Virgin Orbit's inaugural rocket launch fails

Virgin Orbit, the company founded by Richard Branson with the aim of launching smaller satellites, tried unsuccessfully on Monday to launch a rocket off the coast of Southern California. It was the company's first test launch of a new rocket, which had been in development for five years, The Associated Press reports. The rocket was released from a jet dubbed Cosmic Girl, and dropped over the Pacific Ocean. In a statement, Virgin Orbit said it could confirm a "clean release from the aircraft. However, the mission terminated shortly into the flight. Cosmic Girl and our flight crew are safe and returning to base." The company did not say what went wrong, but stated it will "learn more as our engineers analyze the mountain of data we collected today." The rocket carried a test satellite, but the purpose of the flight was to gather data on each step of the launch process. Over the weekend, Virgin Orbit executive Will Pomerantz said roughly half of all first rocket launches fail, and company CEO Dan Hart said after…

Virgin Orbit rocket fails on first airborne test

Setback for venture led by Richard Branson at time of financial stress

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an 'anomaly'

Virgin Orbit's first rocket launch failed due to an unexplained problem after it had a "clean release" from the Cosmic Girl jumbo jet.

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an 'anomaly'

Virgin Orbit's first rocket launch failed due to an unexplained problem after it had a "clean release" from the Cosmic Girl jumbo jet.

Branson's Virgin Orbit launch bid fails

"We've confirmed a clean release from the aircraft. However, the mission terminated shortly into the flight," Virgin Orbit said.

Branson's Virgin Orbit launch bid fails

"We've confirmed a clean release from the aircraft. However, the mission terminated shortly into the flight," Virgin Orbit said.

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit failed Monday on its first attempt to launch a test satellite into space aboard a rocket carried aloft by a Boeing 747 and released over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California. The inaugural launch had appeared to be going well until moments after…

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an ‘anomaly’

After postponing its long-awaited rocket launch by a day, Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket had a successful release from a jumbo jet.

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

LOS ANGELES — Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit failed Monday on its first attempt to launch a test satellite into space aboard a rocket carried aloft by a Boeing 747 and released over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California.

South Korean cafe hires robot server to help with social distancing

South Korean coffee-making roboti­c arm and servin­g robot can make 60 differ­ent types of coffee­

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

DAEJEON, South Korea: The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards ...

This Robot Barista Helps South Korea's Café-Goers Practice Social Distancing

It’s like an introvert’s dream: the ability to grab a cup of morning coffee with zero human-ing involved.

AF’s second LCA squadron to spread wings from Sulur in T.N. on Wednesday

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria to operationalise the unit

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed. The Tejas is a fourth generation combat aircraft developed by Aeronautical Development Agency and the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. It is equipped with fly-by-wire flight control system, integrated digital avionics and multimode radar.

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Sulur in Tamil Nadu on May 27

The Indian Air Force will operationalise its second squadron comprising indigenously developed light combat aircraft Tejas on Wednesday at Sulur airbase near Coimbatore. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief

IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will operationalise its No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on May 27, equipping it with the fourth generation LCA Tejas aircraft.

Supersonic Tejas aircraft to be inducted 27 May

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria will operationalise the No 18 Squadron ‘Flying Bullets’ of the Indian Air Force on 27 May with the induction of supersonic LCA Tejas aircraft. The event will be held at Air Force Station, Sulur near Coimbatore. Continue Reading →

India looks ready for long stand-off with China, may not stop border infra work

India News: Indian security sources say India should be prepared for more turbulence with China on the border. This is because, as a “second mover” India is playi

Deliberations on to resolve LAC tensions

Indian, Chinese troops dig in with reinforcements.

With presence of Chinese troops, India increases troops' strength in Ladakh

Sources in the Indian Army said that the Chinese have moved in troops and heavy vehicles across the Line of Actual Control near the Pangong Tso lake

India Ups Troop Strength To Combat China's 5,000

New Delhi: As the Chinese Army has deployed over 5,000 of its troops on the Line of Actual Control at different locations in the Ladakh sector, the Indian Army is also increasing presence of its...

Inscrutable Chinese move: Asking its citizens to evacuate; raises eyebrows

Greece reopens cafes, restaurants as summer season nears

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece allowed cafes and restaurants to reopen on Monday as part of a gradual lifting of its coronavirus restrictions to reboot its tourism-dependent economy and help draw in foreign visitors ahead of the summer season.

Unease in Greece as restaurants, cafes reopen

Restaurants and cafes across Greece opened ahead of schedule Monday as the country prepared to launch a shortened tourism season vital to its economy.

Unease in Greece as restaurants, cafes reopen

Restaurants and cafes across Greece opened ahead of schedule Monday as the country prepared to launch a shortened tourism season vital to its economy.

Spain to lift quarantine for foreign tourists from July 1

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain will lift a requirement for foreign tourists to undergo a two-week quarantine from July 1, the government said on Monday in a statement.

Spain to reopen country to international tourists in July as coronavirus outbreak winds down, PM says

Spanish officials will begin reopening the country to international tourists on July 1, ending a mandatory two-week quarantine for incoming travelers, according to the prime minister. 

With suitcase and bikini emojis, Spain urges tourists back from July

Spain urged foreign holidaymakers on Monday to return from July as one of Europe's strictest lockdowns eased, but tourism businesses were sceptical about salvaging the summer season. "It is perfectly coherent to plan summer vacations to come to Spain in July," Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto

Spain urges foreign holidaymakers to return in July

Spain has urged foreign holidaymakers to return in July as one of Europe's strictest lockdowns eased, though tourism businesses were sceptical about salvaging the summer season.

Spain urges foreign tourists to return from July

Foreign tourists can book vacations in Spain from July as the two-week self-quarantine for overseas travellers is likely to be suspended by then, ...

'We're having a bit of an earthquake – we're fine.' Is Jacinda Ardern unshakeable?

The New Zealand prime minister has calmly steered her country in the face of a massacre, an eruption, and a pandemic. Now she is laughing in the face of seismic shakes

New Zealand PM Ardern’s response to earthquake goes viral

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Arden went viral Monday over the composure she kept during an earthquake on live television.

Jacinda Ardern Didn’t Miss A Beat When Her Live Interview Was Interrupted By An Earthquake

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern kept her cool when an earthquake hit during a live television interview she was conducting.

Earthquake during live interview: How New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern kept calm

‘We’re just having a bit of an earthquake here Ryan, quite a decent shake here.’

Britain's racing authority 'confident' of June 1 return

REUTERS: The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is confident racing will resume on June 1 after it was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 ...

Britain's racing authority 'confident' of Jun 1 return

LONDON: The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is confident racing will resume on Jun 1 after it was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 ...

Horse racing-Britain's racing authority 'confident' of June 1 return

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is confident racing will resume on June 1 after it was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its chief regulatory officer has said.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan has so far avoided the large outbreaks experienced in the US and Europe despite softer restrictions.

Japan’s Abe says vaccine a priority for Olympics

TOKYO — Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday said the swift development of vaccines and effective treatments for COVID-19 are priorities towards achieving the Tokyo Olympics next year. Abe said recovery from the coronavirus pandemic only...

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan has so far avoided the large outbreaks experienced in the US and Europe despite softer restrictions.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan has so far avoided the large outbreaks experienced in the US and Europe despite softer restrictions.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Couples looking to be reunited in Denmark asked to show love letters

Denmark has eased its coronavirus restrictions and is now allowing in visitors seeking to be reunited with their better halves  — so long as they can prove their romance is real. People who

Denmark to let cross-border couples meet - if they show photos, love letters

Denmark eased its border controls with other Nordic countries and Germany on Monday, allowing cross-border couples separated by the coronavirus ...

Denmark to let cross-border couples meet – if they show photos, love letters

COPENHAGEN – Denmark eased its border controls with other Nordic countries and Germany on Monday, allowing cross-border couples separated by the coronavirus lockdown to meet again if they can prove they have been in a relationship for at least six months.

Formula E driver disqualified for getting a ringer to race for him

Audi Formula E driver Daniel Abt was disqualified and ordered to pay 10,000 euros ($10,900.00) to charity on Sunday for getting a professional gamer to compete under his name in an official esports race. Formula E's real life series leader Antonio Felix da Costa appeared less concerned, however.

Formula E driver disqualified for getting impostor to race for him

Daniel Abt's fellow racers suspected he was not behind the wheel of his simulator and called him out during the race.

Formula E driver disqualified for getting impostor to race for him

Daniel Abt's fellow racers suspected he was not behind the wheel of his simulator and called him out during the race.

Formula E driver disqualified for getting impostor to race for him

Audi Formula E driver Daniel Abt was disqualified and ordered to pay €10,000 ($10,900) to charity on Sunday for getting a professional gamer to compete und

Formula E driver disqualified for getting impostor to race for him

Daniel Abt's fellow racers suspected he was not behind the wheel of his simulator and called him out during the race.

Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona celebrate easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Hundreds of Madrid residents flooded to the city's parks as lockdown measures were finally eased in the Spanish capital and in Barcelona, while ...

Spaniards can hit the beach and drink on the terrace as lockdown eases

Spain enters phase two of deconfinement as Madrid and Barcelona begin to ease lockdown measures.

First Spanish beaches to reopen as lockdown eases

Coronavirus lockdown measures will finally be eased for people in Madrid and Barcelona from Monday, while elsewhere in Spain the first beaches are due to reopen.

Spain eases Covid-19 lockdown in Madrid, Barcelona and reopens beaches

Coronavirus lockdown measures will finally be eased for people in Madrid and Barcelona from Monday, while elsewhere in Spain the first beaches are due to reopen.

First Spanish beaches to reopen as lockdown eases 

Coronavirus lockdown measures will finally be eased for people in Madrid and Barcelona from Monday, while elsewhere in Spain the first beaches are due to reopen.

Japan to start baseball behind closed doors from Jun 19

TOKYO: Japan's professional baseball league will start its coronavirus-delayed season on Jun 19, but without spectators, the sport's governing ...

Japanese baseball season to start on June 19 without fans

TOKYO — Japan’s professional baseball season will open on June 19 under a plan that excludes fans.

An expedition will recover the Titanic's telegraph — the radio it used to call for help as it sank. Here's how it'll work.

A specially designed robot is set to enter the Titanic's Marconi suite, where operators issued the sinking ship's last distress call.

An expedition will recover the Titanic's telegraph — the radio it used to call for help as it sank. Here's how it'll work.

A specially designed robot is set to enter the Titanic's Marconi suite, where operators issued the sinking ship's last distress call.

An expedition will recover the Titanic's telegraph — the radio it used to call for help as it sank. Here's how it'll work., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - A specially designed robot is set to enter the Titanic's Marconi suite, where operators issued the sinking ship's last distress call.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

An expedition will recover the Titanic’s telegraph — the radio it used to call for help as it sank. Here’s how it’ll work.

A federal judge ruled this week that a salvage company can go forward with a plan to recover the telegraph that the Titanic used to send out distress calls as it sank.

Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona celebrate easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Hundreds of Madrid residents flooded to the city's parks as lockdown measures were finally eased in the Spanish capital and in Barcelona, while ...

Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona celebrate easing

BARCELONA, May 26 — Hundreds of Madrid residents flooded to the city’s parks as lockdown measures were finally eased in the Spanish capital and in Barcelona, while beaches reopened in parts of the country after months-long closures. As well as reopening the gates of the capital’s parks...

Photos: Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona celebrate easing

Coronavirus lockdown measures are finally eased for the people in Madrid and Barcelona

Modi, Shah extends Eid greetings

May everyone be healthy and prosperous, the Prime Minister said.

