Japan to end Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 bln stimulus

TOKYO — Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and remaining areas still facing restrictions on Monday, while the Nikkei reported a plan for new stimulus worth almost $1 trillion to help companies ride out the coronavirus pandemic.

Japan to end Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes massive new stimulus

World’s third-largest economy has escaped an explosive coronavirus outbreak

Japan ends state of emergency, eyes fresh $1.5trn stimulus

Japan's economy minister said the government had received approval from key advisers to remove the state of emergency for Tokyo and all remaining regions.

Japan to end Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 billion stimulus

The world’s third-largest economy has escaped an explosive outbreak with some 17,000 infections and 825 deaths so far; however, the epidemic has tipped it into a recession and plunged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s popularity to multi-year lows.

Japan to End Tokyo’s State of Emergency, Eyes Fresh $930 Billion Stimulus

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Japan plans to end Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 bn stimulus

Social distancing curbs were removed for most of the country on May 14 as new infections fell, but the government had kept Tokyo and four other prefectures under watch

Japan looking to end Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh $930 bln stimulus

TOKYO — Japan is looking to lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and remaining areas still facing restrictions while also considering fresh stimulus worth almost $1 trillion to help companies ride out the coronavirus pandemic, Nikkei reported on Monday.

What every Canadian investor needs to know today

A look at the morning’s market action

German survey fuels stock gains, euro investors eye EU summit

German survey fuels stock gains, euro investors eye EU summit

Global stock markets confused as US and China spar, bring trade-tension to the forefront again

Asian stocks began the week in mixed fashion as traders weighed more signs of economies reopening around the world against the rise in U.S.-China tensions.

Euro zone bond yields steady; focus remains on recovery fund

LONDON — Euro zone bond yields were steady on Monday, as the market overlooked a paper from Austria, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands opposing the EU’s planned grants-based recovery fund and awaited the European Commission’s own release later this week.

Toronto stock market rally led by cannabis while U.S. stock markets closed

Canada's main stock index posted a triple-digit advance to start the trading week on a broad-based rally led by a resurgence among cannabis stocks.

S&P/TSX composite index up on broad-based rally, while U.S. stock markets closed

Canada's main stock index posted a triple-digit advance in late-morning trading, fuelled by a broad-based rally on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

TSX starts week higher

Canada's main stock index started the trading week by moving higher, fuelled by gains in the financial and industrial sectors.

Vermilion Energy CEO Anthony Marino steps down, executive committee to take over role

Vermilion says it has created an executive committee to run the company instead of replacing Marino

Hong Kong shares ease on China-U.S. rift, dollar firms

SYDNEY — Hong Kong shares extended losses and a gauge of Asian stocks was largely subdued on Monday, after China’s move to impose a new security law on Hong Kong heightened concerns about the future stability of the city and global trade prospects.

Hong Kong shares ease on China-U.S. rift, dollar firms

Hong Kong shares extended losses and a gauge of Asian stocks was largely subdued on Monday, after China's move to impose a new security law on Hong Kong heightened concerns about the future stability of the city and global trade prospects. Hong Kong's HSI index fell 0.4% after sinking 5.5% on

Asian stocks subdued after China imposes new law on Hong Kong

Global financial markets already struggling to deal with huge economic uncertainty

Asian shares reverse early gains

Eyes on China-US trade relations.

Asian shares reverse early gains, eyes on China-US trade relations

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.1% after starting higher with China's blue-chip CSI300 index down 0.2%. Hong Kong's HSI index dived 1.4% to a two-month low after sinking 5.5% on Friday.

Stock, commodity, bond, forex markets closed today for Eid ul Fitr; to resume trading tomorrow

Wholesale commodity markets, including metal and bullion, will also remain shut

Asian shares tick up, eyes on China-US trade relations

Asian shares started cautiously on Monday as central bank largesse globally boosted sentiment but rising trade tensions between the world's two ...

Asian shares tick up, eyes on China-US trade relations

Analysts expect trading to be subdued with United States and UK markets shut for public holidays.

Oil falls as US-China tensions take toll

Oil prices have risen sharply in recent weeks as an easing of coronavirus restrictions has led to increased demand, but the tensions between the United States and China are beginning to weigh on sentiment.

Oil falls as US-China tensions take toll

Oil prices eased on Monday on concerns over rising tensions between the United States and China over Beijing's plans to impose security laws on Hong Kong and the possibility of sanctions from

Asian stock market: Bears keeping the reins as Hong Kong issue intensifies

With the US-China raw over Hong Kong bill hitting risk sentiment across the board, Asian shares remain depressed ahead of the European session on open

WTI: Off daily highs, still above $33.00, as US-China tension looms

WTI drops to $33.45, down 0.6%, while heading into the European session on Monday. The black gold recently benefited from the news suggesting ease of

German activity picks up, can’t escape official recession

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A key indicator of German business outlooks bounced upward in May as more businesses and activities re-opened — but the index remained far below normal readings...

Slump in consumption, exports push Germany into recession in first quarter

Slump in consumption, exports push Germany into recession in first quarter

Slump in consumption, exports push Germany into recession in Q1

BERLIN, May 25 — A slump in capital investments, private consumption and exports pushed the German economy into a recession in the first quarter, detailed data showed today, giving a glimpse of the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Federal Statistics Office said capital investments...

Slump in consumption, exports push Germany into recession in Q1

A slump in capital investments, private consumption and exports pushed the German economy into a recession in the first quarter, detailed data showed on Monday, giving a glimpse of the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

German Businesses Bet on Gradual Rebound From Virus Hit

German businesses are counting on an improvement in the economy in the second half after the coronavirus pandemic depressed private spending and investment and plunged the economy into a recession.Companies surveyed by Ifo showed cautious optimism in May, with a gauge of expectations rising after the previous month’s plunge. A full-fledged recovery though is still a long way off as consumers wary of infections keep away from shops and restaurants, and firms struggling with subdued demand cut jobs.

German business expectations pick up as lockdown is lifted

Monthly survey finds improving outlook despite pessimism over current effect of pandemic

German activity picks up, can't escape official recession

FRANKFURT — A key indicator of German business outlooks bounced upward in May as more businesses and activities re-opened — but the index remained far below normal readings as Germany faced a long journey toward full recovery from the coronavirus downturn. Revised official figures released separately Monday showed the economy has now recorded two straight …

German business morale rebounds in May as corona restrictions are eased

The Ifo institute said its May survey showed that its business climate index rose to 79.5 from a downwardly revised 74.2 in April. A Reuters poll of economists had pointed to a reading of 78.3.

Snapchat is expanding team in India, developing 'culturally relevant' products: Snap MD

Snap's daily active user base in India has jumped 120 percent year-on-year in March 2020.

India user base grew 120%; focus on developing culturally relevant products: Snapchat

Snap Inc Managing Director (International Markets) Nana Murugesan said the company has been expanding its team in India

Snapchat daily user base in India grows by 120%

Photo messaging app Snapchat says its daily active user base (DAU) in the country has jumped 120 per cent year-on-year in March 2020.

Snapchat looking to expand India business based on growth in user base: Report

Social media platform Snapchat is eyeing significant growth in its India business owing to a surge in usage, according to media reports.Snapchat’s daily active user base (DAU) in India increased by 12

Instagram Rival Snapchat Grows by 120% In India, Focuses on 'Culturally Relevant' Products

New Delhi (Sputnik): India, with its huge population of millennials, makes for the largest market of several mobile applications including WhatsApp and TikTok among...

With ‘Four More Shots Please!,’ India gets its own ‘Sex and the City’

India’s more conservative viewers say there’s too much sex but overall, the reaction to the show has been “overwhelmingly positive".

With ‘Four More Shots Please!,’ India gets its own ‘Sex and the City’

India’s more conservative viewers say there’s too much sex but overall, the reaction to the show has been “overwhelmingly positive".

10 romantic hits that will never go out of fashion

Today, we look at 10 Bollywood love stories that have thrown some of the most memorable cinematic images our way.

With ‘Four More Shots Please!,’ India gets its own ‘Sex and the City’

India’s more conservative viewers say there’s too much sex but overall, the reaction to the show has been “overwhelmingly positive".

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

SYDNEY, May 25 — Australia today began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea. Fuelled by three years of drought, which experts have...

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea.

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea.Fuelled by three years of drought, which experts have attributed to climate change, hundreds of fires, some massive in size, burned across Australia's east coast for months before finally being extinguished in February.

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, ...

Bushfire conditions to worsen in future

Australia faces even more dangerous bushfire conditions in the future, say scientists who warn the devastating 2019-20 blazes are not a one-off event. The cor...

Government inquiry warns Australia bushfires not a ‘one-off event’

An inquiry into Australia's recent bushfires that scorched an area larger than most nations and displaced thousands opened Monday

Australia begins wide-ranging investigation into deadly bushfires

Australia on Monday began its first hearings into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea.

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

Fuelled by three years of drought, which experts have attributed to climate change, hundreds of fires, some massive in size, burned across Australia's east coast for months before finally being extinguished in February.

Inquiry begins into deadly bushfires

Australia has begun the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33...

First deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Window to file for government health insurance approaching for coronavirus filers

Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

People who lose workplace insurance generally have 60 days from when their coverage ended to apply for an ACA plan.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

People who lose workplace insurance generally have 60 days from when their coverage ended to apply for an ACA plan.

1st deadlines approach for laid-off workers to get health insurance

The nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that nearly 27 million workers and family members had lost job-based health coverage as of the start of this month.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

People who lose workplace insurance generally have 60 days from when their coverage ended to apply for an ACA plan.

1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

WASHINGTON — Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but industry officials and independent researchers say few people seem …

Big storm hits Western Australia

Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth...

Big storm hits Western Australia

Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth...

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

MELBOURNE, May 25 — Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth today after some of the worst weather in a decade. Wind speeds of up to 132 kph were registered at Cape Leeuwin, one of the...

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth on Monday after some of the worst weather in a decade.

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

Around 50,000 customers were without power on Monday due to storm-related outages after remnants of Cyclone Mangga hit a cold front and brought squalling rain and emergency level storm warnings to the south of the state.

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

Wind speeds of up to 132 km/hour (82 mph) were registered at Cape Leeuwin, one of the state's most south-westerly points early on Monday, the strongest May gusts in 15 years, according to the Australia Broadcasting Corp.

Once-in-a-decade storm hits Australia

In the Perth metropolitan area, electricity supply to about 37,000 homes and businesses was impacted by the storm

Western Australia state hit by ‘once-in-a-decade’ storm

Jon Broomhall, acting assistant commissioner of Western Australia’s department of fire and emergency services, called the storm “a once-in-a-decade-type system.”

'Once-in-a-decade-type' storm lashes 1,200 kms of Western Australia's coast

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power, buildings were battered and trees were uprooted as a vast stretch of the west Australian coast was whipped by a severe storm today for the second straight day.

UPDATE 1-China's pork imports in April jump 170% to record high

* African swine fever slashed China's pig herd* Chinese buyers stock up on cheap U.S. pork* Pork prices have fallen in China (Adds graphic, details)BEIJING, May 25 (Reuters) - China, the world's top pork consumer, imported a record 400,000 tonnes in April, up nearly 170% from a year earlier, customs data showed, as buyers took advantage of low prices to stock up on meat.

China's pork imports in April jump 170% to record high

BEIJING, May 25 (Reuters) - China, the world's top pork consumer, imported a record 400,000 tonnes in April, up nearly 170% from a year earlier, customs data showed, as buyers took advantage of low prices to stock up on meat.China imported 1.35 million tonnes of pork in the first four months of this year, surging 170.4% from the same period a year ago, after a plunge in domestic production kept prices much higher than other markets.

China's pork imports in April jump 170% to record high

BEIJING — China, the world’s top pork consumer, imported a record 400,000 tonnes in April, up nearly 170% from a year earlier, customs data showed, as buyers took advantage of low prices to stock up on meat.

China's pork imports in April jump 170% to record high

China, the world’s top pork consumer, imported a record 400,000 tonnes in April, up nearly 170% from a year earlier, customs data showed, as buyers took advantage of low prices to stock up on meat.

Ukraine new crop wheat prices rise amid fears of smaller harvest

KIEV, May 25 (Reuters) - Ukrainian export prices for 2020 wheat harvest have climbed, buoyed by fears over the crop's condition in the Black Sea region and Europe, the APK-Inform consultancy said on Monday.The new crop 12.5% protein wheat bid price rose by as much as $6 per tonne in the past week to $197-201 per tonne FOB Black Sea with delivery in July-August, the consultancy said in a report.Feed wheat prices rose by $5-6 to $185-188 per tonne, it added.

Most Ukrainian grain crops in good state - forecasters

KIEV, May 25 (Reuters) - Recent rains have improved the condition of grain crops in almost all Ukrainian regions and most of them are in a good or satisfactory state, Ukrainian weather forecasters said on Monday.Forecasters said in a weekly report that only southern and some areas in central Ukraine still suffered from the lack of moisture in soil.

Govt procures 110 lakh metric tonnes of wheat

Due to global pandemic Corona, this time the Government had to implement lockdown, but the hard work and the spirit of the farmers of the State was the highest this time. This is the reason that this time in the history of Madhya Pradesh, the highest number of wheat purchases was recorded. In

Wheat procurement by govt agencies surpassed last year's figures

It surpasses last year's total by about 25,000 tons.

Nigeria's economy grows by 1.8% in first quarter of 2020

It is the slowest quarterly growth rate in one-and-a-half years, and comes as Nigeria has still not recovered from a 2016 recession that sent more than 13 million people into unemployment.

Nigeria’s economy expands 1.87% y/y in Q1

Expected recession could be worst in 40 years -World Bank.

Nigeria’s GDP expands by 1.87% amid global challenges

The non-oil sector contributed 90.50% to the nation’s GDP in the first quarter of 2020, less than the 90.78% in the first quarter of 2019

Nigeria’s GDP rises by 1.87% in Q1 2020

Nike Popoola In the first quarter of 2020, Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product grew by 1.87 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms. The National Bureau of Statistics revealed in ‘Nigeria’s Gross ...

Despite coronavirus outbreak, Nigeria’s economy grew by 1.87% in Q1

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.87% on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2020 despite many economic contractions around the world, a new by National Bureau of Statistics report has shown. The performance recorded represented a contraction of 0.23 per cent compared to Q1 2019 and a contraction of 0.68 per […]

Global shares rise on hopes for economies’ gradual reopening

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday, with Europe tracking gains in Asia despite news that the German economy fell into recession in the first quarter of the year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Global shares rise on hopes for economies’ gradual reopening

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday, with Europe tracking gains in Asia despite news that the German economy fell into recession in the first quarter of the year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

South Korea Financial Markets

Global shares rose Monday, with Europe tracking gains in Asia despite news that the German economy fell into recession in the first quarter of the year amid the coronavirus pandemic. France's CAC 40 gained 0.8% in early trading to 4,479.60, while Germany's DAX jumped 1.2% to 11,206.26. Germany

Global shares rise on hopes for economies' gradual reopening

Global shares rose Monday, with Europe tracking gains in Asia despite news that the German economy fell into recession in the first quarter of the year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Global shares rise on hopes for economies’ gradual reopening

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday, with Europe tracking gains in Asia despite news that the German economy fell into recession in the first quarter of the year amid...

Asian shares climb, Tokyo gains on hopes for reopening

Asian shares are mostly higher, with Tokyo stocks gaining on expectations that a pandemic state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.5% in morning trading to 20,682.78. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 1.2% to 22,659.62.

Asian shares climb, Tokyo gains on hopes for reopening

TOKYO — Asian shares are mostly higher, with Tokyo stocks gaining on expectations that a pandemic state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan.

Nikkei rises, but Hong Kong shares slip as tensions with China heat up

Hong Kong stocks fall as demonstrators take to the streets to protest proposal by China to supercede city government’s authority.

Venice Film Festival to go ahead with 2020 edition in September

Luca Zaia, governor of Veneto, said on Sunday that the festival will be held as planned

Venice Film Festival to go ahead with 2020 edition in September

Venice did the due diligence early May asking for concerns and suggestions regarding the upcoming movie gala.

Venice Film Festival to Run as Planned

The event is slated to take place Sept. 2 to 12, despite the coronavirus pandemic's disruption.

