Organization Russian Grand Prix wants to organize first race with public

After Japan, Russia is now also letting us know that it would like to organize a Grand Prix with an audience. Where the first races in Europe are still without an audience, Russia wants to organize a race with an audience.

Fire safety concerns over restaurant’s licence bid at meeting this week

Licensing bosses are set to review an application for a restaurant and bar in a city centre, after postponing the matter earlier this month.

World coronavirus dispatch: US bans travel from Brazil; commerce allowed

From Eid celebrations in the shadow of pandemic, to nightclubs opening in China, and the story behind NYT's May 24 front page - read these and more in today's world dispatch

89 persons including 45 returnees from Gulf countries test positive for COVID-19 in Andhra

So far, 62 foreign returnees have tested positive upon returning to the State as part of Vande Bharat Mission.

Predator-Free Author Blasts DoC Bureaucrats

A conservationist and one of the instigators of Predator-Free New Zealand has blasted a national conservation organisation Forest and Bird and the Department of Conservation for creating a “tapestry of theft and deception” to sabotage the original concept while setting up their own “poisonous projects” using the original name. There was one major difference, the pirated project contained the use of poison, e.g. 1080, which the original scheme did not.

IIM Lucknow releases first list of PhD 2020 admission results; second and third to follow

The PhD-2020 admission result comprises the first list of selection. The second and third lists are to follow.

Corrections | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Marsha McFadden, managing editor/news, at 529-4759 or email city editors at cityeditors@staradvertiser.com.

Bihar Board 10th Result 2020 to be out on May 26 at 12:30 pm: BSEB Matric Result date and time confirmed finally

The Bihar Board 10th Result 2020 will be out tomorrow, on May 26, at 12:30 pm, as per an official release. The BSEB Matric Result date and time has finally been confirmed after a long wait.

Cyril Ramaphosa | The solutions to Africa’s problems reside within Africa itself

This Africa Day we are reminded once again that the solutions to Africa’s problems, be they overcoming disease or eradicating poverty and underdevelopment, reside within Africa itself, writes President Cyril Ramaphosa.

HSE announcement on resuming Louth non-Covid healthcare services

The HSE say they will be finalising a framework in the coming weeks to see how to safely resume non-Covid healthcare services in the current environment, according to Mr Pat Bennett, CHO HSE Midlands ...

Fire at Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast being treated as accidental

A fire that broke out on Sunday, May 24, at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast, is reportedly being treated as an accident.

Chandigarh cops sent for screening after man they arrested tests Covid positive

The man, who was suspected to be drunk, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a constable who stopped him from entering a Covid containment zone.

Flying the junior rugby flag high in Amanzimtoti

We have two major obstacles – sponsorship and a short time to prepare our teams.

Coronavirus Bracelets Are Ready to Snitch on Workers

A crop of “new” body-worn devices issue alerts about hospital patients, the quarantined, people under house arrest, and workers who fail to social distance.

Venkaiah Naidu holds review meet with officials to discuss drinking water issue in Andhra Pradesh’s Udayagiri

Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu held meeting with CEO of NITI Aayog, Secretary of Drinking Water and Sanitation, and Secretary.

Gale Sayers’ moving Brian Piccolo tribute that inspired a movie turns 50

The evening was winding down, at last, the rostrum of speakers dragging the proceedings ever closer to the midnight hour. Much of that night of May 25, 1970, had been a procession of sharp one-liners

Here Are 4 Pakistani Dramas That Should End Right Now

Table of Contents We Wish These Pakistani 4 Dramas We Wish To End Right Now!Yeh Dil Mera Thora Sa Haq Mera Dil Mera Dushman Jo Tu Chahay We Wish These Pakistani 4 Dramas We Wish To End Right Now! Pakistani dramas are good as long as they stay away from unnecessary politics, ridiculous plot twists, and adding stories & characters that have been done to death. Many times, we start watching a certain drama and completely fall in love with it. However, as the story progresses, it not only loses its touch but complete common sense as well. If that has happened with you, probably you are a Pakistani drama fan who has been disappointed more than once. Here are 4 Pakistani dramas we wish to end right now. Recently, we loved the new releases, however, some of them lost their charm with time and became nothing more than a dragged piece of mess. Let’s take a look at some of the recent Pakistani dramas that just have to end now. It is about time! Yeh Dil Mera

Donald Trump, the Most Unmanly President

Why don’t the president’s supporters hold him to their own standard of masculinity?

Oklahoman staffers on furlough this week

The coronavirus pandemic has hit many businesses hard, including media companies. The parent company of The Oklahoman has instituted one-week, unpaid furloughs for all of its full-time employees each month from April through June. Local journalism is more important now than ever. Please consider subscribing at checkout.oklahoman.com.

Money and modern life

Sociologist Georg Simmel diagnosed the character of modern city life: finance, fashion and becoming strangers to one another

Steve Earle, Drive-By Truckers & The Music of "White Men without College Degrees"

It's all there: the tensions with spouses and children; the tedium of work on an assembly line, a cubicle desk or a retail counter; the pile of unpaid grocery bills and doctor bills on the kitchen table.

QBE moves 15,000-strong global workforce onto Microsoft Teams

Within three months.

People more worried about economic crisis than health issues from coronavirus, finds study

The study - conducted by Centre for Marketing in Emerging Economies (CMEE) at IIM Lucknow - revealed that majority (79 percent) of people are worried and surrounded by a feeling of fear (40 percent) and sadness (22 percent).

Nigeria records breakthrough as NCDC validates viral RNA extraction

The country has blazed a trail in Africa with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) successfully validating the first phase of the viral...

Dominic Cummings admits to breaking lockdown rules. What happens now?

The crucial question is whether the events of this weekend have permanently sapped public goodwill towards the government.

How to use the Covid-19 free time

With little activity to indulge in, days can be long and slow, but not if you think outside the box.

Lockdown: How I was assaulted by Nigerian Airforce officers — Medical Doctor

The enforcement of lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus across states has been mired by cases of rights abuses by various state actors

US virus tracking: a patchwork of apps, human tracers

Privacy activists are divided on the tradeoffs of mobile technology for virus tracking.

NPA reb yields to Cagayan PNP

A CONFESSED member of the New People’s Army’s Militiang Bayan on Sunday surrendered to police authorities in Sto. Niño, Cagayan saying he wants to return to mainstream of the society and avail of the government’s E-CLIP program for rebel returnees.

Maharashtra COVID-19 Tracker: State records 3041 new cases, state tally of positive cases stand at 50231

On Monday, Maharashtra recorded 3041 fresh COVID-19 cases thus taking the total positive cases to 50231, as per reports by the state Health department.

Spain reopening for tourism 1 July

Tourists can return to Spain from 1 July, its prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said Saturday. Tourists "do not run a risk or bring a risk of contagion to Spain", he said, amid scattered anti-lockdown protests in Madrid. "The hardest is behind us ... we've o...

DFA probing death of Filipino in Lebanon POLO shelter

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is also considering 'underlying factors' as the domestic worker entered the shelter a day before her supposed suicide

Stolen truck runs out of fuel

Police recovered a stolen truck after the thief ran out of fuel up a forest service road east of Vernon.

Coronavirus impact: India's retail trade lost Rs 9 lakh crore of business amid lockdown, says CAIT

CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said during the span of 60 days of national lockdown, the domestic trade has lost business to the tune of about Rs 9 lakh crore, causing a revenue loss of about Rs 1.5 lakh crore to both the central and state governments on account of GST

Pakistan using its ties in Turkey, Qatar to arrange funding for Zakir Naik

India’s relationship with Turkey has been declining over a few years

Sorrow for new Afghan parents after hospital attack

Zia Gul gave birth to her daughter just an hour after escaping from gunmen who rampaged through a Kabul maternity ward, and now struggles to reconcile motherhood with the trauma of the attack.

Wolves are at it again, destroying Zimbabwe’s currency

Zimbabwe’s currency Before the lockdown on March 30,was trading around ZW$35 to the United States dollar (USD). Within a week, it had raced to ZWS$45

PA Arabs Riot, Burn Tires, Throw Rocks Over PA Eid al-Fitr Mosque Closures

Clashes erupt in the Palestinian Authority as residents take to the streets to protest against virus lockdowns imposed for the holiday.

Home Alone with Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš

Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš had to spent two weeks in self-quarantine at the start of the coronavirus crisis, and has since been leading a government remotely from a home office in times of social distancing. Alexander Welscher asks how it all works in this feature from Baltic Business Quarterly magazine which is published by the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce (AHK) and is reproduced here with permission from a special COVID-19 edition.

Stillaguamish Tribe gives $1M to food banks, fire services

“I had to do a double take,” said the director of the Stanwood Camano Food Bank, which received $300,000.

Watch huge crowd flout Covid-19 laws with street corner party in Sparkbrook

Two police officers can be seen trying to break up the gathering under the current lockdown laws in shocking footage

Rivers govt accuses EFCC of media trial, says it will not be intimidated

The Rivers State Government has again joined issues with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which it accused of engaging on media trial...

Telangana SSC timetable released; exam to be conducted from June 8 to July 5

The state government has already decided to promote students from class 1 to 9 without any exam this year.

Iran reopens key shrines after two-month virus closure

Iran on Monday reopened major Shiite shrines across the Islamic republic, more than two months after they were closed, as it reported its lowest deaths from coronavirus since March.

LETTER: Support the British Heart Foundation

A reader urges others to continue to support the British Heart Foundation.

AU @57 declaration: ‘No-one is blameless’ in Libya tragedy – AUC chair

The AU continues to be more involved in helping solve the Libyan crisis.

TN govt implements strict guidelines for air passengers

As the flight operations resumed in Chennai today after two months, the guidelines issued by the government said all domestic air travellers coming into Tamilnadu should register themselves in TNePass portal and (if asymptomatic) should undergo 14 day home quarantine. Continue Reading →

Telford firm boosts PPE supply with 3D printing

A manufacturing service provider has produced hundreds of face shields for distribution into the NHS.

From tomorrow, May 26, 2020, Kyiv Region resumes public transport

Monitoring Desk: Public transportation including buses and wagons will start operations in Kyiv region from Tuesday, May 26, reports Ukrainian News Agency. It may be mentioned that the underground Metro has already resumed operations in Kyiv. According to a story posted by Anna Rudyk, the Acting Chairman of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Vasily Volodin informed the press that from tomorrow, May 26, the quarantine has been relaxed. Vasily Volodin stated that passenger transport will run at urban, suburban, intercity, intraregional routes but with well-coordinated control and compliance with requirements. Volodin noted that the number of passengers on renewed passenger flights should be equal to the number of seats in vehicles. According to him, the corresponding decision was made on Monday morning at a meeting of the commission on technological and environmental safety and emergency situations.

NeNe Leakes Walks Out On Virtual ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Reunion

The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" reunion episode was a dramatic affair. On Sunday night's season 12 reunion, NeNe Leakes immediately caused a stir when she closed her laptop, walked away from the conversation, and never came back. Minutes later, Gail "Yovanna" Momplaisir appeared and shocked everyone with the claim that Leakes was behind the "#SnakeGate"…

Paul Feig Still Thinks the Female-Lead 'Ghostbusters' Backlash Had to Do With 2016 Election

Paul Feig believes that the backlash the female-lead "Ghostbuster" spawned had to do with the trends surrounding the 2016 presidential election.

