Taylor Swift calls out Donald Trump for stoking white supremacy, promises to vote him out

"You have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence?"

Taylor Swift Accuses Trump of 'Stoking White Supremacy' In Woke Twitter Rant

Pop super star and left-wing activist Taylor Swift erupted on President Donald Trump in a wild Twitter rant, accusing him of "stoking the fires of white supremacy" and warning "we will vote you out in November." 

Taylor Swift Calls Donald Trump Out Directly for ‘Stoking the Fires of White Supremacy and Racism'

She even tagged him in her tweet, a first for a singer once criticized for being politically silent.

Taylor Swift Hits Back at Donald Trump's Threat of Violence on Twitter

"We will vote you out in November."

Taylor Swift Destroys Trump Over His ‘Moral Superiority’ & Vows To Get Him Voted Out In November

Taylor Swift destroyed Donald Trump on Twitter after he called for protestors in Minneapolis to be shot.

Taylor Swift accuses Trump of 'stoking the fires of white supremacy' after George Floyd's death

US president Donald Trump called Minnesota protesters 'thugs' and suggested they could be shot if the looting continued

Niall Horan hits back over Trump calling protesters 'thugs' after George Floyd death

US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage for calling protesters 'thugs' and saying they may be shot if they continued to loot

Officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck before his death is now in custody

The Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on George Floyd’s neck before his death on Monday has been taken into custody, according to multiple reports.

Derek Chauvin, cop who pinned down George Floyd, faces murder charge

The cop who was caught on camera using his knee to pin George Floyd’s neck to the ground is being charged with unintentional murder and manslaughter — but may face more serious

Prosecutor: Officer laid on George Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes

The officer held a knee to Floyd's neck for nearly three minutes after he became unresponsive.

Minneapolis cop who knelt on handcuffed black man charged with murder

The white Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd's neck was arrested on murder charges Friday and accused in court papers of ignoring another officer who was worried about the handcuffed black man who died after pleading that he could not breathe.

What happens when the police lose all legitimacy

When the criminal justice system has earned the contempt of the citizenry, disorder follows

Pepper spray, tear gas used to stop Dallas, Houston protests

Police in Texas’ two largest cities deployed pepper spray and tear gas Friday night as protests escalated over the death of Houston native George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death ATLANTA (AP) — Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck while taking him into …

US: Minneapolis cop who knelt on George Floyd's neck arrested

The Minneapolis officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested on Friday.

Officer Involved In Killing Of George Floyd Has Been Arrested

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The police officer seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man...

Mississippi mayor refuses to resign, says he 'didn't see anything unreasonable' with George Floyd's death

A Republican mayor from Mississippi is resisting calls to resign following a series of tweets where he claimed he "didn't see anything unreasonable" about the brutal death of George Floyd, a  unarmed black man, at the hands of a white police officer who kneeled on his neck until he could not breathe anymore.

McConnell calls on nation to 'pull together' after violence rocks hometown of Louisville

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday called on the country to “pull together” amid demonstrations in Louisville and other cities following the high-profile deaths of several

McConnell calls for end to violent protests

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called for an end to violent protests in Minneapolis and in Louisville, Kentucky, where deaths have sparked riots and clashes between citizens and law enforcement.

Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

Minneapolis officer arrested following death of black man in custody

The Minneapolis officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, has been arrested.

Minneapolis officer arrested following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

China asks Western nations to stay out of its internal matters in Hong Kong

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

China says will counter any US actions over Hong Kong Bill

BEIJING: China said on Friday (May 29) it will take any necessary countermeasures if the United States insists on interfering in Beijing's ...

Europe airs 'grave concern' over China's move in Hong Kong

The European Union voiced 'grave concern' over sweeping new Chinese national-security legislation in Hong Kong and questioned China’s respect for its international commitments

China is unlikely to be troubled by the EU's lukewarm stance on Hong Kong

After a video conference with 27 foreign ministers, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed "grave concern" but he could threaten no sanctions and said planning for an EU-China summit would continue. In fact, Borrell said, only one of the European countries even raised the possibly

UK, Australia, Canada, US issue joint statement over China’s proposed new security law for Hong Kong

The statement was jointly issued by UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo.

UK to extend visa rights for Hong Kong unless China ‘steps back’

 The UK government has said that it is open to extending the visa rights of British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders in Hong Kong to offer them a path to the country's citizenship unless

UK Will Increase Visa Rights for Hong Kongers If China Issues Crackdown

The British foreign secretary has said that the UK will extend visa rights to Hong Kongers if China implements its proposed 'security' law.

Hong Kong’s business hub status imperiled by security law | BusinessMirror

HONG KONG—A national security law proposed by China could imperil Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s best places to do business. The law, approved Thursday in Beijing, led Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to say Washington will no longer treat Hong Kong, already reeling from anti-government protests and…

LIVE: Trump to speak on China as it pushes for more control in Hong Kong

China’s communist leaders have been preparing for decades to take full control of the glittering capitalist oasis, while building up their own trade and financial centers to take Hong Kong's place.

Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October: Garneau

OTTAWA - The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but sunk as Ottawa extends its ban on large ships in Canadian waters until the end of October in an attempt

Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October: Garneau

OTTAWA - The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but sunk as Ottawa extends its ban on large ships in Canadian waters until the end of October in an attempt

Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October

OTTAWA — The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but sunk as Ottawa extends its ban on large ships in Canadian waters until the end of October in an attempt to contain COVID-19.

Vessel carrying seven Namibians and 182 Zimbabweans docks at Walvis Bay

-Seven Namibians and 182 Zimbabweans disembarked from the Carnival Cruise Liner at the Walvis Bay port, after the vessel docked there today.

COVID-19: Daily update on the pandemic in Surrey, White Rock and beyond

MAY 29: Feds to mull border-closure exceptions for families split between Canada and U.S.

Politics Briefing: Ottawa announces new funding for Indigenous communities

Plus: Globe launching new climate newsletter

Feds provide more funds for Indigenous communities as GDP falls

The COVID-19 pandemic's economic toll came into sharper focus on Friday, while the federal government announced new funding to help remote Indigenous communities cope with the virus.

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

Sweden now has highest deaths per head worldwide after rejecting lockdown

Sweden has pulled ahead of Brazil, which as at the heart of the current global pandemic, although most countries now have similar death rates per head.

Greece: Tourists from 29 countries can fly in as of June 15

Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.

Britain left off 'safe list' of countries free to holiday in Greece

UK fails to fit epidemiological profile demanded by Athens, which has kept Covid-19 in check

Bulgaria to end quarantine on travel from most of EU

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will lift an obligatory 14-day quarantine from June 1 for travellers from most European Union countries, but not those states with the biggest coronavirus outbreaks, the government announced on Friday.

Sweden excluded as neighbours Denmark and Norway ease travel restrictions

OSLO/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Norway and Denmark will allow tourists to travel between the two countries from mid-June, their governments announced on Friday, although border crossings with Sweden, where the number of COVID-19 infections is higher, will remain restricted.

Denmark and Norway Exclude Sweden From Travel Deal

The idea of travel bubbles, or travel corridors, is gaining traction with governments around the world as a way to restart international travel while limiting the risk...

Gov. Cuomo delays Phase 2 reopen for New York regions, outraging officials

Frustrated upstate officials and businesses are demanding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo allow them to immediately begin Phase 2 of their economic reopening following the two-month shutdown triggered by the

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is on track to begin reopening the week of June 8th

"We will stay on track by focusing on the hotspots," Cuomo said. "We know down to the zip code where the infection rate is higher than average."

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is on track to begin reopening the week of June 8

"We will stay on track by focusing on the hotspots," Cuomo said. "We know down to the zip code where the infection rate is higher than average."

Andrew Cuomo says NYC will begin reopening process on June 8

New York City will finally begin reopening from its months-long coronavirus lockdown on June 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.

WATCH TODAY: Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on COVID-19, reopening

The last time Newsom briefed the public on Tuesday, he said new rules for childcare facilities and summer camps would be coming soon.

No Dining, No Wine-ing: Napa Winery Sues California Over ‘Unfair’ Reopening Rules

While wineries across California can reopen if they also offer dine-in meals to guests, a 1990 ordinance bars Napa County wineries from selling food in tasting rooms. Now one prestigious vintner has sued the state claiming unfair treatment.

CAN urges FG to ensure immediate release of kidnapped Nasarawa State Chairman of association

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to deploy all necessary resources to ensure the release of the Chairman of CAN, Nasarawa State, Bishop Joseph Masin, who was kidnapped on Wednesday night, May 27, 2020, by gunmen.

CAN demands rescue of kidnapped Nasarawa chair

National leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday pleaded with the Federal Government to deploy all its arsenal to ensure...

Ensure release of Nasarawa chairman, CAN tells FG

Kayode Oyero The Christian Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to deploy all necessary resources to ensure the release of its Chairman in Nasarawa State, Bishop Joseph Ma...

Military onslaught in north-west dangerous for Kaduna, says El-Rufai

Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has expressed fears that the ongoing military onslaught in the north-west could force bandits to besiege Kaduna State and compound the precarious security predicament facing the people.

Don’t allow bandits dislodged from Zamfara move to Kaduna, el-Rufai begs military

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has called on the military to intensify its fight against banditry in the state. Over the weeks, the military has coordinated different offensives against

El-Rufai decries spate of banditry in Northwest

Gov. Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has expressed grief over the high spate of banditry in the Northwest.........

India urges for wider information sharing under tax treaties within BRICS

The tax heads of other BRICS nations shared the measures taken by their respective tax administrations and their thoughts on other agenda items like tax challenges posed by digitalisation and exchange of information.

Finance secretary urges BRICS nations to share covid-19 related tax measures

Since March, the government slew of measures to help the industry tide through the covid-19 crisis, including deferring several compliance requirements.The meeting of the heads of tax authorities from five large emerging economies of the world on Friday was hosted by the Federal Tax Service of Russia

ED attaches Rs 385-cr asset of VVIP choppers case middleman Rajiv Saxena

It said the value of the properties attached is $50.90 million (Rs 385.44 crore) and a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has been issued

ED attaches Rs 385-cr asset of VVIP choppers case middleman Rajiv Saxena

It said the value of the properties attached is USD 50.90 million (Rs 385.44 crore) and a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has been issued.

Arogya Setu completely secure: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad said that Aarogya Setu app is a product of India's digital mind and it traces and cautions individuals against the spread of the virus.

Law Minister rakes up SC verdict quashing NJAC

Expressing ‘serious reservation’ on the 2015 Supreme Court ruling that had quashed the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) in favour of the present Collegium system, Law Minister Ravi Sha

Two-thirds of Brits pledge to do more for their local community when pandemic ends

A survey of 2,000 adults suggests the pandemic has brought people together, with two-thirds of those wanting to continue the community spirit when the crisis ends

The lost lidos of Wales, the history behind them and the one that's been transformed

Many lidos in south Wales were built by unemployed miners during the depression in the 1930s

Worker at NHS National Shielding helpline says IT system 'keeps crashing' and staff have spoken to just a handful of the elderly and vulnerable in a MONTH as those in isolation fear they are being 'forgotten about'

A pledge was made in March to deliver packages of food and aid to 1.5million 'extremely vulnerable' people whose severe health conditions mean they couldn't leave their homes.

Scottish Government coronavirus adviser calls for policy on 'shielding' the elderly to be axed

Professor Devi Sridhar and Yasmin Rafiei wrote that there are serious ethical questions about hiding people away

Taylor Swift accuses Donald Trump of ‘stoking the fires of white supremacy’

The singer said that the President would be voted out in the upcoming election.

Taylor Swift accuses Donald Trump of ‘stoking the fires of white supremacy’

The singer said that the President would be voted out in the upcoming election.

Taylor Swift accuses Donald Trump of ‘stoking the fires of white supremacy'

The singer said that the President would be voted out in the upcoming election.

Taylor Swift blasts Trump for 'stoking the fires of white supremacy,' vows 'we will vote you out in November'

In an exceedingly rare political statement on Friday, Taylor Swift blasted President Trump for "stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism," vowing that "we will vote you out in November." The tweet is undoubtedly the strongest stance the singer has taken against the president to date, in addition to apparently being the first time Swift has called out Trump publicly by name. After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? ‘When the looting starts the shooting starts’??? We will vote you out in November. @realdonaldtrump — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 29, 2020 Back in 2016, Swift faced criticism for keeping silent about then-candidate Trump. She was described at one point by The Guardian as a possible "envoy for Trump" and "a notable voice" missing from the torrent of celebrities who were publicly expressing their opposition to the candidate. Swift even began to attract the praise of neo-Nazis, with…

Earthquake tremors felt in New Delhi

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Tremors caused by an earthquake were felt in the Indian capital New Delhi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said.

Two earthquakes hit Haryana's Rohtak with magnitudes of 4.5, 2.9; tremors also felt in Delhi, says NCS

Two earthquakes hit Rohtak in Haryana in a span of an hour on Friday, tremors of which were felt in Delhi, the National Centre for Seismology said.

