Manager of demolished hotel among 27 new COVID-19 cases in Rivers - Commissioner - Premium Times Nigeria

Rivers State recorded 27 new infections on Sunday, one of the highest so far recorded in a single day in the oil-rich state.

Rivers records 27 new cases of coronavirus, total now 116

Rivers State recorded 27 new coronavirus infections, one of the highest so far in the oil-rich state. The state recorded 52 cases between May 13 and 20.

France promises ‘significant’ pay hikes for health workers

PARIS, May 25 — Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said today that health workers would soon get hefty pay increases as part of an overhaul of France’s hospital system in response to the coronavirus crisis. “I can say without any ambiguity, the increase will be significant,” Philippe said...

Covid-19: France's health workers to get ‘significant’ pay rises

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said Monday that health workers would soon get hefty pay increases as part of an overhaul of France's hospital system in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

A spat was brewing Monday between Germany's federal government and state governors over plans by some regional leaders to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

BERLIN (AP) — A spat is brewing between Germany's federal government and state governors over plans by some regional leaders to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across...

Austria president 'sorry' for breaking curfew

Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen has publicly apologised after breaking the country's new curfew rules by staying in a restaurant until after 11PM. "I went out for the first time since the lockdown with two friends and my wife. We then lost tra...

We are prepared to fight election 2020 on Akufo-Addo's phenomenal record - Veep Bawumia

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has indicated that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is ready to contest the 2020 elections on the phenomenal record and leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Realme China event today: Realme X50 Pro Player Edition, X3 SuperZoom, TV, Watch, Buds Air Neo, and more to launch

Realme is hosting an event in China where as many as eight products are expected to launch.

Realme smart TV starts at Rs 12,999; Realme Watch priced at Rs 3,999: Full details inside

Realme today hosted an online launch event to announce several IoT products. The company launched four new products including Realme TV, Realme Watch, Realme Power Bank 2, and Realme Buds Air Neo.

UFC: Stricter coronavirus testing on tap for return to Las Vegas

The UFC will have stricter coronavirus testing measures in place as the promotion gets set for its return to Las Vegas this weekend.

UFC: Stricter coronavirus testing on tap for return to Las Vegas

The UFC will have stricter coronavirus testing measures in place as the promotion gets set for its return to Las Vegas this weekend.

Coronavirus Lockdown: Tamil Nadu clears air, notifies SOP for domestic air travel

Ending uncertainty over resumption of domestic flight services in Tamil Nadu from tomorrow, the state government late on Sunday said it has allowed flights to Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu: COVID-19 cases in Chennai crosses 10,000 mark

The tally of COVID-19 patients in Chennai crossed 10,000 on Sunday. With this the capital city accounts for nearly 60% of the Tamil Nadu’s tally of 16,277 cases.

3 Reasons Bitcoin Will Ultimately Break Out To The Upside

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

3 Reasons Bitcoin Will Ultimately Break Out To The Upside

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

BMTC introduces flat bus fare system in Bengaluru to replace daily passes; system aimed at minimising contact during travel

The BMTC's new flat fare system will minimise contact in buses during travel amid the coronavirus pandemic

Bengaluru: Operation of BMTC buses to be increased to 3,500; new bus fares start from Rs 5

Apparently to make up for the losses it had suffered during the lockdown, the BMTC had stopped selling the bus tickets from one destination to another and sold only the bus passes of ₹70 each, which people had opposed. The move comes days after BMTC faced flak for forcing travellers to buy daily passes worth Rs 70 for

Council of the Federation: COVID-19 prompts Quebec to put off premiers' meeting

Quebec is postponing the Council of the Federation meeting it was set to host this summer because of COVID-19.

COVID-19 prompts Quebec to put off premiers' meeting

Quebec is postponing the Council of the Federation meeting it was set to host this summer because of COVID-19.

Ontario pushes back date for expanding social gatherings after spike in COVID-19 cases

Ontario's spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases has prompted the province to delay lifting restrictions on social gathering limits.

Two fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Puducherry, tally rises to 31

Two COVID-19 cases were reported in Puducherry on Monday, taking the number of infections in the union territory to 31. Two patients, both men, were admitted to Indira Gandhi Government Medical College Hospital this morning, Health Minister Malladi Krishna Rao told reporters here. The new cases

India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens

India on Monday posted its biggest single-day jump in cases of COVID-19, overtaking Iran to become one of the 10 worst-hit nations, even as the government allowed domestic air travel to restart. India reported another 6,977 cases, taking its total ot 138,845, according to government data, despite the

'Focus is fighting COVID-19': Kiren Rijiju says Indian government will decide fate of IPL, not cricket board

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been postponed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, however, fans and the cricket board are hoping that the cash-rich event could take place during the October/November window.

Coronavirus: 8 more lives lost as deaths of confirmed Covid-19 patients reach 514

A further eight people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.

Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: Two more deaths in state; Ramangara reports first coronavirus case

Karnataka reported 93 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total tally to 2,182, of which 705 have recovered while 17 patients are in the ICU.

Citi warns that coronavirus may push 31 million women into unemployment and knock $1 trillion from world GDP

Global GDP could shrink as much as $1 trillion if a predicted 31 million women lose their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, Citi has warned....

Citi warns that coronavirus may push 31 million women into unemployment and knock $1 trillion from world GDP

Global GDP could shrink as much as $1 trillion if a predicted 31 million women lose their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, Citi has warned.

What lockdown looked like in Wales on Bank Holiday Monday

The majority of people were confined to their gardens due to the coronavirus lockdown

Beaches packed on sunny Bank Holiday Monday

Large crowds of people have gathered again on beaches up and down the UK.

NHL will allow players to train in small groups in Phase 2 of return to play plan

In the second phase of its reopening plan, the NHL said Monday that it will allow clubs to reopen their training facilities and permit small groups of players to train at the same time.

NHL release details of their Phase 2 training rules

This covers the return of players to small-group workouts and the rules for use of the facilities, but does not come with a firm date.

First Drive: Volkswagen’s T-Roc R takes performance crossovers to a new level

The T-Roc R is a new performance crossover, but is it a niche too far? Jack Evans finds out

First Drive: Volkswagen’s T-Roc R takes performance crossovers to a new level

The T-Roc R is a new performance crossover, but is it a niche too far? Jack Evans finds out

‘Botched PR exercise’: Scottish politicians react to ‘special’ press conference by special adviser Dominic Cummings

Scotland's politicians have had their say in response to the unprecedented press conference conducted by the Prime Minister's special adviser, Dominic Cummings.

Coronavirus: What did Dominic Cummings do during lockdown?

Boris Johnson's chief aide has not been out of the headlines this Bank Holiday weekend; here's everything you need to know.

Buying an electric car: what you need to know

Electrification is a hot topic at the moment, but how do you go about buying one and what do you need to know?

Buying an electric car: what you need to know

Electrification is a hot topic at the moment, but how do you go about buying one and what do you need to know?

Singapore reports 344 new Covid-19 cases

Out of the new infected cases, 340 are foreign workers residing in dormitories, the health ministry said.

Covid-19 patients not infectious after 11 days: Singapore study

The latest findings may have implications on the country’s patient discharge policy. The discharge criteria is currently based on negative test results rather than infectiousness.

Rugby: Kolbe's Toulouse begin training return protocol

South African Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe's Toulouse announced on Monday their players had returned to the club's facilities for medical ...

Kolbe's Toulouse begin training return protocol

South African Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe's Toulouse announced their players had returned to the club's facilities for medical tests.

Kindergarten pupil tests positive for virus ahead of expanded school reopening

A kindergarten pupil in Seoul, South Korea, has been infected with the novel coronavirus, the city’s education office said on Monday.The development...

COVID-19: South Korean pupil tests positive ahead of school reopening

A kindergarten pupil in Seoul has been infected with the novel coronavirus, the city’s education office said on Monday. The development has led to the shutdown of several education institutes in...

NYSC warns corps members against violating inter-state lockdown over collection of discharge certificate

NYSC, has urged corps members who at present are not in their States of service, not to violate the ban on inter-state journeys

Some corps members serving in Ekiti to get certificate after lockdown – Coordinator

The Ekiti State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Emmanuella Okpongete, made this known on Monday in a statement by the Ekiti NYSC Public Relations Officer, Rose Onoja

'Should I continue racing?' Lewis Hamilton reveals lockdown low

Racing News: "I have days when I wake up and feel groggy, I don't feel motivated to work out. I feel, 'Jeez, where are we going? What's next? Should I continue rac

'Should I continue racing?': Lewis Hamilton reveals lockdown low

Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton admitted Sunday that he questioned his future in Formula One during the coronavirus lockdown which left him struggling for motivation. "I have days when I wake

Air New Zealand sees annual underlying loss due to coronavirus

Air New Zealand Ltd said on Tuesday it would report an underlying loss in the financial year ending June 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but had slashed costs to the extent it had not yet needed to draw down on a government loan.

Air New Zealand reopen Koru lounges: What airport lounges will be like after coronavirus pandemic lockdown

New hospitality rules designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 will make lounges a different experience for travellers.

Karnataka COVID-19 Tracker: 69 new cases reported on Monday; state tally climbs to 2,158

Karnataka reported 69 fresh cases of coronavirus on Monday, taking the state tally to 2,158. So far, 680 people have been cured and discharged while 43 succumbed to the virus, informed the state health department. Out of the 69 cases, 51 are returnees from Maharashtra.

COVID-19 Tracker: Ulhasnagar crosses 200-mark; Badlapur tally stands at 174

Ulhasnagar crossed 200-mark on Monday with 18 new cases, whereas Badlapur saw 13 fresh cases in a day. Ambernath recorded four new cases on Monday with the tally climbing to 66.

Bid to 'save lives' with $21m boost for domestic violence services

Women's refuges, men's behaviour change programs and a pop-up safe house will all benefit from a $21 million domestic violence funding boost.

Bid to 'save lives' with $21m boost for domestic violence services

Women's refuges, men's behaviour change programs and a pop-up safe house will all benefit from a $21 million domestic violence funding boost.

Trust chiefs lead NHS criticism of ‘disgraceful’ Cummings

Three trust chief executives have openly attacked the Prime Minister’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for allegedly flouting the lockdown rules.

Trust chiefs lead unprecedented criticism of ‘disgraceful’ Cummings

Three trust chief executives have openly attacked the prime minister’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for allegedly flouting the lockdown rules.

South Korea reports 16 new cases of coronavirus

The figures released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday brought national totals to 11,206 cases and 267 deaths.

South Korean clubs will use QR codes to log visitors amid coronavirus

South Korea will now require places like nightclubs and bars to use QR codes to log customers’ visits as part of its coronavirus contact tracing efforts. Starting next month, those types of

France has lowest daily increase in new Covid-19 cases, deaths since lockdown

French authorities reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths on Sunday since before a lockdown began on March 17, raising hopes that the worst of the epidemic is over in Fr…

Covid-19: France reports 36 deaths, infections minimal

First long weeken­d of summer offers up dose of hope for recove­ry

Bennett University webinar: Need to tap Artificial Intelligence to fight Covid, says IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

“This world will not remain the same as it was till now. Your life habits, your approach to life, maybe your over-aggrandizement of the world as a nation will change. In this light, do we need to reflect on the application of AI in a completely different way?” Prasad said.