Venice Film Festival to go ahead with 2020 edition

The Venice Film Festival is on its course to hold the 2020 edition this September, the region's governor has confirmed.

Venice Film Festival insists the show must go on in September

Cate Blanchett will preside over this year’s festival jury

World's Longest Running Film Festival - Venice Film Festival 2020 Confirmed To Take Place In September Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak!

World's longest running film festival - Venice Film Festival - is scheduled to take place from September 2 to 12.

ITC To Acquire Spice Maker Sunrise Foods

ITC-Sunrise Foods Deal: ITC has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100 per cent equity in Sunrise Foods Private Limited.

ITC to acquire spices maker Sunrise Foods for estimated Rs 1,800-2,000 crore

The company said it has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with Sunrise Foods Private Ltd (SFPL) which will augment its product portfolio and is also aligned to its aspiration to significantly scale up its spices business and expand its footprint across the country.

ITC Spice Business To Strengthen With Acquisition of Spice-Maker Sunrise Foods

ITC has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the equity share capital of Kolkata based spice maker Sunrise Foods Pvt Ltd.

ITC to acquire spices maker Sunrise Foods

The company on May 23 entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the equity share capital of Sunrise Foods Private Limited.

How the Sunrise Foods buy spices up business for ITC

The move strengthens the tobacco major’s push towards non-cigarette FMCG business

Global vaccines to get faster approval: Renu Swarup, Secretary, Department of Biotech

India is in discussions with global health agencies to start a solidarity trial for vaccines, on the lines of the drug trial that the WHO started for potential Covid-19 treatments, Renu Swarup told ET.

Virus vaccine maker's bubble bursts after stock crashes

The bubble continued to burst in shares of CanSino Biologics Inc., which fell a record 28% Monday even after positive early data on its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Oxford scientists working on a coronavirus vaccine say there is now only a 50% chance of success because the number of UK cases is falling too quickly

The Oxford mission to find a COVID-19 vaccine is in "a race against the virus disappearing, and against time," scientists Adam Hill said.

Half-knowledge, a dangerous pill

Taking hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid is a case in point

Positive COVID-19 Drug Trial Results Show Great Promise

The anti-viral drug, remdesivir, has shown positive results in helping to shorten the recovery time of patients infected with the coronavirus according to recently published results.

Jacqueline Jossa’s ex Dan Osborne ignores marriage troubles as he posts snaps of his kids

JACQUELINE Jossa’s ex Dan Osborne ignored their marriage troubles as he posted snaps of his kids on Instagram last night. The 29-year-old gushed over daughters Mia, one, and Ella, five, who h…

Jacqueline Jossa drops clue she wants Dan back as both share kids' snaps at same time

Jacqueline Jossa has shared her latest hint she wants Dan back while she takes time away from him

Dan Osborne shares pictures of his kids after 'split' from wife Jacqueline Jossa

The former TOWIE star took to social media to share two adorable images of his three children following the 'split' from his wife Jacqueline

Jacqueline Jossa 'living in secret new home as she battles to save marriage'

The former EastEnders star has said her marriage is not over and that there is 'no split' but she is taking time out to work on her relationship with husband Dan Osborne

Dan Osborne pines for his girls with throwback snap amid Jacqueline Jossa 'split'

Dan Osborne was missing his daughters Ella and Mia amid claims they've moved to a new home with their mum Jacqueline Jossa during lockdown

Real Housewives of Cheshire’s Rachel Lugo cringes as pal posts ‘camel toe’ snap

REAL Housewives of Cheshire star Rachel Lugo was left mortified after her pal posted a snap of her “camel toe”. The 44-year-old gasped as she zoomed in on the photo of her in a tight gr…

Aristocrat agrees to $47m payout to settle smartphone game lawsuits

The Australian pokies giant was hit with lawsuits by US customers who lost money playing with "virtual chips" on its smartphone casino games.

Aristocrat agrees to $47m payout to settle smartphone game lawsuits

The Australian pokies giant was hit with lawsuits by US customers who lost money playing with "virtual chips" on its smartphone casino games.

Aristocrat Leisure Pays $47 Million To Settle Social Media Gambling Lawsuits

Aristocrat Leisure – Australia’s largest gambling machine manufacturer – has agreed to pay USD$31 million (A$47.4 million) to settle two lawsuits lodged in Washington State, USA.

Germany's top court to rule on compensation for Volkwagen 'Dieselgate' scandal

Almost five years after Volkswagen's admission to cheating on regulatory emissions tests involving millions of cars, Germany's top court will on Monday finally rule in a battle over compensation for…

Germany's top court to rule on compensation for VW diesel cheating

In an early May hearing, judges at the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) said there was a chance for at least partial compensation for some VW buyers, saying they had indeed been harmed by purchasing a manipulated vehicle.

Big Pharma rejected vaccine prep efforts, watchdogs say

NGOs say industry’s rejection of a Commission-funded effort to speed vaccine approvals represents broader problems with the Innovative Medicines Initiative.

Major pharma companies rejected a 2017 EU proposal that could let vaccines for viruses like the coronavirus be developed before an outbreak

The world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies blocked a 2017 EU proposal that could allow vaccines against viruses like the novel coronavirus to be developed before an outbreak begins, The Guardian reported.

Major pharma companies rejected a 2017 EU proposal that could let vaccines for viruses like the coronavirus be developed before an outbreak

A 2017 proposal that would speed up vaccine production in the EU was blocked by major pharmaceutical companies, The Guardian reported .

Major pharma companies rejected a 2017 EU proposal that could let vaccines for viruses like the coronavirus be developed before an outbreak, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Representatives of a group including GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson are on the body that rejected the proposal, The Guardian reported.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Major pharma companies rejected a 2017 EU proposal that could let vaccines for viruses like the coronavirus be developed before an outbreak

Representatives of a group including GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson are on the body that rejected the proposal, The Guardian reported.

Brian May had heart attack - Entertainment News

Brian May suffered a heart attack during his recent problems with back and bottom pain.

Brian May, 72, reveals he suffered a heart attack and was 'very near death' after spending a week living in 'agony'

The Queen guitarist was recovering from a ripped muscle and trapped nerve as a result of a gardening injury, when he suffered a heart attack. The rocker was shocked as he is in good health.

Queen's Brian May says he was 'very near death' after suffering heart attack

The Queen guitarist has revealed that he was rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack, opening up about it on Instagram

Brian May reveals recent heart attack, says he’s good now

LONDON (AP) — Queen guitarist Brian May says he recently had three stents put in after experiencing “a small heart attack.” May said Monday in an Instagram video that the...

Japan ends state of emergency

Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters that experts on a government-commissioned panel approved the plan to end the state of emergency that has lasted for more than a month and a half.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan, with about 16,600 confirmed cases and about 850 deaths, has so far avoided a large outbreak like those experienced in the US and the Europe despite its softer restrictions.

PM Shinzo Abe declares end to Japan's coronavirus emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has lifted a state of emergency in Tokyo and four other areas that were still under coronavirus restrictions, gradually reopening the world's third-largest economy and calling on people to adapt to a "new normal".

China's trillions towards tech won't buy dominance

China wants to bring technology into its mainstream infrastructure build-out and, in the process, heave the economy out of a gloom due only partly to the coronavirus.

China’s trillions toward tech won’t buy dominance

Big spending numbers are being thrown around in China, once again. This time, it’s trillions of yuan of fiscal stimulus on all things tech. The plans are bold and vague.

Want a greener recovery? Here are three ways to do it

As policymakers search for ways to jumpstart an economic recovery, several members of Congress are renewing a push for a massive green stimulus package.

Boost for zero-emission sources as global capital backs Indian solar power

The tumbling tariffs of solar power, however, have slashed the expectations of returns by investors from 14 per cent to 12 per cent

Kilmarnock dump to reopen with new rules in place - here's all you need to know

Residents have to book an appointment for the recycling centre and only certain recycling will be accepted.

Perth and Kinross recycling centres set to reopen next week with distancing measures in place

Recycling centres across Perth and Kinross are being prepared for reopening from June 1 for domestic waste.

[Newsmaker] Recycling centers face desperate battle to survive

The global coronavirus pandemic is threatening the future of plastic recycling in South Korea, as major recycling centers are incurring mounting losses amid a collapse in global demand. Many are being forced to cut costs, work hours and head counts just to stay afloat, but a quick turnaround appears unlikely, industry insiders and government officials said. “(Local) recycling centers are largely dependent o...

Michiganders hold $50M in unredeemed bottle, can deposits

Fifty million dollars is a whole lot of dimes.

Kareena Kapoor Khan shares a major throwback picture to wish her bestie Karan Johar on his birthday

Karan Johar is celebrating his 48th birthday today. Since last night many of his fraternity friends and colleagues have taken to their social media ha

Karan Johar Turns 48: Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Ananya Panday And Others Share Birthday Wishes

Known for hosting big B-town parties, this year Karan Johar will be celebrating the birthday with his kids Yash- Roohi and mother Hiroo Johar.

Kunal Kemmu receives sweetest birthday gift ever from his daughter Inaaya; view pic

'Malang' star Kunal Kemmu has turned a year older today. Wishing him on his special day his wifey Soha Ali Khan took to her Instagram stories to share

Soha Ali Khan pens a sweet wish for hubby Kunal Kemmu as he celebrates quarantine birthday

Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu has turned 37 today. He is celebrating the quarantine birthday with his wifey Soha Ali Khan and his daughter Inaaya at hom

WATCH: THIS video of Inaaya Naumi Kemmu singing ‘Happy Birthday’ for her papa Kunal is the best thing on the internet today

Kunal Kemmu is truly celebrating his best birthday ever! After receiving a pleasant birthday gift of being the 'best papa', now his cutie pie Inaaya h

Kareena Kapoor Khan wishes brother-in-law Kunal Kemmu on his birthday, shares cute picture ft. Soha, Inaaya and Taimur

Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who was last seen in the hit film ‘Malang’ with Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Anil Kapoor, has turned a year older t

Shoot in style with the new AI triple-camera HUAWEI Y7p, now available for pre-order

Huawei recently announced the launch of the HUAWEI Y7p, the latest stylish addition to the HUAWEI Y Series. One of its best features is the 48MP main camera.

Shoot in style with the new AI triple-camera HUAWEI Y7p, now available for Pre-order

Huawei Consumer Business Group recently announced the launch of the HUAWEI Y7p, the latest stylish addition to the HUAWEI Y Series. Equipped with a bevy of upgrades and a triple-camera system that includes a 48MP main camera for capturing life’s best moments, the HUAWEI Y7p makes for a truly compelling choice for value-seeking consumers.

Over 1.5 million developers have already flocked to the Huawei AppGallery, Huawei's alternative to the Google Play Store

Over 1.5 million developers have already signed up to the Huawei AppGallery, Huawei's in-house app store. Perceived to be an alternative to the Google Play Store during ongoing US trade sanctions, all new Huawei and Honor products will ship without Google Play Services.

Huawei Enjoy Z 5G brings 90Hz display, Dimensity 800 SoC and triple cameras

It's one of the most affordable 5G handsets on the market.

Record-high data transmission using a soliton crystal

Australian and Canadian researchers led by Prof David J. Moss at Swinburne University of Technology and honorary professor at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) was able to achieve world record-high data transmission over 75 km of standard optical fibre using a powerful class of micro-comb called soliton crystals.

Aussies transmit data at 44.2Tbps

A team from the Australian universities of Monash, Swinburne and RMIT have achieved a data transmission speed of 44.2Tbps.

Monash, Swinburne, and RMIT universities use optical chip to achieve 44Tbps data speed | ZDNet

Claimed as the fastest internet speed that has been tested and recorded in the world.

World's fastest internet speed recorded by scientists in Australia

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Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

Japan is set to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other prefectures on Monday, allowing businesses to gradually resume.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

The measure has been in place in the city since April 7.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

The measure has been in place in the city since April 7.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

Japan is set to remove a coronavirus state of emergency from Tokyo and four other prefectures on Monday, allowing businesses to gradually resume.Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, at a special task force meeting, asked experts on a government-commissioned panel to evaluate a plan to lift the measure.“It appears the measure is no longer needed in all of the prefectures,” Mr Nishimura said.The experts are expected to approve the plan at the meeting, paving the way for an official announcement by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Japan set to end Tokyo’s state of emergency

The measure has been in place in the city since April 7.

Japan is set to end their current state of emergency in Tokyo

Reports have been circulating that Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to remove the current state of emergency in Tokyo and 4 other prefectures...

Scientists find genes to save ash trees from deadly beetle

An international team of scientists have identified candidate resistance genes that could protect ash trees from the emerald ash borer (EAB), a deadly pest that is expected to kill billions of trees worldwide.

Scientists find genes to save ash trees from deadly beetle

Scientists have identified candidate resistance genes that could protect ash trees from the emerald ash borer (EAB), a deadly pest that is expected to kill billions of trees worldwide.

uOttawa researchers discover new sex hormone

When University of Ottawa biologists Kim Mitchell and Vance Trudeau began studying the effects of gene mutations in zebrafish, they uncovered new functions that regulate how males and females interact while mating. They changed the secretogranin-2 genes through specific mutation and found that it affected the ability of females and males to breed. It severely reduced their sexual behaviour.

Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-review

Immunity passports could help end lockdown, but they come with risks

If you’ve recovered from the coronavirus, can you go back to work? Goverments are considering this question - and answering it with immunity passports.

Huawei is trying to ensure stable chip supply from Samsung and SK Hynix

Huawei was put on the Entity List by the U.S. government in May last year and recently, the ban was further extended by another year. A few days ago, the United States tightened export controls in a move that is aimed at limiting Huawei’s access to chip supplies. Now, the Chinese giant is seeking help …

Huawei wants stable Samsung, Hynix chip supply, Korea Daily says

While memory chipmakers aren’t subject to the US government restrictions, Huawei worries that the Trump administration could widen its restrictions later.

[News Focus] Caught between the US and China, Korean chipmakers on edge

South Korea’s chipmakers are again on edge over the second round of technology war between the United States and China involving semiconductors, according to industry sources Monday. Although the flagship businesses of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix pivot on memory products, which aren’t yet subject to the new US sanctions on China’s tech giant Huawei Technologies, worries are growing over the t...

Huawei Reportedly Issues Chip Supply Request to Samsung as It Braces for More US Pressure

Last week, US officials reportedly indicated that they may further tighten the rules that aim to cut the Chinese tech giant Huawei off from global chip sales.

Ethiopia reports largest daily coronavirus positive

On Saturday the country has reported 61 new cases followed by 88 new cases on Sunday, which is the biggest figure Ethiopia reported in one day so far. Ethiopia reported 88 new coronavirus cases after conducting laboratory tests for 4048 people. Out of the 88 new confirmed cased 73 are found in the capital, Addis Ababa, according to the report of the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. 53 of the total 88 new cases reported on Sunday have no prior contact with COVID-19 patients and no international travel history.

Ethiopia COVID-19 number increases to 655

The Ministry stated that additional 73 new coronavirus cases are found within the last 24 hours after laboratory tests conducted for 2,844 people. Out of the 73 new confirmed cases 67 are Ethiopian nationals. While 27 of the 73 new coronavirus people, 27 had international travel history, 31 are reported to have no prior international travel history or contact with COVID-19 patients. It is also stated that one COVID-19 patient is currently in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). So far Ethiopia has conducted laboratory tests for 83,854 people. Out of the total 655 confirmed cases in Ethiopia 159 have recovered, five died, while two Japanese have returned to their country. The remaining are said getting treatment within various health centers prepared for COVID-19 patients in different parts of Ethiopia, according to the Ministry

Ethiopia records highest daily virus cases

Thirteen are said to have travel history from abroad.

Ethiopia records highest daily Covid-19 rise with 88 new cases

Thirteen are said to have travel history from abroad.

HDFC Ltd Q4 profit declines 10 pc to Rs 4,342 cr 

Housing finance firm HDFC Ltd on Monday reported a 10 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,341.58 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31. 

Housing firm HDFC Ltd profit declines 10% to Rs 4,342 crore in Q4

The company's net profit (before adjustment of minority interest) was Rs 4,811.26 crore in January-March quarter of 2018-19

HDFC Q4 profit declines 10 per cent to Rs 4,342 crore

The board has proposed a dividend of Rs 21 per share of the face value of Rs 2 per unit, HDFC Ltd said in a regulatory filing.

Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in their dormitories.

Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown

SINGAPORE, May 25 — As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in their dormitories. To cheer them up, Singaporean...

Eid al-Fitr: Singaporean businessman cooks biryani for migrants amid Covid crisis

There are about 300,000 foreign labourers in Singapore, most of them from Bangladesh, China and India, and most staying in purpose-built dormitories, in rooms with bunks for 12 to 20 men.

Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown

As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in their dormitories. To cheer them up, Singaporean business Dushyant Kumar, his

Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown

As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of

BMW F 900 R & BMW F 900 XR Official TVC Out

Launched last week, the BMW F 900 and BMW F 900 XR are available in India for Rs 9.90 lakh and Rs 10.50 lakh, respectively

Bajaj CT 100 BS6 and Bajaj Platina 100 BS6 are among the Affordable Bikes in the Indian Market -

Due to the lockdown people didn’t buy the bikes last month, but if you are thinking of buying a new

Suzuki has launched the 2020 GSX-R125 in Japan

Suzuki GSX-R125 has been launched in Japan at a price of 393,800 yen which is roughly Rs 2.77 lakh.

Royal Enfield Himalayan Based Custom Tracker Is Simply Magnificent

Today, we feature a custom Royal Enfield Himalayan Tracker motorcycle that has been inspired by the 70s era and has been built by Indonesian architect Julian Palapa

CEO buys ailing New Zealand media giant Stuff Limited for one dollar

Boucher joined as a reporter in 1993 and has spent most of her career at the company

CEO buys ailing New Zealand media giant for one dollar

Nine said that Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher would take over the company, which operates New Zealand's most popular news website, stuff.co.nz, and titles such as Wellington's Dominion Post and the Christchurch Press.

CEO buys ailing New Zealand media giant for one dollar

Struggling New Zealand media giant Stuff Limited was sold in a management buy-out deal for the symbolic fee of NZ$1.00 (US$0.61), the group's Australian owners Nine Entertainment announced Monday.

Stuff CEO buys company for $1

Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher has purchased Stuff from its Australian owners Nine Entertainment for $1. The chief executive was returning...

Eid Mubarak: Greetings Pour in From Political Circle as President Kovind, PM Modi Extend Wishes

"Eid Mubarak! Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this special occasion further the spirit of compassion, brotherhood and harmony. May everyone be healthy and prosperous," wrote PM Modi on Twitter.

PM Modi greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, hoping that the special occasion furthers the spirit of compassion and harmony. 'Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr....

Modi, Shah extends Eid greetings

May everyone be healthy and prosperous, the Prime Minister said.

PM Modi greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr

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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Sellers look for entry below 0.6080/75 support confluence

NZD/USD again attempts recovery towards 0.6100 while bouncing off 0.6083 during Monday’s Asian session. Even so, the pair stays below 100-day EMA afte

GBP/USD: Directly offered below the 55-day ma at 1.2297 – Commerzbank

GBP/USD’s bounce last week failed to make any impression on the 55-day ma and will remain directly offered while capped by it at 1.2297, Axel Rudolph,

USD/CAD Price Analysis: Bounces off 200-hour EMA to probe 1.4000

USD/CAD takes the bids near 1.4000, up 0.05% on a day, during the early Monday’s trading. Despite failing to cross 1.4050 resistance, the pair’s recen

US Dollar Index Price Analysis: Upside targets the 100.00 mark

Monday’s upside momentum in DXY appears to have lost some vigour in the vicinity of the key barrier at 100.00 the figure so far. A surpass of the 100.

NZD/USD: Liquidity cheers the kiwi up – ANZ

NZD/USD ended last week just above 0.61, having started on Monday at 0.5925 and climbing above 0.6150 at one point. Now, the kiwi is consolidating aro

NZD/USD fluctuates in tight range near 0.6100

The NZD/USD capitalized on the upbeat market mood last week and gained more than 150 pips. In the absence of significant fundamental drivers at the st

'Very weak': Labor warned over Victoria's credit status

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's is worried about post-COVID debt, deficit and public sector wage bill.

'Very weak': Labor warned over Victoria's credit status

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's is worried about post-COVID debt, deficit and public sector wage bill.

'Very weak': Labor warned over Victoria's credit status

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's is worried about post-COVID debt, deficit and public sector wage bill.

Fitch sticks to AAA credit downgrade warning

Fitch Ratings has maintained its negative outlook rating on Australian government debt, despite the massively cheaper revised cost of the JobKeeper scheme.

Ratings agency reaffirms negative outlook, despite JobKeeper change

Fitch Ratings has maintained its negative outlook rating on Australian government debt, despite the massively cheaper revised cost of the JobKeeper scheme.

The 6 best smartphone gimbals to spend your money on

Those looking for the best smartphone gimbals will soon realize there are many options available. We are here to help you find the right one!

OPPO Reno4 To Support Ultra Steady Video Super Image Stabilization

Today, many features of the upcoming OPPO Reno4 series smartphones have been leaked. It is going to be a super-video-recording phone.

Promoted: 5 features that make the Oppo Find X2 Pro a world-class Android phone

The Oppo Find X2 Pro is one of these phones. And it is Oppo’s best Android to date.

ZTE Axon 11 SE Confirmed To Be Launched Very Soon

The ZTE Axon 11 SE has also appeared on TENAA. Now, the company confirms it will be launched in the nearest future. But no specific date is set.

FinTechs Help Main Street Find Its Footing

Social distancing and changes in consumer habits have SMBs investing in FinTech and embracing business model flexibility to preserve revenues.

Retailing 2020: Five Things To Watch

The pandemic was unprecedented when it showed up in February and March; the phases of its aftermath will also be without a reference point. While it's clear that the digital shift will stick in the retail ecosystem, other elements of the landscape are harder to predict. PYMNTS identified five areas and companies to watch as the post-pandemic recovery evolves. Amazon The balance of 2020 will be notable for what Amazon does not do. For instance, it will not buy JCPenney. The reason cuts right through Amazon's strikezone: The company has always been about the customer experience and customer satisfaction. JCP doesn't have much to offer Amazon in terms of customers. On the inventory side, Amazon has always taken one step up and two steps back on fashion, which is a tough margin to run on. In terms of real estate, JCP still has some decent mall locations, but not enough to justify what would be a very risky acquisition. If Amazon sees any M&A deals this year, it will likely be on the

Indian Fintech Zaggle Teams Up With Visa to Develop Payments Solutions for Local Startups and SMEs

Indian Fintech firm Zaggle has teamed up with Visa in order to support various payments solutions for SMEs. Both companies will work cooperatively to develop

Reimbursement part of salary to change! Wi-Fi, BYOD, home office furniture allowance may be new normal

Raj N Phani, the founder of Zaggle, a payments start-up, says pay structure realignment is happening in corporate India as a response to Covid-19

They'd rather sleep outdoors

Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19.

'It's awful': Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19

CALGARY - Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19."Worried about catching it? Are you kiddin

'It's awful': Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19

CALGARY — Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19.

'It's awful': Calgary homeless sleeping outdoors over fears of catching COVID-19

CALGARY — Gordon Kelter has something to fear more than not having a bed to sleep in at night — catching COVID-19.

WTI consolidates the bounce above $33 mark amid intensifying US-China tensions

WTI (July futures on Nymex) is defending minor bids on the 33 level after having failed several attempts to take out stiff resistances aligned near th

Navigating the new normal: The future of travel in a post-COVID-19 world

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain, The Innocents Abroad / Roughing It The benefits of travel are well documented. Jennifer Wood, in her article titled, “5 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Travel,” notes that getting away from home, even if it is just

Gold sees next leg higher towards $2000/oz – Citibank

Analysts at Citibank offer key insights on why is gold’s next move higher, as the bulls look towards $2000/oz. Key quotes “Drivers of money flow into

Increased support payments for newly jobless people

The newly jobless due to the Covid-19 crisis will be able to get $490 a week tax-free for 12 weeks. The Government this morning announced the $570...

New payment to support Kiwis through COVID

Hon Grant RobertsonMinister of Finance Hon Carmel SepuloniMinister for Social Development

New payment to support Kiwis through COVID - Government

The COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact on the jobs and livelihoods of New Zealanders.

Premier says anyone who wants a COVID-19 test will be able to get one

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Sunday that anyone in the province can get tested for COVID-19, regardless of whether they have symptoms, as cases continued to mount and officials criticized thousands of people who gathered in a Toronto

Tests for all who want them

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Sunday that anyone in the province can get tested for COVID-19, regardless of whether they have symptoms, as cases continued to mount and officials criticized thousands of people who gathered in a Toronto park a day earier.

There will be 'lessons learned' from situation at Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto mayor says

Toronto Mayor John Tory says there will be "lessons learned" from the incident that unfolded on Saturday at Trinity Bellwoods Park.

Joe Wicks on weaning: Don't stress it, they all end up using a knife and folk eventually

WEANING your child can feel like a daunting prospect.

Just add chocolate, or dates, or banana … 10 delicious flapjack recipes to suit every taste

Sweet, comforting and endlessly flexible, flapjack is the perfect lockdown bake. Whether you’re a vegan, a hipster or a millionaire, we’ve got you covered

Just add chocolate, or dates, or banana … 10 delicious flapjack recipes to suit every taste

Sweet, comforting and endlessly flexible, flapjack is the perfect lockdown bake. Whether you’re a vegan, a hipster or a millionaire, we’ve got you covered

6GB AI-enhanced 4K HD Texture Pack overhauls all of the weapons textures in Skyrim Special Edition

This Texture Pack uses AI techniques in order to upscale the vanilla textures in 4K, focusing solely on the weapons textures.

Locust attacks threaten crop damage in 17 UP districts; third state to be affected

The crop-eating pests have ravaged farms in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Swarms of locusts ravage north India

Three of India’s northern states, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, have been overrun by an army of locusts in the last few days that, by some accounts, have spanned a 2.5 to 3km track. Swarms were previously reported in multiple districts in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and had reached Uttar Pradesh by the weekend. 

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas

Locusts normally affect districts in western Rajasthan but this time the swarms have travelled as far as Jaipur city. The swarms later headed towards Dausa district.

Stretching the Expertise Bubble

Experts make claims all the time. How do you know when you should trust them?

Five new Pinoy films released on Netflix

Netflix announced a new slate of beloved and critically-acclaimed Pinoy films across a variety of genres - from horror, comedy, to critically-acclaimed drama.

Are you still watching? Netflix to start canceling inactive accounts, if members don't confirm.

Netflix users who don't want to see their subscriptions canceled should make sure to answer if they're still watching.

Netflix is going to stop taking your money if you’ve been inactive for a year

Netflix apparently has a number of subscribers who never watch anything, and now the company is planning to cancel these subscriptions.

The federal government's $60 billion in JobKeeper savings could be used to prop up vulnerable sectors like tourism – but casuals and visa workers will again miss out

Having discovered an accounting error $60 billion in its favour, the Morrison government is ready to go spending.

JobKeeper to be reviewed – but Treasurer rules out expansion

The Treasurer has hinted there might be more support for the tourism sector after a $60 billion accounting error in JobKeeper payments was uncovered.

Australia’s Treasurer Frydenberg: Wil not make wholesale changes to wage subsidies

In an interview with local broadcaster Seven Network on Monday, Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said that the government has no plans to make “w

Coronavirus cases rise to 13,418 in Delhi; Arvind Kejriwal says situation under control

Most of the coronavirus patients in Delhi are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms.Over 500 people tested positive in the national capital in last 24 hours

635 New Cases of Corona in Delhi, Total Patients are more than 14 Thousand -

Corona cases have increased to 14053 in Delhi, in the last 24 hours 635 new cases have been reported, while

Delhi records 13,418 covid cases, CM Kejriwal says situation is still under control

Delhi government directed private hospitals with a capacity of 50 beds to reserve 20% of their total bed strength for coronavirus patients

VFX artists work from home to recreate the era of 1971 for Ajay Devgn's Bhuj: The Pride of India

Bhuj, scheduled for I-Day opening, still racing towards finish line; release date uncertain due to coronavirus outbreak

Here's how Bollywood plans to restart work amid coronavirus crisis

Salman Khan’s Radhe, Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chadha, Sanjay Gupta-directed Mumbai Saga, Zafar’s Khaali Peeli, Bunty Aur Babli 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, had started shooting but are now stuck at various stages due to the lockdown.

Exclusive! Akshay Kumar, R Balki shoot at Kamalistan studio; Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ first film to go on floors post lockdown

The clouds of lockdown are still looming large over Bollywood.

Exclusive! Akshay Kumar, R Balki shoot at Kamalistan studio; Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ first film to go on floors post lockdown

The clouds of lockdown are still looming large over Bollywood.

Coronavirus Ireland Live Updates: Over 2,000 people have died from virus on island of Ireland

Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog.

Coronavirus: Impact of easing restrictions in the Republic 'to become clear this week'

The Minister for Health said it will become clear later this week whether the easing of restrictions has led to more cases of Covid-19 in the Republic.

Impact of easing restrictions to become clear this week, says Harris

Simon Harris said he is feeling ‘optimistic’ but warned the public cannot ‘get sloppy’.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers are helping language students amid school closures

A number of French-speaking Eurostar employees are reportedly helping language students while they are furloughed due to the travel restrictions in place...

VIRUS DIARY: A Memorial Day visit, altered but not stopped

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — I won’t be visiting Adam this Memorial Day weekend. COVID-19 is seeing to that. Since 2010 I have visited section 60, grave 8397 of Arlington...

Addressing the Chinese threat in the Indo-Pacific area

There is a growing consensus that China represents both a malign economic threat to this nation's security, and a military threat to our interests in Asia and the Pacific over the next 20 years.

Brave woman who feared she'd never find love after being paralysed tragically dies after dream wedding

Her husband Kevin has described the happiest two years of their lives before her death

Dwyane Wade Dyes His Hair Red Only A Day After Showing Off Pink Hair Makeover – Check Out The Cute TikTok Video With Daughter Zaya!

Dwyane Wade has a brand new look and he took to TikTok to show it off! The clip was shared just yesterday and shows the former basketball player

Dwyane Wade and daughter Zaya debut fiery new hair in cute TikTok

Father-daughter goals.

Gordon Ramsay's daughter 'approached' by Strictly bosses for new series

We would love to see this!

Britain's Got Talent's 14-year-old magician tricks Lorraine Kelly live on GMB

Magic!

Further four deaths and 57 new cases of coronavirus

A further four people who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 have died.

Covid-19 update: 528 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Tipperary

There were four additional deaths related to Covid-19 in Ireland according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre released on Sunday. There have now been a total 1,6...

No new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Louth in latest figures

Covid-19

Gain weight quickly and safely with these 5 nutrient-rich foods

A person is considered to be underweight if he/she has a body mass index (BMI) of les than 18.5. Struggling to gain weight? Add these 5 foods to your diet.

Safety of sugar substitutes remains inconclusive

Recent studies questioning the safety of sugar substitutes have been inconclusive, and experts suggest consumers use them with caution. "The best candidate may not be new or exciting, but it...

Dr. Usha Mantha New Book ‘How to Release Weight with Intermittent Fasting’

Dr. Usha Mantha, MD has released “How to Release Weight with Intermittent Fasting.” It is a hot new release and an international bestseller for weight loss and healthy diets on Amazon. How to Release Weight with Intermittent Fasting by Dr. Usha Mantha M.D. is an International Best Seller on Amazon is myriad categories including Nursing […]

How drones can monitor explosive volcanoes

Due to high risk for researchers, the imaging of active volcanoes has so far been a great challenge in volcanology. Scientists from the German Research Center for Geosciences GFZ used a drone for a series of repeated survey flights with optical and thermal imaging cameras at the Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala. A regular and systematic survey of dangerous volcanoes with drones seems to be close.

How drones can monitor explosive volcanoes

Due to high risk for researchers, the imaging of active volcanoes has so far been a great challenge in volcanology. Scientists used a drone for a series of repeated survey flights with optical and thermal imaging cameras at the Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala. A regular and systematic survey of dangerous volcanoes with drones seems to be close.

