Ekta Kaul Wishes Surbhi Jyoti On Her Birthday; Sends Goodies On Behalf Of Her Baby And Calls Surbhi 'Masi'

Ekta Kaul and Surbhi Jyoti are total BFF goals. As surbhi celebrates her birthday today, Ekta Kauls ent her a pack of goodies but it was from her baby and not Ekta. She wrote Happy Birthday Masi on it.

Bigg Boss 13 Winner Sidharth Shukla Shares A Motivational Message For Fans Amidst Lockdown; Fans Send Love

Amidst the lockdown, after days of being away from social media, Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla shared a motivational message and goes on to win the hearts of his fans. Check it out!

Some migrants now tracked with ankle bracelets as pandemic 'temporary measure'

Migrants held in detention facilities in Quebec and Ontario have been increasingly given the option to leave custody during the COVID-19 pandemic—if they agree to wear electronic ankle monitors. Critics say this is unnecessary and will be a slippery slope.

Quebec reports fewest new cases of COVID-19 since March 31 as total surpasses 50,000

There are 1,265 people being treated for COVID-19 in Quebec hospitals as of Friday, down 66 from the 1,331 reported Thursday. Of those in a hospital, 172 are in intensive care, down six from the 178 reported 24 hours earlier.

Club offered chance to sign Southampton defender – Manager ‘happy’ to bring him in

Turkish newspaper Fotomac claim Galatasaray have been offered the chance to sign Southampton defender Wesley Hoedt. The Dutch defender, who’s currently on loan at Belgian club Royal Antwerp, is due to return to his parent club, but Fotomac say Galatasaray could be his next destination. It’s stated the Premier League side offered Hoedt to Galatasaray

Newcastle and Leicester have ‘contacted’ Ligue 1 midfielder’s entourage – Contract expiring this summer

While they are linked with almost everyone with a reputable name these days, Newcastle United aren’t necessarily all about forcibly spending potential newfound money. As rumours surrounding their takeover continue, the Magpies are also on the lookout for good deals, which is a category their reported interest in Arnaud Lusamba falls into. The OGC Nice midfielder

From Portugal: Source confirms Crystal Palace youngster’s exit is close to being agreed

The Portuguese media continues to report the developments for the transfer of Jadan Raymond from Crystal Palace to Vitória Guimarães. Newspaper Correio da Manhã is the only one with an update today, saying the 16-year-old is very close on agreeing his move to the Liga NOS side. The outlet has spoken to people close to

Sabres star Jack Eichel admits he's frustrated with losing seasons

The Buffalo forward has missed the playoffs in each of his five NHL seasons.

NASCAR at Charlotte results, highlights from Chase Elliott's win at the Alsco Uniforms 500

Sporting News tracked live updates and lap-by-lap highlights from Thursday's NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Check out the complete results from the Alsco Uniforms 500.

Here are the new NFL rules for 2020, as approved by team owners

There will be no onside kick alternative for 2020, but these new rules did pass.

Tim Tebow should be viewed by Mets as just another failed minor leaguer

The Tebow

Gardner Minshew's mustache has evolved into a full beard during quarantine, and it's glorious

Gardner Minshew's facial hair is spreading as rapidly as Minshew Mania during the 2019 NFL season.

Damian Lillard shuts down ESPN's Dan Orlovsky after 'spoiled and entitled brat' comments

Just a giant swing and a miss by Dan Orlovsky, but at least he recognized it.

NHL signings 2020: Complete list of all 31 teams' newest additions

The NHL's 2019-20 season is on pause, but that hasn't stopped teams from signing draft picks, college hockey UDFAs and players from Europe.

The A's will stop paying minor league players; will they become free agents? Nope.

The A's essentially have said to their minor-leaguers,

Jalen Rose's passionate plea after death of George Floyd: 'We need people who aren't black' to fight injustice

On Friday's edition of

'Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story': Release date, details for E60 documentary

The upcoming E:60 project will explore the life and death of the former Blue Jays ace.

NFL gets out of Roger Goodell sitdown with Barstool's Dave Portnoy, who then calls commish a 'coward'

Stool Presidente has his say after the league shut down the meeting.

Review: Pop star Gaga is back, but where’s the art or spark?

Lady Gaga, “Chromatica” (Interscope)In the 12 years since Lady Gaga dropped her first album, the singer has exceptionally shown that she knows how to create

Review: Lady Gaga is back, but where’s the art or spark?

Lady Gaga, “Chromatica” (Interscope) In the 12 years since Lady Gaga dropped her first album, the singer has exceptionally shown that she knows how to create a killer album. “The Fame” was danceable and clever. “The Fame Monster” was an epic adventure into her darker mind. “Born This Way” brilliantly…

'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers

Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.

'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers

Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.

Climate change forces Sami reindeer herders to adapt

Once, the lynx, wolverines and eagles that preyed on their animals were the main concern for reindeer herders as they moved them to find food in the winter.

Climate change forces Sami reindeer herders to adapt

Once, the lynx, wolverines and eagles that preyed on their animals were the main concern for reindeer herders as they moved them to find food in the winter. 

Simplified Torbay Recycling Centre lockdown system from Monday

Customers no longer have to park and wait at Goodrington before being allowed to drive to the tip

Legal lifeline for businesses refused critical coronavirus pay out

Michelmores is inviting businesses whose claims have been declined to help in the legal fight

Westcountry author writes 'Tales From The Lockdown' to raise money for Hospice UK

Martin Hesp believes he is the first person to write a book filled with stories which focus solely on the coronavirus lockdown

Author launches romcom series set in Devon

Following on from the success of her ‘Another Cup of Coffee’ series and ‘The Cornish Escape’, Jenny Kane, has announced the launch of a brand new series of romcoms

The community choirs and orchestras that are singing and playing through lockdown

Wren Music had to stop all their face-to-face choir, orchestra, and youth groups in March because of COVID-19

Farming Community Network mark 25 years of supporting region's agriculture

Farmers across Devon have marked the 25th anniversary of the Farming Community Network (FCN), by walking 25 miles

Exeter museum crossing digital divide during lockdown

In April, the museum launched its RAMM at Homecreative challenge which provides weekly online inspiration and activities based on the museum’s stunning objects

Torbay Council leadership challenged over secrecy

Conservative Chris Lewis said the council excluded the press and public “too often” when items could be discussed in public

South West Food Hub launches to help those feeding the nation

The initiative is supported by local organisations including the Heart of the South West LEP, the University of Exeter, Exeter City Futures, POM Support and the National Farmers' Union (NFU)

Milestone for 4x4 drivers helping Devon's COVID-19 response

The group, DC4x4R have helped with nearly 200 deliveries of PPE, medicines, care boxes and various other tasks

To Save Fourth Amendment, FISA Surveillance Must Work Like Police Investigations - Former FBI Agent

Coleen Rowley, a former FBI special agent, told Sputnik Thursday that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) program must be reformed to work like traditional...

Jay Leno, Elon Musk Hop Into 2021 Tesla Cybertruck - Video

Former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno Leno visited Space X headquarters in ‎Hawthorne, California‎, on Wednesday to try out a prototype of the latest vehicle made by...

Asia-Pacific Stocks Decline As China Passes Resolution on Hong Kong Security Bill

On Wall Street, major stock indexes suffered losses in overnight trading on Thursday, while the US economy gradually reopens from the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Minnesota Prosecutor Says 'Other' Evidence Does Not Support Criminal Charge in Floyd Case

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A prosecutor in the US state of Minnesota told reporters that besides the graphic video, there is other evidence that does not support a criminal...

Valuable Treasure: Cute Golden Retriever Puppy Snatches Roll of Toilet Paper

In the past months, toilet paper, or rather the lack thereof in shops, has made headlines across the globe, prompting a barrage of memes about it. Looks like our pets...

French Gov't Bans Hydroxychloroquine Submitting to Pressure From Pharma Labs, Politician Claims

The French government's decision to ban anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for use in COVID-19 cases goes against French people's interests and rights to get an...

UK Business Confidence Lowest Since 2008 Despite Easing of Lockdown, Top Bank's Survey Finds

The UK government has announced a lockdown exit strategy that will allow most businesses to reopen throughout the summer, but the number of firms that anticipate laying...

Finnish Researchers Warn of COVID-19 Infection Risk in Open Space Offices, Urge Teleworking

Fresh Finnish simulations of how viruses can move with air currents have prompted recommendations to continue distance work wherever possible. Cramped conditions and...

Indian Gov't Sources Deny Trump's Claim He Talked to Modi Over Border Stand-off With China

New Delhi (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate between India and China in the ongoing border stand-off, but India refused the offer the...

Alleged Daesh Tape Calls COVID-19 Divine Retribution for Enemies

Daesh has ramped up attacks on both security forces and civilians in remote rural areas of Iraq while the local government is focusing its efforts on tackling the...

Beijing Urges Foreign Nations to Cease Attempts at Meddling in Hong Kong Affairs

The day before, China's parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution to draft a law on national security in Hong Kong that would outlaw secessionism in the territory...

'Biggest Blow Since World War II': Danish Economy Expects 5.3% Nosedive

In what has been described as a marathon with no single solution, the Danish economy is expeted to shrink by over $15 billion in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus...

Australian Pubs to Offer Free Beer as Breweries Rolling Out Free Kegs

It's been two months since pubs, bars and restaurants were forced to shut their doors in Australia due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and a lockdown, which the...

Japan's Defence Chief Urges Probe Into Hacker Attack on Telecom Giant Amid Data Leak Fears

TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan’s Defence Minister Taro Kono has called for thoroughly investigating a hacker attack on a national telecom giant after media reports that data...

Stargazers Capture Alleged Falling Meteorite on Camera in Northern Turkey

According to some social media users, it would not be 2020 if some major cosmic event did not take place amid the ongoing pandemic, political turbulence and global...

SpiceJet Becomes India's First Carrier to Deliver Essential Supplies, E-Commerce Goods Via Drones

New Delhi (Sputnik): As the coronavirus pandemic has put restrictions on the unessential movement of people and services, drones have spearheaded contactless deliveries...

Attack by Pakistan-Trained Terrorists Looms Large Over Jammu & Kashmir, Indian Intel Sources Claim

New Delhi (Sputnik): Indian security forces on Thursday defused an explosive-laden vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir, foiling an attempted terror attack.

Students May Attend Only 100 Days of School in New COVID-19-Induced Normal in India, Sources Say

New Delhi (Sputnik): Schools and universities were closed in India even before the first lockdown was announced on 24 March. The schooling system then moved to virtual...

Hizbul Militant Owned Explosives-Laden Car Used in Kashmir Suicide Bombing Attempt - Indian Police

New Delhi (Sputnik): Thanks to intelligence inputs, Jammu and Kashmir police along with the Army intercepted militant groups that were planning to launch a suicide...

Greek Mayor Says Town Will Not Accept Any More Migrant Transfers From Aegean Islands

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The mayor of the northern Greek town of Grevena has said that he will no longer accept any more transfers of migrants and asylum seekers from camps...

US Mercenary Behind Botched Venezuela Incursion Associated With Businessman Who Betrayed Maduro

Venezuelan law enforcement has detained 66 persons in connection with the disastrous May 3-4 mercenary incursion of Venezuela, which was aimed at kidnapping President...

Volkswagen Looks East To China, Pledges €2bn To Boost Beijing's Electric, New Energy Vehicle Market

The world's largest automaker group is set to enter the Chinese market as rival motor companies compete for a top spot in the world's largest car market, the company...

Minnesota Governor Calls Up National Guard: What It Is and What to Expect

The National Guard, a militia force that exists in each American state, has been activated in Minnesota to help deal with civil unrest for the first time in 12 years....

Seoul Museums, Theaters to Close Again As New COVID-19 Clusters Discovered

SEOUL (Sputnik) - Museums, theatres and other national cultural institutions in South Korea’s Seoul and surrounding areas will temporarily close again due to a surge in...

CNN Reporter Arrested by Minnesota Police During Live Broadcast - Photo, Video

Amid the raging Minneapolis riots, US President Donald Trump has assured Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that he is ready to send in the military in the event that local...