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude in Rohtak; mild tremor felt in Delhi

There have been a series of mild earthquakes close to the the capital the last one occurring on May 5

Two quakes hit Rohtak in one-hour span; tremors felt in Delhi

The first quake, a medium intensity one of 4.5 magnitude, hit the Haryana city at 9.08 p.m. at a depth of 5 km. The second quake was of lower intensity of magnitude 2.9 and occurred at the same location at 10 p.m., the National Centre for Seismology said.

Medium intensity earthquake hits Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi

An earthquake, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, jolted the national capital and its surrounding regions on Friday evening.

Six more people have died from COVID-19 as well as 39 new cases today

Health Officials have reported this evening that 6 people with COVID-19 have died bringing the total to 1,645 in Ireland...

Covid-19: Six deaths reported as people urged to maintain distance over long weekend

Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, said that figures are encouraging as Ireland approaches the end of the first phase.

Ireland 'on track' to move to Phase 2 on June 8th with schools set to re-open by end of August - Talk of the Town

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Ireland is “on track” to move to Phase Two of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions on Monday June 8th with schools set to re-open by the end of August. At a press briefing after today’s Cabinet meeting, Leo Varadkar said they are particularly paying attention to new and emerging...Read More→

Govt accused of mixed messages after Varadkar announces schools to reopen in August

The government has been accused of sending further mixed messages after the Taoiseach said schools would reopen in August.

Varadkar says end of June is 'hard deadline' for forming government

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has said the end of June is becoming a "hard deadline" for the formation of a new government.

Varadkar confident government can be in place by end of June

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is confident a government can be in place before the end of June.

Trump strips Hong Kong privileges, curbs students in volley on China

President Donald Trump said Friday he would strip several of Hong Kong's special privileges with the United States and bar some Chinese students from US universities in anger over Beijing's bid to exert control in the financial hub.

US, UK raise Hong Kong at UN as pressure mounts on China

Rest of World News: The United States and Britain on Friday defied China's anger by raising Hong Kong's autonomy at the UN Security Council as President Donald Trump prep

Britain pushing US to form 5G club of nations to cut out Huawei

Britain said Friday it was pushing the United States to form a club of 10 nations that could develop its own 5G technology and reduce dependence on China's controversial telecoms giant Huawei. The issue is expected to feature at a G7 summit that US President Donald Trump will host next month against

Britain pushing US to form 5G club of nations to cut out Huawei

Britain said Friday it was pushing the United States to form a club of 10 nations that could develop its own 5G technology and reduce dependence on China's controversial telecoms giant Huawei.

Obama responds to George Floyd death, highlighting how racism is 'normal' in 2020 America

Former President Barack Obama released a statement on George Floyd, saying his death "shouldn't be normal in 2020 America."

Obama responds to George Floyd death, highlighting how racism is 'normal' in 2020 America

"We have to remember that for millions of Americans, being treated differently on account of race is tragically, painfully, maddeningly 'normal.'"

Barack Obama Shares a Powerful Statement on the Death of George Floyd

"If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better."

Obama speaks out on George Floyd’s death: ‘This shouldn’t be normal in 2020 America’

Former President Barack Obama said that the death of George Floyd “shouldn’t be ‘normal’ in 2020 America.” 

Obama on the death of George Floyd: 'This shouldn't be "normal" in 2020 America'

Former President Obama released a statement Friday on the death of George Floyd, calling on Americans to “create a ‘new normal’ in which the legacy of bigotry and unequal treatment no longer infects

Man Tests Covid-19 Positive After Death, J&K Toll At 28

A day after his death, swab samples of a 70-year-old man from south Kashmir’s  Shopian district came out to be positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the death count due to the deadly disease in Jammu and Kashmir to 28, officials said

Shopian resident's sample tests positive for Covid-19 after death; J&K tally rises to 28

A day after his death, swab samples of a 70-year-old man from south Kashmir’s Shopian district tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the death

Truck loaded with LPG cylinders catches fire at Tikri, Jammu-Sgr highway closed

The vehicular movement on Jammu-Srinagar national highway was restricted temporarily after a truck loaded with liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders

NC Says It Won’t Be Part Of Delimitation Commission

The National Conference on Friday rejected the process of setting up of a Delimitation Commission by the Centre for redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, saying its MPs will not participate in the exercise as the party is unwilling to accept the events of last year's August 5

Modi Sarkar 2.0 first anniversary: BJP’s core agenda fulfilled, but COVID-19 throws bigger challenges

Article 370 was nullified by the government with Parliament passing a resolution to this effect as well in August, and the state was bifurcated into union territories.

South Korea schools forced to close again after second wave of coronavirus

Hundreds of schools in South Korea were forced to close just days after reopening due to an unexpected spike in coronavirus cases, according to a report Friday. The country reported 79 new COVID-19

South Korea Closes Schools AGAIN, 2 Days After Reopening, Following Biggest Coronavirus Spike

South Korea has closed more that 200 schools in the country just 2 days after reopening them due to due to a new spike in virus cases.

China says opposes US THAAD defence system in South Korea

BEIJING: China's foreign ministry said on Friday (May 29) it firmly opposes the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile defence ...

From DM to CM – Remembering Ajit Jogi

Ajit Jogi, first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, passes away at 74

Ajit Jogi dies: Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passed away on Friday at a private hospital in Raipur. He was 74.

Chhattisgarh's first CM Ajit Jogi passes away

Chhattisgarh's first CM Ajit Jogi passes away: Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi succumbed to cardiac arrest in a hospital here on Friday, doctors said. He .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

No prosecution over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga, police say

The 47-year-old was working at Victoria Station in London when she was allegedly spat at.

No prosecution over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga, police say

The 47-year-old was working at Victoria Station in London when she was allegedly spat at.

Coronavirus: Death of Belly Mujinga 'not linked to spit attack'

Police decide to take no further action over the death of Belly Mujinga, who died with coronavirus.

No prosecution over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga, police say

The 47-year-old was working at Victoria Station in London when she was allegedly spat at.

Delhi govt for opening neighbourhood religious places, shops in malls on odd-even basis post May 31

However, the Delhi government is not in favour of allowing cinema halls, schools and colleges to open after May 31, when the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown would end.

Centre likely to retain limited role and allow states have more say after lockdown 4.0

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Lockdown 5.0 Guidelines Likely Today: Will Metro, Malls, Restaurants Open? Check State-Wise Plan

Lockdown 5.0 Guidelines Tomorrow: States will get the full authority to make a balance between restrictions and the resumption of economic activities.

Karnataka heading for fresh political crisis? Meeting of BJP MLAs triggers speculation, CM Yediyurappa rejects reports

The MLAs from North Karnataka met at the residence of former MP Ramesh Katti at Bellad Bagewadi in Belagavi district on Thursday evening in the backdrop of coming elections to four Rajya Sabha seats from the state.

‘Dinner meeting’ of Karnataka BJP MLAs sets alarm bells ringing in party

The impending elections to the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council in June seem to be the triggers that have brought the politicking back.

Dissidence in BJP fizzles out before it begins

A dinner hosted by former minister Umesh Katti for a few MLAs from North Karnataka at his residence on Thursday gave way for speculations of a fresh round of rebellion against Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

Prescriptions for anti-malarial drugs rose 2,000% after Trump support

A new study finds that prescriptions rose sharply for two anti-malarial drugs that President Donald Trump claimed could help prevent or treat COVID-19.

Hydroxychloroquine prescriptions surged 2,000% after Trump promoted drug

Prescriptions for the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine jumped almost 2,000% during the week in March when President Trump promoted it to treat COVID-19.

US hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment

Early hopes were based in part on its anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties

Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19 -study

CHICAGO - Cancer patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a drug combination promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to counter the coronavirus were three times more likely to die within 30 days than those who got either drug alone, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two meters to one if the rate of coronavirus infections comes down further in a potential boost to still shuttered restaurants and pubs.

COVID-19: Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two metres to one if the rate of ...

Health protocols to be applied in all of the hotels in Greece for their safe reopening and operation, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic

Recommended dates for the reopening of hotels in Greece (which have been closed since the country first went into lockdown): June 1:...

5 Delhi Hotels To Function As Coronavirus Quarantine Centres

Two more Delhi government hospitals have been declared as COVID-19-dedicated facilities, according to an official order on Friday.

Trump adds fuel to protest fires with denounced tweet

US president's comments came after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station

Trump Calls Floyd Death 'Shocking,' Calls Protesters 'Thugs'

"These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won't let that happen," he tweeted. "Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you

Bangladeshis killed in Libya were abducted and tortured, Foreign Ministry says

DHAKA (Reuters) - The 30 migrants slain by traffickers in Libya on Wednesday had been abducted while crossing the country in search of work and then tortured to extract a ransom, Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday, citing a survivor.

Russian warplanes in Libya could open new phase in Middle East's biggest proxy war

The U.S. says Russian warplanes sent to back Moscow's favored militia leader in Libya could open a new phase in the Middle East's biggest proxy war.

Russian jets 'intercept' American bombers over the Black Sea - days after SU-27 fighters came within feet of a US spy plane over Mediterranean

Video circulating online purports to show a Russian fighter plane approaching one of two US B1-B Lancer aircraft over the neutral waters of the Black Sea.

Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday.

Facial reconstruction provides glimpse of priest who died 900 years ago

Experts in the U.K. have reconstructed the face of a priest who died 900 years ago. The priest’s skeleton was discovered at Lincoln Cathedral in England earlier this year. Analysis of the remains

Jane Moss, Lincoln Center’s Artistic Director, Is Stepping Down

Jane Moss, Lincoln Center’s Artistic Director, Is Stepping Down: After 27 years, she says, the shutdown got her thinking about moving on.

Police told in 2011 that Nova Scotia gunman wanted to ‘kill a cop,’ document says

The document, first obtained by the CBC, says the man was investigated for uttering death threats aimed at his parents in June, 2010, which led police to conclude he may be in possession of several rifles

N.S. police received warnings in 2011 about man who would become mass killer

HALIFAX — A newly released document reveals that in May 2011, police were told the Nova Scotia man who would later kill 22 people in a shooting rampage wanted to "kill a cop" and was feeling mentally unstable.

Modi not in 'good mood' over border standoff with China, says Trump

US presid­ent had earlie­r offere­d to mediat­e on the border disput­e betwee­n India and China

No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a ...

Fraser Health launches review after patient found dead after leaving Royal Columbian Hospital

NEW WESTMINISTER (NEWS 1130) — A review is underway to determine if anything could have been done to prevent the death of a man found dead in Burnaby who was last seen leaving Royal Columbian hospital. Forty-two-year old Gavin Deloes was last seen near the hospital on the morning of May 24, and the New …

Man last seen walking out of Royal Columbian Hospital found dead

It is unclear how or why Gavin Deloes was able to leave the New Westminster hospital

Night of flames and fury as Minneapolis swells with outrage over George Floyd killing

The 3rd precinct station was not the only building that burned overnight, as furious protesters’ demand for justice intensified

Racially charged violence rages for third night in Minneapolis

A third night of racially charged arson, looting and vandalism gripped Minneapolis as protesters vented rage over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following arrest.

UK’s biggest solar plant gets the official go-ahead

The Cleve Hill Solar Park would consist of 880,000 solar panels, according to The Guardian, and have a peak capacity of 350 megawatts (MW). The solar energy generated would help the UK reach its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, developers said on the Cleve Hill website.

China to restrict expansion of solar equipment producers

China intends to impose restrictions on expansion of solar equipment production to tackle overcapacity in the industry in the face of falling ...

Reshuffle in police dept.

The State government has effected a reshuffle in the upper echelons of the police department. Dr. B. Sandhya IPS, Additional Director General of Police & Director, Kerala Police Academy, is tr

Man held for placing raw meat in front of 2 temples in Coimbatore

S Hariram Prakash, 48, has been taken into custody by the Coimbatore city police in Tamil Nadu on Friday for leaving raw meat in front of temples, apparently with an ulterior motive, thereby creating tension in the city.

Indian Army officer to be honoured with UN Gender Advocate Award

UN extends arms embargo and other sanctions in South Sudan

TANZANIA, Tanzania — The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution Friday extending for a year an arms embargo on South Sudan and a travel ban and financial sanctions for targeted individuals, with Russia, China and South Africa abstaining. The U.S.-drafted resolution welcomes “encouraging developments in South Sudan’s peace process,” including the beginning of the formation …

Michael Gove's Twitter account likes picture of porn before it's swiftly deleted

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster's social media page appeared to 'like' a pornography image, which has since been deleted

Conservatives weigh long-term cost of Cummings controversy

Boris Johnson’s senior adviser accused of being out of touch after lockdown trip across England

Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson have wrecked something precious

Their actions may damage the Tories’ political prospects, but the real victim is the British people’s trust in those in charge, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Facebook Slams Trump's Executive Order, Claims It Will 'Restrict More Speech' Online

Social media giant Facebook criticized President Trump's recent executive order aiming to place new restrictions on social media giants that censor Americans, claiming that the order will "restrict more speech online."

Donald Trump signs social media order after Twitter battle

US president targets social media firms’ liability shield after Twitter fact-checks him.I’m signing an order to uphold the free speech rights of the American people, the president said

Trump signs executive order on social media cos

Order calls for new regulations on companies’ liability

Ted Cruz wants Twitter investigated over Iran sanctions compliance

A new front in Trump’s spat with the platform.