PM Narendra Modi greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, hoping that the special occasion furthers the spirit of compassion and harmony.   Eid Mubarak! Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May

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

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

'Eid Mubarak!': PM Modi extends greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, wishes for 'compassion, brotherhood and harmony'

Jama Masjid in the national capital would remain closed for devotees today owing to the fourth phase of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets nation on Eid-ul-Fitr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

LIVE- “Eid Mubarak”: PM Modi greets Muslims on Eid-ul-Fitr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Muslims celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr that marked the end of 30 days of fasting in the Holy month of Ramadan.

PM Modi greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, hoping that the special occasion furthers the spirit of compassion and harmony. 'Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr....

Eid-ul-Fitr 2020 - "Compassion, Brotherhood And Harmony": PM Modi's Greetings On Eid-ul-Fitr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning wished the nation on Eid-ul-Fitr amid subdued celebrations due to coronavirus. Across the country, the pandemic has forced people to stay indoors and devotees have been told to avoid congregations at mosques.

Amit Shah extends Eid greetings

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House CMV / Estudio MMX

Completed in 2016 in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. Images by Rafael Gamo. The main actor is not the house, but the landscape. The breath-taking force of a natural landscape like this one, must not be eclipsed, but...

House CMV / Estudio MMX

Completed in 2016 in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. Images by Rafael Gamo. The main actor is not the house, but the landscape. The breath-taking force of a natural landscape like this one, must not be eclipsed, but...

50 insiders reveal all on a massive shakeup at elite law firm Boies Schiller

Pay rifts, a partner divide, and transparency are key issues behind some partners leaving elite law firm Boies Schiller. Now BSF is re-making itself.

Pay rifts, a partner divide, and a threat at the Ritz Carlton: 50 insiders reveal all on a massive shakeup at elite law firm Boies Schiller

Business Insider - Pay rifts, a partner divide, and transparency are key issues behind some partners leaving elite law firm Boies Schiller. Now BSF is re-making itself.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says

Blockades were set up over fears workers could introduce COVID-19

Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says

SPLIT LAKE, Man. — A Manitoba Indigenous group says there’s a deal with the province’s Crown-owned hydro utility to remove blockades set up over fears that workers could introduce COVID-19 to an area around a multi-billion dollar hydroelectric project.

Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says

SPLIT LAKE, Man.

Rare snow leopards spotted near Kazakh city amid lockdown

ALMATY (Reuters) - Several snow leopards, including a mother and her cub, have been spotted near the Kazakh city of Almaty wandering through a usually popular hiking destination that is now mostly off limits due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Rare snow leopards spotted near Kazakh city amid lockdown

ALMATY – Several snow leopards, including a mother and her cub, have been spotted near the Kazakh city of Almaty wandering through a usually popular hiking destination that is now mostly off-limits due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Official Footage Shows US Navy Ship Use a Laser Weapon to Destroy a Flying Drone

A US Navy ship downed a flying drone with a "solid state laser" in the Pacific Ocean, the service branch announced on Friday.

Canadian Muslims find creative new ways to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, despite COVID-19 restrictions

Mosques around Ontario hosted ‘drive-through Eid celebrations’ handing out goodie bags full of sweets, toys, soft drinks, balloon animals and other treats to members of the community

Professional clubs can return to New York facilities: Governor

NEW YORK: New York officials said on Sunday (May 24) that American professional sports teams can return to their training facilities in the state ...

Professional clubs can return to New York facilities

New York officials said Sunday that American professional sports teams can return to their training facilities in the state.

Professional clubs can return to New York facilities

New York serves as home to several professional sports teams, among them the New York Knicks, New York Yankees, New York Rangers, and Buffalo Bills

Professional clubs can return to New York facilities

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made the announcement, saying that sports are allowed to restart in America's most deadly state but it will be limited to just training facilities to begin with and then only behind closed doors.

Guy Laliberté announces he will fight for control of Cirque du Soleil

Move comes three months after founder sold his ownership position in Quebec-based entertainment company

Cirque du Soleil founder prepares offer to buy back in

Three months after selling his remaining shares in Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, founder Guy Laliberte said he’s preparing an offer for the debt-laden company hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

CBD Melbourne: Some free advice for private equity giant Bain

Jayne Hrdlicka could be Virgin’s next CEO or the chairwoman if Bain Capital is successful in its bid for the airline. Interestingly, she's still on the payroll of her former employer.

CBD Melbourne: Some free advice for private equity giant Bain

Jayne Hrdlicka could be Virgin’s next CEO or the chairwoman if Bain Capital is successful in its bid for the airline. Interestingly, she's still on the payroll of her former employer.

No crying over spilt milk as advisers focus on Virgin bid

Jayne Hrdlicka could be Virgin's next CEO or chairman if Bain is successful in its bid for the airline. Interestingly, she's still on the payroll of her former employer.

Dancing with disinfectant: China’s nightclubs reopen as lockdowns ease

SHANGHAI – Nightclubs in China have mostly come back to life as owners and customers feel increasingly comfortable the novel coronavirus epidemic is under control, but disinfectant, disposable

Dancing with disinfectant: China's nightclubs back in the groove

Nightclubs in China have mostly come back to life as owners and customers feel increasingly comfortable the novel coronavirus epidemic is under control, but disinfectant, disposable cups and masks

Dancing with disinfectant: China’s nightclubs back in the groove

SHANGHAI, May 25 — Nightclubs in China have mostly come back to life as owners and customers feel increasingly comfortable the novel coronavirus epidemic is under control, but disinfectant, disposable cups and masks have become part of the experience. At 44KW, a club for electronic music lovers...

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."

Paul Finebaum Reacts To Reggie Bush’s Student-Athletes Comment

Paul Finebaum agrees with what Reggie Bush has to say about student-athletes, but wishes there was a different "messenger."

Angry farmer covers Mercedes with slurry after owner parked on land 'to go to beach'

A video shows the farm owner approaching the black Mercedes in his tractor, before he covered it with slurry after it was parked on his land on a weekend many headed to beaches

Angry farmer covers Mercedes with slurry after owner parked on land 'to go to beach'

A video shows the farm owner approaching the black Mercedes in his tractor, before he covered it with slurry after it was parked on his land on a weekend many headed to beaches

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.

Govt. should take a decision on TTD land row: seer

Swaroopanandendra Swamy speaks to Chief Minister and Trust Board Chairman

Visakhapatnam: Swamy Swaroopanandendra speaks to CM on TTD's row

The seer also interacts with TTD chief Y V Subba Reddy and EO Anil Kumar Singhal

Normal People's Paul Mescal to raffle off his chain for charity

The raffle opened on Monday.

Normal People’s Paul Mescal to raffle off his chain for charity

The raffle opened on Monday.

Normal People’s Paul Mescal to raffle off his chain for charity

The raffle opened on Monday.

Normal People’s Paul Mescal to raffle off his chain for charity

Normal People star Paul Mescal is raffling off his chain in order to raise money for a suicide prevention charity.

Normal People’s Paul Mescal to raffle off his chain for charity

Normal People star Paul Mescal is raffling off his chain in order to raise money for a suicide prevention charity.The actor, who plays Connell Waldron in the hit BBC Three series, said that the chain he wears in the programme had got “a following of its own”.It is being raffled in aid of Pieta, which is an Irish charity that provides support to people who are suicidal or engaging in self-harm.

218 Almajiris repatriated to Kaduna to get free, compulsory education - El-Rufa'i

Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufa'i has assured that, all the 218 Almajirai who were repatriated to Kaduna and now tested...

Kaduna to enrol repatriated Almajirai in primary schools – El-Rufai

Godwin ISENYO, Kaduna. Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai on Monday said all the 218 Almajirai repatriated from neighbouring states and tested negative for COVID-19 will be enrolled in ...

Easing Europe confident of avoiding coronavirus lockdown sequel

Armed with mass testing and tracing capabilities, a growing number of European countries are expressing confidence that they can avoid a return to economically-devastating coronavirus lockdowns. While most European countries failed to contain the coronavirus outbreak when it reached them in February

Italy coalition squabbles over recruiting volunteers to enforce distancing

Italy's coalition partners quarrelled on Monday over a proposal to recruit volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as the country gradually rolls back its coronavirus-related restrictions. Regional Affairs Minister Francesco Boccia, a member of the centre-left Democratic Party (PD), said some

Hong Kong border town slumps as mainland traders vanish

Last summer, pro-democracy protesters harassed Chinese traders in Sheung Shui and smashed storefronts that catered to them in the Hong Kong border town, angry at what they saw as a de facto invasion. The protesters, many from elsewhere in Hong Kong, built on years of resentment by some locals who blame

Mammoth 10ft tuna weighing a third of a TON is ‘biggest ever’ caught in Spanish waters

A COLOSSAL 672-lb tuna which has been caught off the coast of Spain is reportedly the largest specimen ever caught in Spanish waters.  The huge red tuna was caught by fishermen from the Almadraba L…

No evidence of widespread doping, says Queensland integrity boss

Queensland's racing integrity commissioner Ross Barnett says he has no evidence to support claims by leading trainer Robert Heathcote that doping in horse racing is rife in Queensland.

No evidence of widespread doping, says Queensland integrity boss

Queensland's racing integrity commissioner Ross Barnett says he has no evidence to support claims by leading trainer Robert Heathcote that doping in horse racing is rife in Queensland.

No evidence of widespread doping, says Queensland integrity boss

Queensland's racing integrity commissioner Ross Barnett says he has no evidence to support claims by leading trainer Robert Heathcote that doping in horse racing is rife in Queensland.

'A once-in-a-generation upgrade': V'landys's vow to revive Leichhardt

Peter V'Landys has written to Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne requesting his wish list for Leichhardt Oval renovations, which he will then take to government for funding.

'A once-in-a-generation upgrade': V'landys's vow to revive Leichhardt

Peter V'Landys has written to Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne requesting his wish list for Leichhardt Oval renovations, which he will then take to government for funding.

'A once-in-a-generation upgrade': V'landys's vow to revive Leichhardt

Peter V'Landys has written to Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne requesting his wish list for Leichhardt Oval renovations, which he will then take to government for funding.

Nigerian soldiers kill 1,015 insurgents since April - Buratai

The Nigerian Army said it eliminated over 1,015 Boko Haram terrorists in different encounters with the insurgents in the Northeast from April 4 till date.

Troops eliminate 1,015 insurgents in decisive encounters in North East – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, disclosed this on Sunday when he hosted the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole to Eid-El-Fitr luncheon at Military Control and Command Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State.

'We can do it quite easily': V'landys' plan to get fans in the stands

In a detailed pitch to the government, the ARLC plans for spectators to be scanned by a thermal camera before heading into venues, with fans also required to download the government's COVIDSafe app to be allowed in to venues.

'We can do it quite easily': V'landys' plan to get fans in the stands

In a detailed pitch to the government, the ARLC plans for spectators to be scanned by a thermal camera before heading into venues, with fans also required to download the government's COVIDSafe app to be allowed in to venues.

'We can do it quite easily': V'landys' plan to get fans in the stands

In a detailed pitch to the government, the ARLC plans for spectators to be scanned by a thermal camera before heading into venues, with fans also required to download the government's COVIDSafe app to be allowed in to venues.

Ford Motor Co. donates thousands of COVID-19 face shields to US military

Ford Motor Co. has finalized an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to donate 200,000 face shields to military bases across the U.S. and abroad to protect against the coronavirus.

How Pakistan’s anti-India rant in OIC was vetoed by UAE with Saudi support

According to sources, Pakistans move was backed by Turkey as part of Ankara's strategy to oppose Saudi-UAE dominance in the OIC.

Adidas launch face masks to help protect against coronavirus

The reusable face covers have been made with high performance material to "help prevent the spread of transmissible viruses and germs" as the world begins to open up again after lockdown

Here’s how you can commemorate Memorial Day online

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced cemeteries and other organizations to modify how to commemorate those in uniform who gave their lives for their country during Memorial Day. For example, Arlington

Trumpsters Are Already Revolting Against COVID Contact Tracing

Donald Trump’s allies in conservative media have a new villain in the coronavirus fight: contact tracing, the rigorous efforts to track the virus’s spread that public health experts say is essential to safely restarting society. Fox News host Laura Ingraham devoted much of her show Thursday night to

Teachers win hearts and minds as returning students show appreciation

Staff at Chatham Primary stepped over chalk scrawled love hearts and rainbows on their way through the school gates on Monday.

