maps has developed its own address system named Plus Codes to locate places without physical addresses across mobile devices using its apps.
Religious organisations return to worship
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that religious organisations will be able to open when level 3 commences on June 1.
Top European Union diplomat calls China an 'ally' despite Hong Kong crisis
China is a necessary “ally” in global affairs due to its economic clout and capacity to influence major issues, according to the European Union’s top diplomat.
Google Withdraws Offers To More Than 2,000 Contract Workers
More than 2,000 people who had signed employment agreements with Google as temp and contract workers have had their offers rescinded.
Pending SSC exams to be conducted in 75 centres in Wanaparthy says Collector Sheik Yasmin Basha
The district administration is taking all measurers to make sure that SSC pending exams will be completed in a peaceful and safe manner by adhering to all Covid-19 norms laid down by the State and...
AU, UN Officials Voice Outrage at Death of Man in Police Custody in Minnesota
Graphic video of Floyd's arrest Monday shows a white police officer kneeling on his neck, with Floyd pleading to be allowed to breathe
Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic
By Susana Vera MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.
USA Hockey president Jim Smith facing investigations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Hockey president Jim Smith is the subject of two investigations surrounding his tenure as the president of Amateur Hockey Asso
Leaving work early leads North Carolina woman to lottery jackpot
May 29 (UPI) -- A North Carolina woman said getting off work early was lucrative when she won a $100,000 lottery jackpot.
India records more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases in country's highest single-day spike
India is now the ninth worst-affected country by coronavirus pandemic.
UK helps employers with slow phase-in of job shield costs
British finance minister Rishi Sunak offered fresh help to employers hammered by the coronavirus shutdown on Friday in the form of a gradual phase-in of contributions from them to the government's costly wage subsidy scheme. The government has been paying 80% of the wages of some 8.4 million workers since…
Covid-19 cases now at 29,240, with 34 more deaths
The total deaths in SA due to Covid-19 is now 611.
Robbie Williams reunites with Take That for online concert
He said it was ‘less weird than standing in front of 80,000 people’.
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.
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.
The Late Late Show viewers raise staggering €6million for charities since start of pandemic
Ryan Tubridy thanked viewers on what is the final show of the season
Outrage over ‘brutal beating’ of Nigerian in India
Sodiq Oyeleke Outrage has trailed the "brutal" beating of a yet-to-be-identified Nigerian in India. The PUNCH reports that many people on social media condemned the beating after the video su...
Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner
OTTAWA - Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenge
Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China’s push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony.
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.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he and wife had coronavirus
The Foxes manager was ill in March and April.
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
Clark County schools to move to Phase Two of reopening June 8
Under the plan announced Friday, some staff will return to district offices under social distancing guidelines, while much work will continue to be done online or by phone.
Police take over Nasarawa PDP secretariat - The Nation Nigeria
Stern- looking police operatives have taken over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State...
Man drinks liter of lemon juice in under 17 seconds for world record
May 29 (UPI) -- An Idaho man turned a sour taste into a sweet achievement when he drank a liter of lemon juice through a straw in under 17 seconds for a Guinness World Record.
Canada bans cruise ship visits until October
The Canadian government on Friday extended by three months a ban on cruise ships entering Canadian waters because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ban, which began in April and will now run to October, has been tightened to include passenger boats and other vessels with more than 100 passengers and…
Residents flee as Anambra communities clash over land ownership
Tony Okafor, Awka Three persons were reportedly killed on Friday in a land feud between Urum and Achalla communities in the Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This was the sec...
'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.
Next-Gen 2024 “G60” BMW M5 Rumored to be the First Electrified M5
According to this new report, the next-generation G60 BMW M5 will be the brand's first entirely electrified car.
‘Thirsty’: How a Rising Filmmaker Crafted a Feminist Fairy Tale Around a Maya Rudolph-Voiced Mosquito
Nicole Delaney's entertaining short, starring Rudolph and Jay Ellis, tracks a mosquito who falls in love after sucking the blood from a man's choice body part.
Amazon is killing its fashion-oriented Echo Look
Amazon's Echo Look sounded like some kind of late April Fools joke when it landed back in 2017, offering smart "style assistant" functionality via Alexa.
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…
Latest backstage update on Drew Gulak's WWE contract
It was reported earlier this week that Drew Gulak had re-signed with WWE.
'We will always love you': Simon Thomas emotionally announces his father has passed away aged 78 following tragic death of wife Gemma
The former Sky presenter, 47, took to Instagram on Friday to inform fans of the tragic news.
White House: Twitter Says Post on Minneapolis Riots Didn't Break Any Rules
Twitter appeared to inadvertently admit that one of President Donald Trump's tweets, now censored by the platform, did not in fact violate the site's rules.
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
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The United States will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government’s imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry: Drone reports 'more prevalent' near LA area where Sussexes live, source says
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been worried about their family’s safety after reportedly experiencing issues with drones flying above their palatial estate in Los Angeles.
Sanwo-Olu declares frontline health workers as face of his 1st year anniversary
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said the frontline health workers are the heroes of the states' battle against the Covid-19...
Drill on cruise ship pandemics before Ruby Princess debacle found authorities’ communications ‘robust’
Report on joint federal and state exercise held a year ago found cruise ships ‘highly compliant with ill traveller procedures’
Who is Oumar Gonzalez? The seven-figure Nottingham Forest transfer target
Who is he? Will Forest re-ignite that transfer interest in the summer? And what has been said about him and any summer move?
Delhi: Cases up over past 10 days, so is positivity rate
The city's overall positivity rate is 8.7% with the authorities having carried out 1,99,626 tests until May 29, out of which 17,386 were found positive.
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.
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.
President Buhari says he is still focused on delivering his mandate
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration is still focused on delivering on his mandate. He made the statement on Friday, May 29.
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
Trump announces probe of Chinese companies listed in US
US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered a probe into the actions of Chinese companies listed on American financial markets as tensions flared anew between the world's two biggest economies. The announcement followed Beijing's move to implement a new security law on semi-autonomous Hong Kong
Vehicle testing stations to reopen for business
The Ministry of Transport has announced that vehicle testing stations have been granted permission to open on June 1.
The L In L-Shaped Recovery Stands For Long
This is a weekly series focused on analyzing the previous week’s economic data releases. The objective is to concentrate on leading indicators of economic activ
Kai Havertz scores again as Bayer Leverkusen move up to third in Bundesliga
The young forward has scored seven goals in his last six games in all competitions.
Photo: Three US Intel Satellites Will Launch From New Zealand in June After COVID-19 Delay
The launch of three US intelligence satellites from New Zealand has been rescheduled for June 11 after it was delayed by more than two months due to the COVID-19...
Editorial: Stop focusing on looting in Minneapolis. Be outraged that police keep killing black men
There is anger on the streets in Minneapolis. It is understandable given the killing of yet another unarmed black man as he was arrested.
82-year-old woman recovers from coronavirus in Osun
The Osun Government says an 82-year-old woman recovered from the coronavirus disease in the state, against the belief that elderly people
Stocks rebound after Trump pulls his punches on China
S&P 500 ends higher after presidential press conference on Hong Kong security law
Flames burn close to people's homes as two mountain fires merge into one
Crews managed to tackle the flames just in time
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.
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.
Centre's Rs 20 lakh crore package is bogus: CPI-ML New Democracy leader Akula Papaiah
CPI-ML New Democracy leader Akula Papaiah criticised the Rs 20 lakh crore package announced by the Central government as of no use for the common man
SUV belonging to Gautam Gambhir’s father stolen
Sources said personnel deployed at the house were not present at the time of the incident. However, DCP Bhatia denied the allegations.
Stocks rebound on relief at Trump's response to China over Hong Kong
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A gauge of global equities rebounded and crude oil rose on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an end to Washington’s special treatment of Hong Kong, a move investors welcomed as unlikely to jeopardize a trade accord with China.
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.
Robbie Williams reunites with Take That for online concert
Robbie Williams has reunited with Take That for the first time in two years during an online charity concert.
New Wallabies coach Rennie wants public squabbling to stop
Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has urged Australian rugby union's warring factions to stop airing their differences in public.
Sikder brothers escape to Thailand by air ambulance from legal charges at home
Ron Haque Sikder, a director of National Bank Limited, and his brother Dipu Haque Sikder have left Bangladesh for Thailand by an air ambulance after being accused of threatening top executives of Exim Bank.
Karma's 1,110-HP Electric Supercar Begins Testing
Last month, Karma announced the development of the GTE, a fully electric version of the Karma Revero GT hyb...
Williams considers selling F1 team after £13m loss
Williams revealed that they are considering selling the Formula One team after a multi-million pound drop in the company's financial results.
How to watch UFC Fight Night Woodley vs Burns on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, more
This step by step guide covers how to watch UFC Fight Night Woodley vs Burns on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, PC, and more.
Need To Scale Down Flights From Mumbai, Ahmedabad: Punjab Minister Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Friday said there is a need to reduce domestic flights from Mumbai and Ahmedabad where a large number of coronavirus cases have been found.
SpaceX's latest Starship rocket prototype just exploded during an engine test
SpaceX's previous Starship prototypes burst during fuel-tank testing, but the fourth prototype exploded during an operation to test-fire its engine.
Political Courage Under Fire
Courage under fire extends beyond the military realm: it can have a civilian and a political manifestation. However, courage in the military is not bluster, chest-thumping or braggadocio; often it comes in the mild-mannered, disciplined and dignified mould of ‘an officer and a gentleman’ or lady.
The Tragic Story Of Football's First Billion-Dollar Player That Never Was
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to become football's first billionaire later this year, but before him, Vincent Pericard was tipped to be the game's first billion-dollar star. However, things did not turn out so well for the Africa-born striker, and almost
Federer tops list of world's highest-paid athletes
Roger Federer topped the 2020 Forbes magazine list of highest-paid global athletes announced Friday, leading the lineup for the first time with pre-tax earnings of $106.3 million (95.5 million euros). The Swiss tennis legend, a men's record 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, becomes the first player from his sport atop…
Ghana Have Factories: African Nation Bans Importation of Old Cars
Ghana has banned the importation of cars older than 10 years in a move designed to attract automotive plants. As a major importer of second-hand vehicles, the West African nation is largely dependent upon cars discarded by other nations. However, the country’s leadership wants it to become an automotive hub for at least a healthy chunk […]
Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner
OTTAWA — 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.
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.
Renault plans to cut 14,600 jobs worldwide in race to reduce costs
The measures round off a decisive week for Renault and its Japanese partners Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., drawing a line under a two-decade era of aggressive expansion
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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump cuts US ties with Hong Kong over Chinese government 'smothering'
President Trump announced the United States was severing diplomatic ties with Hong Kong after accusing China of removing the former British colony's autonomy
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.
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Larry Kramer, 84, the playwright, screenwriter, essayist and AIDS activist whose raging protests against the government, medical establishment and even the gay community helped bring attention to the health crisis,...
Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows
OTTAWA - Canada's Indigenous services minister says Ottawa won't dictate terms to First Nations on holding ceremonies and powwows during a pandemic."If you
ZTE vertical folding phone bends outwards, not inwards
The front of the device lacks a camera, so if a user wanted to take a selfie, they'd need to fold the device and use the two rear-facing cameras
MTA ‘confounded’ by CDC push for people to avoid mass transit
MTA Chairman Pat Foye on Friday blasted a new CDC guidance that businesses encourage employees to avoid mass transit. “The CDC’s latest guidance marks yet another confounding
Trump moves to revoke Hong Kong’s trade status, stoking China Rift
Citing a litany of grievances against the country, some dating to before he was elected president, United States President Donald Trump said the US would begin a process to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential trade status under US law.
Amaravati: High Court order hailed as victory for democracy
Terming High Court verdict on quashing ordinance removing State Election Commissioner N Ramesh Kumar as a big blow to the ruling YSRCP, the TDP stated that government should learn lessons from the...
Asia Today: India to allow reopenings in some areas
NEW DELHI (AP) — India is extending its lockdown in containment zones until June 30 but will allow economic activities to restart outside these areas even though coronavirus cases continue...
Dana White reveals Jon Jones wanted Deontay Wilder money for Ngannou superfight
UFC president Dana White reveals Jon Jones’ asking price to fight Francis Ngannou at heavyweight.
Want a mask with your Big Mac? Alberta handing out masks at drive-thrus
EDMONTON - Alberta is planning to distribute 20 million non-medical masks for free at hundreds of drive-thru fast-food restaurants.Health Minister Tyler Sha
Taylor Swift is worth at least $360 million — see how the pop superstar makes and spends her ever-growing fortune
Taylor Swift uses her wealth on growing her real-estate portfolio across the US and donating to causes and charity.
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 ...
Tata Motors Trading Near All-Time Low Ahead Of Earnings
Tata is set to report Q4 earnings results in the next few days and the company is expected to lose money once again. The company has been losing money for the l
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"
Trump moves to revoke Hong Kong trade status, stoking China rift
Citing a litany of grievances against the country, some dating to before he was elected president, Trump said the U.S. would begin a process to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential trade status under U.S. law.
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.
Tremors in Delhi; seventh since April 12
Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: The epicentre of the earthquake is near Rohtak in Haryana. There were no reports of damage to property yet.
Man City and Newcastle tipped for transfer battle over South American starlet
Real Madrid are also said to be interested
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.
Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens
France’s national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan. The agency clarified Friday that the surprising new figures were the result of a new accounting method, and not linked to a much-feared second…
Review: Lady Gaga is back, but where’s the art or spark?
Lady Gaga, “Chromatica” (Interscope) In the 12 years since Lady Gaga dropped her first album, the singer has exceptionally shown that she knows how to create a killer album. “The Fame” was danceable and clever. “The Fame Monster” was an epic adventure into her darker mind. “Born This Way” brilliantly…
Migrants now returning in fewer numbers to Uttarakhand
An Uttarakhand Transport Corporation official told The Indian Express that 100 buses were sent to Delhi on May 25, and the people who registered to return were given information in advance.
Lagos allays fears over 5G technology - The Nation Nigeria
Lagos State Government has assured there is nothing to fear over purported danger posed by 5G technology to their health.It declared controversies...
Group demands public prosecution of policemen involved in shooting of teenager
A group known as Oworo Youth Forum has demanded that the police officers involved in the shooting of 16-year-old Tina Ezekwe must be arrested, paraded and prosecuted publicly. Towolawi Jamiu,
Former 5-Star Recruit Antonio Alfano Reportedly Kicked Off Second CFB Team
Former five-star linebacker recruit Antonio Alfano was kicked off of his second program in just under a year.
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.
Maharashtra: Free foodgrain arrives for migrants, but after most have left the state
While Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced the free foodgrain scheme for migrants on May 14 as part of the second tranche of the Centre’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ package, state officials admitted to delays in finalisation of the modalities for its implementation
Trump terminates US ties with WHO, imposes sanctions against China
President Donald Trump said certain foreign nationals from China, identified as potential security risks, will not be allowed to enter the US "to better secure our nation's vital university research"
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
Fans could return for 20-21 season: Premier League chief
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday 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 remaining 92 fixtures will be played …
Maharashtra: SP MLA booked for protest, ‘inciting’ people
Stating that the voice of public representatives was being stifled, Abu Asim Azmi said on Friday that he held the protest to highlight the high-handedness of the police and raise concerns over the functioning of the government.
China home-built aircraft carrier conducting sea trials
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Defense Ministry said the navy’s only entirely home-built aircraft is carrying out sea trials to test weapons and equipment and enhance training of the crew. Ministry...
Epstein estate reaches deal with US Virgin Islands attorney general on victims compensation fund
A deal regarding a fund to compensate the dozens of alleged sex-trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein has been reached between the late financier's estate and the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands following an impasse.
New York City Reopening Is in Sight, as Transit and Other Questions Overhang
The first phase of New York City’s midpandemic reopening begins June 8 with free face coverings for all businesses that need them.
The George Floyd Killing Exposes the Failures of Police Reform
As protests engulf Minneapolis after yet another police killing, advocates across the country say the time for police reform is over.
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.
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.
Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur banned for 4 years by World Athletics' anti-doping body
Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur, who won the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K among the Indians last year, has been handed a four-year ban by World Athletics' anti-doping body for returning positive for a
DOJ sets new conditions for CPI’s acquisition of General Dynamics’ satellite antenna business
For the merger to go forward CPI must sell off its subsidiary ASC Signal Division.
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.
Daily Deals: save big on Apple Watch Series 5, Nest security cameras, and much more
Welcome to our Daily Deals column, where we round up the best tech deals from around the web. Here you’ll find discounts on everything from Apple products to accessories, video games and much more. But you better hurry, these prices won’t be around forever!
Agriculture, mining saved Indian economy in FY20; manufacturing bites
The farm sector is expected to perform well in FY21 as well.
Federer named highest paid athlete of 2020 as Covid knocks Messi off top spot
Tennis great earned €95m in last 12 months, including €90m via endorsements
Ex-warehouse employee charged with stealing 2 pallets of crab legs, robbing security guard
A 28-year-old man has been taken into custody on Wednesday after robbing a security guard and stealing two pallets of crab legs from a food distribution center in Lexington.
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
Intel chief Ratcliffe declassifies transcripts of Flynn calls
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on Friday announced that he has declassified the transcripts related to Michael Flynn’s conversations with a Russian diplomat during the presidential
The Nintendo Switch Lite Is Finally Back In Stock
Amazon finally has the Nintendo Switch Lite back in stock. It's still priced at the same $199, so there's no price gouging going on here. It is
French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
Struggling French carmaker Renault on Friday announced 15,000 job cuts worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro cost-cutting plan over three years. Renault said on Friday that nearly 4,600 jobs will be cut in France in addition to more than 10,000 in the rest of the world. The group's global…
Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong
Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China's push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony. China's parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation for Hong…
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.
International naval operation nets 50 tonnes of cocaine in 45 days
BOGOTA (Reuters) - A multilateral naval anti-drug operation confiscated 50 tonnes of cocaine in 45 days, Colombia President Ivan Duque said on Friday.
Call of Duty: Warzone finally has Duos
The two-person team-up went live today.
At 6.1%, growth in per capita income slows: Explained in numbers
The growth in per capita income has been coming down for 3 years.
Cardi B Urges People to Vote in Order to See Change with Race Relations in America
The rapper continues to be one of the few celebrity voices of reason in the midst of America's current cultural climate.
Guitarist Bob Kulick dead at 70: 'I know he is at peace now,' brother says
Bob Kulick -- a guitarist known for performing with KISS, Lou Reed and Meat Loaf -- has died. He was 70.
US stocks rise after Trump sticks to script on China
Shares in New York gained 4.5 per cent in May, buoyed by signs the US economy is stirring after shutting down in April.
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 ...
S&P 500, Nasdaq rally to close week higher as Trump’s actions against China seen not as disruptive as feared
Stock index benchmarks ended mostly higher Friday and booked sharp gains for the week and month, after a news conference from President Donald Trump on China...
Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic
By Susana Vera MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.
Biden calls for 'real leadership' after Trump alludes to violence after police killing
Joe Biden on Friday called for justice and "real leadership", accusing President Donald Trump of encouraging violence by threatening deadly military force to stop rioters in Minneapolis protesting the police killing of an unarmed black man. Initially peaceful rallies in Minnesota's largest city have given way to nights of arson,…
Daily Deals: save big on Apple Watch Series 5, Nest security cameras, and much more
Welcome to our Daily Deals column, where we round up the best tech deals from around the web. Here you’ll find discounts on everything from Apple products to accessories, video games and much more. But you better hurry, these prices won’t be around forever!
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.
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.
U.S. senators urge probe of TikTok on children's privacy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four U.S. senators, including a China hawk, urged the Federal Trade Commission on Friday to investigate allegations that the popular video app TikTok violated a consent decree protecting children’s privacy.
Brian Stelter, Washington Post face backlash for comparing arrest of CNN crew to George Floyd's death
CNN media correspondent Brian Stelter and the Washington Post are facing intense backlash for attempting to compare the arrest of a CNN crew while covering the Minneapolis riots to the tragic death of George Floyd.
Sports Bar Owner, Firefighter Cries After Looters Destroy Business He Put Life Savings Into (VIDEO)
Protests have turned to raging riots in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers.…
Watch Gameplay Footage of 'League of Legends: Wild Rift' for Mobile
Arriving on consoles and mobile later this year.
Major gaps in government plan for reopening childcare facilities
Major gaps are emerging in the Government’s efforts to reopen childcare facilities including a lack of any plan to fund services and ensure staff are paid if there is reduced capacity.
Taylor Swift Lashes Out at Trump on Twitter, Says He's 'Stoking Fires of White Supremacy'
Swift reacted to Trump's tweets about how the situation in Minneapolis has got out of control, as violent protests have continued in the city over the death of black...
Dilli Ka Babu | Karnataka officer who spoke for guest workers gets transferred
The transfer seems to have shocked many people within the government as well as the public
Jose Mourinho warns quality of Premier League may not be instant
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says the Premier League may take a while to hot up once it resumes next month.
The ultra-chill ‘Tetris Effect’ soundtrack is now available for streaming
The hypnotic chillwave soundtrack of Tetris Effect is now available for streaming, composer Hydelic announced on the PlayStation Blog. After being announced onstage at E3 2018, Tetris Effect was released as a PlayStation 4 exclusive in November 2018 before coming to PC in July 2019.
Opinion: Donald Trump would be toast if it wasn’t for Joe Biden
The presumptive Democratic nominee should consider staying out of sight and out of mind for the rest of the campaign
Challenging China's Claims In South China Sea, US Navy Warship Sails Near Paracel Islands
Challenging Beijing's claims in the highly contested South China Sea, US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin on Thursday (local time) sailed near Paracel Islands, reported CNN.
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 …
COVID-19: More than a Biological Weapon
While the biological virus is a common enemy of humankind, the political virus born out of certain American politicians is equally detestable, for it has damaged the global anti-epidemic cooperation and impeded the long-term development and progress of human society. The virus in the political world has done even more damages than the virus from […]
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.
Did TikTok block #BlackLivesMatter & #GeorgeFloyd Tag?
TikTok has been accused of blocking "#BlackLivesMatter tag and every single tag related to George Floyd," in a tweet that went viral. The tweet showed a screenshot of a user’s attempt to add hashtags to a
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.
The best cases for the new iPhone SE
Looking for a case for your brand new iPhone SE? Check out our roundup of the best cases for the iPhone SE.
5 years of PMB: Buhari's silence confuses me a lot - Amaechi
Reviewing the performance of President Muhammadu Buhari in power, Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has spoken on the president's leadership style.
Trump says US will no longer treat Hong Kong as autonomous region
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday announced sweeping changes to the US relationship with Hong Kong, declaring the region would no longer be viewed as autonomous from China or given
BREAKING: UK ticket-holder scoops £15m jackpot days after Brit won £16.5m
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
US Suspends Entry of 'Certain' Chinese Students, Researchers Over Suspicion of Intellectual Theft
A new proclamation from the White House has ordered the suspension of entry for "certain students and researchers" from China over their alleged operations to collect...
Zimbabwe records second highest daily coronavirus increase
Zimbabwe reported 17 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the second highest daily tally which took the country total to 149.On Wednesday, cases more than doubled...
UK plans new 5G club of 10 democracies, including India: Report
The British government has approached the US with the prospect of creating a 5G club of 10 democracies, including India, amid growing security concerns related to Chinese telecom giant Huawei,
Cop who knelt on George Floyd charged with murder
A Minneapolis policeman accused of killing unarmed African-American George Floyd by kneeling on his neck was taken into custody Friday and charged with third-degree murder, officials said. Derek...
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
Govt likely to allocate Rs1,000b for Covid-19
Prepares draft for federal budget 2010-21 with a total outlay of Rs7,570 billion
Qureshi warns India against any ‘foolish act’
India is constantly losing and its surgical strike drama has failed, says the foreign minister
George Floyd killing: Police officer Derek Chauvin arrested over death during botched arrest
A US police officer whose alleged killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, has been arrested.
India rejects US mediation in Ladakh standoff, reiterates China issue is bilateral
China too, in a statement on Friday, rejected any US mediation.
Abdul Aleem Khan dismisses flour price increase by Mills Association
Pakistan Flour Mills Association had increased the price of flour by Rs 120
US “terminating relationship” with World Health Organization, Trump says
"China has total control over the World Health Organization," Trump claims.
Samsung Exclusive Stores in India are Now Suraksha-Certified for COVID-19 Pandemic - Gizchina.com
Samsung has now undergone Suraksha training program for its Exclusive Stores in India. This means that all stores will follow safety and hygiene guidelines.
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
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.
Maui police searching for visitor from California who allegedly violated travel quarantine | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Maui police are seeking the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Joaquin Pelayo of California who allegedly violated the 14-day travel quarantine under the emergency order.
Robbie Williams reunites with Take That for online concert
He said it was ‘less weird than standing in front of 80,000 people’.
US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response
China retaliated for the visa limitations by expelling several reporters from U.S. media outlets, including The Washington Post and The New York Times.
Google Stadia Pro users are getting six new free games in June
Google has revealed what free games Stadia Pro subscribers are getting in June, which include The Elder Scrolls Online and Little Nightmares.
Janhvi Kapoor on what mum Sridevi taught her about dance
Her passing came as a huge shock to the world back in 2018, however Sridevi’s legacy continues to live on, and her daughter Janhvi Kapoor has taken on some of her biggest life lessons she was taught from her. Knowing she will always be seen as her mothers daughter first, Kapoor recent spoke to the […]
Powerbeats Pro Will be Launching in June, 4 New Colors, Apple H1 Chip and Hey Siri Voice Command
The original Powerbeats Pro were launched about a year ago. They were among the finest true wireless earphones in the market that were released with the same intelligent hardware that drove the AirPods. Today, we are getting a new iteration with the same name, but with new colors joining the older ones. This is not …
Nanded civic body rules out mass transmission of virus
The Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation (NWMC) had feared the worst after more than 900 of the over 3,700 pilgrims stranded at Nanded’s Langar Sahib and Sachkhand Shri Hazur Sahib gurudwaras due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown had tested positive on returning to Punjab.
Video: Man United and Liverpool target Kai Havertz conjures up a great finish under significant pressure
He scored with a wonderful finish against Freiberg
People urged to keep track of who they meet over bank holiday weekend
People socialising over the bank holiday weekend have been urged to keep track of who they meet.
Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition Heads to Spain & Singapore, More Color Variants for S20 Trio, Buds+ Announced
Samsung has now brought its Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition to the Spain and Singapore. Furthermore, it has also announced color options for S20 and Buds+
Jamia student granted bail in December case
Tanha was arrested by the Crime Branch on May 17 for allegedly instigating a crowd in Jamia Nagar on December 15, following which violence erupted in the area.
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
Intelsat asks bankruptcy court to clear roadblock for Spaceflight launch business sale
Intelsat is asking its bankruptcy court for authorization to modify a $50 million loan to Spaceflight Industries’ Earth-observation business BlackSky that could become a snag in Spaceflight’s sale of its launch rideshare business.
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
Militants Shell Settlements in Northwestern Syria, Russian Military Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group has attacked settlements in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, Rear Admiral Oleg Zhuravlev, the head...
Xbox Series X will make old games look prettier
Microsoft will be giving older games with which the Xbox Series X is backwards compatible a much-needed HDR/120fps glow-up.
‘Japan Sinks: 2020’ Trailer: A New Sci-Fi Disaster Anime From the Creator of ‘Devilman Crybaby’
Netflix has released the Japan Sinks 2020 trailer for Masaaki Yuasa's new apocalyptic anime series following a family in current-day Japan hit by disaster.
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.
Eastern Cape confirms schools without PPE will not reopen on Monday
The Eastern Cape Department of Education has confirmed not all schools will be ready to reopen on Monday.
Apple urgently requests LG to increase LCD panel supply - Gizchina.com
Apple urgently requests LG to increase LCD panel supply. There is a surge in the demand for Apple iPads especially in Asia
US Defence Secretary Talks To Rajnath Singh, Says Pentagon
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has talked to his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and reiterated his support for a "strong and enduring" bilateral defence partnership, the Pentagon said Friday.
US Leaves WHO in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic, Says President Trump
U.S. President Trump said the country will leave the WHO, alleging the agency protected China in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
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
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'
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.
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.
Many Canadians shocked by U.S. riots, Canada has racism problem too, PM Trudeau says
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Many Canadians are watching the riots in parts of the United States with shock and horror but Canada also has problems with racism, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.
Sara Hay appointed Wellington City Council's new chief financial officer
Ms Hay joins Wellington City Council after several years of accomplished work at senior levels of, most recently, Auckland Council and, prior to that, at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Conor McGregor climbs six spots to No. 16 on Forbes ‘World’s Highest-Paid Athletes’ list for 2020
Former UFC two-division champion, Conor McGregor, climbs six spots to No. 16 on Forbes "World’s Highest-Paid Athletes" list for 2020.
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…
Report suggests Man United may have the chance to offload expensive flop this summer
Man United need to find a way of getting rid of him
Parliament recommends suspending payment of R22m to Ingonyama Trust
When the trust tabled its strategic and annual performance plans at a committee meeting, no budget information was included.
Customs and Border Protection Responds to Outrage About ‘Predator Drone’ Flying Over Minneapolis
Hours after President Donald Trump tweeted that federal intervention may be necessary if riots in Minneapolis, Minnesota continued, outrage over a "predator drone" sighting swelled. Some noted that a Customs and Border Patrol done took off on Friday morning, reportedly from the Grand Forks, N.D. area, and flew over Minneapolis before apparently returning to its base.
Congress demands white paper on COVID-19 expenditure
Opposition Congress in Karnataka on Friday urged the government to bring out a "white paper" on the expenditure towards COVID-19 measures including the purchase of PPE kits, sanitizers and masks.
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.
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.
President Trump Is a Doughnut
Will he concede if beaten by Joe Biden in November?
Chilean regulator approves Uber's purchase of Cornershop grocery app
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile’s antitrust regulator said on Friday it had approved “without conditions” Uber’s purchase of Chilean online grocery provider Cornershop, clearing a key hurtle for the ride-hailing company as it seeks to expand into the delivery of groceries and other goods.
Arsenal to challenge Liverpool for Diego Carlos?
Arsenal are reportedly considering whether to rival Liverpool in the race to sign Sevilla defender Diego Carlos.
Covid-19 in the Western Cape: 887 people hospitalised, 34 more deaths
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called on residents not to become complacent as the province moves to Level 3.
Donald Trump Defends and Explains 'Looting' and 'Shooting' Statement
President Donald Trump defended a statement he made early Friday morning, that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
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 ...
Low Q4 growth telling commentary on economic mismanagement of BJP govt: Chidambaram
India's economic growth slowed to 3.1 per cent in January-March and to an 11-year low of 4.2 per cent for the full fiscal 2019-20 amid a drop in consumption and investment.
Quarantine will cease within fortnight, Ryanair CEO claims
Michael O’Leary criticises handling of reopening and says ‘thousands’ booking flights
NBA targets a return date of July 31 — and may play all its games at Disney World
The NBA was the first major sports league to suspend its season, on March 11.
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.
The racist history of Trump’s “When the looting starts, the shooting starts” tweet
Several prominent segregationists have used the phrase while cracking down on black protesters since the civil rights era.
Theresa May says Dominic Cummings did not 'follow the spirit' of lockdown
The former PM said she could ‘well understand’ the public’s ‘anger’ at the revelation he drove 260 miles from London to Durham at the height of lockdown.
Van Jones: Black People Should Be Afraid of White, Hillary Supporters
CNN commentator Van Jones, never one to shy from his
Obiano signs COVID-19 Prevention Bill into law - The Nation Nigeria
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Friday signed into the Anambra State COVID-19 and Other Dangerous Diseases Prevention
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
WWE Rumors: Superstar’s New Contract Is Reportedly A Multi-Year Deal
A couple of weeks ago, Drew Gulak’s impressive WWE run came to a sudden end when his contract expired. It was a shock to everyone as fans thought he was receiving a massive push, which included ...
Virus deaths hit single-day high as BHC CJ tests positive
Justice Mandokhail and his family go into self-isolation
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 ...
[ICYMI] Obasanjo writes former African presidents, rallies support for AfDB’s Adesina
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has called on former African presidents to support President of AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina,
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.
NBA GMs split over whether to finish regular season
NBA general managers reportedly are split over whether the league should finish the regular season when it resumes action after the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic or if the playoffs should commence immediately.
Katsina govt relaxes lockdown for Friday prayers, Church services
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved for the relaxing of the COVID-19 lockdown to allow Muslim faithful observe Friday prayers
The inside story of our COVID detente
The government needed to bring unions and bosses together - fast. They chose a Labor and union man as their go-between - and it worked.
Twitter places notice on Trump’s Minneapolis tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter on Friday escalated its war on President Trump by placing a “public interest notice” on one of his tweets. The social media giant said a tweet by Trump that read “When the
China plans to extend curbs on international flights till June 30: US embassy
China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over infections brought by arriving passengers. A so-called “Five One” policy allows mainland carriers to fly just one flight a week on one route to any country and foreign airlines to operate just one flight a week to China.
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...
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.
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.
China, India capable of resolving issues through dialogue: Beijing rejects Trump's mediation offer
Trump said on Wednesday that he was 'ready, willing and able' to 'mediate or arbitrate' the raging border dispute between India and China, amid the continuing standoff between the militaries of the two neighbours at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
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...
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.
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.
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.
J&K Police identifies owner of explosives-laden car intercepted in Pulwama on Thursday
According to the police, he is a resident of Shopian and had joined the Pakistan-backed terror group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in July 2019.
Races in 2020 'not good for anyone' - Ecclestone
The 2020 Dutch GP has been officially cancelled.
Trump feeling ‘absolutely great’ after taking hydroxychloroquine: White House
US President Donald Trump has called hydroxychloroquine a "game-changer" drug in the fight against the coronavirus.
Boston Marathon Canceled for First Time in 124-Year History
Amid the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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."
New waterways linking NE, B’desh to start in 3 months
New waterways between Tripura and Bangladesh would start within three months and it would boost trade and numerous economic activities, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said on Friday.
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.
LPGA stars set to compete at Texas Women's Open
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 in Dallas.
UK PM unveils ‘limited’ easing of lockdown
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled some “limited” and “cautious” easing of the country’s coronavirus lockdown measures.
Parts of Namadgi reopen for weekend
Sections of the Namadgi National Park will be reopened for the first time since the devastating January fires.
La Liga 2020-21 to begin from September 12
The 2020-21 season of Spanish top-flight football league, LaLiga, will commence from September 12, according to President Javier Tebas. He also confirmed that the current football season will resume from June 11 after being suspended since March due to coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois, New Jersey, and New York are the only states reopening according to federal guidelines, a ProPublica analysis found
The three states have yet to fully lift stay-at-home orders, which have been in place for roughly the same duration, per the ProPublica analysis.
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.
Hello and welcome: Robot waiters to the rescue amid virus
You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.
Never said India lost to England deliberately in 2019 WC: Ben Stokes
England became the eventual champion by beating New Zealand in a dramatic final at Lord's to lift its maiden World Cup title since the inception of the competition.
Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
The move is part of a two billion euro cost-cutting plan over three years.
Apple TV+ new arrivals: ‘Central Park’, the ‘Dads’ documentary’ and more
A new animated musical comedy, the season finale of Chris Evans’ ‘Defending Jacob’ and two intriguing documentaries come to the platform
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.
The close: TSX ends lower, crude has best month on record
U.S. stocks finish mostly higher as investors take in latest Trump news
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Struck Earth at ‘Deadliest Possible Angle,’ New Research Suggests
When the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Earth, it struck at an angle that maximised its destructive potential, according to new computer simulations of the catastrophic event.
Anxiety mounts over COVID-19 spread in Kogi after index cases
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday announced two cases of the coronavirus in Kogi. Although those were the state's index cases,
Green light for garden parties, but careful using the bathroom: England releases new guidelines for social gatherings amid lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced measures to further ease lockdown in England at a press conference on Thursday.
Winners Of Counter-Strike Tournament Banned After The Event For Cheating
Cheaters get banned every day, but rarely after winning a tournament.
Premier League return: the issues to resolve
Liverpool were 25 points clear of Manchester City and just two wins away from becoming English champions
GMB's Ranvir Singh told to 'get facts right' over Dominic Cummings scandal
Ranvir was discussing the controversy with Iain Dale.
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.
Buhari came to ‘steal, kill, destroy’- Fani-Kayode - The Nation Nigeria
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the five years of President Muhammadu Buhari as “disastrous...
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition release date set for August
Square Enix have revealed the new release date Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. The game will now be coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iOS and Android on 27th August.h
Liverpool, Chelsea & Arsenal could be forced to play games at neutral grounds
The Premier League are concerned about 12 'high risk' matches...
Twitter flags another Trump tweet, this time hiding it from view
"This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence."
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
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
Women’s Tour to go virtual after coronavirus forces race cancellation
Organisers will fill the void with three virtual stages between June 17 and 19 using the RGT Cycling virtual platform.
Lockdown may be extended by another 15 days, says Goa CM after talking to Amit Shah
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant underlined that there was a demand in the state to reopen hotels, restaurants, gyms, and malls, highlighting that he would urge the Centre to allow the resumption of activities in the state with adequate social distancing rules in place
Crude has best month on record in May as prices surge 88 per cent
Canada's oil patch has little to celebrate even though crude oil prices concluded their best ever month.
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.
Worried About Locust Attack In Delhi? Officials Say 'Little Chance'
Since Thursday, social media messages have been warning “those in Delhi-NCR” to shut their doors and windows tightly.
German airline Lufthansa to double flights to Athens from Frankfurt and Munich
Lufthansa Group said that the extension of its June timetable responds to the growing interest of customers in air travel as Covid-19 travel restrictions are
Buhari to receive report Sunday – PTF
Our Reporters The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), would receive more recommendations from the ...
Treadmill world champion: Ultra marathoner Zach Bitter breaks 100-mile record
With all outdoor events postponed, American ultra marathoner Zach Bitter took to the fitness machine to break 100-mile record.
Professor commits suicide in Shillong
A 34-year-old assistant professor of Indian Institute of Management – Shillong on Thursday allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence here in Meghalaya, a police official said on Friday.
Coronavirus India Live Updates: Delhi records 1,106 cases in one day as tally tops 17,000
Coronavirus in India: The nationwide tally also reached 1.65 lakh today; Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain says the govt believes places where large gatherings take place should be closed in lockdown 5.0
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.
Kumar Sangakkara recalls the confusion on ‘who won the toss’ in 2011 WC final
"The match referee actually said I won the toss, Mahi said he did not. There was a little bit of confusion there and Mahi said let's have another toss of the coin and heads went up again," Sangakkara said.
StatCan expected to report GDP down nine per cent in March, 10 per cent in Q1
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is expected to report today that economic growth swung negative in March and the first quarter as a whole due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Defence Headquarters releases scorecard of operations, says 600 terrorists, bandits killed in May 2020
THE Armed Forces of Nigeria says it has killed 188 BHT/ISWAP members, 392 Bandits in the Northwest, 20 Bandits/armed 521,000
Indian fans want India to win every game against Pakistan, states Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan has stated that the Indian fans back their team and want them to win every single encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan, which adds a bit of pressure on the team. He has also recalled an incident, where the Pakistani fans sledged that the southpaw won’t score more than 15 runs.
Ben Foden's wife Jackie Belanoff-Smith slams 'Una fanatics'
Ben Foden's wife Jackie Belanoff-Smith has passionately defended her husband's parenting skills in response to internet trolls. Una Healy's two children
Twitter attaches disclaimer to Donald Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter said on Friday that one of US President Donald Trump's tweets on Minneapolis protests had breached its rules about "glorifying violence."
Snowballs set to fly as the trans-Tasman ski wars begin
Ski resorts across both sides of the ditch are scrambling to make social distancing work.
Young St Johnstone players should look to Callum Hendry as their role model says Alec Cleland
You don’t have to be a loan success story to end up with a happy ending at St Johnstone, according to caretaker manager Alec Cleland.
AfDB says ‘no decision’ yet on demands for probe of Akinwumi Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Thursday said “no decision” had been taken regarding a US push for an outside probe into its president, Akinwumi Adesina accused by whistleblowers of ethics breaches. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Washington is dissatisfied with the outcome of an internal inquiry that has exonerated AfDB chief Akinwumi Adesina.Read More
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme
It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England.
Nokia foldable phone project is still alive
Nokia Anew, a very good and usually reliable source of all things about Nokia phones, tweeted information that might define the state of Nokia Mobile, a project which HMD Global has been running fo…
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.
4 positive cases in Mohali district, total goes up to 110
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Girish Dayalan confirmed the development and said that the health department teams are working on contact tracing of the new positive cases.
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.
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
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
Arsenal reportedly unlikely to spend £20m on Nicolas Tagliafico this summer
The Argentine has been linked with a move to Arsenal.The Argentine has been linked with a move to Arsenal.
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.
Investigators find Rs 30 million in wreckage of crashed Pakistan aircraft
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,
New Exec Chair For NZ Dairy Industry Awards
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Executive have chosen Taranaki dairy farmer and NZDIA Alumni Rachel Short as Chair at a recent board meeting, with Paparimu 50/50 sharemilker Amber Carpenter elected as Vice-Chair.
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...
Final decision on Olympics won’t be made in October: Tokyo 2020 CEO
Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto said here on Thursday that October is not the time for the Olympics organizers to make a final decision on whether the Games can be held in 2021.
Twitter hides Trump’s Minneapolis tweet and labels it for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter has placed a warning label over a tweet by President Trump that seemed to call for violence against protestors in Minneapolis.
I never said India deliberately lost to knock Pakistan out from 2019 World Cup: Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes' comments in his book 'On Fire' regarding the India vs England match at Birmingham in World Cup last year has led to a new online stir.
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.
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
Headteacher tells GMB teaching staff are 'scared' but she hasn't had to 'persuade' anyone to return to school because they want to get on with their jobs
Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Worcester primary school head teacher Bryony Baynes discussed the decision to start a phased return of pupils across England from Monday.
MeECL oppose Electricity Bill, to supports protest
Employees and engineers of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) has extended its support to the call of “national protest day” on June 1 against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and proposed privatisation of DISCOM.
Khupe demands share of Chamisa's loot
THE Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T has approached the High Court seeking to be joined as a party to an on-going application filed by Nelson Chamisa-led group, MDC Al...
NIA charges one more in Attari drug seizure case
Investigations revealed evidence of generation of funds though the sale of narcotics. The narcotics were smuggled from across the international border. The proceeds from the sale of these drugs were used to fund terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the NIA's supplementary chargesheet also said.
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.
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.
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.
Video | Cement companies report concrete gains despite weak volumes in Q4
Firms reported a surge in EBITDA per tonne in Q4, thanks to higher realisations and savings on energy and logistics costs
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.
Watch: Mike Tyson rekindles decade-old feud with Chris Jericho in AEW
The retired boxer who has been posting videos of him training, showed up in pro-wrestling instead with little clarity on when he will return to boxing.
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.
Twitter adds warning to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'
'Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, shooting starts'
Lupin Q4 net profit up 35% to Rs 390 cr on robust sales, lower tax expenses
In the current times, Lupin has been able to ensure business continuity while safeguarding the health and safety of its employees
7466 New Cases with 175 Deaths reported in last 24 hours -
New cases of corona virus are increasing in the country very rapidly and the number of people who lost their
Arrowhead and Exemplar deliver better than expected results
But Covid-19 presents risks for the property sector.
JobKeeper buck stops with Treasury boss
Steven Kennedy is ultimately responsible for the biggest policy costing discrepancy in Australian history.
Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two metres to one if the rate of coronavirus infections comes down further in a potential boost to still shuttered restaurants and pubs.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme
It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England.
US, UK step up pressure on China 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…
JobKeeper buck stops with Treasury boss
Steven Kennedy is ultimately responsible for the biggest policy costing discrepancy in Australian history.
Daily Shramik trains from Punjab stop today
So far, 17.7 lakh migrants had registered themselves on the Punjab government’s portal to go to different parts of India, out of which 15.4 lakh wanted to go to UP and Bihar only.
Netflix new arrivals: ‘Space Force’, Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Choked’, ‘Dark’ Season 3 and more
A new show from the creators of ‘The Office’, several favourites return and an Oscar-winning director’s war drama are all part of the offerings to come
Complaints over lockdown in Andhra Pradesh to go to NDMA
It noted that violations of the lockdown are under the purview of the NDMA.
Tsenengamu seek police clearance to protest
Godfrey Tsenengamu, the leader of the newly-established Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe, yesterday wrote to police seeking clearance to protest at t...
JobKeeper buck stops with Treasury boss
Steven Kennedy is ultimately responsible for the biggest policy costing discrepancy in Australian history.
KartRider Rush+ Review
KartRider is a name you might be unfamiliar with, but in other parts of the world it’s a bonafide phenomenon. A Korean free-to-play titan (also referred to as Crazyracing Kartrider) with more than f
'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.
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
Najib Razak Allegedly Engaged Services Of Israeli Cyber Startup To Spy On Opposition
It’s been two years since Malaysia made history by electing a new party to lead the country and dethroned the former prime minister, Najib Razak, and the
Billy Bragg says Taylor Swift is a ‘kindred spirit’
Billy Bragg has called Taylor Swift a “kindred spirit”, praising her for standing up for the rights of artists in the music industry.
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.
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court
The Supreme Court of Canada says an unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
TN CM video-conferences with District Collectors on increase in covid-19
With lockdown 4.0 ending Sunday, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today held a meeting with all District Collectors about extending the curfew, amid a buzz that lockdown would be extended with strict measures due to the sharp increase of Covid-19 cases in Tamilnadu. Continue Reading →
China public security ministry pledges to 'direct and support' HK police
SHANGHAI — China’s public security ministry pledged to “direct and support” the Hong Kong police force after China’s parliament approved a decision to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, highlighting Beijing’s intention to take a more hands-on law-enforcement role in the city.
Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests Covid-19 positive
A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far
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;
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.
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
PM Modi not in a good mood over flare up with Chinese says Trump
Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke with Narendra Modi about the 'big conflict' and asserted that the Indian Prime Minister is not in a 'good mood' over the latest flare-ups between the two countries.
'Chintu Ka Birthday' trailer: Vinay Pathak-Tillotama Shome's film shows family stuck in war-torn Iraq
The trailer for 'Chintu Ka Birthday' starring Vinay Pathak, Tillotama Shome, Vedant Raj Chibber, Bisha Chaturvedi, Seema Pahwa is out.
Murray to return at 'Battle of the Brits' tourney in June
(Reuters) - 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 Tennis Association (LTA) said on Friday.
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
UK, US, Australia and Canada scold China over Hong Kong law
LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Canada criticised China on Thursday for imposing a new security law on Hong Kong that they said would breach the 1984 Sino-British agreement on the former colony and threaten its freedoms.
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
Cricket Australia says 'very high risk' of T20 World Cup being postponed, bracing up for losses
The ICC has deferred a decision on the event till June 10, saying it wants to continue exploring contingency plans for some more time.
Lockdown in India: Seriously ill, pregnant women must avoid train travel
Piyush Goyal tweeted, "I appeal to people suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women & those above 65 years & below 10 years of age to travel only when necessary
Trump vows action against Minneapolis protesters
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.”
Canada’s Huawei extradition ruling could unleash Chinese backlash
A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies executive to the US leaves Canada vulnerable to further retaliation from Beijing, analysts said.
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
Wipro appoints Thierry Delaporte as CEO & Managing Director
Wipro has appointed Thierry Delaporte as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company, effective July 6 this year.Current CEO and MD Abidali Neemuchwala will relinquish his positio
Hollywood Reporter TV Critics: 10 Great Shows That Feel Like Summer
The next few months won't come with all the usual pleasures, but these series offer their own versions of the breezy escapism, steamy atmosphere and melancholic nostalgia viewers may be craving.
Shrewsbury's Lets Rock festival postponed
A 1980s Shropshire festival planned for summer has been rescheduled until 2021.
SPECIAL REPORT: BUHARINOMICS, FIVE YEARS AFTER: Diversification agenda falters, gropes for traction
THE Federal Government’s main economic strategy is anchored on diversification of the economic base away from oil dependency.
Delhi High Court seeks report from govt on lack of facilities to cremate COVID-19 patients' dead bodies
Observing that this was violative of the rights of the dead, the court has sought a detailed status report from the Delhi government.
The Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel
Paramount Pictures and Sega have announced that a sequel to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is in development.The sequel will retain the same team of filmmakers, with Jeff Fowler directing, and Pat C
PHOTOS: Minneapolis burns after racially charged police killing of George Floyd
The fatal arrest of an African-American man in the U.S. city of Minnesota has sparked countrywide protests; his death was reminiscent of the 2014 killing in New York City of Eric Garner, who was put in a banned police chokehold and was heard saying, "I can't breathe."
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.
Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite US sanctions
Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States. State TV cited a statement from the country’s nuclear department saying the U.S. decision to impose sanctions on two Iranian nuclear
Video: BMW X5 gets huge grille treatment in new rendering
The Sketch Monkey published a video with various kidney grilles for possible front fascia designs for the BMW X5
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
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.
Community sports roundup: MP alum earns big academic honor
Olivia Lee’s work at EvCC is recognized; the Snohomish Soccer Dome closes its doors for good.
Commentary: Twitter struck fair balance between liberty, fact
Twitter did not remove President Trump’s tweet. Its small label informed people how to ‘get the facts.’
Ontario coroner calls inquest into death of teen at school for the blind
The parents of a disabled teen who died in the care of an Ontario residential school for the blind say they're hopeful a newly called inquest into their son's death may protect a future generation of vulnerable students.
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 ...
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...
Lisa Kudrow's 'Space Force' Character Will Remind You Of Phoebe Buffay
Light spoilers for Space Force Season 1 ahead. Steve Carell may be the heart and soul of his new Netflix series with The Office creator Greg Daniels, but Lisa Kudrow’s Space Force character Maggie Naird adds an unexpected level of mystery to the…
Novavax to buy Serum Institute plant to produce 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses
While experts have predicted that a shot will likely take 12-18 months to develop, vaccines are seen by world leaders as the only real way to restart their stalled economies after months of sweeping lockdown
USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 29 …—COVID-19 in Canada …The federal government is pumping millions more into helping remote and rural Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis.
‘Are we animals?’: Patients in UP Covid-19 hospital protest against lack of water, food
The incident took place at the L1 category hospital in the state’s Kotwa Bani area after authorities reportedly failed to restore water supply.
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.
Watch: Passengers on special train headed to Mizoram hand food to Assam flood victims
Facebook user Emanuel Ralte, who shared the video on Facebook, wrote, "Our Mizo brothers, on their way from Bangalore help victims of Assam floods with little food they had with them."
SPECIAL REPORT: FOREX: Dynamic instability amidst CBN’s interventions
NIGERIA’S foreign exchange market under the five years of the Muhammadu Buhari Presidency is characterised by two bouts of naira
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.
Australian Court Ruling Grants Access to Queen's Correspondence Written Before Whitlam Dismissal
On 11 November 1975, Governor-General of Australia John Kerr sacked Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, arguing that he had failed to get parliament to approve a national...
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…
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.
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.
India poised to play first overseas D/N Test at Adelaide Oval
The BCCI has agreed to tour Australia for the Test series, but with the Covid-19 pandemic providing the backdrop, the Indian board will go by the Government of India’s directive with regards to foreign travel.
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.
Double swoop: AC Milan set sights on defensive duo amid talk of €75m+ transfer budget
Further spending will have to be financed by sales...
East Point hunt for Howden Selleck's legacy on Australian Rules
How did Howden Selleck's death 100 years ago impact the game we know today?
Sunderland issue season card update as EFL season hangs in the balance
Sunderland will refund fans if the 2019-20 season is not completed, or offer streaming passes if it is finished behind-closed-doors
Investigators find Rs 3 crore in wreckage of crashed Pakistan aircraft
Investigators and rescue officials have found around Rs 3 crore in cash in the wreckage of the Pakistan International Airlines' aircraft that crashed wth 99 people on board, killing 97 people,
French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
Renault, the French carmaker announces its cost-cutting plan of over three years. Renault will have 15,000 job cuts worldwide
Police kill 2 kidnappers, arrest 6 bandits, recover 130 cows in Katsina
Katsina Police have reported they killed two suspected kidnappers, arrested six notorious bandits and recovered 130 rustled cows.
India-China border row: PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over ‘big conflict’, says US President Donald Trump
"I can tell you; I did speak to Prime Minister Modi. He is not in a good mood about what is going on with China," Trump said during an interaction with reporters at the White House.
SPIC MACAY’s Anubhav goes online from June 1
About 100 renowned artistes and 15,000 children from India and abroad are expected to participate in the annual convention
David Luiz’s future was sealed the moment he left Chelsea
David Luiz's career was always going to spiral downhill after he forced a move from Chelsea to Arsenal. The Gunners' choice to not renew his contract is an...
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.
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.
Burundi's First Lady airlifted to Nairobi after contracting Covid-19
VIP infected with Coronavirus
Williams reveals it is for sale
Backmarker Formula 1 team Williams has admitted it may be sold.
PSA Forum returns on June 2
The two-part, Tuesday session will have two of the country’s top sports officials in Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William ‘Butch’ Ramirez and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino taking their turn discussing the current and future state of Philippine sports amid the global pandemic.
China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff with India
India News: hina on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two coun
Sprayers from UK, drones, Regional Control Rooms: Govt’s preparedness for Locust control
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday held a meeting with the Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers.
China rejects Trump's mediation offer to resolve border dispute with India, says both countries capable
The Chinese foreign ministry has said the two countries are capable of solving the issue through dialogue. China has rejected Trump’s mediation offer.
Waqar Younis claims someone hacked into his Twitter & liked the porn video, vows to delete his social media accounts
Waqar also added that this is not the first time that his social media got hacked by a hacker.
Who is Wipro’s new MD and CEO?
Wipro’s new MD and CEO Thierry Delaporte: Wipro named Thierry Delaporte as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD). He will be replacing Abidali Neemuchwala who relinquishes his position on June 1.
Starling Bank raises £40m as it lends to virus-hit small businesses
Starling Bank has raised £40 million from investors as small businesses turn to lenders for support during the coronavirus crisis.
Inslee wants nursing home residents, staff tested by June 12
Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Facebook launches Collab, a video collaboration app for locked-down musicians
A new way to make music with other artists from across the world
Bharat Bond ETF second tranche worth Rs 14,000 cr to hit market in mid-July
In December, 2019, Bharat Bond ETF mobilised Rs 12,400 crore
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.
Gautam Gambhir’s father’s SUV stolen from outside his home, probe underway
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.
High Court's verdict on SEC N Ramesh's case is a lesson to government: Pawan Kalyan
Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan said that he welcomes verdict of the High Court overturning the ordinance issued by the state government on the dismissal of the Andhra Pradesh state election commissioner...
Big B sponsors 10 buses for UP migrants
Moved by the plight of stranded migrants, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has come forward to contribute his mite to their cause.
Nifty 50 June Futures (9,404)
The Indian benchmark indices i.e. the Nifty spot and the Sensex spot indices are trading with a downward bias. The Nifty spot is down by 0.2 per cent whereas the Sensex spot is down by 0.4 per cent. A
Derby County and their Championship rivals offered option over '£200,000 bill'
A total of 1,030 players and club staff were tested over three days
Battle for Hong Kong Is Shifting to City’s Financial Markets
The struggle to maintain confidence in Hong Kong’s future is manifesting in its stock and currency markets.
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
China to restrict expansion of solar equipment producers
BEIJING (Reuters) - China intends to impose restrictions on expansion of solar equipment production to tackle overcapacity in the industry in the face of falling domestic installations, a draft plan issued by the country’s industrial ministry showed on Friday.
N30m fraud: Why we granted Bobrisky bail – Police
Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe The Nigeria Police Force says it granted cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, bail because it is “mindful of the people” it takes into custody. For...
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.Here is what some of the provinces have a
UFC star Jon Jones blasts Dana White over Francis Ngannou 'bulls*t' lies
Jones was not happy with the UFC president!
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
Panchkula CMO asks RWAs to report travellers coming in
The move has been taken to “track incoming people and keep them under radar especially returning from high risk areas,” said the CMO.
Again, Twitter flags Trump tweet, says it’s ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'. - Foreign
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…
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.
Supreme Court orders states to foot the bill for guest workers' travel
Plus, their food and shelter while they wait for their train or bus are the states' responsibility
Jadon Sancho 'feeling the pressure' amid Manchester United transfer interest
Jadon Sancho has struggled for form since the Bundesliga's return though he remains a top target for Man Utd.
Solar probe to pass through comet's tail for 'bonus science'
The European Space Agency says its Solar Orbiter will unexpectedly pass through the tail of a comet in the coming days.
Kaspersky CEO: Cyberattacks on hospitals during COVID-19 considered terrorist attacks
As the world reels from the COVID-19 global pandemic, the virtual world is also susceptible to cyberattacks during the time of crisis. In fact, cybersecurity researchers over at Kaspersky have previously discovered that malicious parties have taken advantage of the current situation with a host of scams and malware attacks on unsuspecting parties.
Andy Murray to return to action on June 23rd
Three-time Grand Slam winner will feature in charity event organised by brother Jamie
Poised for leap before pandemic, women's cricket limps into future
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - 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 crowd at Melbourne Cricket Ground in March.
Mirzapur Actor Pankaj Tripathi Puts A Full Stop To ‘OTT VS Theatres’ Debate!
With many films opting for a digital release amid lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19, acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi doesn't see it as a right or a wrong decision. He says the aim is to reach
Queen’s Birthday Holiday Irrelevant
“Queen’s Birthday holiday is the most irrelevant public holiday on our calendar. It’s time for a holiday that actually reflects Aotearoa’s unique place in the world” said Lewis Holden, Campaign Chair of New Zealand Republic.
National cabinet launches ambitious federation reform agenda
Federation reform has been overhauled and a new council tasked with removing duplication and overlap will report to the national cabinet each month.
Video shows a protester in Denver getting hit by a car during a mass demonstration over George Floyd's death
"I was absolutely shocked by video evidence of a motorist attempting to run over a protester," Colorado's governor said.
After fact-check, Twitter flags Donald Trump’s tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter has restricted users from liking, commenting or retweeting President Donald Trump's tweet, except for a quoted retweet.
Australian zoo worker mauled in ‘harrowing’ attack by lions
35-year-old airlifted to hospital in a critical but stable condition
Scientists revise timelines for coronavirus spread
The first confirmed coronavirus infections in Europe and the United States, discovered in January, did not ignite the epidemics that followed, according to a close analysis of hundreds of viral genomes.
COVID-19: Banks to open again in Saudi Arabia
Financial facilities to comply with health precautions
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.
Relief for Cyrus Mistry; SC agrees to hear plea on Pallonji Group’s representation on Tata Sons board
The plea seeks representation on Tata Group's board proportionate to 18.4 percent holding of Pallonji Group
Teen decapitated by dad in 'honour killing' after eloping with older man
She ran away with a man 15 years her senior, local media reported.
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.
AFCON Qualifiers: CAF to hold talks with NFF, others
The President of CAF, Ahmad Ahmad, has said he will consult with member bodies, including NFF, on how best to go about the suspended 2021 AFCON.
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
"I will be looking for the unexpected" says Dezeen Awards judge Vladimir Radutny
There are only four days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2020. To help you with your entry, we’ve asked our judges what they’ll be looking for.
Covid-19 infections rise dramatically in France
Fatalities continue to drop but dramatic rise in cases presents possibility of second wave
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.
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
The inside story of our COVID detente
The government needed to bring unions and bosses together - fast. They chose a Labor and union man as their go-between - and it worked.
Deepika Padukone 'listening to newer scripts via video conferencing' amid lockdown
Deepika Padukone is having script reading sessions with filmmakers via video call.
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.
Get ready to Party in September
Director Venkat Prabhu's Party was supposed to hit the screens last year in April. However, due to financial issues, the makers couldn't release the film on time. Continue Reading →
Coronavirus Outbreak: Pandemic break a blessing in disguise, allowed me to reassess my game, says golfer Shubhankar Sharma
Sharma, a 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion, believes he will be in better form when he tees up for what will be his first professional tournament in four months.
‘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...
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...
UN Human Rights Chief Urges 'serious Action' To Halt US Police Killings Of Unarmed African Americans
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Thursday condemned the killing of George Floyd, an African American man whose death in police custody on Monday was captured on video and has led to serious ongoing protests in Minneapolis.
Man United’s pursuit of £44m target has left Real Madrid in fear of another Erling Haaland situation
Man United's pursuit of £44m target has left Real Madrid in fear of another Erling Haaland situation
Trump officials consider defying Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia
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.
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
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, minister says
Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says
Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon Sellers Are Marking Products As 'Collectible' To Get Around Price Gouging Rules
Amazon has suspended thousands of third-party sellers for price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but sellers have found a loophole to avoid detection when raising prices: labeling their products as "collectibles," even if there's no conceivable way they could be. The Verge reports: Take this B...
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.
Chrome moves to automatically block abusive notification requests
You won't have to endure annoying notification popups from random sites when using Chrome for much longer. Google is limiting them in the next update.
Odisha supercyclone and Amphan: Nights of the storm
Cyclone Amphan revives dark memories of a violent cyclone that battered Odisha a little more than 20 years ago
Twitter restricts new Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
But it didn’t take down the tweet because it’s in the "public interest"
Migrant crisis: Patna HC takes note of video of child trying to wake dead mother, calls it shocking
The court asked whether the postmortem was conducted and the cause of death ascertained.
Medical certificate required to reenter S. Korea from June
From June, foreign residents of South Korea have to provide a medical certificate showing they do not have symptoms of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, to reenter the country. The ministry said the new disease control policy applies to people leaving the country after June, including long-term residency permit holders. The certificate has to be issued within the...
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.
Railways’ treatment of migrants ‘barbarism’, state failed to protect poor: NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the chairman of the Railway Board, Union Home Secretary and chief secretaries of Bihar and Gujarat on steps taken to ensure basic facilities to migrants.
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
Li Zuocheng, chief of the Joint Staff Department and member of the Central Military Commission, left the door open to using force.
The inside story of our COVID detente
The government needed to bring unions and bosses together - fast. They chose a Labor and union man as their go-between - and it worked.
Women’s Tour to go virtual after coronavirus forces race cancellation
Organisers will fill the void with three virtual stages between June 17 and 19 using the RGT Cycling virtual platform.
BJP MP Gautam Gambhir’s father’s SUV stolen amid lockdown in Delhi
Former Indian opener and Member of Parliament (MP) from East Delhi, Gautam Gambhir, became the latest victim of theft amid the coronavirus enforced lockdown
SPECIAL REPORT: Dwindling dividends of democracy
ACCORDING to American Poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 -1882), "The first wealth is health." Taken further, a healthy man is a
Alderwood mall is ready for the governor’s green light
The Lynnwood shopping center, closed since March 24, could reopen in June. But expect changes.
Maharashtra Govt considering restart of film shoots
With a series of new guidelines, Maharashtra Government is ready to give the go-ahead to the entrainment industry for the resumption of shooting soon. This was decided after a video conference that took place on Thursday night between representatives of the entertainment industry and Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, chief secretary of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra.
Chelsea learn transfer fee for Porto's Jesus Corona as agent confirms talks
The Blues are keen on Jadon Sancho but with his £100million-plus price tag and Manchester United's interest, have also been surveying other, more cost-effective targets
Joe Biden Eyes Gradual Return to the Campaign Trail
Joe Biden’s emergence from his house on Memorial Day was a test run for for his return to the traditional campaigning that he thrives on -- minus the handshakes, hugs and backslapping -- as virus lockdowns ease around the country.
Federal Pacific: Power equipment endorsed by Carroll Technologies
Federal Pacific manufacturers a wide range of products used for the generation, distribution, transmission and control of electricity.
Disney World Plans for a July Reopening, Despite the Still-Ongoing Pandemic
What could possibly go wrong?
Rohit Sharma was stand-out performer for Deccan Chargers in 2008, recalls VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman has recalled that it was Rohit Sharma, who was the standout performer for the Deccan Chargers in the 2008 edition of the IPL, where they finished last. Laxman also reckoned that the youngster’s way of handling pressure in tough situations was what made him a successful captain.
VinFast’s first EV seen testing – November 2020 debut
It was previously reported that VinFast has plans to export electric vehicles to the United States in 2021, and we’re finally getting our first look at
Surprise! Fans Welcome Comments Against Balayya
They are happy that C Kalyan's comments will definitely hurt Balayya and will ensure that the actor does not give a chance to the senior producer.
Brisbane man charged with possessing child abuse material
A mobile phone was seized from investigators during a search of a home.
WATCH | Akhtar's Hilarious Response to Kid Who Wants to Become Afridi
Shoaib was surrounded by a number of kids and, he generally questioned everyone that what they want to become when they grow up.
Migrants To Get Cash In Hand, Government Has Not Ruled Out Poor: Sources
Government has not ruled out cash transfer to the poor or migrant workers and said it will look at giving cash handouts as the situation evolves.
‘Instead of bashing me, thank me’ – Teen who filmed George Floyd’s death hits out at critics
Darnella Frazier, the 17-year-old who filmed George Floyd’s death in the hands of Minneapolis cops has hit out at people saying she should have done more.
NPF gets one more cabinet berth in Manipur
Fulfilling the long pending demand of the Naga People’s Front (NPF), one of the two major partners of the N Biren Singh’s BJP led coalition government, its (NPF) state unit president Awangbow Newmai was on Friday inducted as cabinet minister.
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
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.
World shares fall as Hong Kong, U.S.-China tensions weigh
Shares fell Friday in Europe and Asia as investors awaited a news conference about China by President Donald Trump later in the day.
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.
Twitter Just Slapped Trump With A Content Warning For “Glorifying Violence”
Social networking platform Twitter has flagged a tweet made by President Donald Trump for allegedly "glorifying violence."
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
China public security ministry pledges to 'direct and support' HK police
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China’s public security ministry pledged to “direct and support” the Hong Kong police force after China’s parliament approved a decision to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, highlighting Beijing’s intention to take a more hands-on law-enforcement role in the city.
20 baby names most likely to make your kids famous
These are the names more likely to bring fame and fortune
With 2,598 New Cases, Maharashtra’s Covid-19 Count Increases To 59,546
The number of active cases in the state has also increased to 38,939.
International Update: Global Covid-19 infections exceed 5.8 million – more than 100,000 covid deaths in US
29 May Global: The number of people infected by Covid-19 has exceeded 5.8 million, according to data compiled by Johns...Read More...
UN chief calls for attention to nuclear, cyberspace security
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that attention should be given to increasing risk of nuclear proliferation and the lawlessness of cyberspace, while the international community has been fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Lockdown 4.0: Parents stock up on kidswear with easing of norms
A Delhi-based couple blessed with a newborn in April had a harrowing time. With the baby's birth coinciding with the unexpected nationwide lockdown, they had to resort to borrowing clothes from fr
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new virus cases emerge
Coronavirus total cases is 11,402 with 269 deaths
COVID-19: 325 Chinese nationals evacuated from Nigeria
325 Chinese Nationals have been evacuated from Nigeria in a plane headed for Shanghai, due to the lingering Coronavirus pandemic. China has evacuated 325 of its citizens from Nigeria via an Air Peace flight that was
Stalin submits 6 lakh more people’s petitions to CMO
DMK president M K Stalin today submitted a second batch of '6,23,914 requests received on the People’s Helpline' to the Chief Minister’s Office and called upon the government to "step up and fulfill its duty to citizens". Continue Reading →
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.
Trump’s Twitter spat puts social media firms on collision course with Europe
The EU and the US take different stances on how Facebook, Twitter and Google should police online content.
Why this Indian couple in UAE are smiling even after they, child, contracted coronavirus
Keralite parents of 3 kids, including newborn, say they are grateful they are in the UAE
Rupee settles 14 paise higher at 75.62 against US dollar
The rupee appreciated 14 paise to provisionally close at 75.62 against the US dollar on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence. Forex traders said invest
Stocks slip as investors await Trump's Hong Kong response
LONDON — Global stock markets fell and safe havens such as bonds and the Japanese yen gained on Friday, as investors awaited Washington’s response to China tightening control over the city of Hong Kong.
Indian Motorcycle files trademark for two new names
Indian Motorcycle has filed trademarks for two new potential models: Indian Pursuit and Indian Guardian. Click here for more details.
Bobrisky arrested over ‘N30m fraud’
Police detectives from Abuja have arrested Idris Okuneye, a crossdresser better known as Bobrisky over an alleged N30m fraud.According to The Nation, the c
In the middle of a global pandemic, Twitter takes on Trump
A huge debate rages on about what exactly is a fair balance between liberty and lies
VIXM: Here's Why It Is Likely Going To Keep Dropping
VIXM has had a strong year due to the historic rally in the VIX. VIXM tracks the Mid-Term VIX Futures Index, which allows it to reduce roll yield at the cost of
Premier League return: the issues to resolve
Premier League football is set to return on June 17 after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence.
Man booked for posting currency note on Facebook with Godse’s image over Gandhi’s
Police say he has been absconding since the incident
President Buhari pleads debt cancellation for African countries
President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with financial institutions and developed countries to cancel the debts of needy countries, especially those in Africa.
Newsmaker: Dominic Cummings — Britain’s most hated man
Top aide to UK Prime Minister has elicited scorn and vitriol for flouting lockdown rules
US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on May 29: Donald Trump
Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide timely information about the disease.
SoftBank Leads $500 Million Funding for Didi Autonomous Unit
Didi Chuxing has scored more than $500 million of funding for its autonomous driving division in a round led by the SoftBank Vision Fund, the first external investment in the Chinese ride-hailing giant’s fledgling self-driving subsidiary.
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
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.
J&K: Brother of Hizb-ul militant, whose car was used for foiled Pulwama-like attack, detained from Shopian
The suspect is said to be the brother of Hizb-ul Mujahideen militant Hidayatullah Malik whose explosive-laden car was detained on Thursday after it was intercepted in Rajpora.
Asia shares fall as U.S.-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.
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.
India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come
Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already
Apple offers new customised Macs in India ahead of its expansion
Buyers in India can now order MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, Mac Pro and i-Mac with specific configurations of memory, storage or powerful graphics card, as first reported by Tech Crunch
Covid-19: SA deaths rise to 577, National Health Laboratory Service employee dies
A total of 27 403 new positive Covid-19 cases and 25 additional deaths have been recorded in South Africa, according to Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize.
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.
Stunning cottage at Bretby Hall is on the market
It is in the grounds of the former home of fifth Earl of Carnarvon of Tutankhamun
Harvey Weinstein accused of 4 more rapes in new lawsuit
More women have come forward with accusations of rape against Harvey Weinstein.
Comment: Cooper’s ‘damsel in distress’ act has sorry history
The claim that white women needed protection has been used to justify lynchings and bigoted laws.
The Empire Strikes Back: Twitter Flags Trump's Tweet on Minneapolis for ‘Glorifying Violence’
On Thursday evening, Donald Trump signed an executive order that could open the door for federal regulators to fine online platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, and...
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.
Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases
OTTAWA — 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.
Sami Khedira sees no reason to leave Juventus this summer
Sami Khedira is approaching the final 12 months of his contract Juventus, with his current terms only due to run until the summer of 2021, but he sees no reason to leave the Serie A giants.
PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump
Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke with Narendra Modi about the "big conflict" and asserted that the
Nissan will focus on Japan, China and North America, to discontinue production in Indonesia and Spain
Datsun brand will be withdrawing its operations from Russia
European stocks fall on rising U.S.-China tensions
European stocks fell Friday, with investors ahead of a press conference by President Donald Trump over China, amid rising tensions between the countries,...
Iran to continue nuclear work despite sanctions
Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States.
What China's tougher national security regime could mean for Hong Kong
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
IMD sees heavy rain for Kerala, Lakshadweep until Sunday
Monsoon is here all but in name, says Skymet Weather
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...
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.
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc’s anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.
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.
NSA: Russian Hackers are Hacking Major Email Servers
NSA says Russian Hackers are Hacking Major Email Servers. It has published a security warning about the exploit after Russians were caught.
Apple allegedly abusing competition over tracking accessories, says Tile
Accessory maker Tile has written a letter to the EU claiming Apple is unfairly favoring its own products.
Trump signs executive order against ‘anti-conservative bias’ on social media
President Donald Trump lashed out at social media Thursday accusing it of anti-conservative bias which he called one of the greatest threats
Twitter now calls out US President Donald Trump for glorifying violence, restricts his tweet
Just days after it fact-checked one of the tweets made by US President Donald Trump, Twitter has now called out another of his tweet for glorifying violence and has hidden it behind a public notice.
White House hits back after Twitter cracks down on Trump's Minneapolis tweet, reposts censored message
The White House on Friday pushed back against Twitter after the social media giant censored a tweet by President Trump demanding action against rioters in Minneapolis -- claiming the tweet was “glorifying violence.”
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.
Twitter slapped a 'glorifying violence' label on a Trump tweet that threatened George Floyd protesters in Minneapolis with getting shot
Twitter placed a clickthrough block on a tweet by President Donald Trump. The tweet said "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Alberta to distribute 20 million face masks at A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons drive-thrus
The Province of Alberta will begin distributing non-medical face masks at A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons drive-thrus across the province in early June, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Friday.
Barrow journalist hounded out of Cumbria for reporting court case
Amid a storm of rumours about grooming gangs, Amy Fenton receives scores of threats
SpaceX Starship Launch Insurance Requirement Jumps To $198 Million
Aerospace manufacturer SpaceX was granted a license for suborbital flights by the FAA yesterday, which included new insurance costs.
Migrant labourers needn't pay for Sharmik train, states will pay: Railways
Migrant workers do not have to pay for tickets of Shramik Special trains as sending and receiving states are coordinating with each other for the fare of these trains, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav said on Friday.
Canada’s economy saw record decline in March, with worse numbers forecast for April
Statistics Canada says GDP fell 7.2 per cent in March; the agency is forecasting a decline of 11 per cent in April as COVID-19 lockdowns took hold
Nikkei dented by US-China tensions, but scores best month since 2015
Japanese stocks retreated from three-month highs on Friday as escalating US-China tensions over Hong Kong prompted investors to lock in profits, but easing coronavirus restrictions helped Nikkei mark
West Bengal-bound Shramik Special leaves Ashokapuram Station carrying 1,520 migrants
SWR Mysuru Division runs 10 Shramik trains till today facilitating 14,066 passengers to reach their homes Mysore/Mysuru: The tenth ‘point-to-point’ Shramik Special train from South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, carrying 1,520 migrants, left Ashokapuram (Mysuru) Station today at 1 pm for New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. This train is being run as per the...
OPEC delivers three quarters of record oil cut in May: survey
LONDON (Reuters) - 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 found, although Nigeria and Iraq are laggards in making their share of the reduction.
'Quiz': TV Review
Writer James Graham and director Stephen Frears tackle a real-life 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' cheating scandal in their AMC limited series starring Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford and Michael Sheen.
‘You’re going to die, it’s a trap’ – Julius Malema slams South Africa’s decision to open churches
Julius Malema on Thursday harshly criticized the decision of the South African government to reopen religious institutions,
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.
Why 15 US states suddenly made masks mandatory
America’s 180 on masks, explained.
After flak over Shramik, Rlys says only 71 out of 3,840 trains diverted
Over the past few days, at least nine people lost their lives in different Shramik trains, for which the reasons were allegedly lack of supply of food and water
BBC Radio 1 to celebrate 25 years of broadcasting from Ibiza
The programmes will air from July 31 to August 1.
India reports GDP growth for January-March quarter at 3.1%; 4.2% for FY20
India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 3.1 per cent in January-March quarter, official data showed on Friday.
Sino-India border standoff: Chinese Foreign Ministry rejects US offer, says 'don't need third-party intervention'
Reacting for the first time to the US president's offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, the two countries did not want the 'intervention' from a third party.
IFPMA industry association conference: ‘no-one left behind’ on coronavirus vaccine
Pharma industry leaders pledged to pull out all the stops to get a vaccine for coronavirus available as soon as possible – perhaps as early as October this year – and make sure that it is available to everyone who needs it around the world.
Final year college exams: HRD Minister’s big statement amid lockdown 5 reports
Final year college exams: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has sought to clear some confusion concerning final year exams in colleges.
Jarring Video Shows Grandmother Intervening After Texas Cops Pulled Guns on Man Who Allegedly Ran Stop Sign
There's controversy in Midland, Texas after police pulled guns on a man who allegedly ran a stop sign on May 16, and drove to his grandmother's home instead of stopping for cops. Tye Anders, 21, was charged with evading arrest after police said he continued to drive when they pursued him, according to Marfa Public Radio.
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...
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
BEIJING (Reuters) - 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 on Friday, in a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.
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...
Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease
Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.
Schools to remain closed after June 1 Sindh
Ghani says govt cannot take risk of reopening educational institutions at this point
GDP: 3.1% for March quarter, 4.1% for year. But it is not due to coronavirus
GDP growth rate for March quarter slipped to 3.1% from 4.7% recorded during the previous quarter. The economy grew by 4.2% in 2019-20 for year. The coronavirus lockdown will have more impact in June quarter.
Here's Telstra's Next Video Game Reviewer
Telstra recently put out a call to find Australia's next video game reviewer, offering $25,000 for the opportunity. The interest was massive, but as always, there can only be one winner....
OpenSSH to remove SHA-1 as cracking cost drops
Start the switch to better algorithms.
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.
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
New BMW X5 Guaranteed To Turn Heads
We've all seen the BMW X7 and the concept that will be very similar to the next BMW 4 Series. As the people...
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.
Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease
Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.
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.
F&O: Nifty50 structure looks bullish; supports shift higher
Going forward, Nifty will face resistance at 9,730 and then 9,889 levels.
Greece open for travel from June 15th
The tourism ministry on Friday announced the list of countries for which Greece's borders will be "open" from June 15th, with flights permitted to land in
The £45 'it' dress you've probably never heard of! Striped frock by Seasalt sparks eBay bidding wars that drive prices up by 350% - as shoppers praise the 'comfortable' summer style
Cornwall-based brand SeaSalt has found itself at the centre of bidding wars on eBay. A Mumsnet user revealed she had been outbid on the £45 Mill Pool dress on several occasions.
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.
iPhone SE 2 or iPhone XR? SE 2 is $399 but now Apple's refurbished XR costs just $100 more | ZDNet
Apple's new iPhone SE with 4.7-inch screen starts at $399 but a refurbished iPhone XR with 6.1-inch screen is $499.
Ajit Jogi, first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74
Ajit Jogi, the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and a mass leader who dominated the State's politics for long, died at a private hospital here today. Continue Reading →
PM’s aide fears increase in Covid-19 cases, deaths in coming days
Dr Zafar Mirza urges people not to let their guard down against the novel coronavirus
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
Google Messages RCS support appears to be rolling out in India
Google Messages is continuing its rollout of RCS chat across the globe, and now it appears that users in India are getting access.
Sony to Devs: New PS4 Games Must Be Compatible with PS5 Starting From July
Details on backwards compatibility
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
Citizens & Northern Corp Has $3.81 Million Stock Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Citizens & Northern Corp increased its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 4.2% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,952 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com makes up approximately 2.4% of Citizens & Northern Corp’s investment portfolio, making the stock its […]
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.
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.
Watch: CNN Reporter, Crew Arrested During Live Minneapolis Broadcast
CNN "New Day" on Friday morning cut to correspondent Omar Jimenez as he reported on the scene in Minneapolis after protests turned violent. During the middle of the broadcast, Jimenez and his crew of a cameraman and a producer were all arrested by Minnesota | Clips
Police detain 25 people in Russia for protesting journalist’s arrest
Moscow has banned ‘mass public events’ to curb the spread of the coronavirus
Plunging sales force Nissan to leave Korea
SEOUL, May 29 (UPI) -- Japanese automaker Nissan Motor announced Thursday that it plans to pull out from South Korea at the end of 2020, 16 years after it entered the country in 2004.
HC declines to stay VACB probe
50 acres of farmland purchase by Jacob Thomas in Tamil Nadu
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.
Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu is yet to meet conditions for waiver granted - APC chairmen
The consensus candidature of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu may have hit a brick wall as APC chairmen in Edo said he did not meet the conditions for a waiver granted.
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.
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.
Chase Elliott wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Second win in a row at the track.
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.
Challenges awaiting private schools after reopening
Whenever the Federal Government reopens schools for physical classes, some challenges are bound to confront private schools...
Mobile banking service for US immigrants launches
Welcome Technologies, an outfit that works to support immigrants to the US, has joined forces with Green Dot on a digital banking product.
Xbox gamers have spent more than $1.4 billion on ID@Xbox titles
The ID@Xbox program has made more than $1.4 billion since the program began back in 2013. Global strategic partnership management lead of the ID@Xbox program Agostino Simonetta revealed some interesting stats about the scheme.
Act fast: The $200 Nintendo Switch Lite is back in stock at Amazon
The Nintendo Switch has been impossible to find in recent much, but the mobile-only Nintendo Switch Lite is now in stock at Amazon, albeit in limited colors.
C4's 'Hitched At Home' Is Here To Prove Lockdown Love Is Real
Since the beginning of lockdown, the world of television has been tasked with keeping audiences gripped. Some have done this using innovative, and of course safe methods of creating new content. One show to embrace our new socially-distanced way of…
Crisis-hit Wall Street checks in to Zandi's 'impairment studio'
NEW YORK (Reuters) - When Wall Street doesn’t know where the world economy is heading, it books a session at Mark Zandi’s “impairment studio”.
Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review
Just one agency gets 'essential eight' tick for financial, HR systems.
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
'Support the lesser privileged': Yuvraj Singh urges countrymen to 'show humanity' during COVID-19 lockdown
Yuvraj Singh urges countrymen to 'show humanity' during COVID-19 lockdown
FG says other diseases are killing Nigerians more than COVID-19
The federal government has disclosed that many Nigerians are dying of diseases more than COVID-19. Boss Mustapha, the COVID-19 task force made the disclosure.
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 ...
10 Penny Stocks to Buy Under $5 That Might Be Worth the Risk
When looking for penny stocks to buy under $5, you’ve got to go dumpster diving. That’s never an easy task when stocks aren't cheap.
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
Neymar: Ex-Barcelona President Rosell claims Brazilian star is world's 2nd best player
Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has stated that Brazilian star Neymar is the best footballer in the world after Lionel Messi, adding that PSG star is b
Broadband Britain – A Decades-Old Joke
Broadband Britain has always been a bit of a joke. Nearly 20 years ago Hermann Hauser tore the government off a strip for its tardiness in rolling out broadband and and things are no better today.
Here’s what to expect as SpaceX launches its first human crew to space
What you need to know about the first orbital launch from the US in a decade.
TN breaks all earlier records: 874 test positive for Covid-19
Tamilnadu today witnessed its biggest ever increase in the number of coronavirus cases, with a whopping 874 persons testing positive for Covid-19 in a single day. Continue Reading →
Coronavirus: FAO seeks $350 million to fight hunger
The FAO said some 820 million people around the world are experiencing chronic hunger – not eating enough caloric energy, to live normal lives.
Cardano Shakes the Ghost of Disappointment With Confirmed Shelley Release Date
Cardano holders celebrated last night as CEO Charles Hoskinson released details of a rollout plan culminating with the launch of the Shelley mainnet on July 29t
Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74
Earlier in the day, the former CM suffered two cardiac arrests followed by which doctors termed his health as extremely critical.
Commerce Bank Buys 1,732 Shares of CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX)
Commerce Bank increased its stake in shares of CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX) by 34.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,757 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,732 shares during the quarter. Commerce Bank’s holdings in CarMax were worth $363,000 […]
Bangalore airport: Air Asia plane hit by baggage cart, ladder topples over due to bad weather
Heavy winds and rain led to minor accidents at the Bangalore airport with an Air Asia plane getting hit by a baggage card and a passenger ladder toppling over
Number Of Discharged Covid-19 Patients Surpasses Active Cases In Madhya Pradesh’s Indore
On Thursday, as many as 117 patients were discharged from three hospitals in Indore after recovering from Covid-19.
UK plans new 5G club of 10 democracies, including India: Report
The move to speed up such a club comes as the UK launched an inquiry into Huawei's involvement in the country's mobile network upgrade in the wake of US sanctions against the company.
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.
Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu is yet to meet conditions for waiver granted - APC chairmen
The consensus candidature of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu may have hit a brick wall as APC chairmen in Edo said he did not meet the conditions for a waiver granted.
Lockdown: HC extends gangster Arun Gawli’s parole by five days
The parole leave was, however, extended for a period of seven days due to the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown.
Rad Tourism: Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Reportedly Opens as Ukraine Eases COVID-19 Lockdown
All tourists seeking to enter the exclusion zone would have to wear protective masks and gloves, while people exhibiting symptoms of an acute viral respiratory...
YSR Congress MLA and Sakshi Senior Journalist in Trouble
Notices were also given to 40 supporters of the party and two other journalists.
Relocating Almajirai not enough, NHRC tells northern govs
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission on Friday advised governors of northern states not to just relocate Almajirai to their states of origin but to also develop programmes t...
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,...
Midlands Air Ambulance lands on Cannock Park Golf Course as golfer collapses and dies
Emergency crews received a report a man had collapsed on the golf course at around 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday)
IMF warns stock investors to pay more attention to climate risks
Investors worldwide are underestimating the financial risks from climate change, and companies need to start disclosing their exposure, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Rose Leslie to appear in The Show Must Go Online mental health fundraiser
The performances will be live-streamed on YouTube.
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.
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
Hitachi Ltd (HTHIY) on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Hitachi Ltd (OTCPK:HTHIY) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2020, 02:30 ET Company Participants Yoshihiko Kawamura - Representative Executive Officer, SV
For Afghan Sikhs, fear of another terror attack bigger than coronavirus
Forced to share cramped rooms at Gurdwaras after the March 25 attack, Sikhs look to India, wait for lockdown to end.
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
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 ...
Renault to stay in Formula One despite job cuts
Renault will continue to run a team in the Formula One world championship, despite announcing nearly 15 000 job losses in the wake of plummeting car sales.
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook should not verify posts, satire website declares him dead
A day after Mark Zuckerberg said that social media sites should not play "arbiters of truth," memes are going viral with satire articles that make provocative and fake claims about the Facebook CEO.
Google Chrome is going to block websites that abuse notifications
Google Chrome is going to block websites that abuse notifications. In Chrome 84, developers implemented protection against intrusive site notifications.
Rhumbline Advisers Buys 153,817 Shares of Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY)
Rhumbline Advisers boosted its stake in shares of Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY) by 27.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 706,118 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 153,817 shares during the quarter. Rhumbline Advisers […]
Siberian zoo sees animal baby boom during lockdown
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to the novel coronavirus says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its animals.
Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant amid coronavirus outbreak
Tyson Foods plans to temporarily close an Iowa pork plant where nearly a quarter of the workers have caught the novel coronavirus.
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.
Wipro appoints Thierry Delaporte as CEO and MD
Wipro has appointed Thierry Delaporte as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company, effective July 6.Until recently, Thierry Delaporte was the Chief Operating Officer of Capgemi
Nolte: MN Democrat Prosecutor's Bizarre, Sloppy 'Evidence' Statement Whips up More Chaos
Mike Freeman claimed he had evidence that did not support a criminal charge against the cop responsible for George Floyd's death.
Vodafone Idea stock jumps 35% on report of possible stake sale to Google
Analysts, however, say a 5 per cent sale will not help much given the cash burn and rising debt
Pastor Elisha has gone mad in prison – Naana Brown
Pastor Elisha Malope who is currently in jail for lying against Rev. Obofour according to actress Naana Brown is currently going mad in jail.
Yet Another Blow to Jagan Government from the High Court
Immediately after the judgment, N Ramesh Kumar announced coming back to work.
Greens oppose road inside Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
Trees marked to be cut, concrete pillars laid; activists threaten to move Courts Madikeri: The Forest Department and the Public Works Department’s move to erect concrete pillars and marking of trees to construct a proposed road from Patti to Todikana within the Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary near Talacauvery in Kodagu District has drawn the ire of...
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
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
South Surrey church to host drive-thru food-donation station
Items dropped off to Mount Olive Lutheran Church to benefit Surrey Urban Mission program
NASS may not pass Infectious Disease Bill – Ekweremadu
Raphael Ede, Enugu Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday, said the controversial Infectious Disease Bill before the National Assembly is not likely to be passed, saying the...
North Korea accuses US of hurting its image with cyber threat warning
Washington renewed accusations last month that Pyongyang was responsible for malicious cyber attacks
‘Star Wars’ Black Series Packaging Gets a Makeover As New ‘Star Wars Rebels’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ Figures Arrive
Hasbro revealed Star Wars Black Series new packaging that will debut this fall with a re-release of Star Wars Rebels figures and other new releases.
Saudi Arabia facilitates the return of 450,000 Umrah pilgrims
Over 60,000 were sent back to their countries through special flights during Eid holidays
‘If You Laugh, May Your Pants Tear’- Tonto Dikeh Says As She Shares Intro Of Her Song
Nigerian actress and entrepreneur Tonto Dikeh has begged her fans not to mock her as she shared the introductory verse of her new song. Taking to Instagram, the mother of one, who started off her career as a singer, shared the audio while advertising her ‘Grub and Rub’ food show on her verified Instagram page. […]
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
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.
CM B S Yediyurappa, Kateel will resolve party issues, says Suresh Angadi
Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi said that Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and BJP State President Nalin Kumar Kateel will resolve any differences of opinion among party leaders including
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC
The court asked the Delhi government and the three municipal corporations to file a detailed status report and listed the matter for further hearing on June 2.
Australia Finally Gets Gigabit Internet Today
If you're one of the very lucky people with the best fibre or one of the luckiest folk in a HFC area, today is a very good day indeed....
CNN reporter arrested, released covering Minneapolis protests
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.
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...
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. ...
Interstate Lockdown: FCTA arrests 74, impounds 3 buses
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ministerial Task-team on the Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions has arrested 74 persons travelling...
Bitcoin Could Hit $11,000 in June 2020; Here’s Why
Bitcoin is correcting lower in the final week of May but its likelihood of retesting levels above $11,000 is growing higher next month.
Arsenal: Unnecessary newsflash, Calum Chambers still exists
The questions are being asked of the Arsenal defense all over again and while William Saliba is a lift, Calum Chambers is still here, people! Arsenal is ba...
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is Partnervest Advisory Services LLC’s 9th Largest Position
Partnervest Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 26.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,379 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 291 shares during the period. […]
Fans think Stormzy’s coming for Chip in verse on Tion Wayne’s new track I Dunno
The pair were trending on Twitter.
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…
DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase, issues guidelines
India is battling the worst desert locust invasion in more than 21 years. The crop-destroying swarms first attacked Rajasthan and have now spread to Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Legal lifeline for businesses refused critical coronavirus pay out
Michelmores is inviting businesses whose claims have been declined to help in the legal fight
Download Festival Announce Virtual 2020 Line-Up
Download TV's virtual event will feature 2020's planned festival headliners Iron Maiden, KISS and System Of A Down, plus a load more amazing bands.
Hong Kong’s Turmoil Makes EWH a Profitable Put Play
With more protests starting in Hong Kong, I think a bearish position on iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (NYSEARCA:EWH) is a great way to add some bearish protection.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie is going ahead after huge success
Surprise! It's been revealed that there will be a sequel to 2020's Sonic the Hedgehog movie that speed through cinemas before the world fell apart.
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
German choirs silenced as singing is branded a high-risk activity during coronavirus pandemic
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Staffordshire NFU hosts virtual show reception
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The Ministry of Public Health today announced the registration of 1993 new confirmed cases of corona virus (Covid-19), with 5205 people having recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in the State of Qatar to 20,604 cases. The Ministry also announced 3 new deaths from the virus.
Cate Blanchett to star in 'Borderlands' movie
May 29 (UPI) -- Cate Blanchett will star in the upcoming Borderlands movie.
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Dead 12-metre whale washes up on beach at Clacton-on-Sea
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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
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Trump attacked Twitter after it restricted his post for 'glorifying violence' and said the company is unfairly targeting him
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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
Soas to slash budgets and staff as debt crisis worsens in pandemic
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Volvo evaluating markets, confirms to drive in XC40 recharge in India
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EU says Hong Kong decision damages trust with China
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Apple's Minneapolis store has been damaged during protests, in what appears to have been a targeted attack.
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EU seeks tougher China policy, concerned by Hong Kong law
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers agreed to toughen their strategy on China on Friday to counter Beijing’s increasingly assertive diplomacy against a backdrop of concern about China’s new security law for Hong Kong.
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Warning to parents after cyber criminals attack school website
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Monkeys run off with blood samples of four COVID-19 patients in India
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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.
'It's robbed me of that comfort': Euthanasia plans upended by COVID-19
Consideration of contentious voluntary assisted dying laws in various states has been delayed as the nation grapples with the fallout from COVID-19.
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Crystal-encrusted Lamborghini parked outside Glasgow Nando’s draws attention of cops
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Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74
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Melvin Gordon says Chargers home games prepped him for playing with no fans
New Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon said he's not concerned if fans can't be in the stands when the NFL season begins because he has already dealt with that.
Twitter hid Trump's violent tweet. Why won't Facebook?
Trump encouraged violence on Twitter and Facebook. But only one of those services did anything about it.
'Govt's silence fuelling speculation’: Rahul Gandhi on situation with China
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the government must come clean on the border face-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Tulane DB Tyler Judson arrested after allegedly punching girl at Waffle House
A fight at a Waffle House in Louisiana landed a Tulane football player in jail and a teenage girl in a hospital, police said. Defensive back Tyler Judson has since been dismissed from the team.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Has $20.07 Million Stake in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH)
Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its position in shares of Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) by 10.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 303,838 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 29,902 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp’s holdings in Match Group were […]
LG Display asked to step up production as iPad demand ‘surged’ in Asia
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Melvin Gordon says Chargers home games prepped him for playing with no fans
New Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon said he's not concerned if fans can't be in the stands when the NFL season begins because he has already dealt with that.
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Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
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Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease
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2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19: Report
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India-China standoff: PM Modi had no recent conversation with US President Donald Trump, say govt sources
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Alec Baldwin on pandemic life and why he worries for kids
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Judge Pirro says 'facts are clear,' Minnesota officer 'does not deserve to be free'
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GoodChips expands certification to global market with Azwood Energy
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World’s deepest octopus, complete with Dumbo ears, captured on film 4 miles below the surface
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PPP moves FIA against blogger Cynthia Ritchie for 'slanderous' tweet on Benazir
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Lady Gaga's iconic Tiffany diamond taken off her after partying with Madonna
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Coffee maker JDE Peet's shares pop 15% after $17 billion virtual IPO
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Gen Bajwa reiterates commitment to global peace
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Amid coronavirus lockdown and migrant crisis, SC to hear petition to change name from India to Bharat
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on June 2 seeking direction to the Centre to amend the Constitution and change the name of the country from India to 'Bharat'. The plea claimed that this will help citizens of the country get over the colonial past and instil a sense of pride in their nationality.
Tokyo to further relax coronavirus curbs on Monday, governor says
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LIST: Nissan will launch 13 models from A to the all-new Z
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Girl, 2, fighting for her life after falling 40ft from her bedroom window
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Goldman Sachs president says bank on track to meet growth goals
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Bengal to reopen places of worship Monday as CM eases lockdown
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Tulane DB Tyler Judson arrested after allegedly punching girl at Waffle House
A fight at a Waffle House in Louisiana landed a Tulane football player in jail and a teenage girl in a hospital, police said. Defensive back Tyler Judson has since been dismissed from the team.
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
White House Director of Social Media Dan Scavino says Twitter is 'full of s***' after company flags Trump's tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Scavino's tweet came after Twitter flagged a message from Trump saying "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" as violating the platform's rules.
Families of six or more 'won't be helped by easing of lockdown'
Families of six or more will be unable to meet with additional people together under the new lockdown rules.
Maharashtra To Soon Announce Covid-19 Package To Tide Over Crisis: Ajit Pawar
“We’re facing an economic crisis and we want to find a way out,” Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says.
'Central Park' out now on Apple TV+
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Derek Chauvin history: Officer accused in George Floyd's death opened fire on 2 people, had 17 complaints
He opened fire on two people during his 19-year career and had nearly 20 complaints and two letters of reprimand filed against him.
Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime
Campaigners against the law say it deepened gender inequality and violated rights to privacy
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.
Toronto lowers property taxes for music venues
The city is providing immediate and retroactive rent relief to help live music survive the pandemic and recover once concerts return
Premier League boss refutes claim that would relegate Aston Villa
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Indian Railways News: Demand For Shramik Specials Going Down But Trains Will Continue, Says Chairman
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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
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".
Elon Musk Awarded $800 Million For Doing His Job
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Onvis C3 HomeKit Secure Video-enabled camera now available for pre-order
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HBO Max Speeds Up 'Love Life' Release Post-Launch
A planned weekly rollout for the remaining episodes will convert into a more bingeable schedule.
How to upload photos to Instagram from a PC
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Irish Water and Tipperary County Council working to restore water supply in Kilross Co. Tipperary
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Wizards' Bradley Beal says trade rumors 'a sign of respect'
Even in the middle of a pandemic, when nobody is playing, Bradley Beal's name still emerged in trade rumors. The New York Daily News last week reported that the Nets have had "internal discussions" about pursuing the 26-year-old Wizards guard.
Slim Vaccine Chances Make iBio Stock Too Speculative Here
Every investor is betting on a vaccine. Unfortunately, the case for IBIO stock is simply too speculative, as its trials remain under wraps.
Wizards' Bradley Beal says trade rumors 'a sign of respect'
Even in the middle of a pandemic, when nobody is playing, Bradley Beal's name still emerged in trade rumors. The New York Daily News last week reported that the Nets have had "internal discussions" about pursuing the 26-year-old Wizards guard.
One dead, eight injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State on Friday said that one person died while eight others sustained injuries in a multiple accident
UP CM Adityanath asks officials get ready to deal with locust attacks
The local residents and farmers have been enlightened on the subject, while the village level committees and bodies have been mobilised to make a coordinated effort against the threat
New record high: PH confirms 1,046 more coronavirus cases
The Philippines has 16,634 coronavirus cases as of Friday, May 29
Russell Investments Group Ltd. Raises Stake in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH)
Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) by 117.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 46,850 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 25,326 shares during the […]
Thousands crossing US-Mexico border despite nonessential travel ban, COVID-19 threat
Border crossings continue despite the ban instituted by President Trump.
Inland waterways transport with Bangladesh to start in 3-4 months: Tripura CM
Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb today visited Sonamura and different parts of Sepahijala district as part of his inspection tour of quarantine centres set up at village level to accommodate people who are facing difficulties in-home quarantine.
Investors Skittish Ahead of Expected Sanctions on China
Wall Street is starting to feel the sting of U.S.-China tensions, as investors await President Trump’s announcement on potential sanctions later Friday.
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.
Sun Pharma to test two drugs for treatment of Covid-19, stock up 3.5%
At present there are three clinical trials underway to test nafamostat in Covid19 patients around the world
No hugs, no kisses! COVID-19 safety measures for film, TV shoot make masks, gloves mandatory; check details
For instance, no physical greetings, hugs, kisses are permitted. Hand washing and sanitizing are mandatory on entry and exit, two metre distance needs to be maintained between colleagues and floor markings will be mandatory.
Tobacco giants BATSA and JTI head to court over tobacco ban
The largest tobacco manufacturers based in South Africa, Japan Tobacco International and British American Tobacco South Africa, have joined civil society groups in launching legal action against the maintenance of the tobacco ban. With Level 3 relaxations looming, the gloves are coming off.
NPF’s Newmai sworn as Minister in Manipur
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Australia's 'war cabinet' shifts focus to jobs
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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
'It's robbed me of that comfort': Euthanasia plans upended by COVID-19
Consideration of contentious voluntary assisted dying laws in various states has been delayed as the nation grapples with the fallout from COVID-19.
Sweden opens up for sport
Competitive and professional sport can resume from 14 June, the Swedish government said Friday, but games would have to be played mostly without an audience.
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.
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.
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 ...
LaLiga 2020-21 to Begin From September 12, Says President Javier Tebas
Tebas gave an insight into the plans put in place to keep players and officials safe during these unprecedented times.
J. C. Penney Goes Bankrupt With No Recovery For Shareholders
J. C. Penney filed for bankruptcy and its restructuring support agreement includes no recovery for shareholders. It plans to split into a REIT and an operating
SpongeBob fans can now download Apple Arcade's SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit
After being teased yesterday, Apple Arcade has now made SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit available for download from the App Store.
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
Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla loses battle to coronavirus at 88 in Ahmedabad
Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla, a regular columnist, was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad after he experienced symptoms of the novel coronavirus.
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,
Kuwait police arrest 12 workers for breaking curfew
Kuwaiti has imposed a full curfew to curb COVID-19 cases
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.
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
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
Uber introduces a new hourly rate for longer, multistop trips
Uber will charge $50 an hour for these longer trips.
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.”
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.
ConCourt denies Public Protector, EFF leave to appeal Gordhan interdict
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane scored a small victory as the Constitutional Court overturned a personal costs order against her. But the court dismissed a bid by her and the EFF to appeal an interim interdict granted to Pravin Gordhan while he takes Mkhwebane’s SARS report on review.
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.
Alec Baldwin on pandemic life and why he worries for kids
NEW YORK - Whether he’s playing President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” or hosting a new season of “Match Game,” Alec Baldwin prefers working close
Reds' Trevor Bauer, ex-MLB pitcher Kyle Lohse spar over negotiating tactics
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer found himself in a new feud on social media – this time with retired pitcher Kyle Lohse over the league’s players union’s fight with owners over compensation for 2020.
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
Joe Scarborough in WaPo Op-Ed: The slimy tsunami of bilge spewing from President Trump is hurting innocent people
It’s easy to become inured to Trump’s ceaseless depravity, which is why I’m glad I read Joe Scarborough’s Op-Ed in The Washington Post about Trump’s sociopathic obsess…
British, Australian MotoGPs cancelled over Covid-19
The British and the Australian MotoGPs have both been cancelled as the coronavirus continued to cut a swathe through international motorsport.
Space Force isn’t Netflix’s answer to The Office, but there’s hope
The new Steve Carell sitcom struggles to find its footing
Liverpool and Wales legend Ian Rush makes bold claim about Jurgen Klopp's thrilling Premier League title-chargers
Liverpool FC scoring great Rushie reckons he'd get even more goals playing in Klopp's free-flowing Reds team
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.
Electricity distribution operators survived COVID-19 emergency
Electricity distribution operators successfully kept lights on for the world during the lockdowns imposed in the initial stages of COVID-19 emergency.
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…
Madonna Mocked After Posting Video Of Son Dancing To ‘Stamp Out Racism’
"Like A Virgin" crooner Madonna has come under blast after she shared a video of her son dancing to "stamp out racism."
SARS: How India tackled previous coronavirus outbreak
Like novel coronavirus, SARS coronavirus outbreak had happened during winters in China. But unlike Covid-19 pandemic, India largely remained insulated from coronavirus outbreak back then. A story to think it over
COVID-19: BAFTA TV awards to be held behind closed doors
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that its television and craft awards will now hold behind closed doors in July.
Taiwan decriminalizes adultery in landmark ruling
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalized adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said
Bengal’s Amphan-Damage Assessment Of Rs 1 Lakh Crore May Be Grossly Inflated, And That’s Why Centre Should Scrutinise It Closely
There are many reasons to doubt this seemingly fantastical Amphan-damage assessment figure of Rs 1 lakh crore.
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.
Giants mailbag: Jadeveon Clowney isn’t on team’s radar
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of regularly published
Financial sector weighs on Toronto, U.S. stock markets mixed in early trading
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell in early trading as losses in the heavyweight financial sector offset gains by materials stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 63.98 points at 15,198.75.
India Rules Out Any Plan to Restrict Chinese Foreign Portfolio Investors
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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
Turkey's AK Party plans measures seen as potential obstacle to new parties
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party is planning to push through measures with its nationalist allies that affect how political groups may contest elections and could hamper new opposition parties taking part in any snap elections.
Another delay in release of SAA rescue plan
Rescue practitioners Siviwe Dongwana and Les Matuson have asked creditors for another extension — the fourth thus far — to the deadline to publish SAA’s business rescue plan.
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.
OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 start receiving OxygenOS 10.3.4 with May 2020 security patch
The devices are getting a new feature 'Work-Life Balance' that will help priortise notifications and allocate time judiciously
Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet
WASHINGTON — Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about “glorifying violence.
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
Trump defends India-China mediation offer as effort to address PM Modi’s ‘mood’
Trump had offered to mediate on the border issue between New Delhi and Beijing in a tweet on Wednesday morning. “We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute,” Trump wrote.
Trivendra Singh Rawat: ‘Can’t leave people on the roads… will continue bringing migrants’
Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "A huge number of people from Uttarakhand live in other states. Many of them want to come back amid the pandemic. More than 2.5 lakh people have registered so far."
We want direct primary in Ondo APC, says Olanusi
The leader of Unity Forum, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, on Thursday called for a direct primary for the selection of the All Progressives Congress governorship....
India-China issue: Prime Minister Modi not in 'good mood', says Donald Trump
India on Wednesday said it was engaged with China to peacefully resolve the border row, in a carefully crafted reaction to Trump's offer to arbitrate between the two Asian giants to settle their decades-old dispute
3 people with ties to Las Vegas win James Beard media awards
Las Vegan Kim Foster won a James Beard Award in the personal essay, long form category, while “The NoMad Cocktail Book” and “Broken Bread” by Roy Choi took other awards.
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.
The Alternate Universe: Mets at Phillies 5-28-20
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Lockdown impact: Economy seen slowing rapidly in March qtr, with worse to come
The full impact of the lockdown on manufacturing and services will become more apparent in the June quarter, with Goldman Sachs predicting a 45% contraction from a year ago.
Global stocks slip as markets await Trump's HK response
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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
Dressed for French Open, Petra Kvitova wins all-Czech crown on return to action
The Prague tournament was one of the first after professional tennis was suspended in early March as the world went into lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.
Dollar bides time, yuan falls before Trump takes stage on China
TOKYO — The dollar was hemmed into a narrow trading range on Friday as traders’ focus shifted to U.
Sanwo-Olu assures Lagosians of affordable housing
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Top Chinese general says need to keep military option for Taiwan
BEIJING — China needs to keep both peaceful and military options to resolve the “Taiwan issue,” a top Chinese general said on Friday.
Donald Trump feeling absolutely great after taking hydroxychloroquine, says White House
Trump has called hydroxychloroquine a "game-changer" drug in the fight against the coronavirus. A White House official has said Donald Trump is feeling "absolutely great" after taking the drug.
After Trump Fact-Check, Twitter Flags China Official'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 China, as the social media platform ramps up fact-checking of posts.
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.
CBI launches probe against Maulana Saad in foreign funding matter
CBI is probing matters related to foreign funding and alleged Hawala links against Saad.
Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD
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Minnesota Prosecutor Says 'Other' Evidence Does Not Support Criminal Charge in Floyd Case
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A prosecutor in the US state of Minnesota told reporters that besides the graphic video, there is other evidence that does not support a criminal...
Boston Marathon canceled for first time in 124-year history
Organizers canceled the Boston Marathon on Thursday for the first time in its history, bowing to the social distancing requirements of the coronavirus outb
Coronavirus: Aulas calls for July restart as Lyon label Ligue 1 cancellation 'hasty'
Lyon chief Jean-Michel Aulas is determined for the Ligue 1 season to be completed as the Premier League and Serie A prepare to restart.
Children's Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge leaders to provide specialised learning aids for children living with disabilities
The National Orientation Agency, FCT directorate, has called for the provision of specialised learning aids for children living with disabilities in Nigeria.
Boston Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19
More sports News: The Boston Marathon, originally scheduled to be held in April and then postponed until September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been cancel
Can you spot deer's predator in this picture? This viral image has left internet baffled
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SC orders free travel for stranded workers
SC orders free travel for stranded workers Orders states to provide food, water New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday directed that no fare for travel either by train or bus be charged from the migrant workers stranded across the country and they be provided food and water. The apex court, which passed interim directions, said […]
Traditional owners score big win over Fortescue
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FDI inflows surge 18% in 2019-20 to record $74 billion
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Ex-Swansea chief opens up on how Daniel James ended up at Manchester United and not Leeds
James looked set to join Leeds United on transfer deadline day in January 2019, but the deal fell through at the 11th hour
U.S. Warns Of Russian Hacking Group's Attempts To Gain 'Dream Access' To Computer Systems
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) on May 28 warned government partners and private companies about a Russian hacking operation that it says uses a special intrusion technique to target operating systems often used to manage computer infrastructure.
CSIRO to spend up to AU$7 million annually through new procurement portal | ZDNet
The eProcurement Portal will be used to procure network, unified communications, cybersecurity, and data centre hardware, software, and services for the next five years.
Sanwo-Olu urged to avert post COVID-19 food crisis
The Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been urged to pay more attention to agriculture to avert food crisis in the Stat
Outlook & trading strategies for Silver, crude oil by Tradebulls Securities
The outperformance in Silver is because it could benefit from optimism about increased industrial demand as economies reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic
Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man’s death
The shooting happened in a park near the Capitol after people gathered to protest the death of a handcuffed black man during a confrontation with a white police officer in Minnesota. No immediate reports of injuries.
NHL awards regular-season trophies for shortened campaign
Since the NHL is planning to go straight to the playoffs, it's handing out a handful of trophies for the regular season cut short by the coronavirus pa
Coronavirus hits Coalition seats the hardest, upping pressure on PM
Nine of the 10 seats with the biggest jobless increases are held by the Coalition, raising internal pressure on Scott Morrison to extend the JobKeeper allowance.
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
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.
BLACKPINK beats Fifth Harmony record; 'Sour Candy' reaches # 1 in 57 countries on Itunes.
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Investigation launched into 'horrific' cases of alleged child neglect
Child Safety Minister Di Farmer announced the investigation on Friday after the death of Willow Dunn and discovery of two teenage boys at a home in Stafford.
‘Be Water’: Bruce Lee Documentary Celebrates Career of Legendary Martial Artist and Actor
"Be Water,” which debuted at Sundance and is set for an ESPN premiere, follows the legendary actor who helped bridge the divide between Eastern and Western cultures.
U.N. calls on nations to take action in six areas to limit COVID-19's financial impact
May 28 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for countries throughout the world to work to take action in six areas to limit the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Imo SARS arrests murder suspect declared wanted in 2019
Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Imo State Police Command have apprehended a murder and robbery suspect, Chukwuemeka Nnane, 31, for alleged involvement...
The 1975’s Matt Healy Deletes His Account Following Backlash Over George Floyd Tweet
Matt Healy has deleted his Twitter account after he was accused of using the death of George Floyd to self-promote his music.
Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19
Twitter fact-checked U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time on Tuesday over his claims about mail-in ballots, under what it says was an extension of a "misleading information policy" aimed at combating misinformation about COVID-19
The Bizarre (and Magical) Duel Between Chung Ling Soo and Ching Ling Foo
While performing at the Wood Green Empire in London in 1918, one of the most famous and successful magicians in the world, Chinese illusionist Chung Ling Soo, was unfortunately killed attempting to catch a bullet. The fact that he got shot was only part of what astonished the audience that day. You see, directly after, Soo- a man who’d spent [...]
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly in 2019
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions fell just 0.9% in 2019 as increasing emissions from liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants largely offset declines in the power and farm sectors, government data showed on Friday.
Coronavirus lockdown: Final-yr college exams will surely be held, says govt
If the situation caused due to the coronavirus does not improve by July, then the first-year students can be promoted based on internal assessment
Hammer-wielding woman arrested after racist rant against Latino couple
She got nailed. A hammer-wielding Texas woman was arrested Sunday after reportedly launching a racist, profanity-laced rant at a Latina doctor and her husband while misidentifying them as
Twenty20 World Cup under threat as host Australia says schedule ‘very high risk’
But the ICC has rejected claims the tournament will be postponed, insisting a number of contingency plans are being considered.
Patients share beds as coronavirus cases overwhelm Mumbai’s hospitals
As India’s pandemic continues, in some areas the healthcare system is close to collapse
Shramik trains ferry over 48 lakh since May 1
Shramik trains ferry over 48 lakh since May 1 New Delhi: The Indian Railways has ferried over 48 lakh migrant workers on board 3,736 ‘Shramik Special’ trains since May 1, according to official data.Of these, 3,157 have reached their destination, while 386 are in transit. The top five states and UTs from where maximum trains […]
Nifty view & stock calls by Nilesh Jain of Anand Rathi: Buy Titan, HCL Tech
If Nifty is unable to surpass its previous swing high of 9584.5, we can expect profit booking at higher levels
COVID-19 cases in Bihar surged to 3,185 after 149 more people have test positive
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Bihar surged to 3,185 after 149 more people have tested positive for the infection, officials said on Thursday.
Connecticut woman allegedly spits in face of shopper going wrong way in one-way aisle
A Connecticut woman was arrested for allegedly spitting in the face of a man who was disobeying a supermarket’s one-way aisle direction, a report said. Martine Shanchuk, of Sandy Hook, tried to
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
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.
Athletics: Iconic Boston Marathon's 2020 edition officially cancelled
There was hope the iconic race would be run later in the year.
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 ...
Twitter hits back at Trump’s executive order targeting social media sites
Twitter struck back at President Trump’s executive order targeting social media giants on Thursday, saying it threatens the future of online speech and Internet freedoms. “This EO is a
Trump violating law by not updating budget, outside experts say
The WHite House decision not to update its budget estimates is against the law, an outside group that advocates for fiscal discipline said Thursday.
'Boys' club': Inquiry finds unacceptable sexual harassment, bullying at Airservices
Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has found a deeply troubling workplace culture at Airservices Australia, the federal agency responsible for safe skies.
Stranded in paradise: Hundreds of sailors stuck in Pacific
There are some 550 sailboats currently sheltering in French Polynesia, according to a manifest kept by maritime authorities, and more sailors have been stranded by the pandemic elsewhere in the South Pacific, in Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand and Australia.
Novartis to make US researchers' COVID-19 gene therapy vaccine hopeful
Novartis re-entered vaccine making on Thursday, inking a manufacturing deal with a US team whose COVID-19 candidate relies on technology similar to that of the Swiss drugmaker's $2.1 million-per-patient gene therapy, Zolgensma.
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.
North Koreans charged in wide-ranging $3.7B sanctions-busting scheme
The indictment, unsealed on Thursday in Washington's federal court, is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.
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 ...
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.
‘Spoke to PM Modi, he is not in good mood,’ says Donald Trump about India-China tensions
The United States president had on Wednesday offered to mediate between the two countries amid escalating border tensions.
US President Issues Executive Order Aimed At Twitter, Facebook
US President Donald Trump has signed another executive order, this time aimed at social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Unsurprisingly, Trump’s
Talks on support for German car industry delayed: Bild
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Costa Group CEO Harry Debney to bow out
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PARTLY FALSE: First Philippine Holdings 'made P24.6B profit, but only paid P10M income tax'
The P10 million that First Philippine Holdings Corporation paid in income tax is part of a total of P5.175 billion in income taxes that the company and its subsidiaries paid in 2019
Oculus Quest 2: what we want to see
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Donald Trump says Narendra Modi not in 'good mood' over India's border row with China, renews offer to mediate
Interacting with journalists in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Donald Trump said a
Phantasy Star Online 2's Microsoft Store Launch Has Been A Mess
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Traditional owners score big win over Fortescue
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group facesa huge compensation claim after High Court rebuff.
Italy's Serie A to resume on June 20
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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.
Walt Disney World Temporarily Suspends Dining Plans, FastPasses, And Extra Magic Hours
Significant changes are coming to the Walt Disney World Resort upon the parks’ reopening in mid-July, but it’s more than anyone imagined. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney will ...
Hunter Business Lions Club donate vouchers to Northern Settlement Services and Nova for Women and Children
Hunter Business Lions Club has donated $800 worth of vouchers to two services that support women, families and migrants in need.
Ingraham decries 'outrageous' behavior of officers in George Floyd death, 'bad actors' rioting in Minneapolis
Laura Ingraham opened Thursday night's edition of "The Ingraham Angle" by responding to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, saying they had engaged in "outrageous and even perhaps murderous behavior" and calling the death of another African-American in police custody "infuriating and heartbreaking."
China To Ban Import Of Pigs From India Over African Swine Fever: Report
Citing concerns over African swine fever (ASF), China has announced that it will put a ban on imports of pigs, wild boar and related products from India.
High Court paves way for release of Whitlam dismissal papers
Court finds that letters between the Queen and the former governor-general Sir John Kerr are public records.
36th National Games in Goa Postponed Indefinitely Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Goa was to hold the much-delayed Games in October-November.
'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.
Dana White: Jon Jones asked for an ‘absurd amount of money’ to fight Francis Ngannou
Dana says Jon Jones priced himself out of a heavyweight showdown, at the "worst possible time".
Facebook launches 'Collab' music-making app to take on TikTok: Details here
Named Collab, the app is currently available for iOS devices and requires invite to download
Ottawa urged to restore funding to groups that help exploited women, girls
Opposition MPs sent a letter Wednesday to Trudeau, Maryam Monsef and Bill Blair denouncing the decision to not renew federal funding for groups that help sexually exploited women and girls
Transport fare rises despite drop in petrol price in April
The price paid by passengers for bus, motorcycle and water way journeys rose despite the decline in the petrol price in April.
Stranded in paradise: hundreds of sailors stuck in Pacific
It could be worse, say those whose sailing plans have been upended by landing restrictions.
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 ...
DaniLeigh Dips Into Drill With Fivio Foreign On "Dominican Mami"
DaniLeigh links with Drill champion Fivio Foreign to deliver her new single 'Dominican Mami.' The Drill wave continues to creep its way into the rap scene here in the States. Popular Drill artist Fivio Foreign is one of a few artists who have been instrumental in creating a Drill scene on this side ...
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.
4 more COVID-19 deaths in Telangana; 117 fresh cases, tally now 2256
4 more people succumbed to the coronavirus in Telangana pushing the death toll to 67, while 117 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday taking the tally to 2,256, authorities said.
North Koreans charged in wide-ranging $3.7b sanctions-busting scheme
The indictment is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.
Glimmer in Covid surge: Less than 5% of all patients require critical care
Of the total 83,004 active cases on May 27, less than 3500 needed any kind of intervention -- oxygen therapy, ICU or ventilators.
North Koreans charged in wide-ranging $3.7b sanctions-busting scheme
The indictment is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.
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...
Aimia vows to fight Air Canada's court move to halt upcoming merger
Aimia Inc. says it plans to defend itself against a move by Air Canada in Quebec Superior Court to halt a merger that the smaller company sees as key to its corporate reinvention.
Rising US job losses stir fears of lasting economic damage
WASHINGTON — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.
Eli Apple agrees terms with Panthers after failed Raiders move
Cornerback Eli Apple has agreed to join the Carolina Panthers after leaving the New Orleans Saints.
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.
Factbox: What China's tougher national security regime could mean for Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) - 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.
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...
Ontario's strict rules for reopening dental clinics differ from other provinces
For dentists in Ontario, reopening their clinics means fulfilling a long list of expensive safety requirements that could be challenging to meet.
Woman jailed for five years after making child drink Dettol
The woman acted with "cruelty" after perceived misbehaviour by the child, a judge said.
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
OC teens form group to pass out free masks, encourage their use
Three Orange County teens have formed a group to give out at least 500 masks to help the community find unity after protests of stay-at-home orders.
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...
GAA Top 20: Leinster Hurling - Millennium men are overtaken by Shefflin and Carey
The big difficulty with choosing a Leinster Top 20 is that you could name an entire set of Kilkenny men and still be unable to accommodate lots of multiple All-Ireland winners.
Donald Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': legal experts
An executive order signed by Trump on Thursday directs federal agencies to clarify the scope of a law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies from liability for illegal content posted by users.
Alien fear led undie-clad man to carjack woman, bite cop, court told
Wearing only undies and ECG dots, Benedict Kearney carjacked a woman, sped down the wrong side of a road and then bit a policeman who tried to arrest him.
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 ...
Esteban Loaiza Blew Through $44M Before Being Caught With 44 Pounds of Cocaine
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Two-time world champion Gary Anderson storms into PDC Home Tour semi-finals
The Scot had another perfect night on the oche.
Twenty20 World Cup under threat as host Australia says schedule ‘very high risk’
But the ICC has rejected claims the tournament will be postponed, insisting a number of contingency plans are being considered.
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.
PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump
Speaking with the reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a "big conflict" was going on between India and China
Trump has officially declared war on Twitter and Facebook. Here's the latest on the executive order targeting social media and the reaction at internet companies.
Trump's executive order represents a direct challenge to social media companies like Twitter and Facebook, but legal experts say it faces steep hurdles.
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...
'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.
Rising US job losses stir fears of lasting economic damage
WASHINGTON — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.
Rony Abovitz confirms Magic Leap's new funding, will step down as CEO
Magic Leap has secured new funding to back its plan in building augmented reality tech for business use, but it will eventually move forward with a new CEO as Rony Abovitz is stepping down.
Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help police restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis city over the death of a black man seen in graphic video footage gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck.
Germany records highest number of anti-Semitic crimes since 2001 - Europe
German police registered 2,032 anti-Semitic crimes, including two killings, in 2019, up 13% from 2018.
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
We'll tackle interstate movement of armed bandits - Military assures Nigerians
The military was reacting to worries from some quarters that bandits could escape from states where the Armed Forces of Nigeria are currently bombarding them.
Woman jailed for five years after making child drink Dettol
The woman acted with "cruelty" after perceived misbehaviour by the child, a judge said.
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 ...
Twitter belatedly fact-checks 2 Chinese propaganda tweets from March
Twitter fact-checks tweets from Chinese government spokesman spreading coronavirus conspiracy theory
OnePlus to make affordable phones again, CEO Pete Lau confirms
Back when OnePlus One was released in 2014, the Shenzhen, China-based company had a vision of bringing excellent phones at the most affordable prices ever known. The strategy worked as they were co…
National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence
US News: Minnesota governor Tim Walz called in the National Guard on Thursday as looting broke out in St. Paul and a wounded Minneapolis braced for more violen
Danish fans take in soccer match on giant Zoom wall
Home team AGF Arhus described the setup as the world's first "virtual grandstand."
Qatar Denies Gulf Bloc Exit Rumours On Third Year Of "Illegal Blockade"
Qatar denied on Thursday that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to mark three years of isolation led by the regional bloc's heavyweight Saudi Arabia.
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.
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
Does Centre have unfettered powers to impose conditions on states borrowing money?
States can now borrow 2% more funds as long as they meet certain conditions – including abiding by the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme.
Investigation launched into 'horrific' cases of alleged child neglect
Child Safety Minister Di Farmer announced the investigation on Friday after the death of Willow Dunn and discovery of two teenage boys at a home in Stafford.
'Boys' club': Inquiry finds unacceptable sexual harassment, bullying at Airservices
Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has found a deeply troubling workplace culture at Airservices Australia, the federal agency responsible for safe skies.
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...
Madison Beer Responds To Backlash Over Complaining About Being Too ‘Pretty’ Amid A National Tragedy!
The singer thought she was just opening up about her personal struggles but people did not appreciate her complaining when it was basically all about
Mark Cuban lays out his plan to boost post-COVID economy: 'Give people checks that they have to spend'
Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told "Hannity" Thursday that the issuing of pre-loaded, federally funded debit cards is the best way to spur consumer demand and boost the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Shots fired at Denver protest over George Floyd as protesters block freeway
Shooting reported near Capitol but no immediate injuries as mayor calls on demonstrators to ‘leave weapons at home’
Cypriot Cabinet approves bill on EastMed Pipeline
Cyprus' government has approved the bill on the EastMed pipeline project, the country’s Energy Minister George Lakkotrypis said in a statement.
South Korea taps domestic tourism to revive industry
'Can we find tourism with eased social distancing? The brief answer is ‘yes’ but it’s going to be in domestic tourism and in a very limited way, very careful way,' says Korean tourism expert Wangoo Lee
Family petitions Ugwuanyi, IG over 70-year-old woman’s death
Raphael Ede, Enugu The family of one Lady Eucharia Ugwu from Itchi in the Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and the Inspector-General of...
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...
Maharashtra Governor appreciates Sonu Sood’s relief work
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has appreciated Sonu Sood for his work. The actor has helped many migrants reach their destination amid the lockdown.
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.
An economic Cold War was long coming
The US has always felt threatened by China’s rise. The Covid crisis has sharpened the conflict of economic interests
Woman jailed for five years after making child drink Dettol
The woman acted with "cruelty" after perceived misbehaviour by the child, a judge said.
Nevada law enforcement leaders call George Floyd’s death alarming
Nevada law enforcement leaders on Thursday distanced their agencies from the actions of a Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of an unarmed black man.
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.
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...
Twitter flags China spokesman’s tweet on Covid-19
Twitter posted a blue exclamation mark under a tweet by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, with a comment urging readers to check the facts about Covid-19.
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.
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.
COVID-19 in live updates: India sees highest single day jump as cases cross 1.65 lakh; recovery rate hikes to 42.88%
Maharashtra has the highest number of cases with nearly 60,000 positive cases of infection and close to 2,000 deaths.
COP26 climate talks pushed back to November 2021
The UN's climate science advisory panel makes it clear that time is not on our side
COVID-19 in India live updates: Gurugram adds 18 new containment zones as cases increase, total 63
Maharashtra has the highest number of cases with nearly 60,000 positive cases of infection and close to 2,000 deaths.
Donald Trump says PM Modi not in good mood over big border conflict with China, reiterates offer to mediate
Reiterating his offer to mediate between India and China on the border row, US President Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not in a good about the ongoing big conflict with China.
The Push to Modernize California Courts Hits a Budgetary Wall
The California Judicial Council's push for a digital courthouse is up in the air as the judiciary faces $216 million in budget cuts due to the viral pandemic.
Regulator Asks 5 Firms To Recall Diabetes Drug Over Carcinogen Concerns
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it has recommended five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall their diabetes drug metformin after the agency found high levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity in some versions of the medication.
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.
Motorcyclists protesting ban beat Lagos guards to a pulp
Deji Lambo There was tension in the Zone 4 of the Lekki Peninsula Scheme 1 in Lagos State recently when no fewer than 50 motorcyclists protesting the ban on their operations stormed the area with ...
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 ...
Coronavirus: Murrays bus services wait for green light to resume
Temperature checks and masks will be mandatory as the bus company puts in new measures to protect against COVID-19 spread.
Consumer confidence lifts in May but still at record lows - bank survey
Major purchase intentions have improved but over half of respondents expect bad times ahead.
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
CIDG files complaint vs 2 Chinese over makeshift hospital in Clark resort
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field Unit 3 also files a complaint against the lessee of the villa at the Fontana Leisure Park that housed the underground hospital and pharmacy
Jon Jones goes off on Dana White for ‘lying’ about ‘absurd’ money demand - ‘It’s absolute bullsh*t!’
Jon Jones took to social media to fire off on Dana White, accusing him of lying about the absurd money demand he allegedly requested to fight Francis Ngannou.
Mike Huckabee predicts Biden-Trump debate will be 'very ugly sight,' Trump will 'make sausage out of' ex-VP
Former Arkansas governor and Fox News contributor Mike Huckabee joked Thursday on "Hannity" that the mask worn by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at a Memorial Day event this week was actually "a gag."
Major car bomb attack averted in Pulwama
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Google Rescinds Offers To Thousands of Contract Workers
Google, facing an advertising slump caused by the pandemic, has rescinded offers to several thousand people who had agreed to work at the company as temporary and contract workers. From a report: "We're slowing our pace of hiring and investment, and are not bringing on as many new starters as we had...
Alien fear led undie-clad man to carjack woman, bite cop, court told
Wearing only undies and ECG dots, Benedict Kearney carjacked a woman, sped down the wrong side of a road and then bit a policeman who tried to arrest him.
Nissan Shares Fall as Turnaround Spending Leads to Massive Loss
Nissan Motor Co. shares fell as much as 7.7% after the Japanese automaker posted a 671 billion yen ($6.2 billion) net loss for the latest fiscal year due to new restructuring measures and the coronavirus pandemic.
National Guard called in to control Minneapolis riots
Violence continues for second day following death of black man in custody
Tam: NHL proposal being 'reviewed,' mandatory quarantine remains in place
Canada's top health official says proposals are being reviewed from sports leagues looking to resume play -- including the NHL -- but the mandatory 14-day quarantine for people entering the country remains in place for now.
1574 passengers arrive at Jammu, Srinagar Airports
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Female keeper attacked by two lions at popular NSW zoo
LATEST @ 12.30 PM | A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after being attacked by two lions at a zoo in NSW. Emergency crews were called to Shoalhaven Zoo just before 10.
'Boys' club': Inquiry finds unacceptable sexual harassment, bullying at Airservices
Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has found a deeply troubling workplace culture at Airservices Australia, the federal agency responsible for safe skies.
Parents oppose plan to reopen Lagos schools
Some parents in Lagos State have kicked against the reopening of schools in view of the continued spread of the coronavirus in the country. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the parents sai...
Proposed USCIS furlough could impact tech firms
Following the national lockdown which was announced in the US about two months ago, application and petition receipts have dropped to half, impacting the ability of the agency to continue to function effectively. The USCIS relies primarily on income from visa processing to keep itself running.
Notting Hill reeling after bodies identified as mother and son
Two people found dead at a home in Notting Hill in Melbourne's south-east were a mother and son.
Twitter labels Trump tweet as ‘glorifying violence’
U.S. president had said ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’ regarding protests in Minnesota.
Big boost for Barcelona: Positive update offered on key figures after return to training
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ASX climbs 4.2pc in May as fallen stocks find favour
A miraculous late run for the banks lifted the ASX from a mediocre month to sharp rise, adding to a rebound for mining, tech and restrictions-hit companies.
How the Premier League’s football feast TV schedule will look with all 92 matches televised
Every remaining match in the Premier League this season will be shown on live TV
Kaepernick voices support for Minneapolis protesters after killing of George Floyd
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback was ostracised by the NFL after his own protest in 2016.
West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose Tests Positive For Covid-19 As State Sees Highest One-Day Spike With New 344 Cases
A total of 4,536 cases have been reported from the state so far.
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.
Day 66 of coronavirus lockdown: Ground report from Indian cities
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Why the national cabinet must brace for the jobless wave
An analysis of the JobKeeper numbers shows how complicated a return to higher levels of employment will be.
IND-SAT: Study in India entrance test postponed till July
The exam is a 90-minute online proctored test with multiple-choice questions. It is conducted in English and has the verbal ability, quant, logical reasoning as sub-sections with 40, 25, and 25 marks each.
