Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

In a statement, Twitter said Trump’s vote-by-mail tweets “contain potentially misleading information about voting processes

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

In a statement, Twitter said Trump’s vote-by-mail tweets “contain potentially misleading information about voting processes

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

The social media giant highlighted two of Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed,” among other things. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides users to a Twitter “moments” page with fact checks and news stories about Trump’s unsubstantiated claims.Until now, the president has simply blown past Twitter’s half-hearted attempts to enforce rules intended to promote civility and “healthy” conversation on its most prominent user.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

US News: For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

The US President said Twitter's fact-check warning is stifling freedom of expression and accused the platform of interfering in the US presidential elections.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed,” among other things. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots 'fraudulent'.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

Twitter has flagged tweets from US president Donald Trump with a fact-check warning. The social media site added a warning phrase to two of Mr Trump’s tweets in which he called postal voting “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed”. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides users to a Twitter Moments page with fact checks and news stories about Mr Trump’s unsubstantiated claims.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

The site has included a link to fact checks about the claims.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

The site has included a link to fact checks about the claims.

For first time, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump, prompting the US president to accuse the popular social media platform of "interfering" in the presidential election.

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets. Twitter highlighted 2 of Trump's tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time

Donald Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election and claimed it was ‘completely stifling free speech’.

Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact-checks his tweets

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies – a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc after it began fact-checking his tweets.

'Potentially Misleading Information': In a First, Twitter Adds Fact-check Warnings to Trump's Tweets

The label was imposed on two tweets Trump posted on Tuesday claiming that "mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent" and would result in "a rigged election", Xinhua reported. It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump tweets on voting fraud

Site tells users to ‘get the facts about mail-in ballots’ on tweet claiming California’s mailed votes likely to be ‘substantially fraudulent.’

Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump’s tweets on mail-in voting

Micro-blogging site Twitter has tagged two tweets of US President Donald Trump on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.

Trump Threatens To Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter after it began fact-checking his tweets. From a report: In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence cons...

Trump Threatens to Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.

Trump threatens to shut down social media companies after Twitter fact check

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies — a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.

Trump threatens to shut down social-media platforms after Twitter put a fact-check warning on his false tweets

"We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen," President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday.

Donald Trump furious as Twitter flag his tweets with fact-check warning

US President Donald Trump has slammed Twitter after it flagged his tweets with a fact-check warning for the first time.The president had two of his tweets

Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump

Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.

Donald Trump blasts Twitter for flagging his tweets with a fact-check warning

DONALD TRUMP has hit out at Twitter after several of his tweets were flagged with a fact-check warning for the first time. The US president has accused the social media platform of "interfering in the 2020 presidential election" and "completely stifling FREE SPEECH" after warnings were added to two tweets. In the two Tweets, Mr. Trump spoke out against the use of mail-in ballots in the upcoming US election, claiming they were "fraudulent" and warning"mail boxes will be robbed". However, under the posts, a link was added reading: "Get the facts about mail-in ballots". The link that takes users to a Twitter "moments" page offering fact checks and additional news stories related to Mr. Trump's, so far, unsubstantiated claims. Advertisement A “what you need to know” box also features on the page, highlighting three different claims about postal voting previously made by the president and the reasons why they are incorrect. Reacting to the addition of the two fact-heck warnings, Mr. Trump tweeted: "Twitter is now…

Twitter places fact-check notification on Donald Trump tweet about mail-in ballots

Twitter on Tuesday placed a notification fact-checking tweets sent by US President Donald Trump claiming that mail-in ballots will be "substantially fraudulent" and result in a "rigged election." The

Twitter places fact-check notification on Trump tweet about mail-in ballots

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning readers his ...

Trump accuses Twitter of 'stifling FREE SPEECH' after company adds fact checks to his tweets

President Trump on Tuesday night accused Twitter of "interfering" in the 2020 presidential election after the company attached a fact check to two of his tweets that made false claims about mail-in ballots. Trump declared that mail-in ballots are fraudulent, which led Twitter to include links in the tweets redirecting users to a page with facts on the issue. This was the first time Twitter has labeled Trump's tweets as being misleading, and he was quick to respond, claiming that the company is "completely stifling FREE SPEECH, and I, as President, will not allow it to happen!" Twitter did not delete any of his tweets, despite calls to do so by people directly affected by his messages, nor did the company ban his account. In a statement, a Twitter spokesperson said his tweets "contain potentially misleading information about the voting process and have been labeled to provide additional context." Trump dismissed Twitter's fact checking, saying the research was conducted by "Fake News CNN and the Amazon Washington…

Twitter stands up to Trump over facts

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time San Francisco, United States | AFP | Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets “unsubstantiated” and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts. The move drew a furious …

Twitter fact-checks Trump as US president cries vote meddling

Twitter has, for the first time, prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact -checkers.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'stifling' free speech after fact check

President Trump on Tuesday evening accused Twitter of “stifling FREE SPEECH” and interfering in the 2020 election by fact-checking one of his tweets on the issue of voting by mail.

Twitter fact-checks inaccuracies in Donald Trump's tweets after years of espousing hands-off approach with president

Twitter added information to refute the inaccuracies in President Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time on Tuesday, after years of pressure over its inaction on his false and threatening posts

Trump threatens shut down social media platforms after Twitter put a disinformation warning on his false tweets

President Donald Trump threatened to close down social media platforms if they censor conservative voices, after Twitter on Tuesday tagged one of his messages with a fact check warning.

Donald Trump hits back at Twitter for flagging his tweets

It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.Trump reacted: 'Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

The tweets in question violated a recently expanded Twitter policy, said the San Francisco-based company.

Trump threatens to shut down social media

US President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down social media after Twitter put a fact-check label on some of his tweets.  There has been criticism against social media platforms

UPDATED: Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims. Twitter ...

‘Close Them Down’: Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media Platforms

Twitter fact-checked the president on one of his tweets for the first time Tuesday.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter has for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by United States President Donald Trump.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Donald Trump frequently amplifies misinformation, spreads abuse and uses his pulpit to personally attack private citizens and public figures alike — all forbidden under Twitter's official rules.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims ...

Twitter labels Trump tweets with a fact check for the first time

Twitter for the first time put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump. Twitter highlighted two of Trump's tweets on Tuesday that falsely claimed mail-in ballots

Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time

Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media...

Twitter issues fact check of Trump's tweets for first time

The label says “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and then redirects users to news articles and a bulleted list refuting Mr Trump’s claims.

Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time

Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media platform

Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time

The President objects to being proven wrong, and misunderstands free speech rights

Twitter places fact-checking label on Trump tweets for first time

May 26 (UPI) -- Twitter placed labels indicating potentially harmful or misleading information on a pair of President Donald Trump's tweets for the first time Tuesday since introducing the feature.

Twitter adds fact-check warning label to Trump’s tweets for first time

Twitter Inc. marked tweets by President Donald Trump with a fact-check warning label for the first time Tuesday, after the president falsely claimed mail-in...

Donald Trump furious as Twitter fact-checks his tweets for the first time

Twitter said Trumps claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact-checkers, with the US president then accusing the social network of "stifling" his free speech

Twitter Adds Fact-Check to Trump Tweet for 1st Time

Trump condemned the action taken by Twitter and claimed the company was "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election"

Twitter fact-checks Donald Trump for the first time

Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed, the U.S. President tweeted, singling out the Governor of California.

Twitter labels Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for first time

Twitter labelled two of United States President, Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday.

Twitter labels Trump tweets as 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Trump's tweets contended without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a "Rigged Election".

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitter labeled two tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitte­r target­ed two tweets Presid­ent Trump posted in which he made claims withou­t eviden­ce

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

WATCH | Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.

Zuckerberg Criticizes Twitter For Fact-Checking Trump Tweets

‘Private companies probably shouldn't be, especially these platform companies, shouldn't be in the position of doing that,’ he told Fox News.

Twitter slaps fact-check label on Trump’s tweets - US & Canada

Twitter slaps fact-check label on Trump tweets on mail-in ballots. Trump: Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election.

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

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

Rubio warns Twitter after it puts fact-check label on Trump tweet

Sen. Marco Rubio fired a warning shot at Twitter after it appended a fact-check label to President Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting.

The price of Twitter’s ‘fact-check’ on President Trump

After President Trump’s fevered conspiracy tweets about Joe Scarborough’s former intern Lori Klausutis, her widower, T.J. Klausutis, begged the company to delete them. It was a heartbreaking plea

Twitter tags US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading' for the first time

Trump accused mail-in ballots, conducted in certain states, to be substantially fraudulent.

Twitter labels Trump's tweets as misleading, US President hits back

Twitter's decision is likely to raise further questions about its willingness to consistently apply the label to other Trump's tweets

Twitter interfering in 2020 election, says Trump after his tweets were labelled as misleading

Twitter interfering in 2020 election, says Trump after his tweets were labelled as misleading: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) hit back at Twitter for labelling his two tweets as misleading, saying the social media platform is

Trump tweets are now labelled as “potentially misleading”

On the 26th May, Twitter labeled two tweets from United States President Donald Trump as “potentially misleading”. This is the first time Twitter has fact-checked the president, after announcing last month that they would remove tweets making unverified claims that could “incite people to action and cause widespread panic, social unrest or large-scale disorder”.

Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering’ in presidential election after fact check

President Trump accused Twitter of election interference after the social media giant fact-checked two of his tweets in an unprecedented move. “@Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

President Donald Trump accused Twitter on Tuesday of "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election" after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail in California.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.

Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election’ after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Twitter of “interfering” in the 2020 election after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail.

Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in US elections

President Donald Trump has accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 U.S. election scheduled for Nov. 3 after the microblogging service

Trump claims Twitter is 'interfering in the 2020 presidential election' by fact-checking tweets

President Trump fired back at Twitter after it appended a fact-checking label to two of his tweets in which he claimed mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.

Trump Accuses Twitter Of ‘Interfering’ In Election For Fact Checking His False Claim About Mail-In Voting

President Donald Trump flew into a rage on Tuesday night after Twitter used its new fact checking feature to correct...