Teachers win hearts and minds as returning students show appreciation

Staff at Chatham Primary stepped over chalk scrawled love hearts and rainbows on their way through the school gates on Monday.

Pennsylvania diner hit with suspension order after reopening: The curve is flattened, Gov. Wolf has 'gone too far'

The owners of a York, Pennsylvania diner that reopened in defiance of state coronavirus shutdown orders called out Democrats Monday for going "too far" after the state temporarily revoked their license to operate. 

Unique WWII 'James Bond Style Gadgets' Go Under Hammer in UK for $20,000

All of the items were collected by the late Arthur Muggeridge, a former Royal Artillery soldier, for more than forty years.

No Gifts, Prayers At Home: India’s Muslims Celebrate Lacklustre Eid Amid Lockdown

New Delhi (Sputnik): Muslims in India celebrated the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan on Monday, sans the usual festivity, as the country is...

A last resort to save tourist season: 'Travel bubbles' emerge as solution to Europe's summer woes

Facing the loss of a significant part of their economies, some countries in Europe are banding together to ease travel restrictions and avoid quarantines.

A 171-year-old church in Connecticut that was converted into a 3-bedroom home just hit the market for the first time in 50 years. Here's a look inside.

This church-turned-home in Essex, Connecticut, features high ceilings and two kitchens. Best of all, the steeple has been converted into a patio.

A 171-year-old church in Connecticut that was converted into a 3-bedroom home just hit the market for the first time in 50 years. Here’s a look inside.

Sources: William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, 6sqft

Aprop Ciutat Vella Emergency Housing / Straddle3 + Eulia Arkitektura + Yaiza Terré

Completed in 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Images by Adrià Goula. Gentrification is cruel to the historical centres of cities. Living in a walkable, diverse and well-equipped neighbourhood is becoming a highly...

Aprop Ciutat Vella Emergency Housing / Straddle3 + Eulia Arkitektura + Yaiza Terré

Completed in 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Images by Adrià Goula. Gentrification is cruel to the historical centres of cities. Living in a walkable, diverse and well-equipped neighbourhood is becoming a highly...

Manchester United is suing Football Manager over use of its name

Manchester United is not happy with how Football Manager has been using its name for years.

Manchester United Suing Sega Over PC Mods, Team Name

Global marketing powerhouse and occasional football side Manchester United are suing both Sega and developers Sports Interactive over their Football Manager series, claiming that the game’s use of “Manchester United” as an unlicensed team name is “wrongful”....

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

Indian Army major selected for UN award for her works in South Sudan

Major Suman Gawani of Indian Army has been selected for the 2019 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her role in raising awareness about the need to protect women and

Indian Army Major To Be Honoured With UN Award For Her Work In South Sudan

An Indian Army officer and woman peacekeeper, who has served with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and a Brazilian woman commander have been selected for the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award (2019), with UN Chief Antonio Guterres describing them as "powerful role models."

Daily briefing: Maharashtra shapes Covid map; Yogi says states will have to seek nod before employing UP workers

As India's Covid-19 caseload increased in the last two months, Maharashtra's share has also simultaneously grown to more than one-third of all cases in the country.

Patrick Ewing released from hospital after being treated for coronavirus

New York Knicks legend and Georgetown head basketball coach Patrick Ewing is out of the hospital, his family announced Sunday, three days after he revealed that he tested positive for the coronavirus.

Patrick Ewing Jr. Offers Promising Update On His Father

The sports world got quite a scare last week when basketball legend Patrick Ewing was hospitalized with the coronavirus. Here is the latest update.

Loja Fernanda Yamamoto Store / Atelier Danier Corsi

Completed in 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil. Images by Guilherme Pucci. Architecture and Fashion Design are fields of expression that can share many principles related to the ethical and aesthetic values of human culture....

Loja Fernanda Yamamoto Store / Atelier Danier Corsi

Completed in 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil. Images by Guilherme Pucci. Architecture and Fashion Design are fields of expression that can share many principles related to the ethical and aesthetic values of human culture....

Japan to expand entry ban to visitors from India and 10 other nations

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan will maintain the current set of border control measures until the end of June.

Abe's 'own goals' slash support rates even as Japan's rate of COVID-19 infections declines

A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, ...

House With Four Roofs / GAISS

Completed in 2019 in Riga, Latvia. Images by Reinis Hofmanis. Riga based architecture studio GAISS have designed a private house for a young family with a roofscape that has inclinations in four directions. The...

House With Four Roofs / GAISS

Completed in 2019 in Riga, Latvia. Images by Reinis Hofmanis. Riga based architecture studio GAISS have designed a private house for a young family with a roofscape that has inclinations in four directions. The...

Fine Arts Museum of Asturias / Francisco Mangado

Completed in 2014 in Oviedo, Spain. Images by Pedro Pegenaute . The project addresses the whole complex, including the future of the Velarde Palace and the Casa Oviedo-Portal. Only through such a comprehensive...

Fine Arts Museum of Asturias / Francisco Mangado

Completed in 2014 in Oviedo, Spain. Images by Pedro Pegenaute . The project addresses the whole complex, including the future of the Velarde Palace and the Casa Oviedo-Portal. Only through such a comprehensive...

Prim House / Studio Locomotive

Completed in 2019 in Thailand. Images by Beersingnoi. Prim House, designed by Studio Locomotive, is an unassuming two-storey home on a hundred-square-meter slice of land. The house is named after the...

Prim House / Studio Locomotive

Completed in 2019 in Thailand. Images by Beersingnoi. Prim House, designed by Studio Locomotive, is an unassuming two-storey home on a hundred-square-meter slice of land. The house is named after the...

Miller Hull Studio Earns Nation's First Living Building Challenge 4.0 Certification

The Miller Hull Partnership has earned a Living Building Challenge Petal Certification for the renovation of its San Diego studio.

Miller Hull Studio Earns Nation's First Living Building Challenge 4.0 Certification

The Miller Hull Partnership has earned a Living Building Challenge Petal Certification for the renovation of its San Diego studio.

Eave House / Ming Architects

Completed in 2018 in Singapore. Images by Edward Hendricks, Singapore Tatler Homes. The design of this detached bungalow in an upscale housing estate in central Singapore was derived from the shape of the triangular plot of land on...

Eave House / Ming Architects

Completed in 2018 in Singapore. Images by Edward Hendricks, Singapore Tatler Homes. The design of this detached bungalow in an upscale housing estate in central Singapore was derived from the shape of the triangular plot of land on...

Bengaluru: Sadananda Gowda skips mandatory institutional quarantine, says he is exempted from rules

Institutional Quarantine, Bengaluru Airport Guidelines: Sadananda Gowda landed at the Bengaluru airport from Delhi today morning and straight away got into his car and drove to his residence. He skipped the institutional quarantine requirement.

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

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

COVID-19 in India: Landing in Bengaluru, minister skips quarantine, raises eyebrows

Rules state all fliers must be in quarantine for 7 days

Elaborate arrangements at RGIA

No stipulation of 14-day quarantine period for those without any symptoms

Pothole mosaics and a fluorescent sea: Monday's best photos

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world

Dominic Cummings has shown it's one rule for the establishment, another for everyone else

When millions of people are making unprecedented sacrifices, the least we expect is for those in power to do the same, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Desperate Dominic Cummings should have come clean sooner

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Perhaps if Desperate Dom had come clean when the media first started sniffing around at the end of last week, the whole sorry tale may not have unravelled in the way that it has.

Canal cleaning, desilting under way in city

Work taken up as part of Phase 2 of Operation Breakthrough

Pakistani Man Arrested For Attacking Sikh Shrine in England

As per the statement of the gurdwara, at around 6 AM, an individual entered the gurdwara premises causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Rosanna Arquette: Coronavirus Will Kill 'Millions' Because New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern Isn't Leading U.S.

Actress Rosanna Arquette says removing "fascist" lawmakers from government will be one outcome from the Chinese coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., where she says the death toll will eventually rise to millions.

Today’s coronavirus update: A masked Memorial Day; WHO pauses hydroxy trials

Americans commemorated a socially-distant Memorial Day on Monday due to the coronavirus pandemic. With much of the nation on lockdown, grieving kin of late military veterans — including some who

Premier Mark McGowan lifts intrastate travel restrictions in time for public holiday

Premier Mark McGowan has announced that intrastate borders wold be lifted by the end of this week.

Premier Mark McGowan lifts intrastate travel restrictions in time for public holiday

Premier Mark McGowan has announced that intrastate borders wold be lifted by the end of this week.

Number of uniformed women personnel in UN peacekeeping must be raised: Indian commander

Efforts must be made to significantly increase the number of uniformed women personnel in the UN peacekeeping missions, an Indian woman commander stationed in Congo has said, underlining that they

Need More Women Peacekeepers In UN, Says Indian Commander

Efforts must be made to significantly increase the number of uniformed women personnel in the UN peacekeeping missions, an Indian woman commander stationed in Congo has said, underlining that they serve as role models for girls and women everywhere.

Punta Chilen House / Baltazar Sánchez

Completed in 2016 in Ancud, Chile. Images by Nico Saieh. This house is situated on a hill located on a kind of island that visually delimits the sea on all its fronts. In accordance with the requirements of...

Punta Chilen House / Baltazar Sánchez

Completed in 2016 in Ancud, Chile. Images by Nico Saieh. This house is situated on a hill located on a kind of island that visually delimits the sea on all its fronts. In accordance with the requirements of...

Nissan says preparing to gradually restart Mexico operations

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican unit of Nissan Motor Co Ltd unit said on Monday that it is preparing to gradually reopen under strict safety measures, beginning with activities that are directly related to vehicle and autoparts manufacturing.

Hazelwood power station chimneys demolished – video

Eight chimneys at Victoria’s defunct, coal-fired Hazelwood power station have been demolished. Built in the 1960s, they operated for more than half a century before the brown coal-fuelled power station was shut down in March 2017

Dafang Creative Village / NEXT architects

Completed in 2020 in Ganzhou, China. Holland Dafang Creative Village brings new life to Chinese rural area: NEXT architects combines Chinese and Dutch cultures and creativity to create...

Dafang Creative Village / NEXT architects

Completed in 2020 in Ganzhou, China. Holland Dafang Creative Village brings new life to Chinese rural area: NEXT architects combines Chinese and Dutch cultures and creativity to create...

German court rules Volkswagen car owners entitled to damages in emissions scandal

A German federal court judge ruled on Monday that Volkswagen has to pay compensation to motorists who purchased vehicles with manipulated diesel ...

Celeste Barber's record-breaking $51 million bushfire fundraiser cannot be split up and donated to other charities, the Supreme Court has ruled

The amount raised may have broken fundraising records, but the $51.3 million raised by Celeste Barber remains bound to the law.

Celeste Barber’s Response To That $51M Decision Is 2% Disappointment And 98% Positivity

The Supreme Court yesterday ruled the funds raised must be used within the NSW RFS.

Coronavirus lockdown: India Post to home-deliver fruits in some Bihar cities

The partnership has been forged to address the woes of litchi and mango cultivators in the state due to the lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Pandemic Dining: Temperature Checks, Time Limits, and Dividers

The experience of eating out in Hong Kong illustrates what it’s like to visit a restaurant right now.

Jamia Millia Islamia organises online Eid Milan

Exchanging greetings on Google Meet, the VC said today’s world “demands this festival to be the celebration of boundless spirit of kindness and charity, renunciation and sacrifice and profound love and compassion.”