Sen. Ted Cruz demands a federal investigation into Twitter, claiming it's violating US sanctions against Iran by letting the country's leaders have accounts

Cruz alleges Twitter is in violation of US sanctions against Iran by allowing two state leaders to run accounts on the platform.

Ted Cruz Calls for Criminal Investigation of Twitter for Potentially Violating Sanctions Against Iran

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has called on the Justice and Treasury departments to launch a criminal investigation of Twitter over allegations that the firm is violating U.S. sanctions against Iran.

Spanish dig unearths human remains in hunt for Irish rebel lord

VALLADOLID, Spain (Reuters) - Spanish archaeologists may have uncovered the final resting place of an Irish nobleman whose bloody 16th-century rebellion almost toppled Ireland’s English rulers.

Ireland to ask Spanish authorities to allow repatriation of heroic Red Hugh O'Donnell's remains

IRELAND is set to ask the Spanish authorities to consider allowing the remains of Red Hugh O'Donnell, one of the country's most heroic figures, to be repatriated after four centuries.

Are these the remains of Irish rebel 'Red' Hugh O'Donnell? Skeleton found in ruined Spanish chapel could be that of nobleman who fought the English during Tudor conquest of Ireland

More than a dozen intact remains have been discovered this week in digging at the Chapel of Wonders, where 'Red' Hugh O'Donnell was buried in 1602 after seeking refuge in Spain.

Harvey Weinstein hit with four additional rape cases

4 More Women Are Suing Harvey Weinstein for Alleged Sexual Assault

Four women filed a sexual assault lawsuit against convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein in New York City on Thursday; one of these women alleged that he raped her when she was “approximately seventeen years old.”

Weinstein raped me in 1994 at age 17, woman says in lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her when she was 17 is among four plaintiffs in a new lawsuit against the imprisoned movie mogul, the latest court action accusing him of decades of vile sexual behavior.The woman, now 43, alleges Weinstein forced her to disrobe, demanded she perform oral sex on him and raped her in a hotel room in 1994 during what she thought would be a meeting about helping her break into the entertainment business, according to her allegations in the lawsuit filed Thursday in New York City.The woman, now living in Tennessee, alleges that Weinstein was nearly naked when she walked into the room and that he threatened her after the rape.

Sage minutes reveal how UK advisers reacted to coronavirus crisis

Government releases papers showing how advice changed in run-up to lockdown

Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice

The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.

Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice

The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.

Scientists recommended face coverings weeks before Government advice

The minutes have been released from 34 Sage meetings.

China also rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff

Chinese Foreign Ministry asserts the two countries did not want the

Trump Says, PM Modi Not In ‘Good Mood’

US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in a

India Gives Lie To Trump Claim On Ladakh Row

Top government sources on Friday virtually contradicted US President Donald Trump's claim of a conversation between him and Prime Minister Narenda Modi on India's ongoing military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh

Army Top Brass Discusses Ladakh Stand-Off, J&K Situation 

The apex leadership of the Indian Army deliberated on various aspects related to existing and developing security challenges, the Army said on Friday at the end of a three-day conference of its top commanders here

Ukraine to lift foreigners' entry ban imposed over COVID-19 – FM Kuleba

The Ukrainian government is determined to liberalize the procedure for entry of foreign citizens into Ukraine.

Ukraine, Hungary Seek To Overcome Impasse Over Language Law Impeding NATO Initiatives

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto have discussed Kyiv-Budapest bilateral ties at a time Hungary is blocking NATO initiatives because of a restrictive language law in Ukraine.

EU approves EUR 500 mln in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine

The EU has now provided Ukraine with EUR 3.8 billion in MFA loans since 2014.

EU Releases 500 Million Euro Final Loan Tranche To Ukraine

The European Commission has approved the disbursement of the second and final 500 million-euro tranche of its macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.

No talks between PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump on India-China face-off: Sources

NEWS IBC - No talks between PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump on India-China face-off: Sources NEWS IBC - No talks between PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump on India-China face-off: Sources

India rejects US mediation in Ladakh standoff, reiterates China issue is bilateral

China too, in a statement on Friday, rejected any US mediation.

Trump claims Modi unhappy over China developments as he readies punitive action against Beijing

US News: US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed the latter is “not in a good mood about what is going

Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India

A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.

Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India

A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday. The attack occurred

Troop of monkeys attack lab assistant, steal COVID-19 samples

The badly written dystopian fiction that is our global pandemic continues.

Tech Tent: Trump versus Twitter

A conflict between the president and his favourite platform changes everything.

Twitter obscures, warns on Trump tweet 'glorifying violence'

Twitter escalated tensions with President Donald Trump on Friday, adding a warning to one of his tweets for the first time and saying he violated the platform’s rules by glorifying violence when he suggested protesters in Minneapolis could be shot.Trump has been railing against the company since earlier this week, when it for the first time applied fact checks to two of his tweets. Those were about mail-in ballots.The flap comes at a fraught moment for Twitter and social media more generally. Debate is heating up about when and how much these companies should police the content on their platforms as coronavirus misinformation swirls and the 2020 U.S. presidential election looms.

Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter over alleged Iranian sanction violations

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday called on the Trump administration to open a criminal investigation into allegations that Twitter had violated U.S. sanctions on Iran.

NCU alumni federation mediathon raises over US$300,000

NCU Alumni Federation, the international alumni arm of Northern Caribbean University, has confirmed that more than US$300,000 and $3.6 million in pledges and donations were reported immediately after the end of the six-hour-long mediathon held on...

Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has died

Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has died after ailing with cancer for some time.

Mrs. America’s many brands of feminism, discussed and dissected

FX on Hulu’s Mrs. America is some of the best TV of the year. But how does it want us to feel about Phyllis Schlafly?

The 40 Best HBO Series, Ranked

It's not TV, it's HBO -- here's our newly expanded list of the 40 best series to seek out or revisit over and over again.

15 Feel-Good Classics on Netflix to Watch With Your Dad For Father's Day

Need a movie to watch on Father's Day? These 15 films on Netflix are a perfect way to celebrate with your dad.

With eye on China, Trump schedules 2 p.m. news conference

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he would announce actions against China on Friday for its treatment of Hong Kong, will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. (1800 GMT), the White House said.

US Prez Donald Trump to rebuke China over Hong Kong friction, Covid-19

Trump said he would announce on Friday what the administration would do “with respect to China,” though there’s no indication he’s planning to focus on the legislation. The White House has scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.

European stocks slide at open

European stock markets opened sharply lower Friday on simmering China-US tensions over Beijing's planned national security law for Hong Kong.

De Blasio says New Yorkers ‘have to improvise’ their way around town

New Yorkers will "have to improvise" how they get around town during the next phase of the coronavirus crisis, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Friday.

De Blasio backs George Floyd protests despite coronavirus gathering ban

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday welcomed peaceful mass protests in the Big Apple over the police-involved death of George Floyd — even as he has staunchly barred other demonstrations, religious

KCR hints at ‘surprise’ package for farmers

Telangana CM inaugurates Kondapochammasagar, the 10th lift reservoir in the Kaleshwaram project

Power generation raised at Moolamattom

Aim is to reduce Idukki water level

Rain inundates underpasses in Coimbatore city

The rain left low lying areas and underpasses in the city inundated forcing the Coimbatore Corporation to remove the water before traffic resumed on Friday morning.

MEIL builds 15 pump houses in Kaleshwaram project

With inauguration of Markook pump house on Friday, 9 pump houses with total 3,767 MW capacity have been operationalised

George Floyd killing: what sparked the protests – and what has been the response?

Protests have flared up across the US as people demand justice and systemic change to end police brutality

David Ono hosts town hall on anti-Asian bias and COVID-19

David Ono hosted an Asian American Journalists Association virtual town hall on anti-Asian bias and COVID-19.

David Ono to host town hall on anti-Asian bias and COVID-19

David Ono is hosting an Asian American Journalists Association virtual town hall on anti-Asian bias and COVID-19.

Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur receives four-year doping ban

Kaur’s samples were tested in the Wada accredited laboratory in Doha.

Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur banned for 4 years by World Athletics’ anti-doping body

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Indian long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur handed four-year ban after being tested positive for doping

Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur, who won the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K among the Indians last year, has been handed a four-year ban by World Athletics' anti-doping body for returning positive for a banned substance in a test conducted in Doha.

Coronavirus carers left 'in limbo' as Italian region vetoes budget rise

MILAN (Reuters) - Authorities in Lombardy, the northern Italian region at the centre of one of Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, have rebuffed requests to top up health service budgets to cover huge increases in services from homecare operators.

Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders

Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.

Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders

Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.

Lombardy remains a Covid-19 hot spot with Italy set to open regional borders

Nearly 40% of the country’s cases have occurred in the northern region.

Minneapolis cop who knelt on neck of George Floyd is charged with murder | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

MINNEAPOLIS >> The white Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was arrested on murder charges today and accused in court papers of ignoring another officer who was worried about the handcuffed black man who died after pleading that he could not breathe.

Diane Dodds – Furlough changes incredibly difficult for some firms in NI

Around 200,000 people have taken part in an unprecedented official initiative to save jobs during the lockdown.

Diane Dodds – Furlough changes incredibly difficult for some firms in NI

Around 200,000 people have taken part in an unprecedented official initiative to save jobs during the lockdown.

Diane Dodds – Furlough changes incredibly difficult for some firms in NI

Around 200,000 people have taken part in an unprecedented official initiative to save jobs during the lockdown.

Chancellor tells coronavirus briefing UK furlough scheme 'cannot continue indefinitely'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned the coronavirus furlough scheme "cannot continue indefinitely". Hosting the Government's daily coronavirus briefing, Mr Sunak outlined a timeline for employers to start to help pay the wages of workers furloughed during the crisis. From October, employers will be expected to make up 20% of the wages of furloughed staff - while the government makes up the remaining 60%. The Chancellor also announced an extension to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme that had been due to expire on Sunday.

F-35 costs falling, Pentagon estimates indicate

May 29 (UPI) -- Acquisition of F-35 fighter planes will be less expensive, with development and procurement costs down 7.1 percent, a Defense Department assessment indicates.

Groundbreaking all-electric plane paving way to greener aviation

The world's largest all-electric plane has successfully completed a test flight, the first step in a long process its developers say will led to an era of low-cost, pollution-free air travel.

World's largest electric plane takes 28-minute first flight

May 29 (UPI) -- The world's largest all-electric aircraft took off from a Washington state airstrip for its first flight, staying in the air for 28 minutes, the plane's makers said.

'I’m furious': Biden condemns Trump 'glorifying violence' and CNN arrest while officer in Floyd killing remains free

Joe Biden railed against the arrest of a CNN correspondent in Minneapolis, the handling of the officers involved in the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd, and President Trump's reaction to the violent riots in the city.

School reopening: 8 districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries in Gauteng

Eight districts in Gauteng are still waiting to receive personal protective equipment as schools prepare to reopen.

419K pupils, staff expected at Gauteng schools on 1 June

The provincial government will allow the schools to open on Monday on the basis that the distribution of PPEs have been concluded in all districts.

32 Western Cape schools affected by existing or returning staff cases

The department repeated the need to practice screening procedures every day, and to quickly adapt to the 'new normal'.

Fishermen ‘shocked and saddened’ over disturbance death at medieval castle

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death at the 15th-century Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford, Kent.

Fishermen ‘shocked and saddened’ over disturbance death at medieval castle

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death at the 15th-century Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford, Kent.

Man killed 'by rocks' named as friends say he'd been in 'confrontation with poachers'

Tributes have been paid to Charles Hilder, who died at Lullingstone Castle in Kent yesterday afternoon following reports of rocks being thrown during an altercation

Trump's feud with Twitter, explained in 30 seconds

The scuffle involves fact-checking, misinformation, and an executive order.

Armie Hammer Declares Law Enforcement in America ‘Inherently Racist’

Reacting to the riots in Minneapolis in the wake of the police involved death of George Floyd, actor Armie Hammer said the "current iteration of law enforcement" is "inherently racist."

Murky messaging: Facebook allowed 'Death to America' advertising but censors US back-to-work rallies

When it comes to violating Facebook’s guidelines, it is often anyone’s guess what will fly and what will fall.

Mark Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter

While Facebook does apply labels to misleading posts, it exempts from review posts by politicians, a decision that some lawmakers and presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden say helps lies to flourish online. Unlike Twitter, Facebook outsources its fact checking to media partners and says it takes no stance itself.

Joe Biden doesn’t like Trump’s Twitter order, but still wants to revoke Section 230

But he wants to spur more moderation, not less

Cash-strapped Williams considers selling F1 team

Williams is considering selling a minority or majority stake to secure its future in F1. Click here to know more.

Williams considers selling F1 team after £13 million loss

Williams revealed on Friday that they are considering selling the Formula One team after a multi-million pound drop in the company's financial ...

Williams considers sale of struggling F1 team

Williams is considering a sale of its once-dominant but now struggling Formula One team as part of a new strategic direction, Williams Grand Prix ...