Norway- Russia border might be closed until January 1, 2021

Norway\'s government special law might prolong border closure with Russia until January 1, 2021, due to the Coronavirus situation. Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security introduced a suggestion for a temporary law to stop the further spread of the virus. The law, which is supposed to be kept in place until January 1 next year, allows the government to keep the borders closed for internationals who lack a residence or work permit in Norway. Norway\' government also has announced that it has decided to prolong border closure for all internationals, until August 20, in a bid to stop the

Three-day-old baby succumbs to COVID-19 in Chandigarh, state death toll rises to 4

A three-day-old girl died of coronavirus in Chandigarh on Sunday, taking the COVID-19 death toll in the union territory to four, a medical bulletin said. The sample of the child was taken after death

Rap God Cardi B Confirmed New Music Is Coming “Real Soon” With Album #2 On The Way

CB2 is on the way, thank GOD.

Citizen TV's Waihiga Mwaura Rescues Evicted Family From Streets [VIDEO]

The Citizen TV anchor was undertaking an investigative report on the evictions in Kariobangi North, Nairobi when he encountered a mother and...

Air China plans to operate 24 international routes in June

China’s flag carrier has added two additional routes to its June schedule, compared to May

Safaricom Foundation Partners With Scope International to Install Sanitation Booths in 6 Counties

Safaricom in partnership with Scope International have installed sanitation booths in the counties of Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Bungoma and Busia to help curb the spread of COVID-19.The sanitat

Correctly counting the cost shows Australia's lockdown was a mistake

The future will now be worse because the flawed pandemic health projections didn't correctly calculate their effects on economic welfare.

Hours after Recovery, Man Returns to Fight Virus on Khartoum Streets

Hours after recovering from the coronavirus and leaving quarantine, healthcare activist Mujahid Abdallah Ahmad, known as “Mujahid Qadeem”, says he was certain he would get infected. “As healthcare volunteers, my colleagues and I were certain that at

Lack of permission to operate special chartered flights hurts seafarers’ job prospects

Lack of government permission by Monday to a ship management company to run a chartered flight on May 28 to Colombo, will kill the employment chances of some 150 Indian seafarers on board five ships.T

Lori Loughlin pleads guilty in US college admissions scandal, will serve two months in prison

Lori Loughlin and her husband pleaded guilty to participating in a vast U.S. college admissions fraud scheme to secure spots for their daughters at the University of Southern California

SC Veterans Affairs Office participates in national #GoSilent event

This Memorial Day, South Carolina Veterans’ Affairs Office will have a moment of silence to honor fallen soldiers.

Manager of demolished Rivers hotel reportedly tests positive for COVID-19

The Rivers government on Sunday, May 24, disclosed that manager of the demolished Prodest Hotel, Eleme has tested positive for COVID-19 along with 26 others.

WATCH: Chiwenga attacks Star FM

Controversial Harare preacher Talent Chiwenga has thrown a jibe at radio station Star FM after the radio station hosted a talk show which insinuated that he was...

Senior minister: A million thank yous to Malaysia’s Covid-19 frontliners

PUTRAJAYA, May 25 — Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed his gratitude to the frontliners still working on Hari Raya Aidilfitri to help curb the spread of Covid-19. He said that even during Aidilfitri celebrations, operations like public sanitation,...

More workers to lose jobs as key sectors feel COVID-19 pinch

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sobering analysis of Uganda’s businesses during coronavirus crisis shows that at least 100,000 formal jobs have been cut revealing the scale of the carnage the virus has had on employment. Also, at least 4.4 million workers in the informal sector will either see their earnings fall below the poverty …

Scanner Reports 5-25-20

Fryday had to get out and get stuff, been in the teeny tiny housey too friggen long needed to get out, get stuff, go for a walk. Even though I had an RA flare-up on Thursday, I felt a little better. Off I went walking too fast pushing my walker. I used to be able to shop three stores walking a couple of miles in 90 minutes pre Virus Days. I was going to try and do it again like the Old Days 2 months ago. My mask too tight, breathing too, hard sucking the mask up into my booger passages, sweating my rubber gloves too small my hands numb and sweaty. Trader Joes had a line. I wasn't that hungry, went to Pet Smart for Joey I bought him a scratcher he wanted really, really bad and a box of BBQ Temptations. Then to the other Top Secret Store for my gloves, 2 boxes extra large. I felt like I won the lotto sort of. Off I went had to pick up my medication. Walking fast, fast, fast, too fast mask breathing too hard fast WHAM! Hypoventling I stopped kinda dizzy, resting, feeling asthma creeping up on me. After a couple…

London tourists fined by police for trying to visit Llanrhaeadr Waterfall

A car from Telford was reported by police and sent back from Wales after travelling to "check out a caravan" according to police.

Over 80% of auto plants back in operation on eased virus restrictions

More than 80 percent of vehicle plants in 13 major car-manufacturing countries resumed limited operations as of mid-May as new coronavirus restrictions were eased, an auto industry association said Monday. Vehicle plants in the United States and 12 other major car-manufacturing countries began to restart production, though not in full operation, since mid-April, and more lines are expected to resume operations this...

Islamic Call to Prayer Broadcast on Loudspeakers in Great Britain

Mosques across the UK could begin daily broadcasts of the call to prayer through loudspeakers after they were given permission during Ramadan

University club comes to aid of Fife families seeking refuge from domestic abuse

Families seeking refuge from domestic violence can now stay connected thanks to support from St Andrews University students.

Petition for paved path

The Pineview Valley Community Group is looking for some more pavement in their neighbourhood.

BMTC introduces new fare system

Single trip ticket price ranges from ₹5 to ₹30

S&P 500: The market ended on a positive note in 17 of the past 23 presidential election years – Charles Schwab

Interest in the next presidential election and its potential impact on the market increases exponentially as we approach Election Day. While the outco

30 Srikakulam natives reach Vizag from Bengaluru on two-wheelers

Even as the country is trying to recover from the impact of lockdowns, migrant workers continue to suffer.

Sibu man who breached Covid-19 home quarantine to eat noodles surrenders to police

SIBU, May 25 — A 27-year-old construction site supervisor today surrendered himself to the Sibu Jaya police station after violating the quarantine order at his house and going out to enjoy a plate of noodles. Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit who confirmed the matter said...

Kingi denies Sh1.6m ICU bed claim

Governor says no money has been paid for buying of beds.

Health Ministry Issues Guidelines For International Arrivals In India, 14 Day Quarantine Compulsory

The Health Ministry has issued guidelines for domestic travel by air, trains and roads which includes that symptomatic passengers will monitor their health for 14 days while those with symptoms will be screened at the nearest health facility.

LETTER: We need more time to negotiate with EU

A reader shares their thoughts on extending the time to negotiate with the EU.

PH's actual coronavirus tests far behind 'estimated capacity' of 32,000

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque boasts some 32,000 tests can now be conducted. But in reality, only over 8,000 tests are being done per day.

The Commander of the Great Coup

Our neighbor has forgotten that we live in a world that saw the rise of the coronavirus killer. For the first time since the pandemic, her son will pay her a visit. During the first days, she feared that fate would be quicker than this encounter. She

Warrant issued for Corey Blazevicious, Brody Harris

Both men are known to frequent Ballarat

Communities unite to fight COVID-19

Government’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Qatar, have received overwhelming support from the community in the form of volunteering work and contributions like cash, logistic and services by individuals and companies. Qatari youth became the source of inspiration by becoming volunteers.

Uhuru's plan to reopen Kenya

Experts argue that pandemic must be first put under control.

Kilmarnock schoolboy, 12, pens heartwarming letter to NHS workers

Patryk thanked the key workers for all they're doing during these 'tough times'.

3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in 2 homicides: cops

Three states are conducting a manhunt Monday for a University of Connecticut accused of two brutal slayings and believed to be armed with several stolen guns had stretched from Connecticut to New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Cyprus to deport 17 migrants suspected of terror links

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus will deport 17 migrants who are being held on suspicion of having links to extremist groups or involved in acts of terror, the country's interior...

Africa’s energy potential can create opportunities amidst COVID-19

The AU Commission and IRENA say that the energy potential in Africa can turn the COVID-19 crisis into an opportunity for the continent and its population.

Tencent is buying 20% stake in Marvelous

News has emerged this morning from Bloomberg that Chinese firm Tencent is buying a 20 percent stake in Japanese developer Marvelous. Marvelous is behind recent hits like Daemon X Machina and Story …

Elumelu to lead Senegal, Liberia presidents, others at UBA Africa Day forum

Senegal President Macky Sall, Liberia President George Weah and United States Senator Chris Coons will be part of a High-Level Leadership Panel....

Heartbreak as coronavirus forces much loved Fife charity to quit

The coronavirus crisis has forced the closure of a charity which has served one of Fife’s most deprived communities for nearly two decades.

Create Simple Shortcut Buttons With Google's 'Action Blocks' Android App

We all use our phones for a ton of routine tasks that require a few steps to implement. For instance, if you’re going to video chat a family member you might have to find the video app on your phone, tap to open it, then scroll through your contact list to find the person you want to talk to....

Two scenarios for inbound tours for rest of the year - VietNamNet

After seeing 33 percent growth rate in January compared with the same period last year, Vietnam’s tourism witnessed sharp decreases in the next months, 22 percent in February and 68 percent in March, because of Covid-19.

GUJCET 2020 admit card to be released 10 days before exam at gseb.org

The GUJCET exam is set to be conducted on July 31 and the admit card is expected to be released on July 21.

Traffic’s creeping back and some transit to collect fares again

Community Transit and Sound Transit are set to resume fares June 1, but not Everett Transit.

Obinwanne Okeke to plead guilty for $11 million US fraud

Obinwanne Okeke also known as Invictus Obi has indicated wish to plead guilty for the $11 million fraud he is being tried for in the United States (US).

I’m too busy to eye Anambra gov seat — Ngige

Tony Okafor, Awka The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has said he is too busy serving the nation at the national level to consider a shot at the 2021 Anambra State governorship e...

Jharkhand to begin evaluation of Class 10, 12 answer sheets from 28 May; teachers to follow social distancing norms, use masks and sanitisers

The evaluation of matriculation and intermediate examination answer sheets in Jharkhand will begin from 28 May, the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) decided in accordance with instructions by the state education department

Biden wants Amazon to 'start paying their taxes'

Former Vice President Joe Biden has renewed his criticism of e-commerce giant Amazon, once again turning the company into a political football that has been kicked around by presidential candidates on ...

Computers for inmates eyed

The Supreme Court revealed recently that 4,683 PDLs were released from April 30 to May 8 through videoconference hearings. So far 9,731 inmates have been released over a period of six weeks through various circulars that the SC had issued to address jail congestion and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Trump says schools in US should be opened 'ASAP'

President Trump urged for the reopening of school throughout the U.S. on Sunday, as most remain closed to limit the coronavirus spread and protect the health of students during the pandemic.

Johnson under pressure over defence of Cummings' lockdown breach

The UK Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to sack his top adviser after it emerge...

Oyo confirms six more COVID-19 cases in Ibadan firm

Wale Oyewale, Ibadan Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed six more COVID-19 cases at iSON Xperiences in Ibadan South West Local Government Council Area of the state. The total nu...