Lockdown Brings Tears of Joy to Indian Woman Who Reunites with Husband After 20 Years - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): The lockdown in India imposed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 has brought untold misery to hundreds of thousands of poor daily wage earners....

COVID-19: Indian Mumbai Naval Dockyard Builds Ultra-Violet Sanitisation Bay For Workers

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Navy has dominated news headlines for developing in-house tech equipment to minimise the risk of the coronavirus infection from...

‘I’ve Not Been Recognised By Friends’: Indians Want Individuality Over Masked Realms of ‘Who Am I’

New Delhi (Sputnik): Some of the most awaited high-fashion events of the year, including the Met Gala have been cancelled this year due to the pandemic, which came as a...

UK Action Fraud Reveals Victims Have Lost Over £4.6 Million in Coronavirus Scams

Action Fraud has listed seven types of scams it’s seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. This includes courier fraud, online shopping, computer software...

US Turns Away Two Ships Carrying Iranian Fuel From Venezuela Under Sanctions Threat

Iran has been supplying petroleum products to Venezuela as the Latin American country is facing a severe shortage of gasoline and is struggling to procure it abroad...

Prime Time Comedy Show: Netizens Ridicule Indian, Pakistani Panelists 'Brandishing Weapons' on TV

New Delhi (Sputnik): While heated verbal attacks are routine in any news channel debate these days, an Indian station became the target of mockery after pundits started...

India Rules Out Any Plan to Restrict Chinese Foreign Portfolio Investors

New Delhi (Sputnik): Border tension has been simmering between India and China after a skirmish between patrol parties in Ladakh's Galwan Valley sector earlier this...

Delhi Gears Up For 'First-Ever Locust Attack' as Indian States Battle Swarm With Drone Fleet

New Delhi (Sputnik): Locust invasion is not a new phenomenon in India, however the intensity and the early onset of the wave in the country has never been this severe...

Doomsday Warning? Hundreds of Bats Mysteriously Dropping Dead in India Triggers 'Apocalyptic' Alarm

New Delhi (Sputnik): Harmless to humans, the mysterious looking bats who spend most of their life hanging upside down are now looked at with even more suspicion since...

No.10 Spokesman Admits UK Loosening Lockdown Before Experts Ready to Lower Coronavirus ThreatLevel

Social distancing restrictions enforced by a national lockdown in the United Kingdom are slowly being lifted as the spread of the coronavirus pandemic begins to slow...

Liverpool Deputy Mayor Investigated Over Lockdown Garden Party

Current lockdown measures, which were eased on 13 May, stipulate that only two people from different households can meet in outdoor settings – such as parks – as long...

Lufthansa Not Ruling Out Bankruptcy Option if Gov't Aid Package Not Arranged, Report Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German flag carrier Lufthansa reserves the right to file for bankruptcy if negotiations with the government over a multi-billion coronavirus-related...

Rad Tourism: Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Reportedly Opens as Ukraine Eases COVID-19 Lockdown

All tourists seeking to enter the exclusion zone would have to wear protective masks and gloves, while people exhibiting symptoms of an acute viral respiratory...

Israeli Troops Reportedly Open Fire in Disputed Land on Border With Lebanon

BEIRUT (Sputnik) – The Israeli army opened fire with automatic weapons in a disputed territory of the Shebaa farms located on the border with Lebanon when a shepherd...

K-Pop Conquers the World: Netizens Praise Lady Gaga's Historic Collab With BLACKPINK

English-Korean song “Sour Candy” from Gaga's new album “Chromatica” has swept the charts worldwide.

UK Sought 'New Entrants' in 5G Networks Amid Huawei Approval, US-China Trade Tensions - Downing Street

The news comes after unconfirmed reports in UK media cited anonymous sources in Whitehall, who said the government may phase out the Chinese tech giant's role in...

NHS Test and Trace Programme Hit by Further Technical Problems on Second Day

The United Kingdom's new track and tracing program has been introduced in order for users to report symptoms in order to more effectively identify new cases of the...

Psychologist on Mental Health After Covid: Online Sessions ‘Equally as Effective’ as Face to Face

Prince William has stated that the mental health of NHS workers could be affected by the pressures brought on by the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic.

Serbian President Says Will Attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 24 June

BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed on Friday his plans to attend the military parade in Moscow on 24 June that will mark the 75th...

COVID-19: ‘One of Key Things is to Get People Help Who Need Help,’ Academic Says

Students, parents and teachers in the UK are reporting a widespread decline in their mental health as schools in the country prepare to open on Monday. It follows a...

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Delhi

Some parts of India are situated in the seismically active zones, so the country periodically faces tremors of various strength. In mid-April, an earthquake measuring...

Indian Lake Apocalypse: Tonnes of Dead Fish Float in India's IT Hub Bengaluru - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): Scores of dead fishes were found floating in India’s Kommaghatta lake in Bengaluru on Friday. Locals allege that the lake has become a dumping...

Soros Reportedly Suggests Reviving 18th Century Bond Scheme to Help EU Weather COVID-19 Cost

The billionaire also described the coronavirus as a threat to "the survival of our civilization", which "moves very fast and in unpredictable ways".

Man Held for Assaulting Chinese National with Sticks Over Feeding of Stray Dogs in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi (Sputnik): On 25 May, a Chinese woman was beaten with sticks outside her home in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district. She took to Twitter and narrated...

Pakistani Army Claims It Shot Down Indian Drone

Earlier this week, Pakistani troops shot down an Indian spying quadcopter in Rakhchikri Sector along the Line of Control.

'They Broke Their Word': Trump Says Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous From China

During a Friday news conference at the White House, US President Donald Trump declared that "Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous to warrant the special...

Biden's Questionable Remarks Towards Asians Come to Light as He Bashes Trump for 'Racism'

In 2014, Biden reportedly came under fire on social media for using the term “Orient” while describing his meeting with the former prime minister of Singapore.

'Unpredictable' Trump Has No Credibility: Experts on US Mediation Over India, China Border Dispute

New Delhi (Sputnik): As border tensions between the India and China are rising, and US President Donald Trump has not only offered to mediate between the Asian giants...

'Fleet of Underwater UFOs' Spotted off the Greek Coastline by Alien Hunter

Google Earth can prove to be a valuable tool for those UFO enthusiasts who like to scroll over the detailed images of our planet in a bid to spot some evidence for the...

Businesses Must Start Paying Towards Furlough Scheme From August, Chancellor Rishi Sunak Says

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will enable businesses to bring back staff part time from July and introduce a taper requiring firms to contribute to...

'Hard to Win Games 'Behind Closed Doors' – Fortuna Dusseldorf Manager Uwe Rosler

With clubs in the English Premier League agreeing to kick off the 2019-20 season again on 17 June, after a hiatus since March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a...

Price of WTI Crude Futures Tops $35 Per Barrel First Time Since March 11

MOSCOW, May 29 (Sputnik) - Global oil prices accelerated growth to 5 percent on Friday evening, and the price of WTI crude futures rose above $35 per barrel for the...

Johnson Invites Trump to Attend Virtual Global Vaccine Summit on 4 June

LONDON (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson invited US President Donald Trump during phone talks to take part in a virtual Global Vaccine Summit scheduled for 4...

US Suspends Entry of 'Certain' Chinese Students, Researchers Over Suspicion of Intellectual Theft

A new proclamation from the White House has ordered the suspension of entry for "certain students and researchers" from China over their alleged operations to collect...

North Korea Accuses Washington of ‘Smear’ Attempt With Cyberattack Claims

In a Friday statement, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) rejected accusations it had masterminded cyberattacks against the United States and other...

Photo: Three US Intel Satellites Will Launch From New Zealand in June After COVID-19 Delay

The launch of three US intelligence satellites from New Zealand has been rescheduled for June 11 after it was delayed by more than two months due to the COVID-19...

Militants Shell Settlements in Northwestern Syria, Russian Military Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group has attacked settlements in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, Rear Admiral Oleg Zhuravlev, the head...

Berlin to Reopen Pubs, Fitness Studios, Fair Grounds on Tuesday

BERLIN (Sputnik) - Berlin pubs, fitness studios and other sports clubs, as well as convention centers and fairgrounds, are next in line for reopening on 2 June, the...

'Horrible Situation': Trump Says Minneapolis Looters Should Not Drown Out Peaceful Protesters

During opening remarks at a roundtable discussion on Friday, US President Donald Trump called the situation in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, "horrible" and...

China's Defenсe Ministry Urges US, Japan to Refrain From Arms Race in Space

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is calling upon countries that have created space military units to prevent space from becoming a new international battleground, Chinese...

Scientists Simulate Unmanned Aircraft Striking, Deflecting Asteroid From Earth

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have come up with a novel way to deflect asteroids from Earth by having unmanned vehicles collide with the threatening...

US Intelligence Chief Releases Flynn-Kislyak Transcript

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said in a statement that he has released the transcript of the December 2016 call between former...

Video: Iranian Supreme Leader Slams History of US Race Relations in ’#BlackLivesMatter’ Tweet

Commenting on the recent protests and riots in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following the killing of George Floyd on Monday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

IMF Approves $732 Million to Help Bangladesh Address Effects of Coronavirus Measures on Economy

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement that it has approved a $732 million funding to help Bangladesh overcome the impact of...

Rwandan genocide bankroller Kabuga to be tried in Arusha -Judge

The alleged financier of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, arrested this month in France after 25 years on the run, will be transferred to the war crimes tribunal in Arusha, Tanzania, once conditions allow

Alleged Rwandan genocide bankroller to be tried in Arusha: judge

Described as Africa's most wanted man, Kabuga has been held in a French jail since his May 16 arrest at his home outside Paris.

Jang Geun Suk waves for the cameras after his discharge from the military

YONHAPJang Geun Suk was relieved of his military duties on May 29th after finishing two years of service as a social service worker. He wa…

Actor Jang Keun-suk discharged from military service

Jang Geun Suk relieved of his mandatory public service duties today

Actor Jang Geun Suk will be officially relieved of his mandatory public service duties today, May 29!In light of the public's social distancing ad…

“Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong”- US top diplomat in Hong Kong

"Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong"

“Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong”- US top diplomat in Hong Kong

"Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong"

Will the US soon treat Hong Kong like china? Much is at stake

Hong Kong risks becoming collateral damage in the growing rivalry between China and the United States.

Khupe demands share of Chamisa's loot

THE Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T has approached the High Court seeking to be joined as a party to an on-going application filed by Nelson Chamisa-led group, MDC Al...

Khupe demands share of political parties’ fund

The Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T has approached the High Court seeking to be joined as a party to an on-going application filed by Nelson Chamisa-led group, MDC Alliance demanding that the Finance minister should stop disbursing funds under the Political Parties Finance Act to any of the warring MDC parties.

Covid-19 lockdown providing ideal environment for abusers as Women's Aid reports jump in calls during pandemic

Experts say Covid-19 restrictions are providing the ideal environment for abusers to exert their power and that partners are using the lockdown as a “weapon” against wives and girlfriends

Don Conroy tells how career is soaring age 70 and believes being forced to retire at 65 is ridiculous

Exclusive: The iconic Irish TV personality is making a virtual comeback!

