Boris Johnson's decision to back his own top aide who broke lockdown rules means 'more people will die' from the coronavirus, according to one of his own scientific advisers

Professor Stephen Reicher said Boris Johnson had "trashed" his own government's advice on the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

'People will die' after Boris defends Cummings for 'undermining lockdown'

People observed lockdown because they thought 'we're all in this together', a government scientist has said.

Boris Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims

Cummings has been a highly divisive figure in British politics since masterminding the successful 2016 Brexit campaign alongside Johnson.

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Boris Johnson’s decision to back his own top aide who broke lockdown rules means ‘more people will die’ from the coronavirus, according to one of his own scientific advisers

A scientist who advises the UK government on the coronavirus says Boris Johnson’s support for an aide who breached lockdown rules has undermined efforts to fight the pandemic and warned that “more people are going to die” as a result.

UK's Johnson struggles to shift attention from aide's trip

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to announce further lockdown-easing measures were being overshadowed Monday by an outcry over the movements of a senior aide who allegedly flouted restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. Conservative leader Johnson is standing by adviser Dominic Cummings, who drove 250 miles (400 kms) from his London home …

UK PM Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday defied pressure from within his own party and backed top aide Dominic Cummings over allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown rules.

"What planet are they on?" No respite for UK's Johnson and aide

London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings who is accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London.

Hong Kong security, police chiefs warn of growing 'terrorism' as China security laws loom

Hong Kong's security chief said "terrorism" was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing's plans to ...

‘Japan model’ has beaten coronavirus, Shinzo Abe declares

Prime minister lifts state of emergency nationwide after seven weeks of shutdown

PM Shinzo Abe declares end to Japan's coronavirus emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has lifted a state of emergency in Tokyo and four other areas that were still under coronavirus restrictions, gradually reopening the world's third-largest economy and calling on people to adapt to a "new normal".

Shinzo Abe lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh economic stimulus

The move meant that the whole country would now have the social distancing curbs loosened, after an initial lifting of restrictions for most areas on May 14

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy

Japan lifts Tokyo’s state of emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas on Monday after the number of infections fell across the country, but warned that it could be reimposed if the virus started spreading again.

Japan lifts Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus

TOKYO, May 25 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas later in the day but that it could be reimposed if the pace of infections picked up.

Galaxy Note 20 Plus Renders Show the Device From All Angles

The latest Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders show off a familiar design with a flatter display and a familiar camera setup.

Samsung Galaxy Note20+ leaks reveal largest screen ever for a Note phone

The Galaxy S20 series is still fresh on the market, but we're already seeing hints of what Samsung has planned for this fall. The first leaked renders of

Galaxy Note 20 series camera details leak, causing even more confusion

A new leak detailing the specifications of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20+ cameras added even more confusion about Samsung's upcoming Android flagships. According to newly surfaced information

New emissions blow for VW as German court backs damages claims

KARLSRUHE, Germany (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) must pay compensation to owners of vehicles with rigged diesel engines in Germany, a court ruled on Monday, dealing a fresh blow to the automaker almost five years after its emissions scandal erupted.

VW defeated in landmark Dieselgate case brought by van buyer

German court ruling will force carmaker to compensate tens of thousands more customers

Volkswagen loses landmark German case as diesel owners stand to receive damages

The ‘dieselgate’ scandal has so far cost Volkswagen more than $32.7 billion in damages and regulatory fines

German court ruling clears the way to settle VW diesel cases

KARLSRUHE, Germany — A German court has ruled that Volkswagen must buy back cars from owners of its diesel cars equipped with software that evaded emissions testing — but consumers must accept the . . .

Top German court grants buybacks for Volkswagen diesel car owners

News News: Almost five years after Volkswagen's admission to cheating on emissions tests involving millions of diesel-engined cars, the ruling is the first real

Top German court grants buybacks for VW diesel car owners

A top German court ruled Monday that Volkswagen must buy back a diesel car it modified to appear less polluting, a decision that could influence the outcome of tens of thousands of other "dieselgate" cases.

Sony's flagship Xperia 1 II will ship in July for $1,200

Sony’s flagship Xperia 1 II smartphone will ship on July 24th for an eye-watering $1,199 in the US, the company announced. It packs a triple camera setup developed with the engineers behind Sony’s A7 III and other popular mirrorless cameras.

Sony Xperia 1 II will launch in the U.S. on July 24 for $1,200

Sony's flagship Xperia 1 II will go on sale in the U.S. starting July 24. You will be able to pre-order one starting June 1 for $1,200.

