50 trafficked ladies arrive in Nigeria from Lebanon

Kayode Oyero The Federal Government has said 69 stranded persons including 50 trafficked Nigerian ladies arrived in the country from Lebanon on Sunday. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffr...

One dead, several injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accidents

One person was confirmed dead and several others injured in two separate accidents on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Sunday. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun, Mr Clement O...

COVID-19: Palestine ends two months lockdown

The Palestinian government is ending its two-month coronavirus lockdown in the occupied West Bank, prime minister Mohammed Shtayyeh announced Monday after a steady decline in new cases. ...

Edo poll: We don’t want bloodshed, says cleric

The Chief Imam of Benin Central Mosque, Abdufatah Enabulele, says the people of Edo State do not want bloodshed during the upcoming party primaries and governorship election. He made this plea o...

Kwara records four new COVID-19 cases

The Kwara State government says it has recorded four new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 74. Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and...

Kaduna COVID-19 cash donations reach N1.26bn, says El-Rufai

Kayode Oyero Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said the cash donations to the State COVID-19 fund have risen to N1.26bn, The PUNCH reports. This is almost double the N641m announced...

Eight foreign sailors freed after Benin kidnapping

Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a Singapore-owned container ship off Benin

Nurses withdraw services at Plateau isolation centre

James Abraham, Jos Nurses at one of the isolation Centres for COVID-19 in Plateau State, the Jos University Teaching Hospital,  on Monday withdrew their services. It was learnt that as a resu...

COVID-19: Gombe discharges 44 Almajirai after 14 days quarantine

Chima Azubuike, Gombe Gombe State government on Monday discharged another set of Almajirai from the Amada quarantine camp having tested negative to COVID-19 after completing their two weeks quar...

Six die of COVID-19 in Lagos, Ogun, four others

Sodiq Oyeleke Six patients have died of coronavirus-related complications in Lagos, Delta, Edo, Ogun, Rivers, and Sokoto states. The PUNCH reports that the six fatalities bring the total numb...

WHO fears ‘silent’ COVID-19 epidemic in Africa

Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders fail to prioritise testing fo...

Sokoto records 14 COVID-19 deaths

Adeniyi Olugbemi, Sokoto The Sokoto State Taskforce on Covid-19 has attributed the low coronavirus-related deaths in the state to its innovative approach of the 3Ts (Trace, Test and Treat). The C...

One killed, many injured in Ebonyi communal clash

Edward Nnachi, Abakaliki A 46-year-old man, Azubuike Inya, has been allegedly murdered by his kinsmen at Amankwo village, Nkpoghoro community, in the Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi S...

Putrajaya dedicates MAEPS as quarantine zone for undocumented migrants with Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Detainees at Immigration detention centres who contract Covid-19 will be housed and treated at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) that will now be exclusive to the group, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. In his daily security press...

Immigration D-G: 207 undocumented migrants tested positive for Covid-19 in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — A total of 207 of the 13,929 undocumented migrants detained at three Immigration Detention Depots in Peninsular Malaysia have been found to be positive for Covid-19 infection. Immigration Director-General Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud said 110 of those infected have been sent...

Tears are shed, hearts are torn as Malaysians spend emotional Hari Raya in Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 25 — Alone in her bedroom in a Housing and Development Board rental flat, Siti Fatimah Awang, a Malaysian who works as a cleaner at a gym in Chai Chee, waited for a video call yesterday morning. The morning of Hari Raya Puasa was to her, utterly unfamiliar. Back in her kampung in...

US coronavirus response fatally 'chaotic,' says Noam Chomsky

NEW YORK, May 25 — The United States is on a chaotic path with no federal plan against the coronavirus pandemic as it reduces public health funding and ignores the advances of climate change, according to activist scholar Noam Chomsky, considered the founder of modern linguistics. What follows...

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

SYDNEY, May 25 — Australia today began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea. Fuelled by three years of drought, which experts have...

With first day of Hari Raya over, Malaysians reminded no more Aidilfitri visits during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Going into the second day of the month of Syawal today means that under the Conditional movement control order (CMCO), people are no longer allowed to continue the tradition of Aidilfitri visits. As part of the move to curb the spread of Covid-19, the government has allowed...

Bleak Raya for blind masseurs and buskers who hardly earned a living during MCO

SUBANG JAYA, May 25 — Among the most hard-hit communities since the movement control order (MCO) was enforced on March 18 are people with disabilities (OKU) who have hardly earned a living during this period. Most of them who work as blind masseurs and buskers — and even those who sell...

Johor police foil attempt to smuggle RM1.9m drugs to Indonesia

JOHOR BARU, May 25 — Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 47.6 kilogrammes of syabu worth RM1.9 million following the arrest of two local men aged 22 and 29, at Teluk Sengat, Kota Tinggi, near here on Friday, May 22. Johor Police Chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said...

Pakistani families mourn plane crash victims, no Aidilfitri celebration

KARACHI, May 25 — As Fazal Rahmaan, 80 and his wife, Wahida Rahmaan, 74, boarded a plane in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday, their family's biggest fear was that they might get catch the coronavirus on their way to spend the holiday in Karachi. Instead the couple, who had been married for...

Thailand reports 2 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death

BANGKOK, May 25 — Thailand confirmed two new coronavirus cases and one additional death today, a health ministry spokesman said. The new numbers brought the total number of cases in the South-east Asian country to 3,042 and deaths to 57 since the outbreak began in January, said Taweesin...

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

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

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

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

Perak cops arrest drug-fuelled man with fake pistol who rammed into Istana Iskandariah

KUALA KANGSAR, May 25 — A drug-fuelled lorry driver stormed his way into the gates of Istana Iskandariah here this morning in his Perodua MyVi while carrying a fake pistol and a knife. Kuala Kangsar District Police Chief ACP Razali Ibrahim said in the 7.40 am incident, the suspect rammed his way...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ismail Sabri: Police pursuing organisers, attendees of wedding at Serdang temple held during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The police will take action against organisers and attendees of a wedding ceremony held at a temple in Seri Kembangan, Serdang last Sunday that involved up to 30 people, said Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said that the wedding was in breach of the...

MOH to discuss establishing special care centres for children of Covid-19 frontliners, says deputy minister

TAIPING, May 25 — The Health Ministry will hold discussions to establish a special care centres for children of frontline personnel involved in managing the Covid-19 outbreak. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said he was aware of complaints from frontline staff who could not send...

German govt considering social easing, but restrictions to remain, says report

BERLIN, May 25 — The German federal government is recommending that states ease some social distancing regulations from June 6, Bild newspaper reported, but continues to urge that limits be placed on size of social gatherings. According to an official paper seen by the newspaper, Helge Braun,...

Police: Homeless man from Sabah found dead in Serdang, believed murdered

SERDANG, May 25 — Passers-by here came across the body of a homeless man from Sabah early this morning who was believed to have been murdered, said Serdang District Police Chief ACP Ismadi Borhan today. He said members of the public lodged a police report at about 9am after they found the body...

CMCO: Penang releases guidelines to reopen arts, cultural spaces, says state tourism chief

GEORGE TOWN, May 25 — Penang government has released a set of guidelines to reopen arts and cultural spaces, emphasising on social distancing and other public health requirements mandated by the federal and state governments. In a statement today, Penang Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage...

Aidilfitri sermon: Don’t make a joke out of the use of staff during sermons, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Minister in the Prime Minister’ Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri today advised Muslims not to joke about the use of the staff while delivering a sermon, which has gone viral on social media. He was commenting on the actions...

CMCO: SOP for nurseries based on NSC, MOH’s advice, says Rina Harun

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for childcare centres during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period is subject to the directives of the National Security Council (MKN) and advice of the Health Ministry (MOH), the Women, Family and Community Development...

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

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

Dr Noor Hisham: Confined spaces likely cause of Covid-19 clusters at immigration detention depots

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Confined spaces at immigration detention depots could be a cause of Covid-19 spreading among detainees, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said. He said the Ministry of Health (MOH) is also looking at other detention centres, such as prisons and police...

Covid-19 frontliners’ kids not being singled out, says Dr Noor Hisham of special childcare centres

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The children of Health Ministry (MOH) staff who work as Covid-19 frontliners are not being discriminated against, with plans to open special childcare centres for them, but such measures will be to give them special attention, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham...

Police: Foreign student falls to death from 15th floor of Miri apartment

MIRI, May 25 — A male foreign student studying at a private university here, was found dead on the corridor of the second floor of an apartment early this morning believed to have fallen from the 15th floor of the building. Miri district police chief, ACP Lim Meng Seah, said the deceased, Yahia...

German government, regions tussle over reopening from lockdowns

BERLIN, May 25 — Germany’s central and regional governments were at odds today over when and how far to ease contact distancing rules, with allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel warning that scrapping them risks unleashing a new wave of coronavirus infections. The row erupted after Bodo Ramelow,...

Trump warns he may move Republican convention site from NC

WASHINGTON, May 25 — US President Donald Trump warned today that he may move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina set for August if the event faces state social distancing restrictions as a result of the coronavirus. The coronavirus pandemic has forced Trump and presumptive...

Poland new Supreme Court chief accused of political bias

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

India snake-bite assassin killed wife at second attempt

NEW DELHI, May 25 — After first failing with a viper, an Indian man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by letting loose a cobra in her room, police said today. Police in the southern state of Kerala said phone records showed the man—named as Sooraj—had been in contact with...

Covid-19: Appreciate behind-the-scene role played by CPRC personnel during Raya, says Dr Noor Hisham

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Staff members from the Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) are among the behind-the-scene personnel who should be appreciated as they continue to work right through the festive period and sacrifice their family time, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor...

Covid-19: Sorry, no Raya visitors, says former patient

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Despite the government’s permission for home visits during the first day of Eid yesterday, a former Covid-19 patient decided to keep visitors at bay, throughout Syawal for safety reasons. Reza Huzairi Zainuddin, 41, said although he has recovered, he is taking...

Sweden coronavirus deaths pass 4,000, say health authorities

STOCKHOLM, May 25 — Sweden, which has gained international attention for its softer approach to the coronavirus than many of its European neighbours, said today its number of deaths passed the 4,000 mark. The Public Health Agency said it had recorded 4,029 deaths and 33,843 confirmed cases of the...

Covid-19: Malaysian Medical Association calls for extra preventive measures, testing of foreign workers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Extra preventive measures should be taken to stop the spread of Covid-19 among the workforce, especially foreign workers, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). Its president Dr N Ganabaskaran said more emphasis should be given to safe physical distancing, the...