Need to adopt AI aggressively to ensure inclusive development in corona-hit world: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India Business News: Emphasising that the government’s Aarogya Setu app protects individual user’s privacy, Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Monday that

‘The Match’ gave us way more than a Tom Brady roller coaster

The golf matched the weather, which was sloppy, and that was just fine because the purpose of the “The Match: Champions for Charity’’ Sunday was met based on the $20 million raised for COVID-19

‘The Match’ was most-watched golf event in cable history

Looks like Michael Jordan just gained another rival. While “The Last Dance” averaged 5.6 million viewers (6.3 million at its peak) and captivated sports-starved fans for five straight

Mother's Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says

'... people seeing families when they should not have been more than five people together,'

Mother's Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says

TORONTO — Mother's Day gatherings contrary to physical distancing rules helped boost Ontario's COVID-19 cases, the health minister said Monday, and those rising numbers — plus concern over a large crowd at a Toronto park over the weekend — are delayi

Tow truck turf wars: Toronto sees rise in violence likened to organised crime

A fourth murder in two years has shone a light on the danger for drivers in a highly lucrative – and highly cut-throat – industryJust before sunset, a volley of gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a northern Toronto apartment complex.When police arrived, they found a black tow truck pinned between

Tow truck turf wars: Toronto sees rise in violence likened to organised crime

A fourth murder in two years has shone a light on the danger for drivers in a highly lucrative – and highly cut-throat – industry

UK bailout schemes could create coronavirus debt trap, warn banks

Fear businesses could face paying billions in loans just as they try to recover from pandemic

Tata Motors' JLR seeks COVID-19 support package in UK: Reports

Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is said to be in talks with the UK government for an estimated one-billion pounds support package to tide through the coronavirus pandemic, according to British media reports.

Taiwan foreign minister featured in British magazine's June issue

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

British PM says schools will reopen on June 1

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday said that schools will reopen on June 1 as the UK enters phase two of lockdown exit, The Independent reported.

AP FACT CHECK: Faulty Trump claims on virus drug, vote fraud

When President Donald Trump doesn't like the message, he shoots the messenger.

AP FACT CHECK: Faulty Trump claims on virus drug, vote fraud

WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump doesn’t like the message, he shoots the messenger.

Manipur jolted by two back-to-back earthquakes

Two back to back earthquakes strike Manipur on Monday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The two earthquakes were reported within 13 minutes of each other. The first one,

Manipur Hit By 2 Earthquakes, No Casualty Reported

Two back to back earthquakes strike Manipur on Monday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

Karnataka govt allows exemptions for ministers, airlines crew from quarantine norms

Airlines crew who are on official duty and any person holding a negative COVID-19 test certificate would also need not undergo the mandatory seven days institutional quarantine stipulated in the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued on Friday for inter-state passengers coming from states with high number of corona

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

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

Intuit Posts 8 Pct Q3 Revenue Hit

Intuit, the maker of financial software TurboTax, QuickBooks and Mint, posted an 8 percent decline in revenue for the quarter ending April 30.

Intuit Posts 8 Pct Q3 Revenue Hit

Intuit, the maker of financial software TurboTax, QuickBooks and Mint, posted an 8 percent decline in revenue for the quarter ending April 30.

Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from 18-century Rajput states about helping distressed citizens

Rulers exempted subjects from paying taxes, funded public workers, offered agricultural loans and instructed moneylender to refrain from calling in loans.

Coronavirus crisis provides fertile ground for online fraudsters

Surge in number of scammers exploiting global scramble for protection equipment

German IFO’s Economist: Economy sees light at the end of the tunnel

Following the release of the final German IFO Business Survey, the institute’s Economist said that the economy sees light at the end of the tunnel. Ad

German economy starting to see light at end of tunnel - Ifo economist

BERLIN — The German economy is beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel after the passing of the severest phase of the lockdown imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, Ifo institute’s economist Klaus Wohlrabe said on Monday.

China Defends Tariffs on Australia Barley’s as Relations Sour

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

Australia unleashes ‘Neighbours’ to counter China influence

Canberra will beam local TV shows to seven Pacific island nations in soft power push

Maharashtra allows 50 flights to and from Mumbai airport today as domestic air travel resumes; U-turn hours after CM seeks more time

After much speculation about the resumption of domestic flight operations in Maharashtra due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases, the state government has allowed 25 flights to land and 25 flights to take-off from the Mumbai airport today, according to several media reports.

Mumbai airport commences operations after two months; first flight departs for Pune

Domestic flights resume operations after 2 months:  The first flight departed from Mumbai airport to Patna at 6:45 AM today. The first arrival flight to Mumbai departed from Lucknow at 8:20 AM. Both flights will be operated by IndiGo

LaLiga could return with a Seville derby

The Spanish top flight is edging towards a resumption.

LaLiga could return with a Seville derby

The Spanish top flight is edging towards a resumption.

Bars, gyms reopen as Iceland exits emergency coronavirus alert

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Iceland eased its national alert against the coronavirus on Monday, allowing for public gatherings of up to 200 people and night clubs and gyms to reopen as the country nears complete recovery from the outbreak.

Partygoers celebrate as Iceland's nightclubs reopen

Iceland's dancefloors once again pulsed to the beat as the country's nightclubs reopened on Monday after a nine-week closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Several high school students in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a drive-through graduation parade

The Lovett School in Atlanta did not disclose how many students had tested positive for COVID-19, but described the number as "several."

Several high school students in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a drive-through graduation parade

Several high school students in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 after participating in a drive-through graduation ceremony, school officials said in a letter to students’ families that was first reported by CNN.

Giphy temporarily disabled from Zoom’s Chat features

Zoom has temporarily removed access to GIF platform Giphy in its chat features.

Zoom has temporarily removed Giphy from its chat feature

Facebook acquired Giphy earlier this month.

India resumes domestic flights amid confusion over Covid-19 rules

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

3 reasons why India's current Covid-19 strategy should change

Combating Covid-19 is like fighting a war. And, wars are won with up-to-date strategy. Fresh researches on coronavirus tell that India's Covid-19 strategy must change.

Over 3,000 COVID-19 cases in two weeks as Nigeria’s toll exceeds 8,000

Nigeria’s COVID-19 toll exceeded 8,000 on Monday, with more than 3,000 cases recorded within two weeks. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 229 new COVID-19 cases on Monday,

COVID-19 cases in Nigeria double almost every week — but there is good news

Cases of COVID-19 have at least doubled almost every week since the outbreak of the disease in Nigeria back in February, TheCable

Coronavirus in Maharashtra: COVID-19 hits state police; 18 dead, 1,809 infected

Coronavirus continued to target the Maharashtra Police force, claiming the lives of 18 police personnel and infecting another 1,809 in the state, as per latest data released on Monday.

Kazakh COVID-19 Cemetery Has More Graves Than Reported Coronavirus Victims

A cemetery said to be only for coronavirus victims in the southwestern Kazakh city of Almaty and the surrounding region appears to hold many more bodies than the area's number of reported COVID-19 deaths.

China's trillions towards tech won't buy dominance

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

In China's auto market, worries grow that cashback deals and gifts presage damaging price war

Cashback offers, up to 10 free oil changes, generous prepaid gasoline cards - these are just some of the giveaways China's auto dealerships are ...

Government advisor warns 'people will die' after PM 'trashes' lockdown to save Cummings

Professor Stephen Reicher, a member of the SAGE group SPI-B, told the Mirror mixed messaging will mean fewer follow the rules adding: "If adherence falls, the infection will rise and people will die"

PM and top aide say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

Americans are crowding public places and officials fear possibility of spikes in coronavirus cases

(CNN) — At a glance, it may look like many Americans have long forgotten about the dangers of coronavirus. Crowds packed beaches in Florida, Maryland, Georgia,...

Ohio governor urges people to wear face masks: ‘This is not about politics’

“This is one time when we truly are all in this together. What we do directly impacts others,” says Gov. Mike DeWine.

PM steps in on vocational education, pushing more federal control

Scott Morrison has signalled more federal control over skills training, accusing the states of running a system that is complex, clunky and unresponsive.

First there was JobSeeker, then JobKeeper - now it's JobMaker

Scott Morrison has signalled more federal control over skills training, accusing the states of running a system that is complex, clunky and unresponsive.

Noah Syndergaard uses MLB coronavirus deal to explain landlord frustration

Noah Syndergaard is now using MLB players’ coronavirus salary deal to explain his stance in his legal battle with a New York City landlord who claims the Mets pitcher failed to pay any rent on the

Yankees’ Kyle Higashioka can finally see true hope for MLB return

Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka takes Post readers behind the scenes as he tries to stay prepared for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. As told to Ken Davidoff. Greetings from Oregon,

PH coronavirus cases climb to 14,319, deaths at 873

The Department of Health counts 284 new cases, 5 more deaths, and 74 more recoveries

Further four deaths and 57 new cases of coronavirus

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

Kim Jong-un Resurfaces for Meeting on 'Nuclear War Deterrence'

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un resurfaced once again this weekend to chair a meeting on the country's nuclear weapons program.

Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance after speculation over health, discusses bolstering of North Korea's 'nuclear war deterrence'

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hosted a meeting to discuss the country’s nuclear capabilities, state media said on Sunday, marking his first appearance in three weeks after a previous absence sparked global speculation about his health.

COVID-19 cases in Assam cross 400-mark

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

Spike in COVID-19 cases expected, ready to deal with it: Assam Health Minister

A total of 35 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Assam on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 427.

CIAL handles 1,050 passengers as domestic services resume

Monday marked the 21st anniversary of the airport

Mumbai airport handles 47 domestic flights after services resume

Several passengers who had come to the airport to catch early flights were stranded after several airlines announced cancellations. The routes of many flights also had to be re-chalked by the airlines.

The poor world must be the rich world’s pandemic imperative

Assisting poorer countries is not just the right thing to do; it is also the only way to contain the pandemic.

The effect of GDPR two years on

Today marks the second anniversary of the introduction of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

India coronavirus dispatch: The chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane

From the role of a constitutional court, to why increasing indebtedness is not the wisest solution, and the chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane - read these and more in today's India dispatch

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

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

COVID-19: Syria eases coronavirus curbs, new cases jump

Ministry reports 20 new infections of the novel coronavirus on Monday

Syria eases coronavirus curbs, new cases jump after expats return

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria said on Monday it would lift an overnight curfew starting Tuesday and allow movement between governorates, easing coronavirus lockdown measures even as the health ministry reported the largest single-day increase in cases.

Eid celebrations hit by coronavirus pandemic; no major congregational prayers amid lockdown

India News: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated in India on Monday in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic with no traditional congregational prayers in mosques and idga

'Eid Mubarak!': PM Modi extends greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, wishes for 'compassion, brotherhood and harmony'

Jama Masjid in the national capital would remain closed for devotees today owing to the fourth phase of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Stock, Forex, Commodity, Currency Markets Shut For Ramzan

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

Stock, Forex, Commodity, Currency Markets Shut For EId-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan) 2020

On May 22, the Sensex had ended lower by 0.84 per cent and Nifty was down 0.74 per cent. Domestic … Stock, Forex, Commodity, Currency Markets Shut For EId-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan) 2020 Read More »

Eden-Monaro byelection date set for July 4

Speaker Tony Smith will issue the writs on Thursday for what will be a five-and-a-half-week campaign.

Eden-Monaro byelection set for July 4, coronavirus measures play role in date selection

The date was chosen in part to allow enough time for school polling booths to be sanitised due to the coronavirus.

Lockdown Level 3: No parent will be forced to send their child to school, reassures Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says strict control measures would be implemented at schools to ensure the safety of pupils and teachers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

No parent will be forced to send a child to school in level 3

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured parents they will not be forced to send their children back to school when on-site learning resumes for grade 7 and 12 pupils on 1 June.

Wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 MT despite hurdles

Wheat procurement target has been set at 40.7 million tonnes (MT) for the 2020-21 marketing year

Wheat procurement by govt agencies surpassed last year's figures

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

Coronavirus: Japanese baseball season gets June 19 start date

But in the post-coronavirus era, no fans will be allowed to attend games.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Japanese baseball season to commence from 19 June with matches to be played behind closed doors

Japan’s professional baseball season will open on 19 June under a plan that excludes fans.

Derbyshire man 'sworn at and abused' for trying to social distance

He was out walking with his father when the incident happened

Bad experiences in Derbyshire supermarkets during coronavirus lockdown

Staff and customers have revealed the problems they've faced

‘I will be alone for rest of my life,’ says woman raped as she slept

Man (38) found guilty of 2017 attack on victim in Co Kildare

Woman who was raped at Kildare house while she slept says she will be 'alone for the rest of my life'

Victim impact statement heard in court today of effects of the rape

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

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

Coronavirus Is Killing Brazil's Isolated Indigenous Peoples at a Staggering Rate

The mortality rate among indigenous people is twice that of the rest of the population.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Desperate Dominic Cummings should have come clean sooner

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Perhaps if Desperate Dom had come clean when the media first started sniffing around at the end of last week, the whole sorry tale may not have unravelled in the way that it has.