Aidan O'Shea thinks GAA should be creative if play returns this year

If there are inter-county games this year, the GAA don’t plan on staging them before October

Tony McGregor shows off flashy car as he barbecues with Proper 12 sauce

He shared a number of photos on his Instagram story

Joe Schmidt understands why IRFU and other unions are reluctant to adopt World Rugby's 10 law trials

World Rugby have made the proposals that include the introduction of an orange card and no scrum resets

Jessica Simpson's trainer gives away weight loss secrets after stunning transformation

The star's LA trainer has explained the simple, equipment free program that helped the pop star shed the pounds after the birth of her third child

Max Meyer distances himself from father's 'shocking' remarks about crisis club Schalke

The Crystal Palace midfielder bears no ill will towards his former employers, but has been forced to distance himself from remarks made by his father about the Bundesliga side

3,000 owners of Cheltenham Festival winner Pentland Hills told he has leg injury

Trained by Nicky Henderson at Seven Barrows, Pentland Hills won the 2019 JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, but disappointed at this year's event

Kerry GAA in mourning after death of Barry Clifford

Tributes have been pouring in for the popular Derrynane clubman

Footage shows moment Irish seals face off with hungry seagulls over fish in Co Louth

The seagulls flapped their wings at the seals to make them drop their catch

Sarah Michelle Gellar posts Buffy 'thirst trap' and fans are in love

The actress, 43, sent fans into meltdown with an iconic snap from her Buffy the Vampire Slayer Days

Ice-cream company who struggled to find staff now flooded with applications

“Last year, I struggled to get drivers. We had to pay for ads everywhere and even at that, I might have received 20 applicants in two months"

Owner of Dublin restaurant and pub group ordered to pay ex-girlfriend €104,000 for unfair dismissal

In her hard-hitting ruling,WRCAdjudication OfficerNiamhO’Carroll Kelly found that theunnamed business owner 'took advantage of his personal relationship with the complainant in an attempt to force her out of the company so as to ensure minimal financial impact on the company'

Weekend betting tips: Four bets that could make you a fortune

Horse racing and football tips

Over 60,000 Leaving Cert students register on calculated grades portal after exams are cancelled

Students have the option of Calculated Grades which they can use to progress higher education or to work but will also be allowed to sit the exams at a later stage in the year if they choose

Celtic star Christopher Jullien taking inspiration from Michael Jordan and Last Dance documentary

Jullien was a key man as Celts ensured the Premiership trophy remained in Glasgow’s east end

Aidan O'Brien outlines plans for star mare Magical ahead of horse racing's return

The daughter of Galileo was a popular winner of the Qipco Champion Stakes on British Champions Day at Ascot in October

Rihanna told she would be a 'one-hit wonder' at start of career but proved critics wrong

The Umbrella singer was reminiscing on her musical career when she revealed that some people were not convinced by her musical talents 15 years ago

Olympic hopeful Sanita Puspure has considered retiring during Covid-19 lockdown

The two-time world champion rower admits it's been a difficult period as restrictions disrupt training

Dublin City Council plans to solve lack of public toilets after requests made during lockdown

The Council says it is acutely aware of the lack of public toilets

Piers Morgan's rarely seen sons as GMB host says he'll 'break lockdown' to see family

Piers Morgan was very vocal in his response to the Dominic Cummings row and said if Boris Johnson didn't fire his aide he would 'deem lockdown over' and see his family

Mrs Browns Boys Eilish O'Carroll admits she's feeling very down during lockdown

The actress who's known for playing Winnie McGoogan in the hit RTE show admitted to feeling low during lockdown.

Starving dogs left on death's door making recovery after being rescued by ISPCA

The dogs were left living in squalor starving and severely dehydrated

Alan Carr says Sir Bruce Forsyth once boosted his confidence as he now follows in his footsteps

Alan Carr launches his Epic Gameshow this weekend and he has now discussed how legendary entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth had a huge impact on his career

Millie Mackintosh may have offered a cryptic clue to her baby daughter's name

Former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh has surprised her fans with a social media return featuring husband Hugo Taylor and their little baby girl

Maura Higgins opens up about pitfalls of fame and downside of Love Island

Maura Higgins on the pitfalls of fame, tiring of wearing a bikini on Love Island, enjoying lockdown and pinching herself when she sees Ann Summers billboards

Robbie Savage's mum delivers her verdict on 'dislikeable' Dominic Cummings' trip

Val, the 72-year-old mum of ex-football star and Mirror columnist Robbie Savage, is a Radio 5 Live celeb after appearing on his show. Here, she talks about her 11th week self-isolating...

Meat products sold in Ireland urgently recalled as they were processed in 'unapproved facility' in Co Westmeath

The public are being advised not to eat the food products

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin taken into custody after George Floyd death

Mr Floyd died on Monday after the cop was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck - despite the victim repeatedly saying he could not breathe

Fans vote for Ireland's greatest ever keeper and defenders in social media poll

Vote on the FAI's Twitter page for Ireland's greatest ever starting eleven

Irish coast guard helicopter pilot tells how girl, 5, lucky to be alive after miraculous rescue

Captain Sean Murphy told how the young child drifted out to sea on an inflatable toy

Cold Feet star Robert Bathurst slams actors who mumble on TV - but are they to blame?

Cold Feet actor Robert Bathurst has reflected on the poor speech of actors in recent television dramas, but could it be our televisions that are to blame?

Bob Kulick dead: Kiss guitarist dies aged 70 his heartbroken brother confirms

Kiss guitarist Bob Kulick has passed away at the age of 70, his brother has confirmed

Ex-Cork City star George O'Callaghan picks best XIs from his time in League of Ireland

O'Callaghan includes some LOI legends of the 2000s era in his best 11s

Racing is "sleepwalking into a crisis" warns Ed Chamberlin as TV talks stall

Loss of terrestrial courage would hit the sport hard, predicts ITV lead presenter

Moment woman beaten to ground and viciously assaulted in broad daylight attack in Coolock, North Dublin

Footage of the incident shows the attacker walking across a green

EA renews Madden NFL license through 2026

EA's money-printing Madden NFL business will continue to stay strong. In a deal announced today with the NFL and the NFL Player's Association, the company shared that it's renewed its exclusive rights to the Madden NFL Franchise in a "multiyear" deal that will ensure it's the only company in town developing football simulation games.

Obituary: Darklands creator Arnold Hendrick

Gamasutra has learned that Arnold Hendrick, creator of MicroProse's 1992 RPG Darklands, has passed away at the age of 69. The news comes by way of RPG Codex and a Facebook group for former MicroProse employees

The Number Ones: Joan Jett And The Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ‘N Roll”

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. *** Joan Jett And The Blackhearts – I Love Rock 'N Roll" HIT #1: March 20, 1982 STAYED AT #1: 7 weeks A hard, deliberate snare roll. A sudden, thunderous power chord. A drum beat that sounds like a stadium full of football fans stomping in unison. And then a voice — strong, androgynous, raspy, distant. She's got some kind of accent — "me" becomes "maaaay" — but you can't really tell what accent it's supposed to be. "Saw him dancing there by the record machine," she sings. She sounds both bored and annoyed about this particular 17-year-old, but she takes him home anyway. The level of swagger on "I Love Rock 'N Roll" is out of control. The song is so thuddingly simple, so elemental, that it could easily turn hokey and ridiculous. Instead, the opposite happens. The song already sounds totemic by the time

Juice WRLD & Trippie Redd – “Tell Me U Luv Me”

Last year, the Chicago sing-rapper Juice WRLD died of an accidental overdose at the tragically young age of 21. In his short career, Juice WRLD recorded a whole lot of music, and some of that music has been coming out since his passing. The posthumous Juice WRLD single "Righteous" came out last month, and Juice's voice has appeared on collaborations with Eminem, Polo G, and G Herbo. Today, another Juice WRLD single is out in the world. "Tell Me U Luv Me" is both a love song and a plea for help. On the song, Juice pleads with someone to help him save him from himself: "Bitch, I'm a druggie, so can you hide my drugs from me?/ And when I get lonely, can you be my company?" The song pairs Juice with Ohio's Trippie Redd, another Midwestern sing-rapper who came up on the SoundCloud-rap wave. It's got a skittery, guitar-based beat from producers oktanner and Juice's regular collaborator Nick Mira. And while there's plenty of emo-style singing on the track, which Juice reportedly performed

Club Intl – “Crush” (Prod. Johnny Jewel)

New supergroup alert! Johnny Jewel is the producer behind a whole array of bleary, dreamy, cinematic synthpop projects. Chromatics, is best-known group, released the album Closer To Grey last year, and their long-awaited Dear Tommy is apparently still forthcoming. Lately, Jewel has also been releasing music with Desire and remixing Angel Olsen, and now he's part of a new group called Club Intl. Jewel isn't the frontman of Club Intl. Instead, the man in charge is John Eatherly, the former Be Your Own Pet member who once led the New York indie rock band Public Access TV. Cults singer Madeline Follin is also a part of Club Intl, as is Cults collaborator Maxwell Kamins. Johnny Jewel produced the band's debut single "Crush," a delirious piece of woozy, synthy indie-pop. Jewel's music, it turns out, sounds a whole lot different if there's an indie rock dude singing. Jewel also directed the "Crush" video, which fits his whole watching-a-'70s-exploitation-flick-while-high aesthetic. Check it

RMR – “I’m Not Over You” (Prod. Timbaland)

Back in February, a mysterious masked R&B singer who called himself RMR — apparently pronounced "Rumor" — made a strange and compelling debut with the beautiful, funereal goon-music song "Rascal." It's probably the most fascinating thing that anyone has ever done with a Rascal Flatts hit. Since then, RMR has come out with the follow-up single "Dealer," as well as a remix with Future and Lil Baby. And now he's announced his debut EP and teamed up with one of the all-time great R&B producers for another song. Timbaland produced RMR's new single "I'm Not Over You" — or, rather, he co-produced it with Eminem/Anderson .Paak collaborator Andre Brissett. On the song, RMR returns to the quasi-country heart-wounded lilt of "Rascal," begging and pleading beautifully to an ex. The beat marries explosions of digital bass to a lonely banjo. We few, we happy few who paid money for the deeply underrated Bubba Sparxxx album Deliverance already know that Timbaland has a real gift for mutating

Saya Gray – “SHALLOW (PPL SWIM IN SHALLOW WATER)”

Saya Gray was born into a musical family: Her father is a composer and trumpet player who has worked with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin, and her mother founded Toronto music school Discovery Through The Arts. She spent her childhood developing prodigious bass skills that earned her a gig in R&B upstart Daniel Caesar's band a few years back. Now she's moving into the spotlight with a debut single of her own. Gray's bassist bona fides shine through immediately on "SHALLOW (PPL SWIM IN SHALLOW WATER)," a minimal yet complex track that might give you glimpses of Fiona Apple and Frank Ocean. "I love my enemies 'cause nobody hates myself more than me," Gray sings before pushing her voice into a falsetto squeak. As the music rolls on, textures build and recede, creating a powerful sense of drama without even dropping a beat. Listen below. https://youtu.be/SonEUeXt0LI

Shut Up, Dude: This Week’s Best And Worst Comments

https://twitter.com/MNFreedomFund/status/1265735264242225152 THIS WEEK'S 10 HIGHEST RATED COMMENTS #10  ander Score:50 | May 25th more like Posted in: Lana Del Rey Talks FKA Twigs, Marianne Williamson, & New Album Chemtrails Over The Country Club In Latest Self-Defense #9  BixMeister Score:50 | May 22nd Meanwhile on the Disco Top 80 Tom Tom Club – “Genius of Love” “Wordy Rappinghood” Tom talks about an artist’s Imperial Phase where everything seems to work, and I’m wondering if a music-lover is allowed an Imperial Phase. Looking at the charts, thinking about how I interacted with popular music, I realize that late 81-85 is my Imperial Phase as a music-lover. Almost every day after work I’d go to Hot Licks/Northern Lights and dig through the import singles, indie-12-inches, new releases and even filling in the blanks on older music. Sometimes I would stop at Shinder’s and scope out the latest Billboard. Music was part of happy hour, house parties, club going, and those

Keyless and clueless: Stranded truckers from north India tell tales of police brutality

Truck drivers stuck for over two weeks after cops confiscated their keys for transporting migrants. JOYEL K PIOUS & SHIBA PRASAD SAHU meet them during a late-night rendezvous

Jan Shatabdi trains to operate with fewer stoppages from June 1

The Jan Shatabdi special trains between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur/Kozhikode will lose four stops. 

Poor families ate less during lockdown, says survey

The findings are part of the Livelihoods Survey conducted by researchers at the Centre for Sustainable Employment, Azim Premji University.

Sudden spike in snakebite cases across district surprises doctors

80 cases reported so far; most from Varapuzha, Paravoor, Vypeen and Cherai

Chennai adds 559 cases, city tally touches 12,762

As of Wednesday, Royapuram remains the most affected among the 15 zones under Greater Chennai Corporation with 2,252 positive cases.