Donald Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in US election

US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and "completely stifling" free speech, after the social media network placed a fact-checking warning on one of

Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in U.S. elections

Earlier on Tuesday, Twitter labelled a post by Trump as misleading, and directed the president’s followers to a fact-check page on the post.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' with US elections after fact checking warning | ZDNet

The US President also accused Twitter of 'stifling free speech'.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to Trump's tweet that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed".

Twitter is 'Interfering' in US Election, 'Stifling' Free Speech, Alleges Trump

US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and 'completely stifling' free speech, after the social media

Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Donald Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two of Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots

Twitter is ‘interfering’ in US election, ‘stifling’ free speech, alleges Donald Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to Trump's tweet that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed,".

Donald Trump: 'Twitter Is Now Interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election'

Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 presidential election after branding one of his tweets warning about election fraud "false."

Trump Miffed With Fact Check Warning On His Tweets, Says Twitter Interfering In US Elections 2020

After Twitter added a warning label for misleading information on a series of tweets by US President Donald Trump regarding 'Mail-in' voting, he is claimed that the social media site is interfering in the US Presidential elections.

Twitter is 'interfering' in the US election, 'stifling' free speech, says US President Donald Trump

The Trump Campaign alleged that Twitter was interfering with the president getting his message through to voters.

Trump accuses Twitter of 2020 election interference after the platform fact-checks his false tweets

Donald Trump has lashed out at Twitter, accusing the site of not only interfering in the 2020 presidential elections, but also of standing in the way of free speech.

Twitter fact checks Trump's tweet, Trump says it is stifling free speech

Micro-blogging site Twitter has labeled some of US President Donald Trump's tweets as "potentially misleading" and Trump is certainly not happy with Twitter's new discovery.

Trump says Twitter is "stifling free speech" after it labels his tweets with fact-check warning

Yesterday saw Trump tweet that mail-in ballots would be forged, illegally printed, and signed. A follow-up Tweet claimed that anyone living in the state of California would get a ballot, and professionals would tell them how to vote, and for…

Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of unarmed black man

The death comes amid outrage over the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man shot by a white father and son while jogging

Four Minneapolis Officers Fired After Death of Black Man

Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.

Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen on a bystander’s video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer kneels on his neck for several minutes.

Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

MINNEAPOLIS — Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.

Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

MINNEAPOLIS: Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday (May 27) over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face ...

Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of arrested black man

To the general American public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a shirtless black man prone on the street, crying ou

Four Minneapolis police officers fired after black man dies in Custody

Victim can be heard pleading ‘I can’t breathe’ on video shot by bystander

Protests over death of black man in Minneapolis

Police in Minneapolis fired tear gas and bean bag rounds at crowds protesting the death of a black man who was held by officers on the ground while being handcuffed.

Protesters in Minneapolis clash with police after death of black man officers had pinned down

Hundreds gathered to protest and express their anger over the death of a black man who died in police custody.

GRAPHIC: Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man

The Minneapolis police chief said the department would conduct a full internal investigation, and prosecutors will decide whether to file criminal charges against the officers involved.

Four US police officers fired after death of unarmed black man

A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.

Protesters, police clash in Minneapolis a day after man died in police custody

Protesters and police clashed in Minneapolis Tuesday at the same intersection where 24 hours earlier, a man died in police custody as witness video showed officers kneeling on the man's neck.

Protesters, police clash in Minneapolis a day after man died in police custody

Protesters and police clashed in Minneapolis Tuesday at the same intersection where 24 hours earlier, a man died in police custody as witness video showed officers kneeling on the man's neck.

Four police officers fired after killing of unarmed black man in Minnesota

Four police offers in US city of Minneapolis have been fired for their involvement in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was held down

Gayle King says it’s ‘open season’ on black men in America following Amy Cooper and Minneapolis incidents

Gayle King has said it’s “open season” on black men in response to two separate videos of racist behaviour, which circulated online Tuesday (26 May).

Four police officers fired following death of unarmed black man who had neck knelt on during arrest

Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after video showed one of them kneeling on the neck of a black man who later died. Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey confirmed the termination of the four

WATCH | 'I can't breath': Four Minnesota cops fired after death of unarmed George Floyd

Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday, a day after a bystander's cellphone video captured one of them kneeling on the neck of an unarmed black man who later died in a hospital.

Gayle King visibly shaken on-air as she says it's 'open season' on black men

The journalist discussed the Amy Cooper Central Park incident and the death of George Floyd.

Coronavirus: Biden labels Trump a ‘fool’ over face masks

Joe Biden has called his presumptive rival for the US presidency Donald Trump a “fool” who was “stoking deaths” with his stance on wearing face masks amid the pandemic.Mr Biden wore a facial covering during his first public appearance in more than two months at a Memorial Day wreath laying in Delaware.White House incumbent Mr Trump retweeted a post which appeared to make fun of Mr Biden’s precautions against Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Biden labels Trump a ‘fool’ over face masks

Joe Biden has called his presumptive rival for the US presidency Donald Trump a “fool” who was “stoking deaths” with his stance on wearing face masks amid the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Biden labels Trump a ‘fool’ over face masks

Mr Biden said a number of US deaths would have been prevented if it were not for Mr Trump’s ‘lack of attention and ego’.

Coronavirus: Biden labels Trump a ‘fool’ over face masks

Mr Biden said a number of US deaths would have been prevented if it were not for Mr Trump’s ‘lack of attention and ego’.

Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic

Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called U.S. President Donald Trump a "fool" who was "stoking deaths" for suggesting otherwise.

Biden calls Trump a fool for mocking masks during pandemic

President Donald Trump has resisted wearing masks in front of cameras at series of public events, including on Memorial Day.

Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of...

Joe Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during coronavirus pandemic

US News: Joe Biden has said that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called President Donald Trump a "

Biden brands Trump 'absolute fool' for mocking mask use

Joe Biden attacked President Donald Trump as an "absolute fool" Tuesday for belittling his election rival over recently wearing a mask, an issue that has become a partisan flashpoint during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Joe Biden calls US President Donald Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of recent public events, saying his lack of

Biden: Trump’s ‘an absolute fool’ for stoking face mask controversy

The US president retweeted an image that appeared to mock Biden wearing a mask in his first public appearance in months because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden: Trump is an 'absolute fool' - VIDEO

Biden signalled he is putting the coronavirus front and centre.

Trump on Twitter mocks Biden for wearing a face mask

"I thought it was very unusual he had one on," the president said when asked about his tweet.

Donald Trump is supposed to lead by example but he is a fool: Joe Biden

Trump later retweeted a post that appeared to make fun of a photo of Biden in his mask, though he later said he didn't mean to be critical

New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes

George Floyd was pinned down by an officer on Monday, during which he became unresponsive and later died.

New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes

A new video published by local news station KMSP on Tuesday appears to show two police officers forcefully removing George Floyd from his car in the moments before one of the officers knelt on the man’s neck.

Minneapolis Mayor Calls For Charges Against Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Neck

If most people, particularly people of color, had done what a police officer did late Monday, they’d already be behind bars.”

New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - George Floyd was pinned down by an officer on Monday, during which he became unresponsive and later died.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Protesters clash with Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s death

Chaos broke out on Tuesday night in Minneapolis as protesters took to the streets to demand action after the death of George Floyd in police custody a day earlier.

George Floyd's Family Calls for Murder Charges After Video Caught Officer with Knee on His Neck

After four police officers were fired over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Floyd's family said those consequences are not nearly enough. They want the officers involved charged with murder.

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

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

‘I can’t breathe’ – Here’s what we know about George Floyd’s death in the hands of Minneapolis police

George Floyd, an African-American man, died after a white Minneapolis cop who arrested him knelt on his neck despite pleading that he could not breathe.

Donald Trump offers to mediate India-China border issue

Tensions are running high between the US and China too with differences over trade overshadowed by public spats over the covid-19 pandemic.The Indian foreign ministry was yet to react to the offer but in the past, India has resisted offers from Trump to mediate between India and Pakistan

US is ready to mediate India-China border dispute, says Donald Trump

'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute,' tweeted Trump.Trump's comments come in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control

Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China

Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China. The US president previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

US offers to mediate between China, India on border row

The US on Wednesday revealed that it has offered to mediate in the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

'US ready, willing to mediate': Trump on India-China border standoff

India News: President Donald Trump on Wednesday took to Twitter and said, "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able

US Informed India, China It is Ready to Mediate Their 'Raging Border Dispute' - Trump

The border dispute between India and China intensified earlier this month after the two neighbours became involved in a physical altercation over infrastructure...

Ladakh Face-off: Ready And Willing to Mediate Between India And China, Says Donald Trump

Taking to Twitter, Donald Trump said that he has informed both the countries that the United States is ready and willing to mediate over the raging border dispute.

Border tension: Trump offers to negotiate between India and China

 New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to negotiate between India and China and help resolve the ongoing statemale in the borders. "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute. Thank you!," Trump tweeted. The missive from the US President came close on the heels of May 5, 2020 development when Chinese troops tried to block an Indian patrol in the Pangong lake region of eastern Ladakh. Similar problems largely due to provocation from China came in the Galwan valley in Ladakh and in the Nathu La mountain pass in Sikkim. Relations between contemporary China and India have been characterised by border disputes, resulting in military conflicts — including the Sino-Indian War of 1962. In 2017, the two countries clashed at the Doklam plateau along the disputed Sino-Bhutanese border. However, things were later defused - owing to "matured diplomacy" by both sides as was asserted by the then External…

India and China Move In More Troops as Border Tensions Rise

India has moved additional troops along its northern border as it prepares for an extended conflict with neighbor China, after several rounds of talks failed to ease tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Japanese police arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of burning down a Kyoto anime studio last year  after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

TOKYO >> Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

Police arrest suspect in Kyoto Animation studio arson attack that killed 36

Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation. Kyoto police said they arrested Shinji Aoba, 42, on murder and arson allegations, 10 months after obtaining…

Police arrest suspect in deadly Kyoto Animation arson attack

The arrest comes 10 months after the studio in Kyoto was set on fire, killing 36 people and injuring 33 others.