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
PMC, PCMC to help PMPML pay 2,200 daily wage workers
As reported by The Indian Express earlier, over the past fortnight, the PMPML had asked these workers to sit at home as the undertaking had no work for them amid the nationwide lockdown.
Liverpool morning headlines as Merseyside derby TV plan revealed
Here are the Liverpool morning headlines on Friday, May 29
Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Nawaz Sharif
Hearing has been adjourned till June 11
Cricket Australia boss casts doubt over ‘high risk’ T20 World Cup
Ireland one of 16 sides qualified for tournament scheduled to start in October
Bill Vance: Jensen-Healey famed engineer’s swan song
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COVID-19 Informer: Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested
Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.
Brazil sees record number of Covid-19 cases, more than 1,000 deaths in 24 hours
Brazil registered a new record in Covid-19 cases and more than 1,000 dead in a 24-hour period, according to official figures released on Thursday.
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
Court rules Bendigo Bank small business loans were 'unfair'
Federal Court finds Bendigo Bank breached unfair contracts provisions after ASIC probe, in a ruling that will apply to all lenders across Australia.
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".
Dutch trade minister candidate to head WTO, broadcaster says
AMSTERDAM — Dutch trade minister Sigrid Kaag is among the candidates to become the next director general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported, citing sources close to the matter.
US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on Friday: Donald Trump
"It's a very sad situation. It should have never happened. China should have stopped it at the source, but they didn't do that," Trump says
Twitter hides Trump and White House tweets over 'glorification of violence'
Twitter has hidden one of two recent tweets from US President Donald Trump, saying it “violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence.”
Ken Talbot's widow seeks $45m in damages over will
Amanda Talbot, widow of the late Queensland mining magnate, is suing lawyers over the handling of his estate, claiming it has cost her "hundreds of millions of dollars".
Softbank-backed Coupang under scrutiny after S.Korea warehouse virus outbreak
SEOUL (Reuters) - Deluged with online orders as the coronavirus epidemic swept South Korea, e-commerce giant Coupang opened a new groceries warehouse and logistics centre near Seoul in March, providing food and other essentials to shoppers sheltering at home.
Murray brothers to return to court in June as part of British battle
Jamie Murray is co-organising a tournament.
‘He’ll end up playing centre midfield’ – Jon Flanagan’s interesting take on world class Liverpool defender
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The rushed easing of lockdown measures could devastate Italy
When the novel coronavirus began spreading across the world earlier this year, Italy quickly became one of Europe's worst-affected countries and went into lockdown. Schools, shops, leisure centres and churches were swiftly shut and all Italians were told to remain indoors as much as possible.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gets $700 million in first performance-based payout
Tesla has awarded its CEO, Elon Musk, with the first out of 12 performance-based payouts — and it’s worth over a whopping $700 million.
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
‘Why Us?’ Protests over Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis
Floyd’s death has deeply shaken the country and sparked protests across US as local leaders repeatedly urge demonstrators to avoid violence
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.
On This Day: Janet Guthrie becomes first woman to compete in Indy 500
On May 29, 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. She completed 27 laps before her car became disabled.
Matt Hancock's obsession with hospitals has warped priorities and cost lives
The government’s chaotic approach has been to treat the sickness rather than stop the spread of the virus
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.
Chief Medical Officer backs voluntary use of face masks on public transport
Brendan Murphy has backed the voluntary use of face masks as a new study shows they can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when people are asymptomatic.
Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for U.S. business in China: report
BEIJING (Reuters) - 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.
‘PM Modi Not In Good Mood About What’s Going On With China’: Trump Says India Not Happy Over Border Issue
United States President Donald Trump while responding to a question over the ongoing border stand-off between India and China along the LAC in Ladakh, said that he has spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about it and the latter is not happy with “what’s going on with China”.
Setback For Jagan Reddy As Andhra High Court Overrules Top Poll Officer's Appointment
Andhra Pradesh High Court today ordered reinstatement of Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar as State Election Commissioner and set aside an ordinance amending Panchayat Raj Act to reduce State Election Commissioner's tenure to 3 years
MWSS says consumers in Metro can pay water bills in staggered amounts
To avoid bill shock, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System says the public can settle their accounts 'in drops'
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.
Twitter adds unprecedented warning to Trump tweet threatening to shoot Minneapolis protesters
Twitter has added an unprecedented warning to a Trump tweet, warning users that the post "glorifies violence".The message was added to a post in which Mr Trump seemed to threatened that people protesting against the death of an unarmed black man in custody could be shot.
Australian zoo worker mauled in 'harrowing' attack by lions
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Two lions attacked a woman worker at an Australian zoo on Friday as she was cleaning their enclosure, inflicting critical wounds on her head and neck, officials said.
India, US could strike a ‘smaller’ trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy
According to India's ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India and the US could strike a smaller trade deal in the coming weeks
Barcelona’s biggest transfer of this summer falls in place
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Mpilo nurse, three patients catch Covid-19
Four people in Bulawayo including a nurse at Mpilo Central Hospital and a patient who went to the health institution for treatment have tested positive for Covid-19.
Chief Medical Officer backs voluntary use of face masks on public transport
Brendan Murphy has backed the voluntary use of face masks as a new study shows they can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when people are asymptomatic.
This Is The Cancelled Google Pixel 4a XL
Images of the cancelled Google Pixel 4a XL have just surfaced. The phone actually appeared in both renders, and real-life images. Well, kind of. Renders
Taiwan president visits bookshop to show solidarity with Hong Kongers
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday visited a bookshop that has become a symbol of resistance to perceived Chinese encroachments on Hong Kong's liberties, vowing to give help to the city's citizens fleeing to the democratic island. Tsai this week became the first world leader to pledge specific
Trump calls protesters ‘thugs’ after George Floyd death in police custody
The US leader vowed that ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’.
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
38,431 migrants sent to their native states, over 1 lakh were registered
The administration claimed that the concerning states and the Indian Railways will consult if the demand of more Shramik train rise.
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
Coronavirus: Delhi to allow use of wood for cremating patients as bodies pile up in morgues
Using wood for the cremation of bodies was not permitted earlier for the fear of increasing the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
Cops That Kneed On George Floyd’s Neck Received Multiple Complaints In The Past
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Samsung's Next Galaxy Watch Appears on FCC Listing, Reveals More Information - Gizchina.com
Samsung's net-gen Galaxy Watch wearable has now appeared on the FCC listing revealing more information along the way. Here's what we now know about it.
Top facts about Oscar Wilde on the anniversary of his wedding
On November 30, 1900, legendary Irish author Oscar Wilde passed away
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 ...
Lady Gaga Rocks A Studded Pink Face Mask As She Hand Delivers Chromatica To Every Retailer
Lady Gaga, before the release of her upcoming album Chromatica, took to Instagram and shared that she will be hand delivering the copies of her album to every retailer.
In the Netherlands, robot waiters will serve customers amid virus
A restaurant in the Netherlands is planning on using robots as servers as lockdown restrictions lift.
Trump Confirms Deployment Of US Army To Shoot Protestors In Minneapolis Protesting Murder of Blacks By Police.
Trump Wants Army To Shoot Protestors - Confirms Troops Deployment.In a series of tweets,Trump says he wants the protestors to be shot
Twitter Restricts Trump Tweet for “Glorifying Violence”
""This Tweet violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence"
Dentists to reopen in less than two weeks but expect very long waits to be seen
Britain's chief dental officer has asked people to be patient as practices get up and running.
Kidnappers demand N20m to free Nasarawa CAN chair
Kidnappers of Nasarawa State chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Joseph Masin, have demanded N20 million to set him free.
The Idea of India: Crimes Against Migrants
The Idea of India is HuffPost India’s monthly conversation about how we see ourselves as a people and as a nation.
Twitter-Trump Tension Mounts on Warning Over Shooting Tweet
Tensions between Twitter Inc. and Donald Trump soared after the social-media platform warned users that the president broke its rules against violent speech, prompting critics to accuse the company of unfairly censoring one of its most prominent users.
Australian Pubs to Offer Free Beer as Breweries Rolling Out Free Kegs
It's been two months since pubs, bars and restaurants were forced to shut their doors in Australia due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and a lockdown, which the...
Pandemic hit to Japan's factory, retail sectors deeper than expected; jobless rate up to 2.6%
Japan's April factory output fell at a much faster-than-expected pace and retail sales tumbled the most in more than two decades as a coronavirus-triggered state of emergency dealt a heavy blow to the economy. Global activity ground to a halt in April as government-imposed lockdowns due to the pandemic disrupted…
Girl (5) rescued after lilo drifted to sea in ‘good health’
Shannon Rescue 115 helicopter called to scene on Thursday afternoon
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The Champions League upgrade Frank Lampard is eyeing to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga at Chelsea
With Kepa potentially heading back to Spain in the next transfer window, Chelsea are reportedly eyeing up his replacement
Inventor of ventilator used for coronavirus George Weisz dead at 90: report
George Weisz, a tinkerer-turned-mechanical engineer who designed a popular ventilator being used to treat the coronavirus, has died in the UK at the age of 90, according to a report.
Beijing Urges Foreign Nations to Cease Attempts at Meddling in Hong Kong Affairs
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Protest in Hong Kong over 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 and civic activity in the Asian financial center.
Harbhajan Blames 'Power Hungry' China For Spread of Coronavirus
Harbhajan also said that China is now happily making money by selling PPE kits and masks to the world.
Dissident Chinese artist warns of hidden cost of Beijing's Belt and Road deal
One of China’s most prolific and well-known political cartoonists warns the Victorian Premier over Beijing's signature policy.
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
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.
2 000 vehicles impounded for lockdown violations in Bulawayo
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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
'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.
Blue State Blues: Donald Trump Is Defending the First Amendment; Joe Biden Is Attacking It
Trump's rhetoric is over-the-top. Yet his actions, as usual, not only obey the First Amendment but reinforce it. Biden would do the opposite.
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.
Class opening
VARIOUS quarters support the view that if the country’s public schools are allowed to open as scheduled, the government ought to ensure the health, safety and welfare of students and teachers.
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"
Trump’s newly-signed executive order targets Twitter and other social media companies
In case you missed it, U.S. President Donald Trump was recently involved in a tiff of sorts with social media giants, Twitter. The basis of the issue stemmed from Twitter’s move to label two of the president’s Tweets as “potentially misleading”, with Trump responding angrily in a series of Tweets on his account, which has 80.4 million followers.
(Images) Gorgeous Nike & LFC training kit with pink features leaked online
There has been an avalanche of leaks in the last few weeks of Liverpool’s new Nike attire, and the latest nugget will surely interest a great number of fans. Footy Headlines, known for their accura…
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Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.
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...
Pam 'never really married' - Entertainment News
Pamela Anderson's brief 2020 'marriage' to movie boss Jon Peters never happened, according to the Baywatch star.
Alleged Daesh Tape Calls COVID-19 Divine Retribution for Enemies
Daesh has ramped up attacks on both security forces and civilians in remote rural areas of Iraq while the local government is focusing its efforts on tackling the...
Science News Briefs from All Over
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Kidnappers’ buildings demolished in Calabar - The Nation Nigeria
The Cross River State government has pulled down buildings said to be owned by kidnappers in Calabar, the state capital...
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...
MotoGP, British and Australian Grands Prix cancelled
MotoGP: Customers who have purchased a ticket that they will be given the option of either transferring their booking directly to 2021, or taking a full refund.
Spoilers: Geoff reels in Corrie as makes a devastating discovery
Geoff is left in shock when he makes a huge discovery.
UPS Adds Peak Delivery Surcharge To Manage eCommerce Demand Amid Pandemic
UPS will charge an extra fee for companies shipping certain amounts of packages.
Liverpool starlet in demand, Bristol Rovers target set to move – League One morning headlines
The stories making the headlines around League One on May 29
How to Watch the Smithsonian Pride Alliance’s Free Virtual Concert
Catch "Project Pride," featuring performances by Tig Notaro, Rufus Wainwright and Big Freedia, on YouTube this Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern time
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...
Don't open state borders, relax borrowing limits: Chhattisgarh CM to Shah
The telephonic conversation between Baghel and Union Home Minister took place on Thursday
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
Xbox Family Settings app for Android ready to download
In an effort to help parents manage their households in this time of COVID-19, Microsoft’s Xbox team has introduced a new app. The Xbox Family Settings App which is still in preview mode on t…
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
Yogi Govt To Sign Pact With Industry Bodies To Provide Employment To 9.5 Lakh Workers Each Year
The Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government will today (29 May) sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the industry bodies like Indian Industries Association (IIA), National Real Estate Development Council and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to provide employment to 9.5 lakh workers in the state, Times of India has reported.
Lockdown 5.0: Amit Shah meets PM Modi after talk with chief ministers on future course
Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited PM Modi to discuss the future course of the nationwide lockdown as Lockdown 4.0 nears an end.
NIA files chargesheet in Purnea fake currency case
The National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet in connection with a fake currency case, reported at Purnea, Bihar.The case relates to the recovery of fake currency having a total face value of Rs 1,90,500.
Dissident Chinese artist warns of hidden cost of Beijing's Belt and Road deal
One of China’s most prolific and well-known political cartoonists warns the Victorian Premier over Beijing's signature policy.
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...
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.
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.
'Shamelessly Endorsed by Brahmanical Purity': Kent Apologises For Ad Demeaning Domestic Help, Hema Malini Clarifies
Kent RO's atta maker focusing on 'infections' carried by the domestic help is all that is wrong with our classist society, Twitter points out until the brand finally apologises and Hema Malini issues public statement
The Office Actor John Krasinski Responds To Backlash Received For Selling ‘Some Good News’ To ViacomCBS
When John Krasinski announced that his show 'Some Good News' is sold to ViacomCBS, fans were disappointed. A lot of The Office actor fans tweeted to him expressing their disappointment. His follower
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chief Medical Officer backs voluntary use of face masks on public transport
Brendan Murphy has backed the voluntary use of face masks as a new study shows they can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when people are asymptomatic.
Govt moves to halt crude export in natural state - The Nation Nigeria
In its bid to sustain the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government (FG) is putting plans in motion to implement ways to halt...
Afghanistan to Play Test Against Australia in November
Afghanistan’s national cricket team is scheduled to play a one-off test match against Australia in Perth from November 21 to November 25, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said in a statement o
Worshippers at Jewish temple dating back 2,700 years 'took cannabis'
The discovery of cannabis in the form of hashish has shocked Biblical scholars
Covid-19: The world is still far from herd immunity for coronavirus
Rest of World News: The percentage of people who have been infected with Covid-19 across the world so far is still in the single digits. The numbers are a fraction of the
Boy, 12, charged over death of girl in WA ute rollover
A 12-year-old boy has been charged over the death of a girl thrown from the tray of the ute he was driving in far north Western Australia.
GMB's Dr Mark Porter clears up confusion over new lockdown rules
Good Morning Britain fans had their questions answered
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...
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.
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 ...
Outdoors Enthusiasts: Play It Safe This Busy Queen’s Birthday
Enjoy your Queen’s Birthday weekend, but please put safety first. That’s the message from Rescue Coordination Centre NZ (RCCNZ), Coastguard NZ and Water Safety New Zealand to boaties, hunters, trampers and other outdoors enthusiasts.
Carmelo Anthony weighs in on Michael Jordan-LeBron James GOAT debate
Carmelo Anthony wasn’t comfortable with the question, but he acknowledges there is just one basketball GOAT — Michael Jordan. The former New York Knick — who talked with CBS Sports on
ACT govt rules out business loans and grants, hospitality package welcomed
Chief Minister Andrew Barr says assistance for other ailing sectors is being considered.
Award-winning drama 'Poppie Nongena' coming to DStv BoxOffice
The movie, 'Poppie Nongena' based on the award-winning novel by Elsa Joubert will be available on DStv BoxOffice in June.
Premier League return on 17 June CONFIRMED with Man City v Arsenal first, all 92 games on TV and FREE BBC matches
MILLIONS of football fans were tonight celebrating the return of the Premier League on June 17. All 92 matches will be live on TV, with a third of them totally free. They kick off with Man City vs …
Scrapping of 7.75% savings bonds to hit savers, pensioners
According to fund managers and analysts, the 7.75 per cent Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2018 was the favourite investment option for savers and pensioners who considered these bonds as safe and generating adequate returns.
When Britain failed to protect America from a flu pandemic in China
Before Covid-19, British colonial authorities allowed a deadly flu virus to spread from Hong Kong in 1968 with devastating consequences for the US and the rest of the world – one million people died.
UFC’s female warriors set to rip the roof off Las Vegas arena
Katlyn Chookagian and Antonina Shevchenko face-off in battle of the lightweights
Swifts, Giants stars slam government on community netball inaction
NSW Swifts captain Maddy Proud, coach Briony Akle, Giants captains Jo Harten and Julie Fitzgerald and Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett have written to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
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.
Spykar Lifestyles makes a return to the new normal; resumes operation in 37 stores
The company which in all runs 350 stores across the country, claims to have got 45-55% of its business back
Minister flags law review after Rio blows up 46,000-yr-old Aboriginal site
The caves in WA are the only inland site in Australia to showing evidence of continual human occupation through the last Ice Age.
Timberwolves call for healing, change after police killing in Minnesota
'Our community is grieving the senseless tragedy and death of George Floyd,' a club statement says
George Floyd death: Donald Trump calls protestors ‘thugs’, demonstrations continue in Minneapolis
The president also said that he will send the National Guard troops and ‘get the job done right’ if Mayor Jacob Frey failed to bring the city under control.
PL optimistic fans will return
The Premier League says there is “optimism that we will see fans back in the stadiums next season”, but crowds are likely to return “on a phased basis”.
Swifts, Giants stars slam government on community netball inaction
NSW Swifts captain Maddy Proud, coach Briony Akle, Giants captains Jo Harten and Julie Fitzgerald and Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett have written to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Migrant worker’s body found after 4 days in Jhansi
Officials said that the body had decomposed in the four days that it was lying unattended inside the train toilet. Officials said that a post mortem will be conducted on the body on Friday.
Afghanistan to Play Test Against Australia in November
Afghanistan’s national cricket team is scheduled to play a one-off test match against Australia in Perth from November 21 to November 25, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said in a statement o
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 ...
Facebook: Trump's Social Media Order 'Will Restrict More Speech Online, Not Less'
Twitter has not yet publicly responded to the order
Stars say 'Central Park' celebrates family, musicals, being outside
NEW YORK, May 29 (UPI) -- The new musical cartoon comedy, Central Park, proves a family doesn't have to be dysfunctional to be hilarious.
BAT Sues Government Over Cigarette Ban As Smokers Turn To Smoking Rooibos
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced that it is suing the government over its decision to extend the ban on tobacco sales
Omotola Jalade reacts as her husband flies back Chinese nationals who arrived Nigeria weeks ago
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared photos of her husband, Captain Ekeinde flying out Chinese nationals who arrived Nigeria weeks ago. According to the beautiful actress, her husband was involved in flying back the Chinese
Coronavirus may lead to $8.5 trillion loss in global output, sharpest since Great Depression: UN
Globally, coronavirus has infected 5,813,997 people and killed 360,397, according to Johns Hopkins University
Mum died 'after being given too much paracetamol by accident'
Police have launched a criminal investigation into the death of Laura Higginson, 30, who died at Whiston Hospital.
'When the looting starts, the shooting starts': Trump weighs in on Minneapolis protests
Protesters set a police precinct building on fire in Minneapolis as riots spread to neighbouring St Paul, amid anger over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody.
Australia condemns Hong Kong security laws but says no China sanctions
Australia has joined the United States to condemn China's new national security laws for Hong Kong which they say will curtail civil liberties.
Boy, 12, charged over death of girl in WA ute rollover
A 12-year-old boy has been charged over the death of a girl thrown from the tray of the ute he was driving in far north Western Australia.
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 ...
'Yeats … the wine lodge?' Educating Rita at 40 – in pictures
Willy Russell’s play, about a working-class woman’s Open University education, made a star of Julie Walters. It was first staged 40 years ago this summer – here’s a look back at its history
Alia Bhatt Reads Out From 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', Shares PIC!
Alia Bhatt shared a photo where she is seen reading the 'Harry Potter' adventure.
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 ...
Rising waters close launches
Rising lake levels have forced the closure of all boat launches at the north end of Kalamalka Lake.
Red light: Australian MotoGP cancelled
The fall-out of the coronavirus continues to be felt in the sporting world, this time with officials axing the Australian MotoGP in October.
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.
Kashmir movement in ‘final phase’: scholar
Prof Khursheed Ahmad says main issue of right of self-determination for Kashmiris should be raised at every level
Thailand to further ease restrictions, shorten curfew hours
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will next week shorten curfew hours and ease restrictions on more businesses, the government said on Friday, in response to its low numbers of locally transmitted cases of the coronavirus.
Sonu Sood Gets Lauded By Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh For Helping Migrant Workers: “It Fills Me With Immense Pride…”
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday praised Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, who was born and brought up in the state, for his charity amid the coronavirus pandemic."It fills me with immen
Capital flows running out of steam as DIIs taper after FPIs
After some relief was seen in April when the pace of FPI selling eased as central banks across the world announced stimulus packages, both local and foreign investors seem to have run out of steam.
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
Fitness wearables provide early-warnings for Covid symptoms, study finds
US News: WASHINGTON DC: Preliminary research has found that constant stream of data from wearable devices such as Oura rings, Fitbits and Apple Watches reveal .
Rand falls, focus on Trump’s Hong Kong response
In fixed income, the yield on the 10-year government bond was up 2.5 basis points at 8.96%.
Britain's biggest solar farm will be size of 600 football pitches
Nearly one million solar panels will be installed on farm land on the north Kent coast.
Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck had 18 previous internal complaints against him
The Minneapolis police officer who was filmed kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for several minutes even as he said “I can’t breathe” has previously been the subject of multiple complaints filed to the Minneapolis Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division, it has emerged.Mr Chauvin, who has been fired
Renault to cut 14,600 jobs worldwide and lower capacity
Cost reductions aimed at outlasting the downturn that has rocked the auto industry
Dog walkers discover WWII RAF fighter plane buried in sand for 76 years
The RAF confirmed that the wreckage is one of their Bristol Beaufighters that crashed soon after taking off.
'Has to be special' - Derby County fans react to striker news
Jahmal Hector-Ingram is training with the Rams first-team ahead of the return of Championship football
Spoilers: Andrea reveals shock revenge plan against Jamie in Emmerdale
Andrea takes drastic action following her latest discovery.
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
Buhari seeks Senate’s approval for $5.513b external loan
The Federal Government also intends to borrow Euro 995million from the Export-Import Bank of Brazil to support Green imperative and enhance the....
How will Europe's 'Big Five' look after the restart?
Football fans in England and Italy received the news they had been waiting for on after the Premier League and Serie A got restart dates.
Report: Jack Harrison assessed by Manchester City as Leeds United post training photo
The winger is expected to remain at Leeds United for the rest of the season.The winger is expected to remain at Leeds United for the rest of the season.
Teachers issue 'devastating' update on Long Eaton school after major fire
Fire crews worked through the evening to control the large blaze
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.
Damaging winds tipped to hit Ballarat and Hepburn Shire
Strong northerly winds are expected to hit Ballarat and the Hepburn Shire at the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning, with...
Former South Korean 'comfort women' leader apologises for 'banking errors'
SEOUL (Reuters) - The former leader of an advocacy group for South Korean victims of Japanese wartime sexual violence on Friday denied allegations of misusing funds meant for the victims but apologised for “banking errors”.
Kentucky protester loses job over effigy hanging; Lee Greenwood 'furious' song was used
A Kentucky protester who was recently seen participating in the hanging of an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear has lost his job, according to reports.
Bars shut as task force arrests impersonators of army officers
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ministerial Task team on the Enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions has arrested eight persons ...
India's lockdown strictest; economic impact to be deeper than other countries: Jefferies
A US investment bank report says India's detection rates have also climbed lately and doubling rate has plateaued at ~13-day level; medical infra is now getting stretched in certain cities, with hospitals at 100 per cent plus capacity utilisation in Mumbai, says report
13 cities including Hyderabad makes 70 per cent coronavirus cases in India
As many as 13 cities including Hyderabad has made 70 per cent of coronavirus cases in the country. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Thane, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur,...
Ardagh to repay debt as it raises $715m in bond sale
Glass and metal container group led by Paul Coulsen operates facilities in 12 countries
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
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.
Red light: Australian MotoGP cancelled
The fall-out of the coronavirus continues to be felt in the sporting world, this time with officials axing the Australian MotoGP in October.
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.
NFL coaches could be back at the office soon
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced a two-week extension of the league's virtual off-season, but coaches could be allowed back at team facilities soon.
Manchester United great Ryan Giggs makes Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho claim
Man Utd want to sign Jadon Sancho this summer and former winger Ryan Giggs is an admirer of the England international.
Red light: Australian MotoGP cancelled
The fall-out of the coronavirus continues to be felt in the sporting world, this time with officials axing the Australian MotoGP in October.
10 huge EastEnders spoilers from Ben's groundbreaking episode
A game-changing instalment of EastEnders is approaching, and here's all you need to know about what it entails.
Why US, Europe were hit harder by Covid-19? Scientists look at regional disparities, immune system
Researchers examined differences in genetics and immune system responses, separate virus strains and regional contrasts in obesity levels and general health.
Star reiterates plan to stick to current agreement and join Barcelona in 2021 after loan spell
Rumours of early switch, interest from Inter...
THE LIST: Star turns by Kaiser Chiefs, Imogen Heap and Twin Atlantic are online this week
We may not be able to get out as much us usual but there are plenty of online events to enjoy over the next seven days:
Harry Redknapp admits Airdrie talks but 'rules out takeover'
Shock reports suggested the former Spurs gaffer would be heading to North Lanarkshire
Telangana ready to face possible locust attack
About 15,000 litres of pesticides would be kept ready at the borders of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh from where the locusts are likely to enter the State.
Kitakyushu declares it is in 2nd wave of coronavirus
The city of Kitakyushu in Japan's southwest said Friday it has been hit by a second wave of coronavirus infections following a recent surge in the number of new cases. "I recognize that we are in the middle of the second wave," Mayor Kenji Kitahashi told a meeting of the…
UFC, NASCAR at Bristol lead weekend sports slate
May 29 (UPI) -- American welterweight Tyron Woodley will make his Octagon return for UFC Fight Night against Gilbert Burns on Saturday as one of the highlights of this sports weekend, which also includes live soccer, baseball and NASCAR.
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...
Dan Meis gives 'fake news' response to Everton new stadium rumour
The architect was sent a rumour on social media but firmly shot it down
100 Million Android users are affected by this Chinese Spyware App
In recent Android builds, the operating system has offered its users an improved degree of control over what resources or areas an application has access to. However, this system is still abused by many applications that do not require many of the permissions they require to operate. Now, a Chinese developer’s apps have been labeled …
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.
Redmi K30 Pro Gets 400 Yuan Price Cut For 618 Sales in China - Gizchina.com
Redmi K30 Pro Is A Highend Mid-Range Smartphone and for 618 Sales, Xiaomi is bringing a sale on the phone for a limited time only.
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…
Blue Impulse jets fly over Tokyo to salute medical workers
The Japan Air Self Defense Force's aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday in a salute to medical workers on the frontline against the coronavirus pandemic. As a team of six T-4 training jets streaked across a clear blue sky shortly after noon, doctors and nurses…
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 64,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,317
Pakistan News: The Ministry of National Health Services reported that 25,309 cases were diagnosed in Sindh, 22,964 in Punjab, 8,842 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 3,928 in B
Xbox Series X to support older Xbox games natively, high frame-rate versions also promised
The Xbox Series X will be able to run all older Xbox games with ease at higher frame rates. Microsoft says some old titles will be enhanced for the Series X too.
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.
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.
PM backs NSW going it alone on travel bubble with New Zealand
States whose borders are open could strike a travel deal with New Zealand ahead of other states whose borders are closed, Scott Morrison says.
Tokyo shares snap 4-day winning streak amid U.S.-China tensions
Tokyo shares fell Friday, with both the benchmark Nikkei and Topix indexes snapping their four-day winning streaks, amid concern about worsening U.S.-China tensions over Beijing's new security law that Washington says will undermine the autonomy of Hong Kong. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 38.42 points, or 0.18 percent,…
World's officially oldest man dies in UK aged 112
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Murray brothers to return to court in June as part of British battle
Jamie Murray is co-organising a tournament.
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.
Japan's Defence Chief Urges Probe Into Hacker Attack on Telecom Giant Amid Data Leak Fears
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan’s Defence Minister Taro Kono has called for thoroughly investigating a hacker attack on a national telecom giant after media reports that data...
Malaysia's Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle
Rest of World News: 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 h
Russia reports record one-day rise in coronavirus deaths
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Friday reported 232 deaths from the new coronavirus in the last 24 hours, a record one-day amount that pushed the nationwide death toll to 4,374.
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…
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.
Dissident Chinese artist warns of hidden cost of Beijing's Belt and Road deal
One of China’s most prolific and well-known political cartoonists warns the Victorian Premier over Beijing's signature policy.
'It's not as attractive as it was': New security law puts pressure on businesses in Hong Kong
Chinese leaders said the new law was needed to combat unspecified threats in the semi-autonomous region.
John Hawkes hopes 'End of Sentence' brings fathers, sons closer
LOS ANGELES, May 29 (UPI) -- John Hawkes plays a widowed father reconnecting with his son in End of Sentence, premiering Friday on video-on-demand services. Hawkes hopes life imitates art and brings families who watch the film closer.
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 ...
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
Tony McGregor shows off flashy car as he barbecues with Proper 12 sauce
He shared a number of photos on his Instagram story
Taiwan president visits bookshop to show solidarity with Hong Kongers
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday visited a bookshop that has become a symbol of resistance to perceived Chinese encroachments on Hong Kong’s liberties, vowing to give help to the city’s citizens fleeing to the democratic island.
Chelsea: N’Golo Kante’s absence impacts more than football matches
N’Golo Kante has brought attention to himself by taking a leave of absence from Chelsea, citing fears about COVID-19. At the risk of sounding hyperbolic,...
Notting Hill reeling after bodies identified as mother and son
Two people found dead at a home in Notting Hill in Melbourne's south-east were a mother and son.
Trump says 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' with military threat
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Schoolboy in heartfelt call for annual NHS day in online petition
Child's call for annual celebration to show thanks and remember frontline NHS staff who lost their lives fighting Covid-19.
Jackie Kennedy's beauty secrets revealed: Dermatologist's notes reveal the First Lady applied facial toner to her armpits and kept walking to a minimum for fear of developing varicose veins
Unearthed consultation documents released by the Dr Erno Laszlo Institute, which are on loan to NYC's Makeup Museum, offer a glimpse of the former First Lady's tailored skincare routine.
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 ...
US might throw out thousands of Chinese graduate students
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students
Trump takes aim at WHO as US economic outlooks worsens
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.
Senator Ted Cruz Calls For Criminal Investigation of Twitter
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Axios: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), in a letter Friday to the Justice and Treasury departments, is calling for a criminal investigation of Twitter over allegations the company is violating U.S. sanctions against Iran. Twitter is already under fire from President ...
Cinema in the time of COVID-19: Martin Scorsese makes new short film about isolation
'What I look forward to in the future is carrying with me what I have been forced to learn in these circumstances,' says Scorsese.
Men Hired For Sexual Fantasy Arrested After Breaking Into Wrong House Armed With Machetes
In a sex fantasy gone wrong, two men were arrested after they broke into the wrong house The two men who had been hired for the sexual fantasy were armed
Breaking: SC of The Bahamas to Implement Massive Regulatory Changes
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas is set to implement a range of new regulations, including leverage restrictions and banning binary options.
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
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
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 ...
Donald Trump’s ‘When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts’ Is From Miami Police Chief Accused Of Racism
Donald Trump tweeted an apparent threat against Minneapolis protesters in the early morning hours on Friday, saying he would send in the National Guard to respond and vowing that, “When the ...
Mt Ruapehu Ski Areas To Open In July
Mt Ruapehu is planning to open both Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas on July 1.
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.
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...
UK automotive production at lowest level since WW2, to cost industry $15B
With auto factories closed due to coronavirus, it's clear that production was going to take a hit. Now we know just how big an impact it had in the UK.
Property investor IPUT increases revolving credit facility by €50m
IPUT, one of Ireland's largest institutional property investors, has increased its revolving credit facility (‘RCF’) by €50m to €300m.
Hot Tomato’s runway gig with Sheppard a flying success
History was made on the Gold Coast Airport tarmac this afternoon, with Aussie band Sheppard performing live as part of 1029 Hot Tomato’s Runway Gig. The concert was the first of its kind to ever take…
Woody Allen: Actors who denounce me are ‘silly’
Mira Sorvino, Greta Gerwig, Colin Firth and Rebecca Hall have distanced themselves from the director they previously worked with.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Banned from Wearing Face Shield Despite Being Effective Protection Against COVID-19
A flight attendant claimed that she was not allowed to wear a face shield because it does not fit in with American Airlines' 'image standards.'
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.
MBBS fee hike in Punjab: ‘It seems govt wants to make studying medicine unaffordable for the poor’
The critics also lashed out at the decision to increase the fee at a time when doctors are at the frontline fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, calling the move "shameful".
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
Police call for SIX 'high risk' Premier League games to be moved to neutral venues over crowd fears... with Liverpool, Man United, Man City and Newcastle all facing big-game switches
On Thursday, the division announced that the action would resume on June 17 with the two games clubs have in-hand before a full round of fixtures, involving all 20 sides, over the weekend of June 20.
40 kilograms of explosives: Thwarting a nightmare at Pulwama
The car from which the Jammu and Kashmir police recovered explosives and thwarted a Pulwama type attack belonged to Hizbul Mujahideen operative Hidayatullah Malik.
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.
Meet Michigan’s greatest boys high school golfers since 2000
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UFC, NASCAR at Bristol lead weeked sports slate
May 29 (UPI) -- American welterweight Tyron Woodley will make his Octagon return for UFC Fight Night against Gilbert Burns on Saturday as one of the highlights of this sports weekend, which also includes live soccer, baseball and NASCAR.
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...
Alumni association seizes chance to help amid crisis
WITH many areas in the country seemingly set to graduate or have graduated from an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ), the ongoing pandemic gave light as to how people reacted during a crisis.
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.
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 ...
Wipro share price gains nearly 6% after Thierry Delaporte named new CEO and MD
Wipro share price climbed 5.6% to the day's high of Rs 210.5 on the BSE against the last closing value of Rs 199.30. Volume-wise, 18.8 lakh and 162 lakh shares were trading on BSE and NSE counters, both above the 5, 10 and 30-day average
Notting Hill reeling after bodies identified as mother and son
Two people found dead at a home in Notting Hill in Melbourne's south-east were a mother and son.
Donald Trump threatens to shoot looters at George Floyd protest in Minneapolis
US President Donald Trump, is being bashed on social media after he tweeted just after midnight on Friday a threat to shoot rioters in Minnesota. The protests come following the death of George Floyd, who died
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.
TikTok's ratings went upto 4.4 stars on Play Store after Google removed 8 million negative reviews
From a disappointing 1.2, the ratings of TikTok have moved up to 4.4 after Google removed over 8 million negative reviews from the Play Store.
Swifts, Giants stars slam government on community netball inaction
NSW Swifts captain Maddy Proud, coach Briony Akle, Giants captains Jo Harten and Julie Fitzgerald and Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett have written to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
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-
UK police want Liverpool's title-clincher played at neutral venue
British police want at least six English 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. EPL chiefs have set June 17 as the date for the top flight to...
Sports in the Carolinas can resume, yet some aren’t ready
Gov. Henry McMaster will allow some South Carolina sports to start practicing on Saturday, though not all will.
RBI imposes Rs 4 crore penalty on Citibank; here’s why
The RBI has also imposed penalty on three co-operative banks for non-compliance with various directions issued by it.
Financial Markets Continue To Rise Despite Dismal Employment Data
The April unemployment rate was 14.7 percent as jobless claims continue to roll in. Q1 GDP was down 5 percent. If consumer spending does not rebound, then the r
Surgeon cares for patient's dog for nearly a year in New Jersey
The bond between a dog and its owner is a special one, and one man from New Jersey was treated to an emotional reunion nearly a year in the making.
Jamie Foxx Joins Protest in Minnesota: 'God Bless George and His Family'
Actor-singer Jamie Foxx joined a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday in solidarity over the death of George Floyd. Foxx offered condolences and urged calm alongside Floyd's longtime friend, retired NBA player Stephen Jackson.
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...
J&K Congress leader Soz’s wife moves SC against his house arrest
In her plea filed though advocate Sunil Fernandes, Mumtazunnisa Soz said she “has reasonable grounds for believing” that her husband “has been placed under house arrest in an unlawful and manifestly illegal exercise of powers...and in total disregard of the procedure established by law”.
ASIC flags payday lending concerns once COVID-19 fiscal stimulus dries up
More Australians will likely turn to high-risk payday loans when existing coronavirus stimulus measures run out in September, ASIC has warned.
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. . . .
Barcelona manager fumes as La Liga rule change threatens to take away a key advantage
Will this make a big difference?
Bengal to reopen places of worship from June 1, workforce in govt offices to increase
Mamata Banerjee blamed the Railways for undoing her government’s success in “controlling the spread of Covid-19 in the last two months” by sending trains packed with migrant labourers to the state without consulting her government.
Coronavirus: French clubs can play July friendlies, LFP confirms
Lyon owner Jean-Michel Aulas had appealed for clubs to be allowed to play friendlies in July, and approval has come from league chiefs.
Human rights Commission asks governors to address the needs of almajiri kids
The National Human Rights Commission has asked northern governors to rehabilitate Almajiri children.
Kylie Jenner Responds To Forbes’ Claims That She Lied Her Way To Billionaire Status
After Forbes magazine announced that they were removing Kylie Jenner from their list of billionaires and stripped her of the title “World’s
Man struck and killed trying to rescue turtle on interstate
RACINE, Wis. — A tow truck driver attempting to rescue a turtle Friday on an interstate highway in southeastern Wisconsin was struck and killed by a semi-trailer driver who then fled the scene, authorities said.
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 ...
NBC News launched a 'Meet the Press' video series with college journalists acting as the press — here's what it covers and how to watch
NBC News is giving college journalists the chance to ask lawmakers about issues impacting communities, campuses, and the future of higher education.
Dave Rennie moves on from Glasgow with pride and a little regret
Dave Rennie is confident that he’s left Glasgow in a better place than he found them, their culture as strong as ever, with young internationals throughout the side.
Havertz scores before making way with injury as Bayer Leverkusen move up to third on Bundesliga
Havertz won it in the 54th minute when he latched onto Leon Bailey’s cute pass.
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...
‘Quiz’ Review: A(nother) Very British Scandal Holds No Heat in This Stephen Frears Drama
A retelling of a true "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?" scandal, "Quiz" feels too easy.
Indian manufacturers hail end to export curbs on paracetamol APIs
India has the capacity to export 4,000 metric tonnes of paracetamol APIs every month
Rajasthan SDO performs last rites of infant
According to officials, the family returned to the village from Mumbai earlier this month, and the girl’s father tested Covid-19 positive on May 23. However, the child, who died of diarrhoea, had tested negative for the virus.
The conversation that revealed Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat came ready for Lagosians
I unintentionally followed the conversation between the two men, who are now the Governor and Deputy Governor of Lagos State.
Newt Gingrich: Anger is justified over George Floyd’s killing – rioting is not and should have been prevented
The death Monday of George Floyd, a black man in police custody, is a complete outrage. The complete failure of Minneapolis officials to stop and prevent the ensuing rioting is a second outrage.
Justin Hartley Is Dating Soap Star Sofia Pernas Following Chrishell Stause Split
Justin Hartley appears to be moving on from his split from Chrishell Stause with actress Sofia Pernas. On Friday, Us Weekly confirmed that the former Young and
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, . . .
Luke Kelly statue vandalised for the fifth time in just over a year
The Luke Kelly statue on Dublin's Sheriff Street has been vandalised for the fifth time in just over a year.
DETECTIVE COMICS Writer Dishes on His JOKER 80TH ANNIVERSARY 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR Story
The longtime Batman editor/writer gets to take on the Joker.
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.
Sandy Kenyon reviews 'The High Note,' says star Tracee Ellis Ross confronts mother's legacy
As the star of ABC's hit sitcom "Black-ish," Tracee Ellis Ross has stepped outside of the giant shadow of her famous mother, Diana Ross. But in a new movie available by way of video on demand, the TV star confronts her legacy directly.
Will Telangana Schools Re-Open To Combat With Covid Pandemic?
Questions around the reopening of schools in Telangana are causing concerns among both parents as teachers, even as the state government’s Education Department remains silent on the opening date for schools or how they will manage physical distancing in the classroom amidst the pandemic.
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.
Student loan borrowers say the government is unfairly taking their tax refunds — here’s what they are doing about it, and Chase Sapphire reward points can now be redeemed for groceries and takeout
Friday’s top personal finance stories
Covid-19: Five ways ahead as Tamil Nadu crosses 20,000 positive cases
As Tamil Nadu crossed 20,000 positive cases on Friday, here are five measures that can help the state overcome the coronavirus crisis.
Customs and Border Protection flew a Predator B drone over Minneapolis as protests rocked the city
The drone flight came amid intense protests in Minneapolis following the death of a black man after a police officer knelt on his neck.
Newly released transcripts show Michael Flynn asking the Russian ambassador not to 'box us in' before Trump's inauguration
"When we come in, we can then have a better conversation about where, where we're gonna go, uh, regarding uh, regarding our relationship," Flynn said.
REVEALED: Kogi’s index case is chief imam of Kabba
The community in Kogi from which the index case of the coronavirus was recorded says the virus was contracted within the state.
Michael Vick Has Bold QB Comparison For Tua Tagovailoa
Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick has an interesting player comparison for Tua Tagovailoa, who was drafted No. 5 overall by Miami.
Police: 1 dead after shots fired at protesters in Detroit
One person was killed in downtown Detroit after someone in an SUV fired shots into a crowd of people protesting George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis custody, a Detroit police spokeswoman...
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
Globe editorial: Has the pandemic changed Doug Ford?
When Premier Ford ordered a swift shutdown of the province, his law and order instincts, and his plain language, caught the public mood
Videos: White House Under Lockdown Amid 'Justice for Floyd' Protests in Washington, DC
The White House was placed under lockdown on Friday evening as thousands of protesters in Washington, DC converged on the presidential mansion demanding justice for...
Emmerdale actress Sally Dexter teases big return for Faith Dingle months after exit
Emmerdale fans will likely be seeing Faith Dingle again, following her fleeing the village last year
The best kids movies to stream on Netflix
From animations to classics, Fox News has compiled a list of the best kid-friendly movies currently available to stream.
Forbes Magazine Has Revoked Kylie Jenner’s Billionaire Status And Accused Her Of Lying
She's only worth a paltry $900 million.
Video calls, GPay: Sex workers turn to tech to earn a living in Tamil Nadu
For the past two months, Lakshmi* has hardly stepped out of her home. But every night, after her children go to bed, the 35-year-old sex worker puts o
George Floyd protests: National Guard mobilized in Atlanta; fatal shooting in Detroit
Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities.
Larian drops Baldur's Gate 3 gameplay teaser, reveal coming on June 6
We'll see more starting with the Guerrilla Collective livestream.
Environmentalist makes case for wetland
An environmentalist, Mr. Adedamola Ogunsesan, Project Manager of LCF, has said wetland is more beneficial to the ecosystem than buildings.
‘Ted Lasso’ First Look Brings Jason Sudeikis to Apple TV+
Ted Lasso is the latest Apple TV+ original, starring Jason Sudeikis as a hapless soccer coach.
Los Angeles restaurants reopen as virus lockdown eases
Los Angeles restaurants and hair salons were granted permission to reopen immediately Friday, as restrictions were eased despite fears the city has become a coronavirus hotspot. Restaurants in Los Angeles county -- which has suffered more than half of California's virus deaths -- will be allowed
'It is dire:' Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
The British Columbia government has permitted logging on more than 900 square kilometres of land despite its being listed as critical caribou habitat, says
'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.”
Summerlin Fourth of July parade to go virtual
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Summerlin Council, organizer of the annual Summerlin Patriotic Parade that typically draws more than 40,000 parade-goers and now in its 26th year, will tra...
No threat to urban areas from locusts: UN body
India News: Extent of locust invasion in India may spread further and swarms may reach as far as Bihar and Odisha in June-July before they eventually return to R
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.
Ex-Indiana prisons worker charged with murder in stabbings
INDIANAPOLIS — A former Indiana Department of Correction worker is charged with murder and other offences in the stabbing earlier this month of three people, two of them fatally, according to documents released Friday during a hearing.
Maharashtra CM’s not in favour of lifting lockdown; some easing likely
Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday indicated that Maharashtra, especially hotspots like Mumbai and Pune, would continue to remain under lockdow
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 ...
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking
Railways defends itself, says Shramik Specials can be terminated or rerouted
Yadav also defended the Railways against the flak over lack of food and water on board the delayed trains.
Donald Trump campaign resumes in-person fundraisers in June. What COVID-19?
• One Trump fundraising event in Dallas next month has a price tag of $580,600 per couple. Impeached president Donald Trump is scheduled to headline in-person fundraisers as early as June, which wo…
Biden condemns Trump as officer in Floyd death charged with murder
On Monday, George Floyd, a black man, was killed in Minneapolis after a white police officer kneeled on his neck. On Friday, after days of sometimes violent protests, police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged with murder.
Crowds protest Floyd killing and Trump outside White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered outside the White House late Friday to protest the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis — and President Donald Trump’s response....
Sports Minister challenges Rohr on Eagles - The Nation Nigeria
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has run the rules on what the Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr must do following the extension...
Scott Disick ‘Determined’ To Win Sofia Richie Back
In the aftermath of their breakup, reports are saying that Scott Disick is not completely done with Sofia Richie! In fact, he is already working hard
Still No Letter From Hogwarts? At Least You Can Now Watch All 8 Harry Potter Movies on HBO Max
All eight Harry Potter films are now available to stream on HBO Max.
Report: Henry Cavill’s Deal To Return as Superman Isn’t a Sure Thing
A new report claims that Henry Cavill hasn't officially started negotiations with Warner Bros. to reprise his role Clark Kent/Superman.
Launch owners told to follow health safety rules, fare to remain unchanged
Launch owners have been told to resume services throughout Bangladesh from Sunday enforcing social distancing measures between the passengers and following health safety guidance amid the coronavirus outbreak.
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
Thirty-seven countries, including Bangladesh, and the World Health Organisation appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies.
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.
Delhi Confidential: Probing Questions
Birla also took suggestions from experienced officials on ways to improve the functioning of departments, and has given some fresh instructions.
Pakistani troops shoot down another Indian spy quadcopter
The spy quadcopter was shot down by Pakistani troops in Nekrun sector
Dave Chisnall secures semi-final spot with victory over Geert Nentjes
Chisnall joined Gary Anderson, Jelle Klaasen and Mike De Decker in the next round.
The Ferguson Report: Hydroxymorons, and rugby scratches its tackle
A gullible dingtwerp has incorrectly blamed his gormless thugwittery upon the drug hydroxychloroquine, reports titan of titters Tim Ferguson
Police rescue six teenagers from Sundarbans after a night in the woods
The police have rescued six teenagers who lost their way after venturing out into the Sundarbans.
Inside Katie Price's 42nd birthday as all five kids join her for party games and cake
Katie Price and her five kids Harvey, 18, Junior, 14, Princess, 12, Jett, six, and five-year-old Bunny got together to celebrate her 42nd birthday next week
Move 4 Less offers free moves to four families
The COVID-19 virus has triggered economic hardship throughout the Las Vegas community with many people struggling to pay their mortgage or rent. To help ease their burden, Move 4 Less has created t...
North Korea says it supports China's measures on Hong Kong
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Saturday 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.
Iconic Midtown sports bar Foley’s NY closing down
A New York City sports mecca is no more. Foley’s NY, an iconic Midtown waterhole cherished by sportswriters, fans, and beer lovers alike, will be closing its doors permanently, owner Shaun Clancy
Mauro Icardi deal to stay at Paris Saint-Germain finalised - sources
PSG have agreed a deal with Inter Milan to sign Mauro Icardi permanently, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
Eighteen additional High Court judges get permanent appointments
The government has made permanent 18 additional judges of the Supreme Court’s High Court Division.
Southampton restricts beach access after 'hellish' Memorial Day weekend
The Town of Southampton is temporarily closing all its beaches to non-residents after rowdy crowds gathered at some town beaches Memorial Day weekend.
Police take no action over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga
Her husband said he was sad to hear there would be no prosecution.
Twitter has more tools to use against Donald 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. The messaging platform has
Minnesota Riots Hurt Klobuchar’s VP Nomination Prospects, According to Biden Ally
The ongoing riots in Minnesota hurt Senator Amy Klobuchar's prospects for Democratic nomination as vice president, House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D., S.C.) said on Friday.Klobuchar declined to bring charges against multiple Minneapolis police officers involved in shootings over the course of
Quebec schools see spike in COVID-19 cases as Ontario eyes regional reopenings
A cluster of COVID-19 cases in Quebec's elementary schools is shining a light on the cost of reopening Canada's hardest hit provinces, as Ontario announced
Summerlin showcases The Cliffs
The Cliffs village in Summerlin is aptly named for its picturesque ridgeline that forms the village’s spectacular backdrop. One of the most popular spots for those seeking the home of their d...
Dave Chisnall secures semi-final spot with victory over Geert Nentjes
Chisnall joined Gary Anderson, Jelle Klaasen and Mike De Decker in the next round.
Jailed poet Varavara Rao, 81, admitted to hospital
Hospital authorities said he is currently stable. "His swab was collected for Covid-19 test on Thursday and the report is likely to come on Saturday," said an official.
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.
Record jump in Covid-19 patients in Uttarakhand
The sudden jump of coronavirus patient number from 500 to 602 in 24 hours has created worry for Uttarakhand government.
Twitter Takes No Action Against Viral Tweet Stating 'Violence IS the Answer'
Twitter censored tweets from President Donald Trump and the White House, falsely alleging that they "glorified violence." But it has also allowed a tweet from a user claiming "violence IS the answer" to go viral, accumulating over 60,000 retweets over the course of nearly three days.
Flynn Asked Russian for Alliance Against ‘Radical Islamists’ on Infamous Phone Call
When Donald Trump’s national security adviser-designate made his fateful phone calls with the Russian ambassador, the conversations that set in motion his downfall had a goal behind them. Drawing closer to the rival power that interfered in the 2016 election didn’t occur for its own sake, transcripts
Canada's economy shrinks 8.2% in Q1 2020
The drop in Canada's gross domestic product in the 1st quarter of 2020 is the sharpest since the 1st quarter of 2009
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says
OTTAWA - The federal government has announced the details of $650 million in additional funding to help Indigenous communities cope with the pandemic, after
Report: Karl Rove Spotted at Trump White House, Again
Karl Rove has again been spotted at the White House after reports circulated that he is advising Trump's 2020 reelection campaign.
Minneapolis cop who knelt on man's neck charged with murder
MINNEAPOLIS — The white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck was arrested and charged with murder Friday, and authorities imposed an overnight curfew to try to stem three nights of often-violent protests that left dozens of sto
Alison Hammond shows rare glimpse of beloved son Aiden in cute TikTok video
This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has taken part in an amusing new TikTok video that features her beloved teenage son Aiden
Retail sector braces for more pain as PAS Group collapses
Retailers will need to pull out all the stops to survive the looming recession after another major Australian business succumbs to the coronavirus.
5 key points on European Tour ahead of its July return
European Tour is set to resume in late July after a four-month coronavirus shutdown with a run of six tournaments in as many weeks across Britain.
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.
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 ...
Cuomo: Businesses can deny entry to consumers with no masks
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday he would sign an executive order that gives private businesses the right to deny entrance to anyone who does not wear a facemask.
Scientists Simulate Unmanned Aircraft Striking, Deflecting Asteroid From Earth
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have come up with a novel way to deflect asteroids from Earth by having unmanned vehicles collide with the threatening...
Chicago Purchasing Managers Index Tumbles To 38-Year Low
The widely watched Chicago Purchasing Managers Index fell to 32.3 in May, hitting its lowest level since the recession year of 1982.
Twitter flags Trump, White House for 'glorifying violence'
"We've taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts," a spokesman for the social media company said.
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.
Over Veterans’ Protests, Trump Vetoes Measure to Block Student Loan Rules
President Trump sided with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over veterans’ groups, vetoing a measure that would have blocked new regulations that tighten access to student loan forgiveness.
Dave Chisnall secures semi-final spot with victory over Geert Nentjes
Chisnall joined Gary Anderson, Jelle Klaasen and Mike De Decker in the next round.
Why is Customs and Border Protection flying a Predator drone over Minneapolis?
Buzzfeed News reporters obtained the explanation offered by United States Department of Homeland Security’s CBP to congressional staffers who asked why it decided to fly a Predator Drone over…
Alison Hammond shows rare glimpse of beloved son Aiden in cute TikTok video
This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has taken part in an amusing new TikTok video that features her beloved teenage son Aiden
Indian Monkeys Snatch Coronavirus Samples
Monkeys mobbed an Indian health worker and made off with coronavirus test blood samples, spreading fears that the stealing simians could spread the pandemic in the local area.
Jon Jones asks for UFC release following Dana White’s comments about ‘Deontay Wilder money’
Jon Jones is ready to cut ties with UFC after Dana White stated the champ wanted close to $30 million to fight Francis Ngannou.
Trevor Lawrence Calls For ‘Shift In The Way of Thinking’ Amid Death of George Floyd (TWEETS)
(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) It is rare for Trevor Lawrence to use his platform to weigh in on social…
US warns: Huawei 5G package is ‘obsolete by the time its operational’
Countries purchasing Huawei’s 5G wireless technology risk buying into a “China-only” telecommunications industry that lacks access to Western innovations, according to U.S. officials.
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.
Tesla's EV Market Share Is Low And Falling
What have you, the investor, assumed for Tesla’s EV market share? Both globally, and in Europe? You are about to find out the real numbers. Investors who are sh
No threat to urban areas from locusts: FAO expert
India News: Extent of locust invasion in India may spread further and swarms may reach as far as Bihar and Odisha in June-July before they eventually return to R
Donald Trump: George Floyd's Death a 'Terrible Insult to Police'
President Donald Trump said Friday at the Whtie House that the death of George Floyd was a "terrible insult" to police officers in America.
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.
Niti Aayog explains how India can access carbon credits worth $50-60 billion
In India, there has been a long history of farming that is based on traditional and environment-friendly practices. The state of Sikkim became the first-ever organic state in the world and was awarded the UN Future Policy Gold Award, 2018.
Amy Klobuchar on claims she didn’t charge Derek Chauvin in 2006 shooting: ‘It’s a lie’
“This idea that I somehow declined a case…against this officer is absolutely false. It is a lie,” said Klobuchar, who served as Hennepin County attorney from 1998 to 2006.
Indie Horror Movie ‘The Wretched’ is Breaking Box Office Records
Drive-ins have helped The Wretched box office continue to climb and remain at number one for five weekends in a row.
'Eyewitness to a Pandemic' docuseries captures how COVID-19 changed New York region
It's the story that has upended life around the world, but the impact has been the greatest here, in the New York area. Eyewitness News will tell the story in the way that only New York's No. 1 News can in our new docuseries, "Eyewitness to a Pandemic."
Young QBs Burrow, Lawrence react to Floyd's death
No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals called on the public to respond in the wake of the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody Monday night.
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 . . .
No nation has veto power over AfDB, African leaders back Adesina
Former African leaders have thrown their weight behind the embattled President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina.
Ladakh LG meets Home Minister Amit Shah
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United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs, adding int'l flights in July
United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Friday it will eliminate 13 officer positions even as it adds international flights back to its network, part of a restructuring to address the hit on its business from the coronavirus pandemic.
Likelike Highway scheduled to close overnight twice in June for tunnel maintenance | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A portion of Likelike Highway is scheduled for overnight closures twice in June for routine maintenance in the Wilson Tunnel, according to state officials.
'New milestone': Taiwan's top court decriminalises adultery in landmark judgement
It's aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy.
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.
Videos of U.S. police killings spur protest - and sometimes charges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The decision of Minneapolis prosecutors to criminally charge a police officer four days after the death of George Floyd shows how efforts to hold officers accountable often hinge on the level of public protest and whether the incident was caught on video.
Trump ex-adviser Flynn asked Russia to avoid 'tit-for-tat,' new transcript shows
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s former adviser Michael Flynn asked Russia’s ambassador to help avoid an escalation in diplomatic sanctions during a call between Trump’s election and inauguration, a transcript released on Friday showed.
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...
Supreme Court rules vague tip is not enough keep police call to suspected drug dealer from being entrapment
Narrow majority of Justices finds ‘random virtue testing’ is too low a bar to protect public
Donald Trump claims shoot looters tweet was public safety message - not a threat
Trump claimed he had no idea 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' was first used by an anti-civil rights cop
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.
Trump WHO funding cut prompts criticism as virus spreads
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's announcement he was cutting U.S. funding for the World Health Organization prompted criticism Saturday, as spiking infection rates in India and elsewhere served as...
Master of the APL England cargo ship charged over container spill
The APL England has also been ordered to pay $22 million in clean-up costs before the ship will be released from the Port of Brisbane.
Massey's Alison Brook looks at how we are responding to a world-scale natural disaster that is killing jobs super-fast and what the resulting long-term unemployment will will do to economic prospects
Massey's Alison Brook looks at how we are responding to a world-scale natural disaster that is killing jobs super-fast and what the resulting long-term unemployment will will do to economic prospects
Inside Katie Price's 42nd birthday as all five kids join her for party games and cake
Katie Price and her five kids Harvey, 18, Junior, 14, Princess, 12, Jett, six, and five-year-old Bunny got together to celebrate her 42nd birthday next week
Minnesota AG says don't treat National Guard 'the way you might react to' police
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison cautioned residents on Friday not to treat the National Guard the way they might treat the Minneapolis police department, with whom they "associate unfair conduct."
SpaceX's Prototype Starship Exploded In Giant Fireball Mid-Testing
SpaceX's Starship prototype exploded in a ball of fire during testing on Friday, one day before the company is due to jointly launch the first crewed mission from U.S. soil in nearly a decade.
'Ignore the president's unlawful order': Democrats and military veterans are up in arms after Trump suggests National Guard troops may shoot looters
"He's literally suggesting shooting those protesting the senseless death of a black man," Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former US Army pilot, said.
Minneapolis mayor issues curfew amid destructive uprisings
The mayor of Minneapolis imposed a citywide 8 p.m. curfew starting Friday night following three nights of destructive protests in the city over the death of George Floyd. The curfew will bar people
Wanted Kitchener man arrested in Atwood
He was wanted for failing to comply with his release order
NPA appoints ex-Scorpion Sipho Ngwema as its new spokesperson
The National Prosecuting Authority has appointed former Scorpions point man Sipho Ngwema as its new spokesperson.
Master of the APL England cargo ship charged over container spill
The APL England has also been ordered to pay $22 million in clean-up costs before the ship will be released from the Port of Brisbane.
JK reports 128 new positive cases, 875 recovered so far
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Maharashtra: For 3 years, govt plans to reduce local youth job quota to 60%
As per the existing guidelines, it is mandatory for industries to employ 80 per cent Maharashtra domiciled persons, and remaining 20 per cent employees from anywhere else. The quota has not been legislated, but effected by way of a government resolution.
Coronavirus began spreading in US as early as late January, CDC says
Coronavirus began slowly spreading in the US as early as late January or early February — and went undetected for a month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The
United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs, adding international flights in July
(Reuters) - United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL.O) said on Friday it will eliminate 13 officer positions even as it adds international flights back to its network, part of a restructuring to address the hit on its business from the coronavirus pandemic.
Will make data on train deaths public: Railways
At least nine passengers on board Shramik Specials to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have died so far. The Railways has said that many of them had pre-existing illnesses and were returning after surgery/treatment.
Senate GOP chairman criticizes Trump withdrawal from WHO
Senate Health Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said Friday that he disagrees with President Trump’s decision to end U.S.
Major Market Indicators Report June 2020: Downshifting To Neutral
U.S. equity markets stage a V-shaped recovery as our indicators shift down to neutral. Our risk adjusted fair value target on the S&P 500 is 3,080, representing
Emmerdale actress Sally Dexter teases big return for Faith Dingle months after exit
Emmerdale fans will likely be seeing Faith Dingle again, following her fleeing the village 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.'
Former PQ leader Boisclair reports to police after sex assault warrant issued
MONTREAL - Former Parti Quebecois leader Andre Boisclair turned himself in at an east-end Montreal police station Friday after a warrant was issued for his
US reaffirms commitment to India's leadership in Indo-Pacific region
The United States on Friday reaffirmed its “firm commitment” to India’s leadership in Indo-Pacific – a region where it is trying to build a coalition of democratic nations to contain the hegemonic
Australian zookeeper airlifted after attack by two lions
May 29 (UPI) -- A zookeeper in Australia sustained "critical" injuries Friday when two lions attacked her while she was cleaning their enclosure, local police said.
George Floyd family enlists Dr. Michael Baden to perform second autopsy
The family of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died shortly after he was arrested by police officers on suspicion of passing a counterfeit $20, has retained prominent forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden to perform an independent autopsy.
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.
Covid-19: Cases rise to 29 240 as death toll hits 611
The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in South Africa is now sitting at 29 240.
Has online grocery shopping peaked?
Americans, it turns out, would rather visit a store than buy food online.
People are mistaking stimulus payments for junk or scam mail
"Got my 'stimulus check' in the mail today as a shady looking pre-paid debit card," said one tweeter.
ConCourt overturns personal costs order made against Public Protector
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has commended the Constitutional Court for affirming the significance of her office by overturning a personal costs order made against her by the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
What do the Flynn-Kislyak transcripts say?
Transcripts of phone conversations between then-incoming White House national security adviser Michael Flynn and then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in December 2016 were released Friday.
Analysis: Trump fuels new tensions in moment of crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over 48 hours in America, the official death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 100,000, the number of people who filed for unemployment during the crisis soared...
Opinion: The fall of Canada’s razzle-dazzle paper. Can it find glory again?
If the Toronto Star is ever to retrieve its old glamour, it will have to purse a death-or-victory strategy
WCDSB decides not to fly any flag for Pride Month
This is after WCDSB's decision to create their own rendition of the pride flag started a debate amongst community members
Angus Kebbell talks to a Hurunui River dairy farmer and DOC's chief scientist about how land use changes brought by irrigation are changing the river catchment water quality
Angus Kebbell talks to a Hurunui River dairy farmer and DOC's chief scientist about how land use changes brought by irrigation are changing the river catchment water quality
Minneapolis Police Officer Charged With Murder And Manslaughter Over George Floyd’s Death
There may be further charges laid over the incident.
Coronavirus: Serie A to resume with games in hand, Coppa Italia final on June 17
The leftover games from matchday 25 will get Serie A back underway, while June 17 has been chosen as the date of the Coppa Italia final.
Challenges ahead as B.C.’s film industry prepares to restart
British Columbia is North America’s third-largest production sector, contributing $3.2-billion in production spending to the province’s economy in 2018-19
Robbie Williams 'living in fear of being burgled by notorious LA criminals'
The 46-year-old father-of-four lives in Los Angeles with American wife Ayda Field and their young children and has had to deal with persistent stalkers in the past
Series Veteran 'Sektor' May Be Headed For Mortal Kombat 11 As DLC
A new leak with some minor details about Mortal Kombat 11 suggests that Sektor may be coming to the game as a DLC character. Sektor has been in the Mortal
Donald Trump says spoke to family of man who died in Minneapolis arrest
US News: WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday he had expressed condolences to the family of George Floyd, the African American man who died while .
Live streams from Jo Quail, Fusion 3, Led Zeppelin, Eivor and more
Prog Magazine's daily guide to prog-friendly live streams happening today
Printing machinery maker launches UV system to disinfect everything from keys to shoes, fish, vegetables and even malls
In the wake of COVID-19, the global UV disinfection equipment market is projected to grow from $2.9 billion in 2020 to $5.3 billion by 2025
Ryan Gosling to play ‘Wolfman’ in reboot of horror classic
A director could be named soon.
University of Queensland activist suspended for two years
Drew Pavlou, a student activist highly critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Beijing, has been handed a two-year suspension from the institution.
Hall of Fame Running Back Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer
Hall of Fame running back Floyd Little, who rose to prominence with Syracuse and the Denver Broncos, has been diagnosed with cancer.
Missouri's only abortion clinic wins licensing battle against state health department
(Reuters) - Missouri’s only abortion clinic on Friday won its legal fight to stay open, as an independent arbiter found the state’s health department was unjustified in denying the clinic’s application to renew its license.
Deandre Hopkins says he – not Michael Thomas or Julio Jones – is the best wideout in the NFL
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said this week that the title of 'NFL's best receiver' belongs to him. Is he correct?
Why a 16th-Century Artist Imagined Comets as Glorious, Fiery Swords
Explore a captivating compendium of cosmic illustrations.
Roger Federer tops list of world's highest-paid athletes
Roger Federer topped the 2020 Forbes magazine list of highest-paid global athletes announced Friday, leading the lineup for the first time with pre-tax earnings of USD 106.3 million (95.5 million
Transfer Talk: Paul Pogba move from Manchester United to Real Madrid hits snag
Paul Pogba's wage demands are holding up a potential move from Manchester United to Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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...
NCAA offers plan to bring athletes back to campus | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The NCAA released a long and detailed plan today to help schools bring athletes back to campus during a pandemic.
Nova Scotia police received warnings in 2011 about man who would become mass killer
HALIFAX - 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 want
‘Central Park’ Review: Loren Bouchard’s Good-Natured Musical for Apple TV+ Is Ambitious to a Fault
The "Bob's Burgers" creator crams all his favorite things — animation! songs! blind casting! — into an amiable, witty, and educational new comedy.
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.
Two Kashmir youths booked over FB post in Aligarh
Police said the two are students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). University authorities said that while the two were AMU students last year, it needs to be checked whether they enrolled in the current session.
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings: Strong Enough To Challenge This Crisis
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. has built up a strong cash position to challenge the current crisis. Spirit and its customers - Boeing and Airbus have exclusi
7-year-old boy dead after Wednesday night shooting in North Amarillo
A 7-year-old boy has died after he was shot Wednesday night and found laying in the road in North Amarillo.
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.
In broadside against China, Trump moves toward ending Hong Kong privileges
WASHINGTON/HONG KONG — President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special U.
Parktown Boys' principal back at school after lockdown postpones disciplinary hearing
The principal of Parktown Boys' High has been back at work since Monday after the lockdown led to the postponement of his disciplinary hearing.
Carol Burnett takes a deep dive into her classic CBS variety show
"The Carol Burnett Show" is making its streaming debut.
Greece Will Open to International Tourists but Ban Travellers From Covid-19 Hotspots
The Greek government announced today that it will open up to international tourists from 29 different countries on 15 June, according to the English-language Greek news outlet Ekathimerini. People from countries with high infection rates for the coronavirus, including the US, UK, Sweden, Spain, and Brazil, will not be allowed to enter Greece.
Maharashtra CM's not in favour of lifting lockdown; some easing likely
Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday indicated that Maharashtra, especially hotspots like Mumbai and Pune, would continue to remain under lockdow
Chouhan govt set to reintroduce direct mayoral polls in MP
The Kamal Nath-led Congress government had earlier promulgated an ordinance to restore a system of indirect elections that entailed councillors electing a mayor in municipal corporations and chairpersons in nagarpalikas and nagarpanchayats.
Case Against Activist Under Anti-Terror Law 3 Months After Delhi Clashes
The Delhi Police's Special Cell on Friday arrested "Pinjra Tod" activist Natasha Narwal and charged her under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for alleged conspiracy in the northeast Delhi riots in February, police said.
A closer look at Manchester United's four-man attacking shortlist
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the four-man attacking shortlist Manchester United have reportedly drafted ahead of the summer window.
Chicago mayor tells Trump 'F-U' after tweet about Minneapolis looting
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted President Trump and invoked an expletive Friday in response to his tweet after three days of protests in Minneapolis, Minn., when he called the protesters "THUGS" and tweeted that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
World’s biggest lockdown to push 12m into extreme poverty in India
India’s 50-day shutdown brings misery as virus numbers surge.
The High Note, On the Record, and the new movies you can now watch at home
Steve Carell’s Space Force is finally on Netflix
Forty Years Ago, May 30, 1980: Assam Ultimatum
With this ultimatum to AASU leaders, the chances of the resumption of a dialogue between the government and leaders of the current movement on the issue of foreign nationals further receded today.
The Planet's Forests Are Becoming Younger And Shorter As Climate Change Bites
The world’s forests are dramatically changing. A destructive cocktail of deforestation and climate change are leading to younger and shorter forests across
Bodies found in Iowa believed to be missing persons in Chino Valley
Two people reported missing from Chino Valley have been found dead.
Master of the APL England cargo ship charged over container spill
The APL England has also been ordered to pay $22 million in clean-up costs before the ship will be released from the Port of Brisbane.
SC 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".
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
City of Moscow revises up its coronavirus death toll for April after criticism
MOSCOW (Reuters) - 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 the original tally by using what it said was an alternative counting method.
Maharashtra: Sadhus Attacked, Temple Looted In Palghar District; One Accused Held
In yet another shocking incident of attack on Hindu saints and seers, three unidentified assailants barged into a temple and attacked two priests, reports PTI.
Iran reports most new cases in nearly 2 months
The health ministry confirms 2,819 new coronavirus cases across the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall total to 146,668
George Floyd: African Union condemns US police killing of black man
The head of the African Union Commission on Friday condemned the killing by police of an unarmed black man in the US state of Minnesota which has sparked protests across the country. Moussa Faki...
Michel Barnier: UK needs to get real if it wants a Brexit deal
An agreement by the end of the year will be ‘very difficult, but it is possible,’ EU negotiator says.
Liverpool urged to meet Timo Werner release clause and sign "best talent in Europe"
Jurgen Klopp is a fan of the Germany striker, who has scored 30 goals in 39 games this season, but Liverpool are unwilling to pay his release clause during the current financial climate
Marvel's Avengers will "reflect the diversity of the real world" says Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics has shared more information on accessibility and inclusion in their upcoming Marvel's Avengers, including accessibility features and their goals for post-launch accessibility improvements.
Del City hires former Tuttle star outfielder Corey Hawk as head baseball coach
Former Tuttle star outfielder Corey Hawk was hired as head coach of Del City on Friday morning.
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.
Young women in Ireland report being loneliest in EU, study finds
The findings were the first published from Eurofound’s living, working and Covid-19 online survey.
Fashion retailer PAS group goes into voluntary administration
Australia's retail climate has claimed another scalp with the owner of fashion brands Review, Black Pepper and Yarra Trail sinking in to administration.
Food, shelter and free journey: Five big takeaways from Supreme Court order on migrants
Lakhs of migrant workers were stranded across the country without food, shelter and transportation after the nationwide lockdown was announced by the Central government from March 25 at just four-hour notice to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Murray to return to action in June
Andy Murray will return from his latest injury problem on June 23 in a tournament organised by his brother Jamie to raise money for a UK National Health Service charity.
SSS illegally detains victim for 14 months without trial, allegedly defies AGF’s order
FOR 13 months, the State Securitt Service illegally detained citizen Austin Ighodaro, without recourse for the due judicial process.
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.
Why ‘Critical Covid Patient’ Unattended By Govt Doctors For Hours At Gandhi Hospital In Hyderabad?
The official apathy towards Covid-19 patients makes the life hell before they get admitted in the hospital the Ordeal began when the Covid positive patient had to first struggle to get an ambulance from a private hospital, and then he was made to wait in the covid designated government hospital.
Protest in Hong Kong over China move to pass security law
The protesters chanted slogans in the main atrium of the mall in the high-end Central district, some draping banners over the balconies with slogans such as “Independence for Hong Kong.”
Japan's J-League to restart on 4 July after four-month delay; matches to be played in empty stadiums
Executives from Japan’s top football clubs voted to resume the season after restrictions were lifted across the country this week
Death toll Rises again in America, nearly 1300 Died in 24 hours -
The number of deaths due to corona virus in America is increasing continuously. In the last 24 hours, a rapid
Trump Considers Mass Expulsion of Chinese Grad Students
The Trump administration may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at U.S. universities and impose other sanctions against Chinese officials in the latest signs of tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong.
Dlamini Zuma’s tobacco ban and the political divisions it is causing
Ballooning arrests as tobacco ban drives the illicit economy; BATSA heads to court alongside tobacco independents.
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 ...
NCA launches UK ad campaign to divert kids searching for cybercrime tools | ZDNet
DDoS-for-hire and Trojan-related searches are on the agency’s radar.
What's coming to Netflix this weekend?
Sit back and relax because Netflix has got you coveredIt's Friday and that means after the worki...
Confirmed: No more OnePlus McLaren phones
OnePlus will no longer be making McLaren-branded phones. The automaker has confirmed that this is the end of the road for the partnership.
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.
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
With the coronavirus, where government stumbles, litigation will step in
American ambivalence about government has left the courts to play an outsized role responding to public health crises like lead poisoning, asbestos-related illnesses and now, the coronavirus pandemic.
Minimum Wage Requirement Indicates Hamilton City Council Is Out Of Touch
Responding to Hamilton City Council's move to a minimum wage of $20 per hour for employees of its contractors, the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is labelling the decision tone-deaf.
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.
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.
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.
Pamela Anderson wants to get married again after Jon Peters split
She's had a string of failed marriages.
"Chhattisgarh Lost Its Patriarch": Politicians Condole Ajit Jogi's Death
Ajit Jogi, the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, died today at the age of 74 after being in the hospital for nearly three weeks. Over the past week, Mr Jogi had suffered two cardiac arrests.
Dam Catastrophes Can Be Prevented
Crumbling infrastructure puts communities at risk. A disaster in Michigan shows what’s at stake.
The 9 Best Cheap Stocks to Fill Up On Now
Due to the devastation of the coronavirus, cheap stocks are a dime a dozen. However, these nine ideas may offer significant upside.
Consumer discretionary stocks in the spotlight as U.S. economy reopens
A gradual lifting of lockdowns in some states has stirred hopes for a bounce back for the retailers that make up much of the sector
Garba Shehu says President Buhari can never be associated with fake promises
An aide to the Nigerian president, Garba Shehu, has said neither the APC nor Buhari can be associated with fake promises. Shehu said lasting change takes time.
Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank
Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) by 23.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 421,725 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 79,800 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Nordstrom […]
2021 Ford Bronco leaks: center stack revealed, 7-speed manual confirmed
Information about the upcoming Ford Bronco continues to leak out.
Cristiano Ronaldo expecting baby no.5 as partner Georgina appears to be pregnant
Cristiano Ronaldo's Georgina partner Georgina appears to be pregnant with her second child. The 26-year-old shared a picture but found a way to hide her bump.
Madonna Ripped for Posting Son’s George Floyd Dance Tribute
Twitter was not happy with the pop star's recent tweet
‘Where was Latrell?’: Mitchell goes missing but Braith says he’s improving as a fullback
All eyes were on Latrell Mitchell in Friday night’s epic grudge match with the Roosters after he underwhelmed in his first two performances in the South Sydney No.1 jersey.
Foreign powers in Libya risk ever bloodier stalemate
TUNIS/ANKARA/CAIRO (Reuters) - As Turkish drones helped drive eastern Libyan forces back from Tripoli this month, Russia was said to be reinforcing them with warplanes, raising the stakes in a stalemated civil war that has partitioned the country.
Will Smith Was More Than Anxious To Play Genie In Aladdin, Says, “It Was Terrifying”
Hollywood superstar Will Smith says taking on the role of Genie in the 2019 film "Aladdin" was terrifying.Was he anxious about playing Genie? "It was much more… it was terrifying! Robin Williams
GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4; core sector output contracts 38.1% in April
India Business News: The gross domestic product or GDP data released on Friday showed that the economy slowed to 3.1 per cent in the January-March quarter, partly as a res
First Bald Eagle Nest Spotted In Cape Cod In More Than 100 Years
The first bald eagle nest has been spotted in Cape Cod, Massachusetts since 1905 as wildlife experts celebrate the endangered species’ soaring population a
Urban co-operative banks seek guarantee cover for their MSME borrowers
UCBs' outstanding loans to MSMEs amount to Rs 82,000 crore
PIC CFO suspension extended as disciplinary clears her of Ayo charges
Board says it will be
Louis Ng urges Govt to provide more help to older women trying to have children through IVF
Louis Ng urges Govt to provide more help to older women trying to have children through IVF
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.
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 64,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,317
Meanwhile, a senior journalist died on Thursday due to the coronavirus in Peshawar, making him the first media casualty of the virus in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
15 Toughest Kennections Quizzes, According to Ken Jennings
Two times per week, 'Jeopardy!' GOAT Ken Jennings runs 'Kennections,' a quiz featuring seemingly unrelated clues where the answers have one thing in common. See if you can unscramble 15 of his most challenging quizzes yet.
FA Cup to return as quarter-finals set for June 27/28, final on August 1
Authorities in charge of football in England have given the approval for the FA Cup to return from June in which the prestigious competition will start from 27.
Black CNN reporter, crew released after live arrest covering Minneapolis riots
Police arrested a black CNN correspondent and his crew broadcasting live from the US city of Minneapolis early Friday while covering unrest sparked by the death of a black man at the hands of law enf…
After Sonu Sood, Amitabh Bachchan Arranges 10 Buses For UP Migrant Workers
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan came forward to help the stranded migrant workers reach their hometown in Uttar Pradesh.
Maidaan: Ajay Devgn Loses 16 Acre Set Of His Film, Here’s What Happened
A 16-acre, high-maintenance set was built for the Ajay Devgn-starrer "Maidaan. However, the set has been dismantled owing to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown and the upcoming monsoon season.Speaking
US Turns Away Two Ships Carrying Iranian Fuel From Venezuela Under Sanctions Threat
Iran has been supplying petroleum products to Venezuela as the Latin American country is facing a severe shortage of gasoline and is struggling to procure it abroad...
Waqar Younis Quits Social Media After Hacker Likes Obscene Video From His Twitter Handle
Waqar Younis said he was forced to quit the platform after his account was repeatedly hacked in the past.
Protest in Hong Kong over China's move to pass security law
Dozens of people protested 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 and civil society in the Asian financial centre.
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.
Panic Grips Residents of Indian City of Meerut as Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Blood Samples - Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been under a lockdown since March due to the fear of COVID-19 spread. As the restrictions are easing in their fourth phase, India’s...
Amid the coronavirus, human rights defenders need more protection
On May 1, I took up the mandate of the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights defenders (HRDs). As part of my new role, I have been talking online to HRDs on a daily basis.
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.
Woody Allen compares denouncing him over molestation claims to eating kale
He said it was the fashionable thing to do.
Somalia commission to probe killing of seven health workers
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia will set up a regional commission to probe the killing of seven health workers and report publicly within a month, the head of Hirshabelle state told Reuters on Friday, as the United Nations condemned what it called an outrage.
Man United's Lingard on form struggle last season: 'My mind wasn't there'
Manchester United's Jesse Lingard has said the Premier League return will offer him a "fresh start" after his "mind wasn't there" last season.
Players’ player of the year (2007/2008) – Cristiano Ronaldo
The Manchester United forward was a two-time winner of the award.
Who are the new names in England frame?
England's enlarged training group could lead to several new caps this summer | ESPN.co.uk
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
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite review: You should just buy an iPad
Samsung has its sights set directly on the baseline iPad with its new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. For just $350, you get a 10.4-inch Android tablet with an included S Pen. There's a lot about this package that works, but a perfect experience it is not.
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter hid a tweet by US President Donald Trump behind a warning for the first time on Friday, accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence" in a message that said looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot.
Volkswagen looking to buy 50% of JAC's parent company
The deal between Volkswagen and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group will result in a 50% ownership for each company
Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire
“When the looting starts, the shooting starts,” responds Trump
Ahmaud Arbery’s killing puts a spotlight on the blurred blue line of citizen’s arrest laws
Laws enabling citizens to apprehend suspects, which date back to medieval England, were historically used in the US to suppress slave revolts.
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.
City of Moscow revises up its coronavirus 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 the original tally by using what it said was an alternative counting method. The city initially reported 636 coronavirus-related deaths for April, a figure
Bulgaria’s Business Proposes a Package of 54 additional Anti-crisis Measures
Bulgaria’s business and syndicates are proposing a package of 54 additional anti-crisis measures to this country’s cabinet.
Costco to bring back free samples next month – but it's not going to be like it was
"It's not going to be where you go and just pick up an open sample with your fingers," said Costco's CFO.
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...
The UK wants to join with Trump to form a new global alliance to end China's grip on 5G
Boris Johnson wants to form a technology alliance with the US and other countries amid global anger towards China.
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.
India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4, stands at 11-year low of 4.2% in FY20
The second Advance Estimates, released on February 28, had projected the FY20 growth rate at 5 per cent
Gov't intervention after Fairmont Norfolk fired all employees
Prestigious hotel closed indefinitely
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.
Madhya Pradesh: Samples of 1,700 people taken for ICMR's COVID-19 survey
Samples of people collected from four districts in Madhya Pradesh: Indore, Dewas, Ujjain and Gwalior, who have not shown any symptoms of this disease.
National Backs Businesses With $10k JobStart
National will provide a $10,000 cash payment to businesses that hire additional staff as part of our commitment to keeping New Zealanders in jobs, National Party Leader Todd Muller and Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith have announced.
INVESTIGATION: SSS illegally detains victim for 14 months without trial, allegedly defies AGF’s order
FOR 13 months, the State Securitt Service illegally detained citizen Austin Ighodaro, without recourse for the due judicial process.
2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19
The sources suggested that there have been a few symptomatic cases of coronavirus among employees working in different secretariats and branches at Parliament and its adjoining buildings.
MAN UNITED: Shanghai Shenhua softens stance on possible Ighalo loan extension
Manchester United have been handed in a boost in their bid to extend Odion Ighalo's loan deal at the club, with Shanghai Shenhua
EA will continue to develop future Madden games as it renews partnership with NFL
EA has renewed its partnership with the NFL and NFLPA meaning that future entries into the NFL Madden series will be developed and published by EA.
Coronavirus: Five statistics that show how far Ayrshire has come in fight against COVID-19
Lockdown measures have been eased - but has much changed in Ayrshire?
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
Netizens weigh in on jobs for foreign workers and locals
Netizens weigh in on jobs for foreign workers and locals
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
The Gold/Silver Ratio Begins To Trend Lower
The Gold/Silver ratio reached a new record high in March when silver tanked. The ratio has now dropped below the 100 level as silver continues to recover. Silve
Dominic Cummings cut-out spotted among cardboard fans at NRL showdown
Dominic Cummings is coming under huge pressure to resign after he ignored lockdown rules but a cardboard cut-out of him has been seen at an NRL game in Australia
Man dies at Lullingstone Castle after reports of rocks being thrown
Kent police say victim in his 60s, named locally as Charles Hilder, may have been in altercation ‘with two boys or teenagers’
Donald Trump calls Minneapolis protesters 'thugs,' vows action
Trump tweeted after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station, capping three days of violent protests US over the death of George Floyd, who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck. He said he spoke to the state's Democratic governor, Tim Walz, and “told him that the Military is with him all t
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
Mahathir Mohamad 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
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.
Four things spotted in Manchester United training as Marcus Rashford stuns fans
Man Utd have returned to full-contact training at Carrington with the Premier league set to resume next month.
Starling Bank Raises £40 Million From Existing Investors, Total Raised for the Year Stands at £100 Million
Digital bank Starling bank has raised £40 million from existing investors according to a note from the Fintech. Starling said the funding was led by JTC and M
New entry-level Golf revealed with 1.0-litre petrol engine
The change brings the entry price down to £23,300.
Sebi seeks time to file counter in High Court on PIL against Franklin MF
The PIL had been filed by an investor protection society in response to the abrupt winding up six debt schemes worth Rs 28,000 crore of assets under management by the fund house
Most court cases will resume with caution after circuit breaker, but remote hearings remain: Chief Justice
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Minnesota governor 'deeply apologizes' to CNN president after network crew arrested
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday apologized to CNN President Jeff Zucker after reporter Omar Jimenez and his camera crew were arrested in Minneapolis, with the governor promising a prompt
Williams hopeful of fresh sponsorship after ROKiT split
LONDON (Reuters) - 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.
CNN reporter arrested live on air by Minnesota police, released an hour later
During the arrest the anchor can be heard saying, "If you're just tuning in, you are watching our correspondent being arrested".
HBO Max announces 'Homeschool Musical' special with Laura Benanti
May 29 (UPI) -- HBO Max has given the greenlight to special Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020 from Tony Award winner Laura Benanti.
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.
After Arranging Buses For Thousands Of Migrants, Sonu Sood Helps Airlift 170 Girls Stuck In Kerala
After sending numerous migrant workers to their hometowns across the nation, actor Sonu Sood has now airlifted over 170 girls stuck in Kerala amid the coronavirus lockdown.Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patn
Baarish 2 review: An insanely repetitive, outdated family drama
Everything about Baarish 2 is stale, from its plot, characterisation, to the treatment of the story. It seems like nobody in the team bothered to check that all their episodes look similar.
Britain's double shame: coronavirus deaths and economic collapse
Lockdown is likely to go down in history as the UK’s most costly policy failure of modern times, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
YOBE: Buni approves N200m monthly to pay retirees benefits
Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni, said the sum of N200 million has been earmarked every month for payment of entitlements to retirees of the.
Russia reports record toll of new virus deaths
Health officials report a total of 4,374 deaths and 387,623 cases as of May 29, the third-highest number of infections in the world after the United States and Brazil
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is Wade G W & Inc.’s 3rd Largest Position
Wade G W & Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 4.7% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 172,339 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 8,544 shares during the quarter. Apple accounts for […]
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 per cent of the positive cases in the country. These 30 municipal areas are from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,
Locusts may not overwhelm, but India can't let guard down: FAO expert
Central and northern states aren't ideal breeding grounds and South India might not see any attack; Rajasthan will be under threat for next few months
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 ...
Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) Position Increased by Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank increased its stake in Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) by 82.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 19,239 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,709 shares during the period. Commerce Bank’s holdings in […]
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
Monkeys grabbed and fled with the blood samples of four Covid-19 patients, says doctor
Sensex surges 224 points, Nifty reclaims 9,500-mark
Equity benchmark Sensex extended its gains further on Friday, surging 224 points while Nifty topped the 9,500-mark.
EU Lawlords Put O2 and Three Merger Back on the Cards
The European Court of Justice has thrown out an earlier European Commission antitrust ruling that barred mobile giants O2 and Three from merging, freeing parent companies Hutchison and Telefonica to have another shot at synergising at boardroom level should they remain pumped for that sort of thing.
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.
Alice Cooper Considers What His Biopic Would Be Like
Alice Cooper explained why he thought his life story would make a great movie in May 2020.
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.
Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder
SOFIA (Reuters) - 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 Interior Ministry said on Friday.
Interstate Lockdown: Driver abandons vehicle, 21 passengers as FCTA arrests 74, impounds 3 buses
ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory FCT Ministerial Task-team on the Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions has arrested 74 persons travel
Australia’s Summer in 2020 starts with the T20 International Series against India
India tour of Australia 2020 ODI and T20 schedule - India tour of Australia 2020 starts with three T20 and ODI matches, check full schedule of Ind vs Aus
Govt mulls ban on loose edible oil sales post Covid-19 over health concerns
The ban, if imposed, would affect the poor consumer who buys his requirement in rupee terms from his daily wages, not by weight
Premier League return: Police want Liverpool games played at neutral venues
Merseyside derby and Man United against Sheffield United among neutral fixtures
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Shares Acquired by Biondo Investment Advisors LLC
Biondo Investment Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 22.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,361 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 437 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com comprises 1.5% of Biondo […]
Tambuwal to meet Buhari over Sokoto attacks
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Little Boy Throws Prom For His Nanny As Hers Gets Cancelled; Watch Video
Aww, this is the sweetest thing ever!
Vijay starrer ‘Bigil’ incurred a loss of Rs 20 crore? Producer clears the air
A leading website had recently reported that the Vijay starrer Bigil had not live up to expectations and incurred a loss of Rs 20 crore and this ruffled a few feathers. The film’s producer Archana
WATCH | Twitter conceals Trump tweet, ramping up dispute
Twitter concealed one of Donald Trump's tweets for "glorifying violence", ramping up a dispute with the US president who says social media companies censor conservative voices like his.
No better time to show your humanity: Yuvraj Singh urges everyone to join fight against Covid-19
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged everyone to stay safe with cases on the rise in India.
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
Salon Chain Closes Outlets After Virus-Related Threats
The Great Clips hair salon chain has temporarily closed its outlets in Springfield, Missouri, after receiving threatening messages due to news that two of its hairstylists who tested positive for the coronavirus might have exposed 140 clients to the illness.
Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 89; Guj CM tweets condolences
He was admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad last week after he complained of breathing difficulty.
Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest
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.
Bahrain reports 300 new COVID-19 cases
Total recoveries from the coronavirus rise to 5,491
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Has $166.59 Million Stock Position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 7.6% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 85,442 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 6,025 shares during the period. Amazon.com makes up 1.6% of Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.’s holdings, making […]
Commerce Bank Buys 847 Shares of Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO)
Commerce Bank increased its stake in Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) (TSE:BMO) by 14.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,903 shares of the bank’s stock after purchasing an additional 847 shares during the period. Commerce Bank’s holdings in Bank […]
India’s tour of Australia could be held in only one or two venues if needed: CA chief Kevin Roberts
CA chief executive Kevin Roberts said the schedule could change depending on the travel restrictions due to the health crisis.
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 company's pre-existing problems.
Plymouth Argyle apprentice Isaac Burdon agrees to sign for Plymouth Parkway
The 18-year-old defender has been released by the Pilgrims
Amazon Fire TV gets Alexa voice control support for apps like Netflix, Hotstar, Zee5
Alexa on Fire TV lets people check the weather, control smart home, and stream music, among other features.
Blame it on virus: Future tense for farmers in distress
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Mortal Kombat 11 Sheeva Fatalities, Brutalities, Krushing Blow and Friendship guide
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is now available to purchase. This paid DLC expansion to NetherRealm Studios' gory fighter includes five-chapter epilogue to the base game's story, as well as three new characters: Wind god Fujin, guest star Ro...
Tanzanian court finds opposition leader guilty of sedition, sets him free
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - A Tanzanian court ruled on Friday that an opposition leader was guilty of sedition and incitement on accusations that he falsely said some 100 people were killed in clashes between herders and police in his home region in 2018.
Distressed retailer Party City seeks to cut debt with bond deal
Party City Holdco Inc., the retailer that has been working with restructuring advisers to cut its approximately US$2 billion debt load as social distancing scraps celebrations, is seeking approvals from creditors on a proposed deal that would trim its borrowings and inject fresh cash into the company.
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
-$0.11 Earnings Per Share Expected for LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPSN) This Quarter
Equities research analysts expect LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPSN) to report earnings of ($0.11) per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Eight analysts have provided estimates for LivePerson’s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at ($0.08) and the lowest estimate coming in at ($0.14). LivePerson posted earnings of ($0.20) per […]
7 people shot in Louisville during protests of Breonna Taylor shooting
Seven people were shot Thursday in downtown Louisville, Ky., as several hundred protesters gathered to protest the death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed in her own apartment by police in
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
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
Diplo Goes Country-Pop With Young Thug & Thomas Rhett On "Dance With Me"
Diplo releases his take on a country album, which features this song with Thomas Rhett and Young Thug. Young Thug has been known to break boundaries as one of the defining artists of the last decade. He will go down in the history books as one of the most versatile artists in hip-hop, adapting to tr...
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
Ed Miliband demands more state support to rescue UK steel sector
Former Labour leader says government should consider taking equity stakes in struggling manufacturers
Swiss National Bank Buys 600 Shares of FirstCash Inc (NYSE:FCFS)
Swiss National Bank increased its stake in shares of FirstCash Inc (NYSE:FCFS) by 0.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 82,812 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 600 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned about […]
Watch CNN news team being arrested while live on air in Minneapolis
The reporter and camerapersons were covering a protest against the death of African American George Floyd after police brutality.
The 1975’s Matt Healy Deactivates Twitter Account After Promoting Song With Black Lives Matter Tweet
The 1975 frontman paired his thoughts following George Floyd's death with the band's music video.
PS4 Controller Back Button Attachment Is Back in Stock Direct from PlayStation
Get them while they're hot
Prime Time Comedy Show: Netizens Ridicule Indian, Pakistani Panelists 'Brandishing Weapons' on TV
New Delhi (Sputnik): While heated verbal attacks are routine in any news channel debate these days, an Indian station became the target of mockery after pundits started...
New York coronavirus tracing program falls behind on hiring goals
The joint initiative between Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office and Bloomberg Philanthropies has successfully trained and hired just 2,164 tracers.
Factbox: Who's involved in Libya's war and why
(Reuters) - The conflict between Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA), recognised by the United Nations, and the eastern-based forces of Khalifa Haftar has become a cauldron for foreign rivals.
Welcome to the Microsoft economy
Stocks were supposed to be mired in a bear market after they plunged in March as the coronavirus pandemic shut business and sent unemployment to its highest rate since the Great Depression. Except they aren't.
Players’ player of the year (2007/2008) – Cristiano Ronaldo
The Manchester United forward was a two-time winner of the award.
Record everything with the Vantrue N2 Pro dual dash cam on sale for $143
The front records in 1440p with a 170-degree angle lens, and the back records in 1080p with 140-degree field of view. Includes night vision, parking mode, and more. Has built-in mic and speaker for full audio. Resists heat and protects itself.
Yogi Adityanath announces jobs for 11 lakh migrant workers, labourers; UP govt inks pact with industry
Yogi Adityanath said that he has received a list of 11 lakh migrant workers and labourers from bodies such as India Industries Association and FICCI and they have assured to absorb a huge labour force into the industry.
Forest Fire Triggers Landmine Blasts Along LoC In Poonch
A fire that engulfed a large forest area along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district triggered several landmine blasts on Friday, officials said.
LTO sets NCR license, registration renewal deadline to July 31
As NCR will transitions to GCQ on June 1, residents will now have until July 31 to renew vehicle registration, driver's licenses
Third of child grooming cases involve Facebook apps says UK charity
In more than half of child grooming cases in England and Wales where police recorded information about how the child was groomed, a Facebook-owned app was used.
Google's 5 per cent investment would not provide relief to Vodafone Idea: Report
Google's 5 per cent investment, even if it materialises, would be inadequate to solve debt problems at Vodafone Idea, according to a Credit Suisse report.“While Google's investment into VIL wo
McLaren to reportedly cut about 30% of their employees
Over 1,000 employees will lose their jobs at McLaren Group due to restructuring program
1 more day of excessive Las Vegas heat before a cooler Saturday
Las Vegas’ forecast high for Friday is 106 as a three-day heat wave begins to subside in the valley.
Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson insists he ‘never got into a fight’, amid claims he threw a person into a car boot
Essendon legend Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson has played down reports of another run-in with the law, claiming he wasn’t involved in a fight and couldn’t have fit his “friend” into the boot of a car.
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK
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.
Trexquant Investment LP Purchases Shares of 8,789 Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT)
Trexquant Investment LP purchased a new stake in Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT) in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 8,789 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $449,000. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the […]
South Africa’s trade balance swings to R35bn deficit in April
Imports were down 6.5% to R88.03 billion
Lockdown 5: Shrines to reopen Monday, pvt offices to work with 100% staff from June 8, says Mamata
The announcements, two days before the end of the fourth phase of the lockdown, aimed to normalise the day-to-day functioning of major institutions, did not go down well with the opposition BJP and the CPI(M), who sought a rethink over the decision as the state was witnessing a spike in the number of coronavirus cases.
Shuttered Canada-US border highlights different approaches to the pandemic – and differences between the 2 countries
The US and Canada have had a long, supportive relationship. But the recent closure of the US-Canada border because of the coronavirus underscores a growing divide between the two countries.
Chesterfield radio station name to disappear as owner makes big changes
Bauer Media has said there may be job losses
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.
Fire service concern as some ignore social distancing to watch Long Eaton school blaze
Crowds gathered as firefighters tackled the Harrington Junior School inferno
Electricity: Buhari approves funding for first phase of Siemens power deal
Nigeria's electricity sector may soon receive a great boost as President Muhammadu Buhari has approved funding for the first phase of a deal with Siemens AG.
Tennis: Andy Murray set for return in June with charity tournament organised by brother Jamie
The event, which runs from June 23-28, will see the Murray brothers and fellow British players Kyle Edmund and Dan Evans go head to head in London.
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.
Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries from June 15
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece said on Friday it will open to visitors from 29 countries from June 15, days before its peak tourism season begins.
Dana White confirms Mike Tyson has something 'big' lined up for boxing return
'They have something lined up, something big. He's going to get in there.'
India's Q4 GDP growth falls to 3.1% - worst since 2009 global financial crisis
India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Q4FY20 is the lowest in 44 quarters, according to the data by Central Statistics Office (CSO)
Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson reveals he cheated on wife Kay and learned he has an adult daughter from fling
DUCK Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson has revealed he cheated on his wife, Miss Kay- and recently discovered he has an adult daughter from his affair. The star and his sons confessed the shocking s…
Nokia Launched Three Cheap Phones at Once, Know Price and Features... -
HMD Global has partnered with Cricket Wireless to launch three smartphones under its C series, Nokia C5 Endi, Nokia C2
Investors, scientists urge IEA head to take bolder climate stance
LONDON (Reuters) - Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), faced renewed calls to take a bolder stance on climate change on Friday from investors concerned the organisation’s reports enable damaging levels of investment in fossil fuels.
On banks of Danube, Hungary and South Korea mourn victims of boat accident
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - 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 anniversary of a boat accident which killed 25 South Korean tourists and two Hungarian crew.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher teases Strictly Come Dancing stint
Carra would smash it.
Court stops FG from auctioning Dawes Island Marginal Oil Field
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Friday restrained the Ministry of Petroleum from selling or accepting bids for Dawes Island Marginal Oil Field...
40,729 Shares in NMI Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:NMIH) Bought by Trexquant Investment LP
Trexquant Investment LP acquired a new stake in NMI Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:NMIH) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 40,729 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $473,000. Trexquant Investment LP owned about 0.06% of NMI at the end of […]
Lockdown: Jain monks seek easing of travel norms for Chaturmas
In a memorandum to the Chief Minister, general secretary of the state Congress Committee president Suman Agarwal urged the chief minister to provide protection and help from the police and ease travel restrictions for sadhus and sadhvis during the lockdown.
Mackay Shields LLC Invests $640,000 in MarineMax Inc (NYSE:HZO)
Mackay Shields LLC purchased a new position in MarineMax Inc (NYSE:HZO) during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund purchased 61,400 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $640,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new position in MarineMax […]
Salesforce shares dip 4% on light revenue, earnings guidance
Salesforce.com Inc. shares were down 3% in after-hours trading Thursday after the enterprise-content platform reported fiscal first-quarter results that were...
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.
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK
The popular tourist destination was quick to impose a lockdown.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Police arrest CNN reporter and crew live on air as they report from Minneapolis protests
There are huge protests taking place in Minneapolis
Tile’s antitrust claims against Apple now being made in Europe as well as US
Tile's antitrust claims against Apple, first made in the US, are now being made in Europe too. The smart tracker company claimed that Apple was acting ...
Kollect reports rise in revenues as Covid-19 hits waste collections
Start-up refocuses sales on construction sites as Irish economy slowly reopens
How COVID-19 Became Britain's Newest Religion
It’s become almost impossible to have a rational debate about Covid-19 and the policies that governments have brought in in its wake, as the virus has gone from being a...
Taliban attack on army checkpoint kills 14 military personnel, Afghan government says
A spokesman for the Afghanistan national security adviser’s office said despite sporadic clashes, a truce in effect during the three-day Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which ended Tuesday, would continue
Police want Liverpool's title decider in neutral stadium
Liverpool might not win the English Premier League at Anfield after police included the leader's key games among at least five it wants at neutral venues in a bid to prevent fans from gathering outside when the competition resumes.
CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in Minneapolis
CNN posts a footage of correspondent Omar Jimenez speaking calmly to police with batons and riot helmets, then being handcuffed and taken away
Covid lockdown: Mamata Banerjee announces slew of relaxations, shrines to reopen from Monday
India News: CM Banerjee on Friday announced a series of relaxations in the state from June 1 and claimed that the number of Covid-19 cases is increasing due to th
Madison Wealth Management Buys 1,967 Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Madison Wealth Management boosted its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 666.8% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 2,262 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,967 shares during the period. Amazon.com accounts for about 1.8% of Madison Wealth […]
Furious Niger Gov revokes road contract - The Nation Nigeria
Niger Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello has ordered revocation of a road project by Jajove Solutions Services(JSS) in Suleja.He accused the...
George Floyd death: Trump attempts to explain 'looting leads to shooting' tweet
President Trump called protesters "thugs" and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
White wrestling coach mocks George Floyd’s murder (Photo)
A Washington state high school wrestling coach, Dave Hollenbeck, took to social media to mock the murder of George Floyd and he has been sacked by his employer for that. Taking to social media, Dave Hollenbeck,
Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder
The decision comes after Bulgaria's highest appeals court dismissed a request by the former chief prosecutor to review the parole granted to Jock Palfreeman in September. Palfreeman's parole angered nationalist politicians who have decried his release from prison, while the government's
UPDATED: Court acquits Sen Adeleke of exam malpractices
A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State...
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”
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests
The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early Friday morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs.
Bank of Montreal to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.76 (NYSE:BMO)
Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) (TSE:BMO) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 27th, Zacks reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 4th will be given a dividend of 0.76 per share by the bank on Wednesday, August 26th. This represents a $3.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.04%. The ex-dividend date […]
Data-relay satellite ready for service
The second node in the most sophisticated laser communication network ever designed is ready to go into service.
Report: Star Wars: Maverick reveal on June 2nd
A Reddit sleuth has pieced together information teased by Venturebeat's Jeff Grub, who seem happy to leak everything these days, and it all seems to point to a reveal of Star Wars: Maverick on June 2n
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
Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries from June 15
Europe News: ATHENS: Greece said on Friday it will open to visitors from 29 countries from June 15, days before its peak tourism season begins.
Apple begins selling refurbished iPhone XRs
Apple has started selling refurbished versions of its iPhone XR, MacRumors has reported. Prices start at $499 for the 64GB model, giving you a factory-renewed phone with a one year warranty, box and cables for $100 off the price for a brand new model.
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
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
Democrats’ risky plan to ensure Congress can vote during the pandemic, explained
No one can be sure of whether House Democrats’ plan to allow "proxy voting" is constitutional.
Acura's New Type S Models Should Have Audi Worried
The launch of the 2021 Acura TLX is the most important reveal Acura has made since the third-generation RDX...
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.
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
Feds won't force airline ticket refunds for COVID-19 cancellations
The federal government is signalling that it won't force airlines to offer refunds to ticket holders for flights cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence' amid large-scale riots
A warning label has been placed over the tweet
Close call as north Louth forest fire put out by passing walkers
North Louth
Deadline Looming For Former Pirates Star
Decision is yet to be made on the future a former Orlando Pirates midfielder who joined up with Highlands Park until the end of the season.
“My arrest shows I don’t deal with small money” – Bobrisky boasts about arrest over N30m
Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, has taken to social media to brag about his arrest over a N30 million deal. Bobrisky was picked up by officers of the Nigerian police and is
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...
The One Show: Prince William expresses fears for 'broken NHS staff all over the country'
He featured on Thursday's episode
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment, Supreme Court says
In a pair of related rulings today, the high court says police must take sufficient steps to verify such tips to avoid entrapping suspects
Niyi Adeolokun and Eoin McKeon among 12 players to exit Connacht
It means just five of their Pro12-winning starting team will still be at the province next season.
Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1
Religious places can open up from June 1, says Bengal CM
Marauding monkeys attack lab technician and steal Covid-19 tests
A band of marauding monkeys has attacked a laboratory technician and stolen three Covid-19 test samples, raising fears they will infect themselves and then spread the deadly disease to humans. The worker was attacked outside a medical college in Meerut, northern India, while transporting samples from
'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.'
Bangladesh reports 2,523 new virus cases, a daily record; deaths hit 582
Bangladesh has reported a record 2,523 new coronavirus cases in a day, bringing the tally of infections to 42,844.
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 ...
New entry-level Golf revealed with 1.0-litre petrol engine
The change brings the entry price down to £23,300.
Mengis Capital Management Inc. Sells 204 Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Mengis Capital Management Inc. trimmed its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 0.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 77,222 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 204 shares during the period. Apple comprises about 6.7% of Mengis Capital […]
Commerce Bank Buys 2,565 Shares of PolyOne Co. (NYSE:POL)
Commerce Bank raised its stake in shares of PolyOne Co. (NYSE:POL) by 15.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 18,900 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,565 shares during the quarter. Commerce Bank’s holdings in PolyOne were […]
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.
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.
DraftKings Stock Will Keep Benefitting from Multiple Strong Trends
DraftKings stock will be boosted by the popularity of iGaming and the resumption of professional sports leagues.
Ice Cube cancels his appearance on 'Good Morning America' following George Floyd's death
Ice Cube cancelled his appearance on 'Good Morning America' on Thursday, directly referencing the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police as the reason why.
ITC Hotels partners with Swiggy to offer dining experiences at home
ITC Hotels has implemented stringent measures and protocols, including mandatory temperature checks for all chefs and food and beverage associates
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
Newcastle United fans' takeover wait goes on but they now know what new normal will look like
Newcastle United supporters are still awaiting the outcome of the Premier League's owners' and directors' test but at least know football is returning
Affordable New 5G Smartphones Coming To New Zealanders
One week before a range of new 5G smartphones start to hit the shelves around New Zealand, Vodafone is delighting customers with an awesome pre-sale offer in partnership with OPPO.
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.
NASA And SpaceX Are About To Retry Their Historic Astronaut Launch. Here's How To Watch.
After weather conditions postponed the scheduled launch for Wednesday, NASA and SpaceX's historic launch to send two astronauts to the International Space
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?
Ted Cruz Urges AG William Barr to Open Criminal Probe of Twitter for Refusing to Ban Iranian Leaders
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, urging them to open an investigation into whether Twitter violated federal law. The letter came the morning after President Donald Trump signed a social media executive order purporting to defend free speech.
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.
Tata-Mistry battle: Supreme Court to hear Cyrus Mistry's plea for Tata Sons board position
The apex court's final order in the matter will be important as the dispute has now boiled down to two key issues --a board position for the minority shareholder Shapoorji Pallonji group and turning back Tata Sons into a public limited company from private
Dodgers' David Price willing to lend helping hand to minor leaguers: report
Several minor league baseball players were released by their teams Thursday, but Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price is reportedly doing everything he can to help those athletes.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Buys 7,890 Shares of Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN)
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN) by 18.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 50,550 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,890 shares during the quarter. PNC […]
Wall Street Has Given Up on These 3 Stocks, and That's a Huge Mistake
There are hundreds of stocks that would have to more than double to revisit their 52-week highs. Let's check out three out-of-favor stocks that are ready to prove the naysayers wrong.
New Super Lucky’s Tale heads to PS4 and Xbox One this summer
Former Nintendo Switch exclusive New Super Lucky's Tale is heading to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this summer in both physical and digital releases.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiSxWeFZz2QNew
Ukraine's envoy urges Italian media to objectively cover Markiv case
The relevant appeal was published in Il Venerdi magazine.
UK Action Fraud Reveals Victims Have Lost Over £4.6 Million in Coronavirus Scams
Action Fraud has listed seven types of scams it’s seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. This includes courier fraud, online shopping, computer software...
Spain's government pushes through basic income guarantee to fight poverty
The Spanish government approved on Friday the creation of a minimum income worth 462 euros ($514) a month for the poorest, Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias told a news conference, in a scheme tha…
Huawei Nova Lite 3 Plus launches in Japan with GMS for 24,800 Yen ($231)
Huawei has launched a new budget smartphone in Japan dubbed as Nova Lite 3 Plus with GMS (Google Mobile Services). This handset is a rebranded P Smart 2020 launched earlier this month in Europe. It comes in a single 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant and costs 24,800 Yen ($231). Huawei Nova Lite 3 Plus …
Stiliyan Petrov slams Premier League bosses after major Aston Villa update
Aston Villa news - The 20 Premier League clubs agreed on a date to restart the season amid the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus impact: Daimler India offers free vehicle check-up to BharatBenz customers
Daimler Indian Commercial Vehicles has rolled out a new vehicle checkup and sanitisation campaign for BharatBenz customers and it is free of cost.
Drop power privatisation plan: Puducherry MP
N. Gokulakrishnan says Centre’s move will affect farmers and the poor
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.
Woman spots wolverine on Washington beach, but authorities refuse to believe her
The officials confirmed that the creature was wolverine after Jennifer Henry shared a picture of the creature captured on the beach.
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.
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.
ACLU: Trump’s ‘Looting’ and 'Shooting' Tweet Suggested That Law Enforcement ‘Should Literally Murder Protestors’
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Friday denounced President Donald Trump’s incendiary tweets concerning the civil unrest in Minneapolis, saying that the president was “directing the national guard to murder protestors.”
Commerce Bank Sells 4,601 Shares of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:IVZ)
Commerce Bank trimmed its holdings in shares of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:IVZ) by 10.3% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 40,174 shares of the asset manager’s stock after selling 4,601 shares during the period. Commerce Bank’s holdings […]
EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves
The ministers, holding talks via videoconference, are weighing the need for firm policy against the damage that it might do to business ties between the Asian economic giant and the world’s biggest trading bloc.
Adeolokun, Leader and McKeon among 12 departures confirmed by Connacht
The trio represented the province over 320 times between them, with Adeolokun earning an Irish cap in 2016.
UK has bumper strawberry crop thanks to weather but may not have enough pickers
Brits could be eating loads of strawberries this summer - but are there enough people to pick them?
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
CannTrust Holdings greenhouse licenses reinstated, plans restart of operations
VAUGHAN, Ont. — CannTrust Holdings Inc. says Health Canada has reinstated its licenses for its greenhouse in Niagara and that it will immediately restart operations.
Anil Khanna defends decision, says can't authorise expenditure in absence of approval from president or secretary general
Tokyo Olympics News: Indian Olympic Association's finance committee chairman Anil Khanna on Friday defended his decision not to give clearance for hotel bookings relating
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 ...
Court sides with Louisiana governor in fight over unclaimed property
A district court judge has ruled for Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration in its lawsuit against Treasurer John Schroder over how to handle unclaimed financial assets.
North Carolina Still Waiting for RNC Safety Plan
North Carolina's governor said Thursday that his administration has not received the written safety plan for the upcoming Republican National Convention requested by his health secretary in response to President Trump's demands for a full-scale event.
The cop who killed George Floyd has a long record of police brutality
A 46-year old black man named George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis on Monday, May 25, 2020. A police officer named Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck, after vaguely accusing hi…
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.
24 doctors rescued from South Mumbai hotel after fire mishap
The fire broke out at Fortune hotel near Metro Cinema late Wednesday night.
SpaceX's big launch aims to send NASA astronauts to the International Space Station — a 21-year-old laboratory orbiting 250 miles above the Earth
This will be the first time since 2011 that an American-made spacecraft has launched people from US soil to the space station.
Rising tension caps optimism - CMC Markets
By Michael McCarthy (chief market strategist, CMC Markets and Stockbroking)
Sarah Michelle Gellar posts Buffy 'thirst trap' and fans are in love
The actress, 43, sent fans into meltdown with an iconic snap from her Buffy the Vampire Slayer Days
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.
Reflecting on the case of Cyntoia Brown – talking with the director of ‘Murder to Mercy’
Dan Birman, director of the new Netflix feature documentary 'Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story,' discusses his filmmaking process and the importance of the case.
Williams considers sale of Formula One team
Pandemic adds to strain after poor performance on the track and £17m loss
The Morning Watch: ‘Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures’ Goes to Dagobah, Set Designing Mansions in Movies & More
In this edition, watch as Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures heads to Dagobah, a set designer explains mansions and homes in movies like Clueless, and more.
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)...
Apple still dominates the wearables market in the first quarter of 2020
Apple still dominates the wearables market in the first quarter of 2020. In the Q1 2020, 72.6 million wearable electronic devices were shipped in the world.
Disney star part of new Suffolk art festival
Actors, muscicians, photographers and designers are joining forces for 30:thirty, Suffolk’s new digital festival
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.
4 Mombasa Patients Succumb To COVID-19 As Positive Cases Jump To 1,745
Kenya has recorded 127 newly detected infections after testing a 3,831 sample size.Addressing reporters at Afya House during the daily COVID-19 briefing, Health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi said the tol
Capital Advantage Inc. Makes New Investment in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Capital Advantage Inc. bought a new position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 607 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock, valued at approximately $1,442,000. Amazon.com accounts for 0.6% of Capital Advantage Inc.’s portfolio, […]
About 600,000 visitors expected in Cyprus in August
Cypriot Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Yiannis Karousos, said that the country expects to receive about 600,000 passengers in August, noting
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
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.
George Floyd death: Trump attempts to explain 'looting leads to shooting' tweet
President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis "thugs" and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" - drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric.
Coal India share price up 10% in 5 days; a stock to bet on as India’s power demand gets back on track?
A heatwave spreading across north India and the steady resumption of economic activity has caused a sharp spike in the country’s energy consumption, with this Coal India’s share price has also surged 10% in the last five days.
Britain urges China to reconsider Hong Kong law: PM's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has urged China to reconsider imposing a new security law on Hong Kong and hopes Beijing is listening, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday.
The Daily Chase: GDP shrinks 7.2% in March; one-on-one with RBC's CEO
This morning we’ll find out how sharply Canada’s economic output collapsed in the early days of COVID-19 lockdown measures.
B.C. hospice’s refusal to provide medical assistance in dying sparks criticism, questions about future
Angelina Ireland, who heads the Delta Hospice Society, said politicians at the municipal, provincial and federal level who disagree with the Christian basis of its stance against medically assisted death should build another facility to provide the service
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 ...
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
Fusion Family Wealth LLC Has $325,000 Stock Position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Fusion Family Wealth LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 5.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,277 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 68 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up […]
First-quarter GDP worst showing since 2009: StatCan
Canada's economy had its worst quarterly showing since 2009 through the first three months of 2020 owing to COVID-19, Statistics Canada said Friday, warning an even steeper drop may be coming.
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.
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests
The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early Friday morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs.
Dave Rubin on Trump's feud with Twitter: The 'free speech war' is coming to a head
Dave Rubin said on Friday that after years of tech giants making “selective decisions” to censor conservatives, President Trump is bringing awareness to the issue.
Govt unlikely to press for hike in GST rates for non-essentials next month
However it will have to find ways in which essential and non-essential items can be segregated
‘Should never be allowed to retire’: Fans go wild as 33yo Morris goes full Origin 2014
Can the Morris brothers play footy forever?
This Year's Apple MacBook To Come With ARM-based Chip
Project Kalamata has been on Apple fans' lips since 2012. And now, it turns out this year's Apple MacBook will come with the first ARM-based chip.
Nvidia Is Showing Investors It’s More Than Fun and Games
With the tech firm's investments in AI and autonomous innovations, NVDA stock has more catalysts at its disposal.
‘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...
Iconic statue gets new look for pandemic
Ayr’s Fish Cross statue has donned a new look for the Covid-19 pandemic.
Somalia commission to probe killing of seven health workers
Somalia will set up a regional commission to probe the killing of seven health workers and report publicly within a month, the head of Hirshabelle state told Reuters on Friday, as the United Nations condemned what it called an outrage. Masked men abducted the health workers from a healthcare facility
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 ...
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...
Scammers target Google Docs and Microsoft Sway to steal user credentials: Barracuda Networks
Of the nearly 100,000 form-based attacks detected between January 1 and April 30, Google file sharing and storage websites were used in 65% of attacks, making up 4% of all spear-phishing attacks in the first four months of 2020.
Kompany turns down offer to be Guardiola's assistant - report
Vincent Kompany has turned down an offer from Man City to become Pep Guardiola's assistant coach, according to various Belgian media.
Carcass of 40 foot whale washes up on Essex beach
Officers and marine experts are trying to work out how the move the giant mammal's carcass.
Twitter places public interest notice on President Trump's tweet | ZDNet
Twitter says that Donald Trump has violated Twitter rules regarding glorification of violence.
Coronavirus | ICMR-NIN to take up rapid survey for COVID-19 in twin cities hotspots
The NIN director said this programme is being taken up in five containment zones or hotspot clusters selected randomly.
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.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares Bought by FineMark National Bank & Trust
FineMark National Bank & Trust grew its stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 3.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 211,873 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,583 shares during the period. […]
GDP for 2019-20 Q4 plummets to 3.1%, full year growth at 4.2%
Data suggests that India's GDP growth in FY2019-20 slowed down to an 11-year-low of 4.2 per cent.
Sweltering temperatures make life and work in nursing homes even more difficult
Inadequate cooling systems result in uncomfortable residents and staff who tire quickly and move more slowly
Drought adds to Belgian farmers' coronavirus misery
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - As coronavirus lockdowns disrupt food supply chains and shuttered restaurants curb demand for some of their produce, Belgium’s farmers are grappling with another crisis - drought.
127 New cases of Coronavirus confirmed; total hits 1745
The new cases are all Kenyans
Deflation fears as eurozone price growth falls to four-year low
Economists highlight dangers of an accompanying drop in demand
Cebu, rest of Central Visayas gear up for more OFW arrivals
The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas says thousands of overseas Filipino workers are projected to arrive in Central Visayas in the coming week
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.
Former Miss World Manushi joins hands with UNICEF to promote menstrual hygiene
On May 28, which is observed as the World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Manushi participated in UNICEF global initiative called the Red Dot Challenge -- a symbol adopted by the world body to depict menstrual cycle.
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
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.
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.
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
Ashland Global Holdings Inc (NYSE:ASH) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lowered its position in shares of Ashland Global Holdings Inc (NYSE:ASH) by 2.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 22,970 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 690 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial […]
Incoming Australia boss Dave Rennie boosted by lessons of Glasgow stint
Coach is leaving his post in Scotland.
India's GDP Growth Slows To 3.1% In March Quarter, 4.2% For FY20
Output of eight infrastructure sectors contracted by 38.1% in April.
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...
Madras High Court issues notices to Franklin Templeton MF, Sebi
Last month, Franklin Templeton had closed six debt funds.
What does Tesla slashing car prices really mean for the company?
Sales of all autos, generally, tanked in the last two months
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.
Novartis will start making coronavirus vaccine this month
Swiss drugmaker Novartis will start producing a genetic coronavirus vaccine this month under a deal with Massachusetts researchers. AveXis, Novartis’ gene-therapy arm, agreed to manufacture the
Baby born with two mouths due to 'extremely rare' condition - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
A baby girl has been born with two mouths due to a condition so rare that it has only been seen in 35 recorded cases since 1900.Doctors were...
KEC International Q4 results: Net profit down 3% to Rs 193 crore
Revenue during the quarter declined to Rs 3,673.73 crore as against Rs 3,845.51 crore in the year-ago period.
George Floyd protests could spark coronavirus surge in Minnesota
Health officials warn that the mass protests roiling Minneapolis in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death could have the unintended consequence of a spike in coronavirus cases in Minnesota,
New survey data reveals that nearly half of patients are forgoing care amid the pandemic
A Kaiser Family Foundation poll revealed that 48% of US patients have either deferred or skipped medical care as a result of the pandemic.
Mexico’s other epidemic: Murdered women
In Mexico City, feminist groups spray-painted the names of Mexico's murdered women on the pavement of the Zócalo, the capital city's enormous main square, during the International Women's Day March.
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
Kathmere Capital Management LLC Purchases 3,849 Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Kathmere Capital Management LLC increased its position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 68.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 9,509 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after buying an additional 3,849 shares during the quarter. Apple accounts for 0.9% of […]
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Ajit Jogi, first CM of Chhattisgarh, passes away at 74: Ram Nath Kovind, Narendra Modi offer condolences
Ajit Jogi, the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, passed away on Friday at the age of 74. His son Amit Jogi made the announcement on Twitter.
No, Luckin Coffee Is Not 'Too Cheap'
LK stock has briefly caught a bid this week after falling over 95%. On paper, the numbers for LK can work at the current valuation, given cash on the balance sh
UK joins COVID-19 High Performance Computing consortium
Consortium is attempting to use supercomputers in the quest to find cures for COVID-19.
Trump's China Fight Shows Covid-19 Hasn't Changed Oil's World
The pandemic has merely highlighted the market’s pre-existing conditions.
102 New Corona Cases in 24 Hours, 602 Infected so far -
The havoc of the global epidemic corona virus continues in Uttarakhand, within the last 24 hours, 102 new Corona positive
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'
Court remands man for alleged murder of footballer, Kazeem, in Ogun
Ogun Court sitting ordered the remand of Ogunsoro Niyi in police custody for allegedly causing the death of a footballer, Tiamiyu Kazeem.
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.
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in 'vital' cost-cutting plan
French carmaker Renault says nearly 4,600 jobs would be cut in France and more than 10,000 in the rest of the world – some 8% of the company's global workforce
Vande Bharat Mission: Stranded Indians start returning from South America and Africa, Indian Navy reaches Madagascar with supplies
Around 300 Indians returned from far away countries in South America including Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Portugal.
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
CannTrust plans to restart Niagara greenhouse after Health Canada reinstates licence
The cannabis company says it cannot say when its products will be available in the market as that depends on a Health Canada decision regarding its manufacturing facility in Vaughan, Ont.
Australia cricket 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 immune, board chief Kevin Roberts said on Friday. Cricket
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Global pandemic triggers shift to an almost completely digital working set-up.
South Africa to open up economy from June under eased lockdown regulations
South Africa will allow most economic sectors including mining and manufacturing to fully resume operations from next month as the country further
WWE Star Bray Wyatt Announces Birth Of Second Child With Wife Jojo Offerman
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Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge is a VR game based on the theme park
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Poroshenko Again Fails To Show For Questioning At Ukraine's State Bureau Of Investigations
Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has failed for the second time this week to show up at the State Bureau of Investigations (DBR) for questioning.
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Lady Gaga is here to set you free.
SRP jawan ‘commits suicide’
As per preliminary investigation, the jawan was worried about his transfer SRP group 3 in Palanpur.
PBA clinging on hope for season restart
The PBA eyes to stage at least one conference to salvage the 45th season with the government relaxing quarantine measures
India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy
India and the US could strike a “smaller” trade deal in the coming weeks, India's ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said while acknowledging that the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19
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The White House's official Twitter account reposted Trump's tweet that was flagged for 'glorifying violence'
After Twitter flagged a tweet from President Trump saying it was "glorifying violence," the White House tweeted it again shortly after 8 am.
How Georgina Johnson Wants to Change the Fashion System
Polymath and artist Georgina Johnson of The Laundry Arts – is launching her first book: The Slow Grind: Finding Our Way Back to Creative Balance, which seeks to incite change in fashion and beyond
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
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK
The popular tourist destination was quick to impose a lockdown.
White House Punts Economic Update in Election Year
The White House has taken the unusual step of deciding not to release an updated economic forecast as planned this year, a sign of the administration's anxiety about how the coronavirus has ravaged the nation just months before the election.
George Floyd killing: Violent protests rock Minneapolis, other US cities
Protests over the death of the unarmed black man in custody amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has escalated into mayhem as reports emerged of buildings and vehicles being set ablaze and local businesses being looted.
CNN reporter arrested live on air by Minnesota police, released an hour later
During the arrest the anchor can be heard saying, "If you're just tuning in, you are watching our correspondent being arrested".
CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests
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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.
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
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.
Lady Gaga: Chromatica review – Gaga rediscovers the riot on her most personal album
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is Canton Hathaway LLC’s 4th Largest Position
Canton Hathaway LLC lowered its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 1.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,627 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 153 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up 2.1% of […]
Trexquant Investment LP Has $499,000 Holdings in Clean Harbors Inc (NYSE:CLH)
Trexquant Investment LP raised its stake in Clean Harbors Inc (NYSE:CLH) by 4.1% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,710 shares of the business services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 382 shares during the quarter. Trexquant Investment LP’s holdings […]
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.
ProPublica Wins National Magazine Award for Reporting
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.
Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,100 Shares of Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT)
Swiss National Bank increased its holdings in shares of Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT) by 1.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 116,800 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,100 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned […]
14 Afghan security force members killed in attack claimed by Taliban
Afghan officials confirmed the attack in the early hours of Friday had killed 14 Afghan security force members.
Lady Gaga’s new album Chromatica: Full track listing and review round up
Are the critics gagging for Gaga, or is it a bad romance?
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.
Dortmund midfielder Dahoud out for rest of season with knee injury
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, the Bundesliga club announced on Friday. The 24-year-old was replaced by Axel Witsel...
NSA Warns of New Sandworm Attacks on Email Servers
The US National Security Agency (NSA) has published a security alert warning of a new wave of cyberattacks against email servers, attacks conducted by one of Russia's most advanced cyber-espionage units. From a report: The NSA says that members of Unit 74455 of the GRU Main Center for Special Techno...
Sappi donates essential items and products for Covid-19 relief
Sappi’s procurement department is also busy sourcing gloves and hand soap which will be added to the list of items to be donated.
Liverpool title decider set to be in neutral stadium as police seeks to control crowd
Liverpool, which leads by 25 points, could clinch the title by beating Everton if second-placed City loses to Arsenal on June 17. The police want the derby to be played away from Merseyside.
Premier League restart: Dates, kick-off times, TV schedule and proposal on neutral venues
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Ferrari to establish driver programme in Australia
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COVID-19: UAE announces 2 deaths, 638 new coronavirus cases and 412 recoveries
Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in UAE is now 33,170
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.
Canopy Growth reports $1.3B fourth-quarter loss, hits reset on strategic focus
Canopy Growth Corp. is rethinking its first-to-every-market strategy after reporting a $1.3-billion loss in its fourth quarter.
Heritage Investors Management Corp Sells 8,501 Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Heritage Investors Management Corp decreased its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 3.4% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 244,454 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 8,501 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up […]
Incoming Australia boss Dave Rennie boosted by lessons of Glasgow stint
Coach is leaving his post in Scotland.
The UK wants to join with Trump to form a new global alliance to end China's grip on 5G
The UK wants to create a new global alliance to reduce China's dominance of emerging 5G technology.
Will not go against CM, says BJP MLA
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Billie Eilish Calls Donald Trump Out For His Tweets About Minneapolis Protests
Billie Eilish is calling out President Donald Trump for his disappointing tweets about the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota which happened on Thursday (May 28).
Athletes back Olympic Federation of Ireland call for Covid-19 restrictions to be eased to assist Irish Olympians
Athletes back the Olympic Federation of Ireland's call for exemptions to current Covid-19 restrictions to assist competitors training for the Tokyo Games.
BTS Jimin officially became the FIRST and ONLY soloist in South Korea to have 4 songs surpassing 50M on Spotify!
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COVID-19 could cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output, warns UN chief Antonio Guterres
He said the pandemic could usher in a loss of USD 8.5 trillion in global output the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares Acquired by Noesis Capital Mangement Corp
Noesis Capital Mangement Corp lifted its position in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 3.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,412 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after buying an additional 541 shares during the period. Apple […]
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.
Feud bloodshed fears as Drogheda gang boss sneaks back home from Spain
A gang boss who is the leading player in the so-called anti-Maguire faction in the Drogheda feud is back in the country after months on the run, gardai believe.
New to Powerbeats Pro? Here’s everything you need to know to master the totally wireless Beats
Want to master your new Beats Powerbeats Pro? Here's how to pair to all your devices, stay charged, and control the totally wireless earphones.
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.
Koimoi Musically Recommends ‘Gaaye Ja’ From Brothers: A Powerful Ray Of Hope In The Dark Phase Of Coronavirus Pandemic
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Protest on Strip planned after unarmed black man’s death in Minnesota
Demonstrators will be marching Friday afternoon for justice for a black man and woman who died immediately following their interactions with police.
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
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.
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Everything we know about the Apple TV Plus streaming service, including its shows, free trial, compatible devices and more.
Tax Deducted at Source: Quarterly payment of TDS could be a ‘Saviour’ for taxpayers in Corona crisis
It is hoped that the Income Tax Department will be empathetic to the problems faced by taxpayers and a pragmatic view shall be taken to allow taxpayers to make the quarterly payment of TDS under Rule 30(3).
UK pushes alliance to ditch Huawei tech
The UK government is looking at ways to reduce its reliance on Chinese technology, floating ...
'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.
Bulgaria Lifts 14-Day Quarantine, It Remains for 8 Countries Only
"We are removing the 14-day quarantine from 1st of June for the arriving Bulgarian and foreign citizens from the European Union, including Serbia and Northern Macedonia. However, for the eight countries in Europe with the highest number of COVID-19 patients, the imposition of a 14-day quarantine will remain, explained Assoc.
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.
Kokua Line: Rushing off to Las Vegas means isolation upon return | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Question: With Vegas opening up Thursday, will I have to quarantine when I get back?
Amanzimtoti residents warned ahead of lockdown level three
During level three Metro Police anticipate more traffic on thee roads.
Pakistan plans to raise $1.5bn in Eurobonds, officials say
Pakistan News: Pakistan plans to raise $1.5 billion through Eurobonds to bridge a balance of payments gap for the financial year beginning July 1, said sources. With
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
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
The conservative case for the Democratic Party
For those who desperately want to see the country pull back from radicalism and return to a more moderate style of politics, there is really only one option
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.
South Korea 'comfort women' activist denies allegations
May 29 (UPI) -- The South Korean activist accused of misappropriating funds for surviving "comfort women" said Friday at a press conference the charges from former victim Lee Yong-soo are false.
Dave Batista: WWE legend blasts Trump over response to George Floyd’s death
The response of the US President Donald Trump to protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd has angered WWE legend Dave Batista, Daily Star reports
Razer Blade 15 Gets Power-Boosted With New Studio Edition
Boasting an 8-core Intel i7 and an Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics card.
TV review: Queer Eye season 5 made me over from skeptic to teary-eyed fan
As the Fab Five head to Philly, their lessons in self-love and self-worth feel more urgent than ever
Google unveils new Sodar augmented reality tool that creates a six-foot ring around you on your phone screen to help you follow social distancing rules
Google has released a new augmented reality tool that help its users follow social distancing rules during the coronavirus pandemic.