Israel’s Netanyahu says he won’t miss West Bank annexation opportunity

JERUSALEM, May 25 — Israel will not miss a “historic opportunity” to extend its sovereignty to parts of the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today calling the move one of his new government’s top tasks. Palestinians consider such a step as illegal annexation of occupied...

Johor supermarket ordered to close for breaching CMCO SOP

JOHOR BARU, May 25 — A leading supermarket in Taman Desa Tebrau here has been ordered to close after it was found to have violated standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Johor Health director Dr Aman Rabu who confirmed the matter said the...

48 individuals down with food poisoning in Terengganu after eating dessert

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 — Forty eight people who suffered food poisoning believed from eating a local dessert (puding buih) which was bought on Friday, have been treated as at noon today. State Health director, Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said out of the 48 victims, 20 were admitted to Sultanah Nur...

Americans make low-key Memorial Day tributes, coronavirus overshadowing events

NEW YORK, May 26 — Americans paid a low-key tribute to those who died serving in the US Armed Forces yesterday, with many Memorial Day events canceled because of the coronavirus epidemic that has killed nearly 100,000 people in the United States alone. In some places, scaled-down ceremonies were...

Eid Mubarak: Greetings Pour in From Political Circle as President Kovind, PM Modi Extend Wishes

"Eid Mubarak! Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this special occasion further the spirit of compassion, brotherhood and harmony. May everyone be healthy and prosperous," wrote PM Modi on Twitter.

Indore says Eid Mubarak in new style

Attorney General: We will continue to act fearlessly - Inside Israel

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit responds to PM Netanyahu's criticism of the legal system.

Proposal: Only MKs to select attorney general - Inside Israel

MKs Ayelet Shaked and Shlomo Karai submit bill to remake committee to select attorney general to include only Knesset members.

Supreme Court rules: Home of Dvir Sorek's murderer will not be destroyed - Defense/Security

Justices Uzi Fogelman and Anat Baron rule IDF cannot demolish home of terrorist in cell which murdered yeshiva student.

Several homes of terrorists were already demolished, stresses father of Dvir Sorek - Defense/Security

Atuna was not 'the murderer' - he was one of a gang. Media portrayal is misleading.

US records 638 new deaths from coronavirus - US & Canada

The US death toll now stands at 97,686, and a total of 1,641,585 cases have been recorded.

Biden wins Hawaii primary - US & Canada

Former US Vice President defeats Bernie Sanders in Hawaii, earning 63 percent of the vote to Sanders' 37 percent.

Yamina MK: Netanyahu is to blame for the sickness of the justice system - Defense/Security

"A day on which the Israeli Prime Minister sits on the defendant’s bench is a sad day for the State of Israel," says MK Matan Kahana.

Expert: The Palestinians need the security coordination more than Israel - Defense/Security

Prof. Efraim Inbar explains why the PA will not go through with its threat to end security coordination with Israel.

Gantz: I have full confidence in the legal system - Inside Israel

Gantz comments on Netanyahu's trial: He is presumed innocent, I'm sure he will receive a fair trial.

State witness in Netanyahu case summoned for clarification - Inside Israel

Shlomo Filber, state witness in Case 4000, was summoned by the police last month to confirm a note was written by him.

On Mandelblit’s Kangaroo Court, Rav Meir Kahane, and Israeli Democracy - Opeds

Ah, Israeli democracy! Thy very name is bribery, fraud, and breach of trust! How Israeli democracy undermines and threatens itself. Opinion.

Services to resume in New Jersey county where rabbis were first to end communal prayer - US & Canada

Services to resume in New Jersey's Bergen County, where rabbis were first to end communal prayer.

Trains to resume full operations on June 8 - Inside Israel

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

Jerusalem: Nearly 100 kindergartners quarantined after TA, teacher infected - Haredi Community ‏

30 kindergartners ordered into isolation after teacher's aide tests positive for coronavirus. 60 quarantined in second case in Jerusalem.

Haim Ramon: 'Inhumane' to demand judges decide if sitting PM is guilty - Inside Israel

Former Justice Min. Haim Ramon urges legislation of French Law, says trial of PM Netanyahu will tear nation in half.

Dead Sea area leader: 'Cancel requirement to wear masks in schools' - Inside Israel

Megilot Regional Council Head spearheads initiative to cancel requirement to wear masks at school, for all children in hot areas.

Criminal-turned-agent leads police to arrest 60 key criminals - Inside Israel

Israel Police enlist senior criminal in massive operation to locate arms- and drug-trafficking suspects across country.

Arab describes haredi who found and returned his money: 'He's a holy man' - Haredi Community ‏

Arab man loses bag with 40,000 shekels - and receives it back after haredi person finds it.

Flights from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport to resume in July - Inside Israel

Airport officials say no departures will be permitted in June, with outbound flights resuming only in July.

Agudat Yisrael chief: 'Haifa's haredi community is still under lockdown' - Haredi Community ‏

Head of Agudat Yisrael in Haifa says closure of intercity buses before holiday unfairly affects haredi community.

A way forward for Jewish Day Schools in today's new world - Opeds

Experts weigh in on what to do so that US Jewish Day Schools can open safely in September, and what Israel's schools can do now. Op-ed..

Israel Portnoy: My town was burned to the ground, but my music will continue - Inside Israel

We met musician Israel Portnoy outside of Mevo Modi'im which burned to the ground last year. Today, he sings in its memory. Watch.

Cave of the Patriarchs to reopen on Tuesday - Inside Israel

Cave of the Patriarchs reopens following coronavirus lockdowns - but the number of visitors will be limited.

ANALYSIS: Lebanon is teetering on the brink - Middle East

Neither Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah nor Lebanese President Michel Aoun care about restoring Lebanon to its once-respected status.

Dismissal, reprimands in case of soldier who committed suicide - Defense/Security

Investigation into death of soldier military police attempted to recruit as a source finds serious faults in treatment of soldier.

Supreme Court: Judea and Samaria authority heads will not be investigated - Inside Israel

Supreme Court rejects Peace Now petition asking court to order Judiciary investigate authority heads for illegal construction involvement.

MK Zohar warns: 'MKs who don't attend votes will be punished' - Inside Israel

MK Miki Zohar warns coalition MKs to attend votes, vote with coalition.

Don’t let the NY Jewish voice drown in NY Primaries on June 23rd - Opeds

While we are getting ready for Shavuot, reopening New York and our Synagogues, the most important time for Jews to speak up Is now. Op-ed.

Yovel: Property rights along with equal opportunity - Judaism

Man should have exclusive right to hs own property, but he should also have the opportunity to start afresh.

Naftali Bennett: Supreme Court ruling 'broadcasts a message of weakness' - Defense/Security

"We had reached a level of zero terror attacks, but the Court is destroying our deterrence," says former Defense Minister.

Shaked: Alarming sovereignty map - Inside Israel

Former Justice Minister says she is troubled by map of areas in which Israel would apply sovereignty under Trump plan.

Ukrainian president: Israel a model in how to fight coronavirus  - Foreign Affairs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Netanyahu to congratulate him on formation of new government.

The Israel-Lebanon border 20 years after the IDF withdrawal - Inside Israel

Israel marks 20 years since it withdrawal from Lebanon in a historic and contentious decision by then-prime minister Ehud Barak.

Arutz Sheva readers invited to Zoom discussion with Atty. Mark Langfan - US & Canada

Chairman for Americans For A Safe Israel will be holding a special Zoom session titled: 'West Bank Annexation: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly'

Senior commander on Lebanese border says Hezbollah is 'not eager to engage' - Defense/Security

Ro'i Levy speaks with Arutz Sheva 20 years after the withdrawal of IDF forces from Lebanon.

Cyber attacks against Israeli attempts to produce COVID-19 vaccine - Defense/Security

Cyber attacks on Israeli institutions working on coronavirus treatments and vaccines,with intent to sabotage efforts to fight the disease.

Yamina pushes bill to prevent investigation against PM - Inside Israel

Yamina faction places 'French Law' before Knesset to prevent investigations against incumbent PM for 'non-serious' offences.

Half of English-speakers, 90% of French-speakers  support sovereignty - Inside Israel

Poll finds plurality of English-speakers, overwhelming majority of French-speakers in Israel support application of sovereignty.

Cemeteries struggling to cope with number of Covid-19 victims in New York City - US & Canada

At epidemic's peak, a New Yorker was dying every two minutes.

The battle of Netanyahu's life, or a hopeless trial? - Radio

With masks and social distancing, the Prime Minister experiences his first day as his trial opens. Will he beat it?

Quebec coroner recommends more training for police dealing with domestic violence

MONTREAL — A coroner is recommending more training for police officers after investigating the murder of a Quebec woman killed by her ex-boyfriend when she returned home to retrieve her belongings.

Quebec coroner recommends more training for police dealing with domestic violence

MONTREAL — A coroner is recommending more training for police officers who intervene in domestic violence cases following the murder of a Quebec woman by her ex-boyfriend when she returned home to retrieve her belongings.

'Sad times': Bernard Collaery laments 'now fragile democracy' as pre-trial hearing takes place in secret

Barrister charged with breaching national security laws vows to "fight on for justice".

'Sad times': Bernard Collaery laments 'now fragile democracy' as pre-trial hearing takes place in secret

Barrister charged with breaching national security laws vows to "fight on for justice".

As wild horse numbers swell, the campaign to protect them could become a byelection issue

ENVIRONMENT: Brumby battleground could move north if the Victorian fight to save the horses is lost

Kosciuszko National Park wild horse numbers swell, the campaign to protect them could be a byelection issue

If moves to protect Victoria's wild horses fails, the focus for supporters is certain to shift into Eden-Monaro.

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

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

'Probably off the cards': NCA backs away from bridge replacement

The National Capital Authority was considering replacing Commonwealth Avenue Bridge

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

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

PM steps in on vocational education, pushing more federal control

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

Coronavirus: Superannuation accounts drained of $13.2b as people look to meet living costs

Industry leaders warn it comes with a hefty price tag.

ACT government moves to protect endangered woodlands, grasslands

Good news for the Button Wrinklewort, Baeuerlen's Gentian and the Ginninderra Peppercress.

Builders push for $40k home buyer grant to stave off construction crisis - but Barr says no

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the policy would drive up house prices.

Stable housing to go to and better pre-release preparation are key findings from interviews conducted with ex-ACT detainees

The first research study of the needs of ex-detainees in the ACT has found shortfalls in support networks and communication.

Developers could pay compensation after class actions from buyers allege GST was incorrectly charged

A Canberra developer has been ordered to pay a woman almost $30,000. This came after a class action where buyers alleged they were incorrectly charged GST.