Man arrested in deadly 2019 fire at Japan's Kyoto Animation: Media

Japanese police on Wednesday arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months recovering in two hospitals, media reported.

Japanese Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Kyoto Animation Attack

Shinji Aoba, 42, was detained in the immediate aftermath of the arson attack, but local police had to wait more than 10 months to formally arrest him, as he was too badly burned to sustain questioning.

Man arrested over fire that killed 36 people in Japan

Japanese police have formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, a police spokesman said.

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, had hiked into the sprawling Kahurangi National Park on May 9, intending to be gone for about five

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.

'A fantastic outcome': Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.

Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest

Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, hiked into Kahurangi National Park in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island on May 9, and were

Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said.

New Zealand police rescue 2 hikers after 19 days in wilderness

May 27 (UPI) -- Searchers on Wednesday found two lost hikers alive after they spent nearly three weeks in the remote wilderness of a rugged national park in New Zealand, authorities said.

Walkers found after 19 days in the New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds were winched from a clearing after a helicopter spotted smoke from their fire.

Bushwalkers found alive after missing for 19 days in New Zealand national park

Friends and family of Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are "absolutely over the moon" with delight that the pair have been found safe and well.

Bushwalkers found alive after missing for 19 days in New Zealand national park

Friends and family of Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are "absolutely over the moon" with delight that the pair have been found safe and well.

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

TAIPEI, May 27 — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen today pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China’s proposed new security legislation for...

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan'

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan's most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China's proposed new security legislation for the former

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island. Hong Kong was upended by months of often violent pro-democracy protests

Taiwan leader vows ‘action plan’ for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island.

Taiwan to plan for humanitarian assistance to Hong Kong people: Tsai

President Tsai Ing-wen also urged Beijing to drop Hong Kong security law

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

HONG KONG — Hundreds of riot police took up posts in and around Hong Kong’s financial district on Wednesday ahead of a debate at the city’s Legislative Council over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem.

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The proposed new national security laws triggered the first big street unrest in Hong Kong in months on Sunday

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month

Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.

EXPLAINED | Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem. A second reading of the bill is being held in the legislature on Wednesday.

Explainer: Hong Kong's China national anthem Bill aims to legislate 'respect'

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem.

Hong Kong’s China National Anthem Bill aims to create ‘respect’

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.

France Bans Hydroxychloroquine To Treat Covid-19

The French government has banned the prescription of hydroxychloroquine to treat symptoms of Covid-19 because of concerns over serious health risks from taking the drug. Is it the end of the road for the wonder cure?

France Bans Use of Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment for COVID-19 Patients - Reports

On Tuesday, the French High Council for Public Health (HCSP) and the Agency for the Safety of Health Products (ANSM) had suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine as a...

France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to cure coronavirus

The country’s public health agency advised against use outside of clinical trials.

Nigeria to continue using hydroxychloroquine on Covid-19 patients

Authorities go on with hydroxychloroquine clinical trials despite WHO warning.

France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment

Under the new French rules, hydroxychloroquine can be used only in clinical trials. Paris: The French government on Wednesday banned … France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment Read More »

France revokes decree authorising use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorising hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to tre…

Coronavirus: Ghana to decide on Hydroxychloroquine usage

The Ghana Health Service on Tuesday announced that the COVID-19 case Management Team will meet to decide on steps to take after the World Health Organisation suspended the use of Hydoxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 on safety grounds.

Indonesia, major advocate of hydroxychloroquine, told by WHO to stop using it

Indonesian companies have made millions of doses

Coronavirus update: Why WHO put a pause on hydroxychloroquine trials

Coronavirus crisis: WHO is currently assessing the use of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 patients within the Solidarity Trial. The hydroxychloroquine arm of the trial has been paused as a precaution while the safety data is being reviewed.

White woman fired after calling police on black man in NYC’s Central Park

Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her pol…

Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police

NEW YORK, May 27 — A video of a white woman calling the police about a black birdwatcher in New York’s Central Park has gone viral, sparking anger about African Americans being falsely reported to cops. The clip, posted on Twitter and viewed 30 million times, was filmed by the man, Christian...

Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police

'I'm going to tell them there's an African-American man threatening my life,' she tells the black man while appearing to dial 911

Woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in New York's Central Park

NEW YORK: Denouncing "racism of any kind", a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say ...

White woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in NY Central Park

Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her politely to leash her dog in New York's Central Park.

Woman who threatened to call police on black birdwatcher in New York's Central Park loses job

A clip posted on Twitter showing the incident has been viewed millions of times.

Woman fired from job after calling 911 on black man in park

"There's an African-American, he's recording me and threatening me and my dog," she claimed.

Woman sacked after viral video of her calling police on black man

A woman who reported a black man to the police after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park has been fired from her job and had her dog taken away.

Birdwatcher: Woman's call to police was 'definitely racist'

The black birdwatcher who filmed the viral video of a woman calling the police on Memorial Day after he complained about her unleashed dog said he appreciated

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

WELLINGTON, May 27 — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both...

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June.

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbors have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of…

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of the novel … New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June Read More »

Travel group says Australia-New Zealand bubble could open in September

A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public A

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

AP poll: Only half of Americans say they would get COVID-19 vaccine

If the unprecedented global race for the first effective human coronavirus vaccine is successful, only 49 percent of Americans say they would get the vaccine, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released Wednesday morning. Another 31 percent said they were not sure while 20 percent said they would not get the vaccine. About 70 percent of those currently refusing the future vaccine cited safety concerns, while an equal share of those who would get a vaccine said it's the only way to get life back to normal. The top reason among people who said yes was to protect their family and community. "There's still a large amount of uncertainty around taking the vaccine," NORC's Caitlin Oppenheimer told AP. "There is a lot of opportunity to communicate with Americans about the value and the safety of a vaccine." Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, gave it a shot. "I would not want people to think that we're cutting corners because that would be a big…

Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed.

AP-NORC poll: About half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine if they could, while many are uns

AP-NORC poll: About half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine if they could, while many are unsure or would refuse.

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

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

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

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

Virus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections in weeks on Wednesday and India saw another record single-day jump of more than 6,000 cases, as the pandemic expanded its grip acr

Virus expands grip in many areas as US nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported 40 newly confirmed cases – the biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days.

Virus expands grip in many areas as US nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections in weeks on Wednesday and India reported another record single-day jump of more than 6,000 cases, as the pandemic expanded its grip across much of the globe.

Virus expands grip in many areas as US nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported 40 newly confirmed cases – the biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days.

Virus expands grip in many areas as US nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported 40 newly confirmed cases – the biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days.

Virus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections in weeks on Wednesday and India reported another record single-day jump of more than 6,000 cases, as the pandemic expanded its grip across much of the globe.

Virus expands grip in many areas, as U.S. nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections in weeks on Wednesday and India reported another record single-day jump of more than 6,000 cases, as the pandemic expanded its grip across much of the globe.

US nears 100K deaths as virus expands grip in many areas

Optimism over reopening economies from business shutdowns to fight the virus spurred a rally on Wall Street, even as the official U.S. death toll approached 100,000.

Coronavirus expands global grip, as US nears 100,000 deaths

Outbreaks are still climbing in much of the Americas, while many countries in Asia and much of Europe are making steady progress in containing the deadliest pandemic in a century.

China says situation at India border ‘overall stable and controllable’

The foreign ministry’s remarks came a day after President Xi ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness.

China says the situation at India border ‘overall stable and controllable’

China's foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian said the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable,"

Situation at India border 'overall stable and controllable': China

China News: China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanism

China says situation "stable and controllable" at India border

Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently, in a clear signal of escalating tension and hardening of respective positions by the two sides

'Overall stable and controllable': Amid continuing standoff, China on situation at India border

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is 'overall stable and controllable,' and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation.

Amid tensions at LAC, China says situation at India border ‘stable and controllable’

"We are committed to safeguarding our territorial sovereignty and security, and safeguarding peace and stability in the border areas. We are capable of resolving the issues properly though dialogue and consultation," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

Situation at Sino-India boundary ‘stable and controllable’, says China

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China was following the “important consensus” reached by the two leaders of India and China and was “…strictly observing the agreements between the two countries”.

Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

SEOUL, May 27 — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days today, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 40...

Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

SEOUL — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.

Coronavirus outbreak at S. Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.

Coronavirus outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.

Walt Disney World presenting plans for reopening parks

Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando will present their proposals for phased reopenings before an Orange County task force on Wednesday, said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.

Walt Disney World presenting plans for reopening parks

Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando will present their proposals for phased reopenings before an Orange County task force on Wednesday, said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.

Walt Disney World presenting plans for reopening parks

Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando will present their proposals for phased reopenings before an Orange County task force on Wednesday, said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.

Walt Disney World presenting plans for reopening parks

Walt Disney World is presenting its plans for reopening after being shuttered since mid-March because of the new coronavirus.

Walt Disney World presenting plans for reopening parks

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World is presenting its plans for reopening after being shuttered along with Florida’s other theme parks since mid-March because...

Disney to present reopening plan for Walt Disney World

LOS ANGELES, May 27 — Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force today, the company said in a statement. Disney closed theme parks around the world starting in January to help prevent the spread of the novel...

Walt Disney World presenting plans for reopening parks | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

ORLANDO, Fla. >> Walt Disney World is presenting its plans for reopening after being shuttered along with Florida’s other theme parks since mid-March because of the new coronavirus.

Disney, SeaWorld to present Florida theme-park reopening plans

Walt Disney Co. and SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. will be the next two operators to present their reopening plans to the Orange County task force charged with bringing the region’s tourist economy back following a more than two-month closing due to the coronavirus.

Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday. . .

Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.

Missile attack on Yemen army base in Marib kills seven: sources

ADEN (Reuters) - Houthi fighters in Yemen fired missiles at a military base of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, northeast of the capital Sanaa, on Tuesday, killing seven people including relatives of the chief of staff, three military sources said.

