Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for canceled music festival

Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in Miami was canceled in March because of the coronaviru

Two arrested for ‘killing man in fight over sale of drugs in Ghatkopar’

The deceased man was beaten to death after getting into a fight with a group of four men for selling drugs near a public toilet near Ghatkopar (West) railway station.

Cyberattacks on collaboration tools see major increase

Businesses urged to ensure cloud and collaboration services stay secure.

Expert: Children in Isolation at Increased Risk for Online Predators

An expert said in an interview that the coronavirus outbreak puts children at greater risk to exposure to online predators and pornography.

Recent cases of persecution set back LGBT rights advocacy

At a time when members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community should be able to celebrate their existence without fear of reprisal, two recent cases of persecution have laid bare the cruel reality people in the community still face in Indonesia, rights advocates have said.

Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu's family confirms remains found in river are his

The family of murdered teen Andile "Bobo" Mbuthu, who was allegedly kidnapped and dumped in a river near Tongaat, north of Durban, has confirmed that the remains found in the river are indeed his.

Suspect arrested after security officer fatally gunned down

Another security was shot at by the suspects a few metres away from where the guard was shot and killed.

Summer camps in Charlotte preparing for ‘new normal’ this season

Governor Cooper said summer camps can take place, as long as camp directors follow safety guidelines.

Disney, CBS, ABC Sued for Sexual Harassment on 'Criminal Minds' Set

State's Department of Fair Employment and Housing says companies turned a blind eye to harassment by longtime cinematographer Greg St. Johns

German police raids homes of anti-government groups

BERLIN (AP) — Police in Germany have raided dozens of homes linked to anti-government groups suspected of manufacturing fake documents. Prosecutors in Stuttgart and Karlsruhe said the 25 premises searched...

Covid-19: Are city's night shelters ready for a heat wave?

The heat wave condition continues to burn the national Capital as an orange alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Tuesday. The maximum temperature at Palam was recorded at 47.2 degrees Celsius, making it the highest for this season.

Angry farmers force rethink: Khattar govt softens paddy diversification order

The change in government stand came on the day CM Manohar Lal Khattar met farmers in Kurukshetra to take their feedback on the issue.

Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan in court after laughing at President Magufuli

A Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan, has been arraigned before a magistrate's court in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, eight days after he was arrested.

Vico Sotto: Pasig 'mass screens' barangay with highest coronavirus ratio

With help from Project ARK, the Pasig local government runs rapid antibody tests on 10% of residents in the barangay that has the highest ratio of coronavirus cases in the city

New Mexico studies single-payer care amid pandemic

Public officials in New Mexico continue to contemplate a possible transition to single-payer health care in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Armed police reported in Villa Road, Lozells

Major West Midlands Police response to incident on busy street on the evening on Tuesday, May 27

Kenya rolls out testing in Nairobi slums, but some fear stigma

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is rolling out voluntary public testing for the novel coronavirus in its biggest slum, where some residents say being declared virus-free boosts their chances of getting a job.

JKP asks policemen to facilitate COVID-19 workers

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

Dr Noor Hisham: No other Covid-19 case yet from post-Cabinet meeting that led to PM being quarantined

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government officer, who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a recent post-Cabinet meeting, is recovering well and still shows no other symptoms of the disease, aside from lethargy, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He reiterated that...

17 illegal migrants in Cyprus are ISIS and Al-Qaeda fighters

Seventeen people who are terrorists of the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda are in Cyprus, specifically in the migrant reception centre in Menogia, the

One more death from coronavirus in Latvia brings toll to 23

Latvia recorded four more cases of COVID-19 on May 27, increasing the total number of cases from 1,053 on Tuesday to 1,057 on Wednesday.

Apple reopens doors to nearly 100 US stores

Apple plans to reopen around 100 of its stores in the US by the end ...

Emergency services respond to reports of swimmers in trouble at West Cork beach

Emergency services are responding to an incident in West Cork after reports that four people got into difficulty while swimming at Inchydoney beach, near Clonakilty.

Sanitizing Lanes, Places of Worship, This Woman is Doing Her Bit in COVID-19 Times

Uzma had a tough time convincing her husband and in-laws to carry out sanitization during Ramzan.

More Than 450,000 Aussies Under 30 Have Hacked Into Their Super & JobKeeper Is Being Blamed

Kirstin Hunter, managing director of fund Future Super, says support measures don't go far enough.

Petition calls for councillor's dismissal after caravan 'parked outside neighbour's front door'

It has gathered more than 1,000 signatures

Mumbai spirited with Liquor supply back to door steps

Thought the liquor home delivery started in Mumbai and the huge orders are placed from city, but in spite of ban liquor availability of any brand

Editorial Roundup: Florida

Recent editorials from Florida newspapers:

Shin Bet Discovered 24% of Corona Patients in Israel

28% were discovered through epidemiological investigation.

MCA man’s criticism of Santiago unwarranted

THE Association for Community and Dialogue is puzzled by MCA central committee member Chew Kok Woh’s criticism of DAP MP Charles Santiago for being a signatory, together with 200 parliamentarians and policymakers from 23 countries, to a memorandum criticising China for proposing national security laws in Hong Kong.

Jackson Carlaw has failed his first test as Scottish Tory leader

Our Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the MSP tried to dodge the Dominic Cummings scandal but got forced into a humiliating u-turn.

Russia has not sent military personnel to Libya: Ifax cites Russian lawmaker

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has not sent military personnel to Libya and the Russian upper house of parliament has not received a request to approve such a dispatch, Interfax on Wednesday cited Vladimir Dzhabarov, first deputy head of the upper house’s international affairs committee, as saying.

Gujarat: 364 new cases, death toll at 922

Ahmedabad reported 251 new cases, taking the total to more than 10,800 cases, while Surat saw 36 more persons test positive, taking the total to 1,387 cases.

RCMP looking for witnesses after truck owner hit with bear spray

Comox Valley RCMP are looking for witnesses to an assault in Courtenay involving what appears to be bear spray.The incident began when the victim noticed a man inside his truck about 8:30 p.m. . . .

Internet cafe for lawyers? How PH justice system will cope with new normal

It will be a digital transformation, says the Supreme Court, but how will it make sure that every litigant has equal access to technology?

A Year of Jagan - Going the Hugo Chavez way?

In his hurry to score political points Jagan as CM is announcing schemes and issuing GOs which are either questioned or struck down by the High Court. - Duggaraju Srinivasa Rao 

China reports one new mainland COVID-19 case vs seven a day earlier

China reported 1 new confirmed coronavirus case in the mainland as of end-May 26, up from 7 a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.

South Africa should revisit alcohol regulations: ANC’s Duarte

Deputy secretary-general of the ANC Jessie Duarte says that South Africa should reassess its policy in terms of the regulation of alcohol ‘with or without the Covid-19 threat’.

Flood wreaks havoc in 11 Assam districts; one dies in Goalpara

GUWAHATI: Over 2.70 lakh people in as many as 11 districts have been affected by the first wave of floods in Assam, with the state registering its first casualty in Goalpara, while rain-induced landslides  snapped road and rail communication in Dima

Beach Towns Are Next to Take the Hit

The sand may be safe, but what if Americans are too timid to return to shore towns and spend money?

Anger After Croatian Capital Replaces Pride Flags with Pro-Life Banners

Activists have responded with fury after LGBT ‘pride’ flags flown in the Croatian capital were replaced with pro-life banners.

PH coronavirus cases breach 15,000

The total death toll is 904

Rock Hill mother, boyfriend charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth

A 4-year-old child was dead in Rock Hill late Tuesday morning, prompting a death investigation and leading to the arrest of the child’s mother and the mother’s boyfriend.

Tsvangirai’s son defies Chamisa, attends Parliament

Five legislators including Morgan Tsvangirai’s son Vincent, defied Nelson Chamisa’s parliamentary boycott directive, and attended the National Assembly sitting yesterday.

Tsvangirai's son defies Chamisa

Five legislators including Morgan Tsvangirai's son Vincent, defied Nelson Chamisa's parliamentary boycott directive, and attended the National Assembly sitting ...

Tsvangirai's son defies Chamisa

Five legislators including Morgan Tsvangirai's son Vincent, defied Nelson Chamisa's parliamentary boycott directive, and attended the National Assembly sitting ...

North Carolina woman dies after being beaten in park

A woman who was assaulted in a city park in North Carolina has died, police said.

Omar: Saudi Arabia and Israel have too much influence on Trump - US & Canada

Minnesota Democrat claims Saudi Arabia and Israel rely in part on money to bring about their preferred outcomes.

Coronavirus has been 'virtually eliminated' from streets of Ireland, leading doctors says

CORONAVIRUS has been “virtually eliminated” from Ireland’s streets according to a top doctor. Ireland reported no new deaths from coronavirus for the first time in over two months this past Monday, May 25, in what was heralded as a “Day of Hope” by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Speaking on RTE’s Morning Ireland, Clinical Medical Officer Dr Colm Henry noted that community transmission of the virus had dropped massively. However, he was at pains to warn that any swift lifting of restrictions could reverse the progress made so far. "We have seen this virus virtually eliminated from our streets,” he said. Advertisement "We must take great care as we ease these restrictions that we don't allow this virus back onto our streets. "We don't see a return of widespread community transmission and our hospitals being overrun as a result." Dr. Henry’s caution echoed the sentiments of Health Minister Simon Harris. Mr Harris told RTE’s Prime Time that while he remained “optimistic” that Ireland’s plans for returning to the “new normal”…

Tory protests over Dominic Cummings scandal are too little too late

Record View says the Scottish Tories are a branch office more concerned about party than country.

Positive COVID-19 test for worker at House meeting place

A worker at the Springfield convention center where the Illinois House convened for a special session last week has tested positive for COVID-19, the office of Speaker Michael Madigan revealed Wednesd

Mom hurting from daughter's death wants legislative changes

SHATTERED by the death of her youngest daughter a month ago after she was denied access t...

Durham Police's Dominic Cummings probe is being treated as a 'critical incident' and being overseen by its most senior officers in bid to prevent reputational damage to the force

Durham Police has said that it is investigating Dominic Cummings' trip to the county during lockdown at the 'highest levels'.

Dublin café owner looking to put in place portaloos to highlight lack of public toilets in city

Business owners are warning that a lack of public toilets in Dublin city will be a significant pr...

Biggest single-day spike in Jammu with 54 cases

As many as 54 Covid19 cases have been detected in Jammu division on Tuesday, including 29 in Ramban district and 10 in Jammu district. Four positive cases

India’s Famed Doklam Team Which Stood Up To China In 2017 Now Leading Nation’s Charge In Ladakh Standoff

The famed Doklam Team which stood up to China during the 2017 Doklam standoff between the two countries is again back in action amid the latest border standoff between the two countries in Ladakh, Hindustan Times has reported.

Disney, SeaWorld announce proposed reopen dates, guidelines

After months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld are ready to reopen.

Three dead after microbus plunges into ditch in Munshiganj

Three people have died after a microbus lost control and fell into a roadside ditch in Munshiganj's Gazaria Upazila.