Nothing called safe travel in Covid times

Experts: Flouting of social distancing, hygiene norms could contribute to community transmission

Lockdown woes: Bengal migrants travel with co-passenger's dead body for over 20 hours

The passengers sought help from Odisha police at two places but they were reportedly not entertained.

Gaffe: Red faces in MHA as whiskey photo uploaded on it's official Facebook page

The other photographs showed NDRF men in orange gear removing an uprooted tree in Deulpur area of Howrah.

Avreena Khatoon to Vinod Kumar: The 16 migrants on trains who’ll never make it home

Uncared for and unmourned, two of them even died anonymously with no takers for their bodies.

Malayalam cinema post-COVID: An insider’s perspective

Vipin Kumar, a leading marketing strategist and celebrity manager in Malayalam cinema, talks about the need to adopt certain measures to improve the present scenario of the industry

Cinema in the time of COVID-19: Martin Scorsese makes new short film about isolation

'What I look forward to in the future is carrying with me what I have been forced to learn in these circumstances,'  says Scorsese. 

Complaints over lockdown in Andhra Pradesh to go to NDMA

It noted that violations of the lockdown are under the purview of the NDMA.

CISF official posted at warship building GRSEL succumbs to COVID-19

This is the fourth death from coronavirus in the about 1.62 lakh personnel strong force and the second from this unit, a defence PSU located in Kolkata.

UP: Migrant labourer escapes from quarantine centre, commits suicide

Jagdish Prasad who had gone to Surat about six months ago had returned on May 20 and was put under quarantine in the village.

Ladakh standoff: IAF deploys Chinook heavy-lift choppers near China border

Given the treacherous terrains in the Northeast, particularly Arunachal Pradesh, the deployment of the Chinook helicopters is being seen as the capacity build-up and boosting of assets.

Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Jogi's last rites will be performed at his native Gaurella in Bilaspur district on Saturday, said his son Amit

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Earlier in the day, the former CM suffered two cardiac arrests followed by which doctors termed his health as extremely critical.

Nissan settles dispute with Tamil Nadu government over unpaid dues of Rs 5000 crore: Report

The Japanese auto major was to receive between Rs 1400 crore (USD 185 million) and Rs 1800 crore (USD 238 million) as per the settlement, said the report.

Dinesh Vijan making a film on male virginity? 

In recent past, films such as

Timepass with Karan Johar | 'I think larger-than-life even when some stories don't warrant it'

"A big part of Ranbir Kapoor in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil was me. I've been through unrequited love for many years," said Karan in a chat with The New Indian Express that contained many nuggets.

Former Rajasthan BJP chief Bhanwar Lal Sharma passes away

BJP state president Satish Poonia consoled Sharma’s family members at his residence and termed the death as a personal loss for him and the party.

Can appreciate limits on airfares as it is a 'very very short term' measure: AirAsia India CEO

Domestic passenger services restarted after a gap of two months on Monday when 428 flights carried around 30,000 passengers to their destinations.

Donald Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

As the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, Trump accused the UN agency of being a 'puppet' of China and had already suspended funding in mid-April.

World needs answers from China: Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

As the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, Trump accused the UN agency of being a 'puppet' of China and had already suspended funding in mid-April.

France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships

Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.

France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships

Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.

EU Commission aspires for treaty change on health

The European Commission has proposed a €9.4bn stand-alone programme dedicated to health known as EU4Health. The proposal is touted as a first step towards a possible Treaty change when it comes to health.

UK needs to move in negotiations, EU trade official says

The EU is willing to move in negotiations on future EU-UK relations, but Britain must make a bigger effort in talks, EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan said Thursday, adding that negotiations had not made much progress. "Perhaps the UK has come to the concl...

France reopening bars and parks next week

Bars, cafes, restaurants, and parks in France are to reopen on 2 June, marking the latest stage in lockdown-easing measures of one of Europe's strictest regimes, French prime minister Edouard Philippe said Thursday. "Freedom will become the rule, bans the...

EU Commission: Five-fold aid increase for fossil-fuel regions

The European Commission's recovery package increases five-fold the Just Transition Fund, which aims to support the transition of fossil fuel-dependent regions. But commission vice-president Frans Timmermans warned the allocation of funds could be anchored...

EU extends sanctions against Syrian regime

The EU Council on Thursday extended restrictive measures against the Syrian regime. "The EU remains committed to using every tool at its disposal to push for a political solution to the conflict that would benefit all Syrians and put an end to the ongoing...

US: more than 40m job losses due to coronavirus

The number of Americans who lost their jobs in the past 10 weeks soared to more than 40 million, with unemployment claims continuing to rise, the Guardian writes. Earlier this month, department of labor reported that more than 20 million Americans lost th...

EU wants more money to hedge against hard Brexit

The EU needed higher financial guarantees from states over the next seven years in order to hedge against the cost of a potential no-deal Brexit in 2021, Johannes Hahn, the EU' budget commissioner said Thursday. "Our proposal is to increase the [budget] c...

China's post-Covid 19 'techno-nationalist' industrial policy

While Covid-19 brings China one step closer to technology-perfected authoritarianism through improvised health apps and real-time surveillance, Europe is busy looking inward.

EU agency: tracing apps must respect fundamental rights

A report on Thursday by the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) urges EU governments to respect fundamental rights when using contact-tracing apps to curb the spread of the coronavirus. It also calls for open-source solutions to enhance transparency and confi...

Germany seeks EU sanctions on Russia spy-chief

Germany is seeking to use new targeted EU sanctions against cyber-attackers to impose visa bans and asset freezes on the head of Russian military intelligence and one of his alleged operatives in Germany over Russian hacking of the Bundestag in 2015, the ...

Malta and Libya to create anti-migrant 'units'

Malta and Libya are to open anti-migration "coordination units" in each other's countries to help stop the 800,000 irregular migrants said to be in Libya from coming to Europe, Maltese prime minister Robert Abela said after meeting with Fayez al-Sarraj, t...

Orban calls EU Commission recovery plan 'absurd'

Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orban on Friday called the EU Commission's €750bn recovery plan "absurd", saying it is based on jointly-guaranteed credit and would help rich member states more. "They want to take out this loan for 30 years, so even our gr...

Vestager hits back at Lufthansa bailout criticism

Commission vice-president in charge of competition Margarethe Vestager argued that companies getting large capital injections from the state during the corona crisis still have to offset their competitive advantage.

Spain takes 'giant step' on guaranteed minimum income

The minimum income guarantee was a condition included in the coalition agreement between the Socialists and the leftist group Unidas Podemos, after the indecisive results of the November national elections.

Long Odds: China's bet on REITs draws skeptics

SHANGHAI/BEIJING — China’s plans to introduce real estate investment trusts (REITs) mark a crucial step to get private money to fund infrastructure such as toll roads and sewage systems, but authorities have their work cut out in creating a fully-fledged market.

Argentina knocks back new debt proposal but says talks progressing

BUENOS AIRES — Argentina knocked back a new debt restructuring proposal from key creditor groups on Thursday as insufficient, but said the offer showed progress was being made toward striking a deal.

Big Banks Must Face Forex Manipulation Claims, U.S. Judge Rules

(Bloomberg) — A group of banks failed to persuade a judge to throw out a lawsuit claiming they conspired to rig foreign exchange rates.

Argentina knocks back new debt proposal but says talks progressing

BUENOS AIRES — Argentina knocked back a new debt restructuring proposal from key creditor groups on Thursday as insufficient, but said the offer showed progress was being made toward striking a deal.

China cbank injects 670 bln yuan via reverse repos for week, rate unchanged

SHANGHAI — China’s central bank kept the interest rate on seven-day reverse repurchase agreements unchanged at 2.

Dollar bides time, yuan falls before Trump takes stage on China

TOKYO — The dollar was hemmed into a narrow trading range on Friday as traders’ focus shifted to U.

Australian clothing retailer PAS Group enters voluntary administration

Australian clothing retailer PAS Group Ltd on Friday said it had entered voluntary administration to review its operations, citing the tough financial market conditions and the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Merkel Is Seizing Her Chance to Revolutionize Germany's Economy

(Bloomberg) — On a gloomy Friday in March, with the devastation of the coronavirus becoming clear, senior officials in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government realized that extraordinary measures were needed to shore up Europe’s largest economy.

Reveal Group is First and Only Partner to Achieve Blue Prism "Double Platinum" Capability Certification

Company Sets New Standard for Intelligent Automation Delivery CapabilitiesNEW YORK & SYDNEY — Reveal Group, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent Automation deployments, today announced that it has been recognized by Blue Prism (AIM: PRSM) as the first and only certified Double Platinum Capability and Delivery Provider in the world.

Vestager says she is not placing extra hurdles in way of Lufthansa bailout

BRUSSELS — EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager on Friday denied that she is placing additional hurdles in the way of Lufthansa’s $10 billion government rescue, which has been held up by her demand for the stricken airline to give up airport slots.

Italian BTP yields flatten after strong issuance

LONDON — Italian government bonds stabilized on Friday after a new issuance and as investors waited for a European Commission rescue plan to take form, with yields across the euro zone mostly neutral.

Southwest Airlines CEO sees low-fare environment when traffic returns

Southwest Airlines Co Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly said on Friday he expects a “brutal low-fare” environment when traffic returns after coronavirus-induced restrictions ease.

Trump cutting U.S. ties with World Health Organization over virus

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS — The United States will end its relationship with the World Health Organization over the body’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, U.

Wall St ends mostly higher as U.S.-China spat simmers

U.S. stocks finished mostly higher on Friday after President Donald Trump announced measures against China in response to new security legislation that were less threatening to the U.

Extending street's third care home would be 'intolerable' residents claim

Residents had previously submitted photographic evidence of a “constant stream of delivery vans, ambulances and hearses” blocking the road

Bristol City, Leeds United and rest of Championship set for financial help to pay for COVID-19 tests

All 24 clubs in the Championship are believed to be facing bills estimated at £200,000 for testing

Liverpool starlet in demand, Bristol Rovers target set to move – League One morning headlines

The stories making the headlines around League One on May 29

Woman goes missing from near Weston's Grand Pier for 12 hours before being found with head injury

Police are appealing for public's help

Boy raises more than £1k for hospital charity by singing ahead of Clap for Our Carers event

Josh Morton frequently receives treatment at Bristol Children’s Hospital

Man rescued from overturned lorry

The crash happened on Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury

Lake will be drained if people continue to flout lockdown rules

Visitors have been travelling from as far away as Birmingham to enjoy a day at Clevedon's Marine Lake

Tractor used to rescue pony from ditch

The pony was handed over to a vet

Bristol café featured by UK government for its social distancing measures

"Hopefully this means our customers can feel even safer when they come here"

School announces it will not reopen this term due to safety fears

'It is clear that the risk and potential harms far outweigh the benefits of reopening'

Inland diving centre and swimming lake near Bristol closes permanently

"It has always been a great pleasure to see you enjoying the site and we will miss you all"

Bristol City, Stoke City and the state of play regarding Benik Afobe's loan

The striker is back in full training at Failand following his ACL injury sustained in September

Warning to parents after cyber criminals attack school website

Parents have been advised to be cautious of any emails containing personal information

Nailsea's skate festival postponed until autumn

The festival is a major event in the town's calendar and attracts skaters and boarders from across the area

Pop-up bar allowed despite complaints of noise, vomit and Christmas music

"A piano was smashed"

Bristol City depth chart: How Lee Johnson has serious options ahead of Championship restart

With the 2019/20 campaign likely to recommence in mid-June, we analyse and assess each position

Work at Backwell Croassroads on A370 to begin on Monday

The work to upgrade Backwell traffic lights is expected to take two weeks and cause delays for those using the A370

Five more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals

There are now 698 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bristol

My favourite Bristol City player: Paul Gainey on the balletic brilliance of Paul Cheesley

The latest in our series celebrating the Robins' greatest players, icons and cult heroes, through the eyes of the fans

EFL confirm when Bristol Rovers, Sunderland, Portsmouth and rest of League One will vote on season

The EFL recently proposed a framework that would see final positions be decided on an unweighted points-per-game system

Man arrested after police seize '£300,000 worth' of cannabis plants

Police officers forced entry into an address in Stapleton Road

Ben Garner reveals why he's handed Bristol Rovers defender once linked with West Ham a new contract

The Scottish left-back has been with the Gas since 2017 and signs a one-year deal to remain at the Mem

Neighbours applaud in the street as coronavirus survivor finally comes home

It was a moment his family thought they might never see

Bath weir deaths: Tributes paid to two men pulled from river

One of the victims of the 'tragic accident' was engaged to be married

An emu is on the loose in the fields near Hartcliffe and no one knows why

It seems to be moving closer to the city

Eric Bloch estate insolvent: lawyer

A BULAWAYO lawyer has approached the High Court seeking a provisional order for liquidation of the estate of the late economist and former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) adviser Dr Eric Walter Bloch. Mr Pineas Madzivire of Joel Pincus, Konson and Wolhuter Legal Practitioners, filed an application at the Bulawayo High Court seeking an order declaring H & E Bloch and Company Chartered Accountants insolvent in terms of section 48 0f the Administration of Estates Act as read with Section 4 of the Insolvency Act. The estate has no immovable assets. However, there is $78 000 which is an inheritance from his wife Baileh Thelma Bloch who is also late.

