British government hopeful of securing deal with EU: Gove

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s government is hopeful it can secure a deal with the European Union to cover their future relationship, cabinet office minister Michael Gove said on Wednesday, describing politics as the main difficulty.

Biocon gets DCGI nod for CytoSorb use in critical Covid-19 cases

India Business News: Biocon said its subsidiary Biocon Biologics has received the Drugs Controller General of India’s (DCGI) approval for an extracorporeal blood purificat

Coronavirus news live - 209 dead and care worker accused of 'spreading germs'

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

Tristan Thompson: Why He Won’t Have To Take A 2nd DNA Test In Paternity Suit – Experts Explain

Tristan Thompson won't have to take a second DNA test in his paternity lawsuit. Two experts explain why the NBA star is already home free.

Tristan Thompson – Experts Say That A Paternity Test Would Be Almost Impossible To Be Tampered With Despite What Supposed Baby Moma Claims!

As you might have heard, Tristan Thompson has decided to sue a woman who insists that he is the father of her child even though they have already

Cop discharged from hospital, says had backing of both families: at home and in khaki

The officer was received with a shower of flower petals on the premises of his police station in a brief ceremony before he went home to complete self quarantine for next 14 days.

4 new COVID-19 cases in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar, total 366

Four more people, including a four-year-old girl, tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Wednesday, pushing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the district to 366, officials said. Also, nine people were discharged from hospitals after recovery from COVID-19,

Ahmedabad saw 1 death each hour in past week

169 persons died in 7 days—24 per day on an average; with 251new cases on Tuesday, district’s tally has touched 10,841

Madhya Pradesh: Premchand Guddu, who dubbed Scindia ‘traitor’, expelled from BJP

300 test negative for COVID-19 in Taraba - The Nation

Three hundred persons whose samples were recently taken from Taraba State to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Abuja, have..

The Ghani, Abdullah deal

The agreem­ent is the outcom­e of a desire to promot­e partis­an intere­sts rather than advanc­ing the cause of peace

New Zealand now has zero coronavirus hospitalizations

New Zealand’s last hospitalized coronavirus patient was discharged Wednesday as the country’s infection rate dipped to below two dozen people, health officials said in reports. The unnamed patient

Las Vegas police report details injuries to arrested officers’ kids

The two Metropolitan Police Department officers who were arrested last week on child abuse charges allegedly hit the child with a belt and had been investigated previously.

New York governor floats infrastructure projects to reboot economy

NEW YORK, May 27 — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday floated a number of major infrastructure projects to reboot the US economy post-pandemic, saying he would raise the issue at a meeting today with President Donald Trump. “Let's do something creative, let's do it fast. Let's put...

Redondo Beach photo agency sues Justin Bieber over use of photos on Instagram

A Redondo Beach photo agency filed suit Tuesday against Justin Bieber, alleging that the pop star used more than a dozen of the agency's pictures of himself.

CNN's Cooper on Trump's Scarborough Tweets: 'He Is Just a Little Man, Despite His Girth and Size'

Tuesday on CNN, host Anderson Cooper criticized President Donald Trump for his messaging on masks and his tweets about MSNBC host Joe Scarborough. | Clips

Uttar Pradesh News: This Lab in Meerut Falsely Tests 6 People COVID-19+, Likely to Lose Licence

The cancellation of the licence of the lab has already been recommended by Meerut District Magistrate Anil Dhingra.

UP: Private Lab Wrongly Diagnoses 6 People As Coronavirus Positive In Meerut; Later Test Negative

Meerut DM Anil Dhingra has recommended cancellation of the licence of Modern Lab and Diagnostic Centre.

Punjab approves reforms to avail additional borrowing of 1.5% of GSDP

The additional borrowing would help state tide over the estimated 30 per cent revenue shortfall in 2020-21 fiscal

Police seize drugs, cash, weapons and vehicles in Chch raids

Police executed nine search warrants in Christchurch today as part of an investigation into the supply of cannabis and money laundering. About 200...

Drugs, vehicles and weapon seized in raids

Police executed nine search warrants in Christchurch today as part of an investigation into the supply of cannabis and money laundering. About 200...

Fortitude Budget: Singapore to tap $31b more from reserves to fund support measures

Singapore will draw another $31 billion from its reserves to fund a fourth package of measures to cushion people and the economy from the coronavirus pandemic. The second draw in the span of two months reflects the impact Covid-19 has had on Singapore's open economy as...

Tuju Sounds Warning After Murkomen Rejects Senate Post [VIDEO]

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

DP Ruto allies decline Senate committee posts

Senators allied to DP Ruto decline nomination to Senate committees as rift in Jubilee widens.

‘No amount of blackmail can stop us’ — senate panel vows to probe NDDC

The senate committee on Niger Delta affairs says no amount of intimidation and blackmail will stop it from probing the interim management committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Coronavirus in Delhi: COVID-19 death toll in national mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases

This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.

Post COVID-19: We're determined to pass local content bill to boost Nigeria's economy - Reps

The widely expected Nigerian Local Content Development and Enforcement Bill 2020, passed second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives recently.

Alleged Assault Of One Of Ana Kriegel's Killers To Be Investigated

An alleged assault of one of Ana Kriegel's killers at Oberstown Detention Centre is being investigated.

MP Raj Bhavan declared COVID-19 containment zone as 6 test +ve

Raj Bhavan sources said that after the first case of COVID-19 was found at the Raj Bhavan a couple of days back, the sample of Governor Lalji Tadon was also collected for testing. The collector's order said that six COVID-19 cases were found in the employees' quarters inside the Raj Bhavan, which is located under Jahan

Newsom to Trump on Mail-in Voting: Stick to Facts, 'No Evidence Whatsoever' of Fraud

Wednesday on NBC's "Today," Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said President Donald Trump should "just stick with the facts not opinions" in regards to the safety of mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips

Man saved from River Forth as emergency services launch massive rescue mission

The Clackmannanshire Bridge and the nearby Kincardine Bridge were shut off in both directions this morning.

Man saved from River Forth and rushed to hospital as cops lock down two bridges

A MAN was rescued from the River Forth and rushed to hospital as cops locked down to bridges. Police confirmed that Clackmannanshire Bridge and Kincardine Bridge had been shut off as they dealt wit…

Jon Jones condemns police officer involved in death of George Floyd: ‘We need justice’

Jon Jones is disgusted by the circumstances surrounding the death of George Floyd.

Srinagar resident dies of COVID-19, deaths in JK now 25

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

Govt must step up and stamp out online sexual harassment in Malaysia now, say Pakatan reps

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Three Pakatan Harapan (PH) representatives have called on the government to not ignore online sexual harassment and immediately act against such threats. In a joint statement today, Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lim Yi Wei and...

India's aggressive policy towards neighbours putting regional peace at stake: FM Qureshi

FM says India has also used Afghan­istan’s land agains­t Pakist­an in the past

China puts GDP target on history's ash pit

The ruling party abandons the material growth standard of gross domestic product. Now, like many nations, it struggles to define progress in alternative ways.

COVID-19: New cases drop to 15 today, new record low during MCO

After recording a staggering 187 new cases yesterday, the number of new COVID-19 cases have dropped to 15 today. This is the lowest daily figure in Malaysia since the movement control order was imposed on 18th March 2020. The total number of confirmed cases in Malaysia is now 7,619.

Illicit drug trade thrives in Bangladesh amid coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has stopped the world in its tracks, but drug traders in Bangladesh enjoy a booming business.

Man charged with murder of woman whose body was found bound in Sydney park

UPDATE @ 3.55 PM | A 51-year-old man has now been charged over the alleged murder of Sydney woman Nicole Cartwright, whose body was found near a children’s playground at Hunter’s Hill almost two years…

Trudeau points to job listings

UPDATE 8:48 a.m. Wednesday morning was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 65th early morning address to Canadians from Ottawa.

ECOWAS Court adjusts rules of procedure

The ECOWAS Court of Justice says it has updated its Practice Direction to enable the virtual conduct of Court sessions. The court also said it has updated the electronic filing of processes, acc...

Wednesday’s coronavirus news roundup: Toronto releases map showing neighbourhoods hardest hit by COVID-19

Plus: Restaurants, bars, community centres to reopen in Manitoba next week; New Brunswick reports third new case of COVID-19 in Campbellton area;

Fake: No military lockdown of Mumbai, Pune announced

There is a message on the social media that claims that Mumbai and Pune would be under a military lockdown.

Centre, Maharashtra spar over Shramik Specials ‘going empty’

According to the Railways, based on the demand assessment provided by the Maharashtra government on May 15, 145 trains were planned.

It looks like Amy Cooper, the white woman in the viral Central Park video, is a liberal. That's important

On Monday around 8am, a white woman named Amy Cooper was walking her dog unleashed in a protected area of New York City’s Central Park, a wooded space called The Ramble.

2 dead after stabbing leads to officer-involved shooting in Florida, reports say

At least two people are dead after an officer-involved shooting that followed a fatal stabbing in Tallahassee Wednesday morning, police said. 

George Floyd, Killed By Minneapolis Police, Was Houston Rapper & DJ Screw Collaborator

Two days ago, an onlooker captured cell-phone video of Minneapolis police forcefully restraining an unarmed black man, 46-year-old George Floyd, at a bus stop. One white officer knelt on top of Floyd, pressing his knee against Floyd's neck for seven minutes. Floyd said that he couldn't breathe, and then his body went limp. Onlookers pleaded for the officer to get off of him. Later, at a hospital, Floyd was pronounced dead. Since then, four police officers have been fired, and police have used tear gas, smoke bombs, flash grenades, and rubber bullets against protesters. As it turns out, Floyd was once a part of one of America's most vital rap scenes. The Houston Chronicle reports that Floyd was born in North Carolina, but he grew up in Houston and became star high-school athlete, getting into Florida State University on a basketball scholarship. Floyd didn't finish college; instead, he returned to Houston and started making music under the name Big Floyd. In the '90s, Floyd rapped on

I was not expecting this - Millicent Omanga in sweaty session despite 'promise' that case would be withdrawn

Tuju's "no mercy" promise became clear during Omanga's grilling

IATO urges tourism minister to provide financial stimulus for sector

IATO has also asked for special collateral free and interest free long-term loans (5-10 years) to be provided to the tour operators for revival of business and aggressive marketing, the statement said.

COVID-19 NAF unveils locally-produced emergency ventilators

In line with its drive to provide indigenous solutions to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled 2 emergency ventilators produced by a Team of Researchers from the Air Force Research and Development Centre (AFRDC) and Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna, in partnership with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.

Karnataka set for reboot, but Covid rise a worry

The spike in Covid-19 positive cases over the last few days has become a cause for concern for Karnataka which is preparing to exit the lockdown and restart all economic activities.

UPDATE 2-Potential meat plant closures could hit Brazil's BRF production levels -CEO

(Adds quote, JBS most recent plant closure)By Ana ManoSAO PAULO, May 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian food company BRF SA said the potential closure of slaughterhouses due the spread of the novel coronavirus at meat production sites would make it impossible to keep output at current levels.There are no BRF plants closed due to the outbreak, but at one point, the company's Lajeado facility in Rio Grande do Sul state had been shut by authorities to contain the spread of the disease among workers.

