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

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

Trump Threatens to Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check

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

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

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

Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time

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

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

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

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

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

Taiwan leader vows ‘action plan’ for Hong Kong protesters

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

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

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

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

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

Japan police arrest Kyoto studio arson suspect after long hospital stay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald Trump offers to mediate India-China border issue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hungarians Praise Coronavirus Response as Better Than Rest of EU

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

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

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

TDP holds India's first digital political conclave

Tech-savvy Chandrababu Naidu set a new record by conducting India's first online political conclave with over 14,000 participants.

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

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

O'Doherty and Waters to fight High Court ruling

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

Afghanistan Frees 900 More Taliban Prisoners

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

Afghanistan begins freeing 900 Taliban prisoners, urges truce extension

The Afghan government said it was in the process of freeing 900 Taliban members from prison on Tuesday, the biggest such release yet, and urged the insurgent group to extend a three-day ceasefire set to end at midnight.

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

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

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

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

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

UPDATED: Ize-Iyamu emerges Edo APC consensus candidate

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has emerged the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) faction believed to be loyal to National...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congress to launch campaign to demand govt deposits Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor

Every poor should get Rs 10,000 in his bank account. We will demand that the Centre credits the amount to the (bank accounts of the) poor as part of the digital campaign," Sachin Pilot said. He said putting money into the pockets of the poor is necessary to accelerate demand in the market.

Israel’s Choice, Between Shame and Pride

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

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

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

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key MVA leaders

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

Jailed for corruption, French executive’s story of U.S. justice fuels Chinese distrust of Western courts

Book written by Frédéric Pierucci becomes bestseller in China, training tool on doing business in Western markets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prison Reform Matters Now More Than Ever

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

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

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

WHO urged to seek end to internet shutdown in South Asia

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

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

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

Airbus experts from France begin probe into Pakistan air crash

An 11-member team of technical experts of Airbus aerospace company visited the Jinnah International Airport here and inspected the runway, air traffic control tower and radar control station as part

Airbus team continues Karachi plane crash probe

KARACHI: The technical team of the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, arrived at the site of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) jet crash on Wednesday to investigate the incident.The team, compris

DPR to enforce use of face masks at Osun filling stations

The Osun Field Office of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will start enforcing use of face masks at filling stations across the state

Yogi Adityanath takes U-turn on order making permission must for hiring migrants by other states

In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrants, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of workers.

Forced Out by Kevin Maxwell review – prejudice between police

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

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

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

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

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

Row over naming Bengaluru city's flyover after Veer Savarkar

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

Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays

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

Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays

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

Spain to mourn coronavirus victims for unprecedented 10-day period

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

Spike in cases in Hassan district

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

Pauline Hanson issues Queensland ultimatum on borders

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has written to the Queensland premier demanding the Labor government reopen the state's borders by 4pm on Thursday.

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

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

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

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

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

All 268 members present were tested for the virus.

'Children have been traumatised by Philippines abusive drugs war'

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

Ford sets May 28 as provisional date for gradual restart of Mexican plant

MEXICO CITY: U.S. automaker Ford has set May 28 as a provisional date for the gradual restart of its plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, according to a ...

Infighting within TMC over lapses in Cyclone Amphan relief work

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

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

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

Meng loses court challenge

The extradition hearing process for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou will continue after the judge presiding over the case ruled that Crown prosecutors met the requirement of double criminality.

Senior Chassidic Dayan Joins Boycott of Eliezer Berland

Last week, three of the world's most prestigious Haredi courts issued a harsh and unprecedented ruling against Berland.

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

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

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

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

JUST IN: Kano, IGP, others bow, unseal rice factory

After vacillating for about three weeks, the Kano State Government, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and two others have complied with a May...

Shropshire Council Tory pair blast Dominic Cummings over lockdown journeys

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

Man, 29, arrested over murder of teen Louise Smith who disappeared on VE Day

The 16-year-old's body was found in woodland last week.