US Cop Who Kneeled On Black Man's Neck Charged With Third-Degree Murder

The policeman accused of killing unarmed African American George Lloyd in the US city of Minneapolis has been taken into custody, a state official announced Friday.

Russia to send team to Guiana Space Centre after fuel leak

Russia's space agency says it will send a team of specialists to South America to investigate the leak of toxic fuel from a Russian rocket stage at the Guiana Space Centre.

Russia to send team to Guiana Space Center after fuel leak

Russia's space agency says it will send a team of specialists to South America to investigate the leak of toxic fuel from a Russian rocket stage at the Guiana Space Center.

How Disney Is Remaking The Magic Kingdom For Social Distancing

After officially shutting its doors in mid-March and furloughing staff, Disney World is planning its comeback, and has scheduled a grand reopening for July.

Why Is Disney World Canceling Food and FastPass+ Reservations for All of 2020?

The world's largest theme park operator is upsetting customers by nixing some reservations through the next seven months, but there's a method to the Mouse-ness.

Twitter flags Trump's tweet again; says it violated rules about 'glorifying violence'

The move came after Trump tweeted that

Odisha unveils Rs 17,000-cr plan to support people’s livelihood hit by economic crisis

The decision was taken at a Council of Ministers meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, a senior official said.

Teen arrested over report 15-year-old boy was kidnapped and threatened with gun

He remains in policy custody

Marc Thiessen points out New York Times hypocrisy on mail-in ballots

President Trump has been adamant that feels mail-in ballots could compromise the 2020 presidential election and Marc Thiessen pointed out that The New York Times used to feel the same way. 

Former PSP stalwarts Michelle Lee, Ravi Philemon form new political party, Red Dot United

Former PSP stalwarts Michelle Lee, Ravi Philemon form new political party, Red Dot United

A Trump vs. Twitter Week

It’s a pandemic, protests against police brutality are gripping the country, and the president of the United States and Twitter are battling it out.

Bobrisky arrested in Lagos - The Nation Nigeria

Operatives of the Inspector General Police (IG) Monitoring Unit on Thursday arrested popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye alias Bobrisky.

Trump ‘terminating’ relationship with World Health Organization

In the news conference, Trump also said the U.S. would sanction Chinese officials responsible for the eroding autonomy of Hong Kong.

Aid workers abducted and killed in Somalia

Somalia's government says eight "very young" aid workers have been abducted and killed by an armed group outside the capital, Mogadishu.

Police seize drugs, $53K cash from northwest Las Vegas home

Las Vegas police recently seized drugs, $53,000 in cash and two guns while serving a search warrant at a northwest Las Vegas home.

Chinese Propagandists Compare Minnesota Riots to Hong Kong Protests

Chinese propagandists use the Minneapolis riots to score political points against the U.S., comparing them to the Hong Kong protests.

Court discharges Senator Ademola Adeleke over charges of examination ‘malpractice’

Senator Ademola Adeleke has been discharged by a federal high court in Abuja over charges of examination malpractice. Ademola Adeleke, who was a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state and

Clovis police searching for murder suspect after man found dead with gunshot wounds

Clovis Police Department said Thursday morning, officers were called out to 609 Dawn Loop and found 26-year-old Curtis Rittenhouse dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

Tiff over pet dog triggers ugly brawl in Bhayandar; trio including BJP corporator booked

Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump on Friday and accused him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence", after he tweeted that looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot.

Twitter conceals Trump tweet, ramping up dispute

In a move bound to infuriate one of the platform's most followed users, Twitter said it was placing a "public interest notice" on a Trump tweet about violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police.

CBI starts preliminary enquiry into cash transactions and foreign donations of Tablighi Jamaat

CBI has started collecting records of the Jamaat from various authorities, including the Delhi Police, and has dispatched letters regarding the same.

Commission to Deny Permit for Busted Herbal Angels Pot Farm

The county Planning Commission voted 5-0 this week to lay the groundwork for denying a zoning permit to Herbal Angels, a cannabis operation near Lompoc that was raided and shut down last year by Sheriff’s deputies. The operators proposed to grow 17 acres of cannabis, mostly under hoop-houses, and erect two large processing buildings next to a rural neighborhood in Cebada Canyon, off Highway 246.

Hamilton Accies boss presents top to 89-year-old fan who lost daughter to cancer

Accies superfan George Hosie has been recovering from the loss of his daughter and suffering a mini-stroke

WHO cautions researchers against amplifying unproven links between tobacco, Covid-19

WHO recommends that smokers take immediate steps to quit by using proven methods, such as toll-free quit lines, mobile text-messaging programmes and nicotine replacement therapies. Nicotine replacement therapies, such as gum and patches are designed to help smokers quit tobacco.

Tobacco industry pushing products that limit ability to fight Covid-19: WHO

WHO said that the tobacco industry has offered free branded masks and delivery to your door during quarantine and has lobbied for their products to be listed as ‘essential’.WHO launched a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them of tobacco industry tactics

India Now Has More Virus Deaths Than China Where Pandemic Started

India is the latest country whose coronavirus death count has topped the number of lives lost in China, where the pandemic started

CRPF men donate blood to Naxal injured in encounter in Jharkhand

A team led by the paramilitary forces' 60th battalion and state police killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

GAA pitches and playing areas to remain closed until at least June 29th

Gaelic football and hurling players won't be able to resume small group training until at least t...

The Plain Truth: Why Nepal Stands To Gain Nothing From Belligerence Over ‘Territorial Dispute’ With India

Nepal has, for all practical purposes, painted itself into a corner

Covid-19: US airlines leave $29 billion aid fund untapped in bet on rebound

Although the four largest US passenger airlines have applied for the Treasury Department program, only American Airlines Group Inc. has said it intends to tap the pool of funds.

Irishman’s love letter to New York during COVID

An Irish musician living in New York has produced a touching visual love letter to the silent city in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prominent Dublin violinist Gregory Harrington set the video to "The Nearness of You" and the powerful imagery shows the City That Never Sleeps in the middle of a giant slumber. 

Police arrest 251 illegal miners in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command says it has arrested 251 alleged illegal miners, among them a Burkinabe, during a Sallah eve raid at the mining sites in the state.

Astrologer Bejan Daruwala passes away in Ahmedabad

A practising Zoroastrian, Daruwalla was also a self-proclaimed Ganesha devotee.

Delhi registers record 1,106 Covid-19 positive cases in a day, tally hits 17,386

As per the Delhi health reports, 13 deaths have occurred in the last 24 hours, total fatalities reached 398.At least 7,846 patients have recovered from coronavirus so far in Delhi while 9,142 cases are active, the health department said

In reversal, Birmingham extends face mask ordinance to June 12

Less than a week after announcing that the city’s face covering ordinance would expire at midnight on May 29, the Birmingham City Council, during a special called meeting on Friday, extended the ordinance until midnight on June 12.

Police: Trans man fatally shot by officer after pointing gun

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A transgender black man was fatally shot by an officer in Florida after fatally stabbing another man and pointing a gun at the officer, authorities said....

Police chief pleads for calm amid social media storm over Regis Korchinski-Paquet death

Chief releases details of an alleged assault involving knives at Korchinski-Paquet’s High Park address in a bid to counteract "outrageous lies" over police involvement in woman's death

Walz urges Minneapolis to help him restore order

Minnesota Gov.

Insurtech Trov Partners With P&C Insurer Seguros Sura Brazil to Bring On-Demand Insurance to Brazil

Trov, a U.S.-based insurtech company, announced earlier this week it has formed a new partnership with Seguros Sura Brazil, a Latin American P&C insurer, to

The average cost of car insurance in the US

The average cost of car insurance varies by the state you live in, your driving and credit history, age, years of driving experience, and more.

Court Orders Lesotho Ex-First Lady Rearrested in Murder Trial

Lesotho's Court of Appeal on Friday ordered the rearrest of former first lady Maesaiah Thabane after revoking her bail on murder charges over the 2017 killing of her husband's estranged wife.

Lesotho appeal courts revokes bail granted to former leader's wife

MASERU (Reuters) - Lesotho’s Appeal Court on Friday revoked bail which had been granted to former prime minister Thomas Thabane’s wife, who is accused of murdering his previous spouse.

MDC Alliance judgement open doors for more recalls of Chamisa's defiant MPs

High Court Judge Tawanda Chitapi has dismissed with costs application by MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa seeking to bar the recall of its legislators from Pa...

Gopalganj triple murder: Upendra Kushwaha’s RLSP adds an unexpected twist to Tejashwi Yadav’s pitch against CM Nitish Kumar

Tejaswi Yadav, who was sitting inside his vehicle outside his home, said that there is no house arrest order against him and lockdown is only for MLAs while criminals are allowed to move freely.

Millicent Omanga No Longer Vying For Senate Deputy Speaker Seat After Failing To Meet Deadline

Nominated senator Millicent Omanga will no longer vie for the deputy speaker post.The lawmaker did not beat the 3 pm deadline to return her nomination papers and credentials as is required of cand

Coronavirus | Karnataka cases swell as 248 test positive

Maharashtra impact weighs heavily on case tally in the State; Kerala, Karnataka, A.P. register one death each

Paoli Dam is back in Zee5 crime thriller Kaali 2

A chat with Rohan Ghose and Aritra Sen, who created and directed Kaali 2, streaming on ZEE 5 from May 29

Nagaland Class 10, 12 NBSE Board Exam Results On Saturday; Here's How To Check Your Scorecard

The result would be available to candidates on the official site of NBSE at nbsenagaland.com. Students can also check their scorecards by Saturday afternoon via app and over SMS besides the official website.

PSEB Board result 2020 announced for class 10th, 8th & 5th at pseb.ac.in

Education News: The Punjab Board has released the class V, class VIII, and Matric results on the official website of the state board - pseb.ac.in - to check and downl

Prisoner pleads guilty to threatening to kill female MP and sending vile letters to Boris Johnson

Rakeem Malik pleaded guilty before Birmingham Crown Court.

Children of Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga fear for father's life

PARIS (Reuters) - The children of detained Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga accused French authorities of violating his “fundamental human rights” on Friday, saying he has severe senile dementia among other ailments and that imprisonment could kill him.

Former Rajasthan BJP chief Bhanwar Lal Sharma passes away at 95

"Simplicity and selflessness came naturally to him," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said about Bhanwar Lal Sharma.

George Floyd case revives 'qualified immunity' debate, as Supreme Court could soon take up issue

Qualified immunity is a concept developed by the Supreme Court that gives government officials immunity from harms caused by their actions under a large number of circumstances that may happen as they perform their official duties.

Lessons from recent regional developments

DESPITE the significant challenges posed by Covid-19 particularly along the lines of sociopolitical repercussions and economic impact to locals, the Malaysian government should also pay attention to the aspect of foreign affairs – namely the developments in Southeast Asia and East Asia.

Taiwan president meets HK dissident, promises support for protesters

Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen visited a bookstore run by a prominent Hong Kong dissident Friday, repeating promises of humanitarian support and sanctuary for those fighting for democracy in the finance hub.

China home-built aircraft carrier conducting sea trials

BEIJING — China’s Defence Ministry said the navy’s only entirely home-built aircraft is carrying out sea trials to test weapons and equipment and enhance training of the crew. Ministry spokesperson Ren Guoqiang said Friday the exercises were being conducted as planned, apparently unaffected by the country’s coronavirus outbreak. The Shandong’s commissioning last year by Chinese …

Mayor Andy Street does not think Dominic Cummings acted within 'spirit of the law'

The Mayor of the West Midlands has said he does not think Dominic Cummings acted in the "spirit of the law" after driving to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown.

Tamil Nadu CM to invite 13 prominent tech companies to invest in state

The move is aimed at cashing in on the opportunities arising with companies planning to exit from countries like China and looking to relocate their manufacturing activities to countries like India

Manipur BJP Govt inducts NPF MLA as cabinet minister amid lockdown

The development comes nearly two months after Manipur Deputy Chief Minister, Y. Joykumar Singh, of the National People’s Party (NPP) was stripped of his portfolios.

Senior Trump administration official used office for personal gain, probe finds | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BILLINGS, Mont. >> A senior Trump administration official misused his office for private gain by capitalizing on his government connections to help get a family member hired at the Environmental Protection Agency, investigators said in a report obtained by The Associated Press.

Three feared killed, 15 injured in Anambra communal clash

No fewer than three persons have been reportedly killed and 15 others injured in a land tussle between Urum and Achalla communities in Awka...

Trump's family tries to clean up his mess by tweeting wildly inconsistent calls for peace

Their messages conflict with Trump's call for violence.

Melania Trump says there is 'no reason for violence' in Minneapolis protests hours after Trump threatened that 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts'

First Lady Melania Trump said on Friday that there is "no reason for violence" following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in Minneapolis who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes.

Fort Campbell soldier arrested with 15 pounds marijuana in vehicle

Tennessee cops seized 15 pounds of marijuana in a car belonging to a Fort Campbell soldier.

Buried Remains-Couple Charged

The remains of a second child that belonged to a Tennessee couple facing abuse charges have been found buried in a yard, court records said. A search warrant affidavit says police recovered the remains of a boy from a Knox County property where Michael and Shirley Gray lived until about 2016, news outlets

Val Demings, former cop, asks Minnesota law enforcement 'what the hell are you doing?'