Best drones for kids that are easy to fly and simple to control

Take flight with these top drones for easy control and super-fun stunts

Sonam Kapoor to Tara Sutaria: Bollywood celebrities wish fans on the festive occasion of Eid

The world is celebrating the festive occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and the lockdown has not dampened their spirit. Several Bollywood celebrities also took t

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2020: Amitabh Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor & Others Wish Fans Eid Mubarak

The entire nation is celebrating the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr today (May 25, 2020).Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor and others took to social media to send love and greetings to their fans and followers.

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2020: Dipika Kakar, Sana Khan, Neha Kakkar, And Others Wish Fans Eid Mubarak

As Eid-ul-Fitr marks the conclusion to the holy month of Ramadan, many television stars have taken to their social media accounts and wished their friends and fans a very happy Eid.

Twinkle Khanna turns emotional on Eid as she misses her Nani, “Our hearts and table have too many empty spaces without her”

Twinkle Khanna shared a glimpse of her delicious Eid spread and penned an emotional note missing her maternal grandmother. “We rarely made biryani on

Jet Airways offers two Boeing aircraft to assist Vande Bharat Mission

Thecarrier is undergoing the insolvency process and its affairs are being managed by insolvency resolution professional Ashish Chhawchharia

Jet Airways offers two Boeing aircraft for evacuating Indians stranded abroad

Embattled Jet Airways Offers Two Boeing Planes to Repatriate Indians Year After Suspending Services

The airline owes more than Rs 8,000 crore to banks. The once-storied full service carrier is undergoing insolvency process and … Embattled Jet Airways Offers Two Boeing Planes to Repatriate Indians Year After Suspending Services Read More »

JK Rowling condemns Dominic Cummings' reported flouting of lockdown rules

She has criticised the adviser for reportedly making a trip while he and his wife had COVID-19 symptoms.

I don't regret what I did, Cummings says over travel

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior aide Dominic Cummings has said "I don't regret what I did", as he responded to allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Harry Potter fans, we have news. JK Rowling did not start writing the series in Edinburgh

For long, readers believed that Edinburgh was the place where Rowling started writing her universally famous fantasy series. Well, that does not seem to be the case.

Landlord arrested for killing tenant over using 100-watt bulb in Delhi

A 38-year-old landlord was arrested for allegedly killing his tenant after an argument broke out between them over a 100-watt bulb in Delhi's Harsh Vihar. The landlord raised objections over using a 100-watt bulb as it consumes more electricity. The deceased identified as Jagdish was an e-rickshaw driver and lived with his wife and an eight-year-old daughter on the first floor of a building, while his landlord Amit stayed with his family on the ground floor.  

Landlord allegedly shoots and kills ‘musician’ tenant at Ofankor

A landlord has allegedly murdered his tenant for refusing to vacate a room he has rented to him.

Landlords worry about COVID-19 impact on commercial properties

Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi Commercial landlords are increasingly concerned about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their tenants and property portfolio, a new report has said. The rep...

Economists See China Holding Stimulus in Check Amid Uncertainty

(Bloomberg) — Economists broke down China’s annual policy-document dump and concluded that Beijing is holding stimulus measures in reserve in case the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic worsens significantly.

Investors are underestimating Beijing's response to the pandemic

Beijing has little choice but to support the Chinese economy, even if it is reluctant to go as far as it did during the financial crisis.

Copper: The pace of long positions to slow down – TDS

Copper continued to benefit from surging risk appetite as speculators once again added to their long positions, strategists at TD Securities report. C

China's 'hermit' investors fill doubled oil storage with crude bet

SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI — Chinese financial investors betting on a rebound in oil prices are filling commercial storage tanks held by the Shanghai futures exchange just as fast as the exchange can find them.

Oil Has Recovered From Record Lows But $40 Prices Unlikely Before Q3 2020

Market has recovered from record lows but a clear cut pathway for a sustained rally isn’t here yet.

Best month for Brent in 21 years overshadows US-China feud

Investors will be relying on a rebound in global demand for crude to support prices, as US-China tensions threaten to derail the oil market's recovery.

Capillary leakage important in COVID-19 respiratory distress

Now, a new study published on the preprint server medRxiv reports the pivotal role played by protein leakage through lung capillaries and promotes the use of serum albumin as a biomarker of disease progression and severity.

Can Chlorpromazine help treat COVID-19?

A new research paper published in the journal L'Encéphale in May 2020 reports on the planned ReCoVery Study, which will examine the possibility of repurposing the antipsychotic drug chlorpromazine for the treatment of COVID-19.

Lung ultrasound use in COVID-19 patients

One point of discussion is the best approach to imaging infected patients, because computed tomography (CT) scanning, the gold standard method for chest imaging, can spread infection due to the need to transport the patient to specialized facilities.

Children with COVID-19 presenting with sudden severe lung disease

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to seek out new victims, puzzling new presentations are further confusing the situation. A new study published online in The Lancet Rheumatology in May 2020 reports a case of severe COVID-19 in a child who rapidly developed acute respiratory distress symptoms without prior respiratory symptoms. This case should alert clinicians to consider this diagnosis in children as well.

New biomarkers to consider for SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Researchers at the University of Melbourne have made new discoveries about how the immune system responds to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that could be important to consider in vaccine research.

Gold down as potential Japanese stimulus boosts risk appetite

Gold declined on Monday as Japaneseequities rose on news of a potential stimulus program thatboosted investors’ risk appetite, though fresh tensions overHong Kong limited the metal’s fall.

Gold falls as potential Japan stimulus boosts risk appetite

Gold declined on Monday as Japaneseequities rose on news of a potential stimulus program thatboosted investors’ risk appetite, though fresh tensions overHong Kong limited the metal’s fall.

Gold down as potential Japanese stimulus boosts risk appetite

Spot gold fell 0.4% to $1,728.06 per ounce by 0252 GMT. US gold futures were down 0.4% at $1,728.50.

Gold falls as Japanese shares rise on potential stimulus report

Gold dipped on Monday as Japaneseequities rose on news about a potential stimulus program,although losses were capped by a weaker dollar and worries offresh Sino-U.

Coinbase Investor And Reddit Cofounder Sees A New Bitcoin And Crypto ‘Spring’

Reddit co-founder and early investor in major U.S. bitcoin and crypto exchange Coinbase, Alexis Ohanian, has said he sees the green shoots of a new bitcoin and "crypto spring"...

All About The Bitcoin Halving

Bitcoin just underwent a halving, the third in the cryptocurrency's history, on March 11. Every transaction in the entire history of Bitcoin is recorded on ever

3 Reasons Bitcoin Will Ultimately Break Out To The Upside

Market Analysis by Andy Hecht covering: BTC/USD, Bitcoin Futures CME. Read Andy Hecht's Market Analysis on Investing.com

3 Reasons Bitcoin Will Ultimately Break Out To The Upside

Market Analysis by Andy Hecht covering: BTC/USD, Bitcoin Futures CME. Read Andy Hecht's Market Analysis on Investing.com

Buy Colgate ; target of Rs 1520: Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal is bullish on Colgate has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1520 in its research report dated May 22, 2020.

Buy Essel Propack; target of Rs 200: Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal is bullish on Essel Propack has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 200 in its research report dated May 23, 2020.

Buy VST Industries; target of Rs 4000: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct is bullish on VST Industries has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 4000 in its research report dated May 22, 2020.

Hold Colgate-Palmolive (India); target of Rs 1350: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct recommended hold rating on Colgate-Palmolive (India) with a target price of Rs 1350 in its research report dated May 23, 2020.

Buy Hawkins Cookers; target of Rs 4900: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct is bullish on Hawkins Cookers has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 4900 in its research report dated May 22, 2020.

No infection in villages so far

GUWAHATI: As many as 25,000 villages have been covered under community surveillance programme undertaken by the Assam Government with not a single COVID-19 case detected in any village so far.“Our health teams have so far visited 25,000 villages acro

46 more test COVID positive in Assam, total cases near 400

Forty-six new COVID-19 positive cases were recorded on Sunday in Assam taking the total to 392, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. A day after the state recorded the highest spike of 87 cases, the rise in numbers continued with 133 positive cases detected since Saturday. Fourteen cases

COVID-19 cases in Assam cross 400-mark

The number of coronavirus cases in Assam rose to 427 on Monday after 35 more people tested positive for the disease, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

IDFC First Bank’s senior management takes 10 per cent pay cut in FY21

With economic uncertainty due the national lockdown, IDFC First Bank announced on Monday that its senior management has volunteered to take a 10 per cent cut in compensation in the current fiscal.The

Coronavirus impact: IDFC First Bank senior management takes 10% pay cut; CEO 30%

The bank has also paid 100 percent variable pay to 78.2 percent of employees for the period pertaining to 2019-20 despite the arrival of the pandemic, IDFC First Bank said.

Savings banks’ Q1 net profit up 20% on increased interest income

South Korean savings banks reported a 19.4 percent rise in their combined net profit in the first quarter due to increased interest income, data showed Monday. The combined net income of the 79 savings banks stood at 246.3 billion won ($199 million) for the January-March quarter, compared with a profit of 206.3 billion won a year earlier, according to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). Their int...

HDFC Q4 profit at Rs 2,233 crore, provisions spike on COVID-19 impact; loan growth at 12%

Revenue from operations during the quarter increased 3.4 percent to Rs 11,976 crore, compared to Rs 11,580 crore in corresponding period last fiscal.

HDFC Q4 results: Profit drops 22% YoY to Rs 2,233 crore; firm announces dividend of Rs 21 per share

Profit fell as dividend income received during the quarter was mere Rs 2 crore.

HDFC profit falls 22% to Rs 2,233 crore in March quarter

HDFC board announced a dividend of Rs 21 per share for FY20.

HDFC a better play than its peers: Sharekhan

'Q4 stable for the NBFC on asset quality front'

Prepare for potential tsunami, says geography expert

A cost benefit analysis may be prudent for coastal flood-prone counties to combat potential damage from a powerful tsunami, an expert has said.

Earthquake recorded in the Monchique region

The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) recorded an earthquake of magnitude 2.6 on the Richter scale on 24 May, with an epicentre four kilometres from Monchique.

CCL Stock Price: Carnival Corp may kick off the short week on a positive note, reasons

Americans are enjoying the long Memorial Day weekend and may have spare time to plan a longer vacation – perhaps on a cruise ship. Scenes of people cr

3 Travel and Tourism Stocks Poised for a Bull Run

The coronavirus pandemic has smashed the tourism industry, but these companies seem ready for a massive rally.

Land Rover Discovery Facelift Spied For The First Time

The refreshed Discovery is set to become the first in the model’s history to gain a plug-in powertrain and this could be a prototype for that car.

Jaguar Land Rover in rescue talks as sales plummet

Jaguar Land Rover is seeking a UK government aid package to weather a collapse in car sales brought on by the pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.

Jaguar Land Rover in rescue talks as sales plummet

Jaguar Land Rover is seeking a UK government aid package to weather a collapse in car sales brought on by the pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.

Mum, 35, told she has terminal cancer after mowing lawn left her in agony

Mum-of-four Stacey Pentland, of Newcastle, thought she had decades ahead of her but has received a devastating diagnosis of cancer that has riddled her organs

My daughter, five, survived 800 rounds of chemo, lost her hair – then was bullied for ‘looking like a boy’

A LITTLE girl who’s had 800 rounds of chemo while battling leukaemia was then bullied for “looking like a boy” after losing her hair. Five-year-old Flo Morrison was heartbroken wh…

Stacey Solomon wakes up in full make-up after falling asleep on the sofa after ’emotional’ weekend

STACEY Solomon had a rough start to the day as she woke up in full make-up after falling asleep on the sofa. The 30-year-old sported dramatic false lashes as she filmed herself waking up with her b…

Teachers Mutual chalks up 300 per cent increase in mortgage deals

Teachers and emergency service workers are refinancing and borrowing to buy homes.

Virtual Reserve Bank cash cut lowers rates

A virtual easing of monetary policy by the Reserve Bank – which has allowed money market rates to fall to almost half the official 0.25 per cent target – is helping lenders reduce mortgage rates to record low levels.

The removal of LVR restrictions on new mortgage lending probably won't be much help to first home buyers in high priced areas like Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Nelson

The removal of LVR restrictions on new mortgage lending probably won't be much help to first home buyers in high priced areas like Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Nelson

Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD down by $6 in Asia, weekly chart shows bullish trend exhaustion

Gold, a safe-haven asset, is flashing red at press time even though the growth-linked currencies like the Aussie dollar are struggling to gain altitud

Gold Price News and Forecast: XAU/USD down by $6 in Asia, weekly chart shows bullish trend exhaustion

Gold, a safe-haven asset, is flashing red at press time even though the growth-linked currencies like the Aussie dollar are struggling to gain altitud

USD/CNH Price Analysis: Symmetrical triangle breakout on daily chart

USD/CNH gained ground on Friday as the escalating US-China tensions over Hong Kong weighed over the offshore Yuan. The pair closed at 7.1452, confirmi

AUD/USD Price Analysis: Upper end of the contracting triangle caps gains

The AUD/USD pair is currently trading largely unchanged on the day at 0.6530, having faced rejection at 0.6550 during the early Asian trading hours. T

Reliance launches JioMart online grocery service, challenging Amazon and Flipkart

Reliance has launched an online grocery service, JioMart, in a move aimed at rivaling Amazon's local unit and Walmart's Flipkart in India.

Reliance starts trials of JioMart shopping portal across India

The JioMart shopping app is available via Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp, which in India has about 400 million users.

Reliance’s JioMart live across India: Important details about the Amazon, Flipkart’s rival

Currently, JioMart is available as a web version but the mobile version is expected to be available very soon. No official words from Reliance as of yet. Reliance has officially launched JioMart in the country across almost all regions.

Virus obstructs US and UK bids for $800m South Korea helicopter deal

Travel restrictions and spending cuts muddy defence sector outlook

Supply disruption in China a great opportunity for India: USIBC's Nisha Biswal

The amount of new spending in the economic relief package is relatively low, about 1-2% of India’s GDP, which is far lower than the stimulus packages announced in the US and other major economies

48-year-old sucks private parts, engages in sex with his daughters aged nine and six

According to Ayuba, medical reports revealed that the two kids have lost their hymen and their private parts deeply opened

Man defiles two under-age girls in Ondo

Man has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ondo State for sexually defiling his two girls.

New therapy for triple negative breast cancer

Researchers at the Principe Felipe Research Center (CIPF), the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), CIBER-BBN and the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) of Barcelona have inhibited tumor growth and reduced metastasis, as well as the toxicity of the antitumor drug Navitoclax in preclinical animal models of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

‘Significant Advance’ In Detecting Small, Early-Stage Tumors On MRIs

Researchers celebrate creation of a new technique to pinpoint cancer.

Just Dial Q4 net profit rises 21.6% to Rs 76.1 crore

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 62.5 crore in the same period a year ago, Just Dial said in a regulatory filing.

Just Dial Q4 net profit rises 21.6 pc to Rs 76.1 cr

Digital directory firm Just Dial on Monday posted a 21.6 per cent increase in consolidated profit to Rs 76.1 crore for the March 2020 quarter.

Bata India Q4 net profit down 57% to Rs 38 crore

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 88.66 crore in January-March quarter a year ago, Bata India said in a BSE filing.

Boulders placed near Shag Rock to protect breeding penguins

More boulders have been put near a Christchurch pathway to help protect white-flippered penguins during their nesting season. When the Coastal...

Beak-a-boo! First white stork chicks born in Britain for 600 years peer out of their nest for first time in historic sighting

Pictures show the moment a parent arrives at its nest at Knepp Castle near Horsham, West Sussex - with the chicks - born earlier this month thanks to the White Stork Project - clearly visible.

Argos online bank holiday sales: today's best home, garden and tech deals

We're bringing you all the very best Argos online bank holiday sales, deals, discounts and much, much more.

Currys Bank Holiday sales: today's best tech and home deals

Currys bank holiday sales mean you can grab top deals on laptops, 4K TVs, appliances and more.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide. Experts on a government-commissioned panel approved the lifting of the emergency in Tokyo, neighbouring Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures, and in Hokkaido to the north, which had remained under …

India's April crude processing sees biggest drop in nearly two decades

Refiners processed about 14.75 million tonnes or 3.60 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil last month, government data showed

Crude processing in April sees biggest drop in nearly two decades

The lockdown and travel curbs aimed at stemming spread of COVID-19 since March 25 forced people to stay home, cutting India's fuel demand by 45.8 percent in April.