Woods-Manning prevail in charity match, raise $20m for charity

18-hole match includ­ed nine holes of four-ball, nine holes of modifi­ed altern­ate shot

Police formally requested to investigate Dominic Cummings over #CumGate

Durham Constabulary have been asked to 'establish the facts' about Mr Cummings' movements.

Police asked to investigate Dominic Cummings over coronavirus lockdown trip

Durham Police has been asked to "establish the facts concerning any potential breach of the law" surrounding Dominic Cummings' visit to the county.

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Gavin Williamson backs Dominic Cummings as Black Country Tory MPs keep quiet

Gavin Williamson has defended Dominic Cummings over allegations that he breached Government lockdown rules, insisting that "at no stage" did he break the law.

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Unmoved by earthquake, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern carries on with TV interview

Jacinda Ardern interrupted Newshub host Ryan Bridge to tell him what was happening at the parliament complex in the capital, Wellington.

NZ's Jacinda Ardern Turns Heads as She Doesn’t Bat an Eye When Caught by Earthquake During Interview

In a video from this past weekend, New Zealand’s PM is seen talking to an AM Show host, when furniture and decor items just behind her back began to visibly shake for...

Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism

HONG KONG (Reuters) - China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city’s security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as terrorism.

China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law

China on Monday threatened counter measures against the United States if it was punished for plans to impose a sedition law on Hong Kong, that the business hub’s security chief hailed as a new tool that would defeat “terrorism”.

Beijing draws the line with Hong Kong

The world can't afford to be indifferent to Chinese behavior that flouts international norms and ignores obligations that Beijing has accepted.

Why China’s move to rein in Hong Kong is just the start

China’s move to strip away another layer of Hong Kong’s autonomy was not a rash impulse. It was a deliberate act, months in the making. It took into account the risks of international umbrage and reached the reasonable assumption that there would not be a significant geopolitical price to pay.

Ashok Chavan tests positive for coronavirus, second minister in Uddhav Thackeray’s cabinet

Ashok Chavan Crona: Ashok Chavan is the second minister in the Uddhav Thackeray government to catch the Coronavirus infection after NCP leader and Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad.

Will send to Yogi Adityanath videos of migrants hailing Uddhav Thackeray: Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut, whose party heads the coalition government in Maharashtra, said he would send to Adityanath video clips of migrant workers hailing Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

States wanting migrants from Uttar Pradesh will need to seek permission from UP govt: CM Yogi Adityanath

Facing flak from different quarters over the plight of the migrant workers returning home from other parts of the country, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in an apparent bid to douse

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

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

Myanmar updates U.N. court on 'confidential' Rohingya measures

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Myanmar has filed a report on its adherence to measures to protect its Rohingya Muslim minority imposed by the United Nations’ highest court, but details of the document have not been published.

Myanmar updates UN court on ‘confidential’ Rohingya measures

AMSTERDAM, May 25 — Myanmar has filed a report on its adherence to measures to protect its Rohingya Muslim minority imposed by the United Nations’ highest court, but details of the document have not been published. Mainly-Muslim Gambia filed a suit against Myanmar in November at the...

Myanmar updates top U.N. court on measures to protect Rohingya minority

AMSTERDAM – Myanmar has filed a first report with the U.N.’s highest court on its adherence to measures imposed in January to protect the Muslim minority Rohingya, the court said on Monday.

Beijing seeks to reassure business over Hong Kong security law

But investors fret about threat to city’s autonomy from law that has sparked new pro-democracy protests

Asia stocks rise as countries ease lockdown restriction, Hong Kong extends losses

Hong Kong sank again after the city was rocked by protests at the weekend over a controversial proposed security law

China demands U.S. withdraw sanctions on tech suppliers

China demand Monday that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights.

China warns of new Cold War as US blacklists more firms

The US decision to add 33 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist risks potential retaliation from Beijing as tensions between the world’s two biggest economies deteriorate further.

‘Project Birch’: Treasury draws up last resort bailout plan to rescue Britain’s largest companies

‘Project Birch’ could see Britain’s Treasury step in to support key British companies whose failure will “disproportionately harm the economy

German business morale rebounds in May as corona restrictions are eased

The Ifo institute said its May survey showed that its business climate index rose to 79.5 from a downwardly revised 74.2 in April. A Reuters poll of economists had pointed to a reading of 78.3.

Vermilion Energy CEO Anthony Marino steps down, executive committee to take over role

Vermilion says it has created an executive committee to run the company instead of replacing Marino

Vermilion Energy president and CEO Anthony Marino steps down from company

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. says Anthony Marino has stepped down as president and chief executive and as a director of the company, effective immediately.

Vermilion Energy president and CEO Anthony Marino steps down from company

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. says Anthony Marino has stepped down as president and chief executive and as a director of the company, effective immediately.