Rep. Val Demings, a top prospect to become Joe Biden's running mate, has unleashed on her former law enforcement colleagues after a night of unrest around the country sparked by police-involved deaths of African Americans.

Dua Lipa calls for refugee charity donations as she kicks off 24-hour concert

One Humanity Live is raising money for a variety of charities.

Dua Lipa calls for refugee charity donations as she kicks off 24-hour concert

One Humanity Live is raising money for a variety of charities.

Dua Lipa calls for refugee charity donations as she kicks off 24-hour concert

One Humanity Live is raising money for a variety of charities.

Madras High Court notice to Franklin Templeton, SEBI

PIL filed against closure of 6 schemes

Franklin Templeton investors can e-vote to monetise assets

Can authorise trustees or Deloitte from June 9-11

BREAKING: Kidnapped NTA News Manager regains freedom

The Assistant Manager, News and Current Affairs, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), channel 6, Aba, Abia State; Mrs. Chinyere Okoye has...

Finance ministry not in favour of  raising GST rates on non essentials

Under the GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017, protected revenues of the state governments is calculated on the basis of a 14% annual growth rate with FY16 as the base year

Ekweremadu kicks against executive order on state judiciary, legislature

Ike Ekweremadu, senator representing Enugu west, has faulted the executive order of President Muhammadu Buhari on financial autonomy for the legislature and judiciary in states. While signing the order last week, Buhari had

Ekweremadu faults Executive Order on financial autonomy for state judiciary, legislature - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

Former Senate Deputy President Ike Ekweremadu has faulted the Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 granting financial autonomy to State Judiciary...

Parents accused of torturing daughter, 3, after going on Russia’s answer to Jeremy Kyle to blame sibling for bruises

PARENTS are accused of torturing their three-year-old daughter after shocking images emerged of their  her eyes completely black. The girl’s parents are being investigated after they appeared on a …

Indonesian children vulnerable to secondary risks from COVID-19 crisis: Survey

A recent assessment by Save the Children Indonesia has found that children are exposed to the secondary risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that pose a threat to their health, well-being and lives -- if not more.

Indian Railways says ready to run trains for migrants on states’ demand; 3,840 Shramik trains run till May 28

According to Yadav, in the last week itself on an average as many as 3 lakh migrants have been transporetd through trains on a daily basis.

Migrant workers | Reports of ‘lost’ trains fake, says Railways

“Only four of 3840 trains since May 1 have taken over three days to reach their destinations”

White House dares Twitter in war over Trump tweets

Washington, United States | AFP | The White House thumbed its nose at Twitter on Friday by reposting a President Donald Trump tweet that the social media giant had just taken the unprecedented step of hiding, because it violated the platform’s rules against “glorifying violence.” The tit-for-tat marked a new escalation in the row between Twitter …

Melania Trump says there is 'no reason for violence' in Minneapolis protests hours after Trump threatened that 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts'

The first lady urged against violence hours after President Trump posted a tweet that was flagged for "glorifying violence."

UK's Johnson, Trump, discuss potential of G-7 meeting

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the possibility Friday of meeting in person at the upcoming G-7 gathering in the United States — a session called into question by the global COVID-19 pandemic.Trump said last week he’s considering holding a meeting in the U.S. with the leaders of the world’s major economies after all. Trump had scheduled the Group of Seven summit for June 10-12 at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland.Then in March, he canceled the annual meeting because of the pandemic and said that the leaders would talk by video conference instead.The announcement was the latest effort by Trump to signal to the nation that the U.S.

Merkel rebuffs Trump invitation to G7 summit

US president wants landmark event but chancellor ‘cannot agree’ to travel due to ongoing pandemic.

Man tried to smother and choke his partner, court told

A man who allegedly tried to smother and choke his heavily pregnant partner must remain in custody, a judge has ruled Michael Gibson, 29, is also accused of kneeing the woman in the stomach during the suspected attack at her home in south Belfast.

Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime

Taiwan's top court has decriminalised adultery, ruling the law against it breached constitutional protections of sexual autonomy and equality, in a move hailed by rights groups.

Taiwan decriminalises adultery in landmark ruling

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalised adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said discriminated against women.

Dublin pub delights customers with 'pints on wheels' delivery service

Grainger's Pebble Beach in Clontarf, Dublin found a novel way to simultaneously serve its customers and boost exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic by operating a 'pints on wheels' delivery service. 

‘The pint man is back’: Belfast pub resumes delivery service after legal challenge

Hatfield House suspended service after PSNI said it did not comply with licensing laws

Wife of JK Congress leader Soz moves SC against his house arrest

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

Boy accused of defilement of another young boy opts for jury trial

The boy, now aged 15, faces two charges for engaging in oral and anal sex with a child under the age of 15.

Bollywood transcends boundaries! African nation Mali loves India’s song and soap operas, says Indian Envoy

Many Malian students go to India for higher studies under ITEC and ICCR scholarships and as self-financed scholars.

Uniti Group (UNIT) Presents At Cowen 2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference - Slideshow

The following slide deck was published by Uniti Group Inc. in conjunction with this event.

Private equity player Bain Capital in talks to up stake in Axis Bank

In 2017, the lender had approved and conducted a sale of 9 per cent stake to raise Rs 11,626 crore, in a round led by Bain Capital.

24 Hour Fitness Prepares for Bankruptcy While Gyms Start to Open

Gym owner 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc. is preparing for a potential bankruptcy to cut its debt as it re-opens locations across the country with precautions in place for social distancing.

Congress Calls State Dept. Officials for Interviews in Expanded Pompeo Inquiry

Lawmakers are investigating whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged President Trump to fire Steve A. Linick, the department’s inspector general, to shield himself from Mr. Linick’s inquiries.

Democrats want interviews with Trump admin officials over watchdog firing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic lawmakers said on Friday they want to conduct closed-door interviews with officials from President Donald Trump’s administration about the surprise firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, and release transcripts to the public.

JobStart policy no substitute for tax cuts

The National Party’s JobStart policy - under which businesses could claim $10,000 per new employee, for up to ten new employees - looks great on paper but would fail in practice, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union.

JobStart Policy No Substitute For Tax Cuts

Taxpayers’ Union spokeswoman Islay Aitchison says, “While there’s definitely some appeal to subsidies targeted at job creation, taxpayers would rather see their money go toward tried-and-tested methods of boosting the economy, such as tax cuts. For the most part, businesses still hiring aren’t the ones that need support.”

Spanish flight with 140 people on board is quarantined in Lanzarote after passenger gets positive coronavirus test result while in the air

The plane, which arrived in Lanzarote in the Canary Islands from Madrid this afternoon, was immediately zoned off by health and security officials at Cesar Manrique airport.

Imported novel coronavirus cases return to Spain despite border closure

MADRID (Reuters) - At least 25 imported cases of the coronavirus have been detected in Spain over the past month, health authorities said on Friday, despite a strict ban on foreign tourism imposed since mid-March.

Amy Klobuchar's position on 2006 shooting by officer in George Floyd death 'could cost her VP role'

Amy Klobuchar's decision as a Minneapolis prosecutor in 2006 not to bring charges against the police officer filmed kneeling on the neck of George Floyd could cost her the role of vice president, critics have said.With Joe Biden asking Ms Klobuchar to undergo official vetting to be his running mate

Amy Klobuchar won’t back down from VP bid over prosecutor record criticism

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Friday refused to withdraw her bid to become Joe Biden’s vice president after it emerged that she once failed to get charges brought against

University of Limerick issuing €3.5million refund to students for on-campus accommodation rent

Each University of Limerick resident will recoup rent from the date they left their apartment or house

UK weather forecast – Scots hit the beach in 27C sizzler before it gets HOTTER next week

SUN seekers flocked to parks and beaches up and down the country today as temperatures soared to 27C with lockdown restrictions easing in Scotland. It comes after Boris Johnson urged Brits to avoid…

Five fun things to do outdoors in Scotland during lockdown phase one

Scots are now free to travel to meet friends and family but have been advised to stay local.

HBO Max witnesses 90,000 mobile downloads on first day, trailing rivals

That number is far less than the tally for Walt Disney Co.’s Disney , which attracted 4 million mobile users on its launch day back in November.

Disney Plus: movies, shows, free trial, Hamilton and more explained

Everything you need to know about Disney Plus, including shows, movies and how to sign up.

Poverty, ignorance bane on menstrual hygiene - NGWF - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

By Moses Emorinken, Abuja   The Northern Governors Wives Forum of Nigeria (NGWF) on Friday stated that poverty and ignorance are the twin reasons why large number of girls and women in the country struggle with their menstrual hygiene. The group which made this known in a statement, to commemorate the World Menstrual Hygiene Day, […]

Ministry calls for enforcement of social distancing measures

“The pictures of people moving and mingling as if it is normal is very worrying. We need to see people social distancing because the disease is very deadly, infectious...

Minnesota governor says Trump's Minneapolis tweets are 'just not helpful'

President Trump isn't helping the situation in Minnesota with his tweets, the state's governor says. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) spoke in a news conference on Friday amid the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died Monday after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes. In a late-night tweet about the protests, Trump wrote that "these THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd" and that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts." "It's just not helpful," Walz said when asked for his reaction to Trump's tweets. "In the moment where we're at, in a moment that is so volatile, anything we do to add fuel to that fire is really, really challenging." Walz, who said he spoke to the president, added that "there's a way to do this without inflaming." Trump's tweet earned a warning label from Twitter, which said the tweet violated its rules against glorifying violence. The White House later posted the exact same tweet, and was hit with the same…

Minnesota Guv Slams Trump’s Inflammatory Tweets: ‘It’s Just Not Helpful’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday afternoon decried President Donald Trump’s bellicose tweets about the ongoing protests in Minneapolis,...

RBI slaps ₹4 crore fine on Citibank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slapped ₹4 crore penalty on Citibank for violating several norms.The banking regulator said the penalty was due to contravention of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

RBI imposes Rs 4 crore penalty on Citibank

India Business News: MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank has imposed a penalty of Rs 4 crore on Citibank for non-compliance with various regulatory norms and directions of the centra.

The Rise And Fall Of Screaming Trees, Through The Eyes Of Gary Lee Conner

Gary Lee Conner relives the rollercoaster journey of Screaming Trees – from their early beginnings to the dissolution of his relationship with Mark Lanegan

Review: Pop star Gaga is back, but where’s the art or spark?

Lady Gaga, “Chromatica” (Interscope)In the 12 years since Lady Gaga dropped her first album, the singer has exceptionally shown that she knows how to create

Coronavirus is not over, but you don't have to fight it alone

That thought has kept me busy lately because it's a challenge I have been setting myself to make the most of this ongoing lockdown. It turns out that there really are some right ways to live through a global pandemic. Some people have spent this time becoming better reacquainted with their own families...

Dave Bidini on why artists are well equipped to cope with COVID-19 pandemic

Musician and writer Dave Bidini believes artists may be at a bit of an advantage in confronting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virus highlights gov't secrecy

Canadians have been denied information about COVID-19 and details about government responses to the pandemic, say a group of Canadian accountability experts.

Hidden Video and Whistleblower Reveal Gruesome Mass-Extermination Method for Iowa Pigs Amid Pandemic

Pigs are being slowly suffocated and roasted to death by an agricultural industry that relies on secrecy.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

At least 190 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

At least 190 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

At least 190 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

Govt to pay back $721m wrongly raised through robodebt

Finally bites the bullet.

Dramatic moment gunman opens fire in middle of street and machete maniac chases victim after crash

THIS is the shocking moment a gunman opens fire in a street and a machete-wielding maniac chases the victims of a car crash. Cops have released the horrifying footage in a bid to track down the two…

Gun violence in Birmingham on the rise as gangs emerge from lockdown - police boss

City hit by a series of street shootings with at least three incidents in two days

Renault is Macron’s problem champion

The troubled carmaker announced a radical restructuring program.

Nissan formally closes Indonesian factory

Automaker Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) announced the official closure of its factory in Indonesia as its Japanese parent company disclosed a restructuring plan to improve its finances.

What will change about going to the dentist?

Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.

What will change about going to the dentist?

Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.

What will change about going to the dentist?

Dental practices in England will be able to reopen from June 8.

Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study

Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs

Scientists are raising questions about a new study suggesting hydroxychloroquine is deadly

A growing body of research finds the antimalarial doesn’t help hospitalized coronavirus patients.

California prison employees suspended over racist remarks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California prison officials said Friday that they suspended multiple employees who made racist jokes about the death of an African American man in police custody in...

Woman hurt as car flips onto its roof in crash near A14

A woman has been injured in a collision with a lorry, which left her car on its roof on a slip road off the A14 in Bury St Edmunds.

15-Year-Old Causes Fatal Accident After Ramming Into Vehicle on Busy Road

From the photos, the student appeared to have suffered head and stomach injuries, leading to his untimely...