Lagos closes Marine Beach Bridge for five months

Samson Folarin The Lagos State Government on Sunday said the Marine Beach Bridge, inwards Apapa area of the state, would be shut for five months. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic ...

Lagos closes Marine Beach Bridge for repairs - The Nation Nigeria

The Lagos State Government has announced partial closure of the Marine Beach Bridge by Total Gas, inwards Apapa for five months to pave way for...

Coronavirus: Experts warn of bioterrorism after pandemic

The Council of Europe has warned of a potential increase in the use of biological weapons, like viruses or bacterias, in a post-coronavirus world. Terrorists would not forget "lessons learned" during the pandemic.

Millions of Indonesians celebrate Eid under social restrictions

Many Muslims say they find solace in praying and celebrating at home with modest virtual festivities, but others infringe physical distancing orders.

Business Leaders Need To Show The Way To A Post-Virus World

With politicians generally floundering in their attempts to reveal a route out of lockdown, executives have an opportunity to give a lead.

Italy Travel: This Is Why It Should Soon Be Possible For All Tourists

Italy is welcoming tourists back from June 3–but only Europeans not international visitors. Italian travel experts believe others can pack their bags soon for an Italian holiday–possibly from June 15 if EU borders reopen. Overseas arrivals will depend on COVID-19 levels in Italy and other countries.

Hotels in Germany gradually get back to business

As Germany eases coronavirus restrictions, hotels in some states are starting to reopen. But hygiene rules will often remain in place, and hotel owners still expect huge losses.

Addressing the Chinese threat in the Indo-Pacific area

There is a growing consensus that China represents both a malign economic threat to this nation's security, and a military threat to our interests in Asia and the Pacific over the next 20 years.

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

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

ICC Elections: Huge blow for Shashank Manohar as Ethics Officer clears Colin Graves

Cricket News: Shashank Manohar's concern that there was monetary exchange between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) with an ey

ICC Elections: Huge blow for Manohar as Ethics Officer clears Graves

Ethics Officer dismisses claim there was monetary exchange between ECB and CWI

Ethics officer gives Colin Graves clean-chit after Manohar’s loan violation complaint

ICC Ethics Officer has given clean-chit to Colin Graves after thoroughly examining Shashank Manohar’s doubt of ECB trying to manipulate ICC election result. A BCCI official has further stated that it was malpractice played by the current ICC Chairman to remove a contender from the role.

BOOK REVIEW: 'Black Flag'

His superb 2018 debut thriller,

In pictures: UK heads outdoors for bank holiday sunshine

Beaches and beauty spots prove a draw for families and friends in the sunny weather as lockdown eases.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle ‘began repaying £2.4m Frogmore Cottage bill after Prince Charles agreed to foot US security

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have started repaying their £2.4 million bill for the renovation of Frogmore Cottage after Prince Charles agreed to cover their security costs in the US, it has been …

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Frogmore deal revealed: Couple began paying back £2.4m for cottage renovations only after Prince Charles agreed to foot bill for their security in US 

Harry and Meghan pledged to reimburse taxpayers for renovating their briefly lived-in Windsor home, which they have insisted on keeping as a British base despite their move to Los Angeles.

How America Fell into Toxic Individualism

The American psyche's tendencies towards narcisissism and individualism have been weaponized into a toxic mentality that desperately needs reform and change.

Drummondville Public Library / Chevalier Morales Architectes

Completed in 2020 in Drummondville, Canada. Images by Adrien Williams. Originating from an architectural competition, the Drummondville Library project transposes the historical, cultural, and poetic essence of the...

Drummondville Public Library / Chevalier Morales Architectes

Completed in 2020 in Drummondville, Canada. Images by Adrien Williams. Originating from an architectural competition, the Drummondville Library project transposes the historical, cultural, and poetic essence of the...

China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Washington had been infected by a “political virus”.

Montreal-area retailers reopening to public, with distancing measures in place

Many retail stores in Montreal area are opening their doors today, with customers being asked to remain spaced apart and follow hygiene protocols.

Nike Sets Loose Air Force 1 "White Tiger"

A salute to South Korea's national soccer team.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Nationals' World Series ring features D.C. monuments, 'Baby Shark' nod

The Washington Nationals unveiled the design of their 2019 World Series championship ring on Sunday after players nixed a plan to hold a virtual ring presentation ceremony.

Flights from U.S., Canada

NoRKA in touch with embassies: CM

A Mexican zoo has named two newborn puma cubs Pandemic and Quarantine

Vets at the zoo say the births were due to the coronavirus lockdown, which stopped visitors coming and stressing out the animals.

Trump adviser Kevin Hassett: 'Our human capital stock is ready to go back to work'

White House adviser Kevin Hassett said the quiet part out loud just now: “Our human capital stock is ready to go back to work.”

Rare Albino Echidna Caught on Camera in Australia

Echidnas, sometimes known as spiny anteaters, are monotremes, egg-laying mammals just like the platypus who live in Australia and New Guinea.

GMB fans frustrated missing Piers Morgan can't grill ministers on Dominic Cummings scandal

Good Morning Britain fans had been hoping that Piers would be grilling ministers and giving the government a good tongue lashing amid the Dominic Cummings scandal

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

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

'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.

Opponents say late federal change favors Alaska mine project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal agency announced a preferred transportation route for precious metals leaving a proposed mine, angering opposition groups who say the decision represents a significant change...

Barnard Castle mayor says apology would have been good

Coun John Blissett spoke out after Dominic Cummings’ news conference during which he did not say sorry for visiting the town during lockdown.

Barnard Castle mayor says apology would have been good

Coun John Blissett spoke out after Dominic Cummings’ news conference during which he did not say sorry for visiting the town during lockdown.

Barnard Castle mayor says apology would have been good

Coun John Blissett spoke out after Dominic Cummings’ news conference during which he did not say sorry for visiting the town during lockdown.

Busy signals and crashed websites greet stir crazy B.C. campers

After being stuck indoors while taunted by gorgeous weather and pristine mountain and water views, it is no surprise that British Columbians are eager to plan the camping trip they have been . . .

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

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

COVID-19 presents opportunity to boost African economies, says Elumelu

The Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu, has stated that the coronavirus pandemic  presents an opportunity to reset the....

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.

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

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

Buhari's eid-il-fitri address on food production confirms Prophet T.B. Joshua's prophecy

President Muhammed Buhari 's Eid-il-Fitri message to farmers to produce more food for the country has confirmed a prophecy made by Prophet Temitope...

Sanwo-Olu to mark one year in office with projects inauguration  

 By Oziegbe Okoeki Lagos State Government has lined up a-week long programme to commemorate Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s one year in office. He was sworn in on May 29, 2019. To commemorate the event, a number of programmes have been slated, starting with an address by the governor. During the week-long ceremonies, Governor Sanwo-Olu will embark […]

Eid-el-Fitr: Governors, others urge Muslims to remain virtuous

Governors across the country on Sunday felicitated with Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr at the end of 30 days of Ramadan fasting.

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

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

Vespa maker Piaggio wins EU case against Chinese copycat design

Piaggio, the Italian company that makes the world-famous Vespa scooter, said Monday that it had won a legal case against a Chinese copycat..

Kneel before the bus! Soviet roadside wonders – in pictures

From tractors on columns to pavements that take off, French photographer Jason Guilbeau outsmarted lockdown to find the former USSR’s strangest street relics

Covid-19: Summer vacation away from the mainstream

Holidays are his profession: Publisher Michael Müller is one of the co-creators of a series of individual travel guides in Germany. We asked him what the prospects for summer holidays in 2020 might be.

Kevin Maguire: Liar Johnson is shameless over Cummings but public mood has changed

The Tory elite's grotesque Them versus US mentality comes from a leader whose jaundiced judgement is warping politics. But jolly Johnson cannot shamelessly twist his way out of this one

Europe lifts virus shutters as Japan ends emergency

Europeans flocked to parks, gyms and pools on Monday as more countries eased coronavirus restrictions, while Japan lifted its state of emergency but urged vigilance to avoid another wave of infections.

Community Leaders Call For NZ To Unite Against Racism

The leaders of New Zealand’s ethnic communities are calling on New Zealanders to stand by them in the face of unprecedented racist online and on land attacks in the wake of COVID-19.

PML-N's Nehal Hashmi, KP chief secretary Kazim Niaz test positive for coronavirus

Hashmi is under isolation at Karachi residence; Niaz is also at home and will work from there till his recovery

There's a fighter jet on the pavement! Wonders of the Soviet roadside revolution

From tractors on poles to a fighter jet taking off, Russia’s roadsides are still dotted with celebrations of Soviet vehicular prowess. And now a French photographer has captured their strange allure. See gallery here

Art galleries a picture of caution as lockdown restrictions ease

Victorian galleries aren't rushing to open their doors despite being given the official go-ahead for June 1.

Art galleries a picture of caution as lockdown restrictions ease

Victorian galleries aren't rushing to open their doors despite being given the official go-ahead for June 1.

Brits in Ibiza plagued by ultra-aggressive Asian Tiger mosquitoes FOUR times bigger than normal

BRITS in Ibiza have been hit by an invasion of Asian tiger mosquitoes four times bigger than normal.  Experts say the bugs have likely thrived since the closure of hotels and holiday villas amid th…

Kobe Bryant’s Hall of Fame induction could be delayed by coronavirus

A decision is coming this week on whether one of the most impressive Naismith Hall of Fame classes will have to wait to be enshrined, according to a report. This year’s induction, headlined by

NYCFC, NY Red Bulls begin voluntary workouts

NYCFC and the New York Red Bulls are hitting the field once again. MLS teams have been returning to voluntary workouts on a rolling basis since May 6, with the local squads returning Monday after NY

Michigan president says student athletes won't be allowed on campus unless entire student body can return

Jim Harbaugh may have to wait until next season for his revenge tour against Ohio State. 

Pubs won’t open until July earliest, warns brewery boss – dashing Brit hopes of enjoying a pint in the sun next month

BRITS hoping to enjoy a freshly-pulled pint next month have been dealt a fresh blow after one of the UK’s biggest independent breweries said there were no plans to reopen pubs until early Jul…

Gov. Cuomo sinks Staten Island’s bid for early coronavirus reopening

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday sank Staten Island’s bid to begin its coronavirus reopening ahead of the other four boroughs. “I understand the Staten Island mentality. I love Staten Island

Cyprus is just days away from opening to foreign tourists but Brits won’t be among the first in

AIRPORTS in Cyprus will resume business on June 9, but Brits won’t be among the first able to fly in. With the popular destination revealing it has “contained” the deadly coronavirus pandemic…

Under what conditions can you meet family in lockdown?

Just what are the current rules?

Ideology, strategy key in securing our development - Museveni

The President was yesterday delivering a lecture to senior military officers at the Senior Staff and Command College, Kimaka in Jinja.

New People And Safety GM Joins Pāmu

Pāmu has appointed Bernadette Kelly as the General Manager of People, Safety and Wellbeing.

ACF, Northern Yoruba Obas urge prayers - The Nation Nigeria

The Northern socio-cultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and Yoruba Council of Obas and Chiefs in Northern Nigeria, have asked Muslims ...

Trays used to keep wallet, mobile, laptop for x-ray sanitised after every use: CISF

India Business News: Amid the contactless travel experience at post-pandemic airports, travellers need not worry about putting their belongings in a tray for passing throu

NHS doctor vows to resign if Dominic Cummings isn't sacked after breaking lockdown rules

Dr Dominic Pimenta appeared on Good Morning Britain today and insisted that 'we all have to draw a line in the sand somewhere'

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin likes idea of incentivizing Rooney Rule

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he likes the idea of a change to the Rooney Rule that rewards teams for hiring minority candidates.

