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KISS and Lou Reed guitarist Bob Kulick has died aged 70
Bob Kulick, the guitarist who performed live and in studio with KISS, W.A.S.P., Meat Loaf, Lou Reed, and many more, has died at the age of 70.
Kendrick Perkins has high hopes for 'skinny' James Harden, thinks he can lead them to title
A change in weight class can make a big difference for certain athletes, and that’s why a former NBA player believes James Harden will be a different beast going forward. Photos showing a muc…
Mercedes has 'clear intention' to continue in F1 for years
LONDON (Reuters) - Mercedes plans to stay in Formula One for years to come, parent company Daimler has said after renewed speculation about the world champions’ future and the intentions of team principal Toto Wolff.
4 Top Stock Trades for Monday: ZS, CGC, OXY, UBER
Uber, Occidental Petroleum, Canopy Growth and Zscaler are our top stock trades for Monday. That said, let's look at the charts for the group.
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.
'Something to hide': UK government accused over Covid-19 tests
Number of people tested for coronavirus for seventh day running has not been disclosed
Colin Kaepernick Supports 'Freedom Fighters' in Minneapolis, Will Pay Legal Fees
Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick jumped to Twitter to offer to pay the legal fees of the "freedom fighters" rioting and burning down the
Trump administration to study ways to protect for U.S. investors from Chinese firms
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will study ways to safeguard Americans from the risks of investing in Chinese companies, U.
Air Peace evacuates 301 Chinese from Nigeria - The Nation Nigeria
Air Peace has evacuated 301 Chinese from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Trump 'terminates' US contract with WHO: Coronavirus live updates
Here are the latest updates:
U.S., Britain raise Hong Kong at U.N. Security Council, angering China
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States and Britain raised China’s plan to impose new security legislation on Hong Kong at the U.N. Security Council on Friday, prompting China and Russia to criticize the United States for excessive use of force against black people.
Cuomo must respond to Long Island strip club seeking to open amid coronavirus, judge says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has to respond by early June to a federal lawsuit by a Long Island strip club that has sought to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak, a judge ruled
Leaked posts show Facebook employees asking the company to remove Trump’s threat of violence
"If we fail the test case here, history will not judge us kindly," an employee says. The Facebook posts were cross-posted from Twitter, which took action against them.
Delhi: Armed men rob staff at hospital of Rs 1,500; RML institute dean admitted to Max
No FIR has been filed in the matter so far. "We have not received a complaint from the private hospital yet,” said DCP (Northwest) Vijayanta Arya.
Former Bears All-Pro Roosevelt Taylor dies at 82
Former Bears safety Roosevelt Taylor died on Friday at the age of 82. Taylor joined the Bears in 1961 after playing at Grambling and spent nine seasons with the team. He was part of their NFL championship squad in 1963 and was named a first-team All-Pro for his play in Chicago’s title run. He was [more]
George Floyd death: Minneapolis school board members draft resolution to terminate police contract
The director of the Minneapolis Public Schools board said Friday that he has drafted a resolution to terminate its contract with the city's police department following the death of George Floyd.
Xi stresses significance of Civil Code, better protecting people's legitimate rights, interests
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has emphasized the full recognition of the significance of the promulgation and implementation of the country's newly adopted Civil Code and better protection of the people's legitimate rights and interests in accordance with law.
Trump orders his administration to begin eliminating Hong Kong privileges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was directing his administration to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong, in response to China’s plans to impose new security legislation in the territory.
Screening For Growth Leaders With Outstanding Profitability
Investing in growth leaders can be great, and investing in growth leaders with attractive profitability can be even better. Presenting a screener that selects c
Adorable train set sandbox Tracks gets free suburban-themed expansion
And there's space-themed paid DLC on the way.
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...
Ethereum’s Rocketing Funding Rates a Grave Sign for Its Ongoing Rally
The number of Ethereum long positions has been rocketing, which has been a warning sign that a liquidation-fueled movement is imminent.
135-year-long streak is over: US renewable sources topped coal in 2019
Including wood and biofuels across all sectors, coal fell short last year.
DMK moves SC for implementation of 50 pc OBC quota in TN’s share of All India Medical seats
The DMK party has moved the Supreme Court seeking 50 per cent OBC reservation in seats surrendered by Tamil Nadu in the All India Quota for under graduate, post graduate medical and dental courses in
‘Twitter Is Determined To Allow Terrorists, Dictators To Abuse Its Platform’: Trump Admin Fires Back
The official twitter account of the Donald Trump led US administration has fired back a salvo at Twitter after the social media website blocked a tweet by Trump on Minnesota Race Riots.
Late-game Animal Crossing advice, and other highlights from this week on Speedrun
Also, Dead by Daylight is now the Super Smash Bros. of horror
Sacked US cop Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd after widespread riots
The officer was caught on camera pushing his knee down on his neck as Mr Floyd pleaded " I can't breathe"
NPA appoints ex-Scorpion Sipho Ngwema as spokesperson
Ngwema previously served as the head of communications at the Competition Commission, a position he had held since September 2016.
Nigeria yet to receive Trump’s ventilators, says minister
The Federal Government is yet to receive the ventilators promised by U.S. President Donald Trump. Minister of Information and Culture
Ireland's Hendrick linked with AC Milan on a free transfer - report
The Burnley midfielder is out of contract this summer.
Two quakes hit Rohtak in one-hour span; tremors felt in Delhi
The first quake, a medium intensity one of 4.5 magnitude, hit the Haryana city at 9.08 p.m. at a depth of 5 km.
US threat to deny student visas reminiscent of McCarthy era: FM
US President Donald Trump's threat to slap sanction on Chinese students in the US is brazen political persecution and racist, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson who wondered if McCarthyism is making a comeback in the US.
Employees urge BMC to allot hospital beds for virus-afflicted staff
So far, more than 1,500 civic employees — healthcare staff, engineers, workers from the conservancy department, and others on coronavirus-related duties — have been infected by the virus, while 25 have succumbed due to it.
Dr. Michael Baden to perform independent autopsy on George Floyd
Former New York City chief medical examiner Michael Baden will conduct an independent autopsy on George Floyd following his death after being pinned by a Minneapolis police officer. Dr. Michael Baden,
First post-lockdown flight departs Europe for China
A first charter flight carrying Europeans to China following weeks of lockdown departed Germany's biggest hub Frankfurt late Friday
Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows
Marc Miller said studies have shown that when decisions are made by Indigenous communities the medical results are better
Times Square billboards went dark for one minute to show support for struggling restaurants and hospitality businesses
Some of Times Square's iconic signage went dim to spotlight how insurers are using loopholes to get out of paying business-interruption claims.
GST hike on non-essential items unlikely despite falling revenues
Sources indicated that as of now there is no proposal to reduce GST rate on essential items, even as it is ultimately GST Council which will take any decision on changing the tax rates and not just the central government.
Trump administration to study ways to protect for U.S. investors from Chinese firms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration will study ways to safeguard Americans from the risks of investing in Chinese companies, U.S. president Donald Trump said on Friday, ratcheting up pressure on the firms to comply with U.S. accounting and disclosure rules.
Clark Airport upbeat on new leadership
The recent appointment of former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Aaron Aquino as the new president of the Clark International Airport Corp. is a “positive step towards further strengthening the agency’s capacity to develop the civil aviation complex,” Joshua Bingcang, outgoing officer-in-charge of CIAC, said Friday.
Epstein Victims to Get Money Under Deal With Virgin Islands
Women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexually assaulting them as girls can now be compensated after his estate, valued in one filing at more than $600 million, struck a deal with the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Are Stocks Out of Control? What We Learned in May
A round-up of market analysis by Bloomberg Opinion.
Huge fire at industrial estate as 200 TONNES of paper goes up in flames
The blaze broke out in Wigan earlier this evening
Quebec schools see spike in COVID-19 cases as Ontario eyes regional reopenings
A cluster of COVID-19 cases in Quebec's elementary schools is shining a light on the cost of reopening Canada's hardest hit provinces, as Ontario announced on Friday that it was eyeing a regional approach to pandemic recovery.
Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance
Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.
Forbes Strips Kylie Jenner of Billionaire Status for Inflating Size of Her Business
Forbes named Kylie Jenner a billionaire last year making her the younger entrepreneur with that distinction, however, the financial publication has...
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.
Social distancing creates new challenges for stadium designers
From getting to the toilets to creating an atmosphere, the prospect of social distancing is setting new challenges for stadium designers and ...
Devon Cone Travels the World to Talk to Refugee Women. Now in Quarantine, She's Finding New Ways to Connect.
"The challenges refugees already faced are exacerbated by the pandemic and measures to control the spread of the virus."
From the coronavirus frontline, doctors recall battling S.Africa’s HIV outbreak
Cape Town, South Africa | AFP | A deadly virus was ravaging South Africa when Belgian doctor Eric Goemaere first set foot in Cape Town’s sprawling Khayelitsha township on a chilly southern hemisphere winter of 1999. By then HIV had infected more than 5.6 million South Africans, causing thousands of deaths from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) …
Donald Trump axes all funding to WHO after claiming 'China has total control'
President Trump permanently suspended US funding to the World Health Organization after accusing it of a coronavirus cover-up with China
Buhari, Gbajabiamila, others celebrate Abiodun at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday felicitated with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun as he clocks 60 years today. A statement by his Special Adviser
IOC approves updated ISSF qualification system for Tokyo Olympics, could help India add to tally
The International Olympic Committee has approved the world shooting governing body's updated qualification system for the Tokyo Olympics, which could see India add at least one more quota to the 15
Barack Obama says George Floyd's death 'cannot be normal' and asks for justice
The former US president released a statement on Twitter in response to the death of Mr Floyd who died after Derek Chauvin was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck
'Pathetic': Burgess Owens rips Taylor Swift for accusing Trump of pushing white supremacy following George Floyd death
Former NFL player Burgess Owens pushed back against singer Taylor Swift after she criticized President Trump for denouncing looting and rioting following the death of George Floyd.
Super League stars get on their bikes to help Rob Burrow and set new world record
Ewan Dowes among a host of former players who will cycle for 30 consecutive hours at weekend
Health infra in Pune’s rural areas enough to cope with any emergency: authorities
Despite rising COVID-19 cases in Pune’s rural areas, the administration has the requisite medical infrastructure to cope with any sudden upsurge, authorities said on Friday. Five more deaths and over
Spies want new questioning, surveillance powers
ASIO wants compulsory questioning powers extended to terror suspects as young as 14 as well adults suspected of involvement in foreign interference activities.
Google debuts mapping system for emergency services, locations without addresses
Google Maps has developed its own address system named Plus Codes to locate places without physical addresses across mobile devices using its apps.
Religious organisations return to worship
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that religious organisations will be able to open when level 3 commences on June 1.
Top European Union diplomat calls China an 'ally' despite Hong Kong crisis
China is a necessary “ally” in global affairs due to its economic clout and capacity to influence major issues, according to the European Union’s top diplomat.
School sets up virtual class to help SMEs - Selwyn College
Selwyn College, a well known Auckland school and a stronghold in community education, is helping small business owners with its new online education offering.
Google Withdraws Offers To More Than 2,000 Contract Workers
More than 2,000 people who had signed employment agreements with Google as temp and contract workers have had their offers rescinded.
Pending SSC exams to be conducted in 75 centres in Wanaparthy says Collector Sheik Yasmin Basha
The district administration is taking all measurers to make sure that SSC pending exams will be completed in a peaceful and safe manner by adhering to all Covid-19 norms laid down by the State and...
AU, UN Officials Voice Outrage at Death of Man in Police Custody in Minnesota
Graphic video of Floyd's arrest Monday shows a white police officer kneeling on his neck, with Floyd pleading to be allowed to breathe
Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic
By Susana Vera MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.
USA Hockey president Jim Smith facing investigations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Hockey president Jim Smith is the subject of two investigations surrounding his tenure as the president of Amateur Hockey Asso
Leaving work early leads North Carolina woman to lottery jackpot
May 29 (UPI) -- A North Carolina woman said getting off work early was lucrative when she won a $100,000 lottery jackpot.
India records more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases in country's highest single-day spike
India is now the ninth worst-affected country by coronavirus pandemic.
UK helps employers with slow phase-in of job shield costs
British finance minister Rishi Sunak offered fresh help to employers hammered by the coronavirus shutdown on Friday in the form of a gradual phase-in of contributions from them to the government's costly wage subsidy scheme. The government has been paying 80% of the wages of some 8.4 million workers since…
Covid-19 cases now at 29,240, with 34 more deaths
The total deaths in SA due to Covid-19 is now 611.
Robbie Williams reunites with Take That for online concert
He said it was ‘less weird than standing in front of 80,000 people’.
Men charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin
Two men have been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in the Haverhill area after arrests made by the Metropolitan Police in Essex yesterday.
Pixel Buds 2 users report audio cutouts especially when outdoors
Users report that they have been experiencing connectivity issues with Pixel Buds 2. The issues, which have been reported since earbuds first started shipping, haven't been fixed by firmware updates.
The Late Late Show viewers raise staggering €6million for charities since start of pandemic
Ryan Tubridy thanked viewers on what is the final show of the season
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...
Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner
OTTAWA - Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenge
Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China’s push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony.
Wizards' Bradley Beal reacts to recent Nets trade rumors: 'I look at it as a sign of respect'
The 2019-20 NBA season may be on hold, but apparently Bradley Beal trade rumors never stop.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he and wife had coronavirus
The Foxes manager was ill in March and April.
Bruno Fernandes hits back at Man Utd teammate Nemanja Matic over Sporting jibe
Matic recently taunted his teammate with a dig about former club Benfica's dominance over Fernandes' old side Sporting - and the Portugal star has now responded
Clark County schools to move to Phase Two of reopening June 8
Under the plan announced Friday, some staff will return to district offices under social distancing guidelines, while much work will continue to be done online or by phone.
Police take over Nasarawa PDP secretariat - The Nation Nigeria
Stern- looking police operatives have taken over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State...
Man drinks liter of lemon juice in under 17 seconds for world record
May 29 (UPI) -- An Idaho man turned a sour taste into a sweet achievement when he drank a liter of lemon juice through a straw in under 17 seconds for a Guinness World Record.
Blood & Water Has a Lot of Explaining to Do, So Netflix Should Definitely Order Season 2
It's too early for Netflix to announce any plans to renew Blood & Water for season two, but fans are already eager for the next chapter!
Canada bans cruise ship visits until October
The Canadian government on Friday extended by three months a ban on cruise ships entering Canadian waters because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ban, which began in April and will now run to October, has been tightened to include passenger boats and other vessels with more than 100 passengers and…
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...
'Justice will be served': Barr announces civil rights investigation into George Floyd's death
The FBI and Justice Department are carrying out an investigation into whether the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd violated any federal civil rights laws.
Next-Gen 2024 “G60” BMW M5 Rumored to be the First Electrified M5
According to this new report, the next-generation G60 BMW M5 will be the brand's first entirely electrified car.
‘Thirsty’: How a Rising Filmmaker Crafted a Feminist Fairy Tale Around a Maya Rudolph-Voiced Mosquito
Nicole Delaney's entertaining short, starring Rudolph and Jay Ellis, tracks a mosquito who falls in love after sucking the blood from a man's choice body part.
Amazon is killing its fashion-oriented Echo Look
Amazon's Echo Look sounded like some kind of late April Fools joke when it landed back in 2017, offering smart "style assistant" functionality via Alexa.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Showrunners Are Happy With the Series’ Conclusion
Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, and Jeffrey Bell are confident that fans won't be let down by the impending series finale.
Blantyre man rushed to hospital with head injury after hit-and-run as cops hunt driver
A MAN was rushed to hospital earlier today after falling victim to a hit and run in Blantyre. Police are appealing for information after a 47-year-old male was knocked down by a motor at Anderson G…
Latest backstage update on Drew Gulak's WWE contract
It was reported earlier this week that Drew Gulak had re-signed with WWE.
'We will always love you': Simon Thomas emotionally announces his father has passed away aged 78 following tragic death of wife Gemma
The former Sky presenter, 47, took to Instagram on Friday to inform fans of the tragic news.
White House: Twitter Says Post on Minneapolis Riots Didn't Break Any Rules
Twitter appeared to inadvertently admit that one of President Donald Trump's tweets, now censored by the platform, did not in fact violate the site's rules.
New figures show which parts of the UK have highest coronavirus infection rate
The South West has the highest coronavirus infection - or R - rate in Britain, followed by the North East and East Midlands - amid warnings new restrictions could be needed
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The United States will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government’s imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry: Drone reports 'more prevalent' near LA area where Sussexes live, source says
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been worried about their family’s safety after reportedly experiencing issues with drones flying above their palatial estate in Los Angeles.
Sanwo-Olu declares frontline health workers as face of his 1st year anniversary
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said the frontline health workers are the heroes of the states' battle against the Covid-19...