'Dominic Cummings should be ashamed - I missed my brother's funeral in lockdown'

Diane Nowell, who couldn't visit or comfort her heartbroken parents due to the Government's rules, says the "Dominic Cummingses" of the world "can flout the rules because they make the rules"

Hispanic vote in Florida may come down to Biden’s ability to overcome socialism stigma

LITTLE HAVANA, MIAMI — One does not have to walk far from the outdoor coffee window at Versailles Restaurant in the heart of Little Havana to hear impassioned words about politics, socialism, and Cuba.

Do political beliefs affect social distancing?

Experts say voluntary physical distancing in the United States was essential to slowing the spread of COVID-19 in the early days and weeks of the pandemic, even before such measures were mandatory. A ...

Domino Park Introduces Social Distancing Circles to Adapt to the COVID-19 Crisis

Domino Park has introduced a series of painted social distancing circles.

Domino Park Introduces Social Distancing Circles to Adapt to the COVID-19 Crisis

Domino Park has introduced a series of painted social distancing circles.

Gathering limit to increase to 100 on Friday

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the gathering limit will increase to 100 people from noon this Friday. This means churches can resume...

Live: Gathering limit to increase to 100 on Friday

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the gathering limit will increase to 100 people from noon this Friday. Ardern said the decision was...

Kerala: CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s Hometown In Kannur District Turns Coronavirus Hotspot

With ‘Pinarayi’ turning a hotspot along with three more places on Monday, at present there are 59 hotspots in Kerala.

Coronavirus lockdown | 532 flights take off but over 50% seats go empty

39,000 passengers ferried; last minute cancellations leave many frustrated

‘No need for state economic package to tide over COVID crisis’: Uddhav Thackeray snubs BJP demand

Maharashtra Corona Update: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has rejected the opposition BJP's demand for a package from the state government to tide over Coronavirus-induced crisis.

Coronavirus crisis: Uddhav Thackeray snubs BJP, says no need for state economic package

Meanwhile, the CM said the "Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Aarogya Scheme" of the state government will now cover all the people, provided they seek treatment in the registered hospitals

Eventful day at Bengaluru airport as domestic flights resume operations

Flight operations were scheduled to commence at 12.40 am but confusion and cancellation made the wait longer for security and other personnel at the airport.Several passengers tried to dodge authorities to escape institutional quarantine but with little success

Domestic flights resume from Ahmedabad, Surat airports

As per officials of Airport Authority of India, a total of 13 domestic flights arrived and 15 left from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad on Monday, as air travel restrictions have been relaxed for travel within India in the fourth phase of lockdown.

French nursing homes employees take to streets in protest

Facing anger from healthcare workers, President Emmanuel Macron promised a "massive" investment plan for France's public health sector.

French nursing homes employees take to streets in protest

Facing anger from healthcare workers, President Emmanuel Macron promised a "massive" investment plan for France's public health sector.

Donald Trump Bars Travel From Brazil, A New Pandemic Hotspot

President Donald Trump on Sunday suspended travel from Brazil, which has emerged as a major new hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said.

President Trump Suspends Travel from Brazil over Coronavirus Concerns

President Trump suspended travel from Brazil to the United States on Sunday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in South America.

Keselowski wins 600 to extend Johnson's losing streak

Brad Keselowski, in a contract year and trying to up his value in free agency, gave Roger Penske a victory on what should have been the most celebrated day in motorsports but was instead just a 6-plus

Keselowski wins 600 to extend Johnson’s losing streak

Brad Keselowski extended Jimmie Johnson’s losing streak to 102 races, holding off the seven-time NASCAR champion in overtime early Monday in the Coca-Cola 600.

Harte Gold: Digging Into The Q1 Results

Harte Gold released its Q1 results last week, with quarterly gold production hitting a record high near 8,600 ounces. While this is a step in the right directio

Newmont Corporation: Digging Into The Q1 Results

Newmont Corporation released its Q1 results earlier this month, reporting quarterly gold production of 1.5 million ounces at all-in sustaining costs just above

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

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

Cummings Hits Back at Media: If People Are Upset, It's Your Fault

Dominic Cummings has criticised the establishment media for making false reports about his lockdown while suffering from coronavirus.

Poland new Supreme Court chief accused of political bias

WARSAW, May 25 — Poland’s president tapped a new Supreme Court chief justice today, drawing criticism over her political affiliation with the EU country’s right-wing government. The move follows several controversial judicial reforms, which the EU has said test the rule of law in the country...

Symone Sanders: Biden 'Committed to Putting a Black Woman on the Supreme Court'

Presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden's senior advisor Symone Sanders on Sunday revealed Biden is "committed to putting a black woman on the Supreme Court" should he get elected. | Clips

Hard times for Boeing, long a symbol of American might

Boeing, a longtime symbol of American industrial power, was unable to raise the funds to finance its business.

Hard times for Boeing, long a symbol of American might

Hard times for Boeing, long a symbol of American might

Air India allowed to operate non-scheduled foreign flights with middle-seat booking

Bombay High Court had directed to keep these seats vacant on international flights

SC allows Air India to operate non-scheduled foreign flights with middle seats booking for 10 days

The Supreme Court on Monday, while hearing an urgent plea against Bombay High Court's order to keep middle seats vacant in international flights in compliance with social distancing norms.

Djokovic to host Balkan event after finally returning home from Spain

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic marked his return to Serbia, after being stranded in the Spanish resort of Marbella for two months due to the coronavirus lockdown, by announcing that he has organised an event which will be contested across the Balkans.

Coronavirus: Djokovic kept lockdown training quiet to avoid riling rivals

World number one Novak Djokovic said he was able to use a tennis court almost every day during lockdown in Marbella.

Coronavirus: Government publishes 'phase two' contact training guidelines

The government publishes new guidelines for elite athletes returning to contact training when individual sports deem it safe.

Coronavirus: Government draws up plan to rescue key firms

The government could aid strategically important firms affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Did not violate social distancing, lockdown norms by playing cricket: Manoj Tiwari

Manoj Tiwari said he went for the game only after the Union home ministry allowed the stadiums to reopen.

Manoj Tiwari's cricket show leaves saffron party red-faced; Twitter asks 'how many times will he embarrass BJP'

On Monday, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari was seen flouting the lockdown norms which are laid down to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Tiwari was seen playing cricket in an academy in Haryana.

Letters: Find better ways to track quarantined visitors; Pub owner struggles without help; Asian Americans face epidemic of racism | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The current efforts to enforce the 14-day quarantine by becoming more and more punitive are futile. Those who are law-abiding are not a problem. Those who are not, will find a way around the law.

As Native Americans fight coronavirus, basketball takes a timeout | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

PHOENIX >> Basketball is woven into the fabric of Native American life.

Courtney Love in Liverpool: the Scousers who taught the grunge icon how to rock

In 1982, a tearaway called Courtney Love blazed into the city, intoxicated by its exploding post-punk scene. We reveal the feuds, filched raincoats and grotty flats that set her on the path to stardom

Courtney Love in Liverpool: the Scousers who taught the grunge icon how to rock

In 1982, a tearaway called Courtney Love blazed into the city, intoxicated by its exploding post-punk scene. We reveal the feuds, filched raincoats and grotty flats that set her on the path to stardom

Coronavirus News: Beach lifeguards deploy new safety protocols amid COVID-19 pandemic

Beach lifeguards in our area are now deploying a whole new set of safety protocols due to the coronavirus.

COVID-19: Researchers Found Half of Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories Spreading on Twitter Were From Bots

These Twitter bots have also been demanding the United States to reopen for the economy. Social media platforms like Twitter are becoming hotspots for information surrounding the novel coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: Qatar reports 3 more deaths, 1,751 new cases

Death toll has risen to 26 as total cases reach 45,439

Three deaths, 1193 recoveries and 1751 new Covid-19 cases in Qatar on May 25

Ministry of Public Health today announced  1751 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1193 new recoveries in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in Qatar to 10363. The Ministry today also reported 3 deaths due to the virus.

Egypt's doctors criticize government over virus 'negligence'

Egypt’s medical union on Monday blamed the government for increasing levels of coronavirus infections and deaths among healthcare professionals, its sharpest criticism yet of the country’s handling of

Egypt's Health min. briefed on workflow at quarantine hospitals

Zayed mourned all members of medical staffs who lost their lives while carrying out their national duty of confronting COVID-19.

Covid-19: Chennai reports more infections, 23 districts ‘nil’ cases

Tamilnadu on Sunday recorded eight deaths due to COVID-19, taking the toll to 111 while 765 fresh cases saw the state's total infections breaching the 16,000 mark, the Health department said. Continue Reading →

Covid toll touches 200 in West Bengal, cases record biggest jump

Most infections were detected in Kolkata (52), followed by Howrah (48), Malda (31), North 24 Parganas (21), Hooghly (20) and Uttar Dinajpur (13).

Where's the pelican crossing? Adorable moment tiny cygnets struggle to climb up kerb as they cross road

Swans George and Zelda exhibited perfect co-parenting when they slowly walked their cygnets across a road in Cheltenham. Onlookers stood in the middle of the road to stop any traffic.

Why software is infinitely more important than any other phone spec

There are a lot of factors that come into play when deciding to buy a new phone. Above all else, software stands out as the most important. Let me explain.

The Right To Bear Crypto? Trump Allies Introduce Comprehensive Blockchain Bills

In 2020, two Pro-Life, Pro-Guns, and Pro-Trump Conservative Republicans in Congress could now be designated as Pro-Crypto and Pro-Blockchain.

The Price of Trump Loyalty

Senator Cory Gardner’s political relationship with the president reads like a tawdry romance novel.

German government takes 20% stake in $10B Lufthansa bailout

May 25 (UPI) -- Lufthansa Group announced Monday that the airline will receive a $10 billion bailout from Germany, giving the government a 20 precent stake in the company and two seats on the airline's board.

Lufthansa has good prospects for future: German ministries

BERLIN (Reuters) - The German Finance and Economy Ministries on Monday said Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) was an operationally healthy company before the coronavirus outbreak, as well as profitable and with good future prospects, but had got into trouble due to the pandemic.

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

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

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

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

Aigen Investment Management LP Sells 75,814 Shares of Marathon Oil Co. (NYSE:MRO)

Aigen Investment Management LP trimmed its position in Marathon Oil Co. (NYSE:MRO) by 37.4% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 126,780 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock after selling 75,814 shares during the period. Aigen […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Sells 5,934 Shares of Valero Energy Co. (NYSE:VLO)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC reduced its holdings in Valero Energy Co. (NYSE:VLO) by 36.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 10,555 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 5,934 shares during the quarter. ETRADE Capital Management […]

NYSC to issue certificates to outgoing corps members at local govt councils – Official

In keeping with the COVID-19 protocol of social and physical distancing to contain the spread of the virus, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)...

NYSC: Outgoing corps members to receive certificates at local govt councils

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has informed the 2019 Batch “B” Stream "1" corps members, that the certificate of national service (CNS) will be i

SAMRC investigation into Glenda Gray is a 'witch hunt' - Adam Habib

The SAMRC board's decision to investigate Glenda Gray has "crossed the line from holding someone to account to a witch hunt", Adam Habib says.

Completely unacceptable for SAMRC board to pander to Gray witch hunt - Habib

South African Medical Research Council president Professor Glenda Gray criticised aspects of government's approach in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and claimed that it was not based on scientific evidence.

Flights resume but be prepared for cancellations, rescheduling, delays

Maharashtra agrees to 50 flights and Telangana 30 after much haggling between Centre and states

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

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

Warning 14,000 Brits fined over lockdown could fight charges after Cummings row

More than 14,000 people in England and Wales were given fixed penalty notices under the coronavirus lockdown's emergency laws, but Boris Johnson's backing of Dominic Cummings could see many challenge their fines

Over 14,000 Brits could appeal lockdown fines after Boris defended Cummings

Mr Cummings trip to Durham was described as 'responsible and legal' by the Prime Minister.

Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale tests positive for coronavirus

The Cherries said a player contracted the virus after the latest round of tests for top flight clubs.

Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale tests positive for coronavirus

The Cherries said a player contracted the virus after the latest round of tests for top flight clubs.

Crowds on Lake Wylie, boaters felt safe social distancing

The only real worry out on Lake Wylie Monday is how fast people could get on the water. A lot of boaters say they feel safest on the lake since there is plenty of space.

Crowds pack pool bar at Lake of the Ozarks amid pandemic

It's business per usual at the Lake of the Ozarks. Businesses stay busy with out-of-towners vacationing over Memorial Day Weekend.

Hydroxychloroquine linked to higher risk of death in coronavirus patients — Study

Hydroxychloroquine which  President Donald Trump once touted as  a solution to  coronavirus  is not as effective after all, according to observational study...

WHO Pauses Hydroxychloroquine Study Amid Concerns Over Drug’s Safety

The decision comes after a paper published in The Lancet found using the drug to treat coronavirus led to higher rates of death and heart issues.

Coronavirus: Maharashtra seeks 50 doctors, 100 nurses from Kerala as its cases continue to rise

The state government has offered to pay and provide accommodation to the medical and paramedical personnel.

Maharashtra urges Kerala govt to send team of doctors, nurses to fight COVID-19 pandemic

The Maharashtra government has formally written to the Kerala government seeking assistance to fight the Covid-19 pandemic in the worst-hit Mumbai-Pune industrial-commercial belt.

Boy slashed to neck and face and stabbed in leg in horror park gang attack

The teenager's mum said she "could have lost him" following the brutal attack, which happened in Liverpool on Friday and saw the victim held down by a group of around eight thugs

Boy slashed to neck and face and stabbed in leg in horror park gang attack

The young boy emotionally told his gran: 'The reason I was running was to come and say my last goodbye to my mum before I died'

Durham Police now say Dominic Cummings' family given 'no specific advice' about lockdown

The force has issued a fresh statement as calls for the Downing Street aide to be sacked mount following Boris Johnson's defence of Cummings yesterday

13 eyebrow-raising moments from Dominic Cummings' coronavirus press conference

In an hour-long press conference, the PM's top aide offered no apology, no regrets and no resignation for making a 500-mile round trip in lockdown. Here are the 13 most surprising ways he tried to justify his actions

AFL blockbusters locked in for restart next month

The AFL has announced a series of heavyweight Thursday and Friday night fixtures as it aims to restart the 2020 season with a bang next month.

AFL blockbusters locked in for restart

The AFL has announced a series of heavyweight Thursday and Friday night fixtures as it aims to reopen the 2020 season with a bang next month.

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

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

What your gym could look like when it reopens after coronavirus lockdown

UK Active is working on a 'framework' for how our gyms could reopen - here's what they could look like.

US may ban travellers from Brazil on Sunday over COVID-19 outbreak

WASHINGTON: The United States is likely to impose travel restrictions on Brazil on Sunday (May 24), a top White House official said after the ...

U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions On Brazil Due To COVID-19

The entry ban affects foreigners who have been in Brazil 14 days preceding their entry into US territory.

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine. The Vion plant in Groenlo, located east of Arnhem and west of the northern German city of Muenster, employs

Number of coronavirus cases at Dutch meatpacking plant jumps to 147

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus at a Dutch pork processing plant near the German border has jumped to 147 since it was closed last week and workers asked to go into quarantine.

JNU ‘advises’ students in hostels to leave, invites student union ire

“As per the MHA, Govt. of India and Delhi Government guidelines... the University has announced students can return to campus on or after 25 June 2020 and till then all academic activities are closed,” it added.

JNU strongly advises students stranded in hostels to return home

This is to underline that the Government of India updates daily about the COVID-19 pandemic situation. At present, the number of cases in Delhi is increasing swiftly day by day, the circular asking students to return home said.

Covid-19 wrap | Domestic flights resume in India, cemeteries overflow in Yemen as virus deaths spike

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

India among worst-hit nations: health minister says time to forget Tablighi incident

Coronavirus infections are now growing at nearly 7000 per day and deaths by three-digit increases

Oyetola mourns New Telegraph editor, says death huge blow to journalism

Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has described the death of Alhaji Waheed Bakare, Saturday Editor of The New Telegraph Newspapers,...

Gov. Oyetola mourns New Telegraph Editor, says death huge blow to journalism

Oyetola, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Monday in Osogbo commiserated with Bakare’s family, friends, colleagues, the Journalists’ Hangout family and the management of The New Telegraph Newspapers over the loss.

Denmark asks lovestruck travelers to show proof of romance

If you have a partner in Denmark, you might be allowed to visit them — but only if you show evidence of your relationship to the Danish police. The rule applies to travelers from Germany and the Scandinavian countries.

Couples looking to be reunited in Denmark asked to show love letters

Denmark has eased its coronavirus restrictions and is now allowing in visitors seeking to be reunited with their better halves  — so long as they can prove their romance is real. People who

Coronavirus Australia latest: at a glance

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

Why It's Too Soon To Re-Open Borders For Australian States With Coronavirus

This week, we’ve seen state governments in heated debate over the question of reopening borders between Australian states and territories.

Buy Essel Propack; target of Rs 200: Motilal Oswal

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

Buy Colgate ; target of Rs 1520: Motilal Oswal

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

Had a very close association with him: Milkha pays tribute to ‘great friend’ Balbir Singh Sr

Balbir and Milkha competed together at the highest level for the country in their respective games and even worked together for Punjab Sports department.

If there was a hockey legend after Dhyan Chand, it was Balbir Singh Sr: Milkha Singh

Balbir Singh Sr and Milkha Singh competed together at the highest level for the country in their respective games and even worked together for Punjab Sports department in the 1960's.

Trump aims to cut red tape tying up doctors

The White House is aiming to cut occupational regulations permanently for doctors and nurses that have been suspended temporarily during the pandemic to spur economic growth, a top adviser to President Trump said.

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

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

Coronavirus Outbreak: EuroLeague cancels remainder of season without winners' trophy being awarded

The EuroLeague, which is composed of 18 teams across 10 European nations, had been suspended since 12 March. League officials said they “explored every possible option” in trying to find a way to resume the season.

Basketball’s EuroLeague cancels season because of coronavirus

Europe’s top basketball league cancelled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play.

In phone call, PM Imran and Erdogan decide to enhance cooperation against Covid-19

Turkish president offers Eid greetings, condoles loss of lives in Karachi plane crash, says PMO.

President Erdogan calls PM Imran, offers condolences over Karachi plane crash

Two leader­s also agree to enhanc­e bilate­ral cooper­ation agains­t Covid-19 pandem­ic to jointl­y addres­s the situat­ion

China may lose control of three strategically important ports amid coronavirus fallout

Changing political tides may cost China control over ports in Australia, Israel, Sri Lanka

Novelist Fang Fang’s Covid-19 diaries chronicle personal and political struggles in China

In over 60 entries, we see a personal account of public memory and national trauma.

Memorial Day even more heart-wrenching for veterans’ kin due to coronavirus

Memorial Day has become even more heart-wrenching amid the coronavirus. With much of the nation on lockdown, grieving kin of late military veterans have been left to honor their relatives without

Memorial Day: American Legion Vets Help People Across America

Men and women who have served in the U.S. military have been busy brightening the lives Americans, according to the American Legion website.

Donald Trump: Fake News Reporting My Golf Outings as 'Mortal Sin'

Donald Trump ripped corporate media on Monday for criticizing his pair of golf outings on Memorial Day during the coronavirus pandemic.

Donald Trump Fumes On Twitter As Media Slams Pandemic Golf Outing

US President Donald Trump on Monday fumed at negative media coverage of him playing golf over Memorial Day weekend, as the US death count from the coronavirus pandemic neared 100,000.

Patriotic Poles led astray by mis-labelled Ukrainian cucumbers

WARSAW (Reuters) - Local supermarket Biedronka has been mis-labelling goods including Belgian carrots and Ukrainian cucumbers as home grown, Poland’s anti-monopoly office said on Monday.

Patriotic Poles led astray by mis-labelled Ukrainian cucumbers

WARSAW – Seeking to appeal to patriotic Poles, local supermarket Biedronka has been mis-labelling goods including Belgian carrots and Ukrainian cucumbers as homegrown, Poland’s anti-monopoly office said on Monday, as it launched an investigation.

Delhi Riots: 'Pinjra Tod' Activists Get Bail, Sent To Police Custody In Another Case

Moments after the court pronounced its order in the case, Delhi Police moved an application before it for their interrogation and formal arrest in a murder case.

Delhi violence: Feminists criticise Delhi Police action against students, anti-CAA protestors

The signatories said the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has maintained a ‘stony silence’ about the arrests amid the lockdown.

PM Modi speaks with Sheikh Hasina, greets Bangladesh on occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke on phone with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and conveyed greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr.

LIVE- “Eid Mubarak”: PM Modi greets Muslims on Eid-ul-Fitr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Muslims celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr that marked the end of 30 days of fasting in the Holy month of Ramadan.

Japanese government panel says time right to lift emergency in five prefectures

The Japanese government was set to end its nationwide state of emergency by lifting the order for Tokyo, its surrounding areas and Hokkaido on Monday.

Japan set to fully lift coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, 4 other prefectures

Japan is expected to end its coronavirus-related state of emergency Monday by easing curbs on economic activity in Tokyo and four other prefectures ahead of schedule, with the spread of infections under control. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to announce the decision at a 6 p.m. Monday news conference.…

Egypt launches probe into death of doctor from COVID19

As yet, the number of doctors who died from the COVID-19 reached 19 physicians, while the number of the infected doctors registered more than 350.

President Sisi follows up probe into doctor’s death from COVID-19

The investigation has been launched upon President Sisi’s directives.

BREAKING: WHO Suspends Trial Of Hydroxychloroquine As COVID-19 Treatment Over Safety Concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by United States President, Donald Trump, and others as a possible treatment for the disease.

WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Trials Citing Safety Concerns

The WHO placed a temporary halt on tests of the controversial COVID-19 coronavirus treatment hydroxychloroquine on Monday, citing growing safety concerns described in a study spanning six continents.

Teachers win hearts and minds as returning students show appreciation

Staff at Chatham Primary stepped over chalk scrawled love hearts and rainbows on their way through the school gates on Monday.

Teachers win hearts and minds as returning students show appreciation

Staff at Chatham Primary stepped over chalk scrawled love hearts and rainbows on their way through the school gates on Monday.

New Zealand leader carries on with TV interview during quake

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview Monda

New Zealand's Prime Minister Deals With Earthquake on Live TV (Video)

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern smiled her way through an earthquake during an interview on Monday -- and it was all captured on live TV.

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

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

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

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

Punjab reports 15 new cases, health minister says no community spread

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, however, said there was no community spread and in the past too there had been cases where similar cases were reported but an analysis showed that they may have come in contact with positive cases.

Nagaland reports 1st corona cases, Assam sees spike in 24 hrs

KOHIMA/GUWAHATI/AGATALA: After Sikkim, Nagaland reported its first coronavirus case when three people, who returned from Chennai, tested positive on Monday while in neighbouring Assam 116 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, taking the state

McSally: China Is Taking 'First Step of Taking Hong Kong Back Over'

On Monday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends," Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) stated that China is taking a "reckless" "first step of | Clips

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

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

Staffer at a Cape Town primary school tests positive for Covid-19

This comes as some teachers returned to schools on Monday in preparation for the return of Grade 7 and 12 pupils.

Staffer at a Cape Town primary school tests positive for Covid-19

A staff member at Hague Primary School in Delft in Cape Town has tested positive for Covid-19, the Department of Education said.

Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots

Biden is sharpening his tone, still pitching consensus but touting a “bold agenda” aimed at mollifying progressives who remain skeptical he will deliver enough on health care, student loan debts and the climate crisis.