Twitter says Trump Minneapolis post broke rules, glorified 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-violation notice on one of his most recent missives.
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The Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu runs Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition well on launch day, according to the developer
With rooms, flights going empty, here’s how airlines and hotels are making money
Two of the worst hit sectors due to coronavirus -- aviation and hotel industries -- are eyeing alternate revenue streams as lockdown dries up revenues.
Protests in George Floyd's death turn violent in Brooklyn; cops injured, hundreds arrested
Protests in Brooklyn that started off peacefully Friday quickly turned violent, with a dozen NYPD officers injured and at least 200 arrests, police cars set ablaze and the door and windows of the 88th Precinct in Clinton Hill vandalized.
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.
Coachella Reportedly Asking 2020 Lineup to Perform Next Year Instead
Suggesting the event might be cancelled after all.
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Minneapolis: Twitter flags Trump’s tweet as ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as
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.
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
Most Coronavirus patients with mild symptoms can stay home: Delhi CM
Till Thursday, there were 16,281 positive cases in the national capital Delhi with 8,470 active cases. Out of these, 4,227 are kept in home isolation.
OPPO Reno4 To Launch In China On 5 June; Specs Allegedly Leaked
The OPPO Reno4 was officially announced earlier this week, and today the company has confirmed that the device will launch in China next month on 5 June
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 ...
Greek Mayor Says Town Will Not Accept Any More Migrant Transfers From Aegean Islands
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The mayor of the northern Greek town of Grevena has said that he will no longer accept any more transfers of migrants and asylum seekers from camps...
Clementine Ford pulls writing grant application after COVID-19 tweet
The City of Melbourne said it respects Ford's decision not to accept the grant amid a storm over the author's tweet that COVID-19 wasn't killing men fast enough.
UAE supports fight against COVID-19 in West Africa
Medical supplies, field hospital set up air dashed to Ghana upon UN request
Rail project expecting $100M shortfall, possibly $100M more | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit got grim financial news Thursday, with no easy answers ahead.
Covid-19: No agreement between private health sector and govt over treatment tariffs
Epidemiologists are expecting that thousands of Covid-19 patients will need hospitalisation, but private doctors and the government are still haggling over tariffs.
Pakistan to set up national locust control cell to combat insects swarms: Minister
Pakistan News: The Pakistan government will set up a national body to combat the locust swarms across the country as the insects have destroyed crops and vegetation
June 2020 week one fuel price – RON 95 goes up to RM1.43, RON 97 to RM1.73, diesel up 10 sen to RM1.61
Another Friday, which means its time for the regular weekly fuel price update. Not so pleasant news yet again for motorists as fuel prices continue on an
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.
Hizbul Militant Owned Explosives-Laden Car Used in Kashmir Suicide Bombing Attempt - Indian Police
New Delhi (Sputnik): Thanks to intelligence inputs, Jammu and Kashmir police along with the Army intercepted militant groups that were planning to launch a suicide...
'Our thing': Storm fans prepare to watch games from home
Bronwyn Smith and her family would love to be watching Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on Saturday night but they will instead turn the lounge room into their own corporate box to watch the club's NRL return on TV.
FFA boss confirms A-League hub will be in NSW
Fixtures between Melbourne Victory, City and Western United may be played in Victoria before the trio head north to NSW hub.
Pontardawe-based care recruitment company finds 100 extra staff in 10 weeks
One care manager stated that the without the National Bank of Medical & Care Professionals they would have been 'up a creek without a paddle'
WATCH | Joburg hairdresser breaches lockdown regulations to make ends meet
A Johannesburg-based hairdresser has resorted to conducting business illegally after losing his income due to the nationwide lockdown that began on 26 March.
T20 World Cup under threat as Australia says schedule is 'high risk'
The T20 World Cup may not go ahead as the leader of the game in host nation Australia revealed the schedule for October and November is under a "very high risk".
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
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
Concerns rise with the surge of 6,000 new infections being detected daily this week
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...
Fallout 76 is opening up access to its private test servers (PTS)
In the past, Bethesda opened up private test servers (PTS) for select individuals to test out Fallout 76 content, but it looks like things have changed. As of this week, Bethesda is making the process more accessible, allowing players ...
Amit Shah meets PM Modi, briefs on states’ suggestions on lockdown
The Centre is expected to announce its decision on the lockdown within the next two days even as the number of Covid-19 cases in India climbed to 1,65,799 on Friday, making it the world's ninth worst-hit country.
Covid-19: Sun Pharma gets approval for clinical trial of Nafamostat
Covid-19: Nafamostat was found to be the most potent drug and was able to inhibit virus entry at very low concentrations, consistent with findings from Japan and German labs.
Syria’s Rami Makhlouf relinquishes assets to charity
DUBAI: Rami Makhlouf, one of the richest men in Syria, is relinquishing his assets to his charity Ramak Humanitarian, newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported. His shares in several banks and insurance companies will not be transferable or sellable, Makhlouf said. In another video message on Facebook, the businessman said he was “very relieved and euphoric” to transfer the
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".
Officials look to 'untangle' Queensland nurse's virus story
The unnamed woman, who has been suspended from her job at a Rockhampton nursing home, has been vigorously defended by the nurses' union.
Ali Abbas Zafar confirms superhero film with Katrina Kaif
Ali Abbas Zafar completed the first draft of the superhero film.
KCR pitches for new scheme for farmers in Telangana
Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao who garnered country's attention with the Rythu Bandhu and Rythu Bhima schemes has announced that the government is planning to launch a special scheme for farmers...
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.
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
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
Arsenal face possible setback in pursuit of unsettled Barca star
Arsenal aren’t willing to meet Barcelona’s demands for Philippe Coutinho despite their interest in the player, according to reports.
Roger Stone Set to Begin Prison Sentence Next Month without Mandated 14-Day Quarantine Period
According to the report, Stone will not have to be quarantined because of an exception to the BOP’s pandemic directive for newly sentenced inmates that was not explicitly stated in the text of the policy.
New Zealand down to one active coronavirus case
New Zealand health authorities have reported no new virus cases for a week.
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As you clock five years in office, the question about the departure of Nigeria Service Chiefs has come up again, for the umpteenth time...
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
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...
GTA IV Music Update Corrupts Save Files
Let's go bowling until this all blows over.
AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPU may use TSMC's 5nm+ process -
AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPU may use TSMC's 5nm+ process. As of now, there is no official confirmation to this report. Just speculations.
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.
Covid-19: Cricketer Atharva Ankolekar’s mother works as frontline worker, seeks an insurance policy
Despite their building sealed and Covid-19 cases continuously rising in Maharashtra, India Under-19 cricketer Atharva Ankolekar's mother Vaidehi has been serving as a bus conductor to support her family.
Alphonso mango farmers shun middlemen; relish sweet taste of self-reliance
Despite the lockdown, this year, mango farmers in the Konkan region of Maharashtra reaped handsome gains. Breaking from the past practice of selling their produce to middlemen, they sold their produce
Donald Trump says he likes 'great gentleman' PM Narendra Modi
Reflecting upon his love and affection for India and the good rapport he has with its leader, US President Donald Trump has said that he likes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and termed him a "great
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....
Sensex rises 224 points, Nifty ends above 9,500-mark lead by pharma, FMCG stocks
The S&P BSE Sensex rose 223.51 points (0.69 per cent) to settle at 32,424.10, while the Nifty 50 ended at 9,580.30, up 90.20 points (0.95 per cent).
Cash-strapped hotel workers "having to use foodbanks"
Staff lose out after a mix-up excludes them from HMRC furlough scheme
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.
Sunderland face another week in limbo as EFL announce date of vote
EFL clubs will not vote on how to treat curtailed seasons until the week after next, before deciding whether to play on
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
COVID-19: Oman confirms 811 new cases, tally at 9,820
Newly diagnosed cases include 315 Omanis, 496 foreigners
Vodafone-Idea share price jumps 15%, Google mulls 5% stake buy in cash-strapped telco
Struggling telecommunications firm Vodafone-Idea saw its share price jump 15% in the initial few minutes of trade on Friday as investors reacted to the news of internet giant Google considering a 5% equity stake buy in the company.
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.
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…
CWB Financial reports Q2 profit down as provisions for credit losses soar
EDMONTON — CWB Financial Group reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as the economy tanked due to the steps taken to slow the COVID-19 pandemic and its provisions for credit losses more than doubled.
Sonu Sood airlifts 177 Odia girls from Kerala
Special aircraft arranged to help the girls who were stuck in Ernakulam
Indonesia minister slammed for ‘virus is like your wife’ remarks
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Formula One: Williams considering selling team after suffering over $15 million in losses
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World's largest all-electric plane completes its maiden flight
The modified Cessna flew for 30 minutes over Washington state in the US
Joe Bonamassa launches video for epic new track When One Door Opens
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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet intends to hold soft reopening in June | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Aloha Stadium intends to hold a soft reopening of the Swap Meet and Marketplace in June, stadium Manager Scott Chan told the Stadium Authority on Thursday.
Donald Trump 'feels perfect' after taking potentially fatal hydroxychloroquine
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BC farms need workers
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House Democrats demand probes of police killings of black Americans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-controlled U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Thursday asked the Justice Department to investigate systemic police misconduct following a spate of high-profile police killings of African Americans.
Carragher claims he will be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing
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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.
Man shot in leg amid rash of gunfire incidents in Birmingham
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Customer shoots dead Cebu bakery worker who enforced physical distancing
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Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Indian Railways Appeals To Vulnerable Persons To Avoid Non-Essential Travel By Trains
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Khupe's MDC sues Mudenda for ignoring Misihairambwi recall letter
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Officials look to 'untangle' Queensland nurse's virus story
The unnamed woman, who has been suspended from her job at a Rockhampton nursing home, has been vigorously defended by the nurses' union.
White House punts economic update as US election draws near
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'That's got to be a breach of the travel restrictions!': Dominic Cummings is spotted at rugby match in AUSTRALIA after cheeky fan paid £12 to have his cardboard cut-out placed in the stands
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Hawaiian Electric suspends rate increase due to COVID-19 pandemic | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaiian Electric announced Thursday that it will no longer seek an increase in its rates on Oahu, due to the hardship to customers presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Body of migrant worker ‘found in toilet of Shramik Special train’ in UP; none reported incident, clarifies Railways
Amid extreme heat, hunger and dehydration, at least 10 passengers have been found dead in Shramik Special trains since Monday.
'I wouldn't write him off': Clarkson tips Franklin to bounce back
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Majority of those who died with Covid-19 had underlying condition, figures reveal
The median age of those who died after contracted the coronavirus is 83, the figures reveal.
'Ireland’s answer to Elvis': Tributes paid to singer Brendan Bowyer who has died aged 81
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The last weekend of June is when the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place if all goes to plan, with the final at the start of August.
Anne Hegerty stuns Britain's Brightest Celebrity Family viewers with new hair transformation
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Fintech marketplace Stackin secures $12.6 million ahead of UK launch
Stackin, a US startup that helps consumers navigate the crowded fintech space, has raised a $12.6 million Series B funding round led by Octopus Ventures.
'Travel only if essential': Railways appeals to passengers as coronavirus spreads
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Former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher could live to regret this decision
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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
Orville Peck Shares New Single "No Glory in the West": Listen
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The International Data Corporation (IDC) report says smartwatches and basic ones registered a decline in growth, which was offset by wristbands and hearables.
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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.
Knoxville house damaged after suspected generator fire
Rural Metro Fire said crews responded to a house fire on Midway Road just after midnight Friday.
Shoef*cker: Bangkok man confesses to sexual relations with stolen flip-flops
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'I wouldn't write him off': Clarkson tips Franklin to bounce back
The star Sydney forward could miss more than half the season after damaging his right hamstring at training.
Pirates' Felipe Vazquez facing additional child porn charge in St. Louis, officials say
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez is facing child pornography charges in St. Louis months after he was arrested over an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor among other charges.
What COVID-19 means for the Japan-U.S. alliance
With both militaries having to fight the pandemic alongside their existing operations, how can Japan and the U.S. keep deterrence robust?
Coronavirus News: Social distancing concerns for subways, MTA services once NYC begins to reopen
As New York City still waits to enter Phase 1 of reopening, there is still no plan announced on how exactly people are supposed to socially distance themselves on the subway.
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
Four Unannounced Nintendo Games Potentially Teased By New Amazon Listings
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Foley Square protest planned Friday following George Floyd police custody death
Friday's planned protest over the death of George Floyd comes one day after 72 people were arrested in a similar protest.
Award-winning Journalist Asha Mwilu Resigns From Citizen TV
Citizen TV's investigative reporter Asha Mwilu has called it quits at the station.In a tweet, the award-winning journalist announced that she was resigning to launch her own start-up."I'm leav
ICC allows Ivory Coast ex-president Gbagbo to leave Belgium
Ivory Coast's former president Laurent Gbagbo can leave Belgium under certain conditions, the International Criminal Court said Thursday, following his acquittal last year over post-election violence that killed 3,000 people.
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-
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Bill to Ban Seclusion and Face-Down Restraints in Illinois Schools Gets Sidelined After Pushback From Administrators
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Amazon discounted the Echo Show 8 by a massive 31%.
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.
One in five adult Malaysians has diabetes, 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey shows
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How to get Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for free on PC
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Indian-origin doctor Rajesh Gupta who worked during coronavirus pandemic found dead in UK hotel
An Indian-origin doctor Rajesh Gupta was found dead in a hotel in the United Kingdom on Monday where he was staying with his family to protect them from the novel coronavirus pandemic, reported HT.
Covid-19: Delhi adds 69 virus-related deaths in last 34 days to toll, total 398 deaths now
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia claimed the deaths were reported late.
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.
Irish-focused study finds no evidence that Covid-19 was transmitted in schools before government closures
The authors suggest that evidence of transmission among school children has yet to emerge.
Tennis: Murray to return to action in June
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Netizens Ask Kareena Kapoor To Speak Up On Indian Issues, After Her 'Justice for George Floyd' Post
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‘Baahubali 2’ dubbed in Russian, finds favour on Russian TV
Dubbed Russian clip of the film goes viral in India
FALSE: Malunggay and kamias tea cure for COVID-19
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Vivo X50 Pro full specifications and pricing leaked
Vivo is all set to unleash the Vivo X50 5G and Vivo X50 Pro 5G smartphones on June 1 in China. Yesterday, a Chinese tipster had leaked the specifications of the Vivo X50 smartphone. Another tipster has shared an image on Weibo through the specs of the X50 Pro have been revealed. The leaked image …
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Trobell International Limited, said it helped the Nigerian govt. recover over $55 billion in unpaid royalties from international oil companies
India sees rises in hacking attempts by disguising as WHO, Google says
Even within India, Google has found that between 50 and 100 users in India were targeted by state-backing phishing attempts in April, a new report states.
Jack vs Trump Round 2: Twitter flags Trump's tweet 'inciting violence' on George Floyd protests
The death of George Floyd, 46, an African-American man has sparked debates regarding police brutality and institutional racism in the United States of America yet again.
UK to open 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's UK passport holders
An estimated 300,000 Hong Kong residents were granted British Nationals (overseas) passports before the territory was handed back to China in 1997.
FA Cup final in England set for August 1
Football News: The reshaped English soccer season is set to end with the FA Cup final on August 1.
Protests in George Floyd's death turn violent in Brooklyn; cops injured, hundreds arrested
Protests in Brooklyn that started off peacefully Friday quickly turned violent, with a dozen NYPD officers injured and at least 200 arrests, police cars set ablaze and the door and windows of the 88th Precinct in Clinton Hill vandalized.
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China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff
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
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Buy Foot Locker For 50% Upside as the Economy Reopens
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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.
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.
FFA boss confirms A-League hub will be in NSW
Fixtures between Melbourne Victory, City and Western United may be played in Victoria before the trio head north to NSW hub.
Foiled car bomb attack was attempted re-run of Pulwama-2019, reveals initial probe
The Jammu and Kashmir Police which is probing the foiled car bomb attack case has found similarities in modus operandi and nature of explosives that were used in the suicide bombing in Pulwama in 2019.
Hap Seng records higher earnings in Q1
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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.
Butlin's announce update following rumours of reopening soon
Holidaymakers flock to the seaside resort in Skegness every year
Wife Of J&K Congress Leader Soz Moves SC Against His House Arrest
The wife of Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader Saifuddin Soz has moved the Supreme Court challenging his house arrest since August 5, 2019.
Secret Policeman’s Ball comedy broadcasts to feature Eddie Izzard and Nish Kumar
The events will take place next week.
Railways appeals persons with co-morbidities, senior citizens, children below 10 to avoid travel on 'Shramik' specials
This comes after reports of deaths in special trains being run to transport stranded migrant workers from different parts of the country.
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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.
NSA warns 'Sandworm' hackers targeting email servers
Leveraging a software vulnerability in Exim.
Twitter puts warning on Trump 'THUGS' tweet, says it violates standards, glorifies violence
Twitter on Friday put a warning on a tweet from President Trump saying it violates the platform's rules against glorifying violence.
F1 2020 Hanoi Street Circuit revealed – watch some hot laps from the Vietnam GP
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Aer Lingus to deploy controlled boarding and contactless passes
Passengers and crew must already wear face masks
Masari lifts ban on Friday prayers, church services
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown to allow Muslim faithful observe Friday congregational prayers in the state. The Secretary to the Stat...
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.
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.
Will it be a flood or a trickle when Hawaii restaurants reopen? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Owners will soon find out whether diners will rush back or be cautious when the ban on dining inside restaurants is lifted a week from today.
Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74
The news of his death was shared by his son Amit Jogi.
Twitter Flags Trump and White House Tweets About Minneapolis Protests for 'Glorifying Violence'
Twitter placed a notice on a tweet from President Trump, shielding it from view for breaking what the company said are its rules about glorifying violence [Editor's note: the link may be paywalled; alternative source]. From a report: Mr. Trump's tweet was a comment on the violent protests in Minneso...
China rejects Donald Trump’s offer to mediate on border standoff with India
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said both Beijing and New Delhi did not need intervention from a third party.
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.
The riot police were again out in force on the streets of Hong Kong this week
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. The US, Britain, Canada and Australia led criticism of the planned law, which would punish secession, subversion of state power, terrorism
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.
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.
Jesus Corona's agent confirms Chelsea transfer talks
Frank Lampard is scouring the market for a Jadon Sancho alternative.
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 ...
Biden losing economic argument to Trump as U.S. begins to re-open
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is trusted more than Democratic nominee Joe Biden to handle the economy, polls show, even with more than 40 million Americans filing jobless claims and growth stalled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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
Challenger bank Starling raises additional £40m
Fintech led by former AIB chief operating officer, has now raised £363m to date
The Weather Today - May 29th
The clouds today will be significant, in the afternoon and until midnight - cumulus and cumulonimbus. In many places there will be short-term, in some areas intense, rainfall with thunder.
After Premier League, FA Cup gets green light - check out full schedule
FA Cup is set to return on the weekend of June 27 and 28
11 more healthcare workers at AIIMS test positive for COVID-19
11 healthcare workers including two resident doctors have tested positive for coronavirus at the AIIMS now total reach to 206 staff infected.
Samoa to welcome series of repatriation flights - Air New Zealand
It’s on its way - the first of a series of repatriation flights has departed Auckland on its way to Apia as Air New Zealand works with the Samoan government to return Samoan citizens home.
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.
Lockdown 5.0: In 'exit plan,' positive sign for Metro, malls, restaurants
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Adorable orphaned fawns
Two fawns have been rescued after a cougar killed their mother on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.
US Mercenary Behind Botched Venezuela Incursion Associated With Businessman Who Betrayed Maduro
Venezuelan law enforcement has detained 66 persons in connection with the disastrous May 3-4 mercenary incursion of Venezuela, which was aimed at kidnapping President...
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.
Editorial: Take hard look at Young Brothers plea for coronavirus relief aid | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
By the time much of Hawaii’s cargo reaches its final destination, Young Brothers LLC has touched it at some point. So alarm bells clanged loudly when the interisland shipper announced that the pandemic-related economic slump has pushed the company to the brink of its own shutdown.
When ants ‘starred’ in a Malayalam film
Rajeesh Pothavoor’s short film involved watching anthills and their inhabitants
FA Cup Final at Wembley provisionally confirmed for August 1
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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.
ITC Hotels partners with Swiggy to offer dining options to customers
ITC Hotels had tapped into the food and beverage take-away model across the country recently. The chain said the association with Swiggy is aimed at reaching a much larger customer base.
TECNO’s Spark Talent Hunt is Back, Bigger and Better
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Watch: Camel in Oklahoma zoo pokes its head into car and helps itself to snacks
A family was visiting a drive-through zoo in Oklahoma when the incident took place.
88-year-old Qatari man cured of COVID-19; family hails the care given at HMGH
An 88-year-old Qatari man, believed to be the oldest patient to recover from COVID-19 in Qatar, has been discharged from hospital, earlier this week. He has spent 11 days at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH) and discharged after recovering.
Man City morning headlines as Greek defender link emerges and Premier League returns
Here are the Manchester City morning headlines on Friday, May 29.
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
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.
Fortnite concerts may require a ticket in the future - 'Pay to Attend' concept possible
Epic Games might be gearing up to capitalise on the success of Fortnite live events.
Kamehameha Schools students virtually celebrate 100th Song Contest | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
To keep the century-long tradition alive during the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of Kamehameha Schools students virtually performed for the 100th Song Contest.
Razer Has Some Doraemon-Themed Peripherals Coming Up
Razer has had a few Pokemon collaborations that are exclusive to the Chinese market. It looks like the gaming peripheral brand has also worked on some
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,
Plymouth Argyle will have to wait over League Two promotion verdict
There will be no decision on the fate of the 2019/20 EFL season until June 8
Hacking away at PLDT's goodwill
Both the hackers of PLDT and the company itself should consider what they've done to get to this point
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,
Will Trump dispute the 2020 election results? His tweets this week suggest so
Trump’s attack on mail-in ballots raise the possibility that, if he loses in November, he would reject the validity of the vote
Public Comment sought on Christ Church Cathedral reinstatement - Poto Williams
The Associate Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Hon Poto Williams, will be seeking public written comment, following Cabinet approving the drafting of an Order in Council aimed at fast-tracking the reinstatement of the Christ Church Cathedral.
Former Kasarani MP John Chege Fined Sh1.3 Million For Receiving Sh100,000 Bribe
Former Kasarani MP John Chege has been fined Sh1.3 million for soliciting and receiving a bribe amounting to Sh100,000.The court case first commenced in 2013 where he was arraigned in an anti-corr
Want Tom Cruise to inspire kids to be the next Elon Musk: NASA chief
Cruise’s upcoming film will be the first Hollywood project to be shot aboard the International Space Station (ISS)
Man dies in Minneapolis protest as white woman stabbing looters plays victim
With the murder George Floyd on Memorial Day at the hands of white police officer Derek M. Chauvin, protesters took to the street to deman justice for him.
Northern Trust Enters Strategic Alliance with BlackRock
Northern Trust has, as part of its continuing strategy to provide integrated products and technology, today entered into an alliance with BlackRock .
No recent talks between PM Modi and Trump over Ladakh and China: Sources
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COP26 climate talks in Glasgow to take place next year in Nov 2021, UN confirms
The development comes two days after the EU unveiled the EUR 750 billion green stimulus plan to shore up the sagging economy due to the pandemic while also making sure that the 27-nation trading bloc achieves climate neutrality by 2050.
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Amber Heard has had a tough time in her one and only marriage. The Aquaman actress got hitched to Johnny Depp in 2015. Unfortunately, things between them turned an ugly public affair. Depp also accu
Champagne sales dip as world goes into warlike depression amid coronavirus
Global champagne sales are forecast to slump by a third, or 100 million bottles, this year as the coronavirus crisis shuts bars and restaurants worldwide and hammers economies.
Watch Boris Yu Break Bread With MISTERGENTLEMAN in Tokyo
In a new series by HYPEBEAST CN, 'Breaking Bread.'
ATK-Mohun Bagan merger came as a shock ahead of Kolkata Derby, recalls Gurjinder Kumar
Mohun Bagan merged with ISL outfit ATK midway through last season, which came in as a surprise for many of their footballers. Gurjinder Kumar, a member of Mohun Bagan's I-League winning squad, recollected his memories of the day when the news came crashing down a few days before the Kolkata Derby.
Another returning resident tests positive for coronavirus in Leyte
An OFW from Hilongos town in Leyte province tests positive for the virus. The patient is the latest of 3 returning residents confirmed with the virus in the Eastern Visayas
Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens
PARIS (AP) — France’s national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan. The...
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...
Only 8 Newly Infected with COVID-19 in Bulgaria on May 29
Only 8 new cases of coronavirus were proven for the day, 3 of them were admitted to hospital. They were found in the districts of Sofia (5 cases), Vidin (1 case), Pazardzhik (2 cases).
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.
UN reacts to arrest of two Ukrainian cops accused of rape
The UN Human Rights Mission also calls on the State Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Prosecutor General to investigate all alleged police crimes.
‘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...
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."
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.
COVID-19 workplace complaints surge; unions rip administration
A surge in coronavirus-related workplace complaints is fueling criticism from unions and Democratic lawmakers that the Labor Department is ill-equipped to ensure workers are safe as more businesses
A family that sings together
A group of cousins has made their lockdown days memorable by launching a music video on YouTube
Suspended Cop Lawrence Njue Lays Bare His Tribulations, Accuses Police Commission Of Defying Court Orders
The National Police Service (NPS) commission is once again on the spot over unfair treatment of its officers.In the latest incident, Lawrence Njue, who served as an Administration Police Constable
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.
EA can make Madden games until 2026 after renewing its NFL deal
Electronic Arts and the National Football League have agreed to extend their partnership for the Madden NFL series until 2026.
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.
Furlough latest - 3 announcements we're expecting from Chancellor Rishi Sunak today
On Friday, the Chancellor is expected to announce a raft of changes to the furlough scheme as the state subsidy is wound down for more than 8.4million workers
The Heist has another chance to steal your heart in its GameClub debut
Popular iPhone game The Heist is back thanks to the folks at GameClub.
Hulu Offers Watch Party Feature
The first streaming platform to offer a built-in service.
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
Huawei edges ahead of Apple’s iPad in the falling Chinese tablet market
The Chinese tablet market has been seeing a decline overall during the first quarter of 2020. But despite the slump in the market, the Chinese vendor, Huawei has managed to edge ahead of Apple’s iPad in the same segment. Earlier this year, the Coronavirus pandemic had initially broken out in China. This caused various complications …
Dishonored Series Isn’t Actually on Hold, Says Arkane
Arkane Lyon Game Director Dinga Bakaba clarified that Dishonored was never put on hold. A new game would feature new characters, though.
Twitch Prime announces five free games for June
Twitch Prime users will be able to claim five new, free games throughout June, with the current free offers close to ending.
Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew
Following the arrest of a CNN crew on live television by police on Friday, an apologetic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz promised that journalists would not be interfered with in reporting on violent protests following the death of George Floyd.
As lockdowns ease, a Bronx nail salon plans a careful reopening
(Reuters) - When Yahaira Caraballo opened her nail salon in the Bronx, New York nearly seven years ago, it was a bare-bones shop with two nail technicians.
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.
Attingham Park among National Trust properties set to reopen
The National Trust is to begin opening gardens and parkland properties for people who have booked tickets in advance.
Explained: Trump’s order targeting social media sites
US News: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday targeting legal protections that keep people from suing social media websites. The move foll
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.
Cush Jumbo Leaving 'The Good Fight'
The actress is departing the CBS All Access series ahead of its recently ordered fifth season.
US anti-vaxxers aim to spread fear over future coronavirus vaccine
Anti-vaxxers’ influence and power could affect Americans’ willingness to take a Covid-19 vaccine, experts warn
Lanarkshire golfers greeted by glorious sunshine on return from lockdown
Members at Airdrie Golf Club have been making the most of the opportunity this morning
North Korea executes couple by firing squad for trying to defect
A married couple was executed by firing squad in North Korea after being caught trying to flee with their 14-year-old nephew.
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.
Sanofi's head of vaccines leaves for smaller competitor Ipsen
PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi’s head of vaccines David Loew will quit to become chief executive of Ipsen from July 1, the two French drugmakers said on Friday.
'Our thing': Storm fans prepare to watch games from home
Bronwyn Smith and her family would love to be watching Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on Saturday night but they will instead turn the lounge room into their own corporate box to watch the club's NRL return on TV.
UFC: Tyron Woodley seeks redemption after grappling with demons
American makes long-waited return to Octagon against Brazilian up-and-comer Burns
Twitter fact-checks China's Foreign Ministry after flagging Trump's tweets
According to media reports, the warning labels were added to tweets from spokesman Lijian Zhao, one of which read: "It might be the US Army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan"
‘Why Us?’ Protests over Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis
Floyd’s death has deeply shaken the country and sparked protests across US as local leaders repeatedly urge demonstrators to avoid violence
Apple places urgent iPad order with LG following surge in demand in Asia
Apple has placed an urgent order with LG for LCD panels to help it cope with surging iPad demand in Asia.
Shamika Ravi plagiarism row: ISB says economist 'not permanent faculty'; Brookings pulls 2019 paper from website
Two days after the Indian Express withdrew a piece by economist Shamika Ravi over allegations of plagiarism, the Indian School of Business took to Twitter to state that Ravi was not a permanent faculty at the institute, but rather an adjunct faculty who
The Regulatory State Is Failing Us
Tyler Cowen suggests how to address some of the biggest obstacles to fighting COVID-19.
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.
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.
Robbie Williams joins Take That for lockdown concert TONIGHT
Robbie Williams returns to the iconic band for a very special gig
New Delhi dismisses Trump's claim on talks with PM Modi on India-China border tension
Even as United States President Donald Trump claimed that he had of late spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about an escalation of tension along India-China disputed boundary in eastern
Liverpool just 2 wins away from historic title as EPL resumes 17 June
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side are two wins away - regardless of what any other team does - from lifting the 2019/20 Premier League title.
Hawaii budget shortfall now projected to be $2.3 billion | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
There was a lot of guesswork involved, but a panel of experts concluded Thursday that state tax collections will drop by 7% this fiscal year and another 12% next year, leaving Gov. David Ige’s administration with a whopping $2.3 billion budget hole to patch up.
'I don’t want to give my press officer a heart attack': Leo Varadkar defends two metre social distancing ahead of Bank Holiday
Mr Varadkar thanked the public for their response to the guidelines to date and said if they had not been introduced there could have been 30,000 deaths from Covid-19.
UN Secretary General warns of loss of $8.5 trillion in global output due to pandemic
Addressing a virtual press conference along with Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Antonio Guterres said the world is afflicted by enormous fragilities: weak health systems; runaway climate change; unsustainable levels of inequality.
Tripura man's online chess tournament goes global
Chess News: The Lockdown Online International Chess Tournament, which was launched by a chess enthusiast from Tripura, has gained popularity worldwide with 29 for
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.
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.
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.
Arsenal make contact to sign £60m striker ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United
Arsenal are fearful of losing Aubameyang!
The Witcher Series passes major sales milestone, shipping over 50 million copies
You can’t keep a good witcher down, especially when they have an ultra successful Netflix series to help punt the games.
Special master defends early release of Hawaii inmates, says recidivism rate low | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Special Master Daniel Foley addressed criticisms regarding the release of hundreds of state inmates to reduce the spread of COVID-19 but said continuing to get them out of jails and prisons will be difficult.
SHOCKING! Duck Dynasty Fame Phil Robertson Has A Daughter From An Affair Outside Marriage
Phil Robertson who is a well-known name and face in Television Industry following his popular TV series Duck Dynasty had some shocking revelations at 'Unshamed' podcast. The Television star revealed
It's time for people to show Lady Gaga's Joanne album the respect it deserves
Joanne was, and still is, one of her best releases to date.
Batsa continues legal fight to lift tobacco ban
Group says it must stand up for its customers, suppliers and employees.
Minneapolis police precinct burns as George Floyd protests erupt across the nation
Protesters breached and burned a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday night as unrest continued to rock the city following the death of George Floyd.
Piers Morgan says Emily Maitlis has been 'thrown to the wolves'
He's responded to a further statement by the BBC.
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.
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.
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.
Alia Bhatt reads out from ‘Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone’
Actor’s effort is part of ‘Harry Potter At Home’ initiative
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
Man United midfield star drops big hint over his immediate future
Man United midfield star drops big hint over his immediate future
British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled
LONDON (Reuters) - This year’s British and Australian MotoGP races have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday.
Microsoft Flight Simulator developers discuss the game's complicated flight systems
The latest episode of the Microsoft Flight Simulator discovery series goes into massive detail on navigation data, flight planning, and flight systems in the game.
Gary Neville makes prediction for West Brom and Leeds United after latest reveal
The Sky Sports pundit has been speaking about the prospect of Albion and Leeds' season restarting
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
Discounted Alibaba Stock Is a Tempting Buy Now
Alibaba stock is likely to come under short-term pressure, but its aggressive growth rate makes it a good long-term play.
Maxus releases teaser of next generation pick-up concept
The new pick-up from Maxus looks very promising and futuristic
New horse racing schedule, ITV return plan and Guineas hope
Horse racing returns next week, with four meetings at Newcastle as the sport gets back under way
Coronavirus pandemic: US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China on Friday, says Donald Trump
The US over the last few days has expressed concerns over the new Chinese law on Hong Kong and has indicated taking steps against it.
Borderlands movie lands Cate Blanchett as leading lady Lilith
The first Borderlands’ Lilith looks to be the star of the upcoming movie, and Cate Blanchett has taken the role.
EFL sets June 8 date to consider proposals for ending season
Last week the EFL underlined that relegation across all three divisions is “integral to the integrity of the competition”.
DFA: Visa suspension on foreigners stays for now
The Department of Foreign Affairs says the travel restriction due to the coronavirus pandemic is still in effect 'until further notice'
Twitter Censors Trump Tweet, Accuses Him of 'Glorifying Violence'
Twitter has hidden a tweet by President Donald Trump on the Minneapolis riots behind a public notice accusing him of "glorifying violence".
Officials look to 'untangle' Queensland nurse's virus story
The unnamed woman, who has been suspended from her job at a Rockhampton nursing home, has been vigorously defended by the nurses' union.
Break due to Covid-19 helped me reassess my game and mental state, says golfer Shubhankar Sharma
Sharma, a 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion, believes he will be in better form when he tees up for the European Tour in July.
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.
Trump Quoted 'Racist' Miami Police Chief in Tweet Flagged by Twitter for 'Glorifying Violence'
President Donald Trump's recent tweet on the unrest in Minneapolis was incendiary enough, but he chose an evocative set of words that apparently find their origin in a "racist" police chief from the 1960s.
Nokia Smart TV 43 inch launches in India on 4th June, price to be under 34,000 INR ($450)
The Nokia Smart TV will be launching in India on the 4th of June 2020. The 43 inch model will be available for purchase on Flipkart, a popular Indian e-retailer. While the official prices haven’t been revealed yet, Flipkart has hinted at the price range in which customers can expect to buy it. Previously, Nokia …
Secret Policeman’s Ball comedy broadcasts to feature Eddie Izzard and Nish Kumar
The events will take place next week.
Virtual town hall to discuss proposed Chinatown homeless center related to COVID-19 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Plans for what’s being called a Homeless Triage and CARES Center in Chinatown will be the subject of a “virtual town hall” being held this afternoon by the Institute for Human Services, the project’s sponsor.
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.
EFL sets June 8 date to consider proposals for ending season
Last week the EFL underlined that relegation across all three divisions is “integral to the integrity of the competition”.
Manchester United morning headlines as Lingard sends strong message and Ercolani signs new deal
Here are the Manchester United morning headlines on Friday, May 29.
Back cover shows off what the cancelled Pixel 4a XL could have been
After a while, it became clear that Google would not be launching a Pixel 4a XL this time around. However, that doesn't mean they weren't working on one.
Clementine Ford pulls writing grant application after COVID-19 tweet
The City of Melbourne said it respects Ford's decision not to accept the grant amid a storm over the author's tweet that COVID-19 wasn't killing men fast enough.
Bharti Singh Had Plans To Have A Baby With Hubby Harsh Limbachiyaa BUT….
Bharti Singh is certainly one of the most loved comedians in the country. The quirky nature, light-hearted comedy and chemistry with every superstar of B-town has won several hearts. But what the au
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.
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.
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
Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74
Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi died at the age of 74 in Raipur private hospital on Friday after suffering 2 cardiac arrests.
Carluke man suffering from coronavirus met newborn great-granddaughter via Zoom call
Staff at University Hospital Wishaw arranged the special moment.
Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74
The funeral will take place tomorrow in his native land Gorela, his son Amit Jogi said.
EFL sets June 8 date to consider proposals for ending season
Last week the EFL underlined that relegation across all three divisions is “integral to the integrity of the competition”.
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...
Hongkongers eye grim future as China approves national security law
Members of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protest movement fear that the new legislation will further tighten Beijing's grip on the state
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Our thing': Storm fans prepare to watch games from home
Bronwyn Smith and her family would love to be watching Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on Saturday night but they will instead turn the lounge room into their own corporate box to watch the club's NRL return on TV.
Panjab University exams from July amid strict rules, varsity suggests downloading Aarogya Setu app
The exam will be of two-hour duration instead of three and will be conducted amid social distancing norms. During the exam, the material including answer script, question paper etc will be handed over only by wearing gloves.
'Utter Chaos': Mass Riots and Looting Sweep Minneapolis in Wake of George Floyd Death - Videos
Looting, arson, and vandalism have been widespread across Minneapolis after a black man, George Floyd, died on Monday after being tackled and pinned to the ground by...
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
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.
Judge demands Capital One release Mandiant cyberforensic report on data breach | ZDNet
Attorneys suing the company will now have access to the report in preparation for a potential trial.
‘You don’t expect that at the richest club in the world’ – Louis van Gaal goes in hard on Man United board
'You don't expect that at the richest club in the world' - Louis van Gaal goes in hard on Man United board
Report: Channel Migrants 'Threaten to Throw Their Children Into Water'
Illegal migrants crossing the Channel in small boats threaten to drown themselves or their children in order to keep the French ships back.
Twitter adds ‘glorifying violence’ warning to Trump tweet | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald J. Trump’s tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform’s rules about “glorifying violence.”
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.
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
HK govt warns US threats of sanctions will hurt itself
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government late on Thursday expressed strong opposition to sweeping remarks contained in a report by the US State Department titled US – Hong Kong Policy Act, and warned that the interests of US corporations in Hong Kong will also be affected if the US adopts sanctions on Hong Kong.
CISF official posted at warship building GRSEL succumbs to COVID-19
This is the fourth death from coronavirus in the about 1.62 lakh personnel strong force and the second from this unit, a defence PSU located in Kolkata.
APC inaugrates 16-member committee for reconciliation in Oyo
THE Reconciliation Committee of the Oyo Chapter of APC has held its inaugural meeting at the State Secretariat of the party in Ibadan.
LFC fans will love Leipzig’s response to Tweet about Chelsea trying to sign Werner
German football expert Christian Falk shared a Tweet in which he claimed Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is trying to convince RB Leipzig striker to join the Blues. The Bundesliga club’s off…
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
Liberia embarks on a cost-reflective electricity pricing study
In efforts to attaining cost-reflective electricity pricing, the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission has begun a Cost of Service Study.
Lagos approves increase in passenger carriage for BRT buses
Regulated high capacity buses in Lagos operated by Primero Transport Services Limited and Lagos Bus Services Limited can now carry 42 passengers seated....
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, ...
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.
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday 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.
After Facing Uproar, TTD Decides Not To Sell Or Auction Any Property
Facing a backlash for their recent decision to auction some properties in Tamil Nadu, authorities of the Sri Venkateswara temple on Thursday (28 May) decided not to dispose of any property.
Twitter restricts Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter has flagged a tweet from US President Donald Trump for 'glorifying violence'.
'I wouldn't write him off': Clarkson tips Franklin to bounce back
The star Sydney forward could miss more than half the season after damaging his right hamstring at training.
Ajit Jogi, first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74 in Raipur
Former CM Ajit Jogi had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh after he suffered a cardiac arrest on May 9 of this year.
SAINt JHN Capitalizes On His Viral Success With A "Roses" Remix Featuring Future
SAINt JHN grabs Future to remix one of his songs that recently blew up on TikTok. Out of nowhere, SAINt JHN went viral this year after a remix of 'Roses' blew up on TikTok. The song, which was originally released four years ago, is currently being revived. Since its release, the Guyanese-American ra...
U.N. Delays Climate Summit, Adds Second 'Warm-Up' Meeting to Plan
The U.N. will delay until late 2021 what it calls a "crucial climate summit" that had been scheduled for Scotland later this year.
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.
5 years as Nigeria President - Memo to Buhari on Service Chiefs - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
As you clock five years in office, the question about the departure of Nigeria Service Chiefs has come up again, for the umpteenth time...
OnePlus 8 Pro Receives OxygenOS 10.5.9, Color Filter Camera is Now Disabled
OnePlus 8 Pro is receiving the new OxygenOS 10.5.9 which disables the much controversial Color Filter camera for the time being.
Buyanga receives 'death' threats from baby mama's dad
BUSINESSMAN Frank Buyanga has received what sounds like death threats by his baby mama, Chantelle's father, Lawrence Muteswa.The threats could spark more discom...
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.
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
Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Winklevoss deal brings BTC trade to Samsung users in US and Canada’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Stephen Hawking used to say: Let’s get this bread! Bitcoin price We closed the day, May 28 2020, at […]
All-New Hyundai MPV (Ertiga Rival) Spotted Testing For The First Time
While there has been a lot of buzz on the upcoming Maruti Ertiga rival from Hyundai, it’s or the first time that the upcoming model has been spotted testing on a public road
Toyota now offers fully online car buying service
Buyers can build and pay for a new car online, even arranging a finance package.
EFL release fresh statement as Derby County await restart plans
The Rams returned to training this week and the EFL have reiterated Championship's intention to play on
COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases
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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.
Monkeys snatch blood samples of suspected COVID-19 patients in India
A troop of monkeys snatched the blood samples of suspected coronavirus patients at a government hospital in the Meerut district of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Only 2 of YouTube's earliest employees are still at the company — here's what YouTube's first 10 employees are up to now (GOOG, GOOGL)
YouTube has come a long way since 2005. Back then, YouTube had only 10 employees, plus cofounders Chad Hurley and Steve Chen.
Mnangagwa's son speaks on corruption allegations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son, Collins Mnangagwa, has furiously denied allegations that he is part of the company which pocketed almost US$1 million ...
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
President Trump says he spoke to George Floyd’s family
Trump said he conveyed his sympathy to the family.
Jabra’s Elite 75t earbuds now offer personalized sound and customizable controls
The Jabra Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t already offered high-quality audio at a palatable price, but the latest update for these true wireless earbuds adds customization options that make them even better. The update, available now, adds MySound and MyControls features to Jabra’s Sound+ app.
29 temporary prisons earmarked across Maharashtra
Till Friday, 29 premises from 23 districts in the state had been earmarked as temporary prisons. Additional Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services) Sunil Ramanand said more such temporary prisons will be designated in coming days.
Romanian Pickers Arrive in Private Jet to Save Italy Vineyard
Italy's vines have not stopped growing during the country's long coronavirus lockdown, but without their usual foreign grape-pickers, winemakers are now fearing for their harvests.
Saudi Arabia to assess coronavirus spreading rate
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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
Governor Wolf to lift more pandemic restrictions in Pennsylvania
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Phil Robertson: 5 Things To Know About ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Who Revealed His Affair & Secret Adult Child
'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson made headlines when he confessed to having an affair that produced a child during his 40+ year marriage.
Police: 1 dead after shots fired at protesters in Detroit
One person was killed in downtown Detroit after someone in an SUV fired shots into a crowd of people protesting George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis custody, a Detroit police spokeswoman said Saturday. The shooting occurred about 11:30 p.m. Friday near Detroit’s Greektown entertainment district as officers were confronted with dozens of protesters, said Sgt. Nicole …
'There's a lot I want to say': Toronto police chief reveals new details in death of woman who fell from balcony
Toronto's police chief said there is “a whole lot” he wants to say about the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell from a 24th-floor balcony Wednesday evening, but that he can't now that the province’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate.
Stifel Financial Corp.: A New 6.125% Preferred Stock IPO Trading At A 4.50% Premium
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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
Melvin Gordon zings Chargers in discussing potentially playing in empty stadiums
The NFL appears to be moving toward playing games in empty stadiums in 2020, but if you ask one particular Broncos running back, that won’t be all that much of an adjustment. Melvin Gordon ha…
What a gentleman! Seven-year-old boy throws backyard prom for his 17-year-old babysitter after her dance was canceled - complete with a promposal and a socially-distanced dinner
Rachel Chapman, 17, saw her prom at Sanderson High School in Raleigh, North Carolina canceled because of the pandemic. The seven-year-old boy she babysits, Curtis Rogers, threw one for her.
Travancore Titanium to make Li-ion batteries
PSU develops lithium trinitrate, main raw material for these batteries
McLaren confirms its partnership with OnePlus is over
OnePlus disappeared from McLaren Racing's list of official partners last week, and today McLaren has confirmed that its partnership with OnePlus is
FIR registered against Abu Azmi for misbehaving with police personnel
Around 35 followers of Samajwadi Party leader also booked
Shifting Gears: Meet Amazon's most important man who's not Jeff Bezos
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Real estate developers body Credai has written to the RBI, saying that the banks have not adequately passed on the benefits of repo rate cuts to the NBFCs and housing finance companies (HFCs) and...
After IMD revises forecast, southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 1
Most of the districts in Kerala have been getting rains with thunderstorm and gusty winds for the last few days.
Protest in Hong Kong over China's move to pass security law
Dozens of people protested 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 and
Late surge in share prices helps markets improve returns scorecard in May
A sharp surge in share prices during the last week of May helped the markets improve their returns scorecard for the month. The benchmark Sensex and Nifty ended with losses of 3.8% and 2.8%
House pushes back schedule to pass spending bills
The House is pushing back its June target date for passing 12 appropriations bills and is setting up July as a new deadline.House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) signaled the change in a Friday
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Twitter conceals Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter said it was placing a “public interest notice” on a Trump message about protests in Minneapolis.
HC clears the air on Jaya’s heirs
The term ‘Class II’ dropped from order passed on Wednesday
Sebi concessions fail to lift IPO market, firms shelve listing plans
Investment bankers say many have shelved listing plans; appetite healthy for share sales in large listed firms
From Singapore with love
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DeAndre Hopkins strongly believes he's best WR in NFL
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Trump seeks to explain 'looting leads to shooting' tweet that sparked outrage
President Trump on Friday sought to explain his tweets criticizing Minneapolis protesters, doubling down on his assertion that “looting leads to shooting” but pushing back on characterizations that
Oil analysts see prices edging up but still capped below $40 a barrel: poll
The survey of 43 analysts forecast Brent crude would average $37.58 a barrel in 2020
Netflix buys Hollywood’s famed Egyptian Theatre
Netflix has finalized a deal to buy Hollywood’s historic Egyptian Theatre for an undisclosed price, capping a transaction that was in the works for over a year. The deal marks a major milestone
Fresh spike of 874 cases takes T.N. past 20,000-mark
Chennai adds 618 patients to its tally
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
#JusticeforTina: Police arrested after allegedly shooting to death 16-year-old girl in Lagos
The police officer who allegedly shot a 16-year-old girl, Tina in Iyana Oworo area of Lagos state has been arrested by the state's police command spokesperson, Bala Elkana, confirmed. On Wednesday, a trigger happy police officer
State varsities will be emboldened, says Governor
‘Universities likely to adopt blended approach of face-to-face and online classes’
Christchurch City Council Wins IDC Smart City Asia/Pacific Award For EQRNet
IDC Asia/Pacific announced today the 19 winners for this year’s IDC Smart City Asia/Pacific Awards (SCAPA). Christchurch City Council were named as the winner in the Public Safety- Disaster Response/Emergency Management category for EQRNet - Earthquake Response Management.
Gallagher: Canadiens given 'second life' in NHL's return-to-play plan
Brendan Gallagher knows the Montreal Canadiens have no business being anywhere near a playoff spot.They were 24th in the standings when the NHL season was p
US President Trump never spoke to PM Modi over India-China tensions, claims New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not in a good mood” over tension along India-China disputed boundary, the United States President Donald Trump said after claiming to have spoken to him over phone –
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'
Costco to bring back free samples – but it’s not going to be like it was
Don’t expect it to be the same free-food free-for-all you were used to, Costco shoppers. After temporarily discontinuing the practice in early March, Costco is planning to once again offer free
Yoruba Ko’ya gets Certificate of Incorporation in the UK
A Yoruba socio-cultural group, Yoruba Ko'ya Leadership and Training Foundation, has been officially incorporated in the United Kingdom, UK.
Pier 1's 'awful day' arrives with judge approving liquidation
The end is near for Pier 1 Imports Inc.
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.
The Conners Gets Renewed For Season 3 Even Before Roseanne Season 11
Looks like the hit sitcom Roseanne might be coming back for a season 11 amidst the backlash. And it’s spin-off series The Conners is as...
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Caroline Garcia has been training at Rafael Nadal's academy, and she has nothing but praise for the facility.
Sokoto Bandit Attacks: Buhari, Tambuwal meet at Aso Rock
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with the Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal...
CM requests Centre to allow opening of malls, restaurants
NT NETWORK Panaji Stating that there is a possibility of the lockdown getting extended by another two weeks, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday reques
Buhari meets Tambuwal over Sokoto security - The Nation Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, received the Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, in the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which was held
Black mom left fearing for her 8 year-old son's life after George Floyd's death
Mother-of-one, Georgina, has pleaded for society not to 'fear' schoolboy, Romeo, over fears he could become the 'next unarmed black' person to be killed in the US
5 years of PMB: Buhari trusts women more than men - Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant, media and publicity to President Buhari, on Friday, May 29, stated that his principal trusts women more than men.
Judge Blocks Missouri Health Dept. from Shuttering State’s Only Remaining Planned Parenthood
A state judge on Friday declared that Missouri's sole remaining Planned Parenthood clinic will be allowed to remain open, ruling that the health department was in error not to renew the license of the St. Louis clinic.“Planned Parenthood has demonstrated that it provides safe and legal abortion care
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.
Replace India With Bharat To Instil Sense Of Pride In Nationality: Plea In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is set to hear on June 2 a petition which has sought a direction from the centre to amend the constitution and replace the word India with "Bharat" claiming it will "instil a sense of pride in our nationality."
A Gang Of Monkeys Mobbed A Health Worker And Escaped With Covid-19 Samples
A report from India details a bizarre incident where a group of monkeys decided to mob a health worker and escape with samples of Covid-19. The animals wer
Police: Woman killed after charging officer with knife
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (AP) — A woman armed with a butcher knife was fatally shot Friday after charging police officers outside a Florida government building, authorities said. Temple Terrace Police...
The first video uploaded to YouTube, 15 years ago, shows one of the cofounders at the zoo — watch the clip here
The 18-second video of cofounder Jawed Karim is simple, but it forged a historic path for billions of online videos to come.
China Misleads on Hong Kong Support for New Security Law
Last year’s overwhelming win by pro-democracy forces in Hong Kong’s election and recent polls show majority disapproval of Chinese government authority in the city.
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.
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
White US Police Officer Charged with Murder in Black Man's Death
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced the charges Friday after he said his office had enough evidence to justify the charges. Freeman did not immediately disclose details but said a criminal complaint would be available later.
Labor calls to lift cap on home-loan deposit scheme to help construction
Labor is pressing the government to open its first home loan deposit scheme to all eligible people building a new home to help the struggling sector.
'They Broke Their Word': Trump Says Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous From China
During a Friday news conference at the White House, US President Donald Trump declared that "Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous to warrant the special...
Delta Stock Could Lead an Airline Rally
DAL stock could be one of the stars of an airline resurgence, but it's still a long-term play because the industry needs time to rebound.
Lockdown extension: States to have more say in Lockdown 5.0, Centre likely to retain limited role
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 per cent of the positive cases in the country.
SBA Data Show At Least $20B Of PPP Loans Have Been Canceled
A minimum of $20 billion in PPP loans have been canceled — many by small businesses afraid they can't spend it in ways that will qualify for forgiveness.
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
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
Tencent in talks to buy Warner Music stake: WSJ
(Reuters) - Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK) is in talks to invest $200 million in Warner Music Group, ahead of the record company's slated initial public offering next week, the Wall Street Journal reported here on Friday.
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.
‘Perry Mason’ New Trailer: Matthew Rhys Is Out to Solve a Murder in HBO’s Reboot
The first trailer, released back in April, didn't give much in the way of plot for this new take on the titular detective — but the release of a second tease tells us all we need to know.
Nissan Kicks Has More Power Than Skoda Karoq For Half Its Price
The Kicks is powered by a Mercedes-Benz derived 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine developing 156 PS maximum power and 254 Nm torque
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.
Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich announce separation after nearly 3 years of marriage
Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich are ending their marriage.
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.
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.
‘Handover used masks separately to conservancy workers’
Residents urged to use eco-friendly cloth masks instead of disposable ones
Maharashtra Hikes Remuneration Of Bonded Doctors Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of bonded doctors, bringing them at par with their colleagues hired on contract.
Labor calls to lift cap on home-loan deposit scheme to help construction
Labor is pressing the government to open its first home loan deposit scheme to all eligible people building a new home to help the struggling sector.
Sony to develop PS5 exclusives which will not be playable on PS4
Sony plans to release PlayStation 5 exclusives which would not be playable on PS4.
Flashback: Project Veritas Revealed Extent of Twitter Bias
In 2018, investigative news group Project Veritas investigated Twitter exposing the bias of many of its employees and the secretive tactics that Twitter used to suppress speech on the platform.
France's coronavirus new deaths and cases slow down
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus deaths rose by less than 100 for the ninth day running on Friday and new confirmed cases slowed again as the country gears up for easing lockdown.
Coronavirus | Chennai Corporation begins work on largest care centre
Facility in Pulianthope will house 1,728 patients; bed capacity to hit 10,000 soon
Trump’s fossil fuel agenda gets pushback from federal judges
BILLINGS, Mont. — Federal courts have delivered a string of rebukes to the Trump administration over what they found were failures to protect the environment and address climate change as it
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month
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.
Minneapolis police officer arrested in death of George Floyd, no charges yet
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minneapolis police officer shown in videotape footage pressing his knee into the neck of a handcuffed, unarmed black man has been arrested in the death of that man, a spokesman for the Hennepin County attorney told Reuters on Friday.
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.
Ireland star Jeff Hendrick linked with move to AC Milan
The midfielder's Burnley contract is set to expire at the end of this season
USA Hockey pres. Smith facing investigations
USA Hockey president Jim Smith is the subject of two investigations surrounding his tenure as the president of Amateur Hockey Association Illinois.
Trudeau weighs easing U.S. travel ban and speaks out on race
Canada is considering making some exceptions to the travel ban in place with the U.S. to allow spouses, children and parents of its citizens and permanent residents to rejoin their families, Justin Trudeau said.
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
Celeb Tweets About The Minnesota Protests From Taylor Swift, Ava DuVernay & More
In a tweet that touched on white supremacy and racism, Taylor Swift called out Donald Trump’s tweet that threatened violence on protestors. Following the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while pinned under a…
Police arrest 23 people who escaped from Coronavirus centres
Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced that it has arrested 23 of the 148 people who escaped from various quarantine centres across the country. In a statement ...
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.
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.
Corrie fans heartbroken as abused Yasmeen set to conceal truth about evil Geoff
Coronation Street's Yasmeen Nazir blamed herself for her prison stint, and denied being abused by her controlling husband
Minneapolis cop who knelt on man's neck charged with murder
Arrested made after 3 days of often-violent protests across Minneapolis and St. Paul
Denial of medical seats for OBCs takes political turn
Former union health minister, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss filed a case in the SC on the refusal to allot adequate number of seats for OBCs
Coronavirus | One more accused tests positive in Salem
Policemen involved in the arrest advised to go under quarantine
Coronavirus | J&K sees spike in cases as locals return
128 new cases and one fatality recorded on Friday
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
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
School reopening: 419 000 pupils, staff expected at Gauteng schools on 1 June
A total of 419 000 pupils and staff are expected to return to 2 352 Gauteng schools under Level 3 of lockdown.
The top summer plans families canceled due to coronavirus
Children are going to be completely bored by July 2 — as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. Three in four parents agreed that keeping their child entertained this summer
Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis
As unrest spread across dozens of American cities on Friday, the Pentagon took the rare step of ordering the Army to put several active-duty U.S. military police units on the ready to deploy to Minneapolis, where the police killing of George Floyd sparked the widespread protests.
Quest for COVID-19 vaccines: Where they stand
May 29 (UPI) -- As the worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise, scientists across the globe are racing to find a vaccine.
Say Hello To The New 2021 BMW X2 Hybrid
Spy shots have already shown that BMW is preparing to give the X2 a mid-cycle facelift, just three years af...
Price of WTI Crude Futures Tops $35 Per Barrel First Time Since March 11
MOSCOW, May 29 (Sputnik) - Global oil prices accelerated growth to 5 percent on Friday evening, and the price of WTI crude futures rose above $35 per barrel for the...
Virus spreads to interior villages in Prakasam district
Five of the six new cases in the district are reported from Nallagantla
Disease, hardship and outrage add up to a ‘tinderbox’
A global pandemic has now killed more than 100,000 Americans and left 40 million unemployed in its wake. Protests — some of them violent — have once again erupted in...
Limited impact on Vedanta operations due to coronavirus lockdown: Crisil
The COVID-19-induced lockdown has had a limited impact on the operations of Vedanta Ltd, rating agency Crisil has said. Also, increase in export offset decline in domestic demand during the
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.
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.
B.C. tourism seeks relief as businesses wait for COVID-19 restrictions to ease
Mid-June earliest for more in-province travel to be authorized
Health Minister wants cap on visitors
NT NETWORK Panaji A meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party ministers as well as legislators held with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday witnessed a su
Sebi fines 2 persons in SpiceJet insider trading case
Markets regulator Sebi on Friday imposed a penalty totalling Rs 35 lakh on two persons for trading in shares of SpiceJet on the basis of unpublished price-sensitive information related to financial
Kottayam reports its first COVID-19 death
The 65-year-old man arrived from Dubai on May 11
Tesla: Elon Musk qualifies for $770 million compensation
May 29 (UPI) -- Tesla announced in its Thursday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that founder Elon Musk has qualified for a compensation package worth some $770 million after the company reached certain growth goals.
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.
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.
Labor calls to lift cap on home-loan deposit scheme to help construction
Labor is pressing the government to open its first home loan deposit scheme to all eligible people building a new home to help the struggling sector.
Cush Jumbo exits ‘The Good Fight’ ahead of Season 5
She originated the role of attorney Luca Quinn on CBS' "The Good Wife."
Birmingham City midfielder confirms key decision on his future
Gardner joined Blues initially from rivals Aston Villa in the winter window of 2010, and within 18 months he’d helped them lift the Carling Cup but also suffer relegation to the Championship
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
Bath weir deaths: Tributes paid to two men pulled from river
One of the victims of the 'tragic accident' was engaged to be married
The Highest Paid Female Athlete: Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka burst onto the tennis scene in recent years and has taken the world by surprise ever since. Dethroning Serena Williams as the highest-paid female athlete, Osaka continues her rise to stardom.
Why Macy’s Stock Can Climb 70% Higher in 2020
Macy's stock plunged on the idea that the world would never be normal again after Covid-19. But the world is already normalizing today.
Four Brazilian men remanded in custody over Offaly firearms charge
FOUR Brazilian men were remanded in custody this morning after appearing on Portlaoise District Court on firearms charges allegedly committed in Co Offaly on Wednesday morning.
DPO, policemen face disciplinary action for assaulting medical doctor
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Okada and some of his men are facing disciplinary action for assaulting and detaining a member of staff
ACT church seeks faster easing of restriction rules
Muslims are also preparing for their first communal prayers in more than a month.
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
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.
Limited impact on Vedanta operations due to coronavirus lockdown: Crisil
Also, increase in export offset decline in domestic demand during the lockdown, supported by its low cost position in key businesses, it said.
Delhi records 1,000-plus cases second day in a row
Biggest single-day jump with 1,106 new COVID-19 infections
NCDC says Nigerians now selling COVID-19 test kits in black markets
Reports have indicated that Nigerians have started selling COVID-19 diagnostic test kits in black markets. The disclosure was made by Ihekweazu, the DG of NCDC.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Read The Latest About The COVID-19 Outbreak
Stay up to date as we cover the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects across the world.
'Unpredictable' Trump Has No Credibility: Experts on US Mediation Over India, China Border Dispute
New Delhi (Sputnik): As border tensions between the India and China are rising, and US President Donald Trump has not only offered to mediate between the Asian giants...
Chris Carpenter wishes he could have helped Roy Halladay
With ESPN’s latest documentary series “Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story” set to air Friday, one of Halladay’s longtime teammates and friends, Chris Carpenter, revealed just how complicated
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
Graphic tablet BOSTO 16HD and more on Aliexpress sale - Gizchina.com
The famous chinese marketplace Aliexpress is a home to literally millions of various products and today we have two more interesting gadgets for you.
What we know about Covid-19’s impact on black Minnesotans
Black people make up a disproportionate share of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the state, but not deaths.
UK sets out Hong Kong ‘path to citizenship’ plan
Nearly three million people could be eligible for the scheme.
Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing
By Jeff Mason and Elizabeth Culliford WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to stop looters in Minneapolis with deadly military force, after that city weathered a third night of arson and rioting over the police killing of an unarmed black man. Some congressional Democrats denounced as racist Trump's Twitter threat, which called the looters
Coronavirus | India sees highest single-day increase in cases
Maharashtra, T.N. and Delhi account for over 56,000 cases
Watch Live: President Trump Holds Press Conference
President Donald Trump will hold a press conference at the White House on Friday.
After much trauma, 21 migrant workers head home
Recount tale of abuse that pushed them to leave a nursery in Shoolagiri
Gov Bello endangering health workers, residents-NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has described the attitude and response of Kogi State Government towards the COVID-19 pandemic...
North Delta crime beat, week of May 17
A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department
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.
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…
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.
NYPD cop caught on camera purposely coughing on Bronx man
A plain-clothes NYPD cop purposely coughed on a man in The Bronx amid the coronavirus pandemic, a shocking new video shows.
Ganjam-bound workers stop Shramik train by pulling chain
The train had not halted at two overcrowded stations near their destination, leading to panic
Chief Minister says no community spread
‘TPR and CFR low in the State’
As China's coronavirus shutdowns end, air pollutants rise to traditional levels
As economic activity resumes in China following the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, levels of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are rising to traditional standards for the first time this year.
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.
Policemen allegedly shoot teenager dead in Lagos
Deji Lambo Two policemen, Theophilus Otobo and Oguntoba Olamigoke, have allegedly shot a 17-year-old, Tina Ezekwe, dead around the Berger area of the state. Another victim, Musa Yakubu, was s...
Maryland mansion for sale comes with Christmas village complete with cobblestone streets in basement
The $4.5 million property boasts five bedrooms, a heated pool, a tennis court, a library... oh, and an entire Christmas village in the basement.
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
Take 2 for SpaceX's first astronaut launch with more storms
SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA -- a historic first for a private company -- but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
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 ...
Zscaler Earnings: ZS Stock Soars 26% on Strong Q3 Beats
Zscaler (ZS) earnings for the cloud security company's fiscal third quarter of 2020 have ZS stock flying higher on Friday.
Nasty C, Tamaryn Green and Thando Thabethe among local stars joining Huawei family
Huawei launched its P40 Series in SA, and with that, welcomed brand new ambassadors Nasty C, Thando Thebethe, Nay Maps, Tamaryn Green and David Tlale to the family.
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.
Jacqueline Jossa admits 'it's been a long day' after moving back in with Dan Osborne
Jacqueline Jossa has moaned about having a 'long day' as she took pictures of her outfits to promote her latest clothing collection
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
Two policemen arrested over death of teenager
The Lagos police command says it has arrested two of its members over the death of a teenager.
Trudeau: Canadians watching US unrest and police violence in ‘shock and horror’
Prime minister condemned racism and called on Canada to ‘stand together in solidarity’ against racial hate as protests continue in US * George Floyd killing – follow live updatesCanadians are watching unrest and police violence in the United States in “shock and horror”, Justin Trudeau said on Friday
KSA clears 369,000 hectares of desert locust swarms
RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture cleared locusts from 369,391 hectares of land in the Kingdom between Feb. 1 and May 28, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministry reported that the locusts’ breeding season in the Kingdom is almost over and said that “monitoring, exploration and control operations were continuous for four months during spring in
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.
‘No palkhi procession, but wari tradition will be maintained’
Padukas will be carried by road or air to Pandharpur on June 30: Ajit Pawar
Textile garment workers worst hit by COVID-19 – NUTGTWN
The President, National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), Comrade John Adaji has said that workers
From George Stinney To George Floyd: The Evolution Of Systemic Racism In The US
From George Stinney in 1944 to George Floyd in 2020, the racism in the USA may have changed its layout, but still remains rampant
Congregational prayers to remain suspended in Qatar
Ministry: Prayers at mosques across Qatar will continue to remain suspended
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.
Trump announces end of ties with WHO over virus pandemic, to end special treatment for Hong Kong
The President also said that United States will end special status for Hong Kong and treat it on par with Mainland China and prevent certain students from China from enrolling in US universities and colleges.
Five drug companies told to recall diabetes medication amid cancer fears
Five US pharmaceutical companies have been told to recall their versions of a type of diabetes medication after tests found worrying levels of a chemical linked to cancer.Several batches of metformin, which is widely used to reduce excess blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients, tested positive for unsafe
Sotheby's to sell US$60M Bacon painting in virtual auction
The auctioneer will be in an empty room in London, facing a bank of screens showing colleagues from around the world as they bid on behalf of clients remotely.
Travellers coming to Karnataka have to pay for their own tests
‘Aim is to improve participation of private labs in testing’
India’s core sector output witnesses biggest ever fall, contracts 38% in April as lowdown hits economy
India’s core sector output contracted 38.1% in the month of April, reflecting how India’s economy has taken a toll as the nation fights the coronavirus pandemic.
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
No dog goes hungry, thanks to youth
Madanapalle group resolves to take care of stray dogs
Rajasthan farmers, officials in night-long fight against locusts
In Garh, swarms perched on trees were eliminated
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 of Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga fear for father's life
PARIS (Reuters) - The children of detained Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga accused French authorities of violating his
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.
iN VIDEO: Racism not ruled out as motive in unprovoked tripping of Burnaby senior
BURNABY, B.C. - Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and wal
Valuation to resume on June 1
Evaluation of answer scripts of SSLC, HSE, VHSE exams
ICMR-NIN to study community transmission tendencies in city
Rapid survey will be done in five containment areas from today: NIN director
Trump rages at 'haters' after uproar at his threat to shoot looters in Minnesota
Donald Trump has addressed the uproar over his tweets amid the Minnesota protests that suggested "when the looting starts, the shooting starts",The president sparked a fury of backlash over tweets that seemingly suggested protesters should be shot in Minneapolis for the rioting, looting, and
Minneapolis police officer arrested in George Floyd case
Officer arrested was Derek Chauvin, the policeman seen on a bystander’s video kneeling on Floyd
Fired Minneapolis Cop Arrested in Death of George Floyd
The former Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was arrested Friday on unspecified charges, three days after Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests and riots.
Alibaba Stock Bulls Shouldn’t Sweat Delisting
A new hurdle for Alibaba stock is a push to delist Chinese stocks over strict accounting rules, but long-term investors should be fine.
U.S. Treasury unveils rules for carbon capture tax credits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department has released rules guiding how companies use a federal tax credit designed to spur investment in carbon capture and sequestration projects.
Stephen Jackson, 'twin' of George Floyd, speaks at rally after police officer charged with murder
Stephen Jackson, a 14-year NBA veteran who became friends with George Floyd while growing up in Texas, spoke at a rally in memory of Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody after pleading that he could not breathe.
Palaniswami hints at extension of lockdown beyond May 31
COVID-19 spread under control in all districts, except Chennai, says CM
Rescue team finds a dead body drifting in Wadi Arzat: ROP
The rescue team managed to find a body of citizen drifting in Wadi Arzat.
Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd
The arrest of Derek Chauvin comes after three days of protests.
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.
US policeman who knelt on neck of black man George Floyd charged with third-degree murder
A sacked Minneapolis police officer who knelt on the neck of George Floyd, a black man who was handcuffed and later died, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder Friday.
The Screen Industry Workers Bill is good for our industry – Jennifer Ward-Lealand
This week, parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee has been hearing submissions on the Screen Industry Workers Bill. Equity New Zealand president Jennifer Ward-Lealand explains why the actors’ union supports it. The Screen Industry Workers bill rolls back some of the worst aspects
Factorio bumped up its version 1.0 launch to August 14
After several successful years in Early Access, Factorio, one of the best-rated games on Steam, finally has a release date for version 1.0. The crazy-deep factory-building sim will launch on August 14, 2020. Here's the amusing part: that da...
Why millions of Americans are getting coronavirus stimulus payments on scammy-looking debit cards
The federal government is sending out financial aid that looks like junk mail.
UK PM Johnson and U.S. President Trump criticise China's Hong Kong plan
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that China's plan to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong would undermine the territory's autonomy
Arsenal: Victor Osimhen transfer has become a joke overnight
Arsenal may need help at striker for next season and Victor Osimhen looked to be a good idea. But recent reports have turned him into a joke. The striker s...
Former Colts GM Ryan Grigson joins Browns as senior adviser
Former Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson was hired Friday as a senior adviser for the Cleveland Browns.
China reveals plan for ‘Heavenly Palace’ space station to rival ISS
China has outlined plans to build an orbiting science lab by 2023. The “Heavenly Palace” station will house six people and serve as a test bed for experiments on astronomy, technology and
Buhari: Close to a billion dollars stolen under Abacha
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria wishes to benefit the world and not to forever be in the need of aid.
Saskatchewan NDP calls for amnesty, consistent enforcement on COVID-19 fines
Ryan Meili says people are getting inconsistent messages from Saskatchewan Party Premier Scott Moe
As theaters remain closed, performers take to rooftops, drive-thrus
They’re proving that the show can go on even if that means meeting audiences from a rooftop, behind a plastic sheet or from outside their vehicles.
Covid19 cases in Karnataka hit double century mark as 248 test positive on Friday
While neighboring Maharashtra contributed over 90% of the positive cases, Bengaluru city is slowly showing dangerous trends
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.
Julianne Hough & Brooks Laich Confirm Separation After 3 Years Of Marriage: See Statement
Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich have split. They revealed the news in a joint statement on May 29.
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 ...
Singapore Supreme Court dismisses Singh Brothers' appeal against HC order
The Singapore Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by erstwhile Ranbaxy Laboratories' former promoters Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh against a High Court order that declined to set aside an
Go read this Forbes investigation alleging Kylie Jenner isn’t actually a billionaire
Kylie Jenner was perhaps not the youngest self-made billionaire ever, Forbes suggests
Agriculture, mining saved Indian economy in FY20, can it sustain COVID-19 assault?
The impact of COVID-19 on Indian economy is yet to unravel; the 2019-20 GDP estimates, thus, hide more than they reveal on the state of economy in 2020-21
George Floyd: Racism cannot be ‘normal’ in US —Obama
Former President Barack Obama said Friday he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota and that racism cannot be "normal" in the Unit...
Murder hornets resurface in Washington state and Canada
Murder hornets have resurfaced in Washington state and appear to have reached British Columbia in Canada, officials said.
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.
American Airlines allegedly stopped flight attendant from wearing face shield
The woman recently returned to the skies after being grounded for a month due to coronavirus-related cancellations, but found out that someone who tested positive for the illness was aboard one of her
Your Saturday weather: An upturn in temperature after a gloomy week
Fine and cool conditions can be expected for most of the country on after days of cold weather, according to the South African Weather Service.
Gemini Exchange Brings Crypto Trading to Over 4 Million Samsung Users in U.S., Canada
Winklevoss brothers-backed Gemini cryptocurrency exchange has inked a partnership with South Korean multinational conglomerate Samsung Electronics Co. Per the terms of the partnership, as reported by Bloomberg on May 28, 2020, Gemini’s app will integrate with Samsung’s blockchain wallet to allow users to trade and store digital assets on mobile phones.
Stephen Jackson, 'twin' of George Floyd, speaks at rally after police officer charged with murder
Stephen Jackson, a 14-year NBA veteran who became friends with George Floyd while growing up in Texas, spoke at a rally in memory of Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody after pleading that he could not breathe.
Four-hour limit on MPs to review pandemic spending ‘unfortunate, to say the least,’ PBO says
‘The amount of scrutiny for this unprecedented spending would also be unprecedented, but for the wrong reasons,’ Yves Giroux told MPs Friday
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
England Tests could include coronavirus replacements
Coronavirus replacements could be allowed in England's summer Test series with West Indies and Pakistan.
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
Exclusive: Sanofi stops enrolling COVID-19 patients in hydroxychloroquine trials
PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi has temporarily stopped recruiting new COVID-19 patients for two clinical trials on hydroxychloroquine and will no longer supply the anti-malaria drug to treat COVID-19 until concerns about safety are cleared up, it said on Friday.
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
NEW YORK - The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation hal
Official Twitter 'Moment' Describes Violent Riots, Looting as 'Heated Protests'
An official Twitter "moment" described the violent riots and looting that broke out in Minneapolis and other areas of the country with the muted term "heated protests," in an entry created by Twitter employees that appeared at the top of users' feeds.
Portugal approves third phase of lockdown exit, Lisbon takes it slow
LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal gave the green light on Friday to the third phase of its lockdown exit, but some restrictions will remain in Lisbon due to localised outbreaks in industrial hubs and outskirts.
Ofcom investigates Channel 4's The Truth About Traveller Crime
'We have seen a wave of hate speech as a result'
Tullow Oil says 58 workers test positive for COVID-19 offshore Ghana
ACCRA — Fifty-eight workers tested positive for COVID-19 at an oil production facility run by Tullow Oil off Ghana’s Atlantic coast, the company said in a statement on Friday.
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 - forming street patrols, rallying on social media, and supporting each other online.
Gas leak-affected people stage protest
They seek immediate shifting of LG Polymers plant
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.
NCAA offers plan to bring athletes back to campus
The NCAA has released a long and detailed plan to help schools bring athletes back to campus during the pandemic.
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
Two Billion Set to Lose Their Jobs Next Couple of Months Due to Pandemic
Study says 10% of global workforce likely to work remotely forever
Debate over extending $600 in jobless aid in United States
A debate in Congress over whether to extend USD 600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed looks sure to intensify with the number of people receiving the aid now topping 30 million
Taylor Swift used to be apolitical. Now she’s slamming Trump on Twitter.
Swift accuses Trump of "stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency."
Quarantine costs a concern for Corporation
Authorities doubtful of sustaining services with depleting resources
Covid-19: 32 Western Cape schools affected by existing or returning staff cases
The Western Cape education department says 32 schools in the province have positive Covid-19 cases among either a returning staff member, or staff who were already ill.
Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd death protests
Demonstrators have torched a Minneapolis police station as three days of violent protests spread over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.
Covid-19 | West Rand active cases jumped to 244 in 8 days - Makhura
A presentation by Gauteng Premier David Makhura has revealed the West Rand has seen a jump in active cases over the past eight days.
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”.
Cruz: Twitter Silencing 'Genuine Political Speech by Americans While Facilitating Terroristic Threats by Iran'
Friday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) called for a criminal investigation into Twitter over allegations that the tech giant was violating sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran. | Clips
Hong Kong: China fury amid global pressure over security law
The UK and US condemn plans for a new security law at the UN Security Council, drawing Beijing's ire.
NSHE officials urged to restart search for new UNLV president
UNLV is looking to resume its search for a new president after the process was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chaos along border as Haryana enforces curbs on movement
Police out in force in the morning but by evening traffic was moving unhindered
Heavy rain forecast for Thiruvananthapuram district
Yellow alert issued, four shutters of Aruvikkara dam raised
Lockdown likely to be extended as corona cases rise
AGENCIES New Delhi The nationwide lockdown - the fourth phase of which ends on May 31 - is likely to be extended beyond this date with more relaxations as
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.
Elizabeth Warren: Trump Calling for 'Illegal, State-Sponsored Killing'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on Friday accused President Donald Trump of advocating for "illegal, state-sponsored killing" after the president threatened to use the National Guard to crack down on riots in Minneapolis in the wake of George Floyd's death.
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.
RYB Education Inc (RYB) CEO Yanlai Shi on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
RYB Education Inc (NYSE:RYB) Q1 2020 Results Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Serena Xue - Investor Relations Yanlai Shi -
Gigabyte Unveils Pricing For Its AMD B550 Motherboards – Options Range From $99 To $279 For AMD’s Ryzen CPUs
A Gigabyte community manager on Reddit posted a sheet with all of the pricing of the AMD B550 motherboards ranging from $99 to $279.
Bulldozing starts to improve laneway to Lake Tuggeranong
The concrete jungle stuck in the 1980s will be replaced by open space and grassed areas as well as more outdoor dining.
U.K.'s Johnson, Trump, discuss potential of G7 meeting
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the possibility Friday of meeting in person at the upcoming G7 gathering in the United States -- a session called into question by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Prisons announce mass COVID-19 testing at Caswell Correctional after news investigation
North Carolina prison officials announced Friday that they will test all inmates at Caswell Correctional Center for COVID-19. The announcement comes a little more than a week after a network of journalists across the state revealed that a nurse who worked at the prison died of the virus.
Yes Bank launches overdraft facility on FDs through digital channels
The customers can avail the facility by clicking ‘pre-approved offers’ or ‘exclusive Offers’ to the select eligible fixed deposits. The bank promises to disburse the sanctioned overdraft limit in one day.
Coronavirus | Koyambedu cluster happened despite precautions, Madras High Court told
‘CMDA distributed masks and disinfected premises daily’
7 Players Who Had Drug Problems
After a footballer recently revealed that he sold his FIFA Club World Cup medal for cocaine, here are seven more players who struggled with drug issues during their playing days, including a Kaizer Chiefs legend.
Truck catches fire, multiple LPG cylinder blasts trigger panic in areas along highway
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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
This is what the Pixel 4a XL could have been - Gizchina.com
A couple of leaked shots have revealed the Pixel 4a XL rear. The cancelled smartphone would have come with a Dual-Camera setup.
Zookeeper in critical condition after attacked by 2 lions at Australian zoo
The same zoo was also the site of an attack in 2014, when a handler who was feeding a crocodile during a live show was pulled underwater.
New York City expected to reopen on June 8, five upstate regions OK for phase 2: Cuomo
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City is “on track” to enter phase one of reopening on June 8, New York Governor Cuomo said on Friday as he announced that five upstate regions will now transition to phase two which includes businesses like barber shops and hair salons.
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.
Not the time for bold predictions, Ross Cronje warns
Exciting times lie ahead for South African rugby, according to Ross Cronje, and the Lions will be ready regardless of who they face when play resumes.
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals News: SNOA Stock Skyrockets 117% on COVID-19 Disinfectant
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals (SNOA) is in the news Friday after approval for a disinfectant of the novel coronavirus sent SNOA stock skyrocketing.
Inter Milan chief hints at future of Manchester United loanee Alexis Sanchez
He has had a bad time in Serie A so far
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests
Thursday marked a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in the Minnesota city over the death of a black man, George Floyd, seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.
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,
“Sour Candy”: Collab between Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK sets new records on YouTube
Even before the arrival of Lady Gaga's new album, “Chromatica”, to streaming platforms and digital stores, her collaborative song with BL…
Pier 1’s ‘Awful Day’ Arrives With Judge Approving Liquidation
The end is near for Pier 1 Imports Inc.
'Concerns' - How Aston Villa's relegation rivals are dealing with positive Covid test
Bournemouth and Aston Villa are two of more than six sides who are looking to avoid relegation when football resumes next month
Trudeau: Canadians watching US unrest and police violence in ‘shock and horror’
Prime minister condemned racism and called on Canada to ‘stand together in solidarity’ against racial hate as protests continue in US
276 stranded sailors return home
NT NETWORK Vasco A special repatriation flight from Rome in Italy brought 276 stranded Indian seafarers to Goa in the wee hours of Friday. According to
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.
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.
House scheduled to return for votes in late June
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) released an updated floor schedule for the lower chamber on Friday that would have lawmakers staying in their home districts for most of June before
Lenovo launches new phone models, range of smart home devices for the first time
Lenovo will re-enter the smartphone market in the Philippines this week, with the launch of three new models: the Lenovo K5 Play, the Lenovo K5 Pro, and the Lenovo S5 Pro.
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.
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.
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.
League of Legends: Wild Rift will offer account linking & rewards to prior PC players
Players who have been around since the beginning on PC can link their accounts and scoop up some cool rewards in League of Legends: Wild Rift.
FG secures 1,295 convictions in one year - The Nation Nigeria
An 82-year-old hypertensive patient has recovered from coronavirus in Osun State.She was discharged from Isolation and Treatment Centre...
Fans could return for 20-21 season: Premier League chief
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a "phased basis".
Teachers’ Union President: 'I Don't Agree' with Opening Schools as Soon as Possible
The president of the AFT said she does not agree with President Donald Trump’s view that schools should reopen as soon as possible.
‘Judiciary helping save democracy in State’
TDP, BJP leaders hail HC order on SEC
Big Tech goes on pandemic M&A spree despite political backlash
Rate of dealmaking by Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, et al is highest since 2015
Navy SEAL who oversaw the Osama bin Laden raid says 'Batman and Superman are not coming' in a speech advising college graduates to become their own heroes
"Batman and Superman are not coming to save the world," Navy SEAL Adm. William McRaven said. "It will be up to you."
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
Corrie fans heartbroken as abused Yasmeen set to conceal truth about evil Geoff
Coronation Street's Yasmeen Nazir blamed herself for her prison stint, and denied being abused by her controlling husband
Legendary showband singer Brendan Bowyer mourned across Ireland after his death, aged 81
The King of the Showband era, Brendan Bowyer has died.
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
Disney World Cancels All Ride and Dining Reservations, Universal Plans Hotel Reopening
Disney World reservations for rides and dining have all been canceled, including FastPass+, while Universal Orlando plans hotel reopenings.
Coronavirus in Ballarat: Real estate sales in rural areas increase
"Perhaps there will be an uptick in demand for those kinds of properties as people look to have a bit more land around them"
Morgan Stanley plans June return of some traders to New York headquarters: CNBC
(Reuters) - Morgan Stanley (MS.N) is planning to start getting some traders to return to its New York headquarters in mid- to late-June, CNBC reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the situation.
Students decry tuition hikes as COVID-19 pandemic increases financial strain
TORONTO — 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.
Disinfect to Protect: Lysol’s P36 million funding to help Philippine Red Cross battle COVID-19
Lysol Philippines has partnered with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for Disinfect to Protect, a joint mission to ensure everybody is protected from illnesses, by breaking the chain of infection.
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
How Warnock knew that Burton's Richard Jobson would be a star
'He ran like a hovercraft, like he wasn't touching the floor' says Brewers manager of the 80s
Report: YouTube won’t be home to ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 3 amid shift away from scripted TV
Over the past few years, YouTube's approach to original content has shifted away from scripted movies and TV shows. YouTube Cobra Kai Season 3...
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.
Stocks tumble as Wall Street awaits Trump’s China salvo
US stocks tumbled Friday as Wall Street anxiously awaited for President Trump to announce his next economic salvo against China. The Dow Jones industrial average slid as much as 368.97 points, or 1.4
Minneapolis cop arrested in connection with black man's custody death
"I can't breathe," the last words of George Floyd, has now become the rallying cry of thousands of Minneapolis protesters.
Backlash as CNN TV crew arrested live on air by US police as they reported on protests over George Floyd's death
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 as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.
Manchester United great Ryan Giggs makes Liverpool FC and Jurgen Klopp admission
The legendary former Man Utd winger has been talking about Jurgen Klopp's side and their surge for the Premier League title this season.
Italian magistrates target Uber Italia over alleged rider exploitation: sources
MILAN (Reuters) - Italian magistrates have placed an Italian unit of Uber Technologies under special administration as part of an investigation into alleged exploitation of food delivery riders, three people familiar with the case said on Friday.
GST collections down 70% in April
April GST collections are for March transactions, and the lockdown started only from March 25, therefore, the poor collection in the month could be mostly due to extension of return filing dates
Carer's anger after being told to join the queue in Asda
Asda said they have designated shopping times for carers in their stores
Dongban Mensem: Buhari extends appointment of president of appeal court
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the appointment of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as the acting president of the Court of Appeal (PCA).
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.
Why WHO suspended chloroquine clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet.
Court orders Lesotho ex-first lady rearrested in murder trial
Lesotho's Court of Appeal on Friday ordered the rearrest of former first lady Maesaiah Thabane after revoking her bail on murder charges.
Screening of passengers at railway stations made compulsory
Passengers have to reach railway stations at least 90 minutes in advance
Justin Gaethje has three epic fights on his wishlist before hanging up his gloves
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House lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill to legalize sports wagering in Ohio, a move that could generate millions in tax revenue for the state.
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All new PS4 games have to work on PS5, orders Sony
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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.
Why Virgin Galactic Is Still Dreaming of Space Travel
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Woody Allen says it became ‘fashionable’ for actors to condemn him: ‘Like eating kale’
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Uber lays off more employees
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NASA will use the Danne & Blackburn-designed "worm" logo for the first time since 1992 when the Demo-2 flight to the International Space Station launches tomorrow.
Fire in Ahmedabad building; man jumps off 4th floor, dies
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Huge influx of travellers increases backlog of samples awaiting tests
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Investor group allowed to buy Grindr from Chinese firm for $620M
Chinese gaming company Beijing Kunlun Tech said on Friday that a US national security panel approved the $620 million sale of popular gay dating app Grindr to an investor group called San Vicente
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Assam MLA granted bail in sedition case
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The decision means Missouri will not become the first state without a functioning abortion clinic since 1974.
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Businesses Must Start Paying Towards Furlough Scheme From August, Chancellor Rishi Sunak Says
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The Delhi High Court Friday decided to restrict till June 14 its functioning as also of the district courts to urgent matters only in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Administrative and
Coronavirus: Technopath offers employers not-for-profit antibody tests
Tipperary firm sees confidence in testing as crucial to getting staff back to work
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10 Luxury Hotels In Delhi Offer Paid Quarantine To Mild Symptomatic Patients; Details Inside
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COLUMN: For real leadership amid crisis, look west of Scott Road
Delta council, under direction of Mayor George Harvie, defines leadership during pandemic
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Missile park to be set up at INS Kalinga
Agneeprastha will capture glimpses of missile history from 1981 till date
Ethiopian security forces accused of 39 extrajudicial killings
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CNN crew is arrested on live television while covering Minneapolis protests | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A CNN reporting team was arrested live on television early today while covering the protests in Minneapolis, an extraordinary interference with freedom of the press that drew outrage from First Amendment advocates and a public apology from Minnesota’s governor.
GDP Growth Rate In FY20 Better Than Expected At 4.2 Per Cent; 4th Quarter Growth Rate Plummets To 3.1 Per Cent
As per the data released by the government, India reported a better than expected growth of 4.2 per cent in FY20, reports India Today. Although the figure marks the lowest growth rate in 11 years, the performance is higher than what many experts had forecast.
Mackenzie tour pulls the pin
The Mackenzie Tour - PGA Tour Canada will not be teeing it up in 2020.
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says
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US Pres. Trump reportedly won't announce additional tariffs on China
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Snags in Kerala's liquor app triggers corruption allegation
With technical snags in the mobile app for liquor sale in Kerala remaining unresolved for the second day, opposition Congress alleged of irregularities and demanded a vigilance probe.
Qatar launches drive-through COVID-19 test hubs
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Forest dept. told to permit sand removal from Pampa
KCCPL directed to resume work from today
Over 50% of Bihar migrants eat once a day
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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.
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iN VIDEO: Minneapolis cop who knelt on man's neck charged with murder
MINNEAPOLIS - 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
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%
Married police superintendent who heads Britain’s bird protection unit is suspended after being accused of having an affair with a colleague
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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
Americans Turned Less Gloomy About The Economy in May
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Gary Neville identifies value that Manchester United can never lose
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As fear delays funerals and deters families, Pune local group steps forward to carry out last rites of Covid and non-Covid patients
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Governor, CM extend Statehood Day greetings
NT NETWORK Panaji Governor Satyapal Malik and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant have extended greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of Goa Statehood D
Ted Cruz, Trump, and other Republicans are pushing a payroll-tax cut that would do little for families suffering financially due to coronavirus
The move would not provide the economy with the adrenaline shot it needs to tide over people already out of work and struggling businesses.
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.
Tory MP criticised for taking maternity leave during coronavirus pandemic
She has received 'unpleasant' emails, mostly from men, criticising her decision.
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
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
UK PM Johnson and U.S. President Trump criticise China's Hong Kong plan
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that China’s plan to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong would undermine the territory’s autonomy.
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
Microsoft OneDrive for iOS updated with new features and improvements
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Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in George Floyd case
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
Tile issues complaint against Apple for making its tracking app harder to use
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1,000-year-old Viking boat found buried on Norwegian island
May 29 (UPI) -- Officials in a Norwegian county announced a 1,000-year-old Viking ship has been found buried on the same island where a ship of similar vintage was found six months earlier.
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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,
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The former leaders said the bank and its president, Akinwumi Adesina, should not be distracted at a time when the continent is battling a pandemic.
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In 2014, Biden reportedly came under fire on social media for using the term “Orient” while describing his meeting with the former prime minister of Singapore.
DNA helps solve Colorado woman's cold case rape, murder after 50 years
Colorado investigators used DNA and genetic genealogy to solve the rape and murder of a 23-year-old Denver woman five decades ago.
Ted Cruz, Trump, and other Republicans are pushing a payroll-tax cut that would do little for families suffering financially due to coronavirus
The payroll-tax cut has gained support from Trump and several other GOP lawmakers and conservative economists eager to jumpstart growth.
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Sarah Sanders: 'We all need to come together,' George Floyd's family must get justice
Fox News contributor Sarah Sanders said on Friday that President Trump was correct to call the FBI to expedite the investigation into the killing of George Floyd to get justice for his family.
HSBC told not to take ‘unique Hong Kong privileges’ for granted
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Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin Is Arrested in George Floyd Case
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Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples from lab worker
A mob of monkeys stormed a lab worker in India and snatched several coronavirus-positive blood samples — causing outbreak-fearing neighbors to go ape, according to a report Friday. In the totally
USC Law Prof Jody Armour: Black Lives Matter Highway Protest Caused by 'Festering Wounds'
University of Southern California Law School Professor Jody Armour recently defended a highway protest by Black Lives Matter activists in Los Angeles. On Wednesday, hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on the 101 freeway to bring attention to the death of George Floyd. According to Armour, the protest shows the "festering wounds that haven't actually healed over time here in LA."
Pastor to die by hanging for murder - The Nation Nigeria
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Ryanair expects air fares to fall when flights take off again
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UN announces first 2 deaths of UN peacekeepers from COVID-19
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Wife of accused George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin once wrote bad check
The beauty queen wife of the Minneapolis cop who is accused of killing George Floyd during an arrest for allegedly using a fake $20 bill was once criminally charged for writing a bad check, a new
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ZURICH (Reuters) - Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies.
Sugar unit in Vizianagaram agrees to clear ryots’ dues within two months
Parvathipuram MLA, Collector take the initiative
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Damien Lewis and Paul Giamatti square-off again - here's how to watch Billions season 5 online and stream every new episode from anywhere.
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Biden on Floyd Death: 'This Is No Time for Incendiary Tweets -- It's No Time to Encourage Violence'
Friday CNN played a clip of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden taking a shot at President Donald Trump while commenting on the death of George Floyd. | Clips
Monica Crowley: House Bill Would Add Flexibility to Small Business Loans
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Buhari extends appointment of Justice Dongban-Mensem as acting President of Court of Appeal
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the appointment of Hon. Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President
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.
US, UK call for action at UN Security Council over China’s Hong Kong crackdown
The U.S. and United Kingdom on Friday urged the U.N. Security Council to take action against China’s crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong -- after China initially stopped the matter being discussed by the body.
J&K: Driver’s presence of mind saves the day as truck carrying LPG cylinders catches fire
While there weren't many vehicles plying on the road in view of the lockdown, police personnel posted at a nearby checkpoint immediately stopped them from proceeding ahead as LPG cylinders started exploding one by one.
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
Only 2 of YouTube's earliest employees are still at the company — here's what YouTube's first 10 employees are up to now
YouTube has come a long way since 2005. Back then, YouTube had only 10 employees, plus cofounders Chad Hurley and Steve Chen.
Cate Blanchett to star in Eli Roth’s Borderlands movie
Hollywood superstar Cate Blanchett has signed up to star in the movie adaption of Gearbox's Borderlands game. Ms. Blanchett will be playing Lilith, a character who appeared in the very first game, w
High Court appoints advocate commissioner
Migrant workers not stranded in Medchal, says TS govt.
SGPDA not to hand over fish market construction work to fisheries dept
NT NETWORK Margao The chairman of South Goa Planning and Development Authority (SGPDA) Wilfred D’Sa informed that a collective decision has
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
Banditry has become a scourge for North West says el-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai on Friday said that the issue of banditry has become a scourge for the North West.
The White House's coronavirus postcards cost the struggling Post Office $28 million
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80-year-old tests positive for SARS-CoV-2
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‘If you can talk, you can breathe’: Mississippi mayor ripped over George Floyd killing remarks
Hal Marx, mayor of Petal, weighed in on viral video footage that shows Floyd, who was black, saying “I can’t breath” while a white Minneapolis police officer pins him to the ground by his neck.
WATCH | 2.5m black mamba rescued from roof of North Coast scrapyard storeroom
Local snake catcher Nick Evans rescued this 2.5m black mamba from the roof of a scrapyard's storeroom on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal earlier this month.
U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: ETF And Fund Investors Become Slightly More Risk Seeking During The Week
For the thirteenth consecutive week, investors were overall net purchasers of fund assets (including those of conventional funds and ETFs). Fund investors were
49ers DE Ford reportedly has 'extensive' knee surgery
Dee Ford had what he termed “pretty extensive” arthroscopic knee surgery in the offseason, leaving the San Francisco 49ers’ pass rusher as a question mark in his second season with the team.
FCC Republican excitedly endorses Trump’s crackdown on social media
Carr backs Trump—but Ajit Pai and rest of FCC did not endorse executive order.
Belated, but welcome: On Supreme Court move on migrant workers
After taking note of pandemic-induced crisis, SC must now enforce rights of the vulnerable
Onision finds a home on OnlyFans after getting banned from Patreon
People have been pushing YouTube to deplatform him for months, after allegations of grooming.
'We Have Evidence': Charges of Murder, Manslaughter for Police Officer Who Killed George Floyd
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman confirmed on Friday afternoon that
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.
MP criticised for taking maternity leave
Siobhan Baillie has been receiving ‘unpleasant’ emails after taking four weeks maternity leave.
Ajit Jogi, first chief minister of Chhatisgarh, passes away
Ajit Jogi, who was also the first chief minister of the state, was admitted there on May 9 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home.
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.
Morrison chases history in the footsteps of Hawke
Just as Bob Hawke reached out to business to “bring Australia together,” Scott Morrison reaches out to the trade unions to try to achieve the same result.
Fiscal deficit widens to 4.6% of GDP in FY20 on poor revenue realisation
The deficit, which signifies the gap between government revenue and expenditure, is higher than the revised estimate of 3.8 per cent for the fiscal
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests
WASHINGTON - 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.
‘Indonesia, whatever’: Frontline staff express frustration over COVID-19 response
"We risked our lives, but are paid less than is adequate. Hundreds of nurses faced pay cuts and their 13th-month salary was withheld."
Online child sex abuse cases triple under lockdown in Philippines
Cases of online child sex abuse in the Philippines have tripled under coronavirus, the government said, with campaigners warning that the country's lockdown has left more children vulnerable to exploitation by human traffickers and cash-strapped relatives.
3 Reasons to Still Trust High-Flying Wayfair
The economy is just turning around, which would benefit the online furniture retailer.
Despite Catalysts, Penn Stock Remains a Sell
There's plenty to be excited about with PENN stock. But with shares getting ahead of themselves, steer clear until shares take a breather.
Plea in NGT seeks implementation of Centre's contingency plan to control locust attack
As the locust attack threat looms over Delhi and neighbouring states, a plea in the National Green Tribunal has sought the implementation of the Centre's contingency plan to combat the situation. The
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.
'There was this superior attitude': Nine boss lifts lid on NRL negotiations
Nine boss Hugh Marks provides an insight into one of the most turbulent sports rights negotiations in the country's history.
NYPD issues officer safety alert after Brooklyn man's 'cop killings' online threat
The NYPD has issued an “officer safety alert” in response to an unverified threat by a Brooklyn man against law enforcement officers, it was learned Friday.
Trump Gets Warning Label On Tweet For ‘Glorifying Violence’ About Protests After George Floyd Death
Donald Trump was hit with a warning label on Twitter after he was caught 'glorifying violence' with a tweet about the MN protests.
Feds extend cruise ship ban through the summer
Ottawa has announced that any cruise ship that carries more than 100 people will be prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until at least Oct. 31, pushing off the possibility of a summer cruise ship season. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that the decision to extend the cruise ship ban has been taken to keep Canadians safe.
Greece to open airports to arrivals from 29 countries from June 15
Greece said Friday it would reopen its airports in Athens and Thessaloniki to arrivals from 29 countries from June 15, the start of the tourist season. Visitors would be allowed to fly into Greece from 16 EU countries, including Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, the Czech Republic, Baltic countries
It's Official! The Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is Back!
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Palestinian Authority eases lockdown measures as coronavirus cases decline
Given lack of other options, authorities used restrictions as main tool to fight pandemic
‘Beyond the Pandemic’ streams Saturday with focus on reopening Bangladesh
‘Beyond the Pandemic,’ an online discussion programme organised by the Awami League, will focus on the challenges of restarting the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic in its third episode.
Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwala dies at 88
A practicing Zoroastrian, Daruwalla was also a self-proclaimed Ganesha devotee
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.
Independent schools to overtake Catholic system as second-biggest sector in NSW
Independently-run schools are the fastest-growing sector in NSW, thanks in part to a boom in Islamic colleges.
Austria to loosen face-mask requirement, scrap table-size limit in bars
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria will no longer require shoppers to wear face masks and scrap a limit of four adults at a table in bars and restaurants, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Friday, outlining the next loosening of the country’s coronavirus restrictions.
Tile files EU complaint against Apple's alleged anticompetitive behavior
In a letter to the EU, Tile claims Apple is making it more difficult for competitors to survive.
Forecast: Pleasant conditions expected through the weekend
Breezy trade winds with mainly windward showers are expected through the weekend.
Robert Whittaker vs Darren Till expected to headline UFC event on July 25
Robert Whittaker vs. Darren Till middleweight main event rebooked for the July 25 MMA card on "Fight Island" on ESPN or ESPN+, according to reports.
Lincoln University Strongly Positioned For The Future
Lincoln University’s 2019 Annual Report shows it is strongly positioned for the future, with an ambitious programme of campus development projects beginning during the year.
Man found dead at work on business park
Tragic discovery was made during the early hours
Chile, Peru secure credit lines from IMF amid pandemic
(UPDATED) The International Monetary Fund grants Chile a $24-billion credit line and Peru an $11-billion credit line, both for two years
GDP data: Yet another huge knock for Modi govt's economic growth story
India's economic growth falls for a third successive year, fiscal deficit widens to 4.6%; agriculture and govt spending prevent further decline
Hansi Flick wants Bayern Munich to maintain momentum as they face Dusseldorf
The perennial German champions are on course for an eighth successive league title.
301 Chinese evacuated from Nigeria
Kayode Oyero At least 301 Chinese citizens have returned home from Nigeria, The PUNCH has learnt. The nationals were evacuated on Thursday night through the Murtala Muhammed International Air...
George Floyd: Journalists covering protest arrested
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. The crew w...
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The UK Foreign Office said journalists ‘must be free to do their job’.
Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Govt increases honorarium for doctors on contract and bond
On Friday, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra Government announced a substantial hike in the honorarium of doctors serving their bonds to bring it at par with doctors working on contract basis. "This will further strengthen their resolve in this war against COVID-19," said the Chief Minister.
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.
At Least 7 People Shot in Louisville, KY, During Protests Against Police
At least seven people were shot during Thursday night in Louisville, Kentucky, after protests began against police.
'There was this superior attitude': Nine boss lifts lid on NRL negotiations
Nine boss Hugh Marks provides an insight into one of the most turbulent sports rights negotiations in the country's history.
PizzaExpress to launch pasta delivery service in hunt for revenues
Chain’s private equity owners consider survival options including restaurant closures and debt-for-equity swap
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.
Sam Neill Talks Jurassic World: Dominion Restart and Franchise Fame
Veteran actor Sam Neill believes production on the Jurassic World: Dominion set will restart in a few weeks at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom
Hundreds of Minor League Baseball players released, more expected
May 29 (UPI) -- Minor League Baseball players are being released in bulk amid coronavirus-related financial issues for the league.
Tolani Otedola is taking over - The Nation Nigeria
Meeting delectable Tolani Otedola for the very first time, you would marvel at her level of composure, meekness, and respectful nature, despite her...
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.
MDC trio to challenge 'fake abduction' prosecution through ConCourt
MDC Alliance MP Joanna Mamombe and two-party activists are set to take their bid to stop prosecution to the Constitutional Court.The Harare West legislator and ...
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.
Star Wars: Project Maverick reveal happening next week suggest rumours
EA’s mysterious Star Wars: Project Maverick, has been rumoured for a while, and new rumblings suggest it will be announced very soon.
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.
Greece to open airports to arrivals from 29 countries from June 15
ATHENS: Greece said Friday it would reopen its airports in Athens and Thessaloniki to arrivals from 29 countries from June 15, the start of the tourist season. Visitors would be allowed to fly into Greece from 16 EU countries, including Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, the Czech Republic, Baltic countries, Cyprus and Malta, the tourism ministry said in a statement. But
Decomposed body of migrant worker found in Shramik train toilet
The deceased was working in a factory in Mumbai and was returning home after being rendered jobless.
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.
Twitter accuses Donald Trump of ‘glorifying violence’; attaches disclaimer to one of his Minneapolis tweet
In a thread, Twitter said it had taken the action "in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts".
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.
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...
Global backlash after CNN reporter arrested live on air by US police
CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez, producer Bill Kirkos and photojournalist Leonel Mendez were taken into custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at around 5am local time on Friday morning.
Donald Trump uses official White House account to re-send 'violent' banned tweet
The president used the official White House Twitter account to re-share the offending tweet, which was hidden from view on his own account for 'glorifying violence'
Sony Announces PlayStation 5 Digital Showcase to Reveal Game Lineup for Next Week
Sony invites fans to look at "the future of gaming on PlayStation 5" next week.
Amazon Doesn't See Demand Slowing Anytime Soon
It still has capacity constraints in its warehouses.
Lamborghini announces inaugural esports racing series
Italian manufacturer is conducting the racing in the Asetto Corsa Competizione game.
Puspure: Ireland could lose Olympic prospects to retirement if 5km restriction not eased
Olympic medal hope Sanita Puspure has warned that unless the Government gives athletes special dispensation to return to training facilities then hopes of Tokyo glory will be lost and some Irish competitors could retire.
Nippon Paint says its new VirusGuard+ paint can destroy human coronaviruses – here’s what it actually does
The world is in the middle of a global pandemic, and for many people, germs and bacteria have become the number one enemy in everyday life.
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 . . .
Marathon Oil: A Strong Balance Might Not Be Enough
Marathon Oil reported an adjusted loss of $0.16/share for Q1-2020 and with declining production and oil prices of less than $40/bbl, it might report more losses
Israeli Troops Reportedly Open Fire in Disputed Land on Border With Lebanon
BEIRUT (Sputnik) – The Israeli army opened fire with automatic weapons in a disputed territory of the Shebaa farms located on the border with Lebanon when a shepherd...
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...
Apex court to hear Mistry’s plea for seat on Tata Sons board
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear ousted Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry’s petition seeking a “proportionate” representation for Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP Group) on Tata Sons board.The SP
I won't believe Boris Johnson is following scientific advice until he proves it
If this Cummings crisis has taught us anything, it's that it is vital that we the public are informed of the science as soon as it is available.
Nick Offerman is Selling Comedy Specials Online to Benefit America’s Food Fund
Nick Offerman comedy specials are being put up for sale online by the actor/comedian, with proceeds set to benefit America's Food Fund.
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
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.
Andy Murray to play in charity tournament for NHS organised by brother Jamie
Andy Murray will play in a tournament organised by brother Jamie in June that will raise money for the NHS.
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%.
Trump Is the Looter
The president is exposing problems in America that most did not want to see.
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.
NYPD discussing charges for Central Park ‘Karen’ Amy Cooper with DA
The NYPD is working with the Manhattan DA’s Office to determine whether any charges could be brought against the white woman who called cops on a black man in Central Park, a police official said
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.
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...
Newmark Capital tipped as buyer of $120m David Jones store
Melbourne-based Newmark Capital has started the ball rolling in post COVID-19 retail property deals.
White House, Trump accounts both get Twitter rulebreaker warning
Twitter waited almost four years into the term to act, and Trump's not happy.
'The Great': a lively, vaguely historic romp that never bores
Streaming on Stan, this tale of Russian empress Catherine the Great plays fast and loose with facts, but that only adds to its charm.
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.
13,000 households in Serere displaced by rising Lake Kyoga water levels
Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 13,000 households have been displaced by rising Lake Kyoga water levels in Serere district. The most affected are residents in Bugondo, Kadungulu, Labor, Pingire, Kateta and Kyere sub-counties. In Bugondo sub county, more than half of the 39 villages have been submerged displacing 6,000 households. Apollo Ewidu, …
PM Imran calls important NCC meeting on May 31
PM Imran Khan calls important NCC meeting on May 31.
UP’s economic activity returning to normalcy; here’s what industrial power demand data shows
After two successive months of depressed economic activity, industrial power consumption in UP, this week, crossed 90 per cent of the average consumption recorded in February.
Uber-Grubhub deal hinges on breakup fee after narrowing price gap
Uber Technologies Inc. and Grubhub Inc. are haggling over a breakup fee after nearing an agreement on a merger price, according to people familiar with the matter.
Tyson Fury beats Joshua, McGregor to emerge world's highest paid combat athlete
Tyson Fury appears to be enjoying a great year. The British boxer deflated Deontay Wilder's ego in their bout in February to emerge WBC champion in Las Vegas.
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
Delhi: Man killed by duo after he objects to their roaming around during lockdown
The accused were arrested on Thursday when police went to search their homes. While one of the two accused is a juvenile, the other one is 20-year-old.
Whoopi Goldberg tells Loose Women she thinks pneumonia ordeal was Covid-19
Whoopi was in hospital for a month.
Melvin Gordon brutally shades Chargers: ‘Didn’t have fans anyway’
No fans, no problem. With the coronavirus pandemic threatening live sports attendance, new Broncos running back Melvin Gordon says that he’s prepared to deal with that fallout having played for
Solar probe to pass through comet's tail for 'bonus science'
The European Space Agency said Friday that its Solar Orbiter probe will pass through the tail of a comet in the coming days and scientists plan to switch on its instruments early to conduct some 'bonus science.'
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.
Friday’s Insider Report: Stocks that three CEOs are trading
A REIT among stocks featured
UK plans new 5G club of 10 countries, including India, to reduce reliance on China, says report
The British government has approached the US with the prospect of creating a 5G club of 10 democracies, including India, amid growing security concerns related to Chinese telecom giant Huawei, according to a UK media report.
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.
2,198 Flights Ferried Over 1.65 Lakh People Since Resumption Of Services
More than 1.65 lakh people have travelled in 2,198 flights till Friday afternoon after the government allowed partial resumption of domestic services from Monday amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown.
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.
Here’s what would have been the Google Pixel 4a XL
There have been tons of leaks about the Google Pixel 4a over the past few months, but nothing about the handset's larger variant, the Pixel 4a XL.
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.
RBI slaps penalty worth crores of rupees on three banks, including one PSU and one cooperative bank
The Reserve Bank of India has slapped a penalty amounting to a total of Rs 6.50 crore on Bank of India, Karnataka Bank, and Saraswat Cooperative Bank.
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.
Mike Tyson's dramatic transformation helped by expensive secret used by Cristiano Ronaldo
Mike Tyson’s dramatic body transformation has sparked rumours that he could be making a sensational return into the rings with his new found physique, Daily Sta
Developer offers tenants half-price rent at prime site
Rents are being cut in half in a new office development just south of Sydney's CBD.
OnePlus will not be releasing any more 'McLaren Edition' phones
The collaboration between OnePlus and British sports car maker McLaren has come to an end. OnePlus is unlikely to release any new 'McLaren Edition' phone in the future.
HBO Max May Never Come To The UK, But There Are Still Ways To Watch The Shows
HBO Max is the latest streaming platform to compete with Netflix, Disney +, Amazon Prime and more for our viewing loyalty. Created by WarnerMedia Entertainment, it's the third HBO streaming service from the American television network. It features a…
Watch live: The World Health Organization holds a press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic
WHO is holding a press briefing on the Covid-19 pandemic.
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
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
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...
Police investigation underway after 80-year-old cyclist seriously injured
The collision happened at the junction of Charcoal Road and Dunham Road
Debunked: No, Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Anthony Fauci and the WHO are not being charged with genocide
The false message being shared on Facebook claims they are due to appear before a human rights tribunal next week.
Verizon 5G Rollout Is Ahead Of Schedule, Good Luck Finding It Though
Verizon CTO, Kyle Malady said that it is actually early with its 5G rollout, that is despite the changes that the company (and the world) had to endure.
ESAF Small Finance Bank Q4 results: Net profit zooms two-folds to Rs 190 crore
The bank's advances grew 37 per cent to Rs 6,818 crore with deposit rising 63 per cent to Rs 7,028 crore.
Kamloops residents spot mask-wearing dragons along hiking trail
If you're going for a hike in Kamloops, keep an eye out for dragons.Locals have spotted little painted dragon sculptures along a trail in Barnhartvale,
First Sighting Of 2021 Nissan Frontier Reveals More Aggressive Design
Yesterday, Nissan released a video teasing its future product lineup. Although little more than the dark si...
'MPs must recognise Mnangagwa'
ALL Members of Parliament - including those from the opposition - will now be expected to recognise President Emmerson Mnangagwa following the adoption of new r...
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
State gaming win down 99.6% in April with coronavirus closures
Clark County win was down 99.5 percent from a year ago with the only win coming from scattered bets from companies with sports betting apps and online poker.
Andy Murray to return to action alongside brother Jamie in June
Jamie Murray is co-organising a tournament.
Insider Selling: MGP Ingredients Inc (NASDAQ:MGPI) Director Sells $21,870.00 in Stock
MGP Ingredients Inc (NASDAQ:MGPI) Director Karen Seaberg sold 250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Saturday, February 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.48, for a total transaction of $21,870.00. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 3,977 shares in the company, valued at approximately […]
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.
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...
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...
Coronavirus: Dental practices to reopen from 8 June
Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June.
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.
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
Twitter labels Trump tweet as ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter Inc. on Friday labeled a tweet of President Donald Trump’s as having “glorified violence,” just hours after he signed an executive order threatening...
Rahul asks govt to ‘come clean’ on border tension with China
Tell people what exactly is happening, he says on Twitter
Report: After July, all new PS4 games must run on the PS5 according to Sony
New games must work on both consoles
Democrats gear up to hit GOP senators on DACA
Democrats and Latino-focused outside groups are preparing to weaponize the forthcoming Supreme Court ruling on the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program against vulnerable
Louis Walsh leads tributes to 'one of the greats' showband legend Brendan Bowyer
Brendan Bowyer was “one of the greats”, according to Louis Walsh, in one of many tributes that poured in for the man once dubbed Ireland’s Elvis.
K-Pop Conquers the World: Netizens Praise Lady Gaga's Historic Collab With BLACKPINK
English-Korean song “Sour Candy” from Gaga's new album “Chromatica” has swept the charts worldwide.
Pakistan to resume outbound international flights as COVID-19 spreads
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan will allow outbound international flights to resume from Saturday, an aviation official said, after largely closing its airspace to commercial flights to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
BBC Radio 1 to celebrate 25 years of broadcasting from Ibiza
The programmes will air from July 31 to August 1.
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.
Another 177 people die after catching coronavirus across UK
The latest figures were released as data showed that several councils in England have still not passed the peak of the virus.
Crisis growing as GDP data signals weakening demand, growth impulses
India's economy was already slowing down before it entered the Covid-19 year of 2020-21, writes D K Srivastava.
Thug jailed after stabbing man in head with corkscrew at Prestwick hair salon party
Nathan Campbell fled to Spain after the "utterly unprovoked" attacks but has now been jailed for 21 months, writes Mike McQuaid.
‘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
Locusts attack fear in Delhi, Mumbai: No need to panic, won't enter homes
Locust swams attack in Delhi, Mumbai: Locusts tend to attack vegetation, which will keep them from entering homes and causing harm to people, but they will remain a nuisance till wind direction changes
Developer offers tenants half-price rent at prime site
Rents are being cut in half in a new office development just south of Sydney's CBD.
Covid-19: All places of worship will open in West Bengal from June 1, says Mamata Banerjee
However, no more than 10 people will be allowed inside these places at a time.
Police Continue Search In Hunua For Missing Woman
Police are continuing to appeal for any information surrounding the disappearance of 25-year-old Elicia Hughes-Sutherland.
US consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a deep recession.
Line of Duty’s Martin Compston got tattoo to prove love for wife – because he’s scared of US gun-toting mother-in-law
MARTIN Compston has revealed he got a tattoo to prove his love for his wife because he was frightened of her gun-toting mum. The Scots actor said he was intimidated by American partner Tianna’…
Watch Riot's 'League of Legends: Wild Rift' gameplay reveal here at 11AM ET
Follow along with Engadget as we watch Riot showcase the first gameplay from the upcoming mobile and console version of 'League of Legends.'
Honor Play 4 Pro live image leaks for the first time revealing a LiDAR-like sensor
Honor Play series is a popular one and the reason isn’t far from the fact that the models come with a rich blend of decent design/hardware and affordable pricing. The Honor Play 4T is said to be the last 4G model and soon, the coming will go official with the Play 4 Pro which should …
Forget the fast-food fix, Morrison's trying a new economic recipe
The September deadline on the industrial relations reform negotiations will be the first litmus test of the Coalition government's new era of co-operation.
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.
NRL keeps Origin, grand final exclusivity up sleeve for next TV deal
The NRL has kept an ace up its sleeve as it prepares to return to the negotiation table with Nine in the next 18 months.
IOC approves updated ISSF qualification system for Tokyo Olympics, could help India add to tally
More sports News: The International Olympic Committee has approved the world shooting governing body's updated qualification system for the Tokyo Olympics, which could
EXCLUSIVE 'He was the only one not wearing protection': Professor Green angers passengers by 'refusing' to wear a mask on flight from Amsterdam to London with his girlfriend
Professor Green angered passengers on a flight from Amsterdam to London by refusing to wear a protective face mask.
'A tarnish' - Former Nottingham Forest midfielder lays into ex-Reds teammate Pierre van Hooijdonk
Carlton Palmer doesn't hold back when discussing the Dutchman's decision to strike while at Forest
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.
High Court victory puts keepers of secrets on notice
Australians have a right to know what happened in 1975 and to know what happens in our name today.
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.
The tragic aftermath of the Windies tour of apartheid South Africa
A new book examines the fall from grace of the West Indies rebel cricketers who toured South Africa, only to become pariahs in their own land.
The Boston Marathon Is Canceled Amid COVID-19 — the Race Is Going Virtual Instead
The Boston Athletic Association and mayor Marty Walsh announced that the 2020 Boston Marathon is canceled. A virtual race will take place instead.
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.
BREAKING 'No further action' after train ticket collector spat at by passenger dies of Covid-19
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff, says 'no need for third-party intervention'
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 "third
Reality check for hot city fringe office markets
Vacancy in city fringe office markets is expected to almost double by the end of next year.
Newly Discovered Pygmy Seahorse Species Is the Size of a Fingernail
This tiny creature is the first of its kind discovered near the continent of Africa
Bundesliga: Dortmund's Erling Haaland to miss Paderborn game, Mo 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 for the rest of the season just as he was finding his form, coach Lucien Favre said Friday.
PDP: Buhari has no meaningful achievement in five years
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari has no achievement after spending five years in office.
Alan Howard’s Hedge Fund Soars 100% in Virus-Fueled Chaos
Billionaire Alan Howard has doubled his investors’ money in the coronavirus crisis.
Trump official violated ethics rules in seeking EPA job for relative, watchdog finds
A top Trump official at the Interior Department used his government connections to help a relative secure a job at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to an internal government
Reality check for hot city fringe office markets
Vacancy in city fringe office markets is expected to almost double by the end of next year.
Diana Ross Has Wanted Tracee Ellis Ross To Sing For A *Long* Time
It's safe to say that actor Tracee Ellis Ross has fully stepped out of the considerable shadow cast by her very famous mother, Diana Ross. To date, Ellis Ross has starred in two successful sitcoms (Girlfriends and black-ish) and co-created a third…
Apple TV+ Just Dropped A New Animated Comedy 'Bob's Burgers' Fans Will Love
Good news, Bob's Burgers fans: creator Loren Bouchard's new Apple TV+ show, Central Park, has already been renewed for Season 2. After Fox passed on the show, the streaming platform won a bidding war over Netflix and Hulu, giving Central Park a…
Blackpink sets record for highest views for a female Collaboration on YouTube in 24 hours + most #1’s for a female group on ITunes ever and more
The highly anticipated collaboration “Sour Candy” between Blackpink and Lady Gaga was released and both Blackpink and La…
Handicraft exporters to attract global buyers virtually amid Covid curbs
More than 200 exporters to participate in online exhibition from June 1-4
Man dies during shoplifting arrest in Richmond, police watchdog called in
After a man died during an arrest for shoplifting in Richmond Thursday, the province's police watchdog has been called in.
Why Ben Roethlisberger has big effect on NFL point spreads
LAS VEGAS — If nothing changes between now and September, the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to get a big boost from a new and improved Ben Roethlisberger. All reports are positive regarding
Man City new signing Yan Couto details clause that will double his transfer fee
Manchester City have agreed a deal for Brazilian defender Yan Couto that could double if he plays enough for the first team
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.
#5YearsOfPremam Trends As Nivin Pauly & Sai Pallavi’s Fans Celebrate The Milestone
Nivin Pauly and Sai Pallavi fans can't contain their excitement, as one of the most loved Malayalam romantic drama Premam clocked in its 5th anniversary today. Premam which released in 2015 was one
Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies at hospital in Gujarat
The reason for his death remains unclear, though some reports said it was due to Covid-19.
The Good Fight Season 5 Will Carry Extra Episodes To Make Up For A Shorter Season 4
Fans were left disappointed when the makers announced that The Good Fight Season 4 will be cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. But...
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...
Mudavadi, Peter Kenneth and Karua Hold Meeting Amid Coalition Speculations
Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi has reportedly held meetings with Peter Kenneth, Narck Kenya's Martha Karua and Sally Kosgey ahead of coalitions speculations and realignment.
COVID-19: New UAE disinfection timings does not affect Dubai
UAE disinfection programme will run from 10pm to 6am, instead of 8pm to 6am
Two more test positive in Wayanad
3,833 persons, including 570 tribespeople, under observation in district
Karachi: 80 percent of PIA's crashed plane wreckage removed
Three trucks full of plane wreckage have been shifted to airport
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…
Arsenal may have edge over Liverpool in race to sign centre-back for this reason
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing this La Liga centre-back...
PM forms committee to probe issues facing female inmates
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday constituted a committee to investigate the plight of female prisoners.The committee has been constituted taking into account the problems of female pri
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
Credit card, personal and MSME loans fall up to 10% during coronavirus lockdown
This is despite the borrowers opting for loan moratorium, which ideally increases the outstanding loan book because the deferred interest and principal get added to the loan amount
Redcape Hotel to reopen pubs as restrictions taper off
Listed pub group Redcape says its primed to reopen its doors on Monday, with new-look properties and changes to how it serves customers in the post-pandemic era.
Interviews and video: Oklahoma filmmakers achieve sci-fi dream with acclaimed feature film debut 'The Vast of Night'
The debut feature film from Edmond director Andrew Patterson "The Vast of Night" premieres Friday on Amazon Prime Video after a stellar run on the festival circuit.
Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passes away
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Over 500 National Guard soldiers activated amid George Floyd protests
More than 500 Minnesota National Guard soldiers have been activated to help contain violent protests in the Twin Cities over George Floyd’s death.
Elon Musk just cleared the first of 12 levels that end in a $55 billion payday. Here's how his elaborate Tesla compensation plan works.
Musk's compensation agreement with Tesla includes 12 "tranches" of stock options that become available only after certain goals are hit.
China asks Western nations to stay out of its internal matters in Hong Kong
A joint statement issued by US, UK, Australia and Canada stated that China's decision to impose the new national security law on Hong Kong lay in direct conflict with its international obligations under the principles of the legally binding, UN-registered Sino-British Joint Declaration and said that it would undermine the "one country, two systems" framework.
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.
Independent schools to overtake Catholic system as second-biggest sector in NSW
Independently-run schools are the fastest-growing sector in NSW, thanks in part to a boom in Islamic colleges.
Government to negotiate new deal with private hospitals
The current deal to use private facilities during the Covid-19 crisis will not be extended beyond the end of June.
Coronavirus is saving Astros from MLB hate: Yankees’ Adam Ottavino
Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down Major League Baseball, the Astros were still the sport’s collective enemy for their 2017 sign-stealing scandal. Yankees reliever Adam Ottavino is
Salesforce Writes Off $25 Million as it Abandons Offices
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Minimum Wage Hikes And Handouts -Sounds Like Labour
“It sounds like Labour, is what I’m already hearing about National’s promise to raise the minimum wage regularly while handing out money to businesses,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour
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
IMD revises forecast, southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 1
Most of the districts in Kerala have been getting rains with thunderstorm and gusty winds for the last few days.
Itogon's first COVID-19 patient a jail officer at NBP
Mayor Victor Palangdan of Itogon town in Benguet says the patient most probably contracted the disease in the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa where he is assigned
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers could ‘hardly walk’ whilst battling Coronavirus
Brendan Rodgers has revealed to BBC Sport Leicester that he had the Coronavirus and has since recovered...
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
MP criticised for taking maternity leave
Siobhan Baillie has been receiving ‘unpleasant’ emails after taking four weeks maternity leave.
Gary Neville makes big Leeds United & West Brom claim about Derby County restart
Derby County news: Manchester United legend has been discussing the Premier League's plans to restart the season and what it means for clubs in the Championship
The man leading the fight for Australia's second airline
Virgin Australia has been the highest-profile victim of COVID-19. And its collapse has thrown the formerly under-the-radar Vaughan Strawbridge into the spotlight.
Excellent Deal: Apple iPhone 6s with 32GB Storage for Just $139
A fully unlocked and renewed Apple iPhone 6s smartphone is available for just $139, featuring 32GB of internal storage and Space Gray color.
Mackay Shields LLC Increases Holdings in Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VNDA)
Mackay Shields LLC lifted its position in Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VNDA) by 16.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 64,822 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,200 shares during the period. Mackay Shields LLC owned 0.12% of Vanda Pharmaceuticals […]
Collapse of house highlights failure to remove slums in Puttenahalli lake
The house collapsed following heavy rain
With 4,706 Covid-19 deaths, India surpasses China in total fatalities
India has now overtaken Turkey as the ninth worst-hit country in terms of total number of cases.
Donald Trump, the African strongman in America
One of the five cardinal objectives of the United States foreign policy is ‘’promoting and supporting’’ democracy. The US has fought wars and spent billions of dollars ‘’promoting and supporting’’
It Looks as If American Airlines Stock Is Set for a Big Return Next Year
American Airlines Will Fly with lower capacity but first must wait for passenger traffic levels increasing
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
Dueling models: One says Florida’s COVID-19 peak has passed, another says worst to come
Florida could see nearly 8,000 COVID-19 deaths by September, including more than 2,000 in August, according to a “cumulative death forecast” by an independent model that is among 16 aggregated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fan Bingbing Returns to Television Two Years After Her Tax-Evasion Scandal
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing’s television show “Win the World” will finally air on streaming service Youku after being halted due to the scandal.
Brendan Rodgers reveals coronavirus struggle as former Celtic boss makes Mount Kilimanjaro comparison
The Leicester City manager was diagnosed with Covid-19 in March.
Joshua Wong: Hong Kong Cannot Prosper Without Autonomy
The prosperity of Hong Kong is based on its autonomy, not Beijing’s dictatorship, writes Hong Kong activists Joshua Wong and Glacier Kwong.
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.
NRL keeps Origin, grand final exclusivity up sleeve for next TV deal
The NRL has kept an ace up its sleeve as it prepares to return to the negotiation table with Nine in the next 18 months.
India ninth on global Covid-19 list, overtakes China on death count
India added 7,466 cases, a record number in a single day, according to data shared on Friday morning. China has confirmed 84,106 infections and 4,638 deaths from Covid-19 so far
Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur banned for 4 years by World Athletics' anti-doping body
More sports News: Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur, who won the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K among the Indians last year, has been handed a four-year ban by World Athletic
'They've Been Killing Him For Years': Russian Activist Sergei Mokhnatkin Is Dead At 66
In and out of prison since he was arrested after protecting an elderly woman being beaten by police in Moscow in 2009, Sergei Mokhnatkin, an "accidental dissident" whose unlikely career as an opposition activist is a revealing reflection of Russia in the past decade, has died at the age of 66.
Long wait for justice for Peter Ikin's friends as husband charged over death
Frenchman Alexandre Despallieres has been charged with the alleged murder of millionaire music executive Peter Ikin, but he may never make it to trial.
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."
Costco Reports Revenue Beat Despite First Monthly Sales Drop in a Decade
Fiscal third-quarter revenue beat expectations, though COVID-19 impacts caused an April comparable-sales drop that marked the first year-over-year decrease in over a decade.
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.
Gyms in Kamloops, Okanagan adjusting to new normal; others never will
Some gyms in the Thompson-Okanagan are already filled with the sound of clanking weights and the hum of cardio machines, while some are still working out ho
President Mnangagwa’s Son Collins Speaks On Corruption Allegations Over US$1m Covid-19 Scandal
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son, Collins Mnangagwa speaks on corruption allegations denying that he is part of the company which pocketed almost US$1 m
Deloitte's call for Virgin emergency cash rejected as liquidity fears rise
The federal government has rejected at least one direct plea from Virgin Australia's administrator Deloitte for emergency funding, raising concerns it might fall into liquidation before new owners are found.
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.
Three wounded in shootout in Kiev suburb, 20 detained
KIEV (Reuters) - Dozens of people, some armed with what appeared to be hunting rifles, clashed in broad daylight on Friday in a residential suburb outside the capital Kiev, and at least three people were wounded, according to officials.
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says
OTTAWA — Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lockdown extension? HM Amit Shah meets PM Modi; briefs on CMs views on lockdown 5.0
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.
Threshold are calling for an immediate extension on the ban of evictions and rent increases
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Q4 GDP Highlights: Growth slows to 3.1%, hurt by lockdown, beats estimates; govt adds caveat
Q4 FY 2019-20 GDP growth estimates Highlights: India's economy grew at 3.1 per cent in Q4 of the last fiscal, beating street estimates.
Burundi first lady hospitalised in Nairobi: government sources
Burundi's first lady was in hospital in Nairobi on Friday, after being flown in on a late-night medical flight, according to sources at the airport and in the presidency. First lady Denise Bucumi was flown out of Burundi on a Pilatus plane by the AMREF air ambulance service, according to a source
Bald eagle nest spotted in Cape Cod for first time in 115 years
Bald eagle numbers in Massachusetts have soared so far in 2020, according to state wildlife officials. They described the ascension as “a dramatic uptick,” with more than 70 active nests located
Michelin-starred takeout: Guy Savoy turns to lockdown deliveries
PARIS – It’s not your typical takeout menu, even in Paris: Raw trout in a sour cream followed by quail confit with a cauliflower and almond sauce. Then again, in normal times, three-Michelin-starred chef Guy Savoy doesn’t do delivery. One of the...
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"
Nippon Paint says its new VirusGuard+ paint can destroy human coronaviruses - here's what it actually does, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Using copper ion technology, the paint can destroy viruses and bacteria on walls via "contact killing", Nippon Paint said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Southwest Is a Much Better Pick Now Than American Airlines Stock
Investors looking to play the rebound in airline stocks should pass up AAL stock because the firm's shaky finances will hurt its recovery.
Meghan Markle Is Helping an Animal Welfare Charity Financially Struggling amid the Pandemic
The duchess has been in conversation with her patronage Mayhew, an organization dedicated to keeping homeless individuals and their beloved emotional support dogs together.
Taliban kill 14 Afghan forces days after Eid truce
Taliban yet to officially extend or end cease-fire, resume key talks with government for prisoners' swap
Tyra Banks admits past 'America's Next Top Model' clip where she mocked contestant's teeth makes her 'cringe'
Tyra Banks says she still cringes over her past insensitive comments made on "America's Next Top Model."
Twitter finally lets you schedule tweets
Twitter has updated its desktop app, granting web-users the ability to schedule tweets natively. Previously, users had to resort to more powerful tools like Tweetdeck.
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.
Ongoing Crisis in Mind, Locust Faces Third Degree Interrogation in This Hilarious Clip
A video that has gone viral on Twitter, shows a man holding on to a locust and interrogating it about its motives.
Covid-19 rise in video calling inspires TSB Virtual Bank
TSB Virtual Bank has launched today giving New Zealanders based anywhere in the country an online branch where they can discuss their home lending needs via video call, join the Bank and open accounts.
Crep Protect Releases Video to Spread Social Distancing Message
Filmed on the empty streets of London.
BMW 6 Series GT dropped from UK and Australian markets
BMW 6 Series GT dropped from UK and Australian markets due to demand. The car was not extremely popular in these markets
This four-port portable charging bank is over 20% off today
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How to cancel HBO Max
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Donald Trump escalates Twitter feud by cross-posting blocked message
Trump has been fighting with Twitter all week.