Anupam Kher gets nostalgic as he completes 36 years in Bollywood, says 'It has been an incredible journey so far'

Versatile actor Anupam Kher has made his debut in Bollywood with the film 'Saaransh' released in the year 1984. Today as the film clocks 36 years, the

Anupam Kher remembers debut film 'Saaransh' as he completes 36 years in Bollywood

Anupam Kher remembers debut film 'Saaransh' as he completes 36 years in Bollywood: Veteran actor Anupam Kher's debut film 'Saaransh' clocked 36 years on Monday.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

CERB payments hit $40B

A key federal benefit for Canadians out of work, or seeing large drops in their earnings, in the COVID-19 pandemic has paid out over $40 billion in emergency aid.

Payments for CERB top $40 billion as feds open doors for commercial rent help

OTTAWA — A key federal benefit for Canadians out of work, or seeing large drops in their earnings, in the COVID-19 pandemic has paid out over $40 billion in emergency aid.Federal figures posted . . .

Suspect arrested after man killed in Ayrshire ‘shooting’

A SUSPECT has been arrested after a man was killed in an alleged Ardrossan shooting. Paul Cairns, 42, died after the alleged firearms incident in the Ayrshire town yesterday. Armed cops and a force…

Paul Cairns death: First picture of man who died in alleged Ayrshire ‘shooting’

THIS is the first picture of the man who died in an alleged Ardrossan shooting yesterday. Paul Cairns, 42, was killed in the alleged firearms incident at a house in Nithsdale Road in the Ayrshire t…

Paul Kearns death: First picture of man who died in alleged Ayrshire ‘shooting’

THIS is the first picture of the man who died in an alleged Ardrossan shooting yesterday. Paul Kearns, 42, was killed in the alleged firearms incident at a house in Nithsdale Road in the Ayrshire t…

Still A Lot of Value in Corporate Bond Market

Bonds Analysis by Brian Gilmartin covering: General Motors Company, iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF, Crude Oil WTI Futures, SPDR® S&P Biotech ETF. Read Brian Gilmartin's latest article on Investing.c

Still A Lot Of Value In Corporate Bond Market

Readers can see that currently even AAA OAS are cheaper to Treasuries than at any point in the last 10 years. Ending late last week at +89 bps to Treasuries, ev

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

High Court hears case of unknown 'John Doe' in psychiatric hospital for over 30 years

An elderly man has remained in a psychiatric hospital here for more than 30 years without his true identity having ever been established, the High Court has heard.

Unidentified man has been in Irish psychiatric hospital for 30 years

Efforts to establish John Doe’s true identity or find next of kin have failed, court hears

Geography Issues: Woman Who Breaks Lockdown Travelling to Welsh Beach Thinks Wales is in England

Despite the UK government advising to ease the pandemic restrictions, Wales is still urging people to stay at home. England, however, has started lifting the quarantine...

English woman calls Welsh 'a bunch of b*****ds' after being told to leave beach

The mother admitted she 'didn't realise Wales wasn't in England' and that different lockdown rules apply.

Saturable plasmonic metasurfaces for laser mode locking

Nonlinear plasmonics, an interdisciplinary subject combining nonlinear and sub-wavelength optics, is an emerging field in nanoscience and nanotechnology. However, practical applications remain limited to date. Here, scientists from France, China and Brazil have implemented plasmonic saturable metasurfaces into a fiber laser architecture to achieve soliton mode locking. This work opens new perspectives towards future applications where tunable nonlinear transfer functions are needed such as in ultrafast lasers or neuromorphic circuits.

Towards visible-wavelength passively mode-locked lasers in all-fibre format

Mode-locked fibre lasers are the fundamental building blocks of many photonic systems, ultrafast lasers in the visible region are costly and challenging to make. Chinese scientists have first demonstrated a visible-wavelength passively mode-locked all-fibre laser. The laser generates picosecond pulses at 635 nm, which represents an essential step towards miniaturized ultrafast fibre lasers in the visible light range. The work lays the foundations for use in applications such as material processing, medicine, and optical communications.

Efficient generation of relativistic near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses in plasmas

Intense few-cycle optical pulses in the mid-infrared region are of great importance yet difficult to obtain with normal optical materials and techniques. To deal with this challenge, scientists in China and the UK proposed a scheme by use of plasma as a nonlinear optical medium, which can efficiently generate relativistic multi-millijoule near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses at ~5 microns. This technique can be realized with available terawatt-class kHz lasers, bringing new opportunities in high-field and ultrafast science.

Efficient generation of relativistic near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses in plasmas

Intense few-cycle optical pulses in the mid-infrared region are of great importance yet difficult to obtain with normal optical materials and techniques. To deal with this challenge, scientists in China and the UK proposed a scheme by use of plasma as a nonlinear optical medium, which can efficiently generate relativistic multi-millijoule near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses at ~5 microns. This technique can be realized with available terawatt-class kHz lasers, bringing new opportunities in high-field and ultrafast science.

Lockdown Extensions Economically Disastrous, Create Another Medical Crisis: Anand Mahindra

Choices are not easy for policymakers, Anand Mahindra says, but a lockdown extension will not help.

Lockdown extensions economically disastrous, create another medical crisis, says Anand Mahindra

Rally likely in oil prices but upside may be capped on uncertain demand outlook

We expect Nymex Crude prices to face stiff resistance around $40-$42 per barrel. We expect prices to average near $28 per barrel during the year.

Economic package is a mix of supply-side and demand-side measures: Dharmendra Pradhan

The oil industry is faced with an extraordinary situation. Our government’s view is to take a cautious and conscious approach of a balance in price, save it and use it for welfare, says Petroleum Minister

Japan lifts virus emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

KKR becomes Jio Platform's fifth investor in five weeks | ZDNet

Bringing the amount of investment made to ₹78,562 crore during this recent investment cycle.

Is Jio Platforms looking to raise more funds?

Jio Platforms, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), is reportedly scouting for more funds, with the firm in talks with two more investors.The company controlled by Asia’s rich

Furious Ruth Langsford reveals she confronted a ‘hairy-armed’ man who broke social distancing rules in the supermarket

RUTH Langsford has revealed she confronted a “hairy-armed” man who broke social distancing rules in the supermarket. The 60-year-old was left furious when the stranger leaned over her t…

Ruth Langsford shocked at 'hairy' shopper for social distancing fail

"Suddenly this big hairy arm came across, literally a man leaning over me"

Why are Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield not presenting This Morning?

ITV viewers may be wondering where the hosts are as they are replaced

Phillip Schofield poses for rare fun Polaroids with kids and wife Steph in lockdown

The This Morning presenter and his family decided to have a 'dress up Sunday' and posed for Polaroids in their best outfits

Report From Italy – How Consumers Act As Retail Reopens

I was recently introduced to Ms. Francesca Venturi who gave me an insight on Italy's reopening of stores. Her observations are valuable on how the United States shoppers may act.

The artisans behind Italian fashion tremble at their future

Until recently, some of most intricately embroidered fabrics in the world, like those found in garments designed by Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Etro and Prada, have come out of a duplex apartment complex in Milan, the home of a small business called Pino Grasso Ricami.

Japan insect enthusiast puts cricket ramen on the menu

Shinohara had planned to open an insect cuisine restaurant named Antcicada in Tokyo

Japan insect enthusiast puts cricket ramen on the menu

In a steamy Tokyo kitchen, a roasted scent wafts through the air as Yuta Shinohara prepares soup stock for ramen, derived not from pork or chicken, but crickets.

Japan insect enthusiast puts cricket ramen on the menu

Tokyo: In a steamy Tokyo kitchen, a roasted scent wafts through the air as Yuta Shinohara prepares soup stock for ramen, derived not from not any other meat, but crickets.

Bharti Telecom to sell $1 bn stake in Airtel through block deal

Promoter to sell 2.75% stake worth $1 bn in Bharti Airtel via block deals

Shares are being offered to large investors at 6 per cent discount to March 22 closing price of Rs 593; Mittal company joins top Indian companies in raising funds

Richmond prepared for a crisis ... then it happened

In February, Richmond began to war game a gigantic crash in membership and finances. It meant that the Tigers were on top of their game when the coronavirus struck.

Richmond prepared for a crisis ... then it happened

In February, Richmond began to war game a gigantic crash in membership and finances. It meant that the Tigers were on top of their game when the coronavirus struck.

Richmond prepared for a crisis ... then it happened

In February, Richmond began to war game a gigantic crash in membership and finances. It meant that the Tigers were on top of their game when the coronavirus struck.

China Defends Tariffs on Australia Barley’s as Relations Sour

China was “prudent” and “restrained” in its use of trade remedy measures according to the nation’s commerce minister, who defended the recent decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Australian barley as being based on evidence.

China defends tariffs on barley

In the latest salvo in the ongoing barley tariff war, China's Commerce Minister claims Australia was "subsidising" the grain and says the tariffs were based on evidence.

Grimes reveals she and Elon Musk were forced to tone down baby son's bizarre name to X Æ A-Xii in order to comply with California law

Their newborn son was initially called X Æ A-12 (pronounced 'Ex Ash A Twelve') but California law prohibits Indo-Arabic numerals in names.

Grimes and Elon Musk change son’s name from X Æ A-12 after law gets in the way

They welcomed their son earlier this month.

Pending class 10,12 board exams to be held at 15,000 centres across country

he pending class 10 and 12 board exams will be conducted at 15,000 centres across the country instead of 3,000 centres planned earlier.

JEE Main, NEET 2020 admit card, exam timing details revealed by NTA

For NEET, NTA had earlier extended the last date to make corrections in applications. As per an IE report, HRD Ministry had also asked the NTA to double the number of test centres so that one can maintain the social distancing norms.

Alibaba Drops After Projecting Slowing Growth in Uncertain Times

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. slid after projecting revenue growth will slow this year, reflecting post-Covid 19 economic uncertainty at home as well as the potential for U.S.-Chinese tensions to disrupt its business.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba’s shares drop; revenue estimates weighing on Jack Ma’s firm

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. slid after projecting revenue growth will slow this year, reflecting post-Covid 19 economic uncertainty at home as well as the potential for U.S.-Chinese tensions to disrupt its business.

Natural Gas Price: Futures point to further correction

In light of advanced figures from CME Group for Natural Gas futures markets, open interest extended the choppy activity and shrunk by almost 1.3K cont

Gold Futures: Correction lower on the cards

Open interest in gold futures markets shrunk for the second session in a row on Friday, this time by around 2.5K contracts according to preliminary fi

Crude Oil Futures: Upside seen limited

CME Group’s flash data for crude oil futures markets noted open interest extended the downtrend on Friday by nearly 3.3K contracts while volume went d

More than 200 COVID-19 infections at Guatemala textile plant

More than 200 workers at an export-focused textile plant in Guatemala have tested positive for the novel coronavirus and more results are pending in what could be one of the country's largest outbreak

Fire at Bombardier plant being treated as accidental

A fire at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast is being treated as accidental.

Huawei seeks stable supply of memory chips as US pressure grows

Huawei has asked Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix for a stable memory chip supply despite apparently mounting pressure from the US to isolate the Chinese telecommunications company.

Huawei seeks stable chip supply from Samsung and Hynix

Huawei Technologies Co. has sought high-level assurances from Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. they will continue to supply memory chips despite mounting pressure from the U.S. to isolate the Chinese telecommunications company, the Korea Economic Daily reported.

India sets 14-day quarantine for international arrivals

The period would include seven days of paid institutional quarantine at passengers’ expense, followed by seven days of isolation at home with self-monitoring health…

'Indians soar in the skies again,' tweets aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri

All health protocols were being followed by officials for both the arriving as well as departing air passengers.International commercial passenger flight services remain suspended in India

Southbank Centre at risk of closure until April 2021 due to financial pressure

The arts organisation has called for further Government support.

Southbank Centre at risk of closure until April 2021 due to financial pressure

The arts organisation has called for further Government support.

Southbank Centre at risk of closure until April 2021 due to financial pressure

The arts organisation has called for further Government support.

Facebook brings in new Messenger feature to protect minors from scams

Facebook started rolling this feature out on Android in March and would bring this to more people around the world on iOS this week

New Facebook Messenger tool to protect minor users from harmful chats

Messenger users will now see safety notices popping up in a chat and provide tips to help them spot suspicious activity and take action to block or ignore someone when something doesn’t seem right

Lion to bring 'healthy alcohol' to Australia

White Claw built a $2.5 billion segment in the US known as "hard seltzer", with lower calories and sugar, and is now headed to Australia.

Cult favourite US hard seltzer brand White Claw is coming to Australia, following a licensing deal with Lion

Get ready: cult favourite seltzer brand White Claw is coming to Australia.

Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

OTTAWA — The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.

Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.

Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.

Queensland vet pinned up against wall after showing owner the bill

Veterinarian Dr Margie Bale said the pressures of working a clinical practice wears you down.

Queensland vet pinned up against wall after showing owner the bill

Veterinarian Dr Margie Bale said the pressures of working a clinical practice wears you down.

Queensland vet pinned up against wall after showing owner the bill

Veterinarian Dr Margie Bale said the pressures of working a clinical practice wears you down.

James Argent reveals cocaine addiction had him suffering two overdoses

Arg wants to ‘own’ his past struggles ‘the way that people like Davina McCall, Russell Brand and Robbie Williams have’.

James Argent's cocaine shame: Christmas Day kebab alone as he hit rock bottom

The 32-year-old TOWIE star has come clean about his seven year cocaine addiction and the two near fatal overdoes he suffered last year

How To Weigh The Risks Of Your Child Care Options

Employers are starting to require employees report back to work, forcing them to consider the pressing issue of how to safely arrange child care for their kids while schools remain closed. It’s a decision that requires weighing a number of risks in order to gauge which option is the safest for your particular...

Special needs parents can't find open childcare centers

Arasay Peñate didn’t know what autism spectrum disorder was when she arrived in Little Havana from Cuba three years ago with her young son, who had trouble saying the word “mamá.”

How the checkra1n and unc0ver jailbreaks compare and contrast

We've seen a lot of questions regarding the differences between the checkra1n and unc0ver jailbreaks. In this piece, we'll discuss the most substantial.

There's Already a Jailbreak Tool for Apple's Latest Version of iOS

That certainly was quick.

Hairdressers preparing plan for 'safe' early reopening

The Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF) will present comprehensive recommendations to Government this week in an effort to open salons earlier.

Hairdressers preparing plan for 'safe' early reopening

The Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF) will present comprehensive recommendations to Government this week in an effort to open salons earlier.

Work begins, but salons struggle to make the cut

According to him, even the number of customers has come down drastically due to lack of space inside the salon to maintain physical distance. Most of the salons have two to four work stations. As of now, salons can accept only two customers at a time.​

'Many will starve': locusts devour crops and livelihoods in Pakistan

Farmers faced with worst plague in recent history say they have been left to fend for themselves

Locusts swarm Rajasthan’s Jaipur, destroy crops spread over 5,00,000 hectares

While locusts have now entered several states including Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan faces a major challenge as locusts have damaged crops spread over 5 lakh hectares in the state.

AC-Transat deal scrutinized

European regulators are launching an in-depth investigation into Air Canada's deal to buy travel company Transat AT amid European Commission concerns the deal may reduce competition and result in higher prices.

The close: TSX gains as pot stocks soar; Canada’s 10-year bond yield at all-time low

Investors look to an eventual economic recovery, but credit markets may be seeing things differently

Japan’s Abe lifts state of emergency, says virus outbreak under control

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday lifted the state of emergency imposed nationally to combat coronavirus following a sharp decline in the number of new cases.

Japan PM Abe lifts coronavirus state of emergency

Rest of World News: "We had very stringent criteria for lifting the state of emergency. We have judged that we have met this criteria," Abe told a nationally televised ne

World Thyroid Day: Diseases and risk factors associated with this gland

World Thyroid Day is obeserved every on 25 May to promote awareness about thyroid health and the advancements made in treating thyroid diseases.

This Thyroid Disorder May Be A Marker For Covid-19 Infection

While many people may now be familiar with loss of smell or taste or ”Covid toes” (red and sore toes) as markers of Covid-19 infection, there is now another possible clinical condition to consider: subacute thyroiditis, otherwise referred to as "SAT".