Eric Bloch estate insolvent, says lawyer

A BULAWAYO lawyer has approached the High Court seeking a provisional order for liquidation of the estate of the late economist and former Reserve Bank of Zimba...

Mama June’s Daughters Anna, 25, & Jessica, 23, Show Off Their Beach Bodies After Plastic Surgery

Mama June's daughters Anna & Jessica are flaunting their body makeovers after getting plastic surgery.

‘Jersey Shore’: The Girls Write A ‘Raunchy’ Speech For Angelina’s Wedding & Are Certain ‘She’ll Love It’

On The May 28 episode of 'Jersey Shore,' Snooki, JWoww and Deena write a speech for Angelina's wedding, which they think she'll love.

Justin Bieber Shows Off His Massive Tattoo Collection & Chiseled Torso In Hot New TikTok Video

Justin Bieber showed off his chest tattoos & torso muscles while shirtless in a new TikTok dance video.

‘Total Bellas’: Brie Fears Nikki Will Say No To Artem’s Proposal As He Reveals Plans To Pop The Question

Artem Chigvintsev fills Brie Bella in on his plans to propose to Nikki on the May 28 episode of 'Total Bellas.'

Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis Selling $14M Beverly Hills Mansion: See Pics Of Gym, Sauna, Wine Bar & More

Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis are selling their stunning Beverly Hills home for $14M & we've got pics of the mansion.

Heidi Klum, 46, Looks Like A Teenager While Sunbathing In Her Backyard — New Pic

Heidi Klum's looks like a teenager in new selfies she took while sunbathing in her backyard.

Bangs: Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner & More Stars Rocking Fringe Hair For Summer

See all of the celebrities who have been rocking bangs!

‘Criminal Minds’ Cast Members Reveal They Would Return For A Revival: It’s A ‘No Brainer’

'Criminal Minds' cast members Joe Mantegna, Kirsten Vangsness, and A.J. Cook reveal they would do a revival and open up about the show.

Zella Day Cranks Up The Heat With Some Cold War Espionage In Her Disco Thriller ‘My Game’

Her name is Day -- Zella Day -- and she brings a disco spy romance to her new music video, 'My Game.'

Kylie Jenner’s 1st Home On Sale For $3.6 Million — See Pics Of Massive Pool, Glam Room & More

Kylie Jenner's first home is on sale for $3.6 million. The mansion comes complete with a pool, stunning view, and more. See the photos.

Sofia Vergara, 47, Proves She’s Ageless With Throwback ’90s Pic Where She Looks Exactly The Same

Sofia Vergara is ageless! The 'Modern Family' actress shared a throwback pic with her son, and she's barely aged a day since the '90s.

Emma Jaye Wonders If She’s In A ‘Nightmare Or Dream Come True’ In New Song ‘Overtime’

Emma Jaye just released a new song and it contains an easter egg for her grandmother 'Baby Jane' Holzer.

‘Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson, 74, Comes Clean About Affair & Reveals He Has Secret Daughter, 45

'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson shockingly revealed that he's secretly the father of a 45-year-old daughter after having an affair!

Phoebe Ryan Goes ‘Outside The Box’ To Turn ‘Reality’ On Its Head In Animated Music Video

Phoebe Ryan is back with a new song and video, and she lives out her Adult Swim fantasy in her new 'Reality.'

‘Family Crisis’ Preview: Pumpkin Worries About How Honey Boo Boo Would Handle Moving 2 Hours Away

Pumpkin worries about how Honey Boo Boo will handle moving away in this exclusive 'Mama June: Family Crisis' preview.

Julia Roberts, 52, Disses Donald Trump By Wearing Barack Obama-Themed Protective Face Gear

Julia Roberts made a political statement when she stepped out in Los Angeles with a face mask, featuring Barack Obama's face.

‘Killing Eve’: Every Chic, Trendy, & Dead Sexy Outfit Worn By Villanelle From S1 to Now: Pics

Villanelle's style game puts her in a killer league of her own. From vintage McQueen, to transformative disguises, see every unforgettable look.

Emblem3’s WESLEY Shares Inspiration Behind New Song ‘Wishes’: ‘Family Is Everything’

WESLEY, aka Wesley Stromberg of Emblem3, has a new song and he reveals how his family life inspired 'Wishes'

Former ‘RHONY’ Star Kelly Bensimon, 52, Looks Incredible While Hitting The Beach In A Bikini 

Kelly Bensimon's new bikini photos prove she just gets better! She was pictured jogging on the beach in a striped two-piece.

Justice Carradine Embraces The Beauty Of ‘Actually Getting To Know Myself’ In ‘Limbo’ Video

Justice Carradine just shared his new song and video for 'Limbo,' while sharing about the inspiration behind the gorgeous visual.

Singer Loren Gray Reveals She Was ‘Overwhelmed’ With Support After Opening Up About Sexual Assault

'Cake' singer Loren Gray opened up to HL about the aftermath of opening up about her sexual assault to her millions of fans.

Kellie Martin Reveals Why Her Role ‘Death Of A Cheerleader’ Remake Was A ‘Full-Circle’ Moment

Kellie Martin opens up about 'Death of a Cheerleader's legacy and the 30th anniversary of Lifetime movies in our exclusive interview.

8 Celebrity Kids With Super Expensive Wardrobes: North West, Stormi Webster & More

From Stormi's exclusive Nike sneakers, to Penelope Disick's designer trench coats, these celebrity mini-me's have expensive taste!

Pregnant Kailyn Lowry Shows Off Her Massive Baby Bump In Skin-Tight Top & Leggings — Pic

Kailyn Lowry showed off her growing baby bump while wearing an all-black exercise outfit during her stroll on Friday, May 29.

Julianne Hough & Brooks Laich’s Relationship Timeline: See Pics From Their Budding Romance To Heartbreaking Split

Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich were set up by a mutual friend, and the world followed their fairytale romance, until they called it quits.

New site is one-stop shop for B.C. workers, farmers, during pandemic

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has created a new online resource to help the province's agricultural sector find workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from the Ministry of. . .

New site is one-stop shop for B.C. workers, farmers, during pandemic

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has created a new online resource to help the province's agricultural sector find workers during the COVID-19 pan

Mackenzie Tour cancels 2020 season due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions

The Mackenzie Tour, Canada's men's professional golf circuit, has cancelled its season.A stepping stone to the top-tier PGA Tour, the Mackenzie Tour had to

Mackenzie Tour shelves season; DCBank Open looks to 2021

The 2020 Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada season has been hit out of bounds from the tee. The pro campaign, which was to include the DCBank Open presented by the Times Colonist on June 4-7 at . . .

Corona takes big leap in Nagpur : 46 cases in single day, Naik Talao new hot-spot

Nagpur: As many as 46 people including a Mahadula resident man who returned from Bihar, tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Most of them belonged to Naik Talao vicinity, where 15 members of a family tested positive for the virus borne disease. Besides, several cases from Pachpaoli quarantine centre, Tanga Stand, Seva […]

A big leap in new cases

Just two days before the ongoing nationwide shutdown is relaxed, 2,523 people tested Covid-19 positive in the country yesterday, the highest number yet in Bangladesh in a single day.

Five percent of Indonesia's COVID-19 cases are children: Ministry

According to the Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry, around 5 percent of all people found to be COVID-19-positive in Indonesia are children below 17 years of age.

Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubious act of political revenge.

Gay weddings boost US economy by $3.8 billion since landmark ruling

Gay and lesbian weddings have boosted state and local economies by an estimated $3.8 billion since same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in the United States in 2015, according to a study published on Thursday.

Regional elections in December may escalate COVID-19 transmission: Public health experts

Public health concerns are mounting over the government’s plan to go through with holding the 2020 simultaneous regional elections in December over fears of further virus transmission amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

US government weighs in against trans girls competing on girls' teams

Allowing transgender girls to compete in girls' sports leagues is illegal and could mean schools allowing the practice lose federal funding, the US Education Department ruled in a letter made public on Thursday.

BI sees rupiah strengthening to pre-pandemic level as it intervenes in market

BI has injected an additional Rp 167.6 trillion (US$11.33 billion) this month to stabilize the financial system.

Coronavirus travel bans leave hundreds stranded at Brazil's largest airport

Stefany Carvallido, her 2-year-old daughter and about 200 other Colombians have been camping out inside Brazil's busiest international airport for days in a desperate attempt to get back to their home country.

US indicts North Koreans, accuses state-owned bank of evading sanctions

The US Justice Department accused North Korea's state-owned bank of evading US sanctions laws and charged 28 North Korean and five Chinese citizens in its largest crackdown on North Korea sanctions violations.

Indonesia ‘very concerned’, condemns Israel’s West Bank plan

Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi says she has spoken with representatives of various countries and international organizations, including the United States, to raise Indonesia's concerns about Israel's further annexation into parts of the West Bank.

Ministry proposes $69m stimulus for fisheries, aquaculture

Minister Edhy Prabowo said the stimulus would include social aid for fishermen, fish farmers and salt farmers and funds to strengthen surveillance efforts against poaching.

US taxpayers' virus relief went to firms that avoided taxes

Reuters’ analysis of public data found around 110 publicly traded companies have each received $4 million or more in emergency aid from the program.

Qatar denies Gulf bloc exit rumors

Qatar denied on Thursday that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to mark three years of isolation led by the regional bloc's heavyweight Saudi Arabia.

PDI-P politician receives 'light' sentence in KPU bribery case as key suspect remains free

Also on Thursday, KPK prosecutors indicted KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan for accepting bribes from PDI-P politician Harun Masiku and West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan in two separate cases.

World leaders warn coronavirus could roll back progress for women

Coronavirus is threatening to undo recent gains made toward gender equality as millions of women and girls are predicted to have unwanted pregnancies and fall into poverty, world leaders said on Thursday.

India coronavirus death toll passes China's

India's coronavirus death toll passed neighboring China's on Friday, with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to official data.

BNI Syariah sees profit soar in Q1, chances to expand international banking services

BNI Syariah net profit soared 58.1 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rp 214 billion (US$14.46 million) in the first quarter.

Ministry suggests shorter school hours as part of 'new normal'

The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) suggested that students study from home until the country is declared free from COVID-19. 

Commuter line keeps physical distancing measure during COVID-19 ‘new normal’

PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia will not allow overloaded trains to depart from stations as it will continue to apply physical distancing measures during the so-called "new normal" period.

China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

China faced growing international pressure Friday over its move to impose a security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city's autonomy, with the United States and Britain placing the issue before the UN Security Council.

South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike

South Korea on Friday imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic.

Some 50 world leaders call for post-pandemic cooperation

World leaders on Thursday called for resilience and cooperation after the pandemic recedes, during a UN videoconference in which the United States, China and Russia did not participate.