A ‘deplorables’ moment for Joe Biden shows why he won’t win the black vote: Devine

Joe Biden’s disastrous interview with black radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Friday encapsulates everything that is wrong with the Democratic Party and its presidential hopeful. “If you have a

Free Ground And Venue Hire For Sport And Recreation Groups

Use of Wellington City Council facilities will be free for sports clubs until the end of June 2020, and there will be an extended winter season for sportsfields.

One month with no fees for council sports clubs

News from WCC Use of Wellington City Council facilities will be free for sports clubs until the end of June, and there will be an extended winter season for sportsfields.

US bans Brazil travel over virus surge as Europe keeps easing

The United States suspended travel from Brazil over an explosion of coronavirus infections in the South American nation, but across the Atlantic

US bans Brazil travel over virus surge as Europe keeps easing

The United States suspended travel from Brazil over an explosion of coronavirus infections in the South American nation, but across the Atlantic, many parts of Europe were set to further ease lockdowns on Monday after slowing their COVID-19 outbreaks.

Business Cheers Plans to Reopen South Africa’s Economy

South African business leaders lauded the government’s plan to substantially ease a nationwide lockdown that’s crippled the economy, even as the number of the coronavirus cases grows exponentially.

Business gives Ramaphosa’s plan to reopen economy the thumbs up

South African business leaders lauded the government’s plan to substantially ease a nationwide lockdown that’s crippled the economy, even as the number of the coronavirus cases grows exponentially.

German government, regions tussle over reopening from COVID-19 lockdowns

BERLIN: Germany's central and regional governments were at odds on Monday (May 25) over when and how far to ease contact distancing rules, with ...

COVID-19: Iran Reopens Religious Shrines; Kremlin Spokesman Leaves Hospital

Here's a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL's broadcast regions.

Opposition leaders likely to decide next course of action against Modi government's handing of COVID-19 on Tuesday

A core group of top Opposition leaders on Tuesday are likely to take a call on the next course of action on the government's "faulty" COVID-19 response after 22 non-BJP parties joined hands to target

Opposition to form panel soon to draft action plan against Centre

Workers’ rights, deaths due to hunger and negligible relief package to be discussed

Dominic Cummings has 'no regrets' about 260-mile trip but admits he should have told PM his plans

Boris Johnson's senior advisor issued a statement on Monday afternoon following mounting pressure to quit

Viewers fume as Paddington pushed from TV schedule due to Dominic Cummings

The feel-good film was meant to air on Bank Holiday Monday.

Alpine skiing: 2021 World Championships in Italy may be pushed back a year

The Italian winter sports federation (FISI) will ask to push back the 2021 Alpine skiing World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo by a year ...

Alpine skiing: 2021 World Championships in Italy may be pushed back a year

ROME (Reuters) - The Italian winter sports federation (FISI) will ask to push back the 2021 Alpine skiing World Championships in Cortina d’Ampezzo by a year because of uncertainties linked to the coronavirus, the head of the country’s Olympic committee said.

Taiwan considers revoking Hong Kong's special status on law fears

China's planned national security law may prompt Taiwan to revoke the special status it extends to Hong Kong, President Tsai Ing-wen said, a move that could anger Beijing and make it harder for Hong Kongers to visit and invest. China is proposing the new legislation for the Chinese-ruled city after

Taiwan considers revoking Hong Kong's special status on law fears

TAIPEI (Reuters) - China’s planned national security law may prompt Taiwan to revoke the special status it extends to Hong Kong, President Tsai Ing-wen said, a move that could anger Beijing and make it harder for Hong Kongers to visit and invest.

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

A customer wearing a protective mask enters an internet cafe at night in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, Japan, on … Japan to End Tokyo’s State of Emergency, Eyes Fresh $930 Billion Stimulus Read More »

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan, with about 16,600 confirmed cases and about 850 deaths, has so far avoided the large outbreaks that have been experienced in the US and the Europe despite its softer restrictions.

China's swoop on Hong Kong autonomy 'utterly offensive'

Several former foreign ministers have criticised Beijing for its proposed new laws aimed at silencing dissent.

Hong Kong Police fires tear gas as protesters resist China's grip, launch first major demonstration after COVID-19 outbreak

Thousands of protesters swarmed some of Hong Kong’s busiest neighbourhoods on Sunday, singing, chanting and erecting roadblocks of torn-up bricks and debris as police repeatedly fired tear gas, pepper spray and a water cannon during the city’s largest street mobilisation in month

‘He used his talent to serve the nation’ — Buhari mourns late journalist

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the media industry, particularly Nigeria Union of Journalists and Nigeria Guild of Editors, over the passing of Waheed Bakare, Saturday editor of New Telegraph.

Buhari mourns the death of Bakare - The Nation Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of the Saturday Editor of Daily Telegraph, Waheed Bakare.The President...

Rain washes out final day of UTR Pro Match women’s tennis exhibition event in Florida

The three-day, four player exhibition event was billed by organisers as the first professional women’s tournament in US since the start of coronavirus pandemic.

Rain wipes out Florida women's exhibition event

The final day of a women's exhibition tournament in Florida featuring several WTA players was washed out by rainstorms on Sunday, organizers announced.

Slight increase in Covid-19 cases post relaxation but situation under control: Kejriwal

A week after Delhi government announced some relaxations in the lockdown conditions there has been slight increase in number of Covid-19 cases reported, but the situation seems under control so far, i

COVID-19 situation in Delhi under control, no unusual rise in cases due to relaxations: Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal has said that his government has managed to keep the situation in Delhi under control.

House seeks schools fumigation before resumption

The House of Representatives has asked the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, to ensure that all schools in the country, whether ...

COVID-19: House of Reps calls for schools to be fumigated before resumption

The House of Representatives has said all schools in Nigeria whether public or private are fumigated before they are reopened due to the coronavirus pandemic.

New Documentary Tells Story Of Nike Air Jordans, Warts And All

"One Man and His Shoes" gives a fascinating look at Michael Jordan's career with Nike, for better and for worse.

Meghan Markle 'was convinced there was a conspiracy against her,' 'felt like an outsider,' pal claims

Meghan Markle was convinced courtiers were working “against her” once she joined the British royal family, one palace insider is claiming.

After latest close call, when will Chase Elliott & Jimmie Johnson get that meaningful win in 2020?

Chase Elliott had one reason to win, and Jimmie Johnson had 101 reasons to win Sunday night. And they both went home with nothing.

Pennsylvania diner hit with suspension order after reopening: The curve is flattened, Gov. Wolf has 'gone too far'

The owners of a York, Pennsylvania diner that reopened in defiance of state coronavirus shutdown orders called out Democrats Monday for going "too far" after the state temporarily revoked their license to operate. 

Could the Black Country become a cycling Yamsterdam?

As cycling becomes more popular amid the pandemic, could the Black Country become a Yamsterdam?

Sony’s Xperia 1 II ships in the US on July 24th for $1,199

It has a triple-camera array can shoot up 20 fps in burst mode.

Spoilers: Shaun's alive as Claudia escapes with Elly's baby in Neighbours

It's Shaun of the dead!

Basketball's EuroLeague cancels season because of virus

Europe's top basketball league cancelled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play.

KCCA should partner with Kiira Motors on city buses project

It is proposed that special lanes will be put in place for the Eco- (sic) electric and combustion fuel efficient buses starting at the City Square in a ring road...

Why Jagan Wants To Keep Chandrababu Away from Vizag?

Even the high court rapped the Police for playing Fidel to the Ruling Party leaders

What's the difference between USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, and HDMI 2.1?

Making sense of modern connectivity protocols: There's a jungle of features and restrictions that apply to various versions of popular standards used by millions of people. Here's how to tell which USB, Bluetooth, and HDMI-enabled electronics are capable of what.

Khloe Kardashian unveils a new face and fans are divided

The reality star is unrecognisable in a recent set of images she released on social media

How well do Germans understand weather risks?

Many Germans have difficulty gauging the negative impact of weather conditions such as ground frost, heat, or UV radiation. This is one of the key results of a representative survey conducted by researchers ...

‘Fright Night 2: New Blood’ is a Direct-to-Video Sequel to a Remake, So You Can Guess the Quality

In this edition of DTV Descent: a Fright Night 2 New Blood review, because only experts like us should be forced to watch this movie.

Newly discovered Comet SWAN is now VISIBLE from Earth, but facing fight for its life as it nears the Sun

Comets are celestial bodies made of rock and ice that spend most of their lives far from the Sun

Apple serves dozens of repeat app updates on the App Store to fix recent app launch issues

After users began reporting the inability to open some apps on iOS and iPadOS last week, Apple is releasing dozens of repeat updates for apps in the App Store likely to fix certificate issues.

Economic shock from COVID-19 to lead to higher indebtedness, Poloz says

Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic will 'clearly lead to higher indebtedness' once the economic shock has passed, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz warned Monday.

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

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

Europe threatens legal action over aviation whistleblower body

The European Commission has threatened the Irish government with legal action over the State’s failure to designate a body to receive reports from whistleblowers about safety concerns in the aviation sector.

MP demands answers over Brexit impact on North Sea helicopter safety

An MP has demanded answers from the UK Government over the future of post-Brexit safety rules for North Sea helicopters.

Lockdown breacher's epic rant to police as she 'didn't realise Wales wasn't in England'

A mum, believed to be from the West Midlands, called Welsh people "b*******" when she uploaded the clip of her confrontation with the authorities on Gwynedd beach on Wednesday

We killed 200 Zamfara, Katsina bandits — Military

Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Defence Headquarters, Abuja, said on Sunday that over 200 bandits were killed in multiple air strikes conducted on camps in Katsina and Zamfara states in its Operation Had...

Clark County election worker tests positive for COVID-19

A worker at the Clark County Election Department’s main office has tested positive for COVID-19.

Bollywood news on May 25: Amitabh, Aamir wish fans on Eid-ul-Fitr and more

Sonam Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Priyanka Chopra and other Bollywood celebrities have extended wishes as the country celebrates Eid today.

Kremlin Spokesman Peskov Discharged from Hospital Where He Was Treated for COVID-19

The spokesperson for the president announced that his COVID-19 test had returned positive on 12 May and said that he had been taken to hospital. His spouse Tatyana...

Medical groups urge G20 to focus on climate change with COVID-19 aid packages

A group of medical associations representing more than 40 million health professionals from around the world is urging the G20 governments to focus on addressing public health and climate change when it comes to economic recovery packages for COVID-19.

Breaking: Africa Top Brands: MTN, Dangote emerges most admired African brands

MTN, Dangote has emerged the most admired African brands at the 10th Brand Africa 100, Africa's Top Brands anniversary.

Old Bitcoin Miner Proves Craig Wright has No Access to 145 Tulip Trust Addresses

Signed messages claiming Craig Wright is a fraud were sent from 145 Bitcoin addresses Wright listed were his in the Tulip Trust. The addresses seemed to have be

Xiaomi Smart Lock E is now up for crowdfunding in China for 899 yuan ($126)

Xiaomi has today launched a new product for crowdfunding on its Xiaomi Mall online store — Xiaomi Smart Lock E. The product comes with support for six unlocking methods and has an electronic doorbell function as well. The six unlocking methods supported by the product includes Fingerprint, Password, Temporary Password, Bluetooth, Homekit, and Emergency Key. …

McKenzie saddened by passing of former May Pen mayor

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the passing of former Mayor of May Pen and Councillor for the Mineral Heights Division Milton Brown. Brown died today after a battle with cancer....

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Frogmore deal revealed: Couple began paying back £2.4m for cottage renovations only after Prince Charles agreed to foot bill for their security in US 

Harry and Meghan pledged to reimburse taxpayers for renovating their briefly lived-in Windsor home, which they have insisted on keeping as a British base despite their move to Los Angeles.