Dior and Daniel Arsham Release a Cap Pendant Necklace

The latest from the artist and luxury fashion house.

Daniel Arsham and Dior Deliver Luxe Grained Leather Roller Bag

Another carrying option from the celebrated collaborative collection.

Check out Drop 1 of the NIGO x Virgil Abloh LV² Collection

The inaugural release of the monumental Louis Vuitton collaboration.

UK employers to be asked to pay 'up to 30% of wages from August' as furlough winds down

Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has said the furlough scheme will be in place until at least October, however, companies will be asked to start sharing the cost from August

Boss of Britain’s biggest recruiter James Reed warns of job losses ‘tsunami’ on ‘day of reckoning’ when furlough ends

The owner of Reed has warned job losses could sweep across the country once the government's furlough scheme ends at the ends of October. More than 6m people have signed up to the scheme.

UK reportedly to phase out Huawei from 5G network

Decision comes as many countries reexamine their relationship with Beijing

Huawei could still be removed from UK 5G networks

Huawei 5G kit under scrutiny again, but Chinese giant fights back.

Miley Cyrus Directs Cody Simpson's 'Captain's Dance with The Devil' Music Video - Watch!

Cody Simpson has released his new music video!

Perth woman appears in video for virtual Chelsea Flower Show with lily collection

A Perth woman's fascination with flowers features in a new video made as part of this year's virtual Chelsea Flower Show.

Texas Instruments Makes It Harder to Run Programs on its Calculators

An anonymous reader quotes Engadget: Texas Instruments' graphing calculators have a reputation as hobbyist devices given their program support, but they just lost some of their appeal. Cemetech has learned (via Linus Tech Tips) that Texas Instruments is pulling support for assembly- and C-based pro...

Texas Instruments makes it harder to run programs on its calculators

Texas Instruments has pulled the support for assembly-based programs on its graphing calculators -- it's meant to fight cheating, but also hurts hobbyists.

Ghost hunters say they 'ran out' of Louisiana property compared to The Amityville Horror house after seeing a 'black mass' that drained their energy and gave them chest pains

Cindy Parr and Greg Matlock claim it is the worst house they have stayed in after 20 years of hunting ghosts in Louisiana, due to the events that took place recently.

Spooked in the times of coronavirus

Ghosts are not only spicing up quarantine but they are also helping in containing COVID-19

Fujifilm prepares for ‘normal times’ with X-T4 launch

The X-T4 brings in many new features, including a shutter unit developed keeping in mind the demands to be fast, durable and quiet, a new algorithm and in-body image stabilisation (IBIS).

Fujifilm launches X-T4 mirrorless digital camera in India

Japanese photography and imaging major Fujifilm on Monday launched X-T4, the latest addition to its flagship X series range

Iceland joins Baltic unified CSD system

Trading platform Nasdaq on May 25 announced the merger of Nasdaq CSD Iceland (CSD standing for Central Securities Depository) with Nasdaq CSD SE, which covers the Baltic states.

Nasdaq to Consolidate European CSD Business

Nasdaq, an exchange operator, will be consolidating its central securities depository business in Europe, by merging Nasdaq CSD Iceland with Nasdaq CSD SE.

Delivery App Fee Caps Introduced As Restaurants Rebel

Fee caps have been introduced to protect restauranters that use a delivery app as reported by NBC. Coronavirus has hit the hospitality industry hard with

2 New Mexico Restaurateurs Are Adding Fuel To The Fire Under GrubHub

As restaurants struggle to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, the delivery app is being widely criticized for charging them outrageous fees.

The advantages of earning your master’s degree abroad

If you are ready to take the plunge and earn your master's degree, you may be poring over catalogs and websites trying to determine which school makes the best choice. Many people automatically limit themselves to the U.S. when looking at graduate schools, but earning a degree from a foreign university offers many benefits both while earning your degree and after graduation. You are not limited by a program of study when you are considering studying abroad. You can find

Here are the key challenges and scary facts confronting young people

Without a doubt, there will be more over-qualified job seekers and graduates going after fewer available job vacancies due mainly to automation and ageing population. As a result, more young people especially will increasingly be forced into spending more time in higher education.

An Irish gastropub’s easy-peasy pork terrine

Kitchen Cabinet: A really useful lunchtime treat or snack from L Mulligan Grocer

Celebrate National BBQ Week with a tasty fish treat and pizza on the barbie

While some may be celebrating with burgers, sausages and more, we take a look at how to whip up the perfect fish dishes on the barbecue.

[Andy Mukherjee] China’s crypto is all about tracing -- and power

The coronavirus has disrupted the world in very large ways. While that battle has been waged, however, another event has almost been missed: the birth of a new kind of fiat currency, which could forever reshape the relationship between money, economic power and geopolitical clout.　 An official Chinese digital yuan, more than five years in the making, is now in pilot runs to slowly start replacing the physical legal...

View: China's crypto is all about tracing — and power

Digital yuan trials are taking place just as Covid deepens mistrust with the US.

Alphabet's drone delivery service Wing has made 'thousands' of deliveries in Australia during the pandemic

Drone delivery service Wing has seen an uptick in use during the coronavirus pandemic.

Drone Deliveries In Canberra Surge 500%

Wing, a drone delivery company that is owned by Alphabet, has been trialling its services in Canberra, and since February, the firm has recorded a 500% increase in its delivery volumes.

The 13 Most Mouthwatering Pizzas You Can Have Shipped to Your Door Today

Getting a little sick of cooking all your own meals at home? Yeah, us too. Luckily, Goldbelly sells tons of delicious pizzas from famous restaurants across the

Pizza Hut Giving Away 500,000 Free Pizzas

Celebrating the graduating class of 2020.

China's currency gamble adds fuel to fire

The People's Bank of China 'fixed' the yuan at its lowest point since 2008, a move likely to further strain relations with Washington over trade, technology and Hong Kong's autonomy.

China lowers yuan midpoint to weakest since 2008 global financial crisis

SHANGHAI — China’s central bank on Monday lowered its official yuan midpoint to the weakest since the 2008 global financial crisis, reflecting losses in the spot yuan on Friday after Beijing proposed a new national security law for Hong Kong.

Dafang Creative Village / NEXT architects

Completed in 2020 in Ganzhou, China. Holland Dafang Creative Village brings new life to Chinese rural area: NEXT architects combines Chinese and Dutch cultures and creativity to create...

Dafang Creative Village / NEXT architects

Completed in 2020 in Ganzhou, China. Holland Dafang Creative Village brings new life to Chinese rural area: NEXT architects combines Chinese and Dutch cultures and creativity to create...

Mother's House / 1+1>2 Architects

Completed in 2019 in Cổ Đông, Vietnam. Images by Hiroyuki Oki. Mother’s house is located in Jackfruit Village, Co Dong Commune, Son Tay district, Western suburb of Hanoi. The land slopes gradually to the lake...

Mother's House / 1+1>2 Architects

Completed in 2019 in Cổ Đông, Vietnam. Images by Hiroyuki Oki. Mother’s house is located in Jackfruit Village, Co Dong Commune, Son Tay district, Western suburb of Hanoi. The land slopes gradually to the lake...

Punta Chilen House / Baltazar Sánchez

Completed in 2016 in Ancud, Chile. Images by Nico Saieh. This house is situated on a hill located on a kind of island that visually delimits the sea on all its fronts. In accordance with the requirements of...

Punta Chilen House / Baltazar Sánchez

Completed in 2016 in Ancud, Chile. Images by Nico Saieh. This house is situated on a hill located on a kind of island that visually delimits the sea on all its fronts. In accordance with the requirements of...

'Atmospheric river' 2000km long wallops Western Australia, heads east

The phenomenon has brought winds up to 185km/h at an altitude of 1500m, and rain to the normally parched Pilbara.

Big 'atmospheric river' wallops Western Australia, heads east

The once-in-a-decade storm event battering and soaking large areas Western Australia sourced much of its moisture from a so-called "atmospheric river" that continues to head eastwards.

Japan government considers further pandemic relief of more than ¥100 trillion, report says

The package would be funded by a second extra budget for fiscal 2020 and follow the record ¥117 trillion spending plan deployed last month.

Japan eyes fresh stimulus plan worth over US$929b to battle COVID-19

TOKYO: Japan is considering a fresh stimulus package worth over US$929 billion that will consist mostly of financial aid programmes for companies ...

Groupe Arnault Takes Stake in Lagardère

The media company, focused on books and travel retail, had been fending off an activist investor.

French billionaires raise stakes in defence of publisher Lagardere

French billionaires raise stakes in defence of publisher Lagardere

Tiger Brands looking at ‘significant’ job losses as it counts cost of pandemic

Reports lower H1 earnings, defers dividend.

Tiger Brands looking at 'significant' job losses as it counts cost of pandemic

Tiger Brands employs more than 11,200 people in South Africa, excluding seasonal staff, a company spokesperson said.

Pakistan goes wild for blockbuster Turkish drama

ISLAMABAD, May 25 — Dubbed the Muslim Game of Thrones, a drama about the makings of the Ottoman Empire has sent Pakistan wild this Ramadan, smashing television records but exposing the country's lack of original content. The Turkish-made series has earned praise for its focus on historical...

How Pakistan’s anti-India rant in OIC was vetoed by UAE with Saudi support

According to sources, Pakistans move was backed by Turkey as part of Ankara's strategy to oppose Saudi-UAE dominance in the OIC.

Commentary: Coronavirus has turned retail therapy into retail anxiety

The return to shopping and eating out in some countries may be a welcome relief, but the return to normal retail is a long way off, say observers.

Leisure, pleasure not the same

Coronavirus has turned retail therapy into retail anxiety, writes Jessica Vredenburg  and Megan Phillips. So you finally hit the shops and cafes...

Obscure announces distribution agreement with Proofpoint

Promoted | Obscure Technologies has announced a distribution agreement with Proofpoint, a cybersecurity and compliance company that protects organisations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: their people.

The Top 20 IoT Startups To Watch In 2020

IoT startups see opportunity in the inefficient, time-consuming approaches complex industries rely on to get work done.

This Meditation Headband Made Me Feel More Like a Naruto Reject Than a Mindful Blogger

When stay-at-home orders were first issued, wearing the Muse S headband, a smart headband intended to help you practice mindfulness and meditation, seemed like a good idea. I am an overly anxious person with too much brain poisoning from Twitter and I’m weathering lockdown in a cramped studio flat with my partner and two needy pets. Now seemed like a great time to get on board the mindfulness train. There was just one hitch.

Ways to Find Happiness and Motivation in Quarantine. And Keeping it.

It’s Saturday, the weather is happiness temperature, I was waiting for the weekend since Tuesday, and yet I don’t want to get out of bed. I have every reason to feel good, but I feel neutral. I start scrolling my feed, and minutes turn into hours: meaningless grins and not a single benefit. Then the […]

4 More Oil Stocks That Could Go Bankrupt in 2020

These oil companies are on a slippery slope.

Hertz files for bankruptcy after rental-car demand vanishes

Drop in used-car sales compounds financial woes.

On Trend: The alphabet of vitamins in skincare

Vitamins are good for us.

Dermatologists Share How To Achieve Your Most Radiant Brown Girl Glow

Here's how you can continue to shine while inside or outside this summer, according to experts.

Bishop chases worshippers without face masks out of Enugu church

Raphael Ede, Enugu The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, on Sunday chased out worshipers who were not wearing face masks during the Holy Mass to mark the 2020 World Comm...

Bishop Chases Worshippers Without Face Masks Out Of Enugu Church

He wondered why people were violating the measures put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic

US farmers worried as crop prices dip

Market disruptions have been caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

'It's kind of glum': US farmers worry as crop prices dip

Dave Burrier steered his tractor through a field, following a GPS map as he tried to plant as much corn as possible amid the yellow and green rye covering the ground.

Pros and cons of investing in NPS for retirement saving

National Pension System is an investment product to save for retirement. However, among millennials, very few like to invest in such a product with a long lock-in period but this pension scheme has everything an investor looks for in a retirement plan.

Retirees petition CBN over agreement breaches, seek pensions review

CBN pensioners have petitioned the CBN Governor, Emefiele, over what they described as breaches of agreements for upward review of pensions

Japan's Uniqlo to make masks using underwear fabric

TOKYO — Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing, said it plans to sell face masks made of fabric used for its Airism underwear line in response to strong demand for protective gear for the coronavirus.

Japan’s Uniqlo to make masks using underwear fabric

TOKYO, May 25 — Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing, said it plans to sell face masks made of fabric used for its Airism underwear line in response to strong demand for protective gear for the coronavirus. The company had previously been wary of making face masks, but a...

Medical aid costs shrink but Covid-19 costs are still unknown

Fewer elective surgeries and doctors’ visits save millions, but hospitalisation of Covid patients will negate these savings.

A snapshot of the coronavirus looking at 1% of South Africa’s population

Medical aid group Bonitas  has provided a snapshot of how the coronavirus epidemic in South Africa has impacted its members.

Ranveer Singh Never Fulfilled THIS Promise Made To Deepika Padukone & Her Family!

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are the IT couple of Bollywood. Even amid lockdown, their social media game is strong AF. And it’s exactly what their fans want! Yesterday, the ’83 actor went

Ranveer Singh REVEALS the ruthless side of Deepika Padukone in Instagram live chat and her reaction is unmissable!

Ranveer Singh indulged in an Instgram live chat with Sunil Chetri on Sunday and spilled some interesting deets. Sunil Chetri quoted Deepika Padukone s

Cecilie Bahnsen Talks Timeless Fashion, New Charles & Keith Tie-in

Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen is launching a four-piece footwear capsule with the Singaporean accessories firm, Charles & Keith.

We’re Going Back To School With Cecilie Bahnsen x Charles & Keith

Cecilie Bahnsen x Charles & Keith's school uniform-inspired footwear collaboration drops today and our tootsies could not be happier. Made up of four mule and Mary Jane-inspired styles, we're wearing them all summer long.

Universities plan smaller classes and online lectures in return after coronavirus lockdown

Universities are planning to reopen student campuses from next month as they start to adapt to life after the coronavirus pandemic.

Universities plan smaller classes and online lectures in return after coronavirus lockdown

Universities are planning to reopen student campuses from next month as they start to adapt to life after the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s time for you to include potato juice in your skincare regime; find out how

The best part of this routine is that it is easy, inexpensive and quick.

Why Orange Juice Sales Are On The Rise

For consumers who prefer to skip juicing an orange and fighting with the pulp in their kitchens, bottled orange juice is an easy and safe alternative. However, during the coronavirus outbreak, sales of orange juice are not increasing because of shoppers' desire for convenience.

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe lifts nationwide coronavirus lockdown

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted the state of emergency imposed to combat the coronavirus in Tokyo and remaining four other areas, thus ending nationwide restrictions.

13 Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors That'll Hardcore Up Your Selfie Game

Uhhh, help—they're all ridiculously pretty?

Ocrum Studios’ Sean Zhang On Designing With Empathy And Intuition

With his minimalistic furniture, serene lighting design and round mirrors, Beijing-born designer Sean Zhang's works have been all the rage at design fairs like Salone del Mobile Milano and Art Basel in Miami Beach. Here, he speaks about living with design under quarantine.

This Week: New home sales, US GDP, consumer spending

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:

This Week: New home sales, US GDP, consumer spending

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:

FPJ Edit: RBI by itself cannot rev-up the economic engine

Strong fiscal measures needed

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has made the first official acknowledgement from a high authority of an expected contraction of the GDP this financial year. Though predictions have been made of varying percentages of shrinkage of the GDP and even of zero growth, it is the first time that a negative growth has been forecast. The RBI governor did not give an estimate of it but noted that there is growing uncertainty in the economy and "an encircling gloom’’. He saw a likely rise of 3.7% in agricultural production as the only bright prospect.

There is no escaping from climate change, even in the deep sea

Even though the deeper layers of the ocean are warming at a slower pace than the surface, animals living in the deep ocean are more exposed to climate warming and will face increasing challenges to maintain their preferred thermal habitats in the future.

There is no escaping from climate change, even in the deep sea

Even though the deeper layers of the ocean are warming at a slower pace than the surface, animals living in the deep ocean are more exposed to climate warming and will face increasing challenges to maintain their preferred thermal habitats in the future.