Karnataka to slash stamp duty on new apartments costing up to Rs 35 lakh

The Chief Minister directed that the stamp duty be cut from the existing five per cent to two per cent on apartments costing less than Rs 20 lakh, getting registered for the first time

Fake Salesman Gets Decades of Prison Time for Sexually Assaulting Woman Who Had an Intellectual Disability

Benjamen Gilbert, 37, may well spend the rest of his life in prison unless he gets paroled. Gilbert was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 years behind bars after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman who had an intellectual disability.

The European Union Is on the Brink of Historic Change

The Commission’s $825 billion rescue fund would break many taboos, possibly paving the way for EU taxes and an EU treasury

On This Day: Patent issued for Scotch tape

On May 27, 1930, Richard Gurley Drew received a patent for his adhesive tape, which was later manufactured by 3M as Scotch tape.

Salesman held for killing wife

The Delhi Police has arrested a 37-year-old salesman in national Capital for allegedly killing his wife. Police said that the accused killed his wife after he got frustrated with his marital life. The accused has been identified as Sudhir, a resident of Anand Parbat. Police said that the accused

Zuckerberg reportedly brushed aside internal research that showed Facebook exposed users to more and more extreme views, saying he never wanted the topic brought to him again

After Facebook researchers found the site contributed to divisive rhetoric, executives reportedly nixed proposed changes for fear of appearing biased.

Migrant Woman Allegedly Bites Maharashtra Cop Who Asked Her To Wear A Mask

A woman migrant worker in Palghar district of Maharashtra attacked a police constable and bit her arm after the latter asked her to wear a mask, an official said on Wednesday.

Las Vegas man killed in hit-and-run ID’d as police seek 2nd driver

Man killed in Las Vegas hit-and-run crash identified as James Taite, 66

Coronavirus: Testing rates slide as youngest death recorded

After a testing blitz, numbers of tests have fallen in the past week as economies open up.

UP: Man dies in Surat-Hazipur Shramik Special train – Firstpostofindia

A 50-year-old man died in Shramik Special train from Baliya district’s Surat to Hazipur on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the dead body was recovered from UP’s Baliya Railway Station last night. The deceased has been identified as Abhinav Kumar.  

Senior Arab Officials: Senior Saudi, Jordanian officials say moderate Arab states back Israel's sovereignty plan - Middle East

While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.

Los Angeles Domestic Violence Hotline Calls Double Since Shutdown

California was one of the earliest locations to shut down, and Los Angeles County now reports that calls to the county’s domestic violence hotline have more than doubled since the virus hit.

India-Nepal border dispute- new strategic dimensions   

Part of the Hindutva agendaBy: Bilal Ahmad SheikhIndian  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 80-kilometre (50-mile) Lipulekh road, which will serve as the shortest route betwee

Only One in Two Americans Say They’d Take a COVID-19 Vaccine

Whenever a coronavirus vaccine becomes available to the public, only 49 percent of Americans responding to a poll said they'd actually get it.

Nigeria to amend National Endowment for Arts law

Nigeria is set to amend the legislation establishing the National Endowment for the Arts, to strengthen the industry..................

COVID-19: One death in Karnataka, 122 new cases confirmed

A 69-year-old woman from Yadgiri became the 45th COVID-19 related fatality in Karnataka, where 122 fresh cases have been reported.

Special Report: Bolsonaro brought in his generals to fight coronavirus. Brazil is losing the battle

SÃO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - In mid-March, Brazil took what seemed to be a forceful early strike against the coronavirus pandemic.

CBN okays reliefs on loans in OFIs sector - The Nation Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced interest rates on its facilities through participating Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) from 9%

CBN reduces interest rate on OFIs facilities to 5% per annum

As part of its continued effort to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on households, businesses and regulated institutions...

Fired Australian’s story reveals why Boris Johnson really backs under-fire adviser

Why hasn't Boris Johnson sacked Dominic Cummings? The answer may lie with a young Australian aide by the name of James McGrath.

EU keeps defence fund alive with 8 billion euro proposal

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday spending 8 billion euros ($8.81 billion) of its next budget on a new European Union defence fund, keeping alive a Franco-German plan to deepen military cooperation despite the economic impact of COVID-19.

NTB sees highest daily increase with 49 new COVID-19 cases, including 1-month-old baby

Of the 49 cases, 11 were children, including three babies and five toddlers.

More parts of the UK banning sky lanterns and helium balloons

North East Derbyshire District Council has introduced a charter to ban the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons on its land.

UK regulator halts antibody home tests for coronavirus

MHRA warns unvalidated samples using finger prick may lead to unreliable results.

The 'Fact-Checking' Mess Twitter Has Created For Itself

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VICTOR JOECKS: Churches, DOJ push back on Sisolak’s discriminatory ban on worship services

Gov. Steve Sisolak’s lockdown orders have been unconstitutionally discriminatory against places of worship.

Kenya coronavirus: govt steps up voluntary testing appeals in hotspots

This article will give updates on major occurrences as relates to the East African country's efforts to combat the pandemic.

Telangana man deported by US for his alleged links with Al-Qaeda, quarantined in Hyderabad

Ibrahim Zubair Mohammad, aged around 40, after being shifted to Hyderabad on Tuesday has been placed under quarantine at his home in Alwal here as per rules.

Locust Invasion: Indian Farmers Cry For Relief As Country Hit By Second Plague

New Delhi (Sputnik): Struggling to contain the pandemic, India is now facing an additional challenge to deal with the worst locust attack in decades. This second wave...

'A duty to get involved': Calgary police investigate Chinese consulate vandalism

Members of the city's Chinese community say they are working with authorities after a building in downtown Calgary was defaced with a hateful message.

Number of Filipinos with coronavirus abroad rises to 2,664

The death toll stands at 334 as of Wednesday, May 27

Agra: With Over 87 Per Cent Of Recovery Rate From COVID-19, Virus Spread In Taj City Slows Down Significantly

While 761 patients had recovered and returned home, the number of active cases was 76.

Provide Real-Time Data On Availability, Use of HCQ, Health Ministry Tells States, UTs

NEW DELHI: The Union Health Ministry has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to update the availability and consumption of hydroxychloroquine or HCQ tablets on the national Covid-19 portal as real-time data. The Ministry said that this will help it to chalk out a further action plan and to provide more HCQ tablets to the States and UTs when it is […]

Officers attacked and ‘breathed on’ following ‘drug-fuelled’ party in Walsall

A 23-year-old was charged two counts of assault of a police officer and obstructing an officer following the incident in Eagleworks Drive

Ultra Music Fest Hit With a Class Action Over Refusal to Issue Ticket Refunds

Two Florida residents are suing Ultra Music Festival for refusing to give refunds for their 2020 cancelled electronic music festival.

India Needs a Strategy to Exit Lockdown: Global Epidemiologist to former Opposition Congress Chief

New Delhi (Sputnik): Rahul Gandhi, the former head of India’s main opposition Congress Party, has been interacting with experts from several fields on the global...

‘Inter-Korean exchange should accompany North’s disarmament’

South Korea should make sure that inter-Korean exchanges proceed in parallel with North Korea’s denuclearization, the US State Department said Tuesday, reiterating its earlier stance made public several times. The department, asked by Voice of America about Seoul’s latest decision to ease restrictions on engagement with Pyongyang, said Washington supports inter-Korean cooperation, but that it should be i...

Reopening of schools: Maimane working with Mpofu on court challenge to keep schools closed

The founder of the One South Africa movement, former Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane, has announced plans to mount a legal challenge to the reopening of schools.

107 test positive as COVID cases cross 2,000 mark

Six more succumb to coronavirus

E-pass not needed for passengers moving to or from airport: Mumbai Police

The domestic flights were allowed to operate by the Central government, with reasonable restrictions, from May 25

China at it, again

Unusual aggression in Ladakh, the worst since Doklam, shows our neighbour is bent on arm twisting us in a post-pandemic world China is becoming as vindictive as the US in getting its way with the world or countries that are dependent on its still viable factory floors. And it has chosen to get

Las Vegas casino reopening ‘major milestone’ for city, industry

While not all properties in the state will take advantage of the initial opening date, several operators said they’re excited to open their doors to guests.

More False Mail-In Ballot Claims from Trump

California will send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for the November general election. But President Donald Trump falsely said, on Twitter and at the White House, that the ballots would go to "anyone living in the state, no matter who they are or how they got there" and "people that aren’t citizens."

'Over 800 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in Sindh'

Wahab cautio­ns people, says still not too late to be carefu­l

Cabinet ministers to meet CMO to discuss physical distancing rules

Cabinet ministers will meet the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan this afternoon to discuss Ireland's physical distancing rules.

Chief Minister: No 30% rise for key workers

KEY workers employed by the government will not get a 30% pay rise during the pandemic, the Chief Minister has said, after a petition calling for the move gathered more than 1,000 signatures.

COMEDK UGET 2020: Application date extended till 30 May; exam for admission to Karnataka's medical, engineering, dental colleges on 26 June

The consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced that it will conduct the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2020 on 26 June

Kelly Loeffler and 2 other senators are no longer being investigated for insider trading

Sen. Richard Burr remains under investigation after a search warrant was executed at his Washington, DC, residence.

Biden Gaffe: Former VP Confuses Dates for D-Day, Pearl Harbor and Delaware's Independence

Presumed Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden swung and missed while attempting to showcase his knowledge on basic historical dates. In a conversation with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D), the former vice president confused Delaware's declaration of independence from Pennsylvania with both D-Day and the attack on Pearl Harbor; the latter, of course, represents the historical anniversary of the Allied forces' invasion of northern France on the beaches of Normandy during World War II.

What a US exit from the WHO means for COVID-19 and global health

As President Trump terminates the US relationship with the agency, experts foresee incoherence, inefficiency and a resurgence of deadly diseases.

Borough Park businesses are flouting coronavirus shutdown restrictions

A slew of businesses that have reopened in Brooklyn’s Borough Park — some in apparent violation of shutdown orders — are allowing customers to pack their stores as if the coronavirus

Man Shoots Three People Dead Before Attempting Suicide in Western France - Reports

More than twenty gendarmes have been dispatched to the scene of the crime. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.

Bank of Canada urges stores to continue to accept cash

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers had been increasingly using forms of cashless payment such as credit and debit cards, e-transfers and their smartphones to pay for products.

In pictures: Migrants head home as Covid-19 pandemic spreads unabated

The coronavirus lockdown has triggered a massive movement of migrants across the country, who are eager to return to their native places

Coronavirus: Obaseki intensifies search - The Nation Nigeria

The Godwin Obaseki’s administration has ramped up efforts at containing the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Edo State by visiting over ...