'It just doesn't add up': Liberals refer Dickson land swap to anti-corruption watchdog

The Liberals have asked the ACT Integrity Commission to look into the Dickson land swap scandal.

UP comes up with 2-pronged strategy to help migrants

PTI Lucknow In a two-pronged strategy to help migrant workers, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for their employm

Health minister outlines two-pronged strategy to deal with coronavirus

Health minister outlines two-pronged strategy to deal with coronavirus

Fake: Govt has not promised a Rs 5,000 lockdown fund

New Delhi: A WhatsApp forward that promises of free Rs 5,000 in relief funds from the government as a limited time offer is fake.

Fake: Govt has not promised a Rs 5,000 lockdown fund

A WhatsApp forward that promises of free Rs 5,000 in relief funds from the government as a limited time offer is fake.The message redirects to a questionable website with many red flags which is not associated with the government in any way.

Staten Island Is Trending Because Someone Didn’t Wear a Mask at the Grocery Store and Then This Happened

Masked up Staten Island shoppers went ballistic when they spotted another shopper without a mask. The whole thing was caught on video and, as a result, Staten Island is currently trending on Twitter.

Watch: Jhansi Police Distributes Toys To Children Of Migrant Workers At MP-UP Border

In a heartwarming gesture, Jhansi Police distributed toys among the children of migrant workers on their way to their hometowns with their parents, reports Hindustan Times.

Watch: Jhansi Police Distributes Toys To Kids Of Migrant Workers, Health Minister Lauds the Sweet Gesture

Jhansi Police on Sunday distributed toys among the children of migrant workers at the Uttar Pradesh –Madhya Pradesh border

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, domestic flight services resume after two months

The very first of these flights took off from Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi today at 5 AM and landed in Pune at 6:42 AM.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2020: History, significance, food & more

The spirit behind the observance of Eid-ul-Fitr is to express thanks to Allah for giving Muslims the courage to observe fast for the entire month of Ramadan.

President Trump bans travel from Brazil, new COVID-19 hotspot: White House

The South-American nation has registered more than 22,000 deaths from the virus so far.

Coronavirus Outbreak: India's death toll tops 4,000-mark; case tally crosses 1.38 lakh; highest spike yet

As many as 6,977 new COVID-19 cases and 154 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours

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

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

Delhi heatwave to continue, temperatures will cross 45 degrees Celsius: IMD

The met department has issued a red alert in Delhi today due to the heatwave.

Wheat procurement by govt agencies surpassed last year's figures

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

Centre debunks reports claiming low quality of PPEs

It also said that India has significantly ramped up its domestic production capacity of PPEs and N95 masks.

Centre reviews progress of relief, restoration work in cyclone-hit West Bengal

The financial assistance of Rs 1,000 crore has already been released to the state government.

Over 2.35 lakh personnel deployed in West Bengal to restore essential infrastructure

The West Bengal govt has deployed over 2.35 lakh police personnel and state officials to resume essential services in cyclone-hit areas.

To cover-up one murder, man kills nine more people with sleeping pills as his 'weapon'

Police has arrested a 26-year-old man accused of killing 10 people.

NGO moves Delhi High Court seeking equal ration benefits for all Delhiites

The plea seeks same ration benefits for Aadhar card and voter card holders as is being given to ration card holders.

2 killed, 7 injured in shooting at large party in rural S.C.

The incident started with a 911 call that complained about noise near Jonesville Saturday night. But about two and a half hours later, someone reported hearing gunshots.

TBI investigating officer involved shooting in Hawkins County

Special Agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday night in Hawkins County.

Florida man charged after 2-year-old seen running on highway

A Florida man has been arrested after a driver spotted a 2-year-old toddler in diapers on a highway around midnight.

Man dies after struck by vehicle in Campbell County

A man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Campbell County, according to the sheriff's office.

Solemn rituals carry on with new precautions at Arlington National Cemetery

In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, honoring the nation’s fallen heroes looks a little different.

North Carolina farmers start euthanizing 1.5M chickens during pandemic

Coronavirus outbreaks at meat processing plants are forcing North Carolina farmers to euthanize 1.5M chickens, according to North Carolina state officials.

Lightning strike causes fire, destroys Texas church

A fire caused by a lightning strike destroyed a church in Tom Bean, Texas early Saturday morning.

Alligator found outside front door of Florida home

A Florida resident found a gator crawling on a bench outside his front door Thursday morning.

Kentucky couple spends Memorial Day setting out flags across entire city

A Kentucky couple spent their Memorial Day setting out flags across the city of Hazard.

Appeal launched for 24-year-old woman reported missing from Beeston

She was last seen wearing a lilac fur jacket, short black skirt, and black boots.

Five men charged after police find large cannabis grow

They are due to appear Nottingham Magistrates' Court

BMW left stranded on Skegness beach as coastguard issues warning

'Help us to help you. Stay off the sand.'

Investigation into Langar fire to 'continue' as fire crews leave the scene after four days

The service have handed over the site back to the owner

'Potentially dangerous prescribed medication' stolen from car in Bulwell

The theft happened in Logan Street

'Appalling' and 'unprovoked' attack at hotel car park

One victim suffered a broken jaw and lacerations to his eyelid in the attack

Emergency services warn people not to visit popular beauty spot's 'dangerous' water

Not only can it be harmful to the skin, there are hidden dangers in the water

Police appeal for Good Samaritan who helped man after serious assault

Did you see the incident?

FIR Against BJP’s Tajinder Bagga For Tweet On Rajiv Gandhi

Bagga is the second BJP spokesperson to face an FIR in Chhattisgarh. Sambit Patra was also booked in a similar case earlier this month.

Gujarat Govt Responds After HC Says Ahmedabad Civil Hospital 'As Good As Dungeon'

There are 14,056 confirmed coronavirus cases in Gujarat.

'Talash Gumshuda Jan Sevak Ki', Missing Posters of Jyotiraditya Scindia Emerge in Gwalior; Congress Man Held

 “Talash gumshuda jan sevak ki” (Looking for missing public servant)", the poster read, referring to Scindia's February 2020 statement.

'Missing' posters of Jyotiraditya Scindia put up in Gwalior

'Missing' posters of Jyotiraditya Scindia put up in Gwalior: 'Missing' posters of Jyotiraditya Scindia, who left Congress to join BJP earlier this year, were put up in Gwalior by Congress workers.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Priyanka raps Yogi on migrants testing positive remark

Priyanka raps Yogi on migrants testing positive remark: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, here on Monday, took a jibe at UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

On CM Yogi's Remark on Labourers Returning to UP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Sharp Retort

Notably, the Chief Minister was quoted as saying that people returning to Uttar Pradesh from other states were raising the number of coronavirus cases in the state.

Coronavirus update: Turkey reports 1,141 new cases; tally reaches 156,827

Turkey ranks ninth in a global tally by Johns Hopkins University but experts believe the number of infections could be much higher than reported

Over 90,000 passengers book flight between May 25-31; Mumbai, Kolkata register highest bookings

Earlier, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu opposed immediate opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of coronavirus. The three states are home to some of the busiest airports in the country in terms of passenger traffic

'Could have planned better': Ex-RBI Governor C Rangarajan rues migrant crisis due to lockdown

He feels provision for some kind of cash dispensation is necessary, saying the government could cut some other expenditures, perhaps towards administration or travel

PNB Scam: Interpol to expedite arrest of Nirav Modi's brother

Nehal reportedly handled Nirav Modi's Twin Fields Investments and Bailey Bank and Biddle, and allegedly laundered over $100 million for his brother

Coronavirus lockdown: UPSRTC to restart operations soon, MHA nod awaited

"The start of operations and modalities will depend on the directions of the MHA and state government regarding the lockdown and its opening after May 31," he added

Man arrested for double murder in Mysuru

The police arrested a man for killing two people in connection with a minor accident. The accused killed the duo on Sunday and the police arrest him early on Monday. Jayapura police arrested Yogesh,

Man arrest for double murder in Mysuru

The police arrested a man for killing two people in connection with a minor accident. The accused killed the duo on Sunday and the police arrest him early on Monday. Jayapura police arrested Yogesh,

BMRCL gets permission to axe 165 trees for Gottigere-Nagawara line

Preparations are on to resume the BMRCL's major projects amid the pandemic with the Tree Committee permitting the felling of 165 trees for the metro line from Gottigere to Nagavara (Reach 6).

BBMP receives 150 tree fall complaints after rains lash Bengaluru

Officials suspect nearly 50 trees may have been toppled

SC to hear Centre, Air India's plea against Bombay HC plea seeking response on safety norms

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday an urgent plea by the Centre and Air India against the Bombay High Court seeking their responses in a plea for not maintaining adequate safety measure

Sunday lockdown complete across Karnataka

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

18-year-old girl becomes first to get 3D-printed shinbone in Karnataka

Doctors said the case was complex and the woman needed a tailor-made implant

Need to convert development into mass movement: NITI Aayog's Rajiv Kumar

There is a need to convert development into mass movement, and India should aspire to become second or third largest economy in the world by 2047, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Sunday.

Mandatory COVID-19 test at Chandigarh airport for all travellers bound for Punjab

With the Centre resuming domestic flight services from May 25, the Mohali district administration said on Sunday that all air travellers bound for Punjab shall be tested for COVID-19 upon their

MMRCL to set up two COVID-19 care facilities

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

Pregnant woman on train to Delhi gets miraculous help, delivers girl child

A pregnant woman travelling to New Delhi got miraculous help from a doctor on board who came to her rescue in the last minute and aided safe delivery of the child. Fozia, the 25-year-old pregnant

Landlord arrested for killing tenant over using 100-watt bulb in Delhi

A 38-year-old landlord was arrested for allegedly killing his tenant after an argument broke out between them over a 100-watt bulb in Delhi's Harsh Vihar. The landlord raised objections over using a 100-watt bulb as it consumes more electricity. The deceased identified as Jagdish was an e-rickshaw driver and lived with his wife and an eight-year-old daughter on the first floor of a building, while his landlord Amit stayed with his family on the ground floor.  