FM’s package of no use to micro enterprises: ex-CM

‘A fresh Budget must be presented in Parliament's next session’

Pakistan plane crash: Police officer who saved others until he fell unconscious earns praise online

Sindh Police official reportedly fainted from inhaling CO2 and was admitted to a hospital

At New Delhi airport, hundreds of people anxious to get home but apprehensive about the risks queued from before dawn

Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers and the cancellation of dozens of planes. India had halted all flights within the country, and departing and leaving for abroad, in late March as it sought

Russia seeking 18-year sentence for alleged US spy Paul Whelan - Foreign Affairs

Ex-US Marine Paul Whelan was arrested 18 months ago, continues to protest his innocence.

Manchester United should resist FC Barcelona transfer temptation

Man Utd have been increasingly linked with a move to sign Ousmane Dembele from FC Barcelona in the summer transfer window.

Dustin Lance Black offers a look inside the trendy London flat where he's in lockdown with husband Tom Daley and son Robbie Ray - complete with a 'space saving' staircase and a bookshelf filled with personal snaps

Dustin Lance Black,45, shared a glimpse into the stylish South London home he shares with Tom Daley and their son Robbie Ray during a Good Morning Britain appearance.

Tech This Week | Advertising a tax on the poor, pandemic going to exacerbate it

Many don’t have jobs now but the book Poor Economics says they could trade off a little food for entertainment. So they’ll bear the brunt.

Woman who shared video dancing as 'naughty nun' scared to go out amid backlash

Russian influencer Yara said that she received a number of threats in direct messages after she posted a video of herself dancing as a nun onto her Instagram account

Nairobi church faces eviction from public land

The land will be restored to community utilisation.

Tirumala laddus fly off shelves in no time

Stocks at district headquarters evaporate in no time

‘Inclusive, affordable’ South Surrey project aims to meet ‘desperate’ housing need

Public consultation on 91-unit ‘Harmony’ to launch online next month

Over 20,000 students opt for change in examination centres

Many want to write the exams from their home towns

Okanagan distillery gets boost from Vernon brewery to create more hand sanitizer

Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery has teamed up with a Vernon brewery to make even more hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic.The distillery has donat

Gulfport Energy: Stock Appears To Be Overvalued Now Due To The Still High Restructuring Risk

Gulfport's borrowing base was reduced to $700 million, and it is limited to $20 million for further unsecured note repurchases. It has plenty of liquidity for n

Elizabeth Warren, after swearing off top-dollar fundraisers, to hold one for Biden

Sen. Elizabeth Warren – who during her White House bid repeatedly forswore top-dollar fundraisers with wealthy donors – will host such a gathering for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden next month.

Google Search begins testing dark mode for mobile web, here’s how to try it [Gallery]

Google Search has finally begun testing its dark mode for mobile web — here's how you can start using it on Chrome for Android.

Sioux Falls teachers say goodbye to long-empty classrooms

Language Arts teacher Tracie Robinson sat cross-legged in the hallway outside her classroom at Memorial Middle School. A list of names and locker numbers lay to her left and a stack of paper bags to h

CM Yogi has Accused many States for Ignoring UP Migrants -

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who has given his wealth to migrant workers who have returned to Uttar Pradesh from other

The 'Run' Season 1 Finale Leaves Plenty Of Track For More Thrills

Spoilers ahead for the Run season finale. HBO's new romantic thriller asks what happens at the end of the rom-com. Once the girl has run off with the boy into the sunset… what happens next? Well, that's a question that viewers will still be asking…

"Idea Of Flying Really Scary": Jitters As Domestic Flights Resume

Domestic flights resumed in the country on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers and the cancellation of dozens of planes.

Bitcoin is on an Exponential Growth Trajectory, and the Pizza Day Proves It

The story of Laszlo Hanyecz, the programmer who bought two pizzas using 10,000 Bitcoin, will be forever talked about. Not least because at $9k per BTC that equa

Reggie Bush says college athletes need financial guidance if they're getting paid

If college athletes are going to start getting paid, former USC star Reggie Bush said that their checks should come with some “guidance.”

Anger over 'large, drunk' groups congregating and ignoring social distancing in Ancoats

Photos showed crowds at Cutting Room Square

JOA lauds the late 'gentle giant' Dr Arthur Wint on his 100th birthday

The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has paid a special tribute to the legendary track and field icon, Dr Arthur Wint on the anniversary of his birth, for his ‘historic and pioneering’ achievements a...

The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - US death toll nears 100,000 as country grapples with reopening

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The Week Ahead, S&P 500 Futures Are Up +1% And Poised To Reach 3,000

If after reading this article you conclude that I haven't gotten over the short shrift stocks gave the China-US rift last week, you'd be right. The futures for

Leigh-Anne Pinnock sets 'temperatures rising' in sizzling topless sunbathing snap

The Little Mix singer left little to the imagination in the semi-naked snap as she lapped up the London sunshine

Awaiting trial for rape, John Jackson asks to be released from jail over COVID-19 concerns

Pro boxer John Jackson wants to be released from jail for fear of catching COVID-19. He is currently waiting trial on charges of rape and child pornography.

The Arrival Of The 'Unavoidable Pension Crisis'

I wrote an article in 2017 discussing the “Unavoidable Pension Crisis.” At that time, most did not understand the risk. Since then, the situation has continued

Samsung might become Huawei’s lifeline in regards to memory chips

A couple of weeks ago, we explained how Huawei's ban in the USA might represent a golden opportunity for Samsung. And although the latter company's smartphone business could benefit from Huawei's unfa

Waste segregation units crop up on banks of Vrishabhavathi again

They allegedly burn waste at night, and also dump it along the banks of the river

Japan to expand entry ban to visitors from India and 10 other nations

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan will maintain the current set of border control measures until the end of June.

Blast from the past: When Sharmila Tagore wanted her swimsuit pics removed

She first faced the arc lights when she was just 14 in Satyajit Ray’s Apur Sansar (1959). No one would have thought that this shy, adolescent wife from this tragedy would one day become India’s foremost sex-symbol.

Happy Birthday Karan Johar: 10 Lesser-Known Facts About The Director Who Brought Glam to Bollywood Like no One Else Before

Happy Birthday Karan Johar: These 10 lesser-known facts about one of India's most celebrated directors will surprise you.

BSEB Bihar Board matric results on May 26

Education News: Finally, the D-day has arrived. The fate of lakhs of studnets, who wrote their Class X papers from Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), would be dec

Gary Maley sees Livingston future decided on social media as club post bizarre Twitter poll

The goalkeeper is the club's only part-time player and is out of contract.

The 100 greatest UK No 1s: No 10, Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through the Grapevine

A heady mix of loss, defiance and lust, Gaye’s only UK No 1 is a testament to the Motown singer’s captivating depth – and a glimpse of the masterwork to come

Utah has not spent $1.5M on rooms, overflow center for virus

Utah allocated nearly $1.5 million for quarantine lodging and a hospital overflow site for coronavirus treatment but did not use the funds, a state official said.

City aims to slow streets

Vancouver is considering plans to repurpose 50 kilometres of roadway in an effort to create more space for restaurant patios and lines outside of businesses, as well as walking and cycling, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newmont Stock Has Doubled. Is It Still A Buy?

Despite the bear market brought on by the coronavirus, close to 4% of all U. S. stocks with a current market value of $500 million or more have doubled in the past year, including the largest U.S.-based gold mining stock. Too late to buy?

Football Great Dennis McKinnon to Breitbart News: 'How Does the Government Determine What Is Essential for You to Survive?'

Former NFL wide receiver Dennis McKinnon questioned arbitrary government determinations of "essential" and "non-essential" business.

A year on, over 100 PG medical students caught in crossfire over stipend

They haven’t been paid from March 2019

NDC will win December election if it's free and fair - Asiedu Nketia

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has said his party will win the upcoming elections if the elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.

Domestic flights resume at Coimbatore International Airport

Three services touched down from Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru

Salman Khan Keeps His Promise, Releases A New Song For His Fans On Eid

Treating all his fans this Eid, superstar Salman Khan has the best Eidi to offer. After releasing two songs earlier, the actor releases third song, titled ‘Bhai Bhai’ on this special occasion.

Your evening longread: 'I met Edward Snowden - and since then I haven't stopped watching my back'

It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.

Navajo Nation imposes 57-hour lockdown as virus death toll rises

Even essential businesses must remain closed as the entire tribe enters a strict lockdown for Memorial Day weekend.

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

Ethics Officer dismisses claim there was monetary exchange between ECB and CWI

Air Force Removes Height Requirement to Attract More Women Pilots

The Air Force said it was dispensing with a restriction that effectively eliminated about 44 percent of American women between the ages of 20 and 29.

Okanagan College expected to see fewer international students, loss in revenue unknown

Post secondary institutions across Canada are bracing for financial losses with the future of foreign students stuck in COVID-19 limbo.Thompson Rivers Unive

Borussia Dortmund handed warning ahead of Der Klassiker as Jadon Sancho admission made

Borussia Dortmund sit second in the Bundesliga, four points behind league leaders Bayern Munich, as the pair face off in Der Klassiker on Tuesday, while whether Jadon Sancho starts remains in question

Mortal Kombat 11 is going to drop a crazy bomb of story content on players

Mortal Kombat 11 is a hell of a bookend on which to end the saga of Earthrealm, so why go back to that pivotal point? What story did NetherRealm still have to tell, in those closing moments? A pivotal epilogue with which to bookend the saga, by the sound of things.

World’s shortest video shows how to pronounce BMW correctly

BMW decided to make things crystal clear on how to pronnounce their name and created a two-second video with the correct pronunciation.

Social distancing in home selling: How Lehigh Valley real estate agents are adapting to new reality

The housing market scene might soon resemble more of a hospital and less of a home but Lehigh Valley real estate agents say these measures are going to be crucial moving forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trudeau will push provinces to give workers 10 days of paid sick leave as Canada grapples with COVID-19

Trudeau says the Liberals will also work on other long-term measures to make it easier for workers to stay home when they're ill

Prince Charles says his love of music was inspired by his grandmother the Queen Mother - and admits he loved choosing a few pieces for Prince William and Kate's wedding

Speaking in an interview with Alan Titchmarsh for Classic FM, the royal, who is currently living at Birkhall, divulged that the Queen Mother would often play music while with her grandson.

Iran’s Oil Minister: Demand for oil is ‘very vague’

The demand for oil is ‘very vague’, Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh said on Monday. He added that no one can predict crude prices, which are

Educational publisher gives free access to teaching resources

PRESS RELEASE: Initially exclusive to Diwa partner schools, the Diwa Learning Town is now open to all educators to encourage them to start their learning continuity plan amid COVID-19

Ryan Tubridy aims to sign off Late Late Show season on a high with guests Colin Farrell and Michael D

RTE has lined up a state of the nation interview with President Michael D Higgins for the final Late Late Show of the season.

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

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

New BMW 5 Series and 6 Series GT to be revealed online May 27th

BMW will host the digital world premiere of the new 5 Series and 6 Series GT LCI generations on May 27, 2020.

Biden wants Amazon to 'start paying their taxes'

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

Realme X50 Pro Player launched in China: US$420 5G K30 Pro alternative sports 6.4 in 90Hz AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 865, 48MP quad-cameras and 65W fast charging

Realme just launched the Realme X50 Pro Player edition in China for RMB 2,999 (approx US$420). The flagship-killer sports a Snapdragon 865, vapor cooling, a 90 Hz panel, and 65W fast charging.

Lockdown to be extended? TN CM to hold discussions with medical experts tomorrow

With the fourth phase of lockdown coming to an end on 31 May, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will hold a discussion with medical experts on Tuesday, to seek their view on easing restrictions. Continue Reading →

British farmers 'will go out of business' in UK-US trade deal, Theresa Villiers warns

British farmers “will go out of business” as a consequence of a trade deal with the United States, former environment secretary Theresa Villiers has warned. Admitting that she had "great fears" about "unfettered competition between domestic farmers and US imports", she said it would

BT Buzz: Bike rentals back in vogue as Vogo, Bounce regain 30% of pre-COVID business

To retain and sustain this demand, bike rental start-ups are emphasising on two things - one, change in business model, and the another, focus on sanitisation

The Miracle of Istanbul: How Liverpool's 2005 comeback unfolded

At half-time in the 2005 Champions League final, Liverpool appeared out for the count. A team that...