COVID-19: Edo govt intensifies case search in 566 communities, tests 1578

The Edo State Government has ramped up efforts at containing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state, visiting over 566 rural

Banned Together: Iranian Ships in Venezuela Defy US Blockade

The arrival of the Iranian fuel vessels on the Venezuelan coast shows that there is an alternative to the US-imposed "world imperative", Venezuelan analyst Sergio...

Copying, cheating in exam like plague and pandemic, can ruin education system: HC

The student, in her plea, had said she appeared in all the exams, but in the 'International Trade' exam held on December 3, 2019, she got late due to traffic and inadvertently carried some notes in her stationery pouch.

Minneapolis protesters trash police precinct during clash over George Floyd’s death

A protest in Minneapolis over the death of a black man in police custody turned violent Tuesday night, with demonstrators clashing with police and trashing a precinct building, reports said. Several

S.C. police officers face disciplinary action over use of force after video surfaces

Three North Charleston police officers are facing disciplinary actions following an investigation involving the use of force during an encounter with a man which was captured on video.

3 young boys from Bolivia let a black widow bite them, hoping they’d turn into Spider-Man

Three boys from Bolivia let a black widow spider bite them in the hopes of gaining Spider-Man’s powers, but they ended up in hospital instead.

Otago dairy farming company fined $270,000 after worker suffers spinal injury

It was also ordered to pay the worker more than $45,000.

Machinery Must Be Used For Shifting Heavy Items

Machinery should be used for shifting heavy items – not staff. That is the message from WorkSafe after a worker on an Otago dairy farm was left with a spinal injury.

George Floyd – 4 White Police officers fired after killing black man (Video)

4 Minneapolis police officers have been fired from their job for their involvement in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a video that went viral on social media, the man was seen held

Germany to lift virus-related travel warning for EU countries from June 15

A government source said on Tuesday that the step would also include non-EU member states Britain, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This would open the way to separate pieces of advice on travel for given regions.

New Jersey businesses seek reopening plan as they worry about survival

The New Jersey Senate Fiscal Recovery Strategists Committee heard some sobering numbers on Tuesday from businesses shut down by the state to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 363,800 people across the state as of Wednesday.

Arrests, beatings and dismissals of journalists underline official, corporate arbitrariness: SAMDEN

NEW DELHI, May 26: The South Asia Media Defenders Network (SAMDEN) today cited detention of media professionals in Bangladesh, attacks on journalists in the Punjab, and the dismissal of a pregnant reporter in Assam state as part of a pattern of official and corporate arbitrariness against media in the region.In Bangladesh, SAMDEN noted that the government of Sheikh Hasina Wajed has used the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA), passed in 2018 amid opposition from national, international media and rights groups, to arrest or charge at least 20 journalists over the past month.In one case, a senior journalist vanished in March after a politician from the governing Awami League party filed a criminal defamation case against him. The reporter mysteriously turned up at the India-Bangladesh border nearly two months later and was slapped with three cases under the DSA while senior editor, Matiur Rahman Choudhury of Manabzamin also is accused in the case. SAMDEN underlining the spate of cases against journalists and…

Coronavirus: Warning of second wave in north and 'more lives lost' despite no new Covid-19 deaths

NORTHERN Ireland has recorded no new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since the pandemic took hold - but health minister Robin Swann warned about a second wave and "more lives lost".

'We know businesses are hurting': Qld Tourism Minister

Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones says it is a delicate balance between health and the economy when dealing with the coronavirus.

Venezuelan asylum-seekers warn that lockdown-era America is a taste of socialism

Two Venezuelan asylum-seekers are warning that the recent shutdowns in response to the coronavirus pandemic are giving Americans a taste of the socialist ideology that drove their homeland down the road to economic and social ruin -- and are urging Americans to avoid going down that path in the future, even if public health imperatives dictate strict measures now.

CSOs reject controversial infectious diseases bill - Premium Times Nigeria

More civil society organisations have risen against the controversial Infectious Diseases Bill pending before the National Assembly...

Cities being “hung out to dry” on COVID-19 funding

What's the holdup? The issue has become “a jurisdictional hot potato" says the union representing Canada's municipal employees

The first batch of Sri Lankans leaves Doha in special repatriation flight

The first batch of Sri Lankans departed from Doha as part of a repatriation drive by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar, yesterday.  A total of 275 were onboard Srilankan Airlines flight UL 218 departed from Hamad International Airport.

Newborn dies in UP as father runs from one hospital to another

A newborn child died allegedly due to lack of medical support in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar as his father kept running between hospitals in Greater Noida and Noida, prompting the district

‘Parliament useless without the opposition,’ says Mliswa

NORTON MP Temba Mliswa (Independent) yesterday said the National Assembly would be “useless” without opposition MDC Alliance MPs, adding that Zanu-PF legislators were incapable of asking probing questions to their ministers.

Biden: 'We'll Never Again Be Dependent on China' for Medical Supplies

During an interview with Cleveland's Fox 8 on Tuesday, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden vowed that if he is elected president, the United States won't depend on China or any other nation for medical supplies and that he'll use the federal government's production power to make medical supplies in the U.S., eliminate tax incentives to move production to other countries created by President Trump, and increase investment in U.S. manufacturing to increase production capacity. | Clips

Broxtowe MP breaks silence over Dominic Cummings, saying he ‘didn’t breach lockdown guidelines’

However he said he wouldn't have personally taken the trip to Barnard Castle

Egypt records 19 new COVID-19 deaths, 910 cases

The ministry also reported 19 deaths due to the novel virus, upping the total number to 816.

Police called to Erdington after fighting broke out among armed thugs

Police were called to Hunton Hill, near Gravelly Hill Station following reports disorder had broken out with men who were wielding weapons

Mohave County reports first COVID-19 case in jail system

Mohave County officials say they have confirmed the first known case of coronavirus within the county's detention center system.

Locust swarms head for India ahead of planting season

As many as 700 tractors, 75 fire engines and almost 50 other vehicles are engaged in spraying pesticides to kill the locusts, Trilochan Mohapatra, director general of the state-run Indian Council of Agricultural Research in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

Fresh swarms of locusts reach Rajasthan; situation likely to worsen

Locust swarms may continue arriving for four more months, but they may not lead to a food crisis, believe officials

Direct international flights to Thessaloniki Airport will resume from June 15

International flights to Greece will be able to land at Thessaloniki Airport, in Northern Greece, as of June 15 instead of July 1 as originally planned, Greek

EU launches €750bn stimulus package to kickstart economies devastated by Covid-19

It is described as the biggest ever stimulus package and will be comprised mainly of loans and grants for businesses.

Coronavirus in Navi Mumbai: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones under Panvel Municipal Corporation including Kamothe, Kharghar, New Panvel, Kalamboli as of May 27

Agriculture department claims Pakistan is the new breeding spot of locusts

BR Kadwa, the deputy director of the agriculture department said that Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of desert locusts that are entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan.

Good Samaritan rescues man from burning car, holds his hand as ambulance arrives

A man in Massachusetts was caught on camera pulling a crash victim away from a burning vehicle.

Pakistan needs debt relief

Global credit­ors need to waive both offici­al bilate­ral and commer­cial debt for low-income countr­ies

The Senate's fate rests in Trump's performance at the ballot box

The bottom line is that if the president wins, especially if he runs as expected in places such as North Carolina, Iowa and Maine, the Republicans probably will hold the Senate.

Galvez calls for probe on blast in Maguindanao

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on Tuesday called for an investigation of the explosion in Barangay Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, that killed two children and wounded several others on May 24.

Tiger that had killed shepherd near Hunsur trapped

Big cat injured due to territorial fight; to be shifted to Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger that had mauled a shepherd to death near Hunsur on Monday was trapped inside a cage late last night. A few remains of 65-year-old Jagadeesh was found near D. Haadi of Neralakuppe by the Forest Department officials...

National Assembly Suspends Holiday To Review 2020 Appropriation Bill

The federal lawmakers went on a two-week Sallah break and were to reconvene on June 2.

Senate, Reps return to consider revised 2020 budget

The National Assembly will resume tomorrow from its Sallah break to consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s Appropriation (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

'We need to talk more about mental health': Karan Kundrra condoles Preksha Mehta's suicide

Preksha has been a part of several television shows such as Crime Patrol, Meri Durga, and Laal Ishq, among others.

Gov. Edwards: 13 cases of MIS-C, 1 death in Louisiana

Edwards said doctors know very little about MIS-C but do know there is a relation between MIS-C and COVID-19.

France reports more than 28,500 coronavirus deaths

France’s cumulative death toll from coronavirus infection rose by 73 or 0.3 per cent to 28,530 on Tuesday.This is a similar rate of increase

The biggest stories on Nottinghamshire Live you may have missed on May 27

Whether it's about crime, a tribute, or the latest details on the coronavirus pandemic, it is all on our website

BRPs stop SAA flights before they even take off

In a statement on Tuesday, SAA said it would resume operations between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June.

14 students from Cebu City who arrived in Mindanao test positive for coronavirus

(UPDATED) Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella says his office will investigate how the students got the virus and why they were allowed to leave

Indore: Strong will power helps sub-inspector stand victorious of COVID-19

Did You Read Pew Research's Messy COVID Death Count Study Between Dem and Republican Counties?

What was Pew Research thinking to trot this piece out

Coronavirus lockdown | CBSE students can shift exam venues

They can write the Class 10 & 12 exams in their current district, says HRD Minister

Woman with walker awarded $55K after B.C. RCMP officer 'assaulted and battered' her

A B.C. woman who uses a walker for mobility has been awarded $55,000 in damages after a judge determined she was "falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, assaulted and battered" by an RCMP officer in the province's north.

Claim That Twitter, Other Tech Giants Censor Conservative Views Dismissed By Appeals Court

A lawsuit claimed Silicon Valley companies conspired to suppress conservative views on their platforms.

Affordable Insulin For Seniors Presents The Playbook To Lower Drug Costs

President Trump announces a plan that will significantly help seniors in the war against rising prescription drug prices, which is an issue that has been particularly hurting older Americans for years, and now more significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend funerals: Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend the funerals of their immediate family members without having to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine period as it is considered an emergency, said Malaysian Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday. He said...

Man, 44, found dead by his fiancée after falling into river while using ride-on mower at family farm

A MAN was found dead by his fiancée after falling into a river while using a ride-on mower at his family’s farm, an inquest heard today. Simon James Theaker, 44, was mowing grass at the famil…

Passenger on IndiGo's Chennai-Coimbatore flight tests positive for COVID-19

A young man who flew to Coimbatore from Chennai on board an IndiGo flight on Monday is among those who tested positive for COVID-19.

D-Day for Nazanin: British citizen imprisoned in Tehran will find out TODAY if she will be freed as her husband says 'we are closer than ever' but is still preparing for the worst

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe expects to find out today whether she will be released from prison in Iran after the supreme leader announced 3,000 people are being pardoned as part of Eid.