Drill on cruise ship pandemics before Ruby Princess debacle found authorities’ communications ‘robust’
Report on joint federal and state exercise held a year ago found cruise ships ‘highly compliant with ill traveller procedures’
Delhi: Cases up over past 10 days, so is positivity rate
The city's overall positivity rate is 8.7% with the authorities having carried out 1,99,626 tests until May 29, out of which 17,386 were found positive.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.
President Buhari says he is still focused on delivering his mandate
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration is still focused on delivering on his mandate. He made the statement on Friday, May 29.
Six arrested on murder charge
Sleuths from the Organised Crime Wing of Central Crime Branch received a tip-off from an informant early on Friday of a gang wielding lethal weapons on the prowl. This helped the team stop a car with
Trump announces probe of Chinese companies listed in US
US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered a probe into the actions of Chinese companies listed on American financial markets as tensions flared anew between the world's two biggest economies. The announcement followed Beijing's move to implement a new security law on semi-autonomous Hong Kong
Vehicle testing stations to reopen for business
The Ministry of Transport has announced that vehicle testing stations have been granted permission to open on June 1.
The L In L-Shaped Recovery Stands For Long
This is a weekly series focused on analyzing the previous week’s economic data releases. The objective is to concentrate on leading indicators of economic activ
Kai Havertz scores again as Bayer Leverkusen move up to third in Bundesliga
The young forward has scored seven goals in his last six games in all competitions.
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...
Editorial: Stop focusing on looting in Minneapolis. Be outraged that police keep killing black men
There is anger on the streets in Minneapolis. It is understandable given the killing of yet another unarmed black man as he was arrested.
82-year-old woman recovers from coronavirus in Osun
The Osun Government says an 82-year-old woman recovered from the coronavirus disease in the state, against the belief that elderly people
Stocks rebound after Trump pulls his punches on China
S&P 500 ends higher after presidential press conference on Hong Kong security law
Flames burn close to people's homes as two mountain fires merge into one
Crews managed to tackle the flames just in time
Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance
Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.
Google unveils new system for measuring your website's quality
Google has announced a new ranking algorithm for websites which will go live sometime next year.
Centre's Rs 20 lakh crore package is bogus: CPI-ML New Democracy leader Akula Papaiah
CPI-ML New Democracy leader Akula Papaiah criticised the Rs 20 lakh crore package announced by the Central government as of no use for the common man
SUV belonging to Gautam Gambhir’s father stolen
Sources said personnel deployed at the house were not present at the time of the incident. However, DCP Bhatia denied the allegations.
Stocks rebound on relief at Trump's response to China over Hong Kong
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A gauge of global equities rebounded and crude oil rose on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an end to Washington’s special treatment of Hong Kong, a move investors welcomed as unlikely to jeopardize a trade accord with China.
Homeless student in Florida graduates as valedictorian
Martin Folsom and his mother have been in and out of homelessness since he was a kid and throughout his four years at A. Philip Randolph Career Academies.
Robbie Williams reunites with Take That for online concert
Robbie Williams has reunited with Take That for the first time in two years during an online charity concert.
New Wallabies coach Rennie wants public squabbling to stop
Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has urged Australian rugby union's warring factions to stop airing their differences in public.
Sikder brothers escape to Thailand by air ambulance from legal charges at home
Ron Haque Sikder, a director of National Bank Limited, and his brother Dipu Haque Sikder have left Bangladesh for Thailand by an air ambulance after being accused of threatening top executives of Exim Bank.
Karma's 1,110-HP Electric Supercar Begins Testing
Last month, Karma announced the development of the GTE, a fully electric version of the Karma Revero GT hyb...
Williams considers selling F1 team after £13m loss
Williams revealed that they are considering selling the Formula One team after a multi-million pound drop in the company's financial results.
Need To Scale Down Flights From Mumbai, Ahmedabad: Punjab Minister Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Friday said there is a need to reduce domestic flights from Mumbai and Ahmedabad where a large number of coronavirus cases have been found.
SpaceX's latest Starship rocket prototype just exploded during an engine test
SpaceX's previous Starship prototypes burst during fuel-tank testing, but the fourth prototype exploded during an operation to test-fire its engine.
Political Courage Under Fire
Courage under fire extends beyond the military realm: it can have a civilian and a political manifestation. However, courage in the military is not bluster, chest-thumping or braggadocio; often it comes in the mild-mannered, disciplined and dignified mould of ‘an officer and a gentleman’ or lady.
The Tragic Story Of Football's First Billion-Dollar Player That Never Was
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to become football's first billionaire later this year, but before him, Vincent Pericard was tipped to be the game's first billion-dollar star. However, things did not turn out so well for the Africa-born striker, and almost
Federer tops list of world's highest-paid athletes
Roger Federer topped the 2020 Forbes magazine list of highest-paid global athletes announced Friday, leading the lineup for the first time with pre-tax earnings of $106.3 million (95.5 million euros). The Swiss tennis legend, a men's record 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, becomes the first player from his sport atop…
Ghana Have Factories: African Nation Bans Importation of Old Cars
Ghana has banned the importation of cars older than 10 years in a move designed to attract automotive plants. As a major importer of second-hand vehicles, the West African nation is largely dependent upon cars discarded by other nations. However, the country’s leadership wants it to become an automotive hub for at least a healthy chunk […]
Derek Chauvin kept knee on ‘non-responsive’ George Floyd’s neck for almost 3 minutes
A Minneapolis cop kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck for nearly three minutes while the handcuffed man was “non-responsive” — and the “inherently dangerous” move
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts will reopen next week, but it will be limited
The only exhibition will be Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives. The gift shop will be open and some washrooms, but don’t plan on getting lunch there
Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner
OTTAWA — Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Friday.
Cops called to ongoing incident in Fife street as three people treated for injuries
Officers remain at the scene in Ryan Road, Glenrothes, after being called at around 4pm following reports of a disturbance.
Renault plans to cut 14,600 jobs worldwide in race to reduce costs
The measures round off a decisive week for Renault and its Japanese partners Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., drawing a line under a two-decade era of aggressive expansion
Joe Biden reveals he spoke with George Floyd's family
Former Vice President Joe Biden revealed he spoke to the family of George Floyd, who died in police custody earlier this week.
Coastguards issue stark warning that people could die on beaches this weekend
People heading to beaches this weekend are in real danger if they don’t take personal responsibility to stay safe with a lack of lifeguards at the moment, the coastguard has warned.
Keith Ellison tells George Floyd rioters to direct anger at police and not the National Guard
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told people rioting in the streets over the death of George Floyd to direct their frustration toward the Minneapolis Police Department rather than the National Guard.
Donald Trump cuts US ties with Hong Kong over Chinese government 'smothering'
President Trump announced the United States was severing diplomatic ties with Hong Kong after accusing China of removing the former British colony's autonomy
Ferrari seeks new talent in Australia and New Zealand
Ferrari is looking for new talent in Australia. Motosport Australia reports that the Ferrari Driver Academy will set up a new development program in Sydney. They are going to look there for the development of regional talent for the future.
Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows
OTTAWA - Canada's Indigenous services minister says Ottawa won't dictate terms to First Nations on holding ceremonies and powwows during a pandemic."If you
ZTE vertical folding phone bends outwards, not inwards
The front of the device lacks a camera, so if a user wanted to take a selfie, they'd need to fold the device and use the two rear-facing cameras
MTA ‘confounded’ by CDC push for people to avoid mass transit
MTA Chairman Pat Foye on Friday blasted a new CDC guidance that businesses encourage employees to avoid mass transit. “The CDC’s latest guidance marks yet another confounding
Trump moves to revoke Hong Kong’s trade status, stoking China Rift
Citing a litany of grievances against the country, some dating to before he was elected president, United States President Donald Trump said the US would begin a process to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential trade status under US law.
Amaravati: High Court order hailed as victory for democracy
Terming High Court verdict on quashing ordinance removing State Election Commissioner N Ramesh Kumar as a big blow to the ruling YSRCP, the TDP stated that government should learn lessons from the...
Proposed COVID-19 rule changes by World Rugby could improve the sport, according to officials
World Rugby says the rule changes are optional to trial, but Canada seems interested, at first blush
Asia Today: India to allow reopenings in some areas
NEW DELHI (AP) — India is extending its lockdown in containment zones until June 30 but will allow economic activities to restart outside these areas even though coronavirus cases continue...
Dana White reveals Jon Jones wanted Deontay Wilder money for Ngannou superfight
UFC president Dana White reveals Jon Jones’ asking price to fight Francis Ngannou at heavyweight.
Taylor Swift is worth at least $360 million — see how the pop superstar makes and spends her ever-growing fortune
Taylor Swift uses her wealth on growing her real-estate portfolio across the US and donating to causes and charity.
Mergers between galaxies trigger activity in their core
Active galactic nuclei (AGNs) play a major role in galaxy evolution. Astronomers from SRON and RuG have now used a record-setting sample of galaxies to confirm that galaxy mergers have a positive effect ...
Tata Motors Trading Near All-Time Low Ahead Of Earnings
Tata is set to report Q4 earnings results in the next few days and the company is expected to lose money once again. The company has been losing money for the l
Peter Crouch admits he and Liverpool teammates "never really got on" with Man Utd rivals
The Liverpool fan favourite claims the North-West derby is not as competitive as it once was - recalling that there used to be "such hatred around it"
Trump moves to revoke Hong Kong trade status, stoking China rift
Citing a litany of grievances against the country, some dating to before he was elected president, Trump said the U.S. would begin a process to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential trade status under U.S. law.
Transcripts released of Flynn's calls with Russian diplomat
Transcripts of phone calls that played a pivotal role in the Russia investigation were declassified and released Friday.
Tremors in Delhi; seventh since April 12
Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: The epicentre of the earthquake is near Rohtak in Haryana. There were no reports of damage to property yet.
Man City and Newcastle tipped for transfer battle over South American starlet
Real Madrid are also said to be interested
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests
Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early Friday morning during violent protests in the city.
TRAI Moots "0" Prefix For Fixed-To-Mobile Calls To Create Numbering Space
Regulator TRAI on Friday said migration to a unified numbering scheme for fixed line and mobile services is not required for now and that sufficient numbering space can be created by various methods, including prefixing "0" for all fixed-to-mobile calls.
Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens
France’s national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan. The agency clarified Friday that the surprising new figures were the result of a new accounting method, and not linked to a much-feared second…
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…
Migrants now returning in fewer numbers to Uttarakhand
An Uttarakhand Transport Corporation official told The Indian Express that 100 buses were sent to Delhi on May 25, and the people who registered to return were given information in advance.
Implementation of new framework for taxi, ride-hailing companies pushed back to October
SINGAPORE: The implementation of a new regulatory framework for the taxi and private-hire car sectors will be delayed again to October, as ...
Lagos allays fears over 5G technology - The Nation Nigeria
Lagos State Government has assured there is nothing to fear over purported danger posed by 5G technology to their health.It declared controversies...
Group demands public prosecution of policemen involved in shooting of teenager
A group known as Oworo Youth Forum has demanded that the police officers involved in the shooting of 16-year-old Tina Ezekwe must be arrested, paraded and prosecuted publicly. Towolawi Jamiu,
Former 5-Star Recruit Antonio Alfano Reportedly Kicked Off Second CFB Team
Former five-star linebacker recruit Antonio Alfano was kicked off of his second program in just under a year.
Saudi Arabia Moved $40 Billion in Reserves to Sovereign Fund
Saudi Arabia transferred 150 billion riyals ($40 billion) from its central bank to its sovereign wealth fund as it went on an investment spree seeking to take advantage of recent market turmoil.
Maharashtra: Free foodgrain arrives for migrants, but after most have left the state
While Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced the free foodgrain scheme for migrants on May 14 as part of the second tranche of the Centre’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ package, state officials admitted to delays in finalisation of the modalities for its implementation
Skiers and boarders quick to react to news the snow season can now begin on June 22
News that skiers and boarders will be able to hit the slopes again from June 22 spread fast.
Trump terminates US ties with WHO, imposes sanctions against China
President Donald Trump said certain foreign nationals from China, identified as potential security risks, will not be allowed to enter the US "to better secure our nation's vital university research"
Fans could return for 20-21 season: Premier League chief
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a “phased basis”. The Premier League plans to resume the 2019-20 campaign on June 17 following the coronavirus lockdown. But the remaining 92 fixtures will be played …
Maharashtra: SP MLA booked for protest, ‘inciting’ people
Stating that the voice of public representatives was being stifled, Abu Asim Azmi said on Friday that he held the protest to highlight the high-handedness of the police and raise concerns over the functioning of the government.
'World's biggest Airbnb': Approved 13-bedroom house not to be used for short-term letting
The $1 million house and pool must not be used for tourist accommodation.
China home-built aircraft carrier conducting sea trials
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Defense Ministry said the navy’s only entirely home-built aircraft is carrying out sea trials to test weapons and equipment and enhance training of the crew. Ministry...
Epstein estate reaches deal with US Virgin Islands attorney general on victims compensation fund
A deal regarding a fund to compensate the dozens of alleged sex-trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein has been reached between the late financier's estate and the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands following an impasse.
New York City Reopening Is in Sight, as Transit and Other Questions Overhang
The first phase of New York City’s midpandemic reopening begins June 8 with free face coverings for all businesses that need them.
The George Floyd Killing Exposes the Failures of Police Reform
As protests engulf Minneapolis after yet another police killing, advocates across the country say the time for police reform is over.
A14 partially blocked after lorry hits highways van doing roadworks
A lorry has collided with a Highways England van while roadworks are carried out on the A14 in Bury St Edmunds.
Challenge to plasma therapy: Getting donors to come forward
According to sources, over 440 people were contacted by the Delhi government to donate plasma, out of which around 15 agreed. As many as 7,264 people have recovered/migrated/been discharged from hospitals as of May 27.
Microsoft releases the May 2020 Xbox One Update with new features
Today, Microsoft announced the release of the May 2020 Xbox One Update, also known as version 2005. It includes more Guide improvements, collection filters, Mixer improvements, and more.
Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur banned for 4 years by World Athletics' anti-doping body
Long-distance runner Kiranjeet Kaur, who won the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K among the Indians last year, has been handed a four-year ban by World Athletics' anti-doping body for returning positive for a
DOJ sets new conditions for CPI’s acquisition of General Dynamics’ satellite antenna business
For the merger to go forward CPI must sell off its subsidiary ASC Signal Division.
L.A. County Task Force to Present Guidelines on Tuesday For "Immediate Reopening" of Film And TV Production
In the latest COVID-19 press briefing for L.A. County, officials noted Tuesday would offer updates to reopen sectors such as theme parks, sports venues and film and digital media spaces.
Daily Deals: save big on Apple Watch Series 5, Nest security cameras, and much more
Welcome to our Daily Deals column, where we round up the best tech deals from around the web. Here you’ll find discounts on everything from Apple products to accessories, video games and much more. But you better hurry, these prices won’t be around forever!
Agriculture, mining saved Indian economy in FY20; manufacturing bites
The farm sector is expected to perform well in FY21 as well.
Federer named highest paid athlete of 2020 as Covid knocks Messi off top spot
Tennis great earned €95m in last 12 months, including €90m via endorsements
Ex-warehouse employee charged with stealing 2 pallets of crab legs, robbing security guard
A 28-year-old man has been taken into custody on Wednesday after robbing a security guard and stealing two pallets of crab legs from a food distribution center in Lexington.
Inside life of conjoined twins - from difficult questions to awkward fallouts
EXCLUSIVE: Sisters Carmen and Lupita open up on what it's like sharing the same body. Norma and their dad Victor brought them to the US from Mexico in search of better medical treatment when they were babies
Intel chief Ratcliffe declassifies transcripts of Flynn calls
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on Friday announced that he has declassified the transcripts related to Michael Flynn’s conversations with a Russian diplomat during the presidential
The Nintendo Switch Lite Is Finally Back In Stock
Amazon finally has the Nintendo Switch Lite back in stock. It's still priced at the same $199, so there's no price gouging going on here. It is
French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
Struggling French carmaker Renault on Friday announced 15,000 job cuts worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro cost-cutting plan over three years. Renault said on Friday that nearly 4,600 jobs will be cut in France in addition to more than 10,000 in the rest of the world. The group's global…
Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong
Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China's push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony. China's parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation for Hong…
Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance
Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.
International naval operation nets 50 tonnes of cocaine in 45 days
BOGOTA (Reuters) - A multilateral naval anti-drug operation confiscated 50 tonnes of cocaine in 45 days, Colombia President Ivan Duque said on Friday.
Call of Duty: Warzone finally has Duos
The two-person team-up went live today.
Major Crypto Assets Are Preparing For Powerful Volatility Against Bitcoin
Although there were some early signs that an altcoin season may be upon us, top crypto assets like Ethereum have been reverted to weakening performance against
At 6.1%, growth in per capita income slows: Explained in numbers
The growth in per capita income has been coming down for 3 years.
Cardi B Urges People to Vote in Order to See Change with Race Relations in America
The rapper continues to be one of the few celebrity voices of reason in the midst of America's current cultural climate.