Underground Architectural Wonder: Moscow Metro Celebrates 85th Anniversary

Underground Architectural Wonder: Moscow Metro Celebrates 85th Anniversary. For more great photos, visit the Sputnik International website

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

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

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

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

Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds'

California sued Disney and CBS for allegedly covering up 14 years of sexual harassment against male crew members on the set of television cop series Criminal Minds, officials said Tuesday. A lawsuit

New Zealand police rescue 2 hikers after 19 days in wilderness

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

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

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

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

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

House vows impartial hearings on ABS-CBN franchise renewal

SPEAKER Alan Peter Cayetano has reiterated his appeal for calm and sobriety among critics and supporters of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.

Mexican archaeologists locate wreck of 200-year-old ship

They have named the wreck after the fisherman who first spotted it off the coast of Quintana Roo.

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

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

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

The three men remain in garda custody.

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

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

A Eurowings plane with just 2 passengers on board was forced to turn around after learning its destination airport was closed due to coronavirus

The flight from Düsseldorf, Germany, to Sardinia, Italy, made it all the way to its destination before it had to turn around.

A Eurowings plane with just 2 passengers on board was forced to turn around after learning its destination airport was closed due to coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The flight from Düsseldorf, Germany, to Sardinia, Italy, made it all the way to its destination before it had to turn around.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

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

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

You sold out our party - Kashamu tells ex-PDP chairman in Ogun

Senator Buruji Kashamu has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s former chairman in Ogun, Chief Bayo Dayo, of selling the party out for financial gains.

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

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

Canadian cruise ship musician returns home after months stuck at sea

A Canadian who was stuck at sea for months has finally returned home after his job on a cruise ship turned into an ordeal amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liverpool 5G phone mast damaged in arson attack

Residents report a "loud bang" and seeing flames from the phone mast, just days after it was put up.

Another Senator refuses top Jubilee appointment

Another Senator refuses posh Jubilee appointment

Child sex offender gets life imprisonment for human trafficking

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

Angola police accused of shooting dead union official

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

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

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

South Korea reports spike in coronavirus cases

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

EU Set to End UK’s Access to SIS- EU Database of Criminal Suspects

The European Union may soon put an end to United Kingdom’s access to the Schengen Information System (SIS), an EU database through which the Schengen Member States share information millions of pieces of criminal suspects in order to help police across the continent. Sources of the Guardian within the EU have told the newspaper that the British government has threatened the block to weaken security operation with it, if they do not grant the UK access to the major crime-fighting database, noting that it is impossible for non-EU countries to access the database. As the British police use the SIS

Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in US elections

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

Madhya Pradesh: Premchand Guddu, who dubbed Scindia ‘traitor’, expelled from BJP

NPCC says PDA has failed on all fronts; demand dismissal of govt

Alleging that the ruling PDA government has failed on all fronts, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Tuesday demanded that the governor step in to salvage the situation by dismissing “this incompetent and callous government”, which it said was “only interested in clinging on to power at whatever cost.”

DCI probes Kiambu food donation

Health ministry running tests on some of the donated food.

ENSF, WYH slam govt over sending returnees violating SOP

Accusing the state government of “discriminating” the returnees of Eastern Nagaland and forcefully despatching them to Tuensang violating all standard operating procedure (SOP) and protocols of COVID-19, the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has cautioned that the state government would be held solely responsible in the event of outbreak of law and order and widespread infection.

I Don't Have Electricity - Nominated Senator Explains Skipping Uhuru's Meeting [VIDEO]

The Senator put on a spirited defence to the disciplinary committee, maintaining that he didn't know about the Parliamentary...

We demolished Rivers hotels in peoples' interest - Governor Wike

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

Govt Likely To Convene Parliament’s Monsoon Session In Central Hall With Both Houses Sitting On Alternate Days

The rules enshrined in the Constitution mandate it to convene the Parliament once in every six months.