Coronavirus lockdown | Standing Committee on Home Affairs to meet on June 3

Lockdown and movement of migrant workers likely to be taken up for discussion

NDDC accuses lawmakers of seeking N6.4b fake payment

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Tuesday accused some federal lawmakers of demanding payment of N6.4 billion from ...

Google Deletes TikTok’s Negative Reviews on Playstore Amid Dwindling Ratings

Google has removed millions of negative TikTok reviews from its playstore after users from India decided to give the app 1 star reviews tanking the overall rating from 4.5 to 1.2 within a short period

Jurong sees two more spots listed as places visited by people infected

The Health Ministry has named the wet market at Block 963 Jurong West Street 91 and FairPrice Xtra in Jurong Point as public places visited by people with Covid-19 for more than 30 minutes when they were infectious. It added these two spots to Jurong Point's FairPrice...

Securing Election Commission’s autonomy

Andhra Pradesh government decision to remove incumbent SEC via ordinance threatens institutional autonomy, falls foul of the Constitution

What The Average American Should Know About The SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch

Here are a few talking points to help you make sense of the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission - the historic first private manned mission to space.

PIA plane crash: Federal government to compensate Model Colony residents

Governor Imran Ismail says without conclusion of an official probe into the PIA plane crash, no one could be held responsible

Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron calls for domestic workers pay

'Roma' director Alfonso Cuaron backs calls to ensure thousands of domestic workers laid off during the pandemic to continue to be paid by their employers

Police hunt man who exposed himself to woman in rural Stockport

The man was about 50 and was wearing striped clothing

Ex-TTC CEO Byford to be London Transport Commissioner

Andy Byford, the Briton lionized as New York City’s “Train Daddy,” is to be London’s new Transport Commissioner, taking up the role in June.

Passengers On Multiple Domestic Flights Test Positive For Coronavirus After Operations Resume

Passengers of a Delhi-Ludhiana flight have been quarantined after a 50-year-old Alliance Air employee has tested positive for coronavirus.

4 new Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh’s Bapu Dham Colony

All people are contacts of patients who have already been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.

Museum of Bible Discovers $1.67 Million Ancient Gilgamesh Tablet Was Stolen; Must Return to Iraq

Thousands of artifacts worth millions of dollars were donated by Hobby Lobby but must now be returned to museums in Iraq from where they were stolen.

Self-reliant panchayats, self-reliant Bharat

Panchayats and municipalities need to be empowered to ensure atmanirbharta for country.

Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik seeks ACB probe into MBMC’s inflated tender

Report: US demanding Israel drop claims to areas beyond sovereignty plan - Inside Israel

Israeli officials say US is pushing Israel to accept sovereignty plan as final border, drop claims to rest of Judea & Samaria

Why Trump must suspend temporary worker programs

Immigration is fundamentally a labor issue, and given the employment situation the country needs to rethink the current policy of allowing in very large numbers of foreign workers.

In Mideast, religion looms large in corona 'infodemic'

"At times of inexplicable crisis and conflict, people revert to their cultural myths and convictions to make sense of what is going on." 

DPP Haji Explains Setback on Corruption Cases From EACC

The DPP has been on the frontlines of having culprits brought to book on corruption charges, but even he could not...

It was such a relief to have an abortion at home in Covid lockdown – all women should have option of ‘pills by post’

WOMEN up and down the country have been unable to access their healthcare needs due to the coronavirus pandemic. This has caused worry for many who had unprotected sex before the lockdown started, …

Trump Is In A Feud With Twitter. But They Both Desperately Need Each Other.

President Donald Trump creates a lot of headaches for Twitter. He also creates a lot of headlines, engagement, and much-needed cultural relevancy.

COVID-19: Kano has four equipped isolation centres, three more near completion, says Commissioner

The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa on Tuesday says it has four well equipped and functional isolation centre

'Fantastic outcome': Missing trampers found

Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor were found when smoke from a fire they lit was seen by a search helicopter - a result police...

Muller defends front bench amid criticism from own party

New National leader Todd Muller is backing his front bench, saying he chose the shadow Cabinet line-up on merit and talent. While three out of...

CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin explodes on co-host Joe Kernen: '100,000 people died and all you did was try and help your friend the president'

The co-hosts of CNBC's Squawk Box definitely had their coffee this morning. On Wednesday's episode of the business news program, co-hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen went head to head over their longstanding perspectives on COVID-19's economic effects. Tensions ran hot as Kernen tried to spin the economy's status in a positive light, and the spat eventually peaked as Sorkin accused Kernen of ignoring the coronavirus' death toll to "try and help your friend the president." Kernen and Sorkin's spat began as they discussed a market rally and what it meant for upcoming financial quarters. "Joe, you missed 100 percent on the way down and you missed 100,000 deaths," Sorkin declared. "Every morning, you try to question the questions that I'm asking," Sorkin continued, saying that being "right or wrong" on the markets "doesn't make people a good person or a bad person, and it doesn't make right to act the way you are." Things calmed down for a split second before Kernen got his take in: "You panicked about the…

Nasrallah mocks Gantz: He has experience with disappointment in Lebanon - Middle East

Hezbollah leader says Israel is "a racist state" that will "disappear".

Chief Secy vs Punjab ministers: All eyes on Cabinet today

The Cabinet meeting was called a few hours after Manpreet Badal and Channi met the CM at the latter’s farm house on Monday.

ED begins probe into 20 drug trafficking cases in Punjab

The Enforcement Directorate has registered 20 money-laundering cases in connection with seizures of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The probe findings may be incorporated in the repor

Covid-19: Indian couple name their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser

A couple in Meerut part of India have called their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser as a way to archive the present-day challenges caused by the Covid-19.

IPS officer plays angel to Covid positive constable, family

Police constable, his nurse wife and their children get private hospital treatment after DGP Surolia intervenes; three of them are now back home

Aboriginal people in prison and out-of-home care suffering under 'punitive' Covid-19 restrictions

Report reveals inmates going without soap and children in out-of-home care system being refused contact with families

EDITORIAL: Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts more restrictions amid ‘35-day downward trend’

Welcome news for workers, business owners.

Khamenei urges Iran's new Parliament to concentrate on 'culture and economy'

May 27 (UPI) -- Iran's Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told the country's newly elected Parliament on Wednesday the economy and culture should be their highest priority.

New Zealand sheltered its homeless during Covid-19 – but can it last?

Labour-led government has pledged $100m to keep 1,200 motel rooms available for the homeless for a year but obstacles to cementing gains remain

Doctors protest over alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police

Doctors at Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) here on Tuesday held a token protest against alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police. Holding

Greek PM and seven other country leaders discuss efforts to restart the economy

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday took part in the third video conference between the leaders of countries that addressed the first wave of the

Netizens get creative with Photoshop after HKU appeared to crop activist Edward Leung out of a photo 

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) posted a strangely cropped photo Tuesday night that some say deliberately cut localist activist Edward Leung out—prompting netizens to get creative with Photoshop skills of their own Upon news that Macau casino...

Lending a Hand: Pornhub Donating to 10 Charities to Mark 10 Million Followers on Instagram

The world's biggest porn site is also aiming to be the world's most generous one. Pornhub has cropped up since the start of the pandemic, donating to coronavirus...

Scott County man indicted for father's murder

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced a Scott County man was indicted in connection to a July 2019 murder on Gib Griffith Road.

Trump Campaign: Twitter 'Fact Check' Proof of Silicon Valley Obstruction

President Donald Trump's reelection campaign on Tuesday reacted to the news that Twitter had fact-checked the president's tweet.

Firefighters called to 58 fires over Bank Holiday weekend

Staffordshire's fire crews received more than 50 call-outs to fires over the Bank Holiday weekend.

90-year old dies of COVID19, toll 24

A COVID19 positive elderly man from Kulgam died at SKIMS here today, taking the toll of the viral illness in J&K to 24. Dr Farooq Jan, medical

Investigation results on Munira hospital physician shows administrative deficiencies: Health Min.

Egypt’s ministry of Health said that doctor Walid Yahia Abdel-Halim developed mild COVID-19 symptoms on May 18, in the next day he tested positive and was given needed medicine for self-quarantine.

In 10 years, $18.34m was paid to kidnappers as ransom in Nigeria

The report explained that one reason why kidnap for ransom has come to stay was the economics surrounding it

Primary 1 registration for 2021 moves online, MOE introduces cap on intake of PR children

SINGAPORE: Registration for next year’s Primary 1 admissions will move fully online, and will introduce a cap on the intake of children who are ...

EU Aims to Back Struggling South With Fiscal Shock and Awe

The European Commission unveiled an unprecedented stimulus plan to tackle the worst recession in living memory and underwrite struggling Italy’s membership of the 27-nation bloc.

Woman who left carer in tears at B&M is ICU nurse and 'would do it again'

Marina Kendrick, 53, told friends that she had been enforcing the ‘nursing code’ and could not believe the backlash against her.

Maharashtra may follow Canada to hold online monsoon session in June

Man jailed 10 years for impregnating co-tenant’s daughter

An Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday sentenced a 22-year-old unemployed to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for impregnating a 15-year-old daughter of a co-tenant at Bubuashie in Accra.

Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges

Researchers from The University of Western Australia's Centre for Social Impact say supporting young people is more important now than ever, highlighting the long-term impact on youth unemployment as ...

Kano workers threaten seven days warning strike over salary deduction

Kolade Adeyemi, Kano The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on seven days warning strike in Kano over the State...

Duterte: No vaccine, no school opening

MANILA, Philippines (Inquirer/ANN) — President Rodrigo Duterte said late on Monday that he would not allow students to go back to school until a vaccine for COVID-19 was available, drawing objections from educators and lawmakers who insisted modifications to the learning system could be introduced to prevent a longer disruption of education forced by the new coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Loyal dog in China waits at hospital for three months for elderly owner who died of COVID-19

Xiao Bao refused to leave the hospital premises till a dog shelter got a hold of him

Ghana has no record of reinfection of coronavirus

Dr Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Tuesday said the country has not recorded any cases of reinfections of the COVID-19.

Coronavirus: Pune reports 49 new cases over 12 hours

The district’s cumulative case tally, including deaths and recoveries, reached 6,529, said authorities

Zimbabwe police charge activists, journalists with violating Covid-19 rules

The three women were reportedly abducted while in police custody.

Canada Opens Door To International Students While U.S. Shuts It

Canada’s government is showing great flexibility toward international students while the Trump administration plans new restrictions.

Corrie star warns Geoff will take desperate measures to get rid of Alya

Geoff will do whatever it takes in order to keep his reputation intact, which means Alya is in trouble.

Confusion around whether all of South Africa will move to level 3 lockdown

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has cast doubt on whether some parts of the lockdown will remain at level 4 from 1 June.

Saudi Arabia: Tax authority begins inspections of shops in retail sector

Campaign aims to ensure commitment of shop owners to VAT system

Driving Instructors Slam Ministers And Tory MPs For Backing Dominic Cummings’ Defective Eyesight Driving Offense

In subsequent radio and TV interviews, government ministers and Tory MPs have tied themselves in knots supporting Cummings’ law-breaking 30-mile drive to Barnard Castle, County Durham.