They've Arrived: National Guard, Police Deployed Just in Time to Protect the Smoldering Ruins of Minneapolis
Our own Julio Rosas is on the ground in Minneapolis,
Guitarist Bob Kulick dead at 70: 'I know he is at peace now,' brother says
Bob Kulick -- a guitarist known for performing with KISS, Lou Reed and Meat Loaf -- has died. He was 70.
US stocks rise after Trump sticks to script on China
Shares in New York gained 4.5 per cent in May, buoyed by signs the US economy is stirring after shutting down in April.
Renault staying in Formula One: Interim CEO
Renault will stay in Formula One, interim Chief Executive Coltilde Delbos said on Friday after announcing the carmaker's restructuring measures ...
S&P 500, Nasdaq rally to close week higher as Trump’s actions against China seen not as disruptive as feared
Stock index benchmarks ended mostly higher Friday and booked sharp gains for the week and month, after a news conference from President Donald Trump on China...
Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic
By Susana Vera MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.
Biden calls for 'real leadership' after Trump alludes to violence after police killing
Joe Biden on Friday called for justice and "real leadership", accusing President Donald Trump of encouraging violence by threatening deadly military force to stop rioters in Minneapolis protesting the police killing of an unarmed black man. Initially peaceful rallies in Minnesota's largest city have given way to nights of arson,…
Daily Deals: save big on Apple Watch Series 5, Nest security cameras, and much more
Welcome to our Daily Deals column, where we round up the best tech deals from around the web. Here you’ll find discounts on everything from Apple products to accessories, video games and much more. But you better hurry, these prices won’t be around forever!
Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner
Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Friday.
Parktown Boys’ principal back at school as lockdown postpones hearing
Malcolm Williams was suspended along with district officials in January following the death of Grade 8 pupil Enock Mpianzi.
U.S. senators urge probe of TikTok on children's privacy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four U.S. senators, including a China hawk, urged the Federal Trade Commission on Friday to investigate allegations that the popular video app TikTok violated a consent decree protecting children’s privacy.
Brian Stelter, Washington Post face backlash for comparing arrest of CNN crew to George Floyd's death
CNN media correspondent Brian Stelter and the Washington Post are facing intense backlash for attempting to compare the arrest of a CNN crew while covering the Minneapolis riots to the tragic death of George Floyd.
Sports Bar Owner, Firefighter Cries After Looters Destroy Business He Put Life Savings Into (VIDEO)
Protests have turned to raging riots in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers.…
Watch Gameplay Footage of 'League of Legends: Wild Rift' for Mobile
Arriving on consoles and mobile later this year.
Major gaps in government plan for reopening childcare facilities
Major gaps are emerging in the Government’s efforts to reopen childcare facilities including a lack of any plan to fund services and ensure staff are paid if there is reduced capacity.
Teams users can now pop out chats into dedicated windows
Microsoft Teams is finally rolling out the pop-out chat feature for the app. The feature has been highly requested and is now available for the desktop clients on Windows and macOS.
Taylor Swift Lashes Out at Trump on Twitter, Says He's 'Stoking Fires of White Supremacy'
Swift reacted to Trump's tweets about how the situation in Minneapolis has got out of control, as violent protests have continued in the city over the death of black...
Dilli Ka Babu | Karnataka officer who spoke for guest workers gets transferred
The transfer seems to have shocked many people within the government as well as the public
Jose Mourinho warns quality of Premier League may not be instant
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says the Premier League may take a while to hot up once it resumes next month.
The ultra-chill ‘Tetris Effect’ soundtrack is now available for streaming
The hypnotic chillwave soundtrack of Tetris Effect is now available for streaming, composer Hydelic announced on the PlayStation Blog. After being announced onstage at E3 2018, Tetris Effect was released as a PlayStation 4 exclusive in November 2018 before coming to PC in July 2019.
Opinion: Donald Trump would be toast if it wasn’t for Joe Biden
The presumptive Democratic nominee should consider staying out of sight and out of mind for the rest of the campaign
Only God can determine my political future, says Ike Ekweremadu
Ike Ekweremadu is the current senator representing Enugu West Senatorial zone in the upper chamber. He has been a member of the Nigerian Senate since 2003.
Challenging China's Claims In South China Sea, US Navy Warship Sails Near Paracel Islands
Challenging Beijing's claims in the highly contested South China Sea, US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin on Thursday (local time) sailed near Paracel Islands, reported CNN.
Three people rushed to hospital after Glenrothes disturbance as cops race to scene
THREE people have been rushed to hospital after a Glenrothes disturbance which saw cops lock down the scene. Police were called to Ryan Road in the Fife town after the alarm was raised at 4pm this …
COVID-19: More than a Biological Weapon
While the biological virus is a common enemy of humankind, the political virus born out of certain American politicians is equally detestable, for it has damaged the global anti-epidemic cooperation and impeded the long-term development and progress of human society. The virus in the political world has done even more damages than the virus from […]
Goosebumps Dead of Night announced for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC
Game developer and publisher Cosmic Forces has announced a video game based on the classic horror franchise Goosebumps. Titled Goosebumps Dead of Night, the game is scheduled for release this summer.
US takes action against China over Hong Kong
The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.
5 years of PMB: Buhari's silence confuses me a lot - Amaechi
Reviewing the performance of President Muhammadu Buhari in power, Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has spoken on the president's leadership style.
Trump says US will no longer treat Hong Kong as autonomous region
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday announced sweeping changes to the US relationship with Hong Kong, declaring the region would no longer be viewed as autonomous from China or given
BREAKING: UK ticket-holder scoops £15m jackpot days after Brit won £16.5m
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
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...
Zimbabwe records second highest daily coronavirus increase
Zimbabwe reported 17 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the second highest daily tally which took the country total to 149.On Wednesday, cases more than doubled...
UK plans new 5G club of 10 democracies, including India: Report
The British government has approached the US with the prospect of creating a 5G club of 10 democracies, including India, amid growing security concerns related to Chinese telecom giant Huawei,
Cop who knelt on George Floyd charged with murder
A Minneapolis policeman accused of killing unarmed African-American George Floyd by kneeling on his neck was taken into custody Friday and charged with third-degree murder, officials said. Derek...
Top Labour donor 'ready to inject fresh cash' under Keir Starmer's leadership
EXCLUSIVE: John Mills told the Mirror he could open his chequebook again now Jeremy Corbyn has gone
Govt likely to allocate Rs1,000b for Covid-19
Prepares draft for federal budget 2010-21 with a total outlay of Rs7,570 billion
Qureshi warns India against any ‘foolish act’
India is constantly losing and its surgical strike drama has failed, says the foreign minister
George Floyd killing: Police officer Derek Chauvin arrested over death during botched arrest
A US police officer whose alleged killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, has been arrested.
India rejects US mediation in Ladakh standoff, reiterates China issue is bilateral
China too, in a statement on Friday, rejected any US mediation.
Abdul Aleem Khan dismisses flour price increase by Mills Association
Pakistan Flour Mills Association had increased the price of flour by Rs 120
US “terminating relationship” with World Health Organization, Trump says
"China has total control over the World Health Organization," Trump claims.
Samsung Exclusive Stores in India are Now Suraksha-Certified for COVID-19 Pandemic - Gizchina.com
Samsung has now undergone Suraksha training program for its Exclusive Stores in India. This means that all stores will follow safety and hygiene guidelines.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe may be pardoned tomorrow and home for daughter's birthday
EXCLUSIVE: The husband of Brit mum Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been imprisoned in Iran since being held under false spying charges in April 2016, says she could be pardoned on Saturday
Megacap Algo Trade Taking Lumps Right After Everyone Piled In
If there was one thing money managers believed heading into Memorial Day, it was that owning America’s algorithmically powered tech superstars was the surest bet for navigating the crisis.
Maui police searching for visitor from California who allegedly violated travel quarantine | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Maui police are seeking the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Joaquin Pelayo of California who allegedly violated the 14-day travel quarantine under the emergency order.
Robbie Williams reunites with Take That for online concert
He said it was ‘less weird than standing in front of 80,000 people’.
US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response
China retaliated for the visa limitations by expelling several reporters from U.S. media outlets, including The Washington Post and The New York Times.
Google Stadia Pro users are getting six new free games in June
Google has revealed what free games Stadia Pro subscribers are getting in June, which include The Elder Scrolls Online and Little Nightmares.
Janhvi Kapoor on what mum Sridevi taught her about dance
Her passing came as a huge shock to the world back in 2018, however Sridevi’s legacy continues to live on, and her daughter Janhvi Kapoor has taken on some of her biggest life lessons she was taught from her. Knowing she will always be seen as her mothers daughter first, Kapoor recent spoke to the […]
Powerbeats Pro Will be Launching in June, 4 New Colors, Apple H1 Chip and Hey Siri Voice Command
The original Powerbeats Pro were launched about a year ago. They were among the finest true wireless earphones in the market that were released with the same intelligent hardware that drove the AirPods. Today, we are getting a new iteration with the same name, but with new colors joining the older ones. This is not …
Nanded civic body rules out mass transmission of virus
The Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation (NWMC) had feared the worst after more than 900 of the over 3,700 pilgrims stranded at Nanded’s Langar Sahib and Sachkhand Shri Hazur Sahib gurudwaras due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown had tested positive on returning to Punjab.
Video: Man United and Liverpool target Kai Havertz conjures up a great finish under significant pressure
He scored with a wonderful finish against Freiberg
People urged to keep track of who they meet over bank holiday weekend
People socialising over the bank holiday weekend have been urged to keep track of who they meet.
Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition Heads to Spain & Singapore, More Color Variants for S20 Trio, Buds+ Announced
Samsung has now brought its Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition to the Spain and Singapore. Furthermore, it has also announced color options for S20 and Buds+
Jamia student granted bail in December case
Tanha was arrested by the Crime Branch on May 17 for allegedly instigating a crowd in Jamia Nagar on December 15, following which violence erupted in the area.
FA Cup final to be held on August 1
The FA Cup final will be held on Aug. 1, the Football Association announced on Friday, after the Premier League said on Thursday that its season will restart on June 17.
Madhuri on her children helping with debut single: “They gave their expert advice”
Madhuri Dixit Nene has been recently doing the media rounds as she released her first music single titled, ‘Candle.’ The song revolves around hope and some much needed optimism amid the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. The song itself has received a good response from critics and fans alike. And although her kids do not usually […]
HS2 bosses slammed for clearing ancient woodland during wildlife breeding season
EXCLUSIVE The Government gave the green light for construction work to start on the £106billion high-speed line between London and Birmingham despite fears over the spread of coronavirus on building sites
Intelsat asks bankruptcy court to clear roadblock for Spaceflight launch business sale
Intelsat is asking its bankruptcy court for authorization to modify a $50 million loan to Spaceflight Industries’ Earth-observation business BlackSky that could become a snag in Spaceflight’s sale of its launch rideshare business.
Legends of 'forgotten' aircraft who took on Luftwaffe and saved Dunkirk against all odds
EXCLUSIVE: We look at the aces in the squadron who saved Dunkirk, taking on the Luftwaffe against all the odds to enable a historic evacuation in World War 2
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...
Xbox Series X will make old games look prettier
Microsoft will be giving older games with which the Xbox Series X is backwards compatible a much-needed HDR/120fps glow-up.
‘Japan Sinks: 2020’ Trailer: A New Sci-Fi Disaster Anime From the Creator of ‘Devilman Crybaby’
Netflix has released the Japan Sinks 2020 trailer for Masaaki Yuasa's new apocalyptic anime series following a family in current-day Japan hit by disaster.
Mercury levels in shark fins illegal and dangerous to human health
Shark fins recently sampled from markets in China and Hong Kong contained dangerously high levels of mercury.
Eastern Cape confirms schools without PPE will not reopen on Monday
The Eastern Cape Department of Education has confirmed not all schools will be ready to reopen on Monday.
Apple urgently requests LG to increase LCD panel supply - Gizchina.com
Apple urgently requests LG to increase LCD panel supply. There is a surge in the demand for Apple iPads especially in Asia
US Defence Secretary Talks To Rajnath Singh, Says Pentagon
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has talked to his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and reiterated his support for a "strong and enduring" bilateral defence partnership, the Pentagon said Friday.
US Leaves WHO in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic, Says President Trump
U.S. President Trump said the country will leave the WHO, alleging the agency protected China in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
First Friday to stay digital in June
Las Vegas may be reopening, but First Friday is staying digital.
Chuck Todd: It 'Seemed Like' Trump Is 'Afraid' to Lead While We Are Struggling
Friday on MSNBC, network anchor Chuck Todd said it "seemed" as if President Donald Trump was afraid to lead because he did not take questions from reporters following his White House announcement earlier in the day. | Clips
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.
Celebrities unite to slam British Airways over plans to axe 12,000 jobs and 'slash' pay
Stephen Fry, Lee Westwood and others have united to condemn British Airways, claiming the airline is using the coronavirus crisis to 'wreck workers' terms and conditions'
Sony to host PlayStation 5 games showcase on June 4
Sony on Friday confirmed what we suspected all along – a showcase featuring next-gen PlayStation 5 games is happening next week.
Coronavirus | Monkeys snatch blood samples in Meerut
A video showing one of the monkeys sitting on a tree and fiddling with one of the sample kits was widely shared on social media.
Many Canadians shocked by U.S. riots, Canada has racism problem too, PM Trudeau says
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Many Canadians are watching the riots in parts of the United States with shock and horror but Canada also has problems with racism, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.
Sara Hay appointed Wellington City Council's new chief financial officer
Ms Hay joins Wellington City Council after several years of accomplished work at senior levels of, most recently, Auckland Council and, prior to that, at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Conor McGregor climbs six spots to No. 16 on Forbes ‘World’s Highest-Paid Athletes’ list for 2020
Former UFC two-division champion, Conor McGregor, climbs six spots to No. 16 on Forbes "World’s Highest-Paid Athletes" list for 2020.
Hugh Jackman Shares A Picture Of Warring ‘Deadpool’ And ‘Wolverine’ Cakes While Taking A Jab At Ryan Reynolds
Hugh Jackman has found a way to turn something as wholesome as a young boy's birthday party into a dig at Ryan Reynolds. Jackman and Reynolds had signalled a cease-fire to their long-running frenemy feud. However, it lasted about a month. On Thursday, Jackman posted an Instagram photo celebrating a boy named Sam's 8th birthday…
Report suggests Man United may have the chance to offload expensive flop this summer
Man United need to find a way of getting rid of him
Parliament recommends suspending payment of R22m to Ingonyama Trust
When the trust tabled its strategic and annual performance plans at a committee meeting, no budget information was included.
Customs and Border Protection Responds to Outrage About ‘Predator Drone’ Flying Over Minneapolis
Hours after President Donald Trump tweeted that federal intervention may be necessary if riots in Minneapolis, Minnesota continued, outrage over a "predator drone" sighting swelled. Some noted that a Customs and Border Patrol done took off on Friday morning, reportedly from the Grand Forks, N.D. area, and flew over Minneapolis before apparently returning to its base.
Congress demands white paper on COVID-19 expenditure
Opposition Congress in Karnataka on Friday urged the government to bring out a "white paper" on the expenditure towards COVID-19 measures including the purchase of PPE kits, sanitizers and masks.
HFX Wanderers set to become first Canadian Premier League team to resume training
HFX Wanderers FC is the first Canadian Premier League team to receive approval from local government and health authorities to resume training.The league sa
Trump says US 'terminating relationship' with WHO amid pandemic
US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has "total control" over it.
Nancy Grace on potential 'mindset' of UConn student, 23, accused of killing 2 people
Former prosecutor and Fox Nation host Nancy Grace broke down the latest details in the case of a UConn student who is accused of killing two people before leading authorities on a six-day long manhunt in four states.
The coming recession is the best reason to step up the pace of renewables investment
It will not do to wait until the next power plant announces its closure. Building alternative infrastructure should start now
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
President Trump Is a Doughnut
Will he concede if beaten by Joe Biden in November?
Chilean regulator approves Uber's purchase of Cornershop grocery app
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile’s antitrust regulator said on Friday it had approved “without conditions” Uber’s purchase of Chilean online grocery provider Cornershop, clearing a key hurtle for the ride-hailing company as it seeks to expand into the delivery of groceries and other goods.
Arsenal to challenge Liverpool for Diego Carlos?
Arsenal are reportedly considering whether to rival Liverpool in the race to sign Sevilla defender Diego Carlos.
Covid-19 in the Western Cape: 887 people hospitalised, 34 more deaths
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called on residents not to become complacent as the province moves to Level 3.
Donald Trump Defends and Explains 'Looting' and 'Shooting' Statement
President Donald Trump defended a statement he made early Friday morning, that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Dortmund's Haaland to miss Paderborn game, Dahoud out for the season
Borussia Dortmund's prolific teenage striker Erling Haaland will miss their next Bundesliga match at Paderborn while Mo Dahoud has been ruled out ...
Power 5 conferences ask Congress for college athlete compensation law
The Power 5 conference commissioners are asking Congress to move forward with federal legislation regarding compensation for college athletes.