Brian Reade: Cummings' gag about testing his eyes was a true Bank Holiday comedy

Thanks to Downing Street for putting on Carry On Bullsh*tting featuring Dominic Cummings, reminding me of the comedy films I used to watch on Bank Holidays when I was growing up

Premier League clubs to resume contact training as government release new guidelines

Clubs have already reopened their training ground and were carrying out small group sessions, but the permission to engage in contact activities should now accelerate the proposed restart

Hazy Start: Time didn’t fly for airline passengers on Day 1

Passengers, masked and gloved, in hazmat suits, had to deal with glitches and sudden rule changes.

Last-minute cancellations cause chaos as air travel resumes

India Business News: Domestic air travel had a bumpy take-off on its comeback on Monday after two months of being grounded, thanks to an already sanitised first-day sched

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

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

Deeply unpleasant Lord of the Rings character combination chart

I don’t know who created this cursed chart but they are responsible for a lot of suffering on the internet this morning and should be brought to justice. [via Megadestructo]

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

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

House seeks schools fumigation before resumption

The House of Representatives has asked the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, to ensure that all schools in the country, whether ...

Hundreds of people queue for hours to buy Tango Ice Blast drinks during lockdown

Witnesses said people were waiting for two hours and cars queued around Cibyn Industrial Estate in Caernarfon , North Wales, as they waited to buy a drink from the Tango Ice Blast van

George R.R. Martin joins group to buy historic railway

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — George R.R. Martin, the famed author of the “Game of Thrones” fantasy series, has joined a group to buy the historic Santa Fe Southern Railroad....

Travel to Queensland: Tourism operators face ruin over border closure due to coronavirus

Queensland tourism operators face ruin if they’re unable to target southern Australians for winter holidays due to borders remaining closed.

Zoo could put down 300 animals as it only has enough cash to feed them for a week

Borth Wild Animal Kingdom owners Tracy and Dean Tweedy are facing the "last resort" - though council chiefs have already "lost confidence" following the deaths of numerous animals

How Eid-el-Fitr was celebrated in Saudi Arabia - The Nation Nigeria

Families across Saudi Arabia had the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations in seclusion — with none of the fast-paced hustle and bustle of what is usually

Yemen’s Marib imposes coronavirus curfew

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

Tirumala laddus fly off shelves in no time

Stocks at district headquarters evaporate in no time

Fiji Airways terminate 775 staff: 'Devastating' airline sackings highlight the need for travel bubble

Fiji Airways' decision to let go nearly 800 staff due to the Covid-19 pandemic highlights the importance of establishing a Pacific "travel bubble" as soon as possible, an aviation expert says.

France's first transgender mayor vows to wake up village

France's first transgender mayor has vowed to wake up her village in northern France after taking office at the weekend in a step hailed by activists as a breakthrough.

France elects its first transgender mayor who has vowed to 'wake up' her small village

Marie Cau vowed to develop social and environmental policies in the village of Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes after receiving her honorary sash of office.

FE News: Audi boss McNish sure Monaco's packed '21 calendar won't upset locals

Plans for Monaco to host Formula E and the Historic Grand Prix alongside Formula 1 next year will not unduly risk upsetting citizens, according to principality resident Allan McNish

Guy Laliberté in talks with partners on a bid to win back Cirque du Soleil

The company’s founder will take part in effort to recapitalize the struggling company. He says the recovery could take years

Coronavirus: Creative solutions to social distancing

As some lockdown restrictions ease, countries are finding inventive ways to keep people safe in public spaces.

Gesture to migrant workers for Ramzan

Ramzan this year remained a low-key celebration what with no mass prayers either at mosques or at Eidga grounds, owing to COVID-19 lockdown. However, true to the spirit of the festival that promotes g

Kaduna will jail parents who enroll children into Almajiri system – El-Rufai

Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State has warned that parents who enroll their children into the Almajiri education system stand the risk of...

El-Rufai: Parents who enroll children into almajiri system may be jailed

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, says has warned parents who enroll their children into the almajiri system that they may end in jail. He gave the warning on Monday when

Junaid backs el-Rufai on compulsory education for Almajiri children

KANO - A Northern elder and the Second Republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed on Monday says he is throwing full weight behin

‘Haven’t got any income for 50 days’

We do not know how to bounce back, say handloom weavers of Madurai

Salman Khan donates 5,000 ‘Eid kits’

In the last few days, the actor, through his initiative Being Haangryy, distributed 5,000 Eid kits, which consist of milk, ghee, vermicelli and dry fruits.

Maharashtra issues guidelines for air travel

Passengers to be stamped on left hand for home isolation of 14 days and self-monitoring of health

‘Weavers need government help’

Issues to the fore at ‘Mana Palana Mee Soochana’

Id-ul-Fitr a low-key affair in city

People celebrate the festival and offer prayers at their homes

Togadia’s outfit ransacks church film set near Shiva temple in Kerala

After an uproar over social media against the film set, a group affiliated to the Antarashtriya Hindu Parishad (AHP) and its youth wing Rashtriya Bajrang Dal reached the set with hammers and ransacked it.

Masks, distancing norms and half-empty planes — passengers recount experiences at Chennai airport

‘It was surreal to see people wearing PPE throughout the journey’

Lockdown casts shadow on Id

Festivities restricted to families; the spread at the dining table too was simpler

Flights back in the air, but carry very few passengers

Patronage on day one despite COVID-19 threat and restrictions augur well for air services, it is felt

Tovino Thomas hits out at ‘religious fanatics’ for destroying the church set of his film ‘Minnal Murali’

The members of Antharashtra Hindu Parishad (AHP) and Bajrang Dal claimed responsibility for the vandalism, with Kerala CM promising that action will be taken against them

19 arrive in private airliner from Ahmedabad

As many as 19 passengers arrived in Belagavi from Ahmedabad, capital of the high-risk State of Gujarat, ​​​​​on a private airliner on Monday. A team of district officials, led by Assistant Commissione

Deadline extended for Vyttila, Kundannoor flyovers

The commissioning date of the Vyttila flyover has been extended yet again to 31 August, exceeding the original date of May 2019 by 15 months.Similarly, the PWD has set June 30 as the revised date to c

Coronavirus devours warmth of Id this year

There were no community prayers, no hugs and not even handshakes among people

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.

Hyderabad: ‘Eid this year was silent, peaceful and an eye-opener’

With social distancing becoming the watchword due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Eid greetings shifted to social media, with community elders asking everyone to stay indoors.

Paper valuation may burn a hole in their pocket

Plus Two teachers grapple with uncertainty of transport services to centres in Tiruchi district

Massachusetts Drive-in Movie Theater Sells Out on Memorial Day for 'Jurassic Park'

A historic Massachusetts drive-in cinema reopened on Memorial Day to sold-out screenings after the state lifted coronavirus restrictions on certain businesses as part of its phased approach to restarting its economy.

Presenting mythology and history

Kannada writer Chandrashekhar Kambar’s two plays have been translated into English

Residents’ protest forces BBMP to shift quarantine centre

They were supported by the local councillor

Acts of kindness of panchayat union teachers win over parents

Government schools may see spike in enrolment

Maharashtra: For weary migrants taking train home, a free meal & bottled water

Since May 13, when they began with providing packed meals to passengers on board six or seven trains, they have clocked more than one lakh meals in total for those boarding the trains alone.

FLA School District Allows Students to Use Chosen Not Birth Names

A school district in Florida is changing protocol for logging on for online learning to allow trans students to use chosen not birth names.

Hard working Kolam tribe couple become land owners

The savings they made over a period of over 18 years helps them become independent farmers

Maharashtra: Gamut of challenges for coaching centres, teachers

Due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown, the peak season -- March to May -- for securing new admissions has eluded private educators and coaching centre owners, this year.

Karnataka govt. takes efforts to solve mystery over birthplace of Purandara Dasa

Widely held belief is that the mystic poet was born in today’s Maharashtra, but many in Malnad claim he belongs to the region

A colourless Kumartuli in peak booking season for Durga idols

Bengal’s Durga Puja would not be the same in 2020

The pancreatic diaries II

The writer is back in the hospital to find that he is now a valued customer: half human, half plastic, like a budget cyborg. The pancreatic adventure continues

Woman launches fundraiser to build centre for disabled dogs

Warning: photos of adorable dogs ahead.

A hug for the Diaspora from the ancient Biblical site - Inside Israel

Hundreds of viewers participate in special live musical prayer held by Binyamin Regional Council due to the coronavirus pandemic crisis.

Three sovereigns - The Nation Nigeria

Our constitution is a scaffold that wrestles with itself. Since 1999 when it came into being, it has been searching for itself. An odyssey without...

Bishops speed up preparations to re-open churches for public Masses

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: ‘We suffer through not being able to celebrate our faith through public worship’

Surfers brave monster waves as 10-metre swells lash Sydney's coastline – in pictures

The low-pressure system that hung over Sydney over the weekend drew daredevils to ocean pools and beaches to take advantage of the wild weather

Brazilian Football Has Shot at Coronavirus Reboot

Ailing even before the pandemic, the national sport needs a new business model and compact with its fans.

NRL plan for return of crowds dependent on medical advice

Reopening stadium gates for NRL fans will be dependent on the advice of medical experts, according to health minister Greg Hunt

Soccer – on the bench

Sir, – I read with interest your report that the UK government has informed Premier League soccer clubs that their players must be allowed “to opt out of the stage-two training environment at any time, without any resulting discrimination not associated with the potential natural competitive impact resulting from any loss of training time” (“UK government says elite athletes must be allowed to opt out of contact training”, Sport, May 25th).

French village elects first transgender mayor

Marie Cau said she had not encountered discrimination in the village in the 15 years since she began her transition.

Locals protest over hedgerow cutting – in National Biodiversity Week

Council workers moved on to cut grass only

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.

Washington prepares for a summer without interns

Grayson Ross, a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, planned to spend his last semester of college as hundreds of other aspiring policy aides do: walking through the halls of the

Covid-19 has made migrant workers’ plight, state apathy visible

It’s only now, with the images we see everywhere, that we have begun to see them: An exhausted child asleep on his mother’s suitcase as she drags it along, a young man cradling his friend as he breathes his last after walking hundreds of miles.

We Good?: House Guests (VIDEO)

In honor of the holiday weekend

Two payloads qualified for U.S. Space Force early warning satellites

Raytheon and a Northrop Grumman/Ball Aerospace team designed competing sensor payloads for the Next-Gen OPIR geosynchronous satellites.

We will make Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge a reality — Sanwo-Olu’s Aide

Mrs Aramide Adeyoye, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works and Infrastructure, says his administration will make the...

We’ll make Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge a reality — Sanwo-Olu’s Aide

The governor’s aide said this during an online CovInspiration Show organised to mark the first year in office of Governor Sanwo-Olu.

Boston Dynamics' Robodog Roams New Zealand Countryside with a New Purpose: Sheep Herding

Canines beware: Apparently we humans aren’t the only ones who need to worry about our inevitable robot overlords replacing us.

Punjab: Led by former MP, Patiala group gives ‘dignified farewell’ to migrants leaving state

The 'Corona Helping Group' was born after a group of residents from Guru Nanak Nagar Colony and some employees of the Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (DMW) unit of Railways in Patiala came together and started collecting funds to help migrants.

Woollim opens investigation after signed album gifted to Lovelyz by another artist is seen being sold illegally

Woollim Entertainment took to Lovelyz' official social media to announce that another artists' signed album that was gifted to the g…

Eid prayers at home in Southwest states, Kwara - The Nation Nigeria

Eid-El-Fitr prayers were on Sunday observed in private homes in most parts of the states in the Southwest, Kwara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Eid-el-Fitr: Govs ask for more prayers against COVID-19

Governors Aminu Tambuwal, Darius Ishaku, Mai Mala Buni, Bello Matawalle, Abdullahi Ganduje, Ahmadu Fintiri and Samuel Ortom of

Rajasthan Villagers Dig Water Reservoir to Ensure Thirsty Wild Animals Don't Stray Into Village

A group of around 35 people of Rajasthan's Pali village, situated in Jamavaramgarh tehsil, took part in the effort.