Minnesota governor pledges justice after George Floyd killing: 'normal was not working' – video

'Normal was not working for many communities', says Minnesota governor as he adds now is a time to pause after huge protests following George Floyd's death 

Bride-to-be feared gun raiders would rape her in front of kids as they stole £100k gems in terrifying raid

A BRIDE-to-be feared armed robbers were going to rape her in front of her kids as they stole £100,000 worth of jewellery during a terrifying raid. Stacey Tomlinson, 35, was tricked into opening her…

Driver jailed for mowing down stranger and launching 'brutal' crowbar attack

‘If it wasn't for the bravery of the man who restrained Ahmed and other members of the public who quickly called police, his victim may not have survived.'

Trump is going to war with social media companies like Facebook and Twitter. Here's everything that's happened so far.

Trump has threatened to shut down or heavily regulate social media sites this week. This is why.

Wiping away their hay fever woes - some sufferers have found an 'amazing' way to feel a bit better

Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing... the symptoms of hay fever can really get you down - especially now you can enjoy unlimited time in the UK's lovely green spaces.

The 99p hay fever remedy wipes that one shopper claims 'gave my son his life back'

Here is where to buy the bargain product...

Minnesota state Democrats postpone convention due to unrest over George Floyd death

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer Labor (DFL) party postponed its virtual convention, originally slated for this weekend, due to unrest across the state following the death of George Floyd. 

White-eared kob returns to Uganda

Previously, all UWA had of the treasured white-eared kob was a blurred photograph shot in haste without good light. The same species has lately been seen grazing...

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including tiny turtles and blossoming poppies.

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including tiny turtles and blossoming poppies.

5G mast rejected as council says plans would harm regeneration

The mast was described as "unsightly"' and "detrimental" to the look of the area

Official Attack on Titan Final Season Trailer Teases a Big War

Based on the popular manga series by Hajime Isayama, the official trailer for the fourth and final season of Attack on Titan is here.

The first trailer for Attack on Titan’s final season looks like an all-out war

This is our first look at MAPPA’s work on the show

‘Lucifer’ star Tom Ellis finally signs deal for Season 6 return

The development all but assures that "Lucifer" will be renewed on Netflix.

Tom Ellis Seems Finally Aboard for Potential Lucifer Season 6 at Netflix

A new report indicates that Lucifer star Tom Ellis has reached a deal with Warner Bros. to return as the titular character for the sixth season of the show.

Be careful in dealing with material info disclosure to investors: Sebi warns TCS

The regulator has asked the IT major to provide adequate and timely information.

Sebi warns TCS over disclosure of material information to investors

Sebi has also asked the company to ensure that disclosures provide adequate, accurate, explicit and timely information to the investors

Pakistan reaffirms resolve to UN peacekeeping missions

The countr­y is proud of its long-standi­ng contri­bution­s to UN peacek­eeping spanni­ng over six decade­s: MoFA

Pakistan’s women peacekeepers make their mark

Pakistan has deployed more than 200,000 UN peacekeepers in the last 6 decades

Taylor Swift Slams President Donald Trump for 'Threatening Violence' Amid George Floyd Protests

The singer directly called him out via Twitter on Friday.

Trump says he's ending the US's relationship with the WHO as COVID-19 deaths climb above 100K

President Donald Trump says he will hold a press conference in the White House Rose Garden on Friday, as anti-police brutality demonstrations take place around the U.S. and the country deals with the continued threat of the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump says he's ending the US's relationship with the WHO as COVID-19 deaths climb above 100K

President Donald Trump says he will hold a press conference in the White House Rose Garden on Friday, as anti-police brutality demonstrations take place around the U.S. and the country deals with the continued threat of the coronavirus pandemic.

Narendra Modi govt's silence on China 'fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty during crisis': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the Modi government for its “silence” on the military standoff with China in Ladakh and demanded that it come clean on the issue. “The government’s

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government's silence on China

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the Modi government for its “silence” on the military standoff with China in Ladakh and demanded that it come clean on the issue.

Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening

MONTREAL — Quebec's education department says a total of 41 students and teachers have tested positive for COVID-19 since elementary schools outside the Montreal area opened on May 11.

Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening

A survey of school boards conducted May 25 found that 19 students and 22 staff members were found to be infected in the first two weeks following the reopening.

Ric Flair reveals Charlotte's greatest opponent and her only enemy

The Nature Boy revealed who he thinks has been Charlotte's greatest opponent so far!

PD says "unknown object" shattered glass at Republican office in Bullhead City

An investigation is underway in Bullhead City after shots were reportedly fired into a local Republican office.

Chhattisgarh ex-CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74; three-day mourning in state

Ajit Jogi, the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh passed away in Raipur on Friday. He was 74. A shrewd politician, Jogi had the knack of identifying opportunities quite early, but breathed his last

Ajit Jogi: Quintessential politician who never gave up

Ajit Pramod Kumar Jogi, the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, was known in the political circles as someone who never gave up despite defeats, controversies and debilitating health issues.  

"Safer, Quicker" COVID-19 Testing Booth Inaugurated At Bengaluru Hospital

A glove box coronavirus testing booth for swab collection was inaugurated at a Karnataka government hospital in Bengaluru today. The design of the portable booth allows for safer, easier and quicker testing.

Karnataka Starts Private Coronavirus Testing For Passengers - At Their Cost

Passengers arriving in Karnataka from coronavirus high-risk states can opt for testing by private labs at their own cost. The test would cost the passenger Rs 650 and would be done using the pooling method.

Cold symptoms that people normally 'shrug off' make mild cases of COVID-19 hard to detect: Experts

SINGAPORE: Some patients with mild COVID-19 symptoms may have only had a slight fever, according to preliminary findings from a local study, which ...

Region looking for feedback on plans for multi-use trail on Ottawa

The proposed plan has 5.5 kilometres of continuous multi-use trails on Ottawa between Homer Watson and Trussler

Road caves in as sewer line bursts

A portion on the southern stretch of Dr. Krishnasamy Road, near the CS&W Mill, caved in on Friday morning after a main sewer line beneath it burst.According to sources in the Corporation, the

Millipede fossil takes ‘world’s oldest bug’ title

The fossil researchers have dubbed the "world's oldest bug" is older than any fossil of an insect, arachnid, or related creepy-crawly.

Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards, May 29-June 2

Go Flawless this week to pick up one weapon and some armor

Law Enforcement Files Discredit Brian Kemp’s Accusation That Democrats Tried to Hack the Georgia Election

This story first appeared at ProPublica and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for...

Law Enforcement Files Discredit Brian Kemp’s Accusation That Democrats Tried to Hack the Georgia Election

Kemp’s explosive allegation, just days before the closely contested 2018 election, drew wide attention. But newly released documents show that there was no such hack.

Petition calling for UK PM's aide to be sacked passes one million signatures

A petition calling for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide to be sacked after he took a long-distance journey during the country's coronavirus lockdown has been signed by more than one million people. Dominic Cummings travelled 400 km (250 miles) from London to the northern English

Petition calling for UK PM's aide to be sacked passes one million signatures

LONDON (Reuters) - A petition calling for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s closest aide to be sacked after he took a long-distance journey during the country’s coronavirus lockdown has been signed by more than one million people.

IMF says Bosnia's failure to disburse IMF emergency aid is unprecedented

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Five weeks after the International Monetary Fund gave Bosnia $370.46 million in emergency aid to help combat the coronavirus crisis, the funds have still not been disbursed due to a disagreement between its rival ethnic leaders, officials said.

All dressed up, no prom to go to

BOSTON (Reuters) - Like Cinderella, Emily Appleton dreamed of going to the ball and dancing with her Prince Charming. But the coronavirus spoiled everything.

All dressed up, no prom to go to

BOSTON - Like Cinderella, Emily Appleton dreamed of going to the ball and dancing with her Prince Charming. But the coronavirus spoiled everything.

Cruel vandals rip down display by children of key workers at primary school

The artwork at Hall Green Primary School was left strewn across the pavement

Royal Oman Air Force conducts medical evacuation

The Royal Oman Air Force has conducted a medical evacuation of a citizen in Dhofar governorate.

Rescue operations carried out in Dhofar

The Public Authority of Civil Defense and Ambulance (PACDA) in Dhofar governorate has carried out many rescue and detention operations.

SFI Research Days 2020

In June of each year, Swiss Finance Institute organizes its annual research conference bringing together academics and doctoral students from across Switzerland.

‘New normal’ aims to keep economy running: Minister

The government said on Thursday that it needed to implement the so-called “new normal” to keep the economy running while maintaining restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19.

CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in US

CNN posts a footag­e of its corres­ponden­t speaki­ng calmly to police and then being handcu­ffed and taken away

Jolovan Wham is selling smiley face t-shirts to raise another S$1,001 for migrant workers

Jolovan Wham is selling smiley face t-shirts to raise another S$1,001 for migrant workers

Jolovan Wham donates S$1 more than what Jo Teo required of him

Jolovan Wham donates S$1 more than what Jo Teo required of him

Can I go for a bike ride with my friends during the pandemic?

With more people escaping self-isolation for a springtime bike ride, infectious disease specialists say cycling may be one of the safer choices for outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Man arrested after police seize '£300,000 worth' of cannabis plants

Police officers forced entry into an address in Stapleton Road

BJD leader, two others killed after fire breaks out in their house in Odisha's Berhampur

UW creates free, online course for contact tracing to help combat COVID-19

As businesses and public spaces reopen across the nation, the old-school public health detective work known as contact tracing is becoming a major component of the battle to contain the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly COVID-19 disease.

UAE reports 638 new coronavirus cases, 412 recoveries, 2 deaths

UAE reports 638 new coronavirus cases, 412 recoveries, 2 deaths

Oman records 811 new cases, taking total to 9,820

Oman records 811 new cases, taking total to 9,820

Uber introduces $50 Hourly rate option

May 29 (UPI) -- Uber launched a new feature called Hourly that allows riders to book trips by the hour and add destinations within that time frame as needed, the company announced Friday.

LAC standoff | India-China border tensions unlikely to escalate, say former diplomats

The problem is because we have an undefined and undemarcated border with differing perceptions of the LAC, says M.K. Narayanan

Afghan Defense Ministry Claims Taliban Violated Ceasefire

The Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Friday accused the Taliban of having violated the ceasefire that was put in place on Saturday despite the group's assurances to fully implement the c

Afghan Govt, Taliban Talks Continue on Release of Prisoners

Representatives of the Afghan government met with a five-member Taliban technical delegation for the second time in Kabul on Friday to discuss the issue of the release of prisoners, aimed a

Sundaram Clayton profit surges 23.4%

Sundaram Clayton Ltd. (SCL) has reported a 23.43% increase in its standalone net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 2020 to ₹62.05 crore.During the year under review, the total income contracte

Sundaram Finance net at ₹131 crore

Sundaram Finance Ltd. (SFL) has registered a net profit of ₹130.89 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2020. The firm had recorded a net profit of ₹675 crore a year earlier.The net profit of the

Efforts to change bylaws of labour institute draw criticism

Plans are afoot to amend qualification criteria for the post of director

Getting New Zealand Open For Business

“New Zealand is open for business, support local, back your backyard.”

TPL gears up for its 3rd season

Railways to operate 10 more passenger trains from June 1

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said on Friday that from June 1, around 10 additional passenger trains will begin operations.Talking to a private news channel, the minister said

Nearly £5m will be spent relaunching scheme helping get region's rough sleepers off the streets and into safe accommodation during pandemic

Leaders agreed to spend nearly £5 million to relaunch A Bed Every Night

Greater Manchester councils still facing 'really scary' £400m coronavirus black hole despite bailouts

Andy Burnham described the situation as 'dire', while Bolton's Tory leader joined with Labour chiefs to call for more funding - but warned against being like 'Oliver with a begging bowl', always asking for 'more, more, more'

Five Tax Deductions You'll Probably Forget To Claim

Another tax year is about to end and we'll have until 31 October to get our tax returns sorted. Ideally, all our admin efforts will be rewarded with a nice little sum but only if you remember to claim the expenses you're entitled to....

How To Manage Your Pay On Weekly, Fortnightly And Monthly Cycles

Many of us have been paid weekly, fortnightly and monthly (and even job-by-job) and the shift from one pay cycle to another doesn't always come easy.

Igbo group hails steps taken by S/east Govs to curb insecurity

An Igbo group, Izu Umunna Cultural Association of Nigeria, a think-tank for Ndigbo in the 19 Northern States and Abuja, has lauded

Twitter has more tools to use against Trump, if it chooses

Twitter's moves to label or hide comments from President Donald Trump have escalated a feud between the social network and the White House, but there could be more to come.

5 more, including 2 remand prisoners, test positive in capital

Two came from abroad, while one from another State

Researchers develop experimental rapid COVID-19 test using nanoparticle technique

Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes. It uses a ...

Trump's social media order expected to have agencies review whether Twitter, Facebook can be sued for content

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday designed—in theory—to make it easier to sue social media companies such as Twitter, days after the site placed a fact check label on ...

Delhi HC vacates order restraining Vedanta from invoking bank guarantees

Senior advocate Harish Salve appearing for the Vedanta submitted that at the outset the law relating to Bank Guarantees is very well settled

'Frightened' NHS tracer slams 'dreadful' system while waiting to make first call

EXCLUSIVE An NHS contact tracer is scared of speaking to her first coronavirus case more than 24 hours on from the 'shambolic' launch of the Test and Trace system

‘Can govt. grant exemption to all factories from law extending working hours?’