Our state needs to improve COVID spending transparency to increase public trust

Transparency and accurate information are needed to maintain trust in states' virus response programs. Gov. Jay Inslee must proactively disclose more details of Washington's COVID-19 spending.

Trump Gives Gov. Cooper Deadline on GOP Convention Guarantee

President Trump gave North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper “one week” to determine whether the Republican National Convention scheduled for the end of August in Charlotte can still be held, given the state’s current lockdown status.

‘Poor internet, no study material’: Survey finds DU open-book exam is not feasible for many

The university has been closed since mid-March, and earlier this month, the administration announced its proposal to conduct OBEs for its final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in July.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Her Covid Emergency Powers

Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have limited her authority to respond to the Covid-19 emergency.

The biggest test of the government will be whether it can prevent a second Covid-19 wave

Can ministers ease the lockdown without a new spike in infections?

Doctors protest against harassment by police in Kashmir

Srinagar:  Doctors at a super-speciality hospital in Shireenbagh here on Tuesday held a token protest against the alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police in Kashmir. The doctors were holding posters that read “they may stop us, beat us, strip us, arrest us but we will always be there for you.” A video of Chief […]

Some children 'may be at increased risk of online harm' during pandemic

Isolated children may be at more risk of online harm during the pandemic, a leading support charity in Northern Ireland has warned.

PPE - how much is enough?

A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.

2 fire cases, no casualty; 1,000 jhuggis gutted

In last 24 hours, two incidents of fire were reported in the National Capital. In first incident, over 1,000 shanties were gutted in fire, leaving hundreds of people homeless, after a massive fire broke out in the slums of South-East Delhi's Tughlakabad area late on Monday night. According

Bengaluru ASI catches two thieves, and the coronavirus from them

That case of the cop who caught the contagion was just one of the 122 cases reported in Karnataka today

Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans

Barbecues and garden parties could also be among activities given the go-ahead in Britain by the end of June after being raised in the Cabinet.

Countries ease coronavirus lockdown after months of lockdown

Iran cafes are on after 2 months, whereas, Sri Lanka relaxes COVID-19 curfew in Colombo and Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens

Ford to make another announcement in wake of 'heartbreaking' report detailing neglect at 5 long-term care homes

Premier Doug Ford will make another announcement at Queen’s Park today, one day after the release of a military report that detailed numerous instances of patient neglect and substandard conditions at five long-term care homes in the province.

Comedian Atul Khatri's 'racist' meme on locust attack draws social media ire

Nalgonda: 220KV sub-station catches fire after lightning strike

A 220 KV sub-station located near a private company at Narketpally in the district caught fire in a lightning strike.

220KV sub-station catches fire after lightning strike in Nalgonda

Nalgonda: A 220 KV sub-station located near a private company at Narketpally in the district caught fire in a lightning strike.

Nigerian children deserve all care, attention — Gbajabiamila

Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said Nigerian children must be given all the necessary care and attention, especially quality education, tha...

The vicious fight over the human cost of lockdown

The unexpectedly low COVID-19 death toll has triggered bitter, and public, arguments among Australia's top university economists.

All air travelers required to wear masks from Wednesday

South Korea on Wednesday started requiring all air travelers to wear face masks to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Following a mandate from the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, as of Wednesday the government is requiring all travelers on domestic and international routes to wear masks. Those without masks will be denied boarding. The measure came as an increasing number of peop...

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Body of female employee deployed on COVID-19 duty at St George Hospital found inside a lift

A body of a 45-year-old female employee deployed on COVID-19 at St George Hospital near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) was found inside a lift on Wednesday.

The places in Wales which have received the most money from Welsh Government business grants during coronavirus crisis

£639m has been given to businesses in Wales

What is hazard pay, and why are Amazon and other companies ending it for essential workers?

The risk to workers hasn't changed, but employers no longer have the same labor market pressures to worry about.

LNA Surprised by Claims of 'Russian Aircraft' in Libya - Spokesman

CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Libyan National Army (LNA) believes the US military's statements about the alleged arrival of Russian military aircraft in Libya are strange, LNA...

Buenos Aires: Jewish bride, groom and rabbi arrested at wedding - Foreign Affairs

Eight people, including the bride, groom, and officiating rabbi, arrested at Jewish wedding in Argentina.

Gardaí process 26,000 vetting applications for Covid-related roles including healthcare

Gardaí have processed over 26,000 vetting applications for Covid-related roles - including positions in healthcare. From 12 March 2020 to 23 May 2020, the Garda National Vetting Bureau (GNVB) h...

Buhari, Abiodun, Amosun mourn Egbaland Chief Imam

By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja and Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday mourned the passage of the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Alhaji Liadi Orunsolu. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, praised the life of devotion and piety the late Islamic leader lived. “President Buhari […]

McDonald's, Primark, IKEA and Poundland among major chains making announcements ahead of June 15

Including McDonald's Drive Thru branches and Primark stores

Congress Should Give Returning Workers a Bonus

A one-time lump-sum payment would also help the overall economy.

Mesa PD: Impairment suspected in fatal crash near Greenfield Road and Loop 202

Police say one of the occupants was able to free himself, but other three had to be extricated by firefighters.

Preksha Mehta Suicide: Police Recovers Suicide Note, 'Mere Toote Huye Sapno ne Mere Confidence ka Dam Tod Diya Hai'

Preksha Mehta death: A one-page suicide note was found in Preksha’s room. She had been very depressed about not getting work.

Munster Technological University gets long-awaited approval

Munster's newest technological university will play a key role in driving the recovery of the region post-Covid, while improving access to education.

Videoconferencing with EU works, but there are difficulties: UK negotiator

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s negotiator with the EU, David Frost, said on Wednesday he had been impressed by what can be achieved by negotiating by video conference because of the coronavirus, but it does mean that other parts of traditional talks are more difficult.

Why Buhari Will Not Intervene In Pantami And Dabiri-Erewa Face off —Odumakin

Recall that Dabiri-Erewa revealed in an interview how gunmen chased the commission’s staff from office on the orders of Pantami.

73 labourers from Poonch, Ramban stranded in Nepal

At least 73 labourers from Poonch and Ramban districts are stranded in Nepal for the last more than two months. These labourers accused the government of

Charlotte Democrat Councilman: 'No Way' GOP Convention Can Take Place

Charlotte City Councilman Larken Egleston said Monday there was "no way" the GOP convention could go on as planned due to the coronavirus.

“Afya House Has A Fair Share Of Criminals,” CS Kagwe Says Regarding Fraud Probe

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has vowed to deal with "criminals and mad cases" at Afya House involved in several cases of fraud.Addressing the nation during the daily Covid-19 update from

CS Kagwe Uncovers Fraud by Ministry Mafia

Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe uncovered fraud by mafia in his docket...

Houthis’ ‘Iranian-style management’ of coronavirus pandemic endangers millions: Yemen minister

DUBAI: Yemen’s Information Minister Muammar Al-Iryani warned on Tuesday that the Houthi militia’s management of the coronavirus follows the Iranian regime’s style of handling the pandemic, which threatens the lives of millions.  The minister claimed that the Houthis – as with the Iranian regime – were holding back information on the number of COVID-19 cases in areas under

L.A. Skateboarders Defy Eric Garcetti, Reclaim Venice Skate Park

Skateboarders took matters into their own hands, clearing sand from the Venice skate park that Mayor Eric Garcetti had filled in.

Lobbyist register to be tightened after Monsanto case

The EU's joint-transparency register lists thousands of lobbyists and what they spend or earn trying to shape EU legislation. New and clearer rules set for launch at the end of the year may lead to more realistic figures.

Omar Lali, boyfriend to deceased Keroche heiress released

Freed after weeks in detention

Police brutalise, detain Lagos officials during enforcement

Samson Folarin Some riot policemen serving as security operatives on the site of an ongoing building construction on Olumide Madariola Street, Sea Side Estate, Badore Ajah, Lagos, have allegedly a...

Luvvie vicar who waded into Dominic Cummings row is married father-of-two and ex-marketing consultant with past-life acting on shows from The Bill to starring alongside Michael Elphick and Neil Morrissey in Boon

Reverend Martin Poole, the vicar of St Luke's Prestonville in Brighton, raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference in a question to Matt Hancock.

Right of Way: Why right to development now rests with governors

ITU once s aid that a 10 percent broadband penetration in Africa would result in an increase of 2.5 percent of GDP per capita.

India faces its worst locust swarm in nearly 30 years

With about 50,000 hectares of cropland destroyed by locusts, India is facing its worst food shortages since 1993

Jayalalithaa's niece and nephew to inherit assets; HC says no to making Poes Garden house a memorial

This comes a few days after Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit promulgated an ordinance to take temporary possession of the former chief minister's residence for facilitating its conversion into a memorial.

Most sugar subsidies were given during PML-N's tenure: Shahzad Akbar

More than Rs26 billion worth of subsidies given in PML-N's rule of which former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi gave Rs20bn: Akbar

Another Corona patient dies, death toll reaches 24 in J&K

JAMMU, May 26: A 90-year-old man from South Kashmir's Kulgam district died due to COVID-19 at SKIMS on Tuesday, thus taking the total death toll due to virus in Jammu and Kashmir to 24. However, 4 pregnant women, Army Lt, BSF inspector, 2 CRPF jawans among 91 test positive for Coronavirus in Jammu division on Tuesday, taking the overall number of cases to 1759. However sources said that at least one case might be a repeat and would be clarified shortly. Also, they said, more cases may be added up particularly from private labs. Among the cases, they said, 54 are of them are from Jammu and remaining from Kashmir division. Dr. Salim Khan, nodal officer for COVID-19 at the Government Medical College Srinagar told that out of the 590 samples tested at microbiology laboratory at CD hospital here, 25 returned positive for the virus and nine of them were repeat (of previous patients).Principal SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Dr Riyaz Untoo, told that out of 471 samples tested, 19 retuned positive and include 12 from…

Peru town mayor flouts lockdown to ‘drink with friends’, plays dead to avoid arrest

Jaime Rolando Urbina Torres climbed into an open casket and lay still, while wearing a face mask.

Man says he broke into San Diego bank just so he could heat up his Hot Pockets

A man who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Chollas View bank early Wednesday morning apparently entered the branch just so he can heat up his Hot Pocket sandwiches.

Scarborough on Trump 'Cold Case' Tweets: 'Most Americans Don't Live in the Gutters of Twitter'

MSNBC "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough on Wednesday reacted to President Donald Trump continuing to tweet about the 2001 death of Lori Klausutis, a 28-year-old intern working for Scarborough when he was a congressman representing Florida who was found dead in Scarborough's office. | Clips

Zimbabwe ruling party calls for arrest of opposition officials for faking abductions

ZANU PF Acting Spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa says the party is calling for arrests of more MDC officials who were involved in the infamous Warren park demonstration that led to the abduction and torture of Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova.