Real-time payments are seeing rapid uptake during the pandemic
The Clearing House's real-time payments network may quickly attract FIs as the pandemic convinces firms to adopt the speedy payment option.
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.
Newmark Capital tipped as buyer of $120m David Jones store
Melbourne-based Newmark Capital has started the ball rolling in post COVID-19 retail property deals.
Hansi Flick wants Bayern Munich to maintain momentum as they face Dusseldorf
The perennial German champions are on course for an eighth successive league title.
Lockdown effect: Core sector output crashes record 38.1% in April
Infra segment hurt the most as cement and steel output tank by more than 80 per cent
Federal government extends ban on large cruise ships operating in Canadian waters until end of October
In March the government barred ships with more than 500 passengers until July 1
Deloitte's call for Virgin emergency cash rejected as liquidity fears rise
The federal government has rejected at least one direct plea from Virgin Australia's administrator Deloitte for emergency funding, raising concerns it might fall into liquidation before new owners are found.
Interview and video: Oklahoma singer-songwriter Kat Lock releases coronavirus quarantine album 'an existence'
With so many significant life changes, the independent musician was able to release this month her latest album, "an existence," a seven-track solo collection that has her tapping into her deepest roots, from her longtime admiration of Fiona Apple to her childhood spent performing with Norman's Sooner Theatre.
Low Q4 growth telling commentary on economic mismanagement of BJP govt: Chidambaram
'We had forecast that GDP for Q4 will touch a new low at below 4 per cent. It has turned out to be worse at 3.1 per cent. It is a telling commentary on the economic management of the BJP government,' he tweeted.
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
Roam close to home: Europe’s tourists play safe in pandemic
Countries hope travel bans will be lifted in time to give their economies a boost
US consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a deep recession.
Microsoft's Windows 10 2004 arrives (but not for everyone right away)
The latest Windows 10 upgrade, released this week, won't immediately show up for everyone; Microsoft is taking its usual gradual approach to rolling out the upgrade.
Could First Solar Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
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Farm sector grows by 5.9% in Q4 of 2019-20; future uncertain due to Covid
As the data relates to pre-Covid lockdown period it does not reflect the real picture of distress which unfolded from April onwards in the sector
Loose Women viewers in shock as Nadia Sawalha calls her friend fat live on air
The ladies were debating how honest to be with your friends
Nissan settles dispute with Tamil Nadu government over unpaid dues of Rs 5000 crore: Report
The Japanese auto major was to receive between Rs 1400 crore (USD 185 million) and Rs 1800 crore (USD 238 million) as per the settlement, said the report.
EU regulator wants more data on malaria drug's use for COVID-19
(Reuters) - Healthcare professionals should closely monitor COVID-19 patients receiving malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for serious side effects, the European health regulator said on Friday, stressing the need for in-depth clinical data on benefits and risks.
'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.
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
Scott Storch Releases First-Ever Single As A Lead Artist With "Fuego Del Calor" Ft. Ozuna & Tyga
Scott Storch recruits Ozuna and Tyga for 'Fuego Del Calor,' the super-producer's first hip hop single as a main artist. It's not secret that Scott Storch is one of the biggest producers in the game. As one of the few true super-producers in hip hop, Scott is responsible for contributing to a ton of ...
Communities show support during final Clap For Carers
People across the country marked the final weekly Clap for Carers.
India-China border dispute controllable, no third-party needed, says Beijing after Donald Trump offers to mediate
Beijing: After US president Donald Trump offered to mediate on India-China border stand-off, China on Friday said that both sides have the ability to properly resolve problems and no "third-party" intervention is required.
Capitalist Hong Kong survives but freedoms take flight
While new national security laws threaten Hong Kong's autonomy and make the financial centre more risky, investors say business will remain the city's life blood.
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 ...
Protecting the Dividend at Any Cost Is a Real Risk to Exxon Mobil Stock
An obsession with maintaining its dividend by racking up debt in these uncertain times is a drag on Exxon Mobil Stock.
HC imposes cost on recreation clubs
They had sought permission to supply liquor to members, guests
Developer offers tenants half-price rent at prime site
Rents are being cut in half in a new office development just south of Sydney's CBD.
Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us 2 Will Be Supported on PS5, Says Report
Unsurprising, but welcome
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.
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”…
Lindsay Lohan Was Almost In 'Ramy' Season 2
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India quarterly growth worst in two decades as lockdown bites
India's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two decades last quarter, government data showed Friday, with warnings of far worse to come as it grapples with the fallout of the world's largest coronavirus lockdown. The figures beat even gloomier forecasts, with Bloomberg News predicting
Report: Darren Till vs. Robert Whittaker targeted for UFC event in July
A middleweight fight between Darren Till and Robert Whittaker has been rebooked.
HCL's acquires Cisco's SON tech for $49 million; to boost 5G tech deployment
The acquisition, which comprises of products and services built on Ciscos SON technology, will help HCL cater to customers in the telecommunications industry as SON has become a major component in the move towards 5G networks, including tier-one communications service providers globally.
'There was this superior attitude': Nine boss lifts lid on NRL negotiations
Nine boss Hugh Marks provides an insight into one of the most turbulent sports rights negotiations in the country's history.
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...
Grants for charities helping children hit by coronavirus
Two county charities have received grants of £2,500.
Newmark Capital tipped as buyer of $120m David Jones store
Melbourne-based Newmark Capital has started the ball rolling in post COVID-19 retail property deals.
Long wait for justice for Peter Ikin's friends as husband charged over death
Frenchman Alexandre Despallieres has been charged with the alleged murder of millionaire music executive Peter Ikin, but he may never make it to trial.
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.
Canopy Growth reports $1.3B fourth-quarter loss, hits reset on strategic focus
Canopy Growth Corp. is rethinking its first-to-every-market strategy after reporting a $1.3-billion loss in its fourth quarter. The Smith Falls, Ont.
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi cars to share more commonality than ever before
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has faced a rough year globally with management upheavals, dropping sales and a flawed sales strategy. This is a major step towards rectifying these issues
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.
3M: Don't Buy This Dividend King And No, COVID-19 Is Not To Blame
MMM is a Dividend King with a 61-year streak of increasing dividends and has been a dividend growth investor favorite. First-quarter results were acceptable and
FG asks India to account for Nigerian ‘beaten to death’
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has asked the Indian authorities to account for the death of one of its citizens in the Asian country.On Thu
Hansi Flick wants Bayern Munich to maintain momentum as they face Dusseldorf
The perennial German champions are on course for an eighth successive league title.
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.
Keeping hope alive: the push to revive the Statement from the Heart
Three years after the signing of the historic Uluru declaration, a fresh push to revive its political momentum is underway.
Govt plan new deal with private hospitals before second wave of coronavirus
The government will seek to negotiate a new deal with private hospitals from the end of June.
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.
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
'I am angry': New Brunswick premier says COVID-19 setback is a wake-up call
In an interview with CTV Atlantic anchor Steve Murphy, New Brunswick premier Blaine Higgs says he feels angry about the province's recent setback, and says it is a wake-up call for all New Brunswick residents.
After Donald Trump silenced, Twitter and White House now fighting tweet war in full public display
After Twitter hid one of the tweets made by Donald Trump behind a public notice, the official White House account is now tweeting the same tweet and is trolling Twitter.
The End of Hong Kong?
The 1997 handover of Hong Kong from Britain to the People’s Republic of China marked the end of Western colonial rule in the region. Optimistic Western policy hands hoped that the final mending of the “unequal treaties,” as they were called by the Chinese Communist Party, would initiate Beijing’s integration
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...
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.
BATSA taking government to court again over cigarettes sales ban under level 3
British American Tobacco SA (BATSA) is heading to court again to challenge government’s not to lift the ban on the sale of tobacco products under level 3 of the Covid-19 coronavirus regulations.
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...
Keeping hope alive: the push to revive the Statement from the Heart
Three years after the signing of the historic Uluru declaration, a fresh push to revive its political momentum is underway.
High Court victory puts keepers of secrets on notice
Australians have a right to know what happened in 1975 and to know what happens in our name today.
2019 Ram 1500 Express Crew Cab review
The Ram 1500 Express Crew Cab is the second most affordable Ram you can buy, and it's competent beyond the price tag, too.
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.
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, ...
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
Sony declares new PS4 games must work on PS5 from July onwards
Sony has declared that upcoming PS4 games will have to have PlayStation 5 compatibility or they will not be allowed to release.
China, India capable of resolving issues through dialogue: Beijinag rejects Trump's mediation offer
Trump said on Wednesday that he was 'ready, willing and able' to 'mediate or arbitrate' the raging border dispute between India and China, amid the continuing standoff between the militaries of the two neighbours at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
ET View: Even before Covid, economy was slumping
The government needs to fix the banks and create a functional bond market. This alone can raise the rate of investment. Gross fixed capital formation as a share of GDP was down to 26% in Q4 of 2019-20, and 26.9% for the year as a whole. Without raising it by six percentage points of GDP, India cannot shed its low growth trap.
PDP Crisis: Members protest, shut party secretariat in Nasarawa
As crisis in the Nasarawa State Chapter of the PDP deepens, supporters and some members of the party Friday protested against the leadership.
Cyclone Amphan: Shah Rukh Khan announces aid initiatives
Cyclone Amphan has claimed 98 lives in West Bengal
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.
Bulgarians Amongs the Citizens with the Biggest Financial Lost amid Pandemic
The citizens of Hungary, Bulgaria, Italy, Greece and Spain suffered biggest financial loss amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Triple H praises seven-year-old WWE superfan raising money for NHS with book
Young Captain Chaos is doing his bit!
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...
Rochelle Humes shows off baby bump as she reaches milestone
Rochelle Humes is glowing is the beautiful picture
VIDEO: Start Your Weekend Right by Watching a Classic Mini Battle an Alfa GTA
Check out this video of a classic Mini going absolutely mental around Goodwood while trying to chase down an Alfa Romeo GTA.
Deloitte's call for Virgin emergency cash rejected as liquidity fears rise
The federal government has rejected at least one direct plea from Virgin Australia's administrator Deloitte for emergency funding, raising concerns it might fall into liquidation before new owners are found.
Team Meets Sisqo in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 5 Finale Photos
The CW dropped a brand new set of photos from the upcoming DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 5 finale, featuring a meeting with Sisqo and the return of Courtney Ford.
Sharks confirm signing of Bulls back Libbok
The Sharks have announced the signing of utility back Manie Libbok on a two-year deal.
Why Netflix's 'Space Force' Never Mentions Trump by Name
"Our hope is the actual guy who is running the Space Force is going to enjoy this the most," said co-creator Greg Daniels
Hotels report 82% drop in occupancy; recovery unlikely before September
The other key parameter ADR (average daily rate) has come down sharply as well. For instance, the average room rate for a branded hotel in April was Rs 4,113 per night, which was 27 per cent lower than the ADR in the same month last year
Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet
WASHINGTON — Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about “glorifying violence.
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 ...
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.
'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.
Dan Scavino Goes to War with Censors: 'Twitter Is Full of Shit'
White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Dan Scavino fired back at Twitter for censoring a tweet from President Donald Trump.
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COVID-19: HM Amit Shah meets PM Narendra Modi; briefs on CMs' views on lockdown
Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday discussed the next phase of lockdown with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he shared the views of some chief ministers that lifting restrictions altogether at
Nutanix: Strong Subscription Revenue Proves Bull Thesis
Nutanix reported revenue and billings growth of 11% during the quarter, though subscription revenue grew an impressive 55% and represents ~82% of total revenue.
BMW gives 5 Series more electric options
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China rejects Trump's call to mediate on standoff with India
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Ontario records another day with more than 300 new COVID-19 cases
For a second straight day, Ontario has recorded more than 300 new cases of COVID-19 after reporting a dip in patients earlier this week.
Biden: Trump 'calling for violence against American citizens'
Former Vice President Joe Biden accused President Trump of calling for violence against Americans on Friday after he threatened to deploy the military and denounced "thugs" in Minneapolis amid
Consumer Spending Fell 14% In April, Led By Much Lower Food Expenses
Disposable incomes rose by 13%, lifted by federal coronavirus relief efforts, but a lot of this extra cash ended up in savings accounts.
With New Vehicles on the Horizon, Ford Stock Is Back in Gear
Ford's Mustang Mach-E will give Tesla a run for its money, plus the Bronco and F-150 will get fans excited again
Bank credit shrinks 1.2% in April, gross bank credit falls to Rs 91.53 trn
Loans in the retail segment contracted 2.5 per cent to Rs 24.90 trillion
Delhi Favours Places That Have Large Gatherings To Remain Closed: Minister
Delhi Government is of view that places, where large gatherings take place, should remain closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain said on Friday.
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.
How to copy iPhone contacts to a PC
Need to transfer your iPhone contacts to your PC for a backup or to import them to Gmail or Outlook? Here's how to do it for free, without iTunes.
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.
Rihanna told she would be a 'one-hit wonder' at start of career but proved critics wrong
The Umbrella singer was reminiscing on her musical career when she revealed that some people were not convinced by her musical talents 15 years ago
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...
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.
Black CNN reporter arrested on air at protests over George Floyd killing
Journalist Omar Jimenez had just shown a protester being arrested when Minneapolis police officers surrounded him, without giving a reason
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus as ex-Swansea City, Liverpool and Celtic manager opens up on his suffering
Rodgers has spoken about the symptoms he experienced after testing positive for Covid-19
BREAKING: KFC to reopen 200 restaurants - with 350 open for takeaways
The fast-food giant says it will bring the number of outlets that have reopened to 700 - but warned customers that things will look different, with staff set to serve them from behind plastic screens
‘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".
PM, HM working on revised lockdown strategy
PM, HM working on revised lockdown strategy Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah are in a huddle as they deliberate over the strategy out of lockdown as its fourth phase draws to a close this week. The escalation in numbers might prove to be a big worry as the country reported 7,467 […]
Driver runs over man at George Floyd demonstration in Denver
A driver in Denver appeared to intentionally hit a man protesting the death of George Floyd during a demonstration, disturbing video shows.
Colombia ELN rebels would back U.N. ceasefire, urge government to join
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN) would be willing to participate in a global three-month ceasefire being discussed at the United Nations to contain the spread of coronavirus, the head of its negotiating team said.
Should You Wait to Upgrade to the Chromecast Ultra 2
Should you wait for the 2nd generation of Google's Chromecast? Or go ahead to buy the first generation? Find out in this guide.
UK Sought 'New Entrants' in 5G Networks Amid Huawei Approval, US-China Trade Tensions - Downing Street
The news comes after unconfirmed reports in UK media cited anonymous sources in Whitehall, who said the government may phase out the Chinese tech giant's role in...
Australia's back in business - but nothing is usual
As the lockdown lifts, pubs, restaurants, tourism operators and funeral homes are all changing the way they operate.
Arrow Video Bringing Vin Diesel Creature Feature ‘Pitch Black’ to 4K Ultra HD This Summer!
Arrow Video breaks into the 4K Ultra HD arena with the upcoming release of Pitch Black, the horror/sci-fi movie from 2000 that introduced us to Vin Diesel‘s Richard B. Riddick. The character, a Furyan convict-turned-antihero monster-slayer, subsequently appeared in 2004’s The Chronicles of Riddick and 2013’s Riddick. A fourth film is currently in the works. […]
Aviation regulator says locusts a threat to flight ops, issues guidelines
India is battling the worst desert locust invasion in more than 21 years
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...
Govt lowers GDP growth rates for Q1, Q2 and Q3 in revised data
GDP growth has now been revised to 4.4 per cent in Q2 compared to 5.09 per cent earlier
Redcape Hotel to reopen pubs as restrictions taper off
Listed pub group Redcape says its primed to reopen its doors on Monday, with new-look properties and changes to how it serves customers in the post-pandemic era.
7 Stocks to Buy to Ride the Vegan Wave
Plant-based foods have become big business in America. And these food stocks to buy show that America is crazy about meatless alternatives.
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.
"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...
Switchfoot Cover Frank Ocean, Vampire Weekend and Harry Styles on New EP
The alt rocks selected tracks from chart-toppers and indie greats for newest project
The best deals to expect during Amazon Prime Day 2020
Prime Day 2020 is reportedly coming up in September. Here's how to prepare and what types of deals to expect during Amazon's biggest shopping event.
German government fails to agree on green hydrogen strategy
BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany’s government on Friday failed to agree on a national hydrogen (H2) strategy, with ministers divided over proposed capacity and implementation times for the long-awaited plan to help decarbonise the economy and cut carbon dioxide emissions.
Is international travel allowed yet? See when Spain, Mexico, Italy, UK plan to reopen borders
Spain has announced that it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists in July and Mexico will start reopening in June. See when others will follow.
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
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.
Three wounded in shootout in Kiev suburb, 20 detained
Dozens of people, some armed with what appeared to be hunting rifles, clashed in broad daylight on Friday in a residential suburb outside the capital Kiev, and at least three people were wounded, according to officials. The violence, captured in amateur footage taken from surrounding apartment blocks
Nigerians to pay stamp duties on ATM printouts, some WhatsApp messages – FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) revealed that Nigerians will now pay stamp duties on some WhatsApp messages, SMS, and messages via any electronic platform acknowledging receipt of funds. Stamp duties will also be paid by
Ireland’s leading Olympic hope may retire unless government relax rules
Two-time world rowing champion Sanita Puspure fears her hopes of gold in Tokyo could be ruined by lockdown policies.
Aidan O'Brien outlines plans for star mare Magical ahead of horse racing's return
The daughter of Galileo was a popular winner of the Qipco Champion Stakes on British Champions Day at Ascot in October
High Court victory puts keepers of secrets on notice
Australians have a right to know what happened in 1975 and to know what happens in our name today.
You Can Immediately Save $50 on Apple’s Latest iPad, Pay Just $279
Apple's latest seventh-generation iPad is currently seeing a $50 discount, which means you can pick it up for just $279.
Prices of certain imports such as rice ‘expected to rise’
Bonakele says although prices of essential goods spiked as a result of panic buying, they have since stabilized.
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.
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
Zaira Wasim deletes Twitter, Instagram accounts after being trolled
Actress was being trolled for quoting the Quran
Celtic star Christopher Jullien taking inspiration from Michael Jordan and Last Dance documentary
Jullien was a key man as Celts ensured the Premiership trophy remained in Glasgow’s east end
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.
African Union chief condemns US police killing of George Floyd
The head of the African Union Commission has condemned the killing by police of an unarmed black man in the US state of Minnesota which has sparked protests across the country.
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.
Tommy Smith departs Sunderland after only three months
Sunderland have confirmed defender Tommy Smith is leaving the club after his short-term deal expired
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
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.
Efforts still underway to get Iran to release black boxes from downed Ukrainian airliner: Garneau
Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was hit by two Iranian missiles shortly after takeoff from Tehran airport, killing all 176 on board, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents
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.
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.
Pakistan resumes int’l flight operations from Saturday
ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Friday announced that Pakistan will resume international flight operations from May 30 (Saturday).“As per decision of the federal government, th
13 Lucky Men Who Have Been Linked to Nina Dobrev
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Microsoft's Windows 10 2004 arrives (but not for everyone right away)
The latest Windows 10 upgrade, released this week, won't immediately show up for everyone; Microsoft is taking its usual gradual approach to rolling out the upgrade.
National team members to get discount but face allowance cut
The allowance reduction is a 'hard decision to make,' says Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez
Fiery Atlanta rally among US protests of George Floyd death
Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Friday, as his case renewed anger over others involving African Americans, police, and race relations. Protests were largely peaceful as demonstrators marched in the streets from Los Angeles to New York, but in Atlanta, demonstrators set a police …
Identical twins who were former gang members quit, turn millionaires
Sam and Steve Nico Williams, a 38-year-old set of twins have dropped their gang lifestyle and focused on building their own business which has been successful
Bricks and slaughter as CBDs turn to ghost towns
Billions of dollars are up in smoke in the office heartlands of Australia's biggest cities after workers fled to escape the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus, leaving investors wondering if the sector can ever regain its reputation as a defensive yield play.
Madhuri Dixit Says She Will Resume Shooting Her Netflix Series When Things Return To Normalcy
In a recent interview, Madhuri Dixit shared the questions she asks herself before choosing a script, and revealed that she had started shooting for her Netflix series before the lockdown.
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.
Franchise cricket's best buys for the coming season
Non-contact sports' resumption of training has brought with it a sense of anticipation for next season starting on time and franchise's have been busy reinforcing their squads.
Man poisons father for causing misfortune
A Gokwe man poisoned his biological father after accusing of causing misfortunes in his life.Justine Chakauya (28) of Village 15A, Musadzi Village, Chireya in G...
Urgent Need To Plug Information Gaps On Clinical Covid Infections
The lack of detail on the transmission of Covid-19 in clinical environments will send shudders through the health workforce, says the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.
British American Tobacco contests South African lockdown ban
British American Tobacco South Africa says a continued ban on legal cigarette sales threatens the sector and the livelihoods it supports
Ukraine to strengthen contribution to int'l security – Zelensky
Zelensky congratulated Ukrainian peacekeepers and veterans of peacekeeping operations on International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
Redcape Hotel to reopen pubs as restrictions taper off
Listed pub group Redcape says its primed to reopen its doors on Monday, with new-look properties and changes to how it serves customers in the post-pandemic era.
Independent schools to overtake Catholic system as second-biggest sector in NSW
Independently-run schools are the fastest-growing sector in NSW, thanks in part to a boom in Islamic colleges.
Kaduna CAN suggests how to worship in Pandemic
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter has assured the state government that it has adopted
NRL keeps Origin, grand final exclusivity up sleeve for next TV deal
The NRL has kept an ace up its sleeve as it prepares to return to the negotiation table with Nine in the next 18 months.
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...
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.
Police chiefs across US condemn officers involved in George Floyd death
Some police officers have spoken out about the actions of their fellow officers involved in the death of Floyd.
TECNO’s Spark Talent Hunt is back, bigger and better
TECNO is bringing back a new edition of the Spark Talent Hunt and considering TECNO’s track record, it is going to be better and bigger than the last edition.
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’.
Twitter finally lets you schedule tweets
Twitter has updated its desktop app, granting web-users the ability to schedule tweets natively. Previously, users had to resort to more powerful tools like Tweetdeck.
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.
Microsoft shares new screenshots for Microsoft Flight Simulator, focusing on the Boeing 747 aircraft
Microsoft has released a new set of community screenshots from the Alpha build of Microsoft Flight Simulator, focusing on the Boeing 747 aircraft.
The problem with 'shielding' people from coronavirus? It's almost impossible
We can’t simply ‘cocoon’ our most vulnerable when they rely on others for care and services, say public health academics Devi Sridhar and Yasmin Rafiei
Harvest Moon: One World reveals box art, is headed to PS4 and Switch this fall
Publisher Natsume has confirmed that the next release in the charmin' farmin' Harvest Moon series will arrive on PS4 in North America this fall, alongside the previously announced Nintendo Switch release.Natsume confirmed the NA localisatio...
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...
‘When the looting starts, the shooting starts’: Trump threatens to call military into Minneapolis
President Trump early Friday threatened to “get the job done right” to control the violent Minneapolis protests if the city’s mayor doesn’t “get his act...
Long wait for justice for Peter Ikin's friends as husband charged over death
Frenchman Alexandre Despallieres has been charged with the alleged murder of millionaire music executive Peter Ikin, but he may never make it to trial.
US President Donald Trump threatens to repeal Section 230, US law protecting social media companies, after Twitter blocks his tweet for rule violation
US President Donald Trump has threatened to repeal Section 230, which provides protection to social media companies in America after Twitter blocked one of his tweets for rule violations.
Minneapolis protests spread to other cities across the US, including Birmingham
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Bandits kill 15 in fresh Katsina attacks
Olaide Oyelude, Katsina. Fifteen people were reportedly killed in Faskari and Sabuwa local government areas of Katsina State in a deadly attack by bandits who stormed communities in the two counci...
40,000 migrants in Kozhikode waiting to return home
Six more special trains to be operated for stranded workers
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.
LIVE:Trudeau to announce more funds to help remote Indigenous communities respond to COVID-19
This new funding is on top of the $305-million Indigenous Community Support Fund, which the federal government created in March to help First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities prepare for and cope with the pandemic
Bonfire of dead rules to drive Australia's recovery
Over-regulation risks a "meandering" economy that will struggle to re-employ Australians who have lost their jobs.
Lebanon has scant chance of getting IMF aid, Geagea says
BEIRUT: Lebanon has scant chance of securing badly needed aid from the International Monetary Fund as the government fails to enact reforms demanded by donors to address its financial crisis, opposition politician Samir Geagea said on Friday. “Unfortunately, (matters) are going from bad to worse,” he said. “It could, in my opinion, reach social unrest, and social violence.”
May 29: Five years of Buhari, a waste – Secondus
National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has described the five years’ administration Buhari
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.
Emma Jaye Wonders If She’s In A ‘Nightmare Or Dream Come True’ In New Song ‘Overtime’
Emma Jaye just released a new song and it contains an easter egg for her grandmother 'Baby Jane' Holzer.
Reality check for hot city fringe office markets
Vacancy in city fringe office markets is expected to almost double by the end of next year.
Minneapolis erupts for third night as protests spread, Trump vows retaliation
Violent demonstrations erupted for a third night in Minneapolis on Thursday, as protesters — outraged over the death of an unarmed African American man in police custody — torched a city police
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.
Mississippi mayor flouts calls to resign over Floyd comments
PETAL, Miss. — A Mississippi mayor who sparked outrage when he said he “didn’t see anything unreasonable” about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody is resisting calls to resign, including from his own town's board of aldermen.
Covid-19 could Lead to Loss of $ 8500 Billion in Global Output: Secretary General -
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic may cause unimaginable catastrophe and may lead to severe
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 ...
Brookfield open to working with other Virgin bidders
Brookfield is back in the Virgin race. A big weekend of negotiations loom, but only two bidders can be allowed to go past Monday.
U.N. expert: Repatriation of North Korea workers delayed amid COVID-19
May 29 (UPI) -- A member of the United Nations Panel of Experts of the U.N. Security Council says North Korea may have delayed the repatriation of state-sanctioned guest workers from overseas.
Tobias Moers: Engine king of Mercedes takes wheel at Aston Martin
AMG chief is ‘diametric opposite’ of ‘nice’ predecessor Andy Palmer
Get an intimate tour of Lisa Waup's artist studio on Instagram Live
In collaboration with the NGV, Indigenous artist Lisa Waup is opening up her studio for a virtual tour.
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.
Govt will pay you up to Rs 4 lakh for your suggestions to improve Aarogya Setu app; details inside
The bug bounty program is open for anybody and everybody, including researchers and Aarogya Setu users, until June 26, 2020.
Keeping hope alive: the push to revive the Statement from the Heart
Three years after the signing of the historic Uluru declaration, a fresh push to revive its political momentum is underway.
Report: 6 months in, Apple TV+ and Disney+ are both flying high
Apple TV+ and Disney+ are two of the newcomers to the streaming market but six months in they're doing great, according to a new report.
Review: Mike DelGuidice releases amazing 'Where Do the Heroes Go?'
Mike DelGuidice of the Billy Joel tribute band Big Shot and from Billy Joel's live band has released his poignant solo single
Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game
WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.
Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson call for murder charges against Minneapolis police officers
The Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson each traveled to Minneapolis on Thursday, where they called for four city police officers to face murder charges in the death of George Floyd, a black man who died this week while in police custody.
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...
Microsoft and Google collaborate on bringing Windows Spellcheck to Chromium-based browsers
Microsoft, in collaborationg with Google, brings the Windows Spellcheck feature to Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
Auto index outperforms benchmark Sensex for second straight month
In the past two months, M&M has rallied 55%, while Hero MotoCorp soared 46% followed by Escorts (up 37%) and Bajaj Auto (up 32%)
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.
After several deaths on special trains, Piyush Goyal urges people to travel ‘only when necessary’
The Railways sought cooperation from all passengers, saying safety is their biggest concern.
Fire sweeps through crowded Cameroonian prison
Firefighters backed up by police were able to contain the blaze and stop it spreading beyond New Bell jail, which sits in a densely populated neighbourhood of the commercial capital, close to the cent
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...
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.
South Korea re-imposes some social restrictions to combat new virus cases
The new cases – mostly centered in the Seoul metropolitan area where half the South Korean population lives – prompts officials to strengthen social distancing rules that were eased on May 6
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...
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
USDA’s SNAP Benefits Can Used In 25 States, DC To Buy Groceries From Amazon
SNAP benefits will now work for buying groceries on Amazon and other associated partners in up to 25 states.
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 ...
ICC allows Laurent Gbagbo to leave Belgium
Gbagbo and his deputy Charles Ble Goude were both cleared of crimes against humanity a year ago, eight years after the former West African strongman's arrest and transfer to the Hague-based court.
YouTube CEO responds to Trump order threatening web protections
The order calls for new regulations to limit liability protections enjoyed by social-media companies if they “engage in censoring or any political conduct.”
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...
CVS is testing driverless vehicles in Houston for safe, socially distanced medical deliveries
Self-driving startup Nuro announced that it will deliver prescriptions autonomously to residents in parts of one Texas city. A boon for social distancing.
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.
Coronavirus: FG asks hotels, schools to get ready for isolation of COVID-19 patients
Speaking at the briefing of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Thursday, Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, asked schools and hotels to be prepared.
Worley to provide EPC services for consumer-plastics-to-BTX plant in U.S.
Worley (North Sydney, Australia) will provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for Encina’s (Houston) consumer-plastics-to benzene
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
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.
ASB Quarterly Economic Forecast: Fast and furious
New Zealand is emerging out of lockdown into a very different world to the one we all heralded in at the start of the year, and although for us the health crisis may be easing, the economic one is only just starting.
Big Campaign to Provide Employment to Migrant, CM Yogi's move Benefits more than 11 Lakhs -
Large populations have been affected by the prolonged lockdown in the country due to coronavirus infection. Among them also the
DC Appeals Court Dumps Lawsuit Claiming Multiple Tech Companies Are Engaged In An Anti-Conservative Conspiracy
Early last year, a federal court dumped a lawsuit filed by alt-right figureheads Laura Loomer and Freedom Watch (Larry Klayman's...
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...
Lockdown woes: Bengal migrants travel with co-passenger's dead body for over 20 hours
The passengers sought help from Odisha police at two places but they were reportedly not entertained.
Urban commuters wary of using public transport when lockdown measures relaxed; private vehicles, solo ridership preferred, finds survey
In the times of social distancing, public transport would not be preferred for the next few months, said respondents in a survey
Taylor Swift Fans Blast A Food Chain For Taking A Sly Dig At Singer’s Songs; Swifties Scream 'No More Whoppers'
When a Twitter user took to Twitter to ask Burger King which was their favourite Taylor Swift song, their reply didn’t seem to go down well with Swifties
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...
Concern for Man Utd as risk of losing talented ace to Chelsea still high as he weighs up options
New £30,000-a-week deal on the table...
Vande Bharat Phase II: MEA ropes in private airlines, opens land borders
The MEA spokesperson said as of today, 45,216 Indians have returned. These include 8,069 migrant workers, 7,656 students and 5,107 professionals
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.
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.
'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
Budget deficit hits $40b and still rising
The federal budget deficit had blown out to $40 billion by the end of April, as coronavirus emergency spending began to kick in and tax revenue was squeezed.
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, . . .
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.
The London flat a raffle firm is STILL struggling to give away: East End property will now come with a £30k Land Rover - but ticket sales are still way off target
A property raffle has added a £30,000 car to its original prize pot of a £500,000 London flat in a bid to tempt more customers to purchase tickets.
'People all across this country are enraged and rightly so': Biden reacts to George Floyd's 'brutal death' and calls it a reminder of systemic racism
"Everyday African Americans go about their lives with constant anxiety and trauma of wondering, 'Will I be next?'" the former vice president said.
Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus
RENESSE, Netherlands — You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators
Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in
Lionel Messi names his priority signing to ensure renewal at Barcelona
Messi names his priority signing for the summer in Barcelona. On the 26th of May, Borussia Dortmund faced Bayern Munich at the Signal Iduna Park and the cl...
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
Rising US job losses stoke fears of lasting economic damage amid pandemic
The numbers are extraordinarily high by historical standards, economists have warned.
Lagos BRT increases fares by 50%
Samson Folarin Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Primero Transport Services Limited, operators of the Bus Rapid Transport, have said fares will increase by about 50 per cent. The compan...
After speaking with Shah, Goa CM hints, lockdown may be extended by 15 days
He told the media that after speaking with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, he felt that the lockdown may be extended for another 15 days. We however demand that there should be some more relaxations.
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...
‘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.
Mother of Louisville police shooting victim calls for peace
Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down the front door. No drugs were found in the home.
Donald Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row
Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting Twitter, after the US President was embodied in a fact-checking row with the social media company. US president, Donald Trump threatened to close down social media platforms, a
EastEnders trailer hints at secrets, lies and death in special episode
The new EastEnders trailer has hinted secrets and lies will be unveiled as well as a potential death in next week's special episode.
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.
Access Bank plans more loans for health care - The Nation Nigeria
Access Bank Plc is set to disburse loans through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) credit support scheme to boost the pharmaceutical and healthcare...
‘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.
Stick or twist? Investors face coronavirus-induced property dilemma
LONDON (Reuters) - The coronavirus pandemic has emptied offices and shuttered shops but filled warehouses and highlighted demand for work-from-home spaces, leaving investors wondering if they should flee real estate or double down on their bets.
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.
US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China today: Donald Trump
In the past few weeks, Trump has been very critical and vocal of China’s inability to control the spread of the novel coronavirus within its territory.
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.
Registrar hacked court computer to create fake intervention order
A judicial registrar hacked into a court's computer system and created a false intervention order against a friend's ex-partner, and entered a magistrate's identification to have it issued.
Mother of Louisville police shooting victim calls for peace
Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down the front door. No drugs were found in the home.
French carmaker Renault to take extreme measures on costs, cuts 14,000 jobs
Top official admits that manufacturer had been spending way too much, plans 10% job cuts
Beijing hardens resolve to defy US, even while calling for cooperation
Ignoring threats from Washington, China stripped another layer of autonomy from Hong Kong on Thursday, plowing ahead with a plan that would ban any form of dissent deemed subversive in the territory reclaimed from Britain more than two decades ago.
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,...
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 . . .
People Are Livid At The YouTuber Who Secretly ‘Rehomed’ Her Adopted Son With Autism
Myka Stauffer is in hot water after she released a video revealing that she secretly rehomed her adopted son with autism that she had built her brand on.
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...
Flag Day: Dapitan’s Rizal museum raises banner for COVID-19 frontliners
‘This year, our display of flags takes on a greater meaning,’ says the Museo ni Rizal-Dapitan, echoing the National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Ponmagal Vandhal Movie Review: Jyotika’s film encourages rape survivors to speak up
Debutant director JJ Fredrick’s Ponmagal Vandhal starring Jyotika delivers a strong message about the judicial system, sexual abuse and the trauma that survivors go through. Apart from a few flaws in the screenplay, the film touches upon a sensitive topic that the country doesn’t quite pay heed to.
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
LFC want games at Anfield; Klopp will send message to fans to avoid congregating outside
Liverpool will tell the Premier League they want to play their remaining four home games at Anfield and not at neutral venues, as was discussed yesterday. A hybrid system was proposed for the June …
Woman sets herself ablaze after husband refuses to buy smartphone
She was later admitted to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries on Thursday.
Coronavirus: Chaos, protests at Delhi-Gurugram border after Haryana government seals it
Several commuters, mostly on cycles, lodged protests after some of the cars were reportedly allowed to pass through the barricades unchecked.
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).
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.
Bill Clinton rebuffs claims he partied with Epstein on the billionaire’s ‘Pedophile Island’
Bill Clinton has shot down claims he visited Jeffrey Epstein's notorious 'Pedophile Island', as new documentary names him and Prince Andrew
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.
Public Prosecutor files appeal against Joaquim Forn’s work release
The Prosecutor’s Office claims Forn has effectively been granted level 3 status “on the sly” and that the Catalan leader hasn’t learnt to “respect the law”
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?
No talks between Modi-Trump on border row with China: Govt sources
The clarification came after Trump said that he spoke to Modi over India's ongoing border row with China in Eastern Ladakh
The High Note review – a romantic comedy without romance or comedy
Young love has never seemed more lifeless than it does as this dreary drama lurches towards its nauseating finale
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...
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.
Flagged Tweets: Trump signs executive order targeting social media
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 dubi...
Premier League clubs preparing for swap deal transfer market as big fees snubbed
PLUS: Two Arsenal players among stars on special MTV Cribs series; EFL League One vote hangs on a knife edge; and Barcelona star rejects Juventus switch
MAPPED | SA’s 14 Covid-19 hotspots – and the areas emerging as new hotspots
The number of Covid-19 hotspots has risen to 14, as seven new districts have shown higher numbers of coronavirus cases, leading to them being reclassified by the Department of Health.
Forget imaginary conversations with Modi, Trump didn't even know India-China share a border
On Friday morning, US President Donald Trump claimed to have had conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Indo-China border issue.
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...
Ancient Mass Extinction Tied To Ozone Loss, Warming Climate
Iwastheone shares a report from Science Magazine: The end of the Devonian period, 359 million years ago, was an eventful time: Fish were inching out of the ocean, and fernlike forests were advancing on land. The world was recovering from a mass extinction 12 million years earlier, but the climate w...
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 -...
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.
Police precinct in flames in US protest over death of black man
Sympathy protests also erupted in other cities
Boris Johnson Gets a Hong Kong Reality Check
Britain can no longer put business first in its dealings with Beijing. China’s new national security law for Hong Kong demands a broader response
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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
Meeting planned: Chelsea and Juventus could consider various swap deal options aside for €40m star
Number of potential deals on agenda...
Peter Siddle ends 15-year stint with Victoria, signs up with Tasmanian Tigers
Siddle, who bid adieu to international cricket in December last year after snaring 221 wickets in 67 Tests, said he would look to
Cop who attended lion attack on Aussie zookeeper says call out 'absolutely harrowing'
"I have never come across a job like this in my career."
Southwestern Energy: Bullish On Gas Prices, But Clarity On 2021 Hedges Needed
The natural gas markets are poised to rally substantially, as production is declining, while the summer is expected to be abnormally warm. SWN follows a rolling
Colts hoping their lucrative gamble on Rivers pays off
Earlier this offseason, the Indianapolis Colts went all in on a 38-year-old quarterback they believe can make them a title contender.
Gaffe: Red faces in MHA as whiskey photo uploaded on it's official Facebook page
The other photographs showed NDRF men in orange gear removing an uprooted tree in Deulpur area of Howrah.
Shohei Ohtani quickly attracts big following on Instagram
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani made a splash on social media Thursday with the launch of an official Instagram account, instantly gaining a large number
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.
On this day in sport: Man Utd win first European Cup, Halladay's perfect game
May 29 is a meaningful date in Manchester United's illustrious history, as well as being a memorable one for Roy Halladay and John Stockton.
Mum's desperate plea to catch man who raped her young daughter
Her mum said she 'cannot understand how someone would take advantage of a young girl with learning difficulties.'
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.
At least 7 shot, 1 critically, during Breonna Taylor protest in Louisville
At least seven people were shot, one critically, in Louisville, Ky. Thursday night during a protest over the fatal police shooting of a black woman in her home in March, the Louisville Metro Police confirmed.
Ben Te’o looms as Broncos saviour with starting back row on the sidelines
Ben Te’o looms as the answer to Brisbane’s backrower shortage after captain Alex Glenn was the latest to fall following a nasty leg injury in Thursday’s heavy NRL loss to Parramatta.
'Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts': Trump threatens to send in National Guard in response to protests over George Floyd's death
"I can't stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis," the president tweeted, blaming Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
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.
Ruling on plea of sugar mill owned by Sharifs reserved
The plea pertains to the SECP's non registration of the mill's shares.
Rachel Lindsay Says She Doesn’t Think Hannah Brown Will Change After N-Word Scandal – Here’s Why!
Hannah Brown has been in hot water over singing the N-word during an IG Live session and continues to receive criticism even after she apologized and
'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.
Employers slam Victorian Premier's office lockdown
Daniel Andrews has banned workers from returning to offices until at least July.
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...
Michigan State University Network Breached In Ransomware Attack
Netwalker ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operators have reportedly breached Michigan State University's network, threatening to leak private files to the public if they don't pay a ransom in time. BleepingComputer reports: A countdown timer on the attacker's website shows that the university has ab...
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...
Neimeth’s share price rises by 114.6% in 2 months
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc’s share price rose by 9.57 per cent to N1.03 per share on Thursday at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)....
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
A 'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie sequel is on the way
After 'Sonic the Hedgehog' pulled in over $300 million at the box office this spring, Paramount and Sega are working on a sequel.
Did Xi Jinping create tension in Ladakh to mask domestic troubles, strengthen grip on Hong Kong?
Ladakh tension engineered by aggressive Chinese military has got the attention of the UN and the US among others. It also shifted the focus from coronavirus-induced problems of China and Hong Kong protests as Xi Jinping regime passed a law to change its character.
This video shows a fan remaster of the classic Diablo 2 game in Unreal Engine 4
YouTuber 'Upside Down' is currently working on a fan remaster of Diablo 2 in Unreal Engine 4.
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 . . .
15 runs bana kar out ho jaega: Shikhar Dhawan recalls being sledged by Pakistan fans in 2015 World Cup
India opener Shikhar Dhawan has revealed that he was sledged by Pakistan fans ahead of his side's 2015 World Cup clash against the arch-rivals.
The government has announced it will refund $721 million it claimed as part of its unlawful 'robodebt' scheme
The federal government has announced it will scrap its controversial ‘robodebt’ scheme, which attempted to automatically claw back alleged overpayments to social security recipients, and will refund $721 million to those who already paid.
The great Gadsby makes America grate again
In her new show Douglas, comedian Hannah Gadsby challenges the audience to unpack their own prejudices.
Top 5 films: what's new in streaming
No lover of movies ought to miss these five classics.
Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game
WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.
Actors Faryal Mehmood, Daniyal Raheal tie the knot
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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...
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.
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.
Weekly Sentiment Indicators Improving
33.07% of respondents in AAII's weekly sentiment survey reported as bullish this week, up from 29% last week. After the 1.17-percentage point decline to 42.13%
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
GDP growth likely be at 3.6% in Jan-Mar quarter, says Care Ratings; govt to release data today evening
The country's GDP growth is likely to be at 3.6 percent in January-March 2020 as economic activity came to a complete halt due to the countrywide lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus outbreak, says a report
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday 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.
Watford captain Troy Deeney says his family were abused online after decision to not return to training
Watford captain Troy Deeney said his family have suffered personal and online abuse, after his decision not to return to training last week. Deeney, 31, has declined to take part in the resumption of training, after the stoppage due to the Covid-19 pandemic, citing his...
The great Gadsby makes America grate again
In her new show Douglas, comedian Hannah Gadsby challenges the audience to unpack their own prejudices.
COVID-19: AMCON seeks aviation sector bailout - Premium Times Nigeria
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has asked the federal government to bailout the aviation sector...........
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...
Google sends 1755 warnings to accounts targeted by state-backed attackers
WHO spoofs surge during coronavirus outbreak.
When Kareena Kapoor Snubbed Karan Johar At An Event Post Their Fallout Over Kal Ho Naa Ho!
A few days ago, Kareena Kapoor Khan wished her filmmaker Karan Johar with a sweet post on his birthday. However, do you folks know that there was a time when KJo-Bebos friendship hit a rough patch? In his memoir, An Unsuitable Boy, Karan revealed that he and Kareena had a major fallout during Kal Ho Na Ho.
Claims about re-allocation of Niger Delta resources to northeast are false - CNDC
The CNDC in a statement signed by its convener, Ebiowei ThankGod on Thursday, May 28, said the allegation is an attempt by mischief makers to demean NSA Monguno
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.
Emmerdale's Eden Taylor-Draper reveals backlash ahead for Belle as her affair with Jamie is exposed
Andrea has actually known for a while about Jamie's affair
High risk of T20 World Cup being postponed but optimistic about India series: Cricket Australia
CA chief executive remained uncertain about the big-ticket event going ahead due to the global travel restrictions in place in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 may cause hunger, famine, $8.5 trn loss in global output: UN chief
Guterres told the high-level meeting that the UN is asking for immediate, collective action in six critically important areas to deal with the crisis
Mitron app crosses 5mn downloads despite ambiguity around privacy, security
Growing criticism for TikTok over violent content on the platform paves way for the Mitron app to shot into spotlight as an Indian alternative to the Chinese app
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.
365 days after ‘O to Ge’ revolution in Kwara
BY OLUKAYODE THOMAS In Kwara’s 53-year history, few politicians have offered to serve the state like Governor Abdulrasaq. From contesting to be the State’s Governor to Senator, Abdulrasaq has offered to
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.
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
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 . . .
Rumour Has It: Barca and Madrid to battle for Napoli's Fabian, Inter target Lacazette
LaLiga's two powerhouse clubs are reportedly going head-to-head for Fabian Ruiz.
Police: Tulane football player arrested after punching girl
ZACHARY, La. (AP) — 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. Zachary...
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
FG to use hotels, schools as isolation centres
Our Reporters The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said the Federal Government would require hotels and school dormitories as quarantine and isolation centres because of shortage of hospit...
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
Haryana CM Khattar calls paddy order an advisory, Congress asks him to apologise to farmers
Although sensing the mood of farmers, the government had relaxed the conditions two days back, it still won’t allow paddy cultivation on panchayat land which is normally hired by small and marginal farmers.
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,...
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
(This May 28 story, adds dropped word “Smart” in paragraph 4 and corrects designation in paragraph 12 to nurse, not doctor)
China readies National Security Law to strip Hong Kong of its autonomy, allow Beijing's intelligence agencies to formally enter island city
While the Chinese government broadly abided by Sino-British Joint Declaration for the first decade or so after the handover, it has, in recent years, tried to tighten its grip over the island city.
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
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.
Triple murder case: High drama outside Tejashwi Yadav’s home as police say no to Gopalganj visit
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav left his Patna residence on Friday to meet kin of victims in Gopalganj case. The RJD leader was, however, stopped by the police for violating lockdown.
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.
Ranvir Singh is 'slapped down' by GMB guest over Dominic Cummings row
The Good Morning Britain host was corrected by Iain Dale
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...
Reappraising Ugwuanyi’s five-year stewardship amid Covid-19
Gov. Ugwuanyi has ensured an enduring peace in the state, a cherished feat that has made it possible for the state’s political leaders to unite and....
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.
Zaira Wasim Leaves Twitter And Instagram After Controversial Tweet Justifying Locust Attacks by Using a Verse From Holy Quran
Zaira Wasim used a verse from the holy Quran to justify the locust attacks in India. After facing a backlash, she deleted her accounts from both Instagram and Twitter.
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
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.
Google To Enable the Chrome Anti-Notification Spam System in July 2020
Google announced this week plans to enable its new anti-notification spam system in Chrome over the summer, with the release of Chrome 84, on July 12, 2020. From a report: Known internally as the "quieter notification permission UI," this Chrome component works by blocking sites from showing notific...
Registrar hacked court computer to create fake intervention order
A judicial registrar hacked into a court's computer system and created a false intervention order against a friend's ex-partner, and entered a magistrate's identification to have it issued.
Indian Gov't Sources Deny Trump's Claim He Talked to Modi Over Border Stand-off With China
New Delhi (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate between India and China in the ongoing border stand-off, but India refused the offer the...
Delayed deliveries from Sephora upset customers
The thrill that came after scoring bargains at Sephora's biannual Beauty Pass Sale that took place from May 5 to 7 turned to frustration for some, after their orders were delayed. More than 35 customers who purchased items from the beauty retailer during the sale, which was...
'We're fed up with it': Trump signs executive order following factchecking row with Twitter
Trump said the factchecks were ‘editorial decisions’ by Twitter and amounted to political activism.
Mother of Louisville police shooting victim calls for peace
Looking to defuse tensions in Louisville over the fatal shooting of a black woman by police who broke down her door, the victim's mother on Friday called on protesters to continue demanding justice but to do it in 'the right way without hurting each other.'
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.
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 . . .
Facebook, Twitter chart divergent paths in face of Trump threats
Twitter and Facebook have both sparked the ire of Donald Trump, but the social networks have taken nearly opposite approaches to politics and the US president.
UK Business Confidence Lowest Since 2008 Despite Easing of Lockdown, Top Bank's Survey Finds
The UK government has announced a lockdown exit strategy that will allow most businesses to reopen throughout the summer, but the number of firms that anticipate laying...
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
Bannon: World must stop China in Hong Kong
Via The Wire comes Steve Bannon:
GMB's Ranvir Singh stunned as Iain Dale snaps at her to get her facts right
LBC radio presenter and right-wing political commentator Iain Dale appeared on GMB today to speak about the Dominic Cummings scandal
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 .
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 ...
Exclusive: Inside multi-billion naira ‘fraud’, contract racketeering in PTI
AUDU Oshiokhamele, Chairman of PENGASSAN Effurun branch, has accused Professor Sunny Iyuke, the Chief Executive of the PTI of a N5.8bn fraud.
Probe: US Interior official used office for personal gain
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A senior Trump administration official misused his office for private gain by capitalizing on his government connections to help get a family member hired at the...
India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come
Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India’s economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already declining consumer demand and private investment.
Police remove Adeleke’s name from exam malpractices charges
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The police on Thursday removed the name of a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, from the charges of examination malp...
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.
Double whammy
If this is the fate that awaits them for performing their already very perilous profession, our corps of medical and health professionals would surely dwindle as they would be forced to switch jobs or professions or, worse, go to greener pastures abroad.
2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19
A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the fourth such case in the Parliament complex, sources told PTI.
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.
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
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.
'Chhori': Nushrat Bharucha to star in Hindi remake of Marathi horror flick 'Lapachhapi'
'Chhori' is being helmed by Vishal Furia and produced by Abundantia Entertainment and Crypt TV.
More European leagues set to resume
European football will continue its cautious return to play over the next week, following the Covid-19 stoppage, as a number of the continent's smaller leagues restart. Portugal, Denmark, Poland, Serbia, Austria, Croatia and Ukraine are among the countries which will again...
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.
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police
MINNEAPOLIS — Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday 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.
Family assured Jordan Sinnott manslaughter trial will go ahead
A trial date of July 20 has been fixed
‘We’re Fed Up With it’: Trump Signs Order To Make Bias Accused Social Media Giants Liable For Their Content
Two days after Twitter introduced fact checks that showed up on US President Donald Trump's tweets, Trump on Thursday (28 May) signed an executive order threatening to slash protections for social media companies.
91-year-old woman from city’s Sector 15, six others from Bapu Dham Colony test positive
The 91-year-old’s son says family cannot foot the bill for Covid treatment at Max.
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
Explosives-laden car to carry out Pulwama-style attack belonged to active Hizbul Mujahideen militant: Police
The police officer said on Friday that the Santro car, which was laden with about 45 kg of explosives to carry out a 2019 Pulwama-style terror attack, belonged to a Hizbul Mujahideen militant, identified as Hidayatullah Malik.
National Guard deployed to Minneapolis following third night of protests over black man's death
Demonstrations have been sparked by those angered at a video showing 46-year-old George Floyd’s arrest.
COVID-19: China evacuates 325 of its citizens from Nigeria
France, the UK, and the US are among the countries that have also evacuated their nationals from Nigeria since the beginning of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry cries foul over Mahavitaran's new billing system
An industrial unit from Sangli whose consumption was 7595 units in March under new system received a bill for 37,650 units and got five times bill.
Coronavirus impact: Volkswagen rolls out customer-centric financial schemes
Volkswagen India has introduced leasing and finance options for customers who are interested in buying a Volkswagen product.
CBSE cautions people against fictitious officials
CBSE advised its students, teachers to remain vigilant to save themselves from being cheated.
'No cards left': Hong Kong residents sell up and search for way out as China cements grip
Web searches for emigration rose ten-fold after news came through about China’s approaching national security laws
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury spark outrage by shipping Pomeranian from Russia
Anger was building up on social media when fans learned Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury's fluffy Pomeranian had come all the way from Russia
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."
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...
OnePlus 8 will be Available for Sale Today at 12 Noon -
The OnePlus 8 series was launched in the global market on 14 April and after that on 20 April, the
Huge congestion on Delhi-Gurgaon road after Haryana seals borders over Covid spread
Videos from the Delhi-Gurgaon border showed many cars and vehicles stranded on the Delhi-Gurgaon connecting road after Haryana sealed the borders with Delhi.
Save-on-Foods ends hazard pay for staff, other grocers continue it
Essential service workers in the grocery sector receiving extra pay during the pandemic will be watching their paycheques in the coming weeks as companies re-evaluate how they compensate employees.. . .
Leeds United fans are livid after 'totally unfair' West Brom EFL update emerges
West Brom news - the two teams at the top of the Championship have both made it clear they want the season to resume
14 Afghan security men killed in two attacks
“The Taliban have also suffered casualties,” says government spokesperson.
BAFTA TV Awards 2020 to be hosted behind closed doors by Richard Ayoade
Winners will be accepting their awards virtually.
The great Gadsby makes America grate again
In her new show Douglas, comedian Hannah Gadsby challenges the audience to unpack their own prejudices.
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
India trashes Pakistan''s objection to commencement of construction of Ram temple
New Delhi: India on Thursday trashed Pakistan''s criticism of commencement of the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying Islamabad has no locus standi over the issue. 'We have seen an...
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.…
Exact time Starlink satellites will fly over Merseyside this weekend
There's still a chance to catch the elusive satellites
Measure vs. pandemic threats to FIs approved
A bill seeking to strengthen the resiliency of the country’s financial industry has gained traction with its second reading approval in the House of Representatives.
FG can withhold allocations of states flouting legislature, judiciary autonomy – AGF
John Alechenu and Ade Adesomoju The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), said on Thursday that the Executive Order 10 newly issued by the Presiden...
Samsung details its upcoming debit card in the US: All you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about the new Samsung debit card and Samsung Money By SoFi cash management service coming this summer.
Avreena Khatoon to Vinod Kumar: The 16 migrants on trains who’ll never make it home
Uncared for and unmourned, two of them even died anonymously with no takers for their bodies.
Breaking: Andhra High Court orders govt to continue Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar as SEC
In a major blow to the government of Andhra Pradesh government, the High Court on Friday has delivered as sensational verdict on former State Election Commissioner Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar's case.
Ulefone Discounts Its Smartphones Up To 50%
Ulefone has decided to discount a couple of its smartphones up to 50%. The devices have been discounted in the company’s official store, by the way.
Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus
RENESSE, Netherlands - You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.When Shaosong Hu saw robotic waiters serving food in China last fall, he knew exac
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
Richard Fowler: George Floyd is latest in a long line of victims of deadly epidemic of racism
For far too long, African-Americans have led the fight for racial justice and equity. The news over the last three months makes it clear that white racial animus can only end when white Americans make the choice to be anti-racist.
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
Picture-perfect: Google Photos turns 5, Silicon Valley honchos say good things
Lieb commemorated the occasion by sending out a tweet on the 5th anniversary of the app.
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."
Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game
WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.
Shahbaz’s son key figure in sugar scandal: minister
Shibli Faraz hints at action against Salman in coming days.
SA's Frittelli won't defend John Deere PGA title as event is cancelled
The John Deere Classic, in position to be the first PGA Tour event to be played with spectators since the coronavirus pandemic, has been cancelled.
Wipro shares gain nearly 4% on Thierry Delaporte’s appointment as CEO, MD of company
Shares of Wipro on Friday jumped nearly 4 percent after the company announced the appointment of Capgemini Group veteran Thierry Delaporte as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective 6 July, 2020
Meizu dual-screen smartphone leak shows rounded secondary screen and Samsung chipset
Meizu, which recently launched its flagship Meizu 17th smartphone in its home country China. The company has worked on some interesting smartphone designs and now a smartphone with dual display setup has been leaked online. The leaked image shows that the phone has a secondary screen on the back panel. It also shows that the …
The Government Will Refund Millions Of Dollars To People Affected By Robodebt
Around $721 million is expected to be refunded to people who were affected by the government's disastrous robodebt scheme.
Top 5 films: what's new in streaming
No lover of movies ought to miss these five classics.
French Gov't Bans Hydroxychloroquine Submitting to Pressure From Pharma Labs, Politician Claims
The French government's decision to ban anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for use in COVID-19 cases goes against French people's interests and rights to get an...
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
Sheriff: Texas constable mistakenly killed by deputy
MISSOURI CITY, Texas (AP) — A Texas deputy mistakenly shot and killed another responding officer early Friday while searching a home after a neighbor reported a suspicious person in the...
One way Joe Flacco can stop any Jets’ QB controversy chatter
Here’s how the Jets’ signing of Joe Flacco to be Sam Darnold’s backup is going to work best: If Flacco makes it work. On paper, the acquisition looks like the perfect move as insurance for the
COVID-19 Update: Virus Found in Bats is 'Closest Relative' of SARS-CoV-2; 6 Feet Not Enough to Avoid COVID-19, Experts Say
Experts discovered a new virus in bats that is currently the closest relative of SARS-CoV-2. Medical experts claimed that 6 feet is not far enough to avoid contracting the novel coronavirus.
Bungie to Reveal What’s Next for Destiny 2 on June 9th
The next chapter of Destiny 2 should be revealed on June 9th, according to game developer Bungie, who is still 'committed to the game'.
Now, a new record every day: Telangana records 158 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths
Telangana's toll in the pandemic has now risen to 67
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 . . .
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
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...
Heartbroken couple's plea to catch thieves who stole their new home
Their life plans have been shattered as a result of the theft
No immediate plan to go for stricter lockdown: govt
Zafar Mirza says NCC will meet on June 1 to review situation.
Kenya's David Rudisha undergoes ankle surgery
Since 2016, Rudisha has competed sporadically. He only raced four times in 2017, and did not compete in 2018, 2019 or 2020. He hopes to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
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.
China-led AIIB approves $750-million loan for PH's virus response
The loan from the Beijing-based multilateral lender will be used to increase the Philippines' testing capacity and provide conditional cash transfers to poor households
Highest per-day spike of 827 positive cases in Tamil Nadu, death toll up to 145
Migrants and returnees account for more than 100 positives on Thursday
Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul Gandhi
India News: "The government's silence about the border situation with China is fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis," he said on Twitt
$721m to be refunded after robodebt backflip
The Morrison government will refund $721 million raised against 470,000 debts under its controversial robodebt scheme.
Registrar hacked court computer to create fake intervention order
A judicial registrar hacked into a court's computer system and created a false intervention order against a friend's ex-partner, and entered a magistrate's identification to have it issued.
French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
PARIS — Struggling French carmaker Renault on Friday announced 15,000 job cuts worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro cost-cutting plan over three years.
Shanghai to extend Ighalo’s United loan deal
Solape Lawal-Solarin Odion Ighalo looks set to remain at Old Trafford for the rest of the season as his Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua, reconsider their initial stance to recall him. The former W...
Don’t overcharge for PPE kits, justify cost to patients: Panchkula civil surgeon to pvt hospitals
Speaking to The Indian Express, Kaur said, “I had received three such complaints. This is a serious issue.”
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.
CMC makes ‘anti-Covid divider’ for PUVs
Centro Manufacturing Corp., a truck body builder, is now producing dividers for public utility vehicles to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 in public transportation.
VW spending $2.2B to expand in China’s electric car market
Volkswagen makes its biggest foreign investment of $2.2 billion to make its presence in the Chinese electric vehicle market.
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...
Man 'stoned to death' at 15th century castle in Kent
Police were called to reports of rocks being thrown at the castle in Eynsford, Kent.
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.
Matt LaFleur Wants More Explosive Plays from Packers Offense in 2020
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur indicated he wanted more explosive plays from his offense this season in an interview on Wilde and Tausch on ESPN Wisconsin on Thursday as reported by Rob …
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.
'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites - study
Cannabis residues have been found on an altar in an ancient desert temple in Israel.
Trump hits back at Twitter
Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump has hit back at Twitter, that concealed one his tweets on Friday for “glorifying violence.” The US president says social media companies censor conservative voices like his. “Twitter is doing nothing about all of the lies and propaganda being put out by China or …
CNN reporter, crew arrested on live TV
Minnesota state police on Friday arrested CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and his camera crew during a live report on the network's morning program "New Day."
EFL release fresh statement as Nottingham Forest await restart plans
The Reds returned to training this week and the EFL have reiterated Championship's intention to play on
Chhattisgarh’s first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi dies, aged 74
Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi died on Friday after battling for life for more than 20 days. The 74-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician suffered a cardiac arrest.
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.
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 ...
Australian court rules queen's letters can be made public
Rest of World News: Australia's highest court ruled on Friday to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative, Governor-General Sir John Kerr, th
Cate Blanchett to star in movie adaptation of ‘Borderlands’ video game
In the film, directed by Eli Roth, Blanchett will essay the role of Lilith, one of the main protagonists in the game series
Oman hospital evacuated due to tropical depression
People urged to shun low areas, wadis
Wolves chief reveals Adama Traore 'can leave any day' amid Liverpool & Man United interest
Wolverhampton Wanderers transfer news - Adama Traore is attracting interest from Premier League clubs Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City
Russia reports record toll of 232 new COVID-19 deaths
Country now has third-highest number of coronavirus infections after US and Brazil
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.
'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.
CBI opens probe into cash transactions of Tablighi Jamaat
Foreign funds given to the organisation are also under the scanner
The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - George Floyd's death sparks protests, National Guard activation
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Media members react to arrest of CNN crew: 'Unacceptable attack on the free press'
Media members reacted swiftly on Friday after Minnesota State police arrested CNN reporter Omar Jimenez.
George Floyd protesters rock Minneapolis for third night
May 29 (UPI) -- Protests over the police-involved death of George Floyd continued well into the morning Friday after a third night of violence in Minneapolis, while similar disturbances broke out in Louisville and other parts of the country.
Samsung continues to offer free phone sanitising service, all brands are welcome
Samsung Malaysia is still offering free UV-Light phone sanitising service at its service centres. This complimentary service isn’t just limited to Samsung Galaxy owners as all non-Samsung mobile devices are also welcome.
Inflation pushes sharply into negative territory
Consumer price inflation here fell by a dramatic 0.9pc in May according to a first estimate by European Statistics Agency Eurostat.
Minneapolis officer charged for George Floyd's death; curfew ordered
May 29 (UPI) -- A former Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on the neck of George Floyd before he died during an arrest this week has been charged with murder, Minnesota prosecutors said Friday.
Lifetime community rating cited for rise in low cover health plan purchases
Research suggests many first time buyers bought cheap plans with limited benefits
Donalds Trump says he likes ‘great gentleman’ PM Modi; reflects his love and affection for India
After the historic "Howdy Modi" event in Houston last September and "Namaste Trump" rally in Ahmedabad this February, Trump has not let any opportunity go without praising Modi.
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.
TikTok maker ByteDance looks to shift power out of China amid rising global tensions
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.
Monkeys run away with samples of suspected Covid-19 patients
In a bizarre incident, a troop of monkeys on Friday ran away with coronavirus test samples from Meerut Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, reports India Today.
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Friday, May 29
The FA Cup final will be played on August 1, while police set out up to six Premier League matches they would like to be played at neutral venues.
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.
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
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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 said that he will hold a press conference Friday about China amid soaring tensions between the two powers
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...
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
'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.
Road User Charges from 1 July 2020 - NZ Post
The Government has recently announced changes to the Road User Charges (RUC), which will take effect from 1 July 2020. See the Ministry of Transport website for more information.
Coronavirus vaccine: Pfizer CEO claims COVID-19 medicine could be ready by October-end
American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is conducting clinical trials with German firm BioNTech on several probable vaccines in Europe and the United States
Mamelodi Baptist Church will not reopen due to 'unacceptably high' infection rate in Tshwane
The leadership of Mamelodi Baptist Church in Tshwane has decided it will not be reopening from 1 June when the country moves to Level 3 of lockdown.
CRPF jawans donate blood to save Naxal injured during encounter in Jharkhand
A team killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.
Buhari at 5: President never sacked Osinbajo's aides - VP's office
Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of the vice president has faulted reports in the media some time ago that some aides in the office of Prof Osinbajo were sacked.
Lockdown Brings Tears of Joy to Indian Woman Who Reunites with Husband After 20 Years - Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): The lockdown in India imposed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 has brought untold misery to hundreds of thousands of poor daily wage earners....
Paul Merson says transfer market mess will 'help' Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
I think this situation helps someone like Mikel Arteta.
U.S. 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 - forming street patrols, rallying on social media, and supporting each other online. Asians of varying national backgrounds have suffered a surge of attacks this
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...
Days after it pulled up Gujarat govt over Covid situation, HC bench changed
The change in the judges’ roster comes abruptly on the last working day of the week when it is due to hear the public interest litigation (PIL) on all issues pertaining to Covid-19. The PIL was being heard by a division bench headed by Justice Pardiwala, along with Justice Ilesh Vora, since May 11.
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.
EastEnders star thinks it was a mistake to increase soap to four times a week
Patsy Palmer has opened up about why she believes EastEnders should've never increased their weekly transmissions.
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.
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.
iQOO 3 gets a price cut, now available for Rs 31,990 in India
The offer will be applicable on all iQOO3 variants starting May 29 till June 15, the company said in a statement
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...
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
BJD leader, two others die in fire mishap in Odisha
BJD leader Alekh Choudhury and two others were asleep in his house at Gosaninuagaon, when an air-conditioner caught fire due to an electric short circuit in the early hours. The victims, trapped inside the smoke-filled house, were rescued and rushed to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared them brought dead, a senior police officer said.
FG gives update on programme to employ 774,000 Nigerians
The federal government on Thursday, May 28, gave an update about its plan to employ at 1,000 persons from each of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.
Apple Is Now Selling Refurbished iPhone XR Models Through Its Online Store – Pricing Starts at $499
You can now purchase refurbished iPhone XR models directly from the Apple store, and you can save a lot of money doing so too
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Friday, May 29
The FA Cup final will be played on August 1, while police set out up to six Premier League matches they would like to be played at neutral venues.
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.
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
Trump accuses Twitter of unfair targeting after company labels tweet 'glorifying violence'
President Trump on Friday accused Twitter of unfairly targeting himself and other Republicans, just hours after the social media giant said one of his tweets overnight violated the company’s policies
Nordics want to open borders but Sweden may be frozen out
Denmark, Finland and Norway mull whether to extend or relax regional travel restrictions, but their neighbor may not be included.
Cyberpunk 2077 'Hands On' Gameplay Teased for June Following Night City Wire Announcement
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Government poised to announce Austria GP decision
A decision about whether F1's 2020 season can restart in Austria is now imminent.
Perfect Time For Govt To Reignite Campaign To Quit Smoking
“With so many Kiwis now keen to quit smoking, the Government needs to press play on its long-promised public awareness campaign to encourage and support smokers to switch to vaping. World Smokefree Day this Sunday provides the perfect platform,” says Ben Pryor, Co-director of Vapo and Alt New Zealand.
Liverpool's potential title clincher could be held at neutral ground due to police advice
Police chiefs have advised the Premier League to stage Liverpool's potential title decider at Everton at a neutral ground.
Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in Covid-19 patients in India
Sun Pharma it has initiated manufacturing of the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the finished product of the drug using technology from its unit, Pola Pharma Japan.
Germans cook more in coronavirus crisis, turn away from junk food
HAMBURG (Reuters) - Many Germans cooked more meals themselves during the coronavirus crisis and also used more fresh ingredients rather than processed foods, the food and agriculture ministry said on Friday.
Credit guarantee scheme: No immediate 100% payments to banks if MSMEs default
On the face of it, the guarantee scheme is a great deal for banks as there is no risk of losing money. But in reality, it is going to be a tough task for banks to get the full guaranteed amount from the guarantee corporation
Space Force review – Steve Carell parody fails to reach orbit
Unfunny, nowhere near as bonkers as the real thing and saved only by John Malkovich, who knows what planet the makers of this Trump-adjacent satire were on
Minneapolis officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck had 18 previous complaints against him: police
The former Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on George Floyd's neck had 18 prior complaints filed against him with the Minneapolis Police Department's Internal Affairs, according to the police department.
’15 runs banake out hojayega’: Shikhar Dhawan recalls Pakistan fans’ taunts in 2015 World Cup
Interacting with women cricketers Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues on their web show ‘Double Trouble’, Shikhar Dhawan spoke of an incident when Pakistan fans targeted him.
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...
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.
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
7 5G Stocks to Buy for the Future of Telecom
Sure, many investors are still obsessing over the coronavirus, but it's time to invest in the future. That's why these 5G stocks are buys now.
‘Broken’ Matt Hardy HITS Out At WWE For Underutilising Him: “It Could’ve Been So Much Better”
WWE has gifted us several amazing entertainers over the years, right from the golden age to the new era. But how often we have seen that some of the talents are underutilised by the company. One suc
Tweeter-in-chief Trump hands Facebook and Twitter a gift
US president’s proposed executive order against social platforms has stirred up outrage — and engagement
New Amnesty report alleges killings, mass detentions in Ethiopia
The report says security forces killed at least 25 people in 2019 in the East Guji and West Guji zones of the restive Oromia region amid suspicions of supporting a rebel group
Electionland 2020: Trump on Vote by Mail, Poll Worker PPE, Naturalizations and More
This week’s headlines on Trump’s escalating attacks on vote by mail, the latest in election lawsuits, coronavirus impacts on in-person voting and more.
Jammu and Kashmir govt takes pre-emptive measures to contain locust invasion
As states in western and central India struggle to contain locust invasion, Jammu and Kashmir government has issued instructions for crop protection and asked the departments concerned to take
Falana-led coalition blames FG, states for rise in COVID-19 cases
The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of over 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), has blamed governments at all levels for the spike of the disease in the country.
Nepali Sherpa wait, grow potatoes as Himalayas remain closed due to coronavirus
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 add another feather in his cap - a ninth ascent. But
Teen with cerebral palsy attempts to rob jewellery store at gunpoint
The store staff reportedly thought it was a joke but the teenager then held up a replica of a gun with his feet, which they said "looked very real".
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.
A Gripping New Crime Drama From The Creator Of 'The Killing' Is Coming To The BBC
I'm a huge fan of true crime documentaries and fictional thrillers, and now that I've watched all that the UK and U.S. have to offer in both realms, I'm looking to some of Scandinavia's hit shows. The increasingly popular genre includes standout…
Leaked Pixel 4a XL Renders Show the Model Would Have Shipped With Dual Rear Cameras if It Went Into Production
The Pixel 4a XL design has been leaked courtesy of the latest renders, and it shows that the device would ship with two rear cameras
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.
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.
Wall Street Breakfast: U.S.-China Tension Ratchets Up
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COVID-19 quarantine centres brace storms of complaints
All of the 1463 stranded returnees from Chennai who arrived Dimapur on May 22, were despatched to various quarantine centres at Dimapur and Kohima.
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.
Rodney Scott talks barbecue, new Alabama restaurants, overcoming COVID-19
Those who ordered Rodney Scott’s barbecue at the Market at Pepper Place Memorial Day weekend may not have realized it was the James Beard Award-winning chef and Barbecue Hall of Fame semifinalist himself loading their cars with ribs and pulled pork.
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...
'You don't give Mike Tyson a script': Chris Jericho on boxing legend's AEW appearance
Chris Jericho explains how the AEW segment with Mike Tyson came together, his thoughts on Henry Cejudo's appearance and the Stadium Stampede match.
Ministry of Health refuses to reveal money spent on COVID-19 equipment
Mumbai-based RTI activist Anil Galgali had filed an online application on the central government's portal seeking to know steps taken by it to control the spread of COVID-19, name of equipment and material purchased for the purpose and the amount spent on them.
Minnesota Governor Calls Up National Guard: What It Is and What to Expect
The National Guard, a militia force that exists in each American state, has been activated in Minnesota to help deal with civil unrest for the first time in 12 years....
P2P Lender Archover to Begin Offering New Secured Lending Again, According to Charlotte Marsh, MD at ArchOver
Charlotte Marsh, managing director at ArchOver, a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform supporting SMEs business borrowing, has argued that the COVID-19 outbreak
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 ...
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Covid-19 cases in Pak cross 64,000-mark, death toll 1,317
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
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...
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
Ford Mustang Mach 1 history: Time-traveling at the speed of sound
The Mach 1 nameplate has denoted Mustang performance starting in 1969, on and off through the present day. Check out this review of past Mach 1 Mustangs.
Ravi Zacharias memorial: Pence, Tebow celebrate Christian apologist's life and legacy
The popular author, speaker and founder of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) spent the greater part of his life defending Christianity.
Trump threatens 'shooting' in response to Minneapolis looting
President Trump early Friday morning lashed out at demonstrators in Minneapolis amid the protests over the death of George Floyd, warning that he would send National Guard troops to the city and that
NBA star Damian Lillard spars with NFL analyst over 'spoiled an entitled brat' remark
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and former Detroit Lions quarterback-turned-ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky sparred on social media Thursday.
This telco stock has doubled in two months; eyes fresh highs
Bharti Infratel share price has doubled from its 52-week low of Rs 121 touched on March 19, 2020. However, the stock is still 22% lower from its 52-week high of Rs 295.75 registered on December 2 last year
Healthcare facilities see 80% fall in revenue: Survey
The Covid-19 pandemic has left the Indian private healthcare sector in acute financial distress, a new survey said on Friday adding that the healthcare facilities in the country have witnessed at least 80 per cent fall in average revenue.
Warner Music IPO aims to strike a chord in ‘Six Feet Apart’ era
Streaming likely to boost investor interest amid pandemic lockdowns
Vodafone Idea dismisses report of Google buying stake
"Currently, there is no proposal as reported by the media that is being considered at the Board," Vodafone Idea said
Minneapolis cop seen kneeling on George Floyd charged with murder
May 29 (UPI) -- A former Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on the neck of George Floyd before he died during an arrest this week has been charged with murder, Minnesota prosecutors said Friday.
Whyte, Marchant willing to wait one more year to cap their Olympic careers
TORONTO — Angela Whyte and Lanni Marchant hoped to write victorious final chapters of their long track and field careers at the Tokyo Games this summer. Whyte, a three-time Olympian in hurdles, planned to compete in the heptathlon.
Pradhan envisages home delivery of petrol, CNG
“The government has already started mobile dispensers for diesel.”
Russia sees highest Covid-19 deaths for 2nd day in row
Highest deaths due to rise in patients suffering from more severe symptoms, says official
Greece bans Brits when it reopens to tourists due to poor coronavirus record
Greece has released its latest travel advice and told millions of Brits hoping for a summer holiday to Greece that they're not welcome when the country reopens to tourists next month
Renault to slash about 15,000 jobs in €2bn cost-cutting plan
Carmaker eyes production cuts after fall in demand during coronavirus crisis
Pound-to-New Zealand Dollar Rate Breaking Down into New Lower Range, but Nears Support
The British Pound Sterling vs the New Zealand Dollar: Latest GBP/NZD News and Analysis
Marathon Oil Stock Will Continue to Limp Along as the Pandemic Continues
MRO stock is down 56% from last December, and it doesn't seem like stock will rally anytime soon considering the volatility in the market
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.
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
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.
AMD Stock May Look Weak, but There’s Still Lots of Opportunity
It’s had a great run and there’s now evidence of better things to come, but AMD stock investors need to respect a good defensive game first.
Madonna slammed over video of teen son dancing to fight racism and honour George Floyd
Madonna has been criticised on social media after she posted a video of her teenage son dancing to 'stamp out racism'. George Floyd died on the 25th of May in Minneapolis following a brutal arrest which
South African Airways administrators seek more time for rescue plan
If the delay in publication is approved, they will start those talks on June 1, they said in the letter, dated May 28.
Teacher, four others killed as gunmen attack Plateau community
James Abraham, Jos Five people have been killed by gunmen who attacked a food joint in Miango Community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that the victims were eati...
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
World coronavirus dispatch: The UK-NZ-Germany success, and Korea's haste
From carmaker Renault laying off 14,600 people, to S&P's downgrading Rolls-Royce to junk, and the third type of coronavirus transmission - read these and more in today's world dispatch
Tesla CEO Musk earns incentive payout worth $775 million in first tranche
The compensation plan, approved by shareholders in 2018, consists of 20.3 million stock option awards broken up into 12 tranches of 1.69 million shares
Buhari at 5: President never sacked Osinbajo's aides - VP's office
Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of the vice president has faulted reports in the media some time ago that some aides in the office of Prof Osinbajo were sacked.
SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’
The plea was filed by a Delhi-based man.
Man rescued from overturned lorry
The crash happened on Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury
CNN crew released after they were arrested live on air in Minneapolis
A CNN crew was arrested while giving a live television report Friday morning in Minneapolis -- and then released about an hour later -- as the crew covered ongoing protests over the death in police custody of George Floyd.
Stop and Shop extends 10% pay bump for hourly workers
Stop and Shop plans to extend a 10% pay increase until July 4.
Market movers: Vodafone in focus, pharma names rally; 2 stocks give sell signals
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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.
SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’
"The removal of the English name though appears symbolic, will instill a sense of pride in our own nationality, especially for the future generations to come. In fact, the word India being replaced with Bharat would justify the hard fought freedom by our ancestors," a plea, filed by a Delhi-based man claimed.
Meet the hugely popular Irish Instagram style star that fashionistas can't get enough of
Marianne has a massive 243k followers on the social media platform
Millions Of Locusts Invade, Delhi On Alert, How India's Fighting Back
Farmers are being asked to make as much of a racket as possible, using drums, tin containers, utensils and even hiring mobile disc jockeys, in an attempt to scare away locust swarms that are attacking the country.
Marge Redmond, Sister Jacqueline on 'The Flying Nun', Dies at 95
Redmond was also known for prolific TV guest spots and starring in commercials for Cool Whip
'A dud deal': Opposition promises to scrap BRI deal with China if elected
Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien said the Belt and Road Initiative with China was not in the state's interest and he would abolish it, if elected.
Former US V-P candidate, wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies
Former Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine and his wife Anne have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.
COVID-19 infects 206 healthcare workers at AIIMS-Delhi
AIIMS is planning to restore limited OPD and non-emergency services in a phased manner for which the talks are on with all departments, said a doctor.
ICYMI: You will now pay stamp duty on ATM printouts, some WhatsApp messages, says FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says Nigerians will now pay stamp duties on WhatsApp messages acknowledging receipt of funds.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Indian Open stays on course in 2020 calendar; European Tour comes up with modest schedule
Though Keith Pelley, CEO of the European Tour, did not reveal any dates – he released dates only for the initial UK swing of six events and four Rolex events - the Hero Indian Open could come onto the calendar sometime in late October-early November.
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.
Watch: Giant bear surreptitiously stalks a 12-year-old boy walking down a hill, is caught on camera
The incident took place in Trentino, Italy.
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.
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.
UN chief appreciates India’s assistance to other countries during COVID-19 pandemic: TS Tirumurti
India's seat as a non-permanent member on the 15-nation Council for the two-year term is assured as it is the sole candidate vying for the lone seat from the Asia Pacific grouping.
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.
George Floyd’s encounter with Minneapolis police shown in new video
The footage, which has been circulating on social media, was shot from the opposite side of the street from where Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.
Covid-19: India vs Australia Test series schedule may change, says CA
Cricket Australia on Thursday announced that India will play the Tests at Brisbane (December 3-7), Adelaide (December 11-15), Melbourne (December 26-30) and Sydney (January 3-7)
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
‘7 Miracles’ film: Experience Jesus in virtual reality
Now you can experience the miracles of Jesus in virtual reality.
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.
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).
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - 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 on Friday, in a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.
Police want several Premier League games played at neutral venues
Football News: 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 b
John Sibbald from Bathgate hoping to get back into his Hot Rod stock car soon
John Sibbald from Bathgate has been racing for over 20 years and is hoping for a spot on the Hot Rod World Final grid
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.
Interior minister Avakov reacts to gang shootout in Brovary
The official blames local authorities for corruption in distributing commuter bus transportation quotas between carriers.
Schalk Burger opens up on THAT autograph picture with Siya Kolisi as a schoolboy
Former Springbok flank Schalk Burger has opened up on a photo of him signing an autograph for a young Siya Kolisi.
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.
George Floyd death: Minneapolis police station torched amid protest
Smoke hovered over Minneapolis hours after protesters torched a police station that officers abandoned as a third night of violent protests flared over the death of George Floyd, a black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.
Zoom Stock Is the Tesla of Video Communications
If you think Zoom Video Communications is overvalued, has no moat, and has security issues, just remember that these are all issues Tesla had to overcome as well to deliver amazing shareholder returns.
Former HK leader calls out HSBC following UK criticism of security law
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying on Friday called out banking group HSBC Holdings plc (HSBA.L) for not making its “stance” clear on China’s imposition of a new security law on the city, after the United Kingdom’s criticism of the move.
Twitter flags Trump for “glorifying violence” in “looting starts, shooting starts” tweet
Unrest in Minneapolis meets the president’s ongoing war on social media.
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
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.
Center Parcs issues reopening update and new social distancing guidance for guests
The holiday company has its HQ in Notts
Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus
Confirmation came in a written answer from the Scottish Government.
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...
GSMA, O-RAN Alliance join-up as operators tipped to jump on tech
The GSMA and O-RAN Alliance became the latest organisations to announce joint efforts to help ...
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
Xbox Series X shooter Outriders shows off new gameplay footage — take a look here
Square Enix and People Can Fly debuted some new gameplay footage from their upcoming game, Outriders. We get our first look at the Pyromancer and its abilities, the World Tier system and drop-in co-op.
Boyd Gaming: Vegas Locals Market Spurt Will Drive Faster Recovery Than Strip After June 4th Reopening
The Las Vegas locals market has been one of the strengths of Boyd. Demos suggest a quicker revenue recovery than strip properties. Pre-virus growth showed balan
Glasgow garage boss flogging cheeky ‘wee f*nny’ number plate – and it could be yours for £25,000
A GLASGOW garage boss is selling his prized W33 FNY number plate – and it could be yours for a cool £25,000. Matt Kandola has spent the last five years with the cheeky plate on his R35 Nissan…
Viettel selects Digital Virgo for carrier billing
Vietnam-headquartered Viettel Group signed a global deal with Digital Virgo to deploy its direct carrier ...
Amazon in talks for new Dublin office even as virus hits
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.
SkipTheDishes has seen an 89 percent jump in new restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic
SkipTheDishes has revealed new data regarding how its business has been faring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heralding a new era for agriculture
While the recent reform steps and stimulus package for agriculture will go a long way in boosting farmers’ income, price volatility in perishables continues to be a challenge
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.
Brexit Boost: Nissan Backs Britain as It Pulls out of EU
Japanese carmaker Nissan has announced that it will retain its plant in Sunderland, England, but will be closing its factories in Spain.
Norway plans $369 million green industry investments
OSLO (Reuters) - The Norwegian government proposes spending 3.6 billion Norwegian crowns ($369 million) on investments to make its economy greener as it gradually emerges from coronavirus lockdowns, the government said on Friday.
SA minister hijacked, forced to draw cash
South Africa's deputy minister of home affairs, Njabulo Nzuza, was hijacked by at least two gunmen on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed on Friday.National po...
Swimming groups urge Northeast governors to allow reopening of pools: 'Swimming will save lives'
Northeast swimming organizations are calling on their governors to reopen facilities for swimmers amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump will relish an ‘us versus them’ free speech fight – but Twitter is right to finally take a stand against his incendiary words
Donald Trump always enjoys a fight that will fire up his supporter base – and Twitter has just handed him one.
New iguana species is found 'hiding in plain sight' in the Caribbean - having been known to inhabitants for years but thought to be a South American 'invader'
The Southern Antilles iguana has a unique DNA profile and distinct bodily features including horns on its nose, a high crest and dark brown eyes. It had been misidentified as the common green iguana.
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.
CNN crew arrested on live TV amid George Floyd protests in Minneapolis
Correspondent Omar Jimenez, and the crew with him, were handcuffed and detained by Minnesota State Police just after 5 a.m. local time.
Month-End Profit-Taking Weighs On Equities As The Euro Pops Above $1.11
Equity markets in the Asia-Pacific region were mixed, with Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and Taiwan seeing selling pressure. The Dow Jones Stoxx 600 is snapping
Andhra High Court overrules Jagan Reddy govt’s order; reinstates State Election Commissioner
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government to reinstate retired bureaucrat Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar as the State Election Commissioner (SEC), while it also struck down an ordinance of the state promulgated on April 10 curtailing the tenure of the SEC from five to three years.
NASCAR: Chase Elliott wins again, snaps Cup Series skid at Charlotte
May 29 (UPI) -- Chase Elliott was relieved after he recovered from two heartbreaking Cup Series finishes to win the rescheduled Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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.
Russia says Libya ceasefire in tatters, situation deteriorating: agencies
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s foreign ministry said on Friday the situation in Libya was continuing to deteriorate and that a ceasefire there was in tatters, the RIA news agency reported.
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete challenge for dementia
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete fitness challenge and raise awareness of dementia
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.
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.
Drones, planes to counter locust attack? Govt set to bring down crop-devouring locust swarm, details here
After swarms of immature locusts have wreaked havoc across at least 13 districts in four states in India, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has stepped in with a new plan that includes using aircraft and drones.
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.
Whyte, Marchant willing to wait one more year to cap their Olympic careers
TORONTO - Angela Whyte and Lanni Marchant hoped to write victorious final chapters of their long track and field careers at the Tokyo Games this summer.Whyt
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.
Chevy Working On A Secret New Sports Car
Although all-electric vehicles currently account for a very low percentage of total vehicle sales in the US...
Canopy posts $1.3-billion loss on impairment and restructuring charges; shares tumble
Ontario-based Canopy Growth’s net loss attributable to the company widened to $1.30 billion, or $3.72 per share, in the quarter ended March 31, from $379.5 million, or $1.10 per share, a year ago
Indonesian minister attacked for comparing wives to COVID-19
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 archi...
Trump considering to throw out thousands of Chinese graduate students
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students
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
One of the world's oldest bottle of Cognac sells for over €130,000
The bottle, known as "Grand Frere", was produced in 1762 by Maison Gautier in France.
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.
Chelsea star contacts Timo Werner and tells him to snub Liverpool and Man Utd
The RB Leipzig striker is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs.
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.
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.
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.
Formula 1: Williams considers sale of team as board struggles from £13 million loss in 2019
Williams said on Friday it was considering selling its once-dominant but now struggling Formula One team as part of a strategic review.
Sharjah residents warned against misuse of balconies
Municipality launches campaign to educate public about need to keep them safe and clean
Fashion Label Issues Apology After Maanvi Gagroo Slams Them For Fat-Shaming & Using Her Pictures Without Permission
The fashion label has also removed the advertisement which promoted fat-shaming. Maanvi had lashed out at them for using her picture in the advert without her permission.
Thailand’s cinemas are reopening. But are audiences ready?
Top: A health worker sprays disinfectant inside a cinema of MVP chain Whether major chains perched atop shopping malls, vintage standalone survivors or indie arthouses persisting on passion; one drama is playing in all of Thailand’s theaters:...
NBA Rumors: Free-Agency Period Might Take Place Before 2020 Draft, Per ‘Philadelphia Inquirer’
With the NBA’s board of governors scheduled to meet on Friday to discuss several matters related to the ongoing suspension of the 2019-20 season, the topic of free agency and this year’s ...
Prepare for Blastoff: Kathleen Felix-Hager Outfits ‘Space Force’
"Space Force" on Netflix stars Steve Carell in the new comedy.
Priority to Chennai returnees for test: APC
Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC), Y Kikheto Sema, who is also the over all in-charge of Dimapur district for COVID-19 related activities, Friday said that priority for swab test would be given to Chennai returnees.
Italian giants could offer Barcelona flop a fresh start after new developments
Italian giants could offer Barcelona flop a fresh start after new developments
The daily business briefing: May 29, 2020
Another 2.1 million Americans file unemployment claims, Trump signs an executive order targeting social media, and more
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...
Rajya Sabha secretariat official tests positive for coronavirus
This is the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far
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.
COVID-19 Watch: Hotels, airlines look for new revenue streams, hold on to cash to tide over liquidity crunch
Other steps like drastic cost control and a sharp reduction in future supply addition are also in the offing.
PS5 DualSense controller may get wireless charging and extra buttons add-on
Seems there are still secrets to be revealed about the DualSense gamepad.
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.
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.
DOWN MEMORY LANE | 'Yeye' details title-winning seasons under Baxter at Chiefs
Reneilwe "Yeye" Letsholonyane chats to Sport24 about his time at Kaizer Chiefs playing under Stuart Baxter between 2012 and 2015.
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 ...
900 Acre Solar Farm Agreed for Kent Coast
The government has given a controversial plan for a solar farm the go ahead, with the mammoth 900 acre site set to be the country's largest array of panels by some margin; and requiring the biggest battery we've ever seen too.
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...
3,000 owners of Cheltenham Festival winner Pentland Hills told he has leg injury
Trained by Nicky Henderson at Seven Barrows, Pentland Hills won the 2019 JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, but disappointed at this year's event
Religious leaders plan events to remember UK coronavirus victims
Christians and Muslims say it will be necessary for people to come together to mourn
UK’s Project Birch revives age-old problem of ‘picking winners’
State aid policy must stand on its own merits and not be muddled up with Covid-19
Vodafone Idea Denies Reports Of Likely Stake Sale Talks With Google
On Friday, Vodafone Idea shares rose 12.71% to Rs 6.56 apiece on the BSE on reports of a likely stake sale deal with Google.
Go Outdoors to reopen Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton stores
The Go Outdoors stores in Wolverhampton, Kidderminster and Shrewsbury will reopen on Saturday.
Tractor used to rescue pony from ditch
The pony was handed over to a vet
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...
Apple retains top spot in the wearables market in Q1
A new report suggests Apple shipped over 21 million wearables units in Q1, giving it a 29.3% market share.
Prosecutors do not announce charges in George Floyd's death but say 'justice will be served'
Prosecutors looking at the death of George Floyd on Thursday asked the people of Minneapolis for patience while they investigate the case that has riled the city and the nation.
George Floyd: We’ll evaluate evidence – US
Kayode Oyero The United States says it will compile and evaluate information obtained from witnesses in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a joint statement on Thursday, the US Atto...
Coronavirus: MotoGP cancels Australian and British races in 2020
There will be no MotoGP races at Silverstone and Phillip Island this year, as the 2020 season continues to be affected by coronavirus.
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.
'Diary of a Future President' Renewed at Disney+ (Exclusive)
The Gina Rodriguez-produced comedy will return with 10 new episodes.
BharatPe’s card-accepting machinewith zero MDR may go live in June
Merchant payment and lending network company BharatPe is working on a card-accepting machine with zero MDR, which is likely to go live by next month. “BharatSwipe will be our card machine. It will be
Lifetime community rating leads to rise in low cover plan purchases
Research suggests many first-time buyers bought cheap plans with limited benefits
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.
Vodafone Idea issues clarification on reports of Google picking stake in company
Reacting to the reports of tech giant Google eyeing a 5 per cent stake in the company, Vodafone Idea on Friday clarified that there is no proposal before
ZTE Patents New Foldable Smartphone, And It's… Interesting
ZTE has submitted a patent for a new foldable smartphone, and it is actually quite interesting. This patent has been submitted with CNIPA (China National
Goldman’s Eccentric Couch-Surfing Trader Plans a Credit Fund
Not many Goldman Sachs partners seek out citizenship in a tiny Caribbean island to speed through airports. Ali Meli wasn’t your typical Goldman partner.
George Floyd death: Minnesota police arrest African-American CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests
The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early Friday morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs.
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
Realme Buds Q Heading to India with a Below $26 Price Tag
Realme Buds Q will soon make its way to the Indian market with an ultra affordable price tag. Find out more about the pricing and availability in this story
Tim Tebow should be viewed by Mets as just another failed minor leaguer
The Tebow
CNN reporter arrested on live TV after George Floyd protests in Minneapolis | VIDEO
Police in Minneapolis arrested CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and crew while live on air as they reported on the unrest in Minneapolis over the killing of a black man, George Floyd, in police custody on Friday morning.
Seoul Museums, Theaters to Close Again As New COVID-19 Clusters Discovered
SEOUL (Sputnik) - Museums, theatres and other national cultural institutions in South Korea’s Seoul and surrounding areas will temporarily close again due to a surge in...
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…
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.
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
TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods expect to reopen end of June
There is more progress on the road to reopening for T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods.
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.
Volkswagen Looks East To China, Pledges €2bn To Boost Beijing's Electric, New Energy Vehicle Market
The world's largest automaker group is set to enter the Chinese market as rival motor companies compete for a top spot in the world's largest car market, the company...
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'.
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 ...
Breaking: Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire over death of George Floyd
Following the alleged killing of George Floyd, an African-America man, by a police officer, protesters, Friday stormed Minneapolis police
Coronavirus Outbreak: England's FA Cup gets green light to resume on weekend of 27 June
The semi-finals and final of the FA Cup will all take place at Wembley behind closed doors over the weekend of 11-12 July and 1 August respectively.
Akshay Kumar, Sonu Sood support BJP’s Mission Anivarya to supply free sanitary pads to poor women amid lockdown
In the 25-second video, Kumar who starred in the movie Padman, said that "Period (is) not a taboo, women health is a priority for us."
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.
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.
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
La Liga contemplates adding virtual crowds to television broadcast of matches
The league is contemplating adding virtual crowds to the television broadcast of matches that will be played in empty stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic
Doctor Who writer reveals he filled in for Matt Smith for iconic cameo scene
And they say time travel isn't real.
SC to hear plea seeking replacement of word India with 'Bharat' on June 2
The petition was listed for hearing on Friday before the apex court but it got deleted from the list as Chief Justice of India (CJI) S A Bobde was not available.
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.
Coronavirus: Highest one-day deaths push total near 200 in UP
According to the state health bulletin, only four districts has active infection cases in triple digits – Jaunpur highest at 129, almost all are interstate migrants — followed by 118 active cases in Rampur, 115 in Noida and 110 in Basti. Only two districts — Agra with 95 active cases and Meerut with 93 active cases – are in the 90 to 100 bracket.
S.Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
SEOUL - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.
Show will go on at Japanese Derby despite coronavirus
The countdown is on for one of the most prestigious horse races in Japan, as the clock ticks down to 3:40 p.m. on Sunday, when the Japanese Derby will be r
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.
EU's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue To Fall As Coal Ditched
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU continued their fall in 2018, the latest year for which comprehensive data is available, according to a new report from Europe's environment watchdog. Emissions fell by 2.1% compared with 2017, to a level 23% l...
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.
Indian Dancing Duo ‘Bad Salsa’ Steals The Show On America’s Got Talent With Their Electrifying Performance-VIDEO
Indian dance pair ‘Bad Salsa’ wowed everyone on the premiere of America’s Got Talent season 15, and received a standing ovation from the audience as well as the judges. The video is going viral on social media, you just can't miss it!
Ebonivory release playthrough video for Introvection
Ebonivory guitarists Louis Edwards and Jake Ewings lead us through new song Introvection in new video
India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes that of China
This is the first time that the single-day spike crossed the 7,000 mark.
100 million Android phones are affected by this Spyware - Gizchina.com
100 million Android phones are affected by this Spyware. a Chinese developer has been classified as Spyware due to its dangerous apps.
Ajit Jogi, Chhattisgarh's first chief minister, passes away at 74 in Raipur; 'state lost its father,' says son Amit
Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi died in Raipur on Friday after prolonged illness, doctors said.
CWB reports Q2 profit down as provisions for credit losses soar
CWB Financial Group reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as the economy tanked due to the steps taken to slow the COVID-19 pandemic and its provisions for credit losses more than doubled.
Twitter's ex-CEO stepped up the Silicon Valley beef and attacked Facebook for being a hotbed of anti-vaxxer Bill Gates conspiracy theories
Dick Costolo, who was Twitter CEO from 2010 to 2015, pointed to a recent poll which found 50% of Fox viewers believed a Bill Gates conspiracy theory.
Coronavirus: Tebas wants 2020-21 to start on September 12 as LaLiga chief warns of €700m losses
Javier Tebas wants LaLiga to get back underway on June 11 so the next season can start from September 12.
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs, save RM9.7 billion by 2024
Lots of movement in the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance lately, what with the reveal of a new business strategy and Nissan both posting severe losses
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…
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.
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.
Dominic Cummings hilariously mocked as fan buys cardboard cutout to sit at rugby match… 10,500 miles away in Sydney
DOMINIC CUMMINGS has further risked the wrath of the nation… after appearing at a rugby match 10,500 miles away in Sydney. The Prime Minister’s most senior adviser has been heavily crit…
CNN reporter, crew freed after being arrested while covering George Floyd protests
A CNN reporter and his crew have been released from custody after being arrested live on-air Friday morning while covering the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the police-involved killing of George Floyd.
Setback for Jagan Reddy-led government as Andhra HC reinstates state election commissioner
The court set aside an ordinance shortening the tenure of the state election commissioner from five to three years, which had led to Ramesh Kumar’s expulsion.
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.
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
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...
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.
Buhari has done well in power supply, security –FG
Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Federal Government on Friday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has put the country on an irreversible road to development in the last one ye...
SpaceX gets FAA approval for Starship flight tests
SpaceX has received an FAA license allowing the company to carry out suborbital flight tests of its Starship next-generation launch vehicle.
Black voters don't trust mail ballots. That's a problem for Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sharon Fason used to accompany her mother to their south Chicago polling place every Election Day as a little girl, watching as she joined their African-American neighbors in the hard-won right of casting a ballot.
Trump versus Twitter battle intensifies; could backfire on president [Updated]
The Trump versus Twitter battle has escalated, with the president signing an executive order that threatens the legal status of social networks, and ...
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.
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
'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.
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Friday, May 29
The FA Cup final will be played on August 1, while police set out up to six Premier League matches they would like to be played at neutral venues.
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.'
PlayStation 5 reveal is coming up to avoid possible leaks - Gizchina.com
PlayStation 5 reveal is coming up to avoid possible leaks. Some reports has confirmed the start of mass production of the PlayStation 5.
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...
ByteDance plans to shift its power center from China - Gizchina.com
ByteDance plans to shift its power center from China. The company is actively recruiting top executive and engineers outside China
Pakistan drug firm to import potential COVID-19 treatment from Bangladesh
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A pharmaceutical company in Pakistan plans to import the antiviral drug remdesivir, which has shown promise in treating coronavirus patients, from neighbouring Bangladesh, it said in a stock exchange filing on Friday.
Rare Red forest fire warning issued
The forest service has issued a rare Red forest fire warning as high temperatures and dry weather look set to persist into the weekend.
Tummies filled by Mdluli Safari Lodge
Mdluli Safari Lodge staff members handed out food parcels to needy families at Bhekiswayo Secondary School last week.
Winners Of Counter-Strike Tournament Banned After The Event For Cheating
Cheaters get banned every day, but something you don’t see too often is the cheaters getting banned after winning a tournament.
Rupee rises 11 paise to 75.65 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee appreciated 11 paise to 75.65 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence. Forex traders said investors
Singapore says Malaysia wants further deferral of joint rail project
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore said on Friday it was reviewing a request by neighbouring Malaysia to further suspend a high speed rail project set to link the city-state to Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur.
Won’t be an easy comeback but want to play Test cricket, admits Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has admitted that even though a comeback could be difficult for him, given that India are fully settled with their pace attack, he does want to play Test cricket again. The Indian pacer last appeared in a Test in the year 2018, against South Africa, in Johannesburg.
Ace Hood Gets Flowing On "Trampoline"
Florida favorite Ace Hood delivers heavy swagger on the debaucherous 'Mr. Hood' standout 'Trampoline' Last night, Ace Hood came through with his brand new album Mr. Hood, a treat to the loyal fans who have been riding with him since the beginning. Rest assured that they are legion; Hood's following ...
Legislative changes to support the wellbeing of veterans and their families - Govt
Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has welcomed the First Reading of a Bill that will make legislative changes to further improve the veterans’ support system.
Army top brass discusses Chinese standoff at Ladakh
Over three days, the Indian Army top leadership discussed various aspects related to existing and developing security challenges, including China’s transgression attempts in Ladakh and Sikkim regions.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods expect to reopen end of June
TJX Companies, the stores' parent company, says it expects most of its stores to open by the end of June.
Donald Trump: Rioting 'Thugs' Dishonor George Floyd; 'When the Looting Starts the Shooting Starts'
President Donald Trump reacted angrily to the second night of rioting and looting in Minneapolis in reaction to the death of George Floyd.
CNN reporter, crew freed after being arrested while covering George Floyd protests
A CNN reporter and his crew have been released from custody after being arrested live on-air Friday morning while covering the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the police-involved killing of George Floyd.
The best soundbars for TV shows, movies and music in 2020
We've tested the best soundbars to boost your TV's audio.
India-China dispute: Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to ‘come clean, tell country what’s happening’
The Congress leader claimed that the Centre’s silence about the border situation was fueling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis.
Evidence of Cannabis Use Reportedly Found at Ancient Israelite Temple Altar
The researchers argued that the practice of burning pot might've been employed by the priests at Jerusalem as well.
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 ...
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
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.
Contact made: Arsenal step up interest in prolific forward amid doubts over key duo
Gunners could have major void to fill...
The Biggest Party In Kyrgyzstan Continues To Splinter Amid Infighting
Kyrgyzstan's largest party, the Social Democrats, suffered a rift last year amid an internal feud of its most prominent members and now another section has split from the main party just months before parliamentary elections.
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.
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…
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"
The six games police chiefs want played at neutral venues
Doesn't look like Jurgen Klopp's side will claim the title at Anfield.
Serie A gets June 20 return date after 2 months of suspension
Serie A will finally return to action on June 20. The Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora confirmed the news adding that the season must end by August 20
Monkeys steal coronavirus test samples at Meerut Medical College; create panic
Doctors collected the samples from the patients again but the incident has sparked fear in the area as the samples believed to be of coronavirus patients are still with the monkeys
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.
Why Twitter Censored President Trump's Tweet About The Minneapolis Riots
As we all were last night, President Trump was watching
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.
Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Our roundup of Canadian small-caps making news and on the move today
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
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”.
UK government launches fund to boost smart device security
It's estimated that there could be as many as 75 billion connected devices worldwide by 2025, but the increased popularity of 'smart' equipment comes with risk as many products currently on sale lack basic cybersecurity.
Semler Scientific: High-Quality Medical Stock With Cash Flow Growth And Zero Debt
Semler Scientific's blood-flow measurement product, QuantaFlo, offers major advantages over the more widely-used blood pressure cuff technique. Semler achieved
Amitabh Bachchan Sends Migrant Workers to Uttar Pradesh From Mumbai in 10 Buses
Amitabh Bachchan, like Sonu Sood and others, helps migrant workers reach their home in Uttar Pradesh. He teams up with the Haji Ali Trust and Pir Makhdum Trust to send 10 buses.
Modi’s Rs 21 lakh cr package not enough; industry says govt needs to do this for companies to survive
Given the major disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the industry has asked for increased government spending, direct cash transfers to consumers, and deferment of taxes.
Chromatica review: Lady Gaga's dance opus exorcises the ghost of ARTPOP
Rocket number nine, take off to the planet.
‘We thought too big,’ Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot
Faced with a slump in demand that has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, Renault detailed plans on Friday to find 2 billion euros in savings over the next three years.
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.
CNN Reporter Arrested by Minnesota Police During Live Broadcast - Photo, Video
Amid the raging Minneapolis riots, US President Donald Trump has assured Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that he is ready to send in the military in the event that local...
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey hits back at Trump over leadership jab
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey lashed back early Friday at President Trump, who accused him of being a “very weak” leader amid the protests roiling the city over George Floyd’s death.
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.
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.
Storm Unearths Wreck of Century-Old Boat in Utah’s Great Salt Lake
The vessel may belong to a fleet used to construct and maintain a railroad causeway that crosses the briny body of water
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) - A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.
Wheelbarrow agents ferry food to the needy
More than 186 wheelbarrow agents ensured recipients got their food parcels delivered to their door. Wheelbarrows are now seen as an essential service item as they play a huge role in aiding with food distribution.
Trump takes on social media sites after Twitter dares to fact-check his wildly inaccurate claims
In what can best be described as one of the biggest tantrums ever, US President Donald Trump is taking his fury out on social media sites following Twitter fact-checking two of his tweets and showing his claims to be wrong.
Racist History Behind Trump’s Threat to Shoot Minneapolis Protesters Spurs Twitter to Act
Donald Trump’s bloodthirsty threat to have protesters in Minneapolis shot echoed the words used by a racist Miami police chief in the 1960s.
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
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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.
Oppo Band listed on TMall, JD & official website, Launching in June
Yesterday, Oppo Band EVA Limited Edition was revealed by the company along with other accessories to celebrate 25th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion anime. We thought it was the first time the brand has showcased the Oppo Band. But it turns out it had already teased the regular version last week and the listings for …
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 . . .
Dave Bautista: WWE legend blasts Trump over response to George Floyd’s death
The response of the US President Donald Trump to protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd has angered WWE legend Dave Bautista, Daily Star reports
The Flaming Lips & Kacey Musgraves Collaborate on New Song "Flowers of Neptune 6"
The Flaming Lips have returned with a new single titled "Flowers of Neptune 6."
Sensex rebounds 224 points from day's low, Nifty at 9,580; ONGC top gainer, jumps over 5%
Sensex jumped 224 points on Friday, driven by gains in HDFC, ITC and HUL despite weak cues from global markets.
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.
The Epic Games Store Is Giving Away Borderlands: The Handsome Collection For Free On PC Until June 4
After recently giving away Grand Theft Auto V and Civilization VI, the Epic Games Store is now offering Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for free on PC until June 4. If you download it now, it’s yours to keep forever....
Citi indicator sees 70% chance of market losses from here
Daily roundup of research and analysis from The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow
Flashback Friday: When Abhishek Bachchan's PDA made wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan blush on stage
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Sen. Cortez Masto Withdraws Her Name from Consideration for VP
Presumed Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s vice presidential shortlist became shorter
'A dud deal': Opposition promises to scrap BRI deal with China if elected
Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien said the Belt and Road Initiative with China was not in the state's interest and he would abolish it, if elected.
Good News For Deepika Padukone Fans! The Actress Is Continuing To Work While In Lockdown
The country has been in lockdown for over 2 months now and the entire film fraternity has come to an indefinite halt. There is a great lack of job in all this but there are many people who are manag
Sanofi says ‘no favoritism’ when COVID-19 vaccines become available
There are now 110 candidate vaccines for COVID-19, which the DOH is eyeing to be given primarily to 'vulnerable' sectors of the population
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.
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 ...
EFF, Public Protector lose ConCourt bid to appeal interdict against Gordhan remedial action
The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application which the EFF and Public Protector lodged in a case involving Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.
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 . . .
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
Man booked for morphing Godse’s picture on currency
M.P. police act a week after social media post
Nissan unveils four-year transformation plan – to cut production by 20%, reduce model range, focus on EVs
Nissan, which yesterday announced a net loss of 671 billion yen (RM27.1 billion) for the year that ended in March, has revealed a four-year restructuring
Magic Leap CEO to step down
Mixed reality headset manufacturer Magic Leap announced founder and CEO Rony Abovitz will leave his ...
Sun Pharma to test pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients in India
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said on Friday it has received Indian regulatory approval to start clinical trials of a pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients.
Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
May 29 (Reuters) - Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump on Friday, accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence" in a message that said looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot.
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.
Liverpool may not lift title at Anfield as police request certain matches to be played at neutral venues
Police have set out the Premier League matches they would like to be played at neutral venues, which would include any Liverpool game where the title could be won.
Vienna's Hotel Sacher turns suites into pop-up restaurants
VIENNA (Reuters) - Secret love affairs, tricky business deals and political negotiations - Vienna’s opulent five-star Hotel Sacher has been a popular spot for delicate missions since it opened in 1876.
Man City wait for Vincent Kompany return will stretch beyond summer
Vincent Kompany only left Manchester City last year but was linked with a shock return to the club this summer as part of Pep Guardiola's staff
Canopy Growth Stock Is Still Among the Most Compelling Marijuana Plays
CGC stock is well-positioned to become a leader in the cannabis industry with its steady partnership with a beverage industry giant.
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.
Jimmy Kimmel TROLLS Donald Trump: “The President Is Mad At An App…”
Television host-comedian Jimmy Kimmel had a gala time hitting out at US President Donald Trump. He trolled Trump as he is busy in a war on Twitter, while the entire country is facing a rage in the w
Fast-track construction of S.African hospital in response to COVID-19
In South Africa, the construction of a R3 billion hospital, originally scheduled for completion by November, has been fast-tracked to open by June.
Euro Fight Flashback: Fabian Edwards’ upkicks lead to KO at Bellator Birmingham
The middleweight prospect gave his hometown crowd something to shout about when he delivered one of his most memorable finishes to date.
White House dares Twitter by reposting flagged Trump tweet
US News: The White House thumbed its nose at Twitter on Friday by reposting a President Trump tweet that the social media giant had just taken the unprecedente
RBI imposes monetary penalty on 4 banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday, said it has imposed a monetary penalty on Citibank (₹4 crore), Bharat Co-operative Bank (₹60 lakh), TJSB Sahakari Bank (₹45 lakh), and Nagar Urban Co-operat
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in ‘vital’ cost-cutting plan
Production capacity will be cut to 3.3m by 2024 from 4m vehicles currently
Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is exploring ways to reunite family members divided by the temporary travel restrictions
These Man United fans back idea to offer Dortmund ace on loan in possible Jadon Sancho deal
Should Manchester United consider offering this talent to Dortmund in a bid to seal a move for Sancho?
Piers Morgan's rarely seen sons as GMB host says he'll 'break lockdown' to see family
Piers Morgan was very vocal in his response to the Dominic Cummings row and said if Boris Johnson didn't fire his aide he would 'deem lockdown over' and see his family
Democracy Day: Buhari fights corruption, though surrounds himself with dodgy politicians, says CDD
THE Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has scored President Muhammadu Buhari low in the fight against corruption, despite hi
Target Closes 28 Stores in Response to Looting and Riots in Minneapolis
Executuves at Target and TJ Maxx did not say whether they to temporarily close any stores in other states where protests are being held.
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 ...
Sony PlayStation 5 reveal event dated for June 4
Sony to unveil new games in hourlong presentation
Central Bank of Liberia Board Announces Reduction in Monetary Policy Rate
MONROVIA – The Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), during its 28 May 2020 sitting, approved a reduction in monetary policy rate to 25%. This comes three months after the CBL’s Board of Governors approved to maintain the monetary policy rate of 30% in February. This move is indicative of the […]
New AutoSleep update means you won't forget to charge your Apple Watch
AutoSleep was already one of the go-to apps for sleep tracking using an Apple Watch. This new update means it also fixes one of the problems with using an Apple Watch overnight – forgetting to charge the thing!
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
Swiss National Bank Has $3.19 Billion Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Swiss National Bank increased its position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 23.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,635,551 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 309,700 shares during the period. Amazon.com comprises about 3.4% of Swiss National […]
Mrs Browns Boys Eilish O'Carroll admits she's feeling very down during lockdown
The actress who's known for playing Winnie McGoogan in the hit RTE show admitted to feeling low during lockdown.
James Morrison appointed assistant boss of West Brom's under-23s
Fan favourite James Morrison has been appointed as the assistant manager of Albion's under-23s.
Sony PS5 livestream reveal gets June 4 date, to showcase future of gaming
PlayStation is gearing up for a new presentation in early June 4 in which they will reveal 'the future of gaming' on the PS5.
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.
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.
Fomer EastEnders actor Aaron Sidwell fears he might earn nothing this year
Actor Aaron Sidwell says he could easily earn nothing this year.
Amazon sellers are marking products as ‘collectible’ to get around price gouging rules
Thousand-dollar "collectible" dumbbells and hot tubs.
French mortality rate in May below previous years despite epidemic
PARIS (Reuters) - Fewer people died in France in early May than in the same period in the two previous years following high excess death rates during the peak of the coronavirus epidemic in March-April, statistics agency INSEE said on Friday.
Madhuri Dixit BREAKS Silence On Long-Time Rumoured Rivalry With Sridevi: “We’re Not Racehorses…”
Amid the ongoing lockdown, everyone’s trying to improve their skills and Bollywood actors are no different. One such actor is Madhuri Dixit, who is working on her cooking skills, is indulging in m
Twin depression alert in Arabian Sea as monsoon draws closer
Low-pressure areas at both ends seen intensifying
Save $300 on 13-inch MacBook Pro, plus Apple’s Magic Keyboards on sale, more in today’s best deals
Apple's previous-generation 13-inch MacBook Pro is $300 off in today's best deals. You can also save on Apple's various Magic Keyboards and Eve accessories.
Foreign Exchange Reserves Soar To Record High Of $490.04 Billion
The country's foreign exchange reserves swelled by $3.005 billion to a lifetime high of $490.044 billion in the week to May 22.
LANE: Remember Oak Apple Day, England's Non-Socialist May Day
While international socialism has misappropriated May Day, a conservative Spring celebration alternative remains half-forgotten.
ESPN Analyst: Patrick Mahomes Needs 3 Super Bowls To Claim GOAT Status Over Tom Brady
ESPN analyst Dominique Foxworth revealed what he believes Patrick Mahomes needs to accomplish in order to become the greatest of all time.
Democrats broaden probe into firing of State Department watchdog
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) and Sen.
PayPal: Shares Lack Further Upside At The Current Valuation
PayPal has undergone an explosive rally in its share price. Future expectations are set too high. The current valuation does not justify the company's future po
Police investigating after alleged vandalism at Montreal synagogue
MONTREAL — B’nai Brith Canada is describing a recent act of vandalism against a Montreal-area synagogue as one of the worst such incidents in Canada in recent years.
US gets onboard G7’s artificial intelligence group to counter China
PTI Washington The US has joined an international panel for setting ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence. The Trump administration ha
Buildings where you don't need to touch anything are "entirely feasible" says Paul Flowers
Demand for touchless products is soaring as architects look to prevent the spread coronavirus says chief design officer at brand LIXIL.
Sanwo-Olu scores high on THEMES agenda - The Nation Nigeria
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu ran his election campaign on “a vision for a greater Lagos.” He based his development agenda upon six pillars called T.H.E.M.E.S...
Facebook Launches 'Venue' Live Sports Companion App
The New Product Experimentation team from Facebook has launched Venue, a new app for interacting around live events.
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of 'calling for violence against American citizens' with Minneapolis tweet
Hillary Clinton on Friday accuses President Trump of “calling for violence against American citizens” when he tweeted about cracking down against riots in Minneapolis -- with Trump’s 2016 rival using the controversy to urge people to work to vote him out of office in November.
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.
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
Apple TV+ launches animated musical comedy “Central Park”, “Defending Jacob” season finale
"Defending Jacob"'s first season has concluded while the first two episodes of the animated musical comedy "Central Park" are now live on Apple's streaming service.
Satellite images show mid-May activity at Chinese base
Satellite images analysed by India Today's Open Source Intelligence Team (OSINT) show movement of large vehicles at the Chinese post in Aksai Chin, the part of Ladakh region occupied by Beijing since the 1962 conflict with India.
Covid-19 spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England – Sage advisers
Scientist says 8,000 daily coronavirus infections makes relaxing restrictions too risky
Household income surged in April despite the collapsing labor market
CARES Act benefits worked really well.
As more COVID-19 testing leads to prison workers being out, DPS asks other law enforcement if they’d work at prisons
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is asking law enforcement officers from other state agencies whether they would be willing to work at state prisons in the event the agency has a major shortage of correctional officers due to COVID-19, according to documents obtained by WBTV.
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.
[Update: Mistaken rollout] OxygenOS 10.5.9 for OnePlus 8 Pro disables the Color Filter camera
The latest OxygenOS 10.5.9 update for the OnePlus 8 Pro is actually disabling the devices Color Filter camera and, therefore, its basic X-ray capabilities.
UK PM's senior adviser Cummings considers quitting later this year: Daily Mail
(This May 28 story corrects paragraph 3 to make clear police were referring to Cummings’ trip to Barnard Castle, not his London-northern England trip)
Please don’t buy this $350 USB stick that allegedly protects you from 5G signals
There's a new USB stick on the market called 5GBioShield that claims to protect users from the supposed dangers of 5G. Please don't buy this product.
EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves
The ministers, holding talks via videoconference, are weighing the need for firm policy against the damage that it might do to business ties between the Asian economic giant and the world's biggest trading bloc.
Taylor Swift slams Trump for 'stoking the fires of white supremacy' and vows to help vote him out in November
Swift's uncharacteristically strong statement came in response to a tweet from Trump stating "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Australian court orders release of letters to Britain's Queen Elizabeth surrounding PM sacking
SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian court ruled on Friday that the country’s archives must release letters between Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and her local representative during the 1970s, a move which may shed light on the sacking of its then prime minister Gough Whitlam.
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.
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.
Travel industry using cleanliness, celebs to woo customers
NEW YORK/LONDON/BEIJING – Lysol is starring with celebrities and rock-bottom prices in the US$8 trillion (S$11.3t) global travel industry’s pitch to get people back on the road and in the air. What was scrubbed from view now leads marketing campaigns as cleanliness is...
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.
Instacart’s tip-baiting system is short-changing shoppers, senators say
Congress wants regulators to get involved.
Listen to Night Shop's New Song with Allison Crutchfield and Jarvis Taveniere
Night Shop, the solo project of Justin Sullivan (Kevin Morby, Flat Worms), has a new song
4.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted the national capital on Friday night. The tremors were also felt in Gurugram and Noida.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus
The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.
Cate Blanchett Is Leading The Borderlands Movie
One of Australia's leading actresses, Cate Blanchett, has officially jumped on board with the next game-to-movie adaption: Borderlands....
Greece will open its borders next month to holidaymakers from 29 countries
The Greek Tourism Industry has today listed 29 countries from which holidaymakers will be welcomed back to Greece next week as the country...
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
Vietnamese cops bust $2.6bn 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 where most gambling is banned but remains rampant.
Ticket for Michael Jordan's NBA debut sells for nearly $25,000
May 29 (UPI) -- A ticket from Michael Jordan's first NBA game sold for nearly $25,000 at a recent auction.
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.
Coronavirus pandemic: India’s death toll overtakes that of China
The country has registered 175 deaths and a record 7,466 fresh coronavirus infection cases in the last 24 hrs till Friday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry.
‘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...
IRCTC Latest News: TTEs Won't Wear Black Coats, Ties, Will Check Tickets Through Magnifying Glass
IRCTC Latest News: For the first time ever in its history of 167 years, the ticket checkers will not wear black coats and ties.
Bus owners, drivers want curfew time lifted
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bus owners and drivers have asked government to lift curfew times for buses and also allow buses ply border districts through a standard operating procedure. The bus drivers and owners were today appearing before the National Economy of Parliament which is scrutinizing the effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic …
'I could hardly walk' - Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers reveals he has recovered from Covid-19
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he and his wife have recovered from Covid-19, as he revealed he 'could hardly walk' as the virus struck him down.
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...
Hundreds of troops deployed as angry U.S. anti-racism protests spread
Overnight demonstrators break through law enforcement barriers to overtake the Minneapolis police station where the 4 officers blamed for George Floyd's death are based
PAC queries UGX 573m payment of vehicle for Internal Affairs Minister
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee- PAC central government are investigating an advance payment of the official vehicle for the Minister of Internal Affairs. The committee chaired by Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi was on Friday meeting officials from Ministry of Internal Affairs led by the …
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
While several countries further relax restrictions designed to contain the coronavirus, with Italy and England due to restart their top-flight soccer leagues next month, Russia, Brazil and Mexico kept struggling with rising numbers of cases and deaths.
Newcastle reveal they have almost doubled profits in last 12 months and Mike Ashley paid for Sports Direct advertising
The latest Newcastle United club have accounts have been published
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.
Covid-19 cases in Asia-Pacific continue to rise as India reports biggest daily jump of 7,466 new cases
India's federal health ministry reported 175 more deaths and 7,466 new positive cases due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Attorney-general: hand over v game over
A COUPLE weeks ago, the sessions court granted a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) on five counts of money laundering involving US$248 million (RM1.08 billion) of 1MDB funds, apparently due to an application by the prosecution for the DNAA.
Ukrainian Interior Minister Says Shooting In Kyiv Region Linked To Corruption
Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has said that a mass shooting incident in the town of Brovary near the capital is linked to corruption among Kyiv city and region's authorities.
Volkswagen Pumps $2.2 Billion Into China EV Operations, Expands Cooperation With Ford
Earlier this month, Volkswagen announced it was rethinking its plan to use its SEAT brand to spearhead its electric vehicle efforts in China. It wasn't exactly clear at that time what the company's Plan B was. Certainly it was not abandoning its China plans, was it? This week, that question has been answered. The company
Vanishing jobs for young could create ‘lock-down generation’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
GENEVA >> Bashar Ali Naim used to work in a perfume and accessories store in Baghdad, earning $480 per week on average. About three months ago, the coronavirus outbreak swept into Iraq, and the 28-year-old father of two has been out of work ever since.
Economy needs support from PSBs: Union Bank chief
Speaking at a webinar session organised by the BCCI, Rai said that there will be a shift of credit growth in favour of the PSBs, adding that depositors will expect an interest rate of 5.5 per cent.
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...
China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate on border row
PTI Beijing China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying t
Trump signs order on social media giants after Twitter row
PTI Washington US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at stripping social media giants like Twitter and Facebook of legal immunity
Wish This Pension Could End Prejudice Too: Kashmiri Transgenders
After Raj Bhavan accorded sanction to a financial scheme for Kashmiri transgender community, many beleaguered members kept wondering about the perennial prejudice they face for having a different orientation
Pound-to-Australian Dollar Rate Won't be Spared by China's Moves against Australia Or USD/CNH
The Pound vs Australian Dollar: Latest GBP/AUD Forecasts, News and Analysis
ReneSola Ltd (SOL) CEO Yumin Liu on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
ReneSola Ltd (NYSE:SOL) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2020 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Gary Dvorchak - The Blueshirt Group Asia Yumin Liu - Chie
"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
Man hired for sexual broom fantasy cleared after breaking into wrong house
A knife-toting Australian hired to break into another man's home, tie him up and stroke him with a broom has been cleared of intimidation after accidentally entering the wrong house.
Council may find it difficult to raise GST rates
IANS New Delhi The GST Council is unlikely to make major changes in the indirect tax structure at its next meeting slated mid June. A top government so
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.
Burger King in Pride Park opens for drive-thru customers
A limited menu is on offer
These are the new rules all KFC customers must now follow for their fried chicken fix
"See you on the other side of the perspex screen"
BMW M4 GT4 to enter sim-racing world this summer via iRacing platform
The German car maker announced today that they will be adding a new model to the iRacing platform this summer, the BMW M4 GT4
EPA orders Merck to address persistent problem of bad odours from east Cork plant
The State environmental watchdog has instructed a leading medical science and technology firm to take “significant action” to address the persistent problem of bad odours coming from its plant in east Cork.
Prince Harry praises young volunteers who are delivering food packages to the vulnerable in London during a video call with charities and says 'helping people makes you feel better'
Prince Harry, 35, spoke with young volunteers about delivering food packages to the vulnerable in London on a video call released by the charity Street Games on Twitter today.
Philadelphia escort among victims in Long Island Gilgo Beach murder case, DNA shows
Remains found by Long Island detectives assigned to the Gilgo Beach murder case belong to a Philadelphia escort, an identification made through DNA and genetic genealogy.
Racism not ruled out as motive in unprovoked tripping of Burnaby, B.C., senior
BURNABY, B.C. - Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and wal
Trump calls Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action
Trump tweeted after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station, capping three days of violent protests US over the death of George Floyd, who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.
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.
Woman, 28, makes court appearance over alleged murder of her partner in Langley Mill
A provisional trial date has been set
Gujarat: Infant twins recover from COVID-19 in Mehsana
Twin brother and sister from Mehsana district of Gujarat, who had tested positive for COVID-19 within few days of birth, have recovered from the deadly infection, an official said on Friday. The
Insider Shares What Patrick Mahomes’ Contract Extension Could Look Like
After one of the best three-year stretches to start an NFL career, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is ready for a new contract.
Agri dept, district officials carry out overnight operation to clear locust swarms in UP’s Jhansi
Teams of the Agriculture department, district administration and the central government sprayed insecticides using fire brigade vehicles and other means all through the night, Deputy Director, Agriculture, Kamal Katihar said.
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
Setback for YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh HC quashes ordinance curtailing State Election Commissioner’s tenure
Election Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh had promulgated an ordinance to curtail the tenure of Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner from five to three years.
Sony announces PS5 event for June 4th
We might finally get a glimpse at the PS5 console.
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.
When will beer gardens reopen?
A refreshing pint at your local might not be too far off.
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.
PlayStation 5 Digital Showcase Event Confirmed For June 4th
After weeks of speculation, it has been confirmed that the PlayStation 5 digital showcase event will be held next week, on June 4th.
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.
'Historic measure': Spain backs minimum income for most vulnerable
"A country does not prosper if it leaves out part of its population," said Spain PM Pedro Sanchez as his government backed the introduction of a minimum income for the country's most vulnerable.
Antarctic ice sheets retreated at a faster rate in the past, study suggests
Scientists analysed wave-like ridges on the Antarctic seafloor
Corona cess on liquor: Delhi HC seeks detailed reply from Kejriwal government
The Delhi government, in its earlier affidavit, has opposed the petitions which have challenged a May 4 notification levying a 'special corona fees' on liquor in the national capital.
Which European countries have opened their borders?
Want to make plans for the summer? Different countries across Europe are lifting their restrictions at different times. Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.
When Liam Hemsworth Learnt Of Wife Miley Cyrus Cheating On Him With Kaitlynn Carter Through Social Media!
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth first met during the filming of the movie ‘The Last Song’ and instantly got attracted to each other. The two got engaged in 2012 and married in 2018. Sadly their m
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.
Adventure game ‘The Gardens Between’ arrives in open beta for Android
'The Gardens Between,' an adventure puzzle game available on multiple platforms, is now on Android in open beta ahead of a summer launch.
Google Pay now allows you to find nearby essential stores; here’s how
Here's how you can get to know which store is open near you via the Google Pay app.
Low demand, high inventory; housing sector facing its worst: CREDAI head
Shah said that interest subvention is the "need of the hour"
North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules, RNC chief says
The comments by RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on a popular North Carolina radio show came a day after her letter to Governor Roy Cooper setting a June 3 deadline to approve safety and logistical measures - such as how many people can gather together - to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during the
PS5 Exclusives Remain on Schedule Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
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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
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.
New York Community Bancorp: Nice Little Trade
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Hong Kong on borrowed time as China pushes for more control | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
BANGKOK >> Hong Kong has been living on borrowed time ever since the British made it a colony nearly 180 years ago, and all the more so after Beijing took control in 1997 and granted it autonomous status.
Covid-19: ‘Not worried about virus, but government apathy,’ say AIIMS healthcare workers
Over 206 healthcare workers have tested positive at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.
For second day running, Delhi records more than thousand Covid-19 cases
In a change of strategy, Kejriwal government narrative now focuses on stressing that most patients recover without serious consequences
AMERICAN UNREST: Minneapolis police station torched as protests spread
MINNEAPOLIS - Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St.
Forbes: Russia's new assault ship might look familiar to French Mistral
Project 23900, set to be developed in the occupied Crimea, is a "clone" of the French Mistral design.
Brazil GDP shrinks 1.5% in Q1 2020 due to pandemic
The 1st quarter drop in Brazil's gross domestic product only reflects the early effects of the coronavirus crisis, with 2nd quarter numbers expected to be much worse
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, ...
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin worked security together at a restaurant for at least a year, owner says
Before Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck on a Minneapolis street, they worked together at a nightclub not far from where the incident happened.Chauvin was fired as a Minneapolis police officer after he held Floyd down as Floyd protested "I can't breathe." Protests
Victor Osimhen: Nigerian striker rejects Napoli, eyes move to English Premier League
There are reports that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has rejected a possible offer by Italian giants Napoli, indicating that he wants to feature in the Pr
Etsy: A Niche E-Commerce Poised For Growth
Etsy has been firing on all cylinders since 2017 increasing both growth and profitability. Etsy is facing competitive threats from its larger rivals. However, t
Quebec reports fewest new cases of COVID-19 since March 31 as total surpasses 50,000
There are 1,265 people being treated for COVID-19 in Quebec hospitals as of Friday, down 66 from the 1,331 reported Thursday. Of those in a hospital, 172 are in intensive care, down six from the 178 reported 24 hours earlier.
EA and NFLPA deal ensures Madden will be the only NFL sim through 2025
EA will continue to have exclusive rights to develop football simulators thanks to new deal.
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.
Global champagne sales fizzle amid coronavirus pandemic because people aren't celebrating
Now this is just cham-painful.
Google has rescinded thousands of job offers to temporary and contract workers, as the company continues to feel the sting of the pandemic
In its latest cost-cutting measure, Google has reportedly rescinded job offers to more than 2,000 contractors who were preparing to join the company.
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Recognise Tibet As Separate Country
US lawmaker Scott Perry has introduced a bill recognising Tibet as a separate and independent country.
South Africa’s 24 hour trend report – 28 May 2020
This is a summary of trending, highest-impact and most active themes and narratives related to social cohesion and division in South African public-domain social media conversations on 28 May 2020.
U.S. hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment
NEW YORK (Reuters) - 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 treatment, after several studies suggested it is not effective and may pose significant risks.
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 ...
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
Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies of pneumonia in Ahmedabad; 84-year-old had predicted early end to COVID-19 pandemic
Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passed away on Friday evening at a private hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He was 89.
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
Sony will reveal PS5 games on June 4, It's the first of many events for the next-gen console - Gizchina.com
After an oppressive silence, Sony finally confirmed: There will be an event for the PS5 on June 4. The company made this announcement through its ...
Two-time world champion Gary Anderson storms into PDC Home Tour semi-finals
The Scot had another perfect night on the oche.
India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4 as Covid-19 lockdown hits economy
In the services sector, growth in the hotels and financial services sectors fell to 2.6 per cent and 2.4 per cent in the fourth quarter
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.
Adeolokun, McKeown and Leader set to leave Connacht next month
Ireland international Niyi Adeolokun will leave Connacht when his contract expires next month as ...
Debate over USD 600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise
A debate in Congress over whether to extend USD 600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed looks sure to intensify with the number of people receiving the aid now topping 30 million one in five workers.