A $313 Million Jackpot Prize Could Be Won By A Player From India!

Winning a multi-million dollar jackpot is the dream of lottery fans across the globe. Mega Millions is now offering players a massive $313 million (₹23.7 billion) jackpot prize, which is currently

His Majesty exchanges Eid greetings with Turkish President, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik exchanged Eid Al-Fitr Greetings with Turkish President as well as Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince

Alasoadura greets Aregbesola at 63 - The Nation

The Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Tayo Alasoadura, has felicitated the Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, on his 63rd..

'It baffled me': Married couple diagnosed with same type of leukemia

A married Winnipeg couple is facing the battle of a lifetime.

IZ*ONE label updates fans on status of lawsuit against malicious commenters

Off the Record/Swing Entertainment updated fans on the status of the lawsuit against malicious commenters.The label had submitted their first lawsu…

'Call of Duty: WWII' Will Be Free to Play for PlayStation Plus Owners Tomorrow

Timely announced on this Memorial Day weekend.

Fred Armisen Hits The Road On ‘At-Home Variety Show’

Fred Armisen travels all around the world, virtually, on the latest episode of Peacock's "At-Home Variety Show". RELATED: Weezer Joins Fred Armisen For Apple TV’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ Armisen did not stop lockdown from letting him learn about worldwide cultures. On the new episode of "At-Home Variety Show", the "SNL" alum caught up with locals from…

Kovalska office in Kyiv is decked out with humble building materials

Artem Trigubchak and Lera Brumina used concrete slabs, sand and paving stones to create the furnishings and walls inside Kovalska's Kyiv office.

Greyed wood clads renovated Montauk beach house by Desciencelab

Brooklyn design-build studio Desciencelab has overhauled a gabled house in the Long Island town of Montauk with greyed cladding and teak interiors.

Coronavirus lockdown: Europeans soak up the sun as lockdown laws relax

Europeans soaked up the sun where they could, taking advantage of the first holiday weekend since coronavirus restrictions were eased, while governments grappled with how and when to safely let in foreign travellers to salvage the vital summer tourist season.

Deep Space Nine: The Trek spinoff that saved the day by staying put

You can’t get further from a global pandemic than a wormhole to the Gamma Quadrant.

Let us remain resolute and unbroken - Tangoba urges Muslims

The Upper East Regional Minister, Tangoba Abayage, has urged Muslims in the region and across the country to remain firm and strong in these troubling times of the deadly Coronavirus.

Do we really want children taught by teachers dressed in visors and face masks?

Chidren’s wellbeing will be shattered by a strict social distancing regime in primary school

Sanhedrin to Hold Shavuot (Pentecost) Offering in Samarian Hills

The two loaves, baked beforehand from a sourdough, were shaped in a special manner with squared ‘horns’ in the corners, resembling the altar.

‘Save community from sea incursion’ - The Nation Nigeria

The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), backed by the World Bank and the Ondo State Government have begun work...

Why your holiday abroad could be anything but relaxing with spy drones, beach cordons and speakers barking orders

A RELAXING beach get-away now faces being blighted by drones, cordons and speakers barking out social distancing orders. The coronavirus pandemic has meant tough new measures have to be installed a…

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

The National Capital Authority was considering replacing Commonwealth Avenue Bridge

What lockdown looked like in Wales on Bank Holiday Monday

The majority of people were confined to their gardens due to the coronavirus lockdown

Fury as youths spotted spitting and vandalising social distancing sign

Residents near Fens Pool Nature Reserve have slammed the 'disgusting' behaviour

Amazing photographs reveal a rare white starling standing out in a murmuration

'It could be sticking with the group for protection'

Cadbury Dairy Milk launches limited-edition ‘Thank You’ bar replacing logo

Chocolate brand Mondelez India, in partnership with advertising major Ogilvy India, has introduced a limited-edition Cadbury Dairy Milk 'Thank You' bar by giving up the Cadbury Dairy Milk logo

Chandigarh: 13 domestic flights to take off from Chandigarh from today

The Chandigarh Airport will resume operations with total 13 domestic flights from Monday onwards in a phased manner. Flights to Srinagar, Delhi, Mumbai, Leh, Bangalore, Dharamshala, Ahmedabad, will be starting operations.

Bengaluru airport introduces 'contactless journey' to contain Covid-19

According to the BIAL, the features include pre-entry process, where the passengers have to wear masks and carry e-boarding or printed passes

Domestic flights resume today, over 80 cancellations at Delhi airport, 20 in Bengaluru

India domestic flights resume: By 10 am, several took to Twitter to accuse national carrier Air India of either cancelling without any prior notice or goofing up departure schedules.

Hungary bows to EU court on migrant prisons

Hungary has backed down in its clash with EU courts on asylum seekers, after letting people out of barbed-wire compounds called "transit zones" on its southern border in line with a court ruling. "I might start running for kilometres. It's so good to feel...

Punjab: Without salary since January, PU contractual staff left in the lurch

The employees, who include plumbers, maintenance workers, and helpers employed to work in hostels and administrative offices of the university, have been shuttling between contractors and university officials, but to no avail.

SA Rugby hopes to convince government with a return-to-play protocol

The South African rugby fraternity is pinning its hopes on SA Rugby being able to convince government of a return-to-play protocol by the end of the week.

Amid Lockdowns, Universities' Actor Showcases Go Online: "Change Needed to Happen Anyway"

Students are self-taping their performances for year-ending theatrical productions, which are geared toward talent rep audiences, in childhood bedrooms and dorms: "I think actually we're going to get the students in front of more people than we would have before."

Linlithgow Academy pupils shining bright

Pupils from Linlithgow Academy were named as finalists in the Young Enterprise Scotland’s Peroosh People’s Choice Award.

Spain to allow foreign visitors from July with no quarantine

"We will guarantee that tourists will not run any risks and they will not bring us any risks," Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez said on Saturday.

Holiday destinations abroad Scots could visit this year as countries ease lockdown

Popular tourist hotspots abroad are slowly easing lockdown measures.

Toy drives for children in Armadale during coronavirus crisis

The Dale Hub in West Lothian give away toys three times a week to children in their community

Welcome to the flight, I'm your air-hostess, not a nurse

Flight crew will be clothed head to toe to prevent spread of Covid-19

Balloch bridge roadworks to restart this week after being suspended

The Lomond Bridge works will resume.

6-Year-Old Boy Discovers 3,500-Year-Old Tablet

The tablet depicts the scene of a man leading a captive. This is an important person, wearing a skirt, holding a captive man whose hands are tied behind his back.

Inspiration from Zion: Thousands of Generations I Dreamt of you, Jerusalem

“Thousands of generations I dreamt of you, to be granted to see the light of your face, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Shine your face to your sons! From your ruins, I will build you!”

CEO of Conference of Presidents Says Coronavirus Gave New Life to Old Anti-Semitism

OMG, the next line there should have been: "If we weren't optimists, we never would have picked up our suitcases and made Aliyah…"

Behind Coronavirus’ Cover, Ramallah Dumps 2.2 Millions Gallons of Garbage in Binyamin

"Pirate landfills throughout Judea and Samaria are a challenge that reappears every summer, but this particular landfill is something we haven't encountered yet."

SpaceX brings renewed expectations to crewed space exploration

Americans were not meant to sit on their hands with their feet up on the coffee table. Our forebears of more than 10 generations took leaps of faith -- some by ship, some by foot and some by airplane

In race for tourism, Greece reopens cafes, island ferries

Greece restarted regular ferry services to its islands Monday, and cafes and restaurants were also back open for business as the country accelerated efforts to salvage its tourism season.

Technology helps tribe reconnect with Dakota language

These days, Dakota - the native language of the Prairie Island Indian Community - isn’t widely spoken.

‘Billions’ Season 5, Episode 4 Recap: It Takes A Monster To Destroy A Monster

In the latest episode of 'Billions' entitled "Opportunity Zone," Axe learns that winning isn’t as fun if your enemy no longer wants what you have.

Who is Matthew Barrett? All you need to know about Leo Varadkar's partner

The Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader's partner profiled

Tax Attorneys Fight Covid-19 Stay-Home Order In Idaho

Donald “Mac” MacPherson is the most colorful tax attorney I have ever covered.

More PH chess players banned

The latest Filipino chess players to be handed down a suspension are Elwin Retanal, Harison Maamo, and Vladimir Gonzales

Healing Racial Trauma

Racial trauma is difficult to navigate, but resilience can be cultivated. Hear from Sheila Wise Rowe about the healing that can be found amidst racial trauma.

Chinese American WWII vets and familes waiting on Congressional Gold Medal | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

As this coronavirus- affected Memorial Day comes and goes, the clock is ticking painfully longer on overdue recognition for some remaining veterans. It’s become especially agonizing for the families of about 20,000 Chinese Americans who lived in Hawaii and on the mainland and, like Japanese nisei and Filipino troops, fought for the country in World War II amid discrimination in society.

Charged Voids draws on Le Corbusier for multi-generational home in Chandigarh

A prayer room sits in a white turret in this house in Chandigarh, India, designed by Charged Voids to reference the work of Le Corbusier.

You can Now Take a Virtual Reality Tour of the Second Temple

“We used all the known sources: mishna, talmud, Torah, tanakh (Bible), and archaeology. We connect it all together.

Gucci, Saint Laurent seek radical redo of fashion calendars

Gucci and Saint Laurent are two of the highest profile luxury fashion houses to announce they will leave the fashion calendar behind, with its relentless four-times-a-year rhythm, shuttling cadres of

Coles lifts all purchase limits on grocery items

Toilet paper hoarding stopped a little while ago and now Coles has lifted restrictions on the last of the pantry staples.

Rental market hit by student exodus: Gurner

Tim Gurner says the treatment of foreign students by state and federal governments 'was incredibly poor' and its impact on the rental market will be huge.

KFC reopens popular Liverpool restaurant for drive thru only

The chicken chain reopened three restaurants last week, and a fourth has now followed

NHS worker helping coronavirus patients was ‘ripped off’ over a bike from Mike Ashley’s House of Fraser

AN NHS physio helping Covid-19 patients claims she was ripped off over a bike bought from ex-Rangers shareholder Mike Ashley’s House of Fraser. Marie Gregory ordered a £250 Muddy Fox model — but wh…

Spain confirms 14-day quarantine for foreign tourists will be scrapped from July in boost for Brit holiday hopes

SPAIN has announced the 14-day quarantine on people jetting into the country from abroad will end on July 1. It gives new hope for the millions of Brit tourists eyeing a return to the sun and surf …

Emmerdale bosses accused of giving soap stars ‘preferential treatment’ for coronavirus checks over staff

EMMERDALE bosses have been accused of giving soap stars “preferential treatment” for coronavirus checks over staff. Actors were offered temperature tests – but journalists, office…

No shoot, no money, TV industry survives on the hope of bouncing back

The major issue in the TV industry in terms of payment is that many members of the cast and crew earn salary per day basis. Also, as per the contract, the amount is handed over only after 60-90 days.

Perth and Kinross sports clubs prepare to welcome players back as lockdown set to be eased

Recycling centres also to reopen from Thursday (May 28)

Curtis Woodhouse subjected to vile racist abuse after Ryan Giggs criticism

Curtis Woodhouse subjected to vile racist abuse after Ryan Giggs criticism

Atletico Madrid match linked to 41 deaths in Merseyside hospitals

New health data analysis predicts impact controversial fixture may have had

'Air travel will come back much bigger'

'Air travel will come back much bigger'. 'The safety regulations drastically reduce the chances of contracting the virus on a two-hour flight.'