ZANU PF calls for arrest of more MDC officials

ZANU PF Acting Spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa says the party is calling for arrests of more MDC officials who were involved in the infamous Warren park demonstr...

Ryanair calls on State to end ‘ineffective’ quarantine for overseas travellers

O’Leary says Republic should follow other EU countries and lift restriction from July 1st

Two teenagers charged after 'fight between group of people' in south Manchester

the road was closed off for almost 24 hours

Public school enrollment to push through on June 1 – Malacañang

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says that face-to-face classes will only be allowed in areas that are no longer under community quarantine by the time classes start

Amberley tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile

A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.

Tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile

A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.

Texan comes to defend Snohomish outlaw barber cutting hair

Bob Martin is defying orders to close. The man he calls his attorney didn’t go to law school.

Under new rules, you will no longer have to pray in your car

Rules issued Wednesday allow the restart of spiritual services — with limits on the number of worshipers.

Liverpool 5G phone mast damaged in arson attack

Residents report a "loud bang" and seeing flames from the phone mast, just days after it was put up.

HK real estate tycoons voice support for national security legislation

Hong Kong real estate tycoons are “patriotic businesspeople” as they showed firm support and have the correct stance on the national security legislation proposed by the Chinese central government, experts said. And their confidence in the Hong Kong economy and business environment in the future differs from pessimistic predictions from the West, who claim the legislation will weaken the city’s role as an economic hub and financial center.

After clash, Dominguez offers Economics 101 for Imee Marcos

The offer of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III to provide a special briefing comes after he clashed with Senator Imee Marcos over Masagana 99, the failed rice program of dictator Ferdinand Marcos

Shops except for medical, essential items to be closed at 5pm from today in KP

KP govt spokesperson says barbershops will only remain open from Friday till Sunday

Cornish firearms operation followed drugs bust in Plymouth

Police confirm three men - all from Plymouth - have been arrested on suspicion of supplying cocaine

Jack Link's Snacks worker dies of COVID-19 in South Dakota

An employee at a Jack Link's Protein Snacks plant in South Dakota died after contracting COVID-19, the company reported Tuesday.

Lambs found on Telford housing estate

A pair of lost lambs were discovered in the early hours of this morning.

Moon to replace several secretaries, except powerful old guards

A shake-up of President Moon Jae-in's secretary lineup seems to be in the offing. He plans to replace several secretaries soon, including some key players in the protocol and public communication teams at Cheong Wa Dae, according to multiple sources. Moon plans to name Tak Hyun-min, a former Cheong Wa Dae staffer, as new protocol secretary, according to multiple sources. Tak has experience and expertise in organi...

15 flights arrive at Srinagar Airport in 2 days

As the passenger air traffic resumed on Monday two months after it was snapped following outbreak of covid19 in the country, fifteen flights with 1453

Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE

The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.

357 people arrive from UAE on two evacuation flights

Two flights, one from Dubai and another from Abu Dhabi, landed at Thiruvananthapuram Airport late on Tuesday night.

Ministers to question Dr Tony Holohan about 2 metre social distancing rule

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is set to brief ministers about ongoing measures in the battle against COVID-19 at Government Buildings today.

Police Use Tear Gas Against Protesters in Minnesota After Arrest Leaves Local Man Dead - Videos

The outrage was sparked by footage of a Minneapolis citizen handcuffed with a police officer pinning him to the ground with his knee on his neck. The man had repeatedly...

No plan to step down for Akeredolu, says Kekemeke

Kekemeke, a former commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, said he is a serious-minded person that does not change his mind once he sets his....

Beyond food rations: Six ways India can ensure nutrition security for its most vulnerable people

The country has adequate stockpiles of foodgrain. But how can it ensure a varied diet for its people during this crisis?

U.S. couple waits 2 1/2 months in lockdown to visit Pompeii | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

POMPEII, Italy >> An American couple waited a lifetime plus 2 1/2 months to visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii together.

Pinoys among 8 sailors freed from kidnappers

Lagos, Nigeria—Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a Singapore-owned container ship off Benin's coast in April have been freed and are undergoing medical checks, the Nigerian navy said on Monday.

India should tie up with allies to play the ‘Great Game’ in Afghanistan

New Delhi must re-examine its ‘won’t talk to the Taliban’ stand, but does the Modi government have the stomach for it?

IAF operationalises second LCA squadron, inducts first LCA Tejas in FOC standard

The first Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk-1 was formally inducted into service on Wednesday in a function held at Air Force Station, Sulur near Coimbatore

Bengaluru's civic woes may worsen as projects held up due to fund, labour crunch

The city’s civic body has said it was looking to complete projects where work has begun and may not be able to start new ones listed in its ₹10,895.84 crore budget for this year

Zakir Naik’s Extradition: Why The Current Malaysian Government Might Not Accede To Indian Request

It’s the Islamic factor that Naik exercises on the polity and social fabric of the nation to ensure he stays wanted.

Alarm As Mathare Accounts For 33 Of 123 New Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kenya

Kenya has confirmed 123 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours raising the national tally to 1,471.Addressing the nation during the daily Covid-19 update from Afya Hous

Council facing complaints over suspension of grass cutting services

Grass cutting services have been suspended in a Black Country borough sparking complaints from residents.

China's Xi urges preparedness for military combat amid coronavirus epidemic

Xi was attending a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army

Why Michael Jordan documentary ‘The Last Dance’ does not set a good example for beating coronavirus

The pathological competitiveness of Jordan mirrors the dominant values of American society, particularly the cut-throat logic of neoliberalism.

Hospital in Weston-super-Mare that shut to new patients over spike in Covid-19 cases 'sees 40% of staff test positive for the infection'

A memo leaked to a local newspaper revealed Weston General Hospital, which has around 2,000 staff, warned of a high rate of coronavirus cases among medics.

Drive-through visits bring cheer to care home residents

A care home in Britain's south west has started a drive-through visiting system for the families of its elderly residents.

CMCO: 38 detained for gathering to take photos at Taman Semabok Perdana

MELAKA, May 26 — A total of 38 individuals were arrested for gathering to take photograph of the lotus flower scenery at the catchment area in Taman Semabok Perdana today.

Mixed reaction from clergy as churches prepare to resume services

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that places of worship may reopen subject to strict restrictions under level three of the lockdown.

Thai king takes his harem for a ride: Monarch and some of his 20-strong female entourage are spotted cycling near German hotel where he has converted entire floor into 'pleasure palace'

The King of Thailand swapped his royal attire for cycling gear as he took his harem out for a bike ride near a luxury German hotel - where he has converted an entire floor into a 'pleasure palace'.

Karnataka Likely To Open Religious Places From 1 June, Has Sought Centre’s Nod

Religious sites have been shut across the country since 24 March with the announcement of lockdown.

China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference

China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference more to come ....

Unknown archeological find shuts down work on a Kelowna lakefront walkway

Work on a long-sought pathway along Okanagan Lake began in February but only lasted a week.The plan was to connect Kelowna’s Strathcona Park with Roya

'Our greatest challenge': How to rebuild the ACT's virus-struck economy?

As business start to reopen and the ACT takes its first tentative steps on the road to recovery, The Canberra Times canvassed the views of politicians, academics, economists and industry groups on the best approach to rebuilding the economy.

Cece Yara foundation launches child sexual abuse app

In commemoration of the 2020 Children’s Day celebration and in a bid to curb the high rate of child sexual abuse and violence in Nigeria...

Immigration recruitment: Ex-minister, fugitive businessman know fate tomorrow

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja will decide on Thursday whether Patrick Abba Moro, Drexel Global Tech Limited ...

Immigration recruitment: Ex-minister, fugitive businessman know fate Thursday

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja will decide on Thursday whether Patrick Abba Moro, Drexel Global Tech Limited ...

Police officer tells Black man to lick his own urine (Video)

The moment a police officer asked an Illinois black man to lick his own urine was captured on camera and the video has since gone viral on the internet. The man who was a federal safety

IOOF embarks on pro bono advice offensive

IOOF's financial advisers will provide at least 50,000 hours of free guidance on the JobKeeper program and the superannuation early release scheme.

Gujarat worse in handling COVID-19 crisis: Raut

Sena MP bristles at Rane’s demand for President’s Rule in Maharashtra

COVID-19 in Indore: BJP leader Mahendra Singh Solanki opts for self-quarantine

3 CISF Personnel Deployed at Delhi Airport found Corona Positive, 57 Infected so far -

Corona report of a total of 3 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) soldiers deployed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport

DOH allows continued hydroxychloroquine treatment if already started

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire says this should be under close monitoring of the patients' physicians, who will advise if the treatment has to be stopped

Qld, NSW premiers 'just don't like each other'

Annastacia Palaszczuk and Gladys Berejiklian have traded barbs over the opening of Queensland's borders, but political insiders revealed the frosty relationship has been brewing for years.

Ismail Sabri slams NGO leaders for claiming Malaysia treats illegal immigrants inhumanely

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today criticised allegations by some non-governmental organisation (NGO) leaders who accused the Malaysian government of treating illegal immigrants inhumanely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ismail Sabri said that the...

Nude man allegedly spent ‘entire day’ destroying Florida school

A naked man broke into a shuttered Florida high school and trashed the building, leaving $100,000 in damages in a 22-hour vandalism spree.

The Never-Trump group Lincoln Project arranges 100,000 body bags in brutal new ad

You can read about various ways President Trump has failed to live up to the COVID-19 challenge in thoughtful articles by doctors, historians, conservative journalists, and dozens of other op-eds and analyses, but the Lincoln Project is betting that Trump and an American flag made up of body bags convey the gist of that story quicker and more effectively. The group, formed by prominent anti-Trump conservatives and Republicans, released such an ad on Tuesday night. The tagline and title of the ad — "100,000 dead Americans. One wrong president" — is a little premature, perhaps. According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. had only 98,929 official COVID-19 deaths as of Wednesday morning, out of 1.68 million cases, though both numbers are likely undercounts. No other country has reported more than 392,000 COVID-19 cases or 38,000 deaths. Peter Weber

Girl, 13, is ‘beheaded by her father while she slept in Iranian honour killing’: Victim had fallen in love with 34-year-old man

Romina Ashrafi, aged 13, was killed with a sickle in her family home in Hovigh, Talesh county, Iran, as a form of 'punishment', local media have reported.

Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers

The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.

RNLI boss urges Government to restrict access to beaches until lifeguards return

Local RNLI crews were called out several times over the Bank Holiday weekend to rescue people in trouble along North Somerset coast

Coronavirus in Mizoram: 168 churches offer halls to be used as quarantine facility

Of these, 1,940 people are quarantined at government designated facilities, 414 at church halls, 163 placed under home quarantine and seven others are lodged at hotel on their own expense

Facebook shuts down efforts to make site less divisive among users

Facebook have shelved their own research to understand how the social media platform shaped user behaviour and how the company

Sassa beneficiaries brave the cold, rain to queue for help

The South African Social Security Agency says it is only accepting online applications for the Covid-19 Relief Grant, writes Ground Up.