Low Q4 growth telling commentary on economic mismanagement of BJP govt: Chidambaram
India's economic growth slowed to 3.1 per cent in January-March and to an 11-year low of 4.2 per cent for the full fiscal 2019-20 amid a drop in consumption and investment.
Quarantine will cease within fortnight, Ryanair CEO claims
Michael O’Leary criticises handling of reopening and says ‘thousands’ booking flights
NBA targets a return date of July 31 — and may play all its games at Disney World
The NBA was the first major sports league to suspend its season, on March 11.
Prop-Handling Rules? Trombone-Free Zones? A COVID Theater Think Tank Convenes to Plan Ahead
A Theater Think Tank Tries to Plan Ahead: Prop-handling rules? Dressing-room airflow checks? Trombone-free zones? What will it take to open safely?
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
The racist history of Trump’s “When the looting starts, the shooting starts” tweet
Several prominent segregationists have used the phrase while cracking down on black protesters since the civil rights era.
Theresa May says Dominic Cummings did not 'follow the spirit' of lockdown
The former PM said she could ‘well understand’ the public’s ‘anger’ at the revelation he drove 260 miles from London to Durham at the height of lockdown.
Van Jones: Black People Should Be Afraid of White, Hillary Supporters
CNN commentator Van Jones, never one to shy from his
Obiano signs COVID-19 Prevention Bill into law - The Nation Nigeria
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Friday signed into the Anambra State COVID-19 and Other Dangerous Diseases Prevention
Donald Trump announces probe of Chinese companies listed in US
Among the largest were e-commerce giant Alibaba, China's largest oil producer PetroChina and Sinopec, the world's largest oil refiner.The announcement followed Beijing's move to implement a new security law on semi-autonomous Hong Kong that critics say would stifle freedom
WWE Rumors: Superstar’s New Contract Is Reportedly A Multi-Year Deal
A couple of weeks ago, Drew Gulak’s impressive WWE run came to a sudden end when his contract expired. It was a shock to everyone as fans thought he was receiving a massive push, which included ...
Virus deaths hit single-day high as BHC CJ tests positive
Justice Mandokhail and his family go into self-isolation
Football: Dortmund's Haaland to miss Paderborn game, Dahoud out for the season
Borussia Dortmund's prolific teenage striker Erling Haaland will miss their next Bundesliga match at Paderborn while Mo Dahoud has been ruled out ...
[ICYMI] Obasanjo writes former African presidents, rallies support for AfDB’s Adesina
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has called on former African presidents to support President of AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina,
Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in 'vital' cost-cutting plan
Carmaker Renault said Friday that it would cut nearly 15,000 jobs, including 4,600 at its core French operations, as it seeks to steer out of a cash crunch exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis.
NBA GMs split over whether to finish regular season
NBA general managers reportedly are split over whether the league should finish the regular season when it resumes action after the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic or if the playoffs should commence immediately.
Katsina govt relaxes lockdown for Friday prayers, Church services
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved for the relaxing of the COVID-19 lockdown to allow Muslim faithful observe Friday prayers
SFA & SPFL to present Scottish Government with plan to begin new Premiership season behind closed doors on August 1
SCOTTISH football is set to lay out plans to start the new Scottish Premiership season on August 1. The SFA and SPFL will present the plans for football to begin behind closed doors in Scotland to …
The inside story of our COVID detente
The government needed to bring unions and bosses together - fast. They chose a Labor and union man as their go-between - and it worked.
Twitter places notice on Trump’s Minneapolis tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter on Friday escalated its war on President Trump by placing a “public interest notice” on one of his tweets. The social media giant said a tweet by Trump that read “When the
China plans to extend curbs on international flights till June 30: US embassy
China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over infections brought by arriving passengers. A so-called “Five One” policy allows mainland carriers to fly just one flight a week on one route to any country and foreign airlines to operate just one flight a week to China.
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...
Children's home backed for approval despite residents' concern
Plans to allow a former activity centre to be converted into a children’s home have been strongly criticised by residents.
No. 2 HVI caught with shabu in Tondo
THE Manila Police District-Station 1 arrested a male suspect tagged as the ‘Number 2 High Value Individual (HVI)’ and said to be a drug pusher, in Tondo, Manila.
China, India capable of resolving issues through dialogue: Beijing rejects Trump's mediation offer
Trump said on Wednesday that he was 'ready, willing and able' to 'mediate or arbitrate' the raging border dispute between India and China, amid the continuing standoff between the militaries of the two neighbours at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
“Best right-back in the world” Alexander-Arnold will end up in midfield, according to Flanagan
Former Liverpool full-back Jon Flanagan has tipped Trent Alexander-Arnold to make the switch from defence to midfield at some point in his career. The Rangers defender clocked a young Trent at Melw…
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...
Major shopping street in Worcester city centre set for revamp this summer with work lasting 12 weeks
Pump Street in the city centre is to get a make-over starting on June 22 - including new trees and new footpaths with different coloured and textured paving to make them safer for pedestrians
ACT Fibernet hikes broadband rates in 8 Indian cities - here's why
The fiber-to-home internet service provider has announced that the hikes would range between 2 and 4% though in the case of select plans the upward revision could be higher.
Boxes of PPE donated by China will support Perth charity PKAVS when lockdown eases
The Chinese Government has donated hundreds of facemasks to help protect staff, volunteers and clients at a lifeline Perth charity.
JobKeeper could be extended, says Peter Dutton
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed the government is willing to be flexible with the end date for JobKeeper wage subsidies.
J&K Police identifies owner of explosives-laden car intercepted in Pulwama on Thursday
According to the police, he is a resident of Shopian and had joined the Pakistan-backed terror group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in July 2019.
People will have to limit contact for a long time into the future – expert
People will have to limit their contacts with other people for a long time into the future despite the pandemic easing, a health expert has said.
Races in 2020 'not good for anyone' - Ecclestone
The 2020 Dutch GP has been officially cancelled.
Trump feeling ‘absolutely great’ after taking hydroxychloroquine: White House
US President Donald Trump has called hydroxychloroquine a "game-changer" drug in the fight against the coronavirus.
Boston Marathon Canceled for First Time in 124-Year History
Amid the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Twenty20 World Cup schedule under 'very high risk'
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Twitter Slaps Notice on Trump Minneapolis Tweet, Saying It Glorifies Violence
The tweet "violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the tweet to remain accessible."
New waterways linking NE, B’desh to start in 3 months
New waterways between Tripura and Bangladesh would start within three months and it would boost trade and numerous economic activities, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said on Friday.
UK D10 plan to provide alternatives to Huawei
The UK has come up with a plan to provide alternative sources to China for telecoms, pharmaceuticals and other key supplies.
Home quarantine patients to be placed in Navotas CIF, hospital
THE Navotas City Government will place persons confirmed positive for coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 who were still under home quarantine to the community isolation facility (CIF) while those who have higher risk for severe complications due to certain health conditions will be admitted to Navotas City Hospital.
LPGA stars set to compete at Texas Women's Open
Two-time major winner Stacy Lewis and former US Women's Open winner Brittany Lang will tee it up at the Texas Women's Open next week in Dallas.
UK PM unveils ‘limited’ easing of lockdown
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled some “limited” and “cautious” easing of the country’s coronavirus lockdown measures.
Parts of Namadgi reopen for weekend
Sections of the Namadgi National Park will be reopened for the first time since the devastating January fires.
Coronavirus company news summary – Sibanye-Stillwater reports outbreak – Axora launch smart mining platform – South Africa to lift restrictions on miners
29 May Sibanye-Stillwater has reported 51 positive Covid-19 cases at its Thembelani shaft located in Rustenburg. The company tested employees...Read More...
La Liga 2020-21 to begin from September 12
The 2020-21 season of Spanish top-flight football league, LaLiga, will commence from September 12, according to President Javier Tebas. He also confirmed that the current football season will resume from June 11 after being suspended since March due to coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois, New Jersey, and New York are the only states reopening according to federal guidelines, a ProPublica analysis found
The three states have yet to fully lift stay-at-home orders, which have been in place for roughly the same duration, per the ProPublica analysis.
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.
Hello and welcome: Robot waiters to the rescue amid virus
You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.
Never said India lost to England deliberately in 2019 WC: Ben Stokes
England became the eventual champion by beating New Zealand in a dramatic final at Lord's to lift its maiden World Cup title since the inception of the competition.
Surely the Premier League can handle two issues at once? Newcastle fans just want answers
Why has the wait for news on Newcastle United takeover gone on for so long as Magpies fans are desperate to hear a positive outcome?
Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
The move is part of a two billion euro cost-cutting plan over three years.
Apple TV+ new arrivals: ‘Central Park’, the ‘Dads’ documentary’ and more
A new animated musical comedy, the season finale of Chris Evans’ ‘Defending Jacob’ and two intriguing documentaries come to the platform
Sex Education season 3: release date, cast, trailer and what we know
What to expect from Sex Education season 3, now that Netflix has confirmed another season is on the way.
The close: TSX ends lower, crude has best month on record
U.S. stocks finish mostly higher as investors take in latest Trump news
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Struck Earth at ‘Deadliest Possible Angle,’ New Research Suggests
When the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Earth, it struck at an angle that maximised its destructive potential, according to new computer simulations of the catastrophic event.
Anxiety mounts over COVID-19 spread in Kogi after index cases
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday announced two cases of the coronavirus in Kogi. Although those were the state's index cases,
Green light for garden parties, but careful using the bathroom: England releases new guidelines for social gatherings amid lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced measures to further ease lockdown in England at a press conference on Thursday.
Winners Of Counter-Strike Tournament Banned After The Event For Cheating
Cheaters get banned every day, but rarely after winning a tournament.
Premier League return: the issues to resolve
Liverpool were 25 points clear of Manchester City and just two wins away from becoming English champions
Teacher Aides’ Pay Rise Helps Value Educating Disabled Students
The milestone pay settlement for teacher aides is both good news for gender pay equity and for valuing the education of disabled children, says Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero.
GMB's Ranvir Singh told to 'get facts right' over Dominic Cummings scandal
Ranvir was discussing the controversy with Iain Dale.
Burglary suspect identified after fatal Everett break-in
A homeowner shot the man Thursday morning. The slain man had served much of his adulthood in prison.
Buhari came to ‘steal, kill, destroy’- Fani-Kayode - The Nation Nigeria
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the five years of President Muhammadu Buhari as “disastrous...
Google Sodar App To Help Android Users in Social Distancing, But Not All Android Users Can Avail
Sodar is only compatible with flagship Android phones, and iPhones are out of the question. Google creates an app that would help people practice social distancing, but it's not available for all.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition release date set for August
Square Enix have revealed the new release date Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. The game will now be coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iOS and Android on 27th August.h
Liverpool, Chelsea & Arsenal could be forced to play games at neutral grounds
The Premier League are concerned about 12 'high risk' matches...
Twitter flags another Trump tweet, this time hiding it from view
"This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence."
I definitely want to make a Test comeback but it won't be easy: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Cricket News: "I definitely want to play Test cricket, but I know it won’t be easy to make a comeback, as everyone is doing very well,” the 30-year-old Bhuvneshwar
USD/CAD holds steady, up little around 1.3770 amid weaker oil prices
The USD/CAD pair edged higher on Friday, albeit lacked any strong follow-through and remained confined in a three-day-old trading range. A sharp fall
Women’s Tour to go virtual after coronavirus forces race cancellation
Organisers will fill the void with three virtual stages between June 17 and 19 using the RGT Cycling virtual platform.
Lockdown may be extended by another 15 days, says Goa CM after talking to Amit Shah
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant underlined that there was a demand in the state to reopen hotels, restaurants, gyms, and malls, highlighting that he would urge the Centre to allow the resumption of activities in the state with adequate social distancing rules in place
Crude has best month on record in May as prices surge 88 per cent
Canada's oil patch has little to celebrate even though crude oil prices concluded their best ever month.
Williams set to sell Formula One team
Williams is considering a sale of its once-dominant but now struggling Formula One team as part of a new strategic direction.
IPC maker DFI to deepen deployments in AIoT, 5G
IPC maker DFI, an affiliate of Qisda, saw its revenues for the first four months of the year shoot up 41.86% on year to NT$2.862 billion (US$95.40 million), the highest for the same period on record, and it will step up deployments in AIoT and 5G applications, according to company sources.
Worried About Locust Attack In Delhi? Officials Say 'Little Chance'
Since Thursday, social media messages have been warning “those in Delhi-NCR” to shut their doors and windows tightly.
German airline Lufthansa to double flights to Athens from Frankfurt and Munich
Lufthansa Group said that the extension of its June timetable responds to the growing interest of customers in air travel as Covid-19 travel restrictions are
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 ...
Treadmill world champion: Ultra marathoner Zach Bitter breaks 100-mile record
With all outdoor events postponed, American ultra marathoner Zach Bitter took to the fitness machine to break 100-mile record.
Professor commits suicide in Shillong
A 34-year-old assistant professor of Indian Institute of Management – Shillong on Thursday allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence here in Meghalaya, a police official said on Friday.
Coronavirus India Live Updates: Delhi records 1,106 cases in one day as tally tops 17,000
Coronavirus in India: The nationwide tally also reached 1.65 lakh today; Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain says the govt believes places where large gatherings take place should be closed in lockdown 5.0
Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo
Two lions mauled and critically injured a zookeeper inside their enclosure Friday at a closed Australian zoo.
Kumar Sangakkara recalls the confusion on ‘who won the toss’ in 2011 WC final
"The match referee actually said I won the toss, Mahi said he did not. There was a little bit of confusion there and Mahi said let's have another toss of the coin and heads went up again," Sangakkara said.
Boost explains why eWallet to bank account transfers have been discontinued
Boost had recently performed a major upgrade which offers users a larger eWallet size of up to RM4,999. However, its previous feature which allows users to cash out their eWallet credit to bank accounts has been discontinued since 18th of May.
Madras High Court issues notices to Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, SEBI: Investors group
Notices have been issued to crisis-hit Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund and Sebi by the Madras High Court after a petition was filed by an investors group to safeguard nearly Rs 28,000 crore of investors' money stuck in six schemes shut down by the fund house, according to a statement
Delhi University likely to start registration process for admission to UG courses from 8 June; tentative first cut-off list to be out by 11 Aug
The University of Delhi may begin the registration process for admission to various courses on 8 June. The university’s standing committee of the academic council will decide in its meeting today if the tentative schedule prepared by the admissions department should be passed.
StatCan expected to report GDP down nine per cent in March, 10 per cent in Q1
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is expected to report today that economic growth swung negative in March and the first quarter as a whole due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Govt intends to reopen schools at end of August
The Government intends to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August, the Taoiseach has said.
Defence Headquarters releases scorecard of operations, says 600 terrorists, bandits killed in May 2020
THE Armed Forces of Nigeria says it has killed 188 BHT/ISWAP members, 392 Bandits in the Northwest, 20 Bandits/armed 521,000
Indian fans want India to win every game against Pakistan, states Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan has stated that the Indian fans back their team and want them to win every single encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan, which adds a bit of pressure on the team. He has also recalled an incident, where the Pakistani fans sledged that the southpaw won’t score more than 15 runs.
Ben Foden's wife Jackie Belanoff-Smith slams 'Una fanatics'
Ben Foden's wife Jackie Belanoff-Smith has passionately defended her husband's parenting skills in response to internet trolls. Una Healy's two children
Twitter attaches disclaimer to Donald Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'
Twitter said on Friday that one of US President Donald Trump's tweets on Minneapolis protests had breached its rules about "glorifying violence."
Snowballs set to fly as the trans-Tasman ski wars begin
Ski resorts across both sides of the ditch are scrambling to make social distancing work.
Young St Johnstone players should look to Callum Hendry as their role model says Alec Cleland
You don’t have to be a loan success story to end up with a happy ending at St Johnstone, according to caretaker manager Alec Cleland.
AfDB says ‘no decision’ yet on demands for probe of Akinwumi Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Thursday said “no decision” had been taken regarding a US push for an outside probe into its president, Akinwumi Adesina accused by whistleblowers of ethics breaches. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Washington is dissatisfied with the outcome of an internal inquiry that has exonerated AfDB chief Akinwumi Adesina.Read More
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme
It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England.
Nokia foldable phone project is still alive
Nokia Anew, a very good and usually reliable source of all things about Nokia phones, tweeted information that might define the state of Nokia Mobile, a project which HMD Global has been running fo…
East Tender expects increasing 5G optical filter shipments in 2H20
Thin-film optical filter maker East Tender Optoelectronics has seen its shipments begin gaining momentum in the second quarter of 2020 and expects its revenues to grow quarter by quarter in the second half of the year.
4 positive cases in Mohali district, total goes up to 110
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Girish Dayalan confirmed the development and said that the health department teams are working on contact tracing of the new positive cases.
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.
Indonesia rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims
Indonesia raises 2016 Hague ruling in letter to head of UN, expressing opposition to China’s nine-dash line
AP High Court orders reinstatement of Ramesh Kumar as State Election Commissioner
It struck down ordinance No. 5 of 2020 through which the term of SEC was cut short
Arsenal reportedly unlikely to spend £20m on Nicolas Tagliafico this summer
The Argentine has been linked with a move to Arsenal.The Argentine has been linked with a move to Arsenal.