Wales warned of 'really rough time' in post-coronavirus recession

'I think what we can probably expect to see in terms of a recovery in Wales is a stop/start recovery which is probably going to take some time'

Contributing to CM’s relief fund to planting trees: Shah Rukh Khan extends aid for Cyclone Amphan aftermath

Shah Rukh Khan has extended support for Cyclone Amphan relief. His team Kolkata Knight Riders announced on Twitter a relief package that included plan

MSMEs set new world record for largest online business lesson

The attempt created a new world record for the largest online business lesson, involving 18,693 unique viewers for 30 minutes.

Morning top 5: Irish debt warning; ICTU recovery plan; and NPHET advice

There is a warning Ireland's debt could return to near record levels due to COVID-19.The Irish F...

Conflict Zones: Mad Elephant Meddling with Himalayan Peace

By Preeta Rana Indian road construction in Nepali territory sparked a diplomatic standoff between India and Nepal recently and now the situation is the same between China and India as India is also constructing several roads in disputed land at Line of Actual Control near North of Pangong Tso Lake. According to the Indian Defence viewpoint, construction of the road has been halted by Chinese Border forces and satellite images have shown that China has deployed troops in Galway Valley and has deployed patrol boats on Pangong Tso Lake but India is not mentioning that its hands have been twisted by China for stopping it from occupying the territory of China as India had done with Nepal and Pakistan. Pangong Tso or Pangong is an endorheic lake in the Ladakh region on Line of Actual Control between India and China. This is the disputed region. Lake is situated at a height of 14,270 feet above sea level. It is 134 km (83 mi) long. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. All together it covers 604 km2.…

Coronavirus | Kerala reports three ‘community’ cases

Fatalities in south continue with six deaths in Telangana, three in Karnataka and one in A.P.

NCDC approves coronavirus test centre for Katsina State

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has approved Sahel MediCare Centre, a private laboratory in Katsina State, as a test centre

Poll: Biden leads Trump by 11 points nationally

Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up an 11-point lead over President Trump in the race for the White House, according to a new national survey.

Former AG requests prosecution of alleged Oklahoma exporters of cockfighting birds

Former Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson has sent emails to federal and state prosecutors in eastern Oklahoma asking them to investigate allegations that game fowl breeders within their jurisdictions are among the leading exporters of roosters to Guam for the purpose of cockfighting. “The Eastern District is fraught with individuals who have been involved in the global trafficking and fighting of birds,” said Edmondson, who represents several animal rights groups. “It is a felony under state and federal law to buy, sell, deliver or own any bird with the intent that such bird shall engage in a cockfight, and that’s clearly what we’re seeing.

Ontario taking over management of five long-term care homes following scathing military report

The Ontario government is taking over the management of five additional long-term care homes following a scathing military report detailing what the premier called “gut-wrenching” conditions in the facilities.

Zamfara PDP knocks commissioner for criticising Buhari

Maiharaji Altine, Gusau The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday distanced itself from comments attributed to the state Commissioner for Rural Development and Cooperati...

Twitterati Flip Out Over Karntaka Chief's Decision to Reopen Places of Worship Amid Pandemic

New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been witnessing a sharp spike in the number of COVID-19 cases despite a strict lockdown which has seen all places of worship in the...

The Queen 'gives Boris Johnson green light to exercise at Buckingham Palace'

The Daily Telegraph said the Prime Minister has been allowed to make use of the palace grounds, amid security concerns over his practice of running in public spaces

Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet

The unions said their representatives 'confirm unanimously that not all schools have received the agreed upon PPEs, sanitisation and disinfecting materials'.

Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet

The top unions affiliated to education in KwaZulu-Natal have called on their members, mainly teachers and support staff, to refrain from attending school on Thursday.

Arunachal govt equipped to handle possible spike in COVID-19 cases as more people return: Khandu

Around 6,000 have returned to the state so far.

Survey report finds 20 houses, 24 vehicles damaged in PIA plane crash

The federal government will provide compensation to the affected residents of Model Colony.

Consumer Protection Act can Provide Relief to the Victims of Chaos in Labor Special Trains -

Laborers and students traveling by Shramik Special trains are facing many difficulties in traveling. In the train ran to Gorakhpur

Lack of Protective Gear & Staff Uncovered in Quebec's Care Homes – Report

Quebec's ombudsperson has already announced the launch of an “impartial and independent” investigation into the way the COVID-19 crisis is being handled at elderly...

Over 200 virus-linked attacks on health workers: Red Cross

The Red Cross said Wednesday that more than 200 violent attacks on health workers connected with the COVID-19 crisis had been reported across more than a dozen countries since the pandemic began.

Nightmare on Jinnah Garden street

Reside­nts recall the horror they witnes­sed after the plane fell

FG grants ‘essential workers’ status to seafarers, dockworkers

AT the backdrop of the on-going curfew imposed by the government to curtail spread of coronavirus, the Federal Government, through the

TDP President Chandrababu Naidu addresses party's annual conclave via video-conferencing

Stuck up in Hyderabad for more than 50 days due to lockdown, Chandrababu Naidu reached Andhra Pradesh on Monday ( May 25 ). Also, Naidu is completing 25 years as party president since he took over.

In Delhi, only 8 Covid ICU beds vacant in 7 private hospitals

To add to its bed strength, the Delhi government recently asked 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20% of their existing strength for Covid patients.

Not The First Time: Uttarakhand Returns As The Venue For Communist Nepal’s Territorial Assertion

Dispute with the Communists of Nepal is not new for governments and people in Uttarakhand. Here is a brief recap.

DOJ: Man plotted attack in Tampa Bay area on behalf of ISIS

The Department of Justice said Al-Azhari had researched and looked into potential targets in the Tampa Bay area, including Honeymoon island. He had also rehearsed parts of an attack and the statements he would make during an attack, according to DOJ.

COVID-19: Moscow Offers Free Antibody Tests; Georgia Reopening Public Transport

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

Irish Times view on Europe’s relations with China: Into the East Asian century

China has deployed a twin-track strategy of soft and hard-power diplomacy

'Defining moment': Brussels proposes $1.2trn EU rescue plan

The huge program of loans and grants aims to restore the EU's tanking economies, shore up its strained solidarity and revive its climate ambitions.

Covid-19: Kenya cases jump to 1,471 as 123 test positive

This is so far the highest daily increase in the country.

Store worker charged in fatal shooting of armed man in Brooklyn

Police have identified the Brooklyn store worker charged with shooting and killing an armed man.

U.S. and Singapore join in South China Sea naval exercises

May 27 (UPI) -- The navies of the United States and Singapore conducted a bilateral exercise in the contested South China Sea this week, the U.S. Navy said Wednesday.

Suspect named after emergency worker is attacked in house

He was also charged with criminal damage and racially aggravated public order

Japan PM vows to back corporate financing with second extra budget

TOKYO: Japan's government will provide 140 trillion yen (US$1.3 trillion) to back financing of Japanese firms hit by the economic fallout from the ...

Number of lone parent families in Ireland at highest level since 2012

Our single income family numbers are also well above the 16.5% EU average

Locked down working mothers do bulk of childcare and housework

Researchers warned that "there is a risk of reversing some of the progress made in narrowing the gender wage gap over recent decades" because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

More students return to school amid new surge in coronavirus cases

More than 2 million more South Korean students returned to school Wednesday as the country saw a resurgence of confirmed novel coronavirus cases. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) confirmed a total of 40 new cases, highest in 49 days, in the morning. Among them, 36 cases were reported in densely-populated Seoul and its surrounding areas. The rise in the number of cases is largely attribute...

Ebonyi lawmaker’s brother found dead in car booth

A middle-aged man has been found dead in the booth of his car on the busy Abakaliki/Afikpo Expressway in Ebonyi State. The man ...

Sawant writes to Centre on Goans stuck abroad

NT NETWORK Panaji The state government has written to the Union civil aviation ministry and the ministry of external affairs requesting them to arrange sp

COVID-19 presents new challenges in forest fire control

 Symptoms of COVID-19 and ISPA are similar, said the Health Ministry.  

Austerity following pandemic spending 'unacceptable'

Official austerity following massive Government spending during the coronavirus pandemic would be unacceptable, workers in Northern Ireland said.

US Official: US officials express frustration with Israel Right's criticism of Trump peace plan - US & Canada

Us officials bristle at Israeli Right's criticism of Trump plan. 'Remember where Israel was in 2016. Look at the bigger picture.'

Uncovering the atrocious plot to tarnish mr Adesina’s legacy at Africa’s apex bank

The African Development Bank is currently gearing up for another leadership election.The current President, Adesina, is already dealing

Anti-Semitic crimes in Germany at highest level since 2001

May 27 (UPI) -- Anti-Semitic crimes targeting members of the Jewish faith in Germany reached their highest level in almost two decades in 2019, according to new government figures Wednesday.

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.

YSRCP has failed on all fronts, alleges Naidu

‘COVID-19 management a disaster; no word yet on SCS to Andhra Pradesh’

Uttar Pradesh: 24×7 power to up to 30% sub-stations on cards

In a virtual meeting with managing directors (MDs) of power companies, state Energy Minister Srikant Sharma discussed ways to supply uninterrupted power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat Mission.

Heartbreaking video of baby playing with dead mother's shroud surfaces online: Tejashwi Yadav assures financial support to the woman's children

Woman gang-raped by two men, but her ordeal doesn’t end there

A 27-year-old woman from Jharkhand was gang-raped by two men inside the labour shed in a factory in Kumbalgodu, where she was working.

'Didn't give a damn': Inside a ravaged Spanish nursing home

MADRID — Zoilo Patiño was just one of more than 19,000 elderly people to die of coronavirus in Spain’s nursing homes but he has come to symbolize a system of caring for the country’s most vulnerable that critics say is desperately broken. When the Alzheimer’s-stricken 84-year-old succumbed in March on the same day 200 others …

India Operationalises Fully Loaded Tejas Squadron to Counter Assertive Enemy in Indian Ocean Region

New Delhi (Sputnik): With the rise in presence of Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region, India has been developing its southern air base as most modern base, equipped...

Merkel: No budget deal in June, but must come by fall

Chancellor cautions she expects ‘difficult’ negotiations ahead.

Irish PM Denies Breaking Lockdown After Having Topless BBQ in Park

The lockdown has received scant media coverage in comparison to the scandal surrounding Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings.

Northam to approve northern Virginia reopening plan as data trend in right direction

Northern Virginia counties are ready to enter phase one of reopening as relevant data continues to trend in the right direction, Gov. Ralph Northam announced.

CNN, MSNBC staffers spotted without masks after networks preach coronavirus mask use

Mainstream media hypocrisy over coronavirus pandemic-era masks is becoming a trend, as CNN and MSNBC were both failed to practice what they preach in recent viral videos.

Nancy Pelosi Calls Republican Efforts To Block Voting By Proxy During Pandemic A ‘Sad Stunt’

‘House Republicans must stop their dangerous obstruction and join Democrats to save lives, defeat the virus and grow the economy,’ she said. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called ...