German activity picks up, can't escape official recession

FRANKFURT — A key indicator of German business outlooks bounced upward in May as more businesses and activities re-opened — but the index remained far below normal readings as Germany faced a long journey toward full recovery from the coronavirus downturn. Revised official figures released separately Monday showed the economy has now recorded two straight …

GST refund: CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore claims

Galaxy Note 20 Plus Renders Show the Device From All Angles

The latest Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders show off a familiar design with a flatter display and a familiar camera setup.

Samsung Galaxy Note20+ leaks reveal largest screen ever for a Note phone

The Galaxy S20 series is still fresh on the market, but we're already seeing hints of what Samsung has planned for this fall. The first leaked renders of

Galaxy Note 20 series camera details leak, causing even more confusion

A new leak detailing the specifications of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20+ cameras added even more confusion about Samsung's upcoming Android flagships. According to newly surfaced information

Sony's flagship Xperia 1 II will ship in July for $1,200

Sony’s flagship Xperia 1 II smartphone will ship on July 24th for an eye-watering $1,199 in the US, the company announced. It packs a triple camera setup developed with the engineers behind Sony’s A7 III and other popular mirrorless cameras.

Sony Xperia 1 II will launch in the U.S. on July 24 for $1,200

Sony's flagship Xperia 1 II will go on sale in the U.S. starting July 24. You will be able to pre-order one starting June 1 for $1,200.

Apple is reopening some of its Japanese Apple Stores this week

After months of closures because of the coronavirus pandemic, some Apple Stores in Japan will reopen this week.

Latvia to launch Google-Apple friendly coronavirus contact tracing app

RIGA (Reuters) - Latvia aims to become one of the first countries to launch a smartphone app using a new toolkit created by U.S. tech giants Apple and Alphabet’s Google to help trace coronavirus infections.

Comment: The Messages Mac app getting parity with iOS app is non-trivial

My colleague Filipe Espósito has discovered evidence that Apple plans to revitalize the Messages Mac app by creating a Catalyst version. This would mean ...

The PlayStation 5 Launch Line-Up Will Be Particularly Big; It’s Been Talked About For The Past Two Years – Rumor

According to a reliable source, Sony has a big PlayStation 5 launch line-up that has been talked about among the industry for 2 years

Former EA Frostbite Software Engineer Breaks Down Mark Cerny’s PS5 Hardware Deep Dive

Former EA Frostbite software engineer, Yan Chernikov, has shared a new video in which he breaks down Mark Cerny’s PS5 hardware deep dive from earlier this year.

Brad Keselowski holds off Jimmie Johnson for Coca-Cola 600 win

May 25 (UPI) -- Brad Keselowski held off Jimmie Johnson to win a rain-delayed Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C.

New Zealand to stage pro competition as virus restrictions ease

WELLINGTON: New Zealand will stage a team-based tennis tournament for local-based men's players from June 3, organisers said on Monday, an event ...

Man Utd stars arrive for training as Premier League prepare vote on new proposals

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his United stars continue to arrive at Carrington where strict rules are in place, but new proposals could see changes made later this week

Man Utd stars arrive for training as Premier League prepare vote on new proposals

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his United stars continue to arrive at Carrington where strict rules are in place, but new proposals could see changes made later this week

Manchester United have an unsung hero who deserves more

Man Utd are planning for an anticipated return to action next month and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has big squad selection decisions to make.

Burnley keeper Hart eyes move abroad for first-team action

Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart has said he may have to leave England to become a first team regular again.

Football: Burnley keeper Hart eyes move abroad for first-team action

Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart has said he may have to leave England to become a first team regular again.

US$20m raised as Tiger beats Phil in celebrity clash

Golf News: The cash registers were ringing as the Tiger vs Phil match-up took on a whole new dimension. Most people on television were just delighted to see Wood

Tom Brady shows he's human as Tiger Woods backs up trash talk

It was a mouth-watering prospect for sports-starved fans everywhere. Four of the greatest athletes the world has ever known, on the golf course at the same time, offering us a glimpse of who they are when they aren't winning Major Championships and Super Bowl trophies.

Championship fixtures: Bristol City, Nottingham Forest and play-off rivals' remaining games in full

A full list of fixtures that Bristol City, Leeds United and others have to face

Beauty, Grace, and Youth: Russian's Gold-Winning Olympic Figure Skating Treasure Alina Zagitova

Beauty, Grace, and Youth: Russian's Gold-Winning Olympic Figure Skating Treasure Alina Zagitova. For more great photos, visit the Sputnik International website

Photographer Arjun Kamath’s latest photo story centres around anxiety

Titled The Anxiety Series, the photo story puts Indians’ experiences with anxiety under the lens, and backs them up with poetry

Photographer Arjun Kamath’s latest photo story centres around anxiety

Titled The Anxiety Series, the photo story puts Indians’ experiences with anxiety under the lens, and backs them up with poetry

Easing of restrictions could lead to a dry argument

While a nonagenarian quiz master steps up.