Boeing workers cope with the virus threat as layoffs loom

Five weeks after they returned to work, Boeing workers say measures inside the plants are mostly working.

Kedah state govt will help out KFA, says MB Sanusi

ALOR SETAR, May 27 — The state government views seriously the issues faced by the Kedah Football Association (KFA) and will work to assist the body, especially in terms of settling salary arrears for its players. Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said although KFA was not a government agency,...

Hungarian cyclist quarantined in Bihar for ‘over 55 days’, Tejashwi Yadav offers help

“You brought a healthy man into a hospital. Can you imagine being in a hospital for 55 days in a healthy condition? I must be free now,” the Hungarian is heard saying in a video that has gone viral on social media.

Official says defiant Michigan barbershop is health threat

A barbershop that refused to remain closed in compliance with Michigan's coronavirus restrictions poses an “imminent threat” to public health, the state's chief medical officer testified Wednesday.

29 Lagos-bound okada operators intercepted in Abuja

Twenty-nine commercial motorcycle operators heading to Lagos have been intercepted in Abuja by a ministerial enforcement team on Covid-19 ...

The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Major space launch today; Trump feuds with Twitter

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School reopening disrupted by spike in COVID-19 cases

As schools in South Korea sent some 2.37 million more students back to classrooms Wednesday, 561 kindergartens and schools in cities at high risk of community transmission of COVID-19 postponed reopening. About 2.7 percent of the schools that were supposed to reopen Wednesday remained closed as of the afternoon, according to Education Ministry data. Most were in Seoul; Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province; and Gumi, North Gy...

Former Alaska state Rep. Bob Lynn dies at age 87

JUNEAU, Alaska — Former Alaska state Rep. Bob Lynn has died. He was 87.

COVID-19: Taj trust distributed more than 1.6 million meals to doctors, migrant workers

For the meals, the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust has partnered with chef Sanjeev Kapoor.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. parties in Arizona nightclub igniting mayor's fury

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. is in hot water with the mayor of Scottsdale, Arizona after video surfaced of him partying at a nightclub over the weekend. 

FFC urges govt to reconsider its fiscal consolidation stance

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni had so far held the line on fiscal consolidation – a policy aimed at reducing the budget deficit and government’s soaring debt-service costs.

Dominic Cummings added mention of coronavirus into a year-old blog post about ebola in April - before saying he warned about pandemics 'last year'

The PM's special adviser said on Monday at a Downing Street press conference that he had written about the 'urgent need for planning' for a coronavirus pandemic in 2019.

Digital conference on environment conservation organised for students

The Model Conference of Parties - I (MCOP-I), the first ever digital conference on nature conservation for students was held online. It was held to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity 2020 and 2020 as a Super Year for nature and biodiversity. It was hosted by World Wide Fund for

Pensioner seriously injured after being hit by cyclist

The cyclist also suffered minor injuries during the incident

EU needs to focus on Brexit negotiations - UK negotiator

LONDON (Reuters) - The UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said the European Union needed to focus on Brexit negotiations and pay attention to certain areas in order for the two sides to come to an agreement.

How leadership in various countries has affected COVID-19 response effectiveness

Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.

Popular Kikuyu artist Jimmy Wayuni is dead

Celebrated Benga musician dead

European Commission proposes €750B EU recovery package

‘Today we face our very own defining moment,’ Ursula von der Leyen says.

Coronavirus Scotland: Ten elderly residents and four staff test positive for COVID-19 at Stirlingshire care home

A STIRLINGSHIRE care home has confirmed ten residents and four staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. The William Simpson Care Home, Plean, has tested all of its 61 residents as well as i…

PM calls for understanding in return of workers

PRIME Minister Andrew Holness says employers and employees must come to a common understa...

Training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, study shows

Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found.

Logging concession damages claims in Kedah reaches RM1.5b, says MB

ALOR STAR, May 27 — The latest claim for damages filed by companies whose logging concessions in Kedah have been revoked now stands at RM1.5 billion, said Chief Minister Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. He said the claim previously stood at RM1 billion, involving about 40 companies with a total of 131...

More than half of Scotland’s coronavirus deaths last week were in care homes, new figures show

More than half of coronavirus deaths in Scotland last week occurred in care homes, latest figures have shown.

Nana Aplam II remains paramount queen mother of Manya Krobo – Royal Family

The Kwame Nguah royal family of Manya Krobo has described the destoolment of Nana Aplam II by the Odumase Council as “baseless and logically flawed”.

FAKE ALERT: Viral message claiming 10 days military lockdown in Mumbai-Pune is fake

News News: A message doing the rounds on instant messaging app WhatsApp claims that there will be a military lockdown across Mumbai and Pune from Saturday. This

Stalin demands new TN budget for 2020-21 in view of pandemic

DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to present a new budget for 2020-21 in view of the crisis caused to the financial health of the state by the COVID-1

COVID 19: Portugal Update, 27 May

Portugal registered today a total of 1,356 covid-19-related deaths, 14 more than on Tuesday, and 31,292 infected, 285 more, according to the epidemiological bulletin released by the Directorate-General for Health.

Anthony Fauci as skilled a politician as they come

Anthony Fauci, the director of the National of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House's coronavirus task force, said in a recent Senate panel that when it comes to giving COV

Two juveniles arrested on burglary charges in Ouachita Parish

Two juveniles have been arrested in connection to two recent residential burglaries.

7-year-old boy survives fall from 5th-floor window in Tokyo

A seven-year-old boy survived a fall from the window of a fifth-floor office in a building in Tokyo on Tuesday. According to police, a passerby called 119 just past 2 p.m. and said a boy had fallen from a building near Shinjuku-Gyoenmae subway station, Fuji TV reported. The boy was…

Underestimating the Office of the President

WHEN you listen to the speeches of our presidential candidates before elections, rarely do you get to hear of public policy.

Abu Dhabi Police arrest two teenagers for stunt driving in the rain

The reckless drivers were held after posting videos of the stunt on social media

Parents still not happy with South Gloucestershire SEND services - two years after damning report

"Too many children and young people with SEND are not achieving their full potential.”

Robert May (1936–2020) and the Future of Scientific Research

He was utterly unpretentious, without guile or dissimulation, and candid to the point of tactlessness—qualities in unfortunately short supply today

Sri Lankan cricketer suspended from playing after heroin arrest

COLOMBOAGENCIESSri Lanka´s cricket board Tuesday suspended pace bowler Shehan Madushanka from all forms of the game, two days after he was arrested allegedly in possession of heroin.The r

Every child care provider in La. to receive free supplies to ensure safe reopening

Louisiana has 1,649 licensed child care providers who will receive supplies.

In Johor, unemployed man sentenced to five months’ jail for trespassing into Istana Pasir Pelangi

JOHOR BARU, May 27 — A 35-year-old unemployed man was sentenced to five months' jail by the Magistrate's Court here today for trespassing into Istana Pasir Pelangi’s palace grounds here last week. The accused, Juel Huran, was sentenced by Magistrate Lee Jun Keong after pleading guilty to the...

Saudi public sector employees will return to work starting May 31

Saudi public sector employees will start returning to work gradually as of Sunday May 31, after more than two months of suspension amid strict measures to help curb the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Putrajaya delays enforcing law amendment for worker housing improvement

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Human Resources said today it would delay enforcing the amendment to a law that would have required employers to improve housing for their workers. Its minister Datuk M. Saravanan said the delay is meant to give companies more time to prepare. Parliament’s...

Andhra Pradesh has been turned into a ‘jungle Raj’, says Chandrababu Naidu

Mr. Naidu was addressing the inaugural session of Mahanadu, annual conclave of the party, on Wednesday.

123 new cases of coronavirus confirmed

Coronavirus cases hike to 1471 after 123 test positive

The epic battle against coronavirus misinformation and conspiracy theories

Analysts are tracking false rumours about COVID-19 in hopes of curbing their spread.

Uganda's coronavirus cases increase by 31 to 253

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Paw-fect! Karnataka Police Gears up For Admission of 50 Dogs to Strengthen The Squad

Costing Rs 2.5 crore, a squad of 50 dogs will be inducted to strengthen the Karnataka Police force

Dog squad to get 50 dogs for Rs 2.5 crore

As many as 50 dogs will be adopted and inducted into the Dog Squad at a cost of Rs 2.

Prospect of another lockdown

weighing quite heavily on the minds of a few concerned Pakistanis ever since the government began relaxing the lockdown about two week ago.

One lakh people completed quarantine period in Odisha; Death toll at 7

As many as 1 lakh people, mostly migrant workers returning from other states, have completed their quarantine period in Odisha, which continues

Provincial court to resume some in-person proceedings next month

The Provincial Court of British Columbia will resume in-person proceedings to hear priority matters starting next month.On June 8, two courtrooms will be opened in each of six locations: Victoria, . . .

9 motivational quotes by Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary

Karnataka schools slated to re-open from July 1

However there is no concrete decision that has been taken and the final decision is expected to be out in a day or two. Sources from the department said that the same was communicated to the Chief Minister.

Schools likely to re-open from July 1 in Karnataka

Karnataka Schools re-open: After announcing dates for SSLC examinations in Karnataka to be held in June

Does Abbas realize his speech gave Israel responsibility for Judea and Samaria? - Opeds

A close reading of Abbas' latest diatribe has him turning over of the rule of Judea and Samaria to Israel. Is he aware of that gaffe? Op-ed.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones from Colaba in SoBo to Borivali in West and Mulund in East issued by BMC as of May 27

Mix of loans and grants in Commission €750bn package

Italy and Spain, the worst-hit EU countries by the coronavirus pandemic, will get much of the new money under the European Commission's recovery plans - that mark a turning point for the bloc in moving towards joint debt.

Landlords, renters have their plans frozen by pandemic

Some Ontario home buyers and sellers are discovering renters have incredible leverage over the fate of transactions, and some are willing to wield it

Video on Sani Abacha isolation centre aimed at discrediting COVID-19 fight - Ganduje

A statement signed by the commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said there was no iota of truth in whatever the video clips attempted to portray.

Civil Society To WHO: Let’s End Government-ordered Internet Shutdowns

Last week, the World Health Assembly, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) decision-making body, convened its 73rd annual meeting online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has cast the global spotlight on the WHO, the United Nations specialized agency responsible for international public health, to access vital information to save lives.

Republicans Think They Can Get Away With It. They Might Be Right.

The leaders of the governing party can’t seem to stop doing and proposing unpopular things.

BMW unveils face-lifted 5, 6 Series in S. Korea - The Nation

BMW on Wednesday unveiled the face-lifted 5 and 6 Series models in South Korea to show its “strong and unwavering” commitment to the...

Violent thug strangled his ex-partner, threatened to burn her house down and crashed her car... then told police he would infect them with coronavirus

Ryan Renshaw also told police he would spit on them and infect them with coronavirus when he was found hiding in a cupboard in his “drug den” flat

S. Korea to promote open trade to overcome pandemic

South Korea's trade minister said Wednesday the country will continue to promote open trade amid growing protectionism in the aftermath of the new coronavirus pandemic, calling for major trade partners to join efforts to normalize the virus-hit global supply chains. "In the post-pandemic era, the global environment for trade and commerce will change drastically," Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee said during a ...