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to explain if it can grant to all factories exemptions from the provisions of the Factories Act allowing the factories to extend working hour

HC grants bail to 126 accused in Padarayanapura case

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted bail to 126 accused persons connected to the cases of attack on health workers and the police in Padarayanapura last month.Justice John Michael Cunha passed

Judge Dismisses Copyright Suit Against Apple and M. Night Shyamalan

A lawsuit against M. Night Shyamalan and Apple that alleged Apple TV+ series 'Servant' lifted from a 2013 indie film has been thrown out.

UNSC paralysis and ‘political infighting’ must end, to boost COVID-19 fight: Borrell

“We must learn the wider lessons and take seriously how human health and planetary health are linked and how existing inequalities are making us more vulnerable.”

A deep dive into better understanding nitrogen impacts

A key atomic building block for all living organisms and one of the most abundant elements in the galaxy, nitrogen is an essential part of our ecosystem. But for our ecosystem to function, nitrogen-based ...

Towards a climate neutral Europe: The land sector is key

Land use choices can have a significant impact on climate change mitigation and help meet the increased ambition foreseen by the "European Green Deal." It is time to step up efforts to quantify the land ...

Strawberry Moon Eclipse 2020: Timing, where to watch and all you need to know

A lunar eclipse only occurs during a Full Moon. The Earth, Moon and the Sun form a straight line during the lunar eclipse, with the Earth partially or completely hiding the Moon from the Sun.

Clark has been a bridge builder in Nigeria – Edevbie

CHIEF of Staff to Delta state Governor, Olorogun David Edevbie has described Chief Edwin Clark as a bridge builder across all divides in...

Collins Mnangagwa issues statement on US$1m COVID-19 tender scam

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son Collins, has issued a statement denying any business dealings with Delish Nguwaya and Drax International, a company accused of supplying the government with US$1 million worth of COVID-19 equipment at an inflated cost.

Finance Ministry Perm Sec Guvamatanga splashes US$50k on kitchen suite

Underfire Ministry of Finance and Economic Development secretary George Guvamatanga has splashed a whooping US$50 000 on a kitchen suite makeover at his Harare house, Zim Morning Post can reveal.

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases pass 54,400 as deaths eclipse 2,400

(WSVN) - There are now more than 54,400 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,413 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Friday, the Florida...

Environment clearance for diversion of forest land for govt. medical college

One of the last remaining green spaces within town will be destroyed: activists

County Announces COVID-19 Ambassadors to Assist Local Businesses

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart announced COVID-19 Ambassadors will assist local businesses with reopening and guideline compliance.

VVS Laxman shares 'fond' memory of meeting Nelson Mandela

Off the field News: Batting great VVS Laxman on Friday shared a memorable photo on social media where he is seen meeting former South Africa President and anti-apartheid

8 charts and photos that show many Americans are over quarantines and lockdowns

Americans are eager to get out and shop, travel, and dine — sometimes at the risk of spreading infection.

Domestic Flights Are Not Spreading COVID-19, Cases Are Getting Detected Because... Read What Hardeep Singh Puri Says

"I say that these COVID-positive passengers were detected because we have the right systems in place and they are functioning efficiently," the minister said in an interview.

This weekend we’re watching: Injustice in a world of racist and classist brutality

Police brutality, institutionalised racism, casual disregard for the poor – foul relics of an oppressive past. We’re not talking about South Africa, but we might as well be. This weekend we’re taking a look at America’s merciless criminal justice system and the innocent people caught in its clutches.

What Coronavirus Restrictions Change From 1 June

The first of June marks a new month and a new season but this year, it will also mark the start of what feels like freedom for many — a major easing of coronavirus restrictions in some parts of Australia....

Panjab University exam 2020 to be held from July; varsity issues SOPs, asks staff to download Aarogya Setu app

Panjab University said that it will be conducting the term-end examinations from July, publishes SOPs to be followed by students and exam invigilators

Moment devastated driver desperately tries to save VW Golf swept out to sea on Kent beach

DRAMATIC footage shows a devastated driver trying to save his half-sunk car from the sea after it was swept away by a strong current. The motorist was caught out after parking his VW Golf too close…

Telecom regulator moots national numbering plan

Recommends 11-digit mobile numbers, among other things

A white venture capitalist threatened to call the police on a group of black men in a Minneapolis gym, and a video of the incident is trending

Tom Austin, a venture capitalist, later apologized and said a building manager's email previously flagged concerns of non-tenants using the gym.

Shinhwa's Dongwan encounters another sasaeng incident at his home, will be taking strict action against sasaeng fans who trespass on his property

Shinhwa's Dongwan will be taking strict legal action against sasaeng fans after experiencing another disturbing incident at his residence. …

Slain journalist killed 'over personal enmity'

With the help of DNA tests, police arrest three men for Aziz Memon's murder­

McConnell: Next coronavirus bill will be final COVID-19 package

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Friday that the next potential relief bill will be the final coronavirus stimulus legislation.

Coronavirus is an unprecedented challenge to equality 50 years on from equal pay

The Equal Pay Act was passed 50 years ago and carried through by heroes of the Labour movement: the inimitable Barbara Castle, Labour’s Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity, the 187 women sewing-machinists at Ford Dagenham who went on strike against sex discrimination in job grading in 1968

And yet, they will not play

Baseball is perfectly American.

How Trump’s tweets cause collateral damage for families already in pain

In the 19 years since a faulty heart valve caused Lori Klausutis to faint and fatally hit her head on a desk, her family has had to emotionally weather swells of conspiracy theories positing that she was the victim of foul play, even murder, despite all medical and police evidence to the contrary.

Sanofi stops enrolling COVID-19 patients in hydroxychloroquine trials amid safety concerns

The moves come after the WHO paused its hydroxychloroquine trial after The Lancet reported patients getting the drug had increased death rates and irregular heartbeats

Minneapolis Police License Plate Doesn’t Raise a ‘False Flag’

Social media posts incorrectly claim that Minneapolis police license plates "dont say POLICE," and that proves the death of George Floyd was a planned event. Actually, many police vehicles in Minneapolis have that license plate.

Commuters decry new BRT fares as operator count losses

Commuters in Lagos yesterday expressed dissatisfaction over the hike in fares by the Primero Transport Services Limited, operator of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the state.

Global Covid-19 Tally Rises To Over 58.31 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.6 Lakh Mark 

The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increases to 24.3 lakh.

'Egregious and unacceptable' alligator incident being investigated in South Carolina

A South Carolina town is investigating how a massive alligator was removed from a mini-golf course this week, according to local officials.

In Studio Ghibli’s movies, magic almost always comes with a heavy price

Spirited Away, Pom Poko and others explore the cost of power

Irish abroad hoping for a jump start as horse racing returns in England

Horse racing is scheduled to return in Britain on Monday for the first time since Covid-19 brought the action to a grinding halt on March 17.

President Muhammadu Buhari trusts women more than men — Garba Shehu

The Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Garba Shehu has said that Buhari trusts

'This shouldn’t be "normal" in 2020 America': Barack Obama says it 'falls on all of us' to 'be better' in the wake of George Floyd's death

Barack Obama has called for justice to be done, and called for an end to racial inequality - which remains 'tragically, painfully and maddeningly

North Carolina organization to honour arrival of wild horses

CURRITUCK, N.C. — Spanish explorers landed in Currituck County 500 years ago looking for gold, a good port and maybe a place to settle. When they found nothing that worked for them, they sailed for other lands. In the process, however, they left behind some small, sturdy horses that were able to thrive in the …

Domestic abuse victims 'trapped' in dangerous homes by mortgages

Victims of domestic abuse are being trapped in dangerous homes because of their mortgages, charities say.

NIA Court Denies Interim Bail To Sudha Bhardwaj Accused In Bhima-Koregaon Case

A special NIA court in Mumbai on Friday rejected the interim bail application of activist Sudha Bhardwaj, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case.

Woman kicked dad in the face and threw a pie at him during drink-fuelled attack - she was 'sick of him having a go at her'

Claire Hindley, 38, has been jailed

Mohandas Pai to chair IBBI advisory committee on service providers

Bharti Infratel Chairman Akhil Gupta, Raksha Shakti University Director General Bimal N Patel, CSB Bank MD and CEO Chinna Veerappan Rajendran, former Sebi ED J Ranganayakulu, former Deloitte India Chairman P R Ramesh and Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs DG and CEO Sameer Sharma are among the members.

Army to run mobile coronavirus testing unit in Oldham town centre

The unit will be in place in the borough from Sunday, May 31 until Tuesday, June 2.

Lockdown is making me realise what I do for me and what I do to please others

I always thought I wore make up for other people, but after 10 weeks living alone, there have been days when I’ve put it on just for myself.

I've filed my taxes with H&R Block for 3 years in a row, and I'm still impressed by how simple and quick it is

In reviewing H&R Block, I found that it's cheaper than TurboTax and more helpful and comprehensive than free options like Credit Karma Tax.

Rights activists stage protests at home

Demand release of imprisoned rights activists Saibaba and Varavara Rao

Fire crews tackle major garage blaze at Ayr house

This afternoon's blaze could be seen for miles around as fire crews fought to bring the flames under control.

DoSE issues guidelines for admission to Class XI

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

AceMo, Kush Jones, Scratcha DVA share donation-matching fundraising initiative following George Floyd's death

George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis police custody Monday night, leading to protests in the city and international social media fundraising drives—here's where you can donate.

Brian Reade: The Brex Pistol Tories again prove they’re Rotten to their core

Cummings wants to be seen as the Johnny Rotten of Westminster, the elite-loathing maverick who spits on the Commons’ mace. Yet, like Johnson, yet he too went from public school to Oxford

Virginia enters phase one Friday as mandatory face mask rule goes into effect

The entirety of Virginia will be in phase one of reopening beginning Friday, as Richmond, Accomack County and the northern Virginia region join the rest of the state.

Trump’s tweet on protests of George Floyd death earns him another Twitter flag

You have to hand it to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey: He may have been lured into an unwinnable election-year fight with President Trump, but at least he's still throwing punches....

Louvre preparing to re-open July 6 as France eases Covid-19 lockdown

The Louvre museum in Paris on Friday said it was planning to re-open its doors on July 6 following new steps announced by French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe to ease the country's Covid-19 lockdow…

In Canada's COVID-19 capital, bone-weary nurses plead for summer break

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Quebec nurses and orderlies are pleading for time off this summer, ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus infections in the fall, as Canada’s hardest-hit province from the virus wrestles with a staffing crunch in its health sector.

African Union chief condemns US police killing of unarmed black man

Moussa Faki Mahamat "strongly condemns the murder of George Floyd that occurred in the United States of America at the hands of law enforcement officers, and wishes to extend his deepest condolences to his family and loved ones," read a statement issued by his spokeswoman. 

Record rise in unemployment casts a shadow over Trump’s re-election bid

If Americans vote their pocketbooks this November, it could be the end of Donald Trump’s short political career.

Coronavirus travel bans leave hundreds stranded at Brazil's largest airport

SAO PAULO - Stefany Carvallido, her 2-year-old daughter and about 200 other Colombians have been camping out inside Brazil's busiest international airport for days in a desperate attempt to get back to their home country.

First aircraft lands at new Yobe International cargo airport

Two aeroplanes, on Friday landed at the new International Cargo Airport in Damaturu, Yobe State, in a test run ahead of the official opening of the airport.

PMC to focus anti-Covid effort on senior citizens, comorbid patients in containment zones

Those in the high risk group include people with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma or tuberculosis, kidney ailment, obesity, cancer and pregnant women.

Plans to turn Guildhall building in Nottingham city centre into multi-million pound luxury hotel unveiled

It is though the development will generate 250 jobs

Denzel Washington Labelled A ‘Hero’ After VIDEO Of Him Intervening Between Homeless Man And Police Goes Viral Amid George Floyd Protests

In the wake of George Floyd protests, a video of Denzel Washington intervening between a homeless man and police has gone viral. Twitterati labeled him a hero, check it out!

Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to stop looters in Minneapolis with deadly military force, after that city weathered a third night of arson and rioting over the police killing of an unarmed black man.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the coronavirus recession has been a 'great increaser of income inequality' — with low-paid workers and women bearing the brunt of the fallout

The Fed chief singled out women and hourly workers in the service industries as the segment of the population weathering the brunt of the fallout.

Swab test on all inter-State passengers at Madurai airport

Till Thursday, the test was done only on Madurai-bound passengers

WHO, 37 nations launch alliance to share tools to tackle Covid-19 pandemic

“WHO recognises the important role that patents play in fuelling innovation but this is a time when people must take priority,” WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told an online news briefing.

Living Abroad Is My Way of Prolonging My Black Son’s Life

He is not a threat. He is a loving, innocent child. I can’t bear him becoming another hashtag.

‘High risk’ of T20 WC being put off, says CA

Also hints at having the India Test series at ‘one venue’

1Oak founder’s #ZoomFest invites everyone behind the velvet rope — finally

He created a more inclusive party, not just one for boldface names.