Disney’s new animated show ‘Mira, Royal Detective’ celebrates India’s cultural diversity globally

Starring the likes of Freida Pinto and Kal Penn as voice artistes, the show is now available on Disney+ Hotstar in India

Salons may reopen soon, but health measures must be in place

Barbershop and salon employees show that they can safely cut hair by wearing protective wear. The government, however, is still assessing the risks.

Omo-Agege, Amaechi, Abe, Peterside mourn Karibi-Whyte

Senate Deputy President Ovie Omo-Agege, Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi,  Senator Magnus Abe and a former Director-General of the Nigerian ...

Iran's Zanganeh says hard to predict oil prices as demand unclear - radio

DUBAI — Iran’s oil minister said on Monday it was difficult to forecast crude prices amid uncertainties over prospects for demand, Iranian state radio reported.

List of countries where there are no coronavirus cases across the world

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has since labelled Covid-19 a pandemic but there are still a handful of countries that have not yet reported any cases.

WATCH: New Zealand PM's epic reaction while earthquake strikes during her live interview

The capital city and its nearby areas were shaken up by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake while Ardern's live interview was underway.

Joe Rogan Is the New Mainstream Media

Talking to the podcasting king about his monster Spotify deal.

Torture, 15-year "sentence" for insulting tweets about Russian-controlled forces in Donbas

Meanwhile, not only have the Russian-controlled forces refused to release her as part of swap efforts, they have not even confirmed the fact they are holding her.

ICC Elections: Huge blow for Shashank Manohar as Ethics Officer clears Colin Graves

Cricket News: Shashank Manohar's concern that there was monetary exchange between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) with an ey

MTN debuts EveryDayGigs rolling data bundles in SA

MTN is dropping its data prices in South Africa a tad further, albeit with a slight caveat, with its new EveryDayGigs packages.

Former MP's Mother Collapses After Govt Demolishes Her House

The woman, 95, collapsed after the government moved to demolish her house as she watched in...

Coronavirus Australia latest: at a glance

A summary of the major developments in the coronavirus outbreak across Australia

COVID19: Pulitzer winning Indian-origin physician, compatriot in NYS commission on economic recovery

Mr. Cuomo on Sunday announced that the state’s Blue-Ribbon Commission, chaired by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, will also focus on improving telehealth and broadband access using new, innovative technologies.

Cartels are hemorrhaging millions of dollars with traffickers forced to take more risks to move cocaine and cash across the US during coronavirus lockdown

From March 1 to May 8, the amount of cash seized by the DEA in the Los Angeles area more than doubled from $4.5 million last year to $10 million in 2020.

Eir sells its towers for €300m

Eir, the country’s largest telecoms provider, has sold its tower infrastructure company to Phoenix Tower International for €300m.

Italian Government Wants Unemployed To Become Social Distancing Snitches

An army of “civic assistants” will be embedded in the population

Seal Beach police enforce physical distancing at beach

Police on ATVs were out on patrol in Seal Beach making sure people followed the rules on the sand as the beach was open during the weekend.

24,000 quarantined OFWS to go home

Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III said that, upon instruction of President Rodrigo Duterte, the composite team of Philippine Coast Guard and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration will arrange in the next three days for daily trips for 8,000 OFWs via the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange and the NAIA Terminal.

Serious workplace incident on Auckland's North Shore

Emergency services have been called to reports of serious injuries.

China warns US against sparking Cold War

Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, said Sunday that the U.S. should “give up on its wishful thinking of changing China” and avoid bringing the two countries to a “new Cold War.”

Actress slammed for saying she charges $5,000 to sleep with men

Up and coming Ghanaian actress and nudist Shugatiti is being chastised for saying she charges $5,000 from men who want to sleep with her. The “Baby Mama” actress while speaking in an interview with Angel TV

Ghani responds to Taliban’s gesture of goodwill, vows to release 2000 prisoners

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani responded to the gesture of goodwill by Taliban group and vowed to release 2,000 Taliban prisoners.

MApN specialists on mission to Alabama, as PM Orban says US, Romania have strong strategic partnership

Romania's Prime Minister Ludovic Orban on Monday wished success to a specialist team from the country's National Defence Ministry (MApN) who...

Neither trained, nor equipped for Covid, Maharashtra police learns, adapts

ince the beginning of the outbreak and subsequent lockdown, the police have been deployed in contact tracing, monitoring of home or institutional quarantine and implementation of the lockdown, including curfews, closure of containment zones, district boundaries and issuing travel permits, deployment at hospitals and quarantines facilities, to name a few.

Education Ministry announces winners of short film contest

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced 18 winners of ‘School Stars’ short film competition. Under the first category competition for Arabic language films, Luluwa Abdul Aziz Abdurraham from Moza Bint Mohammed Primary School for Girls received the first prize; Rahmah Mohamad Majdi Al Damir from Al Bayan Primary School for Girls won second prize; while the third prize went to Yasin Monir Abdali from Saud bin Abdulrahman Primary School for Boys, the Ministry said in a tweet.

Sanity, at last, in government’s lockdown plan

Compare the draft regulations leaked over the weekend to the original “framework for sectors” published for comment and it's clear that these are level 3 in name only; we’ve all but skipped right to level 2.

Priest Performs Baptism On Kid By Using A Water Gun, Twitter Reacts With Memes

In another hilarious change brought about by the pandemic, a priest performs baptism on a baby with the help of a toy water gun.

HMC operated 4 mobile sites for blood donation during Ramadan

The Hamad Medical Corporation’s Blood Donation Center operated four sites during the holy month of Ramadan, especially in the present situation (COVID-19) to reach out to donors in the nearest area they can safely donate blood and recruit more donors.

Rights in the time of COVID-19

The rules that govern members of a society are in a state of flux due to COVID-19. Just four short months ago, we probably could not have imagined a society defined by closed stores, social distancing, and mask-wearing. Yet states around the world have required these measures, and even more, of individuals.

FRIENDS Actress Jennifer Aniston’s WHOPPING Net Worth Might Give You A Heart Attack, Be Aware!

Jennifer Aniston rose to fame with FRIENDS and became immensely popular all across with the show. It is till date one of the best TV shows ever made in history of Hollywood. Murder Mystery actress h

College of Engineering Guindy alumni celebrate Genesis Day digitally

The Alumni Association of CEG (AACEG) planned to hold a music concert with singer SPB which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Appalled’ judge sentences pastor for theft from Oso victims

“God only knows what darkness in (Gary) Ray’s soul has caused him to do these things,” the judge said.

True patriots aren’t defying law, risking lives to cut hair

This is a thank-you to the real patriots out there.

Covid-positive man dies waiting for hospital bed

The 57-year-old with a critical condition had to wait for six hours at Rajawadi hospital before he was shifted to a municipal school

CMCO: Do not cheer for mat rempits, Johor police chief warns Malaysians

JOHOR BARU, May 25 — Johor police have urged the public not to cheer mat rempits for their stunts or jeer police for acting against these public nuisance who are violating the law, especially the conditional movement control order (CMCO). He was commenting on a video trending on social media...

Fatal crash on Trans-Canada

A driver was killed in a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway early Monday between Langley and Abbotsford.

Trump demands immediate answer from governor on RNC capacity

President Donald Trump demanded Monday that North Carolina's Democratic governor sign off “immediately” on allowing the Republican National Convention to move forward in August with full attendance despite the ongoing...

‘We can get it done here’: Africa’s tech scene tackles coronavirus

Watching from afar as much of the world was brought to its knees by the coronavirus, Africa's scientists, engineers and innovators.

UAE-firm launches robot fleet to combat coronavirus

From disinfecting to detecting and delivering, these four have it covered

Record 6,767 new COVID cases in India in last 24 hours; death toll 3,867

Infection count now stands at 1,31,868; active cases 73,560 New Delhi, May 24 COVID-19 cases in India saw the biggest spike for the third consecutive day on Sunday with 6,767 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 1,31,868, while the death toll due to the disease rose to 3,867 […]

Maritime Bulletin Daily May 24 – 25

Accidents • Container ship APL ENGLAND lost 40 containers in rough seas, Australia • Ferry grounding, Italy, Adriatic sea • Thai tanker detained in Vietnamese waters for illegal fuel trading • Agro…

Club Travel Corporate appoints Kananelo Makhetha and Nazeema Beilings as directors

CAPE TOWN – Club Travel Corporate, a division of the Thebe Tourism Group and Travelstart Group of companies, announce the appointment of Kananelo Makhetha and Nazeema Beilings as company directors. Brett Hendricks, General Manager of Thebe Tourism Group said, “Bringing Kananelo and Nazeema onto the board is testament to the value they have brought to the business since joining it. Their strengths, skill set and strong values will contribute to the growth and success of the business going forward and I

19 arrive in private airliner from Ahmedabad

As many as 19 passengers arrived in Belagavi from Ahmedabad, capital of the high-risk State of Gujarat, ​​​​​on a private airliner on Monday. A team of district officials, led by Assistant Commissione

Isko lauds MTPB for helping deliver food aid

THE Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) headed by Dennis Viaje was commended by Mayor Isko Moreno for helping deliver food aid and rice to the city-based three-wheel public utility drivers numbering at least 17,000.

Pig farmers adopting new technology to increase productivity

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new generation of Ugandan livestock scientists have developed software for improving the productivity of pig farmers. The new technology known as the ‘Livestock Feed Calculator’ has been developed in the form of a mobile phone application which is used to monitor the growth of the animals and appropriately guide …

INCON launches COVID-19 resource page

INCON has created a COVID-19 resource page, which provides tips and advice on creating online and virtual events and conferences. Its 10 Global Partners have contributed their latest recommendations and best practice advice on how to create, manage and market events or conferences during COVID-19. It is a stressful time to be working on events, we are offering this guide to help anyone trying to organise an event. Patrizia Buongiorno, INCON Co-Chair and VP at AIM Group International remarked “we

Burglar unmasked for not wearing mask in Sta. Ana

A MAN who was accosted in Sta. Ana, Manila the other day for not wearing face mask found himself in deeper trouble after the Manila Police District-Station 6 discovered upon verification that he is also a burglar.

Malaysia Productivity Corp urges regulators to utilise Unified Public Consultation portal during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) is urging all government ministries and agencies to utilise the Unified Public Consultation (UPC) portal to continue to maintain their stakeholder engagements especially during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period....

2014 MDC camps may need mediation

TWO camps have emerged from the MDC-T 2014 structures following the mooted Supreme Court ruling for the MDC-T 2014 structures to organise an extraordinary congr...

‘Ghana’s Coronavirus Cases Lowest In World’-Nana Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo Addo has said Ghana's Covid-19 cases is still the lowest in the world owing to how well he has managed the situation during a virtual presentation to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations on Sunday. 

US restricts travel from Brazil as coronavirus cases spike in Latin America

US restricts travel from Brazil as coronavirus cases spike in Latin America

Wanted Saudi nat’l barred from leaving

AN overstaying Saudi Arabian national wanted by authorities in his country for fraud and embezzlement was barred by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from leaving the country.

SA eases COVID-19 restrictions ahead of schedule

South Australia has fast-tracked its loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, with pubs, restaurants, clubs, cinemas, beauty salons and gyms able to have up to 80 patrons from June 1.

First flight to leave Bengaluru in two months to Ranchi

The first flight to leave Bengaluru is set to be an Air Asia flight to Ranchi at 5.15 am while the first incoming flight would be an Indigo flight from Chennai at 7.35 am.