Missile attack on Yemen army command in Marib kills at least 7

Yemen's Houthi fighters have fired missiles targeting the army command of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, causing several casualties, including relatives of the chief of staff, according to military sources cited by news agencies.

8 killed in Houthi attack on Yemen’s army chief

AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s political and military leaders vowed on Wednesday to defeat Iran-backed Houthi militias after a twin missile attack targeted the army’s chief of staff and killed eight soldiers, including his son. Lt. Gen. Sagheer bin Aziz survived the attack overnight on Tuesday at a military headquarters in Marib province, northeast of the capital Sanaa. One of his sons

Spain begins 10-day mourning period for coronavirus victims

Spain has begun an official 10-day mourning period for the tens of thousands of victims of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Spain to mourn coronavirus victims for unprecedented 10-day period

The Spanish government has declared 10 days of mourning starting Wednesday for the nearly 27,000 people who have died with the novel coronavirus in Spain, the longest official mourning period in the country's 4-decade-old democracy.

Spain Enters ‘Longest Period Of Mourning’ For 27,000 People Who Died With Coronavirus

Spain is entering the biggest period of national mourning seen so far anywhere in the world, in remembrance of the thousands of people it lost to coronavirus.

South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school. The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus…

South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.

South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal. An outbreak at a warehouse of e-commerce firm Coupang in Bucheon, west of Seoul, has seen 36 cases so far, the KCDC added.

South Korea sees biggest jump in coronavirus cases in seven weeks

The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal.

South Korea reports 40 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days

More than 2 million high school juniors, middle school seniors, first and second graders and kindergarten students were expected to return to school on Wednesday.

Asia Today: S Korea virus cases make biggest jump in 50 days

South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a huge setback that could erase some of its hard-won gains. Health officials warned that the resurgence is

Migrant crisis: Baby tries to wake dead mother at Bihar station

Migrant crisis: Baby tries to wake dead mother at Bihar station. As the mother still lay still, he wobbles away from her, announcements continuing in the background about the arrival and departure of trains that would bring in tens of thousands of people in a rush to get away from hunger and hardship they face in large cities that could sustain them no more.

Migrant crisis: Video shows toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station

The child’s mother died of extreme heat, hunger and dehydration on Monday.

Migrant crisis: In heart-wrenching video, toddler tries to wake dead mother at Bihar railway station

The mother was heading to Kathiar along with her two children, sister and sister's husband, the Railway Ministry said

Human tragedy of migrant workers: Heartbreaking video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur station shocks nation

In a devastating twist to the ongoing human tragedy of migrant workers, a video of a toddler desperately trying to wake up his dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station has gone viral on social media.

Migrant workers | Video of baby with dead mother in Bihar railway station goes viral

In another incident, the body of a woman was deboarded at Mansi station.

Toddler tries to awaken dead mother at Bihar station, viral video brings out migrants tragedy

In the video, the child tries to awaken his mother who has passed away at a railway station. Her body is covered in a sheet of cloth. Unaware that his mother has died, the child tries to wake her up by lifting the cloth repeatedly

Watch: Baby plays with dead mother's shroud at Muzaffarpur station in Bihar

Heartbreaking: Twitterati shocked by video of baby trying to wake up dead mother

In a heartbreaking video, a baby who was seen trying to wake up his dead mother with a shroud covering the body at a railway station in Bihar.

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

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

At Least 6 People Killed, 3 Injured in Shooting in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – At least six people have been killed, and three others were injured in a shooting incident that occurred in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern province of...

Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules

Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.

Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules

The British public is quickly turning on Boris Johnson as the UK prime minister refuses to sack chief adviser Dominic Cummings for breaking the coronavirus lockdown during a 260-mile trip from London to Durham.

Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Amy Cooper, The “Central Park Karen” Who Called Police On A Black Man, Has Been Fired

A white woman in New York has been fired after a viral video shows her hysterically calling police on a black man who asked her to leash her dog.

Central Park dog lady Amy 'Karen' Cooper fired from Franklin Templeton for calling cops on black man

Amy Cooper: White woman who called police on black man, fired from job

Amy Cooper, the white woman who called police on a black man in the United States of America pretending she was in a distressing situation, has been fired from her job. "Following our internal review of

NYC Commission on Human Rights to probe Central Park ‘Karen’ Amy Cooper

The New York City Commission on Human Rights has announced it is launching an investigation into the case of the white dog-walker who called the cops on a black man in Central Park. “At a time when

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans in Hong Kong before legislators later debate a bill criminalising abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law

In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.

Girl, 13, 'beheaded by dad while asleep' after fleeing home with her 35-year-old 'lover'

Romina Ashrafi, 13, from Talesh county in Iran, was reportedly murdered in her sleep after she was caught running away with a 35-year-old man she had 'fallen in love with'

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

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

South Korea reports spike in coronavirus cases

More than 2 million students, including kindergarten students, were expected to return to school on Wednesday

South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.

Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening

As Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again, South Korea announced a spike in new infections Wednesday and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions, revealing the setbacks ahead for others on the road to reopening.

Spike in cases in Hassan district

From now onwards, nobody would be allowed to enter the district without a test: Minister Madhuswamy

Israeli president tells Australian PM: alleged abuser Malka Leifer will not ‘evade justice’

Vow comes after Jerusalem court ruled ex-teacher is mentally fit to stand trial and be extradited over 74 sexual assault charges

A history of resistance: key dates in Hong Kong's battle with China

Beijing’s attempts to bring the territory to heel since handover have resulted in pushback and protest

'Thousands are in jeopardy': freelance theatre-makers count cost of crisis

When Chester Storyhouse asked how freelancers were faring under Covid lockdown, it was left ‘shocked and enraged’ at how perilous their finances were. Now it is calling for national action

Forced Out by Kevin Maxwell review – prejudice between police

A former detective recounts in shocking detail how he was abused by fellow officers for his race and sexuality and the dangers he faced in fighting for justice

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

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

Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD

The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon

Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD

"Due to the prevailing dry north-westerly winds over plains of northwest India, central India and the adjoining interior parts of eastern India, the present heatwave conditions are very likely to continue during next 24 hours," the IMD said. Heatwave conditions at many places with severe heatwave in isolated pockets are very likely over Vidarbha, west Rajasthan, the IMD said.

Heatwave may continue in several parts of India during next 24 hours: IMD

On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a maximum of 47.6 degrees Celsius in the Palam area

Heatwave conditions to persist in Andhra Pradesh for next 24 hours

Heatwave conditions are likely to persist for another day in the State, according to an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) report.

Coronavirus Test Not Mandatory For Newborn, Maternal Services: Health Ministry

Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.

Covid-19 tests not mandatory for maternal, newborn: Health Ministry

The ministry also said that mother and newborn should be nursed together and breastfeeding must be initiated within 1 hour of delivery, irrespective of Covid-19 status

Coronavirus testing not mandatory for maternal, newborn services, says Centre

The Union health ministry said that the government could now home deliver drugs for mother and child care and contraceptives in containment zones.

COVID testing not mandatory for services related to maternal, newborn: Govt

Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to be debated that would criminalize disrespect of…

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse rally

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the city as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

Hundreds held as HK police use pepper pellets to disperse protest

Hong Kong police have fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters as hundreds of people gathered in the centre of the financial hub to oppose a controversial bill on China's national anthem and a planned move by Beijing to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.

Prison Reform Matters Now More Than Ever

The virus shows the need to reduce incarceration, but misplaced fears of crime stand in the way.

5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya

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

COVID-19: 5 more test positive in M’laya

Five more persons, including three women tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total of active COVID-19 cases to seven in the state, health official said on Wednesday. 

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

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

Five more test positive for COVID-19 in Nagaland

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

75 more policemen test positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra; total tally at 1964

75 more policemen test positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra; total tally at 1964: 75 more policemen have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra, taking the total number of personnel affected by coronavirus .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Positive COVID-19 test for worker at House meeting place

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

5 New Cases of Coronavirus reported in Meghalaya -

The coronavirus, which originated from China, has spread to every corner of the world today and India is also dealing

Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old

MELBOURNE — Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.

Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old

Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having ...

Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old

Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.

COVID-19: Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old

Latest case brings to 103 the number of deaths recorded in Australia

Rahul Gandhi speaks to experts Ashish Jha, Johan Giesecke on COVID-19 situation

Rahul Gandhi speaks to experts Ashish Jha, Johan Giesecke on COVID-19 situation: After his interaction with former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to Professor Ashish Jha, a globally recognised public health professional and Professor Johan Giesecke, the famous Swedish epidemiologist, on the COVID-19 crisis.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Severe lockdown will ruin Indian economy: Health expert Johan Giesecke to Rahul Gandhi

Claiming that a severe lockdown may disrupt the economic growth, Giesecke told Rahul Gandhi, "India has to ease restrictions one by one.

Rahul Gandhi speaks to public healthcare experts on Covid-19 crisis

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the conversation will be aired through the Congress social media channels

"Severe Curbs Can Cause More Deaths Than Virus": Expert To Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been attacking the government over adversities being faced by lakhs amid coronavirus lockdown, today discussed several burning issues linked to the pandemic with two health experts - Professor Ashish Jha from Harvard University and Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

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

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

'No masks, no gloves': Kenyan government under fire over quarantine centres

NAIROBI(Reuters) - Kenya’s government is facing growing criticism over quarantine centres it set up to curb the spread of the coronavirus, with witnesses saying some are squalid and expose residents to the risk of catching COVID-19.

Putin gets invitation from UK's Johnson on coronavirus vaccine summit: Kremlin

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take part in a summit on the coronavirus vaccine, but no decision has been made yet on participation, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Poland to scrap compulsory outdoor masks, reopen cinemas as coronavirus abates

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poles will be allowed to go outside without protective masks from May 30 and cinemas, theatres and gyms will reopen on June 6, the government said on Wednesday, part of a steady lifting of restrictions imposed to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.

Delhi Police to file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case

Delhi Police will file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals, in Saket court today, in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Markaz in Nizamuddin area, police officials said on Wednesday.