Charting The Travel Industry’s Next Adventure
The pandemic decimated the travel industry in the first half of 2020, but industry experts are hopeful consumers will want to travel again soon. Here's why.
Trump's executive order cracking down on 'online censorship' has nothing to do with free speech
The move could scare social media giants away from even modest moderation of disinformation — an outcome that serves Trump's political aims.
Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody
Minnesota's governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of a black man seen in graphic video gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck.
Investigators find Rs 30 million in wreckage of crashed Pakistan aircraft
Investigators and rescue officials have found around Rs 30 million in cash in the wreckage of the Pakistan International Airlines' aircraft that crashed wth 99 people on board, killing 97 people,
New Exec Chair For NZ Dairy Industry Awards
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Executive have chosen Taranaki dairy farmer and NZDIA Alumni Rachel Short as Chair at a recent board meeting, with Paparimu 50/50 sharemilker Amber Carpenter elected as Vice-Chair.
Burundi's First Lady Airlifted to Kenya After Contracting Covid-19
The emergency evacuation was conducted despite Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta announcing that the borders had...
Final decision on Olympics won’t be made in October: Tokyo 2020 CEO
Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto said here on Thursday that October is not the time for the Olympics organizers to make a final decision on whether the Games can be held in 2021.
Twitter hides Trump’s Minneapolis tweet and labels it for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter has placed a warning label over a tweet by President Trump that seemed to call for violence against protestors in Minneapolis.
I never said India deliberately lost to knock Pakistan out from 2019 World Cup: Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes' comments in his book 'On Fire' regarding the India vs England match at Birmingham in World Cup last year has led to a new online stir.
Controversial Perth Murray Royal flats plan signed off by Scottish Government
A contentious plan to build flats at a former Perth hospital has been approved by the Scottish Government.
One in seven Brits admit to flouting lockdown rules - for poker, sex and haircuts
For just over two months, the country has been in lockdown, with social distancing measures preventing people seeing loved ones -however some people have found sticking to the rules more difficult than others
Headteacher tells GMB teaching staff are 'scared' but she hasn't had to 'persuade' anyone to return to school because they want to get on with their jobs
Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Worcester primary school head teacher Bryony Baynes discussed the decision to start a phased return of pupils across England from Monday.
MeECL oppose Electricity Bill, to supports protest
Employees and engineers of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) has extended its support to the call of “national protest day” on June 1 against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and proposed privatisation of DISCOM.
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...
Arbroath chairman Mike Caird keeping an open mind on how next season’s Championship will look
Arbroath still have an open mind about how the Championship will look next season, according to Mike Caird.
NIA charges one more in Attari drug seizure case
Investigations revealed evidence of generation of funds though the sale of narcotics. The narcotics were smuggled from across the international border. The proceeds from the sale of these drugs were used to fund terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the NIA's supplementary chargesheet also said.
Bharti Singh Delays Family Planning Due To COVID-19 Pandemic; Says 'Can’t Plan Baby In Such Tension'
Bharti Singh revealed that she has postponed her plan to extend their family due to COVID-19 pandemic. She said that she can’t plan a baby in such tension.
Japan factory output and retail sales slump as pandemic hits autos
Official data Friday showed factory output slipped 9.1 percent in April from the previous month.
Hey PUBG Fans! New Mode ‘Mysterious Jungle To Be Out Soon On PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile has announced that a new mode 'Mysterious Jungle' will be out soon.
Video | Cement companies report concrete gains despite weak volumes in Q4
Firms reported a surge in EBITDA per tonne in Q4, thanks to higher realisations and savings on energy and logistics costs
Coronavirus: £25m action plan drawn up for Fife health and social care services
A £25 million action plan to deal with the coronavirus crisis was drawn up by Fife’s health and social care chiefs as they prepared for the effects of the pandemic.
Watch: Mike Tyson rekindles decade-old feud with Chris Jericho in AEW
The retired boxer who has been posting videos of him training, showed up in pro-wrestling instead with little clarity on when he will return to boxing.
Google Pixel 4a XL leaks may show us what the apparently-canceled phone looked like
Apparently, the Google Pixel 4a XL has been canceled, but that hasn't stopped some people leaking renders of the thing.
Decision to open shops in malls soon after taking into account health ministry's guidelines
"The decision to open the remaining shops in the malls, will be taken soon, after taking into account the guidelines of the health ministry," the ministry said in a statement.
Twitter adds warning to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'
'Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, shooting starts'
Lupin Q4 net profit up 35% to Rs 390 cr on robust sales, lower tax expenses
In the current times, Lupin has been able to ensure business continuity while safeguarding the health and safety of its employees
7466 New Cases with 175 Deaths reported in last 24 hours -
New cases of corona virus are increasing in the country very rapidly and the number of people who lost their
Arrowhead and Exemplar deliver better than expected results
But Covid-19 presents risks for the property sector.
JobKeeper buck stops with Treasury boss
Steven Kennedy is ultimately responsible for the biggest policy costing discrepancy in Australian history.
Irish PM says good chance social distancing rule can be relaxed
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar raised the prospect on Friday of halving social distancing rules from two metres to one if the rate of coronavirus infections comes down further in a potential boost to still shuttered restaurants and pubs.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme
It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England.
US, UK step up pressure on China 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…
JobKeeper buck stops with Treasury boss
Steven Kennedy is ultimately responsible for the biggest policy costing discrepancy in Australian history.
Daily Shramik trains from Punjab stop today
So far, 17.7 lakh migrants had registered themselves on the Punjab government’s portal to go to different parts of India, out of which 15.4 lakh wanted to go to UP and Bihar only.
Netflix new arrivals: ‘Space Force’, Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Choked’, ‘Dark’ Season 3 and more
A new show from the creators of ‘The Office’, several favourites return and an Oscar-winning director’s war drama are all part of the offerings to come
Complaints over lockdown in Andhra Pradesh to go to NDMA
It noted that violations of the lockdown are under the purview of the NDMA.
Tsenengamu seek police clearance to protest
Godfrey Tsenengamu, the leader of the newly-established Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe, yesterday wrote to police seeking clearance to protest at t...
JobKeeper buck stops with Treasury boss
Steven Kennedy is ultimately responsible for the biggest policy costing discrepancy in Australian history.
'Anti-5G quantum machine' turns out to just be 128MB USB drive
5GBioShield USB Key claims to protect from "dangerous effects" of 5G networks - but is just a cheap USB drive and a sticker.
2020 T20 World Cup in Australia at 'very high risk', says Kevin Roberts
Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts believes this year's T20 World Cup in Australia is at
Reopen Koyambedu market with safety regulations in place, traders’ associations say
Traders say they are forced to sell vegetables at low costs to avoid wastage, as the new Thirumazhisai market has very little storage space
Najib Razak Allegedly Engaged Services Of Israeli Cyber Startup To Spy On Opposition
It’s been two years since Malaysia made history by electing a new party to lead the country and dethroned the former prime minister, Najib Razak, and the
Paul Ngei’s Daughters Seek To Block Adopted Brother From Being Beneficiary To Estate
Late veteran Paul Ngei's daughters have sought to have his adopted son blocked from being included as a beneficiary to his estate.According to the Standard, one of the daughters, Elizabeth Nduku M
Billy Bragg says Taylor Swift is a ‘kindred spirit’
Billy Bragg has called Taylor Swift a “kindred spirit”, praising her for standing up for the rights of artists in the music industry.
Mini-grid services continue to drive rural India’s need for power supply: Survey
Economic activities have continued to witness major drop in the mini-grid villages.Direct Government interventions have provided relief
China signals a complete ban on the eating of dog meat ahead of notorious Yulin festival with new rules to classify dogs as 'companion animals'
China has hinted that it could ban dog meat from the dinner table after approving a proposed directive to classify dogs as companion animals instead of farm animals officially.
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court
The Supreme Court of Canada says an unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
TN CM video-conferences with District Collectors on increase in covid-19
With lockdown 4.0 ending Sunday, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today held a meeting with all District Collectors about extending the curfew, amid a buzz that lockdown would be extended with strict measures due to the sharp increase of Covid-19 cases in Tamilnadu. Continue Reading →
The Twitter web app now lets you save drafts and schedule tweets
Twitter is making it easier to manage your tweets and replies before you're ready to send them out. The company has announced that its web app now
China public security ministry pledges to 'direct and support' HK police
SHANGHAI — China’s public security ministry pledged to “direct and support” the Hong Kong police force after China’s parliament approved a decision to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, highlighting Beijing’s intention to take a more hands-on law-enforcement role in the city.
Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests Covid-19 positive
A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far
Former nurse Joan’s 102 laps of the park to raise funds for the NHS
The centenarian aims to complete 102 laps of her local park before her 102nd birthday in September;
Microsoft Flight Simulator Alpha 3 patch to be released today, more invitations on the way
This week's Flight Simulator news update brings information regarding a patch for Alpha build 1.3.11.0, the finally released Feature Discovery Series Episode 8 on instrument flight rules, and more.
Coronavirus: Pubs with beer gardens likely to be the first hospitality venues to reopen
The government said pubs would not be able to reopen until 4 July at the earliest because of the difficulties of socially distancing
PM Modi not in a good mood over flare up with Chinese says Trump
Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke with Narendra Modi about the 'big conflict' and asserted that the Indian Prime Minister is not in a 'good mood' over the latest flare-ups between the two countries.
'Chintu Ka Birthday' trailer: Vinay Pathak-Tillotama Shome's film shows family stuck in war-torn Iraq
The trailer for 'Chintu Ka Birthday' starring Vinay Pathak, Tillotama Shome, Vedant Raj Chibber, Bisha Chaturvedi, Seema Pahwa is out.
Murray to return at 'Battle of the Brits' tourney in June
(Reuters) - Andy Murray will make his return to tennis at a behind-closed-doors tournament organised by his brother Jamie from June 23-28 in London, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said on Friday.
Kriti Sanon shares a mesmerising monochrome picture; calls herself 'old school' while revealing the things she loves
Kriti Sanon has come and dominated the silver screen from her first film 'Heropanti'. The diva, who has won over the audience by delivering back to ba
UK, US, Australia and Canada scold China over Hong Kong law
LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Canada criticised China on Thursday for imposing a new security law on Hong Kong that they said would breach the 1984 Sino-British agreement on the former colony and threaten its freedoms.
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC
The AAP government informed the Delhi High Court on Friday that it was taking urgent steps, including extending the timings of crematoriums, to tackle the issue of cremating those who have died due to
Cricket Australia says 'very high risk' of T20 World Cup being postponed, bracing up for losses
The ICC has deferred a decision on the event till June 10, saying it wants to continue exploring contingency plans for some more time.
Lockdown in India: Seriously ill, pregnant women must avoid train travel
Piyush Goyal tweeted, "I appeal to people suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women & those above 65 years & below 10 years of age to travel only when necessary
Coronavirus: BWF reschedule World Junior Championships in Auckland to January 2021
The event will be preceded by the World Junior Mixed Team Championships with the BWF scheduling it from January 11 to 16.
Trump vows action against Minneapolis protesters
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take action to bring the city of Minneapolis “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody “thugs” and saying that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
Canada’s Huawei extradition ruling could unleash Chinese backlash
A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies executive to the US leaves Canada vulnerable to further retaliation from Beijing, analysts said.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister sanctions funds for protection of bug-hit tapioca, launches development projects
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, in a statement issued on Friday, said he had sanctioned a sum of ₹54.46 lakh to protect tapioca crops
Wipro appoints Thierry Delaporte as CEO & Managing Director
Wipro has appointed Thierry Delaporte as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company, effective July 6 this year.Current CEO and MD Abidali Neemuchwala will relinquish his positio
Hollywood Reporter TV Critics: 10 Great Shows That Feel Like Summer
The next few months won't come with all the usual pleasures, but these series offer their own versions of the breezy escapism, steamy atmosphere and melancholic nostalgia viewers may be craving.
Shrewsbury's Lets Rock festival postponed
A 1980s Shropshire festival planned for summer has been rescheduled until 2021.
SPECIAL REPORT: BUHARINOMICS, FIVE YEARS AFTER: Diversification agenda falters, gropes for traction
THE Federal Government’s main economic strategy is anchored on diversification of the economic base away from oil dependency.
Delhi High Court seeks report from govt on lack of facilities to cremate COVID-19 patients' dead bodies
Observing that this was violative of the rights of the dead, the court has sought a detailed status report from the Delhi government.
Lessons Premier League can learn from Bundesliga's return
Germany's Bundesliga return has been a success but with some notable differences since football returned without a crowd
The Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel
Paramount Pictures and Sega have announced that a sequel to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is in development.The sequel will retain the same team of filmmakers, with Jeff Fowler directing, and Pat C
PHOTOS: Minneapolis burns after racially charged police killing of George Floyd
The fatal arrest of an African-American man in the U.S. city of Minnesota has sparked countrywide protests; his death was reminiscent of the 2014 killing in New York City of Eric Garner, who was put in a banned police chokehold and was heard saying, "I can't breathe."
Nottingham Forest's greatest ever player on his 'love' for the Reds, the fans and the Miracle Men
'I wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you if it hadn’t been for them'
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.
Rajasthan Re-Opens Application For Inspector Of Factories And Boilers
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has reduced the number of vacancies for Inspector of Factories and Boilers from 3 to 2.
Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite US sanctions
Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States. State TV cited a statement from the country’s nuclear department saying the U.S. decision to impose sanctions on two Iranian nuclear
Sherpa Van success was a golden day for Wolves
The Sherpa Van Trophy, to the majority of football fans, is not looked back upon as all too special a competition.
‘One Sun One World One Grid’: India initiates talks on West to SE Asia solar grid
The idea is to utilise solar power when the sun is not shining in other parts of the world by building a common transmission system.
Video: BMW X5 gets huge grille treatment in new rendering
The Sketch Monkey published a video with various kidney grilles for possible front fascia designs for the BMW X5
Germany stresses dialogue with China key when asked about possibility of sanctions
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday that the best way to influence China on the Hong Kong dispute was for the European Union to stand united in its response and to maintain dialogue with Beijing.
Liverpool players joined by wives for catch-up on Zoom
Firmino, Fabinho, Alisson and their wives met virtually as a date was set for the Premier League to restart
Testing times: NHS Tayside scrambles to find contact tracers
NHS Tayside chiefs have been forced into a last minute scramble to redeploy staff to ensure they can roll out the Scottish Government’s test and protect strategy.
Community sports roundup: MP alum earns big academic honor
Olivia Lee’s work at EvCC is recognized; the Snohomish Soccer Dome closes its doors for good.
Commentary: Twitter struck fair balance between liberty, fact
Twitter did not remove President Trump’s tweet. Its small label informed people how to ‘get the facts.’
Plans submitted for futuristic Perth West project which could boost economy by £65m a year and create 2,000+ jobs
Developers have submitted plans for the innovative Perth West eco-project, which is expected to bring in over £65 million a year to the Perthshire economy and generate over 2,000 jobs.
No cash can repay the debt from this base politics
No cash can repay the debt from this base politics.
Ontario coroner calls inquest into death of teen at school for the blind
The parents of a disabled teen who died in the care of an Ontario residential school for the blind say they're hopeful a newly called inquest into their son's death may protect a future generation of vulnerable students.
US-China tension to push Asian shares lower in choppy trade
Asian shares were set to dip in choppy trade on Friday as worries about worsening U.S.-China ties offset the fillip from hopes massive government ...
Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths recorded as confirmed cases rise to 24,841
A further nine people have died after contracting Covid-19 according to figures released by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre on Thursday. There have now been a total 1,639 Covid-19 relat...
Novavax to buy Serum Institute plant to produce 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses
While experts have predicted that a shot will likely take 12-18 months to develop, vaccines are seen by world leaders as the only real way to restart their stalled economies after months of sweeping lockdown
MaiCapital Launches Bitcoin-Based Quant Fund
MaiCapital Limited today announced this week the launch of its second crypto-themed quantitative hedge fund, Bitcoin+ Investment Fund1.
USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 29 …—COVID-19 in Canada …The federal government is pumping millions more into helping remote and rural Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis.
‘Are we animals?’: Patients in UP Covid-19 hospital protest against lack of water, food
The incident took place at the L1 category hospital in the state’s Kotwa Bani area after authorities reportedly failed to restore water supply.
Tesla performance opens door to Elon Musk payday
Tesla has hit financial marks that let its colorful chief executive Elon Musk reap the first portion of a multi-billion dollar compensation package, the electric car maker said Thursday.
Watch: Passengers on special train headed to Mizoram hand food to Assam flood victims
Facebook user Emanuel Ralte, who shared the video on Facebook, wrote, "Our Mizo brothers, on their way from Bangalore help victims of Assam floods with little food they had with them."