Indabosky and the Emperor of Rivers

Tunde Odesola (tundeodes2003@yahoo.com) It’s the peak of perfidy. A whore is missing, a drunk goes in search of her; the degenerate seeks the reprobate. This is how best I can translate the follow...

Hong Kong another sideshow in a larger China drama with no final act

Australia's disputes with China are just a sidelight to a much bigger US-China struggle that is only intensifying.

Workplace bullying costs economy €239m per year

NUI Galway study finds that bullying is more prevalent in public sector than the private

Why Mansfield has the lowest number of coronavirus cases in Nottinghamshire

'I think from people I've spoken to in the community really understands the risk'

Bad experiences in Derbyshire supermarkets during coronavirus lockdown

Staff and customers have revealed the problems they've faced

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

DAEJEON — The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards customers.

MG’s Knight named Gatorade state baseball player of year

Despite not having a season, the star junior was recognized as the top overall player in Washington.

Snohomish barbershop could be superspreader of Covid

I find it ironic that recently in The Herald, the article about the barber who opened for business against the Covid restrictions was on the opposite page from the article about the “superspreader” clusters of Covid cases. One cluster that was mentioned was the Skagit Valley Chorale, so very close to home.

2 kids killed in mortar blast

COTABATO CITY – The military here launched an investigation following Sunday’s alleged mortar blast that killed two children and wounded over a dozen others in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao.

Teenage girl dies after tree falls at Detroit Lake

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A teenage girl died at Detroit Lake in northwest Oregon on Sunday afternoon after the top of a large tree fell and hit two pontoon-style boats...

Greece Restarts Ferries to Islands, Reopens Cafes, Restaurants

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greece restarted regular ferry services to its islands Monday and cafes and restaurants were also back open for business as the country accelerated efforts to salvage its tourism season.

Yogi Government To Form Migration Commission To Provide Migrant Workers Employment In The State

The Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the formation of a “Migration Commission” which will be tasked with providing employment to migrant workers who have recently returned back to the state in light of the Covid-19 lockdown, ANI has reported.

Tourists trickle back as Charleston reopens after Covid-19 shutdown

South Carolina was among the first US states to start easing stay-at-home orders imposed to halt the spread of Covid-19. In the city of Charleston, a magnet for tourists, the lockdown has helped keep infection numbers low. But the economic impact has been devastating, and with visitors still only a trickle, business owners say the road to recovery will be a long one. FRANCE 24’s Fanny Allard and Kethevane Gorjestani report.

Adriaan Basson: Ramaphosa wins the day but it's up to us to keep the economy open

On Sunday night, Ramaphosa took charge of the crisis and showed the authoritarians in Cabinet that he is still the boss, writes Adriaan Basson.

The five brave Sullivan brothers who died in WWII serving the US Navy

The Irish American Sullivan brothers, all killed aboard the USS Juneau during WWII, became the first multiple-person namesake of a ship in US Naval history.

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Continues Interview Despite 5.8M Earthquake, Twitter Calls Her ‘Unshakable’

Wow

ANA to require all passengers to wear face masks aboard aircraft from June

One of Japan's major airlines plans to make the wearing of face masks compulsory as the industry shifts toward operating in a new coronavirus pandemic normal. From June, All Nippon Airways Co will require all passengers to wear face masks inside airports and aboard aircraft. Anyone who refuses will be…

India resumes domestic flights amid confusion over Covid-19 rules

Individual states apply varying coronavirus restrictions – from 14-day quarantine to case-by-case assessment of symptoms

Adam Gent nommé Head of Intermediated Business chez Artemis

Adam intègrera Artemis début août en provenance d’Allianz Global Investors où il était Managing Director et Head of Northern European Retail / Wholesale Distribution depuis mars 2017.

Pelosi on Mail-In Ballot Push: ‘We’re Now calling It Voting at Home’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Wednesday evening signaled that Democrats are going to push for more expanded mail-in voting by referring to it now as “voting at home.” |

How identity-driven conflicts fuel Ethiopia's incendiary social media rhetoric

Unity Park aimed to tell the story of all Ethiopians and celebrate the country’s diversity. But social media revealed politicized, nationalistic reactions along ethnic lines: Amhara and Oromo.

Eid El-Fitr: CAS celebrates Salah with frontline troops, charges them not to give bandits breathing space

In keeping with the tradition of celebrating festive period with frontline troops to boost their morale and foster comradeship, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar yesterday, visited 213 Forward Operation Base (213 FOB), Katsina to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with the frontline troops of Operation Hadarin Daji.

Chennai Woman Eats Once A Day So She Can Feed Her 13 Pet Dogs Amid Lockdown

Meena, a 39-year-old woman living in Chennai eats just once a day and saves the rest of the food to feed her 13 pet dogs.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Keeps Calm As Earthquake Hits While On TV

The New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been going viral (again) - this time after an earthquake struck.

Man kidnaps and rapes ex-lover

A Bulawayo man recently broke into his ex-lover's home and kidnapped her before raping her.This was heard by the Bulawayo magistrate Shepherd Mjanja when ...

Trocaire appeals to Tipperary people to return the charity’s Lenten Appeal boxes 

Charity has experienced 60% drop in donations due to Covid-19 pandemic

Empowered Groups have joined hands with government against Covid

Civil society, and voluntary and non-government organisations constitute the backbone of the collective articulation of citizen interest in a democracy. As facilitators, mediators, and advocators of this interest, they have put people before everything else during this crisis.

Laptop imports from China surge during shutdown

Australia's working from home boom saw the importation of laptops and office equipment from China jump by up to 40 per cent during the COVID-19 shutdown in April.

Ukraine reports 12 enemy attacks in Donbas on May 24

According to intelligence data, two members of Russia-led forces were killed and another two were wounded on May 24.

Flight cancellations leave domestic passengers confused

India has resumed its domestic flight operations today, however flights across Indian airports are being cancelled due to various reasons including state government restrictions…

ITA estimates Rs 2,100 crore revenue loss for tea industry in Assam and West Bengal during Mar-May

The Indian Tea Association (ITA) has pegged a revenue loss of Rs 2,100 crore for the industry in Assam and West Bengal during March, April and May.

Boneless chicken rate hits all-time high in Hyderabad

Amid lockdown, boneless chicken prices have shot up to all-time high at Rs 500 a kg at several chicken centres in the city.

Only Guwahati, Imphal of 12 N-E airports receive flights

Except Guwahati and Imphal airports, no passenger flight landed at any other airport in the north-eastern states on Monday as the Kolkata airport.

PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months

PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months. After a gap of two months, domestic passenger flight operations resumed on Monday amid reluctance by various states to open up their airports in view of rising cases of the novel coronavirus.

India registers biggest single day spike of 6,977 COVID-19 cases

India registers biggest single day spike of 6,977 COVID-19 cases. Total tally rises to 1,38,845; death toll climbs to 4,021

Obuasi East DCE presents 11,500 oil palm seedlings to farmers

Farmers in the Obuasi East District have praised the District Chief Executive Honorable Faustina Amissah for the successful implementation of the NPP Government's Flagship Program Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD).

‘Khupe will dismantle Mnangagwa-Chamisa hegemony in by-election’ – Mwonzora

THOKOZANI Khupe’s MDC-T has enough muscle to thrash both Zanu PF and Nelson Chamisa’s MDC Alliance in by-elections expected soon following the recall of four MDC Alliance MPs.

Chaotic Sunday forces customers, airlines to re-draw plans for flight resumption

Constant changes in schedules and confusion over protocol underline the chaos over resumption of flights on May 25

PUBG MOBILE advises players not to damage vending machines in Mad Miramar: Here's why

The new vending machines in Mad Miramar come with a beacon alert once damaged by players. This could attract the attention of enemies.

Little girl pulled back from edge of 400ft cliff after peering over

Terrifying pictures show the curious young girl being dragged back from the edge of the cliff in Birling Gap, near Eastbourne.

'My husband has been keeping a dirty secret for 30 years and I'm sickened by it'

A woman was shocked to discover that her husband has been keeping a big secret from her for years and it involves her female relatives and friends

Tributes paid to 'inspirational' kitchen worker at popular Glasgow venue after coronavirus death

Teofilo Ituralde had worked at city centre venue Bier Halle for more than a decade.

Trains to resume full operations on June 8 - Inside Israel

Trans. Min. Regev and Health Min. Edelstein agree: Buses, minibuses to expand number of passengers allowed to board.

Virgin Media to offer free TV ads for SMEs under €1m support scheme

Broadband and pay-TV operator to showcase how businesses are responding to pandemic

‘Save community from sea incursion’ - The Nation Nigeria

The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), backed by the World Bank and the Ondo State Government have begun work...

Nissan Skyline GT-R Speed Wagon Is What Long-Roof Dreams Are Made Of

The Nissan Skyline GT-R is a rare vehicle in the United States, more so its wagon counterpart which is one of a kind.

20 Cheeky Pets Who Look So Excited About Their Crimes, It’s Hard to Be Angry With Them

There are times when pets really test our nerves. However, if we see their faces and notice how content they are, it becomes difficult to scold them about it. It appears to be their trick to win us over and save themselves, so we end up powerless and even wear a smile on our faces.

Opponents say late federal change favors Alaska mine project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal agency announced a preferred transportation route for precious metals leaving a proposed mine, angering opposition groups who say the decision represents a significant change...

Goodbye office: Is the future of work in our homes?

SINGAPORE: Wanting to create a parent-friendly workplace, Ms Joerin Yao, managing director of human resource consultancy Enable Group, has been ...

Mixed reactions to move to level 3 lockdown

On Sunday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the whole country would enter level three from the first of next month.

What to do if you are asked for a till slip for your cigarettes

Bheki Cele said that smokers must present a receipt showing when they purchased their cigarettes. MyBroadband spoke to JPSA chair Howard Dembovsky about the legality of this practice.

Assemblyman's overspeeding vehicle runs over young apprentice, kills her on the spot

Correspondence from the Volta Region

Presenting mythology and history

Kannada writer Chandrashekhar Kambar’s two plays have been translated into English

Crisis-hit IL&FS plans to divest its 26% stake in OTPC, invites bidding

In terms of eligibility for bidding, corporate bodies should have a minimum net worth of Rs 150 crore as per the audited balance sheet as of March 31, 2019 or later

Ismail Sabri: Mandatory letter of undertaking for returning Malaysians available online today

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The letter of undertaking (LoU) for hotel charges that returning Malaysians must complete as part of their documentation will be available online starting today, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The senior minister said that the application form and LoU will be...

Former minister Teresa Kok says ‘history repeating itself’ after Malaysian Rubber Board chairman ‘expedites’ nod for RM100m project in own constituency

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Seputeh MP Teresa Kok criticised today the government’s practice of political appointments when accusing new Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) chairman Datuk Ahmad Nazlan Idris of rushing a RM100 million project in his parliamentary constituency within a month of his...

QC completes SAP distribution ahead of 4 Metro Manila cities

AHEAD of four other Metro Manila cities, the Quezon City government has reported complete the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Special Amelioration Program (SAP) distribution as of May 20.

Shot fired into home

One man was taken into custody Sunday after Victoria police officers responded to a report of a gunshot in an apartment building.