Tablighi Jamaat case: Delhi Police to file 15 more chargesheets against 294 foreigners

Delhi Police PRO Anil Mittal said Wednesday that in addition to 20 charge-sheets filed yesterday, 15 more will be filed today. He said, "Accused persons are being charged for violation of visa rules, and the Centre has cancelled their visas and blacklisted them."

Delhi Police to file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case

The charge-sheets were filed under relevant sections of the Foreigners Act, Epidemic Diseases Act, Disaster Management Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi

Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi. According to the chargesheets, all the foreign nationals have been booked for violating visa rules, violating government guidelines issued in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and regulations regarding Epidemic diseases Act, Disaster Management Act and prohibitory orders under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure.

82 foreigners chargesheeted for attending Markaz event

The Delhi Police on Tuesday submitted a status report and chargesheet before a city court about the investigation it has conducted so far into the event organised by the Tablighi Jamaat at its markaz (centre) in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area in March. In its chargsheet, the Delhi Police stated that 82

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver police are investigating 29 anti-Asian incidents over the past two months, 7 times more than the same period last year

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver, Canada | AFP |  Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face. “I was feeling a mixture of shock, disgust and sadness that it happened to me,” Ling said in an interview with AFP …

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

From spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites, Chinese residents of Canada's third largest city -- who make up 26 percent of its population, according to the last census in 2016 -- say they feel increasingly unsafe and unwelcome.

Three men arrested after gardaí seize €700k in cash and €30k worth of drugs

The three men remain in garda custody.

Three held after €900k in cash and drugs seized

Three men are being questioned in Dublin after gardaí seized €900,000 in cash and drugs with an estimated street value of €30,000.

Gardai seize €700k cash and arrest three men following searches in Dublin and Meath

Gardai have seized €700k cash and arrested three males following a number of searches in Co Dublin and Co Meath.

Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray meets alliance partners

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has called a meeting of his alliance partners the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress amid reports of rifts within the Maha Vikas Aghad.

Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray meets alliance partners

Reports of cracks within the Maha Vikas Aghadi were triggered after NCP chief Sharad Pawar held meetings with Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Uddhav Thackeray separately. The three members of Maha Vikas Aghadi, however, are said to differ over Uddhav Thackeray’s strategy for easing the lockdown.

Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with MVA alliance partners

The discussion on the ongoing lockdown and the decision of lifting it in some areas are on the agenda list of this meeting.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with alliance partners amid speculations of rift

Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's statement is seen as a setback for the MVA government in Maharashtra where hectic politics is going on.

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders

India News: Against the backdrop of the recent political activities in Maharashtra and with just a few days remaining for the fourth phase of the lockdown to end,

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News

File photo MUMBAI: Against the backdrop of the recent political activities in Maharashtra and with just a few remaining for … Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News Read More »

Maha Vikas Aghadi Government Can’t Dance, Courtyard is Rough!

Unable to handle the COVID19 crisis efficiently, the MVA government led by the Shiv Sena has turned its frustration towards those who are critical of it. Criticism on Social Media and not management of the health crisis seems to be the priority of the MVA government. - Devidas Deshpande  

'Bullied' civil servant wins £250,000 payout after she was taunted by colleagues and branded racist for saying it always rains in Wales

Anne Giwa-Amu, an administrative officer at the Department for Work and Pensions, won her race discrimination case after a tribunal found she suffered 'deliberate and humiliating harassment'.

EXCLUSIVE: 28 tonnes of Nazi gold worth £1BILLION could be hidden under 16th century Polish palace: SS diary page shows treasure was hidden in a well near end of WWII

A diary written by an SS officer charged with hiding Nazi treasure from the Red Army as the Second World War drew to a close has revealed one stash is hidden under a palace in Poland, researchers claim.

The hidden wonders of England's most 'boring' county

When holiday-hungry Britons get permission for staycations, many will make a beeline for the coast. Beautiful Cornwall, Cumbria, the Isle of Wight – all besieged! Well, no thanks. Crowds aren’t for everyone, especially now. Now is the time to seek out lesser-lauded spots, where you can happily keep your social distance. Now is the time to hail the unsexy interiors. 

Texas Instruments angers hobbyists with limits to calculator programming support

With latest firmware update.

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

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

Israel’s Choice, Between Shame and Pride

As the new leader of the opposition in Israel, I face a difficult dilemma.

Air Force Operationalises 2nd Squadron Of Home-Made Tejas Combat Aircraft

The Indian Air Force has operationalised its No.18 Squadron, the "Flying Bullets", at Sulur near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, equipping it with the fourth generation Mk1 LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas.

Watch: Air Force chief flies LCA Tejas at the induction ceremony of the aircraft’s second squadron

The ceremony took place in Sulur, Tamil Nadu.

Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week

The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week

The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week

The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.

Kerala govt slams 'super spreader' Rail Ministry for sending train from Mumbai without prior information

Coronavirus: Kerala criticises Centre for sending trains without prior information

State’s finance minister Thomas Isaac alleged that the railways ‘want to be the super spreader’ of the Covid-19 infection in the state.

Super spreader: Kerala slams Centre for trains sent without heads-up

Kerala government has raised objections to the handling of special trains by the Railways ministry, saying its method of sending trains without prior information could derail the state's protocol to control the coronavirus.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre for sending trains without prior notice

According to CM Vijayan, the decision to send a train without keeping his government in the loop would undermine the measures taken to contain the spread coronavirus in the state

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

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

Bank holiday drivers urged to be mindful of pedestrians

Motorists have been urged to be careful this bank holiday weekend as latest figures show a doubling of pedestrian deaths so far this year.

Gardaí and RSA urge care ahead of Bank Holiday weekend after pedestrian deaths double

Provisional collision figures for 2020 show that there has been a 17% increase in fatal crashes compared to last year.

Ireland suspends beef exports to China after atypical BSE case confirmed

There are no public health risks associated with this case.

Export of Irish beef to China temporarily suspended

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the export of Irish beef to China has been suspended temporarily after a 14-year-old cow tested positive for 'Atypical BSE'.

Philippine children have been traumatised by abusive drugs war, says Human Rights Watch probe

Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered lasting physical, emotional and economic harm from the brutal drugs war instigated by Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine president, according to an investigation released by Human Rights Watch on Wednesday. The disturbing report, which documents the

'Children have been traumatised by Philippines abusive drugs war'

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

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

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

792 Corona Cases reported in Delhi in 24 hours, Death toll Crosses 300 figure -

There has been a tremendous jump in the speed of corona virus cases in the country’s capital Delhi. In the

Delhi witnesses 792 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day jump

Fifteen more deaths have been reported, taking the total number of deaths to 303

EU Commission to propose EU budget worth €1.1 trillion – Reuters

The next EU budget proposed by the European Commission will be worth €1.1 trillion and will include the coronavirus recovery fund, Reuters reported on

Commission to propose EU budget of €1.1T for seven years

Figure would raise spending compared to current seven-year budget for EU27.

EU Commission: European recovery plan and next long-term budget to use €1.85 trillion

The European recovery plan and the next long-term budget will use €1.85 trillion to kick-start the EU economy, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing t

Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong police ramped up security around the city’s legislature today ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China’s national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. The debate comes days after China...

Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle any protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub.

Police swarm HK ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

HONG KONG, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the la

Hong Kong Police Arrest 16 Demonstrators Ahead of Anthem Bill Debate - Reports

BEIJING (Sputnik) - According to the South China Morning Post, the group was arrested ahead of planned demonstrations against the new bill that would criminalize...

O’Doherty and Waters to appeal court’s dismissal of legal action

State counsel says legal costs should be paid by applicants as proceedings were ‘contrary’ to public health

Trump warns social media giants that feds can ‘regulate’ or ‘close them down’ amid fight with Twitter

President Trump warned social media giants Wednesday that the federal government could “strongly regulate” or “close them down” if they continue to “silence conservative voices,” amid a flaring battle with Twitter after the platform fact-checked one of his tweets for the first time this week.

Trump is ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump is “displeased” with China’s new national security law for Hong Kong, the White House has said, amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of the coronav

Donald Trump ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong: White House

The bill which is set to be approved by the National People's Congress, regarded as the rubber-stamp parliament for its routine approval of proposals by the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), comes in the backdrop of relentless agitation by the local Hong Kong people/

AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law

BEIJING — China is taking matters into its own hands after last year’s tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes.

Holidaymakers from Birmingham could be first Brits allowed into Majorca

As coronavirus has led to the cancellation of holidays for hundreds of thousands of people, people from Birmingham may be allowed to board a plane to Majorca first

Kayaker's devastating final hours before his body found washed up on beach

Jeremy Worthy battled against strong winds and fierce waves before he was tragically found dead off Long Beach, near Batemans Bay on the New South Wales coast in Australia

Police powerless to stop 300 people enjoying lockdown rave

Police say the 'sheer volume of intoxicated people' meant they couldn't break it up safely.

Woman reopens florist business from home - turning garden into floral paradise

She has been inundated with orders.

More parts of the UK banning sky lanterns and helium balloons

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

Man ripped from bike by barbed wire trap 'targeting lockdown cyclists'

Similar wood and wire traps have been found blocking paths across the UK over the weekend, as people flocked to public places to enjoy the warm weather.

Riots break out over George Floyd's death after being killed by white cop

George Floyd died gasping for air and pleading 'I can't breathe' while a white officer knelt on his neck.

Row over naming Bengaluru city's flyover after Veer Savarkar

Leader of Opposition and Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the move to name the flyover after Savarkar as an insult to freedom fighters from Karnataka's soil and urged Yediyurappa to drop it and instead name it after a freedom fighter from the state.