Krakatau Steel books first profit in eight years

The company booked US$74.1 million in profit in the first quarter this year, a major switch from the $62.3 million loss it suffered in the same period last year, as its cost of revenue and administrative expenses dropped 39.8 percent and 41.5 percent respectively.

Kalbe to start COVID-19 vaccine trial with S. Korean pharma firm

Publicly listed pharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma has signed an agreement with South Korea-based biotechnology firm Genexine Inc. to start a clinical trial of a COVID-19 candidate vaccine in Indonesia.

Vietnamese cops bust $2.6bn online gambling ring

Vietnamese police have smashed a massive online card ring with revenues estimated at $2.6 billion, the biggest ever bust of its kind in a country where most gambling is banned but remains rampant.

Twitter conceals Trump tweet, ramping up dispute

In a move bound to infuriate one of the platform's most followed users, Twitter said it was placing a "public interest notice" on a Trump tweet about violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police.

Indonesian telecom companies enjoy data traffic surge during Idul Fitri

Indosat Ooredoo, Telkomsel and XL Axiata each booked double-digit growth in data traffic over Idul Fitri as people connect with friends and family while forced to stay at home.

Indonesian children vulnerable to secondary risks from COVID-19 crisis: Survey

A recent assessment by Save the Children Indonesia has found that children are exposed to the secondary risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that pose a threat to their health, well-being and lives -- if not more.

‘New normal’ aims to keep economy running: Minister

The government said on Thursday that it needed to implement the so-called “new normal” to keep the economy running while maintaining restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Nissan formally closes Indonesian factory

Automaker Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) announced the official closure of its factory in Indonesia as its Japanese parent company disclosed a restructuring plan to improve its finances.

Anies appoints former Merpati Airlines CEO to helm Transjakarta

The former head of state-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines is the new president of city-owned bus operator Transjakarta.

Sustainable development crucial in Indonesia’s COVID-19 recovery, experts say

The COVID-19 pandemic has given the environment some time to recover, but experts are saying that the country will need to ramp up its efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals once coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

Microsoft's Windows 10 2004 arrives (but not for everyone right away)

The latest Windows 10 upgrade, released this week, won't immediately show up for everyone; Microsoft is taking its usual gradual approach to rolling out the upgrade.

Microsoft's Windows 10 2004 arrives (but not for everyone right away)

The latest Windows 10 upgrade, released this week, won't immediately show up for everyone; Microsoft is taking its usual gradual approach to rolling out the upgrade.

Dollar in narrow range as focus shifts to Trump’s China response

The local currency shone on Thursday, gaining traction versus the dollar, amid trivial activity. Despite demand for dollars from the corporate and interbank players, the shilling was propelled to close at the 3775-3785 levels as the market was crammed with end month foreign currency inflows. Ahead of the weekend, the home unit may hold on to its recently acquired gains and possibly set new ranges. The dollar was hemmed into a narrow trading range yesterday as traders’ focus shifted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s response to China’s passage of a national security law for Hong Kong. The greenback was on course for a weekly loss against major currencies as progress in lifting coronavirus lockdowns and stimulus plans in Europe weakened demand for safe havens, but the mood could quickly worsen if Sino-U.S. tensions increase.

Dollar in narrow range as focus shifts to Trump's China response

Dollar in narrow range as focus shifts to Trump's China response

'Boys' club': Inquiry finds unacceptable sexual harassment, bullying at Airservices

Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has found a deeply troubling workplace culture at Airservices Australia, the federal agency responsible for safe skies.

Nurse's union defends Blackwater trip, says she could not have infected miner

The Rockhampton nurse whose travel to Malaysia and Blackwater is now being investigated by Queensland Health had followed safety protocol, according to her union.

Queensland floods victim awarded big payout

The Queensland government and two of its water suppliers have been ordered to pay $253,000 to one of the victims of the 2011 Brisbane floods.

Galaxy Z Flip comes with an unexpectedly low-tech vibe

When it's folded up, Samsung's latest foldy phone feels a lot like an MP3 player or pager.

Wind of Change: Why a podcast about a '90s power ballad is 'ripe for right now'

The popular new podcast investigates a rumour that the 1990 Scorpions hit was actually penned by the CIA to hasten the USSR's demise.

Red light: Australian MotoGP cancelled

The fall-out of the coronavirus continues to be felt in the sporting world, this time with officials axing the Australian MotoGP in October.

High Court rejects FMG's native title appeal over Pilbara land

Australia's highest court has rejected a bid by one of the nation's largest iron ore producers to appeal a native title ruling.

Brisbane man charged with possessing child abuse material

A mobile phone was seized from investigators during a search of a home.

JobKeeper buck stops with Treasury boss

Steven Kennedy is ultimately responsible for the biggest policy costing discrepancy in Australian history.

Queensland corruption fighters turn coronavirus detectives

More than 500 law enforcement officials working for the state's corruption watchdog and the Justice Department have been trained up to help public health officials trace potential outbreaks.

Clementine Ford pulls writing grant application after COVID-19 tweet

The City of Melbourne said it respects Ford's decision not to accept the grant amid a storm over the author's tweet that COVID-19 wasn't killing men fast enough.

Musicians say breakdown with MSO management 'irreparable'

Players called for the organisation's chairman and managing director to resign in an increasingly public dispute.

Abbotsford Convent's historic laundry restored

The Magdalen Laundry at the Abbotsford Convent is layered in history.

Inside Running: Colt chases passage into Stradbroke

Saturday’s group 3 TAB Fred Best Classic at Doomben shapes as a last-ditch effort for a number of three-year-olds looking to get into next week’s group 1 Stradbroke Handicap.

'We volunteer because we love it': hard yards behind community sport's return

Community sporting clubs in NSW are allowed to train again - but many are still wading through reams of onerous guidelines and requirements before they actually can.

Developer offers tenants half-price rent at prime site

Rents are being cut in half in a new office development just south of Sydney's CBD.

Adapt or perish: How indie bookshops thrived amid Australia's shutdown

In recent years indie bookshops have thrived where once chains failed, through personal service: but it was intimacy placed at at risk when the pandemic hit.

Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death

Authorities say George Floyd was detained Monday because he matched the description of someone who tried to pay with a counterfeit bill at a convenience store, and the 46-year-old resisted arrest. A bystander's disturbing video shows Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeling on Floyd's neck, even as Floyd begs for air and slowly stops talking and moving.

7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting

Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down the front door. No drugs were found in the home.

AP photo of flag-bearing Minnesota protester goes viral

The image swiftly went viral.

New Zealand down to one active coronavirus case

New Zealand health authorities have reported no new virus cases for a week.

Zapp’s launches new line of frozen appetizers

Appetizer options include boudin balls, fried pickles, and jalapeño peppers.

Measures aim to loosen Louisiana gun restrictions

Two measures are moving closer to final legislative passage.

Crash in Union Parish claims the life of West Monroe man

It happened Friday on Louisiana Highway 2.

Parents oppose plan to reopen Lagos schools

Some parents in Lagos State have kicked against the reopening of schools in view of the continued spread of the coronavirus in the country. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the parents sai...

Motorcyclists protesting ban beat Lagos guards to a pulp

Deji Lambo There was tension in the Zone 4 of the Lekki Peninsula Scheme 1 in Lagos State recently when no fewer than 50 motorcyclists protesting the ban on their operations stormed the area with ...

Imo SARS arrests murder suspect declared wanted in 2019

Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Imo State Police Command have apprehended a murder and robbery suspect, Chukwuemeka Nnane, 31, for alleged involvement...

Equity market records N29bn loss

Johnson Okafor Trading activities on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange fell by 0.22 per cent on Thursday to halt its gaining streak as market speculators began profit-taking. Consequently,...

CBN forecasts slower growth, reduces lending rate to 12.5%

Nike Popoola The Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday said the lower growth recorded in the economy in first quarter of 2020 was expected to dip slightly but with combined monetary and fiscal sti...

NCDC cries out as rapid test kits black market rises

• FG to use hotels, schools as quarantine, isolation centres • Hospitals’ refusal to treat patients leads to more deaths – FG Kamarudeen Ogundele, Olaleye Aluko and Tobi Aworinde The Presidentia...

Power distributors sue FG over business interference

Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja Electricity distribution companies have dragged the Federal Government to court to restrain it from further interfering in the corporate business activities of the power fi...

DMO faults Reps, says lawmakers approved $3.18bn Chinese loans

Ihuoma Chiedozie, Abuja The Debt Management Office has said all the loans collected by the Federal Government from China, which are being scrutinised by the House of Representatives, were approved...

Price crash: NNPC targets $10 oil production cost

’Femi Asu The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said it is looking to drive down the cost of producing a barrel of crude oil to $10 and below in oilfields across the country. The Group ...

FG updates Buhari aides’ list after PUNCH report

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Federal Government has finally updated the list of political appointees by deleting the names of aides who have been dropped. Saturday PUNCH had on May 23 reported tha...

Bobrisky arrested over alleged N30m fraud

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe Police detectives from Abuja, on Thursday, arrested cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over an alleged N30m fraud. It was gathered that Bobrisky was ...

FG can withhold allocations of states flouting legislature, judiciary autonomy – AGF

John Alechenu  and Ade Adesomoju The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), said on Thursday that the Executive Order 10 newly issued by the Presiden...

LG APC chairmen fault Ize-Iyamu as consensus aspirant

Sola Shittu, Benin Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress in the 18 local government councils of Edo State, have faulted Tuesday’s adoption of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as the consensus aspirant ...

Flagged Tweets: Trump signs executive order targeting social media 

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubi...

Madagascar drug sent to NAFDAC, others – Health minister 

Our Reporters The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said the Madagascar COVID Organics has been received by his ministry. He said the formulation has been sent to the National Agency...

Lagos BRT increases fares by 50%

Samson Folarin Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Primero Transport Services Limited, operators of the Bus Rapid Transport, have said fares will increase by about 50 per cent. The compan...

Police remove Adeleke’s name from exam malpractices charges

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The police on Thursday removed the name of a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, from the charges of examination malp...

Laurent Gbagbo can leave Belgium – ICC

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N30m fraud: Why we granted Bobrisky bail – Police

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe The Nigeria Police Force says it granted cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, bail because it is “mindful of the people” it takes into custody. For...

Buhari to receive report Sunday – PTF

Our Reporters The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), would receive more recommendations from the ...

Scrap security vote, NLC tells governors

Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress has said the security votes in the executive arm of government should be scrapped from the budgeting system, to avert abuses in line with the reali...

Student, 25, hacked to death in Nasarawa

Umar Muhammed, Lafia A 25-year-old student of the College of Health Science and Technology, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Yusuf Adi, has reportedly been hacked to death at Ugah, in Lafia, the state capit...

Man stabs brother to death over soft drink

Deji Lambo One Chisom Eze has allegedly killed his 19-year-old brother, Henry, during a fight over a bottle of soft drink at their place of residence on Johnson Street, Alaba area of Lagos State. ...

Masari lifts ban on Friday prayers, church services

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown to allow Muslim faithful observe Friday congregational prayers in the state. The Secretary to the Stat...

Indonesian minister attacked for comparing wives to COVID-19

An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing COVID-19 restrictions across the Southeast Asian archi...

Teacher, four others killed as gunmen attack Plateau community

James Abraham, Jos Five people have been killed by gunmen who attacked a food joint in Miango Community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that the victims were eati...

Buhari has done well in power supply, security –FG

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Federal Government on Friday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has put the country on an irreversible road to development in the last one ye...

George Floyd: We’ll evaluate evidence – US

Kayode Oyero The United States says it will compile and evaluate information obtained from witnesses in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a joint statement on Thursday, the US Atto...

NYSC sanctions 28, discharges 4250 in Ogun

Daud Olatunji, Abeokuta The National Youth Service Corps has sanctioned 28 corpers amongst the 2019 Batch B Stream 1 deployed to Ogun State with an extension and remobilisation of service. NY...

Tambuwal to meet Buhari over Sokoto attacks

Adeniyi Olugbemi, Sokoto A meeting has been scheduled between the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu  Tambuwal, over recent killings in the state...