Seoul stocks close higher on hopes of economic stimulus

South Korean shares closed sharply higher Monday on hopes of massive economic stimulus steps sought by the local government. The Korean won fell against the US dollar amid the growing tension between the United States and China. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 24.47 points, or 1.24 percent, to close at 1,994.60. Trading volume was moderate at about 630 million shares worth some 7.84 tr...

Answering some of the frequently asked questions about COVID-19

With COVID-19 now affecting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they hav

Playing cat and mouse with Covid-19

Government setting up mobile laboratory in Namanga for truck drivers.

Kasaya the vital cog in Malkia Strikers juggernaut

Utility player relishes chance to play for Kenya in Olympics.

Phivolcs: Mayon’s crater glow, rumblings signify normal behavior

LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday allayed fears of increased signs of abnormalities by Mayon Volcano.

India among 10 worst-affected COVID-19 countries; surpasses Iran as tally rises to 1.38 lakh

Coronavirus updates: Maharashtra breached the 50,000-mark on Monday. The state has 50,231 COVID-19 cases, with its capital Mumbai figuring among the world's worst-hit cities. As per BMC, Mumbai alone has 30,359 coronavirus patients.

Some Hawaii public schools to continue grab-and-go meal service this summer

Churches, non-profits and other agencies are stepping up to help, too.

285 families granted e-visits to children in custody in Abu Dhabi

Child Visitation Centre of Abu Dhabi Court facilitated people

Covid-19: 'It's in your hands' - Ramaphosa calls on citizens to play their part

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is now at risk of even more coronavirus infections as it prepares to gear down to alert Level 3 of the lockdown.

Community sport, religious gatherings and weddings get green light as gatherings of up to 100 people allowed from Friday

Community sport, religious gatherings and weddings get green light as gatherings of up to 100 people allowed from Friday

Firms invited to virtually network

Shrewsbury Business Chamber is inviting its members, supporters and also guests from other businesses in the community to join it for a virtual networking event.

Hailey Baldwin slams plastic surgery accusations

The 23-year-old model and wife of pop superstar Justin Bieber defended herself

'From Hero to Zero': Piers Morgan Claims Boris Johnson 'Done' in Tense Row Over 'Hypocrite' Cummings

The outspoken GMB host believes that by defending the top Downing Street policy adviser, notably behind the set of COVID containment rules, the prime minister is...

Healy-Rae's hire firm enjoys bumper year with €175,000 profit

A plant-hire company owned by Kerry politician Michael Healy-Rae made a profit of almost €175,000 in 2019 during a bumper year for the business, according to newly filed accounts.

Akwa Ibom decries absence of COVID-19 test centre

Governor Udom Emmanuel at the weekend regretted that in spite of Akwa Ibom’s ‘25 per cent’ contribution to Nigeria’s revenue, the Federal Government was yet to prioritise setting a COVID-19 test centre in the state.

How Critical Illness insurance is different from Medi-claim insurance and why you need to have one

While recently in this space we discussed how to zero-down on the right medi-claim policy, now, a look at the sub-category in health insurance: critical illness covers.The difference between regular m

Gangs Of London creator working on action-thriller Christmas film

Step aside, Die Hard.

McDonald's reveals plan to open more branches

The fast food giant has only reopened a small number of branches in the south east of England - but its CEO says it has 'not forgotten' about the rest of the country.

Green blooms: Patches of Antarctica’s snow is turning green with algae due to global warming

When the algae bloom in a large area simultaneously, it turns the snow bright green and it can be spotted from space.

'Wrong On Their Face': Official Says US Departure From WHO 'Unimaginable', Slams Trump Claims

Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump sent a letter to the World Health Organization threatening to exit the international body and permanently suspend all...

Top Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist killed in J&K

The encounter broke out between the terrorists and a joint team of the 34 Rashtriya Rifles and the CRPF. Prior to the encounter, the security forces along with the local police cordoned off the area and evacuated civilians at the Mirwani village.

New Zealand earthquake: PM Jacinda Ardern live on TV in Wellington as North Island hit

Leader says she can feel ‘quite a decent shake here’ as the 5.8 quake strikes during a live interview

Rich list accounts still free from public scrutiny

More than 1100 companies — including those controlled by some of the most influential families and rich listers — remain exempt from lodging accounts with the regulator, 25 years after the temporary exemption was granted.

The U.S Lauded Pakistan’s Assistance in Fighting COVID-19

The United States has thanked Pakistan for its donation of protective gear and surgical masks to support the fight against coronavirus. In a Tweet, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appreciated Pakistan’s goodwill donation of surgical masks and protective suits to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He said this delivery is a symbol of […]

Inattentive truck driver Darren Sansom jailed after killing 'superhero' father in Federal Highway crash

Darren Sansom was behind the wheel of a truck when it veered into the breakdown lane on the Federal Highway near Sutton, hitting and killing cyclist Major Aaron Couchman.

Police storm Anambra carjackers’ den, recover vehicles, guns

Tony Okafor, Awka The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Anambra State Police Command, on Sunday, stormed a carjackers’ den in the state and arrested three suspects. It also recovered a bus and a ...

Trump slams Biden ad critical of golf outing

President Trump late Sunday lashed out at Joe Biden after the likely Democrat nominee criticized his golf outing earlier in the day as the country approaches 100,000 coronavirus deaths.

‘Cognizant determined to emerge stronger from Covid crisis’

Thanks to a strong balance sheet, close partnerships with associates/clients, and digital imperatives, says Brian Humphries

Coronavirus news live - UK death toll at 36,793 and Johnson defends Cummings

Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.

2 senators facor easing quarantine in Metro

AT LEAST two senators were in favor of easing the quarantine measures implemented in Metro Manila and allow more establishments to resume operations.

Isko: Wag mabagabag pag positive sa rapid test

This was the advice given by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno as the local government takes on a more aggressive approach to test the city residents for COVID-19, in the hope of also boosting its capability to detect, isolate and treat.

Man drowns while rescuing friend in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: One man drowned while attempting to rescue his friend from drowning in the Devarayamjal village lake in Petbasheerabad

Social media reunites missing man with family in Kothagudem

A social media video helped a 60-year-old man who went missing two year ago to be reunited with his family.

Muslims offer prayers at home in Nizamabad

Due to the lockdown, the government had appealed to people to avoid large gatherings and mass congregations at religious places

GSIS extends APIR deadline to June 30

PRESIDENT and General Manager of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Rolando Ledesma Macasaet announced that the pension fund is again extending the deadline for the Annual Pensioners’ Information Revalidation (APIR) to 30 June 2020.

Strategic M-4 Highway reopened in Syria for first time in years: video

BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:25 P.M.) – On Monday, the M-4 Highway (Aleppo-Hasakah) was officially reopened between the cities of Al-Hasakah and Aleppo, the Russian reconciliation center reported. This road, which has approximately 80 km of it under the control of the Syrian factions loyal to Turkey, is opened for commercial use and has the safety guarantee of the Russian and Turkish armed forces. A senior Russian military official at the Qamishli International Airport told RT Arabic earlier that there will be Russian patrols every day except Friday, to track the movements along the road and prevent any military provocations there. According to the official, there will be joint coordination with the civil administration in the town of Tal Tamr, and any military manifestations of the various forces will be prevented on the road. This is a major event for the people of Syria, as northeastern Syria was mostly cutoff due to years of war and the presence of groups against the government.

Teen who boasted after killing angler on fishing trip found dead in jail cell

Lenny Crawt was just 16 when angler Scott Wilkinson, 49, was punched, kicked and stabbed before his head was smashed in with a piece of wood on Donkey Island in the Thames in Surrey

No Death reported due to Infection in Israel for 4 Consecutive Days -

No new deaths have been reported in Israel for the past four days due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Ministry

New path for migrant labourers to tread 

The fear of the Covid-19 has frozen economic activities in urban India. Nearly 80 million migrant workers who were engaged in factories, construction companies, retail outlets, entertainment industries, malls, hotels and restaurants etc lost hope, income, and shelter.  Government support, community kitchens, and voluntary agencies’ efforts have failed to stop the exodus. As the death toll is increasing in every passing day,  it is difficult to forecast when the economy will restart; the migrant workers may continue to return home in large number despite the risk. 

South Africa coronavirus: Eased lockdown splits opposition, over 11K recoveries

From the area of testing through to record number of recoveries, South Africa has been praised for pro-activeness in combating the virus.

UoN to get lion’s share of Sh6.6bn salary raise

Parliament approved the payment in a supplementary budget last month.

Angry Mutant Bumble Bee Process Video

Anthony Rosbottom writes: Here's a video I made showing a summary of the process …

2 men jailed for selling fake Q-pass in Bulacan

TWO men selling fake quarantine pass in Bulacan were arrested by the local police in an entrapment operation in Malolos City shortly before noon Sunday, Bulacan Police Provincial Office director, Colonel Lawrence B. Cajipe said.

Hong Kong security law: What is it and is it worrying?

A simple guide to the new national security law China has proposed in Hong Kong and why it matters.

Deaths in Dundalk - Monday, May 25, 2020

Dearly Departed

Medicom Toy Channels Aliens from 'Toy Story' in New BE@RBRICK

Reimagining the three-eyed extraterrestrial.

Breaking down stubborn cellulose in time lapse

Researchers at Graz Unversity of Technology in Austria have for the first time ever succeeded in visualizing at the single-molecule level the processes involved in a biological nanomachine, known as the cellulosome, as it degrades crystalline cellulose. The fundamental insights thus obtained could support sustainable concepts of cellulose utilization to make a breakthrough in industrial biotechnology.

Cop among three killed in mishap

| A police team returning after recovering teenage lovers who eloped from their houses in Lakhimpur Kheri, met with an accident in Hapur in which three persons, including a police constable, were killed while four others were critically injured. The accident took place late on Saturday night and

YIAGA, others, decry Buhari’s appointments, neglect of young people in cabinet

The leaders of the CSOs bare their minds in a chat with Vanguard at the weekend, which they expressed dismay and called for young people’s inclusion in governance

Bayonetta 3 is still in development, hasn’t been cancelled according to Hideki Kamiya

Has Bayonetta 3 been thrown onto the same pile of cancellation that Scalebound currently inhabits? Not a chance, says Platinum Games.

Anushka Sharma slapped with legal notice for 'racist and sexist' Nepali slur in 'Paatal Lok'

Coronavirus threatens to undo gains in war against single-use plastics

From the masks, gloves and gowns used on the front lines of the war against COVID-19 to food delivered in disposable plastic containers and coffee served in takeaway cups, single-use products are finding their way back into daily life in South Korea. In the face of an unprecedented health crisis, it may be understandable that the impact of disposables on the Earth becomes an afterthought. But eco-minded citizens an...

New Zealand eases coronavirus curbs on public gatherings

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is easing back curbs on the size of gatherings to 100 people from 10, as it relaxes measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.

Hospitals demand COVID-19 records

PATIENTS seeking admission to public and private hospitals are now required to produce coronavirus test results before being taken in under a new policy likely ...

Quarantine parenting: We’re managing parenthood in the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19: We’re homemakers, stay-at-home parents and paid workers, all at the same time

Robber in court for $979 899 gold heist

A MAN from Pumula South in Bulawayo, who was part of a five-member gang, appeared in court on Thursday facing armed robbery charges involving 1 170,30 grammes o...