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
BMW PH opens their latest showroom... and it's online
The coronavirus situation is making visiting dealerships difficult, so BMW Philippines launches an online showroom
Mahila Congress to Distribute 25 Lakh Sanitary Napkins For Migrant Workers' Use in Shramik Special Trains
A day after Menstrual Hygiene Day, Mahila Congress shoulders the responsibilty to distribute 25 lakh personal hygiene kits to be used by migrant workers travelling in Shramik Special trains
Trump space speech in Florida likely to test apolitical nature of NASA
White House recognizes the role human spaceflight could play in Florida in 2020.
Uplifting news: Group raises thousands and artist unveils mural in Birmingham
A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.
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.
Earthquake measuring 4.6 on Richter scale hits Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi
There were no initial reports of loss of life or damage to property.
Google Docs used by hackers in 65% of attacks to steal login credentials
Amid the global pandemic, cybercriminals are increasingly using coronavirus as a lure to trick unfocused users by capitalising on their fear and uncertainty
Sony on track for PS5 launch despite supply-chain challenges
Latest PlayStation console expected to launch globally in the final quarter of 2020
Five more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals
There are now 698 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bristol
Incoming Australia boss Dave Rennie taking lessons from Glasgow stint
Coach is leaving his post in Scotland.
Toshakhana case: NAB court issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif
Toshakhana case: NAB court issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif
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
BP licenses PTA technology to Weilian Chemical
BP plc (London, U.K.) has entered into an agreement to license its latest generation technology for the production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) to C
Kohli remains only Indian in Forbes top 100 highest-paid athletes; Federer topples Messi, Ronaldo
The 100 highest-paid athletes earned a combined $3.6 billion this year, which marked a drop of 9% from 2019 due to coronavirus, according to Forbes.
COVID-19: CAN writes El-Rufa'i to reopen churches
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, has written Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufa'i led government of Kaduna State, asking...
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure
OTTAWA — 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.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
'Close Your Legs': Judge's Advice to Woman, For Prevention of Sexual Assault, Costs Him His Job
Judge John Russo Jr loses job after asking a woman if she had closed her legs to try and prevent sexual assault
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.
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.
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
Protests grow in Hong Kong over China’s move to pass security law
AP Hong Kong Dozens of people protested in a mall in Hong Kong on Friday following a vote by China’s ceremonial parliament to approve legislation that c
Summer in Mara snags June release date
Set sail with this adventure/sim mashup when it undocks this summer.
Bajrang leader, 3 others booked for 'assaulting' boy, forcing him to chant "Jai Sriram" in Karnataka
A 25-year old local Bajrang Dal leader and three minor boys have been booked on charges of threatening and assaulting a boy and forcing him to chant 'Jai Sriram' in Dakshina Kannada district in
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.
PS5 games reveal event confirmed for June 4
Sony has confirmed we'll be getting our first look at PS5 games on June 4.
India’s housing sector facing its worst-ever crisis: CREDAI
IANS New Delhi Already reeling under liquidity concerns, low demand and high inventory levels, India’s housing sector is facing its biggest-ever crisis
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 Shield Needs Fresh Look, Not Trump Spite
A new executive order targets enemies instead of taking thoughtful aim at a dated immunity law that’s been challenged by Democrats and Republicans.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus
The Foxes manager, and his wife, fell ill at the end of March.
Earthquake in Delhi, Gurugram: Richter scale notes 4.6 magnitude earthquake, Haryana’s Rohtak epicenter
Earthquake in Delhi, Gurugram: Reports said Haryana's Rohtak was the epicenter for earthquake and tremors were felt in adjoining areas of Delhi.
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.
Twitter Hides Official White House Tweet Calling for Killings of Protesters, Too
The White House taunted Twitter on Friday by reposting Donald Trump’s tweet calling for the outright extrajudicial slaughter of Americans protesting police brutality in Minneapolis, which the social media site on Friday hid behind a label for “glorifying violence.” Twitter has now responded by doing exactly the same thing to the White House account.
Senator Millicent Omanga Out of Deputy Speaker Race
The Senate clerk noted that the nominated senator had not followed the right procedure to...
How to watch Take That's virtual concert
Expect mums and aunties across the country to be screaming like it’s 1990 again.
Trent says he spent ‘hours and hours’ trying to recreate iconic Gerrard goal
Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold asked his Twitter followers for some of the best goals they’ve ever seen, and they of course complied. The Scouser was inundated with responses R…
Angry she couldn't park in garage, woman has boyfriend's Impala project car junked
Because her boyfriend's 1967 Impala project took up the entire garage, a woman towed the car to a scrapyard. The boyfriend is allegedly pressing charges.
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.
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
DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase, issues guidelines
"Though an individual locust is small in size, impact of large numbers on the windshield is known to have impacted the pilot forward vision. This is a grave concern during the landing, taxi and takeoff phase," the DGCA circular said.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 announces the coming of Charlotte Cracker
As revealed by the latest issue of Japanese magazine Weekly Jump, the second DLC character headed to Bandai Namco's brawler One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 will be Charlotte Cracker, joining fellow Sweet Commander Charlotte Smoothie in-game la...
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...
COVID-19 Impact on Online Lending: Report
The online lending industry has probably suffered more than any other sector of Fintech during the COVID-19 crisis. Borrowers, both businesses and consumers hav
Pak Leader Appeals To US Congress To Table Bill For Free Balochistan, Sindh On The Lines Of Tibet’s Freedom Bill
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has appealed to the US Congress to table a bill for the independence of Balochistan and Sindh from Pakistan on the same lines as they introduced a bill on Tibet's freedom from China.
Lawsuit accuses Trump administration of illegally seizing tax refunds from student loan borrowers
A class-action lawsuit filed Friday is accusing the Trump administration of illegally seizing student loan borrowers' tax refunds even after Congress halted government debt collection amid the
The End Of AMG's V8 Has Begun
Mercedes-AMG and V8s go together like ice-cream and chocolate sauce, or at least they used to. Rumors have ...
CannTrust Holdings greenhouse licenses reinstated, plans restart of operations
CannTrust Holdings Inc. says Health Canada has reinstated its licences for its greenhouse in Niagara and that it will immediately restart operations.
James nearly joined Leeds over Man Utd but Swansea didn't trust them to pay up
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Roger Federer becomes first tennis player EVER to top Forbes' Athletes Rich List after raking in yearly earnings worth £86m as 38-year-old edges out Lionel Messi, LeBron James and Tyson Fury
Roger Federer is the first tennis player in the 30-year history of the list to take the top spot with the 38-year-old Swiss star taking the title after yearly earnings of $106.3million (£85.9m).
Save 15% On Select Office Furniture To Outfit Your New Home Office
Amazon is currently hosting an office furniture sale, since we are all working from home now and looking to make a new home office. And in this sale you
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
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.
Chhattisgarh's first chief minister, Ajit Jogi, dies at 74
Jogi enjoyed support among tribal and scheduled caste communities because of his easy accessibility.
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 that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19.
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 ...
Autorickshaw drivers in Gujarat seek permission to ply after May 31
The president of the Gujarat Auto Rickshaw Driver Action Committee has sent a letter to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani with the demands of the autorickshaw drivers, including the release of autorickshaws detained during lockdown by recovering nominal fine from the drivers since their financial condition is very weak at present.
Ecolab closes sale of Holchem Group to Kersia
Ecolab Inc. (St. Paul, Minn.) closed on the sale of Holchem Group Limited, a U.K.-based supplier of hygiene and cleaning products and services, to Kersia,
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 ...
Vodafone-Idea clarifies on reports of Google seeking to buy equity stake, here’s why the stock fell 15%
Cash-strapped telecom major Vodafone-Idea has clarified that its Board is currently not considering any proposal for investment in the comping, a day after The Financial Times reported that internet giant Google could pick up a 5% equity stake in the firm.
Quarterly growth slides to 3.1 per cent, more pain feared
Worries centre around Covid surge, slow recovery
'How we laughed' - West Brom fans hit back at Derby County with cutting message
Derby County news: Baggies fans can't hide their disappointment at play-off defeat 13 years ago and have taken the Leeds United fans' stance of pointing out what happened a year later
COVID-19: CBN introduces regulatory forbearance for financial institutions
the CBN intervention facilities availed through participating OFIs are granted a further one-year moratorium on all principal repayment effective from March 1, 2020
Tesla (TSLA) gets optimistic outlook from Wall St as Q2’s final month approaches
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) recently received an optimistic outlook from Goldman Sachs analysts, with the Wall St. firm maintaining a “Buy” rating on the electric car maker. The updated price target on the company was posted by Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney, who raised TSLA stock’s target from $864 to $925 per share, AnalystRatings reported. TSLA […]
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...
Over 39,000 sign petition for Myka Stauffer to remove monetized YouTube videos of re-homed son, Huxley
Over 39,000 people have signed a petition calling for youtuber Myka Stauffer and her husband, James to take down monetized videos of their adopted son, Huxley who they revealed has been re-homed. According to the petition
Here’s How Fox News Covered the CNN Reporter’s Arrest in Minneapolis
Reporting on the arrest of a CNN reporter and his crew by Minnesota state police on Friday morning, Fox News anchor Sandra Smith framed the incident as a he said-he said situation despite the entire ordeal being broadcast on live television.Reporting from Minneapolis after another night of violent protests
Greece to accept tourists from 29 countries from mid-June - but Ireland is not on the list
The Greek government imposed an early lockdown, which is credited with limiting the spread of Covid-19.
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.
Texas Ranked Tenth in People Searching for Loans During Pandemic
With so many outlets being forced to close their doors during the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people are in need of financial assistance.
Trudeau addresses Minneapolis protests, says Canadians watching 'with shock and with horror'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday weighed in on the escalating protests in the U.S. following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, who died following an encounter with police.
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.
WBC would allow Mike Tyson to fight for heavyweight title against Tyson Fury
Could Iron Mike's return to the ring extend beyond just exhibition matches?
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.
Four more women accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault
He's currently serving 23 years in prison.
Minnesota AG Ellison: Trump Calling Rioters Thugs, Calling on Them to Get Shot 'the Same Sort of Attitude that Resulted in the Death of George Floyd'
Friday on CBS's "This Morning," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison shared his reaction to the situation in Minneapolis with protests for George Floyd's death. | Clips
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Stock Position Increased by Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc.
Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc. increased its position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 0.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 17,475 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 24 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com comprises […]
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.
Council Approves City Recovery Fund
Wellington City Council has adopted a framework to manage the new Tipu Toa: Build back better, City Recovery Fund.
Council may find it difficult to raise GST rates
IANS New Delhi The GST Council is unlikely to make major changes in the indirect tax structure at its next meeting slated mid June. A top government so
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.
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...
Pilot flies to RAF base in Anglesey 'as he wanted to go to beach in lockdown'
He flew from Surrey to Wales and landed without permission.
Civil unrest spreads across America as Trump rages on and at Twitter
US News: Civil unrest exploded across America on the third day of protests in Minneapolis over the alleged daylight murder of a black man by a white police off
Microsoft Surface Book 4 Design Gets a Well-Deserved Makeover in Fresh Mockup – 15% Larger Trackpad, Compact Chassis, More
The Surface Book 3 features the same old chassis, but the Surface Book 4 design receives a massive change in the latest mockup
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 ...
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.
Roger Federer ranked by Forbes as sports' top earner at $106 million
Roger Federer earned $106 million pre-tax to helm the Forbes list, edging out Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have held the No. 1 spot in three of the past four years.
Federal government to clear all Centrelink robo-debts, refund money
More than $720 million raised through the Morrison government's controversial Centrelink robo-debt program will be refunded.
The new Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition laptop starts at $4299.99 USD
Razer yesterday announced the all-new Blade 15 Studio Edition with an impressive specs. First of all, this is not a laptop for regular consumers. Razer is targeting VFX artists, professional video editors and others in the creative field. This new Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition starts at $4299.99 USD / 4599.99 € MSRP and it […]
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Logan Director Reveals Why Hugh Jackman Never Wore Wolverine’s Mask
Director James Mangold revealed why Hugh Jackman never put on the mask and confessed that he never believed Fox would greenlight his daring idea involving Professor X.
CNN crew covering 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.
Facebook has done nothing with a Trump post that threatens shooting Minneapolis protesters even as Twitter hides it for 'glorifying violence'
On Friday morning, President Trump threatened protesters in Minneapolis via Twitter and Facebook. But only one platform censored his threat.
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.
'He was going haywire:' Video shows naked man stealing Winnipeg ambulance
Winnipeg police confirmed they are investigating after an ambulance was stolen by a naked man on Friday.
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
NYC tanning salon owner fined $1,000 for reopening: 'It's insane what's happening'
A New York tanning salon owner who was fined $1,000 for reopening in defiance of the state's coronavirus lockdown order said Friday that he is already "broke," as are other members of his community.
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
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
OpenAI debuts gigantic GPT-3 language model with 175 billion parameters
OpenAI's GPT-3 language model can generate convincing news articles and achieve state-of-the-art results on a range of NLP tasks with few-shot learning.
Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies at 89
Daruwalla was a popular astrologer and had an affinity with celebrities and he himself was also considered to be one.
Railways denies reports of trains 'losing' way; says only 4 shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach destination
The Railways defended itself on Friday in the face of severe criticism over delays by Shramik Specials in reaching their destinations, saying they were not regular trains and they can be extended or short-terminated, and their stoppages and routes can be changed for the benefit of migrant workers.
Best Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord mods
Expand the world of Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlords with some of the best community-made mods available.
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
You won't see public jeepneys on NCR roads during GCQ
Metro Manila will move into General Community Quarantine, and while public transportation can finally restart, the jeepney will not
Scots primary teacher weds hubby in Zoom ceremony after coronavirus pandemic ruined dream day
A SCOTS primary teacher has not let the coronavirus pandemic get in the way of her big day. Today, Amy Dickenson wed her hubby Lloyd Dias at their London home on what was meant to be their dream we…
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has recovered from COVID-19
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he's made a full recovery after contract...
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).
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.
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.
Real Madrid to receive two-year loan plus obligation to buy proposal for star
Should Real Madrid sanction this departure in the next transfer window?
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,...
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...
Water And Wastewater Price Changes From 1 July 2020
Prices for water and wastewater services in Auckland will increase by 2.5 per cent from 1 July 2020.
CVS opens 1,000 drive-through COVID-19 testing sites across 30 states
May 29 (UPI) -- U.S. pharmacy chain CVS on Friday opened 1,000 additional COVID-19 drive-through test sites at locations across more than 30 states and in Washington, D.C.
Brewdog launches Barnard Castle Eye Test Hazy IPA
BREWDOG has announced the launch of Barnard Castle Eye Test IPA. The tongue-in-cheek beer has been produced following an overwhelming response to the beers proposed production over the Bank Holiday…
Monkeys run off with coronavirus samples after attacking medic
They attacked a medical official while he was walking through a college in India.
Coronavirus latest: Timeline of sport's response on Friday, May 29
The FA Cup final will be played on August 1, while police set out up to six Premier League matches they would like to be played at neutral venues.
Bihar: Major showdown between RJD MLAs, cops at Rabri Devi's residence over attack on RJD worker
RJD MLAs had a showdown with the police here on Friday when they were prevented from marching towards Gopalganj district to protest against the recent attack on a party worker in which a ruling JD(U)
Coronavirus Update: How COVID-19 Reforms the Mobility Industry
The coronavirus pandemic has already taken more than 300,000 lives worldwide and caused massive joblessness, but there are a few sectors that are currently booming and benefiting from this crisis.
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.
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.
Edition Sunrise BMW X2, 3 Series and Z4 models launched in Japan only
The German car maker unveiled the BMW X2, 3 Series and Z4 Edition Sunrise limited-run editions today, aimed at the customers in Japan
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 ...
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.
The 4 best movies you can now watch at home
From the diamond business to the music business to mysteries beyond our imagining.
Report: NBA sets July 31 as target date for season to resume
After putting the season on hold due to coronavirus concerns, the NBA is aiming to resume play at the end of July, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
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...
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.
Sony will show off more than an hour of PS5 games on June 4th
You may have to wait a bit longer to see the console's design, however.
Telecom services unaffected by lockdown in May
‘Nearly 97 per cent of the 1.1 billion SIMs are pre-paid, and all of them are being recharged’
Coronavirus ravages strategic Russian region
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The new coronavirus is sweeping through some of the mountain villages of Russia’s far-flung Dagestan region and they are struggling to treat patients properly, protect medics or even count the dead, five local officials said.
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
COVID-19: RTI plea seeks to know amount spent on equipment purchase; Health Ministry refuses info
After 22 days of filing the RTI application, Galgali received a response stating that the CPIO deals with matters related to HLL Lifecare Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Spain reports two new COVID-19 deaths, total at 27,121
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain’s Health Ministry said recorded deaths from the coronavirus outbreak reached 27,121 on Friday, increasing by two in the last 24 hours.
Alternate Baby Yoda Designs Revealed in ‘Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian’
Get a look at some alternate Baby Yoda designs that were considered in the most recent episode of the documentary series Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian.
Social distancing: Google's new tool lets you see a two-metre gap with AR | ZDNet
The experimental feature creates a two-metre bubble displayed on top of your real environment.
Ronan O'Gara On How Meeting The Queen Turned Into A 'Horror Show'
One infamous photograph which still lingers to this day depicts Ronan O'Gara famously meeting Queen Elizabeth with his hands in his pockets.
Twitter hides Trump tweet from public, says it glorifies violence
It came just hours after Trump signed an executive order threatening Silicon Valley social media firms with new regulations over free speech.
Big B sponsors 10 buses for UP migrants
Mumbai - Moved by the plight of stranded migrants, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has come forward to contribute his mite to their cause.
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 ...
Evander Kane says more athletes need to speak out against racism
San Jose Sharks winger Evander Kane joined ESPN’s First Take Friday morning where he discussed the tragic death of George Floyd and how the sports world can do more to help fight racism.
Queen B announces her BNG Prestige Reserve just in time for level 3
'This release is all about excellence, global luxury, elegance and my love for MCC,' said Bonang Matheba.
Google Has A New AR App That Makes It Easier To Socially Distance
Sometimes, gauging six feet is a bit tough to do. So Google decided to do something about it. Meet Google Sodar, which is an AR app that will help you do
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Sequel is Officially in the Works
Paramount Pictures and Sega Sammy have begun development on a Sonic the Hedgehog sequel following the success of the 2020 video game adaptation.
Facebook’s latest experiment is an attempt to make live TV events more social
Hosted by journalists and former athletes.
Visa Is Buy-Worthy Stock as the U.S. Continues to Reopen
Investors forget just how profitable Visa is. With the country reopening, V stock is worth a closer inspection to see if it's a buy.
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 ...
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
Ottawa pledges $285-million in additional COVID-19 aid for Indigenous communities
Trudeau also announced $270-million to supplement on-reserve income assistance and $44.8-million to build 12 new shelters for women and girls fleeing violence
Coronavirus Australia live updates: Virus protesters defy restrictions in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne
Hundreds of anti-vaccination, anti-5G, conspiracy theorist protesters have blocked a highway in Brisbane as similar protests took place in Melbourne and Sydney.
How Lukaku's Mom Handled Age-Cheating Claims
Growing up, former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku faced many age-cheating accusations. Here is how his mother dealt with the claims made against her son.
Uplifting news: Group raises thousands and artist unveils mural in Birmingham
A round-up of Friday’s feelgood stories.
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...
WWE: Seth Rollins Breaks Silence On Roman Reigns’ Extended Absence From The Ring
The 'Big Dog' Roman Reigns has been missing from the action for almost three months in order to protect himself and his children from the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, his Shield brother Seth Roll
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...
IOA finance chairman refuses hotel bookings for Tokyo Games without president’s sanction
PTI New Delhi Indian Olympic Association’s finance committee chairman Anil Khanna on Friday defended his decision not to give clearance for hotel bookin
RBI Imposes Rs 4 Crore Penalty On Citibank Over Non-Compliance Of Regulations
The action will not affect the bank's customers, RBI clarified
GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4; fiscal deficit widens to 4.59% of GDP in 2019-20
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 4th Quarter Data: The growth in GDP during 2019-20 is estimated at 4.2 per cent, slowing to an 11-year low, as compared to 6.1 per cent in 2018-19.
ESAF Small Finance Bank Q4 PBT up 42% at Rs 74 cr, income rises 32%
Full-year PBT doubles to Rs 256.26 crore from Rs 127.18 crore
President says the guys in charge aren’t in charge
’Tunji Ajibade; tunjioa@yahoo.com; 08036683657 The United States’ former president Barack Obama made an observation the other day. His reminds me of the known fact that ideas respect no borde...
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
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.
Garcetti says Huizar should resign from LA City Council over bribery investigation
Mayor Eric Garcetti and the president of the City Council called Thursday for the resignation of Councilman Jose Huizar, who is the focus of a federal corruption investigation.
Minneapolis Bus Drivers Refuse to Transport George Floyd Protesters to Jail
Organized labor throughout the city is banding together in solidarity against police violence in the aftermath of Floyd’s death.
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.
4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Delhi
Some parts of India are situated in the seismically active zones, so the country periodically faces tremors of various strength. In mid-April, an earthquake measuring...
George Floyd protests: Minneapolis police station set afire
AP Minneapolis Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby S
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.
[Update: Accidental Rollout] OxygenOS 10.5.9 temporarily removes photochrom filter on global OnePlus 8 Pro
Update OnePlus, in a statement to Android Police, said it had accidentally rolled out the OxygenOS 10.5.9 update, which temporarily removes the photochrom filter on OnePlus 8 Pro global units. A small set of users who have installed the update will be receiving a new OTA to re-enable the filter. Official Statement “This OTA inadvertently …
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
Serbian President Says Will Attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 24 June
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed on Friday his plans to attend the military parade in Moscow on 24 June that will mark the 75th...
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 ...
Ken Starr Backs Move to Drop Charge Against Ex-Trump Adviser Flynn
Iconically linked to America’s last two impeachments, Kenneth Starr joined the fray over prosecuting Michael Flynn, saying the judge handling the case has a duty to let the Justice Department drop the charge.
Libertex Parent Pays €160,000 to Settle Violations with CySEC
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has just announced that it has reached a settlement with Indication Investments Ltd, fining the firm €160,000.
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.
India Heads for Recession as GDP Growth Dips to Lowest since 2012
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian economy had been slowing down since 2018 due to the combined impact of the US-China trade war as well as instability in domestic...
Katarina Johnson-Thompson opens up on struggles to adapt to cancelled events
The reigning world champion heptathlete has been back home in Liverpool.
AirPods Pro vs Apple AirPods: is it worth upgrading to the AirPods Pro?
The AirPods Pro go head to head with the 2019 AirPods.
Messed up rescue killed the leopard, say villagers
There was no wire trap found on the field
Stocks recover after Trump's announcement on Hong Kong
May 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's planned news conference on China shook up stocks early Friday, but the major indexes mostly recovered by the end the day after his announcement revealed no changes to trade with Beijing.
Here's a Peek at What the Possibly-Cancelled Pixel 4a XL Looks Like
The Google Pixel 4a is reported to making its debut in June, and while we've been inundated with leaks about the handset, it's been a bit more quiet on the Pixel 4a XL front. But now, we've got a look at what the smartphone might look like. If it gets released at all, that is.
Former EastEnders star could have 'no income for a year' due to coronavirus
The theatre industry is currently shut down.
Tony Kushner: Larry Kramer Spoke the Truths We Needed to Hear
He showed us that liberation from oppression was a matter of life and death.
Roger Federer ranked by Forbes as sports' top earner at $106 million
Roger Federer earned $106 million pre-tax to helm the Forbes list, edging out Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have held the No. 1 spot in three of the past four years.
EU Concerned Over Beijing's Move to Develop National Security Bill for Hong Kong
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union expresses grave concerns over Beijing's decision to develop a security bill for Hong Kong as it contradicts the Hong Kong Basic...
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.
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
Economy needs the support of PSBs, says Union Bank chief
The country’s economy, which has been hit by the Covid-19 outbreak, needs support from the public sector banks (PSBs) to boost credit growth, said an official on Friday. The number of PSBs has come d
Why my supporters battered journalist, by Imo lawmaker
The member representing Obowo State Constituency in the Imo House of Assembly, Mr. Kennedy Ibeh, has explained why his supporters beat...
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.
33% of drug errors missed by electronic health records systems
May 29 (UPI) -- Hospital electronic health records systems miss up to one-third of dangerous drug interactions and other errors in medication administration, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talks to US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper over telephone
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Mark T Esper on Friday evening at the latter’s request.
Brendan Rodgers: Leicester City manager says he had coronavirus
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says he "had no strength" after contracting the coronavirus in March.
Japan air force pilots fly over Tokyo to salute medical workers
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese air force’s aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday in a salute to medical workers on the frontline against the coronavirus pandemic.
The Gang Leader as President
We awake to a bewildering, sobering tableau. A second night of protests engulfed Minneapolis in the wake of the police...
'He was going haywire:' Video shows naked man stealing Winnipeg ambulance
Winnipeg police confirmed they are investigating after an ambulance was stolen by a naked man on Friday.
Your First Look at 'Attack on Titan' Final Season
The fourth and final season will arrive this Fall.
'A lot of nurses don't have a work ethic': An Atlanta drug rehab clinic is accused of firing its nursing staff during the pandemic
The clinic's director described the staff as lazy and questioned why nurses were being hailed as heroes.
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.
Chiefs doctor says players are screened for Covid-19 symptoms daily
Kaizer Chiefs team doctor Hashendra Ramjee has explained that players and staff are constantly in communication during lockdown.
Maharashtra continues to add to Karnataka's COVID-19 tally; 178 new cases reported
Karnataka reported 178 new cases of COVID-19 as returnees from neighbouring Maharashtra to continue to add to the state's tally, taking the total number of infections to 2,711, the health department
Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district
Thailand shut bars and clubs in mid-March as coronavirus cases surged. It halted international passenger flights, stopping the tourism that had made Bangkok the world's most visited city for four years. Patpong went dark.
Locust attack on Delhi? Is capital under threat of locusts swarm anytime soon? Check details
Warnings of probable locust attack in Delhi have been issued by Locust Warning Organisation (LWO) which is a body under the Ministry of Agriculture.
Buy Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Before Consumer Spending Surges
Depressed BBBY stock could surge over the next 12 months and beyond, as turnaround initiatives gain momentum alongside consumer spending.
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
Report: NBA targeting July 31 for return of season
The NBA is reportedly targeting July 31 for the league to return to play, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Q4 GDP reveals a sorry picture even before the onset of lockdown
With the coronavirus dragging the world economy into a recession, the Indian economy needs a more convincing stimulus than what has been unveiled so far
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.
Carol Vorderman wows BBC viewers with daringly tight keyhole dress
Carol Vorderman looks sensational in the age-defying getup.
CNN's Van Jones: White, Liberal Hillary Voters More Dangerous Than the KKK
Van Jones declared a typical "white, liberal Hillary Clinton supporter" poses a greater threat to black Americans than the Ku Klux Klan.
India quarterly growth worst in 2 decades as lockdown bites
India, Asia's 3rd largest economy, expands by just 3.1% in January-March 2020
New Papa Roach Material Is “Heavy And Nuts And Just Aggressive”
Jacoby Shaddix has lifted the lid on what Papa Roach have been working on recently…
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
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.
OYO sales down to half amid COVID-19; Ritesh Agarwal explains why future holds little respite too
Coronavirus has put a spanner in the growth of the otherwise stellar performing unicorn startups of the world with homegrown OYO now saying that the sales of the company have come down to half in the past few weeks.
Fans could return for 2020-21 season: Premier League chief
Football News: Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a "phas
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.
Jharkhand facilitates return of 60 workers from Ladakh by air
PTI New Delhi/Leh Amid heartrending stories of migrants longing to return home, the Jharkhand government on Friday gave a ray of hope to many such strande
COVID-19: RTI plea seeks to know amount spent on equipment purchase; Health Ministry refuses info
The Central government's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has denied to share the information related to the expenses incurred to combat the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, saying that it has no
Britons clap their support for health workers
LONDON (Reuters) - Britons took to their doorsteps and balconies on Thursday to show their appreciation for health workers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis, in what could be the last such celebration.
All new PS4 games will run on PS5 reveals Sony guidelines
Starting from July, any new PS4 games will need to run on the PS5, suggesting Sony's going all in on its backwards compatibility features.
Data cleanup, backlogged cases cause delay in DOH's coronavirus updates
The health department hires more data encoders to help catch up with the testing backlog. Its Central Visayas office stops providing daily updates.
Lucia Wealth Services LLC Has $521,000 Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Lucia Wealth Services LLC raised its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 25.9% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 267 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the quarter. Lucia Wealth Services LLC’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $521,000 at the end of the […]
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 ...
Delhi HC restrains Quikr, Olx from posting ads related to Reliance, Jio
IANS New Delhi The Delhi High Court has granted Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) an interim injunction against Quikr and OLX India and restrained them fr
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".
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
EU says conditions needed in Lufthansa bailout, seeks deal
The EU competition chief said Friday that she is not 'creating extra hurdles' for Lufthansa after the airline balked at accepting a 9 billion-euro German government rescue package because of what it said were tough EU conditions.
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.
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.
Shopian man’s sample returns Covid-19 positive after death, toll in JK 28
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
South Korea closes over 200 schools again after biggest COVID-19 spike in weeks
More than 200 schools in South Korea have been forced to close -- barely a few days after they re-opened -- due to a dramatic spike in the COVID-19 cases.
Sony confirms major PlayStation 5 reveal event will take place on June 4
Sony has confirmed that after months of anticipation, it will finally reveal a suite of games that are ccoming to its next-gen PS5 console.
Forbes removes Kylie Jenner from billionaires list
Olushola Odeyinde Kylie Jenner has been removed from the list of billionaires by Forbes on Friday. The Reality Tv star, Make-up business mogul, and influencer has been accused by Forbes of in...
Ukraine expects US$5 bln IMF loan approval on June 5 – PM Shmyhal
The first tranche of US$1.9 billion may be disbursed the following day.
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.
Bears Trade By Day, Bulls By Night
Stock market returns for the month of May have been an overnight phenomenon. Fed liquidity is the only thing fueling this fundamental-less rally. Consensus earn
Liverpool may be crowned champs at a neutral venue
IANS London It could still be a possibility that runaway English Premier League leaders Liverpool will end up winning the title at a neutral venue, as per
Now Punjab to seek trains to bring back migrant workers
Even as over 4.84 Lakh migrant workers have returned from Punjab to their native states, the state government now intends to seek trains to bring back.
Twitter posts warning on official White House tweet
Twitter placed a warning on a tweet from the official White House account Friday that mirrored one it has placed on an identical tweet from Trump's account that threatened violence against looters in
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 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.
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...
Stocks tumble ahead of Trump's China press conference
May 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's upcoming news conference on China Friday shook up stocks in morning trading on Wall Street, as the White House could respond to the communist country's action against Hong Kong.
Samsung’s Exynos 850 is an 8nm chip for budget Android smartphones
The Exynos 850 processor has been officially unveiled: it's fabricated in an 8nm process, and it's engineered towards budget Android phones. Check it out!
720 HP Manhart MHX5 BMW X5 M is asking for over €200,000
Tuner Manhart Performance is offering some of the most ludicrous tuning kits for BMW cars. The Manhart MHX5 700 is no exception.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed he had coronavirus.
Ministry of Health launches app for communities to send alerts about COVID-19 suspects
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has launched a mobile app which can be used by people who develop symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19) or suspected to be infected to alert the surveillance officials in the communities. The app dubbed ‘Call The Clinic’ short coded as MOH – CTC uses digital …
Sound the trumpet! Debt jubilees have arrived
Some of the pandemic relief policies around the world are a grand gesture towards forgiveness
Bill would add 15 to 35 years in prison for COVID-19 scam artists
The legislation, introduced late Thursday, would temporarily boost federal criminal penalties by 15 years for pandemic-related fraud and by 35 years for COVID-19-linked counterfeit goods.
Wish This Pension Could End Prejudice Too: Kashmiri Transgenders
After Raj Bhavan accorded sanction to a financial scheme for Kashmiri transgender community, many beleaguered members kept wondering about the perennial prejudice they face for having a different orientation
News: OLF,OFC urge gov’t to take report by Amnesty seriously; heed recommendations to reverse troubling human rights abuse record
Addis Abeba, May 29/2020 – In a joint statement released by opposition parties Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) on Amnesty International’s Report, the parties urged “the federal and regional authorities to take the report by Amnesty International seriously, heed the recommendations put forth and promptly reverse ...
Nursing assistant, 31, who starred in 'stay home' poster dies of coronavirus
Denny Darby was killed by Covid-19 just weeks after appearing in the 'Stay home' poster aimed at saving lives
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
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.
Security registers 70 attacks by civilians against law enforcement officers
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Crash in Union Parish claims the life of West Monroe man
It happened Friday on Louisiana Highway 2.
Louisiana House votes to create $300 million business fund
The Louisiana House of Representatives on Thursday voted to set aside $300 million in federal pandemic relief aid for small businesses.
China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff; says both countries does not need intervention of ‘third party’
Reacting for the first time to the US president's offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, the two countries did not want the "intervention" from a third party to resolve the current military standoff.
Coronavirus latest: FA Cup plans return, tennis to come back in June
More sports are announcing plans.
Former St Mirren stars believe future is bright for midfield talent Cammy MacPherson
The 21-year-old was one of the first names on the team sheet before lockdown struck Scottish football.
Tobacco farmers ask govt to shun policies aping West
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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.
Roy Keane personally negotiated contract with Alex Ferguson for Man U youth star
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Crude has best month
Canada's oil patch has little to celebrate even though crude oil prices concluded their best ever month.
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Two New Asian Giant Hornet Sightings in Pacific Northwest
The sightings, both of individual dead hornets, expand the area currently being patrolled by scientists hoping to track and eradicate the invasive insect
Exxon Mobil: Higher Oil Prices To Recover Share Price
Exxon Mobil is one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies. The company’s business has been hit hard by coronavirus outbreak but oil prices may quickly rec
E&S Wolves Podcast Episode 160: Wolves primed for West Ham restart!
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Derek Chauvin, police officer accused in George Floyd's death, charged with 3rd-degree murder
The Minneapolis 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.
Maharashtra continues to add to Karnataka’s COVID-19 tally; 178 new cases reported
Other than returnees from Maharashtra, the 178 cases include five, who have come from Delhi, and one each from Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
How Paul McCartney Helped Jimmy Buffett Make His New Album
Jimmy Buffett said his first LP in seven years came after Paul McCartney offered “good feedback in May 2020.
Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in 3-4 months
ANKARA: Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday. Libya’s internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) signed the maritime delimitation deal last year. Turkey says it
33% of medication errors missed by electronic health records systems, study finds
May 29 (UPI) -- Hospital electronic health records systems miss up to one-third of dangerous drug interactions and other errors in medication administration, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.
Mamata announces slew of relaxations
PTI Kolkata Two days before the end of the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a slew
Irish artist's signed portrait of Matt Damon to be raffled for charity
Shane Gillen's signed Matt Damon portrait has already raised more than €9,000 ($10,000) for Pieta House.
Monkeys steal samples of suspected COVID patients
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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.
League of Legends: Wild Rift looks like a near-identical mobile port of the PC game
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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.
LG Sees Surge in Apple Orders for iPad LCD Panels [Report]
Apple has reportedly asked LG Display to quickly supply a larger than expected number of iPad LCD panels.
FG to pay jobless youths N20,000 monthly to sweep markets, clear gutters
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Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months
Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday. Libya's internationally-recognised Government of National Accord (
Existing mechanisms with China being used to resolve Ladakh standoff: India to US
India News: Defence minister Rajnath Singh conveyed India's position to US defence secretary Mark T Esper on Friday sending a clear message to Washington for the
CDD asks Buhari to scrap security votes
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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
Police to assist with probe into coronavirus deaths in Scottish care homes
Police Scotland has been requested to help gather information.
Robert Pattinson Spent Months Making ‘Tenet’ Not Even ‘Vaguely Understanding’ the Film
Pattinson needed help from co-star John David Washington to understand Christopher Nolan's new movie.
Google reportedly rescinds 2,000 contract worker jobs
Google said it would slow hiring "given that we are faced with a global crisis of uncertain depth and duration."
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
Amazon in talks for new 750-worker Dublin office despite virus
Amazon is in talks to rent an office block in Dublin with space for about 750 workers.
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
Spengler fifth in latest BMW outing in the IMSA iRacing Pro Series
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Racism not ruled out as motive in unprovoked tripping of Burnaby, B.C., senior
BURNABY, B.C. — 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.
UK Wants 5G Club Of 10 Countries, Including India, To Cut Out China's Huawei: Report
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 technology giant Huawei.
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
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The EU’s Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell defended the 'one country, two systems' principle but no sanctions against China have been put on the table.
CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in US
CNN posts a footage of its correspondent speaking calmly to police and then being handcuffed and taken away
FILE: 80 promises Buhari, APC made to Nigerians five years ago
Exactly five years ago, Muhammadu Buhari assumed office as Nigeria's president after ousting a ruling party for the first time in the nation's history.
Brit jetting to Spain to have 'temperatures taken before flying and after landing'
According to Spanish Foreign Office sources the measures were among a package of “likely conditions” foreign holidaymakers including Brits would be expected to adhere to so they can visit on holiday from July 1
NYPD removed ‘troublemakers’ from George Floyd protests in Manhattan
Cops arrested 72 people during heated demonstrations in Manhattan over the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minnesota, an NYPD official said.
Madhya Pradesh: Panic in Singrauli as more than 1000 bats found dead
Thousands of bats were found dead and lying on ground on Friday noon around the trees.
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.
Key Russian air cargo customer sues Boeing over widebodies, highlighting how coronavirus shifted market
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School reopening: 8 districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries in Gauteng
Eight districts in Gauteng are still waiting to receive personal protective equipment as schools prepare to reopen.
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.
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.
The Guardian view on wage subsidies: unemployment costs too
Editorial: Almost a third of the UK workforce are now reliant on government support for their income. If it is withdrawn while the economy is hibernating then joblessness will rise
5 Delhi Hotels To Function As Coronavirus Quarantine Centres
Two more Delhi government hospitals have been declared as COVID-19-dedicated facilities, according to an official order on Friday.
Is there a good reason to buy the Apple Watch Series 5 ?
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What Is The United States Space Force?
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Sonic movie sequel officially in the works at Paramount
Sonic will race his way back to theaters for another adventure in the future.
There's one way Cupertino can keep Apple TV+ users around for another year
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The revealing stat that all Wolves fans will approve of
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Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens
France's national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan.
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.
Elon Musk earns performance-based Tesla payout worth $775M
Elon Musk is officially in the money. The Tesla CEO on Thursday became eligible to cash in on a controversial payday which could see him pocket more than $700 million. The electric automaker said in a
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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.
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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.
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.
Microsoft announces two new features for OneDrive personal users
Microsoft often announces new features and improvements for OneDrive for Business account users. After a long time, Microsoft today announced new features for OneDrive personal account users. These new features will improve the sharing and collaboration experience on OneDrive web experience.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the coronavirus recession has been a 'great increaser of income inequality' — with low-paid workers and women bearing the brunt of the fallout
The Fed chief singled out women and hourly workers in the service industries as the segment of the population weathering the brunt of the fallout.
Brother of explosives-laden car owner intercepted in Pulwama being questioned: J-K Police
According to the police, Hidayatullah Malik is a resident of Sharatpora in Shopian who joined the militant ranks in July 2019.
Dow Jones Slumps as Cisco Acquires a Cloud Company, Home Depot Stock Moves Closer to 52-Week High
Cisco will reportedly pay $1 billion to expand its software portfolio, and Home Depot continues to rally.
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.
Alberta to offer free non-medical masks at fast-food drive-thrus
Health Minister says 20 million masks will be available at McDonald’s, A&W and Tim Hortons windows starting in June
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.
Sage minutes reveal how UK advisers reacted to coronavirus crisis
Government releases papers showing how advice changed in run-up to lockdown
Juice WRLD’s Posthumous Song “Tell Me U Luv Me” Released For His Girlfriend’s Birthday
The Cole Bennett-directed video features old footage of the late rapper.
Home delivery of petrol, CNG: Govt mulling new retailing model to make all fuels available at one place
The minister said city gas network of CNG supplies to automobiles and piped cooking gas to kitchens will soon cover 72 per cent of the country's population.
Law Enforcement Files Discredit Brian Kemp’s Accusation That Democrats Tried to Hack the Georgia Election
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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
Coronavirus: Six deaths and 39 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health provided the last figures at tonight’s briefing.
Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October: Garneau
OTTAWA - 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
Bobrisky arrested in Lagos - The Nation Nigeria
Operatives of the Inspector General Police (IG) Monitoring Unit on Thursday arrested popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye alias Bobrisky.
Google Maps makes it easier to use and send Plus Codes
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Ill. Governor Drops All Church Restrictions After Lawsuit
Churches claimed governor's restrictions ignored
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.
Sweden now has highest deaths per head worldwide after rejecting lockdown
Sweden has pulled ahead of Brazil, which as at the heart of the current global pandemic, although most countries now have similar death rates per head.
Golden Knights offer refunds to single-game ticket holders
The Golden Knights said in an email they will refund single-game ticket holders for the final four regular-season games that will not be played at T-Mobile Arena.
Future Bentleys Will Have Retractable Steering Wheels
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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.
Coronavirus travel bans leave hundreds stranded at Brazil's largest airport
SAO PAULO - 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.
‘This shouldn’t be normal’: Obama comments on George Floyd killing
Former President Barack Obama responded Friday to the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, writing in a statement that disparate treatment “for millions of Americans . . .
Brendan Rodgers says he was ‘really knocked’ by coronavirus
Leicester manager and his wife felt the effects of virus for three weeks before recovering
Derek Chauvin charged with murder in connection with death of George Floyd
US officer fired by Minneapolis police after Floyd died while being restrained
No Dining, No Wine-ing: Napa Winery Sues California Over ‘Unfair’ Reopening Rules
While wineries across California can reopen if they also offer dine-in meals to guests, a 1990 ordinance bars Napa County wineries from selling food in tasting rooms. Now one prestigious vintner has sued the state claiming unfair treatment.
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
Buried Remains-Couple Charged
The remains of a second child that belonged to a Tennessee couple facing abuse charges have been found buried in a yard, court records said. A search warrant affidavit says police recovered the remains of a boy from a Knox County property where Michael and Shirley Gray lived until about 2016, news outlets
'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
301 Chinese evacuated from Nigeria through Lagos airport
301 Chinese nationals were on Thursday night evacuated from Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA
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.
McConnell calls on nation to 'pull together' after violence rocks hometown of Louisville
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday called on the country to “pull together” amid demonstrations in Louisville and other cities following the high-profile deaths of several
Uber introduces $50 Hourly rate option
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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…
Report: Dodgers P Price gives $1K apiece to team's minor leaguers
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price will gift $1,000 to each of the players in the team’s minor-league system, MLB writer Francys Romero reported.
Diggin’ Deep on UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns - Main card preview
Get the lowdown on the UFC main card action this weekend, featuring a heavyweight scrap between a pair of big men looking to break through in Blagoy Ivanov and Augusto Sakai.
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 ...
'Egregious and unacceptable' alligator incident being investigated in South Carolina
A South Carolina town is investigating how a massive alligator was removed from a mini-golf course this week, according to local officials.
Klobuchar: 'It Is a Lie' I Declined to Prosecute Police Officer Involved in Floyd Death
Friday on MSNBC's "Andrea Mitchell Reports," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) said it was "a lie" that as the chief legal officer of Hennepin County, MN she declined to charge Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for his role in the shooting death of Wayne Reyes in October 2006. | Clips
Strawberry Moon Eclipse 2020: Timing, where to watch and all you need to know
A lunar eclipse only occurs during a Full Moon. The Earth, Moon and the Sun form a straight line during the lunar eclipse, with the Earth partially or completely hiding the Moon from the Sun.
Review: The Archives pay inspired tribute to Gil Scott-Heron
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How will gyms and leisure centres look when coronavirus lockdown lifts?
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Six more people have died from COVID-19 as well as 39 new cases today
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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
Trump adds fuel to protest fires with denounced tweet
US president's comments came after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station
Managed money betting on big crops
A fast start to the planting season and a lackluster export market have prices for row crops trading mostly sideways over the last month and weaker since the beginning of the year.
ZTE Tri-Fold Display Design Surfaces Online in a New Patent
ZTE seems to be working on a tri-fold display design for foldable smartphones. This information coems from a recent patent that appeared on China's CNIPA.
US hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment
Early hopes were based in part on its anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties
Fertilizer supplies, prices remain low and stable amid coronavirus concerns
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Laurentian Bank slashes dividend by 40 per cent as profits tumble
Decision to cut payout is the first by a Canadian bank in nearly 30 years
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.
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.
Record rise in unemployment casts a shadow over Trump’s re-election bid
If Americans vote their pocketbooks this November, it could be the end of Donald Trump’s short political career.
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.
Officer Involved In Killing Of George Floyd Has Been Arrested
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COVID-19 Intensifies the Urgency to Expand Sustainable Energy Solutions Worldwide
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Flynn-Kislyak call transcripts released, revealing fateful talks over Russia sanctions
Transcripts of phone conversations that took place in December 2016 between then-national security adviser designate Michael Flynn and then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak were released Friday, detailing the discussions that would later lead to Flynn’s FBI interview and subsequent charges.
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
Sen. Ted Cruz demands a federal investigation into Twitter, claiming it's violating US sanctions against Iran by letting the country's leaders have accounts
Cruz alleges Twitter is in violation of US sanctions against Iran by allowing two state leaders to run accounts on the platform.
India Now Has More Virus Deaths Than China Where Pandemic Started
India is the latest country whose coronavirus death count has topped the number of lives lost in China, where the pandemic started
Ric Flair reveals Charlotte's greatest opponent and her only enemy
The Nature Boy revealed who he thinks has been Charlotte's greatest opponent so far!
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Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.
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…
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.
Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano airports to reopen in ‘few days’
Major airports in the country will in the “next few days” roar into life after weeks of inactivity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
OnePlus no longer working with McLaren to make phones
OnePlus is no longer working with the sportscar brand McLaren to make orange high-end smartphones.
Trump is going to war with social media companies like Facebook and Twitter. Here's everything that's happened so far.
Trump has threatened to shut down or heavily regulate social media sites this week. This is why.
Hamilton Accies boss presents top to 89-year-old fan who lost daughter to cancer
Accies superfan George Hosie has been recovering from the loss of his daughter and suffering a mini-stroke
Man allegedly butchers hands of twin brother during fight over girlfriend in Imo
A man has allegedly butchered his twin brother with a machete in Imo state during a fight over his girlfriend. The man identified as Peter Ogbonna who is now in Police custody allegedly butchered his twin
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The best deals from this week include AirPods Pro for $228, Amazon's Fire TV Cube for $100 and $70 off a Google Nest WiFi two-pack.
Trump’s tweet on protests of George Floyd death earns him another Twitter flag
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China's Kunlun says U.S approves sale of Grindr to investor group
(Reuters) - Chinese gaming company Beijing Kunlun Tech Co Ltd said on Friday that a U.S. national security panel approved the $620 million sale of popular gay dating app Grindr to an investor group called San Vicente Acquisition LLC.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Call The Cops After Drones Fly Over Their Los Angeles Mansion
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved into their Los Angeles mansion back in March with their one-year-old son Archie Harrison. But, it turns out that
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.
Astrologer Bejan Daruwala passes away in Ahmedabad
A practising Zoroastrian, Daruwalla was also a self-proclaimed Ganesha devotee.
Symrise Creates Tribute Fragrance for Essential Workers
Symrise has made a custom fragrance to be given to workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
UK Will Increase Visa Rights for Hong Kongers If China Issues Crackdown
The British foreign secretary has said that the UK will extend visa rights to Hong Kongers if China implements its proposed 'security' law.
The Best Kids' Shoes: Sandals, Sneakers and More Styles
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In Canada's COVID-19 capital, bone-weary nurses plead for summer break
MONTREAL (Reuters) - Quebec nurses and orderlies are pleading for time off this summer, ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus infections in the fall, as Canada’s hardest-hit province from the virus wrestles with a staffing crunch in its health sector.
UK spring the sunniest since records began, says Met Office
Country also set for driest May for 124 years, with farmers warning of serious impact
Siddharth Roy Kapur on Film Industry's Plans to Restart Post Pandemic
Siddharth Roy Kapur says it is important to take baby steps while restarting the entertainment industry.
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.
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’.
Nokia’s foldable phone project rumoured to still be alive
Nokia seems to have reduced steam in terms of product release compared to the early days of HMD Global’s revival of the brand. That has no stopped the company from giving a thought to the idea of a foldable pie. Earlier this year it was rumoured that the company was working on a foldable smartphone …
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
Kylie Jenner Hits Back at Forbes Taking Away Her Billionaire Title: 'I Thought This Was a Reputable Site'
She particularly took issue with their claims she likely forged her tax returns.
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YouTube makes video chapters official
Creators can chop up the YouTube seek bar into segmented, titled chapters.
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.
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African Union chief condemns US police killing of unarmed black man
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Barack Obama Shares a Powerful Statement on the Death of George Floyd
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Kansas City Music Festival Approved to Take Place in September
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CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests
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Petition calling for UK PM's aide to be sacked passes one million signatures
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Indian Railways says ready to run trains for migrants on states’ demand; 3,840 Shramik trains run till May 28
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Police: Trans man fatally shot by officer after pointing gun
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Tina Ezekwe: Police ASP, inspector arrested over killing of teenager
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Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Chennai Corporation orders closure of 150 shops in T Nagar; 30 Puzhal inmates test positive
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Cruel vandals rip down display by children of key workers at primary school
The artwork at Hall Green Primary School was left strewn across the pavement
Deep sea fishing ban periodreduced from 61 days to 47
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Russian warplanes in Libya could open new phase in Middle East's biggest proxy war
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George Floyd case revives 'qualified immunity' debate, as Supreme Court could soon take up issue
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Igbo group hails steps taken by S/east Govs to curb insecurity
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MDC Alliance judgement open doors for more recalls of Chamisa's defiant MPs
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NCL team helps control leaked gas from tanker
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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.
More Than 10 Million Download Free Uncharted, Journey During Coronavirus Crisis
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Andrew Cuomo says NYC will begin reopening process on June 8
New York City will finally begin reopening from its months-long coronavirus lockdown on June 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.
Britain left off 'safe list' of countries free to holiday in Greece
UK fails to fit epidemiological profile demanded by Athens, which has kept Covid-19 in check
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.
North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules, RNC chief says
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Minneapolis officer arrested following death of black man in custody
The Minneapolis 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, has been arrested.
Telangana: Sons refuse to allow 80-year-old mother into house out of Covid-19 fear
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Capgemini’s Delaporte to take over as Wipro CEO and MD
Frenchman had spent 25 years with the consulting firm
Bulls reunite another set of Kriel brothers
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Former PSP stalwarts Michelle Lee, Ravi Philemon form new political party, Red Dot United
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Pune: Duo threatens man, sets his house on fire over interfaith relationship, say police
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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
Lata Mangeshkar pays tribute to lyricist Yogesh Gaur on his demise
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Pixel Buds: Growing number of users report audio cutouts w/ Google’s earbuds
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Designs revealed for 85 home estate approved on appeal
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Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin taken into custody after George Floyd death
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Edo 2020: PDP aspirant promises affordable housing, security
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Edo, Engr Gideon Ikhine, has promised to provide affordable
Mumbai, Bengaluru and Cochin airports hike landing charges by up to 45%
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Telangana: Sons refuse to allow 80-year-old mother into house out of COVID-19 fear
The woman today returned from Sholapur in Maharashtra after a stay at her relatives house in the wake of relaxations in lockdown norms, but her elder son and his wife did not allow her into the house, said Edla Ashok, a division member of Karimnagar Municipal Corporation.
PS5 reveal officially announced: First look scheduled for June 4
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Why Derby will hope the Bundesliga effect doesn’t spread to the Championship
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Taylor Swift accuses Trump of 'stoking the fires of white supremacy' after George Floyd's death
US president Donald Trump called Minnesota protesters 'thugs' and suggested they could be shot if the looting continued
Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards, May 29-June 2
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CIRCOR International, Inc. (CIR) CEO Scott Buckhout on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Getting New Zealand Open For Business
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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
The iPhone SE: Affordable without compromising on speed and durability
Priced at Rs 42,500, the iPhone SE is an affordable dazzler with a great camera and Apple’s latest chip for speed
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.
Facebook Slams Trump's Executive Order, Claims It Will 'Restrict More Speech' Online
Social media giant Facebook criticized President Trump's recent executive order aiming to place new restrictions on social media giants that censor Americans, claiming that the order will "restrict more speech online."
Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody
The arrest comes after three days of protests.
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Counterpoint Research: Affordable premium smartphones are here to stay
The worldwide smartphone market has evolved over the years. The rise of ultra-premium handsets with the launch of iPhone X has changed the whole landscape. People are now turning towards so-called ‘affordable premium’ devices, at whose price the flagships were sold earlier. The latest report by Counterpoint Research on South Korean smartphone market explains this …
League of Legends: Wild Rift gameplay video and alpha testing dates are here
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UC Berkeley students host first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on Minecraft
UC Berkeley hosted its first-ever virtual commencement ceremony at "Blockeley University," a digital campus replica in Minecraft.
Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody
The arrest comes after three days of protests.
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
Ekiti generates N2m from 100 lockdown offenders - The Nation Nigeria
The Ekiti State Government has generated a sum of N2 million from court fines imposed on over 100 individuals who defied government's directives...
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'
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.
Derek Chauvin Charged with Murder of George Floyd
The state of Minnesota announced Friday afternoon that Derek Chauvin has been arrested in connection with the death of George Floyd.
8 charts and photos that show many Americans are over quarantines and lockdowns
Americans are eager to get out and shop, travel, and dine — sometimes at the risk of spreading infection.
Canadian Western Bank (CBWBF) CEO Christopher Fowler on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Uber expands it ride options with the Hourly feature: Starts in US from June
Uber expands it ride options with the Hourly feature: Starts in US from June. Will grant flexibility to the custmers during the pandemic
South Africa conducts tests to curb African swine fever outbreak
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa is conducting extensive testing and investigations to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) after it was detected in the country’s Eastern Cape province, the third known outbreak this year, government said on Friday.
World's largest electric plane takes 28-minute first flight
May 29 (UPI) -- The world's largest all-electric aircraft took off from a Washington state airstrip for its first flight, staying in the air for 28 minutes, the plane's makers said.
Derek Chauvin, cop who pinned down George Floyd, faces murder charge
The cop who was caught on camera using his knee to pin George Floyd’s neck to the ground is being charged with unintentional murder and manslaughter — but may face more serious
'This breaks my heart' Piers Morgan on Kate Garraway's update on husband as he fights coronavirus
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Forbes just revoked Kylie Jenner's billionaire status, saying she's exaggerated her company's success for years. Take a look at how Jenner built her empire.
Forbes now alleges that Kylie Cosmetics has never made as much money as Kylie Jenner and her team claimed.
Bollywood transcends boundaries! African nation Mali loves India’s song and soap operas, says Indian Envoy
Many Malian students go to India for higher studies under ITEC and ICCR scholarships and as self-financed scholars.
No workplace gatherings, socialising among employees when office operations resume after COVID-19 circuit breaker: MOM
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PMC to focus anti-Covid effort on senior citizens, comorbid patients in containment zones
Those in the high risk group include people with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma or tuberculosis, kidney ailment, obesity, cancer and pregnant women.
Twitch Prime subscribers get five free games and a mullet for the Doomslayer in June
The first batch of 22 SNK arcade classics is also available now.
Ted Cruz wants Twitter investigated over Iran sanctions compliance
A new front in Trump’s spat with the platform.
Bank of India cuts MCLR by 25 bps
State-run lender Bank of India has decided to reduce marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) by 25 bps across all tenors.The one-year MCLR of the bank will be now at 7.7% with effect from Jun
Private equity player Bain Capital in talks to up stake in Axis Bank
In 2017, the lender had approved and conducted a sale of 9 per cent stake to raise Rs 11,626 crore, in a round led by Bain Capital.
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.
How to watch Rick and Morty season 4 online: stream part 2's new episodes anywhere free
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CRPF men donate blood to Naxal injured in encounter in Jharkhand
A team led by the paramilitary forces' 60th battalion and state police killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.
Expo body formally approves one-year delay to Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo Dubai will now start in October 2021
JUST IN: Police arrest 250 Miners in Zamfara
Police in Zamfara state, Friday, arrested 250 illegal miners. Those arrested included a foreigner,while items recovered from the culprits
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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'
Migrants on Move: Desperate Bids and Bumpy Ride on J&K’s Horror Highway
Amid mounting labour crisis in mainland, hundreds of migrant workers have started foot journey from mountains on the landslide-prone Srinagar-Jammu highway, even as Shramik trains and buses have been deployed for their homecoming
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”
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.
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.
The average cost of car insurance in the US
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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
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.
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.
Suspect accused of killing wife in Stonehenge makes first court appearance
Vuyo Ulirch Mabunda, a security supervisor at Transnet and former police officer, is facing charges of murder after he allegedly shot and killed Tebogo Mabunda.
Narendra Modi govt's silence on China 'fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty during crisis': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the Modi government for its “silence” on the military standoff with China in Ladakh and demanded that it come clean on the issue. “The government’s
Nuclear Guinea Pigs: Radiation Experiments Performed on US Citizens
During the Cold War, the U.S. conducted experiments with radioactive substances on men, women, pregnant women, children, and infants.
Covid-19: US airlines leave $29 billion aid fund untapped in bet on rebound
Although the four largest US passenger airlines have applied for the Treasury Department program, only American Airlines Group Inc. has said it intends to tap the pool of funds.
'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
Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to stop looters in Minneapolis with deadly military force, after that city weathered a third night of arson and rioting over the police killing of an unarmed black man.
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike
Seoul - 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.
Lupin reports 25% fall in pre-tax profit at Rs 412 cr in Q4 on low sales
On a sequential basis, however, the company fared better, both in terms of sales and profits. The stock ended day's trade at Rs 869.8, down 1.3 per cent.
Kylie Jenner fires back at Forbes after claim she lied to gain billionaire status
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Don’t allow bandits dislodged from Zamfara move to Kaduna, el-Rufai begs military
Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has called on the military to intensify its fight against banditry in the state. Over the weeks, the military has coordinated different offensives against
Moment devastated driver desperately tries to save VW Golf swept out to sea on Kent beach
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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
Sohum Shah remembers his Talvar co-star, Irrfan Khan
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Williams may sell F1 team
Williams also announced on Friday that it had served notice to terminate its relationship with title partner ROKiT and major sponsor ROK Drinks
Planned Parenthood Takes Spring Into Action Benefit Auction Online
Planned Parenthood hosts Spring Into Action art auction benefit online with Artsy.
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
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Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death ATLANTA (AP) — Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck while taking him into …
All dressed up, no prom to go to
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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.
Chelsea star trying to convince former teammate to join Blues amid interest from rivals
Chelsea will be hoping that this star can encourage his former teammate to join the Blues in the summer...
Master of cargo ship charged over Australia container spill
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — 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...
‘Air passenger demand to plummet 47% in 2020’
Revenues likely to fall $11 bn: IATA CEO
Varadkar confident government can be in place by end of June
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is confident a government can be in place before the end of June.
ABC News: 'No Major Increase' in Worrisome COVID Data in States That Started Re-Opening in Early May
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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.
‘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.
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‘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.
South African tobacco firms, associations seek court action over cigarette sales ban
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A raft of South African tobacco companies, activists and associations are seeking legal action over the ban on cigarette sales during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus: Premier League chief optimistic that fans can attend matches for 2020-’21 season
The prospect of playing the next season with no fans is unappetising for the Premier League and Masters suggested it could be possible to being back supporters.
NIA ‘Hurriedly Transfered’ Navlakha: Court
Delhi High Court has pulled up the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for
Covid can cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output: UN chief Antonio Guterres
UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic will cause unimaginable devastation, usher in hunger and famine of historic proportions and lead to a loss of $8.5 trillion in
Kenan Thompson: The Proudest Dad in Comedy
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Tax shortfall drives fiscal deficit in FY20 to 4.6% against target of 3.8%
Gross tax collection for FY20 was Rs 20.09 lakh crore, against the revised estimate of Rs 21.63 lakh crore. What is more worrying is the fact that the gross tax collection is lower than the previous year's collection of Rs 20.8 lakh crore
Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> A debate in Congress over whether to extend $600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed looks sure to intensify with the number of people receiving the aid now topping 30 million — one in five workers.
Joe Biden During Celebrity Fundraiser: George Floyd Death 'Ripped Open This Ugly Underbelly of Our Society'
Joe Biden spent Thursday evening raising money for his presidential campaign with assistance from celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg and musicians Sheryl Crow and Joe Walsh.
Former Derby County star linked with shock transfer to AC Milan
Derby County transfer news: Jeff Hendrick is out of contract with current side Burnley next month and has also been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Newcastle United
California prison employees suspended over racist remarks
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Molly-Mae Hague looks delighted with new puppy from boyfriend Tommy Fury
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Ajit Jogi: Quintessential politician who never gave up
Ajit Pramod Kumar Jogi, 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.
Karnataka heading for fresh political crisis? Meeting of BJP MLAs triggers speculation, CM Yediyurappa rejects reports
The MLAs from North Karnataka met at the residence of former MP Ramesh Katti at Bellad Bagewadi in Belagavi district on Thursday evening in the backdrop of coming elections to four Rajya Sabha seats from the state.
UK to extend visa rights for Hong Kong unless China ‘steps back’
The UK government has said that it is open to extending the visa rights of British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders in Hong Kong to offer them a path to the country's citizenship unless
PS5 exclusives will not be on PS4 confirms Sony, as CEO hints at price
We’ll finally be seeing some PS5 games next week, and PlayStation’s CEO is convinced that they and the console will launch on time.
Forbes revoke Kylie Jenner's billionaire status, slamming her "web of lies"
Forbes has revoked Kylie Jenner's billionaire status following an article published claiming the 22-year-old largely exaggerated her earnings
Fire crews tackle major garage blaze at Ayr house
This afternoon's blaze could be seen for miles around as fire crews fought to bring the flames under control.
Ontario targets specific workers for COVID-19 tests, including LCBO staff, cops
The province says that next week community testing will also start in places with a high number of COVID-19 cases
24 Hour Fitness Prepares for Bankruptcy While Gyms Start to Open
Gym owner 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc. is preparing for a potential bankruptcy to cut its debt as it re-opens locations across the country with precautions in place for social distancing.
Philipe Lins gets quick turnaround, meets Tanner Boser at June 27 UFC event
Philipe Lins agreed to another UFC fight less than two weeks after his debut loss to Andrei Arlovski.
Amy Klobuchar won’t back down from VP bid over prosecutor record criticism
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Friday refused to withdraw her bid to become Joe Biden’s vice president after it emerged that she once failed to get charges brought against
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 ...
US Prez Donald Trump to rebuke China over Hong Kong friction, Covid-19
Trump said he would announce on Friday what the administration would do “with respect to China,” though there’s no indication he’s planning to focus on the legislation. The White House has scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.
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.
Premier League chief issued update on Newcastle United fans' return to St James' Park
The top-flight will be behind closed doors for the remainder of this campaign
Kevin Hart and Kathy Burke lead support for reporter Omar Jimenez after arrest
The public has been outraged at the arrest of Omar Jimenez.
OnePlus Drops Bombshell That Cheaper Phones Will Sell More Units
Since OnePlus made its smartphone debut with the OnePlus One in 2014, the price of the company's handsets has been creeping up, but CEO Pete Lau says he wants the company to make affordable phones again, while branching out to make other devices.
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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’.
Niall Horan hits back over Trump calling protesters 'thugs' after George Floyd death
US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage for calling protesters 'thugs' and saying they may be shot if they continued to loot
IMF says Bosnia's failure to disburse IMF emergency aid is unprecedented
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Five weeks after the International Monetary Fund gave Bosnia $370.46 million in emergency aid to help combat the coronavirus crisis, the funds have still not been disbursed due to a disagreement between its rival ethnic leaders, officials said.
Alec Baldwin on pandemic life and why he worries for kids
Alec Baldwin opened up to The Associated Press about his upcoming fifth season as host of the retooled 'Match Game,' which premieres Sunday on ABC, as well as the struggle to bring normalcy to family life.
Pakistan Army shoots down second Indian ‘spying quadcopter’ in a week
Indian spy drone came from Kanzalwan Sector, intruded 700 metres on Pakistan side, says ISPR
Man Held for Assaulting Chinese National with Sticks Over Feeding of Stray Dogs in Uttar Pradesh
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Gopalganj triple murder: Upendra Kushwaha’s RLSP adds an unexpected twist to Tejashwi Yadav’s pitch against CM Nitish Kumar
Tejaswi Yadav, who was sitting inside his vehicle outside his home, said that there is no house arrest order against him and lockdown is only for MLAs while criminals are allowed to move freely.
US Stops Iranian Fuel Shipments to Venezuela
Trump admin promises to use its economic, diplomatic power to press for the restoration of Venezuelan democracy
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US Cop Who Kneeled On Black Man's Neck Charged With Third-Degree Murder
The policeman accused of killing unarmed African American George Lloyd in the US city of Minneapolis has been taken into custody, a state official announced Friday.
Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district
BANGKOK (Reuters) - 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.
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
Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice
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Xbox’s 2020 Pride merch line has been leaked
Xbox's Pride merch line for 2020 has been leaked, with what appears to be one new hoodie and two new t-shirts on the way for all gamers and gaymers who want to show off their pride.
Afghan Citizens: 'COVID-19 No Longer a Priority for the Govt'
Residents in Afghanistan’s capital on Friday strongly criticized the Afghan government over what they described as a lack of concentration in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, saying fighting
How to watch Rick and Morty: stream every season online from anywhere
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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.
Cuomo: New York City on track to start reopening week of June 8
New York City is on track to start reopening the week of June 8, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced on Friday.
‘The Trip to Greece’ Review: Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon’s 10-Year Food Odyssey Comes to a Bittersweet End
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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.
Over 7 lakh small stores may have shut shop due to lockdown
India has about 10-12 million small retail outlets selling grocery and other FMCG products.
‘Packed in, shoulder to shoulder, hugging’ in Spokane: Is America too rebellious to beat the coronavirus?
To reopen from the shutdown, which Spokane now is doing, requires "cautious, burdensome measures to protect safety," such as widespread, mandatory mask-wearing. Are Americans even capable of rule-following like that?
Odisha unveils Rs 17,000-cr 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.
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.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is on track to begin reopening the week of June 8th
"We will stay on track by focusing on the hotspots," Cuomo said. "We know down to the zip code where the infection rate is higher than average."
Robbie Savage's mum delivers her verdict on 'dislikeable' Dominic Cummings' trip
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‘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.
India Coronavirus Update, May 29: India becomes ninth worst-hit country; Goa, Haryana bat for lockdown extension
Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 29 May: A record jump of 7,466 infections and 175 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours from across the country, the health ministry said. Of the total, 4,704 are the number of casualties, 89,987 are active cases and 7,1105 people have been treated and discharged so far.
Lockdown in West Bengal: CM Mamata announces relaxations from June 1
Banerjee, who has been criticising the railways for the past few days for ferrying a large number of migrant workers to the state without consulting her government, claimed that it is being done without following the norms of social distancing.
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
Army Shoot-Off Will Pit Israel's Iron Dome Against Foreign Competitors
The Army announced its plans to purchase Iron Dome in February 2019 to comply with the fiscal 2019 NDAA.
Ukraine, Hungary Seek To Overcome Impasse Over Language Law Impeding NATO Initiatives
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto have discussed Kyiv-Budapest bilateral ties at a time Hungary is blocking NATO initiatives because of a restrictive language law in Ukraine.
Knox County hits red light on COVID-19 phased reopening plan
Knox County has hit a benchmark red light for progress on the reduction of COVID-19 cases, according to standards set by the Knox County Health Department.
Lesotho appeal courts revokes bail granted to former leader's wife
MASERU (Reuters) - Lesotho’s Appeal Court on Friday revoked bail which had been granted to former prime minister Thomas Thabane’s wife, who is accused of murdering his previous spouse.
UK EV Owners Got Paid To Charge Their Cars Over The Holiday Weekend
Last weekend, some UK EV owners were paid to charge their cars during a period when the price of renewable energy turned negative.
South Korea schools forced to close again after second wave of coronavirus
Hundreds of schools in South Korea were forced to close just days after reopening due to an unexpected spike in coronavirus cases, according to a report Friday. The country reported 79 new COVID-19
Slain journalist killed 'over personal enmity'
With the help of DNA tests, police arrest three men for Aziz Memon's murder
Pepper spray, tear gas used to stop Dallas, Houston protests
Police in Texas’ two largest cities deployed pepper spray and tear gas Friday night as protests escalated over the death of Houston native George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.
15 Feel-Good Classics on Netflix to Watch With Your Dad For Father's Day
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‘High risk’ of T20 WC being put off, says CA
Also hints at having the India Test series at ‘one venue’
RMR Releases Timbaland-Produced Single "I'm Not Over You"
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Sony to Reveal PlayStation 5 Games on June 3, Slated to Launch Later This Year
Sony earlier revealed few specifications and hardware details of its next-generation home console, the PlayStation 5.
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.
GST Council likely to meet in mid-June
Tax revenue details withheld till July, officials say no point in disclosing now as returns filing extended
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.
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...
League of Legends: Wild Rift champion roster revealed for upcoming alpha test
Riot Games revealed on a Summer Game Fest livestream which champions will be arriving in its upcoming alpha test for League of Legends: Wild Rift.
Law Enforcement Files Discredit Brian Kemp’s Accusation That Democrats Tried to Hack the Georgia Election
Kemp’s explosive allegation, just days before the closely contested 2018 election, drew wide attention. But newly released documents show that there was no such hack.
The Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: Retail Giants Eye Key Acquisitions And Expansions
Both Walmart and Amazon made some big add-ons and/or acquisitions this week as they attempt to widen their sphere of retail influence in a post-pandemic world.
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.
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.
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: State records 248 cases in 24 hrs; gram panchayat polls postponed
The total number of cases in the state has now reached 2,781, out of which 1,837 are active. The state has recorded 48 deaths and 894 people have been recovered and discharged.
‘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.
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 issue is expected to feature at a G7 summit that US President Donald Trump will host next month against
Indonesia minister slammed for 'virus is like your wife' remarks
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Afghan Defense Ministry Claims Taliban Violated Ceasefire
The Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Friday accused the Taliban of having violated the ceasefire that was put in place on Saturday despite the group's assurances to fully implement the c
How Trump’s tweets cause collateral damage for families already in pain
In the 19 years since a faulty heart valve caused Lori Klausutis to faint and fatally hit her head on a desk, her family has had to emotionally weather swells of conspiracy theories positing that she was the victim of foul play, even murder, despite all medical and police evidence to the contrary.
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.
Coldstream closes boat launches on Kalamalka Lake due to high water
Due to continuously rising water levels in Kalamalka Lake, the District of Coldstream has closed all its boat launches.The District of Coldstream announced
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is on track to begin reopening the week of June 8
"We will stay on track by focusing on the hotspots," Cuomo said. "We know down to the zip code where the infection rate is higher than average."
Night of flames and fury as Minneapolis swells with outrage over George Floyd killing
The 3rd precinct station was not the only building that burned overnight, as furious protesters’ demand for justice intensified
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.
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
Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody
The arrest comes after three days of protests.
Bangladeshis killed in Libya were abducted and tortured, Foreign Ministry says
DHAKA (Reuters) - The 30 migrants slain by traffickers in Libya on Wednesday had been abducted while crossing the country in search of work and then tortured to extract a ransom, Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday, citing a survivor.
McConnell: Next coronavirus bill will be final COVID-19 package
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Friday that the next potential relief bill will be the final coronavirus stimulus legislation.
King Henry VIII's Mary Rose gets a £25,000 cash injection from Historic England to stop the iconic warship from falling into disrepair as income from visitors dries up during lockdown
The money will allow employees to continue to work to monitor, maintain and repair the complex environmental system that preserves the 16th century Tudor battleship kept in Portsmouth.
League of Legends: Wild Rift alpha test begins June 5 in Brazil & Phillipines
The League of Legends: Wild Rift alpha test will deploy on mobile in Brazil and the Phillipines before expanding to further regions.
LIVE: Trump to speak on China as it pushes for more control in Hong Kong
China’s communist leaders have been preparing for decades to take full control of the glittering capitalist oasis, while building up their own trade and financial centers to take Hong Kong's place.
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.
Police arrest two officers for shooting teenager in Lagos
Two police officers have been arrested in Lagos for killing Tina Ezekwe, a 16-year old girl, at Iyana-Oworo area of Lagos, the police have said.
Rene Heger talks about 2020 Daytime Emmy nod, and 'Dark/Web'
German actor Rene Heger chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about his 2020 Daytime Emmy nomination for his acting performance in the digital drama series
NCAA offers plan to bring athletes back to campus
The NCAA released a detailed plan -- offered as guidance, consistent with federal and local public health guidelines -- to help schools bring athletes back to campus.
Locust invasion wreaks havoc on crops and orchards in Pakistan
The damage poses a threat to food security in an impoverished nation already struggling to tackle a coronavirus pandemic that has caused more than 1,300 deaths
Neighbours applaud in the street as coronavirus survivor finally comes home
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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 ...
Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening
A survey of school boards conducted May 25 found that 19 students and 22 staff members were found to be infected in the first two weeks following the reopening.
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.
Petition calling for UK PM's aide to be sacked passes one million signatures
LONDON (Reuters) - A petition calling for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s closest aide to be sacked after he took a long-distance journey during the country’s coronavirus lockdown has been signed by more than one million people.
Singapore top source of FDI in FY20 with investments worth $14.67 billion
In the last financial year, India attracted USD 14.67 billion in FDI from Singapore, whereas it was USD 8.24 billion from Mauritius, according to the data of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Court Orders Lesotho Ex-First Lady Rearrested in Murder Trial
Lesotho's Court of Appeal on Friday 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.
'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.
N.Y. Marine Reserve squadron gets its first KC-130J tanker plane
May 29 (UPI) -- Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., received its first KC-130J Super Hercules tanker plane, manufacturer Lockheed Martin said Friday.
Indore: Mittal Appliances manager found dead in flat's bathroom
Preliminary investigation revealed that Albert hailed from Chennai and was staying here for a few years.
'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
Water and wastewater price changes from 1 July 2020
Prices for water and wastewater services in Auckland will increase by 2.5 per cent from 1 July 2020.
Official UK death toll rises to 38,161 after another 324 die
The latest figures were released by the Department of Health this afternoon, and consist of deaths in all settings including care homes.
Housing sector faces its worst ever crisis due to Covid-19
Credai chief says Central government should offer a two per cent interest subsidy on home loans
Migrant crisis: Labourer’s body found lying in toilet of special train four days after he boarded it
The Jhansi-Gorakhpur train left Jhansi on May 23 and reached Gorakhpur on May 24. However, the worker’s body was found on May 27 in the railway yard.
India rejects US mediation in Ladakh standoff, reiterates China issue is bilateral
China too, in a statement on Friday, rejected any US mediation.
New lockdown rules for having a barbecue legally
Barbecues are allowed under new government guidance
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,...
Last Minute Addition To Louisiana Bill Hamstrings Community Broadband
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No Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum or Versailles: France’s three most iconic sites stay closed
None of France's three most iconic tourist sites will reopen when the country lifts most of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions next week. Some of Europe's other major cultural sites are also taking their time to reopen.
Uber rolls out ride-by-hour option in some US cities
Uber on Friday said it would offer rides by the hour in some US cities, a feature aimed at helping Americans with essential trips during the coronavirus pandemic. The option, which is already
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.
Maker (MKR) Jumps 37% Following a Second Listing on Coinbase
Coinbase listed MKR for the first time in April 2019, but due to limited liquidity no trades were executed.
Police seize drugs, $53K cash from northwest Las Vegas home
Las Vegas police recently seized drugs, $53,000 in cash and two guns while serving a search warrant at a northwest Las Vegas home.
Sources: David Price to give each Dodgers minor leaguer $1K in June to help during pandemic
Pitcher David Price will give each minor league player who is not on the Dodgers' 40-man roster $1,000 for the month of June, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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.
Next-Gen Toyota Land Cruiser 300 To Likely Use New Turbo V6 Diesel Engine
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 could offer a new V6 turbocharged diesel engine in place of the V8, matching the latter’s performance
EU economy to rebound ‘quite strongly’ next year says Dombrovskis
The European Commission’s proposed €750-billion coronavirus recovery fund should also help make the bloc’s economy more green and fit for the digital age, Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis tells Euronews.
Inside a coronavirus hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
NEW DELHI – It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning
Virginia enters phase one Friday as mandatory face mask rule goes into effect
The entirety of Virginia will be in phase one of reopening beginning Friday, as Richmond, Accomack County and the northern Virginia region join the rest of the state.
‘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.
Instagram increases focus on Stories: Tests a double-story Stories feed
Instagram increases focus on Stories: Tests a Double-Story Stories Feed. Social media's future seems to be shifting to the Stories format.
Smriti Irani hits back at Sonia Gandhi: Congress indulging in political slander unfortunate but expected
Smriti Irani alleged that the Congress was practising petty politics and was trying to break the country's resolve.
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".
Monkeys steal coronavirus 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 coronavirus, authorities said on Friday. The attack occurred
Oakland prepares for Friday-night protest
A demonstration over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis is planned for Friday night in Oakland.
Sun Pharma gets nod for drug trial in COVID-19 patients
DCGI approves testing of pancreatitis drug Nafamostat
Marc Thiessen points out New York Times hypocrisy on mail-in ballots
President Trump has been adamant that feels mail-in ballots could compromise the 2020 presidential election and Marc Thiessen pointed out that The New York Times used to feel the same way.
Jalen Rose's passionate plea after death of George Floyd: 'We need people who aren't black' to fight injustice
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Aviation regulator warns airlines that swarms of locusts could pose serious risk while flying
The DGCA said the pilot’s forward vision can be impeded if large numbers of the insects land on the windshield.
Conservatives weigh long-term cost of Cummings controversy
Boris Johnson’s senior adviser accused of being out of touch after lockdown trip across England
The Bundesliga news that could affect West Brom's title battle with Leeds United
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Cole Sprouse Is Spending Quarantine With 'Riverdale' Costar KJ Apa Post-Split
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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.
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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.
Rural income is likely to shore up in coming months; Nestle’s Suresh Narayanan explains why
While declining rural incomes have caused much woes to India’s FMCG sector, the same is expected to shore up in the coming months thanks to various factors such as good monsoon.
Bulgaria to end quarantine on travel from most of EU
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will lift an obligatory 14-day quarantine from June 1 for travellers from most European Union countries, but not those states with the biggest coronavirus outbreaks, the government announced on Friday.
Royal Oman Air Force conducts medical evacuation
The Royal Oman Air Force has conducted a medical evacuation of a citizen in Dhofar governorate.
Taiwan decriminalises adultery in landmark ruling
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalised adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said discriminated against women.
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Mississippi mayor refuses to resign, says he 'didn't see anything unreasonable' with George Floyd's death
A Republican mayor from Mississippi is resisting calls to resign following a series of tweets where he claimed he "didn't see anything unreasonable" about the brutal death of George Floyd, a unarmed black man, at the hands of a white police officer who kneeled on his neck until he could not breathe anymore.
9 creative ways that retailers, restaurants, and service workers are staying afloat during coronavirus shutdowns
The pandemic has been catastrophic for retailers, restaurants, and workers. Here are nine tactics many are using to stay afloat.
Twitter Censors Official White House Account
After censoring President Donald Trump's personal account, Twitter has now censored the official account of the White House as well.
Pro boxer’s memorable repayment to hospital
Hassan N’Dam, a former middleweight world boxing champion, wanted to repay the French hospital that cared for his father-in-law through his bout with COVID-19. Perhaps with Champagne? Or chocolate? No
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
Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch
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India Lockdown Diary, Day 66: Sonu Sood arranges flight for migrants; virtual farewell to Delhi HC judge and more
Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 66 of lockdown
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
Locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase: DGCA issues guidelines
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that pitot and static sources can also get partially or fully blocked while flying through locust swarms.
Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime
Taiwan's top court has decriminalised adultery, ruling the law against it breached constitutional protections of sexual autonomy and equality, in a move hailed by rights groups.
Democrats want interviews with Trump admin officials over watchdog firing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic lawmakers said on Friday they want to conduct closed-door interviews with officials from President Donald Trump’s administration about the surprise firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, and release transcripts to the public.
Self-employed scheme extension leaves ‘vulnerable at risk’, says arts trade body
Caroline Norbury, Creative Industries Federation CEO, warned against a ‘cliff-edge’ end to support.
Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday.
No govt approval needed for Covid-19 tests: Gujarat HC
The issue raised by the Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Home Association (AHNA), which had moved an application seeking a recall of the court’s earlier orders, directing the state government and the AMC to ensure prices are capped at the private hospitals to ensure no exorbitant billing for Covid-19 treatment, was taken up.
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…
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
Astronomers share video of black hole outburst
May 29 (UPI) -- Scientists with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released a new video Friday showing a pair of jets exploding from a black hole located 10,000 light-years from Earth. Chandra recorded the jets approaching speeds of nearly 80 percent the speed of light.
Trump's family tries to clean up his mess by tweeting wildly inconsistent calls for peace
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Coronavirus in Mumbai: IIT-Bombay reports first fatality due to COVID-19
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Wipro appoints Capgemini’s Thierry Delaporte as new CEO, MD
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Pinoy seafarer kills himself as cruise ship trapped at sea
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South Korea reports 58 new coronavirus cases
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Taking strong note of the statement, Spokesperson of the Minsitry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said that Pakistan should be embarassed to even mention minorities.
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This is the first time the home minister individually spoke to the chief ministers amid the health crisis.
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
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Premier League to restart on June 17
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George Floyd protesters breach Minneapolis police precinct, set it on fire
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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.
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SATYA MicroCapital Ltd, a fast-growing micro-lending firm based in India, has secured INR 105 crore (appr. $13.85 million) in equity funding from Gojo & Com
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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
Coronavirus: Governor Abiodun finally lifts COVID-19 lockdown in Ogun state
The Ogun state government has lifted the lockdown order pronounced on the state, since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic to combat the spread of the disease.
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.
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More women have come forward with accusations of rape against Harvey Weinstein.
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BJD leader, two others killed in fire accident in Odisha’s Berhampur
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Dilip Ghosh calls death of migrants on trains 'small and isolated' incidents, sparks fierce backlash from Bengal Opposition
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Indian Railways reinstates advance ticket reservation window to 120 days
According to a Railway Ministry spokesperson, the changes shall be implemented from 8 am of the train booking date of May 31 onwards
Serie A gets green light for June 20 restart
Serie A will be the fourth of Europe’s top five domestic leagues to restart following the Bundesliga, which resumed on May 16, and La Liga and the English Premier League, which are also due to get under way again in June.
TikTok rises to 4.4 stars after Google removes millions of negative reviews
Short video platform TikTok ascended to 4.4 stars from 1.2 stars surfaced last week. Google played a major role in improving the ratings by obliterating millions of one-star ratings and vile comments.
Cabinet Secretary holds meeting with Chief Secretaries
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Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in a “good mood” over the “big conflict” between the two countries.
PM Modi not in 'good mood' about ongoing border situation with China, says Donald Trump
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Roche, Gilead to test drug cocktail against severe Covid-19
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After fact-checking Donald Trump, now Twitter flags Chinese spokesman's claim that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan
Twitter posted a blue exclamation mark under a tweet by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, with a comment urging readers to check the facts about COVID-19.
Trump move 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.
Local Mall Uses PAC-MAN and More To Keep Shoppers Entertained While Social Distancing
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Appliance, garment manufacturers, restaurants to be worst-impacted in FY21: CRISIL
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Dangerous driver to serve three years in prison after swerving at police car
A dangerous driver who hit a policeman on the side of a road will serve a minimum three years' prison after earlier being removed from his sentencing because he began making threats.
2 militant associates arrested in Kupwara: Police
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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.
German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen to cut up to 15,000 jobs - memo
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As per the tentative schedule, the first cut-off list will be released on August 11.
Book timber smugglers under DMA: Darakhshan
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TOKYO (Reuters) - 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.
Simone Biles 'praying for the best' with rescheduled Olympics
Four-times Olympic champion Simone Biles said she was hopeful the rescheduled Tokyo Games will take place next year, amid concern over the global response
WATCH: Continuing education for AlphaKids at home
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PUBG Mobile Mysterious Jungle mode releases on June 1
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COVID-18 Watch: Hotels, airlines look for new revenue streams, hold on to cash to tide over liquidity crunch
Other steps like drastic cost control and a sharp reduction in future supply addition are also in the offing.
Pinarayi Vijayan says Kerala on ‘brink of community spread’ as cases spike
Kerala on Thursday reported 84 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the total to 1,088.
US money market funds waive fees to stave off negative returns
Decline in yields on short-term debt prompts action from asset managers
Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is “double-edged sword”
The statement came as US President Donald Trump is due to announce later on Friday his response to the Chinese parliament’s advancement of national security legislation for Hong Kong.
GM Chinese Brand Wuling Launches New Electric Minivan
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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.
Man who stole thousands from Ballarat businesses is jailed
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Shots fired during ‘tense’ George Floyd protests in Denver
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CA wants T20 World Cup pushed to 2021 as politics takes spooky turn
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Trump cruises on caps lock to claim mail-in voting will 'LEAD TO THE END' for Republicans
Despite the Trump administration's alarming characterization of voter and mail-in voting fraud, real-life cases have been scant.
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.
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.
Station Casinos extends pay for workers through Wednesday
Station Casinos is extending regular pay and benefits for all full-time team members through Wednesday, one day before it will reopen select properties.
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
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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
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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.
'The Vast of Night' Film Review: Sci-Fi Thriller Feels Like the '50s - And Like Today
Director Andrew Patterson uses the simple ingredients of two characters, extraterrestrial intrigue and a small-town period setting to create a gripping adventure
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.
New Zealand Government Seeking To Expand Its Internet Censorship Powers
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Release salary of FC employees: EJAC
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Borderlands: The Handsome Collection Now Free On The Epic Games Store
Looks like the leak from last week is still accurate so far. As it suggested, the Epic Games Store is now giving away Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
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 ...
Pompeo defends dismissal of State Department watchdog: 'He was investigating policies he simply didn't like'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has defended the firing earlier this month of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, telling "The Ingraham Angle" Thursday that "I regret that I didn't recommend to the president earlier that he be terminated.
NCCCR continues to deliver high-quality services during COVID-19 pandemic
Hamad Medical Corporation’s National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) continues to deliver highquality cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures has been taken protect all vulnerable patients and limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff.
Investigation launched into 'horrific' cases of alleged child neglect
Child Safety Minister Di Farmer announced the investigation on Friday after the death of Willow Dunn and discovery of two teenage boys at a home in Stafford.
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
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.
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
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.
Ferrari to establish driver programme in Australia
(Reuters) - The Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) will set up a new development programme in Sydney as they look to develop regional talent for the future, Motorsport Australia said on Friday.
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.
Former Triguboff lawyer claims he was sacked for refusing to lie
A lawyer suing billionaire Sydney property developer Harry Triguboff alleges he was sacked from his prestigious job for refusing to lie in an affidavit.
Britney Spears Finally Releases ‘Mood Ring’ Worldwide!
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Pan Pacific Swimming Championships pushed back from 2022 to 2026
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Elliott wins Alsco Uniforms 500 in Charlotte
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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
Germany's Merkel rejects Trump invite to attend G7 summit in Washington- Politico
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to accept U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to attend an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States, Politico reported on Friday.
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.
Covid takes toll on core sector, output slumps 38% in April
India Business News: Output of eight core sector industries plunged 38.1% in April — probably the steepest ever — led by an over 80% slump in cement and steel production d
Can engineer defections from Congress, claims Jarkiholi
Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi on Friday claimed that 22 Congress MLAs were in touch with him and he could get five of them to defect 'on a trial basis' within a week if the BJP
Germany's Merkel rejects Trump invite to attend G7 summit in Washington: Politico
(Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to accept U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to attend an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States, Politico reported on Friday.
Van Jones: Every White Person Has ‘Virus’ in Brain, It’s ‘Too Late to Be Innocent’
CNN host says even liberal, well-intentioned white people
Three die, 15 injured in Anambra communal clash
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Where protests are expected following Minneapolis 'I can't breathe' death
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Michael Flynn asked Russia to avoid ‘tit-for-tat’ over Obama penalizing Moscow for election interference, new transcripts show
Democrats say transcripts show Flynn lied to FBI while undercutting sitting president
US Defence Secretary talks to Rajnath Singh, says Pentagon
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has talked to his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and reiterated his support for a “strong and enduring” bilateral defence partnership, the Pentagon said Friday.
‘Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum’ Remake Will Offer a New Take on the South Korean Found Footage Horror Movie
The South Korean found footage movie Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum is getting an American remake.
DJ Cuppy emerges first African to host Apple music radio show
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Derek Carr Pleads For ‘Division & Hate’ To End With Powerful Statement Amid George Floyd Death (TWEET)
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Pak fired explosive shells destroyed in Rajouri, Poonch
Pak fired explosive shells destroyed in Rajouri, Poonch Rajouri /Poonch, May 29: The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of Army on Friday destroyed three high explosive mortar shells in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu region, officials said. Officials informed that an unexploded high explosive shell fired by Pakistan was found in Line of Control (LoC) village of […]
Twitter ignores far worse than Trump — time to stop singling him out
Donald Trump and Twitter are at it again. Like star-crossed enemies, the president and the platform that helped create him have entered into a new fight over how the social-media giant treats
World needs answers from China: Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO
As the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, Trump accused the UN agency of being a 'puppet' of China and had already suspended funding in mid-April.
Rivers Cuomo Covers ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’ From Jesus Christ Superstar
It was from his previous 'Islands in the Zoom' session
First official gameplay trailer for NASCAR Heat 5 released
Motorsport Games has released the first official gameplay trailer for NASCAR Heat 5.
New PPA after 5 years: Madhya Pradesh approves pact with Adani Power
After a hiatus of five years, a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for thermal power has been finalised, with the regulator of Madhya Pradhesh approving the 25-year contract signed between Pench Thermal Energy (MP), a unit of Adani Power.
Gen. Jack Keane: China 'weaponized' coronavirus to 'destroy Western democracies' economies'
Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane told "The Story" Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping had "weaponized" the spread of coronavirus around the world to destroy Western economies and stifle its competition.
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.
Adapt or perish: How indie bookshops thrived amid Australia's shutdown
In recent years indie bookshops have thrived where once chains failed, through personal service: but it was intimacy placed at at risk when the pandemic hit.
Adapt or perish: How indie bookshops thrived amid Australia's shutdown
In recent years indie bookshops have thrived where once chains failed, through personal service: but it was intimacy placed at at risk when the pandemic hit.
North Carolina presses GOP on safety standards for convention
Officials in North Carolina have again pressed Republicans on how they intend to carry out their national convention this summer while observing safety guidelines to prevent the spread of the
Netflix acquires Hollywood’s historic Egyptian Theatre
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Real women are recreating sexy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit covers
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Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Shares Message Amid George Floyd Protests
Ohio State's Ryan Day is among the first high-profile coaches who appears to have shared a message in support amid the turmoil.
'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.
What the papers say – May 30
The easing of lockdown has taken over from the Dominic Cummings affair on the nation’s front pages.
Bengal govt. to recruit more workers
“This workforce increase will ensure that public services are uninterrupted and unhindered,” Mamata Banerjee said.
Over 1,000 cases recorded in four days as Nigeria’s COVID-19 toll surpasses 9,000
Three months after Nigeria confirmed its index COVID-19 case, more than 9,000 cases have now been recorded. Between May 26 and May 29, the country recorded a total of 1,234
Karnataka: Farmers fear locust menace in Madhurigi
Farmers around Gauribidanur Road and surrounding areas in the town have expressed apprehensions over the swarms of locusts found in the area.
Kentucky Derby betting futures reset after Nadal injury
Circa Sports is now offering yes/no props on eight horses for the Run for the Roses after an injury ended the career of the early Derby favorite.
Studio Ghibli’s Porco Rosso is a fairy tale without a fairy-tale ending
Hayao Miyazaki mixes reality with fantasy to stirring effect
Watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against five officers in death of B.C. man
SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia’s police watchdog is asking Crown counsel to consider use of force and obstruction charges against five police officers after the death of a Prince George man while in custody.
IMF Approves $732 Million to Help Bangladesh Address Effects of Coronavirus Measures on Economy
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement that it has approved a $732 million funding to help Bangladesh overcome the impact of...
Bitcoin Risks a Free-Fall to $7,000 Despite Strong Fundamentals, Analysts Warn
Fundamental strength may not be enough to stop Bitcoin from seeing a decline into the $7,000 region – according to one prominent trader.
Akwa Ibom Assembly suspends two council chairmen over misconduct
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Will give Rs 25 cr to Rlys: Vijay Rupani
The funds are being given to the Railways at a time when the ticket fare for the journey is being charged from the migrants itself.
Partygoer at Missouri's Lake of Ozarks positive for COVID-19
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — 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 Ozarks tested positive for COVID-19.
Transcripts released of Flynn's calls with Russian diplomat
Transcripts of phone calls that played a pivotal role in the Russia investigation were declassified Friday, showing that Michael Flynn urged Russia's ambassador to be "even-keeled" in response to punitive Obama administration measures, and assured him "we can have a better conversation" about relations after Trump became president.
City council member among arrests as police station damaged, grocery store looted in Charlotte protests
Police say a city council member was among several people arrested as hundreds gathered in Charlotte Friday to protest the death of George Floyd, the man who died in police custody in Minnesota.
Coronavirus in Ujjain: Death toll reaches 56, cases tally 660, 286 under treatment
The death toll reached 56 as a report of a 50-year-old woman, reportedly resident of Rami Nagar, who died on Tuesday, came positive on Friday.
Donald Trump Contacts Members of George Floyd's Family
President Donald Trump said Friday at the White House that he spoke with family members of George Floyd who died in Minnesota.
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.
Stick or twist? Investors in virus-induced property dilemma
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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.
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
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Gujarat: 608 discharged —highest in a day; 372 new cases reported in state
Ahmedabad comprised nearly 70 per cent of the total new cases for the day with 253 more testing positive for Covid-19. These include 17 cases from the rural jurisdiction of Ahmedabad, two of whom died -- a 52-year old man from Dascroi and another 60-year old woman from Viramgam taluka.
Mark Zuckerberg says he had a 'visceral negative reaction' to Trump's post about shooting protesters but says the post will stay on Facebook (FB)
Mark Zuckerberg has broken his silence on Donald Trump's warning about "shooting" protesters to say that while he had a "visceral negative reaction to it," Facebook will not take it down.
Ryan Gosling Will Star as ‘Wolfman,’ the Latest Monster Movie from Universal
Universal continues to dig into its catalogue of horror classics on the heels of the success of "The Invisible Man."
Fairfax Financial Holdings left behind amid market rebound
Fairfax is trading at a major discount on TSX as it struggles to recover from COVID-19 impact
'It is dire:' Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
The British Columbia government has permitted logging on more than 900 square kilometres of land despite its being listed as critical caribou habitat, says
Coronavirus: New SOP for 7-day quarantine for international passengers
For Vande Bharat returnees approaching the end of their 14-day mandatory quarantine period, new guidelines reducing the institutional quarantine period appeared to be Godsend. But, many have been waiting in vain to be discharged.
Lockdown 5.0 in Bhopal: People with sweet tooth look tickled pink after two months
The pandemic has also drilled into the mind of everyone the importance of wearing mask.
Live and loud: Eagles, Dockers fans get free-to-air win from AFL
West Australian football fans will have something to cheer about finally when the AFL releases its television schedule for the quartet of rounds that restart season 2020.
Live and loud: Eagles, Dockers fans get free-to-air win from AFL
West Australian football fans will have something to cheer about finally when the AFL releases its television schedule for the quartet of rounds that restart season 2020.
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,
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.
EU awards peacekeeping medal to Pakistani soldier
Sepoy Amir Aslam was martyred in the Democratic Republic of Congo on a UN peacekeeping mission
Spoilers: Max humiliates himself in Ruby and Vinny showdown in EastEnders
Max's efforts to impress Ruby seemingly fail to have the desired effect.
Celebrities Pitch In To Help Pay Minneapolis Protesters’ Bail
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How Hollywood Plans to Market the Reopening of Movie Theaters
Even though we don't know when, Hollywood is working on a movie theaters reopening strategy with all the major movie studios and theater chains.
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Coronavirus sinks US consumer spending; savings hit record high
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Donald Trump's social media diktat may not shift India’s stand
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CM takes stock of Covid situation at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital
The high court, in an order of May 22, had raised several questions on the mismanagement at the Civil Hospital, while also enquiring if the senior-most bureaucrats and the health minister were aware of the dire condition the hospital was in
Watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against five officers in death of B.C. man
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's police watchdog is asking Crown counsel to consider use of force and obstruction charges against five police officers afte
Mississippi mayor ignores calls to resign over comments on George Floyd's death
"What I said, came out in a way that I wish I said it differently," Hal Marx said at a special meeting Thursday night. "It wasn't to minimize that gentleman's death."
Online poker betting hits a record high during the pandemic
The online poker industry is booming, but can it make up for what casinos are losing?
Madhya Pradesh: Mandsaur farmers produce record 2.85 lakh metric tonne of wheat
An amount of Rs 388.90 crore has already been deposited in the bank accounts of farmers.
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.
Scientists warn ‘too soon to ease lockdown’ ahead of ‘tempting’ warm weekend
The comments come ahead of relaxation of restrictions in England on Monday.
US Intelligence Chief Releases Flynn-Kislyak Transcript
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Man arrested, suspected of redeeming more than 200 face masks from vending machines
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PHCC opens 3 drive through swabbing hubs for Covid-19
As part of the country’s wide efforts to manage the Covid-19 outbreak, PHCC will be operating 3 drive through swabbing hubs at three PHCC Health Centers.
Tata vs Mistry: SC to hear Cyrus Mistry’s plea for Tata Sons board seat
Mistry wants the SP group firms - Cyrus Investment Pvt Ltd and Sterling Investment Corporation - should be given proportionate representation on the Tata Sons board and all its committees, which allegedly was denied to his family group.
Minneapolis police officer charged with murder of George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS — A white former Minneapolis police officer was charged with murder on Friday 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.
Daiichi Sankyo case: Singapore’s SC dismisses Singh brothers’ plea
In a big setback to former Ranbaxy promoters Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh, the Supreme Court of Singapore has dismissed their appeal seeking quashing of the Singapore High Court’s order that upheld the Rs 2,500-crore arbitration award in favour of Japanese pharma major Daiichi Sankyo.
Donald Trump to revoke Hong Kong trade privileges in China escalation
President also says US will withdraw from World Health Organization over pandemic response
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.
Goldman Takes Bitcoin To Task
Goldman analysts have stated that cryptos such as bitcoin are "not an asset class," as they do not generate cash flow or earnings.
Minneapolis protest misinformation stokes racial tensions
CHICAGO — The false social media posts started just hours after protesters first began chanting and carrying banners around the Minneapolis neighbourhood where George Floyd, an African American man, died handcuffed in police custody.
Former Chicago Bears star S Roosevelt Taylor dies at 82
May 29 (UPI) -- Former Chicago Bears star defensive back Roosevelt "Rosey" Taylor died at the age of 82, the team announced Friday.
Railways’ treatment of migrants borders on barbarism, violation of rights: NHRC
The NHRC, which issued the notices on Thursday, said it was taking suo motu cognizance of media reports on trains taking days to reach their destination.
President Trump says he spoke to George Floyd’s family
Trump said he conveyed his sympathy to the family.
Humana Awarded New Contract to Continue Serving Medicaid Managed Care Residents in Home State of Kentucky
Humana Awarded New Contract to Continue Serving Medicaid Managed Care Residents in Home State of Kentucky
Pier 1 Imports gets approval from a judge to liquidate its remaining stores
"This is not the outcome we hoped for when we began this process," the company's CEO said in a statement.
Dangerous driving spree ends with minivan crashing into Cambridge restaurant
A 33-year-old has been arrested
Yes Bank launches overdraft facility on FDs
Private lender Yes Bank has launched an overdraft (OD) facility against fixed deposits (FDs) for its customers through digital channels.
Covid effect? Debt Mutual Funds to face multiple headwinds
Since the lockdown was imposed in India to contain the spread of novel coronavirus, weak liquidity of underlying assets and redemption pressures have been a risk to the debt mutual funds.
'Bering Sea Gold': Kris Kelly's Rookie Freaks the Hell Out on Her Maiden Dive (Exclusive Video)
The Fightin' Kellys have a new rookie diver but the latest "Bering Sea Gold" relationship may already be swimming with the fishes
Another SpaceX Starship prototype explodes after an engine test
SpaceX lost another Starship prototype to an explosion during testing this afternoon.
Minecraft Dungeons' first DLC, Jungle Awakens, planned for July
It won't be a long wait before Minecraft Dungeons' first DLC release, with Jungle Awakens set to arrive in July.
Deroy Murdock: Rioters do injustice to George Floyd, tortured and killed in a case of police brutality
When those who derided George Floyd’s killing smashed police car windows and lobbed bottles at cops, the rioters began their slide off the moral high ground.
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.
BJP, Apni Party slam NC for boycotting delimitation exercise
BJP, Apni Party slam NC for boycotting delimitation exercise NC has always resorted to ‘Bhangra Baazi’: G H Mir Nasir Azam Srinagar, May 29 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday slammed National Conference (NC) for boycotting the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir. “They have always sabotaged democratic processes,” […]
US cop who kneeled on George Floyd's neck charged with third-degree murder
A Minneapolis policeman accused of killing unarmed African-American George Floyd by kneeling on his neck was taken into custody on Friday and charged with third-degree murder, officials said.
There Is No Evidence Belly Mujinga Got COVID-19 From Being Spat On: British Police Make Chilling Statement
British Police said there is no evidence to substantiate a criminal offence in the case of Belly Mujinga who died of COVID-19 after being spat on by a man.
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 Ozarks tested positive for COVID-19. Camden County Health Department said in a release that the resident
Criminal Trials Set to Resume at Sacramento Court
After nearly three months of plotting a reopening path, Sacramento County Superior Court is ready to debut a new “socially distanced” era of criminal justice featuring temperature checks, mandatory masks and jurors behind plexiglass.
Andhra Pradesh HC slaps contempt case on 49 netizens
India News: NEW DELHI: Exasperated by a scurrilous smear campaign against it for ruling against government decisions, the Andhra Pradesh high court has taken the .
New York’s nursing home horrors are even worse than you think
Patricia Castillo remembers when the Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center, where her mother lived, notified her that a patient had just been admitted from a nearby Niagara County hospital with
Six Super Bowls? Bill Belichick-led Jets had unlimited potential
Jan. 4, 2000, is a day that forever will live in infamy for diehard Jets fans. As shocking as Bill Belichick’s sudden resignation as the “HC of the NYJ’’ was that day — a missive scrawled on
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...
Shack Chat: What kind of video game spinoff would you like to see?
On this week's Shack Chat, we take a look at our favorite franchises and talk about the spinoff games we'd like to see come out of them.
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.
Trump walks back his incendiary Minneapolis ‘thugs’ post
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has tried to walk back his post-midnight “thugs” tweet about Minneapolis protesters that added to outrage over the police killing of a black man....
Online misinformation over George Floyd protests in Minneapolis stoke racial tensions
False social media posts include the officer charged in Floyd’s death incorrectly pictured next to Trump, rumours a Minneapolis officer was responsible for breaking windows
Young Minneapolis mayor in spotlight after police killing, protests
(Reuters) - Shaken and angry, Minneapolis’ telegenic young mayor stood in front of television cameras over and over this week - first to decry the police killing of George Floyd, and on Friday to impose a curfew as parts of his city burned in ongoing protests.
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.
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
Neiman’s Bankruptcy Puts Spotlight On Mytheresa Transfer
The asset transfer of the online shopping retailer, what some creditors have called Neiman’s “crown jewel,” looms over the proceedings.
Amphan cyclone: Insurers estimate losses up to Rs 1,000 crore
With the general insurers receiving mostly property and motor claims after cyclone Amphan caused widespread distructions in West Bengal and Odisha, the insured losses from the calamity could be in the range from Rs 800 crore to Rs 1,000 crore.
Adeleke's continuous absence frustrates his trial for exam malpractice
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, discharged a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Ademola Adeleke
Britain's Got Talent judges baffled by bizarre duo performing in clay masks
Tom and Noelle are the latest double act to hit the Britain's Got Talent stage and their choice of outfits have left the judges rather confused...
Actor Hill Harper Gets Crushed For Misgendering Zaya Wade, Saying ‘Young Man’ (TWEETS)
This is pretty much where we are in 2020. Actor Hill Harper the post by Gabrielle Union on Instagram wishing…
Trump strikes China over virus, Hong Kong and student visas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced that he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong’s special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese graduate...
Police looking for man accused of shooting 17-year-old girl in N.C. Burger King parking lot
Charges have been filed against 19-year-old Michael Edward Bolch III in connection to the shooting of 17-year-old Nasani Raley.
Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter for violating US sanctions on Iran
Sen. Ted Cruz R-Texas sent a letter to Attorney General Bill Barr and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Friday, urging them to open a criminal investigation into Twitter for violating sanctions on Iran.
India paves way for Apple, others to increase domestic production by removing a clause
Govt has dropped irritants from its PLI scheme, paving way for phone-makers to ramp up production in India.
No Decision On Next Launch Attempt For Historic SpaceX Crewed Mission
A final decision on a launch attempt for SpaceX's milestone mission to the International Space Center on Saturday afternoon will take place after assessing the weather that morning, NASA chief Jim Bridenstine said Friday.
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
Coronavirus in Bhopal: After Jamaatis and Jehangirabad, new areas become hotspot
Earlier, residents in Jeharingabad were blamed for the spread of the disease, because they did not follow social distancing norms.
All-Star pitcher David Price giving Dodgers minor leaguers $1K amid pandemic
May 29 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price is donating funds to each minor league player in the organization to help the individuals stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Ruby Rose joins long line of TV stars’ early exits
The show must go on -- with or without its star.
Scientists warn ‘too soon to ease lockdown’ ahead of ‘tempting’ warm weekend
The comments come ahead of relaxation of restrictions in England on Monday.
Racism cannot be 'normal' in US: Barack Obama
Former US President Barack Obama said on Friday he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota and that racism cannot be "normal" in the
Wall St ends mostly higher as U.S.-China spat simmers
U.S. stocks finished mostly higher on Friday after President Donald Trump announced measures against China in response to new security legislation that were less threatening to the U.
U.S. high court rejects church challenge to Illinois pandemic rules
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to Illinois’ restrictions on religious services during the coronavirus pandemic, noting that the state had lifted the limits in question.
Bangladesh becomes 60th nation to receive IMF pandemic aid
The coronavirus outbreak is severely affecting Bangladesh's exports of ready-made garments and remittances, notes the International Monetary Fund
U.S. high court rejects church challenges to state pandemic rules
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected challenges on Friday to curbs on religious services in California and Illinois during the coronavirus pandemic. In the California dispute, the nine justices split 5-4 in rejecting a bid by South Bay United Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista to block the rules issued by
Franklin Graham’s Charlotte-based chaplains head to Minneapolis in Floyd case
To his 8.6 million Facebook followers, Graham reacted with anger to Floyd’s death.
Big 12's Bowlsby bullish season will start on time
Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby is convinced there will be a college football season, and he believes it will start as scheduled.
First official gameplay trailer for NASCAR Heat 5 released
Motorsport Games has released the first official gameplay trailer for NASCAR Heat 5.
Dead Cat Bounce or Real Rally?
Investors are split on whether the rally since late-March is the real-deal or a short-lived bounce. Here's what our quant experts are saying.
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...
Live and loud: Eagles, Dockers fans get free-to-air win from AFL
West Australian football fans will have something to cheer about finally when the AFL releases its television schedule for the quartet of rounds that restart season 2020.
Feds flew an unarmed Predator drone over Minneapolis protests to provide “situational awareness”
The US has a long history of surveilling protesters, but the technology used to do so has grown more powerful.
Test backlogs hit record levels in South Africa as global supplies are rationed
South Africa, which has the largest number of COVID-19 cases in the African continent, is at the mercy of global suppliers who arbitrarily allocate their test kits to the world’s continents and then to specific countries, according to health officials
Ailing people, kids, pregnant women should avoid travel: Railway
India News: NEW DELHI: The railway ministry on Friday appealed to people with pre-existing medical conditions, pregnant women, children below 10 years and those a.
Trump claimed he didn't know about the racist origins of his 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' remarks in light of the escalating violence amid the George Floyd protests
In a tweet, Trump appeared to quote former Miami police chief Walter Headley, whose harsh policing in black neighborhoods incited riots in 1968.
Covid impact: Big tax shortfall raises Centre’s fiscal deficit to 4.6%
Spending kept at 99.5% of RE to support falling economy.
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 ...
White House goes on brief lockdown after protest erupts nearby
The White House went into a brief lockdown on Friday evening as protests over the death of George Floyd raged nearby, according to reporters who said they were in the building at the time.
Former champ Tyron Woodley ready to resume UFC ‘journey’
The welterweight star will step back in the cage for the first time since losing his belt at T-Mobile Arena more than a year ago when he faces Gilbert Burns at UFC on ESPN 9 on Saturday.
Video: Iranian Supreme Leader Slams History of US Race Relations in ’#BlackLivesMatter’ Tweet
Commenting on the recent protests and riots in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following the killing of George Floyd on Monday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...
Twin Cities simmer as curfews imposed to counter riots go into effect
An 8 p.m. CT curfew for the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., went into effect Friday following three nights of violent, chaotic demonstrations following the death of George Floyd that climaxed Thursday night with rioters setting a police station ablaze.
NBA has ‘set a date’ as it eyes ‘World Cup’ style return
NBA commissioner Adam Silver told team owners Friday he’s targeting a July 31 return to play, US media reported, although the format for completing the season remains unclear.
Britain’s Got Talent singer Imen Siar stunned her unsuspecting father with audition
EXCLUSIVE: Imen Siar didn't only surprise judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden when she auditioned for Britain's Got Talent - her dad didn't seen it coming either
Gov Emmanuel vows to investigate NDDC director’s death
Gov Emmanuel has vowed to investigate the sudden death of the Ag Executive Director, Fin and Admin of the NDDC, Ibanga Bassey Etang.
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.
Delhi Govt takes over 5 hotels for Covid wards
With a rise in the number of Covid-19 positive cases, the Delhi government on Friday took over five hotels, including Crowne Plaza in Okhla phase-I, and Surya in New Friends Colony to be converted into hospitals for treating coronavirus (Covid-19) positive patients
Early warning: Growth slows to 3.1 per cent in Q4 which had just one week of lockdown
The March quarter estimates dragged the overall GDP growth rate for 2019-20 to an 11-year low of 4.2 per cent, the provisional estimate released by National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday showed.
Two And A Half Men Is Back For Season 13 But Without Ashton Kutcher
CBS is rebooting Two and a Half Men for Season 13 but without Ashton Kutcher. It is obvious that Charlie Sheen won’t return, then who will?
Credit flow: Rs 4L crore reverse repo funds sanctioned as loans
RBI data show banks have parked Rs 6.3 lakh crore under the reverse repo route.
Nikon Releases Brutal Financial Report, Lays Off 700 in Southeast Asia
After delaying the report—and publishing a revised financial forecast earlier this month—Nikon has finally released its Fiscal Year 2020 financial results. At the same time, the company reportedly cut 10% of its workforce in Thailand and Laos, laying off 700 people.
Trump says he spoke to Modi about China; no recent contact: Indian officials
On Friday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told US Defence Secretary Mark T Esper that New Delhi would resolve its differences with Beijing bilaterally.
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...
Anthony Joshua opens up on love life and explains why he doesn't have a girlfriend
Joshua has a legion of adoring female fans, and was spotted looking cosy with a mystery woman on a beach in Barbados in January, though is still very much on the single market
GPs and home visits
A chara, – I hope that the ongoing deliberations of our Oireachtas Special Committee on the Covid-19 Response will also include an examination of how GPs deliver medical care to patients confined to their homes.
Mark Zuckerberg says he had a 'visceral negative reaction' to Trump's post about shooting protesters but says the post will stay on Facebook
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has finally weighed in on Trump's rhetoric, which Twitter previously warned broke its rules on "glorifying violence."
Indore: Gamchha gets credence after BJP 'unrest', Collector dilutes on surgical mask order after party heartburn
The use of handkerchiefs or gamchha etc. as masks will not be considered, the order added.
Fed chair warns of widening inequality as U.S. consumption dives
United States consumer spending plunges by a record 13.6% in April 2020
Racism cannot be 'normal' in 2020 US: Obama on Floyd
Former president Barack Obama said Friday he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota and that racism cannot be "normal" in the
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...
Aarogya Setu is completely secure: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
Amid privacy concerns, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday maintained that Aarogya Setu was completely secure and there was no security or data breach in coronavirus tracking mobile
Britain’s Got Talent singer Imen Siar stunned her unsuspecting father with audition
EXCLUSIVE: Imen Siar didn't only surprise judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden when she auditioned for Britain's Got Talent - her dad didn't seen it coming either
Microsoft replace editors with AI at Microsoft News
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has always advocated for AI to be used alongside instead of in place of employees, but it seems when the opportunity arose Microsoft was just too happy to take advantage of an all-AI solution. BusinessInsider reports that Microsoft News has just laid off dozens of editors for MSN.com in favour of […]
Delhi: Hospital bed crisis looms as Covid-19 cases rise in capital
The Delhi govt pushes home treatment solution for all non-severe patients, links some hotels with hospitals to increase capacity as infections spike.
ZTE patents a foldable phone with a unique design - Gizchina.com
ZTE patents a foldable phone with a unique design. The design patent was submitted by ZTE in mid-2019 but was appproved in May 2020.
Young Minneapolis mayor in spotlight after police killing, protests
Shaken and angry, Minneapolis’ telegenic young mayor stood in front of television cameras over and over this week – first to decry the police killing of George Floyd, and on Friday to impose a curfew as parts of his city burned in ongoing protests.
Interior Minister Avakov on Brovary shootout incident: 28 people detained (Video)
The shootout was the result of a feud on the market of passenger transportation services between Kyiv and the suburban town.
Adapt or perish: How indie bookshops thrived amid Australia's shutdown
In recent years indie bookshops have thrived where once chains failed, through personal service: but it was intimacy placed at at risk when the pandemic hit.
How To Install The Windows 10 May 2020 Update If It's Missing
The Windows 10 May 2020 update is here, but it might not be here for you. Yes, it’s another rollout. Yes, we typically recommend you hold off on installing major Windows 10 updates until plenty of other people have “tested” them to make sure you’re not about to get hit with a horrific, performance-draining...
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
Congress Slams Centre Over Low GDP Growth In Last Quarter Of 2019-20
The Congress on Friday said the low GDP growth in the last quarter of 2019-20 is the result of the BJP government's failures, misplaced priorities and a telling commentary on its economic management.
Madhya Pradesh: Balaghat police open fire on tribals suspecting naxals
Meantime, the two tribal who were brothers, were returning from the nearby jungle along with their buffalo.
Report: UFC, Reebok could ‘part ways’ as contract expires at the end of 2020
The UFC’s sponsorship deal with Reebok is due to expire at the end of 2020 and the promotion is already looking in a different direction.
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
Move over James Bond: India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan
Indian police have released a pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman after a probe found that the bird, which had flown across the contentious border between the nuclear-armed nations, was not a spy, two officials said on Friday.
Britain's Got Talent judges baffled by bizarre duo performing in clay masks
Tom and Noelle are the latest double act to hit the Britain's Got Talent stage and their choice of outfits have left the judges rather confused...
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...
Toronto’s police chief calls for expedited investigation into woman’s fatal fall from balcony
Chief Saunders’s call comes with protests planned in support of the family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet and some raising parallels to George Floyd, a black man’s death that came during an arrest in Minneapolis
Gogglebox fans rejoice as favourites Mary and Marina return for 'best bits' ep
They're back!
Biden speaks of racial ‘open wound,’ contrasting with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden lamented the “open wound” of the nation's systemic racism on Friday as he responded to the police killing of a black man in Minnesota. He...
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.
Govt reducing income of SBI depositors by reducing interest rates: Congress
The Congress on Friday accused the BJP government of reducing income of State Bank of India (SBI) depositors by bringing down interest rates and demanded that the previous rates be restored. The
La Liga reveal plans to get fans back into stadiums for games
Of course the main focus just now has to be ensuring players are safe as football kicks off again, but every fan will want to know when they can go back to watch their team play again. There’s something weird about watching football behind closed doors – the lack of atmosphere is off putting and […]
Haryana police asks banks, jewellers to ensure visitors take off masks at entry
Haryana’s DGP Manoj Yadava issued the advisory to all district police chiefs (commissioners of police and superintendents of police), asking them to circulate the instructions to all jewellers, banks, gold finance companies and so on
Mexico nabs gang chief allegedly behind US journalist attack
MEXICO CITY — Authorities in northern Mexico said Friday they arrested a gang leader allegedly involved in as many as 50 killings and an attack on a U.S. journalist.
Markets buck global trend, march higher for third day
On Friday, the benchmark Nifty was up by 90.20 points or 0.95% to close at 9,580.3. The 30 share index Sensex was up by 223.51 or 0.69% to close at 32,424.1.
COVID-19 patient on oxygen support says United Hospital is asking him to leave
In what is the latest in a string of complaints against the United Hospital, a coronavirus patient has said the private facility is asking him to move to "some other hospital".
Lawrence Jones alarmed prosecutors unable to find 'intent and malice' in Floyd's death
Lawrence Jones weighed in on the charges levied against the Minneapolis police officer who is seen in a viral video putting his knee into the neck of George Floyd, who dies in police custody.
Liverpool turn attention to Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele?
Liverpool are reportedly interested in securing a deal for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele later in 2020.
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
U.S. Asians Pushing Back Against Harassment After Surge Of Attacks
A spike in harassment of Asian-Americans since the coronavirus pandemic began has led community activists in the United States to fight back
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.
US threat to deny student visas reminiscent of McCarthy era: FM
US President Donald Trump’s threat to slap sanction on Chinese students in the US is brazen political persecution and racist, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson who wondered if McCarthyism is making a comeback in the US.
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.
As coronavirus scams proliferate, Google launches scam-spotter tool
Scammers beware: Google is on the lookout for you.
India's economic growth dips drastically during coronavirus pandemic
Indian economy grew by 4.2% in fiscal year ending March, down from 6.1% previous year
Railways defends itself, says Shramik Specials can be terminated or rerouted
Yadav also defended the Railways against the flak over lack of food and water on board the delayed trains.
Spoilers: Andrea sets revenge in motion in Emmerdale as Jamie chooses Belle
Andrea has had enough of playing nice, and now she's out for revenge!
UK plans new 5G club of 10 democracies, including India: Report
The move to speed up such a club comes as the UK launched an inquiry into Huawei's involvement in the country's mobile network upgrade in the wake of US sanctions against the company.
At AIIMS, 206 cases among healthcare workers but most have recovered
The country’s top medical institute has a manpower of 20,000 people, which includes administration, faculty, doctors, nurses, paramedics, as well as outsourced workers.
‘Telling commentaryon BJP management’: Cong hits out after dip in GDP growth rate
Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram blamed the government’s economic management for the new low in GDP growth.
Inter admit they stand no chance of landing Leipzig hot-shot Werner
Timo Werner has carved up the Bundesliga and Champions League at times, but Inter admit they are non-starters in the race to sign him.
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
L.A. County Approved to Reopen Hair Salons, Barbershops
Nail salons are still excluded, but L.A. is moving fast toward reopening of hair salons, barbershops, even restaurants amid the coronavirus.
Trump claims his 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' remarks weren't a call to violence but instead a 'fact'
Trump's tweet, which was in reference to unrest in Minneapolis, was flagged as violating Twitter's rules.
Aston Martin begins DB5 Goldfinger Continuation project
Aston Martin is pressing on with its replica DB5s and a slated 2020 delivery.
Seahawks' L.J. Collier pledges redemption after down 2019 debut
L.J. Collier, the Seahawks' 2019 first-round pick, is eager to prove himself in Seattle's pass rush after a disappointing debut.
Ex-FM Morshed Khan leaves for London by chartered flight in pandemic
Former foreign minister M Morshed Khan has left Bangladesh for Britain by a chartered plane amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Five Delhi luxury hotels made extended Covid hospitals
NEW DELHI: To ensure sufficient beds to deal with the increasing coronavirus cases, the Delhi government on Friday directed that five luxury hotels in.
Trump cuts off World Health Organization over China coronavirus ‘coverup’
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday announced he is suspending the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization — accusing the global body of covering up the
Elizabeth Klaviter Set as Showrunner for ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Sequel Series “Clarice”
Earlier this month, CBS handed a series order to “Clarice,” a show that will center on Clarice Starling in the wake of The Silence of the Lambs. The series has now found its showrunner, we’ve learned via Deadline this week. Elizabeth Klaviter (“The Resident”) will show-run “Clarice,” working alongside writers/executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet. Rebecca […]
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
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.
Margaret Maughan, medal-winning wheelchair athlete, dies at 91
Maughan became Britain’s first gold medalist, winning in archery, at the world’s first Paralympic Games, held in Rome in 1960
Between two storms: Caribbean braces for hurricanes in coronavirus era
HAVANA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ken Hutton is worried Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas where he lives is far from rebuilt after being devastated by Hurricane Dorian last year yet he is bracing for another hurricane season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Florida officials approve Walt Disney World reopening plans
(Reuters) - Florida officials have approved plans for a phased reopening of Walt Disney World (DIS.N) in Orlando starting on July 11, according to a memo from a state agency released on Friday.
Second batch of 1,250 migrant workers leave aboard Shramik special
The workers are headed to Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jharkhand
Saber CEO says there’s still untapped power in Nintendo Switch hardware
Saber Interactive, the team behind the impressive port of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and the upcoming port of World War Z, still feel that developers can get even more juice out of the Nintendo Switc…
Ex-Cork City star George O'Callaghan picks best XIs from his time in League of Ireland
O'Callaghan includes some LOI legends of the 2000s era in his best 11s
FDA asks drugmakers to recall several diabetes drugs over contaminants
US 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. The Food
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…
Ontario mulls regional reopening due to expected increase in testing data
TORONTO — Ontario is implementing an expanded COVID-19 testing strategy, including targeting specific sectors and using mobile teams, and the increased data that's expected to follow is prompting the premier to consider a regional approach to reopeni
Premier League is back: Everything you need to know from Liverpool's title wait to Man United's top-four hopes
The Premier League is back and while Liverpool will be crowned champions, the battle for the top four, relegation & much more remains to be decided.
APC accuses Bauchi State Govt of starving Assembly of funds
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP)-led Bauchi State Government of starving the State House Assembly of funds thereby hindering its operations.
CULTIVATED: An inside look at Eaze — Cuts at Caliva — Dismal earnings for Canopy Growth
In this week's Cultivated, we take a close look at Eaze's financial projections, scoop cuts at Caliva, and more.
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
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’.
Assam rights panel issues notice on assault of doctor
Police had allegedly thrashed the doctor and two health workers for not wearing mask
Federer tops list of world's highest-paid athletes
Roger Federer topped the 2020 Forbes magazine list of highest-paid global athletes announced, leading the lineup for the first time.
Professional Race Car Driver Hires Expert Gamer To Race His Video Game Car
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CNN Reporter and Camera Crew Arrested by Minneapolis Police While Covering Protests (Video)
Reporter Omar Jimenez and his crew were released an hour later
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’.
Deloitte's consulting arm said to warn of about 2,500 job cuts
There’s growing concern among some consultants who aren’t currently assigned to a project with a client that they’ll be first in line to lose their jobs, one of the people said.
Govt is looking at starting home delivery of petrol, CNG: Pradhan
Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the nation's largest fuel retailer, started home delivery of diesel through a mobile dispenser in 2018. This service is available only in a handful of cities.
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
'Boris Johnson has presided over a broken Kingdom in which Covid-19 has been able to flourish'
Peter Flanagan says Johnson’s failure to sack Dominic Cummings is just another in a long line of disastrous moves for the UK.
Nevada Preps awards — Boys Athlete of the Year
Coronado junior Jaden Hardy is the Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Year after averaging 30.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game.
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.
Cold Feet star Robert Bathurst slams actors who mumble on TV - but are they to blame?
Cold Feet actor Robert Bathurst has reflected on the poor speech of actors in recent television dramas, but could it be our televisions that are to blame?
Report: NBA Has A ‘Target Date’ For Return Of Season
The NBA has been off since mid-March, as the country deals with the fallout of COVID-19. We now have a target date for its return.
Lenovo's $50 webcam, down from $70, is a nice, cheap upgrade to the built-in webcams on the vast majority of laptops
No one could have predicted we'd be relying on webcams like we are today to talk with friends, family, and colleagues.
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.
Examining potential destinations for free agent QB Cam Newton
Amid an odd NFL offseason where Tom Brady joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Roger Goodell announced draft picks slumped over in a chair in his basement, one storyline remains unsolved: the continued
Cate Blanchett has signed on to play Lilith in the Borderlands movie
The Borderlands film will indeed star Cate Blanchett, Lionsgate has announced.
3 Sports Apparel Stocks to Trade for Players and Spectators Alike
Stoppage time for athletics of all kinds hasn’t stopped bulls and bears from playing three sports apparel stocks to big wins.
PlayStation 5 event confirmed: What to expect from the June 4 showcase
The PlayStation 5 event is coming next week on June 4. Sony plans to showcase next-gen games, but what else will it reveal?
Italy wants independent probe into origin of pandemic, backs India’s call for reform of WHO: Italian minister
With Italy and India set to take on the presidency of the G20 in 2021 and 2022, Amendola said the two countries would also play a key role in helping shape the post-Covid-19 world order, including global supply and value chains and ways to recover from the economic crisis created by the pandemic.
Trump's War Against Social Media
President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has protected internet companies, including Twitter and Facebook, in an extraordinary attempt to regulate social media platforms where he has been criticized. The proposed legislation is part of an executive order Trump signed on Thursday afternoon.
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.
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 ...
Valimai: Here Is An Official Update On The Thala Ajith Starrer From Producer Boney Kapoor!
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The House of Representatives has asked the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) to immediately identify the cause of strange...
Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores releases statement on George Floyd, Minneapolis events
The coach says: "My message ... is that honesty, transparency, and empathy go a long way in bringing people together and making change."
Chamisa seeks ouster of defiant party MPs
The MDC Alliance is moving to oust four legislators who attended Parliament business last week defying the party's directive for a boycott in support of the rec...
US To Bar Some Chinese Students, Strip Hong Kong Special Treatment: Trump
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States will restrict Chinese students and start reversing Hong Kong's special status in customs and other areas, as Beijing imposes a controversial security law.
Gold: Making Its Seasonal Top
We are trading gold now as a currency against the US dollar. The current crisis has burst the bubble of the Keynesian idea of supplying stimulus to the market t
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. Organizers on Friday said COVID-19 pandemic “and resulting calendar changes have obliged the cancellation of both events.” The British Grand Prix had been scheduled for Aug.…
The science behind the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch tomorrow
On Saturday, two NASA astronauts, Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will make history by traveling to the International Space Station (ISS) in a privately funded spacecraft, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, and Crew Dragon capsule.
Futures hit by Sino-US tensions at the end of strong month
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Conor McGregor lands at No. 16 on Forbes’ highest-paid athletes list for 2020
Conor McGregor is yet again considered one of the highest paid athletes in the world for 2020 according to Forbes.
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.
Here's what the Pixel 4 looks like in matte gray — too bad we didn't get it
A recent listing on Chinese online flea market has some Pixel 4 owners jealous for all the wrong reasons — those reasons are mostly attributed to
PGA Tour Canada cancels 2020 season due to COVID-19
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada said on Friday it had decided to cancel its 2020 season due to border restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic that also requires mandatory quarantines for those entering the country.
Lesser in number, Odisha workers in Ahmedabad await Shramik trains
According to officials, a total of 80 migrant workers from Odisha have registered for Shramik trains in Ahmedabad in the last one week, but at least 1,600 passengers are required to book a train to a particular state.
USA Hockey president Jim Smith facing investigations
USA Hockey president Jim Smith is the subject of two investigations surrounding his tenure as the president of Amateur Hockey Association Illinois.
US police officer charged with murder of George Floyd
A former US police officer has been charged with the murder of African-American man George Floyd. Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on the neck of Mr Floyd for at least eight minutes on Monday before…
Party City News: Why PRTY Stock Is Surging 29% Today
Party City (PRTY) is seeing massive gains to PRTY stock Friday following news of a Transaction Support Agreement with bondholders.
Trump says Twitter misunderstood his tweet about looters and shooting
President Trump says Twitter employees misunderstood his intent when deciding to censor a Friday morning tweet that said looting may lead to shooting in Minnesota. Trump tweeted Friday afternoon that
Only half of people with symptoms are self-isolating for a week, scientists warn
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I want to take your attention to an important issue which Pakistan's people are facing.And that issue is public transport and public transport mafia.As we know that nowadays curing lockdown public tra
Samsung re-releases April 2020 security update for Galaxy M31, The first one bricked some units
Earlier last month, Samsung rolled out April 2020 security patch for Galaxy M31. Unfortunately, the update bricked some of the units and the company rolled back the OTA. Now, at the end of May, the South Korean smartphone maker re-releases the April security patch with a new build. Last time, our unit installed the update …
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.
Airline Chiefs Talk Travel Rebound, Cut Jobs Anyway
People are starting to fly again and that's encouraging. But companies are sticking with sweeping layoffs, suggesting a tepid recovery at best.
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
Defence minister Rajnath Singh speaks to US on China's LAC intrusion
PLA continues building bunkers and roads, deploys tanks, artillery
Roger Federer tops highest-earning athlete list at more than $100-million
He is the first tennis player to top the list since it was first compiled in 1990
No community transmission in Kerala so far, says state health minister
The number of virus tests has increased and nearly 3000 tests are being done per day, she said.
10m Homes ‘ll Benefit from Mambila Power Plant – Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has said that over 10 million Nigerians will benefit from the Mambila power plant which is c
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Andrew Cuomo says he stands with protesters after George Floyd’s death
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Andhra Pradesh government doctors association treat all doctors equally
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Attorney Eric Guster: George Floyd death shows power of 'tapes, sound, and audio' to showcase police actions
Civil and criminal defense attorney Eric Guster told "The Daily Briefing" Friday that incidents like the death of George Floyd after his arrest by Minneapolis police are coming to national attention in part because they are easily filmed and disseminated.