Covid-19 tests cost the State €200 each, says Taoiseach

‘Months rather than weeks’ before 14-day quarantine for passengers entering country ends

Pursuing a birth injury claim – what you need to know

Diane Rostron and her team of experts will guide and support you every step of the way

Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on bridge

Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens says an active-duty solider at Fort Leavenworth helped stop an active shooter Wednesday on the Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River.

FG needs to call OGEFZA management to order –Free trade zones stakeholders

OGEFZA seeks to achieve two objectives: to absorb the private sector Free Zones operators in oil and gas logistics services into its fold and under the

Government amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure

The PM CARES Fund would be utilised to deal with any emergency or distress situation such as coronavirus outbreak.

Queensland man becomes Australia's first Millennial to die from virus

The partner of a man who had not been tested for COVID-19 before his death is now unwell.

Toronto releases maps showing COVID-19 hotspots

The virus is present in every single neighbourhood in the city

Medicaid providers increasingly frustrated by delays in COVID-19 funding

Health care providers that primarily treat the poor, children and people with disabilities are getting left out of the COVID-19 aid being issued by the Trump administration, frustrating advocates who

Enter only if you test -ve

State Govt decides to do away with compulsory institutional quarantine from June 1 and allow only the uninfected to come in In an effort to prevent people with Covid-19 from entering the State, the go.

Tulsi Gabbard Just Made a Completely Unconvincing Excuse for Dropping Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton

Looks like Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) just hoisted herself up onto the moral high ground while making a completely nonsensical excuse for utterly wasting a federal court’s time. Gabbard voluntarily withdrew her defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, on grounds that there are simply more important things in life than defending herself from being called a Russian asset.

#JusticeforCarolyn Goes Viral After Tweet Claiming 'Trump Killed His Intern'

Donald Trump has repeatedly traded barbs with MSNBC host Joseph Scarborough, whom the president has accused of being involved in the suspicious death of the...

Concern over ‘silent’ oxygen deprivation prompts new approach to virus

Health officials in Brazil order mass monitoring of patients’ blood

UPJEE Polytechnic 2020: Admit card for joint entrance test to be available from 8 July at jeecup.nic.in

The UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2020 for Group A will be held on 19 July from 9 am to noon.

At Least 6 Test Positive For Coronavirus Inside Madhya Pradesh Raj Bhavan

At least six people at the Raj Bhawan in Madhya Pradesh, including some lower-level staff and their family living in the employee quarters inside the premises, have tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, the state health department said.

Italy: 96% of Coronavirus Fatalities Had Other Chronic Illnesses

The overwhelming majority of deaths with coronavirus in Italy have occurred in the presence of two or more serious chronic illnesses.

Colorado restaurant remains suspended after viral Mother's Day video: Gov. Polis 'made an example' of us

The owners of a Colorado restaurant that went viral after reopening in defiance of state coronavirus mandates are suing Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, who they believe singled them out for political gain. 

Twitter Strikes Fair Balance Between Liberty and Lies

Social-media platforms shouldn’t try to be truth police, but they should (and do) hold presidents to account.

National airlines need government aid to survive

 National airlines will largely depend on domestic flights to grow because international flights are expected to remain severely restricted until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.

Twitter Lets Verified Users Spread Fake Pic, Link MN Cop to Racist Slogan

Twitter is allowing verified accounts to post a photo falsely linking a Minneapolis police officer with a man wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" baseball hat.

Hungarians Praise Coronavirus Response as Better Than Rest of EU

A poll revealed the majority of Hungarians, 78 per cent, say they believe Orbán's coronavirus response was better than other EU countries.

Kerala likely to resume sale of alcohol from May 28

The Kerala government has approved the resumption of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the state beginning Thursday, said sources, even as the state is witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases following the easing of restrictions and arrival of Keralites from abroad and other parts of the country.

Revealed: conservative group fighting to restrict voting tied to powerful dark money network

Honest Elections Project, part of network that pushed supreme court pick Brett Kavanaugh, is now focusing on voting restrictions

BBC backs its political editor Laura Kuenssberg and says she did NOT tweet 'in defence' of Dominic Cummings after a 'significant' number of complaints

Laura Kuenssberg had responded directly to Daily Mirror political editor Pippa Crerar who first revealed Dominic Cummings's 260-mile journey from London to County Durham with his family.

The seat is too low - Senator Cherargei rejects Senate job

Murkomen did not decline Cherargei's former seat, adding fuel to reports that the Nandi Senator betrayed Ruto

Armed Robbery: Court sentences two persons to death by hanging in Osun

An Osun High Court on Wednesday sentenced two persons to death by hanging for armed robbery and conspiracy.The Presiding Judge, Justice..

NHS nurse who was clapped out of the hospital after spending 12 days in ICU with coronavirus reveals she tested negative for virus TWICE before being admitted

Critical care nurse Sue Snelson, 64, from Lincolnshire, spent 12 days in the ICU at Scunthorpe General Hospital and told on GMB she tested negative for coronavirus twice.

Police patrol school zones as Sydney traffic mounts

Long traffic queues are forming outside schools during pick-up and drop-off times, as thousands more parents than usual drive their children to avoid public transport.

Twitter Adds ‘Misleading’ Warning To Donald Trump’s Tweets For The First Time

Twitter has marked two of Donald Trump’s Twitter posts as “potentially misleading.”

'Stalker Situation': Sweden's Chief Epidemiologist Receives Death Threats

Over the course of the coronavirus crisis, Anders Tegnell, Sweden's state epidemiologist, the man often seen as the architect of the country's no-lockdown strategy, has...

Haryana records 94 new cases, tally goes past 1,300

Haryana on Tuesday reported 94 new cases of corona virus, taking the State's case tally to 1305 even as 22 patients recovered from various hospitals of the State over the last 24 hours. According to the State government’s health bulletin, 94 fresh cases were reported from Gurugram, Faridabad,

Meghan McCain Has Strong Words For Those Partying Like ‘Girls Gone Wild’ During The Pandemic

Meghan McCain wants the economy re-opened but not like this. On Tuesday's "The View", the co-hosts responded to footage and images of partiers across the U.S. in places like the Ozark gathering in large groups with no social distancing despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. RELATED: Meghan McCain Says Barack Obama Is To Blame For America's…

One year-old baby, 2 adults killed in gory accident

A year-old baby and two male adults were killed, while 11 others suffered injuries in an accident, at Anoff near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, on Tuesday.

Pratt: tap super to fuel a manufacturing recovery

Corporate leaders including the Visy boss say exploiting competitive advantages is the key to reviving manufacturing that could lead Australia out of the coronavirus downturn.

East Harlem rape suspect from Brooklyn to undergo psychiatric evaluation

38-year-old Frankie Harris has been arraigned on attempted murder, rape, strangulation and sex abuse charges.

HSA raises alert on 2 products, including coffee product with high levels of erectile dysfunction medicine

SINGAPORE: Members of the public have been warned against purchasing or consuming two products found to have "potent medicinal ingredients", the ...

Lucknow-Mumbai flight passengers face delay in opening of aircraft door

There were around 40 passengers on the first flight to Mumbai after resumption of domestic flight services on May 25.

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 64 updates | May 27, 2020

Video of baby tugging at sheet covering dead mother at railway station goes viral

Delegation Visits Afghanistan on Border Incident

An Iranian delegation visited Kabul on Tuesday for talks on a recent border incident that resulted in the deaths of Afghan migrants trying to cross into Iran illegally.

26 million LiveJournal credentials leaked online, sold on the dark web | ZDNet

LiveJournal credentials were obtained in a 2014 hack, but leaked online earlier this month.

Constable from Dadar police station succumbs to COVID-19, death toll mounts to 13 in Mumbai police

A police constable attached to the Dadar police station, who would have turned 55 after a month to become eligible for exemption from duty, succumbed to COVID-19 infection on Tuesday evening

Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderbans' 'tiger widows' struggle to survive

Manjula Sardar (45) carrying a bowl of puffed rice and jaggery, her first proper meal in the last two days, wistfully stares at a flooded pond full of saline water. Cyclone Amphan, which hit West

Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderban’s ‘tiger widows’ struggle to survive

Cyclone Amphan, which hit West Bengal a week ago, not only killed all the fish in Manjula's pond, but also snatched away her sole source of livelihood.

Woman booked for cheating migrants on assurance of arranging train travel passes

Police said on May 22, the woman had allegedly accepted Rs. 1,000 each from five migrant workers who are all stranded in Pune but want to travel to their home state of UP and had assured to fill their forms and get them passes for travelling to UP by train.

Bali fights virus same way it attracts tourists – with local customs

Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, has its local customs to thank for what officials tout as success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, as the central government mulls reopening the resort island.

Roscrea meat factory staff retested for Covid-19

Almost 300 staff at the Rosderra Meats bacon factory in Roscrea will be tested this week in an attempt to ensure all cases of Covid-19 can be detected and contact traced. Testing of 286 staff at the P...

No question of formation of any advisory council in J&K: BJP

JAMMU, May 26: Putting all speculations to rest, the Bharatiya Janta Party on Monday said there is no question of formation of any advisory council or similar arrangement in Jammu & Kashmir."There is no question of formation of any advisory council. It is all baseless propaganda and fake news," BJP's general secretary for J&K, Ashok Koul said.The remarks by the BJP's top leader has put a lid on the rumours that Apni Party could be given a role in decision- making in Jammu & Kashmir before Assembly elections are held.Sources in J&K government told KNO that there is no question of any politician being given a direct role in governance matters of Jammu and Kashmir. "How can Centre arbitrarily select a few politicians and appoint them as Chief Minister or cabinet ministers or advisors? It is childish to talk about such arrangement,” they said, adding that CM and Cabinet ministers are elected through elections. They said that there is no provision for interim arrangement under the Jammu and Kashmir Re- Organisation…

Rumpus in National Assembly Service Commission over Clerk’s, others’ tenure

Over 150 management and senior workers of the National Assembly may be retired soon as the National Assembly Service Commission ...

Coronavirus in Thane: List of COVID-19 containment zones in Thane city, Kalwa, Diva and Mumbra issued by TMC as of May 27

The Thane Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra has ordered complete lockdown in Mumbra area from Tuesday midnight in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the city.

UPDATED: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Wednesday restrained the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...

Caution grows in ruling coalition about September start to school year

The revised system had been proposed to allow students to make up for delays in their tuition caused by prolonged school closures during the virus crisis.

CNN mocked for claiming women are 'bearing the brunt' of pandemic

CNN raised eyebrows on Monday over a report depicting women as "bearing the brunt" of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Politics Briefing: Major decision in Meng case comes down today

Also: Singh calls for RCMP to investigate conditions at long-term care homes

Supreme Court Denies Petition to Hear California Voting Rights Act Challenge

The Supreme Court refused to hear a constitutional challenge to the California Voting Rights Act over its requirement that some local governments hold district rather than at-large elections.

Meet the "Medicine Man" of Pune police

In an extraordinary humanitarian gesture during the lockdown period, which has crippled supplies of goods and services across the country, an officer from the Pune police rose to the occasion to deliver life saving medicines to two special children of a Solapur resident.