Death of nine people in Telangana doesn't appear to be suicide, says forensic expert

Indicating foul play in the death of nine people, including six of a family, whose bodies were fished out from a well near Warangal, a forensic expert on Sunday virtually ruled out suicide theory,

BJP playing dirty politics over COVID-19 figures: Aam Aadmi Party

The Aam Aadmi Party accused the BJP on Sunday of playing dirty politics over the number of deaths in Delhi due to the novel coronavirus pandemic after the high court refused to entertain a plea in

Elderly woman in West Bengal braves Amphan for 8 hours, survives  

The will to survive can make even an ordinary person stand up to life-threatening dangers and live to tell the tale. An elderly woman from West Bengal’s North 24 Paraganas district is one such person

Four more COVID-19 deaths in Rajasthan take toll to 167, state tally at 7,100

Four more people succumbed to COVID-19 in Rajasthan on Monday, taking the death toll to 167 as 272 fresh coronavirus cases were reported in the state, officials said. With these fresh cases, the

Raj Thackeray hits back at Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on migrants strategy

Hours after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said other states will need permission before they hire migrants from his state, Maharashtra Nanvirman Sena (MNS) shot back.  Migrants

Hong Kong police embrace China's security law plan

Hong Kong's security chief on Monday welcomed China's plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed to defeat "terrorism" and calls for independence. Beijing

BS Yediyurappa lauds corona warriors for their efforts to contain COVID-19

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday expressed his gratitude to the corona warriors for their efforts in containing the spread of the deadly virus. "Bengaluru has set an example & is

Ghaziabad-Delhi border sealed again, essential services personnel allowed

 The Ghaziabad administration on Monday sealed its border with Delhi again in view of the rising cases of the coronavirus in the district in the last few days, according to an official order.

DV Sadananda Gowda arrives from Delhi, skips quarantine, says he’s exempted

Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda, who flew into Bengaluru from the ‘high-risk’ Delhi, was not subjected to the mandatory institutional quarantine on Monday. Both Gowda

Coronavirus lockdown: Indian Railways transport 40 lakh migrant workers via Shramik Special trains

Indian Railways operated 3,060 “Shramik Special” trains since May 1st across the country and ferried 40 lakh passengers including migrant workers. Track live updates on coronavirus here  On May 24

Slums are congested, vulnerable spaces

Slums in India's metropolitan cities are under the threat of a multitude of disasters like urban floods, fires, malaria and most recently Covid-19. Urban slum dwellers are the most vulnerable physically, socially and economically.  As per the 2011 census, 206 towns and cities in Karnataka have slums. It is also reported that 81% of the slum population of India is concentrated in nine states--Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Gujrat.

Indian, Chinese armies appear heading towards biggest face-off after Doklam

Indian and Chinese troops remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several disputed areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, signalling that the confrontation could become the biggest military face-off after the Doklam episode in 2017. India has rushed additional troops to eastern Ladakh after China’s People’s Liberation Army deployed nearly 5,000 soldiers closer to LAC. 

Slipping on child mortality goals

India has done well to reduce its child mortality rate, but the health and wellbeing of infants and children still remains a major challenge. Studies on child survival by the India State Level Disease Burden Initiative have found that the country’s under-5 mortality rate dropped by 49% between 2000 and 2017, but there is a six-fold variation in the rate between states and an 11-fold variation between various districts.

Over 9,000 left homeless, 30,000 affected in floods in Assam, Meghalaya amidst coronavirus pandemic

The flood triggered by heavy rains since Friday affected over 30,000 people in Assam and neighbouring Meghalaya and left more than 9,000 homeless on Monday. The daily flood bulletin issued by Assam

Daily Covid Bulletin - May 25

Karnataka records 93 new cases and domestic air travel resumes in most part so the country. And Arogya Setu? The app might be here to stay, says Aman Nair a policy officer at the Centre for Internet and Society. ------- Hello. This the daily Covid update from Deccan Herald. I’m Akhil. On the bulletin today:  Karnataka records 93 new cases till date.. Domestic air travel resumes across nation... Also in the bulletin, Aman Nair, a policy officer at Centre for Internet and Society,  on why we need to continue to ask questions about Arogya Setu  and its future in a post-pandemic world ------- It's almost impossible to assume that covid-19 will be  sorted within a year or eradicated with in 2 years - so that can be used as a justification to continue the application  ------- But first, a look at the daily figures At the time of this recording,  India has over eighty thousand active cases in the country right now... and has recorded over four thousand deaths. The ICMR has tested more than 30 lakh samples for the novel…

India needs to be in continuous dialogue with Nepal

It’s a battle of the maps now. The Nepalese government has released its new political map which shows Kalapani, Lipiyadhura and Lipulekh as its own territories. As these territories fall under the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, New Delhi was quick to react, arguing that “such artificial enlargement of territorial claims will not be accepted”. But beyond this back and forth, it is Nepalese Prime Minister KP Oli who has upped the ante by being undiplomatic at a time when diplomacy should have been the central means to resolve an escalating dispute between two neighbours amicably.

Andhra CM Jaganmohan Reddy shelves TTD's plans to sell devotee-donated lands

In an apparent damage control measure, the Jaganmohan Reddy government has issued an order keeping a decision by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to liquidate 50 bits of properties in abeyance.

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

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

Attacker attempts to stab Israeli officer, shot: police

DAMASCUS: Syria reported 20 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, the largest single-day increase to date, the health ministry said. The war-torn country has recorded 106 infections and four deaths so far, and new cases have increased in recent days with the return of Syrians from abroad, the ministry said.

Attacker attempts to stab Israeli officer, shot: police

CAIRO: Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast over the past two days, and brought them to the capital of Tripoli from where they were taken to a detention center, the UN migration agency said Monday. Safa Msehli, a spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the

STC first in MENA to join GSMA APAC IoT Partnership Program

Mubadala Healthcare and Strata Manufacturing (Strata) are collaborating to manufacture essential medical supplies and support the fight against COVID-19, utilizing additive manufacturing to produce intubation capsules, face shields and ear guards.

STC first in MENA to join GSMA APAC IoT Partnership Program

The STC Group has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the GSMA to join the GSMA Asia Pacific (APAC) IoT Partnership Program, one of the most extensive Internet of Things (IoT) communities worldwide. By signing this memo, the STC Group becomes the first mobile network operator region wide to be a part of the program.

Saudi crown prince says COVID-19 will pass

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has distributed 540 food baskets in cooperation with the Lebanese Al-Ghina Charity Association. The food baskets will benefit 3,240 people in Lebanon. KSRelief, in cooperation with the Benevolence Coalition for Humanitarian Relief, also distributed 203 tons/2,742 food baskets to displaced Yemenis in the directorates of

Saudi crown prince says COVID-19 will pass

RIYADH: The General Authority for Zakat and Tax (GAZT) has implemented an extensive inspection campaign to shops in the retail sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported. It aims to ensure the commitment of shop owners to the value-added tax (VAT) system and the implementation of its regulations, and the non-implementation of the tax’s updated value before schedule.

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

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

Yemen’s Marib imposes coronavirus curfew

DUBAI: Jordan has launched a website to help in the implementation of the country’s third phase of repatriation for citizens wanting to return to the Kingdom, state news agency Petra reported citing the Director of the Coronavirus Crisis Cell Brig. Gen. Mazen Al-Faraya. People can submit their repatriation applications at safelyhome.gov.jo, with flights operating from Kuwait,

Jordan launches platform for third repatriation phase

DUBAI: Yemen’s Marib closed its entry points and imposed an 11-hour curfew from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Sunday until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country, state news agency Saba reported. The authorities have also extended their ban on gatherings including markets, prayers in mosques, and wedding halls. The government has also approved a new list of

The death of Osama bin Laden

MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has given his government a week to process some 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers stuck for weeks on cruise ships or in coronavirus quarantine, so they can finally go home. Thousands are aboard cruise vessels off Manila Bay or stuck in hotels and crowded health facilities, some growing frustrated having tested negative for the

Mubadala to manufacture medical supplies in UAE

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance has partnered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to distribute 3,000 food baskets among underprivileged families, which are registered with the ministry’s Social Welfare and Family Welfare Agency. The initiative comes in line with the spirit of Ramadan, a month of giving, and in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Saudi Arabia will ease COVID-19 lockdown from Thursday

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded nine new deaths from COVID-19 on Monday, the health ministry said. The total death toll in Saudi Arabia since the pandemic began is now 399. The ministry also said 2,235 new cases have been discovered, bringing the total number of cases to 74,795. The cities that saw the most cases were Riyadh with 765, then Makkah with 416, and Jeddah with 350.

Palestinian government ends coronavirus lockdown

TRIPOLI: Forces backing Libya’s UN-recognized government said Monday that hundreds of Russian mercenaries fighting for rival military commander Khalifa Haftar had been evacuated from combat zones south of the capital Tripoli. The claim comes after a series of setbacks for Haftar’s year-long offensive to seize the capital from the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord.

Derby tea rooms to reopen for takeaways after tough few months

The family-run business was hit by Storm Dennis and then the Covid-19 pandemic

Bad experiences in Derbyshire supermarkets during coronavirus lockdown

Staff and customers have revealed the problems they've faced

Man in his 40s stabbed inside Derby shop

Police were called to Normanton Road

Police swarm into Derby street as person seen on the ground in jitty

Man taken away in police van, witness says

Driver freed by firefighters after crash in Derbyshire street

They were getting treatment from paramedics

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

He was out walking with his father when the incident happened

Video shows racially-charged rant, 911 call over man allegedly asking woman to leash dog in NY park

The video shows the woman claim the man is threatening her life, though he's not heard uttering any threats in the video.

Video shows racially-charged rant, 911 call over man allegedly asking woman to leash dog in NY park

The video shows the woman claim the man is threatening her life, though he's not heard uttering any threats in the video.

White Woman Calls Cops on Black Man Who Asked Her to Leash Dog

The latest iteration of Karen popped up in New York City's Central Park as a white woman called the police on a black man after being asked to put ...

State releases SoP for domestic air travel

The State Government has released the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operation of domestic flights set to resume from Monday. All passengers arriving will be kept under institutional quarantine. Garhwal commissioner Ravinath Raman and SDRF inspector general Sanjay Gunjyal will be

After two months of lockdown, India opens its skies for domestic air travel

After two months of nationwide lockdown, India opened its skies for domestic air travel as the first flight 6E 643 DEL-PNQ (Pune) departed from T3 terminal of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport at 0445 hours on Monday morning.

COVID-19: Unites States Imposes Travel Restrictions On Brazil, Restricts Entry Of Foreigners From South American Nation

'Today, the President has taken decisive action to protect our country by suspending the entry of aliens who have been in Brazil during the 14-day period before seeking admittance to the United States,' the White House said in a statement

US restricts entry of foreigners from Brazil due to coronavirus

US restricts entry of foreigners from Brazil due to coronavirus: The United States said on Sunday (local time) that it is restricting the entry of non-US citizens travelling from Brazil as the Latin American country is witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Union minister in-charge of pharma skips quarantine, sparks row

Sadananda Gowda central rule, says he is exempt as he is handling essential sector

I behaved legally and responsibly: Boris aide

Cummings says he undertook the journey to ensure that his child had support if he or his wife fell ill

Terrorism growing in HK: Police

'In just a few months, one of the safest cities in the world has become one shrouded in the shadow of violence'

Cities and the coronavirus

Economic revival strategies and welfare measures must keep the urban dynamics and complexities in mind

There will be 'lessons learned' from situation at Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto mayor says

Toronto Mayor John Tory says there will be "lessons learned" from the incident that unfolded on Saturday at Trinity Bellwoods Park.