Easing of restrictions could lead to a dry argument

While a nonagenarian quiz master steps up.

What to watch on TV and streaming for Memorial Day 2020

It's time to kick back and relax. Here is a list of some of the more interesting offerings on Monday's TV schedule.

Real Housewives of Cheshire’s Rachel Lugo cringes as pal posts ‘camel toe’ snap

REAL Housewives of Cheshire star Rachel Lugo was left mortified after her pal posted a snap of her “camel toe”. The 44-year-old gasped as she zoomed in on the photo of her in a tight gr…

Wretch 32 offering to calls fans and provide 'therapeutic words of wisdom'

Time to slide into his DMs.

Shera shares a stunning picture with Salman Khan, says ‘EID is never complete without my Maalik’

Superstar Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera is one of the most loyal friends the actor has around him. Shera has been with him for the past 25 years and t

White Lines season 2 fan theory suggests brutal fate for Anna in Netflix thriller

SPOILERS: White Lines on Netflix ended with some shock twists for Angela Griffin's Anna - but will there be a second run of the drama?

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas

Locusts normally affect districts in western Rajasthan but this time the swarms have travelled as far as Jaipur city. The swarms later headed towards Dausa district.

Swarms of locusts ravage north India

Three of India’s northern states, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, have been overrun by an army of locusts in the last few days that, by some accounts, have spanned a 2.5 to 3km track. Swarms were previously reported in multiple districts in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and had reached Uttar Pradesh by the weekend. 

What's going on 2020? Amid coronavirus and Cyclone Amphan, locust plague hits Rajasthan

JEE Main, NEET 2020 admit card, exam timing details revealed by NTA

For NEET, NTA had earlier extended the last date to make corrections in applications. As per an IE report, HRD Ministry had also asked the NTA to double the number of test centres so that one can maintain the social distancing norms.

Portland veterans hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak

PORTLAND — The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus. A doctor tells KATU News a patient came in for another issue, and...

Horgan welcomes news Ottawa will be pursuing paid sick leave

B.C. Premier John Horgan is applauding news that the federal government is looking at ensuring 10 days of paid sick leave for workers.The premier has been advocating for a national sick-leave program. . .

Horgan welcomes news Ottawa will be pursuing paid sick leave

CINDY E. HARNETTTimes ColonistB.C. Premier John Horgan is applauding news that the federal government is looking at ensuring 10 days of paid sick leave for workers.The premier has been advocating for. . .

US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia

CANBERRA, Australia — A U.S. biotechnology company announced on Tuesday the start of human trials in Australia of a vaccine for the coronarvirus with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year. Novavax has begun the first phase of the trial in which 131 volunteers in the cities of Melbourne and Brisbane will test the …

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus: Families of disabled people are still being asked to sign unlawful DNR orders

EXCLUSIVE Labour urged the government to "provide clarity" to healthcare workers to prevent the families of vulnerable people feeling pressure to wrongly sign the orders

Exclusive! Akshay Kumar, R Balki shoot at Kamalistan studio; Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ first film to go on floors post lockdown

The clouds of lockdown are still looming large over Bollywood.

Exclusive! Akshay Kumar, R Balki shoot at Kamalistan studio; Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ first film to go on floors post lockdown

The clouds of lockdown are still looming large over Bollywood.

Reggie Bush says paying college athletes will 'destroy some people'

Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush voiced strong concerns over the NCAA's recent support of a player endorsement plan, saying that paying college athletes who don't have the proper guidance is "going to destroy some people."

Reggie Bush says paying college athletes will 'destroy some people'

Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush voiced strong concerns over the NCAA's recent support of a player endorsement plan, saying that paying college athletes who don't have the proper guidance is "going to destroy some people."

Celebrations low key in Vijayapura

Following the nation-wide lockdown and prohibition by the government on mass religious activities, Eid-ul-fitr festival remained completely low key and simple here.Eidgah, the central place where spec

'Virus could be here for year' so schools must open, says education secretary

But education secretary admits parents will be nervous about safety of children returning to school.

Online Torah study session helped prepare for upcoming holiday of Shavuot - Jewish World

'We pray that this historic event will bring a complete recovery to our people and the entire world,' organizers say.

The drive-in movie stages a comeback in US

The drive-in has struck a chord with Americans who have been largely confined to their homes since March watching the death toll from COVID-19 accumulate on their TV screens.

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

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