Exam fraud: Court discharges Adeleke

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday discharged a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, over examination malprac...

NASS may not pass Infectious Disease Bill – Ekweremadu

Raphael Ede, Enugu   Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday, said the controversial Infectious Disease Bill before the National Assembly is not likely to be passed, saying the...

Lagos BRT fares hike unnecessary, wicked —Commuters

Some commuters in Lagos State on Friday expressed dissatisfaction over the hike in fares by the Primero Transport Services Limited, operators of the Bus Rapid Transit in the state. The News Agen...

Relocating Almajirai not enough, NHRC tells northern govs

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission on Friday advised governors of northern states not to just relocate Almajirai to their states of origin but to also develop programmes t...

COVID-19: Six latest global developments

Sodiq Oyeleke with agency report Coronavirus has been registered in 196 countries and territories, including Nigeria. Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis. - More than 3...

[VIDEO] COVID-19: Lagos commuters cry out over outrageous bus fare hike

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301 Chinese evacuated from Nigeria

Kayode Oyero At least 301 Chinese citizens have returned home from Nigeria, The PUNCH has learnt. The nationals were evacuated on Thursday night through the Murtala Muhammed International Air...

Premier League top scorers before COVID-19

Sodiq Oyeleke The Premier League season is set to restart on June 17, three months after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, British media reported on Thursday. No matches have ...

George Floyd: Journalists covering protest arrested

Police arrested a CNN crew broadcasting live from the US city of Minneapolis early on Friday while covering unrest sparked by the death of a black man at the hands of law enforcement. The crew w...

Bauchi records two more COVID-19 deaths

Armstrong Bakam, Bauchi Two more COVID-19 patients have died in Bauchi State, The PUNCH reports. This brings the number of coronavirus fatalities in the state to seven. The state Health Mi...

President says the guys in charge aren’t in charge

’Tunji Ajibade;   tunjioa@yahoo.com;  08036683657 The United States’ former president Barack Obama made an observation the other day. His reminds me of the known fact that ideas respect no borde...

Borno discharges 135 COVID-19 patients

Kayode Idowu, Maiduguri Borno State Government has discharged 135 COVID-19 patients, The PUNCH reports. The patients, who initially tested positive for the virus, later tested negative twice ...

George Floyd: Protesters set US police station ablaze

A police station in Minnesota went up in flames late Thursday in a third day of demonstrations as the so-called Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul seethed over the shocking police killing of a...

COVID-19: Leicester coach Rodgers narrates experience

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers revealed Friday he "had no strength" after contracting the coronavirus in March. The Northern Irish boss is the second Premier League manager to confirm he...

Banditry: Buhari, Tambuwal meet

Kayode Oyero The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has met with Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State. The meeting was not unconnected to the recent security challenges in ...

Dongban-Mensem gets tenure extension

Tobi Aworinde, Abuja The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has extended the appointment of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as acting President of the Court of Appeal by three mont...

Outrage over ‘brutal beating’ of Nigerian in India

Sodiq Oyeleke Outrage has trailed the "brutal" beating of a yet-to-be-identified Nigerian in India. The PUNCH reports that many people on social media condemned the beating after the video su...

Residents flee as Anambra communities clash over land ownership

Tony Okafor, Awka Three persons were reportedly killed on Friday in a land feud between Urum and Achalla communities in the Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This was the sec...

Akwa Ibom Assembly suspends two council chairmen over misconduct

Patrick Odey, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government, Emem Ibanga, and her counterpart in Uyo, Imo Okon. The duo were suspended indefin...

Bray Wyatt announces birth of second child with Jojo Offerman

Bray Wyatt and Jojo Offerman have had another baby!

WWE Star Bray Wyatt Announces Birth Of Second Child With Wife Jojo Offerman

WWE star Bray Wyatt and his ring announcer wife Jojo Offerman have welcomed the birth of their second child together. This comes a year after Jojo and Wyatt announced the birth of their first child

Mah Sing’s Q1 net profit falls to RM30.07m

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Mah Sing Group Bhd’s net profit in the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q1 2020) fell to RM30.07 million from RM55.01 million in the same period last year. Revenue declined to RM371.13 million from RM450.33 million previously. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, Mah...

Affin Bank’s net profit falls to RM123.5m in Q1

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Affin Bank Bhd recorded a lower net profit of RM123.57 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q1 2020) from RM137.23 million in the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to additional allowance for credit impairment losses of RM117.1 million as...

France to reopen cafes, end domestic travel limit

PARIS, May 29 ― France yesterday announced the long-awaited nationwide reopening of bars, restaurants and cafes from June 2, albeit with restrictions, and lifted limitations on domestic travel in time for the summer holidays. In the capital Paris, where the risk of coronavirus spread remains...

FTSE 100 up as AstraZeneca, GSK climb on vaccine hopes

LONDON, May 29 ― UK shares ended higher yesterday, helped by drugmakers AstraZeneca and GSK as markets looked for more progress in the development of a Covid-19 vaccine, while optimism over the reopening of the economy persisted. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose another 1.2 per cent after ending...

Sterling rises 0.5pc versus weaker dollar, flat versus euro

LONDON, May 29 ― The pound rose around half a per cent against a weaker dollar yesterday, but was little changed against the euro, as Brexit-related risks and speculation about negative interest rates continue to limit the pound's gains. The safe-haven dollar fell to a near two-month low as...

CMCO food delivery: Get PJ's famous Taman Bahagia Kedah-style 'asam laksa', 'mee Jawa' and much more

PETALING JAYA, May 29 — If you have been missing PJ's famous Taman Bahagia Kedah-style asam laksa, fret not as you can get it delivered to you. Located just next to the LRT track, the stall — when it was open — used to draw a long queue of patrons who flocked there for asam laksa, mee Jawa...

European stocks rise for fourth day on healthcare bounce

FRANKFURT, May 29 ― European shares rose for a fourth straight session yesterday, as optimism over businesses returning to work and stimulus for the battered euro zone economy outweighed rising US-China tensions. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 1.6 per cent to hit an 11-week high, with...

UK PM's senior adviser Cummings considers quitting later this year, reports Daily Mail

LONDON, May 29 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, is considering quitting later this year, the Daily Mail newspaper reported. Cummings, who faced calls from within the Conservative Party to resign for driving 400 km during the coronavirus lockdown, could be...

Will Henry Cavill return in the role of Superman?

LOS ANGELES, May 29 ― Although Warner Bros has yet to confirm the news, Deadline has just reported on a rumour that the British actor will play a cameo role as Superman in a forthcoming DC Universe film, with Aquaman 2 and Black Adam being just two of the titles that have been brought up. The...

First Latina US senator withdraws name from Biden's running mate list

LOS ANGELES, May 29 — Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, the first Latina elected to the US Senate, said yesterday she is not interested in being Joe Biden's running mate in November's presidential election. “I support Joe Biden 100 per cent and will work tirelessly to help get him...

Out-of-hospital heart attacks double during Paris virus peak, study shows

PARIS, May 29 — Out-of-hospital heart attacks almost doubled during the height of the coronavirus in Paris, according to a new study that raised concerns over the indirect impacts of the pandemic and contagion fears. Research published this week in the journal Lancet Public Health by experts form...

Bursa Malaysia slightly lower in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday's gains to open slightly lower this morning dampened by selling in the index-linked counters amid mixed market sentiment. At 9.05am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 6.09 points to 1,451.41 from yesterday’s...

Pharma chiefs see coronavirus vaccine by year-end, but challenges 'daunting'

LONDON, May 29 — Pharmaceutical company executives said yesterday that one or several Covid-19 vaccines could begin rolling out before 2021, but warned the challenges would be “daunting” as it was estimated that 15 billion doses would be needed to halt the pandemic. Well over 100 labs around...

Transport minister: New awareness campaign against drink driving in works

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Transportation Ministry is set to roll out a communication plan to educate the public on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, said Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong The transport minister said this will be done by convening a taskforce with the Attorney...

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early session today on an overnight recovery of oil prices but investors are cautious by a possible escalation of the United States (US)-China trade war risk, said an analyst. At 9.08am today, the local note was quoted at...

Australia's New South Wales state warns of Covid-19 budget toll

SYDNEY, May 29 ― Australia's biggest state in economic terms said today the coronavirus pandemic could cost it as much A$20 billion (RM57.7 billion) in lost revenues over the next four years, underscoring the urgency to revive the country's stuttering economy. Releasing its first estimate of the...

World Bank suggests possible extra replenishment of IDA lending arm

WASHINGTON, May 29 ― World Bank President David Malpass yesterday suggested the Bank and donor countries should explore a possible supplemental replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA) concessional lending arm if the coronavirus crisis deepens. In a letter to US and...

Qatar denies Gulf bloc exit rumours

DOHA, May 29 — Qatar denied yesterday that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to mark three years of isolation led by the regional bloc's heavyweight Saudi Arabia. However, the gas-rich state cautioned that the effort by three of the GCC's six members to isolate Doha...

7-Eleven books higher Q1 profit despite Covid-19 pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Malaysia has reported higher sales for the first quarter of 2020 by RM619.3 million, or 6.1 per cent overall. Chief executive officer Colin Harvey said sales increased by RM35.6 million in the quarter, with the same-store sales up 1.9 per...

Amirudin’s pol-sec dismisses claims of secret meeting between Selangor MB and home minister, Azmin

SHAH ALAM, May 29 — There was no secret meeting between Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Senior Minister cum Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin yesterday. This was confirmed by the mentri...

Crashed Pakistan plane hit runway three times on first approach, says minister

ISLAMABAD/PARIS, May 29 — The captain of a Pakistani airliner that crashed last week, killing 97 people on board, approached Karachi airport without announcing he couldn't open his landing gear and hit the runway three times, a government minister said yesterday. Search teams recovered the...

Sg Selisik water treatment plant still shut after diesel spill

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Sg Selisik Water Treatment Plant has not resumed operations as diesel contamination is still being detected in the raw water source with the eight affected areas in Hulu Selangor still experiencing unscheduled water supply interruption. Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd...

Men’s health: Importance of regular health screening, medication adherence among Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 – In a world now affected by many non-communicable diseases, there is a need to encourage both genders to go for screening for diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidaemia and subsequently adhering to the treatment plan. Compliance with medication is of great...

A mislaid path for PAS — Liew Chin Tong

MAY 29 — The existing arrangement of Muafakat Nasional between PAS and Umno is not as straightforward as one plus one equals two. There's more to this than meets the eye. As a political science student researching on PAS and later as a politician working closely with PAS leaders, I often lamented...

Armada: Removal of Dr Mahathir and co invalid and illegal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Youth wing (Armada) of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has come out to denounce the removal of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four other MPs from the party, calling the move invalid and not based on the party’s constitution. A statement issued last night...

Japanese man helps clear 4,500 cigarette butts littered by smokers in Putrajaya

PETALING JAYA, May 29 — A Japanese man helped pick up a shocking 4,500 cigarette butts from the streets of Putrajaya during a clean-up run earlier this year. The man, known as Nana, posted a photo to Twitter on Tuesday displaying the mountain of rubbish he managed to pick up at the Ayer@8 area in...

Terengganu now a green zone after final Covid-19 patient discharged

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 29 — Terengganu is now free of Covid-19 and has been categorised as green zone, said state Health Director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus. He said this follows current developments of Covid-19 in the state, with the last positive patient discharged from hospital on Wednesday. He added...

Anwar: Pakatan won’t make same ‘mistake’ when choosing next PM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that Pakatan Harapan will not repeat “past mistakes” when the coalition selects its prime minister candidate moving forward. The coalition previously went with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who resigned as the PM in...

Shah Alam police to question Selangor Bersatu chief over Raya gathering during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police investigators will call in Selangor Bersatu chief Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari over a Hari Raya gathering at his home that allegedly breached the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Shah Alam police chief ACP Baharudin Mat Taib confirmed this and the investigation...

Cyber racism and Covid-19: Expert weighs in on hate speech in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Cyber-racism and online hate speeches or comments are nothing new in Malaysia and around the world. However, the issue has seemingly become more prevalent in recent months during the Covid-19 pandemic and the movement control order. Racist hate comments started to dominate...