Saudi crown prince says COVID-19 will pass

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

Nine forests in Dublin mountains to be upgraded for recreational use

The forests have been managed by Coillte primarily for commercial purposes to date

Ending coronavirus emergency raises hope, sparks some concern

The lifting Monday of the state of emergency imposed on Tokyo and four other prefectures over the novel coronavirus pandemic holds out the prospect of people returning to shopping, businesses getting back on track and schools reopening. But some voiced concern that the full lifting of the state of emergency…

Coronavirus News: Virtual Fleet Week New York marks Memorial Day

Fleet Week New York marked Memorial Day Monday during its first ever fully virtual event during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus News: Virtual Fleet Week New York marks Memorial Day

Fleet Week New York is marking Memorial Day Monday during its first ever fully virtual event during the coronavirus pandemic.

In pictures: Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Uganda

This year’s celebrations were overshadowed by the fast-spreading coronavirus. Presidential directives to curb the spread of the virus have already been in place,...

Memorial Day: Lights display at Dodger Stadium honors fallen heroes

The field at Chavez Ravine was lit up in red, white and blue in a touching display to honor fallen heroes.

Scots 10k runner "too fat" for hip operation forced to go to Lithuania

Former rugby player Richard put weight on in the year he waited for a consultation and was then kicked off the list

Pakistan goes wild for blockbuster Turkish drama

ISLAMABAD, May 25 — Dubbed the Muslim Game of Thrones, a drama about the makings of the Ottoman Empire has sent Pakistan wild this Ramadan, smashing television records but exposing the country's lack of original content. The Turkish-made series has earned praise for its focus on historical...

Ghanaians urged to strictly adhere to protocols in fight against Coronavirus

Brands Manager of Vitamilk Ghana, S. Boateng has encouraged the general public to comply with the various measures announced by the government in the quest to defeat Coronavirus.

Nation enjoys Eid-ul-Fitr's second day with scrumptious food

The people have decided to stay at their homes and cook delicious food.

Lockdown Level 3: Squabble over 'tender' disrupts delivery of PPEs to some Gauteng schools

Two districts in Gauteng have experienced disruptions in the delivery of oersonal protective equipment to schools, Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says.

Billiat On Where He Belongs…

Five Kaizer Chiefs players have reflected on the African diaspora as the entire continent celebrates a significant day on the calendar.

Watch now: Memorial Day ceremony in Buffalo

Ventura Colon, president of the Western New York Hispanic American Veterans Memorial, speaks during a ceremony to commemorate Memorial Da...

Coach Andre Pederneiras tests positive for COVID-19

Nova Uniao founder and leader Andre Pederneiras tested positive for coronavirus and is isolated from his family.

In pics: Subdued Eid celebrations across the country amid the pandemic

Here's how Eid-ul-Fitr, the auspicious festival which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan, was celebrated across the country in the shadow of coronavirus pandemic

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

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

SC Veterans Affairs Office participates in national #GoSilent event

This Memorial Day, South Carolina Veterans’ Affairs Office will have a moment of silence to honor fallen soldiers.

Irrefutable Proof That The Temple Mount And Jerusalem Are Jewish

The reason I don’t have to argue about what was atop Mount Moriah is that I’ve been there. And as corny as it may sound to anyone who has never been there, I felt the presence of God at the Temple Mount.

Memorial Day services in the Tampa Bay area and how to watch them

Monday is Memorial Day and we want to honor the fallen military troops, military veterans as well as those on active duty.

Residents applaud Obaseki over road construction

Residents in Ekosodin community, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, have applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led..

Nigerians blast Abike Dabiri, Pantami on social media

Nigerians on social media have expressed their disappointment over what they described as a public show of shame between the Chief Executive Officer

Cowichan Valley to provide iPads to families with free Rogers data, Apple resources

Rogers is offering three months of free data and Apple is providing free educational apps, books and videos.

British Columbians can book a provincial campsite starting today

British Columbians will now be able to reserve a campsite at many -- but not all of -- B.C.'s provincial parks.

National parks hope visitors comply with virus measures

As Yellowstone and other national parks end a two-month shutdown due to the coronavirus, park officials ask visitors to take simple precautions: Wash hands, keep a safe distance apart, wear protect...

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

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

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

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

Waterfowl Hunters Happy To Get Out For Opening Weekend

Despite the calm sunny weather favouring the ducks for Opening Weekend (May 23/24), hunters in the lower North Island were generally happy to see the season under way after Covid-19 delayed the start by three weeks.

Indabosky and the Emperor of Rivers

Tunde Odesola (tundeodes2003@yahoo.com) It’s the peak of perfidy. A whore is missing, a drunk goes in search of her; the degenerate seeks the reprobate. This is how best I can translate the follow...

‘Fanatics won’t be allowed to go scot free’: Kerala CM on Hindu right wing members destroying church film set

Reacting sharply to the vandalising of a film set by "fanatics," Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said strict action will be taken against the culprits.

After Pravin Togadia's Hindu RW group destroys film set in Kerala, Vijayan promises 'strict action'

OMalayitsha call on Government to provide special permits

Chronicle Reporter CROSS border transporters popularly known as oMalayitsha have called on Government to assist them with special permits which will ensure smooth passage of their goods into the country to enable them to transport food to vulnerable families in the country on time. The Malayitsha trade has been in existence for over two decades servicing mostly Matabeleland. For many years oMalayitsha have been a vital cog in ensuring that goods from neighbouring countries especially South Africa and Botswana reach intended families who rely on their diaspora relatives for survival. Many families in Zimbabwe, especially the southern region, have long relied on supplementary essentials sent by their relatives who reside in neighbouring South Africa have known no other way of getting their goods into the country other than omalayitsha.

oMalayitsha call on Government to provide special permits

CROSS border transporters popularly known as oMalayitsha have called on Government to assist them with special permits which will ensure smooth passage of their...

Cave of the Patriarchs to reopen on Tuesday - Inside Israel

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

INTO THE FRAY: (a) The Imperative to Annex; (b) The Irrelevance of Innocence

History has shown beyond any reasonable doubt that the Palestinian-Arabs will not be swayed from their aggressive intent by any display of Israeli goodwill, generosity or concessions—however far-reaching.

Taoiseach has picnic with friends despite senior official discouraging public from doing so last week

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has been pictured eating with friends in the Phoenix Park despite a senior official in his department discouraging people from having picnics just last week.

Varadkar has picnic with friends despite senior official discouraging public from doing so last week

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has been pictured eating with friends in the Phoenix Park despite a senior official in his department discouraging people from having picnics just last week.

Vendors evicted from Mulungu landing site

The increased water levels in Lake Victoria left the market submerged, posing a health challenge to traders.

My relationship with Makinde cordial, says Deputy - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

Olaniyan, who described the relations between himself and his boss as 'cordial', said he has chosen to disregard all those who want to cause disaffection...

Bain's Mike Murphy must dive deeper at Virgin

Bain Capital has pushed its local boss Mike Murphy into the spotlight as it fights for Virgin. It's a position that's familiar to the former Olympic diver. 

Bristol City receive further training guidance as players return to Failand under strict conditions

The Robins' squad are following strict social distancing on their return to training

Complaint Against Anushka Sharma Over Pataal Lok Pic Which Morphed Corrupt Character’s Face On Yogi’s Photo

Nandkoshor Gurjar a BJP MLA from Loni in Uttar Pradesh has filed a complaint against actor Anushka Sharma the producer of controversial web series Pataal Lok, Hindustan Times has reported.

Anushka Sharma’s ‘Paatal Lok’ lands in more legal trouble

The hit Amazon Prime Video series has been served with yet another legal notice

Providing Transfer Test dates will not remove stress for children

WE learnt earlier this month that the Transfer Test will go ahead.

Namaz from home, virtual hugs mark Eid-ul-Fitr in city

No mass prayer gatherings at Eidgah Maidan, no handshakes Mysore/Mysuru: Under the shadow of Coronavirus, Muslim community people are taking special precautions to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, the celebration today that breaks the month-long fast for Ramzan. This Eid there was no shaking of hands or no warm embracing for community members because of the stringent social...

Undercover as a slave in Dubai Part 4

Our excitement is short-lived when we are told by those who have been there before that the ‘office’ is a human slave market, New Vision undercover journalist.

B.C. Parks overwhelmed as thousands try to reserve campsites

“Overwhelming numbers” of people trying to reserve campsites on the first day of availability led to technical problems with bookings on the B.C. Parks Discover Camping website, the . . .

Car convoys, small ceremonies mark Memorial Day in New York | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

NEW YORK >> New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of parades, as those looking to honor fallen military memberscontended with coronavirus restrictions.

Sidney council to look at replacing parking stalls with patios

Parking stalls could soon be replaced with patios and pedestrian walkways in some areas of Sidney’s downtown to allow people to keep physically distanced while out eating and shopping. Town . . .

Visakhapatnam: New Integrated Tribal Development Agency Project Officer takes charge

Visakhapatnam: S Venkateswar took charge as Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) Project Officer here on Monday.The outgoing PO D.K. Balaji got relieved and transferred to Kurnool as Municipal...

Looming fiscal crisis and wisdom of Awolowo

Economic Statecraft by Obadiah Mailafia obmailafia@gmail.com In terms of financial wizardry and sheer genius in economic statecraft, the only master I bow to is the legendary sage, Chief Obafemi A...

Union groups decry sabotage of online petition for ABS-CBN franchise renewal

The ABS-CBN Rank and File Employees’ Union and the ABS-CBN Supervisory Employees’ Union today denounced the massive attack done by trolls to sabotage their online signature campaign to bring back the country’s top broadcast network back on-air. Thousands of employees of ABS-CBN initiated the signature campaign (

Remembering my father...

It’s been seventeen years since my father passed away.  He was a skilled surgeon with a legion of patients. They all swore that he had a healing touch and long before key-hole surgery became popular, he performed small incision surgery that healed with an almost invisible scar. He had trained several young surgeons and treated rich and poor patients alike. A self-made man, he lost his father at age fifteen and worked his way up through college and medical school. His Australian-born Professor so loved him that he made sure my father set up his practice before he left India. 

Over 200 clubs join Roma in missing children campaign

ROME, May 25 — More than 200 football clubs have teamed up with Roma in a social media campaign to help the search for missing children around the world, the Serie A outfit said today. In a statement, Roma said that some of the game’s biggest clubs, including Barcelona, Real Madrid and European...

Over 200 clubs join Roma in missing children campaign

Roma published a list of the clubs that had signed up.

In the New Vision May 25, 2020

Uganda's big stories and across the world

Lights, Camera, Action! After Months Of Disruption, Producers Guild Of India’s Request Approved – Films & TV Shows To Finally Resume Shoot

Everyone is well aware of how badly the coronavirus pandemic took a toll on film and television industry. We also saw, the Producers Guild Of India brainstorming with experts to kick-start the shoot

Producers Guild issues guidelines for shooting post lockdown

he Producers Guild of India on Monday revealed that the body has drafted a fresh set of rules for shooting films, television and OTT series,

DTM News: Series plans to follow F1 model of running consecutive events at same venue

The DTM is planning to host two consecutive rounds at as many circuits as possible in 2020, emulating the model Formula 1 intends to use to get its season underway

Bad experiences in Derbyshire supermarkets during coronavirus lockdown

Staff and customers have revealed the problems they've faced

Derby County restart plan given huge boost after key update

The Rams are due back in training from today with a view to resuming their Championship campaign

Traffic chaos as thousands park up in the Peak District

The sunny Bank Holiday has attracted the masses

Waverley College evacuates after student tests positive to COVID-19

Waverley College in Sydney's eastern suburbs is sending students home this morning after a student tested positive for coronavirus, the school has confirmed.

Win wants Meralco to issue more transparent electric bill

SENATOR Win Gatchalian has urged the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the country’s largest distribution utility, to come up with a separate bill that is more transparent and will be very clear to the consumers, following mounting complaints of sudden surge in supposed electricity consumption for the month of May.

United States Air Force Band pays tribute to fallen service members with powerful performance

CULPEPER, Va. (WSVN) — The United States Air Force Band honored fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day. The band posted a video showing Technical...