Residents celebrate Eid Al Fitr, maintain social distancing

Residents made their Eid Al Fitr festivities memorable by celebrating the festival at home with their family members. By celebrating Eid at home and following social distancing, they made significant contribution in government’s effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

In the New Vision May 25, 2020

Uganda's big stories and across the world

Hostels of GU, Cotton University made quarantine centres

GUWAHATI: In view of  rising number of people coming to the state from outside, Assam government has decided to  take possession of hostels in Gauhati University and Cotton University besides  two private schools in Guwahati  to set up quarantine cen

Labor senator calls for ASIC investigation into Rex

Tony Sheldon says the company's "failure to inform the ASX ... flies in the face of Australian corporate standards".

Njeza rejects Sibonelo’s lobola this week on ‘Uzalo’

Here's what's coming up on 'Uzalo' this week.

54 New Cases of Coronavirus Reported in Uttar Pradesh, 161 Died so far -

On Sunday, 254 new cases of Covid-19 infected were reported in Uttar Pradesh. Also, the number of people who lost

Researchers Control Monkeys' Decisions With Bursts of Ultrasonic Waves

High-frequency sound waves aimed at specific brain regions can influence monkey behaviour, according to a new study. The finding complicates our conceptions of free will, but this research could yield new insights into the brain and new treatments for disorders such as addiction.

Jharkhand board exam evaluation process to begin from May 28; result to be announced in June

NDTV reports that the JAC will begin the evaluation process on Thursday and the result is expected to be announced by June end.

Eavesdropper: The reality is much different

Time’s come for alternate reality tech to take off; companies must work on innovation and pricing

Route cleared for GasLink

Clearing for the first two spreads of Coastal GasLink pipeline construction through the Peace region is nearly complete.

Armagh farmer linked to motor ‘chop shop’ after police search

A farmer accused of involvement in a ‘chop shop’ of high-value stolen cars being run by an organised crime gang on his land was refused bail yesterday.

Mthunzi celebrates an imminent victory this week on ‘Scandal!’

Watch 'Scandal!' this week as the drama unfolds.

Regulators mandating too many disclosures from firms on Covid impact

It is too early to seek such information from companies who are yet to recover from the effects of the pandemic

‘Buhari’s Executive order 10, restructuring for the poor’

John Alechenu, Abuja A non-governmental organisation, Save the Poor Coalition, on Sunday described the Executive Order 10, 2020, recently signed by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (r...

How to find out when your home will be worth £1million

Zoopla has a calculator which will tell you which year your property's value will hit the million pound mark

Hongkongers top real estate buyers in Taiwan amid Beijing crackdown

Tamsui, Linkou top spots for Hongkongers purchasing real estate in Taiwan

Watch | What are the benefits of GI tags and how are they awarded?

A video explaining the benefits of GI tags and how they are awarded

Arabian Sea may throw in own surprise ahead of monsoon

Cyclonic circulation off Kerala coast bears watching

AOC: Trump Making Illegals ‘Afraid to Go to Doctor’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) argued this week that President Donald Trump is targeting illegal immigrants during the coronavirus pandemic and making them afraid to go to the doctor if they have SARS-CoV-2 symptoms. |

On This Day: Millions of Americans formed a human chain for charity

On this day in 1986, long before 'social distancing' was part of our vernacular, more than five million held hands to form a human chain.

Society over self

"What did other Asian countries do right, and what are we doing wrong?"   Addressing elder siblings as “ate” and “kuya” makes clear the importance of family relationships among Filipinos. In fact, one could say that a Filipino is born into a home defined by one’s filial responsibilities, in contrast to the Western emphasis on individuality and personal freedom.

US amb. visits site near inter-Korean border to honor fallen American soldiers in Korean War

US Ambassador Harry Harris has visited a memorial site near the inter-Korean border to honor American soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War as he marked Memorial Day in the United States. Harris on Monday tweeted pictures of himself and flowers he laid at the Monument Dedicated to US Forces in the Korea War during a visit to Imjingak Pavillion in Paju near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas. ...

No break for nature? Here’s how Covid-19 crisis is harming the world’s forests

Trees are more likely to be felled for food and fuel as a third of the world’s population still depend on wood to cook. The Covid-19 lockdown could exacerbate this.

Shareholders set agenda for new SEC management

SHAREHOLDERS in the nation’s capital market have placed the 10-year Capital Market Master Plan, CMMP, on the front b

Tim Wilson wants fresh inquiry into Hostplus conflicts

The federal MP has asked regulators to investigate 'vertical integration' in the industry superannuation sector.

Millions of periodical cicadas to emerge in parts of US

After spending most of their lives in the soil, periodical cicadas will come out in three US states.

Police: Video of health workers in hazmat suits removing dead body not taken in Brickfields

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Brickfields police said today that a viral video of Health Ministry officials in full personal protective equipment (PPE) transporting a dead body outside a supermarket was not from the district. Brickfields police chief Assistant Commissioner Zairulnizam Mohd...

Thai central bank governor Veerathai will not seek 2nd term

Thai central bank governor Veerathai will not seek 2nd term

First domestic flight after resumption of services lands in Hyderabad

An Air Asia flight from Bengaluru was the first to land at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) here on Monday morning

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining

President Trump says he is no longer on hydroxychloroquine

President Trump said that he is no longer on hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug he has been taking for several weeks as a treatment to ward off the coronavirus. “Finished, just finished,”

What to do when you find yourself falling in love with your best friend

If you find yourself falling for your best friend and you don’t know what to do, the tips below are just for you.

Using all of our health service facilities has helped against Covid-19. Any change to that should be handled carefully

Dr Ciarán Ó Riain says the current system is necessary if we are to maintain healthcare for all and protect patients in any future infection waves.

Sir Tom Moore’s NHS millions spent on staff 'wobble rooms' and patients' tablets

Sir Tom Moore raised almost £33 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, to mark his 100th birthday at the height of the UK's coronavirus outbreak

Mad man burnt to death for killing 5 kids of same parents in Ogun

A mad man identified as Oladele Adeolalunatic has been lynched and burnt to death at Asa Village in Ojaodan, Ogun state for killing 5 children of same parents. The 35-year-old mentally deranged man was lynched on

PUBG Update 7.2 brings bots to PC servers, seasoned players not happy

Bots were launched in test servers last week but are now officially part of the game courtesy of the new update.

Defense ministry to strengthen counseling for service personnel

The defense ministry said Monday it will expand counseling services for troops to help them better adjust to military life and protect their basic human rights. Counseling for service members was first introduced in 2005 with eight professional counselors. After 15 years, the number has grown to 549, according to the ministry. "By the end of this year, we will dispatch at least one counselor to all battalion...

COVID-19 presents opportunity to boost African economies, says Elumelu

The Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu, has stated that the coronavirus pandemic  presents an opportunity to reset the....

Esteghlal parts ways with Milicic Lekic

Tasnim – TEHRAN, Iranian football club Esteghlal has parted company with Nebojsa Milicic Lekic. The Serbian coach was confirmed as assistant coach in Esteghlal in January. The 60-year-old coach, who has worked as coach at Real Madrid U-19, RM Castilla and Kairat Almaty, was named as Farhad Majidi’s assistant until the end of the season but was forced to leave Iran due to coronavirus outbreak. Now, Esteghlal General Manager Ahmad Saadatmand has announced that the coach will not return to Iran. Esteghlal is going to win Iran Professional League after seven years.

COVID-19: US coronavirus death toll rises by 638 in 24 hours

Relatively small increase means US toll now stands at 97,686

Three charged in relation to death of Irish teen in Australia

Three men are due in court in Australia today charged over the death of an Irish teenager at the weekend.

Hey Las Vegas motorists, don’t drive impaired as businesses reopen

As more businesses open up across Nevada, especially ones that serve alcoholic beverages, traffic officials are urging drivers not to get too excited and get behind the wheel impaired.

Chumphon woman dies of COVID-19, ending fatality-free streak

Ending a 15-day run of no confirmed COVID-19 deaths, health officials today announced that a woman has died of the disease in Chumphon province The 56 year-old woman died Sunday over a month after she was found to have contracted the virus on...

NHS worker helping coronavirus patients was ‘ripped off’ over a bike from Mike Ashley’s House of Fraser

AN NHS physio helping Covid-19 patients claims she was ripped off over a bike bought from ex-Rangers shareholder Mike Ashley’s House of Fraser. Marie Gregory ordered a £250 Muddy Fox model — but wh…

NCT 127's repackage album ranks #1 on album charts

NCT 127's 'NCT #127 Neo Zeon: The FInal Round' has topped album charts.The repackage of the boys' 2nd full album has ranked #1 on physical…

Social distancing will add another somber note to Memorial Day observances

In a typical year, Memorial Day is marked in Easton with fanfare: school bands, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars groups and others march while crowds line the streets waving flags.

Over 21,000 requests pending after Karnataka bars entry from three states

Out of the total 1.26 lakh approval requests from different states all over the country since May 1, a total of 95,261 were granted till May 18 — Maharashtra (67,518), Gujarat (2,175) and Tamil Nadu (27,743).

Japan lifts national state of emergency

Japan has lifted its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus, after new cases slowed to a crawl in the country with the world's third-biggest economy.

Why Covid immunity passports may not be a good idea

The fact is that we know very little about how our immune system responds to SARS CoV-2.

Jacqueline Jossa secretly moved into new house after leaving Dan Osborne – who thought she was off to her parents’

JACQUELINE Jossa moved into a new property after leaving her husband — who thought she was off to her parents’. The I’m A Celebrity winner quit the £1million home she shared with Dan Osborne and th…

Japan opposition still seeking candidate for Tokyo governor race

Incumbent Yuriko Koike, 67, is riding on a wave of popularity amid the capital's fight against COVID-19.

Farming column: Welcome dairy support for farmers

We have welcomed the Westminster and Welsh Governments' announcements to help support dairy farmers overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Botswana’s Most Celebrated Musician,Vee & His Wife Split Property In Court

Vee Split Property With Wife - Followers Now Worried.Botswana's most celebrated musician has made a controversial decision to separate wealth with wife.

Rwanda becomes first African country to unfold new Paris agreement climate plan

Despite being one of the poorest countries in the world, and contributing hardly anything to the current climate crisis, Rwanda has become one of the first countries to submit a new national climate plan, which will strengthen global efforts to tackle climate change ahead of the 16th Conference of Parties (COP26).

‘Get out of here’: Girl, 10, scares off would-be burglar from Calif. home

The girl's father says the suspect attempted to steal a golf cart from the home.

In Bihar, songs by Bhojpuri women from Bahujan communities underline the sociopolitical cost of migration

Bhojpuri women, mostly from Bahujan communities, have been singing about their husbands in foreign lands for over two centuries now — songs that have fallen on deaf ears of not just people not speaking their tongue, but also of the Bhojpuri-speaking elite.

NH-Amundi names new CMO

Seoul-based NH-Amundi Asset Management on Monday named Kim Seung-ho as its new chief marketing officer. Kim was formerly headed the fund management unit at NongHyup Bank. He will serve a one-year term. He will replace Moon Young-sik, whose term ended in April. NH-Amundi Asset Management is a 70:30 joint venture of NongHyup Financial Group and France-based Amundi Asset Management. NongHyup Bank is a wholly owned...