ITC to use Amway network to sell juices as coronavirus pushes demand for immunity boosters
FMCG major ITC has partnered with direct selling company Amway to retail its range of juices as demand for immunity building products witness a boom during the coronavirus pandemic.
GTA Online's Mini Cooper Week Hasn't Won Over the Haters
Small cars are the focus of GTA Online's latest event, and the community has reacted with jokes, anger, and a bit of confusion.
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 ...
Spoilers: Yasmeen pleads guilty in Corrie and goes to prison?
Yasmeen's comments left Alya's worried about what her gran might say or do in court.
Two policemen arrested for shooting teenager to death in Lagos
Two policemen: Theophilus Otobo, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP and Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke, attached to Bariga Police...
How to beat COVID-19, by Buhari - The Nation Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the support of developed countries and international financial organisations to poorer countries ...
Keep Your Driver, Uber Tells Select Customers
Instead of hailing a ride to the grocery store, then dialing up another for the ride back, what if you could just keep your driver for the entire trip?
At recent Auckland apartment auctions there were plenty of potential buyers and they weren't afraid to bid but everything that sold went for less than its rating valuation
At recent Auckland apartment auctions there were plenty of potential buyers and they weren't afraid to bid but everything that sold went for less than its rating valuation
Coe urges kids to take up sport to battle virus
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe called on children to take up sports to combat "shocks" as his sport was bracing for a restart.
US President Donald Trump terminates relationship with WHO over coronavirus, takes action against Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that the America is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization.
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.
DC Cancels KATE SPENCER's MANHUNTERS Title
One promised to "reverberate across the DC Universe!".
Move over James Bond; India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan
Indian police have released a pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman after a probe found that the bird, which had flown across the contentious border between the nuclear-armed nations, was not a spy, two officials said on Friday. "The pigeon was set free yesterday (May 28) after nothing suspicious
Here's what the Pixel 4 looks like in matte gray — too bad we didn't get it
A recent listing on Chinese online flea market has some Pixel 4 owners jealous for all the wrong reasons — those reasons are mostly attributed to
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 - ...
Reuters: Wizz Air expands with new bases in Italy, Cyprus, Ukraine and Albania
Eleven new aircraft will be deployed at the new bases and there will be 50 new routes.
Income Tax Return: Filing ITRs to become easy as CBDT notifies new Form 26AS
Form 26AS contains details of tax deducted, tax paid and tax deposited along with some other taxable income, like interest on FD etc, on which tax has not been deducted.
EFL to make major change to play-off schedule that could impact Derby County
Derby County news: Rams are in 12th place and just five points shy of the play-offs and will want to take note of what the English Football League (EFL) have planned for the play-offs
NFL Analyst Offers New Landing Spot For DE Jadeveon Clowney
CBS Sports analyst Cody Benjamin has named a new landing spot for Jadeveon Clowney, who remains on the open market.
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.
Police arrest woman for stealing two-year-old in Rivers
Police in Rivers State have confirmed the arrest of a middle-aged woman, simply identified as Chinyere, for allegedly abducting her ...
UCO athletics announces three-phase plan to reopen athletic facilities
The University of Central Oklahoma athletic department announced its three-phase plan for reopening on a limited basis beginning June 1.
Ad volumes on television rose 16% in week 20: BARC-Nielsen report
The report, which also revealed data on content consumption on smartphones, highlighted how content consumption on smartphones also recorded a dip of 2.7%
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
Kylie Jenner Slammed Forbes' Claims She Lied About Her Billionaire Status
Kylie Jenner's billionaire status has long been fraught with controversy, but Forbes' latest article may have started a brand new debate about her net worth. After the magazine published a piece examining the reality star's financial status, Kylie…
Marcia Gay Harden reveals the surprising challenge she faced filming ‘Barkskins’: ‘It’s a lot to deal with’
There was one challenge Marcia Gay Harden faced when filming a historical drama set in French-colonial Canada.
Bengals' Joe Burrow, Dolphins' Brian Flores among reaction to George Floyd killing
Prominent sports figures continued to comment about George Floyd, who died while in police custody Monday in Minneapolis.
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...
‘Primer’ Director Shane Carruth Shares Pitch Trailer for His Unmade Movie, ‘A Topiary’
Shane Carruth, the director of Primer and Upstream Color, has shared a sizzle reel for one of his unmade movies. Watch the unofficial A Topiary trailer.
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.
SC issues notice to Tata Sons on cross-appeal of Mistry group firm against NCLAT order
A bench of Justices A S Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy in Friday's proceedings, held through video-conferencing, also issued notice on the cross-appeal of Cyrus Investment Pvt Ltd and tagged the plea with that of TSPL.
La Liga season to restart on June 11 with Sevilla-Real Betis
Spanish football's top-flight will resume after a three-month pause due to the coronavirus pandemic on June 11 with the local derby between Sevilla and Real Betis, the government's department for sport said in a statement on Friday.
Former PQ leader Boisclair reports to police after sex assault warrant issued
MONTREAL — Former Parti Quebecois leader Andre Boisclair turned himself in at an east-end Montreal police station Friday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on sexual assault charges.
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'.
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.
Trump to curb China students, strip Hong Kong privileges
US News: WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States will restrict Chinese students and start reversing Hong Kong's special status in.
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
Coronavirus: Hughton welcomes Premier League return and pressures of 'mini-tournament'
Chris Hughton is delighted the Premier League has been cleared to resume after months of being suspended.
“We’re a country with an open wound”: Joe Biden condemns the police killing of George Floyd
The presumptive Democratic nominee called for every American to grapple with the country’s systemic racism.
Food security and sustainability during the pandemic
The virus provides an opportunity. But will we Take it?Amid rising deaths from the coronavirus worldwide, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the world could face a "global hunger p
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
Williams-Sonoma Earnings: WSM Stock Rallies 14% Following Q1 Topper
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) earnings for the retail company's first quarter of the year have WSM stock heading higher on Friday.
Ethiopian security forces accused of 39 extrajudicial killings
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopian security forces in the Oromiya region have executed 39 opposition supporters and arrested at least 10,000 others accused of being members of an armed group since early 2019, Amnesty International said on Friday.
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.
JK Rowling apologises for explicit ‘TERF’ response to child’s illustration
'I'm going to say this once and I'm going to say it calmly and politely.'
Report: The 10 Richest African Footballers In History
Mohamed Salah and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are currently among the highest-paid African stars in football, but who are the richest African players to have graced the game?
Liberal Reporter Says New Twitter Policy That Censored Trump Would Be Insane...And He Was Just Proven Right
President Trump was censored by Twitter last night. As Minneapolis
Soldier's letter home from Vietnam delivered 52 years later
May 29 (UPI) -- An Indiana woman said she was surprised when a letter her brother sent while serving in the Vietnam War finally made its way to her after 52 years.
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.
Belgium to restart cross-border family visits from May 30
(Reuters) - Belgium will allow cross-border travel to visit family members in neighbouring countries from Saturday, in a slight easing of travel restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus, the interior minister said on Friday.
Off-Strip restaurants fill fine dining niche
High-end dining remains off limits on the Strip, but fine-dining aficionados have off-Strip options.
Rep. Greg Steube: 'Some Left-Wing Democratic Governors Want Nothing More than to Destroy Their States' Economies'
Some left-wing Democrat governors want to damage their states' economies with extended coronavirus-related lockdowns, noted Rep. Greg Steube.
Johnson Invites Trump to Attend Virtual Global Vaccine Summit on 4 June
LONDON (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson invited US President Donald Trump during phone talks to take part in a virtual Global Vaccine Summit scheduled for 4...
Chhattisgarh's inaugural chief minister, Ajit Jogi, dies at 74
Jogi enjoyed support among tribal and scheduled caste communities because of his easy accessibility.
Trump cuts World Health Organization ties over COVID-19 response
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak in China and will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government's imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.
The Most Powerful Toyota RAV4 Ever Has A Hefty Price Tag
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime was revealed at last year's Los Angeles Auto Show as the most powerful RAV4 vari...
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.
Call of Duty fans can enlist Captain Price himself on Cameo, for charity
Proceeds will support groups helping veterans find high-quality careers
Democrats Skeptical Of Second Round Of Stimulus Checks
House Democrats who had hoped to provide Americans with a second $1,200 stimulus check are facing opposition from members of their own party in the Senate.
"Protecting The Protectors": Keeping Haryana's Women COVID Warriors Safe
Several women workers are at the forefront in the battle against the highly contagious novel coronavirus. These women, mostly from rural India, have been working relentlessly with the government, going door-to-door to create awareness.
UK lenders approve almost 1.5m holidays for card and loan payments
Requests to freeze accounts among distressed borrowers continues to grow
Shramik trains: Rlys appeal to people with comorbidities to avoid travel
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.
Bradley Beal shares interesting story about nearly being traded for James Harden
Bradley Beal has been the Wizards’ unquestioned leader with John Wall sidelined, but it’s crazy to think that he may not have even been on the team in the first place. Beal and Wall hav…
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
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.
Questions raised over timing of decision to ease lockdown restrictions
One police chief suggested it had been ‘rushed forward to help ministers in a difficult position’.
Online resources for kids and families during COVID-19
Google has many products and programs to help families create healthy digital habits and help them stay safe online.
The Week contest: Inflatable eats
This week's question: The Open Hearth restaurant in South Carolina has opened its doors, but with inflatable dolls seated at 50 percent of the tables, to create a convivial atmosphere while still ensuring patrons sit at least 6 feet apart. What would be an appropriate name for a new, socially distanced restaurant chain that fills half its tables with inflatable patrons?
Barr says federal investigation of George Floyd ‘proceeding quickly’
Attorney General Bill Barr on Friday said that the Justice Department and the FBI's “independent investigation” into the death of George Floyd to determine whether any federal civil rights laws were violated is "proceeding quickly."
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."
Videos: Officer Charged as New Footage Shows Several Cops Kneeling on George Floyd
Amid the Friday arrest of Derek Chauvin, the former officer of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) who was filmed kneeling on the neck of Minnesota resident George...
No Rome drops new uplifting, laid-back track
Alt-pop star No Rome has just released his new single “Hurry Home” featuring fellow Filipino artists and Dirty Hit talents Beabadoobee and Jay Som.
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.
Simon Thomas's dad dies after ex-Sky Sports presenter loses wife to leukaemia
Ex-Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas has revealed that his father has died at the age of 78
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
Eight US companies will manufacture NASA’s COVID-19 ventilator
Eight US companies will manufacture the ventilator designed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and fast-tracked by the FDA.
Congress demands white paper on health dept purchases in Himachal Pradesh
Leader of opposition in Himachal Pradesh, Mukesh Agnihotri today asked the Bharatiya Janata Party government in state to come out with a white paper.
Indian economy slows in March quarter, with worst to come
India's economy grew at 3.
Trump announces US withdrawal from the World Health Organization
German health minister decries ‘disappointing backlash for international health.’
Mackenzie Tour cancels 2020 season due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions
The Mackenzie Tour, Canada's men's professional golf circuit, has cancelled its season.A stepping stone to the top-tier PGA Tour, the Mackenzie Tour had to
What happened before George Floyd died
MINNEAPOLIS — One was a veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department who moonlighted as an off-duty security guard. The other provided security at a Salvation Army store and spent some...
Modine Manufacturing's (MOD) CEO Tom Burke on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE:MOD) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Kathy Powers – Vice President, Treasurer,
Grizzlies captain Westhaver’s NCAA dream back on track
Marty Westhaver has a new lease on his hockey life. One week after being told the NCAA Div. 1 school the graduating Victoria Grizzlies captain had earned a scholarship to this fall was folding . . .
Police seek help identifying suspects in Aiea burglary | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu police are seeking the public’s help in identifying four suspects in connection with a burglary investigation in Aiea.
Policeman charged with murder of George Floyd
A Minneapolis police officer who pinned an unarmed black man with a knee to the throat before the man died has been arrested and charged with murder, a prosecutor said on Friday, after three nights of violent protests in the Midwestern city sparked by the death.
Counterpoint states that Flagship Killer trend is here to stay - Gizchina.com
According to the latest research made by Counterpoint, flagship killer smartphones have became quite popular in South-Korea and worldwide.
Covid-19 claims another doctor’s life in Lahore
A doctor in her 20s, who had tested positive for Covid-19 over 10 days ago, lost her life at a private hospital in Lahore after battling the infection for days.According to the health department,
NCAA offers guidance on bringing athletes back to campus
The NCAA released a long and detailed plan Friday to help schools bring athletes back to campus during a pandemic.
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.
Qalibaf Takes Over as Parliament Speaker
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf was elected on Thursday as the speaker of Iran’s new principlist-majority parliament following the group’s election victory in February.
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.
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
Watch: SpaceX prototype Starship rocket just exploded in a big fireball
SpaceX’s Starship SN4 prototype launch vehicle just exploded in a huge fireball during a static fire test in Boca Chica, Texas. While the Starship spacecraft is still early in development, th…
Politico says New York Gov. Cuomo's 'coronavirus halo begins to fade'
Politico took aim at Democrat New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a report Friday, saying his "coronavirus halo" has begun to "fade."
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…
Coronavirus lockdown | Punjab increases fines for norms violation
Penalty for not wearing masks raised to ₹500 from ₹200
Tesla could build another Gigafactory in the UK: report
Tesla may have a new Gigafactory coming to the United Kingdom, according to recent reports. The UK Government is reportedly looking for a four-million square foot site to accommodate a new production facility for the electric car maker. The Department for International Trade (DIT) is heading the search for a plot of land that is […]
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’.
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.
Quebec says 41 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening
A survey of school boards conducted May 25 found that 19 students and 22 staff members were found to be infected in the first two weeks after the reopening
Westlake Chemical Corporation: Too Early To Go Long Here
First-quarter numbers were encouraging considering lower sales prices witnessed in the quarter. We like the fundamentals of caustic soda despite headwinds in Q1
When cops kill, redress is rare - except in famous cases
(Reuters) - The death in Minneapolis on Monday of George Floyd, the black man captured on video pleading for his life as a white police officer kneeled on his neck, has prompted three nights of protests, at times giving rise to violence, arson and looting.
Destiny 2's Twitter has posted an ominous sound file that's almost certainly about a new alien race
"The Pyramids are coming! The Pyramids are coming!"
How to Ride a Multi-Bagger Opportunity in Virgin Galactic Stock
Virgin Galactic remains an excellent speculative play and an even better holding with a well-conceived spread in SPCE stock.
Trump says US to quit WHO, announces mild sanctions against China
US News: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced on Friday he is terminating Washington's relationship with the World Health Organisation and imposing a
Move over James Bond; India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan
SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Indian police have released a pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman after a probe found that the bird, which had flown across the contentious border between the nuclear-armed nations, was not a spy, two officials said on Friday.
2021 BMW 5 Series Facelift – New Videos and Footage
We put together all the information you might crave, including some videos and footage showcasing the BMW 5 Series Facelift.
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 ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger posts outlandish workout video alongside pet donkey Lulu
Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger has posted an unexpected workout video alongside his pet donkey Lulu after recently gushing about his pregnant daughter Katherine
Simon Thomas's dad dies after ex-Sky Sports presenter loses wife to leukaemia
Ex-Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas has revealed that his father has died at the age of 78
Tony Watt sticks with Motherwell
The forward joined the club in February.
Depression walk goes virtual
The annual Penticton Defeat Depression Day is going virtual this year.
Bengals' Joe Burrow, Dolphins' Brian Flores among reaction to George Floyd killing
Prominent sports figures continued to comment about George Floyd, who died while in police custody Monday in Minneapolis.
Lumber sees surprise win as shut-in Americans fix up their homes
Lumber futures are heading for their second-straight monthly gain at a time when gloom from the coronavirus pandemic was expected to curb demand.
The NBA has its target return date: July 31
The NBA is next in line for a comeback. Days after the NHL announced its plan for a 24-team playoff tournament, NBA commissioner Adam Silver informed the board of governors that the league is
Arsenal FC to rival Manchester United for Moussa Dembele and more transfer rumours
Arsenal reportedly the latest team to join Man Utd in the race for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele and more transfer gossip
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.
The Level Change Podcast 73: Covington out at ATT, UFC On ESPN 9 preview
Episode 73 discussion: Colby Covington officially out at American Top Team, UFC On ESPN 9 preview, Ngannou wants pay bump to fight Jon Jones, more
NFL Analyst Offers New Landing Spot For QB Cam Newton
A new landing spot was named for star quarterback Cam Newton on Friday afternoon. Here's the latest on Newton.
Trump to end special treatment for Hong Kong
President Trump on Friday announced his administration is preparing a slew of changes to the full range of U.S. agreements between the U.S. and Hong Kong, saying the territory no longer appeared
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
De Blasio, Cuomo target June 8 for first phase of New York City reopening
The city is on track to meet all of the state’s metrics needed to begin relaxing its stay-at-home order.
Greece will reopen to tourists from 29 countries beginning June 15, will conduct random testing
Greece will begin lifting its coronavirus lockdown for business and travel ahead of the peak summer tourism season, officials announced Friday.
Watch--George Floyd Warns Youth Against Gang Culture: ‘One Day It's Gonna Be You and God’
A video posted by a friend shows George Floyd warning young black men to stop living a violent lifestyle and come back to God.
Breonna Taylor’s mother calls for end to violence after seven are shot in protest
Police say shots fired came from within the crowd protesting the death of Taylor, who was shot by police in her own home in March
Sarah Jessica Parker Says The ‘Hocus Pocus’ Cast Is On Board For A Sequel
Get those witch cauldrons ready: Sarah Jessica Parker teased a Hocus Pocus sequel in a recent interview, revealing that much of the original cast and crew is on board. Speaking with Bruce Bozzi on his SiriusXM radio show Quarantined with Bruce on…
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 ...
Seahawks' L.J. Collier pledges redemption after down 2019 debut
L.J. Collier, the Seahawks' 2019 first-round pick, is eager to prove himself in Seattle's pass rush after a disappointing debut.
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 ...
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...
Power minister R K Singh asks Rs 3 trillion from finance commission
The minister informed the commission that the old schemes of the ministry are being amalgamated into a new scheme for which he requested Rs 3 trillion over five years.
Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
Researchers argue that points to Canada’s ongoing failure to protect endangered species
AIIMS reports 62 fresh COVID-19 cases in 3 days
‘205 staffers have tested positive for virus since March 15’
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...
Today's Microsoft discounts reach gaming PCs, Xbox One consoles, and more
Microsoft's latest deals include Gears 5 or Forza Horizon 4 for free with the purchase of an Xbox One S, up to $930 off PCs, and Surface Pro 7 bundles starting as low as $699.
‘Have Such Governments Ever Ruled For 5 Years’: Fadnavis On Uddhav Govt’s Prospects Of Surviving Full Term
Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis when quizzed over whether Uddhav Thackeray led Maharashtra government would survive for 5 years has said that the government will collapse due to infighting.
T20 World Cup 2020: Cricket Australia says ‘very high risk’ of postponement, bracing up for losses
T20 World Cup 2020: As per the original schedule, India are slated to play at four venues - Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne - but Roberts said there is every possibility of a tweak in the fixtures.
Mumbai COVID-19 Patient Dies, Cremated. Quarantined Family Didn't Know
A Mumbai man, who died of COVID-19 earlier this month, was cremated by the civic authorities allegedly without informing his family, which had been in quarantine.
Mumbai: In four wards, recovery rate less than 20 per cent
A test to check if the person is negative is only done if the patient has severe Covid-19 symptoms. Mumbai now has 16,008 recovered patients, and 19745 active cases.
SpaceX loses another Starship prototype in massive explosion
The fourth Starship is no more
Biden calls for 'real leadership' after Trump alludes to violence after police killing
DETROIT (Reuters) - Joe Biden on Friday called for justice and “real leadership”, accusing President Donald Trump of encouraging violence by threatening deadly military force to stop rioters in Minneapolis protesting the police killing of an unarmed black man.
‘This sets us back decades’: CMPD Police Chief condemns death of George Floyd at hands of Minneapolis police
Video shows arresting officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd until he was unconscious.
‘Diary of a Future President’: Gina Rodriguez’s Disney+ Series Is Greenlit for Season 2
The success of the Latinx-led show comes right as Pop TV wrapped up the first half of the reboot "One Day at a Time."
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
Mackenzie Tour shelves season; DCBank Open looks to 2021
The 2020 Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada season has been hit out of bounds from the tee. The pro campaign, which was to include the DCBank Open presented by the Times Colonist on June 4-7 at . . .
‘The police officer must be prosecuted’ — Nigerians protest killing of 16-year-old girl
Some Nigerians have taken to social media platforms to protest the alleged killing of Tina, a 16-year-old girl, at Iyana Oworo area of Lagos, by an officer
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.
Tony Watt sticks with Motherwell
The forward joined the club in February.
The United States will cut ties with the World Health Organization, says President Trump
The public health fallout could be significant
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
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
Tributes to woman found dead in park
Emergency services were called out to Springfield Park in West Derby at around 6.30am today
Kojima says Death Stranding was profitable enough to fund next game project
Death Stranding, also known as 2020 Simulator, did well enough to ensure that Kojima's next project received funding and the developer could recoup costs.
Trump issues a violent ultimatum to protesters
Ex-cop in custody over Floyd’s death
Spoilers: Geoff is fuming in Corrie as Alya takes revenge
Alya got the upper hand on abuser Geoff — who was less than pleased to discover that she'd taken drastic action.
A Frito-Lay exec explains why your favorite Doritos and Lay's flavors might be missing from stores since the pandemic hit
Frito-Lay, which is responsible for brands like Tostitos, Doritos, and Cheetos, had to reduce assortment of its flavors at the start of the pandemic.
Ruling means Missouri's last abortion clinic stays open
O'FALLON, Mo. — Missouri's only abortion clinic will be able to keep operating after a state government administrator decided Friday that the health department was wrong not to renew the license of the Planned Parenthood facility in St. Louis.
Nearly 50 republicans and loyalists interned without trial to sue state
Solicitor confirms action follows Gerry Adams’s successful appeal
Watch: Are face masks tearing us apart? | Culture Clash
Arguments are breaking out over face coverings to stop the spread of COVID-19. Do you wear a mask? How do you feel about people who don't?
The Irish Times view on empty stadiums: Games without crowds
The fan experience is suffering in the pandemic – as is the performance of players, some evidence suggests
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.
Ariana Grande and Yungblud demand 'Justice for George Floyd' as officer arrested
'We stand against any and all injustice and we stand with #GeorgeFloyd.'
Trump cuts ties to World Health Organization
May 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday announced he's cutting ties with the World Health Organization during a pandemic that's killed more than 362,000 people worldwide.
Thunderstorms bring relief from searing heat
Relief likely for two more days before temperature rises on June 2
Public health emergency extended in Georgia, more businesses allowed to reopen
Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday extended the public health emergency in Georgia to July 12 and loosened some restrictions on various businesses.
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response
President Donald Trump has said the US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation.
Trump directs action to revoke Hong Kong’s special status in a move targeting Beijing
President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special U.S. treatment for Hong Kong to punish China, but stopped short of calling an immediate end to…
Matt DiBenedetto says memories of Bristol NASCAR Cup loss are still 'painful'
Craziest moment of his career.
Trump Terminates W.H.O. Relationship, Slams China’s “Total Control” of Agency
Says China pressured WHO to mislead world
Suspect wearing dive fins steals surfboard from McCully-Moiliili area | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu police are asking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect in connection with a surfboard theft in the McCully-Moiliili area.
Connecting with nursing home residents with dementia a challenge for families during pandemic
As residents struggle to understand visitation ban, relatives turn to food delivery and video chats
Ryanair customers could be waiting up to six months for refunds
It will take three to six months for Ryanair to get through the backlog of refunds of cancelled flights.
Brooks Laich: 5 Things To Know About Former NHL Star Separating From Wife Julianne Hough
Who is Brooks Laich? Here are five things to know about the former NHL star who is separating from wife Julianne Hough.
VA to reopen hospitals for compensation and pension exams
May 29 (UPI) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs, with a backlog of 114,000 cases, announced that it will resume in-person disability examinations at some VA medical centers.
US consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus
Even with employers cutting millions of jobs, personal incomes soared 10.5 per cent in April, reflecting billions of dollars in support through government payments in the form of unemployment aid and stimulus checks.
Govt. notifies fee structure for PG medical and dental courses
Quota rule will be followed in admissions: regulatory panel chief
Family of public defender strangled to death on Turks and Caicos files wrongful death suit
The family of the Long Island public defender found strangled to death at Club Med on Turks and Caicos two years ago has filed a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit, according to a new report. The son
Second home robbery in two months leaves young couple shaken
They are now looking to move from the area.
Warmer temps on the way will promote crop emergence
Next week’s warm temperatures will promote more corn and soybean emergence.
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’.
Matthew Rhys and His Fedora Team Up With John Lithgow and His Mustache in New Perry Mason Trailer
Robert Downey Jr. is executive producing a Perry Mason reboot for HBO, starring Matthew Rhys. Watch the latest trailer.
Racism cannot be 'normal' in US, Obama says of latest police killing
Former president Barack Obama said Friday he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota and that racism cannot be "normal" in the United States.
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...
Sunak scales back furlough scheme as Covid-19 death toll reaches 38,161
British chancellor announces lower wage supports and plans to stem unemployment
Minneapolis Public Schools Follow Suit of University of Minn. & Limit Ties With Cops After Death of George Floyd
(Photo by KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty Images) Earlier this week, the president of the University of Minnesota, Joan Gabel, released…
UK plans new 5G club of 10 democracies, including India, says report
The group will aim to create alternative suppliers of 5G equipment and other technologies to avoid relying on China
Federal judge demands ICE explain why it can’t immediately begin testing NW immigration detainees for coronavirus
Judge tells ICE to explain by Tuesday why it isn't testing immigration detainees at the Northwest Detention Center in SeaTac. The ACLU and Northwest Immigration Rights Project argue that medically...
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.
No need for testing labs in all districts, govt. tells HC
State directed to file affidavit on June 1
Death toll due to cyclone Amphan in West Bengal now 98: CM Mamata Banerjee
The death toll due to cyclone 'Amphan' in West Bengal has risen to 98, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday. "As per reports of the district magistrates, the toll due to cyclone Amphan has
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
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
WASHINGTON - U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found e
Elon Musk vs. Bay Area officials: These emails show what happened behind the scenes in the Tesla factory fight
Emails detail what took place as Musk took public his fight with Bay Area officials and threatened first to reopen the factory without permission and then to...
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.
Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 90, tweets Vijay Rupani
Bejan Daruwalla passes away: "Saddened by the demise of renowned Astrologer Shri Bejan Daruwalla. I pray for the departed soul. My condolences. Om Shanti...," Rupani said in a tweet.
Cush Jumbo Is Leaving The Good Fight, But What About Lucca’s Birkin?
Cush Jumbo, who plays Lucca Quinn on “The Good Fight,” is leaving the CBS All Access series after its fourth season got cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. But she hopes to finish Lucca’s storyline in season five.
Heat Wave Continues In UP; Etawah Hottest At 43.8 Degrees
The intense heat wave conditions continued at many places in Uttar Pradesh on Friday with Etawah being the hottest place in the state at 43.8 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said.
HBO Max is a mess -- but it's still a smart bet on HBO’s future
Sure HBO Max's launch is a complete mess, but it's still a smart move for HBO longterm.
Possible coronavirus-linked MIS-C inflammatory condition reported in children at Texas pediatric hospitals
At least two children’s hospitals in Texas have recently treated pediatric patients for a mysterious inflammatory syndrome that experts have said is likely related to the novel coronavirus.
GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4 FY20 but is this the final estimate? Govt caveat leaves room for revision
Growth in the last quarter of FY 2020 has been the slowest since the global financial crisis more than a decade ago.
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
Love Island's Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott have 'split up after drifting apart'
The two have been isolating separately.
Tony Watt sticks with Motherwell
The forward joined the club in February.
Flour prices raised by Flour Mills Association
The price of a 20 kg bag of flour has been increased by Rs 120
Bayern Munich to offer Lucas Hernandez to Man City in Leroy Sane deal and more transfer rumours
Bayern Munich will reportedly offer Manchester City defender Lucas Hernandez to try and sign Leroy Sane and more gossip.
Jayalalithaa's Niece Deepa Madhavan, Nephew Declared Legal Heirs By High Court
Amending a recent order, the Madras High Court on Friday declared Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa and her brother Deepak as legal heirs of the late Chief Minister to inherit her ancestral and properties.
Hawkins: 2nd Amendment Is a Bulwark when Law and Order Crumbles
The Second Amendment is a bulwark guarding Americans' ability to be prepared to defend their lives and liberty as law and order crumbles in U.S. cities.
European, South Korean authorities vie for COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir
By Carl O'Donnell and Pushkala Aripaka European and South Korean authorities are vying for Gilead Sciences' potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, even though the drugmaker has yet to gain regulatory approval in either market and is still ramping up production of the anti-viral drug.
The NBA’s possible July return at Disney World, explained
The NBA is targeting a July 31st return.
Closed-End Funds: Eaton Vance's Option Funds
Eaton Vance offers many respectable funds. Today, I wanted to give a broad overview of the option based funds we don't discuss very often. I also wanted to touc
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.
Coronavirus claims the lives of five more doctors
Two doctors from Lahore and one from Gujranwala, Peshawar and Faisalabad each have lost their lives
'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."
Safety board wants more oversight, training in wake of 2019 tug sinking in B.C.
VANCOUVER - The Transportation Safety Board says the sinking of a tug and its barge on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast highlights the need for increased oversight and
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 ...
Buhari extends appointment of appeal court’s acting president
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the appointment of Monica Dongban-Mensem as the acting president of the court of appeal...
Oil surges 5% on U.S.-China trade optimism, falling crude output
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices soared on Friday, with U.S. futures closing out May with record monthly gains, on hopes that the U.S.-China trade deal would remain intact and on falling crude production.
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.
Pandemic could spur more states to approve sports, online betting
The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the U.S. as states deal with huge budget deficits.
Powerbeats Pro will come in four bright new colors June 9 | ZDNet
Powerbeats Pro offer all of the same features as AirPods, just in a different form factor and with fitness in mind.
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.
Locust danger for flights! DGCA issues guidelines for pilots and airlines; Check details
Terming this year's incident of locust attacks "highly unusual" which was last seen 20 years back, the aviation regulator has advised the pilots to be mindful of locust attacks during the landing and take-off of the aircraft as they fly close to the ground.
Liverpool target might be the fastest player in history, reckons former teammate
He is terrifyingly fast
Satisfactory is coming to Steam Early Access on June 8
The launch is going to be a little later than expected, but Coffee Stain says it's doing its best.
Take That fans go wild as Robbie Williams REUNITES with band for virtual gig and makes a joke about being '15 years late last time'
Robbie Williams delighted fans as he reunited with Take That for a virtual performance from their homes on Friday night.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Teaser Shows Off New Areas and Characters, More Coming Next Week
Get a tasty new morsel of Baldur's Gate 3 before a juicier trailer is revealed during the Guerrilla Collective digital event next week!
Hopes of Geoff's comeuppance dashed on Corrie as street divides
"Can’t wait for Geoff to be exposed"
Team cracks the case of the universe’s ‘missing matter’
Researchers have solved a decades-old mystery of "missing matter"—material long predicted to exist in the universe but never detected—until now.
The contrarian case for Hong Kong stocks, Rosenberg on when markets will dive, and are Canadians relying too much on savings accounts?
A roundup of investment ideas for active investors
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.
Pastor Kolawole Samson sentenced to death by Ondo court for murder
The Ondo state high court has sentenced one Pastor Kolawole Samson to death by hanging for killing a boy at a village near Okeigbo area of the state in 2016.
Condition in kids with possible COVID-19 link being studied in Canada
British Columbia and Alberta have become the latest provinces in Canada to investigate cases of an unusual syndrome in children, which doctors around the wo
Trump has one of his most authoritarian weeks yet as president as the US surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths
In free, democratic societies, it's not normal for leaders to threaten deadly violence against their citizens in any context.
Officers in violent arrest to face NYPD disciplinary charges
A New York City police officer will face disciplinary charges for a violent arrest during a social distancing enforcement action that ended with him kneeling on a man's back or neck, a technique similar to the one that led to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis. Several other officers involved will…
‘Perry Mason’ Trailer: Matthew Rhys Tries to Solve an Unspeakable Crime
Matthew Rhys gets his noir on in the latest trailer for HBO's Perry Mason.
Tenants plan suit against NYCHA officials for coronavirus response
Distraught public housing residents plan to sue the New York City Housing Authority after 1241 tenants died of COVID-19 and thousands more were sickened because the buildings were not properly
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.
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
GoFundMe created for George Floyd memorial raises more than $2M in 48 hours
A GoFundMe account created to raise funds for the memorial of George Floyd, the black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer forcefully kneeled on his neck during his arrest on Monday, has
UP's Mathura Prepares For Possible Locust Attack To Protect Crops
Insecticides and pesticides will be sprayed on crops and vegetation to prevent a probable attack of desert locusts in the Mathura, an official said on Friday.
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…
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.
Akwa Ibom Governor speaks on NDDC director’s death
The Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, has said that the government and people of the state would require answers to certain questions on the death of Ibanga Etang, the acting director of finance in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Drybar CEO John Heffner to Join Summer Fridays
John Heffner has been with Drybar since 2013, and will transition to lead skin-care brand Summer Fridays in June.
NCAA Makes Decision On Hardship Waiver For Patrick McCaffery
The NCAA has made a decision on Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery's hardship waiver request for missing the majority of the 2019-20 season.
Tencent in talks to buy Warner Music stake: report
The listing by the world’s third-largest recording label could potentially be the largest New York IPO so far in 2020.
Former Rajasthan BJP chief Bhanwar Lal Sharma passes away
BJP state president Satish Poonia consoled Sharma’s family members at his residence and termed the death as a personal loss for him and the party.
Couple finds new way to celebrate after destination wedding canceled
COVID-19 canceled their destination wedding, but it didn't stop this couple from expressing their love, social distancing style.
Nevada’s top football recruit commits to Oregon
Moliki Matavao, a 6-foot-6-inch, 240-pound tight end from Liberty, announced Wednesday on Twitter his commitment to play for Oregon.
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.
End of US Waivers Will Not Impair Iran Nuclear Activity
The United States' termination of sanctions waivers that allowed foreign firms to cooperate at Iranian nuclear sites will have no impact on Tehran's nuclear activities, spokesman for the Atomic
OnePlus 8 Pro Photochrome mode now being disabled in Global variants
OnePlus is quietly disabling the Photochrome Mode on global OnePlus 8 Pro units. That's the so-called X-ray camera feature.
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.
Sensex surges 224 pts; Nifty tops 9,550-mark
Extending its rising streak to the third session, equity benchmark Sensex jumped 224 points on Friday, driven by gains in HDFC, ITC and HUL despite weak cues from global markets.
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...
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.
Toronto mayor says he hopes investigation into woman's death will bring answers
Toronto's mayor says he hopes an investigation into the death of a woman who reportedly fell from her 24th-floor balcony while police were in her home will give the community the answers it needs.
State govt lays down new criteria for MBoSE affiliation
SHILLONG: Opening of new schools in Meghalaya is going to be more capital-intensive as they must fulfill some desirable but stiff conditions being set by the state government for becoming eligible for recognition and grant-in-aid.The Meghalaya Cabine
More flights to bring labourers home: CM Soren
After an Air Asia flight brought home 180 migrant labourers home from Mumbai to Ranchi on Thursday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that if needed, more flights will be used to bring back migrant labourers. The CM had written to the Centre and the Home Minister seeking permission for chartered
Cairns boy dead after alleged scuffle in suburban park
Police say the 12-year-old boy was involved in a physical altercation between two groups in a Cairns suburb when he fell to the ground unconscious.
Scientists analyse samples of Lukha river
SHILLONG: The samples of Lukha river are still being analysed pertaining to the mystery of the river turning blue.Member Secretary of Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, JH Nengnong told The Shillong Times that though there are no mining activit
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.
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.
No domestic cricket to be played before August 1: ECB
The suspension of England's domestic cricket season has been extended to at least August 1, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
Alberta government introduces bill to reduce rules for new charter schools, unsupervised homeschooling
Kenney’s government lifted long-standing cap on charter schools last year
Muslim Judicial Council urges mosques not to reopen yet
The MJC said it believed the decision to reopen places of worship such as mosques should not be made hastily while the number of COVID-19 infections continued to rise.
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.
Madonna's son David dances to honour George Floyd after his tragic death
Floyd was killed while being arrested.
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.
Govt needs to focus especially on youth
The extended lockdown in place to contain the spread of Covid-19 has acted as a trigger causing spike in number of people experiencing stronger forms of mental health issues which were earlier mild. According to experts, this is the time when the government should focus especially on the youth in a
ICMR-NIN to conduct rapid Covid survey in Hyderabad
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will conduct a rapid survey
Starling Bank lands £40m from existing backers
Starling Bank has raised an additional £40 million in funding from existing backers, adding to its £60 million raise in February, TechCrunch reports.
Philippines gears up to reopen tourism
Department of Tourism (DOT), Philippines is preparing for the re-opening once places are classified under the modified general community quarantine…
Hawaii senators support effort for ‘travel bubble’ agreement with Japan | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
An effort to reopen Hawaii’s tourism economy by forming a pilot “travel-safely bubble” with Japan got a preliminary blessing from state lawmakers today.
Awkwafina and Karen Gillan Reuniting for Action Comedy ‘Shelly’
Awkwafina and Karen Gillan are slated to star in an action comedy called Shelly that is currently being shopped around Hollywood.
Creating infra worth Rs 2,209 cr in industrial parks: TSIIC Chairman
TSIIC Chairman Gyadari Balamallu said the State government was developing world class infrastructure worth Rs 2,209 crore in all industrial parks in the State.
Press freedom in Myanmar regresses
Increased arrests of journalists, the partial shutdown of the Internet and the increasing blocking of websites show that the liberalisation of Myanmar's press is in danger.
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
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.
No funds to pay green scheme workers
PETRUS Uugwanga, managing director of the Agricultural Business Development Agency (Agribusdev), on Tuesday said the agency cannot pay workers' overdue salaries at green schemes countrywide.
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.
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
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.
No new car, no bouquets as Raj Bhavan goes on an austerity drive
Practice of offering gifts to VVIPs discontinued; measures aimed at cutting spending by 15%
Fresh Antimatter Study Will Help Search for Dark Matter
The ALICE collaboration has presented new results on the production rates of antideuterons based on data collected at the highest collision energy delivered so far at the Large Hadron Collider.
Pentecost University poised for a brighter future – Rector
Rector of Pentecost University, Apostle Dr. Daniel Walker says the university is poised for a brighter future with the attainment of its presidential charter.
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.
Recording Academy Releases Safety Recommendations for Studios Looking to Reopen
The Recording Academy’s Producers & Engineers Wing has released a list of safety considerations for studio owners as they weigh reopening.
Experts fear explosion of coronavirus cases if rules ignored once economy restarts
Bangladesh will face a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths if it reopens economy without fully implementing the safeguards, experts warn.
‘We want to come home’ – Stranded Ghanaians in Libya beg Akufo-Addo
Some Ghanaians who are stranded in Libya have appealed to the government of Ghana to facilitate their return home.
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.
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,
Obey or risk death!
AS the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, with predictions for t...
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.
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.
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.
Keir Starmer opens up clear lead over Boris Johnson in public approval
Those who approve of the Labour leader's performance include more than one in four Conservative voters.
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.
MCD unlikely to resume property tax collection from June 1
The Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) will not resume property tax collection from June 1. The tax section of the corporation was closed for the public since the middle of March due to Covid-19 pandemic due to which many property tax payers of the city have not submitted their property
EC 'exposes' NDC over '10pm invitation' letter?
One of the reasons the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) gave for their recent boycott of an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting was the fact that their invitation letter had the wrong time on it.
Christian Cooper 'Uncomfortable' That White Woman Who Called the Cops on Him Lost Her Job
Central Park birdwatcher appeared on "The View" Thursday to discuss the response to his now-viral video
The Paycheck Protection Program Could Have Been Great—It Wasn’t
With the first round of Paycheck Protection Program recipients about to submit for loan forgiveness, let's look back on the process.
Man stabs friend to death for refusing to share beer
Jogeshwari resident had attacked two brothers during a drinking session
Phoenix season set to resume in mid-July
The Wellington Phoenix have started making plans to complete their best ever A-League campaign. Pending sign-off from broadcaster Fox Sports, the...
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.
Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Facebook Isn’t Taking Down Trump's Post Threatening Violence Against Protesters
Twitter issued a warning on the identical tweet but didn't take it down.
Commission Urges Northern State Governments In Nigeria To Address Almajiri Problem
In a statement by its Executive Secretary, Mr Tony Ojukwu, the NHRC noted that almajiris were exposed to increased vulnerabilities and risks including death, trafficking, kidnapping, drug use and addiction, recruitment into terrorism, violent crimes, sexual and other forms of assault and forced/child marriages.
Zimbabwe records second highest daily coronavirus increase
Zimbabwe reported 17 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the second highest daily tally which took the country total to 149.
Cypriot president calls Egypt ‘close friend, strategic partner’
Anastasiades affirmed the need for cooperation with Egypt during the current stage, calling it “even more important” than earlier.
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
Bulgaia's PM: Entirely New Bilding for a National Children's Hospital Will Be Build
An entirely new building for a national children's hospital will be built, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said. The unfinished building, which began construction more than 40 years ago, will be demolished.
Ahmedabad: Migrant worker falls to death while sleeping
According to police, the incident occurred at 5.30 pm on Tuesday at Ramdev Estate building in Vatva GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) phase 4 when the victim was sleeping on the floor of the gallery section on the first floor.
Texas Turns It Around After a Spike in Coronavirus Cases
Texas has seen a steady decline in the seven-day average of new Chinese coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and test positivity.
Katsina building 722-bed centre - The Nation Nigeria
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State on Thursday announced plans to build additional 722 isolation centres to accommodate ...
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.
Sudan says three jailed Bashir aides have virus
All three are awaiting trial in Sudan for corruption and other offences.
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.
Ghana initiates 'Decade of African Renaissance 2020-2030'
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, on Thursday, announced that a 10-year programme, called the “Decade of African Renaissance 2020-2030” has been initiated to grow Ghana’s tourism industry.
Colin Kaepernick speaks out on George Floyd case
Colin Kaepernick reacted to the death of George Floyd, and the violent protests that came in the days after, on social media Thursday. It was the first comments Kaepernick made since Floyd died in an
BBMP wastes time in felicitation, ignores rain preparedness
The BBMP council, which met for three and half hours, failed to discuss rain preparedness despite widespread damage caused by more than 200 trees/tree branches falling in the past one week and two people losing lives in rain-related incidents on Tuesday.
Black Caps, White Ferns set for Australian matches
Cricket Australia has announced a full schedule for the 2020-21 summer, including matches against the New Zealand men's and women's sides. Although...
Morgan casts doubts on T20 World Cup
London:England's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan has cast doubts on the T20 World Cup going ahead as per schedule, saying that hosts Australia would be wary of risking a second wave of coronavirus outbreak in the country.Australia, who are scheduled t
Future Of Connected, Autonomous, Shared, And Electric Performance Motor Bikes - The BMW Motorrad Way
As it approaches its centenary, how does venerated motorcycle manufacturer BMW Motorrad plan to engage with the connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) revolution? To learn more, I turned to the consummate industry insider: company CEO, Dr. Markus Schramm.
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.
Girl ostracised for sex slur against Sarpanch
A poor girl of Sundargarh district, who had lodged a complaint in Talsara police station against the local Sarpanch for asking her to keep physical relationship with her on the pretext of giving job to her brother, has been reportedly ostracised by the villagers. The BDO of Balishankara block will
Pentecost, All Nations University receive presidential charters
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday, 28th May, 2020, presented presidential charters to the Pentecost University College, Accra, and All Nations University College, Koforidua, at a ceremony at Jubilee House, the seat of the nation’s presidency.
Lady Gaga And Blackpink’s ‘Sour Candy’ Debut Smashes Spotify And YouTube Records
The K-pop quartet shatters girl group streaming records while Gaga continues her hot streak.
Chairman Of Nigeria’s Revenue Agency Denies Allegations Of Tribalism In Organisation
Nami, who spoke while reacting to the alleged removal of some directors on tribal and ethnic grounds, said that the exercise was done according to the laws of the country.
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.
Amazon Video Announces New Films And TV Shows For June (2020)
Knives Out meets Dirty Dancing! Shrek meets the Spy Kids! Find out How To Train Your Dragon Where The Wild Things Are!
Millions vulnerable to poverty although world does not suffer food shortage: IFAD
According to the World Food Programme, 265 million people would suffer from hunger by the end of this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
StockBeat: Smelling the Coffee in Times of Coronavirus
StockBeat: Smelling the Coffee in Times of Coronavirus
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.
#ECMustListen: More Ghanaians join calls to resist new voters’ register compilation
The seemingly unpopular decision by the Electoral Commission to compile a new voters’ register regardless of the existing global health crisis is being brutally scrutinized by some concerned Ghanaians on social media.
Snapdragon 7c Chromebook Appears To Mix Up The Budget Playing Field
A mysterious new Chromebook has now reportedly appeared at Geekbench, touting Qualcomm's budget-minded Snapdragon 7c platform. The device, codenamed
The Human Cost of Climate Change
As climate change disasters become more frequent and the political will to combat climate change is insufficient, more efforts are needed to reduce the enormous human costs.
Bray Wyatt announces birth of second child with Jojo Offerman
Bray Wyatt and Jojo Offerman have had another baby!
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.
Record number of virus cases, 1,000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil
The South American country has the world's second highest number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases - 438,238 - after the United States.
Case of the missing car
Dangi, from Pune, had secured a cloud computing job at a reputed MNC in Bengaluru. She was supposed to join on the third week of March and had planned to shift all her belongings, including her black sedan, through Allied Movers and Packers, a Haryana-based company.
Backstage concern about Apollo Crews, speculation on when he may lose the US title
Apollo Crews is experiencing the push of his WWE career but how long will it last?
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.
The 1975 score fourth Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart after fierce battle with KSI
Plus BTS star Agust D becomes first ever solo Korean artist to land a UK Top 10 album.
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
Covid treatment at VS Hospital not feasible: AMC
Another reason cited was that those who opt for regular treatments and OPD services at VS Hospital, will face difficulties if beds are reserved here for Covid-19 treatment, “which can further increase the mortality rate.”
Android Circuit: New Galaxy Confirmed, OnePlus Supercharges Fortnite, Living Without Google
This week’s Android headlines; confirmation of the Galaxy Note 20, waterproofing the Galaxy Fold 2, Huawei’s life without Google, Android’s short support life, OnePlus enhances Fortnite, a big red Nokia recording button, and more...
SAHRC urges Motshekga to postpone reopening of schools by a week
Teachers returned to school this week and already there've been several COVID-19 infections confirmed at a number of schools.
New normal for TTEs on board spl trains: magnifying glass, masks, gloves instead of coat, tie
For the first time in its 167-year history, the railways' on board ticket checking staff will be without their customary black coats and ties and will instead wear gloves, masks, PPEs and check tickets with magnifying glasses
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.
Rand, stocks drop with focus on US response to China over Hong Kong
The rand treaded water for most the session and but saw some selling late on after the trade balance for April swung to a large deficit as exports tumbled.
What The Pandemic Means For The Gender Wage Gap
What can be done to close the wage gap, and decrease the disparity between men and women’s retirement income? It comes back to offering women caregiving benefits and work flexibility.
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.
Erongo residents taking Covid-19 more seriously
RECENT news reports concerning Covid-19 cases at Walvis Bay have brought home the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic to residents of the Erongo region.
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.’
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.
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.
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.”
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...
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.
Video: Oklahoma Arts Institute virtual choir performs 'One Voice' featuring Kyle Dillingham and Peter Markes
The participants — including alumni of the Summer Arts Institute, educators who participate in the nonprofit's programs and its other supporters — recorded themselves singing at home.
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.
Covid-19 : With 11 more positive, active cases jump above 100 in Nagpur
Nagpur: As many as 11 people including a Mahadula based man who returned from Bihar tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Five out of them belonged to Pachpaoli quarantine centre, two from Naik Talav, one each from Tanga Stand, Seva Sadan Building and Bhagwan Nagar. Following this development the cases of virus […]
High Court ruling favours release of 'Palace Papers' on Whitlam Dismissal
Hundreds of letters between the Queen and former governor-general Sir John Kerr before the dismissal of the Whitlam government are expected to be released.
Preliminary agreement reached in Lufthansa bailout row: source
Preliminary agreement reached in Lufthansa bailout row: source
Nanosatellite with global mission tested for space
ESA's largest antenna test facility remains operational despite the COVID-19 pandemic, performing pre-flight testing for the latest satellite in a constellation to serve the internet of things.
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.
300 per cent increase in library members during lockdown, and record online access
News from WCC Wellington City Libraries’ online services broke every record in the book during the covid-19 alerts. As the lockdown started in March, the Libraries welcomed over 1,110 new members, a 300% increase compared to 2019.
Govt, scientists working to produce COVID-19 test reagents locally
As the demand for screening and testing increased, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize earlier this week warned of a looming testing kit shortage.
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.
Coronavirus in Ballarat: Scouts pushing forward during pandemic
Like all groups and clubs, Ballarat's Scout groups have been forced to make huge adjustments over the past two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As an...
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...
Biden Hits Trump’s Response To George Floyd Death: ‘No Time For Incendiary Tweets’
The former Vice President also called for lasting police reform and for Americans not to stay silent.
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
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
NZ's largest furniture retailer to open, 180 jobs created
New Zealand's largest furniture and homewares retailer Nido will open its doors to the public tomorrow. The new $60m, 27,000 sq m store in West...
Pakistan shoots down second Indian spy drone this week
The quadcopter had intruded 700 metres into the Pakistan side of the Line of Control, says ISPR
Trump Defends Controversial ‘Shooting’ Tweet, And White House Claims Twitter Admits Mistake
Trump attempted to clarify a controversial tweet Friday afternoon, claiming that “nobody should have any problem with this other than the haters.”
We are guilty – Geingob
TUYEIMO HAIDULA and ESTER MBATHERAPRESIDENT Hage Geingob yesterday admitted contravening the lockdown regulations when the Swaop Party held a birthday celebration in April at parliament in
Are State Reopening Policies Turning The Economy Around?
There may be some slight economic improvement in more aggressive “reopening” states. But the nation’s overall economic picture remains very troubled. And a too-aggressive reopening before the virus is under control could feed a second disease wave later this year.
George Floyd killing: Minneapolis protests escalate
Angry crowds set a police precinct on fire as protests continue over the police killing of a handcuffed black man. The Minnesota governor has called on the national guard and a local emergency has been declared.
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
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.
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.
Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz to step down
Magic Leap is not yet naming a replacement.
Ghana Guardian retracts and apologises to Ibrahim Mahama
Ghana Guardian's attention has been drawn to an inaccurate publication on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, titled "Ibrahim Mahama paying A-Plus 'to spew nonsense'".
Buhari Orders Military Crackdown As Sokoto Bandits Kill 70
Buhari added that a major military operation code-named ‘Operation Accord’ had been launched by the military against the bandits terrorising the North-West and North Central states.
This Week In Security: Leaking Partial Bits, Apple News, And Overzealous Contact Tracing
Researchers at the NCCGroup have been working on a 5-part explanation of a Windows kernel vulnerability, targeting the Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM). The vulnerability, CVE-2018-8611, is a local…
Wipro shares jump 7 per cent on new CEO appointment
Shares of Wipro on Friday closed nearly 7 per cent higher after the company announced the appointment of Capgemini Group veteran Thierry Delaporte as its CEO and MD, effective July 6.
In rescue effort, Fed has broad stake in corporate America's fortunes
In rescue effort, Fed has broad stake in corporate America's fortunes
Facebook slams executive order: ‘It will restrict more speech online’
Facebook says Trump's executive order will restrict speech and lead to more censorship.
Microsoft Issues Windows 10 Update Warning
Microsoft has released a massive Windows 10 update, but confirmed it contains a lot of problems...
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
Lil Nas X, Charlie Puth and More Show Love For Lady Gaga's 'Chromatica': 'I Was NOT Ready!'
Lady Gaga finally unleashed Chromatica on the world on Friday (May 29) and her fellow celebs are loving it just as much as her Little Monsters.
SoftBank Vision Fund CEO Gets 113% Pay Raise Despite Massive Losses
The Vision Fund chief saw his salary more than double despite historic losses at the Japanese tech group.
Railways extends advance reservation period; No travel fare for migrants
Indian Railways has taken the decision to extend the advance reservation period (ARP) from 30 days to 120 days for its special Rajdhani trains as well as the Mail Express trains that will commence services June 1 onwards.
Turkey to partially lift COVID-19 restrictions on June 1
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that a series of restrictions, which were previously imposed to curb the COVID-19 pandemic
Blast furnace workers produce hot metal amid pandemic
Even in the difficult times of the Covid-19 epidemic, there has been no let down in the spirit & enthusiasm of BSL blast furnace personnel. This team, which plays an important role in making hot metal in the steel production process is still playing crucial role in production by taking care of
Canada's vulnerable to money laundering on par with similar countries: expert
VANCOUVER — A senior police officer from the United Kingdom with expertise in money laundering says "underground banking" linked to China has become a significant threat in the U.K. and he believes Canada shares some of the same vulnerabilities.
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...
Health Ministry: COVID-19 mobile app updated
The citizen will then be asked to answer some questions that determine the infection possibility, she added.
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.
UK property firm Rightmove sees record website views as market picks up
UK property firm Rightmove sees record website views as market picks up
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.
NDMC seals its office after 4 test corona positive
Days after four employees of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the civic body has sealed the entire building on Thursday and directed all the officers and employees to work from home for next two day and be available on mobile and email all the times. In view of the employees working in
AP BJP president’s daughter could have died of heart attack: Police
Hyderabad: The Raidurgam police suspect N Suharika, the daughter-in-law of Andhra Pradesh BJP state president K Lakshminarayana died of a possible heart attack.
Maharashtra govt to soon announce package to tide over crisis: Deputy CM
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said that the state government will soon announce a financial package to steer the state out of the present economic crisis.
Govt U-turns on royalties non-deductibility
THE taxman has decided to withdraw the earlier announced proposal to disallow tax deductibility of royalties for non-diamond mining companies.
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.
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.
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.
Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone XR units in the US
Does that even make sense when you can get a new iPhone SE (2020) for $400? The older phone still has a couple of advantages.
Fulani herdsmen 'butcher' farmer for interrupting their bush orgy
A 25- year-old man, Abdul Rahman Yahaya, has been arrested by the police for inflicting machete wounds on a farmer at Sumpini near Busunu in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.
Home in on that house
If you thought the 2% cut in stamp duty was a good thing, wait a while.
Fashion Magazine Roasts SpaceX’s Dorky Space Suit
Not everybody is happy with the glamorous, yet not-quite-catwalk-ready design of SpaceX's space suit, shown off at this Wednesday's launch attempt.
Best Bank Accounts
Martin Lewis reveals how to compare and switch to the best bank accounts that can save you £100s a year.
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
Before lockdown, Juhi Chawla spotted in Bandra
Juhi Chawla in a throwback photo shot in Bandra. She has opened her Wada farmhouse for landless farmers during the lockdown.
Uncertainty Looms Over Bonalu Festival In Hyderabad
Even as the government is yet to take a decision on organising the Bonalu festival, the process has already begun in the city with temple authorities forming committees for the State festival in June-July.
Number 10 must lift briefing ban on openDemocracy, says European press freedom watchdog
Government accused of attempting to “isolate and punish critical coverage” by boycotting media outlets.
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
New Evidence Suggests Some Jurassic Theropod Dinosaurs were Cannibals
An analysis of the fossilized vertebrate remains from the Jurassic Mygatt-Moore Quarry in Colorado has revealed the bones of a theropod dinosaur called Allosaurus that bear tooth marks made by this and other large-bodied carnivorous dinosaurs.
128 fresh COVID-19 cases in J-K; number rises to 2,164
Jammu and Kashmir on Friday recorded 128 fresh COVID-19 cases, raising its tally to 2,164, officials said. "128 new positive cases of coronavirus were detected in the union territory on Friday," they said. While 36 of these cases are from Jammu, 92 are from Kashmir, the officials said. They said
Bishop Lavis group urges parents not to send pupils to school on 1 June
Schools are meant to reopen on that day, with grades 7s and matrics expected to return to the classroom for the first time since mid-March due to the coronavirus.
Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody
MINNEAPOLIS — 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.
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.
PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border row with China: Trump
Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke
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.
West Bengal reports 7 more COVID-19 fatalities, death toll crosses 300
West Bengal reported seven more COVID-19 fatalities on Friday, pushing the death toll due to the disease in the state beyond the 300-mark.
COVID-19 tally in Dharavi goes up to 1,715 with 41 new cases
The tally of COVID-19 cases in Dharavi, Mumbai's largest slum, rose to 1,715 on Friday after 41 more people tested positive for the infection, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No new death was reported in Dharavi, due to which the toll remained unchanged at 70, the
Man Utd legend Giggs modelling Wales on 'fantastic' Liverpool
Ryan Giggs has been so impressed by "fantastic" Liverpool this season that he is trying to get his W...
Austrian to resume flights to 37 destinations
Regular scheduled flights will resume on June 15, with destinations including London…
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.
Iranians And Iraqis Dominate Attempts To Enter UK Via Perilous Cross-Channel Route
The two Middle East countries accounted for more than 80% of all attempts to cross the busy English Channel in the first three months of this year
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
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
Calculated criminal conduct
The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on Friday, May 15, 20...
Economists must collaborate courageously
To navigate pandemic trade-offs, policymakers need syntheses.
Octogenarian stays hungry with mentally-challanged son, daughter
At the twilight of age, when parents want their children would take care of them, an octogenarian person, here, was forced to shoulder the burden of his family members as his two children were insane. Nrusingha Charan Behera of Ekalapur village under Kansar BadadaunduaGP of Mahakalapada
Lockdown 5 to be announced on Sunday
Lockdown 4 comes to an end on 31st May and CM Uddhav Thackeray had already hinted at extending lockdown in Maharashtra beyond May 31.
Mixed feelings as lockdowns end
MIKE COLLETT-WHITEAS much of the world begins to emerge from lockdowns, people are looking back at time spent cut off from friends, family and colleagues by the coronavirus and forward to
Central University cuts fees by 50% over Coronavirus
Central University has reduced its fees for the 2020-2021 academic year for as much as 55% in some programmes in order to provide support to parents and students post COVID-19.
Premier League return: the issues to resolve
Premier League football is set to return on June 17 after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence.
Incredible 'Double Discount' Sale Launched On The PlayStation Store
While the weather at the minute does mean we are spending a good bit of time outdoors, it's still difficult to pass up on some cheap PS4 games on this PlayStation Stor...
‘Absolutely needless’ – NPP chair Blay blasts NDC over EC attacks
The National Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has described the consistent attacks by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on the Electoral Commission (EC) as needless and totally misguided.
No temporary increase in weekly asylum payment during pandemic
Request for €20 rise during crisis from 40 organisations is rejected
Study Reveals Why Large Groups of Humans Are Hopeless in a Crisis
Humans are social animals and that's usually a good thing. But while there might be safety in numbers under some circumstances, new psychological research suggests human connection isn't always a good thing.
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.
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.
Retraction and apology to Ibrahim Mahama
Ghana Guardian's attention has been drawn to an inaccurate publication on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, titled "Ibrahim Mahama paying A-Plus 'to spew nonsense'".
Stocks - Europe Lower; Caution Reigns Over Hong Kong
Stocks - Europe Lower; Caution Reigns Over Hong Kong
Around 7,800 hospital beds required in WC for COVID-19 peak, estimates show
The peak of the infection was expected to be around the end of June and beginning of July.
The pandemic has tightened Putin's economic grip but spells trouble for the future
The coronavirus has allowed Vladimir Putin to expand the Russian state's involvement in its economy, but it creates some long-term issues.
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...
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.
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.
Air India to operate additional repatriation flights to six countries
Air India said it will operate additional repatriation flights to six countries between June 4 and June 6 to bring back stranded Indians under the phase 2 of Vande Bharat Mission.
MeECL staff strike on June 1
SHILLONG: The MeECL employees and engineers will take part in the national protest day on June 1 against the proposed amendment to Electricity Bill 2020 and privatisation.In a letter to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday, the All MeSEB Un
Chief Minister KCR arrives at Kondapochamma, participates in Homam
Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao along with his wife arrived at the Kondapochamma temple at 7.45 am and took part
2,211 Maha police personnel found COVID-19 positive; 25 dead
At least 2,211 police personnel in Maharashtra have tested coronavirus positive so far, of whom 25 have lost their lives due to the infection, an official said on Friday. Of the total number of police personnel who succumbed to the infection, 16 are from Mumbai. Three others are from Nashik rural,
Trump tries a new response after George Floyd’s death
White House spokesman Judd Deere said Trump was taking the death seriously.
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.
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.
Cisco security breach hits corporate servers that ran unpatched software
Cisco is one of many to get bitten by vulnerabilities in open source Salt manager.
German Rights Body GEMA Says Strong 2019 Created 'Crisis Airbag' for Members Sidelined by Pandemic
The German copyright society GEMA carried over momentum from the previous year and increased revenues by nearly 5% in 2019.
Delhi COVID-19 death count 398; record spike of 1,106 more cases takes tally to over 17,000
Delhi's COVID-19 death toll has mounted to 398 with 82 fatalities that took place in the last one month being reported on Friday, as the city's total tally jumped to over 17,000, authorities said. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Heath minister Satyendar Jain in a virtual joint press
Justin Gaethje plans to continue ‘legendary’ UFC run by taking out Khabib, then Conor McGregor
After knocking out Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, Justin Gaethje wants to continue on a ‘legendary’ UFC run by first defeating Khabib Nurmagomedov, then Conor McGregor,
Matteo Bocelli sings 'Lion King' hit as Disney songs go classical
(Reuters) - Matteo Bocelli, the son of renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, on Friday released a new version of “The Lion King” movie ballad “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” the first single from an album of classical versions of Disney songs.
Experts warned Cameron's government the Lansley reforms would hobble Britain's epidemic response
Documents from 2010-12 show that senior public health figures believed NHS reforms would leave Britain vulnerable in a pandemic.
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 ...
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.
Lockdown entire country for 10 days rather than easing restrictions – CEGA to Akufo-Addo
Center for Ethical Governance and Administration (CEGA) has called on President Akufo-Addo not to ease restriction as the number of Coronavirus cases has surged to over 7000.
No total lockdown on this weekend
There will be no total lockdown in Chhattisgarh in the coming, last weekend of May, the government has decided, while announcing more freedom for shops and businesses and detailed guidelines to improve the quality of life in its quarantine camps. This follows a high-level meeting chaired by Chief
Bhupalpally gears up to face locust attack
The district administration is taking all steps to face the possible threat from the menace of the desert locusts
India records highest single-day spike, surpasses China toll
NEW DELHI: India on Friday not only recorded its largest jump in new cases as it added 7,466 new Covid patients in 24 hours, emerging as the ninth worst-hit country in the world by pandemic, but it also surpassed China's toll of 4,638 so far as it r
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.
Fears for Westland when wage subsidy ends
Financial pain is predicted to cripple tourism towns when the Covid-19 wage subsidies end shortly. Nine weeks after lockdown, Franz Josef Civil...
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.
Babri mosque demolition accused to appear in court on June 4
The special CBI court, conducting the Babri mosque demolition trial, will record statements of the accused under Section 313
Gauteng's spike in COVID-19 cases due to Merafong mine infections - Makhura
Over the last week, there has been an increase of 921 cases, the biggest weekly jump since the virus hit Gauteng.
Trump Dodges Questions About His ‘Shooting’ Tweet — Announces End Of U.S. Funds To WHO
Following protests in Minneapolis, Trump tweeted a perceived threat against demonstrators, saying "When the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Could T&T end up as the single host of 2020 Hero CPL?
Reports have emerged suggesting that Trinidad and Tobago will host all matches in the 2020 edition of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). According to the Trinidad Guardian newspaper, the CPL wil...
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.
Sustainable Water Technologies Meet Consumer Demands
At one point in time, the water treatment industry was largely novel and unknown to the consumer market. However, as our society in the new decade grows more
Day after Trump’s mediation offer, India says engaged with China to peacefully solve LAC issue
Responding to questions on Trump’s offer, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, “We are engaged with the Chinese side to peacefully resolve this issue.”
Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz is stepping down
Magic Leap founder Rony Abovitz confirmed he has raised a new round of funding, and he also announced he will step down as CEO.
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
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
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.
White House dares Twitter by reposting flagged Trump tweet
Twitter concluded that Trump fell afoul of its policies with a late-night tweet on violent anti-police protests in Minneapolis, when he called the protesters "THUGS" and warned of military intervention.
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.
Yes Bank Scam: Over 100 firms that ‘diverted’ money, Rs 87-crore gift to wife under ED lens
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is poring over the books of more than 100 companies owned/controlled/managed by the founder of the troubled Yes Bank, Rana Kapoor, and his family members.
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.
Parler App’s #Twexit Movement Recruits Twitter Users In Wake Of Trump Social Media Wars
There’s a move afoot amongst his conservative supporters to abandon Twitter, Trump’s favorite platform and his biggrst online rival.
Paris-based Neobrain snaps up €3 million to support employees during change
French HRtech startup Neobrain, which uses AI to support organisations and people during times of change and crisis, has secured €3 million of investment from French venture capital firm Breega. The startup will use the funds to expand internationally, grow its team and conduct more research on the
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...
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.
Japan dispels reports that it will subsidise trips for foreign tourists
Media reports began circulating earlier this month that Japan will launch a campaign that will involve paying for half of foreign tourists’ trips to the country
Oz announce full schedule for India series
Melbourne: Cricket Australia on Thursday announced their fixtures for the summer of 2020-21. The elaborate schedule, including fixtures for men and women, consists of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia.Kevin Rober
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Canterbury rugby helping clubs, schools tackle Covid crisis
The Canterbury Rugby Football Union has waived some fees for clubs and schools this season to help them through the Covid-19 crisis.
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.
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.
A world redrawn: Pop can keep us together, says star DJ David Guetta
The 52-year-old Grammy-winning French DJ will perform a livestreamed set from New York for COVID-19 relief, starting Saturday after the nightly clap for health workers.
Farmhand accused of animal cruelty unfairly dismissed: ERA
A farmhand in central New Zealand accused of scaring cows and allowing puppies to die has won a case of wrongful dismissal against his employer....
Pompeo accuses top Democrat of 'hackery' over government watchdog review
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday accused a leading Senate Democrat of “hackery” for questioning whether Pompeo violated a law restricting officials’ political activities, saying an investigation found no evidence he had done so.
South Africans quench thirst with moonshine during lockdown ban
South Africa imposed a lockdown on 27 March and banned alcohol in a bid to ease hospital workloads, help the public stick to social distancing rules and prevent a rise in domestic violence. A partial lifting of the ban is set for 1 June.
Premier League to restart on 17 June
The biggest league in the world is set to restart on 17 June after three months of suspension amid coronavirus outbreak.
Menstrual hygiene campaign launched
With an aim to create awareness about menstrual hygiene with the help of civil society organisations, Department of Women and Child and Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) launched “Menstrual Hygiene Campaign” on Thursday on the occasion of ‘Menstrual Hygiene
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.
Trump Tweeting As Much As Ever Amid Twitter Standoff [Infographic]
Despite Trump's executive order targeting social media and threats to close Twitter, he is tweeting as much as ever.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Note20's battery could be 4,300 mAh after all
This has been inferred by digging through a certification database.
Relatives of deceased coronavirus patient vandalise Peshawar's Lady Reading Hospital
The LRH officials said that the patient’s relatives broke down the door of the coronavirus complex of the hospital
Parliament encourages Coronavirus positives to boldly declare status
The Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday frowned on the poor treatment accorded people who have tested positive for the coronavirus, and called on society to avoid stigmatization, discrimination and fear of patients who have recovered from the disease.
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.
VIDEO: Jose Mourinho oversees Spurs training ahead of PL return
Jose Mourinho oversaw Spurs' training session after it was confirmed that the Premier League will return on June 17. Tottenham will not play until the weekend though.
Big Tech’s Tumble: Why AMZN, MSFT And Other FAAMG Stocks Are Stalling
Stocks Analysis by Matthew Weller covering: S&P 500, Boeing Co, Microsoft Corporation, Alphabet Inc Class A. Read Matthew Weller's latest article on Investing.com
NSA says Russian agents have been hacking major e-mail program since last August
Critical vulnerability was identified 11 months ago
Distance from Brightest Stars Is Key to Preserving Primordial Discs
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope was used to conduct a three-year study of the crowded, massive and young star cluster Westerlund 2. The research found that the material encircling stars near the cluster's centre is mysteriously devoid of the large, dense clouds of dust that would be expected to become planets in a few million years.
Safety fears over drug hyped to treat the coronavirus spark global confusion
A study that suggested using hydroxychloroquine — a malaria drug — to treat people with COVID-19 could be dangerous has slowed clinical trials, but the study itself has also been questioned.
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.
Watch: Leopard spotted on Hyderabad Agri varsity campus
A leopard was spotted on the PJTS Agricultural University campus on Thursday night following which Forest officials and the police have asked those staying nearby to be alert.
Punjab Opp parties oppose move to hike fee in medical colleges
A day after Punjab Cabinet decided to increase the fees in the States medical colleges, both private and Government, the opposition parties have opposed the move. State’s principal opposition party, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has accused the Government of buckling under pressure of the “medical
Biles 'praying for the best' with rescheduled Games
Senior international Olympic official John Coates said last week that Tokyo organisers face 'real problems' putting on the Games next year while Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the event cannot be postponed further.
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.
As coronavirus restrictions are relaxed, the future of live music in Japan looks rocky
Despite Japan having lifted its state of emergency, gig-goers may have to wait for live music to get back to normal across the country.
Days from launch, Fed officials eye 'Main Street' program expansion
Days from launch, Fed officials eye 'Main Street' program expansion
Big Banks Must Face Forex Manipulation Claims, U.S. Judge Rules
(Bloomberg) — A group of banks failed to persuade a judge to throw out a lawsuit claiming they conspired to rig foreign exchange rates.
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
Refurbished iPhone XR units are now available for sale in the US on Apple's website
Refurbished Apple iPhone XR models are now available for purchase on Apple's website. The 64GB version costs $499, while the 128GB and 256GB variants retail at $539 and $629, respectively. Apple says that all phones come with a new battery, along with a one-year warranty.
German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO
German regulator examines stock trades by Wirecard CEO
New OnePlus Buds Could Cause Problems For Google Pixel Buds
Google proved wireless earbuds could be smart, but now it has competition from OnePlus.
Clearing His Name: Metropolitan CEO Says He’s Ready to Put Disastrous Albany Show Behind Him
When John Scher was approached by an old friend about investing in a long-shot benefit concert, the 69-year-old promoter knew he should have walked away. But spellbound by the opportunity to work with superstar artists James Taylor and John Legend, Scher convinced himself that he could pull it off.
Schoolgirl abduction report a false complaint, police tell principal
An alleged abduction of a teenage girl did not happen, the principal of the girl's high school says. Auckland's Western Springs College principal...
Italy's Serie A gets green light for 20 June restart
Serie A will be the fourth of Europe’s top five domestic leagues to restart following the Bundesliga, which resumed on 16 May, and La Liga and the English Premier League, which are also due to get underway again in June.
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.
Aussie shares slip early after Wall St stumble
The Australian share market has opened lower after Wall St dipped amid US-China trade tensions.
SAA’s BRPs ask for another extension to finalise rescue plan
This will be their fourth extension since taking charge of the embattled airline since December last year.
Gold Up on Back of Mounting U.S.-China Tension
Gold Up on Back of Mounting U.S.-China Tension
Govt employees asked to donate one-day salary
SHILLONG: After the state government restored the deferment of salary for May, the Meghalaya State Government Employees Federation, has urged its members to contribute one-day salary to help the government in the fight against COVID-19.Earlier, the F
Peshawar's Hayatabad hospital forced to turn COVID-19 patients away over shortage of beds
The HMC has seen a rise in COVID-19 patient admitting themselves for treatment as the complex is the only one offering plasma therapy for the infections
Managers weigh weather odds in deciding next Crew Dragon launch attempt
Mission managers are weighing a motley mix of weather models, safety criteria and astronaut workload considerations as they decide when SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft might have the best chance to launch from the Kennedy Space Center.
'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...
Half dozen hurt after 2 groups clash while playing cards
Over half a dozen people were injured after two groups clashed while playing cards at Sudama Nagar under Kamla Nagar police station area late in the night on Wednesday; two persons have sustained severe injuries in the clash. Panic prevailed late in the night at Sudama Nagar after Alok Manohar was
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
Demands for government intervention on obesity to help cut 'increased but preventable' COVID-19 death risk
Public health campaigner Action on Sugar and Action on Salt has fleshed out the details on the interventionist measures it wants adopted in the UK to combat obesity and improve the nation’s health.
COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases
New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and a record jump of 7,466 cases since Thursday 8 am, the Union Health Ministry said. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood
Police ID remains on Long Island beach as woman killed in 2000
May 28 (UPI) -- Police in New York on Thursday released the identity of a woman killed during a string of slayings in Long Island 20 years ago.
Study: Women with Neanderthal Progesterone Gene Have Higher Fertility
Almost one in three women with European descent inherited a genetic variant of the progesterone receptor called V660L from Neanderthals.
Be transparent about MPs coronavirus infections – Mahama to Parliament
Former President John Mahama has called for transparency following the confusion over the state of COVID-19 infection in Parliament.
How The Titanic Led To Maserati’s First Indy 500 Win 81 Years Ago
And no, we’re not click-baiting you.
KSU plea for waiving fees in private schools
SHILLONG: In the light of the acute economic hardship faced by the people of the state due to the indefinite lockdown, the Education Cell of the Khasi Students’ Union has stepped in to take up the cause of the teachers and the students of private sch
Sony to hold another PS5 event on June 4
This one will likely be about games.
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
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.
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.
NYPD: Man shot by officers later dies of coronavirus
NEW YORK — A man shot by New York City police last month after menacing officers with a knife and an antique gun died of the coronavirus five days after he was wounded, police said Thursday.
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.
Eddie Hearn open to Dillian Whyte vs. Francis Ngannou crossover fight towards end of 2020
This probably isn’t happening, but it’s a way to keep Dillian Whyte’s name in the headlines.
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 64,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,317
Pakistan's coronavirus cases on Friday reached 64,028 with 2,636 new patients while the death toll climbed to 1,317 after 57 people lost their lives in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said. The Ministry of National Health Services reported that 25,309 cases were diagnosed in Sindh, 22,964
Atletico Ottawa unveils jersey, adding a dash of blue to familiar red and white
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In Planet Formation, It's Location, Location, Location
Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope are finding that planets have a tough time forming in the rough-and-tumble central region of the massive, crowded star cluster Westerlund 2. Located 20,000 light-years away, Westerlund 2 is a unique laboratory to study stellar evolutionary processes because it's relatively nearby, quite young, and contains a large stellar population.
Former Atlanta Braves catcher Biff Pocoroba dies at 66; All-Star in 1978 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
ATLANTA >> Former Atlanta catcher Biff Pocoroba, who played in the 1978 All-Star Game and was a backup on the Braves team that won an improbable NL West title in 1982, has died at age 66.
French economy shrank less than first thought in first quarter: INSEE
French economy shrank less than first thought in first quarter: INSEE
Google Suddenly Reverses Major Chrome COVID-19 Security Move
Google will now proceed in rolling out controversial cookie changes that could cause some websites to break.
Lesotho court revokes former first lady Maesiah Thabane’s bail
The former Prime Minister Tom Thabane’s third wife was granted bail by the high court for the alleged killing of Thabane’s second wife Lipolelo.
A new dawn in Afghanistan
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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.
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.
Russian police arrest Moscow protesters for second day in a row
Moscow police have arrested at least 20 people in single-person protests to support journalist Ilya Azar, now in jail for 15 days. DW guest columnist Alexander Plushchev was detained for the second time in two days.
Europe moves ahead with lockdown easing, but caution in Asia
As much of the world grapples to find the path forward, with the deadly virus still spreading in some places and a vaccine at best a distant reality, Europe is slowly emerging from isolation.
30 more deportees arrive from the US
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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.
India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come
Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already declining consumer demand and private investment. The median forecast from a Reuters poll of economists
Racism cannot be 'normal' in US, Obama says of latest police killing
"This shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020 America," former US President Obama said of the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd and several other recent racial incidents in the country.
Trump’s executive order on social media is legally unenforceable, experts say
Legal experts say the executive order is largely toothless — but it could set a symbolic precedent about government censorship of the internet.
One more COVID-19 death in Kerala; 62 new cases reported
A health worker, two cabin crew of Air India Express and two prisoners were among the 62 who tested positive in Kerala on Friday, taking the total tally of infections in the state to 1,150.
Tiger Woods docuseries coming to HBO in fall
Tiger Woods is the latest sports superstar to be the subject of an upcoming television documentary.
Marc Thiessen: Trump must threaten China with 'brain drain' and 'capital flight' amid Hong Kong crackdown
Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen previewed President Trump's Friday announcement dealing with China on "The Story" Thursday, predicting that the president would "impose sanctions" on the Beijing government in response to its moves to restrict Hong Kong's autonomy.
Chile jobless rate hits 9% during pandemic, highest in decade
Chile jobless rate hits 9% during pandemic, highest in decade
Austrian leaders Linz docked six points for breaking coronavirus rules
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Stray animals bear the brunt of lockdown
SHILLONG: While the state government has been quick to sign an MoU with Dhyan Foundation, a Delhi-based animal welfare group, to take care of the seized cattle till the owners claim them, the same, however, does not seem to be keen in opening up of a
Metals Nearing Critical Momentum For New Parabolic Rally
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Lockdown 5 – Still no respite to the common man’s plight
The lockdown is going to extend further for 5th time, people have already gone hopeless and clueless, and no one knows where to go from here
Photos: Fire and Protests in the Twin Cities
A third day of protests took place yesterday in Minneapolis and St. Paul, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, after an officer kneeled on his neck and ignored his pleas that he couldn’t breathe.
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.
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.
Real Madrid have stiff competitor in fight for Camavinga
Eduardo Camavinga, a French talent for Rennes, is not doing anything other than gain suitors. As well as Real Madrid's well known interest, Manchester United have apparently been following him for a long time, according to the English press.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Cruz, Lee on Next Virus Legislation: Recovery, Not Relief Legislation
Sens. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee said tax cuts and deregulation are needed to help small businesses recover in the wake of coronavirus.
Interstellar Visitor May Be One of Rarest Objects In Universe
A team of scientists think the interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua might actually be a hydrogen iceberg. The unusual idea could explain its stranger properties.
CACOVID’s hospital equipment for Nasarawa, Gombe
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How Will Africa Fare After COVID-19? By Haleed Sulemana
The African Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) that would see African countries trade within its borders without priority to Western countries should be fast-tracked and made operational. This will allow the African Union and other African sectors to easily assert their agency globally.
CBP Flew A Predator Drone Over Minneapolis Amid George Floyd Protests
The use of the drone drew criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union.
Goldfinch Partners acquires payments fintech Vesta
Goldfinch Partners, a Washington-based private equity firm, has invested $125 million in Vesta in a bid to take control of more than 80% of the Oregon-based payments and fraud detection solution provider.
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.
How special pass was issued to MLA during lockdown
The Uttarakhand High Court has asked the State government to explain the circumstances under which MLA from Uttar Pradesh Aman Mani Tripathi and his associates were issued special pass to drive to Badrinath and Kedarnath at a time when the Government of India had directed the state governments to
Huawei's ambitions for Canada stalled by rift with China, security expert says
TORONTO — 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.
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.
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 ...
‘True Nat' sample testing technique to increase capacity
In view of the increasing load of the samples at the existing testing facilities, the state health department has decided to start district level screening and testing facility. The mission director (MD) of National Health Mission (NHM),Yugal Kishore Pant, said that ‘True Nat’ sample testing
Pak Govt has no immediate plan to go for stricter lockdown
Islamabad : The Pakistan government has said that it has no immediate plan to go for a stricter lockdown, despite thousands of new COVID-19 cases, as well as deaths, it was reported on Friday.Speaking to Dawn news on Thursday, Information Minister S
Boris Johnson may learn that wars don’t always make leaders popular
The British prime minister wants to be a Churchill but is looking more like George W. Bush.
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).
Namibian crew stuck at sea
ABOUT 10 Namibian crew members of the 'Carnival Fascination' passenger cruise liner are stuck on the vessel about 10 nautical miles west of Walvis Bay.
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...
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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.
The Buildup - Quigley's 5 Favourite Fights & Our GAA Quiz
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Gowdy calls for 'national conversation' after George Floyd death, says riots 'ain't gonna accomplish nothing'
Former prosecutor and congressman Trey Gowdy, a Fox News contributor, reacted to the death of George Floyd following his arrest by Minneapolis police Thursday by contrasting his treatment with that of South Carolina church shooter Dylann Roof.
China asks Western nations to stay out of its internal matters in Hong Kong
China has lodged diplomatic protests with the US, the UK, Canada and Australia for "interfering" in its internal matters by criticising its new security law for Hong Kong.
IDC: Hearables market on the rise, but smartwatch sales have declined in Q1 2020
Global shipments for wearables went up by 29.7% YoY with 72.6 million units shipped.
Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19
Mandates like those found in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the pandemic.
Lawyer representing hairdressers plans to appeal court ruling
With level 3 regulations set to come into effect next week, those in the hair and beauty industry were still not being allowed to fully operate.
Honor 30 family hits Russia - its first market after China
The Honor 30 Pro+ and Honor 30 are up for pre-order, Honor 30 Pro is missing.
Egypt repatriates 245 stranded nationals from Abu Dhabi
The plane landed in the airport on Thursday evening, coming from the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.
Uber Eats offering exclusive burgers from Mitch Marner, Max Domi and more
For a limited time, Torontonians can order Uber Eats-exclusive burgers conceived by Canadian celebrities and local restaurants.
Michigan ‘welcome’ signs are anything but amid coronavirus
Welcome to Michigan — not. Two electronic billboards at the Indiana border are urging travelers to think again before driving into the Wolverine State so long as coronavirus lockdowns are in
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.
Big B shares behind the scenes picture from ‘Gulabo Sitabo’
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday shared a behind-the-scenes picture from his upcoming comedy-drama 'Gulabo Sitabo.'
We will not change Covid-19 testing policy: Gujarat to HC
Says allowing unrestrained testing could lead to fear psychosis; also cites expert panel’s report, ICMR guidelines to support decision
Month-End Profit-Taking Weighs On Equities As The Euro Pops Above $1.11
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UDOO BOLT GEAR is an affordable mini PC powered by AMD's Ryzen Embedded APUs, offers Arduino support
This mini PC is designed for industrial or commercial applications that require rapid prototyping, as well as for entertainment and DIY projects like arcade-style video game systems, as it comes with the latest Arduino programmable coprocessor.
PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over Ladakh standoff with China, says Donald Trump
Speaking with the reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a “big conflict” was going on between India and China.
Elephant poachers arrested at Vamboi
Elephants form part of the endangered species in Ghana, despite several efforts by the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission to protect these animals, activities of poachers continue to prevail in some parts of the country.
Himachal Cong seeks probe by sitting HC judge
A day after Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal resigned over his alleged role in a health scam, the State Congress on Thursday reiterated its demand of entrusting a probe into the scandal to a sitting High Court judge. Meanwhile, Bindal, in a 5 minute-long video statement, claimed that
Asian Stocks Down as Investors Await Trump Action
Asian Stocks Down as Investors Await Trump Action
Mergers between galaxies trigger activity in their core
Active galactic nuclei (AGNs) play a major role in galaxy evolution. Astronomers from the University of Groningen and Netherlands Institute for Space Research have now used a record-sized sample of galaxies to confirm that galaxy mergers have a positive effect on igniting AGNs.
Life in lockdown: Coronavirus prompts half of French consumers to reappraise ‘value’ of food
During eight weeks of lockdown, or confinement, over half of French people report having changed their view of the social, economic and ecological value of food production.
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...
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 ...
Migrants crowd rly station as cyclone nixes trains to east
Crowded in a parking lot and bus stand, travellers to WB, Bihar lash out at ‘irresponsibility’ of the authorities in making chaotic travel arrangements
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.
Relief for migrant labourers: Too late, too little
The govt’s measures for migrant workers won’t be of much effect. We must consider basic income transfers, otherwise we risk starvation due to indifferent public policy responses
14 Return-On-Equity Champions With Warren Buffett Fundamentals
Warren Buffett considers it a positive sign when a company is able to earn above-average returns on equity. Here are 14 that fit the bill.
VIDEO: Derby County beat WBA in play-off final
Derby County were promoted to the Premier League after winning the 2007 Championship play-off final against West Brom. Rams midfielder Stephen Pearson scored the only goal of the game.
Trump to exercise the might of his presidential powers on Twitter for daring to fact-check his tweets
He is working on signing an executive order to make the companies liable for content on their platforms but it may not pass Congress' muster
Additional 10 passenger trains to operate from June 1: Sheikh Rashid
Railways minister said that 40 out of 142 passenger trains will be operating from June
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.
Punjab CM seeks cash transfer for poor people
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday demanded that the Centre give Rs 10,000 to the poor and provide financial assistance to small and medium enterprises to resume operation. In a video message as part of the Congress party's ''Speak Up India'' campaign, the CM said, "We want the
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...
Boat found in search for missing fisherman
A third day of search efforts are under way to find Hervey Bay man Paul Brazier, 37, with authorities working to determine if a boat found on Thursday was his.
Talks with hairdressers on safety measures under way - Dlamini-Zuma
The minister on Thursday gave an overview of what citizens can expect from Monday when the regulations for level 3 of the lockdown kick in.
Pakistan saw a record 2,636 coronavirus cases, 57 deaths in last 24 hours: Dr Mirza
The greatest number of patients on ventilators — 157 — has also been recorded
Used Car Seller Billionaires Ernie Garcia II And Son Accused Of Insider Trading In Lawsuit
The father and son team behind Carvana, the online used car seller, along with the company’s directors and investment firms controlled by the Garcias, allegedly traded on coronavirus fears to buy up shares at “bargain basement prices.”
Profitable Blis points to significant growth
Dunedin company Blis Technologies has posted its second consecutive profitable year and says there remains significant international growth...
Monkeys snatch coronavirus samples in India
The coronavirus has been detected in animals, though there is no confirmation that the disease can then be passed on to humans.
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
Lagos Youth Demand Compensation For Family Of Teenager Killed By Police
It was gathered that the policemen, who were trying to enforce curfew at the end of the Third Mainland Bridge, shot at the driver of a commercial bus.
BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Life is a Dolly mixture for Queen Imelda Staunton on stage and screen
BAZ BAMIGBOYE: The decision to shift the show was taken because of the impact of the pandemic on the theatre industry; and to allow Staunton to honour her filming commitments to The Crown.
Cannabis Use While Pregnant Does Not Impair Children’s Cognition, Decades Of Studies Suggest
A review of research found fetal marijuana exposure isn't correlated with abnormal cognition; in rare cases where exposed kids scored lower or higher on tests, most stayed within the normal range, in fact.
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.
Court Jails Man For $240,000 Romance Scam
The convict, who defrauded his victim, Chantai Meadery in February 2018 through a dating scam, with a promise of "building a future together" in Switzerland, was arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on July 23, 2019 on a 4-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and money laundering.
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.
High Court issues notice petition filed against illegal detention
Justice Sunil Balkrishna Shukre and Justice Anil Satyavijay Kilor have issued notices to Chief Secretary, Mantralaya, Superintendent Of Police Gadchiroli, Mohit Kumar Garg, Addl S. P Gadchiroli and others in a petition filed for illegal detention and compensation. A petition has been before the Hon’ble High Court claiming action and compensation against the illegal detention […]
Federer tops list of world's highest-paid athletes
NEW YORK - Roger Federer topped the 2020 Forbes magazine list of highest-paid global athletes announced Friday, leading the lineup for the first time with pre-tax earnings of $106.3 million (95.5
Microsoft Releases W10 Update
SEATTLE: Microsoft is starting to release the latest twice-annual update to Windows 10, featuring enhancements to the longstanding Notepad app and a way to find your cursor in a sea of text.
'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.
CoCT urges Dlamini-Zuma to consider opening parks, beaches
Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato said that there'd been calls by residents to open recreational areas.
HC reconstitutes bench hearing Covid pleas
Bench of J B Pardiwala and I J Vora that heard suo motu petition and other pleas on Covid-19 pandemic has been restructured. The bench of Chief Justice Vikram N
Trump’s Decision To Withdraw Critical Funding from WHO Could Cost Lives
President Trump’s decision to cut ties with the World Health Organization is a callous act that will undercut the global effort to eradicate COVID-19
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.
SAA's BRPs criticised for delaying rescue plan
The plan was expected to be made public on Friday but the practitioners have asked for an extension to 8 June.
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’.
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
CWI agree in principle to tour England in July, awaits UK gov't approval
Cricket West Indies has agreed in principle to send a West Indies team to England for a three-Test series in July. The decision was arrived at during a meeting of the board on Thursday. The decision c...
Amid lockdown, BBMP nets Rs 1,028 crore in property tax
The BMMP has collected Rs 1,028 crore property tax in the first two months of the financial year 2020-21, reaching 42% of its target amidst the lockdown.
T&T Pro League anxiously awaits government go-ahead for resumption - Baptiste
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League has revealed its players are eager to get back out on the pitch but paying close attention to the country’s re-opening guidelines. W...
Hawaii explores ‘travel bubble’ with Japan amid tourism collapse | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A pilot “travel bubble” with Japan that allows for relaxed travel restrictions between the two destinations might be a way for Hawaii tourism to start coming back from the 99.5% plunge that it took in April.
Migrant workers sent back to Odisha from Hyderabad
The Rachakonda Police came to the aid of about 85 migrant workers and helped them safely return to their native places in Odisha.
7 more deaths take EC's COVID-19 fatalities to 77
The Eastern Cape government said that COVID-19 screening, contact tracing and testing would be bolstered in the Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City, Chris Hani and OR Tambo municipalities.
Does stress promote posting misinformation?
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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
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.
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.
7 People Shot In Louisville—1 In Critical Condition—As Violent Protests Erupt Across The Country
Protesters were demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was killed by police in her home in March.
NASA's AIM Spots First Arctic Noctilucent Clouds of the Season
Ice-blue clouds are drifting high above the Arctic, which means the Northern Hemisphere's noctilucent cloud season is here.
DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase
Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday issued guidelines for stakeholders like pilots and engineers on how to deal with locust swarms, saying they pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and takeoff phase of a flight.
The first tenet of true patriotism
Anominous and open attack on the very institution of High Courts was made by the Government of India yesterday, during a hearing before the Supreme Court.
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.
CBD businesses hoping that fewer people will keep working from home
Report from RNZ by Ruth Hill While government departments are keeping Wellington staff working at home – some shops and cafes in Wellington’s CBD report trade is down 40 percent.
EU regulator promises speedy review of potential COVID-19 drug remdesivir
The announcement comes two weeks after the EMA head told the European Parliament it may give an initial green light for sale of remdesivir as a COVID-19 treatment.
Additional metro trains to be operated to reduce rail overcrowding: Transport Ministry
The last train will take off from the third line's El Shams Club metro station at 7:15 p.m and from the second line's Ataba station at 7:45 p.m, the ministry said.
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.
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)...
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.
Andrew Hume announced as new Acting CEO of ECMS
Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS) a Victorian based not for profit early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider has confirmed the appointment of Andrew Hume as their new Acting Chief Executive Officer effective 9 June 2020.
On June 1, Coronavirus Restrictions in NSW Will Ease Even More – Here’s What You Need to Know
Not only will you be able to holiday within the state (good news: the ski season officially begins on June 22), you’ll also have an even greater chance of scoring a table at your favourite restaurant.
Farmers supply mince to local foodbanks
Meat the Need founders Siobhan O’Malley and Wayne Langford have helped supply months’ worth of meat to foodbanks across Canterbury and the South...
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.
IPAC: Your absence was a blessing – Kofi Akpaloo slams NDC
Founder and leader of Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) Kofi Akpaloo has lashed out at the largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for boycotting the recent Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting called by the Electoral Commission (EC).
US pledges $2.9 million for unaccompanied refugee children in Greece
The United States has pledged $2.9 million to Greece to improve the living conditions of unaccompanied refugee children and support the islands against the
UN: Virus could push 14 million Latin Americans into hunger
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The US World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that upward of...
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
Father, son cook kidnapping theory, police find it fake
A father and his son cooked up a kidnapping theory only to find themselves in hot waters. Palamu police not only found kidnapping theory a fake one but poorly drawn conspiratorial move of father & son. SP Palamu Ajay Linda said this bizarre case of cooked up kidnapping was floated in village
Ian Botham heaps praises on Indian captain Virat Kohli
England cricket legend Ian Botham heaped praises on Indian captain Virat Kohli saying he is the right guy to take the game forward
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
2019 Eid greetings video and photo with husband Athar Aamir Khan’s nephew disappear from IAS topper Tina Dabi Khan’s Instagram page
2019 Eid greetings video and photo with husband Athar Aamir Khan's nephew have mysteriously disappeared from IAS topper Tina Dabi's Instagram page
And the winner is... After a ten-week countdown, BRIAN VINER reveals his favourite movie of all time
BRIAN VINER: This week, I conclude the ten-week countdown of my 100 favourite English-language films. So I'm going to champion my Top 10 and to remind you of the full list.
My Boss'll Not Shake Hands With Any Woman He Isn't Married To, Nigeria's Communications Minister's Aide Tells Abike Dabiri-Erewa As Crisis Continues
The minister and NIDCOM boss had engaged in a disagreement since February this year after Pantami allegedly ordered the eviction of the agency from the building accommodating it.
UT Bank collapse: State ordered to file relevant documents by June 22
An Accra High Court has ordered the State to file, by June 22, all the documents they intend to rely on in the matter of Prince Kofi Amoabeng, Chief Executive Officer of the defunct UT Bank Ghana and five others, whose alleged roles led to the collapse of the Bank.
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.
Ennerdale police station closed after officer tests positive for COVID-19
The station was evacuated for deep cleaning and decontamination, while members who had come into contact with the infected officer were undergoing screening and testing.
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...
NABARD sanctions Rs 1,050 crore credit support to West Bengal
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned credit of Rs 1,050 crore in the current fiscal so far to West Bengal for benefit of farmers and poor people.
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.
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.
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.
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
Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer crime
Taiwan's top court decriminalised adultery on Friday, ruling the law against it breached constitutional protections of sexual autonomy and equality, in a move hailed by rights groups.
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.
Tasting Australia Will Not Go Ahead in 2020
Originally shelved until October, the state’s biggest food and drink festival will now return in autumn 2021.
PawSox offer taste of baseball with 'Dining on the Diamond'
The Pawtucket Red Sox are going from “Play Ball” to “Bon Appetit.”
Seven straight days without a Covid case
New Zealand has completed a full seven-day period with no new Covid-19 cases and only one active case remains. The Ministry of Health provided a...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Lockdown was not the way to battle Covid-19’
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday accused the Narendra Modi government of enforcing a nationwide lockdown to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic without any proper planning. Under the Speak Up India campaign, Baghel said the pathogen came from Arab and European countries. As only 500
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.
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.
Govt issues advisory to deal with locust attack
In order to deal with possible locust attack, the Delhi Government has issued advisory asking authorities to spray insecticides and pesticides on crops, vegetation, gardens and orchards. Cabinet Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that in view of the increasing threat of locusts in north India,
Does Gap Inc Have Enough Cash To Survive Covid-19 Demand Shock?
With most retail stores shut and people holding off on discretionary spending, chains such as Gap Inc may be looking at an existential crisis - a big change from typical growth issues they tackle every day. The company’s stock has fallen 50% this year reflecting the demand shock that may push it...
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.
The Buildup - Quigley's 5 Favourite Fights & Our GAA Quiz
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where in recent times we've trying to keep you entertained with interesting discussions, quizzes, and ...
180 stranded migrants return home in chartered flight
Jharkhand on Thursday became the first Indian State to bring stranded labourers home in a chartered flight during the ongoing lockdown, a press communique from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. About 180 migrant workers, stranded in Maharashtra during the lockdown, were flown to Ranchi in an
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...
Xbox Series X Will Play Games From Every Xbox Generation
The Xbox Series X is shaping up to be a powerful console this coming generation. Earlier today in a blog post, Director of Program Management for the
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.
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.
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
Samsung's global wearables shipments grew by 71% for the first quarter of 2020
The latest IDC report on the wearables market (for the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020)) shows that its watch sector declined. However, this shortfall was addressed by gains made by the audio and band categories. Apple remained the #1 brand in terms of shipments, although Samsung posted the greatest year-on-year (YoY) growth.
To Save Fourth Amendment, FISA Surveillance Must Work Like Police Investigations - Former FBI Agent
Coleen Rowley, a former FBI special agent, told Sputnik Thursday that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) program must be reformed to work like traditional...
How New Zealand Used Evidence-Based Policies to Beat The Pandemic
The day the US mourned reaching a tragic milestone - 100,000 novel coronavirus deaths - people on the other side of the world in New Zealand celebrated a much more hopeful one: No new coronavirus cases over the prior five days.
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...
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.
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
Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Twitter Adds To The Growing Calls To Fundamentally Change The Internet
Though Twitter was the immediate target of Trump’s Order, the declaration adds to the growing chorus to change the critical law that has long provided a legal shield to Internet companies: Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act.
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.
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.
Doug Liman to direct Tom Cruise film shot in space
Doug Liman will direct Tom Cruise in the first narrative feature film to be shot in space.
A Tokyo Hospital Is Livestreaming Surgeries in Virtual Reality
The Tokyo Women's Medical University started livestreaming surgery in virtual reality as a COVID-19 safety measure that may make education more accessible.
Newborn boy survives after being found buried alive
Siddhartha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh): A newly born boy who was found buried alive in the Sunoura village of Siddhartha Nagar district earlier this week, has now been christened "Dharti Putra".The infant was first admitted to the local Community Health Ce
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
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.
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Pankaj Vatsal nominated in IIAB Mgmt panel Media Incharge of Birsa agricultural University (BAU) and social activist Pankaj Vatsal has been nominated as a member of 7-member institute management committee (IMC) of Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, IIAB (deemed university), Ranchi by
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 ...
African Union chief condemns US police killing of George Floyd
Other officials at the AU, headquartered in Ethiopia, have also made clear they were disturbed by George Floyd's death.
Taylor Swift's Donald Trump Post Becomes Her Most Liked Tweet Ever
The tweet has become Swift's most-liked tweet ever, hitting more than one million likes in less than five hours.
Investigation revealed journalist Aziz Memon was murdered: Karachi police chief
Memon's body was recovered from a river on February 16, with a cable wrapped around his neck
ITC Hotels partners with Swiggy for home delivery
Home delivery service will be available for properties including ITC Maurya, ITC Royal Bengal, ITC Grand Chola, ITC Gardenia and ITC Windsor among others…
Tony Cruz closes in on Ricky Yiu with treble
Hong Kong's "living legend" Tony Cruz has his eyes fixed on long-time trainers' premiership leader Ricky Yiu, following a treble that took him to 51 wins for the term, just six off the top spot. "I think I'd better give it a go," said last Sunday's Group 1 Standard...
Cele: Alcohol sale doesn’t mean people should break the law
The minister said people should stick to the times and days when alcohol would be sold during level 3 regulations.
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.
Trump says he likes 'great gentleman' PM Modi
Reflecting upon his love and affection for India and the good rapport he has with its leader, US President Donald Trump has said that he likes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and termed him a "great gentleman". Prime Minister Modi is one of the few world leaders, including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Lockdown shuts 8 companies for good
EIGHT businesses have closed their doors, more than 25% of businesses temporarily closed, and 50% of those who operated, did so below their production capacity – all due to Covid-19 measures.
Amazon Prime Is Giving Away Over $100 Worth Of Video Games In June 2020
Download US$112 worth of raved-about games in June.
7-months-old baby dies of COVID-19 in Sangareddy
A 7-month-old girl, who died at Niloufer Hospital on Wednesday while undergoing treatment, was COVID-19 positive as her swab result revealed
Ask Ethan: How Are Mega-Constellations Of Satellites Changing The Night Sky?
It's not just about SpaceX and Starlink. What we're deciding today will have a global impact for years and decades to come.
Bono East: Tuobodom gets 19.95km roads facelift project
The Techiman North District Chief Executive Peter Mensah in the Bono East Region has announced that a massive roads programme will soon kick-off to construct and rehabilitate roads across the district as government approves 19.95km Tuobodom and Aworowa town roads in fulfilment of President Nana Addo’s ‘year of Roads by promise.
Andhra Pradesh HC orders reinstatement of Ramesh Kumar as SEC
In a major setback to Jagan Mohan Reddy government, Andhra Pradesh High Court on Saturday ordered reinstatement of Nimmagadda Ramesh
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.
Jean Mensa must resign now – Odike
Akwasi Addae Odike, the Founder and Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP) is calling for the immediate resignation of Chairperson of Electoral Commission of Ghana, Mrs. Jean Mensa for her open love towards the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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
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.
Maha continues to add to Karnataka's COVID-19 tally; biggest single-day spike of 248 cases reported
Karnataka recorded a biggest Single-day spike of 248 COVID-19 cases with returnees from Maharashtra continuing to add to the state's tally, taking the virus count to 2,781 on Friday. One casualty was reported and with this the COVID-19 death toll has gone up to 48, the health department said. A
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.
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.
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.
This Jet-Powered Electric Surfboard Lets You Surf Without Waves
Time to learn how? Supposedly just 5 minutes ...
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...
No hearing held of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's bail plea
MSR's arrest has been classified as the eighth-most urgent case in threat to press freedom, according to Time Magazine
PIC wants Eskom bonds turned to equity
SOUTH African state asset manager the Public Investment Corporation has submitted a proposal to the government on converting bonds it holds in struggling state utility Eskom into equity.
Mortgage Rates Hit New All-Time Low, But Rushing To Refinance Might Not Be Necessary
Mortgage rates hit yet another record-breaking low, but rushing to refinance may not be necessary.
Stocks Turn Positive After Trump Keeps Phase One China Trade Deal Intact
Trump took a more confrontational approach with China on Friday.
US braces for more protests over police killing of George Floyd
Hundreds of people began marching in Minneapolis in the late afternoon, while in St. Paul, just to the east, police said there was ongoing looting.
United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs under fresh restructuring
United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs under fresh restructuring
45-yr-old woman beaten to death by husband over ‘illicit relationship’
Suspecting illicit relationship, a 45-year-old woman was beaten to death by her husband at Latifpura village under Berasia police station area on Wednesday. Police said that Babulal, husband of the deceased Usha Bai, found her at Suresh’s house on Wednesday and started fighting with his wife,
Provide biscuits, water to Shramik trains: Baghel
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel wants biscuits and water pouches to be provided to migrant labourers when Shramik special trains carrying them stop at railway stations in Chhattisgarh. The Chief Minister has given instructions to this effect to the District Collectors of Raipur, Bilaspur,
Council may find it difficult to raise GST rates
The GST Council is unlikely to make major changes in the indirect tax structure at its next meeting slated mid June.
Swedish banks join forces to fight money laundering
The five largest banks in Sweden have teamed up with the country's police to launch an anti-money laundering initiative.
Govt, non-govt offices to reopen from June 8 in West Bengal: CM
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that all government and non-government offices will resume their operations from June 8 across the state.
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.
Long Odds: China's bet on REITs draws skeptics
SHANGHAI/BEIJING — China’s plans to introduce real estate investment trusts (REITs) mark a crucial step to get private money to fund infrastructure such as toll roads and sewage systems, but authorities have their work cut out in creating a fully-fledged market.
Nagpur Police rejoin over 47k migrants with their families
Nagpur: City police in association with NGOs, till date have rejoined sum of 47510 labours with their families in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Gujrat, West Bengal, J&K, Odisha, Jharkhand and Maharashtra, reveals the data tabled by Nagpur Police. A total of 12000 migrant workers were departed by 12 Shramik […]
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
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.
Developing countries must not be left behind in pandemic recovery, Trudeau tells UN group
Weeks ahead of bid for seat on Security Council, PM tells virtual conference about Canada’s tradition of bringing together diverse groups
Liv Morgan responds to Kehlani; wins fans' hearts
Liv Morgan understands that as a public figure, it's her responsibility to not only ask for change but be one herself!
Singapore SC dismisses former Ranbaxy promoters’ appeal
The Singapore Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by erstwhile Ranbaxy Laboratories' former promoters Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh against a High Court order that declined to set aside an arbitration award in favour of Japan's Daichii Sankyo.
"It's not up to him, that's up to me": Chris Jericho on a possible match with Mike Tyson
Does "Le Champion" believe that Mike Tyson is capable of putting on a decent wrestling match?
Kenyan truckers suspend movement to Uganda
Kenyan drivers say they will withhold their services until officials address harassment.
Should You Pick Ameren Over NextEra?
he stock price for NextEra Energy, the largest electric utility holding company in terms of market cap, is up by over 105% since the beginning of 2017, driven by the company’s fast-growing renewable energy business. In comparison, Ameren, a regulated utility that operates in Illinois and Missouri...
Over 50 staff of Tullow Ghana reportedly test positive for coronavirus
Panic has hit staff of Tullow Ghana after some contract workers reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
McLachlan brothers hoping to feature in new pro tournament
New Zealand is not exactly the hotbed of world tennis. But the country, which is often left off the global map, will be hoping Tennis New Zealand...
Egypt repatriates stranded 245 nationals from Abu Dhabi
The plane landed in the airport on Thursday evening, coming from the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.
Purton kicks to three-win lead
Zac Purton will start Sunday's 11-race Sha Tin card with a precious three-win lead over Joao Moreira in the jockeys' premiership, after snaring a treble on Wednesday night. However, the Australian will have two rides fewer - nine to his arch rival's full book of...
Man picks fight with father-in-law, stabs him
On Monday, a man attacked his father-in-law and stabbed him in the back in Marathahalli.
New WhatsApp Warning As This Malicious Hack Strikes Again: Here’s What You Do
This WhatsApp hack is claiming victims around the world—with a new twist: Here's how you protect your account.
Bansal terms Modi-2.0 anniversary big zero; launches ‘zero hour’
Former Union Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal while launching a social media program called "zero hour", termed the first year of Modi-2.0 government as a big zero. Bansal said, the work of the government seems limited to just two slogans -‘ache din’ and ‘atamnirbhar’- while the people
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
Fears for Kenya's urban food supply as floods drown rice
Kenya’s recent floods have ruined harvests in several rice production hubs.
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.
Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus
You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.
Watch: Filmmaker David Lynch’s Weird, Jittery Pregnancy Test Ad From 1997
David Lynch used to dabble in advertising, too.
IIT BBS serves stranded migrants
The IIT Bhubaneswar upon the initiative of Director, IIT Bhubaneswar Prof RV Raja Kumar, served 1,008 packets of cooked and packed food to stranded migrant workers. Besides, water bottles were provided by the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)of the Ministry of HRD. This apart, 2022 migrant workers
Slovak startup GymBeam nabs around €6 million for its fitness brand
Slovakian startup GymBeam, one of the fastest growing fitness brands in Europe, has landed an investment of around €6 million, which it will use to push its brand across Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2014, the Slovak e-commerce platform focuses on fitness, nutritional supplements, functi
'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...
Peddapalli: Experts committee assesses locust movement
Experts committee constituted by the State government to monitor the movement of locust swarms held a meeting at the NTPC guest house on Friday.
FactCheck.org calls out Biden's false claims, exaggerations from 'Breakfast Club' interview
Joe Biden sparked a firestorm of controversy last Friday for his "you ain't black" remark, but he may be facing more problems from his interview with "Breakfast Club" radio host Chalamagne tha God.
Goa CM bats for lockdown extension; wants malls, gyms to open
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said the current phase of lockdown, slated to end on May 31, should be extended till June 15 considering the overall COVID-19 scenario in the country, where the case count has crossed the 1.6 lakh-mark. Sawant, who spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Trump throws toys out of the pram, pulls the US out of WHO
WASHINGTON (AFP) – President Donald Trump said Friday he was severing US ties with the World Health Organization, which he says failed to do enough to combat the initial spread of the novel coronavirus.
Probe opens into B’desh hospital fire
Dhaka : The Bangladesh Fire Service has formed a four-member panel to investigate a fire that burned down the isolation unit and killed five patients, including three COVID-19 positive, at the United Hospital in Dhaka, it was reported on Thursday.The
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.
Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'
Twitter says the tweet violated its rules but would not be removed.
State Department approves $425M deal for work on Kuwait's Patriot missiles
May 28 (UPI) -- The State Department approved a possible deal for Patriot missile support for up to $425 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Thursday.
Gray glad to be back in action
Trainer Brett Gray’s team looks ready to make an impact on the return of Southland harness racing return at Ascot Park tomorrow, if it can overcome...
Mosquito breeding reported in 2,644 households, say civic bodies
Municipal Corporations have reported mosquito breeding in 2,644 households in the national Capital and 2,675 legal notices issued this year for various violations, according to data released by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC). The dengue breeding checkers have checked 3988968 houses
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 ...
Psychological Research Explains Why People Protest
History has shown us time and again that protests are the result of feelings like fear, frustration and helplessness. But what are the key ingredients for building an explosive environment? Here are a few emotional, environmental and societal factors that create and exacerbate protests.
Cairns boy dead after alleged scuffle in suburban park
Police say the 12-year-old boy was involved in a physical altercation between two groups in a Cairns suburb when he fell to the ground unconscious.
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 ...
India’s oil import bill falls 10 per cent in FY 20
At least in the oil sector, the global health emergency posed by the spread of the novel coronavirus has come to the country's advantage.
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.
Delhi COVID-19 death count 398; record spike of 1,106 more cases
Delhi's COVID-19 death toll has mounted to 398 with 82 fatalities that took place in the last one month being reported on Friday, as the city's total tally jumped to over 17,000.
Five Years Of Buhari's Administration Wasteful, Corrupt, Taking Nigeria Nowhere —PDP
"This administration has failed woefully in its three major governance planks of provision of security, economic recovery and fight against corruption."
Enemy of the young
"Not someone bigoted, please." Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. is known for his unguarded remarks on social media, but this time he managed to use Twitter to show his biased and unfair generalization of young people.
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.
Mantashe warns mines over COVID-19 compliance, Nxesi worried about worker safety
Economic cluster ministers in the national coronavirus command council are briefing the media on the level 3 lockdown regulations pertaining to their departments.
This Weekend Is Your Last Chance To Watch These Movies On Netflix
Netflix will be removing 38 movies from their slate after this weekend. Here is a list of the movies that will no longer be available come Monday, June 1.
Barack Obama’s Graduation Address Blasts Past Rosiest Ratings Predictions With 60 Million Viewers-Five Unexpected Reasons Trump Should Worry
When was the last time any of us watched a commencement address, when we didn’t have to??
Major Contract Stalemate Between The San Francisco 49ers And Star Tight End George Kittle?
Could All-Pro tight end George Kittle be in the midst of a contract stalemate with the San Francisco 49ers? I delve into that right here.
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.
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.
Uttar Pradesh reports 1 more COVID-19 death, total cases rise to 7,284
One more person died of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, while 114 fresh cases pushed the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state to 7,284, officials said. With one more death, the total number of fatalities due to COVID-19 in the state has reached 198. "The total number of cases
Wage subsidy auditing figures only collected quarterly - MSD
Government ministers are not receiving up to date figures on breaches of the $10 billion wage subsidy scheme, and one Minister's office says "it's...
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.
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
Man arrested for rash driving
A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving rashly and misbehaving and threatening a couple after ramming his car into theirs in Delhi’s Connaught Place. The driver of the offending vehicle has been identified as Piyush, a resident of Defence Colony. Police has also recovered the car
Stop replacing green grass with pavement blocks – Meteo cautions households
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has advised people to stop replacing green grass with pavement blocks in their homes.
4 escape death as flood engulfs Ho
The Volta Regional Capital, Ho is gradually becoming a flood-prone area as about 11 places have been identified to be dangerous flood-prone spots in the hitherto flood-free municipality.
New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs
Carmaker Renault said on 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.
COVID-19: 176 Indians evacuated from Sri Lanka
Over 170 Indians stranded in Sri Lanka due to the global travel restrictions left for their homes on Friday aboard a special Air India flight.
Chamisa bids to oust defiant party MPs
The MDC Alliance is moving to oust four legislators who attended Parliament business last week defying the party’s directive for a boycott in support of the recall of lawmakers, it has been learnt.
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
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...
HRD min assures safety of examinees
SHILLONG: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday said that the HRD Ministry has instituted a task force under UGC and NCERT which is working on the various guidelines with focus on the safety of the students.Pokhriyal
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.
Higher education institutions to reopen on Sunday - Inside Israel
Health Ministry Director-General signs order that will allow the higher education system to return to activity.
Here's the list of outperforming stocks rising most since lockdown
Eight leading promoter-controlled business houses have emerged as the new Corona warriors for the stock market
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.
‘We Are Freestyle Love Supreme’ Trailer: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hip-Hop Improv Group Takes the Spotlight
In the We Are Freestyle Love Supreme trailer, watch the rise of a hip-hop improv group created by Hamilton alums Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and more.
From Mumbai, workers fly to Jharkhand on plane rented by NLSIU alumni
They were part of a group of 174 labourers — daily wagers, auto drivers and construction workers — from Jharkhand, living in Mumbai, who boarded a plane that was leased by a group of alumni of National Law School of India University (NLSIU).
Doctor Says He Was Fired for Complaining About Hospital’s Covid Response
An emergency room physician who says he was fired for complaining about inadequate Covid-19 safety procedures at a Washington state hospital has sued for wrongful termination.
'Watcher' tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
As cases of COVID-19 soar, two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that shows cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus throughout the nation.
Maha has 116 COVID deaths, highest 24-hr toll
Mumbai/Nagpur: With 116 deaths reported on Friday, Maharashtra recorded the highest number of deaths in a single day. “As many as 2,682 more people have tested positive of coronavirus today, taking the total count in the state to 62,228. One hundred and sixteen people have succumbed to the disease today. Till now, 2,098 deaths have […]
Pompeo Releases Letter Clearing Him of Violating Law With Kansas Trips
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also criticized Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, who has opened an investigation into the firing of the State Department inspector general.
It’s lit now! British American Tobacco heads to court over cigarette sale ban
Government has come under fire from smokers around the country for refusing to allow the sale of cigarettes from Monday – when the country moves to level 3 lockdown - but giving alcohol the green light.
Fired Samsung worker climbs down Seoul tower after year-long protest
Dismissed in 1995 for union activism, one man took on South Korea's most powerful conglomerate and has finally reached a settlement. For over 300 days, supporters passed the protester food and clothes using only a rope.
PLO affirms abolition of all agreements with Israel, US
Ramallah : The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has affirmed the abolition of all agreements and understandings reached with the US and Israel due to the latter's planned annexation of occupied Palestinian territory.While celebrating the 56th
District hosp of Bageshwar to treat Covid patients
The Covid-19 patients of Bageshwar district would now be treated in the district itself. In an order, the secretary medical health and family welfare, Amit Negi said that district hospital (DH) Bageshwar would now function as dedicated Covid hospital. The trauma hospital of the DH has been notified
George Floyd protests in NYC turn violent: Officers punched, pelted, more than 40 people arrested
New York City police arrested more than 40 demonstrators Thursday evening after violent protests that followed the death of a man in police custody in Minnesota earlier in the week, police said.
Cate Blanchett to Star in 'Borderlands' Video Game Adaptation
"Mrs. America" actress Cate Blanchett will play Lilith, one of the "Borderlands" game trilogy's protagonists, in Eli Roth's adaptation at Lionsgate
Man in critical condition after Police car crushes him
A 40-year-old man Salom Seshie is battling for his life after a Police Patrol car from Kasoa Division knocked him down.
11 new Covid-19 cases surface in State
At least 11 new cases of COVID-19 infection surfaced in Jharkhand on Thursday, health officials said. The findings took the total number of COVID-19 cases in State to 469, as per a bulletin shared by the National Health Mission (NHM) by the time this report was filed. Out of the 11 patients, at
Russia to keep self-isolation requirement in 14 regions
Russian authorities have decided to keep the requirement to self-isolate in effect in 14 of the country’s 85 regions at least by mid-June, while facial masks are mandatory throughout the country, Russian state news agency TASS reports.
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.
CRISES ON MANY FRONTS
While India is faced with a growing concern over Covid-19, the Modi government is testing its patience on several fronts. Granted that only over 10 cities are the main hotbeds of the virus attack, but, the steady rise in Covid figures, both in terms
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
In Sayajibaug zoo, lockdown has given privacy for tigers to mate
Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, construction work on the new enclosures inside the zoo has been suspended since March end along with the suspension of visitors. Absence of visitors and workers has given the much needed privacy to the animals, especially the big cats that do not usually mate in full public view.
Budhrani lab staff who hid details of kin being virus +ve dies due to COVID
Reports of woman, father-in-law showed patches; she went to work with fever and did not tell mgmt
McLaren confirms that it is no longer working with OnePlus
McLaren has just acknowledged that its partnership with OnePlus has ended. The company doesn't explicitly state why the nearly two-year-old endeavor came to an end and hopes that it can work with OnePlus in the future. OnePlus still might release a limited-edition version of its upcoming flagship later in the year, though.
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.
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.
Mapisa-Nqakula: Investigations into Collins Khosa’s death still ongoing
This was despite an inquiry by the SANDF clearing the four members implicated in his death.
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.
Toshakhana reference: Arrest warrants issued against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif
Warrants were issued by the accountability court hearing a reference filed against former PMs Gilani, Nawaz and ex-president Zardari
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...
Frydenberg talks markets to US Treasury secretary
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has spoken to US Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin about the rebound in equity markets and the stabilisation of credit markets.
Look Out, AirPods: Apple Reveals Lip-Smackingly Colorful Rival Beats Headphones
The latest Beats Powerbeats Pro in-ear headphones have just been revealed and they have several benefits Apple’s AirPods can’t match.
Firefighters tackle blaze on bogland and forestry in west Kildare
Explosives factory is not at risk
Gunna Gearing Up for First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart
Gunna is gearing up for his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, according to industry forecasters.
Tyson Foods will shut U.S. pork plant as more workers catch COVID-19
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Tyson Foods Inc (TSN.N) said on Thursday it will temporarily close an Iowa pork plant due to the coronavirus pandemic, a month after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered slaughterhouses to stay open to protect the country’s food supply.
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...
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.
New teaser video released for Final Fantasy 7 PC Fan Remaster Remako HD Graphics Mod Version 2.0
The Final Fantasy 7 Remako HD Graphics Mod is a must-have mod for all FFVII PC fans. And today, we are happy to report that modder CaptRobau is working on its next version.
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.
Coronavirus: Sindh says SOPs for public transport, ride-hailing apps ready
Sindh Transport Minister Awais Shah said final decision to be taken in meeting of task force on coronavirus
CBK warns 75pc of small businesses risk collapse
Small traders have had to close under coronavirus lockdown measures.
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.
$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga
The government chose Christchurch's central library, Turanga, as the venue to announce a $60 million cash injection for NZ libraries on Friday.
'We're a deeply divided society': inside the battle for Hong Kong
Australian-born, Hong Kong-based journalist Antony Dapiran says the protests have at their worst resembled medieval warfare.
Gautam Gambhir father’s car stolen from outside house
New Delhi : 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.The incident took place in the early hours of Friday, wh
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.
Thousands of migrants unsure of leaving Doon as work resumes
A large number of migrants have refused to return to their native States as various works have resumed in the district. The Dehradun chief development officer (CDO) Nitika Khandelwal who is currently supervising the operation of sending thousands of migrants home in different states through trains
Australian court rules Queen's letters can be made public
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s highest court ruled on Friday to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative that would reveal what knowledge she had, if any, of the dismissal of an Australian government in 1975.
America really doesn’t need Silicon Valley to get into the fact-checking biz
No American, not even the president, has a right to a social-media account. Tech firms are free to ban any user they see fit. They’re free to “fact-check” anyone and enforce their policies
Australia could include Pacific labourers in 'travel bubble' as $280m aid shake-up revealed
Money set aside for scholarship and volunteer projects will be redirected towards medical and humanitarian interventions in the region
Boys End Up in Hospital After Trying to Gain Superpowers From a Black Widow Bite
Three boys from Bolivia let a black widow spider bite them in the hopes of gaining Spider-Man's powers, but they ended up in hospital instead.
5 Covid patients discharged after treatment at BGH
Five Corona-positive patients, whose reports came out negative were discharged from Bokaro General Hospital on Wdnesday. On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Kumar, the district administration officials, Civil Surgeon Dr. Ashok Kumar Pathak and the doctors and officials of BGH bid
Penn State’s Aeneas Hawkins Details Terrifying Racist Encounter While Pumping Gas (TWEETS)
(Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) Aeneas Hawkins just simply wanted to get gas and go about his day, but one…
Georgia Insider Offers Update On Bulldogs QB D’Wan Mathis
A Georgia insider offered an update on Bulldogs quarterback D'Wan Mathis on Thursday night. Here's the latest.
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
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.
Italy's Serie A gets green light for June 20 restart
Italy's top-flight Serie A football league has been given the go-ahead to restart on June 20 following the novel coronavirus stoppage, Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora said on Thursday.
Hyderabad steps up efforts to keep cops safe
After a few of its personnel tested positive for Covid-19, the Hyderabad City Police is intensifying its efforts to keep its men,
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.
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
US to announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday: Trump
The US would announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source. Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide
U.S. senators urge probe of TikTok on children's privacy
U.S. senators urge probe of TikTok on children's privacy
Minneapolis protests turn violent as outrage grows over death of George Floyd
A wave of protests erupted across South Minneapolis overnight and into Thursday, with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets as people set buildings on fire and looted stores days after George Floyd, an African American man, died in police custody.
Big problems with the latest Windows 10 update
The May 2020 update for Microsoft Windows, which was released yesterday, already has 10 known issues.
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
Bono East: Tuobodom gets 19.95km road face-lift projects
The Techiman North District Chief Executive Hon Peter Mensah in the Bono East Region has announced that a massive roads programme will soon kick-off to construct and rehabilitate roads across the district as government approves 19.95km Tuobodom and Aworowa town roads in fulfillment of President Nana Addo’s ‘year of Roads' by promise.
Locomotive crashes faulty fuel tanker on a rail line in Takoradi
A Locomotive (train head) belonging to the Ghana Railways Company Limited on Wednesday crashed into a faulty fuel tanker on a portion of the rail lines linking the Sekondi-Kojokrom- Takoradi Harbour.
It's Official: The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Is Getting A Sequel
Jeff Fowler will return as the director
Chinese CDC Now Says The Wuhan Wet Market Wasn't The Origin of The Virus
Experts still don't know where the new coronavirus came from.
Coronavirus: Government urged to roll out ICT programmes to address job losses
Youth Rise International, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) focused on poverty eradication through education and decent work has called on the Government to as a matter of urgency roll out a national ICT for Work programme for the youth.
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.
Auction tests demand for Queenstown property
Bidders in Queenstown have started testing the water in one of the country's most expensive property markets. This story was first published by RNZ...
Friday Night SmackDown Results: News, Notes As WWE Exploits Jeff Hardy’s Demons
Jeff Hardy was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving to kick off WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
Player Tracking Data Suggests Soccer Matches Are Safe From Coronavirus
Player tracking data from the Dutch Eredivisie suggests that only 0.2% of matches from the past two seasons saw players engage in 'close encounters'
Rand falls, focus on Trump's Hong Kong response
Locally, market participants awaited April trade balance figures as well as monthly budget balance numbers due later in the day.
Chinese Tian’he carrying Pakistani flag returns from its space journey
The Embassy of Pakistan in China had handed over the national flag of Pakistan for the space voyage to CMSA in Beijing on 11 February 2020, read the official statement
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.
Migrant crisis: HC takes cognisance of woman's death on train; two more die on 'Shramik Specials' meanwhile
The Patna High Court on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of the death of a woman on board a train carrying migrants from Gujarat to Bihar, after a video clip of her little son fiddling with the
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.
Death of US black man in custody sparks clashes
Washington : Clashes erupted between protesters and police in the US city of Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man in police custody, the media reported.Video footage emerged showing, George Floyd, 46, groaning "please, I can't breathe"
Twilio Shares Surge 98% YTD As Emerging Use Cases Drive Increased Demand
During the Covid-19 crisis, Twilio has emerged as a leading provider of the underlying infrastructure needed to power increased digital engagement. Management called out six emerging use cases for Twilio’s platform during the pandemic.
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.
Man Utd legend Giggs modelling Wales on 'fantastic' Liverpool
Despite his strong links to Manchester United, Ryan Giggs can appreciate how good Liverpool have been this season.
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.
Over 96,000 COVID-19 tests yet to be processed in SA - Health dept
The department said this was the result of a lack of extraction kits as demand for testing increased globally.
Ali Zaidi filed a contempt of court petition for failing to make JIT reports public
Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi has filed a contempt of court petition in the Sindh High Court for failing to make the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) reports public.
OnePlus 6, 6T, 7, 7T get Epic Game Store via new OxygenOS update
A new OxygenOS 10 update is rolling out for the OnePlus 6, 6T, 7 and 7T. It brings several improvements and Epic Games Store to the Game Space.
Madonna slammed over video of son dancing to 'stamp out racism' after George Floyd death
Madonna has posted a video of her teenage son David Banda dancing to a Michael Jackson hit in a tribute to "all Acts of Racism and Discrimination"
What Ivanka Trump 'taking the red pill' says about the White House
The president’s daughter is not just a rich kid – she's also a representative of the US with an understanding of the alt-right political fringe.
Charles Hoskinson Reveals Cardano’s Shelley Upgrade To Roll Out Sooner
IOHK CEO Charles Hoskinson today declared the launch of Shelley, which is the latest update for Cardano. It will begin rolling out the network between June 30 and July 7. Talking on a crowdcast update, he gave 11 dates to the release of Cardano's Shelley update. He said today -…
Panthers agree to terms with free agent CB Eli Apple
The Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Eli Apple.
The Flaming Lips Share ‘Flowers of Neptune 6′
It's the band's first original since..last year
Karnataka wants fewer flights from 5 high-risk state
Delhi, which was earlier considered a high-risk state has been removed from that category The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from five high .
How ‘Pad Man’ Akshay ‘irked’ wife Twinkle on Menstrual Hygiene Day
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna found an innovative way to advertise the benefits of menstrual hygiene on Menstrual Hygiene Day on Thursday,
DRIFT21 Early Access Preview – Out of Control
DRIFT21 allows you to drift around the world-renowned Ebisu circuit. The question is how good the game is during it's early access phase
Exclusive: Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful - sources
Exclusive: Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful - sources
PB to reopen partially today
SHILLONG: No more fretting over lost opportunities to buy the shirt you wanted, or maybe a top to go with your favourite pair of jeans as festive occasions went by with shops selling textiles and garments firmly shut, thanks to the dreaded yet unavoi
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
Minneapolis Police Chief: We've 'Contributed' to 'Deficit of Hope' - 'Many' Rioters Weren't People We Recognized as Residents
During a press conference on Thursday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo stated that there is "a deficit of hope in our city," and the | Clips
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'.
Nxesi: Employers must provide PPE, sanitisers for returning domestic workers
On Monday, service staff will join over 8 million South African employees who will be returning to work for the first time since the lockdown was enforced in March.
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
Immorality: A threat bigger than Corona
Long before COVID had sabotaged Pakistan, and had influenced the government to impose emergencies in hospitals and lockdowns to restrict
U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says
U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says
Shikabala prefers cancelling the current season
Shikabala said "I think we should wait for more time to return back. It is better to cancel this season and start a new season."
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.
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids: WHO
The WHO said cigarette firms were still trying out all manner of ways to get youngsters lighting up -- and it was no accident that the vast majority of smokers start before they turn 18.
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.
New director for Arizona Department of Economic Security
The Arizona Department of Economic Security has a new director.
EC sacks Odike from IPAC Meeting
The founder of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai, was turned away from partaking in the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Wednesday.
'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,
18 flyers who flew in last 3 days test positive for Covid-19, say airlines
India News: NEW DELHI: At least 18 flyers who flew on different domestic routes of two airlines in the last three days have tested positive for coronavirus, airli.
Cong leaders demand Rs 10,000 for poor
On the call given by the Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former party president Rahul Gandhi under the ‘Speak up India’ programme large number of Congressmen went live on Thursday on various social media platforms and raised many issues. The Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president
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.
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande claim Number 1 on Official Irish Singles Chart, score biggest opening week of 2020 with Rain On Me
It's Lady Gaga's first song to debut at Number 1 in nine years.
‘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’.
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students
Trump earlier said that he will hold a press conference Friday about China amid soaring tensions between the two powers, including over the status of Hong Kong and the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Zoom On Tuesday
Zoom is expected to earn $0.09/share on $203.02 million in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $0.10/share. The Whisper number is the Street's unofficial view on earnings.
Paul Feig to Direct 'The School for Good and Evil' For Netflix
Paul Feig will direct "The School for Good and Evil," based on Soman Chainani's bestselling novel of the same name, for Netflix.
Anthony James, 'Unforgiven' and 'In the Heat of the Night' actor, dead at 77
Actor Anthony James, who starred in the films "Unforgiven" and "In the Heat of the Night," has died. He was 77.
This Twitter Trend Is Helping Support The People Protesting George Floyd’s Murder
A Twitter trend where people “match” donations to the Minnesota Freedom Fund has gone viral, with over 27,000 tweets mentioning the organization as of Thursday afternoon and celebrities like Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeting the link to his 3 million followers.
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
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing 'galamseyer' to death
The police at Ntortroso in the Ahafo Region, yesterday arrested a watchdog committee member, for allegedly stabbing to death, a 48-year-old man, for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey,
Dy manager of BoM delivers pensions at doorsteps of elderly
Employee from Bhavani Peth branch had sought special permission to enter containment zone, make the payouts
Teen Behind George Floyd Video Says She's Traumatized by Online Abuse
Darnella Frazier, 17, was the person behind the camera that recorded the heinous killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN. The now-viral video li...