SPECIAL REPORT: FOREX: Dynamic instability amidst CBN’s interventions
NIGERIA’S foreign exchange market under the five years of the Muhammadu Buhari Presidency is characterised by two bouts of naira
Alonso, not Bottas, favourite for Renault seat - Lehto
A former F1 driver thinks Renault is more likely to sign Fernando Alonso for 2021 and beyond than Valtteri Bottas.
Australian Court Ruling Grants Access to Queen's Correspondence Written Before Whitlam Dismissal
On 11 November 1975, Governor-General of Australia John Kerr sacked Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, arguing that he had failed to get parliament to approve a national...
Holte End speakers - Fans share how Aston Villa should approach season return
This is what the Villa fans make of the plans to get back underway next month
Lions leave zookeeper, 35, fighting for life after brutally mauling her inside their enclosure
A ZOOKEEPER is fighting for her life after being bitten multiple times by two lions in an “extremely vicious” attack at a zoo in New South Wales, Australia. Two ambulance crews and a specialist med…
Minneapolis officer charged with George Floyd’s death as protests flare
The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis.
India poised to play first overseas D/N Test at Adelaide Oval
The BCCI has agreed to tour Australia for the Test series, but with the Covid-19 pandemic providing the backdrop, the Indian board will go by the Government of India’s directive with regards to foreign travel.
EXCLUSIVE: Harrowing video shows sick Iranians collapsing in the street as activists allege Iran's coronavirus pandemic started in Chinese embassy a month BEFORE its first official case
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked ambulance service records show three Iranian employees of the Chinese embassy went to hospital on January 28 with covid-19 symptoms, a month before first official case.
Double swoop: AC Milan set sights on defensive duo amid talk of €75m+ transfer budget
Further spending will have to be financed by sales...
East Point hunt for Howden Selleck's legacy on Australian Rules
How did Howden Selleck's death 100 years ago impact the game we know today?
Sunderland issue season card update as EFL season hangs in the balance
Sunderland will refund fans if the 2019-20 season is not completed, or offer streaming passes if it is finished behind-closed-doors
Investigators find Rs 3 crore in wreckage of crashed Pakistan aircraft
Investigators and rescue officials have found around Rs 3 crore in cash in the wreckage of the Pakistan International Airlines' aircraft that crashed wth 99 people on board, killing 97 people,
French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
Renault, the French carmaker announces its cost-cutting plan of over three years. Renault will have 15,000 job cuts worldwide
Police kill 2 kidnappers, arrest 6 bandits, recover 130 cows in Katsina
Katsina Police have reported they killed two suspected kidnappers, arrested six notorious bandits and recovered 130 rustled cows.
India-China border row: PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over ‘big conflict’, says US President Donald Trump
"I can tell you; I did speak to Prime Minister Modi. He is not in a good mood about what is going on with China," Trump said during an interaction with reporters at the White House.
SPIC MACAY’s Anubhav goes online from June 1
About 100 renowned artistes and 15,000 children from India and abroad are expected to participate in the annual convention
David Luiz’s future was sealed the moment he left Chelsea
David Luiz's career was always going to spiral downhill after he forced a move from Chelsea to Arsenal. The Gunners' choice to not renew his contract is an...
Japan Netflix star's death sparks calls for cyberbullying rules
The death of a young Japanese reality TV star targeted by online abuse has sparked an outpouring of grief in the country and calls for stronger measures to tackle cyberbullying.
Shock after all 87 legal beaver killings in Scotland last year take place in Tayside
All 87 beavers shot legally in Scotland last year were killed in Tayside.
PUDR sees ‘malafide intentions’ in NIA taking Navlakha to Mumbai
NIA’s actions had rendered his bail application in Delhi meaningless, it says
Burundi's First Lady airlifted to Nairobi after contracting Covid-19
VIP infected with Coronavirus
Williams reveals it is for sale
Backmarker Formula 1 team Williams has admitted it may be sold.
PSA Forum returns on June 2
The two-part, Tuesday session will have two of the country’s top sports officials in Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William ‘Butch’ Ramirez and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino taking their turn discussing the current and future state of Philippine sports amid the global pandemic.
No cash can repay the debt from this base politics
No cash can repay the debt from this base politics.
China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff with India
India News: hina on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two coun
Sprayers from UK, drones, Regional Control Rooms: Govt’s preparedness for Locust control
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday held a meeting with the Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers.
Body of Kanna Lakshminarayana's daughter-in-law handed over to family after post-mortem
The body of Andhra Pradesh BJP chief Kanna Lakshminarayana's daughter-in-law was handed over to the family after post-mortem.
China rejects Trump's mediation offer to resolve border dispute with India, says both countries capable
The Chinese foreign ministry has said the two countries are capable of solving the issue through dialogue. China has rejected Trump’s mediation offer.
Waqar Younis claims someone hacked into his Twitter & liked the porn video, vows to delete his social media accounts
Waqar also added that this is not the first time that his social media got hacked by a hacker.
Starling Bank raises £40m as it lends to virus-hit small businesses
Starling Bank has raised £40 million from investors as small businesses turn to lenders for support during the coronavirus crisis.
Inslee wants nursing home residents, staff tested by June 12
Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Facebook launches Collab, a video collaboration app for locked-down musicians
A new way to make music with other artists from across the world
Xiaomi is launching a brand new variant of its laptop targeted at India
The laptop that Xiaomi is set to launch in India isn't a part of the current Mi Notebook portfolio. The Chinese manufacturer will instead launch a customized variant targeted at the Indian market.
Bharat Bond ETF second tranche worth Rs 14,000 cr to hit market in mid-July
In December, 2019, Bharat Bond ETF mobilised Rs 12,400 crore
Consultant report argument against City of Snohomish rezone
The City of Snohomish planning director has released a project update on the city’s newly created Midtown Planning District. (See pages 69 and 70 of the June 3 Planning Commission meeting’s agenda).
Sanwo-olu promises Lagosians affordable houses
Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Thursday promised that his administration will build affordable and accessible houses for Lagosians.
Gautam Gambhir’s father’s SUV stolen from outside his home, probe underway
Police said Deepak Gambhir's vehicle, a Toyota Fortuner, was parked in front of his residence at around 3.30 pm on Wednesday but was found missing on Thursday morning.
High Court's verdict on SEC N Ramesh's case is a lesson to government: Pawan Kalyan
Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan said that he welcomes verdict of the High Court overturning the ordinance issued by the state government on the dismissal of the Andhra Pradesh state election commissioner...
Big B sponsors 10 buses for UP migrants
Moved by the plight of stranded migrants, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has come forward to contribute his mite to their cause.
Nifty 50 June Futures (9,404)
The Indian benchmark indices i.e. the Nifty spot and the Sensex spot indices are trading with a downward bias. The Nifty spot is down by 0.2 per cent whereas the Sensex spot is down by 0.4 per cent. A
Derby County and their Championship rivals offered option over '£200,000 bill'
A total of 1,030 players and club staff were tested over three days
Battle for Hong Kong Is Shifting to City’s Financial Markets
The struggle to maintain confidence in Hong Kong’s future is manifesting in its stock and currency markets.
Tommy Fury under fire for buying Molly-Mae Hague's puppy from Russia for her birthday
Fans couldn't believe the lengths the Manchester boxer went to in order to surprise his other half on her 21st
China to restrict expansion of solar equipment producers
BEIJING (Reuters) - China intends to impose restrictions on expansion of solar equipment production to tackle overcapacity in the industry in the face of falling domestic installations, a draft plan issued by the country’s industrial ministry showed on Friday.
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...
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.Here is what some of the provinces have a
UFC star Jon Jones blasts Dana White over Francis Ngannou 'bulls*t' lies
Jones was not happy with the UFC president!
Murder of RJD leader’s family: Police stall march to Gopalgunj
J.P. Yadav was injured and his parents and younger brother were killed when bike-borne men fired indiscriminately on the leader at his house on May 24
Panchkula CMO asks RWAs to report travellers coming in
The move has been taken to “track incoming people and keep them under radar especially returning from high risk areas,” said the CMO.
Again, Twitter flags Trump tweet, says it’s ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'. - Foreign
‘People are fascinated because I am a girl’: 15-year-old who cycled 1,200 km from Delhi to Bihar
A video of Jyoti Kumari bicycling with her injured father amid the lockdown made headlines last week.
Lady Gaga Reveals ‘Everyone Freaked Out’ After She Wore Priceless Jewels To Taco Bell After The Oscars
Lady Gaga accidentally left the Oscars wearing priceless jewels. The singer appears on Friday's "Graham Norton Show", where she tells the host how she'd been drinking a lot of champagne before first heading to Madonna's house and then to Taco Bell after the ceremony, all while wearing the Tiffany diamond. She says of last year's…
Xiaomi is working on a Dimensity 1000+ smartphone
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ supports the industry’s highest 144Hz refresh rate and SA and NSA dual-mode 5G.
Supreme Court orders states to foot the bill for guest workers' travel
Plus, their food and shelter while they wait for their train or bus are the states' responsibility
Jadon Sancho 'feeling the pressure' amid Manchester United transfer interest
Jadon Sancho has struggled for form since the Bundesliga's return though he remains a top target for Man Utd.
Solar probe to pass through comet's tail for 'bonus science'
The European Space Agency says its Solar Orbiter will unexpectedly pass through the tail of a comet in the coming days.
Former pub set to become flats
A former pub in Shrewsbury is to be turned into seven flats and have six houses built in its car park under plans approved by Shropshire Council.
Kaspersky CEO: Cyberattacks on hospitals during COVID-19 considered terrorist attacks
As the world reels from the COVID-19 global pandemic, the virtual world is also susceptible to cyberattacks during the time of crisis. In fact, cybersecurity researchers over at Kaspersky have previously discovered that malicious parties have taken advantage of the current situation with a host of scams and malware attacks on unsuspecting parties.
Andy Murray to return to action on June 23rd
Three-time Grand Slam winner will feature in charity event organised by brother Jamie
Sberbank Forms Swiss Entity for Physical Commodities Trading
Sberbank has announced on Friday its expansion into the commodities market with the opening of a trading company in Switzerland.
Now US president informs about mood of our PM, India truly at global stage: Prashant Kishor
Not just Kishor but many from the opposition including senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have demanded transparency regarding the ongoing border tension between India and China.
The rugby morning headlines as WRU chairman open to moving start of the Six Nations
The breaking news and rugby stories from Wales and beyond on Friday, May 29
Poised for leap before pandemic, women's cricket limps into future
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Women’s cricket appeared poised for a great leap forward when Australia beat India in the Twenty20 World Cup final in front of a record 86,174 crowd at Melbourne Cricket Ground in March.
Mirzapur Actor Pankaj Tripathi Puts A Full Stop To ‘OTT VS Theatres’ Debate!
With many films opting for a digital release amid lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19, acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi doesn't see it as a right or a wrong decision. He says the aim is to reach
National cabinet launches ambitious federation reform agenda
Federation reform has been overhauled and a new council tasked with removing duplication and overlap will report to the national cabinet each month.
Williams set to sell Formula One team
Williams is considering a sale of its once-dominant but now struggling Formula One team as part of a new strategic direction.
Video shows a protester in Denver getting hit by a car during a mass demonstration over George Floyd's death
"I was absolutely shocked by video evidence of a motorist attempting to run over a protester," Colorado's governor said.
After fact-check, Twitter flags Donald Trump’s tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter has restricted users from liking, commenting or retweeting President Donald Trump's tweet, except for a quoted retweet.
Australian zoo worker mauled in ‘harrowing’ attack by lions
35-year-old airlifted to hospital in a critical but stable condition
Scientists revise timelines for coronavirus spread
The first confirmed coronavirus infections in Europe and the United States, discovered in January, did not ignite the epidemics that followed, according to a close analysis of hundreds of viral genomes.
COVID-19: Banks to open again in Saudi Arabia
Financial facilities to comply with health precautions
Coronavirus: Sixth of Tayside care homes still closed to admissions as infection rates fall
Around a sixth of Tayside care homes are closed to new admissions as hard-pressed staff continue to battle the pandemic.
Relief for Cyrus Mistry; SC agrees to hear plea on Pallonji Group’s representation on Tata Sons board
The plea seeks representation on Tata Group's board proportionate to 18.4 percent holding of Pallonji Group
Teen decapitated by dad in 'honour killing' after eloping with older man
She ran away with a man 15 years her senior, local media reported.
Midas: Additional PDLs released
COURT Administrator Jose Midas Marquez yesterday disclosed that an additional 4,167 persons deprived of liberty have been released from prison amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
AFCON Qualifiers: CAF to hold talks with NFF, others
The President of CAF, Ahmad Ahmad, has said he will consult with member bodies, including NFF, on how best to go about the suspended 2021 AFCON.
East Midlands transport boss 90 to 100 percent confident initial tram extension phase will get green light
He was speaking today at the launch of the £2.7 billion project
"I will be looking for the unexpected" says Dezeen Awards judge Vladimir Radutny
There are only four days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2020. To help you with your entry, we’ve asked our judges what they’ll be looking for.
Covid-19 infections rise dramatically in France
Fatalities continue to drop but dramatic rise in cases presents possibility of second wave
In Johor, 10 Bersatu divisions claim to support sacking of Dr Mahathir and co
JOHOR BARU, May 29 — A total of 10 out of 26 Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) divisions in Johor claim to support the dismissal of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four other leaders. Johor Bersatu deputy chief Senator Md Nasir Hashim said that the matter has the support of 10 of the state’s...
Rohit Sharma’s ability to deal with pressure makes him a successful captain, says VVS Laxman
The 33-year-old has four IPL wins as captain, currently making him the most successful skipper in the history of the Indian Premier League.
F-35 Costs Drop for Building Jets But Rise for Operating Them
The Pentagon’s costliest program, Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35, is starting to look a little less expensive, with the latest estimate for development and procurement down 7.1% to $397.8 billion.
China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law
China's parliament approved plans Thursday to impose a security law on Hong Kong that has ratcheted up tensions with the US and sparked new protests over fears the city is losing its special
The inside story of our COVID detente
The government needed to bring unions and bosses together - fast. They chose a Labor and union man as their go-between - and it worked.
Next phase of lockdown: States want strict implementation of guidelines in containment zones
With the lockdown 4.0 set to come to an end on May 31, several states want curbs only in the containment zones.In the existing lockdown, states were given a bigger hand to decide on the curbs. Many states have been getting representation to open schools, religious institutions and also hotels.
Everyone must play their part in test and trace, says Suffolk public health chief
Public health chiefs in Suffolk say they want to support communities to ensure as many people as possible are involved in the new ‘test and trace’ drive.
Deepika Padukone 'listening to newer scripts via video conferencing' amid lockdown
Deepika Padukone is having script reading sessions with filmmakers via video call.
Minneapolis officer charged with George Floyd’s death as protests flare
The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis.
UAAP standouts Ravena, Daos honored
ATENEO men's basketball star Thirdy Ravena of basketball capped his decorated collegiate career by claiming the GUIDON-Moro Lorenzo Sportsman of the Year award.
CEO Williams: "Do consider selling the entire company"
The collaboration with ROKiT has been terminated with immediate effect and the Formula 1 team may go on sale. That was the news that Mike O'Driscoll said this Friday morning. Through the official channels, the CEO will give some more text and explanation.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Pandemic break a blessing in disguise, allowed me to reassess my game, says golfer Shubhankar Sharma
Sharma, a 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion, believes he will be in better form when he tees up for what will be his first professional tournament in four months.
India wants environment of trust before talks with Nepal
This is a continuous process and requires constructive and positive efforts, Anurag Srivastava, spokesperson, MEA said. India believes that there has been no lack of engagement between the two countries, he also said.
‘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...
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...
UN Human Rights Chief Urges 'serious Action' To Halt US Police Killings Of Unarmed African Americans
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Thursday condemned the killing of George Floyd, an African American man whose death in police custody on Monday was captured on video and has led to serious ongoing protests in Minneapolis.
Man United’s pursuit of £44m target has left Real Madrid in fear of another Erling Haaland situation
Man United's pursuit of £44m target has left Real Madrid in fear of another Erling Haaland situation
Trump officials consider defying Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration is moving to sell another cache of munitions to Saudi Arabia, according to lawmakers and congressional aides, a step that would again defy Congress and ignore the objections of lawmakers in both parties about Riyadh’s human rights record.
Pag-IBIG Fund sets P10B construction fund to build more homes, boost economy
Pag-IBIG Fund has increased to P10 billion its home construction fund in a bid to encourage production of housing units for its members and help boost the national economy. “We have alloc
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, minister says
Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adesina: Nigeria would have been history without Buhari
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has stated the nation would have long been forgotten...
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says
Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon Sellers Are Marking Products As 'Collectible' To Get Around Price Gouging Rules
Amazon has suspended thousands of third-party sellers for price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but sellers have found a loophole to avoid detection when raising prices: labeling their products as "collectibles," even if there's no conceivable way they could be. The Verge reports: Take this B...
Stocks To Buy In A Post-Pandemic World
The pandemic proved that not only is technology critical, but they can be a lifeline for a business. Insurance has performed very well, enough for most major in
Coronavirus: How government plan will test and protect Tayside
Health chiefs have been sharing how the Scottish Government’s test and protect strategy will work in Tayside.