Taiping Zoo, Night Safari announce success in breeding yet another endangered species: The milky stork

TAIPING, May 29 — Taiping Zoo and Night Safari (ZTNS) scored another success in the breeding of the endangered milky stork. Taiping Municipal Council president Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir said the birds had made 12 nests in the zoo and four of them have shown hatchlings. "This is good news as...

India coronavirus death toll passes China's

NEW DELHI, May 29 — India's coronavirus death toll passed neighbouring China's today, with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to official data. India, home to some of the world's most packed cities and a creaking healthcare system, is emerging as a new hotspot...

South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike

SEOUL, May 29 — South Korea today imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic. Only one in three pupils at kindergartens, elementary and middle...

Malaysians mock Indonesian TV drama after double amputee’s hands accidentally appear from under actor’s shirt (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― An Indonesian drama series is getting all the attention on Malaysian social media for the wrong reasons. Berkah Taubat Pelukis Kaligrafi aired on Indonesian television, centres around a character named Hanif, played by actor Sidik Eduard, whose arms were amputated following...

Anwar denies speculation that he is taking over as Selangor MB, says rumours are by traitors

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today denied speculations that he was aiming for the Selangor mentri besar post. In his Facebook Live session today, Anwar said he had instructed the party leadership to support and cooperate with Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari as the...

Thailand reports 11 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

BANGKOK, May 29 — Thailand confirmed 11 new coronavirus cases today and no new deaths, taking the number of infections to 3,076. The new cases were all patients who had arrived from Kuwait and were in quarantine, said Taweesin Wisanuyothin, a spokesman for the government's Centre for Covid-19...

Malaysia-Turkey to collaborate to develop Covid-19 vaccine, says PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― Malaysia is prepared to collaborate with Turkey to develop Covid-19 vaccine and related medicines, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. Muhyiddin said he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had also agreed to fully utilise the strength of the two countries...

Terengganu MB says will lift dine-in restrictions soon

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 29 — Dining-in at restaurants and eateries in Terengganu will be allowed soon, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. He said a standard operating procedure (SOP), which will take into account all aspects, is being worked out, before an...

Bursa Malaysia extends downtrend at mid-day

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― Bursa Malaysia extended its earlier downtrend to end the morning session easier, echoing the weaker performance of regional peers, dampened by heightened concerns over the United States (US)-China tension. At 12.30pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI)...

US woman, 103, cracks open cold beer to celebrate Covid-19 recovery (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, May 29 — A 103-year-old woman from Massachusetts, US who successfully beat Covid-19 chose to celebrate her victory with a refreshing sip of cold beer. Jennie Stejna was recently filmed enjoying a Bud Light at a nursing home in Wilbraham with the aid of a staff member. “It’s...

Foreign workers nabbed throughout MCO without valid documents, says senior minister

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — All foreign workers nabbed during the enforcement period of the movement control order (MCO) since March 18 did not have valid travel documents, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the foreigners should have a travel...

Necessity of planning a good exit strategy — Farhan Kamarulzaman

MAY 29 — While the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is still in progress, we hope the government can come up with a plan for a successful exit strategy at the earliest possible moment. This should not be delayed, as the ideal time to prepare, draft and formulate a successful exit...

611 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, tally stands at 33,860

SINGAPORE, May 29 — Singapore has confirmed 611 new cases of Covid-19, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a press release today. This brings the total number of cases here to 33,860. The vast majority of the new cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories. Three cases...

Yen perks up, dollar sags as markets jittery before Trump speaks on China

TOKYO, May 29 ― The yen rose against major currencies today as caution ahead of US President Donald Trump's press conference on China's treatment of Hong Kong triggered safe-haven inflows. The dollar drifted lower against the euro and the British pound but could quickly reverse course amid...

Bursa Malaysia turns positive at mid-afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― Bursa Malaysia reversed its earlier downtrend to stay in positive territory at mid-afternoon, thanks to gains in selected index-linked counters. Bucking the regional trend, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 3.27 points to 1,460.77 as at 3.06pm against...

Parti Sarawak Bersatu chief accuses PAS of hidden agenda in proposal to suspend booze trade

KUCHING, May 29 — Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) today accused PAS of having a hidden religious agenda when it called for the suspension on the production and businesses related to alcohol in the name of protecting public safety against drunk driving. PSB president Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh claimed...

Ismail Sabri tells jobseekers, students to arrange interviews with employers, universities online during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob for the umpteenth time reiterated that interstate travel is not allowed without approval from the authorities during the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Ismail Sabri said that students or jobseekers who have to...

Ismail Sabri: Up to local authorities to shut public parks if CMCO violated

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Local authorities can decide to close public parks under their purview if they find visitors flouting the conditional movement control order’s (CMCO) restriction against mass gatherings, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said mass...

Remand extension for suspected drunk driver involved in fatal collision in Kuantan

KUANTAN, May 29 — The remand order on a fish wholesaler suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, which allegedly led to the death of an Alam Flora Sdn Bhd supervisor last Monday, has been extended another three days. Kuantan district police chief ACP Mohamad Noor Yusof Ali confirmed...

Japan’s low unemployment rate conceals deeper labour market pain

TOKYO, May 29 — Japan’s labour market in April appeared to be weathering a severe slowdown in economic activity due to the coronavirus pandemic, but a closer look at official data released today revealed a less rosy picture. Japan’s jobless rate rose to 2.6 per cent in April from 2.5 per cent...

Hong Kong stocks end week with more losses

HONG KONG, May 29 — Hong Kong stocks finished with more losses today as traders nervously await Donald Trump’s news conference, in which he will set out the US response to China’s plans to impose a security law on the financial hub. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.74 per cent, or 171.29 points, to...

‘Almost entire’ economy could reopen before June 30 if infection rates remain low and stable, says Singapore minister

SINGAPORE, May 29 — If Covid-19 infection rates remain low and stable, the Government will decide by mid-June whether Singapore can move out of the first phase of reopening the economy, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said today. While the first phase — which will start from June 2...

Socso says received 302,997 applications for Wage Subsidy Programme

KUALA KUMPUR, May 29 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has received 302,997 applications from employers involving 1.98 million workers for the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) from April 1 until May 27. Socso’s chief executive officer Datuk Seri Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed in a statement...

Royal Malaysian Navy to look into expanding base in Sabah east coast

KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is looking into the expansion of its base to accommodate the asset requirements of RMN especially in the east coast of Sabah. RMN chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany however said the matter is still at discussion stage with the Sabah...

Machete-wielding sex burglar cleared after Aussie fantasy goes wrong

SYDNEY, May 29 — A knife-toting Australian hired to break into another man’s home, tie him up and stroke him with a broom has been cleared of intimidation after accidentally entering the wrong house. Sydney man Terrence Leroy and an associate turned up at a rural home on a quiet Sunday morning...

The Malaysian film industry: Reviving the industry amidst the new normal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The global Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on almost every industry and the hardest hit, is the entertainment industry - more specifically, the film industry. With the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18 — the film fraternity has had to stop...

Malaysia’s Statistics Department foresees recession in the next four to six months

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has predicted that the country is heading into an economic recession in the next four to six months. In the Malaysian Economic Statistics Review (MESR), chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that their prediction...

Sterling sinks to two-month low as Brexit fears loom

LONDON, May 29 — The pound fell to a two-month low against the euro today as Brexit talks and speculation about negative interest rates in Britain continue to weigh on sterling, which also fell against the dollar. Brexit talks about a trade deal with the European Union have not gone well, with...

Equities drop as Trump lines up China response

HONG KONG, May 29 — Equities mostly fell today after Donald Trump called a news conference for later in the day to outline his response to China’s plan to crack down on Hong Kong, which many fear could further increase tensions between the superpowers. The losses were being tempered, however,...

Najib rebuts allegations BN govt purchased Israeli software to spy on Opposition in GE14

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today rebutted allegations that his government purchased information gathering and data analysing software from an Israeli company via a Cypriot country to spy on the Opposition a month before the 2018 general election (GE14). Najib, via a Facebook...

Eurozone inflation slumps to 0.1pc in May

BRUSSELS, May 29 — Inflation in the eurozone single currency area dropped to 0.1 per cent in May from 0.3 per cent in April, the official Eurostat agency said today. The drop in prices comes as Europe entered its sharpest recession in EU history because of the lockdowns brought on by the Covid-19...

Euro business loans up as firms seek cash to weather virus

FRANKFURT, May 29 — Growth in lending to eurozone businesses continued to accelerate in April as companies sought funds to cope with the tough coronavirus lockdowns which hit activity, European Central Bank data showed today. Loans to non-financial firms added 6.6 per cent year-on-year in April...

Italy’s economy shrinks more than feared

MILAN, May 29 — Italy’s economy shrank 5.3 per cent in the first quarter, much worse than first thought, official data showed today, as the effects of a tough coronavirus lockdown began to be felt. The national statistics institute (ISTAT) said at the end of April it expected the economy to...

CMCO: SOP compliance of foreign construction workers in Penang improving, says exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — The awareness to comply with standard operating procedures (SOP) of foreign workers in the construction sector in Penang continues to show an increase, said state Housing, Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo. He said, as of...

29 patrons, owner of entertainment outlet in Ipoh fined RM1,000 each for defying CMCO

IPOH, May 29 — Twenty-nine people, including three women, were fined RM1,000 each by the Magistrate’s Court here today for defying the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) by gathering at an entertainment outlet in Jalan Lau Ek Ching here Tuesday night. All of them pleaded guilty before...

Malaysia’s law minister: Govt not denying non-Muslims’ right to drink alcohol if legal limits complied

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian government’s stern position against drunk driving that cause deaths in road accidents does not mean that non-Muslims in the country would not be allowed to drink alcohol, minister in charge of parliament and law Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan clarified today....

Delay in financial aid to SMEs will be resolved in two months, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING, May 29 — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry expects the delay in the disbursement of financial assistance for Covid-19-affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak to be resolved within two months. Its minister, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar,...

KL cops nab six individuals, seize drugs worth nearly RM1m

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police arrested six individuals, including four women, and seized various types of drugs, worth nearly RM1 million, in a two-day operation in the federal capital since last Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said the suspects, aged between 28 and 54,...

Two ex-Sarawak PKR lawmakers Baru Bian and See Chee How now PSB members, says party president

KUCHING, May 29 — Selangau MP Baru Bian and Batu Lintang state assemblyman See Chee How have been accepted as members of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), its president Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh revealed today. He said they applied to be members some time ago, which the party has now accepted. “They...

Covid-19: No need to wear a mask when jogging or alone in the car, says Dr Noor Hisham

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there’s no need to wear a mask when you are out jogging or in the car alone. He added that practising social distancing and maintaining good personal hygiene are more important as this will ensure the virus...

‘Less talk, more action’: Malaysian film industry practitioners to Finas

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Members of the local film industry are far from complimentary of the performance of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), and many are hoping that the new leadership announced will bring much needed changes. For actor, director and producer Afdlin...

Hap Seng records higher earnings in Q1

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd’s net profit rose to RM160.38 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q1) from RM157.98 million in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter, however, declined to RM1.48 billion from RM1.75 billion previously due to lower...

Visitors to scan QR code to enter court buildings in Malaysia beginning June 1

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Chief Registrar Office of the Federal Court (PKPMP) will introduce QR code system to record visitors entering the court premises nationwide starting this Monday (June 1). According to a media statement issued by the PKPMP today, the tracking system was part of efforts of...

Federal Court: Appeals court erred in concluding Exposto’s case a mundane case involving drug mules

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Court of Appeal erred in concluding that Australian national Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto’s case was just one of the mundane cases involving drug mules mounting the defence of innocent carrier, the Federal Court ruled. In her 33-paged judgment dated March 26, Chief Justice...

Bursa bucks regional trend on economic recovery plan news

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Bursa Malaysia bucked the regional trend to close higher today, thanks to buying support in index-linked counters and positive news on the government’s new economic recovery plan, dealers said. The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 15.75 points to end the...