Covid-19 found in all districts, tally around 400: Uttarakhand Health Secy

The State Health Department is working with the district administrations and making out a strategy for this

30 more test positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand, state tally reaches 431

30 more test positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand, state tally reaches 431: Thirty more people have been tested positive for coronavirus in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, taking the total tally of the state to 431, informed Harish Thapliyal, Public Relation Officer, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

O'Doherty and Waters to fight High Court ruling

Gemma O'Doherty and John Waters are to appeal the High Court's refusal to grant them permission to challenge laws introduced by the State due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Four men held over probe into South American 'hit team'

Four men suspected of being part of a so-called "hit team" are being questioned at garda stations in the midlands after guns and ammunition were seized.

Ford heats police cars to 133 degrees to break down coronavirus

The heat is on.

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

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

Loyal Dog Spends Over 3 Months Waiting At Hospital For Owner Who Passed Away From COVID-19

"[Xiaobao] didn't know and just stayed in the hospital looking for him."

MVA allies firefight after Rahul's statement on Congress role in Maha government

The Congress, along with the Shiv Sena and the NCP, is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

MVA in firefighting mode after Rahul's comment on Congress role in Maharashtra government

The Congress, along with the Shiv Sena and the NCP, is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

2 Found Dead As Migrants Workers' Train From Mumbai Pulls Into Varanasi

Two people were found dead when a train from Mumbai arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday amid a push to return migrant workers home after weeks of a gruelling nationwide COVID-19 lockdown that left lakhs without income, food and shelter.

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

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

French political power couple lose appeal against money-laundering conviction

The Paris Court of Appeal on Wednesday found veteran right-wing politicians Patrick and Isabelle Balkany guilty of money-laundering and sentenced them both to jail, sealing the power couple’s fall fr…

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: To attain menstrual health, we require community involvement

Menstruation is a normal biological process, which is the key in maintaining the reproductive well being of a woman.

Uddhav govt stable, allies met CM over Covid-19: Maharashtra minister Shinde

Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has dismissed the speculation that allies are unhappy with CM Uddhav Thackeray over handling of Covid-19. Divyesh Singh reports

Aap ko bodies mil gyi hain? Callous attitude of PIA deepens wounds of Pakistan plane crash victims' kin

A Twitter user, Adil Rahmaan, who lost both his parents, Fazal and Walida Rahmaan in the Karachi plane crash shared how PIA officials were harassing the grieving kin of the deceased, constantly calling them up and asking inconsiderate questions. 

Stolen car abandoned after crashing into tree in Bolton

It has since been recovered for forensic analysis

Gujarat: 17-year-old girl flogged in public for eloping; three booked

The video of the incident surfaced on social media Wednesday, after which the police identified the accused and booked them. No arrests have been made so far.

Border tensions: Imran Khan accuses India of ‘threatening its neighbours’

The Pakistani Prime Minister's reaction comes amid tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and border dispute with Nepal.

Trump’s silver lining — economic numbers could be surging by Election Day

There is one possible silver lining for President Trump in the dismal economic numbers that have followed the coronavirus lockdowns and jeopardized his reelection: There is nowhere to go but up.

Dangerous heat arrives in Las Vegas for at least 3 days

Temperatures will reach dangerous levels across the Las Vegas region starting today and going through at least Friday, says the National Weather Service.

Kolkata Metro Railway to start trial run of trains for maintenance purpose

All the rakes will be run as part of the trial beginning Thursday.The Metro Railway had earlier said that strict social distancing norms would be maintained at every point from entry to travelling by the trains after recommencement of services

Show COVID-19 negative certificate or take a coronavirus test: Goa's new rule for travellers

Goa CM Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday said that 90% of new cases in Goa are the people who have arrived from Maharashtra.Goa's COVID-19 case count stands at 67

East Harlem rape suspect from Brooklyn to undergo psychiatric evaluation

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

Israeli Institute Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Warns of Fake Shots Circulating in Latin America

Ampoules of a fake Coronavirus vaccine labeled with a forged Migal Institute’s logo in Hebrew are illegally being manufactured and circulated in several South American countries.

Israeli Biotech Institute Issues Fraud Notice as Fake Coronavirus ‘Vaccine’ Pops Up in South America

Israel’s state-supported Galilee Research Institute (Migal) is known to be working on a cutting edge COVID-19 treatment, but human testing of the vaccine is only...

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

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

One Chinese caught after illegally entering S. Korea on small boat

The South Korean Coast Guard has arrested a Chinese national who illegally entered the country on a small boat last week, officials said Wednesday. The 43-year-old man was caught in the southwestern city of Mokpo on Tuesday, according to the Taean Coast Guard, six days after he and five other compatriots arrived in the western coastal city of Taean undetected on a 1.5-ton boat and then fled. The vessel was found ab...

2.8 magnitude quake hits southern region

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit the southern county of Gimcheon on Wednesday, the state weather agency said. The quake occurred at 7:23 p.m., 17 km southwest of Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, at a depth of 6 km, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said. The epicenter was at 36.01 degrees north latitude and 128.01 degrees east longitude. Gimcheon is located 230 kilometers south of Seoul. "Those...

U.K. lawmakers set to quiz Johnson amid pressure to fire aide

Senior British lawmakers are set to question Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday amid growing pressure to fire his closest adviser for allegedly flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Drinking water, electricity restored in most parts of Amphan-hit Kolkata

KMC personnel assisted by other agencies and a team from Odisha were busy clearing the roads even as vehicular movement resumed in most areas.

Infighting within TMC over lapses in Cyclone Amphan relief work

The crack widened so much that state consumer affairs minister Sadhan Pande on Tuesday publicly tore into his colleague Firhad Hakim.

Find out why this passenger shelled out a premium for seat 1F

In the post-corona era, travellers are weighing multiple factors for a safe journey

COVID-19: Qatar reports 1,740 new coronavirus cases, two deaths

Ministry revealed it has conducted 4,769 new COVID-19 tests in last 24 hours

COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait

New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country

Banned van driver caught lying to police

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

Man, 28, to stand trial after shop worker attacked with machete

A 28-year-old man is to stand trial after a shop worker and another man were attacked.

Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays

Schools Standards minister Nick Gibb said he was confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.

M5 closed after dog runs onto motorway

Motorists were caught up in queues after the M5 was closed as a dog ran onto the motorway.

Firefighters called to 58 fires over Bank Holiday weekend

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

Iran’s new conservative-dominated parliament meets amid pandemic precautions

All 268 members present were tested for the virus.

Shropshire Council Tory pair blast Dominic Cummings over lockdown journeys

Conservative members of Shropshire Council have blasted Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for his “arrogance” since his alleged breach of lockdown rules came to light.

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

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

WHO urged to seek end to internet shutdown in South Asia

India and Pakist­an are top two countr­ies in South Asia asking Facebo­ok inform­ation relate­d to user accoun­t

Congress has turned a laboratory of political hypocrisy during pandemic period: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said instead of creating confusion among people, the Congress should try to become a part of confidence building measures in these hours of crisis.

Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9

TORONTO — The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 9. Premier Doug Ford said the extension is meant to keep people safe during the pandemic and to maintain progress in containing the coronavirus.

Ontario extends all emergency orders for another 10 days

Ontario has extended all emergency orders, including restrictions on social gatherings, for another 10 days.

Watch: No major fires raging in Uttarakhand, says forest department conservator

‘Firefighters are controlling the isolated incidents of forest fires that have been reported.’

Covid-19: Gujarat HC refuses to give state clean chit in its handling of hospital with 400 deaths

The judges said that they will make a surprise visit to the hospital to put an end to all controversies surrounding its functioning.

'Monster who killed my Ciara must never be freed', says father

The father of a young mother who was murdered by a former boyfriend has vowed to continue his fight to ensure her killer remains behind bars.

Report: AfDB succumbs to US’ demand, agrees to independent probe of Adesina

This comes after US treasury secretary rejected the report of the bank's ethics board which absolved Adesina of allegations of favouritism.

EXCLUSIVE: AfDB 'whistleblower' allegations against me false -- Adesina

The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, told the bank's ethics committee that allegations of impropriety...

Angola police accused of shooting dead union official

An Angolan trade union has accused the police of shooting dead one of their senior officials and his neighbour in front of his home in the capital, Luanda.

Japan police arrest Kyoto studio arson suspect after long hospital stay

May 27 (UPI) -- Japanese police arrested a suspect Wednesday they say was the arsonist who set fire to an animation studio last summer and killed three dozen people.

PDP hails FG over successes against banditry, other crimes in Zamfara

The Zamfara chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction with the efforts of the Federal Government

Insecurity: Zamfara PDP hails Buhari on victory over banditry, crimes

At least for once, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the same page with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government on a number of issues.

Greta Thunberg Lashes Danes for Emergency Waste Water Dumping

Swedish climate worrier Greta Thunberg lashed out at the Danish capital Copenhagen for allowing waste water overflow into the sea.

Hungarians Praise Coronavirus Response as Better Than Rest of EU

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

Boris Calls for Inquiry into Coronavirus Origins Following China’s Cover Up

Boris Johnson has called for an independent investigation into the origins of coronavirus after reports China orchestrated a cover up.

Coronavirus lockdown | Girl dies of snakebite at quarantine centre in Uttarakhand

People lodged in quarantine centres in hilly areas have been complaining about dirty washrooms and shortage of water supply.

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

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

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key MVA leaders

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, Water Resources Minister Jayant Patil, Transport Minister Anil Parab and others attended the meeting.

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

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

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

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

Special food-kit for malnourished children

Vijayapura, Belagavi, Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada selected for the pilot project: Minister Shashikala Jolle

Preparing for the Civil Services Examination in times of Covid 19; A Detailed Overview by Mrs. Shubhra Ranjan

The Corona crisis has disrupted almost every sector in unprecedented manner. The impact is visible on the education sector and most importantly, the students preparing for competitive examinations suc

Life convict in Ayanavaram sexual assault case ends life at Puzhal prison

Prison staff found the body of the 42-year-old in a bathroom on Wednesday afternoon

Pak to bring back 176 Pakistanis stranded in India through Attari-Wagah border

Pakistan on Tuesday said that 176 Pakistanis stranded in India due to the current coronavirus lockdown will return home on Wednesday through the Attari-Wagah border. India like many other nations in

179 Pakistan nationals, stranded in India due to lockdown, repatriated via Attari-Wagah border

A woman, who came to meet her sister in Delhi, said that lockdown was imposed 10 days after she came to India.