Kejriwal is asking the People of Delhi to get Treated in Private Hospitals: Manoj Tiwari -

BJP President and MP Manoj Tiwari have accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of cheating the people of Delhi. He

Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp

North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.

Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp

North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.

Anderson Cooper Drags Donald Trump Over Joe Scarborough Staffer Conspiracy Theory: ‘What A Little Man’

Anderson Cooper dragged Donald Trump as a 'little man' for falsely suggesting Joe Scarborough was involved in the death of his former aide.

PM stands firm on alert level move

The Prime Minister is standing firm on the wait for the move to alert level 1 under Covid-19, and says she hopes the country can make the shift...

Music websites ban for schoolchildren issued 4G dongles

Children given 4G dongles to access online learning will not be able to download and listen to rapper Eminem or rock giants Guns N’ Roses.

Sevagram Ashram chief removed over allegations of being ‘Godsewadi’, he strongly denies it

This is the first time in the Ashram's history that its president was "removed" before he could complete the five-year term. Prabhu, the president, rebutted the allegations against him and expressed his anguish at being "ill-treated, insulted, removed without giving any chance to defend myself.

Body of COVID-19 victim cremated in open in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi amid protest by locals

The body of a woman who died due to COVID-19 was cremated in the open on the banks of ­­­Suketi Khud in Mandi district, amidst protest by local residents who objected to it over fear of catching the

Government plan to protect seabirds criticised for not going far enough

The new plan requires all fishing vessels at risk of accidentally catching seabirds to have a risk management plan in place for protected species.

Better Protection For Seabirds

Better protection for seabirds is being put in place with a new National Plan of Action to reduce fishing-related captures, Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today.

Viral photos of Uttarakhand forest fire on social media 'mostly fake': Govt

After the fake picture went viral, Uttarakhand Chief Minister took to Twitter to say that impact of the wildfires is not the same as propagated

Retired IAS officer Umapathi Rao passes away

Retired IAS officer and first executive officer of TTD Kamineni Umapathi Rao (92) died on Wednesday in Hyderabad following illness.

Bru resettlement in North Tripura hits roadblock as civil societies threaten bandh

As per the resettlement agreement signed by the central government in January this year, 32,000 Bru migrants living in Tripura since 1997 would be permanently settled in the state.

7 Big Little Lies Of The Modi Government’s Coronavirus Economic Relief

HuffPost India spoke to experts and read the fine print to find the Modi government has failed to put its money where its mouth is.

The U.S. Can’t “Win” an Arms Race With Russia and China

Trump’s childish nuclear gambling and obsessive jingoism have combined in a strategy that could end arms control as we know it.

Students can appear for CBSE board exams from city they are in: HRD Minister

To enable this, students will have to give the details of their current status. By the first week of June, students will be informed about their exam centre, he had added. The minister also congratulated students and wished them luck for their board exams.

Bipartisan request to remove veteran headstones engraved with swastikas - US & Canada

Lawmakers urge VA chief to remove swastika from German POW gravestones at military cemetery.

Amnesty demands release of journalist who criticised Lai Mohammed

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Rights group, Amnesty International, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to immediately release broadcast journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, who has spent three weeks in cus...

9 Covid-19 recoveries in Bulawayo

Bulawayo has recorded nine Covid-19 recoveries leaving only two active cases but health experts are warning against complacency as it could steer a comeback of the virus.

9 Covid-19 recoveries in Bulawayo

BULAWAYO has recorded nine Covid-19 recoveries leaving only two active cases but health experts are warning against complacency as it could steer a comeback of the virus. According to an update by the Ministry of Health and Child Care, as of Monday, Bulawayo had nine recoveries, which stem from 12 confirmed cases, one of them fatal. The number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Zimbabwe remained at 56 as at yesterday afternoon, with 25 recoveries and 27 active cases. The cumulative number of tests done to date is 37 474 which includes 21 709 784 rapid diagnostic (RDT) and 15 765 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. The latest recoveries were confirmed through two consecutive PCR negative tests from samples taken at least 24 hours apart in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.

1 child found shot, 1 injured after Kentucky crash

One child was hospitalized with a gunshot wound and another for injuries from a broken glass after they were both found inside a car that had struck a telephone pole on Tuesday afternoon in Louisville, police said.

People with ILI, SARI symptoms in 13K houses: Door-to-door survey

1,37,061 households have people with comorbidities; 67.16% of exercise completed

Are the Coronavirus Bailouts Working? What We Know So Far

If the crisis persists, Congress, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve may have to rewrite their playbooks.

All educational institutions still prohibited to open: MHA

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday night denied the reports which claimed that MHA has permission to all the states to open the schools. “No such decision has been taken by the MHA. All educati

North Dublin locals shocked and angry after 'vicious' attacks involving gangs of youths

Locals in Portmarnock and Baldoyle have expressed shock and anger at a recent increase in anti-s...

Michelin-starred takeout: French chef Guy Savoy turns to lockdown deliveries

PARIS (Reuters) - It’s not your typical takeout menu, even in Paris: raw trout in a sour cream followed by quail confit with a cauliflower and almond sauce. Then again, in normal times three-star Michelin chef Guy Savoy doesn’t do delivery.

COVID-19: Kulgam man dies of coronavirus, JK toll 24

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

'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...

Missing Trampers Found, Tasman

Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O’Connor have been found alive in the Anatori search area.

Open University lessons for teachers as school moves to cyberspace

Teachers have been accessing their own online lessons to help them teach Powys youngsters in cyberspace.

Bombay HC orders litigant, who wants BMC to convert Wadia Hospital into Covid-19 hospital, to deposit Rs 1 crore

Easing of restrictions may be brought forward if Covid-19 figures remain low, says Taoiseach

He asked people to “hold firm” until the first week of June.

Report: NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Broke Lockdown to Buy Jewelry

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham bought jewelry from a non-essential business which was closed by her lockdown order, according to a report. 

Lagos discharges 87 COVID-19 patients

Lagos state has announced that 87 patients undergoing treatment in the state have been discharged. This was disclosed by the Lagos state Ministry of Health

COVID-19 is a blessing in disguise, says Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad

​​Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday assured a group of developers that he would like to implement a regime that would give all construction permissions within a period of 30 days and they would be deemed to be given thereafter.

Taliban reacts to release of 900 prisoners of the group by Afghan government

The Taliban group reacted to the release of 900 prisoners of the group by the Afghan government, calling it ‘a good progress’.

11 containment zones turns green

As eleven Covid -19 containment zones have turned green in Delhi, the national Capital still has 90 ‘active’ containment zones according to the Delhi Government. While 11 zones have been excluded of total Red Zones but corona cases have yet to start reducing New cases are being reported

Nothing political about my Delhi visit: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR, May 26: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said his Delhi visit has nothing to do with politics. In a series of tweets, Omar said that there is nothing political about his visit to New Delhi for the first time after August last year. “Finally I’m in Delhi for the 1st time since 3rd August 2019. There is nothing political about my visit, whether linked to the matter above or the political advisory council reportedly being formed. I needed a change of scene & some medical follow ups & that’s why I’m here,” Omar tweeted.The NC vice-president said his party remains committed to challenging what happened on 5th Aug using all lawful means.He said neither Tanvir Sadiq nor Aga Syed Ruhullah’s views can change the stand taken by NC in the Supreme Court Supreme Court and outside regarding August 5.“@RuhullahMehdi & @tanvirsadiq are both valued colleagues & friends. As far as I’m concerned that are both entitled to an opinion & to disagree with each other. Neither’s views, expressed in a private capacity…

'Don't run IOA office as one-man show': Rajeev Mehta to Narinder Batra

More sports News: In his letter to the IOA president Narinder Batra, secretary general Rajeev Mehta expressed his dissent over the negligence of his office in constitut

FCC stands by Ligado decision as lawmakers step up criticism

The FCC pushed back on new criticism from the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.

Bar Council of India urges Chief Justice Bobde to re-start courts from June 1

In the letter, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra asserted that only 10 per cent of the cases are being heard these days despite the fact that there was an 80 per cent pendency of cases in trial courts.

Resume physical courts from June 1, Bar Council urges CJI

‘Only a handful of advocates benefits from virtual court system’

Covid-19 ‘has been taken off the streets' in Republic

Covid-19 has been moved off the streets of Ireland and is mainly being spread among households, the chief clinical officer has said.

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

MAY 27: Experts advise keeping distance from bats, federal deficit likely at $260 billion

S. Korea shares K-quarantine info with Latin American countries via online seminar

South Korea shared its experience and quarantine process in tackling the novel coronavirus pandemic with Latin American countries through an online seminar Wednesday. The Special Webinar on COVID-19 for Policy and Technology event, hosted by the International Quarantine Cooperation task force, comes as many countries in Central and South America have reported a large number of COVID-19 cases and related deaths. Thes...

Dr Igwe extols Rotimi Amaechi at 55, describes him as a patriot

Chibuike Amaechi served as the fifth governor of Rivers state from 2007 to 2015 having served as the speaker of the state House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007.

Israeli Media Reveals Shopping List of Supplies Procured by Mossad Amid Coronavirus Crunch

The Israeli intelligence service has received flak over its clandestine operations to procure medical equipment to fight the pandemic amid speculation that its...

In the UK, Johnson reaps what he sowed

Johnson and Cummings have taken a battering ram to Britain’s bonds of social solidarity

Inmates at quarantine centres have a harrowing time

Helpline Twitter handles are loaded with such complaints about the paid quarantine services

Federal Court says VicForests unlawfully logged rare possum habitat

In a landmark ruling Federal Court delivers scathing criticism of the way Victoria’s state logging agency manages the habitat of two rare marsupials.

Media tycoon urges Taiwan government to lower immigration bar for Hongkongers

Jimmy Lai asks Tsai Ing-wen to liberalize Taiwan immigration laws, faces opposition from Taiwanese

Oxford to Resume Face-to-Face Classes as Leading Universities Move online.

The UK's leading universities are looking at ways to continue their daily responsibilities as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country. While...

Armed cops storm Carstairs hospital after patient barricades himself in toilet with makeshift weapon

Staff at Carstairs called in help after the 24-year-old made an improvised weapon and threatened to stab the 'first person to come through the door'.

Armed psychiatric patient ends Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot

AN armed psychiatric patient ended a Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot. Firearms officers rushed to the State Hospital after the man, from Tayside, threatened to …

Homeschool organization says public schools are blocking parents from withdrawing kids

Parents in several states across the country are "shocked" at being told they can't withdraw their children from public school, the largest legal organization for homeschool families in the United States told Fox News.

Swiss aim to restore free movement within Schengen zone by July 6

ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government wants to restore free movement of people with other Schengen zone member countries by July 6, it said on Wednesday, further easing restrictions on public life as the novel coronavirus outbreak shows signs of ebbing.

Under-trial found hanging in cell at Taloja jail

An under-trial was found hanging in his prison cell at the Taloja jail early on Wednesday morning in what appears to be a suicide.