DeVos Would Send Millions of Federal Dollars to Private Schools

Secretary of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is planning to funnel tens of millions of dollars of federal coronavirus aid to private schools, most of which have religious affiliations.

Antigraft group reports KPK’s new law enforcement deputy over ethical violation

Newly appointed KPK law enforcement deputy Karyoto violated the antigraft body's code of ethics in a recent arrest involving a university staffer, according to the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Community (MAKI).

JIRA Tickets, Jabber Servers and… Gmail Accounts? FBI Papers Reveal Cyber Criminals’ IT Infrastructure

The FBI has arrested a hacker at the heart of one of the world's most prolific hacking crews, Fin7, newly unsealed court documents show.

UPDATE 2-Soy loading resumes at Brazil port after COVID-19 case, ship in quarantine

(Adds health authorities authorize resumption of loading)By Roberto Samora and Marcelo TeixeiraSAO PAULO/NEW YORK, May 26 (Reuters) - Soybean loading operations were set to resume late on Tuesday at a berth at Brazil's Paranaguá port after a ship was ordered into quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test on a crew member, authorities said.Loading at the berth was halted after the positive test, the Williams shipping agency said, adding that it was the first confirmed case of the disease at the port since the coronavirus outbreak began.

Bible Verse Speaking Against Wearing 'Religious Mask' Gets Attention After Pope's Public Mass

On Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a mass blessing for the first time in three months; the move that was both supported and criticised by many in relation to existing...

Hundreds demonstrate in Tel-Aviv against the Supreme Court: 'The people are the Sovereign' - Inside Israel

Demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv to protest Israeli Supreme Court's rulings against terrorist home demolition, infiltrator deportations.

DeSantis To Appeal Ruling Striking Down Florida’s So-Called Felon ‘Poll Tax’ Law

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said Tuesday that he’ll appeal a federal judge’s decision striking down a Florida GOP law that...

Gardai Thwart Brazilian Assassin Gang In Deepest Offaly

For a town of 3,500 people, Clara, Co Offaly has witnessed its shared of historical events of the years. Just 10 months ago, the town welcomed the Claret Jug to its st...

Open spaces can be used against vector-borne diseases, suggests Mumbai Mayor

Disrupted home renovations will get priority to resume: Lawrence Wong

Home owners whose renovation works were disrupted will be given priority to restart in phase one of the post-circuit breaker period, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong yesterday. The Government will consider allowing new home renovation projects to proceed...

5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya

Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of active cases in the state to seven, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.

West Bengal: Govt says power supply back in 94 out of 103 towns hit by Amphan, protests thin out

Home Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay said electricity had been restored in 94 of the 103 municipal towns affected by the cyclone, while telecommunication services were back in 85 per cent of such areas.

Beware of opportunist China!

Beware of opportunist China!. 'It is time we Indians stop our internal bickering and present a united front to Chinese machinations,' advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Government Protects Kids As Smoking In Cars Ban Becomes Law

Thousands of children will have healthier lungs after the Government’s ban on smoking in cars with kids becomes law, says Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa. This comes after the third reading of Smoke-free Environments (Prohibiting Smoking in Motor Vehicles Carrying Children) Amendment Bill passed unanimously earlier today.

In Hyderabad, 328 cases, 18 deaths in a week; new areas in spotlight

Fresh cases are being reported from areas of Hyderabad where none were reported previously, away from the existing containment zones, indicating a community spread after the lockdown rules were relaxed.

Flooding, locust threats loom over Pakistan, says NDMA chief

“We will try our best to utilise all the resources available in the country to tackle these threats."

Confusion in Parliament over MPs’ coronavirus test results

Parliament seems to have shifted its position that no Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliament Service tested positive for COVID-19 during a mass testing exercise.

Fashion label Diane von Furstenberg becomes a victim of the coronavirus lockdown as the UK arm goes into administration and the designer closes her flagship London store

Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, 73, known for her body-hugging jersey wrap dress, revealed the news in a letter sent to loyal customers yesterday.

‘MP’ wanted for murder

A Kumasi Circuit Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a young man identified as Baba Amadu, aka ‘MP’, for allegedly murdering Dina Adomako, a 15-year-old girl in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital.

Americans want China to pay for COVID-19 pandemic

With more than 90,000 dead and nearly 1.5 million sick, the American people have decisively judged the country that created this crisis: Communist China.

Churches, mosques too will be opened from June 1, says CM Yediyurappa

A day after the State government took a decision on re-opening of nearly 35,000 Muzrai temples from June 1, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday said churches and mosques too will be allowed t

Russia flexes might to send message to US, NATO that Syria’s coast is a no-fly-zone

BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Russian military is no longer tolerating U.S flights near the Syrian coast, as they have now intercepted at least three American planes in the eastern Mediterranean over the last 90 days. According to a Syrian military source in Damascus, the Russian Armed Forces previously tolerated the U.S.’ flights along the boundaries of Syria’s airspace, but given their repeated attempts to test the radar and air defense systems at the Hmeimim Airbase, the Russian Federation believes it is important to remind the Americans that they are not free to operate in these areas. The source pointed out that prior to the recent interception by the Russian Air Force, the U.S. Navy had conducted several flights near Syrian airspace in the month of May. When the Russian Air Force’s S-35 jets intercepted two U.S. P-8A Poseidon military aircraft in the eastern Mediterranean, the American planes were not seen in this region for several days. While interceptions are normal, especially when flying near another…

Bihar Board Class 10 topper used to sell vegetables with father to afford studies

Bihar Board Class 10 topper, Himanshu Raj, was helping his farmer father to sell vegetables and get support for his studies.

Japan quells rumors it will pay for half of visitors' expenses

In tweets, the Japan Tourism Agency said the program under consideration would only cover “a portion of domestic travel expenses.”

Some MPs have tested positive for coronavirus – Muntaka disputes Parliament’s claim

Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has disputed a claim by Parliament’s Public Affairs Directorate that no Member of Parliament or staff of Parliament has tested positive for the Covid-19.

Philippines: 260% Spike in Online Sex Abuse of Children amid Lockdown

In the Philippines, cases of online sexual abuse of children have risen by 260 percent during the country's coronavirus lockdown.

‘She has more experience than you’: Sisulu defends Susan Shabangu’s appointment

DA MP Emma Powell questioned Susan Shabangu’s credentials as a water expert, prompting an angry response from Lindiwe Sisulu.

Telford man denies driving dangerously and assaulting police officer

A 38-year-old Telford man has denied allegations that he assaulted a police officer and drove dangerously in Ironbridge.

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Tuesday announced plans to seek the governor’s approval to allow personal services — such as hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors — to resume Friday.

Religious groupings will self monitor on COVID-19 compliance - Mthembu

There is now scepticism and fear that allowing these religious gatherings to resume will allow the coronavirus to spread rapidly.

Saunders: Trump can’t have it both ways on states’ rights

He can’t tell states to lead on the coronavirus response, then tell them how to run their elections.

Coronavirus toll on Italy's elderly strains "nonni" safety net

MILAN (Reuters) - Paola Berardi, 70, and her husband Mauro have taken care of their two grandchildren every weekday for the past decade while their daughter went to work in a chemical company. Every summer, they decamped with the twins to a seaside resort on the northern Italian coast.

How primary schools will look from June 1 as teachers section off classrooms and corridors – and kids will queue in pens

A PRIMARY school has revealed how classrooms will look from June 1 with children being dropped off into pens and sent home if they refuse to social distance. Pupils at Kingsholm church of England s…

Terry Crews says wife is '100 percent cancer free' on 'The View'

May 27 (UPI) -- Terry Crews gave an update on his wife Rebecca King-Crews' health on The View, stating that she is now cancer free.

Spurt in reverse migration of NoRKs expected after June 13

Majority of the returnees now under prioritised category

Rio Tinto admits damaging Australian Aboriginal heritage site

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has admitted damaging ancient Aboriginal rock shelters in the remote Pilbara region -- blasting near the 46,000-year-old heritage site to expand an iron ore mine.

Liberia: Mother of 15-Year-old Raped, Impregnated by Stepfather Arrested; Dad on the Run

Monrovia – The mother of a 15-year-old raped and impregnated by her stepfather is in police custody. Col. Patrick Sudue, Inspector General of the Liberia National Police confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that Mary Chultay or ‘Ma Mary’ was picked up early this morning.  “We have just arrested the little girl’s mother in person of Mary Chulutay. […]

Tuju Sounds Warning After Murkomen Rejects Senate Post [VIDEO]

Jubilee's effort to console disgruntled members backfired as Senators Murkomen and Cherargei declined to...

Man in 'serious condition' after crash in Nottingham city centre

The road has since reopened

COVID-19: TN sees biggest single day spike of 817 cases

In the biggest single day spike, Tamil Nadu reported 817 fresh COVID-19 cases, which included 138 returnees from Maharashtra, on Wednesday pushing the infection count to 18,545 while six more deaths were recorded. With three men and an equal number of women succumbing to the virus, the fatalities

MTUC calls for tripartite meeting to solve foreign workers issues

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) has called for a tripartite meeting of government, employers and employees’ representatives to be held soon to address foreign workers’ housing issues to prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases. MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon said...

Nandita Das’ short film on domestic violence implores us to listen

The idea to stay at home in light of a pandemic stems from the belief that home is the safest space. And yet, Das shows how for women, the outside and inside are spaces they need to constantly negotiate to earn their safety and to be heard.

1 dead after car crash in NW Miami-Dade

NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating after one man died in a car crash in Northwest Miami-Dade. The crash happened in the area...

Pics: President follows up on road projects in Egyptian capital

Sisi has been keen to listen to the opinions of the workers in these projects and make sure the work goes as it should, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.

Amotekun’ll fail in states except Lagos – Alao-Akala

Wale Oyewale, Ibadan Former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has faulted the decision of the South-West governors in appointing retired military officers as director-generals of Amotek...

How Kutesa plotted Kavuya family return

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Mumbai Crime: 22-year-old youth becomes victim of 'sextortion'

On May 19, a 22-year-old youth residing in south Mumbai was mortified when his mother came to him after she received a sexually explicit video of her son on one of her social media accounts.

Russian jet intercepts US military aircraft near Syrian coast: video

BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The leadership of the American 6th Fleet said that two Russian Su-35 fighters intercepted a U.S. P-8A Poseidon aircraft in the eastern Mediterranean. The U.S. Fleet Command, in a statement posted on Twitter, said that their P-8A Poseidon was in an international airspace when the two Russian Su-35 jets intercepted their aircraft near the Syrian coast. The statement stated that this was the third incident in the past two months. The U.S. Navy released two videos showing how Russian fighters accompanied the American spy plane. Prior to this interception, the U.S. Navy conducted a number of flights in the eastern Mediterranean, despite the fact that the Russian Air Force had made it known that they would not tolerate flights near the Hmeimim Airbase in western Syria.