Legal Brains Trust challenges Abodo’s appointment as DPP

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legal Brains Trust, a Ugandan democracy and human rights watchdog has petitioned the East African Court of Justice challenging the appointment of Justice Jane Francis Abodo as the Director of Public Prosecutions. Jane Francis Abodo was appointed DPP by President Yoweri Museveni in March this year. She was then …

Nitin Gadkari -- a leader who is helpful in good and bad times too

Alleged Fraud: EFCC lawyer's absence stalls Oyo-Ita's trial

The trial of the immediate past Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, was on Wednesday stalled due to the absence of the lawyer

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

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

Girl, 14, who died from ‘ecstasy overdose’ at lockdown house party pictured as pals warn ‘don’t make the same mistake’

THIS is the first picture of the 14-year-old girl who died after taking ecstasy – as her friends begged others “please do not do drugs”. Schoolgirl Jessica Hannah, from Scarboroug…

Vet issues warning over dogs using sticks as toys after making grisly discovery

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. A vet has advised dog owners to throw balls or rubber toys for dogs to chase rather than sticks after revealing a border collie who required surgery was not a rare case

Police powerless to stop 300 people enjoying lockdown rave

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

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

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

French political power couple lose appeal against money-laundering conviction

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

I have been blackmailed, threatened and harassed: Actor Uzma Khan

Actor says she will fight till the last drop of her blood to seek justic­e agains­t people who shamed her public­ly

Why more Republican women are running for the House than ever before

Many are looking to add new voices to the party — and were inspired by the wave of Democratic wins in 2018.

Oyo records two COVID-19 death, 17 new cases

Two people have died from coronavirus in Oyo State.Six additional persons also tested positive from a latest result while 17 persons had their...

Four to suffer death as 20-year-old case is concluded

Patrick Kyabire, Abdu Mpiira, David Maganda and Moses Kabuze forcefully removed the four suspects from a police cell and burnt them to death.

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

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

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

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

Hitmen catch fire trying to flee crime scene in Kyiv, setting car ablaze (Video)

The target of the assassination attempt, the Montenegro national, could himself be involved in contracted killings across the EU.

East Harlem rape suspect from Brooklyn to undergo psychiatric evaluation

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

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

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

Child Tries to Wake His Dead Mother At Railway Station, Video Will Wrench Your Heart | Watch

Oblivious of the fact that his mother has died, the toddler tries to wake her up by lifting the cloth repeatedly.

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

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

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

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

Gun ban hits Federal Court

A firearm-rights group is challenging the constitutionality of the Liberal government's recent ban of many assault-style guns in Federal Court.

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

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

Sindh govt demands removal of CEO PIA, CAA head

Sindh govt demand removal of CEO PIA, CAA head

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

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

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

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

UP: Gorakhpur Teacher Suspended For Pro-Pakistan Questions During Online Class

A show-cause notice has been issued to her by the school, asking to file a reply within seven days.

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

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

Maharashtra Governor lauds Sonu Sood for helping migrant workers reach home

Governor of Maharashtra took to their Twitter page and complimented Sonu Sood for his dedicated work in facilitating the safe transportation of migrant people from various states to their home states.

COVID-19 in Indore: BJP leader Mahendra Singh Solanki opts for self-quarantine

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

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

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

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

Pensioner seriously injured after being hit by cyclist

The cyclist also suffered minor injuries during the incident

Dangerous heat arrives in Las Vegas for at least 3 days

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

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

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

ESScom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan

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

Firefighters called to 58 fires over Bank Holiday weekend

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

"We live with his guilt." Melissa's son made a choice that cost 5 lives, including his own.

Take the pledge this Fatality Free Friday.

Ford to make another announcement in wake of 'heartbreaking' report detailing neglect at 5 long-term care homes

Premier Doug Ford will make another announcement at Queen’s Park today, one day after the release of a military report that detailed numerous instances of patient neglect and substandard conditions at five long-term care homes in the province.

BREAKING: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...

M5 closed after dog runs onto motorway

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

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

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

Kannada Actress & 'Pyaate Hudugir Halli Life 4' Winner Mebiena Michael Passes Away In Road Accident

Kannada actress Mebiena Michael died in a road accident after her car rammed into a tractor.