26 million LiveJournal accounts being shared on hacker forums

A database containing over 26 million unique LiveJournal user accounts, including plain text passwords, is being shared for free on multiple hacker forums.

Sri Lanka proposes to open airports on Aug. 1 for foreign tourists

A special presidential task force appointed in Sri Lanka to overlook all COVID-19 related matters has proposed to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa..

‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong

‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong

10 days, 930 calls: Firemen fight blaze, corona fears

India News: NEW DELHI: This May has been a tough month for firemen.

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy says education is answer to poverty

The incentivizing begins with Amma Vodi where Rs 15,000 would be credited to the mother’s account for sending her children to school.

Report On ‘Doctored Audio’ Of Saad: Now, Press Council Asks Indian Express Why Action Should Not Be Taken Against It

Indian Express had earlier said that it stood by its report. 

Ireland making steady progress against COVID-19

For the first time in more than nine weeks no deaths were reported on Monday although, sadly, Northern Ireland recorded eight new deaths the same day. The Republic’s breakthrough came as the daily recorded number of new illnesses from the virus dropped below 100 in eight out of the nine previous days...

MP: Newly-married couple, 100 others quarantined as kin who attended wedding test corona positive

The kin of the couple, a CISF jawan, had also stayed at his native place in the Junnardeo area of Chhindwara and then visited some relatives before his test results came.

Beshear condemns rally where he was hung in effigy

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says armed protesters who hung an effigy of him were trying to use “fear and terror' to force their will on others.

Foreign minister warns Taiwan is next on Chinese agenda

Wu shares thoughts on Hong Kong’s new national security law, says Taiwan needs international support

Will give houses, shops to migrant workers, pay their GST: UP govt

Through the migrant commission, the government would provide returning workers social security, insurance and training during which they will be provided an internship allowance.

Official employment survey may capture migration

The ministry of statistics and programme implementation is examining changes that may need to be carried out to assess the extent of unemployment post the reverse-migration in the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The idea is to get a better sense of employment as migration from cities, post-Covid pandemic and lockdown, has been in large numbers.

How Israel and the Arab world are making peace without a peace deal

Turns out that solving the Palestinian question isn’t essential after all. And the Trump administration, Israel and a few of the Gulf Arabs seem fine with that.

Telford man pleads not guilty to drugs offence

A man has pleaded not guilty to drug supply allegations.

Govt refuses to back down on cigarette sales ban

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the ban would remain in place when the country moves to level 3 lockdown next week.

West Africa at risk of desert locusts' invasion - FAO

New swarms of desert locusts will threaten West Africa in June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has warned..

Scientific data, logic used for govt's tobacco sales ban decision - Dlamini-Zuma

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has submitted the reasons which were taken into account when deciding on regulation 27 that was invoked for the national state of disaster.

West Bengal: Five die of Covid-19, 193 people test positive

With 72 people discharged from hospitals in 24 hours, the number of recovered patients rose to 1,486.

EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein had surveillance cameras hidden throughout his properties worldwide in a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, victims tell new Netflix doc about the pedophile

Jeffrey Epstein's surveillance cameras were a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, new Netflix documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich claims.

Seoul city to hold global summit on post-coronavirus era

A five-day online global summit aimed at preparing for the post-coronavirus era will be held next week, during which Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon will suggest the creation of a global organization of municipal governments to better respond to infectious diseases. Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Cities Against Covid-19 Global Summit 2020 will bring together mayors of more than 40 cities around the glob...

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Why more Republican women are running for the House than ever before

Many are looking to add new voices to the party — and were inspired by the wave of Democratic wins in 2018.

Big Covid-19 spike in TN: 817 cases in 1 day, 558 in Chennai

Tamilnadu today witnessed a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases, as the State health department reported that 817 persons were found infected with coronavirus today. Continue Reading →

20 arrested in Geylang for illegal gambling activities

SINGAPORE: Twenty people were arrested in Geylang on Tuesday (May 26) during an enforcement operation against illegal gambling activities. More ...

After row over paid quarantine, Kerala mulls changes

Chief minister Vijayan under fire for making Keralites pay for 7-day quarantine

PPE kits not covered under insurance, yet cost 50% of COVID-19 treatment

Jayan Mathews, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at healthcare financing platform Vital, expects the stakeholders to reach an agreement soon

The right economic response to the COVID-19 crisis

Extraordinary measures are needed.

McDonald's reveals when they're reopening all UK drive-thrus

The chain has announced it will reopen all of its drive-thrus and many more restaurants for delivery.

GOP Gov. DeWine Urges People To Wear Masks: ‘This Is About Loving Your Fellow Human Being’

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) pointed out on Tuesday night that wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic is a...

Gyms, saunas set to reopen on July 1: Prime Minister; Holiday status uncertain

Fitness centers, wellness centers and saunas will be allowed to reopen from July 1, said Prime Minister Mark Rutte in a brief press conference on Wednesday evening. Sport facility cantinas and

Schools opening date debate hots up

Discussion ropes in political leaders even as taskforce prepares a report.

Mira Bhayandar: 36 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday

Following a day's drop in the number of COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the metropolitan satellite township of Mira Bhayandar witnessed another dramatic spike in the spread of the virus on Wednesday when 36 persons tested positive for the infection.

SA’s testing constraints due to global demand for test kits – Mkhize

He said that in the first week after the virus had reached South Africa, 35 tests were done per day; now the average was 15,000 per day.

Tory councillor calls on Dominic Cummings to apologise for lockdown journey

Bill Binks has been unable to travel down to south-west England to see his family after his daughter-in-law died of cancer

She Was Lured into Sex Slavery Through Facebook. Now She Wants to Stop Mark Zuckerberg From Making Victims ‘Invisible.’

A shareholder activist group wants Facebook to take steps to protect children from sexual abuse before implementing end-to-end encryption.

A young motorcyclist has died in a serious crash on the M62 near Salford

The man, thought to be in his twenties, sadly died at the scene

‘Pass on repo rate reduction to realty sector’

CREDAI writes to Governor of Reserve Bank of India

Nitish Kumar holds meeting with state Health Department, stresses on door to door screening of migrants

The CM said that keeping in view the future challenges, the health infrastructure of the state should be further strengthened and it should be expanded.

Alleged Kelowna hamster torturer returns to court in August

The Kelowna man accused of torturing a hamster will be back before the courts Aug. 25.Leighton Allen Labute, 20, was charged Friday with three counts of kil

$3b saved as NSW public service pay frozen

NSW is freezing pay increases for 410,000 public servants for a year and will use the $3 billion in savings for job creation and recovery.

Political donors want candidates to toe party lines

Political donors like candidates who stick with their party's positions, researchers find. Voters also tend to steer clear of candidates with extreme views.

3,274 Shramik trains run till May 25: Rly

nIndian Railways has operationlised 3,274 “Shramik Special” trains till May 25 across the country and ferried more than 44 lakh passengers to their home states through “Shramik Special” trains in 25 days. The railways have distributed more than 74 lakh free meals and more than one Crore

Panic at PMC after a leader’s spouse tests +ve for virus

Office-bearer had attended an all-party meeting on Monday and was involved in activities requiring public interaction in her constituency

Pune: Three employees of Serum institute test positive for Covid-19

H K Sale, executive director at Noble Hospital, said 27 high-risk contacts of the three persons have been traced. They have been quarantined and their swabs will be sent for further tests.

COVID-19: Taraba discharges last active case

Taraba state technical committee on COVID-19 has said the last active case of the Coronavirus which was confirmed by NCDC

No doctors to man 125-bed Covid care centre at Mulund

Plan to expand another centre on hold too

Why Trump has an issue with mail-in voting

Voting by mail in its old-fashioned version has traditionally been Republican speciality

Gardaí pursuing catalytic converter thieves amid continued targeting of hybrid cars

The latest incident happened on Friday.

Few faces, more spaces as B.C. schools to reopen next week

Classroom instruction will be offered on a part-time, voluntary basis for the final month of the school year – the reopening is serving as a trial run to what is expected to be a full return to classrooms in September

Wilbur Ross says SpaceX launch makes space ‘new war-fighting domain’

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Wednesday afternoon's launch of SpaceX has huge financial and military implications for the US, including making space the "new war-fighting domain."

Noida Man Rapes Teen For A Year, Friend Recorded Act For Blackmail: Police

A man was arrested in Noida on Wednesday for allegedly raping a teenager for a year and then circulating the videos on WhatsApp that were recorded by his friend, who too has been caught, police said.

Concerted action in wake of Cyclone Amphan, COVID-19 should focus on building strong public infrastructure in Bengal

After Cyclone Amphan battered coastal and deltaic West Bengal on 20 May, the mammoth task of picking up the pieces can justifiably be said to have just begun. It took the Centre some time to react, but after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s aerial survey on 22 May coordination seems to have been established.

Federal lawsuits against East Texas ‘sanctuary cities for unborn’ dropped by ACLU

A lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of two reproductive rights groups against seven East Texas cities has been dropped after changes were made to local ordinances.

'No end in sight': B.C.'s state of emergency extended by another two weeks

Premier John Horgan extended the province’s state of emergency by two weeks on Wednesday, the longest period that emergency orders have been in place in B.C.’s history.“People will . . .

Dubai government employees to start returning to work on Sunday

DUBAI: Half of Dubai’s government employees can return to their offices on Sunday, and the rest will be able to go back on June 14, the emirate’s government announced Wednesday. The return to work will, however, be made with “intensified precautionary measures,” to protect workers, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said. 

Regional, municipal administrative buildings could open in mid-June

Most of the buildings have been closed since March 18

Fighting Covid-19: Drive to take samples of high-risk cases

The district administration has decided to start collecting samples of high-risk cases in the next four-five days. East Singhbhum district epidemiologist Dr M Asad said that based on contact tracing of all the four positive patients they will start the initiative. “As per Health Ministry

Board rejects Hawaii commercial aquarium fishing statement

A state board has rejected an environmental impact statement submitted by a group seeking permits for commercial aquarium fishing around Hawaii island.

Cop forged victims' statements so he didn't have to waste his time

Policeman who faked documents to end criminal investigations he didn't think were worth bothering with has been ordered to do community work.

Man charged with murder following discovery of body in north Belfast

A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body in north Belfast.

Coronavirus: St Margaret's rest home resident believed to have died from COVID-19

The 96yo was returned to the rest home when it was confirmed she didn't have COVID, but her condition didn't improve.

Bellagio, MGM Grand, Caesars Resorts to Reopen in Las Vegas on June 4

Multiple casino-resorts plan to open their doors amid COVID-19 world restrictions and new safety protocols.

Analysis: Boris Johnson’s bluster fails him in the liaison committee bear pit

Much like a 30-mile drive to test the eyesight, Boris Johnson's appearance before the liaison committee was always liable to end in a car crash.

View: Can India benefit from the world’s frustration with China?

India lacks the sophisticated infrastructure which gives China an edge in manufacturing.

Boris Johnson's liaison committee appearance: what did we learn?