'Murdered' mum's body was 'in several parts' when found in country park

The woman, named locally as Yvonne Lawson McCann, was found in several parts at Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport at around 10.30am on Monday, with police arresting a 48-year-old man suspected of the murder

Noel Clarke says racism is ‘embedded in fabric of British society’ and UK film industry

Noel Clarke has said that racism is just as embedded in the UK as it is in the USA, and that he has been silenced by individuals in the film industry for speaking up about it.

Trump vetoes bipartisan measure against DeVos’ loan rules

President Donald Trump on Friday vetoed a measure that would have overturned a policy that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued in 2019 making it harder for students to get their...

Expo body formally approves one-year delay to Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo Dubai will now start in October 2021

‘My harrowing journey to quarantine’ – a mother’s story

Lockdown regulations have had a profound impact on the lives of every South African. Bernice Bredenkamp (34) and her daughter Ivanke (4) have faced a greater challenge than most.

Oakland prepares for Friday-night protest

A demonstration over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis is planned for Friday night in Oakland.

Russia donates to Zimbabwe's war veterans

RUSSIA has reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations with Zimbabwe in various fields. This comes as the Embassy of the Russian Federat...

More rec courts reopen

The City of West Kelowna is making more outdoor recreational facilities available for use.

Man allegedly butchers hands of twin brother during fight over girlfriend in Imo

A man has allegedly butchered his twin brother with a machete in Imo state during a fight over his girlfriend. The man identified as Peter Ogbonna who is now in Police custody allegedly butchered his twin

India lambasts Pakistan's 'absurd statement' on Ram Janmabhoomi verdict

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also reminded Pakistan that “India is a nation served by the rule of law.

Sumantran joins IndiGo board

The board of directors of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (IndiGo) has appointed Venkataramani Sumantran as an independent director for a period of five years.Dr. Sumantran, with experience of over 35 year

Steve Carell, Seth Rogen Among Celebs Donating Bail Money for Minneapolis Protesters

Actors Steve Carell and Seth Rogen are among the Hollywood celebrities donating money to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, a nonprofit group raising money used to bail out protesters in Minneapolis as rioters and looters flood the streets in the wake of George Floyd's police involved death.

Mumbai, Bengaluru and Cochin airports hike landing charges by up to 45%

The increase in charges by the airports was allowed by the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) - the regulatory body which fixes chargers for airports

Netflix’s I’m No Longer Here Is a Lovely Tale of Music, Migration, and Loss

Movie review: In Netflix’s I’m No Longer Here (Ya no estoy aquí), a cumbia dancing teen from Mexico flees gang violence to New York and looks back on his life, experiencing profound homesickness.

French health workers angry as reforms threaten famous 35-hour working week

As French health workers continue to demonstrate demanding better pay and conditions after gruelling work on the coronavirus frontline, the government has announced that significant healthcare reform…

Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano airports to reopen in ‘few days’

Major airports in the country will in the “next few days” roar into life after weeks of inactivity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Argentina's ex-president Macri probed over 'spying'

Prosecutors in Argentina have opened an investigation into allegations that former president Mauricio Macri spied on political opponents during his five years in office, judicial sources reported Friday.

Flynn-Kislyak call transcripts released, revealing fateful talks over Russia sanctions

Transcripts of phone conversations that took place in December 2016 between then-national security adviser designate Michael Flynn and then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak were released Friday, detailing the discussions that would later lead to Flynn’s FBI interview and subsequent charges.

Symrise Creates Tribute Fragrance for Essential Workers

Symrise has made a custom fragrance to be given to workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sohrab Ahmari: Twitter is 'fact checking' Trump, will they also check leading liberals going forward?

Is Twitter also planing to append “fact-check” labels and links to tweets from prominent liberals that also turned out to be “misleading” or outright false?

Rural income is likely to shore up in coming months; Nestle’s Suresh Narayanan explains why

While declining rural incomes have caused much woes to India’s FMCG sector, the same is expected to shore up in the coming months thanks to various factors such as good monsoon.

Alaska on 'crazy party train wreck' experience of RuPaul's Drag Race fame

OK then.

Research explores the impact of invasive grasses on South Texas landscapes

Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas ...

Schools may remain closed beyond June 4 - Magoha

The decision on reopening schools, Magoha said, will be guided by data and evidence provided by the Helath ministry.

Pilot Lands At Closed RAF Base 'To Go To The Beach'

North Wales Police said they are “considering” whether there were “potential breaches” of the COVID-19 legislation.

How to watch Rick and Morty: stream every season online from anywhere

From season 1 to season 4 finale - here's how to watch Rick and Morty episodes online from anywhere in the world.

What Is The United States Space Force?

The Space Force was first announced by US President Donald Trump in June 2018 as the sixth branch of America's armed forces.

Barclays fights disclosure request

PCP Capital demands bank hands over legal advice ahead of court battle on 2008 capital raising

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods to reopen all stores in next month

TJX Companies temporarily closed its 4,400 locations on March 19 and began to reopen them on May 2.

Gurgaon registers highest daily spike in Covid-19 cases, 115 test positive today

Gurgaon Civil Surgeon said the total cases have now jumped to 520, including 293 active cases. In the last 4 days alone, 236 cases emerged in the city.The doubling rate of cases is now one week in Gurgaon

Burundi First Lady hospitalised in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Burundi’s first lady was in hospital in Nairobi on Friday, after being flown in on a late-night medical flight, according to sources at the airport and in the presidency. First lady Denise Bucumi was flown out of Burundi on a Pilatus plane by the AMREF air ambulance service, according to a source at the Melchior …

Gujarat Administrative Service officer Dhaval Jani tests positive for Covid

Accused of irregularities in the polls, Dhaval Jani was posted with Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) before being deputed on Covid-19 duty.

Maker (MKR) Jumps 37% Following a Second Listing on Coinbase

Coinbase listed MKR for the first time in April 2019, but due to limited liquidity no trades were executed.

Kashmiri Students At AMU Booked For ‘Pro-Pakistan Post’

Police in Uttar Pradesh state has booked two Kashmiri students of the Aligarh Muslim University under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for allegedly posting pro-Pakistan and anti-India messages on social media.

No workplace gatherings, socialising among employees when office operations resume after COVID-19 circuit breaker: MOM

SINGAPORE: Employees should not socialise during or outside working hours, even when office operations resume during Phase 1 of Singapore’s ...

The New Zealand Dance Company Appoints World Class New Leadership Team

The Board of the New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust today announced the appointment of former Nederlands Dans Theater chief executive Janine Dijkmeijer as The New Zealand Dance Company’s (NZDC) Executive Director; and renowned dance artists and directors Victoria (Tor) Colombus and James O’Hara, as Co-Artistic Directors.

55 new COVID-19 cases in Assam, total rises to 935

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

To Work Out Like an Amazon, Limber Up and Find a Horse

The fearsome fighters of Greek mythology have a very real, very fit regimen to share.

Karnataka government to decide on film activities

​​On Friday, a delegation of the film fraternity met Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and requested him to allow resuming of film activities that had come to a standstill since March 22.​

Former U.S. Marine detained in Russia taken for emergency hernia operation

Paul Whelan, a U.S. national who also holds British, Canadian and Irish passports, has pleaded not guilty to the charge of spying

79,001 flags strung together for world's largest knitted bunting

May 29 (UPI) -- Knitters from around the world submitted 79,001 yarn flags for an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest knitted bunting, the British organizers of the effort said.

Sonu Sood to the rescue of 117 Odisha girls! Provides airlift from Kerala; details

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has yet again offered help to Odisha girls stuck in Kerala ever since the nationwide lockdown had been announced.

11 Essays To Read About Racism & Police Violence

On May 25, Minneapolis resident George Floyd was killed by city police. He’d moved to Minnesota to improve his life, his friends told CNN. Instead, the 46-year-old became one of the roughly 1,000 people killed by American police annually.…

Coronavirus crisis could fuel the rise of terrorist organisations in Asia and Africa

In the face of rising unemployment and food scarcity, these groups may step in to fill the void left by governments.

NIH funding supports research on first therapeutic drug to regenerate heart tissue

With funding from the National Institutes of Health, University of Arkansas researchers hope to develop the first therapeutic drug that can regenerate heart tissue.

Kojima denies Silent Hill rumours, major project cancelled

Hideo Kojima himself has now addressed the rumour that he is working on a Silent Hill game, calling it ‘false.’

In agony, families await DNA results of plane crash victims

Demand to be given anothe­r specim­en so 'faster' tests may be conduc­ted in Lahore­

Sanwo-Olu virtually commissions 18 projects

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu virtually commissioned 18 projects in commemoration of his first year in office at a ceremony held at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.

Indonesia minister slammed for 'virus is like your wife' remarks

An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing ...

Dharmendra Pradhan envisages home delivery of petrol, CNG

After doorstep delivery of diesel, the government is looking at starting home delivery of petrol and CNG for the greater convenience of customers, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday.

Police deploy 5,200 personnel to monitor Saturday’s LG election in Benue

The Benue State Police Command is to deploy 5,200 of its personnel to monitor Saturday’s local government election in the state.

The release of private motorists breathes life into the fuel industry

Fuel station proprietors countrywide have got smiles on their faces following the resumption of private cars on the road.

From Shamba Boy to MP - Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna's Story

Though living in poverty, he was hopeful that they would overcome that season in their life as he was always...

Joe Biden During Celebrity Fundraiser: George Floyd Death 'Ripped Open This Ugly Underbelly of Our Society'

Joe Biden spent Thursday evening raising money for his presidential campaign with assistance from celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg and musicians Sheryl Crow and Joe Walsh.

Great, Now Murder Hornets Are Turning Up in New Places

The fucking murder hornets are spreading.

Love at first sight: pandemic accelerates courtship, wedding

"You can take off your mask and kiss the bride," the priest said, as a septuagenarian US couple who spent the pandemic lockdown together after a single date married on Thursday.

The Office’s John Krasinski Opened Up About Losing A Role With MCU

The Office's actor John Krasinski recently speaks about losing his career-changing Marvel Cinematic role. Scroll down to know about it!

Last Minute Addition To Louisiana Bill Hamstrings Community Broadband

We've long noted that roughly twenty states have passed laws either outright banning community broadband, or tightly restricting...

1,437 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai, 38 deaths

A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day. 832 new suspected patients were admittedto various hospitals in the city in the past 24 hours, it added.

Rage in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death — PHOTOS

Some held up signs with Floyd’s last words: “I can’t breathe.” Graffiti on city walls called police murderers. In a highly symbolic image, a protester carried a U.S. flag up...

Rajya Sabha secretariat official tests positive for Covid-19

This is the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far

Alec Baldwin on pandemic life and why he worries for kids

Alec Baldwin opened up to The Associated Press about his upcoming fifth season as host of the retooled 'Match Game,' which premieres Sunday on ABC, as well as the struggle to bring normalcy to family life.

Donald Trump: ‘George Floyd Will Not Have Died in Vain’

President Donald Trump on Friday said that the National Guard was on the scene in Minneapolis to help stop rioting in the city.

Trump And Twitter Continue Battle Over Free Speech

Trump and Twitter are at it again in a battle over Free Speech. Who get's to decide what is and is not censorship or misinformation? That depends on your

Ekiti generates N2m from 100 lockdown offenders - The Nation Nigeria

The Ekiti State Government has generated a sum of N2 million from court fines imposed on over 100 individuals who defied government's directives...

EUR/USD seen at 1.05 on a 3-month view – Rabobank

The euro rally o=bserved over the last two weeks has been fuelled by the coronavirus stimulus proposal says the FX analysts’ team at Rabobank, who see

Twitter Censors Official White House Account

After censoring President Donald Trump's personal account, Twitter has now censored the official account of the White House as well.

COVID recovery taskforce wants border closure measures relaxed

The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Taskforce set up by the government is recommending a relaxation of border closure measures. The government banned incoming passenger travel in March. The taskforce says it wants to see the phased opening of...

It’s time for a sequel to The Social Network and Quentin Tarantino should direct it

Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino revealed in a recent interview that he believes The Social Network is the best film of its decade. He’s wrong. Space Boobs in Space is the best film of the 2010s. Space Boobs is a perfect film, it told the whole story. The Social Network, on the other hand, has plenty of room […]

YouTube makes video chapters official

Creators can chop up the YouTube seek bar into segmented, titled chapters.

Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The black leather party masks that performers May and Som wear for their fetish shows in Bangkok are definitely not the sort to stop the coronavirus.

Designs revealed for 85 home estate approved on appeal

Designs have been unveiled for 85 homes which were approved by the government’s planning inspectorate on appeal. 

Key Russian air cargo customer sues Boeing over widebodies, highlighting how coronavirus shifted market

The legal complaint has a weird twist: Russian cargo carrier Volga-Dnepr alleges that it has a binding contract to take four widebody aircraft worth more than $600 million at standard...

Border shipping biz soars

The COVID-19 lockdown and the ensuing U.S.-Canada border closure to all non-essential travel has driven e-commerce shipment traffic to all-time highs, officials in the customs brokerage industry said.