Chrome moves to automatically block abusive notification requests
You won't have to endure annoying notification popups from random sites when using Chrome for much longer. Google is limiting them in the next update.
Odisha supercyclone and Amphan: Nights of the storm
Cyclone Amphan revives dark memories of a violent cyclone that battered Odisha a little more than 20 years ago
Thierry Delaporte as CEO to help Wipro with new ideas, global presence: Analysts
Prior to Wipro, Delaporte was the chief operating officer of Capgemini Group and a member of its group executive board.Analysts believe Delaporte will be expected to deliver on tasks predecessor Abidali Z. Neemuchwala left incomplete
Twitter restricts new Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
But it didn’t take down the tweet because it’s in the "public interest"
Migrant crisis: Patna HC takes note of video of child trying to wake dead mother, calls it shocking
The court asked whether the postmortem was conducted and the cause of death ascertained.
Medical certificate required to reenter S. Korea from June
From June, foreign residents of South Korea have to provide a medical certificate showing they do not have symptoms of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, to reenter the country. The ministry said the new disease control policy applies to people leaving the country after June, including long-term residency permit holders. The certificate has to be issued within the...
Shocking moment man smashes into car windscreen after he runs into the road clutching a beer bottle and is knocked off his feet
A driver in Moscow got a fright when a man ran into the road and smashed into their car. The man flew off the bonnet and his beer went flying, before he dashed off, leaving a huge crash in the windscreen.
Federations To Receive Kshs20 Million COVID-19 Support Fund From Caf
Caf has approved Kshs 1.1billion Coronavirus pandemic support fund to be distributed to its member associations.Each of the 54 members of Caf, the Africa's football body, including the Football Ke
Railways’ treatment of migrants ‘barbarism’, state failed to protect poor: NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the chairman of the Railway Board, Union Home Secretary and chief secretaries of Bihar and Gujarat on steps taken to ensure basic facilities to migrants.
Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics
A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Southwestern ...
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
Li Zuocheng, chief of the Joint Staff Department and member of the Central Military Commission, left the door open to using force.
The inside story of our COVID detente
The government needed to bring unions and bosses together - fast. They chose a Labor and union man as their go-between - and it worked.
Women’s Tour to go virtual after coronavirus forces race cancellation
Organisers will fill the void with three virtual stages between June 17 and 19 using the RGT Cycling virtual platform.
BJP MP Gautam Gambhir’s father’s SUV stolen amid lockdown in Delhi
Former Indian opener and Member of Parliament (MP) from East Delhi, Gautam Gambhir, became the latest victim of theft amid the coronavirus enforced lockdown
SPECIAL REPORT: Dwindling dividends of democracy
ACCORDING to American Poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 -1882), "The first wealth is health." Taken further, a healthy man is a
Alderwood mall is ready for the governor’s green light
The Lynnwood shopping center, closed since March 24, could reopen in June. But expect changes.
Maharashtra Govt considering restart of film shoots
With a series of new guidelines, Maharashtra Government is ready to give the go-ahead to the entrainment industry for the resumption of shooting soon. This was decided after a video conference that took place on Thursday night between representatives of the entertainment industry and Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, chief secretary of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra.
Chelsea learn transfer fee for Porto's Jesus Corona as agent confirms talks
The Blues are keen on Jadon Sancho but with his £100million-plus price tag and Manchester United's interest, have also been surveying other, more cost-effective targets
Joe Biden Eyes Gradual Return to the Campaign Trail
Joe Biden’s emergence from his house on Memorial Day was a test run for for his return to the traditional campaigning that he thrives on -- minus the handshakes, hugs and backslapping -- as virus lockdowns ease around the country.
Federal Pacific: Power equipment endorsed by Carroll Technologies
Federal Pacific manufacturers a wide range of products used for the generation, distribution, transmission and control of electricity.
Five years of PMB: We're glad he came our way, by Adesina
Who are the ‘we?’ Speak for yourself only, some cynics would say on merely seeing the headline of this piece.They would add: “You can talk because...
Disney World Plans for a July Reopening, Despite the Still-Ongoing Pandemic
What could possibly go wrong?
Rohit Sharma was stand-out performer for Deccan Chargers in 2008, recalls VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman has recalled that it was Rohit Sharma, who was the standout performer for the Deccan Chargers in the 2008 edition of the IPL, where they finished last. Laxman also reckoned that the youngster’s way of handling pressure in tough situations was what made him a successful captain.
VinFast’s first EV seen testing – November 2020 debut
It was previously reported that VinFast has plans to export electric vehicles to the United States in 2021, and we’re finally getting our first look at
Surprise! Fans Welcome Comments Against Balayya
They are happy that C Kalyan's comments will definitely hurt Balayya and will ensure that the actor does not give a chance to the senior producer.
Brisbane man charged with possessing child abuse material
A mobile phone was seized from investigators during a search of a home.
WATCH | Akhtar's Hilarious Response to Kid Who Wants to Become Afridi
Shoaib was surrounded by a number of kids and, he generally questioned everyone that what they want to become when they grow up.
Migrants To Get Cash In Hand, Government Has Not Ruled Out Poor: Sources
Government has not ruled out cash transfer to the poor or migrant workers and said it will look at giving cash handouts as the situation evolves.
Golfers ‘champing at the bit’ to swing back into action on Fife courses
Golfers whose favourite pastime has been bunkered for the past few weeks are expected to swing into action on Friday.
‘Instead of bashing me, thank me’ – Teen who filmed George Floyd’s death hits out at critics
Darnella Frazier, the 17-year-old who filmed George Floyd’s death in the hands of Minneapolis cops has hit out at people saying she should have done more.
NPF gets one more cabinet berth in Manipur
Fulfilling the long pending demand of the Naga People’s Front (NPF), one of the two major partners of the N Biren Singh’s BJP led coalition government, its (NPF) state unit president Awangbow Newmai was on Friday inducted as cabinet minister.
Giant 40ft whale washes up on Essex beach as mission launched to move body
A 40ft whale has washed up on Clacton beach in Essex, with police and other organisations including Big Blue Ocean Cleanup now working out how to move the dead animal
Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is "double-edged sword"
Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special US status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States to stop interfering in internal affairs.
World shares fall as Hong Kong, U.S.-China tensions weigh
Shares fell Friday in Europe and Asia as investors awaited a news conference about China by President Donald Trump later in the day.
K'taka govt notifies ordinance, BDA to legalise unauthorised constructions in Bengaluru
The BDA will levy a penal fee in return for regularisation. These are plots either owned by residents themselves or bought from someone after the BDA notified them for acquisition during the formation of layouts.
Twitter Just Slapped Trump With A Content Warning For “Glorifying Violence”
Social networking platform Twitter has flagged a tweet made by President Donald Trump for allegedly "glorifying violence."
Vasan requests Tamil Nadu government to expedite desilting of canals
Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan requested the Tamil Nadu government to expedite the process of desilting canals in the seven Cauvery delta districts ahead of the opening of Mettur dam on J
Yellow Lanes no more, buses to stay on left side of EDSA
Don’t be surprised to see public utility buses on the left-most lanes of EDSA once they’re allowed to resume operations
China public security ministry pledges to 'direct and support' HK police
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China’s public security ministry pledged to “direct and support” the Hong Kong police force after China’s parliament approved a decision to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, highlighting Beijing’s intention to take a more hands-on law-enforcement role in the city.
With 2,598 New Cases, Maharashtra’s Covid-19 Count Increases To 59,546
The number of active cases in the state has also increased to 38,939.
Bills promote bicycle use
Velasco pointed out that with the limited availability of mass transport system even in areas under the general community quarantine, it becomes a “new normal” for commuters to use bicycles as a primary mode of transportation.
International Update: Global Covid-19 infections exceed 5.8 million – more than 100,000 covid deaths in US
29 May Global: The number of people infected by Covid-19 has exceeded 5.8 million, according to data compiled by Johns...Read More...
UN chief calls for attention to nuclear, cyberspace security
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that attention should be given to increasing risk of nuclear proliferation and the lawlessness of cyberspace, while the international community has been fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
P1.3M shabu seized from Nigerian, 3 Pinoys in Bacoor
CALABARZON policemen yesterday arrested a Nigerian national and his three Filipino cohorts after they conspired to sell an estimated P1.3 million worth of shabu to an undercover officer in Bacoor City, Cavite, Police Regional Office 4-A director, Brigadier General Vicente D. Danao Jr. said.
Lockdown 4.0: Parents stock up on kidswear with easing of norms
A Delhi-based couple blessed with a newborn in April had a harrowing time. With the baby's birth coinciding with the unexpected nationwide lockdown, they had to resort to borrowing clothes from fr
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new virus cases emerge
Coronavirus total cases is 11,402 with 269 deaths
COVID-19: 325 Chinese nationals evacuated from Nigeria
325 Chinese Nationals have been evacuated from Nigeria in a plane headed for Shanghai, due to the lingering Coronavirus pandemic. China has evacuated 325 of its citizens from Nigeria via an Air Peace flight that was
Stalin submits 6 lakh more people’s petitions to CMO
DMK president M K Stalin today submitted a second batch of '6,23,914 requests received on the People’s Helpline' to the Chief Minister’s Office and called upon the government to "step up and fulfill its duty to citizens". Continue Reading →
'I was close' - Wolves favourite reveals he was denied Aston Villa transfer
The Republic of Ireland joined Wolves in the summer 0f 2009, but he has admitted he could have moved to the Midlands a year earlier
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.
Trump’s Twitter spat puts social media firms on collision course with Europe
The EU and the US take different stances on how Facebook, Twitter and Google should police online content.
Rupee settles 14 paise higher at 75.62 against US dollar
The rupee appreciated 14 paise to provisionally close at 75.62 against the US dollar on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence. Forex traders said invest
SuperSport coach Tembo prefers quality over quantity
SuperSport United head coach Kaitano Tembo is not obsessed with the idea of having a large squad, instead, he prefers having players who can perform well when deployed in different positions.
Stocks slip as investors await Trump's Hong Kong response
LONDON — Global stock markets fell and safe havens such as bonds and the Japanese yen gained on Friday, as investors awaited Washington’s response to China tightening control over the city of Hong Kong.
No cash can repay the debt from this base politics
No cash can repay the debt from this base politics.
Bobrisky arrested over ‘N30m fraud’
Police detectives from Abuja have arrested Idris Okuneye, a crossdresser better known as Bobrisky over an alleged N30m fraud.According to The Nation, the c
In the middle of a global pandemic, Twitter takes on Trump
A huge debate rages on about what exactly is a fair balance between liberty and lies
VIXM: Here's Why It Is Likely Going To Keep Dropping
VIXM has had a strong year due to the historic rally in the VIX. VIXM tracks the Mid-Term VIX Futures Index, which allows it to reduce roll yield at the cost of
Premier League return: the issues to resolve
Premier League football is set to return on June 17 after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence.
Man booked for posting currency note on Facebook with Godse’s image over Gandhi’s
Police say he has been absconding since the incident
President Buhari pleads debt cancellation for African countries
President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with financial institutions and developed countries to cancel the debts of needy countries, especially those in Africa.
Newsmaker: Dominic Cummings — Britain’s most hated man
Top aide to UK Prime Minister has elicited scorn and vitriol for flouting lockdown rules
US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on May 29: Donald Trump
Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide timely information about the disease.
SoftBank Leads $500 Million Funding for Didi Autonomous Unit
Didi Chuxing has scored more than $500 million of funding for its autonomous driving division in a round led by the SoftBank Vision Fund, the first external investment in the Chinese ride-hailing giant’s fledgling self-driving subsidiary.
Juventus 'eyeing Philippe Coutinho transfer' after missing out on Barcelona star
Philippe Coutinho has spent the season at Bayern Munich but they do not want to purchase the Brazilian giving Juventus a chance to potentially swoop in
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.
J&K: Brother of Hizb-ul militant, whose car was used for foiled Pulwama-like attack, detained from Shopian
The suspect is said to be the brother of Hizb-ul Mujahideen militant Hidayatullah Malik whose explosive-laden car was detained on Thursday after it was intercepted in Rajpora.
Asia shares fall as U.S.-China tensions douse rally on Wall St
Shares fell Friday in Asia as investors awaited a news conference about China by President Donald Trump later in the day.
Revealed – Over 300,000 people in the East of England don’t have a ‘local’ park
While many people are learning to appreciate the outdoors more during the lockdown, environmental campaigners are warning of the threat population growth is posing to green spaces in the East of England.
India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come
Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already
Use of public transport likely to reduce for 6 months post-lockdown: CSE survey
The CSE's perception survey on changing commuting choices post-pandemic included over 400 middle and high-income groups in Delhi and surrounding NCR cities.The first results show public mood is changing.
Apple offers new customised Macs in India ahead of its expansion
Buyers in India can now order MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, Mac Pro and i-Mac with specific configurations of memory, storage or powerful graphics card, as first reported by Tech Crunch
WB students might attend classes on alternate days after reopening: Education Minister
The state-run schools are scheduled to open from June 30, according to Indian Express.
Covid-19: SA deaths rise to 577, National Health Laboratory Service employee dies
A total of 27 403 new positive Covid-19 cases and 25 additional deaths have been recorded in South Africa, according to Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize.
The eagle has been landed on! Cheeky black drongo bird appears to touch down on the back of a flying eagle owl
This is the moment a black drongo appears to touch down on the back of an Indian eagle owl. The birds fly mere inches away from each other before the drongo prepares for landing.
Stunning cottage at Bretby Hall is on the market
It is in the grounds of the former home of fifth Earl of Carnarvon of Tutankhamun
Harvey Weinstein accused of 4 more rapes in new lawsuit
More women have come forward with accusations of rape against Harvey Weinstein.
Comment: Cooper’s ‘damsel in distress’ act has sorry history
The claim that white women needed protection has been used to justify lynchings and bigoted laws.
‘Strive for more’ – Man United target told to be more ambitious by current team-mate
'Strive for more' - Man United target told to be more ambitious by current team-mate
The Empire Strikes Back: Twitter Flags Trump's Tweet on Minneapolis for ‘Glorifying Violence’
On Thursday evening, Donald Trump signed an executive order that could open the door for federal regulators to fine online platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, and...
Tokyo nears phase two of virus recovery plan as Osaka to fully reopen
As business-minded Osaka prepares to go full bore with Tokyo trailing close behind, infections continue to fluctuate in the capital.
Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.
Sami Khedira sees no reason to leave Juventus this summer
Sami Khedira is approaching the final 12 months of his contract Juventus, with his current terms only due to run until the summer of 2021, but he sees no reason to leave the Serie A giants.
PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump
Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke with Narendra Modi about the "big conflict" and asserted that the
Nissan will focus on Japan, China and North America, to discontinue production in Indonesia and Spain
Datsun brand will be withdrawing its operations from Russia
European stocks fall on rising U.S.-China tensions
European stocks fell Friday, with investors ahead of a press conference by President Donald Trump over China, amid rising tensions between the countries,...
Iran to continue nuclear work despite sanctions
Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States.
IMD sees heavy rain for Kerala, Lakshadweep until Sunday
Monsoon is here all but in name, says Skymet Weather
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...
Indonesians return to mosques, at a distance
The guidelines for worship facilities released by religious affairs minister Fachrul Razi on Friday change many traditions in mosques. Worshippers usually pray shoulder to shoulder, and they huddle, hug and shake hands once the prayer ends, with cheek-to-cheek kisses common.
South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc’s anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.
New Zealand close to virus eradication despite grim global figures
The US economy is also showing signs of deep and long-lasting damage despite some businesses reopening.
NSA: Russian Hackers are Hacking Major Email Servers
NSA says Russian Hackers are Hacking Major Email Servers. It has published a security warning about the exploit after Russians were caught.
Apple allegedly abusing competition over tracking accessories, says Tile
Accessory maker Tile has written a letter to the EU claiming Apple is unfairly favoring its own products.
COVID-19: Premier League returns on June 17: So, what happens next?
Many issues still remain for EPL amid coronavirus pandemic
Trump signs executive order against ‘anti-conservative bias’ on social media
President Donald Trump lashed out at social media Thursday accusing it of anti-conservative bias which he called one of the greatest threats
Football mentor has hands full during virus lockdown
Fitness coach and mentor Wayne Richardson has had his hands full dealing with footballers' mental health issues in a period of unprecedented uncertainty during the coronavirus lockdown.
Twitter now calls out US President Donald Trump for glorifying violence, restricts his tweet
Just days after it fact-checked one of the tweets made by US President Donald Trump, Twitter has now called out another of his tweet for glorifying violence and has hidden it behind a public notice.
White House hits back after Twitter cracks down on Trump's Minneapolis tweet, reposts censored message
The White House on Friday pushed back against Twitter after the social media giant censored a tweet by President Trump demanding action against rioters in Minneapolis -- claiming the tweet was “glorifying violence.”