Prime minister refuses to order investigation of chief aide or discuss which media coverage has been ‘false’

Knox County, Nashville enter phase 2 of reopening

Knox County and the city of Nashville, which is consolidated with Davidson County, entered phase two of reopening this week: Nashville on Monday and Knox County on Tuesday.

Telangana govt evacuates 400 AP secretariat employees to state, officials conduct COVID-19 tests

The sudden announcement of lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus has caused the Andhra Pradesh government employees to stuck in Telangana.

Obinim ‘begging’ Kennedy for forgiveness

It is turning out that controversial pastor Daniel Obinim is reportedly making attempts to go on his knees before firebrand politician Kennedy Agyapong to let issues rest.

Obinim considering truce with Kennedy Agyapong - Church Administrator

It is turning out that controversial pastor Daniel Obinim is reportedly making attempts to go on his knees before firebrand politician Kennedy Agyapong to let issues rest.

Two officers shot, one flown to hospital after shootout in Anson County, three suspects at-large

The vehicle came to a stop in the Myrtlewood Apartments complex off Myrtlewood Drive. There, the officers and the suspects exchanged gunfire.

Turtle smashes through car windshield and nearly decapitates passenger

'If that glass wasn't as thick as it was and I didn't slow down the way I did when I saw the object coming, it would have been disastrous,'

Alleged Footage of Roadside Bomb Blast in Syria Emerges Online

Soldiers from a Turkish military convoy reportedly wounded

SBU presses charges against Russian GRU operative who handled senior asset in Ukrainian gov't

The asset, former chief of protocol in Ukraine's Cabinet, had earlier pleaded guilty and sentenced before being handed over to Russia in a major swap effort in September 2019.

Facebook Whistleblowers: Company Failed to Report Illegal Activity

Whistleblowers at Facebook have filed a complaint with the SEC alleging that the company was aware of illegal activity on its platform, yet failed to notify the proper authorities, according to a report in the Washington Post.

Prison Reform Advocate Faces Federal Gun Charge

A prison reform advocate who once testified before Congress is facing a federal charge after allegedly hiding pistols and escape tools in a detention center under construction in Nashville.

Group of NY Pastors Rally in Preparation to Reopen on Sunday

Seventy pastors assembled at Old Time Baptist Church in Hamburg,

Toronto officials to paint physical distancing circles in Trinity Bellwoods on Thursday; Ontario to take over management at five long-term care homes

Follow the latest Toronto news on coronavirus

Future of Europe Conference: Council urged to move now

MEPs want to launch the delayed two-year event in September, which would require a joint position of the three main EU institutions before summer. EU commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is optimistic about reaching an EU Council's position under the Croatian pres...

Foreigner allegedly asks whether the Govt is considerate of the mental health of expats

Foreigner allegedly asks whether the Govt is considerate of the mental health of expats

Berlin: Germany expects China to respect rule of law in Hong Kong

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany expects China to respect the rule of law in Hong Kong, a government spokeswoman said on Wednesday, after security legislation proposed by Beijing has raised international alarm over freedoms in the former British crown colony.

NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks

The aggrieved farmers can register their complaints about the existence of locusts or need of spray on the 24-hour hotline: NDMA

NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to facilitate complaints related to locusts, the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has activated a hotline 051-111-222-999 for registering and resolving issues pertainin

Pakistan Considers Reimposing Lockdown After Eid Celebrations

Pakistan may be forced to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown amid a surge in new cases following the end of the Eid al-Fitr.

New York jiu-jitsu studio owner plans to defy Cuomo, open Wednesday: 'Time to start making things happen'

An upstate New York jiu-jitsu studio owner told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Tuesday he plans to open for business Wednesday in defiance of Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's coronavirus shutdown order.

10 new Covid cases in HP, tally reaches 234

Ten more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh, taking the number of cases to 234 on Tuesday, a Health Department official said. There are 161 active cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the state and 61 people have recovered so far, Additional Chief

Boris Johnson leaves the dirty work to everyone else

Britain’s prime minister has centralized power but he doesn’t seem to want to use it.

ESScom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan

LAHAD DATU, May 27 — The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) is on high alert after receiving intelligence information of a possible kidnap for ransom plan by the militant Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the waters of the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone). ESSCom commander Datuk Hazani Ghazali...

Lessons from tracking COVID-19 cases

As states reopen across the country, it's important to understand both where the COVID-19 pandemic has spread and where it is progressing or receding. To further that effort, the Heritage Foundation b

75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours

Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.

Call to halt depletion of Defence Forces

The next government must draw up a six-point plan to reinvigorate the ever-depleting Defence Forces, which are now at their lowest strength for more than 50 years, a former senior army officer has urged.

Coronavirus diary – Part 8

I begin with a question. How have COVID-19 impacted women, our mothers and sisters? The answer is here provided albeit succinctly.

Woman who got ill after fitting kilts for Nike conference guests in Edinburgh outbreak 'was not traced' for tests

The Scottish Government was accused of failing to tell the public about the outbreak being described as 'ground zero' in the capital.

Supervisor in court for three security guards' murder

Ofentse Monaledi, a security guard, left home on the morning of April 2 to confront his employer over non-payment.

Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19

Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.

Banned van driver caught lying to police

A banned motorist was caught lying to police after officers threatened to take his fingerprints.

Nepal's parliament defers plans to adopt new map which included parts of India

A discussion in the Nepalese parliament to clear a constitutional amendment that would formalize the new map has been postponed, news agency ANI said

Two murders reported from city over 12 hrs

Eight, including four minors, arrested for killing an entrepreneur; in the second case, accused is unknown

Muslim woman breaks records, becomes 1st hijab-wearing judge in UK

A Muslim woman, Raffia Arshad, has broken a big record in the United Kingdom after she became the first hijab-wearing judge in the country. She is 40-years-old.

Everett man identified as victim of deadly gunfire at party

William Thomas Harper III, 28, was shot to death Sunday. His alleged assailant is jailed.

Raila: My deal with Uhuru is on reforms not ‘nusu mkate’

But yesterday, while speaking on Milele FM, Raila dismissed talk of a looming ‘nusu mkate’ government as misguided.

Roadside Bomb Explodes on Syria's M4 Highway in Idlib, Leaving Casualties

Earlier this year, Russia and Turkey agreed to carry out joint patrols on the M-4 highway in Idlib.

20 bricks of cocaine seized

CBSA border services officers recently seized 20 bricks of suspected cocaine at the Pacific Highway border crossing in Surrey.

Suspected cocaine seized at South Surrey border

20 bricks of alleged illicit drug sniffed out during search of commercial tractor-trailer

NYC doctor who treated John Paul II, Reagan accused of sexually abusing patient

A noted New York City doctor who reportedly treated a pope and president allegedly sexually assaulted a patient after romantically pursuing her for years, according to a federal lawsuit. The woman who

Airbus team continues Karachi plane crash probe

KARACHI: The technical team of the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, arrived at the site of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) jet crash on Wednesday to investigate the incident.The team, compris

Illinois comptroller says legislators won't get pay raise

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza made known in a video she released Wednesday that state legislators will not be getting raises in the next budget year, which begins July 1.

Parents free to relocate to seek childcare like Cummings did, says minister

Robert Jenrick says there will be no review of past fines for acting in similar way to PM’s aide

Coronavirus: Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded in Northern Ireland

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

Media most foul

The ignora­nce levels may be high, but one can gauge a willin­gness to learn

Staffer, 10 inmates of Rohini Prison recover from corona

Delhi Prison authorities on Tuesday said that one staff member and ten inmates of Rohini jail have recovered and tested negative for Covid-19. Earlier, Head Wardern of central jail number 10 in Rohini had tested positive for coronavirus on May 15. "He was asymptomatic and had been kept in

One staffer,10 inmates in Rohini jail recover

One staffer and 10 inmates of Rohini jail recovered from COVID-19, said prison officials on Tuesday.Earlier, 16 inmates and four staff members of the same prison had tested COVID-19 positive, they sai

Six killed in Saudi Arabia in shooting incident: state news agency

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian police in Assir, a region close to the Yemeni border, are investigating after a shooting incident in which six citizens died on Tuesday, state-run news agency SPA reported on Wednesday.

Valley company starts production on Sheriff Joe Arpaio TV docu-series

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be the subject of an upcoming TV docu-series, which will look at his life and the controversies around his 24 years as sheriff.

Four to suffer death as 20-year-old case is concluded

Patrick Kyabire, Abdu Mpiira, David Maganda and Moses Kabuze forcefully removed the four suspects from a police cell and burnt them to death.

'Children have been traumatised by Philippines abusive drugs war'

Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered psychological distress, bullying and worsening poverty as a result of President Rodrigo..

Indian Railways to use 50% of isolation coaches converted for COVID-19 patients to run Shramik Special trains

Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said that so far, 5,000 such coaches have been converted and 80,000 beds are available. These converted train coaches can be deployed wherever the states desire.

Hell Hath No Fury Like A Federal Law Enforcement Agency That Keeps Finding Some Way To Break Into IPhones

Nothing has made the FBI more irritated than its ability to break into phones it swears (often in court!) it cannot possibly get into...

Kayleigh McEnany Responds to Chris Wallace's Criticism of Her Press Briefing: ‘Journalists Are Not Above Being Questioned’

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany pushed back on criticism she received from her press briefing Friday, including from Fox News’s Chris Wallace, after she took issue with the number of questions she received about churches being considered essential. McEnany then ran through a list of questions she believed the press should be asking.

Why Trump’s Popularity Surge Faded So Quickly

The phenomenon demonstrates the rise and fall of dominant leaders in turbulent times

"The Partisanship Comes Through Very Slyly": Bret Baier Has Some Skeptics

The anchor, key to Fox News' claims to impartiality, has friendly ties with Trump's team, although he appears to use those relationships primarily to lobby for newsmaker interviews.

GBP/USD: Off two-week top under 1.2400 amid US dollar pullback

GBP/USD steps back from two-week top to 1.2320, down 0.11% on a day, while heading into the London open on Wednesday.

Florida revenues fall by nearly $900 million amid pandemic

The state of Florida might have lost nearly $900 million in tax revenues in April, as the coronavirus pandemic siphoned away tourist dollars and other revenues from the state’s coffers.

What Would Happen if Twitter Banned Trump?

Social media and journalists alike amplify the president’s lies and propaganda.

Divided Opp still failing in its duty

The bottomline is that while the BJP has chalked out its agenda, the Opposition is still stumbling about Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be completing the first year of his second term in office on May 30. While critics are discussing the Modi Government’s report card, it makes one think about

Covid-19: Wike cancels lockdown in Rivers, imposes statewide curfew

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has cancelled his earlier decision to resume lockdown of some parts of the state, imposing a statewide curfew instead.

Dr Patrick Amoth's Powerful Father Who Sired Siaya Governor

Unknown to many, Health DG Patrick Amoth and Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga were raised by...

3 childless widows living in mud house get 3-bedroom bungalow from lawmaker

The lawmaker representing Nnewi North constituency in Anambra state, Nonso Smart Okafor, has built a house for three childless widows who were living in a mud.