'Implement President's rule in Maharashtra': Narayan Rane cites MVA Govt's 'failure' to control COVID-19 pandemic

BJP MP Narayan Rane on Monday met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and demanded the imposition of President's Rule in the state. Rane said that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi Government has failed miserably and that the increasing COVID-19 cases can be seen everyday.

COVID-19: BJPs Narayan Rane meets Maharashtra governor, demands President's rule in state

COVID-19: BJPs Narayan Rane meets Maharashtra governor, demands President's rule in state: Former Maharashtra CM and BJP leader Narayan Rane met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday and demanded that President's .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Turkey's Erdogan extends condolences on PIA plane crash

The Turkish president also extends best wishes of the government and people of Turkey for the Pakistanis on the blissful occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

Govt hints at reimposing lockdown after Eid as COVID-19 cases surge past 56,000

Pakistanis are under the wrong impression that the prevalence of the disease is reducing, says Dr Zafar Mirza

Calls for MSR's 'immediate release' grow louder as Spanish journalist condemns detention

Ana Ballesteros says it seems that free flow of information and free dissent is a crime in Pakistan

Deceased pilot Sajjad Gul's father says he has 'not an ounce of faith' in PIA's crash inquiry

PIA's top hierarchy itself is leaking bits of the inquiry report and blaming people left and right for negligence

Fact-check: No, PM Imran is not celebrating Eid with his family in Nathiagali

With all other tourist spots closed in Pakistan, Nathiagali is also under lockdown and has been shut for tourists because of COVID-19

Balochistan reports 101 new coronavirus cases

On May 21, the Balochistan government had decided to extend the ongoing smart lockdown till June 2

Cop among three killed in mishap

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

Man killed, 2 injured in twin mishaps

Nowshera (Rajouri-Jammu) : A man was killed while two others got injured in twin mishaps at Nowshera area on Sunday. As per details, one swift car (JK 11B/1381) being driven by Ajay Kumar, son of Prem Nath, resident of Nerojal at present Jawahar Nagar Rajouri  met with an accident on Rajal Garan link road in Nowshera.  […]

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

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

Congress files FIR against Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga over remarks against Rajiv Gandhi over 1984 riots; Sambit Patra says plaint will ‘expose ex-PM’

The BJP hit out at the Congress over registration of an FIR in Chhattisgarh against BJP Delhi unit spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga for his remarks against Rajiv Gandhi, and said it will only 'expose' the former prime minister

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

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

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

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

Once a Mysorean military base, Sultan Bathery's Jain temple bears witness to the tribulations of Wayanad and its people

Sultan Bathery's Jain temple has seen the changing fortunes of Wayanad, from its position on Jain cultural networks, to the region's invasion by Tipu Sultan, to the large scale settlement of Malayalis in the modern era.

Former Pakistan captain Salim Malik promises to answer questionnaire given by PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit honestly

Pakistan's tainted former captain Salim Malik has received a letter from PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit, asking him to respond to a set of questions which include those pertaining to his meetings with some people in London in 2011.

Mumbai Police warns against coronavirus-related fake news on social media; here's what is prohibited under Section 144 and Section 188

The order prohibits the spread of inflammatory statements that are discriminatory against a particular community.

Kerala man bought snakes to kill wife, police reveal after woman dies of cobra bite

The woman was first bitten by a viper on 2 March at her husband’s home and then again by a cobra within a week.

Assam police recruitment 2020: SLPRB announces 1,081 vacancies, online applications open till 25 June

State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam, has invited applications for various posts such as forester, forest guard, stenographer, surveyor, mahout, carpenter and driver in the forest department.

India needs comprehensive law on coronavirus to replace maze of piecemeal guidelines, clarifications; UK, Singapore offer examples

In the absence of a comprehensive legislation dealing with coronavirus, litigants are flocking to courts across the country seeking clarity and protection as a result of these unprecedented circumstances.

Jharkhand's daily-wage labourers left out of PDS safety net fear starvation as employment dries up during COVID-19 lockdown

The white ration card has become a bane for many daily-wage workers in many districts of Jharkhand, especially Palamu, Simdega, West Singhbhum, and Bokar. More so, since the nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic has left them without any income for more than two months.

UK PM Johnson's aide Cummings says should have explained trip earlier

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's close aide Dominic Cummings on Monday said he should have explained the circumstances of a 250 mile journey during lockdown earlier but that his decision to take the trip had not been a mistake.

Chandrababu Naidu to finalize Mahanadu agenda on Tuesday

The TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu to finalize the agenda and list of resolutions to be passed by the party during the two day Mahanadu to be commenced Wednesday.

Chandrababu Naidu returns to his residence in Andhra Pradesh after 2 months

Chandrababu Naidu returns to his residence in Andhra Pradesh after 2 months: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday returned to his residence in Amaravati from Hyderabad after a gap of two months due to the COVID-19 lockdown.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

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

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

Nagaland Reports First Coronavirus Cases As 3 Chennai-Returnees Test Positive; Assam Records Spike In Infections

Officially, Nagaland is the last of the eight Northeastern states after Sikkim to report COVID-19 positive cases.

Man dead, son injured in Bandipora road accident

A man died and his son was injured after their motorcycle met with an accident in Magnipora village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Monday,

Father killed, son injured in Bandipora road accident

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Police officer dies of cardiac arrest in Bandipora

An officer of Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Jammu and Kashmir Police died due to cardiac arrest in north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Monday

Jammu lawyer, 63, dies of Covid-19, J&K toll rises to 22

The death toll due to the novel coronavirus in J&K has gone up to 22 after a sexagenarian lawyer died at a hospital in Jammu, officials said on

Elderly lawyer dies of Covid-19, JK toll rises to 22

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

Kulgam woman’s test returns positive for COVID-19 after death, JK toll 23

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

Kulgam woman tests positive for Covid-19 after death; J&K toll 23

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 23 in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday after an elderly woman from Kulgam district of south Kashmir, who died couple of

Prepare for potential tsunami, says geography expert

A cost benefit analysis may be prudent for coastal flood-prone counties to combat potential damage from a powerful tsunami, an expert has said.

Further four deaths and 57 new cases of coronavirus

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

'We’re already well equipped': Hairdressers ask to be able to reopen earlier

It is recommending the Government open salons on June 29.

Call for Government to change 'blunt' road map to reopening Ireland

Some aspects of the road map don’t make sense, said Prof Morgenroth. Books can be bought in supermarkets, but book shops cannot open and petrol stations were selling potted plants before garden centres could reopen

'He’s not above anybody' - Mother and son protest outside Dominic Cummings' home

It comes amid warnings that the British Prime Minister’s chief adviser’s actions have ‘undermined’ efforts to fight coronavirus.

Eamon Ryan has no interest in being Taoiseach but doesn't rule out Tánaiste role

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that he has no interest in being Taoiseach as part of a rotating position in government. That would become the whole story and that is not what the Green party wants.

WHO Covid-19 expert claims two-metre distance 'safe 99% of time' and masks will be 'big issue'

The World Health Organisation's (WHO) Special Envoy on Covid-19, Dr David Nabarro, has said the two-metre guidance to stop the transmission of Covid-19 'keeps you safe 99% of the time'.

Government unlikely to reduce 2m social distancing guidelines in short-term

Cabinet members felt that one metre would allow restaurants and schools more latitude to open in the coming months.

Ryanair brings legal challenge over social welfare appeal

Ryanair has gone to court in a bid to set aside a decision of an appeals commissioner in a social welfare appeal to refuse the airline permission to cross-examine certain witnesses.

Europe threatens legal action over aviation whistleblower body

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

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

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

Dominic Cummings believes he behaved 'reasonably' when travelling during UK lockdown

Mr Cummings denied further reports which suggested he took a second trip to the North East on April 14.

Mary Lou McDonald comments 'hammer home Fine Gael concerns' over talks

Comments made by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald about the IRA campaign during the Troubles 'hammer home concerns' which Fine Gael has about the party, according to a TD.

'It indicates we have suppressed Covid-19' - No new deaths today

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today reported no new coronavirus deaths, a first since the pandemic spread to Ireland and closed down the country.

Nursing Homes Ireland CEO: Residents and carers left 'isolated' by Government's Covid response

Nursing home residents and their carers were left “isolated” by key State bodies at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Dáil’s Covid-19 committee will be told.

Frontline Heroes: Pretty tyre-d — but on the road daily with vital deliveries

Stephen Collins, motorbike rider volunteers with Bravo Tango Charlie, a Covid- 19 emergency kit service which is delivering PPE and other essential goods to hospitals, nursing homes and other care settings across the country. Photo: Moya Nolan

Fine Gael TDs want economic ‘realism’, Coveney told

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

Man breached barring order again day after release on bail, court told

A special court on Saturday saw a man being charged with breaching a barring order by turning up at his mother’s house but he had to be arrested again on Sunday for the same offence.

Cork man loses appeal against conviction over shooting

A Cork man has failed to overturn his conviction for shooting a young woman in the neck through the window of a house in the city four years ago. The Court of Appeal found no miscarriage of justice.

Group decries depletion of forest reserves

A Non-governmental organisation, International Support Network for African Development said, lockdown has made people to resort to forest reserve for firewood for cooking, and undermine nature conservation, biodiversity and causing deforestation.

UNILAG centre seeks investment in housing

With housing taking a focal point in response to CoVID-19 pandemic, the Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development (CHSD), University of Lagos has advised the Federal Government to ensure investment in short-term housing.

‘Violating interstate movement ban dangerous to COVID-19 fight’

The Enugu State Government has insisted that violating or assisting anyone to evade the interstate movement restriction, was unlawful and has contributed

Farmers lament harassment by security officers, donate 60,000 eggs to Lagos

The Feed Industry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (FIPAN) has called on security agencies in the country to implement the curfew with a human face across the country. The body made this known at the weekend when it donated 60,000 eggs ...

Akwa Ibom decries absence of COVID-19 test centre

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

Tackling COVID-19: The LASG example

The robust and dynamic response of the Lagos State government to the outbreak of COVID-19 compels us to revisit the nature of the federal system which we operate with a view to suggesting how we could best embrace 21st century models in governance.