Reverse migration can spur housing demand in tier 2 and 3 cities post COVID-19: ANAROCK report

One significant trend may be reverse migration spurring housing demand in Tier 2 & 3 cities, says the ANAROCK report.

To combat COVID-19, India adopted Intelligent Testing Strategy, says ICMR

India has now 610 laboratories — 432 public and 178 private which are currently testing 1.1 lakh samples daily. The testing capacity has been increased to 1.4 lakh samples per day, which is being further raised to 2 lakh

Yuvraj Singh remembers days without mobiles in epic throwback photo

Harbhajan Singh reacted to the post and queried: "Free call?"

French support plan ready to be launched on June 3 - national federation

PARIS: The French tennis federation's 35-million euro (31.3 million pounds) plan will be effectively launched on June 3 with a dedicated platform ...

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

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

Review: Netflix’s I’m No Longer Here is a beautiful and intoxicating trip into a Mexican subculture

I’m No Longer Here stands as a welcome introduction to the many talents and passions of Fernando Frias

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

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

The new rugby deal that puts more pressure on Super Rugby's future

Rugby's move towards a private-equity driven future has gathered pace with reports that CVC Capital Partners' splurge into the Pro14 will bring the concept of a club world cup closer to reality.

‘Give status report on caste-based atrocities’

Human rights activists press for action by State govt.

Yousef Makki's sister reveals their mother was 'depressed' and 'felt like the walls were closing in on her' before she died with a 'broken heart' a year after her son, 17, was stabbed to death

EXCLUSIVE: Jade Akoum believes her mother, Debbie, died from a broken heart following her young son's death and has spoken exclusively to FEMAIL about the family's devastation.

Locust swarms reach MP, farmers brace for pain in kharif season

India has witnessed several locust plagues and upsurges since 1812 to 1997, but there has not been any major locust upsurge since 2011.The insects are known to originate in Arabian Peninsula, and invade India via Rajasthan-Pakistan border, just before the onset of the seasonal monsoon

Pro tennis bounces back with New Zealand tournament

New Zealand Tennis said Monday it was set to host the southern hemisphere's first professional tournament since the COVID-19 shutdown.

Where is Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain?

Viewers tuning in to the ITV show today may be a little surprised

GP Austria still not final: 'We are still evaluating the safety plan'

For some time now everyone has been assuming that the season will start on July 5th, but these races have still not been officially confirmed either.

Oil Rallies With Producers Showing Confidence by Hiking Prices

Oil’s recovery from its historic crash last month is barreling ahead, with some OPEC producers displaying signs of confidence that the market is stabilizing.

Election 2020: NDC’s major problem is Mahama not a new voters’ register – Wontumi

“The main problem of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana plans to prepare a new voters’ register for the December 7 polls is the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi claims.

Five held in Mancherial for selling spurious cotton seed

A farmer belonging to Guntur and four others were arrested for allegedly selling spurious cotton seed in Bellampalli on Sunday evening.

We’ll meet with Ken Agyapong to settle feud – Obinim’s handlers

Lawyers for self-styled televangelist and founder of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim are likely to make overtures with Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong in the coming days, Administrator of the Church, Rev. Kwadwo Adu Boahen has told Kasapa 102.5 FM.

Health alliance shows worth

Covid-19 has shown the critical role Alliance South plays in delivering health services across the region, its new chairman says. Cromwell-based...

Classic Emmerdale: What's coming up in this week's episodes?

Classic Emmerdale is on every weekday on ITV3

Governors can not ignore state constitutions to impose COVID-19 restrictions

When the Wisconsin Supreme Court found an extension of Gov. Tony Evers' lockdown unconstitutional, the governor blamed a

realme Adds Smartwatch And TV To Its Product Lineup

Aside from it's countless phones, realme also has a fitness band, which was announced back in March. The company has since added two more products to its

Our planet’s heart is watery

The core might contain Earth’s biggest reservoir as a result of hydrogen moving into the early planet’s centre.

Daily shot of Express-o - MyTwoCents

Daily sports briefs | Warrick Gelant's Stormers move creates jigsaw puzzle, UFC GOAT war hots up, TB12 gives Charles Barkley a wedgie - and more!

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

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

SACS schoolboy stars sign with WP, Sharks

Two promising Cape Town schoolboys have signed respective deals with Western Province and the Sharks.

Realme Buds Q, Buds Air Neo, 30W Dart Power Bank and more launched in China

Realme seems to be firing on all cylinders as the company expanded its product catalogue n India and China with the launch of several products, including the X50 Pro Player Edition smartphone. The India launch event saw the unveiling of the Realme Smart TV, Buds Air Neo earbuds, 10000mAh Power Bank 2 and the brand’ …

Charles tells how he converted police bodyguard to classical music

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

Solitaire is now over 30 years old and still sees plenty of action from office workers and your mom

Some games never die and continue to played for many generation despite their age. Solitaire turns 30 and Microsoft reveals its arguably as popular as ever.

Games Inbox: Are you tired of waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6?

The Monday Inbox doesn’t believe rumours about a Legacy Of Kain remake, as one reader congratulates Pac-Man on his 40th anniversary.

Now, brokers cannot use PoA to transfer client shares

Equity brokers may no longer be able to misuse client shares lying in demat accounts. From June 1, SEBI has discontinued the use of Power of Attorney (PoA) between a client and broker in the equity ma

Derogatory Remarks Against Dalits: Why Three Senior DMK MPs Face Legal Problems

The cases of these three MPs are a bit amusing as they invited the trouble on themselves.

High-spec equipment will allow Ninewells Hospital to double testing capacity

Ninewells Hospital has doubled its coronavirus testing capacity after new equipment was delivered from South Korea.

Surrey’s Alan Clegg sits down for a socially-distanced chat about his life in Cloverdale over the years

Clegg chats about his time as a volunteer firefighter, 1962’s Typhoon Freda, and how he’s been holding up during COVID-19

Sungura Musician Turns To Selling Airtime As Lockdown Financial Constraints Mount

Sungura Musician Turns To Vending Airtime As Lockdown Woes Mount. A Sungura band which hails from Redcliff, in the Midlands province has bore the brunt

GBP/USD: Bad news on all fronts – Rabobank

Sterling is facing pressure on a variety of fronts. The prospect of more monetary policy stimulus, a deep recession and political uncertainty is set t

UDF to intervene in KC(M) infighting

Joseph, Jose factions spar over Kottayam district panchayat president post

Politics student, 18, murdered boyfriend, 18, by driving over him at farm, court hears

Grace Ross, 18, allegedly murdered Joshua Kerr, also 18,  at Little Balquhomrie Farm near Leslie, Fife, on Friday. She drove a car into him before running over his head, the charge stated.

Just bluster, says Chennithala

Chennithala says CM is all bluster and no action

Prudential Uganda donates sh300m for COVID-19 food relief

The donation will feed the most vulnerable and poor who have been greatly affected by the lockdown, many of whom live on less than a dollar a day.

Redmi K30i 5G debuts with 48MP quad cameras, 120Hz display and Snapdragon 765G

Redmi has silently introduced a new smartphone called Redmi K30i 5G in China. Its design and specifications are identical to the Redmi K30 5G phone that went official in China back in December 2019. The only major difference between the two phones is that the Redmi K30 5i comes with a 48-megapixel primary lens on …

MP's plea to help Young Farmers

An MP has called on the Government to give a share of a new £150 million fund for charities to Young Farmers' clubs in Shropshire, saying they are on course to lose £50,000 this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

UK accused of 'threatening' EU with Royal Navy over Brexit fishing rights row

EXCLUSIVE: Defence Minister James Heappey said three offshore patrol vessels and other "high readiness forces" could be deployed

Arista Networks: Free Cash Flow To Drive The Stock Back To $300

Arista Networks displays a stellar balance sheet and juicy net profit margins. Discounted cash flow model points towards a return to $300/share, with prudent gr

UBS to Create Fintech-Specific Venture Fund

UBS Group, a Swiss investment banking giant, is creating a venture capital fund with a corpus of hundreds of millions of dollars of its own fund.

The changing face of the billionaire classes

Is Europe becoming more American in its wealth creation as the US becomes more European?

Thalapathy Vijay firms up three movies after 'Master' - Tamil News - IndiaGlitz.com

Thalapathy Vijay's next release 'Master' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and costarring Vijay Sethupathi is the hottest Tamil movie amongst the trade circles not only in Tamil Nadu but the rest of I

Health group, community center get $48M endowments in Maine

A health group and community center will receive a combined $48 million in endowments to grow services for central Maine.

Michiganders hold $50M in unredeemed bottle, can deposits

Fifty million dollars is a whole lot of dimes.

Tiger Brands faces R500 million-plus hit to profit because of lockdown

South African packaged goods group Tiger Brands says that the nine-week high level lockdown has cost it half a billion in profits, as the group faces procurement pressure, global supply chain issues and pricing regulation.

Gold – the solution to a $5,300,000,000,000 money printing problem

Defend your portfolio against inflation with gold.

Utah climber rescued from remote cliff after hitting head, losing consciousness in fall

A Utah climber who fell and cracked his head while scaling a cliff by himself on Sunday was rescued after he regained consciousness and nearby campers heard his cries for help, authorities said.

Fine Gael TDs want economic ‘realism’, Coveney told

Tanaiste Simon Coveney has been told by Fine Gael figures that there must be “realism” and prudence in any economic plans after the Covid-19 pandemic.

IAF’s Second LCA Tejas Squadron To Be Raised At Sulur Air Base With FOC Configuration Aircraft

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will raise the second squadron of the indigenously developed and manufactured aircraft LCA Tejas at the Sulur Air Base in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (27 May), Hindustan Times has reported.

This World of Warcraft player found a way to one-shot enemy players while naked

Ganking the Horde the way God intended.

Pritzker issues rules as Illinois prepares for reopening

Barbers and their customers will have to wear face masks. Restaurants will be able to serve diners outdoors only, with parties no larger than six people, spaced apart. And youth sports may hold practi

Samsung Galaxy S20 series users can now disable fingerprint unlock ripple animation effect - Gizchina.com

Samsung Galaxy S20 series users can now disable fingerprint unlock ripple animation effect. This update is available for all phones in the S20 series

Racist who wanted refund on free meal said he had virus then coughed in policeman's face

David Mitchell, 40, became verbally abusive at a Newcastle takeaway and made a racist comment before declaring he had Covid-19 symptoms and coughing in an officer's face

Ultimate XI ODI Profile: Saeed Anwar

Saeed Anwar almost never hit a ball in anger, though the 938 boundaries and 97 sixes he struck over the course of his 14-year career would suggest otherwise. But in Anwar, grace and timing were equal...

Imo: PDP assistance financial secretary resigns - The Nation Nigeria

The state Assistant Financial Secretary, of the Imo State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Maximian Okedu, on Monday resigned his position...

Welfare recipients facing five-month delays to exit cashless debit card scheme

Data shows that of the 859 application lodged since September, only 30 have been accepted

One’s Own Stylist: Queen Elizabeth II Styling Hair Herself During Lockdown - Report

Millions of Brits admired the way Her Majesty looked during her two recent speeches to the nation – her address on the coronavirus pandemic and her VE Day...

COVID-19: B.C. park reservations surge as campgrounds reopen

Keep trying, many sites not reservable, George Heyman says

U.S calls for probe against AfDB president

The intervention by the Treasury, the AfDB’s biggest non-African shareholder, comes two weeks after the ethics committee found no evidence to support allegations of favoritism by Adesina. The 60-yea

Hey, You Wanna See Jay Leno and Elon Musk Tootle Around Town in a 2021 Tesla Cybertruck?

Jay Leno drives a 2021 Tesla Cybertruck and Elon Musk rides shotgun ahead of an upcoming episode of Jay Leno’s Garage.

Celebrity MasterChef 2020: Lady Leshurr, Judy Murray and Pete Wicks join line-up

Celebrity MasterChef will be returning to our screens this summer, and the BBC had just announced the famous faces who will be put through their culinary paces.  Grime artist Lady Leshurr, tennis

Ebus ready to roll again

Ebus has announced it is relaunching service starting June 4.