India, Africa favour new dimensions to multifaceted partnership in post-Covid world order

“We have common interests on international issues; UN reforms, counter terrorism, peace keeping, cyber security and energy security,” Rahul Chhabra, Indias High Commissioner to Kenya and Ambassador to Somalia, said as he highlighted multifarious collaboration between India and Africa in handling challenges thrown by the pandemic

KHADC, Hima Mylliem against reopening of Iewduh

SHILLONG: The crucial issue of reopening of Iewduh and Police Bazaar — the city's two major commercial hubs which are under lock and key for more than sixty days — appears to be on hold with the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and the

The spread of America's self-inflicted debt crisis

The COVID-19 shutdown has left the country on the cusp of a self-inflicted economic collapse not seen since the Great Depression.

India’s Covid aid shouldn’t bypass the marginalised

The government must ensure that the most deprived among the poor households — who neither have access to PDS nor JAM infrastructure — are given assistance during this humanitarian crisis

Nigeria Records 389 New Cases Of Coronavirus

“Lagos-256, Katsina-23, Edo-22, Rivers-14, Kano-13, Adamawa-11. Akwa Ibom-11, Kaduna-7, Kwara-6, Nasarawa-6, Gombe-2, Plateau-2, Abia-2, Delta-2."

Clark County election worker’s COVID-19 case won’t impact primary

A Clark County elections employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis should not impact the upcoming primary election or its result reporting and ballot verification processes.

Ahmedabad: ‘Official transferred for self-promotion, scaring people’

The campaign, under the hashtag #StopTargetingGujarat, launched on Monday in English, Gujarati and Hindi by the BJP IT Cell has been widely circulated on social media platforms.

We did not coerce government into allowing places of worship to open - SACC

The South African Council of Churches has rubbished claims that it coerced the government into allowing places of worship to reopen under Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Interns at BJ Medical College catch super spreader syndrome

14 interns at Civil test positive, but interns believe that over 50 of them may be carriers of virus; allege 7-day Covid duty raised to 10 and quarantine reduce

In rare interview, Libyan GNA colonel gives status update on the campaign

The advances have thrown efforts by Haftar's Libyan National Army into jeopardy. Libya has been split since 2014 between rival factions based in the capital Tripoli and in the east, in a sometimes chaotic war that has drawn in outside powers and a flood of foreign arms and mercenaries. Haftar, the most powerful commander in the east, has tried since last year to capture Tripoli. Turkey's backing in the GNA's most recent advance is most visible in the new balance of power in the air, with drones striking LNA forces repeatedly. The LNA has denied any foreigners are fighting with it, but the United Nations said this month that Russian private military contractor Wagner Group had up to 1,200 people in Libya.

Malaysian actor arrested for running away with 24-year-old married manager

PETALING JAYA, May 27 – A 23-year-old male actor was arrested by the police last night for allegedly having an affair and running away with a married woman. The unnamed suspect was arrested at 9pm yesterday when he was called in to provide a statement at the Ampang District Police Headquarters,...

Disease Historian: US COVID Response “Incomprehensibly Incoherent”

Medical historian John Barry says that the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, especially due to President Trump, has been utterly incoherent.

A Look Into Bitmain’s Legal Action Against Ousted Co-Founder Micree Zhan 

Bitmain, one of the largest mining hardware manufacturers in the world, has issued two statements regarding Micree Zhan, the company’s ousted founder. The compa

Worker stabbed to death in Sharjah

Man succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after being stabbed in the stomach

38 Malaysians Nabbed After Gathering To Take Pictures Of Flowers At A Pond In Melaka

The pond became a tourist site after water hyacinths were spotted sprouting on the water last month.

HC rejects Ruby Hall’s plea to open IPF for all

With less revenue in pandemic, hospital feels this fund could be used for treating all COVID-19 patients, but court asks to use part of Rs 68-crore FD if necess

New Poll Shows Only Half Of Americans Would Get A Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available

Would you get a coronavirus vaccine? Only half of Americans answer yes.

Heartwarming moment police and pedestrian help a group of ducks cross the road

A video has emerged on social in which a group of ducks could be seen crossing the road with the help of police and pedestrians. The video generated reactions.

500-bedded pediatric hospital at Bemina misses 3 deadlines in 6 years

After missing three consecutive deadlines in the past six years, the 500-bedded Pediatric hospital in Srinagar’s Bemina area is still awaiting its

KNUT Boss Sossion Piles Pressure On Magoha To Postpone KCSE, KCPE Exams To 2021

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion now wants the Ministry of Education to consider postponing national exams to next year over the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pa

Netflix Faces Libel Suit for Linking I.C.E. Contractor to Miserable Immigration Detention Facilities

GEO Group says its state-of-the-art facilities provide "safe, secure, and humane environments," not what's portrayed in the fictional series 'Messiah.'

MPs who fail to test for coronavirus will be sanctioned - Speaker

Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Prof Michael Aaron Oquaye has cautioned Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliamentary Service who have not gone through the test for COVID-19 to do so when the mandatory mass testing in Parliament restart from Thursday, 28th May to Friday, 29th May 2020.

Punjab On Alert After Locusts Attack Crops In Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh

Punjab has been put on alert after swarms of locusts attacked crops in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, officials said on Wednesday.

Belgium hopes to introduce S. Korea's virus contact tracing system

South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook and Queen Mathilde of Belgium held telephone talks on Wednesday and discussed ways to boost cooperation in tackling the new coronavirus, the presidential office said. During the 50-minute conversation, Mathilde praised South Korea's response to COVID-19 and expressed hope to adopt its contract tracing system in preparation for a possible second wave of the pandemic, according t...

ANU cops $225 million financial hit due to coronavirus crisis

The Australian National University will look to find $100 million in savings this year.

Every learner will be given two masks – coronavirus plans for South African schools detailed

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has detailed some of her department’s plans to provide personal protective equipment to learners who return to school on 1 June.

Co Down father and son charged with offences arising from drugs raid handed suspended sentences

A Co Down father and son charged with offences arising from a drugs raid have been handed suspended sentences.

Air India allows rescheduling for bookings between March 23 and May 31

The national carrier has informed that there will be no extra rescheduling charges applied for this…

Man Asks for Death Penalty After Robbing KDF Officer [VIDEO]

A man in Mombasa stunned the court when he acknowledged that he was ready to face the death penalty after...

CPCB shuts UP distillery owned by Rana Gurjit kin, cites pollution

The CPCB also issued notice to the industrial unit, Rana Sugars Ltd (Distillery Division), at village Belwara in Moradabad, as to why a environmental compensation of Rs 3.16 crore should not be levied on it for the violations.

‘Schools at high altitude to be temporary relief centers’

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

Estonia cannot agree to EU Commission rescue plan: finance minister

Estonia cannot agree to EU Commission rescue plan: finance minister

Kathy Griffin: Donald Trump Should Inject A ‘Syringe With Nothing But Air’

Kathy Griffin cannot get enough Donald Trump-related backlash. One may assume Griffin would think twice before suggesting the incumbent U.S. president commit suicide. After all, her career hit a roadblock after she shared an image of herself holding a faux blood-covered Trump head. RELATED: Kathy Griffin Back Home After Checking Into ER On Tuesday, Griffin…

De Blasio signs bill capping NYC restaurant delivery-app fees

Mayor Bill de Blasio signed several bills on Tuesday that could temporarily eat into the profits of food-ordering and delivery apps like Grubhub and UberEats.

Engineer faces discipline over Langford residential projects

An engineer involved in four residential projects in Langford is facing discipline for accepting jobs for which he lacked sufficient training or experience. A decision by the association of . . .

Federal Court picks up torch in Qantas' stand-down test case

The ruling on whether Qantas and Jetstar illegally stood down engineers during the COVID-19 pandemic could have widespread ramifications for companies around the nation.

Irish coronavirus reproduction rate falls

DUBLIN (Reuters) - The average number of people in Ireland infected by someone who has tested positive for the new coronavirus has fallen to 0.4 to 0.5 in the first set of data taking account of a gradual easing of restrictions, Health Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday.

Proposed Bill Would Ban Microtargeting of Political Advertisements

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Internet-based advertising has been a boon for both political campaigns and disinformation campaigns, which love to take advantage of the ability to slice and dice the electorate into incredibly tiny and carefully targeted segments for their mes...

Police chiefs thank communities for adhering to lockdown rules

Police chiefs have thanked communities for their continued adherence to lockdown rules following the bank holiday weekend.

Walt Disney World proposes phased reopening starting July 11

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. (WSVN) - Walt Disney World may soon be reopening to the public. In a meeting with the Orange County Economic Recovery...

Drugs, cash and cars seized in raids targeting South East Antrim UDA

DRUGS, cars and cash were seized during police raids targeting the South East Antrim UDA in Co Down yesterday.

Times Square billboards to go dark in support of struggling businesses

More than 100 million pixels will be darkened at 9 p.m. at 46th Street and Broadway and the corner of 47th Street and Seventh Avenue to send a message that more federal support is needed.

Top Politics Society Business World Sports Editorial Features Columns Pop&cool Medical startup to begin Japan’s 1st clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine

The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN - Japanese medical startup AnGes Inc. has decided to start a clinical trial in July to obtain government approval for a new coronavirus vaccine that the company is jointly developing with Osaka University. It is expected to be the first such clinical trial in Japan. The goal is to put the vaccine into practical application by March 2021.

PD: Bicyclist hit, killed near 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road

Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a bicyclist in Phoenix.

Karnataka: Woman sells 5-day-old baby boy for Rs 5,000 in Davanagere

A woman allegedly sold her five-day-old baby boy to two siblings from Davanagere for Rs 5,000 on Tuesday in connivance with a hospital employee, acco

Group Asks President Buhari To Order Release Of Detained Abia Lawyer, Gabriel Ogbonna

The group in statement signed by Okechukwu Nwanguma on Wednesday said the continued detention of Ogbonna was in flagrant disobedience of a court order calling for his release on bail.

Plus Two answer papers evaluation begins in TN, over 40,000 teachers involved

Evaluation of class 12 public exam answer papers, which got delayed due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commenced across Tamilnadu, except Chennai, from this morning. Continue Reading →

Misinformation About a Virus Can Be Deadly

Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.

Most migrant workers in state back on jobs: CM

 SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday claimed that a majority of migrant workers stranded in the state due to the COVID-19 lockdown have now been engaged in construction activities as permitted by the government.Speaking to media pe

Six food delivery riders charged with rioting in Puchong

PETALING JAYA, May 27 — Six food delivery riders were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with rioting at a restaurant in Bandar Puteri, Puchong here last week. The six — Muhammad Hafiz Yusnan, 21; Muhamad Izzat Abd Bari, 22; Mohd Syukri Achyar, 39; Wan Hafizie Wan Hanapi, 28; S.Jaya...

Editorial: Get money where it’s needed, ASAP | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Legislature is in another recess for the next few weeks, but it had better be a working recess. One in which the work is going to be pretty hard, because there are so many problems to solve, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.