People impact of Lagos State budget review

At the outset of the current fiscal year, the State House of Assembly approved a N1.168-trillion worth budget meant to impact lives and enhance the standard of living of Lagosians.

Anxiety as Bonny residents await NCDC report

Anxiety has heightened in Bonny Island of Rivers State, as residents await the report of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) inquiring the recent 13 deaths in the community.

Governor charge Muslims to imbibe lessons of Ramadan

Some governors have tasked Muslims to learn and imbibe lessons of the Ramadan, while others, alongside the Emir of Ilorin, preach peace.

Gambari as rallying point for Kwara politics

The recent appointment of an ex-diplomat, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, as the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari

Teenager fakes own death on social media to avoid financial pressure from mother

A teenager who faked her own death in order to avoid financial pressure from family members has been found and arrested by police operatives in Lagos State. On May 15, the Lagos police command received a petition by one Tony Iji on behalf of the family of one Margaret Adiya Ikumu...

Retirees petition CBN over agreement breaches, seek pensions review

CBN pensioners have petitioned the CBN Governor, Emefiele, over what they described as breaches of agreements for upward review of pensions

Panic as Buhari probes Abba Kyari’s office, others

A wave of apprehension is sweeping through MDAs as President Muhammadu Buhari begins a probe into the office of the late Chief of Staff Abba Kyari.

Group alleges fresh evidence of N25 billion spending on imaginary road repairs by NDDC

Fresh allegation of extra-budgetary spending is rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a group has accused the agency of spending N25 billion on regional contingency road repairs not appropriated for in the 2019 fiscal framework.

Makinde, others laud facility managers’ role in COVID-19 crisis

The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has lauded facility managers for their contributions to health, safety and productivity of people during ongoing CoVID-19 crisis. Makinde noted that as with governance, people hardly commend facilities managers when things are going right, but immediately the ‘ball drops’, everyone remembers their roles. The Governor stated this during the […]

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

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

Okowa greets Edwin Clark at 93, says he is a fearless, patriotic leader

Describing Clark as a fearless and patriotic leader, who cares for the interests of his people and the peaceful co-existence of Nigerians, said that Clark had worked hard to place his name in the annals of history as a great fighter of the Niger Delta course.

Eid-el Fitr: Ganduje frees 294 correctional centre inmates

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has granted freedom to 294 inmates of correctional centres in the state, a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, said on Sunday. It said that Ganduje witnessed the release of the inmates from the correctional centre at Goron Dutse on Sunday, and quoted him as declaring […]

Oyo records 7 new COVID-19 cases

Oyo State has recorded seven new confirmed cases of the COVID-19, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the state to 240.

Chickens Lay Eggs With Green Yolk On Indian Farm

A chicken farmer from Malappuram, India identified as Ak Shihabudheen has confirmed that some of his poultry lay eggs with green egg yolks.

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

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

Obinwanne Okeke to plead guilty for $11 million US fraud

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

New Telegraph loses its Saturday editor

The New Telegraph Saturday Editor, Waheed Bakare, is dead. Bakare died on Sunday evening after a brief illness. The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) in a statement late Sunday by its national president, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the deceased as “a thoroughbred journalist”, “humble and wonderful personality” and a devoted Muslim. Balogun added that Bakare […]

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

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

Kwara records 4 new COVID-19 cases

The Kwara government says it has recorded four new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 74, as of May 24.

Man Files Complaint With Police Against Google Maps For Ruining His Marriage

A 49-year-old man has stunned many after he allegedly filed a complaint with the police against Google Maps for causing him marital problems.

Eight foreign sailors freed after Benin kidnapping

Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a Singapore-owned container ship off Benin's coast in April have been freed and are undergoing medical checks

Reps minority caucus laud Edwin Clark role on true federalism

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has paid a glowing tribute to the sterling qualities of elder statesman

Rejig your political agenda for 2023 APC leaders warn his members

Stalwarts of APC in Akwa Ibom state have urged its members to call their media aides to order as some of their publications in the social media

Long awaited Local government polls to hold on Saturday in Cross River

The long awaited Cross River State local governments’ election which was postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic has now been rescheduled to 30th of May 2020.

Cross River government declares 35 persons wanted over cult killings

Determined to make Cross River State a safe place to live, the State government has declared 35 persons wanted for cultism.

COVID-19: INEC wants election declared as essential service

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would engage with relevant authorities, including the National Assembly, to designate election as an essential service due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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

Akinwumi Adesina accused of appointing relatives to strategic positions at AFDB

PRESIDENT of the African Development Bank (AFDB) Akinwumi Adesina has been accused by a group of anonymous whistleblowers of handing contracts to acquaintances and appointing relatives to strategic positions at the bank, a Bloomberg report has revealed. According to the report, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin turned down plans by the AFDB’s board to end […]

Probe Dangote’s human right abuses in coal mining communities, group tells FG

GIFSEP asked the FG to probe reported human right abuses on coal mining communities, particularly attributed to the Dangote Coalmine in Kogi.

'Double standards and hypocrisy': Hong Kong gov't rebukes foreign criticism over national security law plan | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

The Hong Kong government has rebuked concerns from foreign politicians over Beijing’s plan to impose national security laws in the city, calling it “alarmist speculation.” It came after a chorus of international criticism of China’s National People’s Congress decision to draft a law prohibiting secession, sedition and subversion in Hong Kong. The controversial laws may […]

Hong Kong police embrace China's security law plan | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Hong Kong’s security chief on Monday welcomed China’s plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed to defeat “terrorism” and calls for independence. Beijing plans to write a new security law for Hong Kong that bans treason, subversion and sedition after months of massive, often-violent pro-democracy protests last […]

Hong Kong Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma warns judges against expressing 'unnecessary' political opinion | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma has warned judges against expressing “unwarranted or unnecessary political views” after a judge was relieved of handling protests-related cases due to his controversial sentencing remarks. District Judge Kwok Wai-kin compared pro-democracy demonstrators to “terrorists” and expressed sympathy with the attacker who was found guilty of wounding with intent after he slashed […]

Govt may reimpose lockdown after Eid if situation gets worse, says PM’s aide

People are under the wrong impres­sion that preval­ence of diseas­e is reduci­ng, says Dr Zafar Mirza

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

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

India claims capturing another 'Pakistani spy pigeon'

The pigeon allege­dly had a ring carryi­ng a phone number, accord­ing to police­

PM Imran, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss Covid-19 pandemic, debt relief

Premie­r thanks UAE prince for pardon­ing Pakist­ani prison­ers and repatr­iation of citize­ns

New Zealand leader continues TV interview during earthquake

Jacinda Ardern was conducting a live television interview when the 5.6 magnitude quake struck.

Eamon Ryan says he wasn't thrown by letter that urged Catherine Martin to contest leadership

Government formation talks continue this week with a view to getting a government up and running by June.

'Arguably this was a mistake': Cummings says he did not speak to Johnson before travelling to Durham with family

Last night, Boris Johnson defended his senior adviser over the 260-mile trip to Durham.

'The dismay will live forever with us': Nursing homes CEO to tell TDs sector was left isolated at start of crisis

The Special Covid-19 Committee will meet today to discuss nursing homes and Direct Provision.

21 Cases Of COVID-19 Recorded In Lang’ata As Toll Rises To 1,286

Coronavirus cases in Kenya have jumped to 12 after 72 individuals tested positive, health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi said.This was after testing a 2,711 sample size. Kenya has so far carried out a to

Kenya's Covid-19 Cases Rise to 1,286 [VIDEO]

She further revealed that the Ministry of Health had so far set up 20 testing laboratories in...

Man's TV Viewing Joined By A Brood Of Europe's Largest Owl Nesting In Third-Story Planter

A kerfuffle outside one Belgium man’s living room window, which was thought to be from some problematic pigeons, turned out to be a brood of Europe’s large

Cullen commission into money laundering in British Columbia resumes today

VANCOUVER — Money laundering in British Columbia will be under scrutiny again this week when a public inquiry resumes today.

Cullen commission into money laundering in British Columbia resumes today

Inquiry was called amid growing concern that illegal cash was helping fuel real estate, luxury car and gambling

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.Here is what some of the provinces have a

Liberals, NDP work on sick leave to secure deal on future of Parliament

OTTAWA — How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the House of Commons resume normal operations with a reduced number of MPs in the chamber.

Liberals, NDP work on sick leave to secure deal on future of Parliament

OTTAWA - How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the

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

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

GoI extends validity of vehicle documents till July 31

NEW DELHI: The Government on Sunday said it has extended the validity of various motor vehicles related documents till July 31. No additional or late fee will be charged for delays in validation of documents pending from February 1, it said. “In order to facilitate citizens during COVID–19, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) […]

Coronavirus impact: Government extends validity of vehicle documents till July 31

The government has extended the validity of all official documents till July 31 and this includes the driver’s licence, vehicle registration, permits, certificates and insurance.

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach by African Development Bank

The letter, dated 22 May, was sent to the chair of the AfDB's board, Ivorian Planning and Development Minister Niale Kaba.

Spain revises virus death toll down by nearly 2,000

A new system of gathering data had allowed them to identify cases that were counted twice and exclude deaths wrongly attributed to the virus, said Fernando Simon, the health ministry's emergencies coordinator.

DHET: Preparations under way to welcome students back at universities

Minister Blade Nzimande over the weekend announced that under level three, a maximum of 33% of students would be allowed back on campus and those in their final year would be prioritised.

Health dept boss calls for investigation into Glenda Gray

Dr. Anban Pillay's letter states that allegations Dr Glenda Gray has recently made in the media 'are damaging to government’s response to COVID-19'.

Govt censorship of SAMRC's Gray cannot be tolerated - Steenhuisen

South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) president Glenda Gray criticised aspects of government’s approach in responding to the coronavirus and claimed that there had been an increase in malnutrition cases at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.

Mixed reactions to move to level 3 lockdown

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

Ramaphosa calls for African unity to overcome COVID-19 pandemic

African Union chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the resilience of Africans must see its people through current challenges.

Ellie Goulding wants to work with Boris Johnson to tackle climate change

The 33-year-old singer has revealed she's hoping to contact Boris and his environmentalist fiancee Carrie Symonds in a bid to tackle the issue.

Some teachers refuse to return to school over delay in PPE deliveries

Educators and staff members are expected to go back to work this week to prepare for the resumption of classes on 1 June.

Nigeria military jets pound 'bandits' in northwest

Residents reported bombings by military jets in recent days on remote camps used by armed cattle rustlers and kidnappers in Katsina and Zamfara states.