South-West states work out plan on Amotekun collaboration

Abiodun Nejo, Ado Ekiti The attorneys general of the six states of the South-West have begun moves to strengthen collaboration among the Amotekun security networks in the states in the zone. Ekit...

Ben Affleck and girlfriend Ana de Armas bond with the actor's three kids over a dog walk

Ben Affleck, who confirmed that he was dating girlfriend Ana de Armas in April through his social media accounts, just took his relationship with the

Flight to Q'town: Passengers break 'every rule' in 5 mins

Two months' worth of difficult social distancing could have been blown in five minutes by other impatient flyers, an Air New Zealand passenger...

Ajit Andhare live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

Ajit Andhare, the Chief Operating Officer at Viacom18 Studios, talks about the future of the film industry today at 5 pm on @thehinduweekend Instagram

How to build an emergency fund

The financial problems caused by the pandemic has made everyone realise the importance of maintaining an emergency fund

Tamil Nadu allows domestic flight operations, issues SOP for airports

Tamil Nadu, late on Sunday, gave nod for domestic flight operations in the State from today.Flights to Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy are to operate from today. However, incoming flights to b

Highest spike of 6,977 COVID-19 cases; India now among top 10 countries as tally reaches 1,38,845

India witnessed the highest ever spike of 6,977 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 to 1,38,845, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Junk-strewn house dubbed ‘a great first-time home’ goes up for sale on Rightmove for £210,000

IT may look rubbish but this junk-strewn house is hyped as “a great first-time home”. An online ad shows rooms full of toys, clothes and debris. The living room even has a toppled Christmas tree st…

Two militants killed in south Kashmir’s Kulgam

The encounter took place at Khud village in Hanjipora area, a police spokesman said

Delhi Airport Gears up as Domestic Flights Resume Today; No Quarantine For Asymptomatic Passengers

Long queues of masked people were seen at the airport as they waited to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms. The first arrival at the airport will be from Ahmedabad, Gujarat at 7:45 AM.

'We have to ration our meals': Malaysians share their struggles after COVID-19 left them jobless

CNA spoke to five Malaysians who were left unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a daunting experience having no income to make ...

Australia’s super-fast internet chip means cheap, quick things in the future

Australia's internet could be faster and cheaper within a decade, thanks to a piece technology that can blitz even the fastest speeds shown by the NBN.

New cases overstretch Oyo Isolation centres - The Nation Nigeria

Oyo State Government is currently facing a new challenge of managing Coronavirus spread as the number of positive cases has exceeded ..

Nyandarua abandons theatre project

County Commissioner Boaz Cherutich says 75 people have been quarantined.

Farming's hard row to hoe

Farmers, growers and producers need to tap into current agricultural support programs to help with the fallout from COVID-19 before any more money can flow from the Liberal government, federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says.

Ondo governorship aspirant unfolds agenda - The Nation Nigeria

A governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Chief Olaide Owolabi Adelami, has promised to bring panache to government, if elected....

1,741 Myanmar workers re-enter from Thailand via Friendship Bridge No (2) in two days

Under bilateral cooperation, 1,741 Myanmar workers have reentered the country over the past two days through Myawady-Mae Sot Friendship Bridge No (2) during the Covid-19 emergency period.  Of the total, 603 returned on May 23 and 1,128 on May 24. Of them, 552 returned under the arrangement of the Myanmar embassy in Thailand and 1,189 under their own arrangement.  Those who returned under their own arrangements complained about overcharges of transport and temporary detention on the route.

As news gets better, can the pull of The Field be resisted?

With two months already gone can pitches really remain empty for another two?

Over 80 flights cancelled in Delhi, passengers slam airlines for no prior intimation

The development comes after few states objected to the Centre’s plan to restart domestic airlines from May 25, following which last-minute changes were amended to the earlier rules on Sunday evening. 

Lenovo helps schools shift to remote teaching for free

To support the education sector in rapidly shifting to digital ways of teaching and learning, global tech and innovation leader Lenovo, in collaboration with Microsoft, is sponsoring two presentations in the ongoing EduTech Live Webinar series.

2 militants killed in encounter in J-K

The gun battle took place at Khud Hanjipora area of the district

Leonard Sacharoff, Bellevue WWII veteran who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day, dies of coronavirus

Leonard Sacharoff grew up in a New Jersey anarchist utopian community, and went on to fight in some of the fiercest WWII battles with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, including...

Michael Pascoe: The grants scandal vastly bigger than #sportsrorts

Call #sportsrorts a scandal? The Community Development Grants program is 11 times the size of #sportsrorts and a more blatant bias towards Coalition seats.

Solving the space junk problem

Aging satellites and space debris crowd low-Earth orbit, and launching new satellites adds to the collision risk. The most effective way to solve the space junk problem, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is not to capture debris or deorbit old satellites: it's an international agreement to charge operators 'orbital-use fees' for every satellite put into orbit.

CBD plan must rise above pandemic

Dunedin people are passionate about their central business district. So passionate, in fact, they struggle to agree on how to make it better. Years...

Library users turn to Australian authors as digital usage jumps

The annual Civica list of books borrowed from local libraries shows Australian writers are the most popular.

Normal People's Paul Mescal Is Raffling Off A Personal Chain For Pieta

Normal People star Paul Mescal is raffling off a chain to raise money for Pieta.

On Flights Amid Virus, Government's Logic Won't Fly

India is flying. Again. Some would say finally. Others are not so chuffed, worrying as they are about people dashing from Green to Red zones and vice versa. Yes there is a risk but is the risk greater than the advantages of getting back to business? This has always been the key issue - let people out or contain the virus?

Philippines to take part in 2 Taiwanese clinical trails for coronavirus vaccine

Philippines teams up with 2 Taiwanese organizations on clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine

Snowpiercer review – steampunk Law & Order is a trashy treat

A train circles a frozen Earth carrying the elite – and, crammed at the back, the proles, plotting rebellion – in this highly-watchable new series inspired by Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 film

Sister Afia Throws In The Towel, Says She Won’t Beef Freda Rhymz Anymore- Adds That She Loves Her

Sister Afia has sensationally brought her beef with rapper Freda Rhymz to an end in a fresh interview on United Television United (UTV). 

Joint military operation by Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso kills 8 suspected terrorists

Twenty-four men caught in Burkina Faso and 14 in Ivory Coast were handed to intelligence services, a source at Ivorian army headquarters said.

Hungary's 2021 budget to contain nearly $9.3 bln anti-pandemic fund

BUDAPEST — Hungary’s 2021 budget will contain a nearly 3 trillion forint ($9.34 billion) anti-pandemic fund, Finance Minister Mihaly Varga said in a video posted on Facebook on Monday, adding that he would submit the budget to parliament on Tuesday.

I came from India to Sligo, thrilled to be reciting Yeats along Lough Gill

Cauvery Madhavan’s life in literature was inspired by her father’s passion for learning

New Zealand Prime Minister continues interview during 5.8 magnitude earthquake

An earthquake that hit New Zealand on Monday physically shook Prime Minister Jacinda Adern during a live television interview.

Welcome to Puerto Rico, now line up for your coronavirus screening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico >> Known for its world-class beaches, laid-back vibe and status as a natural-disaster magnet, Puerto Rico is hoping to make another name for itself: innovator in pandemic travel.

In move to limit federal oversight of police, Seattle cites its hard work, need to focus on coronavirus

The city has asked U.S. District Judge James Robart to find it has successfully completed a two-year review period to assure Seattle police reforms have taken hold. If granted, the...

The Consequences of Love by Gavanndra Hodge review – blighted past of a Chelsea girl

The journalist’s moving memoir recounts the consequences of an early life framed by beauty, glamour and tragedy

When a rat makes a home in your engine compartment during a pandemic

This is the evidence. Chewed cables. Bits of debris. Droppings. A rat has been spending time in your engine compartment. Rats can cause tremendous damage, chewing through wiring, gnawing on hoses. . .

Creating safe space: 'Cosy cocoons' for special schools

So-called "cosy cocoons" have been fitted out in a number of schools around Galway to create safe spaces for children, ahead of reopening later this year.

JN Group donates $1 million to assist elderly

THE work of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) — the umbrella organisa...

Israel reports 5 new COVID-19 cases

Israel reports 5 new COVID-19 cases: Israel registered five new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours as of Sunday night, taking the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country to 16,717, according to the country's health ministry.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Officer shoots knife-wielding man who disrupted North Carolina church service

WAXHAW, N.C. — A sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded a man who was armed with a knife when deputies responded to a complaint that he had disrupted an outdoor church service in North Carolina on

Need More Women Peacekeepers In UN, Says Indian Commander

Efforts must be made to significantly increase the number of uniformed women personnel in the UN peacekeeping missions, an Indian woman commander stationed in Congo has said, underlining that they serve as role models for girls and women everywhere.

Bengaluru, Chennai among 4 role model cities in handling COVID-19

Bengaluru, Jaipur, Indore and Chennai have been identified by the Centre as possible role models for other cities in handling COVID-19.

New rules of personal finance: How COVID has changed income, spending, saving, investing

In the new world, across segments, income has vanished, reduced or has settled at a new low. The risk to income means families have learned to cut back on spending. Saving and investing are in the background as activities that represent a forgotten luxury.

Westpac's lagging view of credit risk 'challenging'

Controversial review of Westpac systems found its inability to generate timely and granular commercial property risk data a particular problem.

Providing Transfer Test dates will not remove stress for children

WE learnt earlier this month that the Transfer Test will go ahead.

Sunday lockdown complete across Karnataka

The Sunday curfew — a 36-hour lockdown announced by the state government to prevent the spread of Covid-19 — was complete across the state.

Military says low possibility of abandoned boat's link to espionage

The possibility of espionage is low in relation to a 1.5-ton boat recently found abandoned on the west coast, the military said Monday. Police said Sunday that the six-seat boat was found on the beach in the western coastal city of Taean, and that they are looking for those who were on board. The discovery sparked suspicions that North Korean spies could have used the boat. But authorities said the vessel could ha...

Public transport passengers, staff required to wear masks

Those riding public transportation in South Korea are required to have their masks on, as part of a new measure, effective Tuesday, to prevent community spread of the novel coronavirus, health authorities said Monday. The Central Disaster Management Headquarters said the face-covering mandate affects both passengers and staff on buses, taxis and subways. Masks are deemed critical in curbing COVID-19 here. Airline ...

Supply-chain ICT tool  vs. Covid-19 response snags

The National Economic and Development Authority-Regional Development Group has launched information and communication technology  tools that wouold be useful in troubleshooting problems in the supply chain for goods and production inputs and in planning supply chain-related interventions during the 2019 coronavirus disease  pandemic, and potentially post-pandemic period.

IZ*ONE label updates fans on status of lawsuit against malicious commenters

Off the Record/Swing Entertainment updated fans on the status of the lawsuit against malicious commenters.The label had submitted their first lawsu…

Thousands displaced in Nakasongola by rising Lake Kyoga water levels

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 9,000 people have been displaced by the rising water levels of Lake Kyoga in Nakasongola district. According to district reports, the number of affected landing sites have also risen to 29 leaving 9,853 people displaced. The affected landing sites are Kyalusaka, Irima, Kasambya, Kisenyi, Kibuye, Kansira ,Kikoge …

Charles tells how he converted police bodyguard to classical music

The Prince of Wales will speak about his love of classical music during two programmes broadcasting on Monday and Tuesday.