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.
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 ...
Active material created out of microscopic spinning particles
Researchers have created a new kind of self-healing active material out of 'microspinners,' which self-assemble under a magnetic field to form a lattice.
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.
Ending lockdown
"The economy went dead. It has to be revived." On Monday, June 1, 2020, most Filipinos will enjoy the benefits of relative freedom. June 1 is the first day after Asia’s strictest and the world’s longest lockdown ends, on May 31.
Naxal involved in Burkapal attack that killed 25 jawans surrenders
nA hardcore Naxalite wanted in connection with multiple killings of security personnel surrendered in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Dantewada district, after being dissatisfied with Maoist ideology, police said on Thursday. Pradeep alias Bheem Kunjam, a resident of Aranpur in the district, who was
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
What Two Things Make Flyers Feel Safest Regarding COVID-19? See J.D. Power 2020 Airline Study
The industry will need to focus on restoring confidence, while continuing to improve on the operational side.
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
‘Destroy Eggs, Spray Neem Oil’: Maha University Suggests Ways To Tackle Locust Menace
As parts of Maharashtra and other states face attacks from locusts, which destroy crops and vegetation, an agriculture university has suggested a slew of measures like destroying their eggs and spraying neem oil on crops to tackle threat from the migratory pests. Swarms of crop-eating locusts have spread across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh 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
The pandemic has tightened Putin's economic grip but spells trouble for the future
The coronavirus has allowed Vladimir Putin to expand the Russian state's involvement in its economy, but it creates some long-term issues.
Coronavirus: Hughton welcomes Premier League return and pressures of 'mini-tournament'
The return of the Premier League is "brilliant news" and the remainder of the season could be an int...
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
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.
Dell Hit By Coronavirus But Wins Millions In Govt Deals
SYDNEY: In its third year in a row, Dell Australia has posted a drop in profits. This year the company posted an after-tax profit of just over AU$31 million for the financial period ended January 31, 2020, slightly down from the $33.6 million recorded in 2019.
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.
COVID-19: Pakistan’s largest religious education board hints at resuming teaching activities
Wafaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia Pakistan says admissions for the new academic year would start from June 2
Bernard Mornah's comments very ‘useless & treasonable’ - Atik Mohammed
PNC General Secretary, Atik Mohammed, has labelled recent comments by the party's Chairman, Bernard Mornah, as "useless and treasonable".
The pandemic has tightened Putin's economic grip but spells trouble for the future
The coronavirus has allowed Vladimir Putin to expand the Russian state's involvement in its economy, but it creates some long-term issues.
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.
Trump Says Mail-In Voting Will Make US Elections ‘Total Joke’
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The whole world would view mail-in voting in the United States as laughable if such means of voting is allowed, President Donald Trump told...
PM leaves wriggle room for early move to level 1
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has left the door ajar to move the country into alert level 1 in less than four weeks. But she and health chief...
Covid-19 crisis and India’s next government
The Covid crisis has politicised a new crop of leaders who are young, smart, and committed to the country
US layoffs climb to 41 million despite businesses reopening
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) — An estimated 2.1 million Americans applied for...
Joseph Capriati reveals new album 'Metamorfosi' on his Redimension label
'Metamorfosi' will be released on September 4
'We're a deeply divided society': inside the battle for Hong Kong
Australian-born, Hong Kong-based journalist Antony Dapiran says the protests have at their worst resembled medieval warfare.
Tourists could begin to return to Hawaii by late summer, economic report says | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The latest economic projections from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization suggest it will take at least two years for the mainland economy to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, with tourists beginning to return to Hawaii in late July of this year.
Experts Fear Minneapolis Protests Will Trigger Spike In Coronavirus Cases
With the coronavirus-related death rate rising in the state, Minnesota health officials are greatly concerned that protests will result in a devastating surge of Covid-19 cases and fatalities.
ECB delays start of domestic season
London: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday delayed the start of the professional domestic cricket season by another month with no activity to take place before August 1 but is likely to host West Indies in July, as scheduled.The EC
Saudi Arabia says it provided $40 billion to PIF from foreign reserves
Saudi Arabia says it provided $40 billion to PIF from foreign reserves
Qualcomm, Qorvo & Jabil: Apple Suppliers Have Been Left Behind From The Rally. Time To Buy?
Apple stock is up about 5% year-to-date, despite the Coronavirus pandemic, driven by its strong balance sheet and fast-growing services business, which makes it a safe haven of sorts. However, most of Apple’s suppliers have not fared as well. Our indicative list of 6 key suppliers for the iPhone...
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.
SpaceX Starship test vehicle explodes moments after test-firing
A full-size prototype of SpaceX’s Starship violently exploded in South Texas moments after a test-firing of its Raptor engine Friday, dealing a setback to the company’s next-generation reusable rocket program.
White House decides not to release economic update as election draws near | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> The White House took the unusual step today 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 ravaged the nation just months before the election.
Trump signs executive order to narrow protections for social media platforms
Move comes amid president’s feud with Twitter after it factchecked him for the first time
CELA report shows impact of pandemic on children, importance of ECEC in the recovery
A new report, delivered by Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children, and the importance of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in the nation’s recovery.
Could A Disney World-Based Postseason Benefit The Boston Celtics?
It's looking like that if the NBA season resumes, the NBA will be holding games at Walt Disney World in Orlando. If so, the Boston Celtics could benefit from playing postseason games in a neutral site, providing the league doesn't make bigger changes.
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.
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.
Christchurch-bred indie-rocker releases new single
Christchurch-bred indie-rock musician Bridges has released the new single and lyric video Weightless Without, her first single from her upcoming...
Congress attack over Covid-19 a ‘drama’: BJP
BJP leaders in Chhattisgarh on Thursday termed the ‘Speak up India’ campaign of the Congress a ‘drama’, saying the party was not directly linked to the fight against coronavirus in the country. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Dharamlal Kaushik said: “After going through all
Local reaction to incidents involving African-American men
There is local reaction concerning headlines involving encounters with African American men. In New York a white woman called police on a black man who was bird watching. She accused the man of threatening her when video shows he was not.
Pompeo accuses top Democrat of 'hackery' over government watchdog review
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday accused a leading Senate Democrat of “hackery” for questioning whether Pompeo violated a law restricting officials’ political activities, saying an investigation found no evidence he had done so.
Pharma chiefs say coronavirus vaccine could be ready this year, but challenges 'daunting'
Pharmaceutical company executives say 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.
Schools in Sindh not to reopen from June 1: Education dept
The steering committee has decided to extend closure of schools until June 1, said an official notification
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.
Rush expected for Queen's Birthday travel
Local tourists are hitting the road this holiday weekend to reclaim some of the country's best hotspots. With international visitors locked out -...
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
News in Pictures
The images from around the world that tell the stories of this week.
McConnell Vows The Next Stimulus Bill Will Be The Last One
Another round of stimulus checks, more state aid, and extended unemployment benefits are all on the line.
24 more test positive for COVID-19 in Assam, total count 880
As many as 24 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Assam, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 880, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Of the 24, 11 are from Goalpara, three each from Nalbari and Tinsukia, two from Dibrugarh and one each from Kamrup, Nagaon, Karbi
Returnee narrates ordeal on train & at city quarantine centre
Sumit Paul came back from Haryana on May 27 and was sent to a quarantine centre managed by the state government in Polo.The 23-year-old student was among the passengers who were on the train that was attacked in Bihar's Danapur.After a harrowing jour
New ‘Star Wars: Maverick’ Game Could Be Revealed Next Week
'Star Wars: Maverick' may be the next big Star Wars game and it may be revealed as early as next week.
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 ...
Italian magistrates target Uber Italia over alleged rider exploitation: sources
Italian magistrates target Uber Italia over alleged rider exploitation: sources
Woman, 60, crushed dead by vehicle
A 60-year-old woman has died after she was crushed by a private vehicle at Abirem Market junction in the Birirm North District of the Eastern Region.
New Samsung Galaxy Watch: Four variants of the possible Galaxy Watch Active 3 start revealing their secrets through FCC filings
A new Samsung Galaxy Watch has been discovered in recent FCC files, with a total of four different model numbers being spotted. It is believed that there will be two variants with LTE connectivity, while two other Samsung Galaxy Watch models will be Wi-Fi only versions. This potential Galaxy Watch Active 3 could be announced very soon.
Lenovo Tab M10 Plus: Affordable tablet with Smart Charging Station is now purchasable for US$169.99
The Lenovo Tab M10 Plus is now purchasable. Starting at US$169.99, the M10 Plus can be equipped with up to 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. All SKUs come with a Smart Charging Station and support Google's Ambient Mode.
Softbank-backed Coupang under scrutiny after S.Korea warehouse virus outbreak
Softbank-backed Coupang under scrutiny after S.Korea warehouse virus outbreak
Family Petitions Enugu Governor, IGP Over 70-year-old Woman’s Death
Since she was living alone, nobody saw or heard her shouting. It was after two days that her corpse was discovered.
Abronye DC attacks Mills’ brother over ‘act of drunkenness’ comment
Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), the Bono regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that the brother of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills, is someone who always speaks under the influence of alcohol.
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.
Covid-19 crisis: UP sees sense on migrant workers, Maharashtra should too
A shortage of workers in one state or another could result in a spike in wage costs, throwing the economics of manufacturing or construction out of gear.
How Logan man plans to break $17M Lotto win news to his family
Hey Dad, nice new wheels… A Logan man is planning to break the news to his family that he won more than $17 million in last night’s Powerball draw by pulling into his driveway in a flash new car.
Black Caps, White Ferns set for Australian matches
Cricket Australia has announced a full schedule for the 2020-21 summer, including matches against the New Zealand men's and women's sides. Although...
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.
Ex-New Orleans Saints CB Eli Apple agrees to deal with Carolina Panthers
May 28 (UPI) -- The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple, the team announced Thursday.
Western Australia’s Restaurants, Bars and Pubs Can Serve Up to 100 Patrons From June 6
Galleries, museums, theatres, auditoriums, cinemas and concert venues will also be allowed to reopen as part of the state government's roadmap to easing restrictions.
Big petrol price increase coming in June – AA
The AA has predicted that fuel prices will rise substantially in June.
'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.
A new leak may spill the Motorola One Fusion Plus' internal specs
Motorola may launch a phone called the One Fusion Plus soon. Its existing leak appears to show that it will, unlike its immediate predecessor, have a display with a waterdrop-style notch. Now, it seems to have surfaced on Geekbench 5 with a different SoC too.
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.
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.
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.
Mama June’s Daughters Anna, 25, & Jessica, 23, Show Off Their Beach Bodies After Plastic Surgery
Mama June's daughters Anna & Jessica are flaunting their body makeovers after getting plastic surgery.
Are Dodgy High Risk Chipsets Set To Be Used In Oppo & Realme Smartphones?
Oppo who is seen as a Chinese mobile phone maker whose devices some claim, could be a security risk similar to Huawei smartphones, is now moving to try and make their own chipsets as they face the real possibility of being denied access to premium US technology.
Stocks - US Futures Lower; Consolidating Ahead of Trump Speech
Stocks - US Futures Lower; Consolidating Ahead of Trump Speech
Outer Ring Road: Pop-up cycle lanes on ORR?
The Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), which reports to the Urban Development Department of the State Government, is examining the possibility of creating pop-up cycle lane along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) between Central Silk Board and KR Puram.
Marine Biologists Discover New Species of Red Alga
A team of marine biologists from China and the United Kingdom has revised the taxonomy of Pyropia, a large genus of red alga (seaweed) in the family Bangiaceae, and described a new species and four new genera.
New blood test to check for undetected Covid cases
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...
Declare your coronavirus status to help fight stigmatisation – Maurice Ampaw to MPs
Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has added his voice to the ongoing debate about whether public office holders, particularly members of Parliament must disclose their coronavirus status or otherwise.
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.
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.
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.
Tracking Covid-19: Govt must add more features to drive Aarogya Setu adoption
Making Aarogya Setu open-source great for building trust, but the govt must add more features to drive adoption
Reports of shots fired outside the Colorado State Capitol amid protests over death of George Floyd
Peaceful demonstrators and at least one state lawmaker took cover at the Colorado State Capitol building Thursday evening after shots were reportedly fired amid protests over the death of George Floyd.
Finance Ministry statement on controversial Covid-19 tender
PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, George Guvamatanga, has been in the eye of a storm amid reports he authored a letter to the Health Ministry pushing for the payment of funds to suppliers of Covid-19 equipment.
Egypt records 1,127 new coronavirus cases, 29 deaths
Egypt recorded 1,127 new coronavirus, COVID-19 cases, Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak in Egypt to 20,793.
Ahmedabad BJP chief tests positive; state tally at 15,593
The state overall reported 361 cases on Thursday and 19 died, of which 16 were in Ahmedabad, taking the death toll in the state to 964. The state tally stands at 15,593.
Cash crunch hits PCB, as it seeks Rs 3cr from PMC
Cantonment board officials claim civic body authorities promised financial aid but the latter said only healthcare commitment was made for treating patients
Cairns boy dead after alleged scuffle in suburban park
Police say the 12-year-old boy was involved in a physical altercation between two groups in a Cairns suburb when he fell to the ground unconscious.
Govt, non-govt offices to reopen from June 8 in Bengal: CM
KOLKATA: As the fourth phase of Covid-19 lockdown draws to a close in India, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that all government and non-government offices will resume their operations from June 8 across the state.Addre
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Elon Musk Is Not A Lunatic': Revisiting The Dawn Of SpaceX
With SpaceX’s historic private launch of astronauts into orbit, here is the first Forbes profile of Elon Musk from 2003, shortly after the company was founded—and five years before the first Tesla rolled off the line.
Midwest Hyperloop Route Could Lead To $300 Billion In Economic Benefits
A feasibility study outlines the potential benefits of a corridor linking Chicago, Columbus and Pittsburgh.
Lynas forced to defend disclosure on US military funding
Amanda Lacaze-led Lynas knew the US Department of Department process was on hold in April but she did not alert the market until May 22.
Contacts of infected deputy Aswan governor test negative for coronavirus
Ehab Hanafy told Egypt Today that authorities continue their sterilization campaigns in the governorate’s office after Yehia tested positive for the pandemic.
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Google Offers Anxiety Assessment
As the COVID-19 pandemic takes an increasing toll on mental health, Google on Thursday launched a new tool to help users who search for information on anxiety.
S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China
S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China
EXPOSED: Presidency Lied, Technical Issues Blanked Out Buhari While Giving Speech During UN Virtual Meeting
...Contrary to Shehu’s claims, the full video of the virtual meeting obtained by SaharaReporters has indeed proven that President Buhari was knocked out of the meeting while still speaking after feeds from Aso Villa failed to get through to other participants of the important event.
Zimbabwe Finance Minister threatened to resign from Govt over Mutodi
FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Busi Moyo confronted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and threatened to hand in his resignation from Cabinet unless loudmouth Energy Mutodi was sacked from Government, a leading weekly publication has revealed.
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.
Rodger Federer tops list of world’s highest-paid athletes
Roger Federer topped the 2020 Forbes magazine list of highest-paid global athletes announced Friday, leading the lineup for the first time with pre-tax earnings of $106.3 million (95.5 million euros).
Justice Minister: Court sessions will be partially resumed Saturday
In statements to MENA chief editor, he added that this measure will continue for two weeks ahead of resuming all court sessions nationwide.
New Voters Register: Just boycott 2020 general elections – NDC told
In 1992, the NPP and other opposition parties due to suspicions of electoral manipulations and cheating boycotted the parliamentary elections. The paper, ‘stolen verdict’ was written to make a case.
Shanghala employee denies meddling in ACC probe
AN employee of former justice minister Sacky Shanghala and his business partner James Hatuikulipi denied in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court yesterday that he tried to remove potential evidence
Residents scramble for fuel from accident tanker
There were safety risks around WAMCO junction on the Takoradi to Sekondi road on Wednesday when scores of residents put their lives in danger and besieged an accident scene to draw fuel.
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
Sapphire Scent boss Wale Jana's headache - The Nation Nigeria
For cosmopolitan ladies and gentlemen within the Lagos and Abuja social radar, Sapphire Scents owned by upwardly mobile socialite, Adewale Adejana...
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.
Quarantine students in Queenstown plan backed
The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) chief executive is talking to Queenstown’s mayor to make it the "quarantine capital" of the South Island...
16 deaths in city, all from East Ahmedabad
247 new cases of Covid-19 reported in 24 hours, taking tally to 11,344 in the district; number of cases in Guj touches 15,572
Over 1,200 Coronavirus Deaths In US In Last 24 Hours: Report
The United States recorded 1,297 coronavirus deaths on Thursday, bringing its total to 101,573 since the global pandemic began, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
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
First Solar Stock Set To Surge To Pre-Covid Peak Of $57?
Comparing the trend in First Solar stockover recent months with its performance during and after the Great Recession of 2008, we believe that the stock can potentially gain around 20% once fears surrounding the coronavirus outbreak subside, to touch pre-crisis highs of around $57...
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.
Allow EC to work according to the laws – Kabila charges
The Acting General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Mr James Kwabena Bomfeh, has stated that political parties, the media and other individuals should allow the Electoral Commission to exercise their mandate without intimidation.
Pandemic's hit to Japan's factory, retail sectors deeper than expected
TOKYO — Japan’s April factory output fell at a much faster-than-expected pace and retail sales tumbled the most in more than two decades as a coronavirus-triggered state of emergency dealt a heavy blow to the economy.
NZ has done 'incredibly well' in Covid fight - Robertson
Kiwis have been encouraged to enjoy a "normal" holiday weekend after seven straight days of no new Covid cases - and there is now just one active...
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.
With 'Main Street' in view, Fed weighs risks of job, productivity shocks
With 'Main Street' in view, Fed weighs risks of job, productivity shocks
Gordhan welcomes ConCourt ruling on Sars rogue unit interdict
The minister sought to suspend an order of remedial action regarding the alleged South African Revenue Service (Sars) rogue unit while he took the Public Protector’s findings on review.
Flight transporting migrants to Ranchi gathers support
Airlines have approached NLSIU alum to offer their services
OPPO may be closer than ever to having its own Kirin-esque series of chips
According to a new report, the mobile device OEM OPPO is making progress with its dream of constructing a team to rival Huawei's HiSilicon division. This would enable it to build its own in-house chipsets, as this company and Samsung do. The move may enhance OPPO's efficacy as a global electronics player.
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 ...
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing to death galamseyer
The police at Ntortroso in the Ahafo Region, yesterday arrested a watchdog committee member, for allegedly stabbing to death, a 48-year-old man, for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey,.
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.
The new GPU-Z update adds support for 10th-gen Intel Core processors and the Windows 10 May 2020 update
TechPowerUp has announced a new version (2.32.0) of its popular GPU-Z tool. It adds support for a number of new cards and CPUs, 10th-gen Intel silicon included. This update also includes the more granular detection of stepping in Comet Lake-S processors.
Premier League to resume on June 17
The Premier League season will restart on June 17 provided all safety requirements have been put in place, the league has said after meeting with...
Bishop Lavis community to protest reopening of schools
The group's Rodney Zeeberg said that grade 7 and matric pupils were being led to the 'slaughterhouse'.
Schoolgirl allegedly abducted, sexually assaulted
Police are investigating an incident in which an Auckland schoolgirl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted, before being released four...
DTM News: Lotterer sympathetic to Audi drivers' uncertain future
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.
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.
Xiaomi Mi 10: Without good software, a lot of megapixels won't help
Xiaomi advances into new megapixel spheres with its Mi models. But the manufacturer forgets an important point for good smartphone photos: the software.
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, tally 291
Nine more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, taking the number of coronavirus cases in the state to 291, officials said. Of the fresh cases, five were reported from Hamirpur and four from Kangra, they said, adding that all of them had recently returned from other
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.
MBC's 'Hangout With Yoo' confirms Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Hyori, & Rain will debut this summer + still considering other members
On May 29, a spokesperson of MBC variety program 'Hangout With Yoo' relayed, "Our trainee Yoo Jae Suk will be forming a co-ed group with legend…
Metro police make several arrests in Manenberg after shootings
One of the suspects was taken into custody on Thursday night after he was found in possession of an illegal firearm and 11 rounds of ammunition.
$3.3bn revenue from Year of Return cannot be true - Ablakwa challenges Tourism Minister
A claim by Tourism Minister, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, that the Year of Return campaign introduced by government boosted tourism receipts by $3.3 billion in 2019 has been contested.
Nigerian among cyber cons arrested for duping bizman
Three men duped him ofRs 15.81 lakh via an email purportedly sent by a supplier
Atletico Ottawa unveils jersey, adding a dash of blue to familiar red and white
OTTAWA — Atletico Ottawa unveiled its home jersey on Thursday, adding a Maple Leaf to the traditional red-and-white colours of its Atletico Madrid parent club.
15 Of The Best Films On TV Tonight
After searching through the listings again, we have found a plethora of great films on TV tonight for you to watch. We've selected 15 great movies across a range of ge...
House Democrats launch inquiry into Medicare stimulus payouts
House Democrats launch inquiry into Medicare stimulus payouts
Linwoood mosque prepares to welcome back worshippers
From noon today, gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed as Covid-19 rules are relaxed a little further. It comes just in time for Muslims...
7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
Police say none of the shots came from police.
New PS5 game rumors appear as devs are told to make sure that upcoming PS4 titles are compatible with the PlayStation 5
New rumors about potential PS5 games such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Silent Hill, Gran Turismo 7, and Horizon Zero Dawn 2 have appeared online. In further game-related news, Sony has instructed developers to ensure PlayStation 5 compatibility with upcoming PS4 titles that are submitted to the company from July 13 onwards.
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
Extreme E News: Series releases details of its "Star Wars Pod Racing" format
Extreme E has released the details of its "Star Wars Pod Racing" event format, which includes a 'Crazy race' and a hyperdrive boost for drivers who complete the longest jump
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
Jim Acosta Once Again Has Dumb Question at White House Briefing... then Kayleigh McEnany Responds
During the White House briefing Thursday afternoon, CNN's Jim Acosta
Teenager launches food delivery business
WHILE many lament the harsh economic effects of the dreaded COVID-19 virus, one innovativ...
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.
'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.
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.
Dollar in narrow range as focus shifts to Trump's China response
Dollar in narrow range as focus shifts to Trump's China response
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.
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
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).
Dow Jones Futures: Trump China News May Not Break Coronavirus Stock Market Rally; Renault, Twitter In Focus
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, appears poised to sign measures against China that would spur tensions further. He wants to punish Chinese officials
'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.'
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
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
Sawkmie seeks govt aid for flood-affected
SHILLONG: Mawlai MLA PT Sawkmie has written to Chief Secretary MS Rao requesting him to sanction financial assistance at the earliest for all the flood-affected districts, so as to enable the district administration to reach out to the people financi
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.
OnePlus is disabling the Photochrome mode on the 8 Pro globally
Initially, it said that this would only affect Hydrogen OS and phones in China. Now, an Oxygen OS update is rolling out globally to disable the feature.
Seaga remembered on his 90th birthday
THE leadership of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) yesterday sang praises for former leader...
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
NZTA negotiating on new cost of Transmission Gully – paying advance of $14m
News from NZTA Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency is making an advance payment to the builder of the Transmission Gully project to reflect the costs of the Covid-19 work shutdown.
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities organizes a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and Virtual Mid East organised a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir on May 28.
Welshman opens up about Justin Marshall rivalry
Former Wales halfback Mike Phillips has lifted the lid on his fierce rivalry with All Blacks and Crusaders great Justin Marshall.
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
KSI outperforms The 1975 to debut at Number 1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart with Dissimulation
BTS member Agust D and US rapper Gunna also score new entries this week.
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
Social-media man who instigated attack against President granted bail
Bless Amedegbe, the man who instigated the public on social media to burn the house of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and also kill police officers enforcing COVID-19 measures has been granted bail in the sum of GHC100,000, with two sureties.
Christian leaders won’t push government to reopen churches – Rev. Dr Boafo
The Most Reverend Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, says the ecumenical bodies will not rush the government to lift the ban on in-person church services.
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.
UK challenger bank Starling Bank raises €44.3 million to support small businesses
Today UK challenger bank Starling Bank has raised approximately €44.3 million in a funding round led by JTC and Merian Chrysalis Investment Company Limited. The investment follows an approximate €66.5 million investment in February 2020, bringing the total raised by Starling in 2020 to around €110 m
Tripura man’s online chess tournament goes global
The Lockdown online International Chess Tournament, which was launched by a chess enthusiast from Tripura, has gained popularity worldwide with 29 foreign countries participating in the contest.
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
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.
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...
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
French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
Struggling French carmaker Renault on Friday announced 15,000 job cuts worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro cost-cutting plan over three years. Renault said on Friday that nearly 4,600 jobs will be cut in France in addition to more than 10,000 in the rest of the world. The group's global
Wontumi wades into Mills’ death saga, calls Mahama a 'political killer'
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, has added his voice to those that are calling for a probe into the death of former President John Evans Atta Mills.
Lufthansa adds long-haul routes from Frankfurt and Munich
Newly announced destinations include Frankfurt to Cairo, Beijing, Shanghai and San Jose, and Munich to San Francisco, Delhi…
Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G UW is headed to Verizon
The name has been revealed through a regulatory filing.
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a new study.
Karnataka govt relaxes norms to claim relief package
The government relaxed norms to claim one-time relief for artisans, barbers, auto and taxi drivers here Thursday. The Cabinet decision was after complaints of inconvenience caused to the
Justin Theroux’s War With His Neighbor Continues – He Called 911 After Recording Him Allegedly Threatening His Wife
Actor Justin Theroux has been at war with his neighbor for three years now, TMZ reported. Justin is now claiming that he has a recording of his
Trump Action Aside, China Crop-Buying Goal Is Becoming Untenable
Trump Action Aside, China Crop-Buying Goal Is Becoming Untenable
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.
Florida governor asks court to stay felon voting ruling
Florida governor asks court to stay felon voting ruling
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...
Very high risk to host T20 World Cup: Cricket Australia
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 revenue loss because of that.
Seeking kindness after a 'Terrace House' tragedy
The death of 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura gives new impetus to discussions about cyberbullying.
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
Will distribute 25 lakh sanitary napkins: Mahila Congress
NEW DELHI: The Mahila Congress on Friday said it will distribute 25 lakh personal hygiene kits in Shramik Special trains ferrying migrants labourers to their native states as well as railway stations across the country.Each hygiene kit with a sanitar
How Kibra has fueled surge of Covid-19 cases as 147 more test positive
Spike in cases in Kibra and Langata linked to lack of social distancing and heavy use of public transport.
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
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.
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...
Next Steps in Regulating PFAS
In the U.S. EPA’s National PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Action Plan, published February 2019, the agency identified the water
Twitter conceals Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter said it was placing a 'public interest notice' on a Trump message about protests in Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police.
Boston Marathon cancelled for 1st time in 124-year history
BOSTON - Organizers cancelled the Boston Marathon on Thursday for the first time in its history, bowing to the social distancing requirements of the coronav
Google Just Gave Millions Of Users A Reason To Quit Chrome
Google engineers have revealed the Chrome browser has core weaknesses that will be difficult to fix...
Boris Johnson had little choice but to back Dominic Cummings
The controversy over Boris Johnson’s aide exposes the government’s basic design flaw
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
Google could pick up stake in Vodafone Idea
A report in the Financial Times says Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is looking to buy 5 per cent stake in Vodafone's India business.
Ranveer Singh just wore an EXPENSIVE blue cap at home and it costs more than our entire summer wardrobe
Well, considering the fact that the actor loves flaunting expensive brands, we tried to dig deeper into the cap he flaunted and this is what we found
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
NBN to get 250Mbps on entire HFC network by June 2021, only 7% can get 750Mbps | ZDNet
New wholesale pricing structure leaves cable users guessing.
Cops to hunt out authors of inflammatory letter
SHILLONG: Urban Affairs Minister Hamlet Dohling said that he has spoken to the police in the Special Branch to conduct an investigation into an inflammatory letter written by a couple of persons from outside the state who made indecent comments again
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.
Violent protests in Minneapolis over police killing of black man
Fires continued to burn and one person was dead in Minneapolis of angry protests over the police killing of an African American man while in custody.
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.
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
Protests Erupt Across The Country As Minneapolis Police Precinct Burns
President Trump threatened to send in the military and shoot protestors in Minneapolis, declaring, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
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.
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'
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...
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.
Outriders gets extended gameplay video, and won't have microtransactions
Classes, loot, World Tiers and more.
2020 British and Australian Grands Prix cancelled
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak and resulting calendar changes have obliged the cancellation of both events
No coverage for businesses impacted by COVID-19, says IAJ
Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) President Vernon James says whil...
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.
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.
Bucks GM expects NBA vote next week, games in Orlando
Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry says that, following the NBA Board of Governors call scheduled for tomorrow, he expects a vote "early next week"...
Life and death in lockdown: Pictures from around India
Restrictions confining people to their homes entered the 66 day on Friday as the number of coronavirus cases steadily increases.
Greece Will Welcome Tourists Back, But Not Americans
Visitors from nearly 30 countries can travel to Greece as early as June 15
The OnePlus and McLaren partnership is officially over
McLaren confirmed that its short but sweet collaboration with the phone maker has ended as originally planned.
George Floyd: President Trump Threatens To Send Military Against Protesters As Minneapolis Police Precinct Set Ablaze
The angry protesters continued the overnight protest for the third night setting fire on the Minneapolis third precinct as officers were forced to flee.
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.
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.
Coronavirus: Gov’t urged to roll out ICT programmes to address job losses
Youth Rise International, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) focused on poverty eradication through education and decent work has called on the Government to as a matter of urgency roll out a national ICT for Work programme for the youth.
Trump Says Will Revoke Hong Kong Special Status, Reviews China NYSE Listings
A new day for Hong Kong. The breakup begins now.
George Floyd Protest In New York Met With "Aggressive" Police Response, Multiple Arrests
Videos show protesters chanting "I Can't Breathe" — the final words of both Eric Garner and now Floyd, who died on Monday after a Minneapolis officer, pressed his knee into Floyd's neck
Why Goldman Sachs Is Running Downmarket To Embrace RIAs With Recent Acquisitions
Goldman Sachs continues to build its retail wealth management business, buying boutique custodian Folio Financial last week after the acquisition of United Capital last year
Baffert's horses in new doping cases
Two horses trained by US racing legend Bob Baffert have failed drug tests at a recent meeting in Arkansas. The two horses, including highly rated Kentucky Derby contender Charlatan, tested positive at the Oaklawn Park meeting on May 2. The meeting is a qualifying...
Henry Cavill Likely To Don Cape Again As Superman
Superman is set to return, with actor Henry Cavill in talks to revive his version of the iconic superhero.
$1.4m to help Queenstown workers who have lost jobs
The hard-hit Queenstown Lakes District has been given $1.4 million in Government funding to help redeploy workers who have lost their jobs because...
Formula E Race at Home Challenge Brooklyn Street Circuit track guide
The Brooklyn Street Circuit that plays host to the New York E-Prix will make its virtual debut in the Formula E Race at Home Challenge Esports competition this weekend
Poo trucks all night, then repairs all day, after sewage pipe bursts
Wellington.Scoop The council-owned Wellington Water company worked all day today to repair the sewage pipe that burst in Victoria Street in the CBD last night.
WACA left fuming after India Test snub
Perth: Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) chairman Tuck Waldron expressed his displeasure after the stadium in Perth was overlooked for hosting a Test against India later this year.The four Tests of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Tro
Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing
Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing
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.
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
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
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.
TikTok app needs to be regulated: Orissa HC
The Orissa High Court has said that the popular TikTok mobile app needs to be properly regulated as it often demonstrates a degrading culture and encourages pornography.
Nearly half of Apple retail stores now open globally
Apple has managed to reopen nearly 256 retail stores out of more than 500 worldwide, as it aims to safely restart operations.
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.
Urvashi Rautela predicts how flirting in 2020 will be
Actress and former beauty queen has predicted how flirting will be post lockdown in 2020. Urvashi took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself dancing on a song titled: "Party in the house". She is seen dressed in a red crop top and denims.
Protesters Take Over and Set Fire to Minneapolis Police Precinct Over George Floyd Death
Protestors reportedly took control of the Minneapolis Police Department's (MPD) 3rd Precinct late Thursday night in apparent retribution over the death of George Floyd earlier this week.
Coronavirus: Tebas wants 2020-21 to start on September 12 as LaLiga chief warns of €700m losses
LaLiga president Javier Tebas wants the 2020-21 season to start on September 12 and has warned clubs...
Chinese companies in India dither to join country’s fight against Coronavirus; Make negligible contributions for the sake of optics
The major Chinese companies including Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Huawei, Oneplus whose annual revenue is approximately INR 60710 crore, have just contributed INR 24 crore (0.04%) for India’s fight against coronavirus pandemic.
Home Guard killed, two others injured
SHILLONG: A home guard was killed and two others were injured when a vehicle, while avoiding checking by the police, rammed into a checkpoint in West Jaintia Hills on Wednesday night.West Jaintia Hills SP, Lakador Syiem said in a statement that aroun
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.
Here’s Why Kirk Cousins Of The Minnesota Vikings Is Ninth On The 2020 Forbes List Of World’s Highest-Paid Athletes
If you needed to win an NFL playoff game right now, how many quarterbacks would you take over Kirk Cousins, ninth on the 2020 Forbes list of the world’s high-paid athletes? This is crazy. Or is it?
MotoGP working to open season in July, likely in Spain
MotoGP organizers and the Spanish government say they are working to bring the racing series back in the summer. Spain was set to host four races before the season was put in jeopardy because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo: New York City Can Begin Reopening On June 8
New York's daily death toll declined to its lowest level yet.
CM KCR upbeat on achieving 165 TMC of additional water storage capacity
Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has said that the bold decision of taking up the multi stage Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme
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.
Ghanaian landlords threatening health workers with ejection over virus fears
Landlords at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District are threatening to eject health workers from their houses for fear of being infected with the deadly Coronavirus.
Rawlings wades into ‘murder’ of George Floyd
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has expressed disappointment in America and its citizens for what he describes as atrocities against black citizens in the United States.
Govt's 'Aatmanirbhar' plan hits a legal hurdle
Surat activist sends legal notice to CM and junior health minister claiming people are not getting loan as promised by the State government
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
Judge Asked to Halt Salmon Fishing in Alaska
(CN) — A Seattle judge should shut down a southeast Alaska Chinook salmon fishery on July 1, attorneys argued Thursday,
Coronavirus: Universities plan to limit student access to campuses
Third-level institutions preparing for hybrid online and in-person approach
Xiaomi Mi 10 5G gets virtual-reality hands-on experience as well
After providing customers a Mi 10 Youth VR experience, Xiaomi is now doing the same with the its flagship - Xiaomi Mi 10.
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
Trump Calls For Revoke Of Section 230 After Twitter Flags His Minneapolis Tweet For ‘Glorifying Violence’
Twitter flagged the tweet for glorifying violence after the President of the United States posted “when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” following a third night of violent protests over the death of George Floyd.
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.
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.
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 | 15,572 cases, 960 deaths in Gujarat
State briefs High Court about remedial measures taken to combat the pandemic
Supercross returns to racing this weekend in Utah
Supercross followed other sports around the world in shutting down during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Parktown Boys' High principal back at work as GDE wraps up Enock Mpianzi probe
Malcolm Williams was suspended by Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi in January as part of the process to investigate the tragic death of 13-year-old Enock Mpianzi at the beginning of the year.
'Make Europe Great Again' recovery fund to reverse euro's fortunes: BofA
'Make Europe Great Again' recovery fund to reverse euro's fortunes: BofA
Recent Hiring Data Shows Gaming And Esports Companies Not Immune To Economic Woes
Consumers are turning to gaming and esports companies for entertainment during difficult times. So how are these companies faring during the pandemic?
'We're a deeply divided society': inside the battle for Hong Kong
Australian-born, Hong Kong-based journalist Antony Dapiran says the protests have at their worst resembled medieval warfare.
Rights group seeks clarity on use of geofencing
HUMAN rights watchdog group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is seeking further clarity on the...
South China Sea: China Builds 'World's Largest' Search and Rescue Ship
China says it has neared completion in building a 450-foot-long search and rescue (SAR) ship, the "largest" in the world.
NPSC says parents taking advantage of COVID-19 helplines
CHIEF executive officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr,...
Parliament must shut down over coronavirus cases - Sam George
Amidst speculations that some Members and Staff of Parliament have tested positive for Covid-19, Mr Samuel Nartey George, MP for Ningo-Prampram, is calling for a two-week shut-down, and fumigation of Parliament.
Mahangu to yield surplus
LOCAL mahangu production is expected to yield a surplus of 23 metric tonnes this year while white maize will fall short of meeting local demand for the next six months (including May), by 5 961
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).
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.
Google launches Plus Codes for Maps
Google has announced its Plus Codes feature is now available in Google Maps for Android.
84 new cases take Indore COVID-19 tally to 3,344; 4 more die
With 84 more persons found infected with coronavirus in Indore district of Madhya Pradeh, the tally went up to 3,344 on Friday, while four patients succumbed to the disease, officials said. The fresh cases in Indore, one of the worst affected districts by the pandemic in the country, were reported
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.
Gal Gadot’s ‘Hedy Lamarr’ series moves to Apple TV Plus from Showtime
“Hedy Lamarr”, the eight-episode limited series starring Gal Gadot, has moved to Apple TV Plus from Showtime with a straight-to-series order.
O'Neills Shorts Feature In The Daily Mail's 'Fashion Finder' Thanks To You Know Who
After all the abuse we've gotten it turns out the men of Ireland have actually always been ahead of the curve when it comes to fashion. The world is finally starting t...
108 jobs on line in Tower proposal
Tower says it will aim to cut costs by $7.2 million per year which includes a proposal for 108 redundancies. The NZX-listed insurer announced the...
Coronavirus: Seville derby to relaunch LaLiga season on June 11
LaLiga will return with the derby between Sevilla and Real Betis on Thursday, June 11, it has been c...
BREAKING: FG to pay unemployed youths N20,000 to maintain public infrastructure
The Federal government has agreed to pay the sum of twenty thousand naira, (20,000), to unemployed youths, for three months, to maintain public and social infrastructures in the country, Minister of State for Labour and
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.
The history of the PC Gaming Show
Before 2020's PC Gaming Show on June 6, let's look back at how the show began and how it's grown since then.
Donald Trump says US will cut ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus
President Trump said China has 'total control' over the global organisation
Everton, Liverpool and the £330m Premier League problem
All 92 remaining games will be shown live when the Premier League returns behind closed doors
Ice Cube Posts Cartoon of Black Figure Stomping White Figure
Rapper and actor Ice Cube has posted a cartoon on Twitter showing a black figure stomping on a white figure in what appears to be the rapper's latest reaction to the death of George Floyd and the riots that have ensued.
Brian Flores Calls Out People With Loud Opinions on Colin Kaepernick, But Silent On George Floyd
Dolphins coach Brian Flores has become the first NFL coach to speak out publicly on the murder of George Floyd.…
Jason Orange's Take That exit explained as fans question why he's missing from reunion
Take That fans were delighted to see Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Robbie Williams reunite - but what happened to fifth member Jason Orange?
Statistics Canada says first-quarter GDP worst showing since 2009
OTTAWA - Canada's economy had its worst quarterly showing since 2009 through the first three months of 2020 owing to COVID-19, Statistics Canada said Friday
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
‘Ramy’ Season 2 Review: Ramy Youssef’s Excellent Hulu Series Outgrows Its Main Character
Ramy Youssef proves he's much more self-aware than his spiritually lost lead with an expansive, insightful, and inclusive sophomore season.
AP sources: NBA still lacks consensus on return-to-play plan
The NBA Board of Governors met without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should play whenever the season resumes.
Haryana on alert to tackle locust attack
Tractor-mounted sprayers are being activated and a response team has been constituted.
Love Island's Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott 'split' after three months apart
Love Island couple Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott have reportedly split after the coronvairus lockdown tore them apart
Senate won't sit again until June 16
The Senate is staying closed for two more weeks, not planning to sit again until June 16.
Ding dong... treat! Chicago area neighbors bring back prank with a positive twist
A new version of ding dong ditch, where you leave gifts for families, is bringing neighbors together in Elgin and South Elgin, Illinois.
Horse racing back on track as Moscow lockdown eases
Since mid-May, Russia's main race course has echoed to the shouts of jockeys and the pounding of hooves, while the stands remain empty.
George Floyd’s uncle denounces Minneapolis riots as response to killing
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -— The uncle of a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis said he will be attending a peaceful demonstration in Rapid City this weekend, but that he doesn’t
Students decry tuition hikes as COVID-19 pandemic increases financial strain
TORONTO - Some Canadian universities are raising tuition fees for the new school year much to the consternation of students, who argue their costs should be
Gogglebox fans fear it has been taken off air as Channel 4 shows 'best bits' episode
Not all Gogglebox fans realised the Channel 4 series had finished a week ago, before the latest episode on Friday
Roger Federer has become the world's highest paid athlete
Tennis legend Roger Federer has become the world's highest paid athlete for the first time in his...
Elon Musk vs. Bay Area officials: These emails show what happened behind the scenes in the Tesla factory fight
Emails detail what took place as Musk took public his fight with Bay Area officials and threatened first to reopen the factory without permission and then to...
Hillary Clinton Supporters Are A Bigger Threat To African Americans Than KKK, CNN Commentator Says
In the wake of the Thursday riots over the death of George Floyd, CNN commentator Van Jones expressed his belief that Hillary Clinton supporters are a more significant threat to African Americans ...
'Am I next?' Tennis star Gauff joins chorus of protest after Minneapolis death
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Teenage tennis phenomenon Coco Gauff released a video protesting killings of African-Americans in the United States on Friday, joining a chorus of outrage across the country that followed the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis.
France's Louvre Plans to Reopen on 6 July as Lockdown Eases
PARIS (Sputnik) - The Louvre, one of France's most famous museums, which closed on 13 March due to the coronavirus pandemic, is planning to reopen on 6 July, the museum...
Charter Communications' EBITDA Margin Should Continue To Expand In 2020
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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.
Nebraska DB Henry Gray Enters Transfer Portal Prior To First Season
Nebraska defensive back Henry Gray has entered the transfer portal without even appearing in a single game for the program.
Covid-19 lockdowns stimulate condom demand
Worldwide annual production of condoms is said to be approximately 25 billion. The world's largest manufacturer is Karex Berhad, which was founded in Malaysia in 1988. The condoms it produces are marketed under a variety of brand names in dozens of countries. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Karex temporarily halted…
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
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 ...
Liverpool buildings turning purple to remember George Floyd
The city's mayor made the statement after continued unrest in the United States
Atlanta Residents Protest in Honor of George Floyd, Set Police Car on Fire
Protests continue to engulf the streets of American cities as the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police serves as a rallying cry for longsta...
Supreme Court rejects challenge to limits on church services
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed...
YouTube may pass the next season of Cobra Kai on to another streaming service
According to a report yesterday from Deadline, the YouTube premium series Cobra Kai will be moving to a different streaming service for its third season.
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...
Transcripts of Michael Flynn’s calls with Russian ambassador released
The content of four phone calls and one voicemail between Flynn and Kislyak were released, documenting conversations during the Trump presidential transition, including about sanctions.
Trump speaks to George Floyd’s family, calls on DOJ to expedite probe
President Trump on Friday said he spoke with members of George Floyd’s family — and called on the Justice Department to expedite its investigation into his death. “Our nation’s
Judge Napolitano says officer charged in Floyd's death should be charged with second-degree murder
Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano reacted Friday to Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being charged with 3rd degree murder and manslaughter over the death of George Floyd as riots ravage the city and protests continue.
AfDB Allegations: Former presidents of African countries rally support for Adesina
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Puregold’s profit climbed 16.8% to P1.76b in Q1
Supermarket chain operator Puregold Price Club Inc. said Friday consolidated net income increased by 16.8 percent in the first quarter to P1.76 billion from P1.51 billion in the same period last year as the coronavirus pandemic boosted demand for essential goods.
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…
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court
OTTAWA — An unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
Are Samsung phones exploding AGAIN? Samsung user shares footage of his Galaxy A20e in pieces after it burst into flames just four years after the Note 7 handsets randomly combusted
Kenji Yanase shared a video of a charred Samsung Galaxy A20e claiming it began sparking 'like fireworks' and burst into flames. The event echoes similarities to the 2016 Note 7 fiasco.
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President, responds to allegations against him
President of African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, has responded the allegations levelled against him by whistleblowers.
Bill Belichick-Jets dynasty that wasn’t came down to ‘control’
In a weeklong series, The Post is looking at alternate realities in New York sports. We are examining “what if” scenarios for our teams, reversals of fortune that would have radically changed not
4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Delhi
Strong tremors were felt across Delhi as a 4.6 magnitude temblor shook the national capital region. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the earthquake was located 14 km
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 […]
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 ...
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
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 ...
Trump says he will revoke Hong Kong’s special trade status
In a rebuke to China and its encroachment on Hong Kong, Trump could dramatically change the relationship with the territory.
Exclusive: White House kept FDA in the dark on Russian ventilators for New York and New Jersey
(Reuters) - When U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to accept a shipment of ventilators from Russian President Vladimir Putin at the height of the coronavirus outbreak, the White House did not alert the FDA as it headed to New York and New Jersey, Reuters has learned.
The Universal Horror Revival Continues with ‘Wolfman’ Starring Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling is ready to bark at the moon in Universal's Wolfman reboot.
No logic in US cutting ties with WHO, British expert says
President Trump said Chinese officials had ‘ignored’ their reporting obligations to the WHO.
Schumer slams Trump's Rose Garden briefing on China as 'pathetic'
Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.) ripped President Trump’s Rose Garden briefing Friday as “pathetic” after the president only discussed U.S.
Dramatic photos show fire tearing through 200 tonnes of paper at industrial estate in Wigan
The smouldering paper sent smoke billowing into the air
LG Velvet Europe release set for June 2020 with the US to follow closely behind
The LG Velvet Europe release is imminent with the US to follow close behind if reports are to be believed.
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.
U.S. cuts WHO ties over virus; takes action over Hong Kong
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong’s special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese graduate students suspected of conducting research on behalf of their government — escalating tensions with China that have surged during the coronavirus pandemic. Trump…
William Hill cashes Golden Knights division title tickets
The book has graded all division leaders (Vegas, St. Louis, Boston, Washington) as winners and refunded wagers on the runners-up (Edmonton, Colorado, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia).
Seattle protesters break windows, clash with police in rallies sparked by death of George Floyd
The group gathered in downtown Seattle to protest the death of George Floyd during a confrontation with Minneapolis police on Monday.
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court
OTTAWA - An unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the Supreme C
Walmart Telling Photo Lab Employees NOT to Ask for Proof of Copyright
Walmart’s Photo Centers might not seem like a major avenue for copyright infringement or photo theft. But PetaPixel has been made aware of an alleged policy change that makes it far easier for bad actors to use and print professional photos without permission.
Daniel Jones’ rookie season made a big impression on Chris Simms
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms is apparently a big fan of Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. The bottom 10 pass-throwers on Simms’ annual Top-40 quarterback rankings does not include Jones —
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.
Facebook Launches Venue As Live-Streaming Meets Post-Pandemic World
Facebook is introducing the world to Venue, an app designed to offer at-home users a digital second-screen experience at live events.
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 ...
Hearts chief Ann Budge needs to forget about re-organising the Premiership and move on, says Kris Boyd
FOR a very successful businesswoman, Ann Budge isn’t half a lousy judge of character. Having made millions from doing deals, you would think she’d have the savvy to sense when she’s being led up th…
People urged to keep track of who they meet over bank holiday weekend
The information will help with contact tracing if a Covid-19 infection is later detected, officials said.
Love Island's Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott 'split' after three months apart
Love Island couple Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott have reportedly split after the coronvairus lockdown tore them apart
NBA targets July 31 restart: report
(Reuters) - NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has informed the league’s Board of Governors that he hopes to restart the season on July 31, the Athletic reported on Friday.
J.League to resume on July 4
The J.League first division will resume games on July 4 following a roughly four-month stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Japanese soccer establishment said Friday. The second division will restart on June 27, while J3 will also kick off its season the same day, the J.League said. As a…
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…
Need to scale down domestic flights to contain Covid-19: Punjab health minister
Presiding over the review meeting of health department, Sidhu said that most of cases reported in Punjab are having the travelling history from other states and countries so as to prevent the community spread level, there is need to put focus on passengers especially coming from high risk states and countries.
'Never Have I Ever' brings rare voice, and a newcomer, to TV
LOS ANGELES - When Mindy Kaling was growing up in the Boston area, few classmates looked like her, and her television choices ranged from angsty white teena
Tesla Ready For Import/Export, Taking The BEV Beyond Transport
Report that Tesla has (almost) implemented the ability for two-way electricity flows in their BEVs with hardware already largely implemented in the Model 3. Tes
Tennis: Roger Federer ranked by Forbes as sports' top earner
Roger Federer is the first tennis player to top the list.
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.
Lilbits 5-29-2020: Amazon Echo Look stops looking this summer, editing audio in the cloud, and more
Another day, another “smart” gadget that’s about to become dumb. This time it’s Amazon’s Echo Look, an Alexa-enabled device that the company positioned as a “sty…
Jan-March expansion at 40 quarter low of 3.1%, 2019-20 GDP growth at 11-year low of 4.2%
India Business News: The country’s economic growth in the January-March quarter of 2019-20 expanded at its slowest pace in 40 quarters at 3.1%, dragged down by the manufac
Forbes drops Kylie Jenner from billionaires list
Kylie Jenner isn't a billionaire after all, Forbes as it accused the reality TV star's family of "inflating the value of her cosmetics".
9to5Rewards: Still time to win the 2020 iPhone SE from Incipio
Readers still have time to win the 2020 iPhone SE from 9to5Rewards. Head below to enter the giveaway and check out one of the best new cases for iPhone SE...
YouTube reportedly trying to sell Cobra Kai Season 3
It looks like YouTube is going to sell Cobra Kai to some other streaming service or TV network.
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...
Oscar Wilde celebrated in new series at Quinnipiac's Great Hunger Institute
Oscar Wilde's life and legacy will be celebrated during a six-part online series presented by Ireland's Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University.
Trump says US is to cut ties with WHO
President Donald Trump says he was breaking off US ties with the World Health Organisation.
Rockstar rolls back Grand Theft Auto 4 update that appeared to be corrupting saves
The update, released yesterday, restored missing music, but also kept save files from loading properly.
Rajasthan rolls out job plan for migrant workers
Family food survey launched to ensure food security
Puffy 'cotton ball' clouds are a rocket launch's most common nightmare. Here's why they delayed SpaceX's historic flight.
SpaceX and NASA delayed their historic astronaut launch on Wednesday after puffy clouds rolled in. They're the biggest threats to a rocket launch.
The Fort Detrick horror: a closer look at the US’ largest biochemical weapons research center
The Trump administration seems to turn a blind eye to growing international appeals for an investigation into an infectious disease research lab under the US Army, which once again shows its irresponsibility and arrogance on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, observers said.
Garrett Motion: Significant Upside Potential But Fragile Financial Situation
Garrett Motion has a solid business with a dominant share of the market. However, the company is in a fragile financial situation with large maturities in 2025
JOHN HUMPHRYS: End these degrees of greed. As even the richest universities plead for Covid cash, it's an outrage many offer only debt and disappointment in return
JOHN HUMPHRYS: What they so often deliver is debt and disappointment. Something has gone horribly wrong in the past couple of decades and it's time to put it right.
NBA targets late July date for season return: report
The NBA has a tentative location for when the season returns, and a report Friday indicated the league now has a target return date, as well.
Amazon Echo Look discontinued: Turns out having a camera watch you dress was too creepy after all
Way back in 2017 Amazon introduced a new experimental product, the Amazon Echo Look. Designed to bolster Amazon’s clothing business, the camera was intended to give you fashion advice by recording what you were wearing each day, rating its attractiveness using AI and also real human fashion experts, and suggesting purchases which could enhance your […]
No logic in US cutting ties with WHO, British expert says
President Trump said Chinese officials had ‘ignored’ their reporting obligations to the WHO.
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...
Basketball: NBA sets July 31 as target return date for season
Games will likely take place at Disney World in Florida.
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
Sohail F Rahman, wife fly to London by chartered plane amid pandemic
Sohail F Rahman, the chairman of one of Bangladesh’s leading conglomerates Beximco Group, has left Dhaka for London on a chartered plane as normal flight operations are suspended due to the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus makes snooker even tougher for Norway's number one Kurt Maflin
The unique path is tough to tread
Bob Kulick: 5 Things To Know About Legendary KISS Guitarist Dead At 70
Learn more about Bob Kulick, the legendary KISS guitarist who passed away.
Biden urged to pick black VP, not Klobuchar as Minneapolis killing stokes racial tensions
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is facing fresh calls to choose a black woman as his running mate amid rising racial tensions after this week's videotaped death of an unarmed black man as a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck. Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee to take…
Al Sharpton says destruction of 'black-owned stores' in Minneapolis is 'reckless'
Reverend Al Sharpton condemned the destruction that took place in Minneapolis this week, particularly the black-owned businesses that were vandalized by the carnage following the death of George Floyd.
‘The Young and the Restless’ Weekly Preview Video: Jack Vows To Carry On John’s Legacy
The Young and the Restless weekly preview video teases a week filled with the Abbott family, showing off all that it has meant to Genoa City over the years. With epic weddings, amazing takeovers, and ...
Bearded dragon found in supermarket car park
Shoppers were surprised to see the lizard after it stationed itself outside a Lidl store in Cardiff
Please stop killing bumble bees: They’re not ‘murder hornets’
Beekeepers say residents are mistaking bees and wasps for Asian giant hornets.
New Zealand Cricket set to cut jobs amid coronavirus pandemic
New Zealand Cricket looks set to cut it's workforce by 10-15 percent as it forecasts significant cuts to revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gogglebox fans fear it has been taken off air as Channel 4 shows 'best bits' episode
Not all Gogglebox fans realised the Channel 4 series had finished a week ago, before the latest episode on Friday
Here's what Facebook employees are saying about Zuckerberg's decision not to remove Trump's threats of violence
“If we fail the test case here, history will not judge us kindly.” Leaked internal Facebook posts reveal that Facebook employees are horrified that Mark Zuckerberg and C-suite executives refuse to …
India will set an example in economic revival, says PM Modi
PM acknowledged that some have undergone “tremendous” suffering, referring to workers.
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…
Scammers pose as deputies from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office
A local Sheriff’s Department is warning about an increase in elaborate phone scams designed to rip you off by getting your personal and confidential information.
'It is dire:' Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
The British Columbia government has permitted logging on more than 900 square kilometres of land despite its being listed as critical caribou habitat, says newly released research.
New Waterways Route To Connect Tripura With Bangladesh: Biplab Kumar Deb
Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Friday said a new inland waterways protocol route on the Gomati river would connect Tripura with Daudkandi in Bangladesh and ships would start ferrying goods within three months.
Istanbul hopes to host 'historic' Champions League final despite uncertainty
15 years after the "Miracle of Istanbul" that cemented Steven Gerrard's legendary status, they were supposed to host its second Champions League final.
Wike to residents: lockdown will return if... - The Nation Nigeria
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said his administration would reintroduce the lockdown strategy of fighting the Coronavirus...
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 ...
Student loan borrowers say the government is unfairly taking their tax refunds — here’s what they are doing about it
Other borrowers say their paychecks are being garnished during the coronavirus outbreak, even though the CARES Act was supposed to prohibit the practice.
National Conference Rejects Centre's Delimitation Commission For J&K
The National Conference (NC) on Friday rejected the Delimitation Commission announced by the Centre recently for Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the party's three members of Parliament will not participate in it.
Former Chicago Bears Star DB Has Died
Former Chicago Bears defensive back Roosevelt Taylor passed away this week, the team confirmed in a statement.
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
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
States might turn to legalized gambling with budgets rocked by coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the US as states deal with huge budget deficits and look for new tax revenue wherever they can
Pandemic, monsoon ban, Vasai fishermen stare at a bleak year
Post the nationwide lockdown on March 24, all fishing activities had been shut down. In April, however, fishing was allowed by the central government.
Trump on Minneapolis unrest: 'Looters should not be allowed to drown out voices of so many peaceful protesters'
President Trump weighed in on the unrest in Minnesota following the death of George Floyd, saying Friday that “the looters should not be allowed to drown out the voices of so many peaceful protesters.”
Students upset as some Canadian universities hike tuition fees
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.
Mumbai court rejects bail to Sudha Bharadwaj arrested in Elgar Parishad case
In her interim bail plea filed on medical grounds, Bharadwaj had said that she is at a high risk of contracting the virus in prison and in her present medical condition, it would be 'life-threatening'.
The Globe’s stars and dogs for the week
A humorous look at the companies that caught our eye, for better or worse, this week
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.
Ex-con racks up 19 arrests during crime spree thanks to loose bail laws
A 55-year-old felon has used loose bail laws to terrorize Big Apple residents with a three borough crime-spree in which he was arrested 19 times and repeatedly released, The Post has learned. Frank
Western Digital gets sued for sneaking SMR disks into its NAS channel
WD clearly underestimated the consumer outrage they'd face over SMR disks.
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response
President Donald Trump has said the US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation.
Human traffickers kill 26 Bangladeshis in Libya
DHAKA: Bangladeshi authorities are struggling to recover the bodies of 26 nationals after they were killed in a gunfight by human traffickers in Libya on Thursday. A group of 42 migrants, including 38 Bangladeshis, was held captive by traffickers in Mizdah, around 180 kilometers from the capital Tripoli, the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya said, quoting one of the survivors.
OnePlus 6/6T get May security patch with the latest OxygenOS update
OnePlus is rolling out a new update for OnePlus 6 and 6T users. The new update brings improvements and bug fixes to OxygenOS as well as bumps the OS to v10.3.4.
Rangers boss Gerrard can shatter Celtic’s 10 in a Row dream, says ex-England boss Eriksson
SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON has backed Steven Gerrard to shatter Celtic’s dreams of winning ten in a row. The Swede knows his former England captain will be under serious pressure next season after failing…
Ben Bruce, Zlantan, Omojuwa, others on Ogoloma’s New Generation Africa platform
New Generation Africa is a new youth friendly media platform that is dedicated to youth-oriented conversations and activities.
Roger Federer tops Cristiano Ronaldo in list of 10 highest sportsmen in the world
Swish professional Roger Federer has become the first tennis star to top Forbes' list of the world's highest paid male athletes beating the likes of Cristiano.
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
Two policemen held as teenager dies from stray bullet injuries
Two policemen attached to Bariga Division, Lagos, have been detained after a 17-year-old girl hit by stray bullet on Tuesday night died in the hospital...
Ethereum Posts Breakout Rally as Analysts Set Upside Targets at $290
Ethereum could be positioned to see even further gains in the near-term, as this latest movement has provided its market structure with a serious boost.
One More COVID-19 Death In Kerala; 62 New Cases Reported
A health worker, two cabin crew of Air India Express and two prisoners were among the 62 who tested positive in Kerala on Friday, taking the total tally of infections in the state to 1,150.
Officers fire rubber bullets at journalists in Kentucky amid protests
Protests became violent for the second straight night in Louisville.
GOP lawmakers call for Illinois Department of Employment Security audit
Four Republican House members are requesting an audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security after repeated complaints from people seeking unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ronan Keating's other children haven't met newborn sister Coco amid lockdown
His other children live in Ireland.
Ianis Hagi opens up on famous father as Rangers star points to Johan Cruyff influence
The youngster has big shoes to fill but still has some advice for Hagi Sr.
Srikakulam: Temples witness big dip in offerings amid lockdown
Covid-19 has its impact even on God as most of the noted temples lost their sheen in the wake of lockdown imposed for the last 70 days.
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 ...
Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Lockdown Economy Needs Support From PSBs, Says Union Bank Chief
The country’s economy, which has been hit by the COVID-19 outbreak, needs support from the public sector banks (PSBs) to … Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Lockdown Economy Needs Support From PSBs, Says Union Bank Chief Read More »
Covid 19: Star hotels to add 2,000 beds for viral fight
India News: With the number of coronavirus cases on a surge, Delhi government on Friday decided to take over five starred hotels for conversion into temporary hos
Graham announces hearing on police use of force after George Floyd killing
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Friday his panel will hold a hearing on police use of force after the killing of George Floyd in police custody
NCAA Makes Decision On Former 5-Star RB’s Eligibility For 2020 Season
After two seasons at Miami, former five-star running back Lorenzo Lingard Jr. decided to take his talents to Gainesville and join the Florida Gators.
Kurnool: 3 security guards sacked as Covid-19 patient attempts to flee
Following the missing of Covid-19 patient from the Kurnool Government General hospital, the hospital authorities have suspended three security guards.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid created massive magma chamber that lasted millions of years, study shows
The asteroid that slammed into Earth some 66 million years ago and wiped out the dinosaurs also produced a gigantic pool of magma many times larger than the crater at the center of Yellowstone National Park, new research reveals.
Curfew Imposed In Minneapolis After Violent Protests Over Black Man's Death
The mayor of Minneapolis declared a strict curfew for the US city on Friday after three nights of violent protests over the death of an unarmed African American man in police custody.
A new TikTok clone hit the top of the App Store by paying users to watch videos
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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 of shared communion cups. A federal health official on Friday said the Centers for Disease Control and
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.
Chinese call Minneapolis ‘a beautiful sight’
As the protest in the US state of Minnesota resembled Hong Kong riots last year in protesting means and police' response, Chinese netizens who referred it as
Coronavirus: NBA 'planning to restart season on July 31'
The return of the NBA could come on July 31, with reports suggesting that is the date commissioner Adam Silver has put forward.
Here’s how an unknown TikTok clone topped the App Store charts
Been on the App Store over the past few days? You might have noticed a curious new free iPhone app in the number one spot called Zynn. As it turns out it’s a TikTok clone that’s going after users of the popular app in the US. So how did it just beat out the massively […]
Protesters flood NYC to rally against death of George Floyd
Hundreds of protesters flooded Manhattan’s Foley Square on Friday afternoon as the outrage over the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minnesota extended to the Big Apple for a second day. At
Billionaire Premji Hires Wipro CEO From His Rival Capgemini Thierry Delaporte New CEO
Thierry Delaporte will take over effective July 6, replacing Abidali Z Neemuchwala. Wipro named Thierry Delaporte chief executive officer, recruiting … Billionaire Premji Hires Wipro CEO From His Rival Capgemini Thierry Delaporte New CEO Read More »
Breezy tradewinds and windward showers to grace weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Breezy tradewinds with mainly windward showers are expected for Hawaii this weekend, according to forecasters.
Drakeo The Ruler Returns With New Singles “GTA VI” & “Backflip Or Sumn” Recorded From Prison
His next full-length project 'Thank You For Using GTL' drops June 5.
Ben Bruce, Zlatan, Omojuwa, others on Ogoloma’s New Generation Africa platform
New Generation Africa is a new youth friendly media platform that is dedicated to youth-oriented conversations and activities.
More stimulus package for MSMEs coming, says FG
The Federal Government will soon roll out additional stimulus packages for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country....
COVID-19: CAN writes El-Rufa'i to reopen churches
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has written Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufa'i to consider reopening of worship places
Terrific People: Trump Speaks To Family Of Black Man Killed After Arrest
US President Donald Trump said Friday he had talked with the family of George Floyd, the African American man who died while a policeman kneeled on his neck during an arrest, sparking riots.
Universal Orlando plans to reopen resort hotels on June 2
ORLANDO, Fla. - Universal Orlando plans to reopen its hotels to guests on June 2, more than two months after they were closed to help prevent the spread of
Conmen create fake FB account of senior IPS officer
Followers lured with attractive investment plan
Mackenzie Tour cancels 2020 season because of COVID-19 restrictions
It had to end its 2020 season before it even began because of border restrictions, mandatory quarantines for those entering Canada and gathering restrictions in all provinces
Every day ke payday for Daily Lotto players
The jackpot prize in the Daily Lotto draw rolled down to the next level with 41 players winning R1 564 by matching four numbers.
Texas friendly fire tragedy kills deputy on morning of his kid’s graduation
A sheriff’s deputy accidently shot and killed a constable’s office deputy early Friday as the two investigated a report of suspicious activity at a vacant house a half-hour southeast of
‘Cut cigarette taxes to pre-GST levels’
This will help to bring market share of smuggled foreign brands: FAIFA
Baldur's Gate 3 news to come throughout June
The Guerilla Collective Showcase will be home to new information on the upcoming RPG.
Flynn urged Russian diplomat to have 'reciprocal' response to Obama sanctions, new transcripts show
Michael Flynn urged a top Russian diplomat in late 2016 to make a "reciprocal" response to the Obama administration's sanctions on the Kremlin for its interference in the recently completed
Tokyo Skytree to reopen June 1 after 3-month closure
The operator of Tokyo Skytree, a popular tourist destination in the Japanese capital, said Friday it will reopen the landmark tower on Monday after a three-month closure due to the spread of coronavirus infections. Tobu Tower Skytree Co said the 634-meter tower will reopen for shortened business hours from 9…
Netflix acquires Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre
Netflix completed its purchase of Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre on Friday, helping to confirm the streaming giant's newfound central position in the movie industry. The Los Angeles theater built in 1922 claims to have hosted Hollywood's first ever movie premiere -- "Robin Hood" -- and will be used by Netflix…
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.
Zynn is a TikTok clone that climbed the App Store ranks by paying users to watch videos
Zynn is a TikTok clone from a major competitor out of China, which pays users to watch videos, and has climbed in popularity in the App Store.
Quarantined migrants transform face of schools in Bihar
Returning migrant workers have transformed the face of many government schools in Bihar which once appeared abandoned, ignored and ugly.
The Channing Tatum ‘Gambit’ Movie Was Supposed to Feature X-Men Villain Mister Sinister
Simon Kinberg revealed that the long-dead Channing Tatum Gambit movie villain would have been Mister Sinister, which was even teased in X-Men: Apocalypse.
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.
Berlin to Reopen Pubs, Fitness Studios, Fair Grounds on Tuesday
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Berlin pubs, fitness studios and other sports clubs, as well as convention centers and fairgrounds, are next in line for reopening on 2 June, the...
Jets Blasted To 80% The Speed Of Light From A Black Hole Caught On Film
Jets blasted outwards from a stellar-mass black hole at 80 percent the speed of light have been caught on film by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. MAXI J1
Epstein estate, victims reach agreement on compensation fund
A fund to compensate victims of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse may begin making payouts soon, after the deceased financier's estate, his accusers and the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands resolved their differences over the process. The accord came 9-1/2 months after Epstein killed
Gameplay teaser trailer released for Baldur’s Gate 3, more info and gameplay footage coming in June
Larian Studios has released a gameplay teaser trailer for Baldur's Gate 3.
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. The messaging platform has a range of "enforcement" options for dealing with content in violation of its policies, each of…
Stock Market Wrap-Up: Yes, This Retail Stock Really Did Hit a Record High Friday
The overall market was mixed to finish the week, but even a hard-hit industry had a big winner.
Anthony James, 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Unforgiven' Actor, Dies at 77
Anthfoony James, the lanky, onscreen bad guy in Oscar-nominated films including "In the Heat of the Night" and "Unforgiven," died of cancer
Army Withdraws Nomination for Officer Involved in Deadly Niger Ambush
The decision comes amid criticism that the American military is harsher in dispensing punishment to African-American officers than to their white counterparts.
Shaw seeks exemption from having to provide new one gigabit internet service to wholesalers
Shaw argues that its phone-company competitors are not subject to the same requirements as cable companies, which creates 'regulatory asymmetry’
India's Foreign Ministry asks some officials to quarantine after two positive for virus
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - At least two people working at India’s Foreign Affairs Ministry have tested positive for COVID-19, and the government has asked several officials to self quarantine as a precaution, according to a source and internal e-mails seen by Reuters.
'Horrible Situation': Trump Says Minneapolis Looters Should Not Drown Out Peaceful Protesters
During opening remarks at a roundtable discussion on Friday, US President Donald Trump called the situation in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, "horrible" and...
Drew McIntyre offers advice to recently released WWE Superstars
McIntyre was, himself, fired before returning to the company and becoming WWE Champion.
Roger Federer is the world’s highest-paid athlete: Forbes
Roger Federer is back on top. Despite inching closer and closer to retirement, the 38-year-old, 20-time Grand Slam champion — currently ranked fourth in the ATP — topped Forbes magazine’s
Antibody testing continues in Burke County
The Psalms/Solid Rock Medicine group administered the tests for the second week in a row.
Bombay HC seeks Centre, state response to plea on sanitary napkins
A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice K K Tated was hearing through videoconference pleas filed by law students Nikita Gore and Vaishnavi Gholave through advocate Vinod Sangvikar,
NBA To ‘Make Sure’ Zion Williamson Involved in Playoff Plan, Per NBA Insider
(Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) The NBA is reportedly working to
Opioid overdoses on the rise in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada’s opioid-related deaths have been rising since the coronavirus pandemic began, the country’s chief public health officer said on Friday.
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.
8 Celebrity Kids With Super Expensive Wardrobes: North West, Stormi Webster & More
From Stormi's exclusive Nike sneakers, to Penelope Disick's designer trench coats, these celebrity mini-me's have expensive taste!
2021 Buick Envision Breaks Cover With Striking New Design
With the Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal discontinued, Buick is now focusing exclusively on the lucrative cr...
Agriculture's contribution to Nigeria's economy in Q1 'highest in two years' - NBS
The contribution of Nigeria’s agricultural sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2020 was the sector's highest first-quarter
Govt says testing lab not possible in each district, Bombay HC expresses ‘displeasure’
On May 26, the high court had sought to know from the state government whether Covid-19 testing facilities are available in each district of Maharashtra, including Ratnagiri, and inquired if mobile clinics can be started across the state.
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 ...
CDC says its testing fail didn’t hurt US response. Experts disagree
Experts say better public health infrastructure, more testing would have helped.
Anantapur: Minister M Sankara Narayana says government resolved to strengthen MSMEs
BC Welfare Minister M Sankara Narayana stated that the state government is planning to further strengthen the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) by releasing all the backlog due payments to...
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.
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 ...
Simon Cowell shocked by body-contorting dance on America's Got Talent
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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 ...
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
Gameplay teaser trailer released for Baldur’s Gate 3, more info and gameplay footage coming in June
Larian Studios has released a gameplay teaser trailer for Baldur's Gate 3.
Man City winger Riyad Mahrez makes confident Champions League claim
Manchester City will take an advantage into their Champions League clash with Real Madrid if and when the competition returns
CNN crew held
The episode came after a tumultuous night marked by unrest in Minnesota
Biden Underperforming with Black Voters Compared to Obama, Clinton
Former Vice President Joe Biden is underperforming among black voters compared to recent Democrat nominees, according to new data.
Jason Orange's Take That exit explained as fans question why he's missing from reunion
Take That fans were delighted to see Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Robbie Williams reunite - but what happened to fifth member Jason Orange?
Want a mask with your Big Mac? Alberta handing out masks at drive-thrus
EDMONTON - Alberta is planning to distribute 20 million non-medical masks for free at hundreds of drive-thru fast-food restaurants.Health Minister Tyler Sha
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.
2 Mumbai schools to house Byculla, Arthur Road jail inmates
Earlier, the state home department had issued notification authorising district collectors to take provisional possession of government-owned or private buildings to designate them as temporary prisons to isolate inmates during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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
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 ...
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.
Pedestrian plaza at Pondy Bazaar opens up sans the bustle
Shopkeepers ready with precautions but customers few and far between
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
Canada 'needs' airline industry, is monitoring day by day: minister
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is closely monitoring the slumping airline industry and extended a ban on large cruise ships to Oct. 31 to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said on Friday.
Trump says he spoke to George Floyd's family
President Trump said Friday afternoon that he spoke to the family of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died during a police arrest in Minneapolis earlier this week.
Special Feature: Top five Bollywood soundtracks to look out for in 2020
As the world has been a full lockdown for sorts, it seems this is the longest absence of new Bollywood music that has ever been! While shoots still can’t happen, music composers with studios in their homes must be working in overdrive coming up with new melodies, compositions and recording new material. But with things […]
Peter Crouch reveals option for Liverpool exit that Reina endorsed
Peter Crouch had a number of interesting possibilities to depart Liverpool
Spain reports two new COVID-19 deaths, total at 27,121
Spain’s Health Ministry said recorded deaths from the coronavirus outbreak reached 27,121 on Friday, increasing by two in the last 24 hours.
Japan revises law to make more part-timers join pension program
Japan revised a law Friday to make more part-time, and other nonregular workers join the employee pension program as well as allow eligible recipients to choose to start receiving benefits from the age of 75. Currently, part-time workers join the program only when they work 20 hours or more a…
Man ‘stoned to death’ on grounds of historic UK castle
A man was “stoned to death” as he walked on the grounds of a historic castle in the UK this week, according to new reports. Local authorities were looking into reports of a “disturbance” on
Saudi Arabia moved US$40 billion in reserves to sovereign fund
The move comes as the world’s largest crude exporter faces exceptional fiscal pressure from a crash in global oil markets.
WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19
Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies. While the push by mostly developing nations, called the…
In tell-all documentary, doped-fuelled cycling champ Lance Armstrong does not look sorry
He was the 21st century’s first and possibly still-greatest cancelled celebrity
'Never Have I Ever' brings rare voice, and a newcomer, to TV
LOS ANGELES — When Mindy Kaling was growing up in the Boston area, few classmates looked like her, and her television choices ranged from angsty white teenagers to funny white teenagers.
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.
Sonya Deville vs. Lacey Evans, New Day segment added to SmackDown
Tonight's edition of SmackDown is shaping up to be a show for the ages!
Chamisa MDC Fuming As High Court Dismisses Application Seeking Order to Block Khupe Group from Recalling Lawmakers
Reacting to the court ruling, MDC-A presidential spokesperson Dr. Nkululeko Sibanda, described the dismissal of the case as a “Zanu PF attempt to destroy the MDC Alliance
ABC News: 'No Major' Coronavirus Spike in 21 States that Lifted Lockdown
There was no significant increase in coronavirus hospitalizations, fatalities, and people testing positive in states that eased lockdown.
Universal Bringing ‘The Wolfman’ Back to Life With Ryan Gosling Attached to Star
Universal is prepping a new take on another classic monster, Variety reports tonight, with Ryan Gosling attached to star in Wolfman, with the hunt for a director currently underway. The title character had most recently been brought back to the screen in 2010’s The Wolfman, with Benicio Del Toro in the role. That movie was […]
Coronavirus impact: Govt needs to act before COVID-19 slaughters the Rs 1 lakh crore Indian poultry industry
Poultry industry supports over 25 million farmers and employs over five million directly and indirectly in allied fields
Man will avoid jail if he drinks beer, not spirits
A 57-year-old man who put his wife in fear during a drunken incident will avoid a prison sentence — if he restricts his drinking to beer and stays clear of spirits.
India’s key growth engine grinds to halt in sign of slump
India Business News: From call centers to hotels to airlines, India’s key services industries have come to a standstill during the coronavirus outbreak, dragging the econo
George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station afire
Protesters could be seen setting fire to a Minneapolis Police Department jacket and cheering.
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
Manchester United youngster can learn from Cameron Borthwick-Jackson mistake
Man Utd have high hopes for young left-back Brandon Williams just as they did for Cameron Borthwick-Jackson
Khloe Kardashian hits out at allegations she flouted social distancing rules
Khloe Kardashian has slammed accusations she flouted the social distancing rules after the Kardashian/Jenner clan recently reunited.
Planned Tasley garden village could include doctors' surgery
A proposed garden village development near Bridgnorth could contain a small doctors' surgery.
Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death
LOS ANGELES — Murder.Brutality. Reprehensible.Indefensible. Police nationwide, in unequivocal and unprecedented language, have condemned the actions of Minneapolis police in the custody death of a handcuffed black man who cried for help as an officer knelt on his neck, pinning him to the pavement for at least eight minutes.
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 ...
RIP COAG: The national cabinet gets its chance
National cabinet has proven its value when COAG was past its prime.
Top League welcomes influx of talent from northern hemisphere
Japanese rugby will be as diverse as ever following strong efforts by local clubs to sign top-tier international players.
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.
Biden's head-turning comments on Asians resurface amid former VP's attacks on Trump 'xenophobia'
Republicans are highlighting Joe Biden's past head-turning comments concerning Asian Americans after the former vice president co-authored an op-ed this week accusing President Trump of "needlessly" and "cruelly" scapegoating foreigners during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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 said on Friday, a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.
Appeal from Ministry of Railways to passengers
Indian Railways has been running Shramik special Trains on a daily basis throughout the country to ensure that migrants can travel back to their homes.
Deep Trouble: Russia Finally Moves To Raise Radioactive Debris From Arctic Waters
Nearly 17,000 items of radioactive debris are scattered throughout the Barents and Kara seas, dumped there over decades, mainly by the Soviet Navy. Now the Russian government has taken a major step forward toward cleaning up some of the most dangerous debris.
Cambuslang seal return of keeper Stewart as he's reunited with boss Campbell
The shot-stopper is one of three new signings for The Lang in recent weeks
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
Man jailed for seven years for sexually penetrating best mate's daughter, aged 10
A 32-year-old man has been jailed for seven years and placed on the sex offender's register for life for sexually penetrating his best mate's 10-year-old daug...
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,
Covid-19: Very high risk of T20 WC being postponed, says Cricket Australia
ICC has deferred a decision on the event till June 10, saying it wants to continue exploring contingency plans for some more time
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.
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.
7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
Police say none of the shots came from police.
Nearly 50% of people don't know they need to isolate with less common Covid-19 symptoms
The ESRI study suggested that there was a significant gap in people’s knowledge of when to isolate.
EU extends sanctions against Syrian regime
The EU Council on Thursday extended restrictive measures against the Syrian regime. "The EU remains committed to using every tool at its disposal to push for a political solution to the conflict that would benefit all Syrians and put an end to the ongoing...
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 ...
China's post-Covid 19 'techno-nationalist' industrial policy
While Covid-19 brings China one step closer to technology-perfected authoritarianism through improvised health apps and real-time surveillance, Europe is busy looking inward.
No risk of India losing out on hosting World T20 in 2021, assures Arun Dhumal
BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal, in the wake of the recent war of words between the ICC and BCCI, has assured that the country is not at risk of losing on potentially hosting the WT20 in 2021. Earlier, the BCCI had failed to provide a tax exemption letter from the Indian Government to the ICC.
RIP COAG: The national cabinet gets its chance
National cabinet has proven its value when COAG was past its prime.
Lupin Q4 results: Net profit rises 35% to Rs 390 crore
Consolidated income from operations of the company stood at Rs 3,791 crore for the quarter under consideration as against Rs 3,807.02 crore for the same period year ago.
US charges dozens of North Koreans in $2.5B sanctions-busting scheme
The Justice Department has accused a network of North Korean and Chinese citizens of secretly advancing North Korea’s nuclear weapons program by channeling at least $2.5 billion in illicit payments
Seplat targets more acquisitions as shareholders get $59m dividends
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc remains a resilient business with strong balance sheet to acquire more oil and gas assets and ensure sustainable...
Video: BMW X6 M Competition shows incredible Dragy numbers
BMW X6 M Competition compares against some of its stiffest competition out there: the Lamborghini Urus and the Jeep Trackhawk.
Rupee rises 11 paise to 75.65 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee opened at 75.71 at the interbank forex market and then gained further to 75.65, up 11 paise over its last close.
Bobrisky arrested by Police from Abuja over N30m business deal (Details)
Details have emerged as to why controversial Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, was arrested yesterday. As we earlier reported, Bobrisky was picked up by officers of the Nigerian police and is presently being
With highest spike of 7,466 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 1,65,799
New Delhi: With the highest spike of 7,466 more COVID-19 cases and 175 deaths reported in the past 24 hours, India's COVID-19 tally reached 1,65,799 on Friday, according to the Union Ministry of...
Recent Poll Shows that Only 5% Approve Zumthor LACMA Scheme
A recent poll revealed that only 5% approve of the current Peter Zumthor-designed scheme for a new Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA.
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.
Aidan O’Shea fears club GAA may have to wait longer to return
Mayo footballer Aidan O’Shea would love to see the club game be the first to return when coronavirus restrictions are lifted but he believes that intercounty activity may be easier to control.
At times playing for Wexford was ‘demoralising’, admits Stamp
Former captain Darren Stamp has admitted it was “demoralising” at times to play for Wexford and is envious of the current set-up.
West Brom and Tottenham compete for £20m rated striker - reports
West Brom transfer news - Muriqi has been linked in the Turkish press with a move to The Hawthorns this summer, and it’s claimed by Fanatikthat Albion are looking at freeing up room on the wage bill in order to accommodate Muriqi
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
Picture of the day – May 29
Forest players celebrate a football miracle with their fans after completing back-to-back European Cup wins.
Mumbai: Man found dead on Mulund-Goregaon Link Road
Meanwhile, a resident of Prem Nagar locality complained that an unidentified person opened fire on his house.
Scottish Premiership return plan revealed as Neil Donaster holds crucial government summit
The SPFL and SFA are keen to have players back in training in two weeks.
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
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...
Zimbabwe Says Robert Mugabe’s Allies May Have Abducted And Tortured Opposition Activists
Zimbabwe has sensationally claimed that the late former President Robert Mugabe's allies may have abducted, tortured and sexually molested
Knox Co. Boy Scout building blacksmith shop for Ramsey House
A Knox County scout is building a blacksmith shop for the Ramsey house to help bring our past back to life.
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's Mt. Everest climb completes 67 years
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on May 29, 1953, became the first to scale the 29,028 foot (8,848 metre) summit of Mount Everest.
With 'Main Street' in view, Fed weighs risks of job, productivity shocks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve officials have talked broadly about helping households and firms through the current economic crisis and quickly unleashed trillions of dollars in cash and credit guarantees to build a “bridge” to the post-pandemic world.
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.
Hibs hero Steven Whittaker reveals the Hearts transfer offer that was doomed to fail
The full-back reflects on his career at Easter Road and beyond after he was released earlier this week.
Aidan O'Shea thinks GAA should be creative if play returns this year
If there are inter-county games this year, the GAA don’t plan on staging them before October
Twitter introduces two major updates, including a new “Unsent Tweet” feature
Twitter Support announced two new updates for people who are “not quite ready to send that Tweet”. If you’ve already written a Tweet you don’t want to post yet, you can save it as an ‘unsent Tweet’ or you can schedule it to send at a specific time.
Two More Deaths due to Coronavirus in Punjab, 19 New Cases reported -
In Punjab, two more people died due to Covid-19 infection on Thursday while 19 new cases of Corona virus infected
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 ...
Euro Outshines Pound Sterling and Dollar as Investors Cheer EU Progress on Coronabonds
A fundamental shift in sentiment for the better towards the European Union has been reflected in a steady demand for euros over the course of the past two days, ensuring the single currency's outlook against peers such as the British Pound and U.S. Dollar has improved markedly
Jaishankar discusses post-COVID-19 economic recovery with EU foreign policy chief
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held discussions with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on initiatives to promote post-Corona economic recovery and preparations
Reasoning behind Scott Boras’ rallying cry to MLB players
With Major League Baseball veering toward a Titanic-like disaster, Scott Boras, trying to rally the playing universe, invoked a Leonardo DiCaprio line from the epic film about the ill-fated cruise
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, Governor Yuriko Koike said, citing the recommendation of an advisory panel.
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 ...
Indian IT eyes captives as global companies rejig operations
Global companies look to outsource work to large services firms to offset demand slowdown.
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...
Palace letters: Australian high court allows release of Queen's secret correspondence before Whitlam dismissal
Historian Jenny Hocking wins landmark case after campaigning for release of secret letters between monarch and then Australian governor general Sir John Kerr
Malaysia's Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — 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 move.
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.
'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.
All nursing graduates to be guaranteed jobs amid Covid-19 crisis
In a letter, the HSE informed nursing interns that they would all be guaranteed a job.
The wealthy will be on governments' radars in COVID-19 response
Taxes will be an obvious route for governments, and so will appropriation, says Citi
Minneapolis Mayor to Rioters: Practice Social Distancing, Wear Masks
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey requested that protesters practice social distancing and wear masks to reduce coronavirus transmission.
No recent talks between PM Modi and Trump over Ladakh and China: Sources
New Delhi: There have been no recent talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump over the Ladakh and China issue. Informed source over the matter told ANI, 'There has...
Christchurch woman launches The Teddy Project to gift toy bears to refugee children
Ditta came up with the idea after seeing children hunt for bears during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Rain Industries surges 17% on healthy operational performance in March qtr
The company's Ebitda margin expanded 780 basis points to 19.3 per cent from 11.5 per cent in the year-ago quarter.
Rupee rises 7 paise against the US dollar; all eyes on GDP data
“For the day, we expect volatility for the rupee to be confined to a narrow range of 75.40 and 76.20,” MOSL said.
UN highlights 'Women in peacekeeping' on International peacekeepers day
Pakistan has contributed to UN's peacekeeping operations with over 200,000 troops in 46 missions across 28 countries
OnePlus 8 goes on special limited sale today: Price, specifications and features
The OnePlus 8 will be available via Amazon and OnePlus' website during the special limited sale today. Here's all you need to know.
Monsoon expected to hit Kerala by June 1, predicts weather department
In its forecast earlier this month, the India Meteorological Department had put the likely arrival date on June 5, four days later than usual.
No conversation took place between Modi and Trump over India-China standoff: Sources
As the tension escalates between the two nuclear-armed nations, India maintains that it is in touch with China at the local and diplomatic level.
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.
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.
‘Travel only when necessary': Railways appeals to passengers
Ministry of Railways on Friday appealed to people suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women, senior citizens and children below the age of 10 to travel in Shramik Express trains only when necessary. The appeal came after reports of deaths on special trains.
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 ...
On this day 2016: Tony Bellew becomes WBC world cruiserweight champion
Bellew won the title at Goodison Park four years ago.
UK business confidence matches 2008 low in May - Lloyds Bank
LONDON — British business confidence fell to its lowest since the 2008 financial crisis in May, according to a survey for Lloyds Bank which contrasts with other surveys which have shown a small improvement since the initial shock of the coronavirus lockdown.
Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at chemical godown in Dhulapally
A major fire erupted from Krishna Industries Chemical godown at Dhulapally under Petbasheerabad police station limits here on Friday.
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,...
Monguno’s accusers do not wish Niger Delta region well — CNDC
A group, Coalition for Niger Delta Cohesion (CNDC), hs berated attempts by some elements in the Niger Delta region to cast aspersions on...
Bobrisky arrested over alleged N30m fraud
Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe Police detectives from Abuja, on Thursday, arrested cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over an alleged N30m fraud. It was gathered that Bobrisky was ...
COVID-19 test kits now being sold in black markets, NCDC raises alarm
abuja—Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu, said yesterday Nigerians have started COVID-19
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...
Nor’wester kills two, south Bengal likely to receive more rainfall
The city traffic police said parts of Central Avenue, MG Road, Bidhan Sarani and Ultadanga were left waterlogged.
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...
Officer Charged With George Floyd's Death as Protests Flare
The group marched peacefully for three hours before another confrontation with police broke out, though details were scarce.
New Nokia Android 10 phones available from Cricket Wireless
The last Cricket Wireless offers we featured here were the LG Harmony 3 and the LG Stylo 5 in the same month last year. More devices were released by the carrier since then and now we’re lear…
Four closed Derbyshire railway stations could be set to reopen
They're on the Chesterfield to Sheffield line
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.
Royal Welsh Show counts cost of coronavirus shutdown
The Royal Welsh Show could take five years to recover from the financial hit of coronavirus, organisers have said.
Trump slams Minneapolis mayor over violent George Floyd protests
President Trump early Friday threatened to “get the job done right” to control the violent Minneapolis protests if the city’s mayor doesn’t “get his act together.” “I can’t
European coffee giant brews a strong IPO
JDE Peet's shows that coffee is a good mix to have in a virus-struck marketplace
Cyprus expects 600,000 tourists in August
Cyprus expects to receive some 600,000 passengers in August, transport minister Yiannis Karousos said Thursday, noting that this estimate includes people flying in on commercial and private planes, Ekathimerini writes. "There is a gradual lifting of measu...
The Topsy-Turvy S&P 500 Earnings Picture
I am hard-pressed to see how S&P 500 earnings in this frustrating pandemic will only fall to $125 in calendar 2020. The once hoped-for V-shaped recovery has giv
Stranded in paradise: 550 sailboats are stranded in French Polynesia
Tahiti in remote French Polynesia was one of the last places in the region to offer refuge as borders slammed shut.
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 ...
India Q4 GDP data to be out today: Brokerages expect growth to reflect COVID-19 pain
Lockdown that began in last seven days of March is expected to have taken a toll on economic growth; economy is likely to have entered a recessionary phase with some agencies even estimating a contraction of over 5 per cent in FY21
'We have not demanded President’s rule': Devendra Fadnavis on Maha govt amid COVID-19 crisis
Apparently affording a breather to the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi, Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis has denied any plans of his Bharatiya Janata Party to topple the six-month old Maharashtra government.
Large heath butterflies return to Manchester after 150 years
Lancashire Wildlife Trust has brought the species back to peatlands following a local extinction in the 19th century
Assam flood toll rises to three, 2.94 lakh people in 300 villages displaced
Goalpara, bordering Meghalaya, continued to be the worst-hit district and 2.01 lakh people have been forced to take shelter elsewhere.
Dates announced by Cricket Australia for India’s Test tour of Australia – Check schedule
India vs Australia test series 2020 schedule - Dates announced by Cricket Australia for India’s Test tour of Australia - Check complete schedule.First match
Picture of the day – May 29
Forest players celebrate a football miracle with their fans after completing back-to-back European Cup wins.
Trump Assures Military is 'All the Way' With Minnesota Governor Amid Riots Over George Floyd's Death
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has already activated the state's National Guard amid the ongoing protests and riots in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis on...
US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China on Friday: Trump
Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide timely information about the disease, leading to the death of over three lakh people.
Contact made: Klopp holds direct talks with Liverpool target as he eyes marquee signing
Huge coup if Reds seal deal...
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.
SpaceX's Starship SN4 Launch Vehicle Prototype Explodes After Static Engine Fire Test
SpaceX had just conducted yet another static fire test of the Raptor engine in its Starship SN4 prototype launch vehicle on Friday when the test vehicle exploded on the test stand in Boca Chica, Texas. TechCrunch reports: This was the fourth static fire test of this engine on this prototype, so it...
Farrell and O’Connell provide insight into changes in Ireland’s analysis
Monday reviews like ‘therapy for players’, Ireland coach tells webinar for Pieta House
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.
Wellington sewage spill brings waste trucks back to street days after they were retired
A burst pipe sent human waste onto the footpath.
Virus taking hold in rural, old plantation region of Alabama
HAYNEVILLE, Ala. — Sparsely populated Lowndes County, deep in Alabama’s old plantation country, has the sad distinction of having both the state’s highest rate of COVID-19 cases and its worst unemployment rate.
Stocks slip as markets await Trump’s HK response
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3%. The Nikkei retreated from a three-month high and, though moves were slight, riskier currencies were under pressure against the US dollar.
NAB reviews progress in mega corruption cases
Deliberates on investigations against Zardari, Nawaz, Shehbaz and others
Five Liberal MPs call for national standards for long-term care homes
Trudeau’s offer of federal help has met a mixed reaction from provincial and territorial leaders
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.
Beef Reloaded: Rapper Lousika Says Sista Afia Should Have Beaten Freda Rhymz
Just when we thought Sister Afia and Freda Rhymz have shown maturity by burying their infantile beef and forging ahead for the betterment of the industry, rapper Louisika has popped up to stoke it.
7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
Police say none of the shots came from police.
Wall Street has billions to lose in China from rising strain
Five big US banks had a combined $70.8 billion of exposure to China in 2019.
Sales soar in the sunshine as beer lovers drink at home
Beer sales are soaring as people enjoy the summer lockdown in their gardens.
Hussain Kuwajerwala On Shooting ‘Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein With Alia’ From Home: “Taking Care Of All The Details…”
Actor Hussain Kuwajerwala recently shot an episode of the TV show "Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein… with Alia" at home, and he found it very "exciting"."It was fun to take over the functions of a camerama
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
Can’t afford a real one? How about Lego’s RM1.6K Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 instead
For most of us, owning a Lamborghini—any Lamborghini—is a dream that’s destined to stay that way. The Sian FKP 37 was announced towards the tail-end of 2019, the first supercapacitor-based hybrid V12 from the Italian supercar makers, at a mouth-watering price of US$3.7 million (~RM16 million).
Heat stroke deaths: Cities need to monitor all cause mortality, says expert
Extreme heat is a major health threat in the country. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include vomiting, headaches, dehydration and diarrhea. This year, the challenge is acute, said Dr Mavalankar.
Abiodun: covenant-keeping reformer at 60 - The Nation Nigeria
His mastery of the art of governance is already manifesting in his infrastructural development programmes with the establishment of Ogun State Public...
France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships
Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.
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.
Roland Garros planning for fans not empty seats
The postponed French Open plans to return this September with fans still attending but practicing physical distancing
Recent Poll Shows that Only 5% Approve Zumthor LACMA Scheme
A recent poll revealed that only 5% approve of the current Peter Zumthor-designed scheme for a new Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA.
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 ...
Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Bauchi, Ebonyi, 3 others get new CPs
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, yesterday, ordered the immediate posting/deployment of eight police commissioners.
AU$721 million in robo-debts to be returned as Australian government admits error | ZDNet
Services Australia has identified 470,000 debts raised wholly or partially using income averaging of ATO data.
India's contact tracing app made open source, but will this thwart a surveillance state? | ZDNet
Only until recently were Indian citizens forced into downloading Aarogya Setu under fear of arrest. However, without data protection laws, the government in cahoots with private entities will still be able to do whatever it wishes under the guise of national security.
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.
GitHub warns Java developers of new malware poisoning NetBeans projects | ZDNet
The malware's end goal was to install a remote access trojan and grant hackers access to highly sensitive workstations were sensitive projects were being developed.
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 ...
Emotional Ben Shephard 'sends love' to Kate Garraway after she was pictured crying
Good Morning Britain's Ben issued an update on co-star and friend Kate's husband Derek on the ITV news programme today
Telangana employers leave 200 brick kiln workers on the road
Left to fend for themselves, workers hitch rides on trucks
Minnesota coronavirus deaths hit new single-day mark at 35, officials say
Minnesota recorded the state's highest single-day total of coronavirus deaths Thursday, with 35 people succumbing to the virus, state Department of Health officials said Thursday.
The Kardashians' 'changing faces' from Khloe Kardashian to Kylie Jenner
The Kardashians have often been accused of enhancing their looks, either by the surgeon's knife or with the usual of photo editing equipment - here's how they've changed
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
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.
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.
US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on Friday: Trump
The US would announce 'certain decisions' on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source. Led by the US,...
Origin turns to gaming to fend off disruption
Origin Energy has teamed up with a computer game platform to offer customers rewards, one of several innovation strategies to keep ahead of a rapidly changing market.
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 ...
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.
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.
Near miss as timber falls from Cork City building
Shoppers had a lucky escape after timberwork crashed onto the pavement outside a busy Cork City centre shop.
Fears for several fashion stores after PAS Group enters voluntary administration
PAS Group, which owns a number of big name fashion brands including Review and Jets Swimwear, has entered voluntary administration. The company announced the news in a release to the ASX on Friday…
Carmageddon awaits unless work from home continues
With social distancing likely to be the norm over the next two years, the notion of sardine-packing residents into trains, buses and trams is obviously no longer viable if Australia is to contain outbreaks of COVID-19.
What Bristol Airport has said about reopening as flights resume
The airport's main terminal has been closed since the beginning of April
Brumby cull able to proceed but cattleman vows to appeal court ruling
Philip Maguire's bid to stop high country horse shoot was knocked back in the Supreme Court on Friday but the Omeo cattleman is planning to appeal the decision.
Amazon's Crucible Is Looking Like Another Battleborn
Last week, Amazon Games released Crucible, a free-to-play, team-based shooter, to mild excitement. Eight days later, Crucible players are almost nowhere to be found on the (Amazon-owned) Twitch streaming service, a strong sign that the community around the game seems to be already dwindling....
Donald Trump signs order targeting social media giants’ legal protections after Twitter fact-checks his tweets
The White House seeks to sidestep the provisions giving internet firms immunity by treating them as publishers operating in part of a "public square."
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.
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.
Former Goodyear workers help with war memorial restoration
A war memorial has been officially opened after a £25,000 restoration.
California Senate Rejects Governor Newsom’s Call for Cuts
The California State Senate rejected Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to sectors like education and healthcare Thursday, instead seeking to draw down more reserves, raise taxes on certain industries and borrow against the future to make up an estimated $54 billion shortfall.
Almost half a million Australians will have their robodebts refunded
The federal government will refund $721 million recouped from 470,000 people through the controversial “robodebt” scheme. Under the contentious “robodebt” program, welfare r…
Ianis Hagi tipped for Rangers 'total success' as Kilmarnock hero gives lowdown on Belgium struggles
The 21-year-old put pen to paper on a three-year deal this week.
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
RIP COAG: The national cabinet gets its chance
National cabinet has proven its value when COAG was past its prime.
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 ...
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
Trip.com Group Ltd (TCOM) CEO Jane Sun on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Trip.com Group Ltd (NASDAQ:TCOM) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2020, 20:00 ET Company Participants Michelle Qi - Senior IR Director James Liang - Co-
Minneapolis Police Station Set on Fire Amid Protests Over George Floyd's Death - Video
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has earlier activated the National Guard amid protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd, an unemployed African-American...
“You Mexicans, get out” – Hammer-wielding Texas woman arrested after racist rant
A hammer-wielding Texas woman has been arrested after being filmed using a hammer to threaten a Latina doctor and her husband whom she mistakenly referred to being Mexican during a profanity-laced rant in Houston. 60-year-old Constance
Did Russia get Nato's cosmic-level secrets?
It took Belgium years to decide if a top colonel was spying for Russia - potentially exposing Nato to "grave damage".
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.
PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border standoff with China: Trump
"They have a big conflict - India and China. Two countries with 1.4 billion people (each). Two countries with very powerful militaries. India is not happy and probably China is not happy," Donald Trump said.
Emergency health transport can carry surprise big bills
Money is the last thing on anyone's mind during a medical emergency, but new research shows many patients could be hit with huge bills for that ambulance drive or helicopter flight to the hospital.
Safari park's luxury lodges opening delayed until Easter 2021
The opening of West Midland Safari Park's new luxury lodges has been delayed until next year due to coronavirus.
Kia Motors to invest additional $54 million in Andhra plant despite COVID-19 pandemic
Kia had earlier said the company has a long-term commitment to the Indian market and invested USD 1.1 billion in the manufacturing plant at Anantapur
Incidents of murder, attempted murder and culpable homicide down across Lanarkshire
The figures from Police Scotland are taken from the last year.
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...
France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships
Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.
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.
Wipro appoints Thierry Delaporte as new CEO and MD
Wipro's 3-month old leader hunt comes to an end
Staff test positive for corona : Southern Railway closes headquarters for 2 days
The Southern Railway has announced that the office of its headquarters in the city would be closed here two days following reports that some officers and staff members have tested positive for coronavirus. Continue Reading →
U.S. Stock Market Regains Lead As Top Global Performer For 2020
The leadership switch knocked China's equity market to second place at the close of trading in the U.S. on Wednesday, May 27. After leading SPY on a year-to-dat
DMK urges PM to withdraw Electricty Bill
The Opposition DMK in Tamilnadu has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill which intends to undermine the states’ legislative powers over electricity and to abandon the proposal to cancel free electricity for the farmers. Continue Reading →
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...
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...
Protesters set fire to US police station following arrested black man’s death
George Floyd’s neck was kneeled on by a police officer during his arrest.
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.
EU Commission aspires for treaty change on health
The European Commission has proposed a €9.4bn stand-alone programme dedicated to health known as EU4Health. The proposal is touted as a first step towards a possible Treaty change when it comes to health.
Coronavirus cash boost for Dudley transport workers
Transport workers will see their coronavirus funding quadrupled after council bosses backed down in a pay row.
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
On this day 2016: Tony Bellew becomes WBC world cruiserweight champion
Bellew won the title at Goodison Park four years ago.
China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law
The US, Britain, Canada, and Australia lead criticism of the planned law, which would punish secession, subversion of state power, terrorism, and acts that endanger national security
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.
Picture of the day – May 29
Forest players celebrate a football miracle with their fans after completing back-to-back European Cup wins.
Andhra govt releases funds to Zilla Parishad School in Nidamanuru of Krishna district
The government of Andhra Pradesh headed by chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has reportedly sanctioned Rs. 93,46,782 / - for the development of the Zilla Parishad School in Nidamanuru village of...
Facebook, Twitter chart divergent paths in face of Trump threats
While Twitter this week slapped unprecedented fact-checks on presidential tweets, Facebook has adopted a more hands-off strategy, saying it wants to be the online equivalent of the public square, shying away from judging which politicians’ statements are true and which are false.
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 ...
The day the beef war broke out
The tabloids portrayed it as a re-run of the Battle of Waterloo.
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.
Taylor Swift Calls Out Donald Trump Directly for “Stoking the Fires of White Supremacy and Racism”
She even tagged him in her tweet, a first for a singer once criticized for being politically silent.
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.
(Photo) Nike to release LeBron 9 Low “Liverpool” shoe, inspired by the Reds’ new home kit
Nike x Lebron are said to be set to release a new shoe before 2021 which looks inspired by Liverpool’s 2020/21 home kit. Originally released in 2012, the LeBron 9 Low “Liverpool”, as labelled…
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.
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
Christopher Jullien praises Celtic mentality as he reveals his Last Dance inspiration
The centre-back has been inspired by the feats of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
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.
Fan in the stand: NRL fans can pay for cardboard cutouts of their faces to be put on stadium seats
Fan In The Stand initiative means public can pay $22 each to have their portraits placed in seats
India's Wipro names new CEO; Thierry Delaporte to take over July 6
Thierry Delaporte to join from Capgemini and will be based in Paris
Q4FY20 GDP estimates out today: What's in store for India's economy
Economists and analysts indicated that the GDP figures released today will only offer an assessment of the early damage caused by Covid-19 outbreak. They also expect a sharp economic decline in upcoming quarters.
'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.
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...
Lagos state govt approves COVID-19 cash transfer for residents
In a matter of weeks, the payment of the beneficiaries cleared in the first phase of the programme in the Lagos state’s social register would commence promptly.
Five-man panel to study locust threat to Telangana
Chief minister tells his staff to stand ready with pesticide if the swarms come south
George Floyd death: Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged police killing
George Floyd, 46, was seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck. The African-American man's death has led to days of protests and unrest.
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.
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.
With migrants returning, state records highest single-day jump in positive cases — 344
On Wednesday, the total number of positive cases was 4,192, while it rose to 4,536 on Thursday.
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...
Best free Gallery apps for Android in 2020
All the Android phones that are currently on sale, come with a gallery app installed in them. Nowadays we use smartphones as our primary camera and love clicking pictures with them. So in order to view and edit the pictures, we need to have a good gallery app on our Android smartphones.
After Trump claims he spoke to Modi on China, New Delhi says last contact on April 4 over HCQ
US President Donald Trump had claimed he had spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was “not in a good mood” about what is going on with China.
Healthcare workers want dual coronavirus, hurricane plan
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Wale Jana sends heartfelt apology to his investors
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US indicts North Koreans, Chinese over money laundering
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Meghan McCain Explains Why She Never Talks About Her Pregnancy Online!
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Social distancing measures revised, gathering numbers increased in WA's next step out of restrictions
In Mid-May, Premier Mark McGowan initially predicted this further easing of restrictions would occur from mid-June.
Sales soar in the sunshine as beer lovers drink at home
Beer sales are soaring as people enjoy the summer lockdown in their gardens.
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.
Athletics: Olympic champion David Rudisha ruled out for 16 weeks after suffering ankle fracture
The 31-year-old twisted his left ankle at his rural home in Kilgoris, western Kenya on May 19.
‘No contact between PM, Trump over China border row, last spoke in Apr on HCQ’: Officials counter US Prez claim
Trump made the surprise mediation offer first on Wednesday amid heightened tensions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
Ethiopia's security forces accused of torture, evictions and killings – report
Prime minister Abiy Ahmed has been lauded for his democratic reforms. But Amnesty International are now urging him to investigate allegations of serious human rights abuses
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,...
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.
Australia's 'war cabinet' shifts focus to jobs: PM
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia’s “war cabinet” will meet every month to focus on bringing unemployment down after successfully slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday.
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...
Man City can avoid second summer transfer saga by giving Joao Cancelo another chance
Manchester City are reportedly open to replacing Joao Cancelo with Barcelona's Nelson Semedo.
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 ...
France reopening bars and parks next week
Bars, cafes, restaurants, and parks in France are to reopen on 2 June, marking the latest stage in lockdown-easing measures of one of Europe's strictest regimes, French prime minister Edouard Philippe said Thursday. "Freedom will become the rule, bans the...
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...
NZD/USD faces a tough barrier around 0.6230 – UOB
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Buhari submits Nigeria's budget to parliament
The proposal sent to both chambers of Parliament on Thursday is only marginally lower than the record 10.59 trillion naira budget approved in December by Buhari. It follows the inclusion of new items,
May Pen Hospital outpatient department gets needed facelift
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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 ...
Coronavirus updates: With 1,65,799 cases, India now ninth worst-hit country in world
Death toll rises to 4,706; Bengal minister tests positive; two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed
Coronavirus cases spur California county to stall reopening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Insurtech Trov Partners With P&C Insurer Seguros Sura Brazil to Bring On-Demand Insurance to Brazil
Trov, a U.S.-based insurtech company, announced earlier this week it has formed a new partnership with Seguros Sura Brazil, a Latin American P&C insurer, to
Xbox Series X will be able to play your older games in HDR and up to 120fps; here’s why it matters
Microsoft just revealed the upcoming Xbox Series X’s biggest feature.
Warnings Of 'Catastrophic Consequences' As Locust Swarms Hit India & Pakistan Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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It’s time for a sequel to The Social Network and Quentin Tarantino should direct it
Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino revealed in a recent interview that he believes The Social Network is the best film of its decade. He’s wrong. Space Boobs in Space is the best film of the 2010s. Space Boobs is a perfect film, it told the whole story. The Social Network, on the other hand, has plenty of room […]
EXTRA: Buhari trusts women more than men, says Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, says the president trusts more women than men.Garba Shehu, spokesman to
'Eeb Allay Ooo!' movie review: The kingdom of monkeys
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EFL confirm when Bristol Rovers, Sunderland, Portsmouth and rest of League One will vote on season
The EFL recently proposed a framework that would see final positions be decided on an unweighted points-per-game system
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 ...
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.
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.
Obama responds to George Floyd death, highlighting how racism is 'normal' in 2020 America
Former President Barack Obama released a statement on George Floyd, saying his death "shouldn't be normal in 2020 America."
Tom Ellis Seems Finally Aboard for Potential Lucifer Season 6 at Netflix
A new report indicates that Lucifer star Tom Ellis has reached a deal with Warner Bros. to return as the titular character for the sixth season of the show.
Elon Musk just earned $780 million from Tesla — but there’s a catch
The monstrous compensation package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk is considered the largest of its kind in history, and it's starting to pay out.
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.
‘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.
Sony Making Games That “Can Only be Enjoyed on PS5,” Xbox Crossgen Approach Not for Them
Xbox Series X games will also be available on Xbox One, but Sony has again flatly rejected that approach for the upcoming PS5.
Moussa Cisse, No. 9 Recruit In 2020, Will Reportedly Commit Next Week
Five-star center Moussa Cisse is on the verge of making his college decision. Here's his list and when he's expected to announce.
Man gets 2 life terms for rape and murder of partner's daughter, aged 9
A man who raped and murdered his partner's 9-year-old daughter has been sentenced to two life terms in jail after he pleaded guilty to the charges.
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.
Fort Campbell soldier arrested with 15 pounds marijuana in vehicle
Tennessee cops seized 15 pounds of marijuana in a car belonging to a Fort Campbell soldier.
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.
Emblem3’s WESLEY Shares Inspiration Behind New Song ‘Wishes’: ‘Family Is Everything’
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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.
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.
RBI imposes Rs 4 crore penalty on Citibank
India Business News: MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank has imposed a penalty of Rs 4 crore on Citibank for non-compliance with various regulatory norms and directions of the centra.
Cool Ranch Doritos return after consumers lament their 'mysterious' disappearance
Cool Ranch Doritos are re-emerging on store shelves after they 'mysteriously' became scarcer during the pandemic.
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.
Sweden excluded as neighbours Denmark and Norway ease travel restrictions
OSLO/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Norway and Denmark will allow tourists to travel between the two countries from mid-June, their governments announced on Friday, although border crossings with Sweden, where the number of COVID-19 infections is higher, will remain restricted.
Sony to host a PS5 live-stream reveal showcasing first look at games to come
Sony has announced that it will host a live-streaming event next week revealing a first look at what will be available to play on the PS5 after its launch
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.
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.
Horse Racing Ireland publishes programme for jumps fixtures
There are 24 National Hunt meetings planned for 12 racecourses.
Woman who claimed Breastcheck was negligent in her screening loses High Court case
Six months after receiving a normal screening result, the Wexford mother-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Eve Spectrum gaming monitor is specced out for next-gen AMD and Nvidia GPUs
As one of the first to sport HDMI 2.1 connectivity, the Spectrum enables "Adaptive Sync on next-gen Nvidia over HDMI"
Jolovan Wham donates S$1 more than what Jo Teo required of him
Jolovan Wham donates S$1 more than what Jo Teo required of him
Factbox: Some options open to Trump in response to Hong Kong crisis
(Reuters) - China’s parliament is moving forward with national security legislation on Hong Kong after mass protests last year, raising fears the territory will lose the autonomy that enabled it to remain a global financial center after British rule ended in 1997.
Akwa Ibom Assembly suspends two local government chairpersons
The chairpersons of two local government areas in Akwa Ibom State have been suspended indefinitely from office by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
Soros Reportedly Suggests Reviving 18th Century Bond Scheme to Help EU Weather COVID-19 Cost
The billionaire also described the coronavirus as a threat to "the survival of our civilization", which "moves very fast and in unpredictable ways".
Microsoft Teams now lets you pop chats into separate windows
You can now pop out multiple chats from Microsoft Teams into separate windows. Popped out chats can be resized and positioned to spread your communication across your desktop.
Pay.UK rolls out Request to Pay framework
Pay.UK has issued the message standards, rules and terms and condition for the development of Request to Pay services.
Details Emerge From Eli Apple’s Contract With Carolina Panthers
New details have emerged from Eli Apple's contract with the Carolina Panthers. Here's the latest on his new deal.
Man arrested after police seize '£300,000 worth' of cannabis plants
Police officers forced entry into an address in Stapleton Road
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
Manchester City Women boss Gareth Taylor welcomes the pressure of his new role
Taylor replaced Nick Cushing as boss of the Women’s Super League club.
The Son Of F1 Supercar Is Still On Track
In case you haven't heard, McLaren is cutting jobs by more than a quarter. McLaren, the company that built ...
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.
Stocks could trade 'drastically lower' on breakdown in trade between China and US, JPMorgan says
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Parents returning from maternity or adoptive leave will be included in coronavirus wage subsidy scheme
PARENTS returning to work from maternity or adoptive leave will be included in a government scheme to subsidise their wages during the Covid-19 crisis.
Kylie Jenner fumes over Forbes' fake billionaire claims: "What am I reading?"
The lip kit mogul responded to a damning article from Forbes that claimed she'd 'spun a web of lies' and 'forged' tax returns to make it look like she had more money than she has
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
Chinese Propagandists Compare Minnesota Riots to Hong Kong Protests
Chinese propagandists use the Minneapolis riots to score political points against the U.S., comparing them to the Hong Kong protests.
Here’s where Google Pixel Buds are in stock today
Google's Pixel Buds quickly sold out after launch, but the popular truly wireless earbuds are still in stock at some retailers. Here's where.
Trump Executive Order Against Social Media Giants Denounced As Unlawful Ploy
by Jake Johnson, staff writer
Virgin Media Stores Set to Stay Shut for Good Post-Lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has seen UK high streets shut down completely, but as the lockdown measures ease up and non-essential stores get ready to open, Virgin Media has announced that it won't be reopening its door - ever again.
Coronavirus carers left 'in limbo' as Italian region vetoes budget rise
MILAN (Reuters) - Authorities in Lombardy, the northern Italian region at the centre of one of Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, have rebuffed requests to top up health service budgets to cover huge increases in services from homecare operators.
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
VVS Laxman shares 'fond' memory of meeting Nelson Mandela
Off the field News: Batting great VVS Laxman on Friday shared a memorable photo on social media where he is seen meeting former South Africa President and anti-apartheid
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
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. The organization made the moves on Friday....
Sony announces PS5 games reveal event for next week
Sony has finally broken its silence over the PlayStation 5 and is promising to show off its launch games during an event next week.
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
U.S.-Funded Health Website 'Spreading Misinformation' About Coronavirus
The U.S. government is funding a health website in Armenia that has published misinformation about COVID-19, according to the British investigative online publication openDemocracy.
Kenya records 127 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours
17 patients have been discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours bringing the number of recoveries to 438
82-year-old hypertensive patient recovers from COVID-19 in Osun
An 82-year-old woman in Osun state has recovered from coronavirus. Rafiu Isamotu, commissioner for health in the state, broke the news on Friday evening. Isamotu said the woman recovered after
Roof of relief camp for migrant workers crashes down in Bengaluru
Around 250 people were accommodated in the shelter, including infants waiting for the Shramik Special trains to their native towns in different North Indian states.
HRI announces full jumps programme up to start of August
Three days of Galway Festival will be jumps-only
Hennepin County Attorney: There Might Not Be a Criminal Charge Here
The video of a Minneapolis police officer pinning an unarmed
Mike Tyson was as dangerous as any heavyweight in history - but he must stay retired
Tyson is flirting with a boxing comeback at the age of 53 after posting videos of his training on social media
Prescriptions for anti-malarial drugs rose 2,000% after Trump support
A new study finds that prescriptions rose sharply for two anti-malarial drugs that President Donald Trump claimed could help prevent or treat COVID-19.
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 ...
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.
Netflix’s Italian Horror Series “Curon” Takes a Trip to a Mysterious Cursed Town This June [Trailer]
Another new original horror series is headed to Netflix next month with the arrival of “Curon” on June 10, 2020, an Italian production that received its first official trailer today. In the series, “Seventeen years after the tragic events that forced her to leave Curon, a woman returns home with her twin children. They soon […]
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.
Coronavirus crisis could fuel the rise of terrorist organisations in Asia and Africa
In the face of rising unemployment and food scarcity, these groups may step in to fill the void left by governments.
How To Quickly Search A Picture On iPhone
How many pictures have you taken in the previous month? How many photos from last year do you keep on your iPhone? Some of you may have hundreds or even
Forbes says Kylie Jenner is no longer a billionaire, claims she FORGED tax returns
Forbes says Kylie Jenner is not a billionaire - after originally naming her the youngest billionaire ever - claims she fabricated financial documents to support the false claim. On Friday, Forbes called out Kylie Jenner and
Sebi warns TCS over disclosure of material information to investors
Sebi has also asked the company to ensure that disclosures provide adequate, accurate, explicit and timely information to the investors
Former ‘RHONY’ Star Kelly Bensimon, 52, Looks Incredible While Hitting The Beach In A Bikini
Kelly Bensimon's new bikini photos prove she just gets better! She was pictured jogging on the beach in a striped two-piece.
Florida Lottery warns of scam targeting the elderly
The Florida Lottery is warning people of lottery scams making rounds across the country.
All dressed up, no prom to go to
BOSTON (Reuters) - Like Cinderella, Emily Appleton dreamed of going to the ball and dancing with her Prince Charming. But the coronavirus spoiled everything.
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.
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.
Delhi govt for opening neighbourhood religious places, shops in malls on odd-even basis post May 31
However, the Delhi government is not in favour of allowing cinema halls, schools and colleges to open after May 31, when the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown would end.
Migrants taking shelter at Palace grounds relocated due to rain
A roof of a shelter collapsed on Friday evening
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.
Three feared killed, 15 injured in Anambra communal clash
No fewer than three persons have been reportedly killed and 15 others injured in a land tussle between Urum and Achalla communities in Awka...
Lai: Buhari taking Nigeria to the next level of irreversible change
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says President Muhammadu Buhari is taking the country to the next level of irreversible change.
George Floyd death: CNN journalists arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests live on air
Late Thursday in Minneapolis, cheering protesters torched a police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread following the death of George Floyd.
Modi not in 'good mood' over border standoff with China, says Trump
US president had earlier offered to mediate on the border dispute between India and China
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'
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.
Video: Inside Dubai's second drive-in cinema
Reel Cinemas The Dubal Mall Zabeel opens to the public from May 30
India's GDP growth dips to 3.1 per cent in January-March 2020; 4.2 per cent for fiscal year 2019-20
According to data by NSO, the GDP had expanded by 5.7 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2018-19.
Indian Lake Apocalypse: Tonnes of Dead Fish Float in India's IT Hub Bengaluru - Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): Scores of dead fishes were found floating in India’s Kommaghatta lake in Bengaluru on Friday. Locals allege that the lake has become a dumping...
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
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.
[Update 2: Metro Games] Google Stadia adds Jotun and Sundered, announces Elder Scrolls Online launch date, and rolls out 1440p streaming
Google Stadia is now adding a couple of games to their library as well as additional content for existing ones. Oh, and 1440p streaming too.
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.
Resilient Square Stock Will Defeat the Bears
SQ stock is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the emerging trends of the 21st century economy, but bears are still grumbling.
WATCH: Minneapolis Protests Devolve Into Riots, Police Respond With Tear Gas and Flashbangs
Minneapolis, Minn. — Riots once again broke out in Minneapolis
Bahrain police arrest man who claimed COVID-19 is a hoax
Man belittled measures taken by government in combatting coronavirus
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
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Falcons’ Kaleb McGary Says Protestors Are “No Better” Than Cops That Murdered George Floyd (DELETED TWEET)
(Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Kaleb McGary probably wishes he never hit send on this next tweet. The Atlanta Falcons…
Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening
MONTREAL — Quebec's education department says a total of 41 students and teachers have tested positive for COVID-19 since elementary schools outside the Montreal area opened on May 11.
Contact tracing indicates Campbellton COVID-19 cluster might have spread to other parts of N.B.
New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health said the Campbellton cluster of COVID-19 cases might have already spread to other parts of the province.
Kojima denies Silent Hill rumours, major project cancelled
Hideo Kojima himself has now addressed the rumour that he is working on a Silent Hill game, calling it ‘false.’
Are Jobs Returning In Reopened States?
States open the longest have been a mixed bag.
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 ...
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…
No Eiffel, Mona Lisa or Versailles: Iconic sites stay closed
None of France's three most iconic tourist sites will reopen when the country lifts most of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions next week. Some of Europe's other major cultural sites are also taking their time to reopen.
Fans could return for 20-21 season: Premier League chief
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a "phased basis".
How To Transfer Data From Android To iPhone SE (2020)
A secondhand iPhone 8 costs around $300, while at the same price, you can get a brand new Android phone with more advanced specs. This is one of the reasons
EU Releases 500 Million Euro Final Loan Tranche To Ukraine
The European Commission has approved the disbursement of the second and final 500 million-euro tranche of its macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.
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...
Larry Kramer’s visionary crusades
Playwright and pioneering AIDS activist Larry Kramer passed away on May 27. He was 84. His body of work includes the seminal play, The Normal Heart, which opened off-Broadway in 1985 in New York’s Pub
GoPro Labs gives users access to experimental features
The official GoPro Labs sandbox gives users access to tricks GoPro is testing behind the scenes.
Inside Kylie Jenner's quest to become a 'fake billionaire' - orchestrated by momager Kris
Kylie Jenner has been outed as a 'fake billionaire' by Forbes magazine, the very publication that declared her 'the world's youngest self-made billionaire
‘Killing Eve’: Every Chic, Trendy, & Dead Sexy Outfit Worn By Villanelle From S1 to Now: Pics
Villanelle's style game puts her in a killer league of her own. From vintage McQueen, to transformative disguises, see every unforgettable look.
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 …
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.
PlayStation 5 not delayed, confirmed for global launch this holiday
In case you hadn't noticed the hype train for PlayStation 5 has kicked in to gear, we're getting a new look at the console and hopefully some games on June 4th, and Sony Interactive Entertainment's pr
Travel outlook uncertain, demand may fall amid Covid-19 crisis: Vistara
Domestic air travel resumed on Monday after a span of two months and a majority of passengers in the first four days were those, who were left stranded in different parts of the country.
Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter over alleged Iranian sanction violations
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday called on the Trump administration to open a criminal investigation into allegations that Twitter had violated U.S. sanctions on Iran.
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.
Five fun things to do outdoors in Scotland during lockdown phase one
Scots are now free to travel to meet friends and family but have been advised to stay local.
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
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
Noel Clarke claims co-stars ‘never spoke up’ when he was left off film poster
He shared the poster for Fisherman's Friends.
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.
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
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.
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.
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)
Ben Garner reveals why he's handed Bristol Rovers defender once linked with West Ham a new contract
The Scottish left-back has been with the Gas since 2017 and signs a one-year deal to remain at the Mem
Police told in 2011 that Nova Scotia gunman wanted to ‘kill a cop,’ document says
The document, first obtained by the CBC, says the man was investigated for uttering death threats aimed at his parents in June, 2010, which led police to conclude he may be in possession of several rifles
India had started to see green shoots before coronavirus hit us: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian economy grew at 3.1% in the last quarter of FY 2019-20.
Arogya Setu completely secure: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Prasad said that Aarogya Setu app is a product of India's digital mind and it traces and cautions individuals against the spread of the virus.
The UK is cracking down on sales of fraudulent ‘anti-5G’ USB sticks
Police in the UK are attempting to stop the sale of a £283 USB key that claims to protect against the supposed dangers of 5G spectrum.
Chelsea hesitant about Timo Werner’s price: Pickiness or stinginess
The Timo Werner saga continues with Chelsea and other English clubs unwilling to match his buyout. Is that pickiness or stinginess on the club's side? Timo...
11 Fascinating Facts About Tamagotchi
If you grew up in the '90s, you probably remember the Tamagotchi, the egg-shaped keychain toy that beeped, ate, and pooped.
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.
Over 150 Maharashtra Returnees Among 178 New Cases In Karnataka, State’s Covid-19 Tally Rises To 2,711
Among the Covid-19 cases in the state, 1,793 are active, 869 discharges and 47 deaths.
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
Manchester City Women boss Gareth Taylor welcomes the pressure of his new role
Taylor replaced Nick Cushing as boss of the Women’s Super League club.
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.
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
In reversal, Birmingham extends face mask ordinance to June 12
Less than a week after announcing that the city’s face covering ordinance would expire at midnight on May 29, the Birmingham City Council, during a special called meeting on Friday, extended the ordinance until midnight on June 12.
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.
How To Trade In Used iPhone To iPhone SE
A long-rumored iPhone SE second generation is finally here. If you are one of those who were waiting for this to happen, you must be ready to upgrade your iPhone
Driver jailed for mowing down stranger and launching 'brutal' crowbar attack
‘If it wasn't for the bravery of the man who restrained Ahmed and other members of the public who quickly called police, his victim may not have survived.'
5 more, including 2 remand prisoners, test positive in capital
Two came from abroad, while one from another State
Denzel Washington Labelled A ‘Hero’ After VIDEO Of Him Intervening Between Homeless Man And Police Goes Viral Amid George Floyd Protests
In the wake of George Floyd protests, a video of Denzel Washington intervening between a homeless man and police has gone viral. Twitterati labeled him a hero, check it out!
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.
Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19 -study
CHICAGO - Cancer patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a drug combination promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to counter the coronavirus were three times more likely to die within 30 days than those who got either drug alone, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
Rights Watchdog Calls On Turkmenistan To Release Popular Entertainer Imprisoned For Being Gay
Human Rights Watch (HRW) says a popular entertainer and his associates in Turkmenistan have been handed prison terms for being gay and called on authorities to "immediately dismiss" all charges against the men.
Alone Together: Watch film premiere from the top film festivals this weekend
Here is our weekly selection of online events to keep you entertained through the weekend.
Ravens, Judon compromise on franchise tag
The Baltimore Ravens and linebacker/defensive end Matthew Judon came to a compromise on the worth of the franchise tag.
Would choose Jadeja & Bravo as lockdown partners: Raina
Cricket News: Suresh Raina said that he would choose Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo as his Indian and overseas quarantine partners from among his Chennai Super Ki
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
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".
The PlayStation 5 reveal event is coming on 4th June
Sony have announced the date and time of the PlayStation 5 reveal event, inviting us all to tune in and watch at 9PM BST / 10PM CEST on 4th June.https://twitter.com/PlayStationEU/status/1266384290
Scott McTominay wants to copy Paul Pogba for Manchester United
The Man United midfielder named Pogba and Roy Keane among his midfield idols as he talked about his breakthrough.
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
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
RCF Q4 results: Profit jumps nearly 3-fold at Rs 142 crore
Its net profit stood at Rs 47.16 crore in the year-ago period, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Pause, rewind, play: When Redmond limped across finish line at 1992 Olympics – with help from father
Redmond did not win but managed to script one of the most emotional moments in the history of Olympics by completing the 400m race.
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.
Spain lifeguards banned from giving kiss of life because of coronavirus risk
The Spanish life-savers hired to keep foreign tourists and other beachgoers safe on their summer holidays will instead be told to stick to chest compressions and a cardiac balloon pump
Children of Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga fear for father's life
PARIS (Reuters) - The children of detained Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga accused French authorities of violating his “fundamental human rights” on Friday, saying he has severe senile dementia among other ailments and that imprisonment could kill him.
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
Obama responds to George Floyd death, highlighting how racism is 'normal' in 2020 America
"We have to remember that for millions of Americans, being treated differently on account of race is tragically, painfully, maddeningly 'normal.'"
Swab test on all inter-State passengers at Madurai airport
Till Thursday, the test was done only on Madurai-bound passengers
Valorant was played by nearly 3 million players a day during closed beta
While Twitch viewers racked up 470 million hours.
Twitter Hits Trump With Content Warning for Tweet 'Glorifying Violence'
Trump's tweet is now hidden, with Twitter's warning taking its place, and users must click through a link if they want to view it
Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study
Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs
Ted Cruz Calls for Criminal Investigation of Twitter for Potentially Violating Sanctions Against Iran
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has called on the Justice and Treasury departments to launch a criminal investigation of Twitter over allegations that the firm is violating U.S. sanctions against Iran.
U.S. Indicts Chinese, North Korean Agents for Funding Nuclear Program
The United States indicted over two dozen North Koreans for funding Pyongyang’s nuclear and military expansion.
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...
France's Louvre museum to reopen July 6, Versailles June 6
PARIS (Reuters) - The Louvre museum in Paris will reopen on July 6, it said on Friday, as France’s historical and cultural sites emerge gradually from the coronavirus lockdown.
Study: Social Security Recipients Could Face Benefit Cuts This Decade
COVID-19 could result in benefits being cut even sooner than you think.
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.
EU promises billions to help companies weather the impact of Covid-19
Investment will focus on healthcare, space, defence, digital and green technologies
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.
France's tourism industry asks itself: can we save summer?
PARIS/NICE, France (Reuters) - Serge Coeroli has given the shelves behind the bar of his Paris restaurant a new lick of paint, in anticipation of customers returning now that lockdown rules in France are easing.
Winners Of Counter-Strike Tournament Banned After The Event For Cheating
Cheaters get banned every day, but something you don't see too often is the cheaters getting banned after winning a tournament....
Brave bird hitches ride on unsuspecting eagle owl midflight
The eagle is three times the size of the black drongo.
Education Minister Dipu Moni to announce SSC results on Facebook Sunday
Education Minister Dipu Moni will discuss the different aspects of this year's SSC and equivalent examinations in a live stream on Facebook amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Lockdown 5.0: Public, private employees to resume work from June 8 in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee
Announcing new guidelines for the fifth phase of the coronavirus lockdown, Banerjee said that religious places will reopen but schools will remain closed
British government approves large solar farm
May 29 (UPI) -- The British government approved plans for an 880,000-panel solar park north of Kent, which would make it one of the largest in Europe and causing a divide among environmental groups.
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.
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.
Sony Still Has 'Much More to Share' After Next Week's PS5 Games Showcase
Just the beginning
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
A Goldman Sachs cryptocurrency report angered true fans
On Wednesday, Goldman Sachs released a report that outlined five reasons that cryptocurrency is not an asset class or a suitable investment .
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.
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.
Sony will require devs to make future PS4 games compatible with the PS5
Developers will have to ensure that new PS4 games work on PS5 as well.
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.
Melvin Gordon rips Chargers for not having fans
May 29 (UPI) -- Denver Broncos star Melvin Gordon said if he has to play in empty stadiums this year it won't feel much different than when he played for the Los Angeles Chargers last season because they "didn't have fans."
Rights Court Tells Armenian Judges to Take New Look at Ex-President’s Case
The European Court of Human Rights issued its second-ever advisory opinion Friday in the prosecution of a former Armenian president, saying a national court should decide whether the law he is charged under is more severe than the one it replaced.
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.
US consumer spending plunged the most ever last month as savings spiked to a record high
A drop in spending could have a devastating effect on the US economy, as consumption is responsible for roughly two-thirds of gross domestic product.
Official Attack on Titan Final Season Trailer Teases a Big War
Based on the popular manga series by Hajime Isayama, the official trailer for the fourth and final season of Attack on Titan is here.
The first trailer for Attack on Titan’s final season looks like an all-out war
This is our first look at MAPPA’s work on the show
Boy accused of defilement of another young boy opts for jury trial
The boy, now aged 15, faces two charges for engaging in oral and anal sex with a child under the age of 15.
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 ...
Most Americans worry they will never be financially stable
Seven in 10 Americans worry they will never be financially independent, according to new research. And this might be the result of a lack of financial knowledge — the survey of 2,000 Americans
Taylor Swift Calls Donald Trump Out Directly for ‘Stoking the Fires of White Supremacy and Racism'
She even tagged him in her tweet, a first for a singer once criticized for being politically silent.
Ekweremadu faults Executive Order on financial autonomy for state judiciary, legislature - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
Former Senate Deputy President Ike Ekweremadu has faulted the Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 granting financial autonomy to State Judiciary...