Congress give boost to COVID-19 fight, to distribute Vitamin C pills in Karnataka's Tumakuru

Since it is difficult to get fresh fruits like orange regularly, especially during the lockdown, these supplements will be useful.

Go easy on the immunity booster pills, say doctors

People are making a beeline for Vitamin C tablets, but immunity is built by lifestyle changes and diet, say experts Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, there has been an increase in consumptio.

The Signal That Preceded Bitcoin’s Drop to $3k in 2018 Is About to Flash Again

Just a week ago, Bitcoin was trading just dollars shy from $10,000. But after rumors (since disproven) spread about Satoshi Nakamoto selling his stash of BTC, t

Signal That Came Earlier About Bitcoin’s Drop to $3K in 2018 Is To Flash Again

Only seven days prior, Bitcoin was trading around $10,000. In any case, after rumors spread About Satoshi Nakamoto selling his reserve of BTC, the digital currency has fell to $8,700. Some have considered this move a 'solid' retracement, yet a key pointer proposes that Bitcoin bulls have further misfortunes in…

As edible oils pact with Malaysia, Indonesia ends, India should now hike import duties: SEA

The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) also urged the government to ban the import of refined palm oils or palmolien in order to encourage domestic production. These are some of the short-term measures the trade body has submitted to the government for making India self-sufficient in edible oils.

As edible oils pact with Malaysia, Indonesia ends, India should now hike import duties: SEA

The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) also urged the government to ban the import of refined palm oils or palmolien in order to encourage domestic production.

Slideshow | Reliance Securities bets on these 5 stocks for 11-68% returns

Reliance Securities bet on Bharti Airtel, Granules India, Aurobindo Pharma, Escorts and Alembic Pharma with an upside of 11-68 percent.

Two months of lockdown: Sensex gains 15%, 45 BSE500 stocks rally over 50%

Among largecaps (BSE Sensex), M&M, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto gained 32-58 percent, whereas only four stocks were in the red.

BSE, NSE shut today on account of Ramzan Id

On May 22, the Sensex ended 260.31 points lower or 0.84 percent at 30,672.59, while Nifty fell 67 points or 0.74 percent at 9,039.25.

Walmart's Mexico unit pays scaled-down tax of $358 million after government talks

Walmart's Mexico unit pays scaled-down tax of $358 million after government talks

Walmart Mexico pays Mexico about $359 million in back taxes

Walmart de Mexico said Monday it has paid the Mexican government the equivalent of about $359 million in taxes for its 2014 sale of a restaurant chain known as VIP’s after tax authorities demanded it.

Toyota to resume manufacturing operations from Tuesday

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Monday said it will resume manufacturing operations at its Bidadi (Karnataka) plant from Tuesday.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor to resume manufacturing operations from May 26

The company officials are closely monitoring and evaluating the situation to gradually ramp up operations, the company added.

Barcelona-based Bloobirds gets €3 million for SaaS platform that helps qualify sales leads

Bloobirds, a Barcelona-based sales prospecting platform, has raised €3 million in a round led by PROfounders Capital with participation from K Fund and existing investor Encomenda. The B2B company set out to transform “full-cycle sales teams into specialized, opportunity-generation machines,” says CEO Javier Darriba. The SaaS software assists sales development representatives (SDRs) as they manage […]

Cambodia bourse sees first bank listing

PHNOM PENH, May 25 — Cambodia’s largest commercial bank listed on the country’s stock market today, the first lender to trade on the fledgling exchange, despite uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Acleda Bank became the sixth firm to join the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX),...

Gold trades with modest losses, holds above $1722 support zone

Gold met with some fresh supply on Monday, albeit lacked any strong follow-through selling and was last seen trading with only modest losses, just bel

USD/CAD remains confined in range below 1.40 mark

The USD/CAD pair lacked any firm directional bias and was seen oscillating in a narrow trading band, around the key 1.40 psychological mark through th

Big Hit acquires Pledis in push for expansion

Big Hit Entertainment has become the biggest shareholder of its smaller rival Pledis Entertainment, the company said Monday. The acquisition is the latest in a series of moves to expand Big Hit’s presence in the burgeoning K-pop industry. Last year alone, the firm acquired Source Music, the music label for girl band GFriend, and game music company Superb. With the addition of Pledis, the firm now boasts an ...

EUR/USD: Time to buy a ticket for the 1.20 level – Nordea

It is probably too optimistic to expect both common EU debt and a widespread regulatory roll back, but it may be worthwhile buying a EUR lottery ticke

Kotak Mahindra Bank shareholders approve plan to raise capital

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Monday said it has received shareholder approval for its capital raising plans.“We would like to inform you that the above mentioned special resolution has been passed by the me

'Could have planned better': Ex-RBI Governor C Rangarajan rues migrant crisis due to lockdown

He feels provision for some kind of cash dispensation is necessary, saying the government could cut some other expenditures, perhaps towards administration or travel

United States 2020 census form

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Woman suffers internal bleeding after pharmacist gives wrong medication

A senior pharmacist who gave the wrong medication to a customer, causing her internal bleeding, doctored records then tried to blame a colleague...

Woman suffered internal bleeding after wrong pills given

A senior pharmacist who prescribed the wrong medication to a customer causing her internal bleeding sought to cover up the incident and blame it on...

CBN sets 2022 deadline for MfBs’ N200m recapitalisation

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)  has set April 2022 deadline for tier-1 Microfinance  Banks (MfBs) to achieve N200 million minimum capital base....

U.S. Sanctions against China Tailwind for Bitcoin’s Bullish Moves

Bitcoin anticipates market growth as White House National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien threatens China with economic sanctions over Hong Kong national

Brockhampton Links Up With Ryan Beatty For New Single "Downside"

Brockhampton continues to enlist Ryan Beatty for some silky smooth collabs. Brockhampton has been dropping a whole lot of new music as of late. Early this morning, the hip-hop boyband decided to release three new tracks which brings them to seven songs in the last three weeks. One of the tracks is c...

Brockhampton Go Three For Three On "I.F.L"

Brockhampton takes it back to the underground on their third new single 'I.F.L' Brockhampton has returned in full force, coming through with a three-pack of new singles: 'Downside,' 'Baby Bull,' and the underground hip-hop-inspired 'I.FL.' For those who appreciate Brockhampton on their rap tip, this...

JobKeeper fuels 'major hunger' for new sneakers

Young Australians flush with JobKeeper cash are leading a boom in discretionary online spending, retailers say.

Premier digs in on rent as UK restrictions bite

The 139 Smiggle stores in Britain and Ireland remain shut because of government restrictions, and Premier is also applying its rent ban.

Stock, Forex, Commodity, Currency Markets Shut For Ramzan

The domestic financial markets - including equity, debt and currency segments - are shut on Monday, May 25 for Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan).

Melon-aires not required as Japan premium fruit prices plunge

TOKYO, May 25 — A pair of premium Japanese melons sold today for just a slice of the ¥5 million (RM200,720) reached at auction last year, as the coronavirus bites hard. The melons from Yubari on the northern island of Hokkaido sold for a snip at ¥120,000 at the season’s first auction — 40...

Melon-aires not required as Japan premium fruit prices plunge

A pair of premium Japanese melons sold Monday for just a slice of the five million yen ($46,000) reached at auction last year, as the coronavirus bites hard.

India now stands at fifth position globally in terms of active COVID-19 cases

India has over 75,700 active cases. In terms of active cases, India stands at fifth after USA, Russia, Brazil and France. Globally the number of cases is in excess of 28 lakh of which over 11 lakh are from the USA.

COVID-19: India felt a big jolt due to Markaz incident says Harsh Vardhan

In an interaction with BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao, Vardhan said that the state governments, the IT department, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Home Minister Amit Shah played an important role following the Tablighi Jamaat incident.

UAE's COVID-19 laser tests could be a gamechanger

Its speed and accuracy will help doctors respond to coronavirus patients faster

New COVID-19 laser tests could be a gamechanger

Its speed and accuracy will help medical professionals respond to infected patients faster

Smiths City votes to go into receivership to hasten sale

Furniture and electronics retailer Smiths City has been placed into receivership to allow a quick sale to Polar Capital, a private investment...

H&J Smith looking to close stores

H&J Smith Group says it is considering closing stores in the South, affecting 175 staff, as it tries to secure its long-term future.

Atlassian has released its COVID-19 survey to the public, as it encourages other organisations to use surveys to find how workers are coping with the pandemic

Software giant Atlassian has been using an internal survey tool to help determine how employees have been feeling as they work from home during the coronavirus pandemic. The survey has helped the company see what its workers need and what it can do to support them.

An office designer explains how workplaces will change after the coronavirus – and, yes, hot desking is dead

When it’s all said and done, hot desking will be the least-mourned casualty of the coronavirus.

Audiovector R1 Arreté review

Top quality standmount speakers that work in a smaller space

British hi-fi brand Leak returns with its first product in 40 years

Please welcome the Stereo 30 to the integrated amplifier market

When Salman Khan was caught hiding in his girlfriend’s closet by her father

Superstar Salman Khan is one of the most adored actors of Bollywood. Be it romance, comedy or any other genre, his fans love to watch him on the big s

Shera shares a stunning picture with Salman Khan, says ‘EID is never complete without my Maalik’

Superstar Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera is one of the most loyal friends the actor has around him. Shera has been with him for the past 25 years and t

3 Zodiac Signs Likely To Get Engaged During Quarantine

After spending two months side-by-side at home, you may figure out your partner is "The One," or quickly realize you never want to talk to them again. It's tough to be together 24/7, particularly if your relationship hasn't been going smoothly. But…

If Your Ex Is One Of These 5 Zodiac Signs, Expect A Quarantine Text

Raise your hand if you've thought about texting your ex over the past couple of months. Who hasn't, right? Being single, lonely, and horny in quarantine can push you to want to reconnect with that special someone you have unfinished business with.…

Need to know: Monday

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.

A longer JobKeeper will keep people in fake jobs

Extending JobKeeper for businesses that can't stand on their own two feet by September, will stop the shift of people out of dead-end illusory jobs that are sadly never returning.

Egypt’s Ministry of Culture’s YouTube channel receives 25M visits in 60 days

The ministry monitored the interaction of 1.6 million viewers with the shows it presented and the subscriptions to the channel exceeded 100,290 subscribers in two months.

Egypt’s Min. of Culture’s YouTube Channel exceeds 25 M visits in 60 days

The ministry monitored the interaction of 1,600,000 viewers with the shows it presented and the subscriptions to the channel exceeded 100.290 subscribers within two months.

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

After managing to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus which infected more than 11,000 people and killed 267, South Korea is slowly transitioning from intensive social distancing rules towards what the government calls

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

DAEJEON, South Korea: The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards customers.

Easing of restrictions could lead to a dry argument

While a nonagenarian quiz master steps up.

Easing of restrictions could lead to a dry argument

While a nonagenarian quiz master steps up.

Poison control sees spike in calls of children, adults ingesting hand sanitizer

The B.C. Poison Control Centre recorded a sharp spike last month in children and adults accidentally ingesting hand sanitizer.

Virus-hit Fiji Airways cuts workforce by half

Fiji Airways lays off 758 staff, while those remaining would face a permanent pay cut of 20%

Virus-hit Fiji Airways cuts workforce by half

Pandemic-hit Fiji Airways fired more than half its workforce Monday, as travel restrictions put the islands' vital tourism sector in deep freeze and reduced the national carrier's revenue to "virtually ...

Empty hospital beds fall alongside Covid-19 cases

New figures show that while the number of Covid-19 cases in hospitals continue to reduce, so too are the number of vacant general beds.

Hospital vacant bed numbers drop alongside virus cases

New figures show that while the number of Covid-19 cases in hospitals continue to reduce, so too are the number of vacant general beds.

Demi Rose Stuns In Barely-There Bra On A Bed

Demi Rose has been showcasing her amazing curves to the delight of her 14 million Instagram followers in a wide array of outfits lately, and in her newest post from today, opted for super sexy ...

Kayla Moody Tugs At Her Bikini & Massages Her Chest In Racy Instagram Video

American model Kayla Moody put on a racy display in her latest Instagram upload, sharing a scorching video that saw her rocking an impossibly tiny bikini. The hot military wife flaunted her insane ...

'Banking stocks to remain under pressure; ICICI, HDFC Bank & Axis top buys'

Going ahead investors are likely to remain watchful COVID-19 situation in the country, vaccines development, lockdown restrictions with changing economic policies, and crude oil prices movements.

Money Changers Shift To One Money, ZIPIT As RBZ Enforces Restrictions On EcoCash

MUTARE – Foreign currency dealers in this eastern border city have switched to the use of the One Money mobile money platform to buy hard currency from individuals as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) piles more pressure on the more popular EcoCash.

Some euro zone central banks need to do more, others less: ECB's Villeroy

Some euro zone central banks need to do more, others less: ECB's Villeroy

USD/CAD: Investors don't abandon the US Dollar and send the loonie back to pre-pandemic levels

For the fourth time in eight weeks the USD/CAD reached the support band of its two month range at 1.3850-1.3880 and failed to make more than a cursory

USD/CAD: Oil to refrain the loonie recovery – CIBC

Oil prices are still sitting at low levels, and the trend back to risk assets looks vulnerable, so analysts at CIBC Capital Markets don’t expect the l

GBP/USD: All signs are bearish for the pound

GBP/USD Monday's four-hour chart is pointing to losses for the cable, Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet, reports. Commerzbank agrees with this view,

EUR/USD: At major support, the tendency is to the downside

EUR/USD Monday's four-hour chart is showing the pair is just above critical support, Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet, reports. Key quotes “The four

With little state aid, zombie shops in Portugal fear short-lived reopening

LISBON (Reuters) - Leaning over the golden-plated counter of the “Fantastic World of Sardines” in Portugal’s capital, cashier Andre Moureira waited for just a single customer to break the boredom of the morning.

Dog called Guardian refused to leave sister after she was killed on road

But there was a happy ending for the puppy, who has now been adopted.

Walmart - Impressive, But Not Impressive Enough

Walmart has seen specular first quarter numbers, but more so in terms of sales than actual profits. E-commerce sales grow rapidly, yet this same trend, stores d

e.l.f. - Beauty In The Eye Of The Beholder

e.l.f. has ended its fiscal 2020 on a strong note. Despite this growth and focus on lower price categories, e.l.f. will likely see pressure on its results as we

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 21,000

Of them, 259 were reported in the past 24 hours.

Upstate 19-year-old creates business to help with shortage caused by COVID-19

A 19-year-old in Gaffney saw a shortage caused by COVID-19. Hart Bridges then decided to start his own mask business called Rosleck Safety to help.

ANZ 'hopeful' COVID loan deferrals not as dire as feared

ANZ Bank chief Shayne Elliott says about half the borrowers who deferred loan repayments in response to the pandemic have not suffered a drop in income.

ANZ 'hopeful' COVID loan deferrals not as dire as feared

ANZ Bank chief Shayne Elliott says about half the borrowers who deferred loan repayments in response to the pandemic have not suffered a drop in income.

GBP/USD: Falling this year before a very modest rebound in 2021 – HSBC

GBP is particularly vulnerable in a world driven by fiscal dynamics. The UK's status as a foreign debtor and the resurfacing of Brexit create further

GBP/USD: Bad news on all fronts – Rabobank

Sterling is facing pressure on a variety of fronts. The prospect of more monetary policy stimulus, a deep recession and political uncertainty is set t

Nike Sets Loose Air Force 1 "White Tiger"

A salute to South Korea's national soccer team.

New Balance's MTL575 Made in UK Is a Bold Nod to Harajuku

Inspired by Tokyo's '60s-era TVs and Japan's national flag.

Fife firm team up with Scotland football legend to help homeless

A Fife business has struck up a striking partnership with a former Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland football legend in an effort to support the homeless.

Tenants urged to allow safety checks

Fears that many are refusing to have the vital annual safety checks carried out over coronavirus concerns

The Crisis at My Husband’s Nursing Home

The loss of 98 lives there is nothing short of a tragedy.