'Eyesore' Newport community centre to be knocked down and replaced

The current Ridgeway Hill centre will be replaced by something larger

Shots fired at van in 'targeted attack' after Balsall Heath crash

Wrecked Citroen was inside police cordon as officers sealed off the scene, near the junction of Mary Street and Basall Heath Road

Afghanistan Frees 900 More Taliban Prisoners

Some 900 Taliban members were freed from Afghanistan's largest prison outside Kabul as part of a prisoner swap under a cease-fire deal. Former detainees were given new clothes outside Pul-e Charkhi prison on May 26, as well as cash and transport home. The prisoner swap was part of a deal struck in February in Qatar between the Taliban and the United States.

Coronavirus pandemic causing "significant decline" in UK architects' mental health

Loneliness, money worries and the stress of working from home with caring commitments has lead to a worrying decline in UK architects' mental health.

Corten and concrete school overlooks Lake Geneva

Paris architecture studio Ateliers O-S Architectes has created a concrete and weathering steel extension to a junior school in the village of Lugrin overlooking Lake Geneva.

Knife wielding thug who held up Glasgow McDonald’s is put behind bars for 6 years

A ROBBER who held up a Glasgow McDonald’s with a knife and developed a drinking problem at just 12 years old was jailed for six years today.  Dad-of-one Paul Gough, 32, a former mechanical engineer…

Arming officers not NZ's 'style of policing' - Police Commissioner

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says there would have to be a "very high threshold" for him to change his belief that New Zealand's police should...

Police Commissioner: 'High threshold' for routine use of armed police

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says there would have to be a "very high threshold" for him to change his belief that New Zealand's police should not be routinely armed.

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

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

Out of Curiosity: Rescued Meerkat is Ready to Help Its New Friends

The meerkat, also known as suricate, is a small mongoose found in southern Africa. Its head-and-body length is about 30 centimetres, while its weight is usually between...

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

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

DCI probes Kiambu food donation

Health ministry running tests on some of the donated food.

Karnataka keen on opening worship places from June 1, awaits nod from Centre

The temples would be reopened keeping in mind cleanliness where soap and water or sanitizers and also social distancing would be compulsory. 

State-owned Chinese company bids to build second UK nuclear plant

The company is blacklisted in the US and its application has created more headaches for UK PM Boris Johnson.

Two juveniles arrested on burglary charges in Ouachita Parish

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

Curbside registration for summer reading begins at Lincoln Parish Library Thursday

The summer reading movement kicks off at Lincoln Parish Library on Thursday and it is offering curbside registration for the program.

Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu arrives APC National Secretariat to collect forms

John Alechenu, Abuja An Edo State governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has arrived at the party’s National Secretariat to obtain his ...

Technician shoots dead three colleagues in Thailand

BANGKOK, May 27 — A technician shot dead three of his male colleagues at a state-run radio station, including the director, and wounded another in northern Thailand today, according to police. In the incident at 11am, the 58-year-old man, armed with two handguns, a 9mm and .38, killed the...

ESScom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan

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

Covid-19: Immigration detention centres functioning as usual, says D-G

SEPANG, May 27 — Immigration officials from three immigration detention centres in Bukit Jalil, Semenyih and Sepang who are undergoing quarantine at home have been replaced by personnel from the Immigration headquarters and other state offices, says Immigration Department director-general Datuk...

‘No masks, no gloves’: Kenyan government under fire over quarantine centres

NAIROBI, May 27 —Kenya’s government is facing growing criticism over quarantine centres it set up to curb the spread of the coronavirus, with witnesses saying some are squalid and expose residents to the risk of catching COVID-19. Since mid-March, the government has enforced a mandatory 14-day...

Five Blue and White ministers to step down as MKs under Norwegian Law - Inside Israel

Knesset to pass Norwegian Law, allowing ministers to step down as Knesset members.

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

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

The Queen reportedly 'has a soft spot for Americans' since meeting Barack Obama, and has even asked if he'll come to the UK for another visit, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Barack and Michelle Obama visited the royal family three times between 2009 and 2016, but they have not returned since leaving office.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 27 …

Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 27 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...

Panic After 200 Bats Found Dead in Bihar Village, Swab Samples Sent to Patna For Testing

The villagers were apprehensive as bats have been linked to the raging coronavirus pandemic, however, the exact reason for their death can only be ascertained after getting medical reports

Over 200 Bats Found Dead In Bihar; Swab Samples Sent For Testing To Find Out The Cause

The dead bats have been buried five-six feet beneath the ground in accordance with all medical procedures.

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

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

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

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

Coronavirus helpline not working efficiently, admits Delhi govt in High Court

The admission by advocate Rahul Mehra, who appeared for Delhi government, came as the Delhi High Court was hearing a COVID-19 grievance case it took up suo moto.

Can a bobby pin be traded up to a house? A woman on TikTok is trying to find out

Remember that guy who traded one red paperclip up to a house in Saskatchewan? Well, now there’s an anonymous Bay Area woman on TikTok who is looking to trade a bobby pin to get one. Since May…

Winning "Wear a Mask" PSA is a real love letter to NYC

Earlier this month, New Yorkers were challenged by their governor’s office to create a public service announcement to “help communicate why it is so important to wear a mask to stop the…

Date announced for Nottingham branch of John Lewis to reopen - and what customers can expect

Numerous safety measures will be in place

Lockdown 5.0: Centre may let states decide on restrictions post-May 31

The role of the central government will eventually be limited to announcing a step-wise and smaller list of barred activities nationally and defining national directives on COVID-19 management

Tsvangirai’s Son Ignores Chamisa’s Directive to Boycott Parliament

Tsvangirai's Son Ignores Chamisa's Directive to Boycott Parliament. The late Morgan and son, Vincent ignored Nelson Chamisa's directive

Tsvangirai’s son defies Chamisa, attends Parliament

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

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

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

Kano Govt sets up 9 COVID-19 sample collection centres

The Kano State Government has set up nine COVID-19 sample collection centres to enhance detection and response to the pandemic.

Fall in air pollution from traffic since Covid-19 restrictions

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped in tandem with the sharp fall in car use over the past months.

Fabled 'drowned village' on Dartmoor could re-emerge before our eyes

South West Water has 'no immediate concerns' about supplies at Burrator Reservoir on Dartmoor, but is closely monitoring the situation

Child sex offender gets life imprisonment for human trafficking

David Timothy Deakin is the first foreigner to be convicted for trafficking offenses through online proceedings, according to the International Justice Mission

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

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

Oshiomhole’s faction of APC picks Ize-Iyamu as Edo gov consensus candidate

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a pastor, has emerged the consensus governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) faction of Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the party.

SMBs Can Apply for Full Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness

Small businesses can now apply for a full paycheck protection program (PPP) with loan forgiveness. To qualify organizations must show 75 percent of their loans were used on payroll and the other 25 percent was spent on expenses like rent or utilities.

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

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

We demolished Rivers hotels in peoples' interest - Governor Wike

Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor, has come out with an explanation on the demolition of two hotels in the state, saying the decision was taken in peoples' interest.

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

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

EU's von der Leyen: Boldest measures are safest for future of EU

Dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is "Europe's moment," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday while del

Water use should be even to both Telugu States, says Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has made a case for fair share of water resources for the Telugu States of Andhra Pradesh and Telanagana.He said unless water is drawn at 800 feet fr

New ski resort proposed

A New Denver developer’s plans to build a “world-class, all-season, backcountry-oriented mountain destination… complemented by a pedestrian-only environmentally sustainable Mountain Village” is about to get its first test of public support.

20 bricks of cocaine seized

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

Gun ban hits Federal Court

A firearm-rights group is challenging the constitutionality of the Liberal government's recent ban of many assault-style guns in Federal Court.

Arrests in Rutland, Landmark

UPDATE: 1:15 p.m. At least three more individuals were arrested in Rutland Wednesday morning during two simultaneous police raids that also saw arrests in the Landmark District.

Fifers face further wait to dispose of bulky waste as council’s plans to reopen recycling centres revealed

Fifers face a further wait to dispose of bulky waste after plans for a phased reopening of recycling centres were revealed.

Police appeal after four people sprayed by white liquid during attacks in Coupar Angus and Dundee

Police in Tayside have appealed for witnesses after four people, including a young child, were sprayed with a white liquid from a passing car.

EU's objective: More than 2.6 billion cars to use hydrogen by 2030

Europe is at the beginning of a transition to becoming climate-neutral, with the European Union's objective being to have more than 2.6...

Hitmen catch fire trying to flee crime scene in Kyiv, setting car ablaze (Video)

The target of the assassination attempt, the Montenegro national, could himself be involved in contracted killings across the EU.

COVID-19 recoveries in Ukraine exceed new cases by almost a hundred in past day

The total number of confirmed cases exceeded 21,900

AfDB board bows to US pressure to probe its president

Africa’s largest multilateral lender decided on the inquiry after several governments backed U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s criticism of a bank-led examination into the allegations, the

Pauline Hanson issues Queensland ultimatum on borders

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has written to the Queensland premier demanding the Labor government reopen the state's borders by 4pm on Thursday.

BREAKING: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field

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

Oyo records two COVID-19 death, 17 new cases

Two people have died from coronavirus in Oyo State.Six additional persons also tested positive from a latest result while 17 persons had their...

JUST IN: Kano, IGP, others bow, unseal rice factory

After vacillating for about three weeks, the Kano State Government, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and two others have complied with a May...

UPDATED: Ize-Iyamu emerges Edo APC consensus candidate

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has emerged the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) faction believed to be loyal to National...

US passes dire milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths

Unthinkable just four months ago, the United States on Wednesday surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, as the pandemic tightened its grip on Latin America.