Modise: Regional parliaments must oversee multilateral agreements across Africa

National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise has addressed an Africa Day Commemoration Lecture on Monday.

Thieves take PPEs as Tshwane school burgled twice in 48 hours

It's understood that criminals broke into the Sikhulisile Primary School on Sunday night and stole personal protective equipment meant for teachers and educators.

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

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

Soldiers instructed to ignore people drinking alcohol inside their yards

This was part of a raft of new codes of conduct for the army as they enforce lockdown operations.

As jobs dry up, some foreign nationals struggle under lockdown

In Brixton, Ralph Sithole said his wife was employed at a restaurant and had not been working for weeks.

Burundi presidential election results expected today

Burundians voted last Wednesday to elect their president, lawmakers and local officials in a poll marked by allegations of fraud and conducted with scant attention to the coronavirus pandemic.

Basic Education Dept admits not all schools will be ready for 1 June restart

The Basic Education Department said that while some schools had begun receiving personal protective equipment, a number were still experiencing delays with suppliers.

Joburg EMS on high alert as cold front approaches Gauteng

The Western Cape is cold and wet on Monday morning, while Gauteng is bracing for maximum temperatures of between 15 and 18 degrees on Tuesday.

WHO fears 'silent' virus epidemic unless Africa prioritises testing

“My first point for Africa, my first concern, is that a lack of testing is leading to a silent epidemic in Africa. So we must continue to push leaders to prioritize testing,” special envoy Samba Sow told a news conference.

CT residents warned of flooding as first winter cold front makes landfall

Other extreme weather warnings include extremely high fire danger conditions over the Central Karoo, high seas with wave heights of between 6 and 9 metres and a storm surge along the coast into early Tuesday morning.

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

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

Ramaphosa hails Africa's health workers for leading COVID-19 response

African Union (AU) chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa said COVID-19 had highlighted inequalities in countries and the globe but it had also shown that Africa was able to work together to solve its own problems.

Delft fire claims child’s life

The blaze broke out in an informal dwelling in the early hours of Monday morning.

10 lessons from the COVID-19 frontline for a more gender-equal world

Women play an outsize role responding to crises, including as frontline healthcare and social workers, caregivers at home, and as mobilisers in their communities.

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

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

Future ShanShui City: International Urban Design Competition

As an important birthplace and practical realization of the concept of "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", Lishui has assumed...

NACTO Releases Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery in the Fight Against the COVID-19

NACTO has released guidelines to provide cities with strategies to redesign and adapt their streets for new uses both during the COVID-19 crisis.

Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter remain in custody

Investigation continues into the "unexplained" death of man in St Judes.

Man, 43, charged with murder after body found in Plymouth

It follows the death of a 49-year-old man in Beaumont Road on Friday

MPs Demand New Laws to Stop State-Owned Companies Investing in UK Infrastructure

A group of Conservative MPs are asking the prime minister to bring forward legislation to limit the involvement of state-owned companies in our national infrastructure, in yet another thinly-veiled attempt to get Huawei out of our future mobile phone networks.

TV Licence Charges for the Over-75s Back on for August

The introduction of paid TV licences for older folk who used to get access to the BBC for nothing is back on, with the broadcaster's director general saying the brown-letter demands may start hitting the tidy door mats of the nation's most senior citizens this August.

Coronavirus Entente Cordiale Between the UK and France is Cancelled

The exemption from quarantine for travellers between the UK and France is now definitely in the column of killed ideas, as France has announced there's to be a 14-day quarantine requirement for all arrivals from the UK.

Maybe AT-ATs Aren't as Daft as They Look

AT-ATs, one of the most visually iconic markers of the Empire’s military reign, have one serious problem: their big daft stupid fragile legs. You know, the ones that can be stopped with the application of a particularly taut rope. But maybe they’re not as big of a problem as they appear?

The Climate Case for the Four-Day Work Week

Jacinda Ardern has won a lot of rightful praise for New Zealand’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The nation has stood as an outlier with cases that have stayed low, and the country is beginning to reopen in what it hopes is a safe way. So maybe we should also be paying attention to what their ideas are for a recovery plan.

Salmonella found in ‘death dumplings’ that killed a Thai woman

Lab results on Sunday found a dubious dish dubbed “death dumplings” after at least one woman died contained the potentially fatal salmonella bacteria After sale of the dumplings in southeast metro Bangkok was blamed for one death and several...

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

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

COVID-19: neoliberalism is not going down without a fight

The fight that lies ahead may be the toughest one yet, as the beast is most dangerous when mortally wounded. To our advantage however, the cards have already been laid out on the table. Español

The nature of the threat: culpable ignorance and the humiliation of the Johnson Government in the COVID crisis

Lawrence Freedman’s preliminary account of scientific advice and political judgement hitherto in UK-policymaking during the pandemic, fails to take culpable ignorance into account. A reply.

COVID-19 reveals the inherent vindictiveness of migration detention

The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing the glaring injustices of the immigration detention system.

South Africa doctors fear spike in non-COVID-19 deaths

Health workers are worried that the focus on coronavirus will result in more deaths from the country’s usual killers – TB, HIV and diabetes.

On the threshold of the battle against COVID-19

Puerto Rico may participate in one of the clinical trials to find a vaccine

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

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

Prince Charles reached out to Sinn Féin leader after COVID-19 diagnosis

Prince Charles was among those to contact Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and wish her well in her battle against the dread coronavirus disease. In an interview with the Sunday Independent, McDonald revealed she had heard from the prince weeks after recovering from a "horrible" bout of COVID-19. 

Celebrating the Irish who fought in the Civil War this Memorial Day

Memorial Day presents an ideal opportunity to look back on perhaps Ireland’s greatest achievement in America.

Irish receiving Trump’s $1,200 checks in error could be banned from USA

Hundreds of Irish J-1 visa holders no longer living in the United States have accidentally received economic impact payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, and cashing the checks could affect any future attempts to enter the US. The $1,200 payment was sent to a significant number of former J-1 students in April...

The bravest men in Ireland sat in this chair

An excerpt from "They Put the Flag a-Flyin’ The Roscommon Volunteers" by Kathleen Hegarty Thorne

Fear, Confusion In Katsina Over Rising Deaths Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

“People are dying, the graveyard is already filled to capacity. Most of those dying are elderly and a lot of them are said to be having one underlying disease or the other. We now bury up to 12 bodies a day here, against the two or three we used to bury before,” a worker at Danmarna Cemetery graveyard told SaharaReporters."

Bashir Ahmad’s Faux Pas By Tony Ademiluyi

In a sane society, he would either have been fired by his principal or would have been forced by the public backlash to resign. Alas we are in a banana republic where anything goes. How tragic!

Adegboruwa Slams DSS For illegal Detention Of Lawyer, Demands Immediate Release

He added that once the court had intervened by granting bail to a defendant, such an order must be respected and not be subverted through devious means or by subterfuge.

COVID-19: Political Parties React To INEC’s Directive On Online Campaigns Ahead Of Ondo Governorship Poll

Festus Okoye, INEC’s Head of Information and Voter Education, had told SaharaReporters that the electoral body was concerned about the turnout and safety of voters and would ensure that activities around the election took place over the Internet.

I Was At The Airport To Receive Medical Supplies, Not Chinese Medical Experts - Health Minister

There was confusion on the whereabouts of the team after Ehanire told reporters that he preferred not to be asked where they were.

COVID-19: Nigerians Demand Opening Of Religious Places

In a recent poll conducted by SaharaTV on Twitter, the majority of respondents demanded that government should open religious centres while also demanding that the entire country should be re-opened.

Demolition: Hotel Owner Knocks Governor Wike Over Detention Of Employee

There is a sinister move by the government to declare his employee COVID-19 positive to justify their “heinous crime.”

Again, Fulani Herdsmen Attack Southern Kaduna Communities, Kill Five, Displace Others

One local told SaharaReporters on Monday that they are afraid to go back and claim the corpses of others currently unaccounted for and presumed dead because their villages were still occupied by the attackers.

Alleged Witchcraft: Man Attacked For 'Stealing Destinies' In Imo Community

"The man was alleged to have engaged in some occult activities that had hampered the progress and development of people in the community. A photo that was circulating on social media showed an elderly man, probably in his seventies, surrounded by a charging mob.”

Nigerians Locked In Another Chinese Company In Ogun Cry Out For Help

One of the affected workers told SaharaReporters that aside from forcing them to work, the company had also stopped feeding them and refused to allow them to go out to get food.

Viral DP Ruto’s impeachment motion fake, says House Clerk

House Clerk Michael Sialai said that the document was false and did not originate from the Parliament.

Truckers defy Malaba border deal

Drivers vow to stay put until claims of torture and killing by Ugandan forces are addressed

New level 3 lockdown rules in a nutshell

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will move to alert level 3 of the national lockdown on 1 June. Here are the biggest changes.

Lockdown Level 3: What’s in store

South Africa’s response to Covid-19 will significantly change under Alert Level 3 as all but high-risk sectors of the economy will be allowed to resume operating. The National Coronavirus Command Council is due to unpack its plans on Tuesday but here’s what we know so far.

ADVISORIES: Coronavirus Pandemic Response | May 25-31, 2020

Bookmark this page for May 25 to 31 advisories on services, schedules, and other activities as local governments, businesses, institutions, and organizations respond to the coronavirus crisis

UK PM Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims

Johnson rejects calls to sack Dominic Cummings after he came under fire for traveling across the country with his wife while she was suffering from symptoms of the disease

Sinas’ sins in Central Visayas: Killings rampant, investigations incomplete

(UPDATED) While President Rodrigo Duterte called him a 'good officer,' the CHR characterizes Sinas’ time as Central Visayas chief as one when violence intensified

Bolsonaro rallies with supporters amid coronavirus surge, takes off mask

At one point, Brazil's president even hoists a young boy onto his shoulders

Spain to reopen to tourists as South America named virus hotspot

Brazil saw its death toll passing 22,000 on Saturday from more than 347,000 infections, the second biggest caseload of any country in a pandemic

Lies and disinformation cover up environmental assault on the Baltic Sea

Pollution linked to animal farming in northwestern Russia contaminates rivers and kills large areas of seabed

Cotabato City mayor's top aide shot dead

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

DOST’s rewashable face masks ready for commercialization

REwear face masks are designed to be washable for up to 50 times

134 barangay officials face criminal complaints over cash aid anomalies

Anomalies committed by the barangay officials include splitting of amounts, falsification of the list, getting a cut or 'tara' from beneficiaries, among others

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

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

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

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

Hong Kong police embrace China's security law plan

The statement is part of a flurry of coordinated messages from the city's different security services embracing the law

DFA probing death of Filipino in Lebanon POLO shelter

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

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency but urges caution

Compared with hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 infections and 830 deaths

Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Why Christians should protest

This discussion may shake your faith or make it stronger. Historian Leloy Claudio questions the tenets of some religions with Jayeel Cornelio and Rico Villanueva.