Minister of Housing Says Tunisia Planning to Salvage Jobs

Tunisia’s Minister of Equipment, Housing and Spatial Planning Moncef Sliti has revealed that more than 4,000 construction and rehabilitation projects have been paralyzed by the coronavirus pandemic. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Sliti said that the

‘I’m From The Volta Region, I Don’t Blame Juju For My Ailing Career’- E.L Says

Rapper and producer, Elorm Adablah known professionally as E.L has reacted to a prophecy made by one Ghanaian prophet that his ailing music career is as a result of juju some of his colleagues made against him after he won the topmost award at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in 2016. 

Iranian fuel tanker has moored at Venezuela’s El Palito refinery -TV

DUBAI: The UAE has recorded 781 new coronavirus cases overnight after conducting an additional 35,000 tests, bringing the country’s total number of known infections to 29,485, the health ministry said. There was also one fatality overnight, raising the death toll to 245, the ministry added in a report from state news agency WAM. But 561 people meanwhile were cleared from

How investment in nature can help the North's economy recover after lockdown

Natural assets are one of the North's greatest strengths, says IPPR North

MMRCL to set up two COVID-19 care facilities

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the city, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) said it is setting up two COVID care facilities. MMRC on Sunday said it is constructing two COVID care

International flights to Greece will only land at Athens Airport until June 30

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) extended the notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that states all international flights to Greece will only land at Athens

The anti-establishment figure putting Boris Johnson at risk

Dominic Cummings is a divisive figure whose defiant nature may yet prove to be his downfall.

Business excellence noms

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce annual Business Excellence Awards are slated for the fall.

The Political Fix: What has India’s stringent Covid-19 lockdown actually achieved?

A weekly newsletter on Indian policy and politics from Scroll.in.

Kids did not fall behind while distance learning at most primary schools

Most primary schools report that their pupils did not sustain any learning gaps while distance learning due to the coronavirus, according to a pol by the general association of school leaders. 90

New 'ShopKiwi' website encourages shoppers to support local businesses

The website offers free sign-up for NZ owner-operator businesses.

Netflix cleaning up dormant “active” subscriptions

If you’ve been subscribing to Netflix but you haven’t been using it for one reason or another, the streaming giant might just delete your account. They are planning to start canceling active accoun…

Numbers on Rent Supplement payment up 20% since beginning of Covid-19 pandemic

Housing groups have warned that Ireland could see a rise in evictions as a result of the crisis.

Heart Evangelista denies pregnancy talk: 'It is a sensitive topic'

Maybe stop assuming people are pregnant?

Aaditya Thackeray says state govt may ease restrictions in staggered manner from May 31

Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday said that the state government might ease restrictions in a staggered manner from May 31.

Taiwan foreign minister featured in British magazine's June issue

Joseph Wu explains to Monocle necessity of Taiwan's participation in WHO, nation's relationship with China

Huge increase in demand for Walsall befriending service

A community befriending service says it has seen a huge increase in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Firms beg for social distancing guidelines to be eased

The Government is under mounting pressure to relax social distancing guidelines as the retail and hospitality sectors warn of thousands of permanent job losses unless the two-metre rule is changed.

Masaka frontline health workers rewarded for managing COVID-19 patients

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirteen frontline health workers at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital have been rewarded for their critical role in treating COVID-19 patients. The rewards come a day after the team discharged the fourth COVID-19 patient, a female police officer who contracted the virus from her duty station in at Uganda-Tanzania border of …

Capt Tom donations: What is the £33m actually being spent on?

The money raised is not being used to buy core equipment - instead it is being used in other ways.

Cancellation and confusion: Resumption of domestic flights comes with a silver lining though

Air India passengers took to Twitter to air their woes

Coronavirus state-wise tally May 25: Known COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra surge past 50,000-mark

With 50,231 COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra has reported the highest number of infections, followed by Tamil Nadu (16,277) and Gujarat (14,056).

Bengal Govt. blames Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation for power collapse

‘The problem is not just because trees could not be removed. CESC told us they did not have enough staff,’ says Kolkata Municipal Corporation administrator Firhad Hakim,

Flashback: The Telford & Wrekin Council flag dispute that refused to die down

2003. A rumbling row in Telford in the early years of the new millennium was sending some folk up the pole.

Kaduna Govt. keeps silent as health workers shun El Rufai’s sack threat, commence strike

There is anxiety in Kaduna State following threat by the state government to disengage over 11, 000 health workers.

SEMI billings up 17.2% y-o-y

SEMI’s April billings for North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment were $2.26 billion which is 2.2% up on the March figure of $2.21 billion.

On its deathbed, tourism needs local touch to revive

As industry has no way to revive itself, state govt thinks of concepts that can make it get going As most sectors resume businesses following the easing of lockdown, tourism and hospitality sector is .

Glenmuir High doubles efforts to help COVID-19 affected families

GLENMUIR HIGH School in Clarendon has merged efforts with donors, locally and overseas, to assist some families affected by the novel coronavirus. The disease has infected over five million people worldwide, caused over 300,000 deaths, and has had...

2 constables caught for illegally transporting liquor in Andhra's Krishna

2 constables caught for illegally transporting liquor in Andhra's Krishna: Two police constables were caught for illegally transporting liquor from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Australia's exports fell 12% in April

The value of both Australian exports and imports decreased in April 2020 although demand for resource commodities remained strong, according to the la

40 Percent of Factories Halt Operations as Business Declines

The Chamber of Mines and Commerce said on Sunday that 40 percent of factories across the country have halted their activities due to a lack of raw material and lack of mark

40 Percent of Factories Halt Operations as Business Declines

The Chamber of Mines and Commerce said on Sunday that 40 percent of factories across the country have halted their activities due to a lack of raw material and lack of mark

EU tells China to respect Hong Kong freedoms

China ought to preserve Hong Kong's "high degree of autonomy, in line with ... international commitments", EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has said on behalf of the EU, after new Chinese security measures that threatened to violate the 1997 China-U...

The deep ocean is warming slowly -- but dramatic changes are ahead

The world's deep oceans are warming at a slower rate than the surface, but it's still not good news for deep-sea creatures according to an international study.

Belt and Road Initiative affected by COVID-19, but impact is 'temporary': China

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the demand for public health expansion in view of the COVID-19 all over the world will give a new impetus to project expansion.

Dancing with disinfectant: China’s nightclubs back in the groove

SHANGHAI, May 25 — Nightclubs in China have mostly come back to life as owners and customers feel increasingly comfortable the novel coronavirus epidemic is under control, but disinfectant, disposable cups and masks have become part of the experience. At 44KW, a club for electronic music lovers...

Lobbyists Zoom in to get their message across to Ministers

Virtual meetings set to become the norm as Covid-19 restricts face-to-face contact

Reckless Mount Hood Climbers Put Rescue Crews at Risk During Pandemic

Apparently a global pandemic isn’t enough danger for some people. Rescue crews had to save three people on Mount Hood this weekend, endangering their own health in the process.Portland Mountain Rescue said the first mission began late Friday night after a climber summited but got lost in whiteout conditions

Covid duty before Eid for doctors

They will be too busy saving lives to celebrate the festival this year

'Docs could turn super-spreaders'

The letter to HC reveals how Covid patients are not isolated, leading to patients carrying each other's viral load; no PPE kit, mask or gloves are provided in n

Baby gorilla at Seattle zoo badly injured in family skirmish

SEATTLE  -- A baby gorilla was badly injured at a Seattle zoo on Saturday when he was caught in a skirmish between his family group members, zookeepers said.

My Memorial Day wish is someday the Eagles honor the Seawolves...

Nobody seems to remember the Seawolves from the Vietnam War… I’d like to help rectify that omission. In the late ’60’s Philly fans perfected the art of booing the home team.…

Task Force constable tests positive for Covid-19 in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A police constable working with the Hyderabad Central Zone Task Force tested positive for Covid-19 here on Monday.

How coronavirus might hit EU defence spending

Among the casualties of coronavirus - worldwide and in the EU - is the defence sector. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has not made the world a less dangerous place and there is no alternative to having a functioning defence system.

Herman Van Rompuy on power and influence in the EU

Power is like manure, it should be spread, never piled up.

Work to repair a huge sinkhole could take six weeks

Work to repair a huge sinkhole on a Black Country road could take up to six weeks.

Five-hour VE Day busk by Telford veteran helps raise thousands for Severn Hospice

A guitarist has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity with a five-hour sponsored busk on VE Day.

Tribal Mediation Leads to Short Truce in Yemen’s Abyan

A tribal mediation led to a short truce between the legitimate government and Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces in Yemen’s Abyan province for the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The three-day truce went into effect on Sunday some two weeks after fighti

Sack Cummings – His Illegal & Irresponsible Actions Deserve Punishment

As I was writing this column the arrogant piece of work who leads the publicly funded gang of SPADS (Special Government Advisers) within Boris Johnson’s government has...

Taipei Film Festival to kick off in June as coronavirus threat eases

Tsai Ming-liang’s 'Days' to be featured as closing film

Cotabato City mayor's top aide shot dead

Police are investigating the motive behind the killing of Aniceto 'Boy' Rasalan, the executive secretary and spokesperson of Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi

Sadtu in Limpopo says schools not yet ready to reopen for teachers, pupils

The union raised a number of concerns including that there were inadequate guidelines on who would be managing the process of conducting screenings for pupils once they returned to class.

Hry BJP suspends Chander Prakash Kathuria from party

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled its leader from Haryana’s Karnal, Chander Parkash Kathuria, from the primary membership of the party for six years. Kathuria, a special invitee of the party's state executive committee, was suspended by state BJP chief Subhash Barala on

Savana Signatures introduces coronavirus information in local languages

Savana Signatures, a local NGO operating in the Northern Region, has begun delivering real time information on COVID-19 in various local languages.

Zimbabwean students contest e-learning in courts

HARARE – University students failing to participate in the virtual classrooms during lockdown due to lack of smartphones, laptops and unavailability of Internet services in some parts of the country, have contested the introduction of e-learning at the High Court.

Govt withdraws ban mobiles in isolation wards

After facing criticism for the order banning use of mobile phone by COVID-19 patients inside isolation wards, the Uttar Pradesh government withdrew its order saying that patients can keep mobile phone but they would have to disinfect it regularly. “The mobile phone and its charger will be

Naptosa seeks assurances on COVID-19 measures as teachers return to school

Naptosa said that it had never been against teachers returning to schools but executive director Basil Manuel wanted to know whether the sanitising of schools and the delivery of personal protective equipment would be sustained and not be a once-off.

Australia unnecessarily exposed itself to Beijing's fury, but relying on the US now is risky

Australia has mishandled the inquiry into Covid-19, but it is in uncomfortable and unfamiliar territory

It’s been a surreal few weeks during the coronavirus lockdown

An inability to tackle the boy’s untamed tresses bring him joy, and gratitude it appears

King Salman Urges Determination, Positivity in Overcoming Hardship

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stated on Sunday that he sees “hope in the coming days,” urging “determination and positivity in overcoming all hardship.” In a tweet on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, he thanked G

Ajayi Crowther University and Osoogun - The Nation Nigeria

It is commendable that, from September, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, will have a campus in Osoogun, where the celebrated cleric after whom...