Telangana govt evacuates 400 AP secretariat employees to state, officials conduct COVID-19 tests

The sudden announcement of lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus has caused the Andhra Pradesh government employees to stuck in Telangana.

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

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

Five jihadists, two Cameroon soldiers killed in clash

Two soldiers were killed early on Tuesday when jihadists attacked a military position in northern Cameroon after crossing from Nigeria.

20 bricks of cocaine seized

CBSA border services officers recently seized 20 bricks of suspected cocaine at the Pacific Highway border crossing in Surrey.

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

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

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

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

Banned van driver caught lying to police

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

Three dead after microbus plunges into ditch in Munshiganj

Three people have died after a microbus lost control and fell into a roadside ditch in Munshiganj's Gazaria Upazila.

Noted Urdu writer Mujtaba Hussain passes away after suffering cardiac arrest

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

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

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

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

Technician shoots dead three colleagues in Thailand

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

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

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

2.8 magnitude quake hits southern region

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

Coronavirus: Verstappen and Norris team up for virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans

The virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans will see Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Lando Norris of McLaren join forces for Team Redline.

Estranged Daughter of Kikuyu Musician Jimmy Wayuni Emerges

"How do you mourn a man you had barely known? How do you mourn the man you called biological father but fought ...

[ICYMI] Ogoni women go topless, vow full nude protest over detention of demolished hotel manager

Ogoni women, Tuesday, rallied topless in protest at Zaakpon community, Khana Local Government Area, demanding the release of arrested

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

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

Two women injured in Budgam road mishap, one critical

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Two juveniles arrested on burglary charges in Ouachita Parish

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

Police appeal after four people sprayed by white liquid during attacks in Coupar Angus and Dundee

Police in Tayside have appealed for witnesses after four people, including a young child, were sprayed with a white liquid from a passing car.

Arrests in Rutland, Landmark

UPDATE: 1:15 p.m. At least three more individuals were arrested in Rutland Wednesday morning during two simultaneous police raids that also saw arrests in the Landmark District.

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

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

Skull found in dig for Red Hugh O'Donnell's remains

Archaeologists in Spain believe they may have discovered the burial place of 16th Century Irish nobleman Red Hugh O'Donnell.

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

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

Covid-19: Horse Placed Under ‘Home Quarantine’ In Rajouri

JAMMU- A horse which ferried its owner from Kashmir to Rajouri district of the Jammu region was placed under

18 returnees escape from quarantine

A total of 18 people who returned from South Africa and Botswana escaped from Mkoba Teacher’s College quarantine centre in Gweru on Monday, a development that may result in the spread of Covid-19. Those who escaped are said to be from Mkoba suburb in Gweru, Zhombe and Gokwe and were part of over 300 people quarantined at Mkoba Teachers College. Giving an overview of the state of affairs in quarantine centres in the Midlands province during the provincial Covid-19 taskforce weekly update meeting held in Gweru on Tuesday afternoon, Mr George Madzima, the  Midlands provincial social welfare officer said after a roll call, it was discovered that 18 people were missing from the quarantine centre. He said there are three quarantine centres in the Midlands province: Gweru Polytechnic College and Mkoba Teachers College in Gweru and one in Kwekwe at Kwekwe High School.

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

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

COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait

New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country

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

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

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

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

Stolen car abandoned after crashing into tree in Bolton

It has since been recovered for forensic analysis

Coronavirus: Two migrant worker's babies die on Shramik Special trains in India

Migrants woes continue in India: Red Heatwave alert in northern parts of the country

5 more COVID cases; state’s tally rises to 9

HUGE OUTCRY AFTER RETURNEE DEPORTED BEFORE RESULT OF COVID TEST

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

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

Eddie rescued from tree

It's not just in the movies... While firefighters don't typically turn out to rescue cats from trees, a happy coincidence in Lake Country got feline Eddie down from his high perch on Monday evening.