US communities face tough choices on opening public pools

Industry groups and companies, meanwhile, report that sales of inflatable pools, swimming gear and kayaks are up.

National Appeal Info – A Good News Story For The Nation

Two organists, two islands, two trucks; the challenge is on for New Zealanders to raise $200,000 in two weeks to get the wheels rolling!

Eid: MTN spreads love, cheers to Muslims 

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Sam George takes a swipe at Mensa Otabil

Head pastor of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Dr. Mensa Otabil has been asked to stop watching the national geography channel and rather concentrate on national issues.

Go grateful to partner agencies as Leyte welcomes BP2 pilot batch

SENATOR Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go thanked and commended the overwhelming cooperation and response of the different government agencies and units, especially the provincial government of Leyte headed by Leyte Governor Leopoldo Dominico Petilla as the 111 beneficiaries of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program finally arrived in the province on late Thursday evening, May 21.

Businesses' concerns over queueing

Queueing is a concern for businesses as more changes to lockdown have been made, a council has said.

Sporting Khalsa have backing for £1m ground improvements

A football club looks to have staved off the threat of having to tear down £1 million worth of improvements to its ground.

Fire safety concerns over restaurant’s licence bid at meeting this week

Licensing bosses are set to review an application for a restaurant and bar in a city centre, after postponing the matter earlier this month.

Busy week after Wolverhampton Council reopens tip

Recycling bosses have reported a busy week following the official reopening of one of the city’s major tips for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown was implemented.

Work to repair a huge sinkhole could take six weeks

Work to repair a huge sinkhole on a Black Country road could take up to six weeks.

Calls to reopen Wolverhampton playing fields for public use

A campaign to bring football fields back into community use has been backed by a Black Country MP.

Dudley's Castle Hill to become one-way during Metro extension work

Motorists are being warned to expect delays as a key Dudley town centre route becomes one-way next month due to roadworks.

U.S. Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WINTER PARK, Fla. >> With no congregational prayers or family gatherings, Salsabiel Mujovic has been worried that this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration will pale. Still, she’s determined to bring home holiday cheer amid the coronavirus gloom.

US Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns

WINTER PARK, Fla. (AP) — With no congregational prayers or family gatherings, Salsabiel Mujovic has been worried that this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration will pale. Still, she’s determined to bring home holiday cheer amid the coronavirus gloom.Her family can’t go to the mosque, but the 29-year-old New Jersey resident bought new outfits for herself and her daughters. They are praying at home and having a family photo session. The kids are decorating cookies in a virtual gathering, and popping balloons with money or candy inside -- a twist on a tradition of giving children cash gifts for the occasion.“We’re used to, just like, easily going and seeing family, but now it’s just like there’s so much fear and anxi

Council bosses still deciding fate of bonfire displays in Black Country

Council bosses are still deciding over whether bonfires will go ahead in the Black Country.

Australian skiers book hotels

Australian tourists hoping for a ski season in the South Island are already making bookings and inquiries at hotels. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside...

Australian skiers book hotels

Australian tourists hoping for a ski season are already making bookings and inquiries at Wakatipu hotels. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside general...

St Elizabeth teen braces for surgery

TREASURE BEACH, St Elizabeth — The family of 16-year-old Hampton School student Nit...

Covid-19: Petition filed in Delhi HC seeks coronavirus relief materials to Aadhaar, voter ID card holders too

The plea added that the action is violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India, which provides that the State shall not deny to any person equality to its citizen.

VIDEO: CD Leganés Foundation donates an ambulance

CD Leganés Foundation donates an ambulance to the local medical services.

Rody's Eidl Fitr call on Muslims: Be living examples of faith

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday declared May 25, 2020 a holiday as he called on Muslim Filipinos to be “living examples” of Islamic faith as the world celebrates Eid’l Fitr while grappling with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

The U.S Lauded Pakistan’s Assistance in Fighting COVID-19

The United States has thanked Pakistan for its donation of protective gear and surgical masks to support the fight against coronavirus. In a Tweet, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appreciated Pakistan’s goodwill donation of surgical masks and protective suits to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He said this delivery is a symbol of […]

Greece again calls for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures

On the occasion of World Culture Day last week, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni reiterated that the British Museum should return the stolen Parthenon

Watch now: Memorial Day flag parade in Clarence

The Clarence Rotary Club, in partnership with the Clarence Citizens for Veterans, honored fallen soldiers with a Memorial Day flag parade...

Premier Ford to make announcement today alongside Ontario’s associate minister of small business

Premier Doug Ford will be making an announcement in Toronto this afternoon alongside Ontario’s associate minister of small business and red tape reduction.

Video Of Pool Party At Missouri’s Lake Of The Ozarks Goes Viral Amid Pandemic

Some social media users have described the sight as “unreal.”

Daffiama community seeks support to complete school project

Residents of Daffiama in the Daffiama/Bussie/Issah District have appealed to stakeholders and the general public to support them to complete a kitchen they are constructing for the Saapare Basic School in the community.

I’m happy I got rid of Information Ministry – Mustapha Hamid

Former Minister for Information, Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid has said his reassignment from that Ministry to the Inner Cities and Zongo Development Ministry was a great relief to him.

Shama Sikander Comes Forward To Donate Money & Distribute Food Parcels To Those In Need

Actress Shama Sikander is doing her bit amidst these testing times to keep up the spirit of Eid. She along with friends has been distributing food to the needy and is now giving financial aid on the

No hugs, no handshakes: Social distancing curtails Eid celebrations in Bangladesh

Despite the relaxing of social distancing, concerns about the continued spread of the coronavirus are hindering the celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr across Bangladesh.

Forlorn presidential palace as virus mutes Eid celebrations in Bangladesh

The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the regular Eid celebrations at the Bangabhaban, the residence of the president.

Bourgas, Bulgaria: First Written Evidence that the Roman Colony Deultum had a Port

Archaeologists from the Deultum-Debelt National Archaeological Reserve near Bulgaria’s Burgas have discovered the first written evidence that the Roman colony Deultum had a port, BGNES reported. The inscription was found on limestone sarcophagus, dating from the II-III century AD.

Of gentlemen’s agreements, practices and conventions in NBA elections

The season for campaign into National offices of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) is drawing nigh, but the campaigns have been building up subterraneously

Honolulu delays new stormwater fee program for 1 year | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

With the unanticipated onset of the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the pocketbooks of Oahu residents, officials with the Caldwell administration this week said they will delay a planned stormwater utility fee and fund until Hawaii’s economy improves.

Montreal retailers reopening, with distancing measures in place

Mask-wearing, Plexiglas barriers, frequent disinfecting and no-touch browsing are some of the measures being put in place by retailers as Quebec eases measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

International flights to Greece will only land at Athens Airport until June 30

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) extended the notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that states all international flights to Greece will only land at Athens

Yovel: Property rights along with equal opportunity - Judaism

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

One of Europe's biggest music festivals set to go ahead in August despite pandemic fears

Serbian officials have said one of Europe's biggest music events, the Exit festival, can go ahead in late August because they expect the coronavirus to be under control by then.

As Native Americans fight coronavirus, basketball takes a timeout | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

PHOENIX >> Basketball is woven into the fabric of Native American life.

McKenzie saddened by passing of former May Pen mayor

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the passing of former Mayor of May Pen and Councillor for the Mineral Heights Division Milton Brown. Brown died today after a battle with cancer....

Mitchell Town recreational park in Clarendon gets facelift

Residents of Mitchell Town in Clarendon joined hands on Labour Day to give a facelift to the rural community’s more than five-decades-old recreational park.

Hornets to reopen training facility for volunteer individual workouts Tuesday

Currently, there has not been any approved plan as to when and how the league will continue its season.

Nigerians Angry Over Canada’s Refusal To Allow Air Peace Evacuate Nigerians

The refusal of the Canadian government to grant Nigeria’s biggest indigenous carrier, Air Peace landing right to evacuate Nigerians stranded in Canada has angered stakeholders, including the House of Representatives and aviation experts. Naija News recalls that the Nigerian government had assigned Air Peace to evacuate its citizens from Canada, This was however stalled the […]

Masiyiwa brings smiles to rural village, completes 100kw solar power project

PAN-AFRICAN businessman and philanthropist Mr Strive Masiyiwa has, through his ‘Re-Imagine Rural’ initiative, completed a 100KW solar power project at Ndolwane in Bulilima district.

Masiyiwa brings smiles to Ndolwane, completes 100kw solar power project 

PAN-AFRICAN businessman and philanthropist Mr Strive Masiyiwa has, through his ‘Re-Imagine Rural’ initiative, completed a 100KW solar power project at Ndolwane in Bulilima district. Ndolwane is situated  in the country’s south western province of Matabeleland South. Mr Masiyiwa broke the news on his Facebook blog. He wrote: “There is a place in rural Zimbabwe called Ndolwane. It is in a part of the country known as Matabeleland.We chose it as the first site of our ‘Re-Imagine Rural Ugesi Minigrids’. “We built a 100KW solar power plant at its small business center. It now provides power to 70 small businesses, residents and other activities. Some are using the power to irrigate market gardens to sell vegetables.

Coronavirus: Black Stars Square totally empty on Eid-ul-Fitr celebration

The Independence Square in Accra, where the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has over the years led Muslims to offer Eid prayers was empty today, even though the 2020 Eid-ul-Fitr celebration was observed.

Watch as Hazelwood power station’s eight chimneys are demolished

Eight chimneys at Victoria's defunct, coal-fired Hazelwood Power Station have been demolished in a spectacular operation that took just over a minute.

Should we really be blaming second home owners during coronavirus crisis?

One of the things that has occurred to me while the country has been dealing with the single largest health crisis for more than a generation is that number of column inches dedicated to the ownership and use of second homes in Suffolk and across the UK seems disproportionate.

UQ runs scared as CCP links exposed

There’s an old saying: “When you are in a hole, stop digging”.

Could the Black Country become a cycling Yamsterdam?

As cycling becomes more popular amid the pandemic, could the Black Country become a Yamsterdam?

Search For Missing Trampers Suspended Due To Conditions

The search for missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor has been suspended today.

Two of South Africa’s most exclusive properties are going up for auction

Two exclusive properties in the Atlantic Seaboard suburb of Clifton will go on auction in June.

DH Toon | Indian Olympic Association on maintaining 'hardship stimulus'

The gutsy girl from Bihar, Jyoti Kumari, who brought her ailing father from Gurugram to Darbhanga, pedalling over 1200 kms, is likely to get the tag of health ambassador. An indication in this regard

International Hellenic Association: When Greek television plays Turkish series, we change the channel!

Propaganda: All pan-Turks (Islamists and the 'opposition'), with the sole exception of the People's Democratic Party (HDP), say that Greece allegedly occupy

Offer namaz from home this Eid, Muslims told

There will be no Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in the city on Monday in view of the restrictions on mass congregations due to coronavirus pandemic.

SACS schoolboy stars sign with WP, Sharks

Two promising Cape Town schoolboys have signed respective deals with Western Province and the Sharks.

Former, present Lady Archers come together for a cause

During the question and answer session, middle hitter Aduke Ogunsanya has not yet moved on after the cancellation of UAAP Season 82, where La Salle played only one match - a four-set romp over defending champion Ateneo last March 7.

Student nurses detail struggles amid COVID-19

STUDENT nurses and midwives from the Caribbean School of Nursing (CSON), University of Te...

Sekou Nkrumah explains why he's 'fighting' his siblings

Dr Sekou Nkrumah, one of the sons of Kwame Nkrumah, has explained why there is bad blood between him and his siblings – Samia Yaba Christina Nkrumah and Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah.

2020 fall BC Beer Awards cancelled

BC Beer Awards organizers have announced they will be cancelling its annual festival.

'Time is right' to reopen Newport railway line as work continues on innovation park

Work is continuing on the high-tech Newport Innovation Park under the lockdown.