Three dead after microbus plunges into ditch in Munshiganj

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

Afghanistan begins freeing 900 Taliban prisoners, urges truce extension

The Afghan government said it was in the process of freeing 900 Taliban members from prison on Tuesday, the biggest such release yet, and urged the insurgent group to extend a three-day ceasefire set to end at midnight.

Head of Site Integrity & Election Security at Twitter Thinks There Are “Actual Nazis in the White House”

But you can trust him to be impartial.

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

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

Five jihadists, two Cameroon soldiers killed in clash

Two soldiers were killed early on Tuesday when jihadists attacked a military position in northern Cameroon after crossing from Nigeria.

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds.

[ICYMI] Ogoni women go topless, vow full nude protest over detention of demolished hotel manager

Ogoni women, Tuesday, rallied topless in protest at Zaakpon community, Khana Local Government Area, demanding the release of arrested

18 returnees escape from quarantine

A total of 18 people who returned from South Africa and Botswana escaped from Mkoba Teacher’s College quarantine centre in Gweru on Monday, a development that may result in the spread of Covid-19. Those who escaped are said to be from Mkoba suburb in Gweru, Zhombe and Gokwe and were part of over 300 people quarantined at Mkoba Teachers College. Giving an overview of the state of affairs in quarantine centres in the Midlands province during the provincial Covid-19 taskforce weekly update meeting held in Gweru on Tuesday afternoon, Mr George Madzima, the  Midlands provincial social welfare officer said after a roll call, it was discovered that 18 people were missing from the quarantine centre. He said there are three quarantine centres in the Midlands province: Gweru Polytechnic College and Mkoba Teachers College in Gweru and one in Kwekwe at Kwekwe High School.

Mercedes-Benz relaunches production at Argentinian factory

Mercedes-Benz has relaunched production in Argentina after a two-month standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the German carmaker said.

DPR to enforce use of face masks at Osun filling stations

The Osun Field Office of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will start enforcing use of face masks at filling stations across the state

Alleged Fraud: EFCC lawyer's absence stalls Oyo-Ita's trial

The trial of the immediate past Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, was on Wednesday stalled due to the absence of the lawyer

SheShed Welcomes Government Announcement Removing Consent Requirements For Low Risk Buildings

New Zealand business SheShed welcomes the New Zealand government’s announcement that ‘low risk buildings,’ or single story buildings of up to 30 square metres such as sleepouts, carports or sheds, will no longer need a council approved building consent.

Ardern And Peters Both Untrustworthy On Level 1, Kiwis Paying The Price

“Neither the Prime Minister nor the Deputy Prime Minister can be trusted on the issue of Alert Level 1 and Kiwis are paying the price,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.

Call For Support For Women With Post-Abortion Grief

Family First NZ today called on politicians in a select committee to amend a private members bill which allows for bereavement leave for a miscarriage to be extended to allow support for women with post-abortion grief.

Parliament: Oral Questions - 27 May 2020

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On Why Welfare Reform Has No Champions In Parliament

Ever since Victorian times, the unemployed have been a problem for those more fortunate, wealthy and powerful. Down the ages, society has been torn between providing for them as victims of misfortune, or dealing to them as the shiftless agents of their own condition. Either way, the poor are commonly regarded as The Other – as a group of outsiders gathered pitifully, reproachfully, or (depending on your POV) threateningly at the gates of polite society.

Jaipur residents urge state government to do ‘surgical strike’ on locusts as insects swathe city

"I have been unable to sleep since Monday when I saw lakhs of these insects creating havoc in my house on Monday and Tuesday."

Yogi Adityanath takes U-turn on order making permission must for hiring migrants by other states

In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrants, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of workers.

Documentary focuses on unlikely champion of Mexican cuisine

NEW YORK — If you add garlic to your guacamole, we have bad news: You’re not doing it right. Do you mince the onion? That’s also a no-no. And, please, leave the avocado lumpy.

Senior Chassidic Dayan Joins Boycott of Eliezer Berland

Last week, three of the world's most prestigious Haredi courts issued a harsh and unprecedented ruling against Berland.

Fake: No military lockdown of Mumbai, Pune announced

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

Oli fails to drum up support: Nepal’s new map put on hold

Sources familiar with the development tell OneIndia that Oil had failed to build a consensus. May felt that this was an effort on Oli's part to whip up ultra-nationalistic sentiments against India.

KP reimposes restrictions relaxed for Eidul Fitr

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday announced the reimposition of Covid-19 restrictions which were relaxed last week for Eidul Fitr.In a media talk, Adviser to KP Chief Minister

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

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

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

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

Coronavirus in Vasai-Virar: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones in Vasai, Nala Sopara and Virar as issued by VVMC on May 27

Coronavirus in Mira-Bhayandar: List of COVID-19 containment zones shared MBMC on May 27

With detection of 1,002 new cases on Tuesday, the number of the people infected by coronavirus reached to 32,791 in Mumbai.

Nitin Gadkari -- a leader who is helpful in good and bad times too

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

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

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

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

Covid-19: Horse Placed Under ‘Home Quarantine’ In Rajouri

JAMMU- A horse which ferried its owner from Kashmir to Rajouri district of the Jammu region was placed under

Another Senator refuses top Jubilee appointment

Another Senator refuses posh Jubilee appointment

House vows impartial hearings on ABS-CBN franchise renewal

SPEAKER Alan Peter Cayetano has reiterated his appeal for calm and sobriety among critics and supporters of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.

Sotto: Gov’t needs to rebuild economy

SENATE President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday said government needs to put a premium in rebuilding the economy once it relaxes current strict community quarantines that have been imposed to minimize the health impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Legal Brains Trust challenges Abodo’s appointment as DPP

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

5 more COVID cases; state’s tally rises to 9

HUGE OUTCRY AFTER RETURNEE DEPORTED BEFORE RESULT OF COVID TEST

NSDMA predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall

Heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected in the state over the following week, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has predicted and said that several other weather conditions were also likely during that period along with hefty showers. 

Need to have more BS labs in state: Gov

Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi, Tuesday emphasised the need for more Bio-Safety Level (BSL) laboratories in the state besides rigorous contact tracing.

NPCC says PDA has failed on all fronts; demand dismissal of govt

Alleging that the ruling PDA government has failed on all fronts, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Tuesday demanded that the governor step in to salvage the situation by dismissing “this incompetent and callous government”, which it said was “only interested in clinging on to power at whatever cost.”

WCH appeals to citizens of Kma, Dmu and Mkg

Against the backdrop of requests from Kohima Village Council, Agamimiepfü Metsu Krotho and Dimapur civil society groups over the issue of sending back returnees to their home districts, Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH)  appealed to citizens of Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung to be magnanimous in considering the difficulties of less developed neighbouring districts. 

ENSF, WYH slam govt over sending returnees violating SOP

Accusing the state government of “discriminating” the returnees of Eastern Nagaland and forcefully despatching them to Tuensang violating all standard operating procedure (SOP) and protocols of COVID-19, the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has cautioned that the state government would be held solely responsible in the event of outbreak of law and order and widespread infection.

UP: Gorakhpur Teacher Suspended For Pro-Pakistan Questions During Online Class

A show-cause notice has been issued to her by the school, asking to file a reply within seven days.

Govt Likely To Convene Parliament’s Monsoon Session In Central Hall With Both Houses Sitting On Alternate Days

The rules enshrined in the Constitution mandate it to convene the Parliament once in every six months.

Education, Medical Unions Issue Elaborate Conditions For School Reopening

Education and Medical unions have issued elaborate conditions for the reopening of schools...

I Don't Have Electricity - Nominated Senator Explains Skipping Uhuru's Meeting [VIDEO]

The Senator put on a spirited defence to the disciplinary committee, maintaining that he didn't know about the Parliamentary...

FG to hand over Madagascar Covid-19 cure to Health Ministry today

The Federal government of Nigeria will today hand over the Madagascar covid-19 cure to the Ministry of Health. This was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire during a programme on Channels

Basic Education High School classes to be opened in July

Basic Education High School classes will be opened on July 21 according to a director from the Basic Education Department. The academic year of Myanmar school normally starts on June 1 but for this year, due to COVID-19, it has changed to July. When opening schools, priority will be given to high school students and middle and primary classes will be opened later after weaknesses and requirements when faced in high schools are repaired.

South Africa marks milestone for emergency power procurement

DMRE has confirmed that South Africa's energy regulator is in agreement with a Ministerial determination for the procurement of 2,000MW of emergency power.

After months of lockdown, Estonian workers flock home from Finland

When Finland locked its borders in March during the coronavirus crisis, tens of thousands of migrant workers from Estonia had an excruciating choice to make: stay put, or go home to see family -- and risk losing their jobs.

Under-fire Nicaragua reports significant rise in COVID-19 cases

Nicaragua, criticized by its Central American neighbors for doing little to halt the spread of the coronavirus, on Tuesday reported a significant rise in COVID-19 deaths and infections. 

4 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam: State Health Minister

4 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam: State Health Minister: Four new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Assam, as per information provided by the State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays

Schools Standards Minister Nick Gibb said he is confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.

The Jockey's to re-open for take away dinners from next Thursday - Talk of the Town

The Jockey’s are set to begin serving take away meals from next week. The Anne Street pub have announced that they will be open from 12.30pm to 5.30pm from next Thursday June 4th for take away only. Each of the following options will be on the menu each day, as well as two extra dishes:...Read More→

Cops distribute flowers among medical fraternity in Srinagar

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Two women injured in Budgam road mishap, one critical

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Hong Kong police arrest 300 as thousands protest over security laws

HONG KONG, May 27 (Reuters) - Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.

EU Set to End UK’s Access to SIS- EU Database of Criminal Suspects

The European Union may soon put an end to United Kingdom’s access to the Schengen Information System (SIS), an EU database through which the Schengen Member States share information millions of pieces of criminal suspects in order to help police across the continent. Sources of the Guardian within the EU have told the newspaper that the British government has threatened the block to weaken security operation with it, if they do not grant the UK access to the major crime-fighting database, noting that it is impossible for non-EU countries to access the database. As the British police use the SIS