COVID-19: Buhari issue an order for free access into Kogi - NMA
President Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon to issue an order for the granting of free access to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Kgo state.
Manchester City Women boss Gareth Taylor welcomes the pressure of his new role
Taylor replaced Nick Cushing as boss of the Women’s Super League club.
Irishman’s love letter to New York during COVID
An Irish musician living in New York has produced a touching visual love letter to the silent city in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prominent Dublin violinist Gregory Harrington set the video to "The Nearness of You" and the powerful imagery shows the City That Never Sleeps in the middle of a giant slumber.
Iowa Adds New Non-Conference Opponent For 2024 Season
Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes are working to fill out their upcoming 2024 schedule. Here's the latest on Iowa's latest opponent addition.
Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
Watch Elon Musk and Jay Leno drive the Cybertruck through a tunnel beneath SpaceX's headquarters
Elon Musk stood on the back of the Cybertruck's retractable bed cover to show how sturdy it is.
Afghan Govt, Taliban Talks Continue on Release of Prisoners
Representatives of the Afghan government met with a five-member Taliban technical delegation for the second time in Kabul on Friday to discuss the issue of the release of prisoners, aimed a
Pakistan to setup national locust control cell to combat insects swarms
Speaking to reporters here, Information Minister Shibli Faraz said the efforts to control locusts were going on under a national strategy as there was a dire need to deal with it.
Europe divided on pace of lockdown easing says Euronews poll
The desire to ease restrictions in Italy, France and Germany is tempered by anxieties about the ongoing risk of coronavirus infection, an exclusive Euronews survey shows.
Police arrest 251 illegal miners in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command says it has arrested 251 alleged illegal miners, among them a Burkinabe, during a Sallah eve raid at the mining sites in the state.
'Some player' - Former Derby County striker urged to make Aston Villa transfer
Derby County news: Former Rams striker Weimann, now at Bristol City, has been told to move back to Villa Park by Aston Villa hero Gabby Agbonlahor on social media
Schools may remain closed beyond June 4 - Magoha
The decision on reopening schools, Magoha said, will be guided by data and evidence provided by the Helath ministry.
Politics Briefing: Ottawa announces new funding for Indigenous communities
Plus: Globe launching new climate newsletter
Taylor Swift Slams President Donald Trump for 'Threatening Violence' Amid George Floyd Protests
The singer directly called him out via Twitter on Friday.
Wolves supporters offered ticket refunds
Wolves have confirmed plans to reimburse fans for their four remaining Premier League home games, which will be behind closed doors.
Coronavirus Might Change Street Style Forever, According To One Expert
After years of capturing street style, fashion photographer Seleen Saleh decided to produce an anthology of her work, something that would act as both a tribute and time capsule of sorts. The end result is Street Culture, a vibrant collection of…
Tokyo Olympics 2020: IOC's approval of ISSF's updated qualification system could see India seal another shooting quota
Indian shooters were primed for success at the Tokyo Games before the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic led to a one-year postponement
Coronavirus: Seville derby to relaunch LaLiga season on June 11
Sevilla's home derby against Real Betis will be the first LaLiga game since the league was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Powell: Fed to soon begin 'challenging' Main Street lending
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Friday that the Fed faces a major challenge with the launch in the coming days of a program that will lend to companies other than banks for the first time since the Great Depression. The Fed's Main Street Lending is geared toward medium-sized companies
Sony tells devs that PS4 games must also run on PS5 from July forward
New documentation sent out to developers reportedly includes this mandate, as well as other details about compatibility.
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...
COVID-19: 82-year-old hypertensive patient recovers in Osun
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Osun State Government on Friday discharged an 82-year old widow who recovered from coronavirus, The PUNCH reports. The patient was said to have recovered after receivin...
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...
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'.
No surprise as Carlos Hyde will count $2.75 million against Seahawks’ salary cap
Hyde's signing became official this week, and the contract calls for him to make a base salary of $1.5 million with bonuses of $1.25 million that give it a salary-cap...
SaskTel will continue to waive data overages until June 8
Starting June 9th, SaskTel says it will begin charging overage fees again. However, people's data caps should reset that day as well.
Taylor Swift Destroys Trump Over His ‘Moral Superiority’ & Vows To Get Him Voted Out In November
Taylor Swift destroyed Donald Trump on Twitter after he called for protestors in Minneapolis to be shot.
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.
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
Test drive: The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave is an off-road oasis of fun
An oasis of fun.
79,001 flags strung together for world's largest knitted bunting
May 29 (UPI) -- Knitters from around the world submitted 79,001 yarn flags for an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest knitted bunting, the British organizers of the effort said.
Growth pangs: Q4 GDP growth slows to 3.1%; FY20 clocks 4.2%
Agriculture, govt spending saviours; industrial, services growth shrink
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.
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
'Space Force' Star Ben Schwartz Has A Jean-Ralphio-esque Idea For Tweeting On The Moon
If you couldn't tell from his name alone, Ben Schwartz's Space Force character F. Tony Scarapiducci is essentially a mix between Anthony Scaramucci and the social media brand F*ckJerry (he's referred to as "F*ckTony" several times throughout Season…
Barack Obama on George Floyd: 'Bigotry' in USA 'Maddeningly Normal'
Barack Obama on Friday weighed in on George Floyd, saying in a statement that his death "shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020 America."
Sonu Sood to the rescue of 117 Odisha girls! Provides airlift from Kerala; details
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has yet again offered help to Odisha girls stuck in Kerala ever since the nationwide lockdown had been announced.
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
Taylor Swift calls out Donald Trump for stoking white supremacy, promises to vote him out
"You have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence?"
Pataal Lok Finds Itself In Yet Another Controversy, Slapped With Legal Notice Over Negative Portrayal Of Sikhs
Amazon Web Series Pataal Lok has found itself in yet another controversy after Akali Dal leader Majinder S Sirsa has sent a legal notice to its creators for hurting the sentiments of Sikhs by showing them as rapists.
Russia struggles to keep up in race for virus vaccine
Russia is among the countries racing to develop a vaccine but is no longer the vaccine developer it was in Soviet times and it is struggling to match virus research being carried out elsewhere.
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.
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.
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
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 ...
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
Sensex ends 6% higher this week, Nifty Bank surges 12%; check key factors behind markets’ upmove
Sensex recovered 600 points from day's low to end at 32,424 while Nifty 50 index settled at 9,580. During this week both Sensex and Nifty gained 6 per cent each
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…
Gold Mining Stocks Flip From Losses To 5x Leveraged Gains
This 2020 gold price target of $3,000 is a little too aggressive in my view, but I would not be surprised if gold reaches this level at some point over the next
Siri and Google Assistant Face Off in Speech to Text Comparison – Video
Siri and Google Assistant compared in a new dictation test, results show how the latter is way better in terms of transcribing speech.
Assam: 3.81 lakh affected as floods destroy crops and houses, sweep away animals
"When the state is bearing the brunt of flood as well as Covid-19 pandemic, everybody should work as a team and help the people to get rid of this situation," Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday.
Vernon developer gets second chance to have heronry protections scrapped
A developer planning to build on a site adjacent to the well-known Vernon heron rookery will get a second chance to have certain environmental conditions sc
Sign of Some Upside Ahead for Boeing Stock
Boeing is one of the names most battered by the novel coronavirus, but with airlines starting to perk up, the stock could be a winner.
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 ...
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests
WASHINGTON - 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.
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.
Chhattisgarh ex-CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74; three-day mourning in state
Ajit Jogi, the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh passed away in Raipur on Friday. He was 74. A shrewd politician, Jogi had the knack of identifying opportunities quite early, but breathed his last
South Africa has backlog of over 96,000 coronavirus tests
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa has a backlog of more than 96,000 unprocessed specimens awaiting coronavirus tests, the health ministry said on Friday, reflecting what it called a global shortage of test kits.
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 ...
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 ...
Jolovan Wham is selling smiley face t-shirts to raise another S$1,001 for migrant workers
Jolovan Wham is selling smiley face t-shirts to raise another S$1,001 for migrant workers
US, UK raise Hong Kong at UN as pressure mounts on China
Rest of World News: The United States and Britain on Friday defied China's anger by raising Hong Kong's autonomy at the UN Security Council as President Donald Trump prep
Pakistan’s efforts to target India at OIC foiled by Maldives, UAE
An attempt by Pakistan to create an informal group of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Islamophobia has been thwarted by Maldives and UAE.
West Side Story's Rachel Zegler quits TikTok for 'blocking BLM hashtags'
The app has denied the claims.
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.
Asia Today: S Korea has another 39 cases linked to warehouse
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — 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. Figures from South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brought national totals to 11,441 confirmed cases and 269 deaths. …
Black people in England are 3.4 times more likely to test positive for Covid-19 than people from white British backgrounds, study shows
Minority ethnic groups in England have a bigger risk of testing positive for Covid-19, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Glasgow.
Israel says it could reimpose restrictions after coronavirus cases rise
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Coronavirus infection rates have risen in Israel, particularly in schools, since the government began easing restrictions and it may reimpose them if the trend continues, the health ministry said on Friday.
5G mast rejected as council says plans would harm regeneration
The mast was described as "unsightly"' and "detrimental" to the look of the area
DIA reveals more group and individual teaser images for 'Flower 4 Seasons', fans voice concern over Chaeyeon and Somyi's absence from the images
DIA has revealed more group and individual teaser images for their upcoming album 'Flower 4 Seasons', but fans are noticing the absence of …
Mercedes reject reports they could pull out of F1
Reports in Germany suggested Toto Wolff might step away from his current role.
Brighton eye friendlies to prepare for restart
Brighton are considering playing friendlies to prepare their team for the return of the Premier League.
Ministry of Health puzzled by complacency with partial ease of lockdown
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministry of Health is puzzled by the complacency after the lockdown was eased. The Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwiine says the partial ease of the lockdown on Tuesday when private cars were allowed back on the road after more than two months is an indication that some people are …
EU approves EUR 500 mln in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
The EU has now provided Ukraine with EUR 3.8 billion in MFA loans since 2014.
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
Arsenal complete George Lewis signing after impressive trial
One for the future.
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…
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin once worked overlapping security shifts
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin — the now-fired Minneapolis cop caught on viral footage pinning his knee on Floyd’s neck — once worked overlapping security shifts at a club in the city,
A new bill pushes Congress to do more to combat coronavirus racial disparities
It would allocate $1.5 billion to organizations focused on this work, but it faces an uphill battle for passage.
Gardner Minshew fueled by criticism of Jaguars by analysts
The Jaguars are projected to be one of the bottom three teams in the NFL in 2020, but the team’s quarterback doesn’t see it that way. Jacksonville shockingly failed to make a head coach…
Star Wars: Maverick could be revealed next week – rumor
It's possible EA studio Motive Montreal will reveal its new game Star Wars game, Project Maverick, as early as next week.
Modi Sarkar 2.0 first anniversary: BJP’s core agenda fulfilled, but COVID-19 throws bigger challenges
Article 370 was nullified by the government with Parliament passing a resolution to this effect as well in August, and the state was bifurcated into union territories.
Hong Kong’s business hub status imperiled by security law | BusinessMirror
HONG KONG—A national security law proposed by China could imperil Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s best places to do business. The law, approved Thursday in Beijing, led Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to say Washington will no longer treat Hong Kong, already reeling from anti-government protests and…
Govt to pay back $721m wrongly raised through robodebt
Finally bites the bullet.
Roger Federer is the world's highest-paid athlete: Forbes
Tennis News: Roger Federer is the world's highest-paid athlete for 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic knocked soccer's Lionel Messi off top spot, according to Forbes. T
Adorable boy, 7, throws prom for nanny after coronavirus canceled hers
Curtis Rogers staged the thoughtful event to cheer up babysitter Rachel Chapman after her end-of-school party was canceled
A season of surprises
Texas teacher Shanna Peeples got more than a degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. "... it gave me this integration of so many things and it let me write myself into more authenticity,” she says.
EXCLUSIVE: Benny the Butcher on Shady Not Signing Him, Shannon Sharpe Beef, Tekashi (Full)
Benny the Butcher came through for yet another VladTV interview, and this time around, he reacted to the impact of the coronavirus. He revealed tha...
‘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
'India's aggressive designs dangerous for whole region'
AJK President Masood and PM Haider strongly condemn Modi's aggressive approach in the region
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 ...
Nike Running's Fastest Sneaker Ever Releases This Summer
The Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% will speed into retailers over the course of June and July.
Karnataka Starts Private Coronavirus Testing For Passengers - At Their Cost
Passengers arriving in Karnataka from coronavirus high-risk states can opt for testing by private labs at their own cost. The test would cost the passenger Rs 650 and would be done using the pooling method.
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
Mike Tyson was as dangerous as any heavyweight in history - but he must stay retired
Tyson is flirting with a boxing comeback at the age of 53 after posting videos of his training on social media
Mysterious Bitcoin Whale Who Kickstarted Previous Crashes Appears Again
Blockchain data has revealed that a mysterious Bitcoin whale that's transacted over $350 million worth of BTC has just received a large sum of supply.
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.
Some medics say they are muzzled in Egypt’s coronavirus response
CAIRO (Reuters) - At dusk on April 10, police entered an apartment in Qalyubia province, north of Cairo, and arrested ophthalmologist Hany Bakr.
63 deaths in 24 hours, Pakistan coronavirus tally 64,500
High court judge tests positive; two employees of state radio lose battle against virus
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.
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.
Monkeys steal coronavirus 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 coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
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.
NASA-SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch has just a 50 percent chance of liftoff for Saturday and could be moved to Sunday if weather does not improve
NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the second attempt at launching Falcon 9 Saturday There is only a 50 percent probability it will happen, but officials said it could be moved to Sunday.
Liam Gallagher offers brother Noel olive branch on his birthday
The men have feuded since Oasis split in 2009.
Twitter now allows users to schedule tweets, but there is a catch; Details
The announcement was made by Twitter via a video showing how to use the feature.
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.
Active locust swarms in 11 districts, Centre to deploy choppers to spray pesticides
Active swarms of locusts were present in 11 districts spread across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, prompting the government to step up control operations by deploying
European Tour’s restructured 2020 schedule may be “a glimpse into the future”, says chief executive Keith Pelley
The restructured European Tour schedule for 2020 might be less of a temporary arrangement to rescue events from the coronavirus but “a little bit of a glimpse into the future”, says Chief Executive Keith Pelley.
New Xbox update introduces a simpler guide and adds more game collection filters
The May 2020 Xbox update adds a new guide layout, a new "Community experience", more collection filters, and an improvement for the Mixer dashboard.
Trump's feud with Twitter, explained in 30 seconds
The scuffle involves fact-checking, misinformation, and an executive order.
Best PS4 Local Multiplayer Games
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Rajkot: Migrant worker waiting for bus crushed by garbage van
The incident took place in front of the bus station of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) at Shashtri Maidan around 4 pm Thursday.
Rajya Sabha secretariat official tests positive for Covid-19
This is the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far
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.
European, South Korean authorities vie for COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir
(Reuters) - European and South Korean authorities are vying for Gilead Sciences’ (GILD.O) potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, even though the drugmaker has yet to gain regulatory approval in either market and is still ramping up production of the anti-viral drug.
Burning Cities and Blaming Trump Brings No Justice for George Floyd
Riots and looting stretched into the third day in Minneapolis
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
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...
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
Inside Dubai's second drive-in cinema
Reel Cinemas The Dubal Mall Zabeel opens to the public from May 30
'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
45 trees uprooted due to heavy rain in Bengaluru
Over 45 trees were uprooted on Friday, which also proves the fact that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has not pruned trees ahead of the monsoon season. Over the last one week, hundreds of trees fell due to heavy rain.
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.
The Chase player hits back at viewers over spelling of name
"I’m genuinely sat here questioning the spelling of my name"
Railways to operate 10 more passenger trains from June 1
Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said on Friday that from June 1, around 10 additional passenger trains will begin operations.Talking to a private news channel, the minister said
Sony to hold PlayStation 5 reveal on June 4th; will show next-gen games
Sony has announced that they will be holding a PlayStation 5 reveal event next week to show off upcoming next-generation games on the new hardware.
Liam Gallagher offers brother Noel olive branch on his birthday
The men have feuded since Oasis split in 2009.
The return of Serie A: What's at stake
Italy's Serie A has been given the all-clear to return on June 20 after a three-month enforced absence in one of the epicentres of the coronavirus pandemic.
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
Dormant ‘zombie fires’ are burning in the Arctic again
Fierce fires that have lain dormant for months are igniting once again across the Arctic region. The so-called “zombie fires,” which are remnants of record blazes seen last year, may be
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...
Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher Open Up About Parenthood And Their Multiple Miscarriages In New Series
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher will be celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary this summer, and they are the proud parents of two little boys -
Veolia to install Anammox wastewater treatment unit in Australia
Veolia Water Technologies and Urban Utilities are working to install Asia Pacific’s first full-scale sidestream ANITA Mox treatment plant this year. A firs
Why Aurora Cannabis Stock Dropped 10% This Morning
Investors seem uncertain that a relatively big bet on CBD oil will pay off.
Wife of JK Congress leader Soz moves SC against his house arrest
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
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.
Obama speaks out on George Floyd’s death: ‘This shouldn’t be normal in 2020 America’
Former President Barack Obama said that the death of George Floyd “shouldn’t be ‘normal’ in 2020 America.”
Trump Calls Floyd Death 'Shocking,' Calls Protesters 'Thugs'
"These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won't let that happen," he tweeted. "Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you
No more OnePlus McLaren phones, the partnership has ended - Gizchina.com
A few days ago, reports indicating the end of the partnership between OnePlus and McLaren started to surface. The reason was that the smartphone maker ...
Taylor Swift Tweets Directly at Trump: ‘We Will Vote You Out in November’
Responding to President Donald Trump’s threats of violence against protestors in Minneapolis, Taylor Swift tweeted, “We will vote you out in November,” her strongest statement yet on the 2020 election.
Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October
OTTAWA — 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.
Global Covid-19 Tally Rises To Over 58.31 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.6 Lakh Mark
The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increases to 24.3 lakh.
De Blasio says New Yorkers ‘have to improvise’ their way around town
New Yorkers will "have to improvise" how they get around town during the next phase of the coronavirus crisis, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Friday.
Pie Insurance Secures $127 Million Through Latest Investment Round
Insurtech startup Pie Insurance announced on Thursday it secured $127 million through its latest investment round. The companies that participated in the fundin
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.
20 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Return With ‘The Wicker Man’
The six-piece lineup of Iron Maiden stated their intentions with their first single, The Wicker Man, in May 2020.
Senior Trump administration official used office for personal gain, probe finds | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
BILLINGS, Mont. >> A senior Trump administration official misused his office for private gain by capitalizing on his government connections to help get a family member hired at the Environmental Protection Agency, investigators said in a report obtained by The Associated Press.
Latest updates on when cinemas will reopen in Liverpool
Cinemas across the country closed in March due to coronavirus
How To Take A Screenshot On iPhone SE 2020
To take a screenshot on a smartphone is a necessity in today’s life. It allows you to capture anything on your phone screen and share it with someone via messaging
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.
The 8 Accusations Against Russell Simmons Detailed in On the Record
Here are the Russell Simmons accusations that are covered in On the Record. (As the film notes, Simmons admitted to some improprieties but denies all of these accusations.)
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.
Amy Klobuchar's position on 2006 shooting by officer in George Floyd death 'could cost her VP role'
Amy Klobuchar's decision as a Minneapolis prosecutor in 2006 not to bring charges against the police officer filmed kneeling on the neck of George Floyd could cost her the role of vice president, critics have said.With Joe Biden asking Ms Klobuchar to undergo official vetting to be his running mate
Ensure release of Nasarawa chairman, CAN tells FG
Kayode Oyero The Christian Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to deploy all necessary resources to ensure the release of its Chairman in Nasarawa State, Bishop Joseph Ma...
Murky messaging: Facebook allowed 'Death to America' advertising but censors US back-to-work rallies
When it comes to violating Facebook’s guidelines, it is often anyone’s guess what will fly and what will fall.
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 to tackle a virus pandemic that has caused more than 1,300 deaths.
Top SA trainer 'thrilled' as horseracing gets green light to go racing
The news that all non-contact sport shall resume in the country from 1 June was particularly pleasing for the SA horseracing industry and those fans of the sport of kings.
Emergency services rush to Pier Head for concern for safety call
Officers were called at about 3pm on Thursday afternoon
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.
Listen: Juice WRLD and Trippie Redd's new song ‘Tell Me U Luv Me’
Today, Juice WRLD and Trippie Redd have released their new collaboration 'Tell Me U Luv Me' produced by Nick Mira and OK Tanner of Internet Money.
Trolls attack boy with epilepsy, 8, by sending him hundreds of flashing images
Several social media users reported having seizures as a result of the malicious posts.
In agony, families await DNA results of plane crash victims
Demand to be given another specimen so 'faster' tests may be conducted in Lahore
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
IPOB accuses British govt of masterminding discriminatory activities against Biafrans
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Friday accused the British government of masterminding all the discriminatory activities Biafrans.
Liam Gallagher offers brother Noel olive branch on his birthday
The men have feuded since Oasis split in 2009.
Domestic Flights Are Not Spreading COVID-19, Cases Are Getting Detected Because... Read What Hardeep Singh Puri Says
"I say that these COVID-positive passengers were detected because we have the right systems in place and they are functioning efficiently," the minister said in an interview.
Former Rajasthan BJP chief Bhanwar Lal Sharma passes away at 95
"Simplicity and selflessness came naturally to him," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said about Bhanwar Lal Sharma.
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
Pakistan reaffirms resolve to UN peacekeeping missions
The country is proud of its long-standing contributions to UN peacekeeping spanning over six decades: MoFA
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.
7 Times Queen Elizabeth II Wore An Outfit With A Secret Hidden Meaning
Queen Elizabeth II practically wrote the royal rules of fashion. And to that end, it’s rare that she deviates from the dress code, if it has even ever happened. And, with such keen attention paid to each royal outfit and the messages it sends, it's…
Polis says he’s working for more federal funding to local governments
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday that he hopes the next federal COVID-19 relief package includes more funding for local governments in the state.
The 99p hay fever remedy wipes that one shopper claims 'gave my son his life back'
Here is where to buy the bargain product...
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...
Spanish dig unearths human remains in hunt for Irish rebel lord
VALLADOLID, Spain (Reuters) - Spanish archaeologists may have uncovered the final resting place of an Irish nobleman whose bloody 16th-century rebellion almost toppled Ireland’s English rulers.
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.
OnePlus 8 series camera updates will bring color filters to portrait mode, improved white balance, and more
Last week, the folks at OnePlus had an online Open Ears Forum about the OnePlus 8's camera technology. They shared some upcoming features for the OnePlus 8.
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.
Taylor Swift Accuses Trump of 'Stoking White Supremacy' In Woke Twitter Rant
Pop super star and left-wing activist Taylor Swift erupted on President Donald Trump in a wild Twitter rant, accusing him of "stoking the fires of white supremacy" and warning "we will vote you out in November."
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.
GMP issue statement on plans for Manchester United and Man City to play at neutral grounds
Premier League fixtures involving Man United and Manchester City could take place behind closed doors according to a list of games released on Friday and Greater Manchester Police have issued an update
Trump And Twitter Continue Battle Over Free Speech
Trump and Twitter are at it again in a battle over Free Speech. Who get's to decide what is and is not censorship or misinformation? That depends on your
CNN reporter arrested live on air by Minnesota police, released an hour later
During the arrest the anchor can be heard saying, "If you're just tuning in, you are watching our correspondent being arrested".
Denmark and Norway Exclude Sweden From Travel Deal
The idea of travel bubbles, or travel corridors, is gaining traction with governments around the world as a way to restart international travel while limiting the risk...
Partygoer at Missouri’s Lake of Ozarks positive for COVID-19
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (AP) — 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...
Indian long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur handed four-year ban after being tested positive for doping
Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur, who won the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K among the Indians last year, has been handed a four-year ban by World Athletics' anti-doping body for returning positive for a banned substance in a test conducted in Doha.
Advantage for India as IOC approves shooting’s updated qualification system for Tokyo Olympics
The new International Shooting Sport Federation notification could help someone like Anish Bhanwala to secure a quota for himself in the 25m rapid-fire pistol.
GST hike in non-essential items ruled out
Govt says ‘no’ for printing notes to bridge deficit
4 More Women Are Suing Harvey Weinstein for Alleged Sexual Assault
Four women filed a sexual assault lawsuit against convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein in New York City on Thursday; one of these women alleged that he raped her when she was “approximately seventeen years old.”
No fines issued over two large family gatherings tied to COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatoon
Province’s chief medical health officer says officials decided education and compliance were the right course of action
Xiaomi Mi Laptop in India to Focus on Creators, Students and Gamers - Don't Expect Affordable Price - Gizchina.com
Xiaomi is finally bringing its Mi Laptop to the Indian market. After seeing numerous teasers, we now have some insights on the product and the portfolio.
Italy records 87 new coronavirus deaths, 516 new cases
ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 87 on Friday, against 70 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases fell to 516 from 593 on Thursday.
Monkeys Escape With COVID-19 Samples After Attacking Lab Assistant
A group of monkeys reportedly attacked a laboratory assistant in Delhi, India and escaped with a number of coronavirus blood samples.
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.
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.
‘Lucifer’ star Tom Ellis finally signs deal for Season 6 return
The development all but assures that "Lucifer" will be renewed on Netflix.
Obama releases statement on George Floyd: 'For millions of Americans, being treated differently on account of race is tragically, painfully, maddeningly 'normal''
"This shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020 America. It can't be 'normal,'" Obama wrote of the death of George Floyd and racism across the nation.
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.
Feds provide more funds for Indigenous communities as GDP falls
The COVID-19 pandemic's economic toll came into sharper focus on Friday, while the federal government announced new funding to help remote Indigenous communities cope with the virus.
Julia Roberts, 52, Disses Donald Trump By Wearing Barack Obama-Themed Protective Face Gear
Julia Roberts made a political statement when she stepped out in Los Angeles with a face mask, featuring Barack Obama's face.
Strong storms moving through with potential for severe wind gusts, hail and flash flooding
The unstable atmosphere continues to produce downpours and thunderstorms across the WBTV viewing area through the afternoon and evening hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump claims Modi unhappy over China developments as he readies punitive action against Beijing
US News: US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed the latter is “not in a good mood about what is going
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.
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.
S.Africa: Update on DMRE interventions to combat the spread of COVID-19
South Africa's Department of Mineral and Energy Resources issued an update of the sector’s response to lockdown measures.
South Korea Closes Schools AGAIN, 2 Days After Reopening, Following Biggest Coronavirus Spike
South Korea has closed more that 200 schools in the country just 2 days after reopening them due to due to a new spike in virus cases.
Dumpster Diving: (Potbelly Corp. Edition)
Before COVID-19, Potbelly was showing tangible signs of a business turnaround. If you look at Q4 2019 results, the company had its best comps in three years at
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.
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...
Will the US soon treat Hong Kong like china? Much is at stake
Hong Kong risks becoming collateral damage in the growing rivalry between China and the United States.
Women executives demand three month extension of free childcare
'Every woman who is offered a shift needs to be able to take that without any barrier, the barrier of childcare for women is significant for many, many households.'
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.
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...
B.C. looks to staycations to save tourism
Destination BC has produced a draft plan for a June campaign launch if the provincial health officer approves of the next phase of the province’s restart
Anarchy Engulfs Minneapolis: Police, Firefighters Stand Down As Rioters Burn City to the Ground
[WARNING: This post contains some strong language]Our own Julio Rosas
Banks’ asset quality ratios may worsen up to 600 bps: Fitch
The report added that while secured loans such as home and auto are relatively more resilient, they will not be isolated from stress as unemployment rises.
CNN's Don Lemon: Trump 'contributed' to environment that led to George Floyd's death
CNN anchor Don Lemon said Thursday that President Trump "contributed" to the environment that led to the death of 46-year-old Minneapolis man George Floyd earlier this week.
Jordan's FM speaks to counterparts, warns about sovereignty - Middle East
Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, reiterates importance of two-state solution in conversation with US and British counterparts.
Warmer nights but rainy days to come in Queensland this winter
The weather bureau's winter outlook suggests the state will experience wetter than average conditions.
Pasadena family mourns death of father from COVID-19, six days before 65th birthday
Antelmo Garcia was always careful about protecting himself, his family says. At work in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, he asked to wear a mask and was told no. He died days before his 65th birthday.
Rich Lister winners and losers so far
With the fortunes of many billionaires tied up in equity, the past few months have been a wild ride and not everyone has come out on top.
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.
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
Kerry Coombs’ Tweet While Watching 2003 Fiesta Bowl Going Viral
Tonight is a big night for Ohio State football fans. The replay of the team's victory in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl is being shown on ESPN.
Pandemic causes surge in demand for sports cards
The sports card industry has experienced somewhat of a renaissance in recent years, but demand has exploded in the last three months during the pandemic.
U.S. FDA asks five firms to recall diabetes drug with high levels of probable carcinogen
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it has recommended five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall their diabetes drug metformin after the agency found high levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity in some versions of the medication.
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.
Women executives demand three month extension of free childcare
'Every woman who is offered a shift needs to be able to take that without any barrier, the barrier of childcare for women is significant for many, many households.'
Let's talk about This Week at Bungie: May 28, 2020
Bungie begins to wind down for the end of Season of the Worthy and teases the arrival of the next Season of Destiny 2.
UFC’s Mackenzie Dern eager to atone for first loss
Women’s strawweight standout Mackenzie Dern will return against Hannah Cifers to kick off the UFC on ESPN 9 main card Saturday at the UFC’s Apex facility.
Giga-tronics Inc. (GIGA) CEO John Regazzi on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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NYC bans the word 'alien' in laws, documents, opts for 'noncitizen'
New York City became the first major city in the U.S. on Thursday after the NYC Council removed the terms “alien,” “illegal immigrant” and “illegal migrant” from local laws, rules and documents and instead will be replacing them with the term “non-citizen."
North American Fintech Firms have Better Access to Regulatory Sandboxes because of United-States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement: Report
More than $30 billion worth of transactions a year are carried out via the US-Mexico remittance corridor, which is notably one of the world’s largest cross-bo
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.
Police say schoolgirl abduction, assault complaint was false
"Police are satisfied that no abduction has occurred."
Netflix may soon let you watch partially downloaded shows or movies
If you’re a Netflix subscriber, you know that you can download a certain number of episodes of TV shows or movies to your device so you can watch them even when offline, But sometimes, for one reas…
State could see $16 million in coronavirus costs through September, panel told
Health insurance claims for 47,000 state employees stemming from COVID-19 illness could cost the state more than $16 million through September depending on how extensively stay-at-home guidance and...
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.
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 ...
Amazon prepares Summer Sale to win back lost customers
With Prime Day reportedly delayed, the e-commerce giant might still flog some bargains soon
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.
Ontario police watchdog to probe woman’s fatal fall from Toronto high-rise building
The family of the woman, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, 29, say they have questions about the role police – who were with her when she fell – played in the death
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.
Help pours in but teen cyclist is happy to return to school
The story of the 15-year-old’s decision to buy a second-hand cycle and pedal from Gurgaon to Bihar’s Darbhanga, has touched many — from politicians to bureaucrats, business tycoons to NRIs.
Valerie Jarrett: Trump's Embrace of White Supremacists 'Fueling Anger' of Protesters
Thursday on MSNBC, former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett accused President Donald Trump of "fueling" the anger on display from the demonstrators protesting for the last three days in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. | Clips
Lawyers for Myka and James Stauffer Release Statement Following Backlash About “Rehoming” Their Son
Myka and James said they didn’t know how difficult it would be to care for Huxley, who is autistic.
Women executives demand three month extension of free childcare
'Every woman who is offered a shift needs to be able to take that without any barrier, the barrier of childcare for women is significant for many, many households.'
Europe moves ahead with lockdown easing, but caution in Asia
In a bit of happier news in Asia, a Bali zoo names a newborn giraffe after the virus
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...
Major Brisbane bridge closed this weekend, free tolls on offer
One of Brisbane's busiest bridges will be partially closed this weekend for maintenance.
Fortnite's Next Season Has Been Delayed A Week
Fortnite’s upcoming season was set to start June 4. In a post today, Epic Games delayed Season 3 to June 11. This weekend’s season-ending event has also been moved, to next Saturday, June 6....
RNC chairwoman proposes convention safety protocols amid feud with NC governor
The Republican National Committee sent a letter to North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Thursday outlining safety protocols the party is ready to adopt so it can hold a full in-person national
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
Gujarat: Body of man found hanging exhumed after family raised doubts
The family immediately informed the police and demanded that the body be exhumed and the death be investigated. “The body had been sent for postmortem. Prima facie, it is a case of suicide. There are no signs of murder.
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport long-term review: Introduction
The Disco Sport has all the makings to facilitate the lifestyle of a young, adventurous family. We’re going to put it through its paces in the long term to see if it meets the brief.
Jason Kenney faces criticism for incorrectly referring to COVID-19 as ‘influenza’
Alberta premier repeatedly said the novel coronavirus is a minimal threat to most people, while experts disagree
Rent Arrears Cases Almost Tripled During Pandemic
Three times as many people are reporting rent arrears during the pandemic.
Ukraine's chief banker: Most of problems on labor market unrelated to COVID-19
The second cause is low productivity.
Jammu Kashmir hit by 115 cases, 14 from Jammu, 101 Kashmir Div
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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...
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...
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.
The TV commercial, once advertising’s main event, suffers in the pandemic
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the TV networks were expecting a strong 2020. The presidential election and Tokyo Olympics would keep people watching, and companies would spend more than usual on commercial time.
Trump's Social Media Executive Order Would Turn FCC Into 'President's Speech Police,' Commissioner Says
The order is expected to be signed by Trump later on Thursday
Gilgo Beach Murder Victim Identified As Valerie Mack Two Decades After She Vanished
Partial remains discovered almost a decade ago on Long Island were officially identified as 24-year-old Valerie Mack by Suffolk County Police on Thursday, NBC News reported earlier today. Mack was ...
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 ...
F90 BMW M5 facelift teased ahead of official debut
The G30 BMW 5 Series LCI (or facelift) only recently made its debut, and if you’re wondering why there’s no M5 variant in the line-up at the time of the
Welcome to Cold War 2.0
The burgeoning conflict between China and the United States could escalate into an ideological competition that splits the world, and the latest fracas over Hong Kong's autonomy is a potential tipping point.
DHQ: 188 terrorists, 411 bandits killed in May - The Nation Newspapers
At least 188 members of the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terror groups and 411 bandits have been killed by ...
Paytm Mall in talks for Grofers stake as SoftBank pushes for consolidation
Online retailer Paytm Mall has held talks with e-grocer Grofers for a potential investment, multiple people in the know told ET, adding that the ongoing discussions may even lead to a merger.
Toll restoring services following ransomware attack | ZDNet
Confirms information accessed includes name, address, age, and payroll information such as salary, superannuation, and tax file number.
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.
China hardens resolve to defy US, even as it speaks of cooperation; Li Keqiang calls for close trade relations
Ignoring threats from Washington, China stripped another layer of autonomy from Hong Kong on Thursday, ploughing ahead with a plan that would ban any form of dissent deemed subversive in the territory reclaimed from Britain more than two decades ago
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) CEO Bharat Masrani on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2020, 01:30 PM ET Company Participants Gillian Manning - Head, IR Bharat Masrani -
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.
FSDC meet: Govt, regulators to step in with more liquidity measures
Both the Centre and the regulators have stepped up focus on “avoiding a prolonged period of dislocation in financial markets”, the council added.
How Amy Klobuchar Is Tied to The Minneapolis Chaos Over George Floyd's Death...And It's Not Good
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) had a better than expected 2020
Most Shramik trains: Gujarat, Maharashtra to UP and Bihar
There are signs that the demand for Shramik Specials could be finally ebbing. On Thursday, for instance, merely 35 Shramik Specials were scheduled to depart from various parts of the country.
Covid-19: Form special cell for students, HRD Minister tells universities
Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said that a task force has been created in UGC and NCERT to resolve the different issues of students
NFL Insider Says 1 CFB Program Treated Scouts Worse Than Any Other
An NFL insider said there is one college football program that treated NFL scouts worse than any other. Here's who.
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...
Pennsylvania Officials Admit Duplicate Ballots Were Mailed Out to Voters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, officials have admitted that duplicate ballots were mailed out to registered voters.
Narendra Modi not in good mood over border dispute with China, says Donald Trump after speaking to Indian PM
US President Donald Trump has sensationally claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not in good mood due to the Chinese aggression at the LAC.
Donald Trump signs Executive Order cracking down on social media, while claiming to protect 'free speech'
Denouncing what he said was the power of social media “to shape the interpretation of public events,” President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Thursday directing federal regulators to crack down on companies like Twitter and to consider taking away the legal protections that shield them from liability for what gets posted on their platforms
Amazon Faces A Brand New World
The top end of our fair value estimate range for Amazon stands at $2,465 per share. In this article, we cover our revenue, EBITDA, net operating cash flow, and
Minnesota prosecutor compares George Floyd killing to case of Freddie Gray, saying he 'will not rush to justice' despite calls to charge police
"I'm going to do this right," prosecutor Mike Freeman said. "And those folks who know me in the African community know I will do my very level best."
‘You won’t win it’: Ref heard telling Broncos NOT to challenge controversial call
The resumption of the NRL <a href="https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/world-reacts-to-nrl-return-as-eels-smash-the-broncos/news-story/46d468346cc346ff14f65af148d54b78" title="www.foxsports.com.au">was a resounding success on Thursday night as the Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels played out a free-flowing game at Suncorp Stadium.
RNC sends letter detailing safety conditions for 2020 convention, wants response from NC governor by June 3
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.
Surat textile industry seeks govt help to stop migrant exodus
At least 60 per cent of the workforce is estimated to have left Surat since the Shramik Special trains started. According to Surat railway officials, over 6.80 lakh labourers have left Surat in 431 trains.
Major Brisbane bridge closed this weekend, free tolls on offer
One of Brisbane's busiest bridges will be partially closed this weekend for maintenance.
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.
Scottish football, rugby hoping to move closer to return
Golf, tennis, bowls and fishing will be allowed to restart from Friday
NBN Co limits gigabit services to just 7 percent of HFC footprint
Similarly constrains access to 250 Mbps tier.
Beer company bashes Astros with new brew
(Reuters) - Major League Baseball fans deprived of the opportunity to heckle the Houston Astros for the 2017 sign-stealing scandal have been offered the chance to make their point from home by drinking a beer.
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.
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'
MPIC aid to help fight Covid-19 hits P348 Million
Infra conglomerate shows compassion via “Tulong-Kapatid” Makati, Philippines, 26th May 2020 - Donations of key anti-Covid 19 goods and initiatives, namely, food, water, medicines and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) and its subsidiaries, reached P348 million this week.
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...
‘Borderlands: The Handsome Collection’ Is Free On The Epic Games Store For PC Until June 4
It contains 2 whole games and all associated DLC.
Alleged exam malpractices: Govt withdraws charges against Adeleke
The prosecution in the trial of former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adelake, and four ...
Stranded in paradise: Hundreds of sailors stuck in Pacific
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.
Vancouver’s restaurant patios to expand onto sidewalks, curbside street spaces
The move is intended to help restaurants, now allowed to open with restrictions as part of British Columbia’s coronavirus pandemic plan, survive with less indoor seating
McIlroy doubts 2020 Ryder Cup
World number one Rory McIlroy does not think the Ryder Cup will be played this year.
India's economy may have grown at slowest in 2 years during March quarter
The full impact of the lockdown on manufacturing and services will become more apparent in the June quarter, with Goldman Sachs predicting a 45% contraction from a year ago
Kosovo's highest court rules new government can be formed without snap elections
Kosovo's Constitutional Court ruled late on Thursday that a new government can be formed without holding a snap election, a decision opposed by the caretaker prime minister's party, which has vowed s…
NFL, EA agree to multiyear extension for 'Madden'
The preeminent video-game/pro-sports partnership will continue at least another six years, as the NFL, NFL Players Association and Electronic Arts on Thursday announced a renewal of their partnership for at least another half-decade.
For Muzaffarpur, child-killer disease a bigger scare even in Covid times
India News: Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, which hit national headlines last year for the death of over 150 children from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), is now
ACLU Exploits Pandemic to Promote Abortion
The ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging an FDA rule that requires women to have an in-person clinic visit to obtain drugs to induce an abortion.
Don Lemon Erupts: ‘No One Wants to Hear From the Birther-In-Chief’ on George Floyd
CNN anchor Don Lemon unloaded on President Donald Trump after the Justice Department said Thursday that the president was “actively monitoring” the investigation of four Minneapolis police officers over the death of an unarmed black man, exclaiming that nobody “wants to hear from the Birther-in-Chief
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.
Ford government signs agreement with York Region to extend subway line
A major step forward for the Yonge North Subway Extension.
Tamron Teases a New Versatile Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount
Tamron plans to keep expanding its lineup of excellent full-frame Sony E-Mount lenses. In a teaser released earlier this morning, the company showed off what looks to be a versatile zoom lens that will (rough translation) “delicately depict any scenery.”
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.
Federal Reserve adds just $1bn of new corporate debt to balance sheet
Only modest use made of US central bank’s emergency lending facilities in the past week
UN chief warns leaders pandemic may cause historic famine
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns up to 1.6 billion people may be unable to earn a living unless action taken now
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.
Why Nigerians must obey ban on inter-state travel - The Nation Nigeria
Nigeria, like other countries across the world, is facing new realities. COVID-19 has forced us as individuals and countries to make difficult choices to...
THP identifies suspects involved in chase
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified two suspects involved in a pursuit in Knox County Thursday, May 21.
Industry chorus: Package not much help, govt must do the heavy lifting
The survey was conducted after the latest round of easing, and the respondents included large companies, regional trade bodies, and also some small and medium enterprises across the manufacturing and services sectors.
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.
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.
Prosecutor asks for patience during George Floyd investigation: 'We have to get this right'
U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald and Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman on Thursday asked for the public to remain calm as they investigate the death of George Floyd.Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday in Minneapolis after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes.
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.
7 in 10 Australian businesses have seen revenue loss due to the coronavirus, according to new ABS figures
The coronavirus has had a massive impact on Australian businesses.
Indonesia's 'new normal' comes with infection risk
The Jokowi government is keen to get the country back to work but a surge in COVID-19 cases could be just around the corner.
Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins ranks himself ahead of Julio Jones, Michael Thomas
May 28 (UPI) -- New Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins believes he's the best pass-catcher in the NFL, ranking himself ahead of Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones and New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas.
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.
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.
Serie A given green light to resume on June 20
The Coppa Italia semi-finals are set to be played the week before.
Cape Cod lifeguards fear 'catastrophe' from enforcing coronavirus social distancing while watching for sharks
The bustling beach town of Cape Cod is bracing for a heavily altered summer atmosphere as they prepare to reopen eateries in mid-June-- the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced closures all over the country.
26 Bangladeshi migrants shot dead at smuggling warehouse in Libya
The government terms it as a revenge attack
Globe editorial: Canada has to fix what ails the country’s nursing homes
Governments – particularly Ontario and Quebec – clearly need to do a better job of inspecting homes, and insisting on (and paying for) better levels of staffing, training and equipment
What the papers say – May 29
The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.
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.
Fury after Pennsylvania lawmakers concealed coronavirus diagnosis
Republicans hid the diagnosis because they feared it would clash with their narrative that 'it was safe to be interacting with other people' and to return to work, says Democratic Representative Brian Sims
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...
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.
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.
CBA: Huge fiscal stimulus props up household income
Gareth Aird, head of Australian economics at CBA, has published research on the extent to which household impacts have been supported by the federal government’s stimulus:
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 ...
High school football: Mustang Public Schools announces plan for reopening summer activities
Mustang Public Schools announced its schedule for reopening summer activities for high school athletes on Thursday, six days after a proposal was rejected by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association board of directors.
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.
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’
Inside Pharrell Williams’ $12M Hollywood Hills mansion with infinity pool and outdoor cinema
PHARRELL Williams has put a second L.A. mansion on the market, three months after putting a Beverly Hills mansion up for sale. The hip-hop star placed the Hollywood Hills home on the market in rece…
Jay Leno, Elon Musk Hop Into 2021 Tesla Cybertruck - Video
Former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno Leno visited Space X headquarters in Hawthorne, California, on Wednesday to try out a prototype of the latest vehicle made by...
Prosecutor says he won’t ‘rush’ to charge cops involved in George Floyd death
A Minnesota prosecutor on Thursday night said there is evidence that does not support criminal charges against the white cop who kneeled on George Floyd before the black man’s death — but later
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...
Shots fired during Denver protest of George Floyd’s death
No immediate reports of injuries; shots were reportedly fired as protesters leaving
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.
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.
U.S. accuses Russian military hackers of attack on email servers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> The National Security Agency publicly accused Russian government hackers of targeting email servers around the world in an unusual announcement today, showing that the agency is becoming more aggressive in calling out Moscow’s action as the presidential election approaches.
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
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
Warmer nights but rainy days to come in Queensland this winter
The weather bureau's winter outlook suggests the state will experience wetter than average conditions.
Former top diplomat reveals what Asia really thinks about us
Former ambassador and high commissioner John McCarthy holds strong opinions on the state of Australia's 'extraordinarily ill-considered' foreign policy.
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 Twitter and Facebook, an extraordinary attempt to intervene in the media that experts said was unlikely to survive legal scrutiny.
Arnab Goswami joins Donald Trump’s fan club, says ‘Twitter bias exposed’ after Maharashtra government orders CID probe in abetment to suicide case
Republic TV founder Arnab Goswami has joined the fan club of US President Donald Trump as he launched a fresh tirade against the microblogging site Twitter, calling the social media platform biased against the right-wing groups.
Hulu Launches New Group Viewing Feature Called Hulu Watch Party
Hulu will now allow users that subscribe to its ad-free streaming service to watch shows together as part of a new testing feature called Hulu Watch Party.
Migrants don’t have to pay to go home, ensure they get food on the way: SC
The bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, S K Kaul and M R Shah, which took suo motu cognizance of the issue on Tuesday, saying it had also received several letters and representations from different sections of society, and directed that states share the bus or train fare of the stranded migrants returning home.
Warmer nights but rainy days to come in Queensland this winter
The weather bureau's winter outlook suggests the state will experience wetter than average conditions.
Las Vegas caregiver accused of stealing $9K from 81-year-old
Jaugust Milligan, 29, faces charges of using a credit or debit card without consent and exploiting an old or vulnerable person for more than $5,000, court records show.
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.
Simon & Schuster names Jonathan Karp as new CEO
He replaces Carolyn Reidy, who died two weeks ago.
Superhero Bits: Kids Hospitalized After Trying to Be Like Spider-Man, New ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Images & More
Will there be a lot more Jim Gordon in Zack Snyder's Justice League? Which X-Men were supposed to cameo in The New Mutants? All that and more.
Facebook’s investment in Reliance Industries not surprising: Brett Biggs, CFO, Walmart
Walmart-controlled Flipkart and Amazon jointly hold 80% of the country’s e-commerce sector at present.
Tucker Carlson rips social media giants after Trump executive order: 'They're not neutral platforms'
Tucker Carlson blasted social media giants Thursday, saying they failed in their duty to be neutral platforms by arbitrarily censoring speech they deem inappropriate.
Australian pubs face a long road back after lockdown
As the industry toasts the lifting of lockdown laws next week, publicans say bouncing back from the brink is not as simple as pouring a pint.
Linebacker Matt Judon Makes Decision on Ravens’ Franchise Tag
The Ravens have made it clear they intend to keep linebacker Matt Judon around for the long haul. Here's the latest on Judon's decision.
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.
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...
Biden Veepstakes Take Bad Turn as Scandals Hit Klobuchar, Whitmer
Two women reportedly on Joe Biden's shortlist for VP have been hit with major scandals that could cripple their chances. | Politics
What the papers say – May 29
The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.
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.
Not far from the LAC, satellite picks up Chinese armour, artillery
India-China border: Highly placed sources said a detailed analysis of satellite images has shown extensive deployment of towed artillery and mechanised elements on the Chinese side, bringing Indian deployments within striking distance.
Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man's death
DENVER — Shots were fired and protesters blocked traffic during a demonstration in downtown Denver to protest the death of a handcuffed black man during a confrontation with a white police officer in Minnesota, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Many states have reported fewer TB deaths during the lockdown. Here’s why this is bad news
It suggests the system for tracking tuberculosis patients has collapsed.
Hoboken Fire Department promotes first female battalion chief
The Hoboken Fire Department has promoted its first female battalion chief.
PG&E Achieves Bankruptcy Milestone as It Fights Probation Conditions
California regulators on Thursday approved Pacific Gas and Electric’s plan for exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the company fought in federal court to block a set of strict new probation terms aimed at preventing wildfires.
Jimmy Haslam Reportedly Took A Shot At Jerry Jones
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam saw an opportunity during a recent NFL owner's meeting to take a jab at Jerry…
AFP: Bulgaria Pins Hopes on TB Vaccine Against the Coronavirus
In the worldwide battle against COVID-19, scientists are investigating whether a century-old tuberculosis vaccine might offer some additional protection against the novel coronavirus. And Bulgaria -- one of the world's leading manufacturers of the vaccine -- is holding out hope of new markets for the many millions of doses it produces each year.
Rose Namajunas vs Jessica Andrade rematch targeted for UFC event on July 11
A rematch between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade is in line to go down at an upcoming UFC pay-per-view (PPV) event on July 11, 2020.
Nearly 1 million people now applying for unemployment benefits in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Commerce continues to update its statistics regarding unemployment claims filed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Live-house culture won't cede the stage to COVID-19
Seiichi Yamamoto, founder of Osaka live music venue Namba Bears, is employing a range of methods to keep his stage open to touring musicians.
Premier League return: The issues to resolve
After a three-month virus shutdown, the Premier League restarts its season on June 17
Blackmores steadies the ship
The largest shareholder in Australia's biggest vitamins company is positioning for the future on many fronts.
What the papers say – May 29
The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.
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
Oregon woman buys winning lottery ticket with cash from sewing face masks
"I don't play a lot," said winner Lorna Hewitt, who bought her winning Keno-8 ticket at a grocery store in the town of Sisters.
Ron Rivera shares what Alex Smith needs to do to play football again
It’s still unclear if Alex Smith will ever suit up under center in the NFL again — or in any league, for that matter — but the Redskins quarterback is doing everything he can in h…
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
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
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.
No proposal on formation of interim Govt in J&K: Raina
No proposal on formation of interim Govt in J&K: Raina ‘All propaganda, No reality ‘ Nasir Azam Srinagar, May 28: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Thursday said there is no proposal with the Centre about formation of interim government or advisory council in Jammu & Kashmir. Talking to news agency Ravinder Raina, BJP’s J&K UT president, […]
Australian pubs face a long road back after lockdown
As the industry toasts the lifting of lockdown laws next week, publicans say bouncing back from the brink is not as simple as pouring a pint.
‘Jersey Shore’: The Girls Write A ‘Raunchy’ Speech For Angelina’s Wedding & Are Certain ‘She’ll Love It’
On The May 28 episode of 'Jersey Shore,' Snooki, JWoww and Deena write a speech for Angelina's wedding, which they think she'll love.
Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the U.S. military brought the novel coronavirus to China, as the social media platform ramps up fact-checking of posts.
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".
BookMyShow lays off, furloughs 270 employees
Online ticket booking platform BookMyShow has laid off or furloughed 270 employees as it expects its revenue to be "greatly reduced" in the coming months, hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown.
Buccaneers QB Tom Brady selling customized Cadillac Escalade for $300K
May 28 (UPI) -- NFL star Tom Brady, who made the move to Florida this off-season, is selling his customized Cadillac Escalade for the price of a lavish home.
Migrant crisis in SC: SG Mehta invokes vultures, prophets of doom, Sibal says don’t make it personal
“Some High Courts”, Mehta said, “are running a parallel government”, alluding to the fact that many High Courts had questioned the governments at the state and the Centre on their handling of the Covid crisis.
Dining in Europe after coronavirus: Restaurants get creative to lure tourists back
Restaurateurs want to adhere to social distancing rules while also trying to serve as many customers as health and safety measures will allow.
Food Is Essential, So Sell Naked Puts On Performance Food Group
We love businesses that are essential to humans. Food distribution is one such business, and Performance Food Group is a value play. Selling naked puts against
EPL announces June 17 restart
The English Premier League season will restart on June 17, provided all safety requirements have been put in place, the league said on Thursday (May 28), after meeting with all 20 clubs. The season, with 92 fixtures still to play, will get underway on the Wednesday date...
Asian shares set to dip in choppy trade over worries about worsening US-China ties; dollar slips, oil prices give up gains
Oil prices gave up some of their gains overnight, as concerns that Trump could impose sanctions on China over Hong Kong and a surprise build in inventories overshadowed a steady improvement in US refining activity
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...
"Shocking": Court On Video Of Baby Near Dead Mother At Bihar Station
The video of a baby trying to wake its mother, lying dead at a train station in Bihar, horrified the nation and emphasized, once again, the appalling state of migrants making their way home after being stranded by the coronavirus lockdown. On Thursday, the Patna High Court took up the case, calling it "shocking and unfortunate".
Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad sacked from own political party
The crisis ended with Muhyiddin, who founded Bersatu with Mahathir before joining a four-party alliance that won 2018 elections, being nominated as the prime minister.
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, ...
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.
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, ...
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.”
Brookfield re-enters race for Virgin with surprise bid
It remains unclear how Brookfield's 11th-hour pitch will affect the rest of the process, which will see the administrators reduce the bidders to just two.
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.
How Nail Salons Are Planning to Reopen Amid COVID-19
Nail salons across the country are re-opening with new preventative measures in place.
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.
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.
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.
GDP Numbers Expected To Show India's Economy Grew At Slowest Pace In 2 Years
Economists expect the fiscal year that began in April will see the worst economic contraction in four decades.
Wipro names former Capgemini COO Thierry Delaporte as new CEO; Neemuchwala to leave on 1 June
Thierry Delaporte, who will replace Abidali Neemuchwala, was most recently the chief operating officer of Capgemini Group.
Why BJP’s Himachal chief resigned after corruption was alleged in coronavirus PPE purchases
Rajeev Bindal may have had links to a key character in the graft case being investigated by the state police.
Liverpool’s title, six-way battle for UCL spots: What to look forward to as Premier League returns
The Reds are two wins away from sealing a first English top-flight league title in 30 years.
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Medicine.
Peacekeeping, with a woman’s touch
Maj Fozia Perveen is the first officer Pakistan has deployed to the female-led UN mission in Cyprus
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...
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.
Locust attack poses famine risk
Swarms of insects invade fields in Pakistan and India, decimate crops
'No conversation between PM Modi, Trump on India-China standoff,' say govt officials
India-China border tension: US President Donald Trump had said that he spoke with PM Modi about the conflict and said that the Prime Minister was not in a good mood
Nurse's union defends Blackwater trip, says she could not have infected miner
The Rockhampton nurse whose travel to Malaysia and Blackwater is now being investigated by Queensland Health had followed safety protocol, according to her union.
Nurse's union defends Blackwater trip, says she could not have infected miner
The Rockhampton nurse whose travel to Malaysia and Blackwater is now being investigated by Queensland Health had followed safety protocol, according to her union.
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...
Buhari’s herculean task of lifting countrymen out of despair, poverty
Having shrugged off the challenge of Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at last year’s polls, President Muhammadu Buhari
'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
COVID-19: Lagos govt reviews BRT occupancy to 42 passengers
The Lagos State Government has given approval to operator of BRT, to carry 42 passengers seated with no standing as against earlier directive
Fortnite delays its big end-of-season event by one week
It will now take place on June 6th at 2PM ET.
Centre against Karnataka's move to increase working days: Minister
Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy on Thursday said the Centre has objected to the state's decision to increase working days at factories, and the matter would be
Valuable Treasure: Cute Golden Retriever Puppy Snatches Roll of Toilet Paper
In the past months, toilet paper, or rather the lack thereof in shops, has made headlines across the globe, prompting a barrage of memes about it. Looks like our pets...
COP26 postponed till November 2021, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland says UN
Governments urged to boost renewable energy, conservation and other green measures as economies recover.
Sensex, Nifty stuck in coronavirus storm; should investors expect profit in 2020?
It seems investors are sitting on boundaries in a wait-and-watch mode and traders are reaping gains from the volatility cycle in which the benchmark indices are stuck.
Neighbour leaves women sunbathing topless 'vulgar, aggressive' letters
Photos accompanied the letter along with threats they'd be posted online
Delhi Confidential: Ministry of Home Affairs Facebook page shares pic of whisky bottles
Ever since West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke out angrily against the Centre in a meeting held by the Prime Minister, officials say it has become a matter of interest what will be said between the Centre and West Bengal at these meetings.
Give 12-hour air time on national TV, 2-hour radio slot for school lessons: Maharashtra Govt to Centre
While the prolonged lockdown has forced schools and tutors to go virtual, concerns have prevailed regarding the loss of school time and the continuity of education for the underprivileged children who do not have access to smartphones and the internet.
Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Makinde account for stewardship in 365 days
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has negatively impacted socio-political and economic activities across the world in the last three to five months, it may not be possible to pass a critical assessment...
Locust attack: Centre to buy sprayers from UK, use helicopters, drones to spray pesticides
New Delhi: Stepping up efforts to control the spread of crop-damaging locust swarms mostly prevalent in northern India, the Union Agriculture Ministry on Thursday said that 15 sprayers will be...
HBO Max Greenlights 'Homeschool Musical' Special Starring Students Whose School Productions Were Canceled
Scripted special is inspired by Laura Benanti's #SunshineSongs social media campaign
Sacked lawyer sues billionaire Harry Triguboff
Meriton Property Services' former general counsel Joseph Callaghan is suing the company as well as its owner over his dismissal.
Inclusion of Transgender Student Athletes Violates Title IX, Trump Administration Says
Three female high school students in Connecticut had challenged a scholastic sports policy that allows transgender athletes to compete against them in track.
Woman stored dead grandma in freezer to collect her social security checks
A Pennsylvania woman allegedly stored her grandmother’s body in a freezer for several years in order to collect the dead senior’s social security checks, a report said. Cynthia Black, 61, was
Renault poised to announce 15,000 layoffs worldwide
The overall cuts would affect just under 10% of Renault's 180,000 global workforce. The firm has around 48,500 staff in France.
Govt lifts curbs on exports of paracetamol APIs with immediate effect
"The notification is further amended to remove the restriction on the export of paracetamol APIs, making it export 'free' with immediate effect," the statement read
Corrections officer shot at outside Whanganui Prison
It's believed to be linked to a traffic incident.
Shinola to Launch ‘The Champ’ Watch to Honor Health-care Workers
The multicolored, limited-edition timepiece was originally planned to launch during the Summer Olympics.
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...
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.
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.
Buhari orders military crackdown as Sokoto bandits kill 70
John Ameh, Adeniyi Olugbemi and Godwin Isenyo The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday ordered a “fierce” military operation against bandits in Sokoto State. The directi...
Pakistan: Investigators find Rs 30 million in cash in crashed PIA aircraft wreckage
Flight PK-8303 from Lahore to Karachi crashed in a residential area near Karachi International Airport on Friday, with only two passengers miraculously surviving the crash. The investigators have now found Rs 30 million in cash in the wreckage.
Jan Shatabdi trains to operate with fewer stoppages from June 1
The Jan Shatabdi special trains between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur/Kozhikode will lose four stops.
TikTok's rating improves amid growing criticism over 'violent content'
While the TikTok rating has improved, the app continues to face criticism for the content that appears on its platform
Sensex, Nifty fall ahead of GDP numbers; Vodafone Idea jumps 14%
At around 9:30 am, BSE Sensex was trading 259.77 points lower at 31,940.82, while NSE Nifty was down 0.72 per cent at 9,422. By 9:35 am, Sensex was down over 320 points and Nifty was struggling to stay above 9,400.
Wipro shares gain 1% after Co appoints Thierry Delaporte as new CEO and MD
Delaporte was most recently the chief operating officer of French consulting and technology firm Capgemini Group.
3 more staff of Delhi LG office test COVID-19 positive
Three more employees of the office of Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal have tested positive for COVID-19, a day after a junior assistant was found infected with the novel coronavirus. Sources said that
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...
No recent contact between PM Modi, President Trump: Sources
India News: There has been no contact between PM Modi and Donald Trump in recent time, the government sources told TOI in response to the US President's claim tha
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
Covid-19 crisis to cause FDI investment to the Republic to fall by 20% this year
The State is now in eighth spot in a ranking of most attractive European locations for FDI
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.
Chase Elliott rebounds from two brutal NASCAR losses for first Cup win of season
CONCORD, N.C. — Chase Elliott’s streak of bitter defeats in NASCAR’s frantic first push of rescheduled races finally ended with his first Cup victory of the season. Elliott won Thursday
Mark Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter in Trump fight, says it's stronger on free speech than other tech firms
“We have a different policy I think than Twitter on this,” Mark Zuckerberg told Fox News.
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.
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
Tom Cruise's SpaceX Movie in Space May Actually Be Impossible to Do
The director of the supposed first space movie said an action-packed blockbuster shot in space may be impossible to do.
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.
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,...
Netflix Is Impressed By This Woman's "Genius" Hack To Use Ex-Boyfriend's Account
Social media users have been left impressed by a woman who used her ex-boyfriend's account to watch Netflix for two months before anyone got wind for the fact.
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.
Capgemini COO Thierry Delaporte becomes new Wipro CEO and MD
Neemuchwala will step down as CEO on June 1 while executive chairman Rishad Premji will oversee day-to-day operations of the company until Delaporte takes over on July 6
Hyderabad: Minor girl commits suicide after mother asks to stop watching TikTok
A 17-year-old girl committed suicide after being chided by her mother to stop watching TikTok, a video-sharing social network.
Sarah Jessica Parker Shares Exciting New Update On The ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel!
Diehard fans of Hocus Pocus should not give up hope because it seems like Sarah Jessica Parker just teased the sequel! As you might know, a couple of
Business Live: Indian shares fall ahead of GDP data; Vodafone jumps
Updates from the world of economy, markets, and finance
[People Talk] COVID-19: Should FG reopen churches, mosques?
"I support that FG should reopen churches and mosques. At least we go to market everyday and people move from one place to the other."
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.
US restaurants concerned over sales losses due to capacity constraints
A survey of 2,500 US consumers conducted this month found that three-quarters planned to avoid restaurants or dine out less frequently, according to Wall Street firm Cowen
'Space Force' Review: It's not 'Boots on the Moon' but brickbats for Steve Carell & John Malkovich's sitcom
Here's the review of Netflix original show 'Space Force' created by Steve Carell and Greg Daniels.
Trump Extends National Guard Orders, Qualifying Troops for Benefits
Trump announced he is extending National Guard troops' deployments until mid-August, which will allow them to qualify for federal benefits.
An overzealous attack on renewables
It is unlikely that Moore will come out and apologise for his new documentary or take it out of circulation
Let’s speed up digital change at banks
There is space available for digital-enabled SME-focused entities to make headway
Covid-19 crisis to trigger 20% fall in FDI
The State is now in eighth spot in a ranking of most attractive European locations for FDI
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.
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
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 where they were planted and have become invasive. They now are reducing the region's biodiversity and the habitats available for wildlife.
Software Bug In Bombardier Airliner Made Planes Turn the Wrong Way
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: A very specific software bug made airliners turn the wrong way if their pilots adjusted a pre-set altitude limit. The bug, discovered on Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft fitted with Rockwell Collins Aerospace-made flight management systems (FMSes), l...
Covid-19 pandemic may create opportunities to deepen India’s engagement with Africa
India could also create a new fund for Africa and adapt its grant-in-aid assistance to reflect the current priorities. This could include support for new investment projects by Indian entrepreneurs especially in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in Africa.
Storm warning: Parts of WA urged to prepare as another cold front closes in
Locations which may be affected from Friday morning include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Narrogin and Perth.
Rioters Breach, Burn Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct
Rioters in Minneapolis breached the city police department's third precinct and set fires, according to numerous eyewitness accounts.
Joe Biden Doesn't Like Trump's Twitter Order, But Still Wants To Revoke Section 230
Former Vice President Joe Biden still wants to repeal the pivotal internet law that provides social media companies like Facebook and Twitter with broad legal immunity over content posted by their users, a campaign spokesperson told The Verge. Still, the campaign emphasized key disagreements with th...
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.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro urges Supreme Court to shelve ‘fake news’ probe
On a social media broadcast, Bolsonaro said the court’s investigation was unconstitutional and any move to restrict fake news in Brazil would establish censorship in the country.
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.
The realme X3 SuperZoom’s 120Hz display is a big deal. Here’s why
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Hong Kong's freedom is vanishing in front of us
Xi Jinping's power grab is turning the territory's special status into nothing but a hollowed-out facade
Exports to stay low due to liquidity woes
Businessmen term zero-rating indispensable to remove hardships
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...
George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station afire
MINNEAPOLIS — Cheering protesters broke into a Minneapolis police precinct station on Thursday after the department abandoned it, setting it ablaze and setting off fireworks as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St.
Hulu is launching an official Watch Party feature
It’s about time streaming services offered this.
KCSE, KCPE to be done in February 2021 - Committee proposes
New proposed date for re-opening of schools
Dozens Arrested at NYC Protests over Floyd's Death in Minneapolis
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump ordered the FBI and the Department of Justice to investigate the "tragic death" of 46-year-old Minneapolis resident George Floyd.
It’s another uneventful year as aviation enters grim future
President Muhammadu Buhari prior to 2015 election promised the aviation community just one item: a new national carrier in the status of the defunct Nigeria Airways. His choice of Capt. Hadi Sirika
Manchester United can use Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo to make a point to transfer target Jude Bellingham
Man Utd are trying to sign one of the game's hottest talents this summer and they've proven before they are a perfect club to make the next step at.
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...
Faltering Renault to cut 15,000 jobs worldwide, including 4,600 in France
French carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to restructure some plants and potentially close others as it confirmed plans to cut around 15,000 jobs worldwide to ride out…
Protesters Are Defending Themselves After Being Criticised For Rioting Over George Floyd’s Death
Americans across the country are protesting after the death of George Floyd, and are pushing back against criticism of the rioting.
Wipro gains over 6% after Co appoints Thierry Delaporte as new CEO and MD
Delaporte was most recently the chief operating officer of French consulting and technology firm Capgemini Group.
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.
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
5G Conspiracy: Scammers Use Fear to Sell 128MB USB Sticks Saying It Protects The Home From Effects of 5G
Scammers are targetting people who believe 5G is harmful by selling a useless product. It has been established that 5G has no effect, harmful or otherwise, on the human body.
Water market may not be 'good thing for the country', Basin chief says
The Murray Darling Basin Authority chief says water markets favour high-margin crops over traditional industries at the cost of regional communities.
Supreme Court orders states to foot the bill for guest workers' travel
Plus, their food and shelter while they wait for their train or bus are the states' responsibility
Review: Lady Gaga's Chromatica sheds conflict for club-ready bangers
Lady Gaga's sixth album, Chromatica, sees the popstar stepping back into big pop after the experiment that was Joanne, but at what cost, asks Sam Brooks. Since Lady Gaga's last album, 2016's critically shrugged off Joanne, the star has stepped as far away from her meat-dress persona as possible,
With nearly 7,500 cases, India's tally crosses 1.65 lakh cases
India on Friday crossed yet another spike in coronavirus cases as the country reported 7,466 new infections in the last 24 hours taking the toll to 1,65,799.The death toll rose to 4,706 with 175 deaths reported in a day. While the active cases are 89,987, those cured and migrated ads up to 71,105.
Facebook’s new ‘Collab’ app is heavily inspired by TikTok
Collab is developed by Facebook's New Product Experimentation group and is currently invite-only on iOS.
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.
‘Oil revenue may drop further to 25 per cent of budget’
With Nigeria’s revenue from oil and gas dropping by N425.52billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 to N940.91billion, according to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed
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.
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.
Brighthouse Financial Inc: A 6.75% Preferred Stock IPO From This Life Insurer
Brighthouse's new preferred stock, BHFAO, is currently trading above its par value. The common stock does not pay dividend, but the company holds almost $9 bill
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.
FCC commissioner says Trump’s Section 230 plan ‘does not work’
There’s a growing rift over the proposal
Qualcomm’s first Wi-Fi 6E chips are here
Faster Wi-Fi is coming soon.
HP’s high-resolution Reverb G2 is a $599 headset for VR gaming
Preorders open today for a fall launch.
Bharti Infratel hits over 3-month high; zooms 100% from March lows
The stock rallied 8% per cent to Rs 243 in the intra-day deals today, and was quoting at its highest level since February 14, 2020 on the BSE
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.
Star Wars Battlefront II Is The Second Free PlayStation Plus Game For June 2020
If you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber, then you already know that it is already time to scoop up the free monthly games as we about to start yet
IOC touts record-high female representation on commissions
The International Olympic Committee says women now account for almost half of the membership of its various commissions, an all-time high in the organizati
Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz to Step Down After Company Fails to Deliver
Magic Leap CEO resignation comes weeks after company lays of 1,000 employees and warns of closure without capital injection.
Government removes restrictions on the export of paracetamol APIs
Government has removed restrictions on the export of paracetamol active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) almost three months after the curbs were put in place due to shortage of supply from China...
SBP reserves fall $55m to $12.07b
Drop comes on account of external debt repayments
East African Portland Cement To Fire More Employees
The East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) has announced fresh lay offs through voluntary early retirement for all employees.According to acting managing director Stephen Nthei, the scheme i
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.
A Timeline of Lady Gaga’s Messy Chromatica Rollout, From Pregnancy to Birth
Lady Gaga’s upcoming album Chromatica went through a lot before it finally landed on its May 22 release date. Here’s a timeline of Lady Gaga’s tweets, the gossip, leaks, and other mishaps from the album’s rollout.
Football: Italy's Serie A to resume on Jun 20
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Power distributors sue FG over business interference
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Global economy will not survive US-China tension
Both countries must work out their differences to avoid another world economic meltdown
PM Modi last spoke to Trump in April, no interaction on China, say officials as Trump talks of ‘bad mood’
Sources in the government have said PM Modi last spoke to Donald Trump on April 4 on the hydroxychloroquine issue. There has been no interaction on the standoff with China as claimed by Trump, said sources.
Arkansas Boy, 9, Dies In A Suspected Dog Attack, Sheriff’s Office Investigating
A 9-year-old boy from Faulkner County, Arkansas, has died from a suspected dog attack on Thursday morning, according to a press release issued by the Faulkner County Sheriff’s office. The ...
Google considering taking stake in Vodafone Idea: Report
A deal with Google could be a lifeline for Vodafone Idea, which owes as much as Rs 54,000 crore in adjusted gross revenue dues to the government.
Security law ‘puts Hong Kong’s appeal for business at risk’
Hong Kong’s status as a leading place to do business could be in peril following the adoption of a national security law.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher makes brilliant Nottingham Forest claim as transfer offer revealed
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Pompeo says Trump to act on alleged spying by Chinese students
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students 'shouldn't be here in our schools spying'
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.
MSNBC's Ali Velshi says situation not 'generally speaking unruly' while standing outside burning building
An MSNBC journalist attempted to explain that the violence that erupted in Minneapolis on Thursday night was "mostly a protest" despite a building burning right behind him.
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.
Donald Trump reiterates offer to ‘mediate’ on India-China border dispute, says PM Modi ‘not in good mood’
China has recently accused India of unilaterally attempting to change the status of the un-demarcated border in Ladakh after troops involved in scuffles.
Merkel Is Seizing Her Chance to Revolutionize Germany's Economy
(Bloomberg) — On a gloomy Friday in March, with the devastation of the coronavirus becoming clear, senior officials in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government realized that extraordinary measures were needed to shore up Europe’s largest economy.
Shorter 5-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day: Gilead study
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EA Motive’s Star Wars Title, Project Maverick, Might be Revealed Next Week on June 2 – Rumor
From the looks of it, EA Motive's upcoming Star Wars game, Project Maverick, is to be relealed next week on the 2nd of June.
Investigation launched into horrific child neglect cases in Qld
It has been confirmed that there will be an independent investigation into the alleged neglect of three children in Brisbane this week, which sent shock waves down the spines of Australians.
$50k donation for healthcare
Kelowna Chevrolet has made a $50,000 donation to the Our Students, Your Health campaign.
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.
After row with Twitter, Trump signs executive order preventing online censorship
"In a country that has long cherished the freedom of expression, we cannot allow a limited number of online platforms to hand pick the speech that Americans may access and convey on the internet. This practice is fundamentally un-American and anti-democratic," the executive order stated.
Wipro Appoints Capgemini's Thierry Delaporte As CEO, Managing Director
Wipro has appointed Capgemini executive Thierry Delaporte as its chief executive officer and managing director, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Watcher' tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
As cases of COVID-19 soar two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that shows cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus throughout the nation.
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.
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.
SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: The national command council’s ‘firepool’ moment?
There’s a cynical irony in the government now telling us people should be empowered to make their own decisions about their health and safety
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.
China to ban pork imports from India to 'prevent swine fever': Report
According to the daily, India reported its first case of ASF in both domestic pigs and wild boars in Assam earlier this month
TVS Motor shares dip over 3% as March quarter profit plunges 43%
The company said it had successfully transitioned to BS-VI
Aimia vows to fight Air Canada's court move to halt upcoming merger
TORONTO — Aimia Inc. says it plans to defend itself against a move by Air Canada in Quebec Superior Court to halt a merger that the smaller company sees as key to its corporate reinvention.
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
Mortgage repayment cliff beckons
A Senate committee has been told that businesses and households have now deferred around $250 billion worth of loan repayments due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) chairman Wayne Byres conceded that some customers will not be able to repay their loans when they are required to resume repayments:
300 Indian nationals stuck in Pakistan to return home on Saturday
Around 300 Indian nationals, who are stuck in Pakistan due to coronavirus outbreak, will be coming back home on Saturday.
Government announces €115 million support package for air transport sector
The Greek government on Thursday announced a package of measures amounting to €115 million to support the country’s air transport sector, hit hard by the
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...
Opera Philadelphia goes online
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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.
NCDC cries out as rapid test kits black market rises
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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.
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.
'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.
Remark Holdings, Inc. (MARK) CEO Kai-Shing Tao on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Remark Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARK) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2020, 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Brian Harvey - Director of IR and Capital Ma
Should we fear post-pandemic inflation?
Inflation could well go through a yo-yo effect, as is already happening with other economic indicators.
NDDC headquarters shut over director’s death - The Nation Nigeria
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) headquarters in Port Harcourt was shut on Thursday following the death of the agency’s ....
Givealittle page raises money for drought-stricken Hawke's Bay farmers
"There is a massive and critical lack of feed, and some farmers are in dire situations, mentally exhausted and trying to keep stock alive."
Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19
Paid sick leave (PSL) mandates like those found in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to a new study by health economists at Georgia State and Tulane universities.
Everything shoppers will be banned from doing when stores reopen
Rules and restrictions will be in place for stores and shoppers
#FlashbackFriday: When The Office’s John Krasinski Opened Up On Losing Captain America’s Role To Chris Evans!
#FlashbackFriday: Chris Evans made his MCU debut with Captain America: The First Avenger in 2011. But the role was first offered to The Office actor, John Krasinski. Chris is perfect as Steve Rogers
Nothing called safe travel in Covid times
Experts: Flouting of social distancing, hygiene norms could contribute to community transmission
CBN forecasts slower growth, reduces lending rate to 12.5%
Nike Popoola The Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday said the lower growth recorded in the economy in first quarter of 2020 was expected to dip slightly but with combined monetary and fiscal sti...
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.
Ali Abbas Zafar Finishes Script of Katrina Kaif's Superhero Film at His New Bungalow in Dehradun
Ali Abbas Zafar has made a sprawling property in Dehradun where he's currently living with his parents. He has converted the bungalow in a studio and has finished the script of his next which is a superhero film with Katrina Kaif.
New model predicts the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic
This week in the journal Frontiers, researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks.
Karnataka on alert over locust invasion
Entomologist says Amphan may have changed the wind direction leading to change of route
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 ...
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
Price crash: NNPC targets $10 oil production cost
’Femi Asu The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said it is looking to drive down the cost of producing a barrel of crude oil to $10 and below in oilfields across the country. The Group ...
Uber Jump e-Bikes Scrapped and Destroyed After Lime Deal
Outraging cycling enthusiasts.
Row over N50b AMCON’s bailout, new loans for aviation
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) yesterday disclosed that it injected N50 billion to stabilise the operations of the aviation sector between 2012 and 2020.
DMO faults Reps, says lawmakers approved $3.18bn Chinese loans
Ihuoma Chiedozie, Abuja The Debt Management Office has said all the loans collected by the Federal Government from China, which are being scrutinised by the House of Representatives, were approved...
Anger in China at law ordering 'cooling-off' period before divorce
Chinese couples seeking a divorce must first complete a month-long ‘cooling-off’ period according to a new law passed on Thursday
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.
China, India soak up oil from floating storage as demand recovers
A total of 3.4 million tonnes of crude oil was discharged from floating storage into Asian markets in the past seven days, with China the top destination at 1.8 million tonnes and India second at 842,679 tonnes.
OnePlus 8 5G special sale in India at 12 PM today
The OnePlus 8 series of flagship phones were made official in April. While the OnePlus 8 5G and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G have been available for purchase in some markets across the globe, India is one of the major regions where the sales of these phones have not started yet. The Chinese firm had planned …
FDI into India increased 18 per cent to $73 billion in 2019-20
This will spur job creation, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue Cup victory
Chase Elliott ended a week of miserable finishes with an overdue Cup victory.
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police
Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday 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…
EDITORIAL: Emerging virus numbers identify the truly vulnerable
Forty-two percent of all COVID-19 deaths are taking place in facilities that house 0.62 percent of the U.S. population.
Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Government Request to Revive Keystone XL Pipeline Permit Program
The Ninth Circuit on Thursday denied a request from the Trump administration to revive a permit program for oil and gas pipelines, serving yet another blow to the feds in a legal battle that originated with the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline.
India’s economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come
Economists expect worst financial contraction in four decades
'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.
Stranded for 2 months, no updates from govt, Indians in North Africa seek help
In neighbouring Algeria, nearly 150 Indians are seeking help from the government to return home.
UK PM’s adviser Dominic Cummings considers quitting later this year: report
Cummings' behaviour has been criticised by politicians from all major parties, but Boris Johnson has said he wanted to move on from the topic.
Pakistan to float $1.5b Eurobonds
Move comes after inflow of hot foreign money proved costly
US To Announce "Certain Decisions" On China On Friday: Donald Trump
The US would announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source.
Facebook, Twitter react to Donald Trump's executive order
Facebook and Twitter have reacted to Donald Trump's executive order that aims to limit social media companies.
ICC defers T20 World Cup discussion, English domestic season delayed
The suspense over the fate of this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia continued on Thursday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) deferred all discussions to its next board meeting on
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police
MINNEAPOLIS — Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday 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.
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.
BBVA calls for easing of coronavirus restrictions
Spanish bank’s chairman Carlos Torres says move is needed to kick-start economy
Pandemic accelerates desire to pass down wealth
Fear over potential tax rises leads to a rise in people gifting assets to family members
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...
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
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...
How Menzi Ngubane’s Illness Affects His New Role At The Queen : Fergusons Respond
Menzi Ngubane's illness has been a hot topic over the past few days. Now the Fergusons have set the record straight on Menzi's future at The Queen.
Post-Amphan, Bengal tweaks protocol: home quarantine for migrants except from five states
On Wednesday, the Health Department revised standard operating procedures (SOPs) with new screening rules an emphasis on home quarantine.
Are low-interest rates making you jittery? Consider P2P lending
Falling interest rate amid coronavirus crisis has impacted income of many investors who depended on debt instruments; those with surplus cash can consider peer-to-peer lending, which is attracting increasing interest from people willing to lend to those in need of short-term financing -- whether individuals or small businesses
The fate of 2021 Elections
Electoral Commission should give guidance because any talk of extension of elections must consider what our laws say COMMENT | MUKALAZI DEUS MUBIRU | The recent unprecedented Covid19 control measures, which included suspension of public meetings like political rallies, conferences and other related meetings, disrupted the core activities of the Electoral Commission (EC). Roadmap activities …
Basketball Hall of Fame delays Kobe Bryant's enshrinement ceremony
The Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame said on Thursday the enshrinement ceremony for the Class of 2020, a group that includes the late Kobe Bryant,
A letter to justices of Supreme Court, from senior members of the Bar on the migrant crisis
The government’s statement has been clearly shown to be contrary to the facts. Several reports suggest that more than 90 per cent of migrant workers did not receive government rations in many states and were suffering from dire food shortages.
Police Vans in MP Blow Sirens, Farmers in Rajasthan Bang Utensils To Scare Away Locusts | Watch
Popularly known as ‘tiddi dal’, locusts are short-horned grasshoppers with highly migratory habits and voracious feeding behaviour
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
ASIC bans ex-Linchpin Capital boss Peter Daly for five years
Two fellow directors have also been banned by the corporate regulator after a failed attempt to keep.
National Guard brings critical geriatric care to Pennsylvania nursing homes
When coronavirus lockdowns began across the nation, those most vulnerable were also seemingly those whom the military were least qualified to care for.
India registers biggest single-day spike of 7,466 Covid-19 cases
India News: The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and
Agent Scott Boras urges clients not to 'bail out' MLB club owners
Agent Scott Boras recommends his clients refuse Major League Baseball’s attempt to cut salaries during negotiations with the players’ association, claiming
India trashes Pakistan's objection to commencement of construction of Ram temple
India on Thursday trashed Pakistan's criticism of commencement of the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying Islamabad has no locus standi over the issue. "We have seen an absurd
Defying Trump, Twitter doubles down on labelling tweets
Twitter has continued to add new fact-checking labels to hundreds of tweets, even as the Trump administration issued an executive order to curtail the legal protections that shield social media companies from liability for the content posted on their platforms.
South Korea coronavirus spike stirs second wave concern, social distancing crackdown
SEOUL, May 28 (Reuters) - South Korea reported 79 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the most in nearly eight weeks, triggering the return of tougher social distancing curbs amid the spectre of a second wave of disease in a country praised for containing the first outbreak.
Skullcandy unveils a new range of wireless earbuds
Skullcandy is catering for every taste with their new range of wireless earbuds, that are also remarkably affordable.
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.
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...
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.
Nigeria yet to receive ventilators from US — a month after Trump’s promise
The federal government says it is yet to receive ventilators from the US.
Pacific Premier Bancorp's Temporarily Elevated Expenses, External Factors To Pressurize Earnings
The acquisition of Opus Bank will lead to high expenses in the second and third quarters. External factors, including the decline in interest rates and the wors
Euro zone flash inflation at four-year low in May
Consumer prices in the 19 countries sharing the euro declined by 0.1% in month of May
States Are Reopening, But Many Americans Say They Aren’t Rushing Back To Normal Life
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll(s) of the week Almost all states have now begun phased reopenings after shutting down nonessential bus…
Elon Musk gets a $770 million award as Tesla hits goals
He can't sell the shares yet, though.
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
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.
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.
10 jihadists killed in Burkina Faso – Army
Ten "terrorists" died in an offensive against a jihadist base in the west of Burkina Faso on Thursday, according to the army
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.
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.
SpiceJet Becomes India's First Carrier to Deliver Essential Supplies, E-Commerce Goods Via Drones
New Delhi (Sputnik): As the coronavirus pandemic has put restrictions on the unessential movement of people and services, drones have spearheaded contactless deliveries...
NCDC confirms 182 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now 6064
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 182 new cases of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), in the country, the...
Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite U.S. sanctions
Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States.
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.
Sonu Sood helps 167 migrant workers go home to Odisha
Special flight arranged for labourers from Kochi.
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
Locust attack: A joint fight by India and Pakistan, over the years
Despite the ups and downs in the India-Pakistan bilateral relationship, cooperation on the locust warning system has survived the wars, terrorist attacks, and political turmoil.
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Daily sports briefs | Toto Wolff on F1 street, green light for 'Project Restart', Dana White pours cold water on UFC mega-fights - and more!
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.
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.
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 ...
South Korea Japan Sex Slaves
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. Yoon Meehyang, who begins her four-year term as a lawmaker for the ruling liberal party on Saturday, responded
Sonu Sood Airlifts 170 Girls Working as Labourers at a Factory in Kerala, Sends Them to Odisha
Sonu Sood now helps migrant workers stuck in Kerala. He sends a special aircraft to lift 170 young girls from Kerala to Odisha.
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
China rejects Donald Trump's offer to mediate 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.
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.
[HACKER] Super-CyberAttacker Who Stole 1 Million Private Data Exposed After a Facebook Mistake: Here's How He Got Caught
A super-hacker, who stole 1 million private data was exposed after making one Facebook mistake. VandaTheGod was caught after taking a screenshot of an account he hacked.
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’.
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...
Mercedes reaffirm commitment to Formula One amid Toto Wolff exit rumours
Reports in Germany suggested Wolff might step away from his current role.
Apple TV+ Guide: Here are all the Apple TV shows and movies available now
Apple TV+ is Apple's new streaming service for original TV shows and movies. Here's the entire TV guide, everything you can watch for your $4.99 per month subscription. New Apple originals are added every month.
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.
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.
Tyson Fury predicts which shot will KO Anthony Joshua in undisputed fight
Fury and Joshua and are on a collision course for next year to determine the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis
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.
Tech spends in India to hit a 10-year low in 2020: Forrester
In 2020, India will have the slowest tech spending growth in at least a decade on account of sharp economic disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report by market research firm F
Expectation vs reality: AAP takes subtle dig at Centre over hospital food
Taking a dig at the central government, the Twitter account of Kejriwal’s AAP shared photos of food served at hospitals run by the Centre and Delhi government.
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
It’s imperative to make MGNREGS worksites pandemic-safe
Careful work selection, age-appropriate task allotment, monitoring of social distancing could hold the key
FA Cup final rescheduled for August 1
Provisional dates for the final three FA Cup rounds of the season have been set.
Traditional owners consider billion-dollar shot at Fortescue
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group faces huge compensation claim after High Court rebuff.
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.
'Get a life guys': Sanjay Manjrekar lashes out after trolls swamp his Twitter over locust attack remarks
Delhi and Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert as swarms of locusts make their way to India for the breeding season.
Expat wonders why they don’t get “thanked” with S$100 utilities credits
Expat wonders why they don’t get “thanked” with S$100 utilities credits
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.
Renault Cutting Nearly 15,000 Jobs Worldwide to Save Costs
Renault announced it will be cutting 14,600 jobs around the world in a bid to save costs during the pandemic.
Gallery: Thousands Of Fans Watch Game On Giant Screens Inside Stadium
Football behind closed doors does not automatically mean there can be no fans in the stadium, as a South African starlet's club has shown after thousands of the team's supporters watched their latest game live on giant screens next to the pitch.
Twitter hides Trump’s tweet ‘glorifying violence’ as face-off continues
Twitter has flagged a tweet from United States President Donald Trump which it said violated its rules about "glorifying violence."
Twitter hides Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Trump threatened to shut down social media companies after Twitter labeled two of his tweets misleading
US offers $3M for 5G spectrum sharing research
The US Department of Defense granted mobile technology researchers $2.7 million to fund the launch ...
Attack by Pakistan-Trained Terrorists Looms Large Over Jammu & Kashmir, Indian Intel Sources Claim
New Delhi (Sputnik): Indian security forces on Thursday defused an explosive-laden vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir, foiling an attempted terror attack.
Festival featuring big Merseyside bands postponed until next year
Tickets already bought can be transferred to next year's event
Taliban attack on Afghan border post kills 14 security forces
KABUL: Taliban fighters stormed an Afghan border post Friday, 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 cease-fire. “Last night the mujahideen carried out attacks against the newly established posts of the enemy in Dande Patan district of Paktia province,” Taliban spokesman
Meet your local Irish shop: Celtic Treasures
On one of the best main streets, in the quaintest tourist town in all of upstate New York, you’ll find Celtic Treasures - O’Donnell’s Irish Imports.
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.
Pubs with beer gardens will be first to reopen
Venues with outside spaces will likely be the first to reopen with strict social distancing measures, a minister has said.
GBP/USD Forecast: "Breakout above $1.2360 Would Open a Test of Resistance at $1.2465"
The GBP/USD exchange rate is quoted at 1.2309 ahead of the weekend, with analyst and technical forecaster Richard Perry of Hantec Markets saying the pair is looking increasingly constructive, even if only because of Dollar weakness
Chelsea face having to pay £27m release clause for target as they eye Plan B option to Sancho
Hefty fee for a Plan B option...
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.
City Power warns of possible load rotation
On Thursday, Johannesburg's City Power announced that they may need to impose daily “load rotation” in some areas where electricity infrastructure is overloaded.
Rollover crash by mall
It wasn't the start to Friday two drivers were hoping for.
EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves
BRUSSELS — 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.
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.
ICC allows ex-Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo to leave Belgium
The International Criminal Court on Thursday said former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo can leave Belgium under certain conditions
SoftBank leads $500 million fundraising for Didi's self-driving unit
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China’s Didi Chuxing said on Friday it had completed a fundraising round of over $500 million for its autonomous driving subsidiary that was led by SoftBank Group’s (9984.T) Vision Fund 2.
Three Liverpool games ‘requiring neutral venues’ when Premier League restarts
Police have identified a total of six fixtures ‘requiring neutral venues’ when the Premier League resumes, and half of them involve Liverpool, according to football writer Ian Herbert. …
Bucs Star Commended For ‘Leading Players With Egos & Agendas’
Heartfelt message to Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele from an appreciating teammate.
Indian banks' asset quality pressure may last for at least 2 years: Fitch
Fitch estimates that the impact on impaired loan ratios could be anywhere between 200 to 600 basis points depending on the severity of stress and banks' individual risk exposures.
YouTube launches “Video Chapters” for easy navigation through videos
YouTube on Thursday launched its ‘Video Chapters’ feature on its platform that lets users skip to a particular part of the video based on time stamps. The chapters feature allows the viewer to skip ah
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.
Ukraine reports seven enemy attacks in Donbas on May 28
Intelligence reports say one invader was killed and another four were wounded in action.
Sonic The Hedgehog 'lands sequel' after expensive re-design impressed fans
After taking on board fan criticisms the film delighted in the cinema.
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...
Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump over his ongoing war with Twitter
"If he's so mad at Twitter, why doesn't he stop using it?"
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.
Veerendra Kumar, Mathrubhumi MD and former Union Minister no more
Kumar was 84. His last rites will be performed at his residence in Wayanad.
AP photo of flag-bearing Minnesota protester goes viral
The image swiftly went viral.
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’.
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...
Biker seriously injured in Hinstock accident
A biker was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an accident.
Pakistan government says not taken any decision for stricter coronavirus lockdown
Pakistan News: The Pakistan govt has not taken a decision to go for a stricter lockdown mode to fight the coronavirus, said information minister Shibli Faraz, even C
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
Starling Bank raises £40 million as SME banking business picks up
Starling bank has raised a further £40 million from existing investors JTC and Merian Chrysalis Investment Company, bringing the total raised this year to £100 million.
Lockdown easing measures will not help families of six or more, minister admits
George Eustice said that six was ‘a sensible level’.
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.
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...
BookMyShow cost-cutting to hit 270 employees
Members of the workforce who have been put on furlough will continue to remain employed with the company and will be eligible for all medical insurance, gratuity and other benefits.
Premier League to return with Manchester City v Arsenal blockbuster
The Premier League is set to restart its 2019/20 campaign on 17 June with Manchester City v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Sheffield Wednesday - subject to government approval.
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 ...
University of Queensland student suspended for two years after speaking out on China ties
UQ chancellor Peter Varghese says he is concerned with the outcome of the disciplinary action against student activist Drew Pavlou
Police request for Liverpool’s potential title win to be played at neutral venue
Up to six Premier League matches could be played at neutral venues, including “the game in which Liverpool could secure the title”.
Pound Sterling Could Actually Rise if Bank of England Slashed Interest Rates to Below Zero says Analyst
Speculation has been growing over the course of May that the Bank of England could soon announce it will cut interest rates to below zero in its ongoing battle to stem the negative economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis
No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension: official source
The neighbours’ troops have been facing off along the disputed border
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.
Convicted gangster Arun Gawli's parole extended by five days
The High Court had, on May 22, directed the State of Maharashtra to provide proper passage to Arun Gawli for his travel to Taloja Central Prison, Navi Mumbai.
Danielle Lloyd packs on PDA in steamy embrace amid lockdown outing with husband
The glamour model donned a casual look as she stepped out to the shops with her husband and two youngest children
Locusts attack: Palghar collector warns farmers of locusts damaging crops, suggests spraying insecticides
Precautionary measures should be taken before the outbreak to prevent damage from this pest, said the collector.
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.
What’s Keeping Stocks Afloat? The ‘Microsoft Market’
The tech giant is a mainstay of the industry that lets companies, governments and people navigate disruptions caused by the coronavirus and other threats.
Alia Bhatt joins ‘Harry Potter At Home’ initiative, reads from ‘Philosopher’s Stone’
Alia teamed up with Hollywood star Alec Baldwin and his daughter Carmen to do the reading
'Zara Abid embraced her dark-skin, she fought for it'
PR mogul Frieha Altaf recalls the struggles the late model faced due to her dusky tone
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.
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 ...
Celtic chief Peter Lawwell to join SPFL & SFA for new season talks with Scottish Government
CELTIC chief Peter Lawwell will join the SFA & SPFL in talks with the Scottish Government over the start date for next season. Hoops supremo Lawwell will make up part of the SPFL delegation alo…
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
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 (
Congestion on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway after Haryana seals borders of 4 other districts over Covid-19 spread
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Thursday directed that main as well as interior roads connecting Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhajjar with the national capital be sealed.
South Africa coronavirus: avoid churches, reopening is death trap - Malema
From the area of testing through to record number of recoveries, South Africa has been praised for pro-activeness in combating the virus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New car review: The 2021 Genesis GV80
The all-new luxury SUV doesn’t have the familiarity of its competitors but deserves serious attention.
Trump’s social-media order may fail, but scores political points
Trump, who uses Twitter to bypass the mainstream media and communicate directly with his base, is stoking the fight just as his re-election in November is increasingly at risk over his handling of the pandemic, which has killed more than 100,000 people and forced millions out of work.
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...
Blue Chips: May 2020 in New Hip Hop
Our monthly report on new hip hop
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
Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite sells out within 20 seconds in India on first sale
The Moto G8 Power Lite went on its first sale today and it reportedly sold out within 20 seconds. The G8 Power Lite is Motorola's latest budget smartphone.
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.
Monkeys run away with samples of suspected Covid-19 patients in Meerut, trigger panic
A troop of monkeys attacked a lab technician who was carrying samples of suspected Covid-19 patients for testing and ran away after snatching three samples.
Andhra Pradesh HC asks Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar to be reinstated as SEC in blow to Jagan govt
Andhra Pradesh High Court has caused much embarrassment to the Jagan Reddy govt and asked Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar to be reappointed as Andhra Pradesh SEC. Jagan govt had removed him in April.
Extended crematorium hours: Govt on disposing Covid-19 victim's bodies
. The Delhi government told the court that the LNJP hospital is being authorised to divert bodies to crematoriums at Panchkuian and Punjab Bagh, as opposed to only Nigambodh Ghat
British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled
The British Grand Prix was scheduled for Silverstone on August 30 while the Australian round had been due at Phillip Island on October 25.
Why not binge this show about Rob Lowe and his adult sons chasing ghosts?
A potpourri of supernatural investigations.
Freddie Gibbs And Tyler, The Creator Spit Bars On "Something To Rap About"
Freddie Gibbs and Tyler, The Creator unite to spit some bars on 'Alfredo' collab 'Something To Rap About.' Last night, Freddie Gibbs came through with his first official follow-up to Freddie, a classy album produced entirely by The Alchemist boasting the decadent title of Alfredo. As expected the al...
Why 'Bake Off' Judge Benoit Never Guessed His Job Would Land Him A Role On TV
Bake Off: The Professionals’ new series is well under way, and has been tiding us over until the next series of actual Bake Off arrives (which may not even be this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic). The show, which sees pairs of professional…
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
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
Bafta TV awards set to be held behind closed doors with Richard Ayoade hosting
It will take place as a closed studio, socially-distanced show
Google issued 1,755 warnings to users globally on govt-backed attackers in April
In a blog post, Google said its Threat Analysis Group (TAG) tracks more than 270 targeted or government-backed groups from over 50 countries. It, however, did not clarify which governments have targeted these users.
Fans left staring at blank screen as Kayo crashes on NRL's return
Foxtel's streaming service Kayo Sports left fans frustrated with many unable to view the first pay-TV game of the NRL since the COVID-19 pandemic shut the season down in March.
COVID-19: E-ticket, face mask a must for domestic flights in Saudi Arabia
Social distancing to be observed at airports, inside aircraft
Oil falls but set to post biggest monthly rise in years on output cuts
Brent crude slipped 43 cents, or 1.2%, to $34.86 a barrel by 0643 GMT and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was at $33.14 a barrel, down 57 cents, or 1.7%.
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.
Student, 25, hacked to death in Nasarawa
Umar Muhammed, Lafia A 25-year-old student of the College of Health Science and Technology, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Yusuf Adi, has reportedly been hacked to death at Ugah, in Lafia, the state capit...
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.
Public toilets in parks to start reopening this weekend; Ontario considering regional approach to reopening in stage 2 as testing expands
Follow the latest Toronto news on coronavirus
Double storm activity over Arabian Sea picks up, depression likely to form near India coast
The India Meteorological Department is currently tracking two cyclonic disturbances over the Arabian Sea. The first one is near the African coast while the second one is expected to form opposite the Indian coast
Potential financial boost for Nottingham Forest and Championship rivals in restart plans
Second tier sides are believed to be facing bills of around £200,000 for coronavirus testing
40ft whale washes up on Essex beach
Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Nalini’s counsel says TN govt denying video call with kin is unconstitutional
The counsel of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Nalini Sriharan has said that the TN government’s submission to disallow Nalini to make video calls to her kin is clearly unconstitutional.
Europe reaches a tipping point over China’s Hong Kong gamble
European anger is palpable, and there are signs that China’s moves could have ramifications further down the line, by speeding European efforts to adopt a more unified industrial policy and influencing decisions on the role of Huawei Technologies Co. in 5G networks.
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.
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....
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.
Multiple Shots Fired at George Floyd Solidarity Demonstration in Denver - Video
Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump assured Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that the military is ready to provide assistance and quell the ongoing unrest in...
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 Conspiracy Theories That Fueled the Civil War
The most powerful people and institutions in the South spread paranoia and fear to protect slavery. Their beliefs led the country to war—and continue to haunt our politics to this day.
Green Army rush to snap up new Plymouth Argyle home shirts for next season
First day sales of the kit showed a huge increase compared to 2019
How celebrities are helping people amid lockdown due to coronavirus
How celebrities are helping people during lockdown - Coronavirus is taking its toll and millions of people are suffering.
Canadian companies are slow-walking, not running, back to the office
Nearly a third of respondents in a recent survey feel the safest course, for now, is to ask employees who are currently working from home to keep working from home
Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet
Twitter has added a warning to one of U.S. President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about 'glorifying violence.'
‘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,…
Coronavirus: China mulls extending restrictions on international flights until June 30
The U.S. Transportation Department said in an order published on a U.S. government website that Delta Air Lines and United Airlines want to resume flights to China in June
UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic
This year’s meeting, known as the COP26 summit, had been billed as the most important climate change summit since the 2015 talks that produced the Paris Agreement.
Kenya’s star athlete Rudisha ruled out for months after surgery
Two-time Olympic 800-meter champion David Rudisha underwent surgery on his left ankle on Thursday after fracturing it while walking
Amnesty accuses Ethiopia of extrajudicial killings
The rights group said in a report that victims were accused of being supporters of the Oromo Liberation Army, the breakaway armed wing of the Oromo Liberation Front, which the government had previousl
Don't think MS Dhoni would come back to play for India: Syed Kirmani
Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani has rated MS Dhoni as the best-ever India captain in the history of the game and expressed his opinion on India star's future plans.
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/
Senate President appoints Sani Fema SA, sports
The President of the Senate Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has appointed Hon. Sani Fema as his
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.
Teaser: New 2021 Jeep Compass Coming Next Week
Fiat Chrysler's rugged Jeep brand has an updated version of its hot-selling compact Compass model line cook...
Minneapolis mayor calls for unity, denounces violent protests, looting
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey early Friday called on protesters decrying the police custody death of George Floyd to end the violence soon after demonstrators set a local police precinct on fire.
Letters to the editor: May 29: ‘Meng Wanzhou will be spending considerably more time in Canada.’ Readers react to Meng court decision, plus other letters to the editor
In today’s letters to the editor: Meng Wanzhou; long-term care; inequality; equality; bike lanes; the arts; 1939
Google Android Studio 4.0 released with a new Motion editor -
Google Android Studio 4.0 released with a new Motion editor. In addtion to Motion Editor, it also comes with a plethora of new features
Opinion: Reappraising Ugwuanyi’s five-year stewardship amid Covid-19 by Louis Amoke
In this piece, Louis Amoke writes on the administration of Enugu state governor,Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as he celebrates his fifth year in office since he over in 2015
New photos show off the cancelled Google Pixel 4a XL
Google is expected to announce the Google Pixel 4a soon. The company, however, has decided not to launch the Google Pixel 4a XL but a new leak gives us a
India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in coming weeks: Indian envoy
The two countries have been negotiating a trade package to iron out certain issues and further boost two-way commerce
SPONSORED: Government action at home and abroad helps cope with Covid
The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad.
'We don’t know how good she is': Fituese takes on next challenge
Three-year-olds Fituese and Bottega follow bright sport on off-season day at Rosehill.
Why shouldn’t designers sell masks?
Making a case for personal fashion statements and why a medical necessity can also be decorative
Crashed Pakistan A320 jet insured for $19.7 million: airline document
SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) - The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus SE A320 jet that crashed into a crowded residential district of Karachi last week killing 97 people on board was insured for $19.7 million, an airline document showed.
Messi looking forward eagerly to 'weird' La Liga restart
'No doubt it will be strange at first, but I am looking forward to competing again,' says Barcelona star Lionel Messi
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.
Google to let users make Google Voice calls directly from Gmail
Google will soon allow GSuite users to make Google Voice calls directly from their Gmail inbox, the company said on Thursday. The search giant will allow all GSuite users with Google Voice licences to
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.
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
Potential boost for Guardiola as influential Man City ace could sign new deal but key condition touted
City boss will be desperate to end any doubt over future...
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad Sacked From Own Political Party
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been sacked from the political party that he co-founded.
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.
J. League first division to resume on July 4
The second and third division will restart on June 27, with initial game in all three flights taking place without fans.
Google's interest positive but may not help solve Voda Idea's debt woes
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
Mercedes reaffirm commitment to Formula One amid Toto Wolff exit rumours
Reports in Germany suggested Wolff might step away from his current role.
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
Gold price flat ahead of Trump’s Hong Kong response
Spot gold was unchanged at $1,718.60 per ounce by 0616 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.2% to $1,716.50.
Vodafone Great British Tech Appeal Will Redistribute 10k Phones and Tablets to Those in 'Digital Poverty'
Vodafone is has announced that it's partnering with Barnardo's for the Great British Tech Appeal, to get 10,000 phones and tablets to the people that need them most.
China excludes clean coal projects from list eligible for green bonds
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China has excluded “clean coal” from a list of projects eligible for green bonds, according to long-awaited new draft guidelines published by the central bank on Friday.
Report suggests how Arsenal could end up spending another £4.5m on William Saliba before he plays for club
Arsenal may end up having to spend more money on the Frenchman before he even plays for the club. Arsenal may end up having to spend more money on the Frenchman before he even plays for the club.
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’.
Lockdown shopping: Chocolate chips, frozen pizza up, energy bars nosedive
Americans bored at home during the coronavirus lockdown are rediscovering their love of baking and cooking, reversing a decades-long trend that has reshaped the grocery store experience.
Senate Democrats pump brakes on new stimulus checks
House Democrats looking to deliver another round of $1,200 relief checks to Americans are encountering skepticism from an unexpected source — fellow Democrats in the Senate.
Assam govt dedicates new super-specialty hospital to Covid-19 patients
The four-storey hospital — a new super-specialty block of the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital — was completed at a cost of Rs 150 crores and comprises 236 beds, including 50 ICU beds.
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.
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.
LG Velvet to arrive in Europe soon, expected to launch in June 2020
The LG Velvet is arriving in Europe soon. It was spotted recently on LG’s official Italian website and is expected to launch in June 2020. The device is the latest launch from the South Korean company and is likely to be another attempt at revitalizing its falling smartphone business. LG Velvet is a mid range …
American Civil Liberties Union Sues Clearview AI for Violating Privacy
Clearview AI, the developer of a facial-recognition tool used by law enforcement agencies, is currently facing charges from the American Civil Liberties Union for violating people's rights to privacy.
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.
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.
Steve Carell's 'Space Force' Character Is Just Like Michael Scott — Kind Of
It's kind of impossible not to compare Steve Carell's Space Force character General Mark R. Naird to his Office character Michael Scott. Perhaps it's that they're both in shows created by Greg Daniels, or maybe it's just that Carell (Space Force…
Cuomo’s coronavirus halo begins to fade
New York's take-charge governor turns defensive as pandemic-response scrutiny mounts.
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...
EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow
PARIS/LONDON/MILAN, May 27 (Reuters) - European governments moved on Wednesday to halt the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients, and a second global trial was suspended, further blows to hopes for a treatment promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
N.C. Transportation Museum opened to the public on Thursday
The N.C. Transportation Museum opened to the public on Thursday with a new outdoor-only self-guided tour, the Transportation Trail.
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
From Justin Bieber To Anne Hathaway, Hollywood Stars Demand Justice For George Floyd
Hollywood stars, including Justin Bieber, Anne Hathaway, John Boyega and Viola Davis, are outraged over the death of George Floyd, and have lashed out at the racist treatment of black people in the
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.
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 ...
University of Queensland activist suspended for two years
Drew Pavlou, a student activist highly critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Beijing, has been handed a two-year suspension from the institution.
Despite Trump's recent executive orders, Twitter is not backing down on deploying its policies against the US president
Twitter has placed public interest notice on a few tweets by Trump warning users that the post
How To Remove All Viruses From PC Using Rescue USB Drive
We are going to share some useful tips on removing viruses from the computer using Rescue USB drive. Follow the full article to know about it.
Irish Examiner View: Death of George Floyd in police custody shows racism kills in America
George Floyd's lethal treatment, captured on a phone, is just the latest in a shameful litany that shows how very racist America can be.
Premier League return could lead to coronavirus spread - London mayor Khan
London mayor Sadiq Khan has said he is concerned that the return of Premier League football could lead to the spread of the coronavirus.
Nagaland Board 2020: NBSE to declare HSSLC, HSLC results tomorrow on nbsenagaland.com
Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) will announce the results of HSLC (class 10) and HSSLC (class 12) exam 2020 on Saturday, 30 May.
The Irish Rep announces its first ever online season
That means some of Rep’s most beloved recent productions have been reimagined for the small screen (and filmed remotely) for a limited release as part of their "A Performance on Screen" compilation.
USC's Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB job
Georgia has picked up another high-profile transfer to compete for its starting quarterback job, landing former Southern California starter JT Daniels.
Manchester United vs Sheffield Utd plus two Man City fixtures to be played at neutral venues
A police statement confirmed at least six of the league's remaining fixtures this season will be contested at neutral venues.
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.
Tyson Fury predicts which shot will KO Anthony Joshua in undisputed fight
Fury and Joshua and are on a collision course for next year to determine the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis
Nissan's Upcoming 400Z Teased Showing Retro Fairlady 240Z Inspiration
The 2021 model looks back to the '70s.
Police killing in Minneapolis puts new scrutiny on Biden pick
The killing by police of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis has aimed the national spotlight at systemic racism in America. It’s also added pressure on Joe Biden to pick an African American running
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 …
Give us too the benefit of credit guarantee scheme: urban co-op banks to FM
UCBs are financially sound and are a key funding source for MSMEs, says petition
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.
China’s Xpeng ‘copies’ Tesla’s website after allegedly ‘stealing’ Autopilot source code
Chinese carmakers copying western brands isn't a new phenomenon, but one China-based EV maker has zero-chill and is now even copying Tesla's web design.
No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension: official source
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - 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 government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has the challenging task of linking all the series lore together
Between the two distinct story eras of Assassin’s Creed, there is a bridge that needs to be built. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, plans to don a high visibility vest and get busy with some story-based construction.
Fans left staring at blank screen as Kayo crashes on NRL's return
Foxtel's streaming service Kayo Sports left fans frustrated with many unable to view the first pay-TV game of the NRL since the COVID-19 pandemic shut the season down in March.
Trouble finds Karnataka CM Yediyurappa again, BJP MLAs' meeting trigger speculations
On Friday, CM Yediyurappa dismissed reports that he has convened an emergency meeting of a section of BJP MLAs after a group of party legislators met in Belagavi, fuelling speculations about fresh discontentment in the ruling camp.
'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'
Virgin Media high street stores won't reopen after lockdown
Virgin Media shifts from high street to online.
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police
Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday 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.
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.
Formula 1: Williams up for sale after £13m loss last year
The Williams Formula 1 team and wider company group are up for sale after posting a £13m loss last year.
With 4,706 corona deaths, India surpasses China in total fatalities
India has now overtaken Turkey as the ninth worst-hit country in terms of total number of cases.
No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension: official source
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 government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension. The neighbours' troops have been facing off along the
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...
Covid-19: Bengal makes institutional quarantine mandatory for returnees from 5 states, faces hurdles
There is also local resistance in the state against the establishment of quarantine centres for migrant workers.
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
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.
How VsKit live streaming video app is closing gap in social distancing
"One thing they did which got Nigerians intrigued, is the Live stream of the Infinix Note 7 launch that was done May 14 on VsKit."
Queensland corruption fighters turn coronavirus detectives
More than 500 law enforcement officials working for the state's corruption watchdog and the Justice Department have been trained up to help public health officials trace potential outbreaks.
Coronavirus effect: UK car production likely to drop to lowest level in decades
Full-year production could fall to as low as around 870,000 vehicles, according to a forecast by AutoAnalysis for the SMMT, far below a recent nadir of 999,460 cars in 2009, during the financial crisis
US-China tensions: Trump admin may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students
The US hosted 133,396 graduate students from China in the 2018-19 academic year, and they made up 36.1 per cent of all international graduate students.
Lil Yachty & Tierra Whack Slide Over Tokyo Drift Beat With A$AP Rocky & Tyler, The Creator On "T.D."
Lil Yachty and Tierra Whack embrace freestyle vibes on 'T.D.' with A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator. The trilogy is officially complete. Lil Yachty earned his namesake with the Lil Boat series and, last night, he dropped the final installment. The Atlanta rapper shared the tracklist for his new alb...
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).
Robodebt: government to refund 470,000 unlawful Centrelink debts worth $721m
Debts raised under the Coalition’s unlawful income-averaging scheme will start to be repaid in July
A premature argument against postponing the Oscars
A pandemic year is an opportunity to celebrate the films that are typically crowded out
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
'We don’t know how good she is': Fituese takes on next challenge
Three-year-olds Fituese and Bottega follow bright sport on off-season day at Rosehill.
Peter Siddle signs two-year contract with Tasmanian Tigers
The 35-year-old pacer, who bid adieu to international cricket in December last year after snaring 221 wickets in 67 Tests, said he would look to "play good cricket" and "develop his coaching skills".
Gold Price Forecast: Move Above $1735 Resistance Required for Bulls to Grab Control Again
The spot gold price is quoted at $1725 ahead of the weekend, with analysts and technical forecaster Richard Perry of Hantec Markets lays out the key levels to consider for traders now the market is back at a crossroads
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.
Man stabs brother to death over soft drink
Deji Lambo One Chisom Eze has allegedly killed his 19-year-old brother, Henry, during a fight over a bottle of soft drink at their place of residence on Johnson Street, Alaba area of Lagos State. ...
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 ...
FA Cup Final date confirmed as new format is revealed
In further good news for football fans, the FA Cup is set to resume at the end of June.
OPPO rolls out ColorOS 7 for its smartphones in India
OPPO, a global smartphone brand, announced the rollout plan of its official version of the ColorOS 7 operating system (based on Android 10) on Thursday for India. Since April, OPPO users have been rec
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...
Premier League Football to Return in June
Over three months since it was stopped.
Tokyo to further relax coronavirus curbs on Monday, governor says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Curbs in Japan’s capital of Tokyo to contain the coronavirus are to be eased further from Monday, Governor Yuriko Koike said, citing the recommendation of an advisory panel.
Kate Garraway thanks brave NHS as husband still 'fighting' Covid-19
TV star says Clap for Carers has been 'source of weekly comfort'
Govt weighs use of drones, planes to bring down locust swarms
“A committee under the chairmanship of the Additional Secretary of the Department has been constituted to procure services and goods for spraying insecticides through drones and airplanes,” the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
Coronavirus: What to expect when hairdressers reopen
Prepare for a quick in and out with masks, screens and hand gel - don't expect magazines or coffee.
Fans left staring at blank screen as Kayo crashes on NRL's return
Foxtel's streaming service Kayo Sports left fans frustrated with many unable to view the first pay-TV game of the NRL since the COVID-19 pandemic shut the season down in March.
Rupee appreciates 14 paise to close at 75.62; forex traders say investors await Q4 GDP data
The rupee appreciated 14 paise to provisionally close at 75.62 against the US dollar on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence
Delhi: More than 1,000 Covid cases reported second day in a row; 13 deaths in last 24 hrs
Jain said as many as 7,846 people, who had contracted the virus, have recovered, out of which 351 recovered in the last 24 hours.
The reality of the 'new cold war' with China
It's a good time to be a China hawk. Beijing's new national security law for Hong Kong, the latest effort to neuter the region's promised autonomy, has rung alarm bells across the political spectrum about China's intentions. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has already declared that the
Rupee settles 14 paise higher at 75.62 against US dollar
The rupee appreciated 14 paise to provisionally close at 75.62 against the US dollar on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence.
Need to know: Friday
The coronavirus pandemic is dominating global markets, business and politics. Here's our daily take on the most important stories, and some things to watch out for.
U.N. delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic
May 28 (Reuters) - 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.
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.
TikTok is becoming less Chinese, more American
ByteDance has expanded TikTok's decision-making and research capabilities to California
Premier League return: the issues to resolve
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League football is set to return on June 17 after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence. Nothing realistically will stop Liverpool from being crowned English champions for the first time in 30 years. But there are a whole host of other issues to sort out, including relegation and next year’s European …
Lockdown easing measures will not help families of six or more, minister admits
George Eustice said that six was ‘a sensible level’.
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.
Chinese general threatens attack on Taiwan to stop independence
Although China has never renounced the use of force, it is rare for a top, serving military officer to so explicitly make the threat in a public setting.
Lady Gaga's new album features S. Korea's Blackpink
The diva's latest, 'Chromatica,' is released June 3 in Taiwan
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.
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…
Man Utd legend Giggs modelling Wales on 'fantastic' Liverpool
Despite his strong links to Manchester United, Ryan Giggs can appreciate how good Liverpool have been this season.
What Goes On Inside A Printer?
Printing: it’s not something we really think about, is it? We press a button, wait for our page to come out and walk away – until we need to print
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…
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari amends Tribal Rights Act; activists not happy with the move
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, using his powers under the fifth schedule of the Constitution of India, amended the Recognition of Forest Rights Act (2006) which regularises tribal’s encroachment on forest land and allowed an appeal against the decision of district committee at divisional level.
All The New TV Shows & Films Arriving On Netflix UK In June
Ongoing lockdown and social distancing measures have kept many of us glued to our streaming platforms of choice, and powering your way through Netflix's colossal library of films and TV shows can be a perfect way of distracting yourself from the…
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.
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.
Cricket Australia Tells ICC It Would Like To Host 2021 Edition Of T20 WC: Report
Eddings has told ICC that it wants to host the event in late 2021 when India is scheduled to host the T20 World Cup and does not want the hosting rights for this year's tournament to be shifted all the way back to 2022.
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.
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.
What Could Kill My New York Bookstores?
It won’t be Amazon or the coronavirus. It will be artificially high rents.
Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter has hidden one of President Donald Trump's tweets, after he tweeted just after midnight on Friday a threat to shoot rioters in Minnesota. The protests come following the death of George Floyd, who died after
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.
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
After record crowd in Melbourne that heralded new dawn for women's cricket, pandemic causes financial uncertainty
Cricket boards are staring at financial losses ranging from significant to severe as a result of the coronavirus shutdown and there is a danger the women’s game will bear the brunt of the cost-cutting
Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'
US News: Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence', saying the tweet violated its rul
New scam alert: Don’t share WhatsApp verification PIN with anyone
The scammers use WhatsApp logo as profile picture and this has prompted many unsuspecting users to provide their verification code.
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.
‘Ize-Iyamu yet to meet conditions for granting waiver’
The chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 18 local government areas of Edo State have said that the consensus candidate of pro-Adams....
Chinese general threatens attack on Taiwan to stop independence
Although China has never renounced the use of force, it is rare for a top, serving military officer to so explicitly make the threat in a public setting.
Apple's iPhone XR now available refurbished from $499
Apple's iPhone XR is now available from Apple's refurbished store with savings of up to $120.
Market Drayton launch new charity trust
Market Drayton Town are launching a charity trust aimed at growing links with the community by giving young people a unique opportunity to develop sporting and social interests.
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,...
NNPC sets $10 oil production cost target by 2021 - Premium Times Nigeria
With its current unit cost between $9 and $22 per barrel, the NNPC says it has set an oil production cost target ceiling of $10 per barrel by 2021.
Corona Havoc Continues in Karnataka, 178 New Cases reported in last 24 hours -
In Karnataka, cases of corona virus infected are increasing very rapidly, in the last 24 hours, the report of 178
Himachal Pradesh health scam: Congress says ‘BJP’s honesty exposed’, demands probe by sitting HC judge
Himachal Health Scam: Congress said the vigilance will never go against the bosses and demanded a thorough probe into the matter by a sitting judge.
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.
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
The 12 Best Games For The Nintendo Switch
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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.
Black CNN reporter arrested live on-air covering Minneapolis protests [Video]
A CNN reporter in Minneapolis, Omar Jimenez, covering the protests in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, was arrested live report on-air
Dangerous driver to serve three years in prison after swerving at police car
A dangerous driver who hit a policeman on the side of a road will serve a minimum three years' prison after earlier being removed from his sentencing because he began making threats.
Ministry of Public Security to instruct HK police on cracking down on subversive sabotage
China’s Ministry of Public Security vowed to fully instruct and support the Hong Kong Police Force in ending riots and violence while severely cracking down on penetration of subversive and disruptive sabotage by hostile forces and resolutely safeguarding national political security.
What’s Happening With Netflix’s The Chronicles Of Narnia? Fan-Made Posters Intrigue Fans All Over Again
Ever since Netflix has announced that they will be recreating The Chronicles Of Narnia world for their subscribers, everyone has been waiting for it anxiously. The big announcement was made back in
OFI say restrictions should be eased for Irish Olympic hopefuls
Federation argues Irish athletes are facing a ‘significant disadvantage’ to their rivals
T20 World Cup happening in 2020 under 'very high risk', admits Kevin Roberts
Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts has admitted that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia this year could most likely be postponed given the current situation. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the governing council might consider a different window for Australia to host the event.
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...
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,...
Stocks in focus: Vodafone Idea, RIL, Yes Bank, Voltas, Bank of India to remain in action
KEC, Lemon Tree, Equitas Holdings, Jubilant Life Sciences, Procter & Gamble Healthcare, Voltas, Dilip Buildcon and V-Mart Retail are among 31 companies which are scheduled to announce their March quarter earnings today.
Emmerdale fans amazed by star Katie Hill's powerful voice
Actress Katie showed off her incredible voice during the latest Woolpack sessions video.
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.
Tea companies fear losing lucrative Chinese market over border conflict
Over the past five years, China emerged as the third largest importer of Indian tea as demand for the black variety has been soaring there
'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.
Softbank-backed Coupang becomes central to new South Korean COVID-19 outbreak | ZDNet
Over 100 new cases have been linked to Coupang facilities.
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.
EUR/USD Forecast: Looking for a Fresh Chance to Buy
The EUR/USD exchange rate has finally cleared the 1.10 hurdle and is quoted at 1.1130 ahead of the weekend. Analyst and technical forecaster Richard Perry at Hantec Markets says he looks to now use an unwind within the pair's channel as a chance to buy
‘No need for third-party intervention’: China rejects Trump’s offer to ‘mediate’ on border row with India
"Between China and India we have existing border-related mechanisms and communication channels," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao told reporters.
Tower Delivers Solid First-half Performance
Kiwi insurer, Tower Limited (NZX / ASX: TWR), has today announced a half year profit of $14.9 million after tax, a $3 million improvement on the same period last year.
Odion Ighalo willing to risk £75m contract with Shanghai to stay at United
Odion Ighalo is now ready to make a real financial gamble on his contract with Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua as he wants to finish the season with Man United.
Burton residents told to curb water use as heatwave prompts spike in demand
South Staffs Water has set out a series of measures people should follow
Pooja Hegde’s IG Story On Samantha Akkineni Sparks Twitter Feud, Later Claims It Was Hacked
Pooja Hegde recently posted a story on Instagram which had a picture of Samantha Akkineni. with caption, "I don't find her pretty at all."
Chinese grad students may be next hit by US-China tensions
The Trump administration may expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at US universities in the latest sign of tensions between Washington and Beijing that are raging over trade, the
Inside the Incredible Effort to Recreate Historic Jewish Sites Destroyed Years Ago
The digital venture, called Diarna, takes you back to painstakingly revived synagogues and destinations once lost to history
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).
Xiaomi Mi series laptops won't be cheap in India, will target power users and gamers
Xiaomi has hinted its upcoming laptops won't be targeting the affordable segment. The Mi branded laptops will target power users and gaming laptops.
India victims of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy dying of 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 industrial disaster, are now dying from the novel coronavirus, with relatives and activists accusing the government of abandoning them and withholding treatment.
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...
Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest
Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station Thursday that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.
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.
Khedira 'very happy' at Juventus
Now confident his injury problems are over, Sami Khedira has no intention of leaving Juventus at the end of the 2019-20 season.
Irish showband legend Brendan Bowyer has died aged 81
"Brendan was hoping to get back to his homeland, Ireland, one last time"
US south-west in grip of historic 'megadrought', research finds
Intensified by climate change, the current 20-year arid period is one of the worst on record, with wide-ranging effects
Boston Marathon canceled for first time in race's 124-year history
The Boston Marathon was canceled Thursday for the first time in the event’s 124-year history as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the sports world.
University of Queensland activist suspended for two years
Drew Pavlou, a student activist highly critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Beijing, has been handed a two-year suspension from the institution.
Twitter obscures, warns on Trump tweet 'glorifying violence'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday responded to outrage over the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis by threatening to take action to bring the city 'under control,' calling violent protesters outraged by the killing 'thugs' and reviving a civil-rights-era phrase fraught with racist overtones.
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.
British Airways may outsource work of 450 redundant employees
Exclusive: airline’s proposals also include closing operation at Heathrow Terminal 3
Actor Denzel Washington helps police deal with homeless man, earns praise online
Many people thanked actor Denzel Washington's intervention given it comes after the recent death of 46-year-old George Floyd in Minneapolis, who died in police custody.
40ft whale washes up on Essex beach
Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.
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.
UK chief negotiator rules out fish for financial services Brexit deal
Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator has ruled out any deal giving European boats access to UK waters in return for better conditions for British financial services in the EU’s Single Market. The EU and the UK are deeply divided over fishing in free trade negotiations ahead of the next round of talks, which
Merger of three state-owned general insurers on back burner due to Covid-19
Notably, the boards of the three firms had approved the merger in January and had appointed management consultant firm EY to chalk the road map for the exercise last year
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.
Ghar Wapasi for Shivpal Yadav? Speaker allows Samajwadi Party to withdraw plea seeking his disqualification
Shivpal Yadav, the estranged uncle of Akhilesh Yadav, was elected from the Jaswantnagar assembly constituency in the 2017 State elections.
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…
Queensland corruption fighters turn coronavirus detectives
More than 500 law enforcement officials working for the state's corruption watchdog and the Justice Department have been trained up to help public health officials trace potential outbreaks.
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’.
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.
Police request for Liverpool’s potential title win to be played at neutral venue
Up to six Premier League matches could be played at neutral venues, including “the game in which Liverpool could secure the title”.
Fanendo Adi: Nigerian born star donates 2000 bags of rice in Benue
Former Nigerian junior forward Fanendo Adi has thrown his weight of support for the vulnerable in Benue state as he donated 2000 bags of rice as palliative.
10 New Albums to Stream Today
A new Lady Gaga album, a last-minute release from Freddie Gibbs and more
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.
Covid-19 wrap | 1 000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil, India coronavirus death toll passes China's
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
Istanbul gears up for ‘historic’ Champions League final
Famous win for Liverpool 15 years ago, now for the COVID-19 showdown
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
NCDC confirms 182 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now hits 6064
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday recorded 182 new cases of the Coronavirus, (COVID-19), in the country, the...
Eerie pictures show an empty Drayton Manor as theme park remains shut
Thrill-seekers currently have to stay away
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.
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
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
Modi 2.0: BJP plans over 500 digital rallies to mark first anniversary
BJP to hold 500 digital rallies: The Modi government will complete one year in the office on May 30. The BJP has decided to hold over 500 digital rallies in the country to mark the first anniversary.
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.
Nigeria: FG pushes conclusion of the electricity deal with Siemens
President Buhari has instructed commencement of the next phase of the Siemens contract to upgrade the dilapidated electricity supply industry in Nigeria.
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.
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.
Queensland corruption fighters turn coronavirus detectives
More than 500 law enforcement officials working for the state's corruption watchdog and the Justice Department have been trained up to help public health officials trace potential outbreaks.
OnePlus 6 and 6T get new OxygenOS 10.3.4 update with May security patch
OnePlus is rolling out a new OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T phones with the May 2020 Android security patch and a few bug fixes. The update also adds a new Work-Life Balance feature and the Epic Games store for users in India.
Premier League Agrees Restart and Shock Deal to Show Live Games on the BBC
The Premier League has finally agreed to get the 19/20 season underway again and gently massaged to a climax, as top-tier football is set to return on June 17. If you count Aston Villa and Sheffield United as top-tier. A-ha. A little football joke for you there. Please don't knife me.
Museums anxious about pulling in visitors after lockdown
Over half of museum and gallery directors questioned by Art Fund were worried about the viability of their organisations.
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.
Bafta confirms date and host for TV awards held behind closed doors
The ceremonies were postponed because of the coronavirus crisis.
IDC: Hearables market sees growth, but smartwatch sales decline in Q1 2020
The first quarter of 2020 had the wearables market see a significant growth despite the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. According to an IDC report, the hearables market has seen impressive growth during this time of crisis, while smartwatches and fitness trackers have seen a decline in sales. The hearables category includes all the headphones, earphones earbuds, …
Covid-19: MJC recommends that mosques stay closed for another month
The Muslim Judicial Council has recommended that mosques stay closed for another month due to the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight
It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning relatives looked on, as a body bag was loaded into an ambulance and taken away to a cemetery.
Amit Shah meets PM Modi; briefs on CMs views on lockdown
India News: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday met PM Modi and informed him about the views of all chief ministers on the extension of the ongoing nationwide
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...
2019-20 FA Cup final rescheduled for August 1st
Quarter-finals to be played June 27th-28th with semis at Wembley on July 11th-12th
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.
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 and Call Of Duty: WWII free for PS Plus users
Two different shooters are free this month on PlayStation Plus: one set in outer space and the other in the past.
Best Windows 10 apps this week
Three-hundred-and-eighty-eight in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days.
Showband star Brendan Bowyer dies in Las Vegas
Waterford-born showband singer Brendan Bowyer has died. He was 81. The death has also been announced of Cork actor Tony Scannell, who starred in The Bill.
The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Is Getting A Sequel
The Sonic the Hedgehog movie, which is Mostly Fine, did well enough that a sequel is already in development....
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.
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 ...
Danielle Lloyd packs on PDA in steamy embrace amid lockdown outing with husband
The glamour model donned a casual look as she stepped out to the shops with her husband and two youngest children
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is now free to claim on the Epic Games Store as predicted
In Epic Games' third epic game giveaway, the prediction of Borderlands: The Handsome Collection turned out to be true and it's currently free to claim on the said platform. Just as other previous titles, The Handsome Collection will be free to claim on a limited time until 4 June 2020.
The President Versus the Mods
President Trump’s taking aim at Twitter for fact-checking his tweets is part of a long tradition upheld by aggrieved internet trolls. The stakes are high.
China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30 – US embassy
Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. embassy in Beijing said in a travel advisory on Friday.
BJD leader, 2 others die in fire mishap in Odisha
The deceased are president of Berhampur Central Co-operative Bank (BCCB) Alekh Choudhury (69), his brother-in-law Bhagaban Patra (84) and caretaker Sunil Behera (19).
Get 30% off custom Ray-Ban glasses with the new Apple Pay promo
A brand new Apple Pay promotion will get you 30% off custom Ray-Bans at Ray-Ban.com!
Mercedes reaffirm commitment to Formula One amid Toto Wolff exit rumours
Reports in Germany suggested Wolff might step away from his current role.
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’.
Massive chaos at Delhi-Gurugram border after Haryana govt orders sealing borders with capital over COVID-19
Citing a sharp increase in coronavirus cases during the past one week in Haryana districts adjoining Delhi, Haryana government sealed the state borders with Delhi.
Google says use existing EU laws to govern AI
Doesn't want to see new laws created.
Delhi records 1,106 new cases of coronavirus in last 24 hours, highest spike since outbreak
The national capital has recorded 1,106 new cases of coronavirus taking the tally to 17,387, besides 82 deaths, out of which 13 occurred in last 24 hours.
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.
Jay Leno Drives the Tesla Cybertruck Through The Boring Company's Test Tunnel (UPDATE)
Watch the electric SUV in action.
'We don’t know how good she is': Fituese takes on next challenge
Three-year-olds Fituese and Bottega follow bright sport on off-season day at Rosehill.
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.
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.