Cyprus Airways’ revised flight schedule for Summer 2020

LARNAKA, CYPRUS – Cyprus Airways announced its revised Summer 2020 flight schedule, after the an-nouncement of Cyprus Government that Larnaka and Pafos airports will reopen on 9th of June 2020 and based on the list of countries that government allows to operate flights from. The Cypriot carrier is ready to resume operations by introducing several measures to ensure the health and safety of tis pas-sengers and employees, always in line with information and instructions from the local health authori-ties, the

Shropshire village shop marks 10th birthday but 'lifeline' service continues

Set up following the 2008 recession to support a small village between Newport and Market Drayton, the Cheswardine Community Shop marked its 10th anniversary under lockdown, when the lifeline it provides to villagers is more clear than ever before.

Shrewsbury charity receives £3,000 to help caregivers

A Shrewsbury charity that is supporting vulnerable people through the coronavirus crisis has been awarded a £3,000 grant to provide support to isolated or bereaved caregivers during lockdown.

Andy Richardson: Now even cats like Felix can catch Covid-19

Animals are starting to retreat as humans emerge from lockdown. Some, however, are feeling the strain.

Andy Richardson: Now even cats like Felix can catch Covid-19

Animals are starting to retreat as humans emerge from lockdown. Some, however, are feeling the strain.

Velas Resorts implements comprehensive ‘Stay Safe With Velas’ program

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO – Velas Resorts in Mexico launches an extensive ‘Stay Safe with Velas’ program. Detailed in 15 pages, the program covers seven categories including general health and sanitary measures, special protocols for guests and staff members, public areas, housekeeping, transportation and security, and food and beverage. It adheres to standards dictated by the World Health Organization and the government of Mexico. “We are committed to putting the health and well-being of guests and staff members first,” said Eduardo Vela

Paradise Seychelles is Covid-19 free

After 9 weeks of battling tirelessly the deadly Covid-19 worldwide pandemic, Seychelles- the small island holiday destination in the Indian Ocean with a population of less than a hundred thousand inhabitants- is now Covid-19 Free. The country, which reported a number of 11 cases in total, has announced the last infected patient tested negative for a continuous number of days and is now considered to be healed from the Covid-19 virus.  The Covid-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached Seychelles in March

Two more resource sector raisings out of Canaccord

It's a busy morning for small and microcap resources investors. 

Western Area grabs big stake in rival nickel miner

There's a fresh twist in the saga over the future of Zeta Resources, Andrew Forrest-backed nickel miner Panoramic Resources.

Lockdown Hits Indian Airlines Hard, Many May Find Survival Difficult: Ex-Aviation Regulator Member

New Delhi (Sputnik): The aviation business in India contributed $72 billion to the nation's GDP registering an overall growth trend of around 11 percent per annum over...

Bond University on track for JobKeeper

Bond University is on track to be the only university in Australia to get access to JobKeeper after a rule change.

Commentary: The biggest restructuring exercise facing Singapore businesses has just begun

From F&B to retail and fitness, winning Singapore businesses know they must shift gears and rethink their business models to thrive in a pandemic ...

Coronavirus update: Germany’s reproduction rate ticks higher to 0.94, still below 1.0 key level

The latest data from the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI), showed that the number of confirmed coronavirus case

Japan will aim to shore up travel demand from late July

The government will carry out support measures to shore up demand in the travel and restaurant industries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, starting la

How Germany contained the coronavirus

In addition to a properly funded health system, technological edge and decisive leadership, public trust played a key role.

Australia’s international trade took a dive in April

The ABS has released preliminary international trade data for April, which has registered solid falls in both imports and exports:

Foxtel left floundering by streaming rivals

Roy Morgan has released new data showing explosive growth across Australia’s subscription television market from all providers except Foxtel:

Moose calf rescued

Conservations officers recently rescued a moose calf in Prince George that was separated from its mother.

Coronavirus: NYU Abu Dhabi professor developed reusable N95 masks

Masks have features allowing them to be re-sterilised and used

Demand for budget-friendly homes surges amid layoffs, pay cuts

As the Nigerian economy falters due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, businesses are worst off, prompting pay cuts in many companies, search by people living in rented houses for budget-friendly homes across cities and towns to reduce costs.

How coronavirus impacts buyers in real estate market

Notwithstanding the positive outlook for the Nigerian property market in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted negatively on the market, leaving property investments in disarray.

Global oil demand is not heading for a permanent decline

Videoconferencing will not solve our energy and climate challenges, says IEA chief

Lossless conduction at the edges

Atomically thin layers of the semimetal tungsten ditelluride conduct electricity losslessly along narrow, one-dimensional channels at the crystal edges. The material is therefore a second-order topological insulator. By obtaining experimental proof of this behavior, physicists from the University of Basel have expanded the pool of candidate materials for topological superconductivity. The findings have been published in the journal Nano Letters.

Germany's Lufthansa agrees to government's $9.8b aid

Deal will also place federal government with a major say in airline's future course

Spend the $60b windfall on bigger stimulus

If the Treasury still thinks we are headed for a recession, the JobKeeper underspend should be used to pump-prime the economy.

Ab ki baar, Atmanirbhar: Modi’s mega package is an economic masterstroke

Pandemics, in the past, were notorious for taking away lives. But, coronavirus, or Covid-19, has snatched away livelihood too. With the global economy suffering from an unprecedented crisis, India, which is under lockdown from the last week of March, is no exception. Continue Reading →

Japan's small clinics driven to brink as virus-wary patients stay home

TOKYO (Reuters) - As Japan eases coronavirus curbs following its first wave of cases, many small medical clinics are scrambling to stay afloat and the doctors who run them are calling for government support as patients keep away for fear of infection.

Hamburg privacy boss calls for overhaul of EU privacy rules

Johannes Caspar said the failure of EU agencies to cooperate had undermined GDPR.

Herb Garden Is Smarter Than The Average… Garden

Herbs are a great way to spice up any dish. Often they don’t need much, meaning that it’s possible to grow a useful amount in a fairly compact area. [Sunyecz22] wanted to do just that, …

Lasercut Puzzlebox Is Safe-Cracking Fun

If you head out into the real world and start twiddling knobs on random safes, you might find yourself being hauled away by uniformed police. A safer pastime might be playing with your own puzzlebo…

Many mobile traders don’t follow safety rules, give headache to officials

With the lockdown in place, traders and vendors are among those who are badly hit. However, it seems they have found a new way to bounce back into business. Continue Reading →

Win wants Meralco to issue more transparent electric bill

SENATOR Win Gatchalian has urged the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the country’s largest distribution utility, to come up with a separate bill that is more transparent and will be very clear to the consumers, following mounting complaints of sudden surge in supposed electricity consumption for the month of May.

TAB to slash jobs

The sports betting agency the TAB is informing staff of job losses, after a proposal to cut hundreds of roles due to the Covid-19 downturn.

TAB makes more than 200 staff redundant

The TAB is informing staff of job losses today after a proposal to cut hundreds of roles due to the Covid-19 downturn.

Overcoming Loneliness While Social Distancing

If the COVID-related restrictions have left you struggling with loneliness, there are things you can do to reconnect.

How Sensitive Are You to Social Media? A Self-test

As COVID-19 has magnified the loneliness epidemic, we may be more sensitive to social media. How many "Likes," invites, and positive comments do we need to feel that we belong?

Thanks paid to staff and residents after 'smooth' reopening of Shropshire tips

Shropshire Council has thanked residents and operators of the county's tips following their successful reopening.

How To Overcome Your Fear Of Flying

As long as I can remember, my fear of flying always involved absurd “what if?” scenarios. What if the emergency doors open and sucks everyone out of the plane? What if the pilot takes a break to go to sleep? What if a bird flies into the plane and promptly gets sucked into the engine? (Oh, wait.)...

UW Medicine to furlough about 4,000 workers

UW Medicine announced furloughs of about 4,000 members of its unionized workforce in spite of the healthcare-system’s position at the forefront of COVID-19 response efforts both locally and globally.

'Wholesome Meals Better Life' season 8 airs on CNN Philippines

After seven seasons that featured easy to prepare meals and refreshments, Wholesome Meals Better Life is back for its eighth season on CNN Philippines. Hosted by , together with chefs from the San Miguel Culinary Center, new recipes that are perfect for the family are shared weekdays at 7:30 a.m.. not only give its audience a step by step instruction on food preparation but it also gives suggestions of where to get the best ingredients they can use for the best meals and drinks. “For me, I think having the power to feed your family in a certain way is so empowering knowing what ingredients you actually put in, the dietary constraints a member of your family may have. And when you create something, even simple meals, it can already be a healthy meal for your family. It just adds a little bit more love and care and thought. I always like creating meals and it’s something that we can always do together,” host Christine Jacob-Sandejas said in an interview. Christine is joined by Chefs and. These culinary practitioners…

2.4 lakh subsidised Tirupati Laddus sold in AP on day-one

About 2.4 lakh 'Tirupati laddus' of the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala near here were sold on the first day of sales at subsidised price in headquarters of 12 districts in Andhra Pradesh on Monday, a temple official said.

Green shoots for drought-hit agricultural stocks

With many agricultural firms at multi-year highs it is easy to see why attention is on the sector. But investors must pragmatic about the cyclical challenges.

MB Fund April 2020 Performance

April saw a bounce back in share markets after March was one of the worst months ever. Our portfolios continue to be positioned defensively and so only took a limited part in the bounce. Over the last year, our Tactical Growth fund is beating the Chant West median superannuation fund by 10%. In our direct equity portfolios, we have long preached the idea of holding a mix of quality and value to provide downside protection – and that showed this year. Our International fund is beating the MSCI World by 7.6%, our Australian fund is beating the MSCI Australia index by 5.7%.  

Cleaning crews ready for reopening in post-pandemic US

Tables, chairs, counters, doors: reopened US businesses and restaurants will have to focus on thorough disinfecting if they want to lure customers, and cleaning companies are preparing for an explosion in demand.

Hong Kong And Chinese Markets Face Economic, Political, Technical Headwinds

Stocks Analysis by Candy Matheson covering: Hang Seng, Shanghai Composite. Read Candy Matheson's latest article on Investing.com

We need a new approach to UK resilience -- leading Cranfield academics

Leading academics from across Cranfield University are calling for a new approach to UK resilience. Writing in today's Financial Times, the academics believe that as well as lessons learnt from the response to COVID-19 there is a much wider lesson to be learnt about how the UK identifies, prepares and responds to threats and risks, such as to our safety, our national security and from climate change.

USD/JPY: Downside potential is limited

The USD/JPY pair trades around 107.70, unable to attract investors after Japan announced it will lift the state of emergency in all the country, Valer

Huawei might announce a Mate-branded smartwatch, trademark document suggests

A new more premium Huawei smartwatch lineup might be in the works.

7 Best Facial Steamers That’ll Help Unclog Your Pores

Trust—these things actually work.

Indonesia reports 479 new Coronavirus cases

Indonesia reported 479 new cases of the novel Coronavirus on Monday, taking the total in the Southeast Asian nation to 22,750...

Indonesia looks to domestic innovations to tackle COVID-19

Indonesia is striving to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak with domestically produced innovations, but researchers say the government may face roadblocks in the mass production of such products because of the absence of pro-innovation policies.

Govt Should Delay Road Tax Increase Due To Economic Crisis

“The Government should delay an increase in road user charges scheduled for 1 July this year,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.

COVID-19 relief payouts 92 percent complete

More than 92 percent of South Korean households have received their emergency disaster relief funds from the government, three weeks after the payouts began, the government said Monday.  According to the Ministry of Interior and Safety, by Sunday the government had paid out 89.3 percent of the 14.24 trillion won ($11.46 billion) allocated for disaster relief to 92.8 percent of the 21.71 million households in K...

MediaWorks announces 130 job losses

MediaWorks has announced that 130 staff are being redundant in its radio and sales teams.

Refunds likely to bury retail boost from pent-up demand

For shell-shocked consumers, mass job losses and emptier social calendars mean cash will prove more alluring than unused purchases.

Mastercard sees 200% jump in contactless payments, says it is healthiest option now

During the pandemic, Indians have started rethinking how to handle the cash, as many fear currency notes might be an easy vehicle in spreading the infectious disease.

LOUTH WEATHER: 'No end in sight' to great weather

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Shama Sikander Comes Forward To Donate Money & Distribute Food Parcels To Those In Need

Actress Shama Sikander is doing her bit amidst these testing times to keep up the spirit of Eid. She along with friends has been distributing food to the needy and is now giving financial aid on the

German labour agency sees 2020 deficit of €30.5 billion due to coronavirus – Handelsblatt

The German labour agency expects Germany to post a budget deficit of €30.5 billion due to the coronavirus, Reuters reported on Monday, citing German n

'The Voice 2020' coaches BoA, Dynamic Duo, Sung Si Kyung, and Kim Jong Kook fight for their favorites in 1st episode preview

The latest season of 'The Voice Korea' is finally here!On May 25 KST, Mnet unveiled the preview for the first episode of the singing competition's n…

Chickens Lay Eggs With Green Yolk On Indian Farm

A chicken farmer from Malappuram, India identified as Ak Shihabudheen has confirmed that some of his poultry lay eggs with green egg yolks.

Pachinko upgrades to boost NAND flash demand

Upgrades in Japanese-made pachinko game machines are set to play a driver of NAND flash demand growth in 2020, according to industry sources.

Kiwi start-up gets funding to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Kiwi start-up gets Government funding to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Blow to Bitcoin as Latest BofA Survey Finds Loopholes in “Bear Market Rally”

Bitcoin's breakneck bounce off its March 13 lows transformed into a full-fledged rally, eking up to 161.25 percent gains in just two months. But the cryptocurre

RoboForex Expands Crypto Offering, Adds ETH/BTC and LTC/BTC

RoboForex has expanded its cryptocurrency offering by increasing the number of crypto pairs available for trading to include ETH/BTC and LTC/BTC.

AUD/USD turns negative for the day, refreshes daily low near 0.6520 area

The AUD/USD pair struggled to capitalize on the early uptick to mid-0.6500s and has now dropped to the lower end of its daily trading range. Having fo

EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Remains confined in a range near mid-0.8900s

The EUR/GBP cross continued with its struggle for a firm near-term direction and remained confined well within a one-week-old narrow trading band arou

COVID-19 Delivers Unprecedented Hit To Kiwis’ Financial Resilience

The first survey in a major new series commissioned by the Financial Services Council has revealed that COVID-19 has delivered an unprecedented hit to New Zealanders’ financial resilience and wellbeing.

German IFO Business Climate Index beats estimates with 79.5 in May, EUR/USD uninspired

more to come ... About German IFO The headline IFO business climate index was rebased and recalibrated in April after the IFO research Institute chang

Why You Want Plants So Badly Right Now, According To Experts

Over the last few years, plants have held court as one of the most prized props for Instagram pictures, but as of this spring, plants are no longer accessories — they're friends, they're hobbies, and they're sustenance. Now, people are less…

Tech revolution: Human touch will be irreplaceable in financial services

With the help of technology and greater access to content Indian financial markets are moving from a push market to a pull market.

Avoid low-interest COVID-19 personal loans, unless strapped for cash

This is the time to utilize your emergency fund. If you don’t have one, partially use investments meant for your long-term goals

Study reconfirms coronavirus has higher transmission rate among close contacts: ICMR

A detailed investigation of the cluster of SARS-CoV-2 infection among 16 Italian tourists and an Indian was conducted in March-April, an ICMR study published online in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR) said.

ARA: ‘Retailers Need More Flexible Trading Hours’

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling for greater flexibility when it comes to trading hours and penalty rates, in order to support the retail sector as it begins to recover from the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Startup Livspace lays off 450 employees on adverse business impact from COVID-19

Founded in 2015 by Ramakant Sharma and Anuj Srivastava, Livspace provides a three-sided marketplace and a design automation platform that connects homeowners, certified designers and vendors.

The problem with comparing health care workers to soldiers on Memorial Day

Drawing a line between front-line workers and the military misses the point.

German economy starting to see light at end of tunnel - Ifo economist

BERLIN — The German economy is beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel after the passing of the severest phase of the lockdown imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, Ifo institute’s economist Klaus Wohlrabe said on Monday.

Chinese tech giant criticizes US for 'politicizing business'

BEIJING — One of China’s biggest tech companies has criticized the Trump administration for “politicizing business” after it slapped export sanctions on 33 more Chinese enterprises and government entities.