Extensive focussed testing aids Theni keep COVID-19 numbers controlled, says Collector

Theni district ranks second in the State in terms of tests per million population

Under Los Angeles Public School Reopening Plan, Students Must Wear Masks All Day

Students should attend on a staggered schedule that makes it possible to limit to 16 the number present in class at one time.

Legal Brains Trust challenges Abodo’s appointment as DPP

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legal Brains Trust, a Ugandan democracy and human rights watchdog has petitioned the East African Court of Justice challenging the appointment of Justice Jane Francis Abodo as the Director of Public Prosecutions. Jane Francis Abodo was appointed DPP by President Yoweri Museveni in March this year. She was then …

Govt drops plan of suspending banknotes’ varnishing

SBP gave propos­al on fear of machin­ery breakd­own during pandem­ic

"Bad Hair" No More: How Efforts to Ending Hair Discrimination are Advancing

Being isolated for two months has inspired me to take extra good care of my curls, and it's so freeing to be able to confidently and freely rock my natural

H&M set to cancel furloughs for 2,500 at Stockholm headquarters

H&M set to cancel furloughs for 2,500 at Stockholm headquarters

Hospitals to face music for denying treatment to Covid patients

The District Magistrate on Monday issued an order stating that if any private hospital denies treatment to a Covid-19 patients then they will have to pay penalty as per the Epidemic Act (1897) without any prior notice. The decision was taken after the district administration received complaints

Childbirths drop 10.1% in March

The number of babies born in South Korea dropped 10.1 percent in March from a year earlier, data showed Wednesday, in the latest evidence underscoring the low birthrate that has plagued Asia’s fourth-largest economy for more than a decade. The data compiled by Statistics Korea showed that 24,378 babies were born in March, compared with 27,116 tallied in the same month of 2019. It marks the lowest number of ne...

Lockdown worth it, say four Duterte men

"Strict lockdown measures have succeeded in flattening the increase of COVID-19 cases."   Four cabinet members, Presidential Legal Counsel Sal Panelo, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Labor Secretary Silvestro Bello, reacted to my May 13 column, “Now, it’s modified,” in which I said “the strictest lockdown in Asia has produced the worst wrong results.”

Buhari eulogises Clark at 93, Soun at 94 - The Nation Nigeriaa

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, to continue to work for the ...

As Shramik Special trains ‘stray’, Railways notifies ‘route rationalisation’ to explain diversions

The diversions have been done so that trains are not held up at one place for hours without water and food, a senior Railways official told The Indian Express.

A frame-by-frame analysis of Tova O'Brien's hall-of-fame National shambles story

Last night New Zealand witnessed one of the most exhilarating, confronting political stories to air on national television. Hayden Donnell has watched it several hundred times.  Newshub at 6 opened last night with a back-and-forth between presenters Samantha Hayes and Mike McRoberts. After an int

Why I Ditched Ruto's Camp - MP Ole Sankok Reveals [VIDEO]

The lawmaker who had long been a vocal supporter of the Deputy President made an abrupt u-turn after the...

We're satisfied with Mills' autopsy, stop act of 'drunkenness' - Family

Family of the late President John Atta Mills has asked politicians and the general public to respect the family and the late Professor and allow him to Rest In Peace.

Meeting on anti-defection law on Thursday

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri has convened a meeting of parliamentarians and legal experts on Thursday (May 28) for reviewing the relevance of the Constitution’s 10t

150,000 seafarers sign virtual global petition on crew stagnation

There is an ongoing global petition aiming to draw the attention of the general public to the problems of over 150,000 seafarers that cannot leave

Vessel still stuck, 2 weeks after hitting Escravos channel moles

ONE week after a supply vessel,‘M/T DEVISA’ ran into the rocky moles of the Escravos channel, the vessel is still stuck waiting to be rescued.

Tatler clashes with Kensington Palace over story claiming Kate Middleton feels 'exhausted and trapped' by her post-Megxit workload - with the magazine backing the piece despite royal insistence the claims are 'false'

Society bible Tatler has clashed with Kensington Palace over it's story claiming that The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, feels 'exhausted and trapped' by her workload after Megxit.

EcoCash court bid hits brickwall

The High Court has dismissed Econet Zimbabwe's mobile money platform, EcoCash's application which sought to interdict the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from su...

Jennifer Carroll Foy Wants to Be the First Black Woman Governor in America

She spoke exclusively to ELLE.com before announcing her campaign about the "left behind" community where she grew up, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the historic fight ahead.

INFOGRAPHICS | Sharp drop in Covid-19 testing due to kit, reagent shortages

As an expected spike in Covid-19 cases looms, South African laboratories are facing a critical shortage of test kits and reagents needed to conduct coronavirus testing.

A SpaceX rocket carrying NASA astronauts will fly over Notts tonight - here's how to see it

You can also watch the launch online

MPs have not tested positive for coronavirus - Kate Addo

The Director of Public Affairs at Ghana’s Parliament, Kate Addo has denied reports in a section of the media that some Members of Parliament and staff of the House have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Refugees in East Africa facing starvation due to COVID-19

The UNHCR has warned that urban refugees in East Africa are on the precipice of catastrophe due to a worsening situation brought by the coronavirus

I have been blackmailed, threatened and harassed: Actor Uzma Khan

Actor says she will fight till the last drop of her blood to seek justic­e agains­t people who shamed her public­ly

Coronavirus: Over 200 Stranded Ghanaians In Dubai Cry For Help

The request by these standard Ghanaians in Dubai to be airlifted home follows the repatriation of some 230 Ghanaians, some of whom were deported from Kuwait on a chartered flight Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Three arrested after leading cops on high-speed chase from Ipoh to Tapah

IPOH, May 27 — The police arrested three men after a 40-minute car chase from Simpang Pulai here to Chenderiang, Tapah this morning. In the 10.30am incident, Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said that the three men sped off in a Toyota Avanza when the police waved them down to stop after...

League of various sectors of live events industry formed

Live Events was the first to feel the impact of the crisis when events were canceled as early as January 2020 when news of the pandemic broke out. Live Events is now deemed the last to recover.

12 injured in sand mining dispute

At least one dozen people were injured over dispute of sand mining at e Pratappur village around 14 km away from the district headquarter, on Monday evening. Three seriously injured people were referred to RIMS. An alleged dispute between two groups of minority community over sand mining turned

More spaces added to online cyber security courses after high demand

MORE young people, particularly girls, are being invited to take part in a new series of free, online cyber security courses.

German ECB executive shrugs off court ruling against bond buying

Isabel Schnabel says constitutional row ‘does not directly affect’ eurozone’s central bank

Ralph Northam and his banana republic face mask mandate

Gov. Ralph Northam issued an order from his governor's mansion in Virginia requiring individuals to wear face masks as a condition of entering any enclosed space. But boy, what a monkey-like, banana r

The fight over reopening churches reaches the Supreme Court

This is likely to end badly for public health.

Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds

The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.

APC group: we’ve not withdrawn case against Adetimehin-led exco

The acting factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Olu Olatuja, has said the faction has not withdrawn the....

Yob spat at nurses in Paisley's Royal Alexandra Hospital after refusing to wear a mask

He was at the A&E department when he caused a disturbance

BREAKING Man, 29, arrested on suspicion of murdering Louise Smith, 16, after body found in wood

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

TV lessons for govt school students in Bihar, parents cite no interaction

According to the parents of several students, a major drawback of this model is that it is non-interactive and the content is basic

Now, YouTube automatically deletes comments insulting China’s Communist Party

YouTube is automatically deleting comments that contain certain phrases in Mandarin that insult the Communist party of China according to reports.The Google-owned video-sharing platform is deleting co

Colloquium speakers to African leaders: be proactive

Speakers at a virtual colloquium on the 63rd birthday of Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday asked African leaders to think ahead and ...

No right to dissent? Mumbai police issues to take action against those making 'malicious', 'derogatory' remarks against Maha govt

The Mumbai Police on May 24 has re-issued prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC of the IPC against any social media messages which among others are deemed incorrect, derogatory.

The Crown outlines its 'overwhelming' and 'cogent' evidence

The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on ...

A week after Cyclone Amphan, heavy rain, thunderstorm lashes Kolkata

Cop among 25 people booked for CMCO violation in Samarahan

KUCHING, May 27 — A policeman from the Samarahan district police headquarters was among 25 people who were issued compounds for violating the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures in Local Infection Areas) Regulations yesterday. Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar...

National Won’t Support Rushing APEC Bill

In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.

National won't support rushing APEC Bill - Brownlee

In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.

Court of Appeal Rejects Multichoice’s Appeal on Sale of Locked Set-Top Boxes

Subscription television service providers will no longer lock out competitors from using their set-top boxes to broadcast content, reports The Standard. This is thanks to a judgment that was passed by Court of Appeal judges where they threw out MultiChoice Limited’s appeal which challenged the High Court’s judgment on the sale of locked set-top boxes. Justice […]

Public University staff withdraw labour over salary enhancement woes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Academic staff in Public Universities have resolved to withdraw their labour citing inequalities in the distribution of the 50 billion Shillings provided by the government to enhance their salaries. In April this year, the Ministry of Education released a salary distribution schedule indicating a significant increment in the salaries …

LOMBORG: Covid-19: Studies show cost of lockdown outweighs

For the amount a developing nation would spend on saving one life through Covid-19 policies, it can save 4,000 lives through smart HIV programming.

Level 3 briefing delays are due to new church regulations – Jackson Mthembu

He said the government’s National Coronavirus Command Council’s briefing would go ahead on Thursday at 2pm.

Fed's Bullard: Expanded unemployment pay not appropriate as recovery takes hold

Fed's Bullard: Expanded unemployment pay not appropriate as recovery takes hold

Bihar Board class 10th result: Farmer’s son from Rohtas village tops matric exam, aspires to get into IIT

Himanshu scored 96.20 per cent and said the key to cracking any exam is consistency. He said that most students start preparing for exams only in the last few months. He suggested students to be consistent in efforts to be clear about concepts.

16 test positive in central region

TIRUCHI Sixteen patients tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Wednesday. Of them, five each hailed from Ariyalur and Tiruvarur districts while three tested positive in Tiruchi, and on

Albanese feeling cocky as he tries to pluck byelection votes

Anthony Albanese wants to make the Eden-Monaro byelection a test of the government's response to coronavirus and the bushfires that devastated the seat.

Allow street vending to resume, Minister urged

The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) on Wednesday demanded that the Centre issue instructions allowing street vending to resume as States and municipalities were citing the lack

285 killed by floods since April - CS Wamalwa

So far, 285 people have lost their lives and 810,655 others affected by floods, mudslides and landslides occasioned by heavy rains in most regions.

285 killed by floods since start of rains in April - CS Wamalwa

So far, 285 people have lost their lives and 810,655 others affected by floods, mudslides and landslides occasioned by heavy rains in most regions.

Egyptian historian sees rising surveillance state

FARID FARIDCAIRO – State surveillance is on the rise globally as governments such as Egypt's take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, warns exiled historian and intellectual Khaled