Apology for arrest of reporter
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz apologized to CNN, saying he takes total responsibility for the arrest of one of the network's crews Friday as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Twitter slapped a 'glorifying violence' label on a Trump tweet that threatened George Floyd protesters in Minneapolis with getting shot
Twitter placed a clickthrough block on a tweet by President Donald Trump. The tweet said "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Alberta to distribute 20 million face masks at A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons drive-thrus
The Province of Alberta will begin distributing non-medical face masks at A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons drive-thrus across the province in early June, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Friday.
Barrow journalist hounded out of Cumbria for reporting court case
Amid a storm of rumours about grooming gangs, Amy Fenton receives scores of threats
SpaceX Starship Launch Insurance Requirement Jumps To $198 Million
Aerospace manufacturer SpaceX was granted a license for suborbital flights by the FAA yesterday, which included new insurance costs.
Migrant labourers needn't pay for Sharmik train, states will pay: Railways
Migrant workers do not have to pay for tickets of Shramik Special trains as sending and receiving states are coordinating with each other for the fare of these trains, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav said on Friday.
Canada’s economy saw record decline in March, with worse numbers forecast for April
Statistics Canada says GDP fell 7.2 per cent in March; the agency is forecasting a decline of 11 per cent in April as COVID-19 lockdowns took hold
Nikkei dented by US-China tensions, but scores best month since 2015
Japanese stocks retreated from three-month highs on Friday as escalating US-China tensions over Hong Kong prompted investors to lock in profits, but easing coronavirus restrictions helped Nikkei mark
West Bengal-bound Shramik Special leaves Ashokapuram Station carrying 1,520 migrants
SWR Mysuru Division runs 10 Shramik trains till today facilitating 14,066 passengers to reach their homes Mysore/Mysuru: The tenth ‘point-to-point’ Shramik Special train from South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, carrying 1,520 migrants, left Ashokapuram (Mysuru) Station today at 1 pm for New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. This train is being run as per the...
OPEC delivers three quarters of record oil cut in May: survey
LONDON (Reuters) - OPEC oil output hit the lowest in two decades in May as Saudi Arabia and other members started to deliver a record supply cut, a Reuters survey found, although Nigeria and Iraq are laggards in making their share of the reduction.
Tobacco industry using 'deadly' tactics to hook kids: WHO
Tobacco companies are deliberately using "deadly" tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization said Friday.
After flak over Shramik, Rlys says only 71 out of 3,840 trains diverted
Over the past few days, at least nine people lost their lives in different Shramik trains, for which the reasons were allegedly lack of supply of food and water
BBC Radio 1 to celebrate 25 years of broadcasting from Ibiza
The programmes will air from July 31 to August 1.
India reports GDP growth for January-March quarter at 3.1%; 4.2% for FY20
India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 3.1 per cent in January-March quarter, official data showed on Friday.
Sino-India border standoff: Chinese Foreign Ministry rejects US offer, says 'don't need third-party intervention'
Reacting for the first time to the US president's offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, the two countries did not want the 'intervention' from a third party.
IFPMA industry association conference: ‘no-one left behind’ on coronavirus vaccine
Pharma industry leaders pledged to pull out all the stops to get a vaccine for coronavirus available as soon as possible – perhaps as early as October this year – and make sure that it is available to everyone who needs it around the world.
Tucker Carlson: Our leadership class is fanning racial flames. They're doing nothing to calm the situation
There are 320 million of us in this country. We all have to live together. But suddenly our leaders are making that dangerously difficult.
Final year college exams: HRD Minister’s big statement amid lockdown 5 reports
Final year college exams: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has sought to clear some confusion concerning final year exams in colleges.
Jarring Video Shows Grandmother Intervening After Texas Cops Pulled Guns on Man Who Allegedly Ran Stop Sign
There's controversy in Midland, Texas after police pulled guns on a man who allegedly ran a stop sign on May 16, and drove to his grandmother's home instead of stopping for cops. Tye Anders, 21, was charged with evading arrest after police said he continued to drive when they pursued him, according to Marfa Public Radio.
We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot
PARIS, May 29 — Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn. Faced with a slump in demand that has...
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country’s most senior generals said on Friday, in a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.
That's how China is spamming social media globally
A New York-based intelligence firm, Graphika, has recently published a report suggesting how Beijing might be using YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter to influence public opinion across the world on the topics sensitive to the Chinese establishment.
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis
WASHINGTON, May 29 — Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early this morning during violent protests in the city. Officers gave no explanation as they escorted reporter Omar Jimenez away. He had just...
Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease
Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.
Schools to remain closed after June 1 Sindh
Ghani says govt cannot take risk of reopening educational institutions at this point
GDP: 3.1% for March quarter, 4.1% for year. But it is not due to coronavirus
GDP growth rate for March quarter slipped to 3.1% from 4.7% recorded during the previous quarter. The economy grew by 4.2% in 2019-20 for year. The coronavirus lockdown will have more impact in June quarter.
Birmingham City learn important update from EFL over St Andrew's fixtures
Birmingham City returned to training at their Wast Hills complex earlier this week
Here's Telstra's Next Video Game Reviewer
Telstra recently put out a call to find Australia's next video game reviewer, offering $25,000 for the opportunity. The interest was massive, but as always, there can only be one winner....
5 Quotes to Help Plan for Retirement
Wisdom from the world's wisest students of the market is surprisingly simple, even if difficult to adhere to.
The secret life of discontinued apps
When a book goes out of print the publishers don't pop round and remove old copies from your shelves. Similarly, when an app is discontinued it can be taken off the app stores but continues to linger on users' devices.
OpenSSH to remove SHA-1 as cracking cost drops
Start the switch to better algorithms.
Emerging from coronavirus pandemic: Here’s a breakdown of where Europe’s football leagues stand
With Italy’s Serie A setting a date for its return and the English Premier League agreed on when to resume, European football is bracing for a full summer.
Walsall Council receive EA funding to reduce town centre flood risk
A grant of £175,000 has been given to a council to replace a culvert and reduce the risk of businesses nearby flooding.
Private hospitals ‘takeover’ by State will not be extended past June
Deal came under fire over its cost and the lack of use of much private hospital capacity
New BMW X5 Guaranteed To Turn Heads
We've all seen the BMW X7 and the concept that will be very similar to the next BMW 4 Series. As the people...
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.
Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease
Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.
Donald Trump repeats claims he is being unfairly targeted by social media sites
The US president continued his attacks on platforms such as Twitter on Friday.
F&O: Nifty50 structure looks bullish; supports shift higher
Going forward, Nifty will face resistance at 9,730 and then 9,889 levels.
Greece open for travel from June 15th
The tourism ministry on Friday announced the list of countries for which Greece's borders will be "open" from June 15th, with flights permitted to land in
The £45 'it' dress you've probably never heard of! Striped frock by Seasalt sparks eBay bidding wars that drive prices up by 350% - as shoppers praise the 'comfortable' summer style
Cornwall-based brand SeaSalt has found itself at the centre of bidding wars on eBay. A Mumsnet user revealed she had been outbid on the £45 Mill Pool dress on several occasions.
Everton's Jean-Philippe Gbamin ruled out for further six months
The 24-year-old has only managed two matches for Everton following his move from Mainz in August 2019.
iPhone SE 2 or iPhone XR? SE 2 is $399 but now Apple's refurbished XR costs just $100 more | ZDNet
Apple's new iPhone SE with 4.7-inch screen starts at $399 but a refurbished iPhone XR with 6.1-inch screen is $499.
Ajit Jogi, first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74
Ajit Jogi, the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and a mass leader who dominated the State's politics for long, died at a private hospital here today. Continue Reading →
PM’s aide fears increase in Covid-19 cases, deaths in coming days
Dr Zafar Mirza urges people not to let their guard down against the novel coronavirus
PM Modi and Donald Trump had no discussion on standoff at LAC with China
China too rejected Trump's offer to mediate, saying the two countries did not need the intervention of a 'third party' to settle their differences.This came as the stalemate on the ground continued with both Indian and Chinese troops holding their positions onto their positions in Ladakh
India-China LAC face-off: Should the US interfere in this matter? No, says an expert
If the borders are well-demarcated, the two countries will have military tension-free relations and such situations will not arise as we are presently witnessing in Ladakh.
Google Messages RCS support appears to be rolling out in India
Google Messages is continuing its rollout of RCS chat across the globe, and now it appears that users in India are getting access.
Sony to Devs: New PS4 Games Must Be Compatible with PS5 Starting From July
Details on backwards compatibility
‘Punjab seed scam’: PAU denies providing ‘source seed’ to any pvt company, sold TL seed to farmers only
Punjab paddy seed scam: Speaking to The Indian Express, Tarsem Singh Dhillon, director (seeds), PAU said this was the first year that the varsity had sold ‘Truthfully Labelled’ (TL) seeds of two new paddy varieties — PR 128 and PR 129 — to farmers only.
Maharashtra to soon announce economic package to tide over virus crisis: Ajit Pawar
'In a nutshell, we are facing an economic crisis and we want to find a way out,' said Pawar.He also said that although the Centre recently announced an economic package, there were still differences of opinion on how much money will be given to the people
Weekend betting tips: Four bets that could make you a fortune
Horse racing and football tips
Citizens & Northern Corp Has $3.81 Million Stock Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Citizens & Northern Corp increased its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 4.2% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,952 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com makes up approximately 2.4% of Citizens & Northern Corp’s investment portfolio, making the stock its […]
Buhari still condoning corrupt practices, alleges CDD
Pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) previewed the anti-graft campaign of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in the last five years and concluded that not much has been achieved to address the menace in the polity.
Monkeys attack lab assistant in India and steal coronavirus blood samples
A gang of monkeys attacked an Indian lab assistant and fled the scene with some coronavirus blood samples.
Watch: CNN Reporter, Crew Arrested During Live Minneapolis Broadcast
CNN "New Day" on Friday morning cut to correspondent Omar Jimenez as he reported on the scene in Minneapolis after protests turned violent. During the middle of the broadcast, Jimenez and his crew of a cameraman and a producer were all arrested by Minnesota | Clips
Police detain 25 people in Russia for protesting journalist’s arrest
Moscow has banned ‘mass public events’ to curb the spread of the coronavirus
Plunging sales force Nissan to leave Korea
SEOUL, May 29 (UPI) -- Japanese automaker Nissan Motor announced Thursday that it plans to pull out from South Korea at the end of 2020, 16 years after it entered the country in 2004.
Sanitation and cleanliness on top of new age mobility firms' agenda
Firms that provide urban commuting warm up to new realities as lockdown relaxes
HC declines to stay VACB probe
50 acres of farmland purchase by Jacob Thomas in Tamil Nadu
Hidden Cost of Mass Layoffs: Why Job Cuts Won’t Solve States’ Budget Crisis
States and cities are slashing jobs in the face of huge deficits. But making the budget math work isn’t quite so simple.
Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu is yet to meet conditions for waiver granted - APC chairmen
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Heavy winds and rain led to minor accidents at the Bangalore airport with an Air Asia plane getting hit by a baggage card and a passenger ladder toppling over
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The Vancouver Canucks and Amateur Scouting Director Judd Brackett have mutually agreed to part ways when Brackett’s contract expires on June 30.
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On Thursday, as many as 117 patients were discharged from three hospitals in Indore after recovering from Covid-19.
UK plans new 5G club of 10 democracies, including India: Report
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Colleagues line street for funeral procession of ‘loved and valued’ NHS worker
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Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu is yet to meet conditions for waiver granted - APC chairmen
The consensus candidature of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu may have hit a brick wall as APC chairmen in Edo said he did not meet the conditions for a waiver granted.
Lockdown: HC extends gangster Arun Gawli’s parole by five days
The parole leave was, however, extended for a period of seven days due to the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown.
Rad Tourism: Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Reportedly Opens as Ukraine Eases COVID-19 Lockdown
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Relocating Almajirai not enough, NHRC tells northern govs
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Tan Chong takes 15.8pc stake in Warisan TC’s vehicle auction services unit
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IMF warns stock investors to pay more attention to climate risks
Investors worldwide are underestimating the financial risks from climate change, and companies need to start disclosing their exposure, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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Rose Leslie to appear in The Show Must Go Online mental health fundraiser
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Battle of Jutland warship’s four years since restoration marked in lockdown
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Forced to share cramped rooms at Gurdwaras after the March 25 attack, Sikhs look to India, wait for lockdown to end.
Congress hits out at SG for remarks in SC in migrants case
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Renault to stay in Formula One despite job cuts
Renault will continue to run a team in the Formula One world championship, despite announcing nearly 15 000 job losses in the wake of plummeting car sales.
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A day after Mark Zuckerberg said that social media sites should not play "arbiters of truth," memes are going viral with satire articles that make provocative and fake claims about the Facebook CEO.
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Rhumbline Advisers Buys 153,817 Shares of Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY)
Rhumbline Advisers boosted its stake in shares of Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY) by 27.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 706,118 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 153,817 shares during the quarter. Rhumbline Advisers […]
Siberian zoo sees animal baby boom during lockdown
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to the novel coronavirus says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its animals.
Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant amid coronavirus outbreak
Tyson Foods plans to temporarily close an Iowa pork plant where nearly a quarter of the workers have caught the novel coronavirus.
China sanctions not solution to Hong Kong crisis: EU
The European Union said Friday that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong had damaged ties with Beijing, but that imposing sanctions would not solve the crisis.
Wipro appoints Thierry Delaporte as CEO and MD
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Mike Freeman claimed he had evidence that did not support a criminal charge against the cop responsible for George Floyd's death.
Vodafone Idea stock jumps 35% on report of possible stake sale to Google
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Immediately after the judgment, N Ramesh Kumar announced coming back to work.
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Items dropped off to Mount Olive Lutheran Church to benefit Surrey Urban Mission program
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Saudi Arabia facilitates the return of 450,000 Umrah pilgrims
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The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump.
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The pair were trending on Twitter.
Evil dad sets fire to own daughter, 24, after overhearing her talk about converting from Islam to Christianity
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Legal lifeline for businesses refused critical coronavirus pay out
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With more protests starting in Hong Kong, I think a bearish position on iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (NYSEARCA:EWH) is a great way to add some bearish protection.
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Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Balakote
Forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Balakote in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday triggered several landmine
German choirs silenced as singing is branded a high-risk activity during coronavirus pandemic
When the Berlin Cathedral Choir gathered for a rehearsal on March 9, the new coronavirus was still a distant concern, with fewer than 50 confirmed cases in the German capital.
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We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot
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VW spending $2.2B to expand in China's electric car market
Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros (US$2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China's electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country's economy began to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic.
Battle of Jutland warship’s four years since restoration marked in lockdown
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BJP MP Gautam Gambhir’s father’s SUV stolen from outside his home in Delhi
The car was parked in front of the house at around 3.30 pm on Thursday. On Friday morning, it was not there as it had been stolen, a senior police officer said.
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Google has now canceled the job offers of thousands of temporary and contract workers as it continues to battle a decline in ad revenue
UK government launches fund to boost IoT security
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GDP growth slows to a 11-year low of 4.2%, Q4 slumps to 3.1%
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Ireland Funds’ Chief Executive steps down after one year
Mr Cronin intends to spend more time with family and will move back to Ireland
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The Premier League is set to return on June 17, subject to Government approval.
No.10 Spokesman Admits UK Loosening Lockdown Before Experts Ready to Lower Coronavirus ThreatLevel
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Ai Weiwei says new security law is the end of Hong Kong
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Toronto's mayor believes that the Ontario government should take a more regionalized approach to restarting the economy.
Britney Spears re-releases 2016 song 'Mood Ring'
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The Justice Department charged 28 North Koreans and five Chinese citizens with laundering over $2.5 billion in assets through North Korea’s state-operated foreign exchange bank to fund the government’s nuclear program, according to court documents unsealed Thursday.The indictment, first reported by the
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GlaxoSmithKline has announced plans to produce one billion doses in 2021 of its vaccine adjuvant system to support numerous COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
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SBI EMI Moratorium calculation: Additional Rs 4.5 lakh interest on 15-year Home Loan of Rs 30 lakh
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Lagos BRT fares hike unnecessary, wicked —Commuters
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RPSC Reopens Window For 28 Physiotherapist Vacancies Reopened, Apply on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
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Scientists around the world doubt the data integrity of the study which led to the WHO suspending trials on hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19
Lufthansa Not Ruling Out Bankruptcy Option if Gov't Aid Package Not Arranged, Report Says
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Body of missing French snowmobiler found in Canada
Police announced Thursday they had identified a body as that of a French snowmobiler who went missing after his tour group crashed through an icy Canadian lake in January, with forensic analysis on another body presumed to be that of his companion set to be completed in coming days.
Number of health workers infected with coronavirus reaches 2,480
The Department of Health reports 28 new coronavirus cases among health workers
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Officials Announce the Charges Against Ex-Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck
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Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla no more
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DisCos ask court to stop FG’s forensic audit
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These are Donetsk, Lviv, Rivne and Chernivtsi regions.
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers agreed to toughen their strategy on China on Friday to counter Beijing’s increasingly assertive diplomacy against a backdrop of concern about China’s new security law for Hong Kong.
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