Justice sector budget cuts ‘will negatively impact SA’s corruption fighters’

The department further expects a budget cut to hinder Legal Aid SA's ability provide legal representation for the indigent and vulnerable citizens.

String of multimillion shilling defamation awards against publishers worrying

The huge financial awards could potentially limit the ability of the media to exercise their traditional roles as watchdogs.

More than 54 Lakh Cases worldwide, 3.45 Lakh Patients Died -

Corona virus continues to wreak havoc worldwide. More than 54 lakh cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide. At the

Massive fire destroys a quarter of Pier 45 at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf

(CNN) — A four-alarm warehouse fire that broke out at Pier 45 in San Francisco has been contained, the city’s fire department said Saturday afternoon....

Bishop chases worshippers without face masks out of Enugu church

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

Jaipur: Man gangrapes, murders mentally challenged 10-year-old sister with his 3 friends

The main accused and his three friends took the 10-year-old to a secluded place, raped her and strangulated her to death on May 17. Her body was found on May 21.

Court throws out case challenging 1995 polls results

After the October 29, 1995 Gen-eral Election was held, the High Court, on November 2, heard a petition filed by 10 opposition parties. Judge Luhekelo Kyando, who heard the petition, told the court

Steelworkers Union Praises NDP Victory in Securing Paid Sick Leave Commitment

TORONTO — The United Steelworkers (USW) union is praising the New Democratic Party for securing a commitment from the federal government to ensure two weeks of paid sick leave for workers across Canada.

‘Unschooling’ Isn’t The Answer To Education Woes—It’s The Problem

With schools closed, the concept of unschooling—allowing kids to direct their own learning—is being touted by some as timely and new. But the idea has been around for centuries, and its influence on education has been mostly pernicious.

Crazy scenes see 400 fans launch pitch invasion during 'illegal' football match under lockdown in France as authorities slam those attending game branded as a potential 'virus bomb'

The match took place in Strasbourg in the eastern region of the country on Sunday and comes with the area under strict lockdown rules in the wake of the coronavirus which bans mass gatherings.

Is The Maldives Seeing A Daesh Surge?

Consolidation of Daesh in the Maldives would severely dent its image as an exotic tourist destination.

Residents’ protest forces BBMP to shift quarantine centre

They were supported by the local councillor

Memorial Day 2020: Save up to $179 on DJI Osmo Pocket and Osmo Action & Charging Kit

Memorial Day 2020: Save Up to $179 on DJI Osmo Pocket and DJI Osmo Action & Charging Kit During the Ongoing Summer Sale. Action Sold Out

Varsity Students Fight Against E-Learning, File Lawsuit Against Government

University students have filed an urgent application against the government seeking to have e-learning suspended. In their fight against e-learning, the

Webinar by DPS hosts iconic danseuse Geeta Chandran

Delhi Public School Varanasi, Nashik and Lava Nagpur hosted Geeta Chandran, the iconic doyenne of Bharatnatyam, in a webinar on 23rd May 2020. The webinar was seventh in the series titled BREAKING BARRIERS. Breaking Barriers is an initiative to present varied thoughts and perspectives and promote creativity and learning among the students of the three […]

After Amitabh Bachchan’s Gulabo Sitabo, more films set to see OTT releases

With the theatres unlikely to be open at least for a few more months and losses piling up, producers are increasingly exploring streaming platforms to release their films.

PHOTOS: Hungry Zimbabweans queue for porridge in Chitungwiza

Thousands of Zimbabwe are flocking to a soup kitchen where a good Samaritan Samantha Murozoki is feeding the hungry people with porridge at her Chitungwiz...

How Mourinho convinced Cesc to sign for Chelsea

The midfielder was going to return to the Premier League and decided on the Blues because of the manager's words.

Supply chyawanprash, kadha to people for free if these can help prevent COVID-19: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav said that the Ministry of AYUSH is showing on TV that decoction and chyawanprash should be taken to avoid coronavirus.

Microsoft Launcher Preview updated with the ability to easily re-position app icons

Microsoft today updated this new Microsoft Launcher Preview version with the ability to easily re-position app icons. This update also includes performance improvements. Recently, Microsoft added Android 10 gesture navigation support to Microsoft Launche

Nottingham hour by hour weather forecast as temperatures set to stay high in coming week

The upcoming week looks set for more sunshine and high temperatures

School's IN for summer? Ex-Ofsted boss says end-of-term holiday should be scrapped to help pupils catch up and prevent a 'lost generation'

Michael Wilshaw (pictured) says that children being taken out of schools amid the coronavirus pandemic has been a great tragedy.

12 new cases, 4 deaths

The provincial government have announced Monday 12 new coronavirus cases and four deaths in the past 48 hours.

The Abbas Comedy and the Ongoing Palestinian Tragedy

By insincerely again declaring that he is withdrawing from agreements with Israel, the Palestinian Authority leader is helping to perpetuate the conflict.

Covid-19 unemployment payment could result in tax bill for recipients

The Government is reminding anyone receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, instituted as an emergency response to layoffs made in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, that they could face a tax bill at the end of the year.

One of New Zealand's largest media organisations is being sold for just $1

The organization Stuff prints many of the nation's daily newspapers and runs a popular news website of the same name. It employs about 900 staff, including 400 journalists. Owned by Australia's Nine Entertainment, Stuff faced financial challenges before the coronavirus pandemic struck and has since seen advertising revenues plunge.

Forex Today: Dull start to the week

What you need to know on Tuesday, May 26th: It was a dull start to the week, with the US and the UK on holiday. Those equities markets that were opene

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews the weekend's TV: Stealing raw meat from hungry lions? Now that's real bravado!

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Striding across the bristling swamp-grass of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, in Walking With Elephants, Levison Wood insisted on taking his boots off, going barefoot. 

Himachal Pradesh Extends Lockdown Till June 30 as COVID-19 Cases Cross 214-mark With 5 Deaths in The State

Authorities in the state extended the lockdown till June 30 in Solan and Hamirpur districts as these two places are the new epicentres of coronavirus in the state.

Williams new Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal at UWI Five Islands

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has announced the appointment of Professor Densil A. Williams as Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of its Five Islands Campus, located in Antigua and Barbuda. His appointment was approved by the...

Atwoli: I’ve no grudge against DP Ruto

Cotu boss says DP is to blame for the woes he is facing in Jubilee.

SA's corruption fighters may be crippled as justice sector faces cash crunch over Covid-19

The fight against corruption may falter while the country deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, as a budget cut of R1.7 billion is being "bandied about" for the already perennially cash-strapped justice sector.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Bajrang Punia, sports fraternity extend their greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid ul-Fitr, also called the festival of breaking the fast, is celebrated at the end of the month of Ramadan, and is typically associated with goodwill and gestures of good faith.

RJD Leader Attacked At Bihar Residence; Parents, Brother Killed: Police

RJD leader JP Chaudhary was grievously injured and his parents and brother were killed after a group of five assailants opened indiscriminate fire on them at their residence in Rupanchak village of Gopalganj district on Sunday night.

A Lot of Binance Exmployees Opt to be Paid in Crypto Rather Than Fiat: CEO

The CEO of crypto exchange Binance, Chagpeng Zhao (CZ) acknowledged that "a lot" of employees opt to be paid in BNB, rather than fiat.

2.4 lakh subsidised Tirupati Laddus sold in AP on day-one

Observing all COVID-19 guidelines in the presence of local government machinery, the devotees queued up at TTD marriage halls and TTD Information Centres for the sacred prasadam.

Lenovo promises to up PC building to meet working from home demand

Employees will continue to work from home after the crisis is over and Lenovo is preparing to meet increased demand for PCs.

Omotola Jalade reveals her regret in the entertainment industry

Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed her regret in the entertainment industry. Omotola Jalade, who is well known for are movie roles after 25 years in the industry, has stated an interview with TheNEWS that

Youth wing of church distribute groceries to needy in Hyderabad

The youths of the Bethel Marthoma Syrian Church, Neredmet distributed grocery kits to the residents of Vinayak Nagar.

Ayade declares PDP Counselorship candidate, 34 others wanted over cult activities

Vanguard learned that Gov Ayade's order was on the heels of the recent cult killings in the state, particularly in Calabar metropolis.

Russian Prosecutors Ask for 18-Year Jail Term for US National Whelan on Espionage Charges, Court Says

Former US Marine Paul Whelan has been held by the Russian authorities for nearly 17 months after he was arrested in Moscow in 2018 because of a flash drive in his...

Father’s death: Lille offer Osimhen private jet to visit family

Johnny Edward French Ligue 1 side, Lille, have offered Victor Osimhen a private jet to bring him back home and be with his family following the death of his father, The PUNCH reports. Osimhen ann...

Four ways to create more diversified and resilient portfolios

Those who use an array of strategies will be more prepared for whatever the future holds as we emerge from COVID-19

ARA: ‘Retailers Need More Flexible Trading Hours’

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling for greater flexibility when it comes to trading hours and penalty rates, in order to support the retail sector as it begins to recover from the COVID-19 lockdowns.

WWII veteran beats COVID-19, honored on 100th birthday

An Army Air Corps veteran who survived WWII has now beaten the coronavirus after being "in the fight of his life," according to a report on Friday. 

Grayson Perry is keen to do Strictly with Oti but says he 'won't wear a dress'

We would love to see it!

Brazil Toughens Rules to Avoid U.S.-Style Disruptions

Brazil, the biggest exporter of beef and chicken, is betting on a new set of safety standards to avoid the kind of mass processing disruptions that caused meat shortages and price spikes in America.

'Alive by the grace of God': Allen West being released from hospital after motorcycle crash

Former Florida Rep. Allen West is being released from the hospital to his home in Texas after suffering multiple injuries in a motorcycle crash.

Have mercy on Washiali, troubled Echesa tells Uhuru

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has pleaded with President Uhuru Kenyatta to have mercy and pardon Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali, the Majority Chief Whip, amid a looming purge as the

Russia's Ruling Party Reports Cyberattack on Website as Primaries Begin for September Vote

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The website of the United Russia party was subjected to a so-called distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) upon launching the remote primary...

'Air travel will come back much bigger'

'Air travel will come back much bigger'. 'The safety regulations drastically reduce the chances of contracting the virus on a two-hour flight.'

Could new cycle lanes transform Shropshire?

As cycling becomes more popular amid the pandemic, could Shropshire become Britain's answer to Amsterdam?

Gangs of Edinburgh: The baby-faced assassin and childhood sweethearts who fuelled bloody street war between crime families

Warring crime families' unease over relationship erupted into shocking night of violence

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

Correspondence from the Volta Region

Eid in lockdown: Jama Masjid to remain closed for devotees

In the presence of existing restrictions, the usual hustle-bustle seen during Eid is missing in markets.People in Ranchi said that they will celebrate Eid keeping in mind all lockdown guidelines and norms

Joe Harvey, former New Mexico state senator, dies at 80

Joe Harvey, a former Democratic state senator in New Mexico, who also served as Hobbs city manager for 23 years, died this month.

Maduro Defends Iran & Venezuela’s Right to 'Trade Freely', Thanks Tehran for Help Amid US Sanctions

The first Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and the components to produce it from oil arrived in the Bolivarian Republic on 24 May, despite the two countries' concerns...

Engineering colleges to offer a bouquet of new courses this year

Students who wish to pursue undergraduate engineering degrees will have ample options in emerging and cutting-edge technologies this year.

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

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

Predator golf, trails open

With everybody looking to take advantage of the great outdoors, Predator Ridge is offering some green space for the public to enjoy.

Singapore Airlines reinforces commitment to NZ during COVID-19 crisis

The airline is swapping passengers for cargo.

2022 Mercedes GLC Spied For The First Time, Looks Bigger

For the first time ever, our spies captured on camera a prototype of the next-generation Mercedes GLC crossover. It appears to have a larger footprint.

WSSCC Names New Executive Director

GENEVA, May 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) and UNOPS announce the appointment of Mr Domini...

Versatility of Yankees’ Tyler Wade is ‘a manager’s dream’