Reports of sexual abuse of children triple during lockdown

The justice department receives nearly 280,000 reports from March to May. It blames telecommunications companies for not proactively blocking access to forms of online sexual exploitation of children

FALSE: ECQ extended until June 15, 2020

The graphic is manipulated. As of May 25, the government's coronavirus task force has made no announcement about the extension of quarantine measures after May 31.

Number of overseas Filipinos with coronavirus reaches 2,617

The Department of Foreign Affairs says the death toll due to COVID-19 stands at 328

Even quarantine passes found sold in Recto

Seven men are arrested in Recto, Manila for falsifying quarantine passes intended for drivers carrying essential goods

Private hospitals’ group asks Duterte to replace Duque as health chief

The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines says PhilHealth, which is chaired by Francisco Duque III, has given hospitals the runaround when it comes to reimbursements

FALSE: Madagascar President says WHO offered $20M to poison virus cure

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina did not make this accusation

Italy proposes 60,000 volunteers for post-virus vigilance

Some of these potential volunteers have already 'helped deliver groceries or medicines to those who could not leave their homes during the crisis,' says Bari City Mayor Decaro

Palestinian government ends coronavirus lockdown

Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says returning to normal life requires caution, warning that an increase in cases could lead to restrictions being reinstated

Educational publisher gives free access to teaching resources

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

Spain revises virus death toll down by nearly 2,000

While the new system cut the number of deaths by 1,918, Spain remains one of the countries worst hit by the virus

‘Revert to our agreement’ — south-east govs differ with IGP on community policing

the federal government reached an agreement with south-west governors on a legal framework for Amotekun.

FULL TEXT: US treasury letter requesting probe of Akinwumi Adesina

The United States department of treasury said it has requested for an independent investigation into allegations levelled against Akinwumi Adesina.

PHOTOS: Ganduje facilitates release of 300 inmates

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has facilitated the release of 300 inmates across the state. Ganduje said the state government paid the N12 million to settle the fines to

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

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

Concerns raised about lack of All-Ireland approach to Covid-19

A COUNCILLOR diagnosed with Covid-19 has voiced concern about the difference in approach to the crisis on both sides of the border.

Joe Wicks on weaning: Don't stress it, they all end up using a knife and folk eventually

WEANING your child can feel like a daunting prospect.

Addiction centre concern at drop in people seeking help in lockdown

ONE of Northern Ireland’s main addiction treatment centres has voiced concerns at a massive drop-off in the numbers of people seeking help - despite a huge rise in alcohol sales.

Robin Swann knew of Clifton Nursing Home fears last month

STORMONT minister Nichola Mallon wrote to Robin Swann a month ago highlighting Covid-19 safety concerns among staff at Clifton Nursing Home.

Man's death in north Belfast treated as 'suspicious' by police

THE death of a man whose body was discovered in a house in north Belfast is being treated by police as

Banner supporting family of murder victim Kieran Wylie as family prepare for funeral

A BANNER in support of the family of murder victim Kieran Wylie has been put up in front of his home in west Belfast.

Fire crews last night tackling major fire in east Belfast

FIRE crews were last night tackling a major fire in east Belfast.

Appeal for people not to flock to seaside towns amid upsurge in visits

THERE have been appeals from police for people not to flock to seaside towns amid an upsurge in visits over the weekend.

Berta Cáceres was murdered in Honduras, the deadliest country in the world to be an environmental defender

The first in a three-part special report from Honduras.

Calls for public Masses 'grossly irresponsible' says Irish priests' group

A GROUP representing Catholic Priests in Ireland has warned against

Four arrested in dissident republican probe

Four men have been arrested by police investigating dissident republican activity.

Interim victims' commissioner will consider his 'situation' over damaging leak

The Interim Victims' Commissioner said he will consider his "situation" if he is found to be culpable for a major data breach which led to hundreds of victims of historical institutional abuse having their identities exposed.

Man disturbed during alleged bid to steal car from garage 'said he was there to go to toilet'

A man disturbed during an alleged bid to steal a car from a residential garage in north Belfast said he was there to go to the toilet, a court has heard.

Durham Police examining more Dominic Cummings complaints

The force said today that they received further information and complaints from the public and they are reviewing and examining the new information.

Leo Varadkar denies breaching guidelines during Pheonix Park downtime

Leo Varakar has denied breaching Covid-19 guidelines, after he was pictured socialising in Pheonix Park with friends at the weekend.

Talks ongoing for 'new management' at Clifton Nursing Home after 9 deaths from Covid-19

THE Department of Health has said that "an alternative provider" has come forward which could mean residents at Clifton Nursing Home in north Belfast may not have to be relocated.

Palm Done Right pushes #SayItOnTheWrapper campaign: ‘Stop hiding palm oil use behind unclear ingredient names’

The sustainable palm oil advocate’s latest campaign aims to encourage manufacturers and retailers to be open about their palm oil use. Unless more shoppers are aware of sustainable palm oil, brands will be hesitant to highlight sustainable palm oil logos, Palm Done Right spokesperson Monique van Wijnbergen tells FoodNavigator.

Bigger payouts for Covid beneficiaries could end up benefitting everyone

There's more to the finance minister's controversial move than meets the eye, argues Max Rashbrooke. If you’re a current beneficiary, I can see how it looks like a slap in the face. Finance minister Grant Robertson yesterday announced that people rendered unemployed by the coronavirus will receiv

The deserving and the undeserving: The two-tier benefits as seen by a beneficiary

A tax-free payment of $490 a week would be life-changing for people like me, writes beneficiary Eamonn Marra. The government’s decision to give those made redundant by Covid-19 $490 tax free a week for 12 weeks is a good one. When you lose your job your income stops but your bills continue; you h

Todd Muller announces shape of next Government

National Party Leader Todd Muller has announced the line-up of the next Government.

Todd Muller announces shape of next Government

National Party Leader Todd Muller has announced the line-up of the next Government.

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

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

‘Appalled’ judge sentences pastor for theft from Oso victims

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

No parades, but cemeteries open, flags up for Memorial Day

Recognizing the holiday is more complicated this year, but local groups are doing what they can.

Snohomish barbershop could be superspreader of Covid

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

Don’t want to wear a mask? Don’t shop at Costco

I am responding to a recent letter to the editor from a couple who want to go mask-free. To them I say, “ I claim the right to life.” They don’t want to wear a mask? Fine. Don’t go to Costco.

State, local leaders have priorities correct

I am the wife of a severely immune-compromised husband, the daughter of a beloved grandmother and daughter-in-law of another wonderful grandmother (both 80-plus), sister-in-law to a fragile brother-in-law, aunt to a nephew with asthma and another nephew with Down syndrome, friend to a treasured former co-worker who died from COVID-19, friend to another who lost her father-in-law to COVID-19, and mother to daughters who worry endlessly about their dad and other loved ones.

Everett shooting leaves 1 man dead Sunday night

It happened in the 6500 block of Beverly Lane, police said. Another man has been taken into custody.

GFRIEND reportedly making a comeback this July

GFRIEND could possibly be returning this summer!On May 25 KST, Korean media reported that the girl group will be making a comeback this July and plan …

Man charged with murder of motorcyclist in Maddingley appears at court

Damien Russell Janson, 31, appeared in the dock of the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Monday for a filing hearing.

Foodbank drop-off point moves to Morshead Park

Ballarat's emergency food relief station has moved to Morshead Park as restrictions begin to be lifted across the city.

Two trucks crash at petrol station in Warrenheip

Two trucks have crashed in a serious incident at Warrenheip, with one truck careering into a petrol bowser.

Man dies on roof in Golden Point: authorities investigating

Authorities are investigating after a man died while working on a roof in Golden Point on Monday morning. Emergency services were called to the Bond Street ad...

Bushfire conditions to worsen in future

Australia faces even more dangerous bushfire conditions in the future, say scientists who warn the devastating 2019-20 blazes are not a one-off event. The cor...

Coronavirus in Ballarat: Excitement builds as students return to school after COVID-19 shutdown

Prep pupil Sofia can't wait to see her friends and teacher when she returns to the classroom

Warrant issued for Corey Blazevicious, Brody Harris

Both men are known to frequent Ballarat

Warrenheip petrol station crash witnesses say they 'cheated death'

One man grabbed his daughter and tried to jump out of the way as the truck barrelled towards them

Uber driver Santherathas Navaratnam sentenced in Ballarat court

Santherathas Navaratnam was sentenced at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Monday on four counts of sexual assault.

Fears of primary school drop-outs from pandemic's digital divide

VULNERABLE children across Ballarat are now at increased risk of not completing a primary school education, let alone secondary studies, a leading children's...

Here's the Not-E3 2020 Press Conference Schedule

Unlike E3, which traditionally runs for only one week in June, these events are scattered throughout the upcoming months.

Quarantine measures could push Silverstone races into August

Two proposed British Grands Prix could be moved into August if it means the UK government do not insist on a 14-day quarantine period.

Joe Biden Calls Out Donald Trump, Says Being President Is About “More Than Tweeting From Your Golf Cart”

In a tweet posted on Sunday evening, former Vice-President and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden called out President Donald Trump saying, “The presidency is about a lot more than ...

Florida Felons Who Owe Restitution Or Outstanding Legal Fees Can Still Vote, Judge Rules

‘This is a tremendous victory for voting rights,’ said an ACLU attorney. Felons in Florida who are unable to repay their court fines can still have their voting rights restored, a federal ...

Donald Trump Slammed As ‘Grotesque And Disgraceful’ By Former GOP Strategist On Memorial Day

President Donald Trump received criticism from a former Republican strategist about his behavior on Memorial Day. Steve Schmidt — who served as a campaign strategist for former President George ...

Some Americans Haven’t Seen Or Touched Another Person In 3 Months Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic

‘We are not meant to be alone,’ says a psychology professor. Some Americans have gone as long as three months without having direct, face-to-face contact with another person due to the ...

Child drowns after struggling in the current near Siesta Key Beach

A child drowned after getting caught in the current off Siesta Key Beach.

10-year-old girl drowns after struggling in the current near Siesta Key Beach

Deputies have identified the young girl who drowned after struggling in the current near Siesta Key Beach on Sunday night.

Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County wants to help first responders with child care

Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, nurses and dispatchers can all apply to receive help for the next 3 months.